Display Control Tool

The Display Control Tool supports optimum operability of Beckhoff Panel PCs and Control Panels. The intuitive menu ensures quick and easy adaptation to individual user needs and environmental requirements. The free tool is integrated in all standard images and is supported by the following devices with display unit:

CP2xxx
CP3xxx
CP62xx
CP67xx
CP69xx
CP77xx
CP79xx
CPXxxxx

Basic functions

The tool includes three basic functions: Dimming, Screensaver and Cleaning mode. These functions can be used with only one display connected as well as with multiple panels.

In the delivery state, the Display Control Tool does not start automatically when the PC is started. You need to click the icon on your desktop first. The tool will start and a small sun will appear in the bottom right corner of your taskbar. If you left-click on the sun, you can adjust the brightness manually. Right-click to display the various functions that you can activate by clicking on them, as well as the "Options" area (see Fig. 1).

Display Control Tool 1: — Possibilities sun symbol

Under "Options" you have the possibility to choose between the connected displays and to identify them (1). To do this, select a display and click Identify. The corresponding display flashes. You can also configure the Cleaning Mode (2) and Screensaver (3) functions yourself.

Dimming function

Using this function, you can set the desired brightness of the connected displays in 1-percent increments from 20 % to 100 %. You can dim the brightness in three different ways:

Manually: by left-clicking on the sun in the taskbar (see Fig. 1). You can additionally select which displays are to be dimmed.
Automatic: when the PC is not in use (see Screensaver)
Via MDP: dimming via the Modular Device Profile (MDP) by addressing the "Brightness" value in the Display Device Table

Screensaver

You can use the screensaver to set a specific period of time when the display brightness will decrease or the display will turn off. You can also select the brightness level between 20 and 100 % to which the display is to be dimmed in the specified time period.

Note that the use of the screensaver affects the PC_ON function of Beckhoff power supply units. When the screensaver is active, an additional 24 V pulse is required to shut down the IPC.

Cleaning Mode

You can use the Cleaning Mode to define a specific timespan in which the touch input function is disabled. This allows you to clean the display during operation and avoid unintentional touch inputs. The selectable period for the duration of the Cleaning Mode is between 5 and 120 seconds.