How to Control a Remote PLC/HMI & Local PLC with EBPro EasyBuilder Pro

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - How to add an external device
3:55 - How to add a remote HMI
4:29 - How to add a remote device
5:35 - How to address an object to a local or remote device

Chapter 5.2 - Device Controls (Weintek HMI with EasyBuilder Pro)
Parameters in this tab determine the attributes of each device connected with HMI. The device can be a Local / Remote HMI / PLC. When creating a new project file, there is a default device "Local HMI" which indicates the HMI that will be updated and programmed. To change the relevant device settings, click [System Parameter Settings] » [Settings] to open [Device Properties] dialog box.

5.2.1. How to Control a Local PLC
“Local PLC” means the PLC is connected to the local HMI. To control/connect a Local PLC, add this type of device first. Click [System Parameter Settings] » [New] to open [Device Properties] dialog box. For example, when connecting MODBUS RTU as a Local PLC: Timeout If the communication has been disconnected for more than preset time limit configured in [Timeout] (in sec), Window No. 5 will pop up and show “PLC No Response” message. Turn around delay While sending the next command to PLC, HMI will delay the sending according to the time interval set in [Turn around delay]. This may influence the efficiency of the communication between HMI and PLC. Default value is “0”. Note: If the PLC used is SIEMENS S7-200 Series, it is recommended to assign “5” to [Turn around delay] and “30” to [Send ACK delay].

5.2.2. How to Control a Remote PLC
“Remote PLC” is a PLC being connected to a remote HMI. To control a remote PLC, add this type of device first. Please click [System Parameter Settings] » [New] to open [Device Properties] dialog box. For example, use MODBUS RTU as the Remote PLC:

5.2.3. How to Control a Remote HMI
“Remote HMI” is the HMI other than “Local HMI”, and PC is also a “Remote HMI”. To control a Remote HMI, add this type of device first. Click [System Parameter Settings] » [New] to open [Device Properties] dialog box