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Implementing HMI/ SCADA for AB Micro830

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ivanlch

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Hi guys,

I am a doing my final year thesis on programming AB Micro830 for basic water rig process. My lecturer would like me to create a HMI / SCADA for it on a computer so that future students can view the flow rate of the water / water level / change the setpoints. I am wondering if anyone can give me a guideline on what software should I use to implement it? Thanks.
 
Wonderware and/or LabVIEW. Wonderware is a standard industry HMI program. LabVIEW can do it and it would be cheaper because of education perks. Your school may already have a license.

Not sure what the AB Micro830 has to offer as an interface to a PC running LABVIEW. You could look for a basic touch screen computer. e.g. **broken link removed**

Now, if your process is really simple, Google HMI interfaces and you should find some touch screen LCD panels with buttons that are controllable with I2C and/or RS232. e.g. https://www.lcd-module.com/products/touch.html

This **broken link removed** could be your answer too. "Supports Panelview Graphics Terminals"
 
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Wonderware and/or LabVIEW. Wonderware is a standard industry HMI program. LabVIEW can do it and it would be cheaper because of education perks. Your school may already have a license.

Not sure what the AB Micro830 has to offer as an interface to a PC running LABVIEW. You could look for a basic touch screen computer. e.g. **broken link removed**

Now, if your process is really simple, Google HMI interfaces and you should find some touch screen LCD panels with buttons that are controllable with I2C and/or RS232. e.g. https://www.lcd-module.com/products/touch.html

This **broken link removed** could be your answer too. "Supports Panelview Graphics Terminals"

Hi, I need everything to be pc based. However, I am not sure if the controller can be controlled via labview / other software.

What I am trying to achieve here is implementing a software where it can be used to monitor the water level and change the setpoint via the software. Thanks.
 
Now I'm confused: You say AB controller and now your saying PC. Which?

Here are some interfaces as well: https://us.idec.com/Catalog/ProductFamily.aspx?FamilyName=Operator_Interfaces

If your interested in a HMI that is totally controllable from the PLC, then look here: https://us.idec.com/Catalog/ProductFamily.aspx?FamilyName=Operator_Interfaces

Search terms would be "HMI interface" or "Operator Interface"

In one case, the interface such as LV or Wonderware modifies and reads locations from the PLC and provides the HMI/Graphical user interface.

In the other, the PLC directly controls the HMI.

There is a modbus protocol driver for LabView: https://search.ni.com/nisearch/app/main/p/bot/no/ap/global/lang/en/pg/1/q/modbus/

This seems like gibberish: https://www.electro-tech-online.com...nderware_deviceintegrationdaservers_05-11.pdf
 
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Now I'm confused: You say AB controller and now your saying PC. Which?

Here are some interfaces as well: https://us.idec.com/Catalog/ProductFamily.aspx?FamilyName=Operator_Interfaces

If your interested in a HMI that is totally controllable from the PLC, then look here: https://us.idec.com/Catalog/ProductFamily.aspx?FamilyName=Operator_Interfaces

Search terms would be "HMI interface" or "Operator Interface"

In one case, the interface such as LV or Wonderware modifies and reads locations from the PLC and provides the HMI/Graphical user interface.

In the other, the PLC directly controls the HMI.

There is a modbus protocol driver for LabView: https://search.ni.com/nisearch/app/main/p/bot/no/ap/global/lang/en/pg/1/q/modbus/

Basically what I mean is. I want to be able control my AB Micro830 via pc based HMI
 
I need something like I don't want an external operator or interface. My interface is just on PC softwares. Am I able to control Micro830 with labview? For example changing the setpoint and etc.? Thanks.
 
Yes it does, I will get back to you with my progress. Time to catch up with my other units other than thesis now. Does programming / making HMI require any special programming language skills? I am new to this and have no time to research this can you just give me a brief run through on what is required. I really appreciate it. =)
 
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