Adding A Status Component To An HMI

Adding a status component to an HMI is an efficient way to view the current state of a parameter.

1. After adding an HMI to the dashboard, you can edit it to add the desired components. You do not need to be in edit mode to do this. Just click the green arrow in the upper-left corner of the HMI box.
2. To add a status component, click the “Status” icon. This will bring up the preview box where you can label the indicator.
3. Click the tag icon to assign a read parameter. The value from this parameter is checked against the rules below, and the display will change accordingly.
4. Click “Add Rule” under the read parameter box to enter the description, color, comparator, and read value. Repeat this step to add more than one status.
5. Click “Save” at the bottom of the preview box.
6. Once the status component appears on the HMI screen, you can click on the component and use the direction arrows to rearrange the screen.
7. Click “Save” to save your changes. Make sure you click this, or your changes will not be saved! A green banner will appear confirming your changes have been saved.