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Visualization Documentation – MOTOR-REV Block

Usage of MOTOR-REV Block through SCADA Template

The MOTOR-REV block provides control and monitoring of bi-directional motors such as hoists, positioning systems, conveyors, and valves.
In the SCADA Template system, it functions as a reusable visualization component, offering runtime operation, dual-direction control, diagnostics, and feedback.

This block is embedded via a template visualization structure using a pre-configured icon from the Scada_test Visu Page.
- Place the MOTOR-REV block icon into any visualization page and link it with the relevant logic instance.

Integrating the MOTOR-REV Block into Visualization

1. Open the Visualization Page

  • Open your CODESYS project.
  • Go to the visualization screen where you want the block (e.g., Main_HMI, Motor_Control, etc.).

2. Insert the MOTOR-REV Icon from Scada_test Visu Page

  • Open the Visualization Toolbox Go to Current Project.
  • Drag or drop the MOTOR-REV block icon to your Visualization page.
  • Or Just Copy the MOTOR-REV Block Icon from the Scada_test visu page and Paste into your Visualization page.

✅ Promotes block reuse and consistency across projects.

  • Select the inserted MOTOR_Rev block icon.
  • click on the block icon Properties tab open automatically → Properties.
  • Go to the References and Expand the references.
  • you will see bl_motor_L_2d or bl_motor_R_2d or bl_motor_T_2d or bl_motor_T_2d_R Expand that also.
  • set the path in front of the tagMotor_rev_fp by Double clicking on empty space and select the required tag.
  • Build and run the project.
  • During runtime, confirm the motor responds and displays correct feedback.

MOTOR-REV Icon – Status Indicators

Motor REV Icon

Status is visually represented with color-coded indicators

  • Clicking the Block Icon opens the motor faceplate.

Faceplate – Overview

The MOTOR-REV faceplate has four operational tabs:

  1. Operator Tab – Manual control and feedback
  2. Basic Tab – Summary of run state and conditions
  3. Advance Tab – Configuration and counters
  4. Diagnostics Tab – Fault, interlock, and bypass settings

Faceplate - Operator Tab

Operator Tab

Operating Mode

  • AUTO – Controlled by PLC logic.
  • MAN – Manual control via HMI.

The active mode is highlighted in green.

Control Buttons

  • START FWD – Start motor in clockwise direction (manual only)
  • START REV – Start motor in counter-clockwise direction
  • STOP – Stop the motor

Feedback Indicators

Signal Meaning
INTL Interlock (🟢 OK / 🟡 Active)
PERM FWD Forward permission (🟢 OK / 🟡 Not met)
PERM REV Reverse permission (🟢 OK / 🟡 Not met)
Trip Feedback Indicates motor fault or trip condition.

Motor Status

  • Current state of the motor is displayed, e.g., Running_MAN_FWD, Trip.

Faceplate - Basic Tab

Basic Tab

Basic Parameters

Parameter Description
Operating Mode AUTO / MANUAL
RL_Selection LOCAL / REMOTE
Interlock 🟢 OK / 🟡 Interlock Active
Perm FWD 🟢 OK / 🟡 Not Met
Perm REV 🟢 OK / 🟡 Not Met
Trip Feedback 🟢 OK / 🌸 Tripped
Run FB FWD 🟢 Running / 🔴 Not Running
Run FB REV 🟢 Running / 🔴 Not Running

Operational Summary

  • RUN TIME – Total run time of the motor

Faceplate - Advance Tab

Advance Tab

Configuration and Counters

  • RUN TIME – Total time in operation
  • Additional engineering parameters can be added as needed.

Faceplate - Diagnostics Tab

Diagnostics Tab

Diagnostics & Bypass Options

Item Color Code Bypass Available
Perm FWD Green = OK, Yellow = Not Met ✅ Checkbox
Perm REV Green = OK, Yellow = Not Met ✅ Checkbox
Interlock Green = OK, Yellow = Active ✅ Checkbox
Trip Green = OK, Magenta = Tripped ❌ (Read-only)

Engineer-level users can toggle bypass checkboxes for testing and commissioning.

Integration Notes

  • Assign the correct logic variable to Element Variable.
  • Test both forward and reverse operations in manual mode before enabling automatic logic.
  • Use interlock and permissive feedbacks for fail-safe operation.
  • Display trip conditions using SCADA alarm banners.

Summary

The MOTOR-REV block enables complete control and monitoring of bidirectional motors through the SCADA Template system.

✅ Forward and Reverse control
✅ Real-time status with icon colors
✅ Operator, Basic, Advance & Diagnostic tabs
✅ Bypass settings for engineering users
✅ Easy integration using pre-configured templates

Ensures flexible, safe, and standardized control for bidirectional motor operations in your automation projects.