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SPRING 2014
The Sustainability Issue Innovating with Taiwan’s Oldest Medical Institution
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The Right Climate for Swedish Cultural Treasures
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Editing Software Features of iX Developer
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The power of Scandinavian design
The difference of Scandinavian design
A great work of Scandinavian design The iX HMI panels are an exercise in less is more, functional design with emphasis on reliability. iX Software is the industry leader in graphical and intuitive UI. Not to mention a pleasure and ease to use.
Ordinary HMI
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Word from the Publisher
Spring 2014
Feature Article
Sustainability Can be Profitable Success Story: Taiwan’s Sin-Lau Hospital Madou
Innovating with Taiwan’s Oldest Medical Institution
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Success Story: Korea’s Dynamic New Energy
HMI Panels New Solar Energy Businesses Trust HMI Hardware Trends
Improved Features Raises the Bar
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Success Story: National Library of Sweden
The Right Climate for Swedish Cultural Treasures
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Beijer Electronics’ HMI Software
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HMI Software That is Truly Open In-depth look at iX Software
Editing Software Features of iX Developer
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Publisher
Berndt Köhring Manager
Ivy Wang Executive Editor
Peiling Wu Editor
David Pan Creative Direction
GIDEA GROUP Contributors
David Pan, Etong Chen, Terry Lin, Ming-De Wang, Fu-Jen Ho, Irene Chen Technical Consultants
Fu-Jen Ho, Jacky Shih Photographers
Oscar Sun, Rich Matheson, Johnér.se, Marcus Gyllander Published by
Taiwan Beijer Electronics Corp. 8F., No.108, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan 23141 www.beijerelectronics.com.tw +886-2-2218-3600 Printed with ink that is 90% plant based on RoHS certified Eco Paper
Beijer Electronics is an international group with its roots in Swedish engineering, offices in 22 countries and customers in many more: We are a reliable partner in industrial automation and industrial communication solutions. We innovate and develop cutting-edge technology that brings our customers greater efficiency and lowercosts, wherever they are in the world. Today we have our product development and production centers in Sweden, Taiwan and the USA, we caneasily combine worldwide economiesof scale with the benefits of local market know-how. And, because we own the development process, ourcustomers can trust us to deliver the right solution tosecure their competitiveness, no matter their location. Asia Pacific is an essential part of Beijer Electronics strategy as it is a growing and developing world economy. Here we can also see new trends been built up and therefore Beijer Electronics has during the past years invested heavily in the region. Today we are located with own offices and a strong partner network in the whole region. We will continue to invest to regionalize our products and applications to meet the high expectations of our customers in functionality and quality. Our Competitive strengths can be identified in 4 categories: • • • •
Creative technology Open solutions Flexible approach Competent dialog
Customers: Our customers in Asia Pacific are found in a wide range of industries, from traditional manufacturing to highly specialized industry segments such as marine and O&G etc... We work with end-customers, OEMs, integrators,distributors and brand label partners. By working together with Beijer Electronics we guarantee a partner who will listen to you and your customers’ needs, to find the most efficient, energy saving and easy to use technology for your applications. We look for a long term partnership with you for the coming years to come. Yours Sincerely,
Berndt Köhring Vice President Asia Pacific Beijer Electronics
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We have given a donation to help children in need in the Philippines UNICEF is working around the clock in the Philippines giving life-saving support such as nutrition, clean water and medicine to children and their families. We create safe places and schools where the children are safe, can play and learn. Thanks to this donation UNICEF can reach even more children affected by the typhoon Haiyan.
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Beijer Electronics All Around the World
Sustainability Can be Profitable by David Pan
Two polarized views on sustainability
Denmark - Once again the team from Denmark participates in the marathon run.
Germany- Beijer Electronics’ TREQ-VMx beat 86 applicants to become ‘best mobile terminal’ category winner at 2013 Telematik Award.
