Create a Multi-state Indicator using FT Optix
Summary
TLDRIn this tutorial, Hayden Ireland, an automation specialist with Electric Supply and Equipment, demonstrates how to create a multi-state indicator using FactoryTalk Optix. The video walks through adding a label to the screen, adjusting font size, and configuring a key value converter for text color to indicate different states. Ireland sets up a multi-state indicator with three states, assigning colors and text values for each. The project is then tested with an emulation to display different states like low, medium, and high. Viewers are encouraged to contact local representatives for further assistance.
Takeaways
- 🖥️ The video demonstrates how to create a multi-state indicator in FactoryTalk Optics.
- 🆕 The process starts by selecting a new screen and base control.
- 🏷️ A label object is dragged onto the screen, and the font size is adjusted to 24 for visibility.
- 🎨 The next step is to add a dynamic link to the text color by selecting the 'Advanced' option and a key value converter.
- 🔑 The key value converter is used to configure the multi-state indicator with color representing different states.
- 🎛️ Three states are set up for the indicator, with blue for state 0, green for state 1, and red for state 2.
- ⚙️ The corresponding keys (0, 1, 2) are assigned to each color in the multi-state table.
- 🔄 A second multi-state indicator is created to show text values based on the same tag, with states labeled 'Low', 'Medium', and 'High'.
- 🖱️ After configuration, the project is tested using the 'emulate' function inside FactoryTalk Optics.
- 🏗️ The project is run by switching to the CompactLogix program, where changing the tag value updates the state display.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video?
-The video demonstrates how to create a multi-state indicator in FactoryTalk Optics using key-value converters and dynamic links for both color and text.
What is the first step after opening FactoryTalk Optics?
-The first step is to select the screen and then choose 'New' and 'Base Control.'
Why is the font size of the label changed to 24?
-The font size is changed to 24 to make the label easily visible on the screen.
What function is added to the text color of the label?
-A dynamic link is added to the text color using the key-value converter.
How many states are created in the multi-state indicator example?
-Three states are created in the example.
What colors are assigned to each state in the multi-state indicator?
-State 0 is assigned blue, State 1 is assigned green, and State 2 is assigned red.
How are the values for each state set in the key-value converter?
-The values are set by selecting keys for each state, with 0 for blue, 1 for green, and 2 for red.
What additional multi-state indicator is added after the color indicator?
-A second multi-state indicator is added to display text corresponding to the same tag, showing 'low', 'medium', and 'high' based on the state.
How is the project tested in the video?
-The project is run using the emulate function in FactoryTalk Optics, where different tag values (0, 1, 2) are used to test the states.
What should viewers do if they have questions after watching the video?
-Viewers are encouraged to contact their local ES&E account manager or automation specialist if they have any questions.
Outlines
🎬 Introduction to Multi-State Indicator Creation
In this introduction, Hayden Ireland, an automation specialist at Electric Supply and Equipment, provides an overview of the video’s purpose, which is to create a multi-state indicator in FactoryTalk Optics. The speaker begins by preparing to open the application and setting up the initial steps for the project.
🔧 Setting Up Label and Font Properties
This section focuses on creating a label object on the screen and adjusting its properties. The font size is increased to 24 for better visibility, and then a dynamic link is added to the text color. This is the start of configuring the multi-state indicator.
🔄 Configuring Multi-State Indicator with Key Value Converter
The speaker explains how to configure the key value converter, which will serve as the multi-state indicator. They guide the user through selecting the tag called 'this is my state tag' and setting up the table for the multi-state indicator using different color states.
🎨 Choosing Colors for Multi-State Indicator
Here, the process of assigning colors to different states of the multi-state indicator is described. Three states are defined: blue for state 0, green for state 1, and red for state 2. The values for each state are also assigned.
➕ Adding a Second Multi-State Indicator
A second multi-state indicator is added to show text from the same tag used for the first indicator. The speaker demonstrates how to set up the key value converter and define text states such as 'low,' 'medium,' and 'high.'
🚀 Running and Testing the Project
In this final section, the speaker runs the project using the emulate function in FactoryTalk Optics. The screen is centered, and tag values are changed to display different text states ('low,' 'medium,' 'high') in the multi-state indicator. The video concludes by inviting viewers to reach out to their local account manager or automation specialist for further questions.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Automation
💡FactoryTalk
💡Multi-state Indicator
💡Optics
💡Label Object
💡Dynamic Link
💡Key Value Converter
💡Tag
💡State
💡Emulate Function
💡CompactLogix
Highlights
Introduction by Hayden Ireland, an automation specialist with Electric Supply and Equipment, explaining the creation of a multi-state indicator in FactoryTalk Optics.
First step: Opening FactoryTalk Optics and selecting a screen, followed by creating a new base control and label.
Label properties are adjusted by changing the font size to 24 for better visibility.
A dynamic link is added to the text color, initiating the multi-state indicator setup.
Key Value Converter is chosen to configure the multi-state indicator, allowing for state-based color changes.
A tag is created and named 'This is my state tag,' which will be linked to the multi-state indicator.
Table for the multi-state indicator is set up, with color states corresponding to different tag values.
Number of states is increased to three, with colors blue for state 0, green for state 1, and red for state 2.
Keys are assigned to match states with their corresponding colors, setting values to 1 and 2 for green and red states.
A second multi-state indicator is created, linked to the same tag but displaying text values (low, medium, high) instead of colors.
Text values for the second indicator are configured using Key Value Converter to represent different states.
The second label object is added to the screen, and the project is ready for emulation.
The project is run in FactoryTalk Optics' emulation mode, demonstrating how the state values dynamically change the color and text.
Tag values in CompactLogix are altered to test the multi-state indicator—state 0 shows 'low,' state 1 shows 'medium,' and state 2 shows 'high.'
Conclusion of the tutorial with an invitation to contact the local Electric Supply and Equipment account manager or automation specialist for further questions.
Transcripts
hello I'm Hayden Ireland an automation
specialist with electric supply and
equipment and in this video we'll create
a multi-state indicator in Factory talk
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Optics after Optics opens select the
screen then select new and base control
next select label we're going to drag
the label object down on to the screen
and then we're going to select
properties and change the font size to
24 so we can see it then we're going to
go up to text color and select add
Dynamic link select the advanced button
and then select the plus button next to
the text color we're going to go in and
select key value converter that's going
to be our multi-state indicator once
it's configured name the tag and in this
case the tag is called this is my state
tag once we select that we're going to
set up the table for the multi-state
indicator select the key value converter
and then select the configure icon then
go to select string and select show all
now scroll down to the color and select
it and then color becomes the main
property of our Multistate indicator in
this example we're going to increase the
number of states to three now select the
color for each state go up to the light
dark and select dark then pick your
color and for this video we're going to
pick blue blue for state zero and then
green for State one and finally we're
going to go with red for state two to
set the values for each state go under
key and select one and then two for each
of the corresponding colors with that
set let's add a second multi-state
indicator which will show the text from
the same tag so go back to screen four
and select the label object now we're
going to go to the next text property
for the label object and select Advanced
once the window opens select the key
value converter find your create tag and
select it now we're going to set up the
table for the text click the plus sign
to add your state and number them then
add the text values to the next Keys
here we will add low medium and high
close the key value converter and then
go back to screen four again select that
label object and move it down onto the
black box now we're going to run the
project using the emulate function
inside a factory top Optics Center the
runtime window and then select screen
four switch back over to the compact
logixs program with a tag in it change
that tag value to zero which will be low
then change it to one which will appear
as medium and finally go change it to
two which will appear as high thanks for
watching and if you have any questions
please contact your local es& account
manager or automation
specialist
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