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1. CHAPTER 2 QuicK START In This Chapter Getting to Know Windows sss 2 2 Installation of DirectSOFT 6 LL 2 3 Getting Started anaana aaa ee 2 8 Welcome to DirectSOFT100 2 12 Begin Editing a Program ls 2 14 Establish the Communication Link 2 24 Monitor the Program llle 2 30 Quick Start _ Getting to Know Windows DirectSOFT 6 Programming Software runs under 32 bit or 64 bit Windows operating systems XP Vista 7 8 8 1 It s a good idea to understand the operating system for your computer Recommended System Requirements Check the following system requirements when choosing your PC configuration Pentium Celeron CPU 1 Ghz or greater e Windows XP Home and Pro Vista 7 8 8 1 32 bit or 64 bit versions NO DOS OS 2 Macintosh XP 64 bit Linux or Unix versions or 16 bit versions e 512Mb RAM e 50Mb available hard drive disk space CD ROM or DVD drive At least one unused serial communications port USB with USB to serial adapter 10base T or 10 100 Ethernet Network Card when using Hx ECOM or Hx ECOM 100 e 1024 x 768 resolution color SVGA monitor Power Supply It is recommended that the computer which DirectSOFT 6 operates on has some form of power surge protection A quality surge protector will protect your computer from most surges and spikes however an uninterruptible power supply UPS2. 2 18 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start ru M Step 3 Enter an Input Element Use the Ladder Palette to enter the first instruction of the program First click on one of the Edit Mode buttons to begin to edit your program The rectangular edit cursor will change to a solid color The edit cursor should be positioned to the far left on Rung 1 Your first entry can be placed here normally a relay contact or an element Click on the Normally Open Contact symbol on the palette The cursor will change to a box with an open relay contact a window with the text cursor blinking at the end of address CO highlighted and green valid entry indicators Delete the Open the Enter the edit box Element Browser contact z 7 Valid entry Default indicators address If the green dot changes to red it means that the address is incorrect not valid or a wrong character For example if you typed the letter O instead of the digit 0 the indicator would turn red and stay red until you correct the mistake For this example enter X0 over CO The valid entry indicator should be green meaning the address is correct Now either click on the check mark 4 or press the Enter key ET Ladder View indicator will be green Enter X0 when a valid contact address is entered DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 19 2 20 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick S
3. Edit Mode Element Rung Address Instructior J NONE f Accept cR Browse Options On The Web it JI Ctrl F2 Le Ctrl F3 Wt Step 6 Accepting and Saving the Program The program now needs to be accepted in order to be downloaded to the PLC As noted in the above diagram there are two Accept buttons Click on either Accept button to compile the program Once the rungs are accepted with no errors the yellow bar will change to green the Accept buttons will be grayed out and the Cross Reference View now shows the two elements that have been programmed Read Write buttons E DirectSOFT 6 Programming je 2 Ladder View EE bw File Edit Search q Tools PLC Debug Window Help m 2 E A of z3 D 2 m fy SW M 69 P 10 BS Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup Edit Mode Find Browse Options OnTheWeb Help ps Data XRef View EF Ladder View i mas sll 3 2f X0 Edit Mode Green bar indicates the rung has been accepted Programmed aur tr elements now n appear in the Cross Certs F3 Reference View irt Shift F2 1u Shift F3 2 22 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start Se eee Notice that the two Read and Write buttons located to the left of the Offline toolbar are enabled and no longer grayed out The program can now be saved to the PC s disk To write the program to disk
4. M Click here to taf DirectSOFT on the Web begin a project E Applications ae y EX DirectSOFT 6 Programming E a Utilities L Visit AutomationDirect Visit Host Engineeri a Baa oe bd Description Automationdirect com s DL series PLC lost Forum s oads programming packace HA CTRIO WB 2 DirectLogic PLC fil CTRIO We 2 EBC WinPLC HA CTRIO WB 2 PBC fi CTRIO WB 2 Offline Programming support is installed for if ERM Workbench DirectLogic 05 Series Ea DBWin32 Logger DirectLogic 06 Series DNLoader DirectLogic 105 Series amp NetEdit3 DirectLogic 205 Series E Calculator DirectLogic 305 Series HA Version DirectLogic 405 Series E DS600 ini E Windows Network Control Panel R Windows Firewall Welcome to DirectSOFT100 fy Windows Device Manager Welcome to the Direct SOFT 100 version of fay Windows Services E B Projects Eja Comm Links Direct SOFT100 supports a maximum program length of 100 words a Address 56 F you create a program longer than 100 words DirectSOFT100 will allow you to save it to disk but you cannot re open this project with Qa repair center 51 Direct SOFT 100 You may purchase a key to unlock the full version by calling us at 1 800 633 0405 Better yet if you have access to the Internet come visit us on our web site at www AutomationDirect com Run DirectSOFT 100 Unlock Full Version Click on Run DirectSOFT10
