Views

Object

Function

Application

Bar chart

Display of signal values as single-bar or multi-bar charts Color change for value ranges, dynamic limits, polynomial calculation for profiles

General value display Fill levels Profiles

Chart

Multifunction object for the combined display of trend curves, graphic objects, markers, harmonics and texts as well as several base and value axes

Machine presentation, layered presentation

FFT view

Spectrum slave graph of a signal

Frequency analysis Chatter monitoring

HD event table

Display a list of events based on an event-based HD data store

Error and alarm monitoring; search for process events

HD navigation

Parent toolbar for controlling multiple HD views

Space-saving control of multiple HD trend graphs

HD time periods table

Display a list of predefined time periods based on a time-based HD data store

Facilitate the analysis of recurring process steps or procedures as well as regular periods (day, week, shift)

HD trend graph

Display historical data in a trend view; connection to any HD-Server in the network

Comparing data from the past with current values

Camera view

Display a camera view of an ibaCapture-CAM server on the screen Scenario player screen for event-based camera switching.

Monitoring Process control Troubleshooting

Circle view

Relevant parameters for the circle view are derived from the module settings.

Visualization of the results of the InCycle expert module and the InCycle auto-adapting module for rotating processes

Offline trend graph

Display a trend graph from a data file (no live data)

Comparison of older and current measured values, comparison of current values ​​with reference curve

Orbit view

The orbit itself is the appearance of the X/Y data pair during a (or several) revolution(s) of the shaft

Results of the orbit calculation are given as analog values of the respective InSpectra orbit module

Scope view

Display signals in a digital oscilloscope

Commissioning Troubleshooting

PQU spectrum

Display of a complete PQU spectrum module

Spectrum presentation of electrical values with up to 50 harmonics (power quality)

Signal tree

ibaPDA/ ibaHD signal tree

Source for signals to be added to a view by drag and drop

Trend graph

Display signal values in a trend graph X axis time or length-based; automatic 2D top-down view on vector signals

General value display False color display of profiles (temperature, flatness, etc.)

Watch view

Display window for signal values

Monitoring selected signals regarding change of value or status

Phasor view

Display of a complete PQU phasor module

Phasor presentation of electrical values in a power grid (power quality)

Cycle view

Display of special graphs and tables

Visualization of the results of the InCycle expert module and the InCycle auto-adapting module

Display elements

Text digital display

Display of text signals

Large and clear display of text in the style of an LED display

Numeric digital display

Display of signal values as numbers, maintaining the positive and negative peak value (resettable)

Large, clear display of signal values

Gauge panel

Display of signal values on a classic analog-style gauge Circular, linear and numerical gauges available; numerous design options, free set-up of shape, color, scales and pointers.

Highlighted value display Replaces traditional displays

Multi-state picture

Display of various graphics, depending on the signal value

Status display Security warning

Multi-state label

Convert a signal value into different states of a label Color change depending on value range(s), text in label

Status indication

Text field

Display signal values in a trend graph X axis time or length-based; automatic 2D top-down view on vector signals

Labeling of the displays Display of the text signal

Input elements

Checkbox

Check box with check mark

Enabling / disabling options

Input combobox

Drop-down list with any number of plain text entries. By selecting a list item, a target signal is set to a defined value.

Manual setting of default values

Button

Execute commands using a button:

Close ibaPDA client; Toggle view; Run command line; Enable application (*.exe); Print (QPanel screen); Digital pulse signal; Set signal value; Trigger value input control; Pause (stop one or all views); Start (continue one or all views); Load layouts from server; Save layouts on server; Open user management; Connect to ibaPDA server; Connect to ibaHD server; Change language; Log out from ibaPDA server; Log out from ibaHD-Server; Change unit system; Switch ibaPDA user; Switch ibaHD user;

Commands can be run manually or via signal edges; button text and graphics can be adjusted.

Control of QPanel display

Execution of other applications or scripts

File picker

Shows the contents of a folder in order to select a file. Name of the selected file is written into a text signal.

Interactive load of a data file in an offline trend curve

File scanner

Monitors contents of a folder for automatic selection of the last, second to last, third to last (and so on) file. Name of the selected file is written into a text signal.

Automatic display and update of the last x data file(s) in offline trend curves

Numeric up/down

The numerical value of an analog destination signal can be changed either by clicking buttons (+/- or up/down), turning the mouse wheel or typing in.

Quick, safe and easy way to change a value

Option field

Group of radio buttons

Selection of alternative options, operating mode selection

Switch

On/off switch; switch appearance can be determined by graphics file. Separate graphics for ON, OFF, disabled ON and disabled OFF state possible. Digital target signal.

Switch functions on/off

Slider

Slider’s appearance (scale style, orientation, color of background/handle, min/max values etc.) can be configured.

Control element to display values within a scale

Value input control

String or value entry for a text signal or numeric signal. This control replaces the former text input control. There is a conversion function available to convert text input controls in older QPanels into value input controls.

Signal value or additional information on data file, printout, further applications, etc.

Visuals/Layout

Image

Embed a graphic object, optionally statically, dynamically (image file name with wildcards) or by order (controlled by folder monitoring)

Process or system presentation

Shape

Basic geometric shapes (line, rectangle, ellipse, polygon); filling and line configurable, optional flashing mode

Simple shapes, animation

Tabbed layouts

Summary of multiple ibaQPanel views and layouts with control over tabs.

Clearer and simpler operation of multiple ibaQPanel layouts

Symbol

Integration of vector graphics (.svg) with option to change the line color and thickness, fill color, rotation and scaling

Use of vector graphics

Web

Web browser

Display web pages, PDFs and other browser-fitting files; download of files

Display data from ibaDaVIS