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1. sample1 st MELSOFT GX Configurator ST File Edit View Mode Online Diagnostics Window Help Die S lt rE E e Ma its il x Input Output Occupation Points Bit No Slice Module Name B HEX Bw HEX WiHEX lt D 0 ST1H PB 00 03 00 03 val STIPSD ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 STIPDD STIAD2 V ST1IDA2 MELSEC ST system b Changing system configuration to edit project A project can be edited by changing the system configuration e g adding or rearranging modules Add Module sample1 st MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Insert Position File Edit view Mode Online Diagnostics Window Help Last Position O S g x O BE Eg il Select Module x C Input Output Module Inteligent Module Power Distribution Module Input Output Occupation Points Bit No Slice Module Name Br HEX Ba HEX I 0 ST1H PB 00 03 00 03 STIPSD ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 STIPDD ST1IAD2 STIDA2 STIDA2 Module Name ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 ST1IPDD ST1IAD2 STIDA2 Cancel 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 2 Monitoring MELSEC ST system a MELSEC ST system status can be easily checked GX Configurator ST provides an image to show the statuses of the head slice
2. simplest MELSOFT GX Configurator ST File Edit View Mode Online Diagnostics Miami Help o a S ape coe Tile Vertically Tile Horizontally Arrange Icons Close All Windows Input Output Occupation Points Bit 1 Result verify 1 v 2 Parameter Setting No 5 No Slice Module Name BiHEXy yewrersr 0 ST1H PB 00 03 00 03 2 STIPSD 04 05 04 05 3 ST1X16 DE1 06 15 06 15 Module Information Slice No 1 20 STIAD2 11 STIY16 TPE3 16 25 16 25 Module Name 19 STIPDD 26 27 ST14D2 28 2B 28 2B 00 01 ST1IDA2 2C 2F LabelName ST1IB 4IR2 mee OM OO Base Module Online Select Data Select All Release All Target Meme Module Information List Upload i Window 1 Timen imher nf times eneciticatinn Statusbar Edit Mode Description Displays the file name of the open project When two or more GX Configurators ST have been started the file name is followed by Edit Mode only on GX Configurators ST started second and later BN sample2 st MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Edit Mode only When Window on GX Configurator ST is maximized the name of that Window is displayed S sample1 st MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Parameter Setting No 1 Made Aniline Niannn lt fice tinder Helm Clicking each menu opens the corresponding Dropdown menu Then clicking a Dropdown menu item to execute the corres
3. How to Use This Manual a a BASIC OPERATION Purpose of operation explained in each Operation to be performed until the actual chapter section or paragraph operation screen appears 8 4 Copying the Module Information W PURPOSE Copies the slice module from the saved project to the open project At this time the parameters are also copied to the copied slice module BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Copy menu 2 Specify the copy source project with the Browse button 3 Select the slice module to be copied set the inserting position at the Insert Position section and click the button 4 To close this screen click the button Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected Copy source project corresponding module list Ja DISPLAY SETTING DATA Copy Source File Displays the drive and directory of the project Displays the file name of the project Specifies the project The operation is the same as opening the existing project button Refer to Section 7 2 for details When the project is specified the modules of the copy source project are displayed in the Copy source project corresponding module list Screen used to make setting or provide display Explains the display setting screen items for the purpose being described
4. In addition there are also the following explanations Q HELPFUL OPERATION Describes application operation if there are multiple purposes and the basic operation and display setting data do not provide enough information Provides information relevant to that page e g the items you should be careful of and the functions you should know The following table lists the symbols used in this manual and their definitions Represents the menu name of the menu bar q indicates a drop down menu Example File New menu Represents the tool button on the toolbar corresponding to the drop down menu Example File Save menu Represents the item name in the dialog box Example File name Represents a button Example button Represents the tab in the dialog box Example lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab This manual explains each area for input data and output data using the following symbols 1 Data symbol lt Example Cr Command result area gt In the case of 1 word 16bit data this shows the corresponding range 0 Shows 0 bit position 7 0 Shows 0 7 bit range Detail data No Abbreviated data symbol For details of deta 1 data No and abbreviated data symbol refer to 2 and 3 2 Input data is EF freeman etree eee Mr 0 Mr 0 to Mr 127 Mr 127 Module Status Area 1 bit 1 symbol 1 The detailed area of the command result area uses the following sym
5. 1 The following gives the examples of the intelligent function modules to which the offset or gain value can be set e ST1AD2 V e ST1AD2 l e ST1DA2 V e ST1DA1 lI For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the intelligent function module for which the setting will be made 2 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mode to change the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode When the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode the RUN LED of the head module flickers 3 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Online gt Offset Gain Setting menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click from the menu e Click the Offset Gain Setting button on the System Monitor screen The dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the offset gain setting mode Click the button to change the system to the offset gain setting mode When the system changes to the offset gain setting mode the RUN LED of the target intelligent function module flickers at 0 5s intervals and the module s operation is stopped Select the channel to be set at Select Channel choose the wiring method of the base module at Connection Method and select the value to be set from Offset or Gain Set the offset or gain value adjustment
6. The addition destination changes depending on the selection of Select Verification aaa Source File e When Opened File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Source Module e When Verification Target File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Destination Module 1 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module without parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT Verify Selected Modules se Verification Target File l Displays a list of all modules of the verification destination project Adds the selected module to the Verification Source Module or Verification Destination Module The addition destination changes depending on the selection of Select Verification Source File button e When Opened File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Source Module e When Verification Target File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Destination Module eae Displays the module selected as the verification source Verification Source Module a Only one module can be selected for this item Verification Destination l Displays the modules to be verified Module button Deletes the selected module 1 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module with