5. Note the Cross Reference View and the Data View Chapters 9 and 10 will explain how to use these views EE DirectSOFT 6 Programming test Ladder View e e S 7 File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help D ES fe PS d Lz S Ee g 6 New Open Backup Edit Mode Find hs Data XRef View m x E Ladder View ZA s 100 ES Browse Options OnTheWeb Help ma alld ad N a For Help press F1 ET Edit Mode DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 3 Quick Start Fa Notes 2 32 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition
6. click on the Write button It is not necessary to save the program in order to download the program to the PLC however it is good EN practice to save your work as you edit a program A mistake may be made at times and you may want to restore the program to the state that it was before the mistake was made If a mistake is made and you want to restore the program click on the Read button This will refresh the screen with the previously saved version of your program NOTE When the program is saved by clicking on Write only to disk the wen ladder program is all that is saved Once you have edited a program and have included total documentaion you will want to save all that you have done This is accomplished by selecting File gt Save Project gt to disk You can also click on Backup to accomplish the same thing with the addition of a Backup file For more detail about documenting and saving the project refer to Chapter 6 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 23 Quick Start Establish the Communication Link In order to download a program to the PLC a communication link must be established This section will step you through the procedure for setting up the serial port of your PC Refer to Chapter 2 9 if you need to create a serial link for a modem or an Ethernet link The following procedure will step you through the process of connecting the example program to a PLC Connect the PC to the PLC Connect the progr
7. will provide the best protection A UPS provides isolation between the AC power source and the computer It also has a battery backup for blackout and brownout conditions DirectSOFT 6 Package Contents Now is the time to review the contents of your DirectSOFT 6 software package you should have the following items e CD ROM e Programming User Manual 2 2 l DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start i Installation of DirectSOFT 6 Step 1 Load the CD DirectSOFT 6 Programming Software for DirectLOGIC PLCs is 2 available on the AutomationDirect CD To install DirectSOFT 6 insert the AutomationDirect CD into your PC s CD drive Select Open folder when autoplay dialog appears or navigate to the CD drive and select the SetupDS6 executable r0 gQ d File Edit View Tools Help Organize v Burn to disc AutoPlay it m DVD Drive D DirectSoft6 4 Files Currently on the Disc 1 SetupDS6 exe General options Step 2 Exit all other Windows Applications The dialog below issues a reminder to exit all other Window applications If you are unsure of the programs that may be running open the Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl ALT Delete keys at the same time Close any opened applications by selecting them and clicking on the Close button of the Task Manager Click on the OK button to proceed with the installation 1 Before continuing with this Setup program please be sure to dis
8. PLC or the copy on the PC Since we are dealing with a new program select the Use Disk button The Use Disk button is used whenever you have made a change to a program in the PC and you are going online to load it into the PLC If the Details button is pressed a side by side comparison of the program in the PLC and the program on the PC will appear such as the Compare Programs dialog seen below The program selection can also be made from this dialog Compare Programs FLC Disk Close Program Length 8 Program Length 4 0 STR CD 0 STR XD Help 1 OUT Cl 1 OUT Y 2 STR xI Copy To Output 3 OR C10 1 4 ANDN X2 Use PLC 5 OUT C10 Use Disk 4 Program sizes different DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 27 Quick Start lt After clicking on the Use Disk button the programming window will look a bit different Notice that the icon buttons in the Online Toolbar are no longer grayed out The indicators at the bottom of the window tell you that the PLC is okay the PC is online with the 2 PLC and the PLC is in Program Mode At this point the program has not been written to the PLC You will also notice the two left most buttons on the Online toolbar Read PLC and Write PLC are highlighted To write the program to the PLC select Write PLC A pop up indicator will appear to let you know that the program is being written to the PLC I DirectSOFT 6 Programming test Ladder View oa File Edit Search Vi
