Movicon.NExT™ FAQs

Yes, licensing is tag based. This information is applicable to all the Movicon.NExT versions.

Movicon.NExT offers unlimited licenses as part of its package. Please refer to the technical specifications provided in the user manuals to ensure compatibility with your requirements.

Yes, Movicon.NExT supports the creation of FDA 21 CFR 11 compliant applications through specific features. Please consult the relevant section of the user manuals for further information.

Historical data is stored within a SQL database, typically using SQL Server Express as the default option. Two methods are employed: Historian and Data Logger, both leveraging SQL. In Historian, individual records are generated for each tag associated with it, while Data Logger consolidates all tag values into a single record. Alarm and Event data are automatically saved in log files, with configuration options accessible via the Settings page of the I/O Server.

Yes, in a redundant server application, the internal tags, alarm states, and other relevant data are synchronized between the two servers (master and standby). This synchronization ensures that in the event of a failover, the status of internal tags, logic states, and alarms remains consistent, providing seamless continuity of operations.

Yes, in a redundant server setup, having a redundant database is a fundamental requirement. Each server in the redundant system architecture must have its own dedicated database server. This redundancy ensures data integrity and availability, enhancing the reliability of the overall system.

The DataLogger synchronization across redundant database servers is managed automatically. In the event that one of the servers stops working temporarily, the synchronization process continues seamlessly without requiring manual intervention. This automated synchronization mechanism ensures that data integrity is maintained across all redundant database servers, even during failover scenarios.

Yes, you can utilize the REST API through scripting within Movicon.NExT.

Absolutely, you can achieve compliance with the S95 standard by structuring tag names hierarchically within Movicon.NExT.

Yes, within Movicon.NExT, you can establish a tag data structure. VB.NET scripting enables direct or indirect access to tag names using functions like SetVariableValue and GetVariableValue. Additionally, custom screen symbols and tag substitution for "popup" screens offer further flexibility in creating and managing graphic elements dynamically.

Yes, Movicon.NExT supports the functionality to open multiple instances of the same graphic page. This capability enhances user experience and facilitates multitasking within the system.

Yes, Movicon.NExT offers support for an object model. Utilizing scripting, users can access different components of the system, leveraging the object structure for efficient customization and integration. Additionally, Movicon.NExT provides a library of assemblies, known as internal project builders, which facilitates the dynamic generation of project resources. These tools, exemplified by Pro.Lean, enable the creation of project wizard tools for streamlined project development.

The development environment provides support for English, German, and Italian languages. Furthermore, the runtime environment allows for the inclusion of any language, with the flexibility to switch between languages dynamically during runtime.

Internally, OPC UA serves as the backbone of the system architecture. Externally, data accessibility is facilitated through published tags using the OPC UA Server.

Movicon.NExT offers support for 3D data in XAML format.

Absolutely. These charts can be developed using standard objects within Movicon.NExT. Additionally, toolbox objects are available for bar graphs and trends. Furthermore, the Report Designer offers numerous options for in-depth analysis and visualization.

Yes, Movicon.NExT has built-in store-and-forward functionality that operates for any database recording task. In the event of a lost connection to a database server on a separate network server, Movicon.NExT automatically generate local XML files containing the data pending transmission to the database. Once the database connection is reestablished, Movicon.NExT synchronize the database from the XML files and subsequently delete them.

Movicon.NExT is validated in conformance to the IEC 62443-3-3 Part 3-3: System security requirements and security levels. Please refer to the "Certificate and Declarations" section download the certificate.

Certainly, we can achieve this by utilizing the IP Camera Viewer object, which employs the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). Additionally, we can integrate CCTV control functionalities such as pan and zoom directly into an XAML object.

The vector graphics utilized by Symbols and User Controls in Movicon.NExT are of the WPF/XAML type. This means they are based on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) framework and use XML-based markup language (XAML) to define and render the graphical elements. This choice offers scalability, flexibility, and resolution independence, making it suitable for various display sizes and resolutions within the Movicon.NExT environment.

