Using Internet Explorer to access SymmetrE

By using Internet Explorer to access SymmetrE, you gain casual access to your system without the need for the entire Station framework.

Connecting to SymmetrE

To connect to SymmetrE:

1. Type http ://yourwebsitename/abstractdisplays/displayname in the Address bar, where:
• yourwebsitename is the address of your Web site, for example, www.honeywell.com, if connecting via the Internet, or the name of the server computer if you are connecting via an intranet.
• displayname is the name of the HMIWeb display you want to access.
• If SSL connections are enabled, replace http:// with https:// in the Address bar.
2. When the Login dialog box appears, type your user name and password and then click OK.

The display then appears.

3. You can call up other displays using the same syntax as described in step 1 or using the methods described in the section Calling up a display.

Tips

• If you need to access a display on a regular basis, add it to your Favorites menu.
• For intranet connections, you can use either the https or http protocol; check with your system administrator to find out which protocol to use.
• You should add yourwebsitename to the list of trusted sites in Internet Explorer.
• If using Internet Explorer 7, Honeywell recommends disabling tabbed browsing.

Calling up a display

Once you have established a connection to SymmetrE you can call up a display using:

• The System Menu display
• The Address bar in Internet Explorer.
• The Favorites menu in Internet Explorer.

Operator management

The current user can:

• Log on as a different user
• Log off and disconnect
• Change their password

To do these tasks:

• Choose Tools > Station Logon.

Acknowledging an alarm

Alarms are listed on the Alarm Summary, which provides a one-line description of each alarm.

To call up the Alarm Summary:

1. Click Alarms on the System Menu display.
2. Filter the Alarm Summary as required.
3. Select the alarm you want to acknowledge and click the Station Alarm Acknowledge button on the toolbar.

Calling up a point detail display

You can call up a point detail display by:

• Double-clicking an associated display object
• Using the point search

To call up a point detail display using the search:

1. Click the Station Point Search button on the toolbar.
2. Select Points from the Search in list
3. Type the name of the point and follow the instructions on the page.

Calling up a trend

To call up a trend:

1. Click Trends on the System Menu display to see the list of trend sets.
2. Click the trend you want to call up.

Requesting a report

To request a report:

1. Click Reports on the System Menu display.
2. Click the report you want to request.
3. Click Request.

HMIWeb Browser upgrade

When a new version of the HMIWeb Browser is available, you are prompted to upgrade to the new version. To successfully complete the upgrade, you must have administrator privileges on your computer.

If the upgrade is marked as mandatory, you cannot continue to use HMIWeb Browser until the upgrade is complete.

If the upgrade is marked as recommended and optional, you can choose to delay the upgrade by clicking Remind me later. Honeywell recommends installing all updates as soon as possible.