9. prompted to make DirectSOFT 6 the default projects folder You will then be asked if you want the existing projects copied to the DirectSOFT 6 projects folder DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 7 Quick Start Getting Started Before beginning to edit a program you need to open DirectSOFT 6 Click on the DirectSOFT 6 icon located on 2 your desktop screen to open the DSLaunch window You can also click on Start located in the left hand corner of the computer monitor Now select Programs find DirectSOFT 6 then select DSLAUNCH 6 in the drop down window If your computer is connected to the Internet the following DSLaunch window will appear with What s New Whats New will have useful information for the user from the AutomationDirect website 2 DirectSOFT on the Web ff DirectSOFT 4 onthe ilie E 77 Applications EE DirectSOFT 6 Programming 4 9 Utilities j 1 Visit AutomationDirect LA Visit Host Engineering J Host Forum FAQs Downloads ff CTRIO WB 2 DirectLogic PLC HA CTRIO WB 2 EBC WinPLC D DSLaunch i File View Help 2 8 HA CTRIO WB 2 Offline Microsofts recent release ofthe Windows 8 operating system we have received CTRIO WB 2 PBC RIO WB 2 RS Windows OS Compatibility DirectSOFT and Do more Designer With Hif ERM Workbench DBWin32 Logger En DNLoader NetEdit3 Calculator uo Version DS600 ini Al Windo
10. to edit a program you must be in the Edit Mode To enable the Edit Mode either click on the Edit Mode button on the Offline toolbar or click on the Edit Mode button on the Ladder Palette Bar You will know when the Edit Mode is active when the cursor box becomes solid a box appears around the Edit Mode buttons and the elements in the Ladder Palette are highlighted see diagram on the next page DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 17 Quick Start E OirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help w b H eeg Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup Edit Mode zE Data XRef Viev ajx EF Ladder View Edit Mode solid cursor box The Ladder Palette shown below may not be exactly like the one you have on your computer screen The elements shown in the palette will depend on which CPU your PLC is using This example shows the elements common to most of the CPUs Normally Closed Normally Immediate Negative Closed Contact Contact Differential A t Contact d Normally Open Normally Open Positive ia Immediate Differential Equal to Edit Mod re Contact Contact Contact Contact Ctrl F2 Ctrl F3 Shift F2 Shift F3 La GR cea E n Contacts Coils Boxes Browse Not Equal to Less Than Contact Contact Browse Wire to Output Coils Equal to or Browse Browse i Greater Than Cenad Boxes Wrap Wire to Contact Stage Browse Elements
11. visible As a program is edited more of the grayed out icons will become visible The online toolbar is grayed out and will remain this way until the PC is connected to the PLC See Chapter 4 for more toolbar features DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 15 Quick Start E DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View Offli File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help Ine Toolbar Read WriteDisk New Open Backup Edit Mode a XR j a By default there are two windows that will be in view when a new project is opened One is the Cross Reference View on the left and the other is the Ladder View on the right The Cross Reference View is one of the dockable views in DirectSOFT 6 which also includes Data Views and the Output window These views can be docked to any edge of the Programming Window or they can be undocked and float to any part of the screen even onto a different display if you have multiple monitors If the view is docked you can auto hide the view by clicking on the push pin in the upper right hand corner of the view The view will auto hide to the left of the Ladder View with the name of the view on the tab To bring the view from auto hide hold the mouse cursor over the name in the tab If the view is not needed click on the X located to the right of the push pin to close the view See Chapter 7 to learn more about views Notice the Ladder Palette Bar located to the righ
12. 0 and the New Project dialog will open as shown on page 2 14 You can now begin to edit a program following from Step 1 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 13 Quick Start A Begin Editing a Program You can now begin editing your program The following steps will show you the basics of editing with DirectSOFT 6 This will not be an attempt to teach you how to develop a control program but it will give you the basics to get started using DirectSOFT 6 so that you can edit a program Step 1 Start a New Project To begin a new project double click DirectSOFT 6 Programming under Applications in the menu tree The following window will appear The New Project window is used to enter the basic information to begin a new project Name the new project then move the cursor to the Family area and select the PLC family to match the PLC that you are using Next select the CPU type Once all of the information has been entered click on OK Keep in mind that the available mnemonics processing rules and the tool bar characteristics are tailored to the Family and Type selections that you make L3 DirectSOFT 6 Programming DA New Open New Project window Type a new name 2 14 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start i After clicking on OK the next window to appear is the Ladder View with a Tip of the Day dialog box as seen below Th