Korea - Beijer Electronics received a lot of acclaim at the OFFSHORE exhibition
When the term ‘sustainability’ is mentioned in the context of business today, there seem to be two opposite, polar views on the subject. Those who are for it and state that it also gives the company a competitive edge. Those who oppose it think it’s a drain on a company’s resources and can at best only lead to good PR for the company. Doesn’t matter which side one stands on, the concept of sustainability in business has become quite a trend and hot topic today in business, with many viewing it as an integral part of a company’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) efforts. For many, the notion of sustainability was probably first brought to their attention with the signing of the Kyoto protocol in 1997, an international treaty where industrialized nations set binding commitments to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The debate over each country’s position, especially that of the US caused many subsequent reporting all around the world. The topic of climate change was brought into the limelight thanks to former American Vice-President Al Gore’s Oscar award winning documentary The Inconvenient Truth, which gives a very dramatic and convincing case for climate change, has really given the cause weight and momentum. Mr. Gore received a Nobel Prize for his activism in climate change. The movement has spread globally and people all around the world are either thinking about how they can participate or debating about it’s legitimacy (Please see Fig. 1). Since then many companies in Taiwan have began to engage in sustainability practices, many have won awards locally and internationally for their efforts. Taiwanese governments also responded from a local and national level with events, campaigns and policies. Most recently the documentary Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above, which was shot entirely with aerial photography. The documentary not only showcase the beautiful natural landscapes of Taiwan, it also presented most vividly the impact of rapid development and industrializa-
tion to the nature of the Island. The film became a hit, and convinced even more people around the Island on the importance of sustainability.
Global shift to sustainability Over the last decade, companies have started adopting sustainability initiatives in their companies. According to Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), 53% of S&P 500 companies published ESG/CSR/sustainability reports in 2011, compared to only 19 percent in 2010. “The benefits of sustainability reporting are becoming increasingly obvious over time and the long-term benefits of adopting sustainability strategies and reporting on performance become easier to measure and quantify." said G&A Chairman Hank Boerner. Even though the global economy is still recovering from the 2008 crash, the trend towards sustainability projects and reporting is partly driven by increase in government regulations. This shift for more government oversight and accountability is caused partly by the financial crisis. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is one such driver behind his trend, urging policy makers around the world to tackle such issues. In the 2013 UNEP report Carrot and Stick, there has been a 3 fold growth in sustainability reporting between 2006 and 2013. For companies, this means that if not yet started, now is perhaps the time to start studying the possibilities of implementing.
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Can sustainability be profitable?
Beijer Electronics’ road to sustainability
According to the Harvard Business Review article ‘Why Sustainability Is Now the Key Driver of Innovation’, taking on sustainability lowers cost because companies end up reducing the inputs they use. The revised process could also generate additional revenues from superior products which result in new businesses.
Headquartered in Malmo, Sweden, and operating within the EU, Beijer Electronics naturally have to comply within some of the toughest environmental policies and regulations. The whole range of iX products are consciously made with sustainability set in mind. Aside from how the products were being made, through feedback from our customers, we have discovered that through our iX solutions to make our customers run more efficiently, many of them have viewed these efforts as their sustainability ventures. As you will read in the following pages, the Korean Photovoltaic power solution provider DNE (Page10) reported since implementing iX solutions, it has reduced it’s after service cost by more than 40%. Taiwan’s first western medicine hospital Sin-Lau hospital reports it is able to reduce it’s electricity usage by more then 9% with iX solutions.
The global courier delivery service company FedEx has taken on sustainability not only as a part of it’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. FedEx believes in the benefits of sustainability so much it has launched EarthSmart and turned it into a profit center. Since launching, FedEx has replaced it’s old aircrafts to Boeing 757s, because it will reduce fuel consumption by 36% while increasing capacity by 20%, it also developed 30 software programs that help optimize aircraft schedule, flight routes and the amount of extra fuel on board. FedEx also setup a 1.5 megawatt solar-energy system at it’s distribution hubs in California and Cologne. The company also started using hybrid vans that are 42% more fuel efficient than conventional trucks and has replaced more than 25% of its fleet with smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. FedEx even launched a website (earthsmart.van.fedex.com) filled with information, even video games to report and educate the public on it’s sustainability efforts.
After receiving these in the field reports from our customers, we discovered there is one type of sustainability every company should embrace (Fig. 2). That is through the advancement in technology, the better management of our world’s limited resources, and reducing our inputs. Best of all, these efforts not only make a company run more efficiently, it also helps reduce unnecessary cost (which some say is the best way to profits). This helps us become a more responsible member of our global community.
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When did the topic of sustainability first appear in organizations? Cumulative Number of Businesses 2,500
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Aspects of sustainability measured by companies Energy usage Water usage Employee well-being and benefit programs Recycling Community involvement/support Forest products usage – paper, packaging, wood Social issues/causes (health, education, other Other solid waste reduction Waste water discharg Chemical waste minimization Human rights (e.g. child labor) Reduction of airborne pollutants GHG emissions reductions Response to potential climate change impacts (water availability, severe weather events, rising sea levels, etc.)
