Reports are typically generated as CSV files (via "Export to Spreadsheet") or compressed .db database files.
To create a report from the device, follow these standard procedures within the EasyBuilder Pro software:
Navigate to the Data/History tab and select Data Sampling to define which registers to track. Reports are typically generated as CSV files (via
Records specific PLC registers or internal tags based on a time interval (1 second to 2 minutes) or a specific trigger bit.
Ensure the "History files" option is checked to save data to the HMI's local memory, a USB drive, or an SD card. Ensure the "History files" option is checked to
On the HMI screen, use a "Data Spreadsheet" or "Trend Chart" object to view logs and click the Export to Spreadsheet button to generate a CSV report.
You can configure the HMI to automatically email data log reports (and even screenshots of the current screen) by setting up SMTP server details in the project settings. ⚙️ Technical Specifications Display 7" TFT LCD, 800 x 480 resolution Processor Quad-core 64-bit RISC, 1.5 GHz Storage 4 GB Flash (used for logs/reports) Connectivity Dual Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) Software EasyBuilder Pro ⚙️ Technical Specifications Display 7" TFT LCD, 800
The cMT2078X manages reporting through three primary methods: data sampling, historical logging, and automated file exports.
Reports are typically generated as CSV files (via "Export to Spreadsheet") or compressed .db database files.
To create a report from the device, follow these standard procedures within the EasyBuilder Pro software:
Navigate to the Data/History tab and select Data Sampling to define which registers to track.
Records specific PLC registers or internal tags based on a time interval (1 second to 2 minutes) or a specific trigger bit.
Ensure the "History files" option is checked to save data to the HMI's local memory, a USB drive, or an SD card.
On the HMI screen, use a "Data Spreadsheet" or "Trend Chart" object to view logs and click the Export to Spreadsheet button to generate a CSV report.
You can configure the HMI to automatically email data log reports (and even screenshots of the current screen) by setting up SMTP server details in the project settings. ⚙️ Technical Specifications Display 7" TFT LCD, 800 x 480 resolution Processor Quad-core 64-bit RISC, 1.5 GHz Storage 4 GB Flash (used for logs/reports) Connectivity Dual Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) Software EasyBuilder Pro
The cMT2078X manages reporting through three primary methods: data sampling, historical logging, and automated file exports.