13. Browse to locate the project then select it Comm Links This is for the communication links used to connect from your PC to one or more of your PLCs If there were Comm Links existing in your previous version of DirectSOFT they will appear here New Comm Links will also appear here after they are setup The remainder of this chapter will be devoted to the following 1 Create a new program 2 Add some rungs 3 Document the elements and rungs 4 Connect to a PLC 5 Download to a PLC 6 Monitor the program and change status DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 11 Quick Start Welcome to DirectSOFT100 NOTE If you have purchased the full version of DirectSOFT 6 go to page E 2 14 Begin Editing a Program If you have loaded the free version of DirectSOFT 6 you should know what you can and cannot do with the software What is DirectSOFT100 The DirectSOFT100 software is provided as a solution for small applications and to assist in your decision to purchase the full DirectSOFT 6 programming software There are of course limitations to the use of DirectSOFT100 The following is what you can and cannot do with the software e You CAN create a program from scratch and it can be as large as you want it to be e You CAN save programs larger than 100 words to disk but you CANNOT write it to the PLC You CAN convert DirectSOFT100 version to the full version if you purchase the key and enter the
14. Internet at the time of launching DirectSOFT 6 the DSLaunch window will display a message stating that the website is not available This is okay It isn t necessary to be on the Internet each time that DSLaunch is opened Our website can be accessed anytime the computer is 2 connected to the Internet by double clicking DirectSOFT on the Web DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 9 Quick Start The main DSLaunch window is opened by selecting DirectSOFT 6 Programming located in the Applications section of the Menu Tree The launch window will then appear as follows D DSLaunch File View Help st DirectSOFT on the Web iem r1 Applications pz TIT DirectSOFT 2 uie __ Visit AutomationDirect Prog rammi ng La Yok Po Ege Automationdirect com s DL series PLC F programming package Version Additional Info feel DBWin32 Logg r reciLog Installed Nettdit 3 z Support Calculator PA Version DirectLogic 405 Series E DS600 ini ER Windows Network Control Panel ER Windows Firewall lg Windows Device Manager liga Windows Services A DB Projects Communication 5 s comm tinks i a ress Links to PLCs a rcd Windows type Menu Tree From this window additional utilities such as NetEdit CTRIO WB etc can all be launched from one central location This is also used to create and manage PLC programs and the communications links between your personal comp
15. The wizard continues with the Ready to Install the Program window appears Verify the folder name where the DirectSOFT 6 files are to be stored If this is the desired folder click on the Next button to continue with the installation DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program he wizard is ready to begin installation Ready to install DirectSOFT 6 Programming to C DirectSOFT6 Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard 2 6 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start The following window lets you know that the DirectSOFT 6 Programming Software is being installed onto your computer so DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard The InstallShield Wizard is installing DirectSOFT 6 Programming Installing Program Files C DirectSOFT6 KnowB ase KB 3607 dll Step 9 Installation is Complete The wizard now displays the InstallShield Wizard Complete window shown below Click on the Finish button DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed DirectSOFT 6 Programming Click Finish to exit the wizard d Yes want to view the Read Me file If an Upgrade If an older DirectSOFT version is found during the installation you will be
16. able any anti virus software and insure that you have Administrator privileges if installing on Windows NT4 2000 XP DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 3 Quick Start Step 3 Enter the Product Key Code From this window enter the Product Key that was e mailed to you or the one who purchased the software or phone 1 800 633 0405 and get the Product Key from either sales or technical support if you 2 did not receive it This software package is protected by this Product Key code Only licensed users that have a Product Key code may install the software Enter the Product Key using all caps and any dashes shown then click the Next button DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard Please enter your valid Product Password Keycode to run this setup Leave this field empty to install DirectSOFT 100 or to update an existing DirectSOFT 6 installation E nte r Product Key here Then click on the Next button Step 4 Installing an Upgrade If you are installing the DirectSOFT 6 upgrade version setup will search your PC to look for a previous version of DirectSOFT If a previous DirectSOFT version is not found you will be prompted to enter a valid product key code from a previous version of DirectSOFT DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard Please enter your valid Product Password Keycode to run this setup Leave this field empty to install DirectSOFT 100 or