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We are a Global Family
Innovating with Taiwan’s Oldest Medical Institution by Etong Chen & David Pan photographed by Rich Matheson & Oscar Sun Founded in 1865, Sin-Lau Hospital was established by Dr. James Laidlaw Maxwell, the first Presbyterian missionary in Taiwan. Sin-Lau Hospital played a very important role of Taiwan’s medical history, where western medicine began in Taiwan, and the site of Taiwan’s first modern nurse training center. The Madou branch of Sin-Lau Hospital was established in 1997 for better service to the people in the suburbs of Tainan City.
China - The team returns excited from the sprint team building retreat
In order to last the tradition of Sin-Lau Hospital that provided the best health care to its patients, its proper functioning of the hospital’s vital services, which consist of hydro, water supply, ventilation, fire protection, alarm systems, all played a vital role in the day to day operations. Traditionally these systems had to be monitored separately and manually. In order to manage these vital services more effectively in one central system, Sin-Lau Hospital required a solution that can combine separate system into a single central operating system.
Power of Scandinavian design Sin-Lau Hospital was first drawn to the Scandinavian esthetic design of the iX HMI panels and its sturdy aluminum exterior. Besides, it’s beautiful graphical operating interface and
simple software attract Madou Sin-Lau Hospital’s favor. With the full support of superintendent, Mr. Huang, Tzuu-Yuan, the budget of this project was quickly approved and the project team was able to make all decisions on its planning、 design and implementation. The system controls and monitors the building infrastructure of the two main buildings: The hospital itself (which contains 12 floors) and the staff housing building (14 floors). A total of 7 stations with operator panels were setup throughout the two buildings. One of the biggest challenges during implementation was to find the right time frame to make system changes, due to the hospital’s need to always stay on power and stay functioning. “The best advantage of the iX system is steadiness and intuitive operating interface. It has provided us a way to automate all of the system’s workflow” says the group leader Mr. Lin, Yu-Ren. The new iX system could not only easily collect all the data across different systems into one central system but also allows operators to monitor and operate the system on the internet through smartphone or tablet devices. Besides, it really helps Madou Sin-Lau Hospital to enhance the work efficiency and shorten the downtime.
US - Happy to finally move into new office building, after a lot of hard work.
Taiwan - Happy to step out into nature for a day of bonding and strategizing. Madou Sin-Lau hospital’s team: (from left) Chung-Hsin Lee, Yu-Ren Lin, Tzuu-Yuan Huang, Tsung-Chi Lin, Ming-Te Hsieh, Cheng-Hung Lin.
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Easily maintain control of the whole system off-site via mobile devices
iX systems now controls the whole hospital’s electrical equipment
Beautiful synergy between hardware and software
Conserving energy and budget Aside from using it to manage the daily operation of vital services at the hospital, Madou Sin-Lau Hospital also took advantage of iX’s software and processing power to record power consumption, humidity and temperature for future analysis and forecast. Through analysis, they can establish more prevention mechanism to manage the hospital resources. Allowing the hospital to reduce consumption and lowering operational cost to allocate funding into more needed medical-related business. Madou SinLau Hospital is currently planning to extend the iX system into its nursing home Building, which will be opened in 2015. “We are very appreciated of the reliability of Beijer Electronic’s iX system and all the technical support provided by Beijer Electronics distributor Tsung Chi Lin’s Wei-Xiang InterNational CO., Ltd.,” says the leader Mr. Lin, Yu-Ren. When he was asked, why Madou Sin-Lau Hospital keeps on choosing the Beijer Electronic’s iX system He answered; “Well, we do the right decision; select the reliable system, everything we do is all for providing better quality care to our patients.”
