Looking for a way to dim the display on a PanelView Plus Performance Series B at idle? While the screen saver feature is not supported yet, I have managed to adjust it in global connection. Are there any other methods to achieve this?
What are the signs of idleness and what factors contribute to it?
Have you ever wondered how to make your screen automatically dim after being inactive for a few minutes? If you're experiencing issues with the screen saver function on your Series B PanelView, check out this resource for troubleshooting tips: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/2711p-rn005_-en-p.pdf. Find out more on page 2 about setting up a screensaver.
If you want to implement a time-based condition in your programmable logic controller (PLC), one option is to use a macro to write to a PLC tag. This could involve sending the screen number as a double integer (DINT) or a boolean (BOOL) from any screen to indicate recent screen navigation. By incorporating a timer that resets with each new navigation, you can control when the desired brightness is written to the global connection tag. Additionally, the Series B may offer new FTView diagnostic data that can indicate if a user has simply touched the screen. However, I have not yet explored this feature in depth as we have only shipped a limited number of them so far.
The manual instructs users to "Configure the terminal to dim the screen during idle time in FactoryTalk View Studio," yet fails to provide a specific method. I am seeking guidance on how to achieve this in FactoryTalk View Studio without the need to modify my PLC code.
You may want to consider exploring the Project Settings menu and adjusting the Inactivity settings for better project management and efficiency.
In addition to adjusting it in the global connections, you can consider using a screensaver with a completely black image that dims the display to some extent when idle. It's more like a workaround than an actual setting but in absence of the screensaver feature on the PanelView Plus, it could solve your problem. Not as slick, but perhaps this method could be a stopgap while we wait for the screensaver feature to be supported.
You've done well by adjusting it through global connection. However, another option might be to employ a PLC-controlled screen dimming procedure. By creating a set of tags that manage the luminosity of the screen and associating them to timers on your PLC, you can program it to decrease the intensity of the screen during idle times. Remember, this method requires some advanced programming skills, so proceed cautiously.
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Answer: 1. How can I dim the display on a PanelView Plus Performance Series B at idle? - While the screen saver feature is not supported, you can adjust it in global connection settings.
Answer: - Adjusting the display settings in global connection is one method; however, there may be other approaches available.
Answer: - Currently, the screen saver feature is not supported for dimming the display at idle on the PanelView Plus Performance Series B.
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