17. amming cable from the serial port of the PC to the serial port of the PLC Turn on your PLC and be sure that the RUN TERM STOP switch on the PLC is in the TERM position Now click on PLC on the Menu Bar then select Connect from the drop down menu and the Select Link dialog will appear Since there isn t a link to chose click on Add Select Link L Link Enabled Step 1 Select the Port The following Link Wizard dialog will appear showing a list of communication ports Select the port you will use commonly COM 1 and click Link Wizard Next Select the communications port that the PLC is connected to D Ir ectS O FT 6 WI I Modem support cannot be configured from the Link Wizard i To select modem support you must use the manual au to m ati Ca ly fi n d a ny configuration dialog by selecting Link E ditor below communications ports that are shown in the Windows Device Manager If a port is not shown please close all DirectSOFT 6 windows and restart the program Link Editor Cancel 2 24 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start Step 2 Select the PLC The next window will show a list of PLC Families Select the PLC family by clicking on the appropriate choice If you are unsure of the PLC family but know which communications protocol to use select Not Sure If you are using a DirectLOGIC compatible 2 PLC the Link Wizard will try and detect the PLC type automatically Click N
18. e Tip of the Day dialog will appear each time a new project is started and each time an existing project is opened If it is not desired to have this dialog pop up as mentioned simply click off the check mark 2 preceding Show tips at startup The tips dialog can always be opened by clicking on Help gt Tip of the day on the main menu bar More tips can be read by clicking on the Next button After clicking on the Close button the new Program display window will be totally in view EF DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help mE J SN New Opes Backup ee Data XRef View mas mb al Run Element NONE Tip of the Day Q Did you know Right Click on a Trend View to add or remove elements move add remove panes clear the data customize the line colors left right Y axis ranges export the time stamped data points to a CSV text file and more lt For Help press F1 i 00000 02048 05 Regular users of DirectSOFT will note that the new programming window looks a bit different than previous DirectSOFT programming software The Online and Offline toolbars have the same layout as previous DirectSOFT programming windows but a crisp new look for the button icons Notice that some of the toolbar icons are grayed out and some of the icons are not The available icons in the online toolbar will be
19. er Manual 1st Edition 2 29 Quick Start lt Monitor the Program There are many things that can be monitored in the relay ladder program by simply clicking on the Status button on the online toolbar The monitor mode can be turned On and Off by clicking on the status button When in the status mode the element background will change to blue by default to indicate power flow when the input element is turned on If there is power flow the output background will also change color EZ DirectSOFT 6 Programming test ladder View b nt XRef View mm els Mode New Open Backup Edit a WE _ Status _ File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help Mode Info Check alx E Ladder View For Help press F1 Background color to indicate power flow I O On Online DSCBL06 BEENEEUREEEENI OO NOP ENE Y 00003 07680 06 0004 001 0UT our END nop nop nop nop NoP NoP The program editing and testing is now complete The example program is the most simple program that can be written You can add to this program by inserting rungs before the END rung Rung 2 or by deleting the END rung and continuing to edit additional rungs Do not forget to end your program with an END rung 2 30 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start u The following picture is an example of how you might continue with your program
20. ew Tools PLC Debug Window Help CB p alg New Open Backup Edit Mode E ou cT ty bed Read PLC itePLC Status Data X R fV XRef View BE Sl Rung Add Click on the Mode Read PLC and button to change the Write PLC PLC mode buttons For Help press F1 After the program has been written to the PLC all that needs to be done is to place the PLC in the RUN Mode Click on the Mode button on the Online toolbar This will bring the PLC Modes dialog window into view Click on Run then OK and the PLC will be in the RUN Mode Current PLC Mode PROGRAM New PLC Made Run C Program Test Cancel Help 2 28 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start i Notice the green indicator at the bottom of the Ladder View It shows the PLC is now in the Run Mode How do you know that your program works The best way is to monitor the program while the PLC is online T DirectSOFT 6 Programming test Ladder View EN TR J File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help 3 EL fem P j oe a ZO E D W gi 69 10x BS New Open Backup Edit Mode Find Browse Options OnTheWeb Help Heeb H ws Status Data Value Trend Mode Info Check XRef View aX EF Ladder View bx y ie B 2l 5 0 Edit Mode Element Rung Address Instruct lj 4 For Help press F1 Green indicating Run Mode DirectSOFT 6 Us