7. Displays or hides the System Monitor screen View System Monitor This operation can be performed in the diagnosis mode only View Toolbar Displays or hides the Toolbar View Statusbar Displays or hides thee Statusbar Overlays multiple Windows opened on GX Wind C d EGO el accede Configurator ST Window Tile Vertically Displays multiple Windows vertically Window Tile Horizontally Displays multiple Windows horizontally Arranges the icons to which windows have been Window Arrange Icons cua minimized Closes all Windows Window Close All Windows When a Window is being edited a confirmation message is displayed 6 SCREEN LAYOUT AND DISPLAY SWITCHING MELSOFT 3 Details of Toolbar The buttons included in the Toolbar will be explained Dle ee ed 0 EE ee i CE he rasara a E p Prints the module configuration module information list and module detail information of the open project U Restores to the status prior to the last operation R Restores to the status prior to the Undo operation S D Deletes the slice module from the project All Delete Deletes all slice modules from the project Sets the parameters of the intelligent function module Switches to the edit mode Switches to the diagnosis mode G Uploads the system configuration and the parameters of each module Section 9 2 System from the head module il labot Di
8. LED is on change its user parameter setting from the master station after the online module change is completed If the user parameter setting is changed from the master station during the online module change the new setting is not validated since the user parameters saved in the head module are written over the new user parameter values when the online module change is finished 9 During an online module change the ERR LED of the head module turns on only when an error related to the online module change occurs It will not turn on or flicker when any other error occurs 10 Nr While an online module change is being executed while the REL LED of the head module is on the following data of the slice module being replaced online all turn to O OFF Bit Input Error Information Module Status Word Input When the communication with the master station is disconnected replacing the output module online whose CLEAR HOLD setting is set to HOLD turns the Bit Output value to 0 OFF After the online module change is finished the Bit Output value will not return to the held value 11 12 When the forced output test is executed on the slice module being replaced online only Error Clear can be tested Bit Output and Word Output cannot be tested 11 3 11 3 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT 11 2 2 Procedures for online module change This section explains the procedures for the online modul
9. Version gt AAA Maximum Input O utput Points 256 pt mode Label Name Base Module ST1B 4P2 D Current Error Status No HEX Current Error Status Refresh aeia 000A No error ae a Close Br HEX 26 27 Bw HE 26 27 WHE oe Ww HEX Hat Transmission Speed 1 5Mbps Error Status Log Current Error Error Status Log Clear Log Refresh No HEX IN THE FORCED OUTPUT TEST MODE f If canceling the forced output set the forced output test mode 0200 WARNING WIRING TROUBLE ose D 24 DC down at AUX input Please check the connection to OFF status of the extension cable of the module whose ERR LED is IN THE ONLINE MODULE CHANGE blinking The slice module No 6 is being replaced Please follow the correct steps 10 5 10 5 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT j DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information of the module to be monitored This item includes the following information e Start slice No e Module name e Label name e FDL Address is displayed if the FDL address set with the FDL address setting switches of the head module is outside the setting range 100 or later For details refer to Current Error Status or Error Status Log on this screen Module Detail Information Base module name e Version Each module version is displayed for the base module or the intelligent function module ig displayed for the power distribution module or the I O module e Maximum Input Output points
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11. e Windows 95 e Windows 98 e Windows Me e Windows NT Workstation 4 0 e Windows 2000 Professional 2 Click GX Configurator ST 3 GX Configurator ST starts 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT Multiple GX Configurators ST can be started to use Since different projects can be opened on multiple GX Configurators ST multiple projects can be browsed simultaneously The same project cannot be opened from multiple GX Configurators ST When multiple GX Configurators ST are started GX Configurators ST started second and later have the following restrictions 1 The diagnosis mode cannot be used The Mode Diagnosis menu lh cannot be clicked 2 Get System cannot be executed The Online Get System menu ort cannot be clicked 3 Parameter Block Write cannot be executed The Online Parameter Block Write menu cannot be clicked 4 Parameter upload download and verify cannot be executed on the Parameter Setting screen The Upload and buttons cannot be clicked GX Configurator ST started first can perform the following operation since the above restrictions do not apply Even when GX Configurator ST started first is exited the above restrictions still apply to all GX Configurators ST that have started To remove the restrictions restart GX Configurator ST after exiting all the remaining GX Configurators ST 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 5 4 Exiti
12. After selection click the button Gestion Fiia Deletion 3 Confirm that the files have been removed Clicking the button starts uninstallation Clicking the No button stops uninstallation E Add or Remove Programs Currently installed programs To the next page 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT From the previous page Remove Shared File 2 4 If the left screen appears click the No To All button The system indicates that the following shared file iz no longer used by any If you click the or Yes To All button the shared files programs If any programs are still using this file and it it removed thase programs may not furction Are you sure you want to remove the shared file of the Windows com patible M ELSO FT software is Leaving this file will not harm your system If you are not sure what to do it is removed Therefore click the No To All button when suggested that you choose to not remove thie shared component i removing GX Configurator ST only File name Locatedin CAMELSEC YesToAll No Noan Remove Programs From Your Computer 5 When the message appears telling that files have been a e keriserrtl removed click the OK button the following components is removed i i i z past When uninstallation is completed the corresponding message will appear Shared program files Standard program files Folder items Program folders Program directories Prog
13. _ Lower upper limit value o Lower lower limit value 4000 gt 4 44444 Parameter list 4 j DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information start slice No module name label name base module a i of the target module K button OK button Closes this screen Specify the channel of the parameters to be checked for errors Module Information Channel Only when the module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Checks the parameters for incorrect settings Error Check button If any parameter has an incorrect setting its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT Displays a list of the parameters of the module Parameter list For the types and applications of the parameters of the module refer to the manual of the corresponding module Displays the parameter name This item may be displayed red depending on the result of clicking the Error Check button For details refer to the description of the Error Check button 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 9 Option Settings 3 PURPOSE Sets the label name base module Maximum Input Output points etc BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit Option menu e Press the key on the keyboard e On the Module Information List screen right click the module where option settings will be made and
