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Q
UICKSTART
System diagram shown in introduction is repeated here. As shown, EZTouch Editor is required to program EZ7.
This is a common editor software for all EZTouch Families of panels.
Pre-requisite- Make sure you have everything you need:
This is what you will need to get started:
• EZ7 HMI Unit
•
A PC Running Windows 7 or Windows 10 with EZTouch Editor Programming Software*
installed
• Proper cable to connect the PC to EZ7 Panel for project transfer and monitoring:
o RS-232C Programming cable (P/N EZ-PGMCBL) (or make your own) *, and/or
o USB Type A to Type B cable, and/or
o
Ethernet cable ( Ethernet IP must be setup before using Ethernet connection )
• 24VDC Power Supply*
• Optionally, your plc and connecting cable
*These accessories have to be purchased separately
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Please connect power to the unit, and (optionally) connect your PLC.
2. If not already done, please Install EZTouch Editor on the PC. See below.
3. Run EZTouch Edit and start creating project
4. Transfer the project to the panel and start working with screens.
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If you already have EZTouch Editor installed, please ignore this section.
EZTouch Editor software is used to program all EZTouch Panels. This allows you to move projects from
one family to another easily. If you don’t have a copy of the editor, please acquire one. EZTouch Editor
is distributed as a single setup file, typically names as
EZTouch Editor x.x.x (FULL).exe
, where x.x.x is
version number of the software.
To install, just run the file, and follow on-screen instructions. For more information on the editor
please refer to the help in software and the EZTouch Editor User Manual (download from website)
Serial or Ethernet or USB Connection
Serial or Ethernet Connection
PC running
EZTouch Editor
EZ7 HMI
PLC or
Controller