Movicon.NExT integrates powerful and automatic functions for supporting redundancy management of mission-critical server and client stations connected in a network. These functions enable transparent and automatic synchronization of data from one server to another, ensuring that one server remains active as the 'Primary' server while others act as 'Secondary' servers continuously.

In Movicon.NExT, client stations are permanently connected to one of the active servers. This setup ensures an automatic switch over to another server station in the event of a failure, thereby avoiding interruptions and downtimes in critical automation processes. Please refer to the User Manual for additional details.

Customizing alarm thresholds during runtime in the client interface can be achieved in two ways. Firstly, you can adjust the alarm thresholds directly by modifying the values in the "Alarm Limits" property. Alternatively, you have the option to link a tag, provided you have enabled alarm limits, to the "Limit Tag" property within the tag assigned to the alarm prototypes. Please refer to the User Manual for additional details.

Yes, Movicon has the capability to read data from Excel files. This can be achieved by utilizing the Spread Sheet object located in the Toolbox\Viewers folders. By linking an Excel file to this object, you can enable read and write operations. Additionally, the object can be configured to display ribbons, providing access to various spreadsheet options such as creating new files, opening existing files, saving files, and more. Please refer to the User Manual for additional details.

To include advanced charts like spider, line, and bar charts in your reports, you can utilize the chart object available within Movicon.NExT's Report Designer. When you insert a chart into the report, it triggers the Chart Designer tool. Within the Chart Designer, you can add series and select from various chart types, including line, radar, funnel, and Gantt charts, among others. This allows for the creation of comprehensive and visually engaging reports tailored to your specific needs.

Customers can purchase licenses for Movicon.NExT in two different modes: Hardware USB dongle and Software Key.

The Software Key license for Movicon.NExT eliminates the risk of being lost, stolen, or damaged.

The Editor License, available in both hardware and software forms, is essential for utilizing the product in design mode. It grants developers access to the development environment (Editor), enabling them to configure and program the project's functions for use during runtime.

Movicon.NExT's Runtime Licenses are modular, scalable, and available in both hardware and software formats. They can be purchased based on project needs to optimize costs and are essential for project runtime. They are available as Client/Server, Server only or Client only licenses.

Without a regular Editor License or Runtime License, both the development and runtime environments of Movicon.NExT will operate in Evaluation Mode (Demo). In this mode, the product can only be used for evaluation purposes and not for professional use as per the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement (EULA).

Information about the installed license in Movicon.NExT can be accessed by using the "Find License" command from the "Options > License" Menu. This command allows users to check whether the license has been activated correctly and view all relevant data.

A Movicon.NExT project necessitates configuration for WebClient access only when it is intended to be accessed solely through WebClient interfaces, such as HTML5 or App, without any connections from desktop clients.

Movicon.NExT adopts an information model based on OPC UA technology, which facilitates seamless communication between Server and Client projects. Server projects publish Variables as OPC UA tags in the Address Space, allowing Client projects to access these Variables according to their assigned access rights.

When Engineering Units are applied, Tags connected to field devices through communication drivers undergo scaling according to the defined settings. This ensures that Tag values are represented accurately within the project environment.

Movicon.NExT integrates cognitive augmented reality applications, allowing operators to utilize their mobile device's integrated video camera or augmented reality devices. This enables the combination of cognitive system information with the Movicon.NExT project through any HTML5 browser using WebHMI technology.

Movicon.NExT's cognitive augmented reality applications utilize advanced Machine Learning technologies for object recognition and HTML5 browser compatibility with WebHMI technology for seamless integration with mobile devices and augmented reality devices.

The Open Framework SDK in Movicon.NExT HMI/SCADA provides access to information and example code for platform customization, along with the option to install third-party Plug-ins and User Controls.

The user license included with the Open Framework SDK is non-transferable and includes a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that permits the free distribution of developed drivers.

Go to object's command menu and click the button used for opening the selection window while keeping the ALT key pressed down.
Rapid Keys: Shift+Alt+DblClick.

The object's rotation refers to its barycenter which can be changed by activating the small round red button located at the center for default by using the appropriate item from the object's Command Menu.