14. a screen appears asking whether data will be uploaded or not e Click the button to display the Get System screen In this case the project information uploaded previously is erased e Click the button to stop processing 3 Set the data to be uploaded on the Get System screen and click the button to upload the module configuration and the parameters of each module 4 When upload is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Module configuration information is read Execute v Read Parameter RAM ROM The module without ROM will be read from RAM Cancel j DISPLAY SETTING DATA Check this check box to upload the parameters of each module Read Parameter i ee The module configuration is uploaded regardless of the setting of this item Uploads the parameters from the RAM of each module This item is available only when the Read Parameter check box is checked Uploads the parameters from the ROM of each module When the target module does not have the ROM the parameters are uploaded from This item is available only when the Read Parameter check box is marked button Validates the settings and closes this screen button Closes this screen without making settings 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT 9 3 Get Input Output Data Settings G PURPOSE Uploads the input output data settings made using GX Configurator DP from each
15. menu Module Detail Information Online Module Change PROFIBUS DP Webwork Parameter Monitor Master Station Data Communication Monitor Window menu Cascade Tile vertically Tile Horizontally Arrange Icons Close All windows 1 Parameter Setting Mo 1 woe Result Verify 1 Help menu Key Operation List Abou MELSOFT The Mode menu includes the functions to switch between the edit mode and diagnosis mode Refer to Section 4 2 for details of the Edit menu item Refer to Section 4 3 for details of the Diagnosis menu item The Online menu includes the functions for connection to the head module and online operation of the head module Refer to Chapter 9 for details of the Transfer Setup Get System Get Input Output Data Settings Offset Gain Setting and Parameter Block Write menu items Refer to Chapter 10 for details of the Input Output Monitor and Forced Output Test menu items Refer to Chapter 11 for details of the Reset Head Module menu item The Diagnostics menu includes the functions to diagnose the system Refer to Chapter 10 for details of the Module Detail Information PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor and Master Station Data Communication Monitor menu items Refer to Chapter 11 for details of the Online Module Change menu item The Window menu includes the functions to change the screen layout of GX Configurator ST Refer to Chapter 6 for
16. module The following two different input output data settings are uploaded e Maximum Input Output points of the head module e Setting of whether the word input Ww n word output of the intelligent function module are used or not BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Get Input Output Data Settings menu 2 Ascreen appears asking whether the settings will be uploaded or not Click the button to upload the input output data settings 3 When upload is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button 9 4 Parameter Block Write D PURPOSE Downloads the parameters to the modules in block BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Parameter Block Write menu to display the Parameter Block Write screen 2 Select the target memory and parameters and click the button 3 When download is completed the Download Completed message is displayed Click the button 4 To close this screen click the button 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Parameter Block Write Select Data Target Memory RAM Select All Release All one eee ST1 16 DE1 ST1V16 TPE3 STIPDD ST1AD2 ST1IDA2 DISPLAY ISETTING DATA Batch select the modules whose the parameters will be downloaded Select All button Selects all modules Release All button Deselects all modules Select the memory where the parameters will be downloaded e
17. 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 2 Inthe diagnosis mode a When the System Monitor screen is not displayed choose the View gt System Monitor menu to display the System Monitor screen b On the System Monitor screen select the module whose parameters will be set c Execute any of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e Click the Edit gt Parameter Setting menu l Press the key on the keyboard e On the System Monitor screen right click the module whose parameters will be set and click Parameter Setting from the menu e On the System Monitor screen select the module whose parameters will be set and click the Parameter Setting button 3 When the Result Verify screen is open after project verify Execute either of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e On the Result Verify screen double click the module whose parameters will be set e On the Result Verify screen select the module whose parameters will be set and click the Parameter Setting button 8 8 2 Setting the parameters M PURPOSE Sets the parameters of the intelligent function module BASIC OPERATION 1 When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be set at Channel 2 Set the parameters in the Parameter list 3 Click the button to close this screen 8 EDITING T
18. CREATION MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Select Verification Source File Verification Destination File Drive Path C MELSEC SLICE File Name sample2 Browse Verify All Modules Verify Selected Modules Select Verification Source File Opened File C Verification Target File Opened File Vertication Source Module Module Name No Slice Module Name ST1Y16 TPE3 Verification Destination Module Module Name ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 5 20 ST1AD2 lt Delete J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Specify the verification destination project Verification Destination File Operation is the same as performing n n verify Refer to Section 7 5 1 for details button Closes this screen without verifying the projects lt lt Verify Selected Modules gt gt tab Performs 1 n verify Select the project that includes the verify source module e When Opened File is selected select the verification source module from the open project e When Verification Target File is selected select the verification source module from the project specified at Verification Destination File Select Verification Source File button Verifies the projects closes this screen and displays the verify result Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details of the verify result Displays a list of all modules of the open project Adds the selected module to the Verification Source Module or Verification Destination Module
