Hardware Settings 4-1

Hardware Settings
This chapter explains HMI settings.
4.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2. I/O Ports ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3. LED Indicators ............................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4. System Reset ................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.5. System Toolbar.............................................................................................................. 4-4

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4.1. Overview

This chapter discusses the HMI settings.

4.2. I/O Ports

The I/O ports may vary between models; please see the datasheet for more information.
The I/O Ports include:
 SD card slot: Allows downloading / uploading project file, including recipe data, event log,
data log…etc. and also allows recording history data and data backup.
 COM Port: Connects PLC or other peripheral devices. The type of serial port include:
RS-232, RS-485 2W, RS-485 4W, and CAN Bus.
 Ethernet: Allows downloading / uploading project file, including recipe data, event log,
data log…etc. Connects to Ethernet devices, such as PLC, laptop.
 USB Host: Supports USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, USB disk, printer, or barcode
device.
 USB Client: Allows downloading / uploading project file, including recipe data, event log,
data log…etc. and also allows recording history data and data backup.

For the first time operating HMI, please complete the following system settings. When finished,
the project files designed using EasyBuilder Pro can be used on HMI.

4.3. LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the HMI indicate:

Models: MT8121XE, MT8150XE, MT8121iE, MT8150iE
LED Description
PWR (Orange) Indicates power status.
CPU (Green) Blinks when read/write Flash Memory.
COM (Blue) Indicates COM port communication status, blinks
during communication. When communication is
good, it may stay on. (Not including network
communication)
Other Models:
LED Description
PWR (Orange) Indicates power status.
CPU (Green) Indicates CPU status. If it blinks or goes out, there

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may be a CPU error.

COM (Blue/Red) Indicates communication status, blinks during
communication. When communication is good, it
may stay on.

4.4. System Reset

Certain HMI models are equipped with a reset button and a set of DIP switches. When using
the DIP switches to change modes, the corresponding functions will be triggered. If system
password is lost or forgotten, see the following steps to restore factory default.
1. Flip DIP Switch 1 to ON and the rest to OFF, and then reboot HMI. HMI will switch to touch
screen calibration mode.
2. A “+” sign appears on the screen, touch the center of the sign, after all 5 signs are touched,
“+” disappears and the touch screen parameters will be stored in HMI system.
3. After calibration, confirm to restore the default password, select [Yes].
4. Confirm to restore the default password again by typing [yes] and clicking [OK]. The
project files and history records stored in HMI will all be removed. (The default Local
Password is 111111. However, other passwords, such as Download/Upload passwords
have to be reset.)

The following lists the DIP switch settings of different models. Please see the relevant
installation instruction.

cMT / cMT X / eMT / iE SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 Mode

ON OFF OFF OFF Touch Screen Calibration Mode
OFF ON OFF OFF Hide HMI System Setting Bar
OFF OFF ON OFF Update OS
OFF OFF OFF ON Reserved
OFF OFF OFF OFF Normal

Note
 The state of DIP Switch 4 on each unit may be different. If it should be ON when out from
factory, the Dip Switch 4 would be set ON and cut off. If it should be OFF, the Dip Switch 4
would be set OFF but the switch is not cut.
SW1 SW2 Mode
ON ON Restore factory default
ON OFF Hide system setting bar

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mTV OFF ON Update OS

OFF OFF Normal mode

cMT-SVR SW1 SW2 Mode

ON ON Restore factory default
ON OFF Restore Ethernet IP Settings
OFF ON Update OS
OFF OFF Normal mode

4.5. System Toolbar

After rebooting HMI, you can set the system with [System Toolbar] at the bottom of the screen.
Normally, this bar is hidden automatically. Only by touching the arrow icon at the bottom-right
corner of the screen will the System Toolbar pop up. From left to right the icons are: System
Settings, System Information, Text Keyboard, and Number Keyboard.

How to hide HMI System Setting Toolbar:

 When [DIP Switch 2] is set ON, the system setting toolbar is disabled. When set OFF; the
system setting toolbar is enabled. Please restart HMI to enable/disable the toolbar.
 For mTV Series, flip DIP Switch 1 to ON to hide system setting toolbar.
 System register [LB-9020] can also enable/disable system setting toolbar. When [LB-9020]
is set ON, the toolbar is displayed, and set OFF to hide the toolbar.

System Setting

cMT/cMT X Series

Starting from OS version 20231201, the system settings interface of the cMT X Series has been
revamped. This section demonstrates the different interfaces before and after this OS version.
Password is required for configuration and modification of system parameters for security. The
default password is 111111.

OS versions after 20231201:

Themes
Light and dark themes available for choice

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based on its intended surrounding.

