How to setup NB HMI Remote Viewer Access
NB HMI Remote Access
This article will go through the steps required to setup your NB HMI for remote access through Web Interface.
NB HMI Configuration
- Connect NB HMI Hardware to your PC
- Open NB-Designer
- Open "System Manager" under "Tools"
- Within NBManager go to "Web Interface Operation" on the left hand side
- Input new User Name and Password and click "Set"
- Maximum length for User Name and Password is 32 characters
- User Name and Password only support English letters and Arabic numerals
NB Web Interface Configuration
- After enabling NB HMI “Web Interface Operation”, make sure that the HMI is still connected to the PC through Ethernet.
- Open web browser and input the NB HMI IP Address into the address tab
- This will then display the Configuration Screen
Interface Settings
Additional Information
- If an incorrect value is input into one of the fields and then save or apply is clicked, it will default to the previous value
- If the TCP Port setting is changed, NB Web Interface will temporarily loose connection
- When inputting the IP Address in the Web Browser address bar, make sure to use the following format (for this example we will use 192.168.250.10 and port 8080)
- http://192.168.250.10:8080/
- Set each item and then click save
- Finally, you should see a window stating “Configuration Done"
Note: after 3 seconds the window will automatically display Initial Page
Using NB Web Interface
Here we will review and example of how to use the NB Web Interface. Please note that Microsoft Internet Explorer has been used.
NB HMI Settings
- Open NB-Designer and create a new project
- Add a bit button component in the frame and set the operation to “Alternate”
- Set the address for the bit button to LB9175
- Compile and download the project to the NB HMI
Connecting to NB HMI through Web Browser
- Open Internet Explorer
- Input the URL (http://IPAddress:Port Number/)
- Example = http://192.168.250.10:8080/
- You can use the following formats to reach the screen required directly
- Monitor Screen = http://(PT IP Address)/monitor.html
- Operation Screen = http://(PT IP Address)/operation.html
- Configuration Screen = http://(PT IP Address)/config.html
- Menu Screen = http://(PT IP Address)/menu.html
- You will be required to login using the login details set in “NB HMI Configuration”