1. INTRODUCTION
Figure 18: Web page development
The screen editor is embedded at MasterTool IEC XE in a way that its integration with the PLC logic is transparent and
intuitive, which reduces the time spent on development and integration. Once the screens are created, they are loaded onto the
PLC along with the rest of the program and they are accessed through a web browser via HTTP protocol.
Figure 19: Web page development - Visualization
Although these screens are stored and displayed in a web format, no knowledge of any programing language is required of
the users, since all configuration is graphical and intuitive.
1.1.6.7.
User Documentation & Help Files
Since programming a PLC according the IEC 61131-3 standard languages is a complex task, MasterTool IEC XE offers
an extensive help file with many hints and descriptions in order to guide and serve as a first knowledge and troubleshooting
database to user while designing the logic codes or using any software feature. Besides, this help file is available in different
languages according installation options.
MasterTool IEC XE is also provided to support multiple languages, allowing the user to select the preferred language from
the options available. The idea is to minimize understanding issues that might rise when using a foreign language.
As part as user documentation, MT8500 can print out user application documents, like bill of materials (BOM), POUs and
configuration parameters.
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