System Properties
[Model]
The HMI model.
[HMI Name]
Set the HMI name for easy identification
when downloading/uploading project files.
[OS Version]
The current OS version.
[Hardware Key]
The hardware key of the HMI.
[LAN1 MAC Address]
The MAC address for LAN 1.
[LAN2 MAC Address]
The MAC address for LAN 2.
[Date]
Set the local date on the HMI.
[Time]
Set the local time on the HMI.
[Brightness]
Adjust the screen brightness.
[Sound]
Adjust the system volume.
[Language]
Select the system interface language.
[Input Method]
Select the input method for the system
keyboard, multiple selections allowed.
[Show Start Button]
Enable to display the Start button. If not
enabled, the button's position can be set,
and it will appear by long-pressing for 1.5
seconds.
[Show Download Popup Window]
Enable or disable the download popup
window.
[Show Mouse Cursor]
Enable or disable the mouse cursor.

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[System Keyboard Sound]

Enable or disable the system keyboard
sound.
[Direction]
Select the display orientation, options
include 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180
degrees, or 270 degrees.
[System Metrics]
View CPU, memory, eMMC, and network
usage.
[Reset HMI to Default]
Reset the HMI to factory settings.
[OS Upgrade]
Select the OS file from SD card or USB drive
to begin upgrading system firmware.
During the upgrade, do not turn off the
power. For detailed upgrade steps and
precautions, please refer to the OS upgrade
instructions for each model.
[Third-party Licenses]
View and manage third-party licenses.
CODESYS
[Activation Status]
View the activation status of CODESYS.
[CODESYS Status]
View the status of CODESYS.
[Application Status]
View the running status of the application.
[Login Status]
View the login status.
[Version]
View the version number of CODESYS.
[Ethernet (LAN1)]
Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway.

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Project
[Clear History]
Clear the historical data related to project
files, such as recipes, event logs, data
sampling, etc.
[Restart EB Project]
Restart the EasyBuilder Pro project file.
Network
To download project files to the HMI via
Ethernet, the HMI's IP address needs to be
correctly configured. Choose to
automatically assign an IP address or enter
it manually.
[Ethernet LAN1]
Typically used for external network
connections, requiring the configuration of
a gateway and Domain Name System
(DNS).
[Ethernet LAN2]
Typically used for internal network
connections, such as connecting to a PLC.
To avoid network conflicts, LAN1 and LAN2
should be set in different subnets.
[Network Bridge]
For dual Ethernet port models, bridge
mode can be enabled to allow LAN1 and
LAN2 to be in the same network segment,
achieving the function of a switch.
Security
Manage passwords for different users.
[Admin]
Highest level of access, capable of
operating all functions and settings,
including file upload and download,
historical data backup, and password
modification for all permission levels.
[Update Project]
This password is used for file upload and

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download and historical data backup.

[History]
This password is used for FTP Server login
and historical data backup.
[User]
Used for logging into cMT
Viewer/Diagnoser. The passwords for the
above three permission levels can also be
used in cMT Viewer.
EasyAccess 2.0
Information page for EasyAccess 2.0.
Click the icon to download the demo
project. Please confirm your internet
connection before downloading the demo
project.

VNC
[Enable]
When VNC function is enabled, VNC client
devices can connect to the HMI. This allows
remote users to view and operate the HMI.
[Multiple Connection]
Allows multiple VNC client devices to
connect. Please note that the more VNC
client devices connected simultaneously,
the more it may impact the communication
speed of the HMI.
[Require Password]
To protect system security, a password can
be set so that only VNC clients entering the
correct password can connect to the HMI.

VNC Interlock:
[Enable]
Enable VNC interlock function to enhance
system security and management.
[Timeout]
Set the timeout period for VNC interlock. If
there is no operation within the set time,

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the session will be automatically

disconnected.
[Status Bar Style]
Choose the display mode of the status bar,
which can be adjusted as needed.
FTP
[Enable]
Enabling FTP service allows users to access
files on the HMI via FTP clients over the
network.
[FTP Port (default:21)]
Set the port number for FTP service. The
default port number is 21.
[FTP Client Can Modify USB/SD Data]
This option allows FTP clients to modify
files on the USB drive or SD card connected
to the HMI. When enabling this feature,
ensure appropriate security measures are
in place to prevent unauthorized access.
Printer
[Name]
The name of the printer connected to the
HMI.
[Version]
The current version of the printer driver.
[URI]
The URI of the printer, used for locating the
printer.
[Print a Test Page]
Clicking this option will print a test page to
check if the printer is functioning properly.
[Backup PPD File]
Back up the PPD (PostScript Printer
Description) file, which describes the
printer's capabilities.
[Install Printer]
Configure the settings for the printer
installation.See Chapter 23.3 in this user
manual for more information on printer
installation.

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OS versions before 20231201:

CODESYS
Enter the activation code to activate
CODESYS.