19. On the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen click the button to stop monitor and then click the button 2 Set the destination directory and file name and click the button to save the monitored data into a text file and close this screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Copy to file Save in SLICE BMP Master File name Save as type Monitor data txt J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the monitored data File name Set the file name of the monitored data Save button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name Closes this screen without saving the project 1 Example of text file for saving data The following shows an example of the text file for saving data GX Configurator ST Master Station Data Communication Monitor Monitor Data All Area 0000 0000000000000000 H0000 0001 0101010101000000 H5540 0002 0000000000010101 H0015 0003 0000000000000000 H0000 0004 0000000000000000 H0000 10 14 10 14 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 6 PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor 10 6 1 PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor ey PURPOSE Confirms of the slave parameters and PROFIBUS DP network parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST system BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Diagnostics gt PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor menu to display the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen and
20. Select gt Online Module Change Paramete e Right click the slice module selected at step 1 and click Setting S Online Module change on the menu Close To the next page 11 5 11 5 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT From the previous page enine edule Change 3 Confirm that the slice module displayed as Target No Module is the slice module to be replaced and click the i ha STIDAZY button Base Module ST1B 4lR2 a Clicking the button validates the settings and Start Online Module Change 1 Please confirm the module 2 Please click Next button the following will be performed e Puts the head module into the online module change mode e Transfers the user parameters and command parameters of the target slice module to the head module b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The REL LED of the head module is on e The RUN LED of the target slice module is off e The Module Status indicator of the target module has turned purple This applies only when monitoring from the System Monitor screen c If the user parameters and command parameters cannot be read from the slice module both REL LED and ERR LED of the head module turns on and the error message will appear on the screen at step 5 In this case confirm the error details and take corrective action For how to read error codes and error code details refer to the Head Module Manua
21. To close this screen click the button DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Paper Size Z N loan Automatically Select v Print Orientation Margins Imm Portrait Left L 120 Right R 120 Landscape Top T 25 Bottom B 125 Page No Setting Common Header Setting Page No Format None Header Edit Header No Position Center Common Footer Setting Initial Value 1 Footer Edit Footer Cancel Printer Setup P iS DISPLAY SETTING DATA Description Sets paper size and paper feed method Print Orientation Sets the orientation of printing on paper Margins Sets the margins of the page Set the page number Select the page number format indicates that a page number will printed on pages starting from the initial Page No Format value e indicates that a page number and the total number of pages will be printed Set None to print no page numbers Sets the position of page numbers Initial Value Sets the page number to be printed on the first page 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT By checking the check box a header will be printed on each page Click the Edit header button and the Header Edit dialog box as shown below will be displayed Edit Header Cancel Common Header Setting Common Footer Setting Alternatively clicking the button displays the Footer Edit dialog box like the Header Edit dialog box The header or footer can be edited within the range of 64 characters
22. Warnin Module Change E y E g g Oo Nao fof oi f a2 O wawes __ Monitor Switch Stop Module display yy Forced Output Test Mode OFF Input Output Forced Output Monitor Test Offset Gain Module Detail Setting Information Online Module Parameter Change Setting Close J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Displays the information module name label name base module of the module Module Information selected in the Module display Indicates the status of communication between the head module and master station Communicating Communicating with the master station Communication Status With Communication suspended Communication with the master station suspended Master Station Interruption No communication Communication with the master station stopped No communication Displays the samples of the colors displayed under Select Modules and under Module Status in the Module display Module Status Red System error Yellow Warning Purple Module being changed online Displays the illustrative image of the MELSEC ST system being monitored When using the function specific to a certain module click and select the module from this item Module display At Module Status above the module the operating status of the slice module is displayed Refer to 1 in this section for details of the module status The numerals indicate the module Nos and the color shows the statuses
23. When RAM is selected the parameters are downloaded to the RAM of each module Target ory e When ROM is selected the parameters are downloaded to the ROM of each module e When RAM ROM is selected the parameters are downloaded to both RAM and e ROM of each module Downloads the parameters of the module specified at Select While the parameters are downloaded this button cannot be clicked Only while the parameters are downloaded this button can be clicked M l Select the module whose parameters will be downloaded e 4 et wieM Displays the module No Displays the module name Status Displays the download execution status Refer to 1 in this section for details of the execution status Closes this screen Close button While the parameters are downloaded this button cannot be clicked 1 For the module whose parameters cannot be edited this item is grayed out and is not available as parameter download is not necessary 1 Download execution status Details of the download execution status are described below Display Indicates the module that does not have parameters or to which parameters are not downloaded 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT 9 5 Offset Gain Setting of Intelligent Function Module For details of this function refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module 5 PURPOSE Sets the offset value or gain value of the intelligent function module
24. Word Output Data 8 15 8 15 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 10 Power Distribution Check y PURPOSE Checks whether the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the modules is within the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module For details of the calculation method used for this function refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit Power Distribution Check menu e On the Module Information List screen right click a menu and click Power Distribution Check from the menu 2 On the opened screen confirm the check result 3 Click the button to close this screen Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen open To display the Module Information List screen choose the View Module Information List menu 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Power Distribution Check Ta SUEY marela onsehan E DISPLAYISETTING DATA pe Displays the mounting position of the bus refreshing module Supply Current A Displays the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module Consumption A Displays the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption of the modules powered by P the bus refreshing module Displays the check result OK The sum of 5VDC internal current consumption is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated ou
