Example: Create visualization for iPad/PC

Import objects

  • Either import using *.ESF file from ETS..
Import from ESF file Logic Machine
  • .. or connect LM to the bus and it will detect objects automatically in Objects tab once they are activated. Objects can be added manually as well
Object list Logic Machine

Create “floor” structure and add objects to the map

  • Connect to Logic Machine (Logic Machine) with default access parameters (IP: 192.168.0.10; login/password: admin/admin)

Create “building/floor” structure and add objects to the map

  • In Building menu the structure of the visualization is defined and visualization backgrounds are uploaded. To add a new building, press “Add new building” button.
Add new building Logic Machine
  • Once a building is added, you can define floor structure related to this particular building. To add a new floor, press on the green + icon
Add floor Logic Machine visualization
  • After add a new floor background image press on the yellow-green icon and choose floor image from local machine. Any of BMP, GIF, JPEG or PNG image files are supported to upload.
Upload floor plan in Logic Machine visualization

Add objects to newly created visualization map

  • After the building and floor structure is defined in Buildings tab, it is visualized in Visualization tab. Controlled and monitored objects can be added and managed in this section. Both side bars can be minimized by pressing on lef/rigt arrow icon making the map more visible especially on small displays.
Create visualization on Logic Machine
  • Existing objects can be added to the map by clicking on Unlock current floor plan for editing button. Once the object parameters are defined, press Add new object button and newly created object will appear. You can move the object to the location it will be located. Note that while being in editing mode, the object will not work.
Add objects in Logic Machine visualization
  • We can add also Video (IP camera) on our visualization map by clicking on Camera tab in Floor plan editor.
Add video in Logic Machine visualization
  • When all necessary objects and cameras are added, press Save and reload floor plan button so everything starts functioning.

Launching visualization on touch device (iPad in this case)

  • Make sure your iPad is connected wirelessly to the Logic Machine (either through separate access point or directly to Logic Machine’s USB WiFi adapter).
  • In the browser enter Logic Machine’s IP (default 192.168.0.10). Click on the Touch Visualization icon. You will be offered to save the link as a permanent application on your iPad.
iPad visualization in Logic Machine
  • IP camera’s video is available by clicking on Cameras button. You can change appearance settings by clicking on Settings button.
video ipad visualization logic machine
  • By clicking Color scheme ’Light’ and Highlight color ’Light green’ we get the following appearance:
light green ipad visualization logic machine

Launching visualization on PC, iPad or any other touch device with large enough screen

  • Make sure your PC/touch device is able to access Logic Machine and enter it’s IP in the browser (default 192.168.0.10). Click on the User Mode Visualization and enter the “floor” you want to see. Then minimize side bar by pressing on left-arrow icon to make the map more visible.
pc visualization logic machine