Beijer Electronics X3 Human Machine Interface User Guide

Beijer Electronics X3 Human Machine Interface

Specifications

• Operating System: Custom OS
• iX Developer Version: 2.52
• Scripting Capabilities: .NET CF 3.5
• User Interface: Modernized UI with improved Chart object and Component library
• Media Support: Media player, PDF viewer
• Security Features: Secure app transfer, Firewall protection, Secure remote access
• System Management: Active Directory integration, FTP support, Business integrations
• Drivers: Supports various industrial communication protocols, including OPC UA, Ethernet, Serial, CAN, SoftControl, and BACnet

Product Usage Instructions

Operating System and System Features:
The device runs on a custom OS supporting iX Developer with features like UI settings, USB and SD card support, multi-app support, firewall protection, and remote access capabilities.

iX Projects and iX Apps:
The iX Developer version 2.52 allows project conversion from previous versions and supports scripting capabilities using .NET CF 3.5.

User Interface & Usability:
The product offers a modernized IDE UI with an improved Chart object, Component library, HTML5 browser support, touch beep feature, and additional controls for enhanced usability.

Security and System Management:
Ensure system security by utilizing features like Secure app transfer, firewall protection, and system settings configuration via iX Developer. Active Directory integration and FTP support are available for system management.

X2 vs X3 – Software Comparison

• This chapter provides a comparative overview of the software features in the X2 and X3 series, highlighting differences between the X2, the first release of X3, and future X3 updates. It covers key aspects such as the operating system, security, services, iX Developer compatibility, user interface improvements, system management, industrial communication protocols, and business integrations. The chapter outlines feature availability, enhancements, and limitations in each version, helping to understand the evolution of the X3 platform and its capabilities relative to the X2 series.

NOTE
Features and specifications may change as the products evolve. Always refer to the latest documentation for up-to-date information.

Operating system and system features

iX projects and iX apps

Drivers (industrial communication protocols)

X2 to X3 – Transition Guide for iX Developer

Follow this transition guide to ensure a smooth and secure transition from iX Developer 2 to iX Developer 3 on Beijer Electronics X3 HMI panels.

Prerequisites

• Development PC
• X2 HMI panel
• X3 HMI panel

Instructions

1. Review the Modified Features in iX Developer 3.0 chapter to understand changes and evaluate their impact on your project.
2. Confirm that your driver is supported in iX Developer 3 by checking the Driver List X3 HMI Panels. If your driver is not listed here, Contact Beijer Electronics.
3. Connect the X2 HMI panel to the development PC.
4. If you are using an older version of iX Developer (before 2.53), follow these steps:
   • Create a project backup. Refer to Back Up the Project for instructions.
   • Download and install iX Developer 2.53 from the Beijer Electronics SmartStore.
5. Open your project in iX Developer 2.53.
6. Build the project and resolve any build errors that appear.
7. Download the project to the X2 HMI panel. Refer to the Download chapter in the iX Developer 2.53 Reference Manual for download instructions.
8. Verify the project functionality on the HMI panel.
9. Save the project.
10. Create a project backup. Refer to Back Up the Project for instructions.
11. Quit iX Developer.
12. Connect the X3 HMI panel to the development PC.
13. Download and install iX Developer 3 from the Beijer Electronics SmartStore.
14. Open your project in iX Developer 3.
    IMPORTANT
    When opening your project in iX Developer 3, a dialog will provide key information and recommendations for project conversion. Read this carefully and follow the instructions.
15. Build the project and address any build errors using the How to Resolve Transition Build Errors guide.
16. Transfer the project to the X3 HMI panel. Refer to the Transfer the iX App to the HMI Panel chapter in the iX Developer 3 User Manual for transfer instructions.
17. Verify the project functionality in the iX App on the HMI panel.
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    In some cases, when the transferred project is run on the HMI panel, the project won’t open and an Access Denied dialog appears. See Troubleshooting for information on how to solve this issue.
18. Save the project.
    • Now your project is fully compatible with iX Developer 3.
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    • For additional help, consult the FAQ, visit the Connected forum, or contact Beijer Electronics support.

Modified Features in iX Developer 3.0
Some features from earlier versions are not included in iX Developer 3.0 at launch. In most cases, alternative features are available. To help you understand how these changes affect your project, the features are grouped into four transition categories:

Transition categories

• Easy = You can switch to an alternative feature with little or no effort.
• Medium = Some effort is required to switch. Review the alternatives before transition.
• Hard = Requires advanced knowledge. Carefully review the alternative before transition.
• Wait = No alternative is currently available. If your project depends on this feature, wait for a future update.

Review each modified feature in the table below. Identify which changes affect your project, and decide whether to make the transition now or wait for a future version.

How to Resolve Transition Build Errors

Migrate System Settings from iX2 to iX3
When converting an iX Developer project from iX2 to iX3, you need to manually migrate the system settings.

Instructions

1. After opening and running the project in iX Developer 3.0 for the first time, the following Build Error appears: System settings are replaced with System Requirements, and must be manually migrated. Please consult the documentation before suppressing the build error. Double-click to show settings.
2. Double-click the build error message to open the System Requirements. Alternatively, navigate to Project > Settings > System Requirements.
3. Click Import old System Settings to import the settings from the iX Developer 2.52 project.
4. If some settings are not imported, click Add to manually configure them.

Replace Unsupported DataGridView Control

To fix the build error:
Control System.Windows.Forms.DataGrid on screen Screen5 is not supported. Double-click to suppress build error. you must replace the old DataGridView control with a new one.

Instructions

1. Go to Home and expand the Objects group
2. Click Add Control.
3. Deselect the DataGridView and click OK.
4. Reload the project
5. Open Add Control again and add a DataGridView.
6. Update the script to reference the new DataGridView.

Migrate Reports from iX2 to iX3

1. Open the Project Folder and navigate to Reports > Template and open the .xls template files.
2. In Excel, select File > Save As and change the file extensions to .xlsx.
3. In Excel, check if there is sheet named <#Config>.
   • If not, go to step 7.
   • If yes, continue with step 4:
4. Open the project in iX Developer 3.
5. Go to the Reports Configuration Page and select the Queries tab.
6. Add all the queries from the <#Config> sheet manually, as shown in the example screenshot.
7. In iX Developer 3, go to the Reports Configuration Page and select the Reports tab.
8. Replace the existing .xls files with the updated .xlsx files in the Reports list.

Update SQLite Code
This guide explains how to update code from System.Data.SQLite to Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.
Original Code: System.Data.SQLite
The example below uses System.Data.SQLite to retrieve data from a table:

• // System.Data.SQLite
• public DataTable Select(string tablename)
• {
• DataTable dt = new DataTable();

Key steps

1. Connect to the database (ConnectToDataBase).
2. Use SQLiteDataAdapter to execute the query and fill the DataTable.
3. Handle errors with a try-catch block.
4. Disconnect from the database after use.

Updated Code: Microsoft.Data.Sqlite
This example uses Microsoft.Data.SQLite for the same operation:

Key updates

1. Use string interpolation ($””) to build SQL queries.
2. Replace SQLiteDataAdapter with SQLiteCommand.
3. Use ExecuteReader and dt.Load(reader) to load data.
4. Manage resources using statements.

Troubleshooting

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For additional support, visit the Connected forum or contact Beijer Electronics support.

• Head Office Beijer Electronics AB Box 426
• 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
• www.beijerelectronics.com/+46 / +46 40 358600

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