25. fe e Transmission speed i is displayed when the MELSEC ST system is not communicating with the master station Bit Input Bit Output Word Input Word Output gt Displays the current operation status or error information of the head module No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Current Error Status Displays the operation status or error definition Current Error Status aa Current Error 4 Displays the current operation status or error information of the target module No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Current Error Status Displays the operation status or error definition Displays the operation status or error history of the head module The latest log is displayed in the top line descending order This item displays up to five status or error logs When information is added as the Error Status Log EA sixth status or error the information is deleted in the order from the oldest to the newest Switching off the external power of the MELSEC ST system or resetting the head module erases the data of this item No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Error Status Log Displays the operation status or error definition button Updates the data of Current Error Status and Error Status Log button Closes this screen x Erases the data of Error Status Log Clear Log button 5 The data of Current Error Status are not erased 1 This item is available for the
26. menu is selected 8 7 Rearranging the Modules M PURPOSE Rearranges the slice modules of the project Point The head module cannot be rearranged BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute either of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Rearrange menu e Right click the list of the Module Information List screen and click Rearrange from the menu 2 On the opened screen select the slice module to be moved from among the slice modules displayed in the list and move it using the button 3 To close this screen click the button Point Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Module Name 1 1 ST1Y16 TPES 5T1x16 DE1 STIPDD STIDA2 ST1AD2 J DISPLAYISETTING DATA button Changes the positions of the selected slice module with the one above that When the selected slice module is at the top of the list its position is not changed bunan Changes the positions of the selected slice module with the one below that When the selected slice module is at the bottom of the list its position is not changed button Validates the rearrangement and closes this screen Cancel button Cancels the rearrangement and closes this screen 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 8 Param
27. of the modules in that range The modules displayed in the Module display can be changed Select Module Refer to 1 in this section for details of the module status The numerals on the left of this button indicates the module Nos and the Display Position button corresponding modules are displayed in the Module display 10 2 10 2 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is at a stop button While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Monitor Switch button Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Sets releases the MELSEC ST system to from the forced output test mode and displays the current mode status Forced Output Test Mode Forced Output Test Mode OFF ON OFF button Sets the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode button Releases the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode Monitors the input data and output data of the module selected in the Module display Refer to Section 10 3 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and monitor Input Output Monitor button cannot be executed Runs a forced output test on the head module output module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display button Refer to Section 10 4 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and
28. start monitor 2 To save the monitored data into a text file click the button to stop monitor and click the button Refer to Section 10 6 2 for details 3 To close this screen click the button DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor Monitor 5 Copy to File Close Address O 1 2 13 4 si e6l7 s 9 Alel cioleE F 88 05 01 OB DD 06 00 00 12 30 80 97 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Data display 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is at a stop button While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Monitor Ca button Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed 10 15 10 15 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT Saves the monitored data into a text file Refer to Section 10 6 2 for details While monitor is execute
29. tetas etre Seta nsec caney actus etc arane dean sant a A 1 REVISION Sasra e aE e SO EAE ies adc AE EA AE S en AE AIE E A T O A 2 SOF TIWARE USER REGISTRATION annue a E Geli A 3 INTRODUC PON caro E ete neta eg ee a On a Set er ae i ee ee ree A 4 GON TEIN DS eo cece cnr eee ct cs Ses ae cee ae oe dene at T Aicccae eaten eae ie A 4 7 6 0 0 11 F2 0 f S inya NE Cr I eR N N a A 7 POW tO Se TRIS Mantal grinei a tak teh web aei hte ated wee a a bude ecdsuagaaaeabadae A 8 About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations c ccccccccccccesssssssssssneceeeeeeeeeeeeesesssesssseaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeessesssssaaaaes A 11 TSF CC NNO Nicas aa a aaa aa A 12 Packin CIS eeu nar a A E A E A E A AOT A 13 1 OVERVIEW 1 1to1 4 AU Mire ULI S ere oeae EE EO E AEA E A E A A A A OE 1 2 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 1to2 2 2 OVS Enr CONNU a Oee a a n a e edieese set eceies 2 1 2 2 Operating STN VOMIT OIE acct saat dsm E tt at it a it ka E 2 2 3 FUNCTION LIST 3 1to3 3 Sel IUMIGUOMMLAST sssccedteseneasth aim hesh a aa ea aa hula tect enn e hoa a an beakt 3 1 3 2 MENULIS ast cette tree ed ce ee ers ees ete A aa a a ae es a te a a aed a a a a ac E etic 3 2 4 OPERATION PROCEDURES 4 1to4 2 4 1 Precautions when USING GX CONFiQuratOr S Too cccccccccccccee cece cece cece cece cece eee e eee eee eee eee ee eee EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE Ee EE EES 4 1 4 2 Edit Mode Operation Procedure sxteiuiis tit cticianctibl nde bicdiaicida ttle a a 4 1 4 3 Diagnosis Mode Operation
30. the forced output test cannot be executed Sets the offset or gain value to the target intelligent function module which is selected in the Module display button Refer to Section 9 5 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and the offset or gain value cannot be set Monitors the detail information and error status of the module selected in the Module display button Refer to Section 10 2 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and monitor cannot be executed Performs the online change of the I O module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display button Refer to Section 11 2 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and online module change cannot be executed Sets the parameters to the head module I O module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display Parameter Setting button Refer to Section 8 8 for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and parameter setting cannot be executed button Closes this screen 10 3 10 3 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 1 Module status Details of the module status are described below Display pes System error occurred For details of the error refer to the manual of the corresponding module Warning occurred Yellow For details of the warning refer to the manual of the corresponding modu