LED Signage User1
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PLC RS-485 Port0 Port1
Modbus Port3
Sends SMS or email
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IAQ8 Gas Detection
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Madou Sin-Lau hospital’s iX System Diagram
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Success Story: Korea’s Dynamic New Energy
HMI Panels New Solar Energy Businesses Trust by Etong Chen & David Pan with photographs provided by DNE
Korean solar energy provider DNE implements iX solutions to greatly reduce after service time & costs
DNE (Dynamic New Energy) is a leading photovoltaic (PV) power solution provider in Korea, installing and operating PV generation systems for a diverse list of clients, ranging from energy providers, government institutions, corporations, ecological learning centers and parks. In the last three years, DNE installed over 240 PV power sites and harvested more than 16,858 kW of solar energy. “We were looking for something to replace our previous system, which we felt was not reliable and had limited expandability” says Mr. David Kim, President of DNE. Mr. Kim found that Beijer Electronics’ hardware was well designed and robustly built to withstand the outdoor environments where they are installed. Mr. Kim adds, “If something is not working properly, this means a trip on-site, and some of them are quite far away, so we needed something stable we could count on.” The three main deciding factors for choosing iX HMI solution were hardware, software and system expandability. DNE needed the hardware to be sturdy and trustworthy, the software to be user-friendly and the system to be expandable for the future. DNE also liked that iX HMI solution is built on the open .NET platform, making it easily
DNE chairman David Kim
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Improved Features Raises the Bar expandable. The wide array of pre-designed modules also made designing the HMI project much easier: “The team from Beijer Electronics really helped us with figuring out how to implement the system as well as ensuring that the project was completed within our budget.” says Mr. Kim. Compared to the old system, DNE found that Beijer Electronics’ system provided a significantly high return on investment.
by Ming-De Wang / photogrphed by Rich Matheson
Customized solution and service Using the existing wide list of PLC drivers available for the iX panels, Beijer Electronic’s Taiwan engineering team wrote an exclusive iX driver to communicate with the KACO solar inverters used by DNE. After the driver was created, Beijer Electronics engineers went on-site in Korea to support the testing and implementation. For the software, Beijer Electronics provided DNE with a specially tailored training program on how to take advantage of the smart features and functionalities offered by iX HMI. The biggest challenge faced was the collecting and sending of data from the HMI to the web server. The large amount of data needed to be transmitted quickly to the central server to allow for external analysis; users on the client side need access to view and understand the live data online. The whole process took eight months to complete, from the custom driver to the finished HMI project.
More reliable and user friendly DNE was very happy not only with the reliability of Beijer Electronic’s panels, they also liked that the information was collected faster. Instead of the data being displayed as text and numbers (as it was previously) it is now displayed with charts and icons, making it easier and faster to understand the data. Mr. Kim adds “with the improvement in reliability, our after service task was made much easier.”
DNE control screen
In the ever-changing intelligence driven world, automated systems have had great progress in recent years. This change has affected the productivity of human to machine communication and has always helped bridge itself with Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Beijer Electronics Technology R&D George Lin pointed out that the industry is mainly looking for hardware specifications that is in sync with both the current technologies and market demand, with the hopes that there will be growth in these two areas.
Demand drives for a widely diverse size of applications Due to the diverse needs and the trends for applications, panel size for the machines has also had an increase in the different sizes, its respective applications are also different. On the current market situation, HMIs come in display sizes from four to 21 inches, built on three different CPUs to offer a competitive solution for every type of application. The smaller iX TxA models run on an ARM9 CPU and offer a highly cost-efficient solution with solid HMI functionality for small and medium-sized applications. The mid-range iX TxB models, running on the powerful Intel® Atom CPU, deliver high performance suitable for medium to large HMI applications, requiring handling of more data and utilizing more functionality. With the iX TxC series, built on the Intel® iCore CPU, Beijer Electronics takes HMI to the industrial PC level, delivering a wide range of connectivity options and high performance for larger projects. All models feature high-resolu-
tion displays, several in wide screen format and the largest model, the 21-inch iX TxC, even supports full HD. This is all to keep in line with customer demand for a variety of projects
Metal is the best choice for HMI In addition to the internal specifications, the outer shells of HMI are also very important. Currently, most HMI products are made of plastic shell material and are not as robust as metal. Plus, the appearance of the user interface needs to be considered, including its texture, robustness, and EMC. In terms of texture, because the HMI is the main component in the user operations automation system, its metal frame material may help raise the users’ awareness for texture and impression of the overall system. As for the robustness, due to the nature of the environment where collisions often happen in the production system, more robust specialty metals can effectively protect the body's internal components, reducing damage caused by collision. As for EMC, metallic materials can effectively prevent external electromagnetic waves, since the manufacturing equipment act more like a motor drive means such devices when starting up, will release a large amount of electromagnetic waves. Plus the quality of the metal outer shells can block out such electromagnetic waves increasing the stability of the HMI. Beijer Electronics because of these important considerations, iX HMI body shell will be made of aluminum alloy material, greatly enhancing the effectiveness of the above.