21. ext when you are finished Link Wizard Select the PLC product family of the PLC you wish to connect If you are unsure but know the communications protocol it uses select Not Sure from the list PLC Families Direct Logic 305 Direct Logic 3055 DL 0 1 2 4 350 Family i i Link Editor lt Back Cancel lE NOTE DL 0 1 2 4 350 should be selected for the following PLC families DLO5 DLO6 DL105 DL205 D3 350 and DL405 Step 3 Choose the Protocol and Node Address In this step you will see a choice of either DirectNET or K Sequence Assuming you have selected the DirectLOGIC PLC family not the DL305 the default K Sequence will be highlighted The K Sequence protocol allows you to perform write operations to individual discrete I O points and bade C O ntr ol r e ay S Select the protocol to use in the communications link i If vou selected a PLC family a valid protocol has been DirectN E T p roto CO selected for you cannot write to individual P AD Sorel ear us iere he bit locations See procos Appendix A for a list of s protocols available for Tet Address 5 DirectLOGIC and compatible PLCs If your PLC has been configured with a node n Cmed address other than 1 enter that address now Click Next when finished DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 25 Quick Start Step 4 Name the Link If the Link Wizard is successful in commu
22. is over the NOP at the end of Rung 2 and click on the Browse Coils button The Instruction Browser will appear as shown in the diagram below This time select Program Control located in the Coil Class selection window Next select END located in the Coils selection window Click on OK then Enter Instruction Browser Zn Box Coil Contact Coil Class All Coils Immediate 1 0 Interrupt ALL Plus Standard Coil Description END End Coil The End instruction marks the termination point of the normal program scan An End instruction is required at the end of the main program body If the End instruction is omitted an error will occur and the CPU will not enter the Rui Data labels ubroutines and interrupt routines are placed after the End instruction The Eni instruction is not conditional therefore no input contact is allowed DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 21 Quick Start The below diagram shows the two rungs that have been programmed This is a basic program that can be downloaded to your PLC Additional rungs can be programmed but you can go E ahead and accept the program JE DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View i File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help n a EJ F a g Ga zm e Mis Pei A E x Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup Edit Mode Accept in w Data XRef View S x EF Ladder View bx 3 fgg ES ls all el A XO
23. key code in the DirectSOFT100 dialog it may appear often or in the Help About dialog e You CANNOT download a program to a PLC larger than 100 words e You CANNOT open an offline project larger than 100 words e You CANNOT open a program in the PLC larger than 100 words There are no other limitations DirectSOFT100 is able to use all of the features described in this manual Many instances of DirectSOFT100 can be running at one time and monitor any number of data points DirectSOFT100 is basically the same functionally as DirectSOFT 6 full version except the ladder program needs to remain within 100 words Welcome to DirectSOFT1O0 r 7 Welcome to the Direct SOFT 100 version of EZ Direct SOFT amp Programming Direct SOFT 100 supports a maximum program length of 100 words F you create a program longer than 100 words Direct SOFT 100 wil allow you to save it to disk but you cannot re open this project with Direct SOFT 100 au may purchase a key to unlock the full version by calling us at 1 800 533 0405 Better yet if you have access to the Internet come visit us on our web site at www A ukomationD rect cam Run CirectSOFT 100 Unlock Fullversion 2 12 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start Using DirectSOFT100 To begin a project double click on DirectSOFT 6 Programming under Applications on the menu tree The following Welcome to DirectSOFT100 window will appear DS DSLaunch
24. l Coils NONE Immediate 1 0 Interrupt Program Control L Plus Description Accept 1 OUT Out Coil The Out instruction reflects the status of the rung on off on off state to the specified image register point or mem and outputs the discrete last Out instruction in the program will control the physica DROUT Cancel ory location Multiple Qut instructions referencing the same discrete location should not be used since only the output point See Or Out Quick Start i The Instruction Browser will be replaced with the element entry box The default address CO will be highlighted Enter YO and notice the valid entry indicator is green for a proper entry Either click on the or press the Enter key to enter the output coil EE Enter YO here Rung 1 has now been programmed This rung can be downloaded to the PLC except for one missing rung All programs must be terminated with an END Coil rung E DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View ko gt S File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help Ing p Q wy T OU 100 Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup EditMode Accept Browse Options OnTheWeb EEr Data XRef View ajx EF Ladder View 1d x malls TEE E A Edit Mod Element Rung Address Instructior UTE NONE d Accept Step 5 Enter the End Rung To program this rung position the cursor so it