31. the head module turn on In this case confirm the error details and take corrective action For how to read error codes and error code details refer to the Head Module Manual When interrupting online module exchange click the button a Clicking the button i e interrupting online module change returns to step 1 In this case select the same slice module as selected before and complete online module change Note that selecting different one causes an error Online Module Change 10 The left screen appears showing that online module Target Module No a change has been completed Slice No yaks Module Name STIDAZV Click the Finish button Label Name Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Module Change is completed Finish 4 Completion 11 9 11 9 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT MEMO 11 10 11 10 Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company and product names herein are either trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective owners SPREAD Copyright C 1998 Far Point Technologies Inc GX Configurator ST Version I SW1D5C STPB E O E 13JU47 SH NA 080439ENG A 0312 MEE a MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE 1 8 12 OFFICE TOWER Z 14F HARUMI CHUO KU 104 6212 JAP
32. while monitor is at a stop button While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Monitor Switch button Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed 10 7 10 7 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT button Closes this screen Displays the information start slice No module name label name of the module to Monitor Information be monitored Bit Data Displays the input output data of the target module in bit unit When the target module is the intelligent function module displays the Wr n Word Input values and Ww n Word Output values Selecting the DEC or HEX radio button displays the values displayed under Value in decimal or hexadecimal DEC Decimal HEX Hexadecimal 1 For details of each data refer to the manual of the corresponding module 2 When the MELSEC ST system is in the forced output mode the values entered on the Forced Output Test screen are displayed 10 8 10 8 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 4 Forced Output Test 10 9 G PURPOSE Runs an output test on the Bw n Bit Output Ww n Word Output and Error Clear of the head module or slice module without stopping the PROFIBUS DP network BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mode This display
33. x seven lines Lines and images cannot be edited and characters cannot be decorated button Click this button after the page setting is completed button Cancels the settings and closes this screen By clicking this button the printer dialog box will be displayed Select the printer for printing and click the button Printer Printer Setup button oe ar Properties Status Ready Type AdobePS EPSON LP 9200P53 Where Comment Network Cancel Point e If the print characters are small reduce the value of margin setting e When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is ch the window zooms in When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is b the data is displayed in the standard scale 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 6 3 Previewing a Print Image y PURPOSE The image of the entire page when it is printed will be displayed BASIC OPERATION 1 Clicking the button on the Print screen displays the print image of the entire page 2 To return to the Print screen click the button 3 To end the image display click the button DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN sample1 st MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Edit Mode Description ee Ends the image display and displays the Print screen Refer to Section 7 6 for details of the Print screen eae The displayed image will be enlarged by clicking this button Data will be displayed in t
34. AN NAGOYA WORKS 1 14 YADA MINAMI 5 CHOME HIGASHI KU NAGOYA JAPAN When exported from Japan this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry for service transaction permission Specifications subject to change without notice
35. Bit Input Area Br Bit Input Area Error Information Area Error Information Area Module Status Area Module Status Area Command Result Area _ _ Cr Command Result Area Word Input Area Wr Word Input Area Saves the monitored data into a text file Refer to Section 10 5 2 for details While monitor is executed this button is not usable Save the data after clicking the button to stop monitor button Closes this screen Changes the representation of the word values in the text file to be saved with the Copy to File button and in the Data display Starts monitor Copy to File button This button is usable only while monitor is at a stop button While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Monitor St This button is usable only while monitor is executed Displays the data in the data range selected at Select Area Data display 7 Address is the offset address of the data selected at Select Area with Address 0 set as the start address 1 For details of the I O data refer to the Head Module Manual When confirming the data for each module use the Input Output Monitor screen Refer to Section 10 3 for details 10 13 10 13 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 5 2 Saving the communication data PURPOSE Saves the I O data which were monitored on the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen in Section 10 5 1 into a text file BASIC OPERATION 1
36. D2 V Cancel LabelName Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Select Data Select All Release All Target Memory RAM X Upload Download Verify Channel CH1 Default Error Check ltem Setting Value i User range setting Settingrange o ooo ATO I _ Time number of times specification Number of times I Sampling process averaging process setting Sampling i _ Alam output setting CCC Disable 51 Disconnection detection setting Disable 5 A D conversion enable disable setting Enable 5 50 60Hz notch filter specification Disable 4 I Upper upper limit value dA _ Upper lower limit value soo Lower upper limit value so EI Lower lower limit value 4000 4 b 4444da Parameter list 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT j DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information start slice No module name label name base module Module Information name of the target module button Closes this screen Perform operation for the target module Select the parameters to be uploaded downloaded or verified Select Data Select All button Checks all Select check boxes in the Parameter list Release All button Unchecks all Select check boxes in the Parameter list Target Memory Select the memory as the target of upload download or verify Uploads the parameters of the target module from the memory selected at Target Memory button When the module has the s
37. GX Configurator ST Version I MITSUBISHI if N MELSOFT WwW O eration Mh intenance MELSOFT Integrated FA Software B SW1D5C STPB E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these precautions before using When using Mitsubishi equipment thoroughly read this manual and the associated manuals introduced in this manual Also pay careful attention to safety and handle the module properly The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product Refer to the user s manual of the network system to use for a description of the network system safety precautions These SAFETY PRECAUTIONS classify the safety precautions into two categories DANGER and CAUTION a ae eae eae eae aa aa ae a ia ia ae ia ec me Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions D DANGER resulting in death or severe injury ee eee liama i a A n i l Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage N CAUTION ee Cl Depending on circumstances procedures indicated by CAUTION may also be linked to serious results In any case it is important to follow the directions for usage Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user Design Instructions lt i DANGER e For data change and status control made to the MELSEC ST system which