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Success Story: National Library of Sweden
The Right Climate for Swedish Cultural Treasures by Per Eriksson / photographed by Johnér.se & Marcus Gyllander
National Library of Sweden integrated iX solutions to it’s existing mechanical and electrical equipment to increase energy efficiency, reducing costs.
The National Library of Sweden in central Stockholm is an important part of Swedish cultural heritage. Since the year 1661, the library has collected more or less everything printed in Sweden or in the Swedish language. In addition to all the printed materials, this state agency now functions as the national archive of audiovisual media. In the fall of 2011, the National Property Board, which manages the historic building,commenced an extensive renovation. The collaboration between the National Library and the Swedish National Archive of Recorded Sound and Moving Images has meant additional employees and increased burden on the indoor environment. “We want to create more efficient office space and more visitor-friendly premises while the climate, which is flawed at the moment, will be improved” said Ulf Tomner, Property Manager at the National Property Board in conjunction with the renovation. Today, the new system for building automation made by the Swedish integrator Nordomatic with key products from Beijer Electronics is mostly installed and operational. Only the final stage of the project still remains.
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National Library of Sweden’s iX System Diagram
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Beijer Electronic’s HMI Software Exceeds required demands Christian Wisén is Marketing & Sales Manager at Nordomatic, which has been active in the area of building automation for more than 40 years. He can testify to good collaboration with Beijer Electronics over the years.
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“Museum and library buildings require extrahigh standards for indoor climate in order that the collections are not damaged. Our goal is to project, design and install building automation that exceeds requirements.” Under a performance contract, Nordomatic previously modernized and expanded the control and monitoring technical systems for heating, cooling, HVAC, lighting control and process system at the National Museum. That project also built on technology from Beijer Electronics. “The clients appreciated the results so much that they requested the same technology in the National Library.”
Both secure and easy to use The delivery to the National Library includes PLCs from Mitsubishi Electric Q family (Q03 and Q06 models). The approximately 2000 I/O points from the Crevis selection are also from the Beijer Electronics catalog. “The SCADA system, along with Beijer Electronics’ proprietary graphic HMI software iX facilitates daily use as well as maintenance and service.” Great care has been taken to ensure accessibility and make the system immune to operational disruptions. For example, should communication with the main computer be disrupted, local operation will not be hindered. The new automation solution does not only control the building’s indoor climate and humidity by controlling the heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Integrated in the system are also lighting and elevator surveillance.
A cost-effective modernization The old building automation system that has been phased out dated back to the then-largest redevelopment of the library in the 1990s. It was then that the ground beneath the library was excavated in order to create new storage areas. Channels as well as fans, pumps and assemblies for humidification, among other things, have been for the most part retained from that period. The parts that have been changed – in addition to the system’s intelligence - are cabinets, sensors and motor controls. All heating and cooling systems have been equipped with energy meters. “It is not necessary to tear out all the old equipment” emphasizes Christian Wisén, explaining that the improvements of indoor climate and energy savings are the results of refined control.
Both secure and easy to use The main purpose of the iX HMI software is to create a professional user interface that is easy to use and understand by taking advantage of a component library. The components use vector based graphics and can be scaled and rotated while maintaining their superior quality. Designed specifically for the automation industry, iX creates a consistent look and feel among products, graphics and environments by offering intuitive design features for programmers and non-programmers alike. Intuitive and user-friendly environment with ribbon tabs, templates, styles and format painters to design, simulate and run your HMI application. iX offers an integrated work flow where design and functionality, screens and projects are managed effectively within the same user friendly environment from project start to finished application.
The hardware and software in one single system Integrated hardware and software products have many advantages, including lower development costs, reduced maintenance time, as well as the advantage of system upgrades to meet demand. Beijer Electronics Software Engineering Division, manager Serman Liu mentions that since the company's hardware and software architecture is designed by the company, then the overall software development costs can be divided early in the design visualization phase. Comparing this with human machine systems where the hardware and software are separated, the combined options tend to have a lower cost. In addition, when equipment fails, Beijer Electronics hardware and software maintenance engineers can look at both ends of the technology, allowing you to quickly diagnose where the problem lies. When the device needs an upgrade, you can assess
the needs of the software and hardware simultaneously at both ends and let the system upgrade quickly.
