iRis HMI Device Connectivity Guide
Project Design and Device Transfer
Section titled “Project Design and Device Transfer”- Launch the iRis Developer application.
- Create a new project.
- Specify the project name and select the target model.
- Register the address values to be transmitted to the Cloud in the Symbol list.
- Use the Project → Symbol menu for registration.
- Data cannot be sent to iRis Cloud unless it is registered as a Symbol.
- To automatically include registered symbols in the Cloud transmission data, enable the Cloud checkbox.
- Symbols can be registered manually even if this is not enabled.
- Configure the Symbol data for transmission to iRis Cloud.
- Select the data to be sent through the IoT → Cloud menu.
- You can create groups using Add Group and add Symbols to the list via the Add Variable button.
- You can manage registered symbol data using the Control and History checkboxes.
- Control: If enabled, you can control the address value from iRis Cloud.
- History: If enabled, iRis Cloud will record and store the address value.
- Transfer the project to the HMI Device.
- Navigate to Trans → Transfer Project to initiate the transfer.
- Once ready, select the target HMI Device for the project transfer.
- Click the Connect button to scan for available HMI Devices.
- When a connection is established, HMI Device details will appear in the Information section. (Please note the Product Verification Code at this stage.)
- Click OK to proceed.
- Click the Send button to transmit the project data to the HMI Device.
Symbol Data Types
Section titled “Symbol Data Types”The Type and Size you assign to a Symbol in iRis Developer determine how the value is stored in iRis Cloud. Each iRis Developer type maps to exactly one iRis Cloud value type.
| iRis Developer Type | Size | iRis Cloud value type | Example value stored in iRis Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
DEC | 1Bit | boolean | true, false |
DEC, UDEC, HEX, BCD | 16Bit and larger | integer | 26, -1013 |
FLOAT | 32Bit | double | 26.5 |
DOUBLE | 64Bit | double | 1013.25 |
ASCII | — | string | RUN, E-102 |
Why the Value Type Matters
Section titled “Why the Value Type Matters”The value type determines how the data point can be used on a dashboard:
- boolean — on/off widgets such as Single Switch and Led Indicator
- integer, double — charts, gauges, Knob Control, threshold alarm rules (
>,<) - string — Value Card, tables, text-matching alarm rules (
equals,contains)
Assign FLOAT or DOUBLE to any value that has a decimal point. Sending a decimal value as DEC may alter it or prevent it from reaching iRis Cloud. A decimal value received as integer in iRis Cloud is rounded.
Registering Device on iRis Cloud
Section titled “Registering Device on iRis Cloud”A HMI Device needs a license to send data to iRis Cloud. When you add a HMI Device, an access token that has never been used with a license is offered the 1-month free trial; otherwise you enter a license code. See Register a License to a HMI Device for the details.
- Navigate to the Entities → Devices menu.
- Click + and select Add new device.
- Enter the HMI Device Name.
- Enter the Access token and click Validate.
- Enter the Product Verification Code obtained during the project transfer from iRis Developer.
- Access tokens must be unique. “Access token is already in use.” means the token belongs to another HMI Device.
- Check the license message:
- “A 1-month free trial will be applied” — the License code field is optional. Leave it empty to use the free trial.
- “This access token has already used the free trial” — enter a License code and click Validate. Licenses received into your account are offered under Available licenses.
- Click Add. The HMI Device appears in the list, and you can monitor its connectivity status. The State changes to Active once the HMI Device sends data.
- Open the HMI Device details and check the Latest telemetry tab for the incoming data.