First the ”Enable 3D Edit” command must be enabled from the object's command menu. After which click on element to select it or use SHIFT+Click to select the group of elements (predefined in the model).
The selected elements will highlight.

During edit mode camera points can be saved with custom names using the “3D Camera Position” command from the object's command menu. As a consequence, it will be possible to activate the memorized camera displays by right clicking on the object: a menu will appear showing a list of the camera points saved.

Click and drag the object using the left mouse key.

Click and drag the object using the right mouse key.

Use the appropriate "Move Member Up" and "Move Member Down" commands.

SHIFT+Click to add or remove an intersection point.

The image is considered to be part of the object's brush feature and therefore is simply deleted by re-assigning the object with another back color.

Keep the CTRL key pressed down and use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.

Use the select components command from the symbol's command menu: a menu will display showing the structure of the grouped symbol's components. Simply select the desired component from this menu. The selected component will then show highlighted.
The component can also be selected by clicking on it while keeping the “CTRL + SHIFT” keys pressed down.

After having opened a screen, select the desired object from the ToolBox, eg. a display or gauge object, then select the variables to be used from the Tag list located in the project's tree structure (use Ctrl+Click for multi-selecting) and then drag the variables onto the screen. At this point Movicon will generate the same number of objects of the type selected and then it will open a window for distributing the objects within the space provided. At this point each object inserted will be associated to a variable from those selected.

While in runtime right click the object to display a menu through which a window can be opened containing information about the object as well as which tag has been associated, its value, quality and timestamp.

The object's Common Property Window can be opened using the relevant command from the menu that is activated on the object's adorner or from the menu that appears when right clicking on the object.

To open the Tag Browser window to select a variable to associate to a screen object, simply double click the object while keeping the SHIFT key pressed, or use the appropriate command from the object's command menu.
Rapid Keys: Shift+DblClick

To open an object's or resource's Property Window (when not already in foreground) simply double click the object or resource.
Rapid Keys: DblClick

To open a screen object's Command Window (when not already in foreground), double click the object while keeping the CTRL pressed.
Rapid Keys: Ctrl+DblClick

To open a screen object's Animation Window (when not already in foreground), double click the object while pressing the ALT key.
Rapid Keys: Alt+DblClick.

Use the SHIFT+F2 command during runtime

Use the SHIFT+F1 command during runtime.

Use the SHIFT+F3 command during runtime.

Use the SHIFT+F5 command during runtime.

Keep the SHIFT key pressed down and drag the border of the object to resize it. The object will be resized proportionately in height and width.

To change the initial Splash Screen image or the one used at startup, simply copy the desired image in the path:

C:\Program Files\Progea\Movicon.NExT 4.X\Splashes
the name of the files will be:

'DesignSplashControl.jpg' -> to customize the splash screen of the Movicon.NExT editor.

'RuntimeSplashControl.jpg' -> to customize the splash screen at the startup of Movicon.NExT runtime.

Both files will be in .jpg and in 900*480px as size.

Independently. The Web HMI performs its own data collection using an embedded I/O data server and serves data via a web server to a local or remote web browser.

Web HMI is a component of Movicon.NExT for Windows. The concept is that screens developed in Movicon.NExT can be seamlessly transferred to either Windows (full client) or Web HMI (Windows HTML5 or Linux). The development tool manages the transition to Web HMI.

Absolutely. Movicon.NExT empowers users to create custom symbols for WebHMI, please refer to the User Manual for additional details.

The maximum number of clients supported varies depending on factors such as computer and network loading, as well as expected user response time. Please refer to the User Manual for Technical Specifications.

The maximum number of clients supported varies depending on factors such as computer and network loading, as well as expected user response time. Please refer to the User Manual for Technical Specifications.

WebHMI applications support GeoScada technology, allowing browsers to display screens based on geographical maps with overlaying dynamic project information.

WebHMI overlays dynamic project information on geographical maps, allowing users to visualize data within the context of a map interface. This functionality enhances situational awareness and facilitates better decision-making.