General
General settings including FTP settings.
[Direction]
Select the display orientation, options
include 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180
degrees, or 270 degrees.
[Brightness]
Adjust screen brightness.
[Popup download window]
When enabled, the download window can
pop up.
[Show Start button]
When enabled, the Start button is
displayed.
[Show mouse cursor]
When enabled, the mouse cursor is
displayed.
Network
To download project files to the HMI via
Ethernet, the HMI's IP address needs to be
correctly configured. Choose to
automatically assign an IP address or enter
it manually.
To use Email or EasyAccess 2.0, the DNS
needs to be set correctly. For models with
two Ethernet ports, associate two IP
addresses with different domains to avoid
network conflict.

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[Enable Bridge Mode]

For dual Ethernet port models, bridge
mode can be enabled to allow LAN1 and
LAN2 to be in the same network segment,
achieving the function of a switch.

Time/Date
Set the local date and time on the HMI.

HMI name
Set the HMI name for easy identification
when downloading/uploading project files.

Clear History
Clear historical data stored on HMI.

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Project Management
HMI can be rebooted by clicking the
Restart button.

System Password
By default the password is 111111.
User-defined passwords can be used after
verification.

Enhanced Security
Add or delete user accounts and manage
user privileges.

VNC Setting
When enabled, VNC can be used to
monitor a remote HMI over an Ethernet
network.
[Start VNC]
Allows connections from VNC client
devices.
[VNC multi connection]
Allows multiple VNC client devices to
connect. Note that the more VNC client
devices connected simultaneously, the
more it may impact the communication

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speed of the HMI.

EasyAccess 2.0
Activate EasyAccess 2.0 service.
Click the icon to download the demo
project. Please confirm your internet
connection before downloading the demo
project.

Printer
See Chapter 23.3 in this user manual for
more information on printer installation.

OS Upgrade
Select the OS file from SD card or USB drive
to begin upgrading system firmware.
During the upgrade, do not turn off the
power. For detailed upgrade steps and
precautions, please refer to the OS upgrade
instructions for each model.

Reset options
Restore HMI to factory settings.

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eMT/iE/XE/mTV Series

Network
When downloading project file to HMI via Ethernet,
set the correct IP of the target HMI. You can obtain
an IP address automatically or enter the IP address
manually. To use Email and EasyAccess2.0, please set
correct DNS address. For models with two Ethernet
ports, please associate two IP addresses with
different domains to avoid network conflict.

Time / Date
Set HMI local time and date.

Security
Password protection, the default is 111111. Please
click the buttons to set the passwords, and finish
password confirmation.
[Password for entering system]
[Password for uploading project]
[Password for downloading project]
[Password for uploading history data]

History
Clears history data in HMI.

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HMI name
Set HMI name to be used when download/upload
project.

OS setting
[Upgrade OS]
Upgrade firmware. Please do not turn off or unplug
HMI during OS upgrade process. For more details,
see the instruction about OS upgrade of the model
used.
[Portrait Mode]
Set screen orientation mode. After changing the
mode, reconnect HMI to power supply, for the
setting to take effect. That is, disconnect all power
from HMI, and then connect again. If portrait mode
is used (90 or 270 degree), the project must be
designed for portrait mode, otherwise it cannot be
correctly displayed.

VNC server setting

Remote HMI monitoring and controlling via
Ethernet.
[Start VNC single-connection]
Allows connection with one VNC client.
[Start VNC multi-connection]
Allows connection with multiple VNC clients.
Connecting more VNC clients may slow down the
communication speed.
Please see the settings steps in the later part.
Click the icon to watch the demonstration film.
Please confirm your internet connection before
playing the film.

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Misc 1
Rotary switch for adjusting LCD brightness.
[Popup download window]
If selected, after inserting USB disk or SD card to
HMI, the Upload / Download dialog box shows.
[Restart after download/upload]
If selected, restarts HMI automatically after
uploading / downloading project.

Misc 2
[Hide mouse cursor]
If selected, the mouse cursor will be hidden.
[Enable [Reset HMI to default] button in calibration
mode]
If selected, when the operator presses and holds
anywhere on the screen for more than 2 seconds
during HMI startup, the touch screen calibration
mode will start. After calibration, [Reset HMI to
default] option shows.
[FTP client can modify USB/SD data]
If selected, USB/SD data can be modified using FTP.
[Modify HMI ports]
Change the port number for Upload/Download and
FTP.
EasyAccess 2.0
Activate EasyAccess 2.0 service.

Click the icon to download the demo project.

Please confirm your internet connection before
downloading the demo project.

The following steps explain how to set VNC server.

1. Enable HMI VNC server, set password.
2. Install Java IE or VNC Viewer on PC.
3. Enter remote HMI IP in Internet Browser. Or, in VNC Viewer enter remote HMI IP and
password.

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System Information

Network: Displays network information & HMI IP address.

Version: Displays HMI firmware version and model type.

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