25. nicating with the PLC the following window will prompt you to enter a unique link name and a description of the link if desired The description field allows 32 characters Enter the name for the link and description then click Finish and the Select Link dialog will appear with the link name listed Link Wizard Link settings complete Please select a unique name for the new link Link Name DSCBL 06 Link Description Serial Settings PLC 06 Port COM1 Protocol K Sequence Baud 9600 Address 1 Parity Odd Link Editor Back Cancel Since the link that was just created is the only one named in the dialog click on Select to initiate connecting to the PLC Select Link DSCEL OB Serial W Link Enabled 2 26 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start i DirectSOFT 6 automatically compares the currently open program with the program stored in the PLC The following Online Offline Differences dialog box will appear This dialog asks which copy of Online Offline Differences x 2 There are differences between the online and offline programs Select source of program to view NOTE This operation only loads the selected program into memory It does NOT overwrite the program not selected To write the program select write Program or Save Project and specify the desired destination Use PLC Use Disk Details Cancel the ladder logic program is to be viewed the copy in the
26. nse agreement lt Back Next gt Cancel Click here if you agree with the License Agreement s terms Step 6 Enter the Customer Information The Customer Info window requests the user name and company Enter the name of the person assigned to the DirectSOFT 6 Programming Software and the name of your company Click the Next button to continue with the DirectSOFT 6 installation Please enter your name and the name of the company for which you work User Name Company Name Apd Next gt Cancel DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition 2 5 Quick Start Step 7 Select the Type of Installation The wizard now displays the Setup Type window This window allows you to select either the Complete or the Custom type of installation Complete is the most common selection Custom allows you to select the optional components you want It is recommended that you select Complete for your DirectSOFT 6 installation Click on the Next button to proceed with installation DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type to install Please select a setup type o Complete ACR All program features will be installed Requires the most disk space as Custom nz Select which program features you want installed Recommended for advanced Is fle lt Back Next gt Cancel Step 8 Ready to Install
27. t of the Ladder View The element buttons are grayed out unless the Edit Mode has been activated To activate the Ladder Palette click on either EDIT Mode button one is located on the Offline toolbar and one is located at the top of the Ladder Palette This palette can be repositioned anywhere on the screen by grabbing it with the mouse pointer at the top of the palette and dragging it to a new position The Ladder Palette contains the buttons that access the rung elements and operations commonly used when editing ladder logic programs 2 16 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start a OOOO The diagram below shows a newly opened Display window with the Cross Reference View in the auto hide position and the Ladder View in full view It is good practice to leave the Cross Reference View open while editing your program The rung elements are added to the Cross Reference View as the program is accepted Accepting a program will be discussed later in this chapter NOTE The Cross Reference View can be retrieved by going to View on the Menu Bar and select it from the drop down menu then click on the push pin to keep it in view Step 2 Select Edit Mode The ladder View has two viewing modes the Display Mode and the Edit Mode When a new program or an existing program is opened the Ladder View will be in the Display Mode which is only a viewing mode A program cannot be edited in this mode In order