38. HE PROJECT MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice No cere Module Name STIAD2 Cancel Label Name Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Select Data Target Memory RaM oo o Select All Release All Upload Download Verify Channel CH1 Default Error Check Select tem Setting Value User range seting at Settingrange owy i Time number of times specification Number of times E Samping process averaging process seting Samping ET Alerm output setting ial E Disconnection detection seting Disable E A conversion enable disable seting Enabie E 5060H notch fiter specification Disable ET Average time average number of times seting 4 E Upper upper imit vawe pow E fUpperowerimtves jow E Lowerupperimtvalue 400 T Lower lower limit value 4000 4j Parameter list 4 j DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information start slice No module name label name base module name of the target intelligent function module OK button Validates the settings and closes this screen Cancel button Cancels the settings and closes this screen Specify the channel of the parameters to be displayed in the parameter list Module Information Channel Only when the intelligent function module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Returns the parameters in the Parameter list to the default value
39. IBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor cccccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 15 10 6 2 Saving the PROFIBUS DP network parameter data ccccccccccccceeesesseessseeeeeeeeeeeeessessessesnaaeees 10 16 Tiek RESerHEaA MOQUE srg sivecacsas oseere onn oaar Oru EEO aE eE NONE EEO aa aE hears cttaagehedesaacses 11 1 11 2 Online Mod le Change vis iescccie seine need denial E E EN 11 2 11 2 1 Precautions for online module change ccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeneeeeess 11 2 11 2 2 Procedures for online module CHANGE ccccceceeesssssnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeseeeesnaeeeeeeeeeeeeseesesssesssenees 11 4 11 2 3 Online module change from GX Configurator S To ccccccccccccccecceessssssessssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesssessssenaes 11 5 About Manuals The following table lists manuals relevant to this product You can order it as necessary Relevant Manuals Model Code MELSEC ST System User s Manual Describes the system configuration of the MELSEC ST system and the performance specifications SH 080456ENG functions handling wiring and troubleshooting of the power distribution modules base modules and I O 13JR72 modules Sold separately MELSEC ST PROFIBUS DP Head Module User s Manual SH 080436ENG Describes the performance specifications functions handling wiring and troubleshooting of the 13JR68 MELSEC ST PROFIBUS DP head module Sold separately
40. LATION This chapter explains how to install and uninstall GX Configurator ST 5 1 Installation 5 1 1 Installation procedure Installation start Installation of product e Register the user name and company _ Refer to Section 5 1 2 name e Register the product ID Start of GX Configurator ST e Check that GX Configurator ST has been installed correctly Completion Refer to Section 5 3 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 5 1 2 Installing GX Configurator ST The following indicates how to install GX Configurator ST Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System is used for explanation in this section 1 Before starting installation exit all other applications operating on Windows 2 When installing GX Configurator ST on any of the following operating systems log on as the user who has the attributes of the administrator computer manager e Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4 0 e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System A R e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System 1 Installing GX Configurator ST 1 After powering on the personal computer start Windows 2 Start Windows Explorer and click the drive where the disk is inserted Double click Setup exe az To display Windows Explorer choose start All Programs Windows Ex
41. LAYISETTING DATA Displays the information No start slice No module name label name base module of the target intelligent function module Module Information Select the channel to which the offset or gain value will be set When multiple channels are checked the offset or gain values will be set to all the corresponding channels The channels displayed in this item change depending on the module of the setting target Select Channel For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT Set the offset value adjustment amount ct item is available only when the Offset radio button is selected For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module Set the gain value adjustment amount Gain This item is available only when the Gain radio button is selected For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module button Turns ON the Error Clear to clear the error of the intelligent function module button Applies the set value to the target module button Validates the value set with the button Closes this screen and releases the system from the offset gain setting mode button Releases the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode if it was not in the forced output test mode when this screen was opened 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 MONITOR TEST This chapter explains how to monitor and t
42. PS EPSON LP 9200PS3 Where Comment Paper Orientation Size AA Portrait Source Automatically Select Landscape Network Cancel Selects a printer for printing Clicking this button displays the properties dialog box The printer property option is used to make the basic settings of the printer Sets the size of the paper for printing and the paper feed method of the printer The setting range depends on the printer Characters will be printed along the paper feed direction Characters will be printed across the paper feed direction Click this button when connecting to the shared network folder This item is displayed only when any of the following operating systems is used button e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System button Click this button after the printer setting is completed button Cancels the settings and closes this screen For the property setting of the printer please read the manual of the used printer carefully since the setting changes depending on the printer maker and model 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 6 2 Setting a page layout PURPOSE Makes settings related paper page number header and so on BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the button on the Print screen to display this screen 2 Set the paper page number header etc 3
43. Procedure cccccccccccccccccsssseseenneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeseeeenaaeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesssesssesenaaeees 4 2 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 5 1 to 5 12 SAIAS Cel OM ate terse ctisgents E EEE E came cueaee user aecteeamtocuscsaaectaes 5 1 Salis AS TAATIONT OV OCS NS seas nen a siecle 2a sie A AA ols ask ae daa etee asides ene ike 5 1 Sal 2 Installing GX COOU AOS T sieve ccetrtees aiesasd cea a aes 2 aga ed 5 2 SAMEER EEE 5 8 O20 olang GA GCOMIQUIALON S Freeiisa abled oie len cles 5 10 OA Exiting GX COMMGUFALOl ST rron aaa e nenga Eao a Ein aa E AE TEE 5 12 6 SCREEN LAYOUT AND DISPLAY SWITCHING 6 1to6 3 7 PROJECT CREATION 7 1to 7 16 7 LSAT a NEW TO SC saan estar ste oucaa Tat soa E soe ysis de Pou con uals hae Oa ee ta gas hae aan E eam ase anis tad 7 1 7 2 QOENING the EXISTING PLO SCL susina aa aa EE eA E NAE Aa Rana 7 1 Fa Glosing tne Projets EE eal 7 2 TA DANII INE PrO CC ae R E a teseatantand 7 3 TAT OAV nonn n cad sass a a T E eee 7 3 PA ONE A aeee e a N 7 3 7 5 Vening TAGE FOlCCIS censire ea eae aa eaea aeaa eaea a a aea aeeai aea ea a eead 7 4 LLANNON toc tuauiitecn cutee ts T T T les uan icucuasicag teen icac es andund tues icuduamutag tu owligael 7 4 VOL CUNY TES Ulins EE cows saneue dusidh E EE S EE EEN 7 6 LOS TAVE n ec eh cael eat ln et eine in a oe en te eee 7 7 7 6 AMINO ISEO SC Daaa a a teaseacotennimetdetauaseuls teeeacteeat 7 10 FO SOU upne Dine senii a EE te eueveneudaduubentacy 7 12 750 2 SSN a Page l
