This is a new series where we’ll be using the FATEK P5070NB HMI to cover a variety of topics. We’ll start by covering the basics of tool installation, operation, connection, and uploading/downloading.
So, let’s get started with FA.
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Tools Download
To create the P5070NB HMI screen used in this article, please download FATEK’s free design tool, FvDesigner, from the link below.
https://www.fatek.com/en/download.php?act=list&cid=172
Tool Installation
Next, run the installer.
Click “Install” to proceed.
Click “Next>” to continue.
Select “Complete” and click “Next>” to proceed.
Click “Install” to begin.
Please wait a moment…
Next, let’s install the USB driver for data transfer.
Click “Next>” to continue.
Click “Install” to install the USB driver.
Done!
Start the FvDesigner
Let’s launch FvDesigner.
This is the FvDesigner startup screen.
Select “HMI” → Then select the P5070NB, which we will be using in this article.
Also, if you filter by screen size 7, you’ll find the P5070NB right away.
Finally, click Finish to create a new project.
Upload
First, I will explain how to transfer a project from the HMI unit to your PC.
Select Project → Upload.
This is the Upload screen.
Select “Ethernet” and click “Scan,” and the P5070NB used in this article will appear.
Next, click Start to begin the upload process.
Please wait a moment…
Done!
Decompilation
Next, we’ll use the Decompile feature to convert the project we extracted earlier into a project file.
Open the project you just imported in Browse.
Click Decompile.
Next, let’s open Decompile.
Done!
Your First Project
Let’s finish up by creating a simple project.
Add the Toolbar → Draw → Tool from the right side of the screen.
Next, double-click the Text component to change the text content.
Done!
Download
Finally, let’s download the project to the HMI. Select Project → Download Current Project.
Click “Yes.”
Using the same steps as before, select “Ethernet” → “Scan” → “Start” to download the project to the HMI.
If the firmware and FvDesigner versions do not match, an error will occur and the HMI firmware will need to be updated.
Firmware Update
Click the Download button again, and this time check the Firmware checkbox shown below, then click Start to begin the download.
Click OK to continue.
Please wait a moment…
Done!
Download again
Finally, let’s download the project to the HMI one more time.
Done!
Results
The project has been applied to the HMI unit!