28. tart E The element will be entered and the cursor will move to the next entry position A yellow vertical bar will appear to the left of the left of Rung 1 The yellow bar indicates that an instruction or instructions has been entered but the program has not been accepted compiled TE DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View x N a File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help Ww QoS Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup Edit Mode Accept Data XRef View Ax Ladder View Qo py Cc Browse Optiq mE alld of Element NONE Rung Address Instructior Step 4 Enter an Output Element Yellow colored bar indicates the rung has not been accepted Now move the cursor to the end of the rung positioned over the NOP Click on the Browse Coils button on the Ladder Palette The Instruction Browser will appear with the Standard Coil selected as the default Click OK to enter the standard coil Keep in mind that one of the other output coils could have been selected IE DirectSOFT 6 Programming Test Ladder View File Edit Search View Tools PLC Debug Window Help a ww wow xi Read Disk Write Disk New Open Backup Edit Mode Accept is Data Instruction Browser P fa 100 DS Browse Options On The Web XRef View Bel sol gt Coil Coil Class Box Coil Contact J LI Edit Mode Element Rung Al uT Al
29. to update an existing DirectSOFT 6 installation lt Back Next gt Cancel Click here to proceed with the DirectSOFT 6 installation 2 4 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start M M M Step 5 License Agreement The wizard displays the Software License Agreement shown below Read the agreement and select accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next to continue with the installation If you do not accept the license agreement cancel the installation DirectSOFT 6 Programming InstallShield Wizard License Agreemen t Please read the following license agreement carefully DirectSOFT 6 License Agreement IMPORTANT BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE AND USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT manuals release notes binders etc unopened to Automationdirect com for a full refund 1 LICENSE Subject to the terms and conditions of this amp greement when you install this software amp utomationdirect com grants you and you accept a non exclusive license to use the following Software which you obtain from amp utomationdirect com The particular Software you have acquired and the type of license is specified in your purchase order as part of the part number for the item The following applies to each type of Software product and license Fo Xm mT cuc or aa nr accept the terms of the license agreement Pi do not accept the terms of the lice
30. uter and the PLC Notice the different areas which are pointed out in the launch window NOTE Also see DSLAUNCH comments in Chapter 3 2 10 DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start i If you have been using previous versions of DirectSOFT Programming Software you will see that the DSLaunch window looks much like it has for many years Descriptions of the various sections are as follows e Applications These are the applications currently installed in 2 DirectSOFT 6 They are visible in the Menu tree under the Applications folder icon and are linked to applications that have been designed for launch from DirectSOFT 6 For example to create a new program double click the DirectSOFT 6 Programming name Utilities Several utilities are available under this folder icon If you have already installed available utilities such as NetEdit CTRIO Workbench etc these will be shown here Shortcuts to your favorite utilities can also be added by adding them to the Utililities section of the DS600 ini file Projects These are the programs which are created in DirectSOFT 6 A project is the collective name for your program and all of its documentation When you create a new project or work on an existing project you will see it listed in the Menu Tree under the Projects folder icon by name To open an existing project double click on the project name To open a project not listed right click on Projects and select
31. ws Network Control Panel Ig Windows Firewall Windows Device Manager a g gg Windows Services Bi Projects D c users bdehner desktop test prj 5a Comm Links S DSCBL 06 Hy E several inquiries asking if DirectSOFT Programming software and Do more Designer af are compatible with this new operating system The short answer is YES the current Windows 7 Windows 8 version of DirectSOFT and all versions of Do more Designer work on all versions of this new operating system except Windows 8 RT of course with no known compatibility issues For more information about previous versions of DirectSOFT and operating system compatibility please consult FAQ0140 which contains a compatibility matrix that cross references all of the released versions of DirectSOFT and Do more Designer with all of the Windows operating systems that support them Product Support Forum Who doesn t need more support these days uh wait that doesn t sound right Who doesn t need more technical support options these days When things in the automation world begin to go awry you can never have too many options for assistance So we invite you to stop by the forum to register and become an active member of our product support infrastructure You can always find all of the FAQs for all of our products at http www hosteng com fadfiles fags htm DirectSOFT 6 User Manual 1st Edition Quick Start E M If your computer is not connected to the
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