C# language for flexible software The .NET technology is a well-established standard, there are many skilled developers in the market and there is a wide range of third-party components that are ready for our customers to use. Add to this the capability for own scripting in C#, and the development time is shortened both for us and our customers. Liu Quan Xun noted that Beijer Electronics iX HMI editing software using C# allows the main feature in the project developer to be C# syntax, which can be written directly into the software, as long as you have the ability to write in C#, project developers can make changes, updates, and install desired functions into the system. In addition, there are a lot of global software designers and manufacturers ready to invest in developing the use of C # language, so whenever developers encounter problems, Beijer Electronics can provide not only assistance, but also the ability to identify a similar model from the market, and then fine-tune or rewrite it. This is naturally reflected in costs, Serman says and adds that Beijer Electronics is investing in iX in all markets worldwide and for all future levels of operator panels. This is equivalent to having a huge global technical support team, allowing developers to easily accessible technology. In addition, iX software has direct horizontal transfer function, which is part of the common features, making rewrites unnecessary, it only needs to be designed for specific office applications. This approach can continue to accumulate design experience, so that the latest design will allow for rapid improvements, sustainable development, and shorten the time to market allowing the system to improve product competitiveness.
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Editing Software Features of iX Developer
Complete touch control functions iX’s powerful vector graphical features simplifies the whole development process. With a rich array of predefined style, presets and ready tools to choose from. iX also has great adaptability with built in web browser function, PDF preview and can play multiple vide formats.
Unleash the powers of iX Software Beijer Electronics iX software is an open graphical UI development tool, not only does it allow for a more intuitive UI, the iX editing software also has built-in modules that makes it easier. The efficient iX development tools take you from idea to result faster. The software may be only a small part of the whole system, but hopefully you will see and discover all the hidden abilities of the iX software.
Style Matters For Beijer Electronics, UI (users interface) not only create an efficient way to execute work, it is also an efficient way to advance your brand consistency and customize the look of your organization, enhancing the operator’s mood during work. This is why Beijer Electronics has put considerable attention into detail, so much that there are a variety of different meter styles built in, so you can select the most suitable one for your needs based on your preferences and brand look.
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Inspired by the classic race car speedometers, not only is it a classic, but also adds great personal style and an urban touch.
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Clean and elegant, very suitable for today’s design aesethics. The metallic color is very useful under darker working environments.
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A very futuristic Sci-Fi feel, the colors and shading makes it easier for users to focus their attention on the meter.
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Vintage
A tribute to traditional meters. Using this smart and stylish design on modern HMIs will surely draw much attention.
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Have Complete Control In the iX software working environment, all of the graphical icons, tables, text, and meters are all adjustable. Whether it is the color, font, transparency, gradient, thickness of the lines, alignment, shadows and etc... whatever your needs are, the iX software development tool can surely meet them. Not only can you easily input and make adjustments, it also has an abundance of presets and ready functions you can choose from.
Touch Boxes and Roller Panels The touch boxes and roller panels allows for the operator to use touch control to quickly input commands. The iX development tool also allows these elements to be easily adjusted. Other than the simple selection of size and color, you can also decide on the sensitivity of the roller panels. The roller panels can also be set as loop scroll enabled, and can also be set for read and write, or read only.
Multiple Languages
Easy Export to and Import from Excel
14 Built in Charts
After creating a single language version, translation of texts and system texts can be performed automatically directly within the iX Developer and then exported into an Excel file allowing for easier correction and editing. The iX Developer tool provides intelligent translation tool for many different languages, dramatically reducing the time it takes to develop projects for multiple languages.
With the iX Software, you can import templates made with Excel for easier form and table editing. The report generator allows creation of Excel reports based on an Microsoft Excel-made report template. The generated report can be outputted to a printer or saved as an Excel file. Not only does this allow for easier editing and sharing, but also reduces the time it takes to maintain, and modify later on.
When using the iX Development tool to create trend charts, you can choose directly from 14 different trend charts already built-in, adding on top of that the powerful development tool and visual effects features, and can easily adjust its 2D or 3D rendering mode, such as color, text, size, gradient shadow and other effects. Allowing the human machine interface data to be presented more clearly and with more diverse options.
For more information about iX Software and training, please contact us:
Switch to C# Anytime iX software is built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, therefore in addition to the project development function mentioned above, one of iX software greatest strengths is in its open architecture, allowing you the ability to switch to C# for editing and customization anytime, much easier than popping open the trunk to your car.
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