44. R SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT included in the package please access the MELFANSweb Home Page http www MitsubishiElectric co jo melfansweb and make a software user registration User registration is free of charge You can also make a registration by faxing or mailing the Software Registration Card packed with the product 1 Software Registration You can make a software registration by accessing the MELFANSweb Home Page or faxing or mailing the Software Registration Card packed with the product After you have made a software registration we will register the user and send the Software registration confirmation together with the user ID We will also provide the latest information such as the new product release version upgrade information and event information by direct mail 2 Notes on Contact Please ask questions concretely and clearly using terms listed in the manual When requesting us to solve a problem provide us with detailed information for reproducing the problem In addition contact the respective manufacturers when asking questions about the operating system OS or the other vender s software products User registration is valid only in Japan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT Series Integrated FA software Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSOFT series thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS irait rarest
45. SET setting is set to HOLD from ON to OFF in the forced output test turns the Word Output value to 0 In this case the Word Output value will not return to the held value if the forced output test mode is canceled a If the MELSEC ST system is not in the forced output test mode when the button is clicked in 4 a screen appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the system to the forced output test mode and start the forced output test b When the MELSEC ST system was changed to the forced output test mode in a ascreen appears asking whether or not the system will be released from the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 6 is performed Click the button when releasing the system from the forced output test mode Click the button when not releasing the system from the forced output test mode 10 10 10 10 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN E Forced Output Test No 6 Select All Settings Close Release All Module Information Slice No were Module Name ST1IDA2 Label Name Bit Data Value Bit Output Area No request Disable Disable Error Clear Area MY Enor clear request Word Data J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Select All button Checks all Select check boxes of Bit Data and Word Data Release All button Unchecks all Select check boxes of Bit Data and Word Data Run
46. ame parameters on multiple channels the parameters of the channel selected at Channel are uploaded The uploaded parameters are displayed in the Parameter list Checks the parameters for incorrect settings and when they are correct downloads the parameters to the memory selected at Target Memory britai When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels the parameters of the channel selected at Channel are downloaded If any parameter is incorrect that parameter is not downloaded and its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list Verifies the parameters of the memory selected at Target Memory and those in the Parameter List ae When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels the parameters of the channel selected at Channel are verified If any parameter is judged as inconsistent as a result of verify its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list Specify the channel for which parameters will be uploaded downloaded or verified Channel Only when the module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Displays a list of the parameters of the module Parameter list For the types and applications of the parameters of the module refer to the manual of the corresponding module Displays the parameter name This item may be displayed red depending on the result of clicking the or It eae button For details refer to th
47. amount and click the button Repeat the operation in Step 6 until the desired value is reached 7 Click the button to download the offset or gain value to that intelligent function module 8 To close this screen click the button 9 The dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be released from the offset gain setting mode Click the button to release the system from the offset gain setting mode C 5 Nr 6 Nr 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT a Ifthe MELSEC ST system is not in the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 3 is performed the dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the system to the forced output test mode b If the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode in a the dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be released from the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 9 is performed Click the button when releasing the system from the forced output test mode Click the button when not releasing the system from the forced output test mode DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Offset Gain Setting Module Information No suis Slice No Ss Module Name STIDA2 LabelName Base Module ST1B 4lR2 Select Channel CHI J CH2 Ottset C Gan Error Clear Set j DISP
48. are different from the actual ones Actually some menu items are not selectable depending on the operation status of GX Configurator ST For the purpose of explanation all the menu items are shown as selectable File menu File The File menu includes project file operation print and NeW Ctrl M other functions Open Chrl 0 Close Refer to Chapter 7 for details of the New Open Close Save Ctrl 5 Save Save As Verify and Print menu items Save AS Refer to Chapter 8 for details of the Copy menu item verify Refer to Chapter 5 for details of the Exit menu item Copy Print Ctrl P 1 sample z samples Exit Edit menu dit The Edit menu includes the functions for module Unda Ctrl Z configuration setting and parameter setting Redo Ctrl Refer to Chapter 8 for details of each menu item Add Ctrl Insert Rearrange Delete Ctrl Delete 4ll Delete shift Del Parameter Setting FQ Option Fid Power Distribution Check View menu View The View menu includes the function to display hide each Module Information List screen w System Monitor W Toolbar Refer to Chapter 6 for details of each menu item w Statusbar 3 FUNCTION LIST Mode menu Edit F2 Diagnosis Fa Online menu Transfer Setup Get System Get InpukrOuktpuk Data Settings Input Output Monitor Forced Output Test CrfsebiGain Setting Parameter Block Write Reset Head Module Diagnostics
49. ayouts a O es 7 13 1 6 3 Previewing a Pint IMAG 6 sarsicce aa a aaa 7 15 T OAPI XAOS r a a a a a actors feasteeeinales 7 16 8 EDITING THE PROJECT 8 1 to 8 17 8 1 Adding Me Mod le eines fe aisatsaade dante Goalsek wadedensia Seaeet wadedaiuaa te deck andetusues Shcsue eatedassc Gasak cadedaswaatesaausetenomseophearaeause 8 1 6 2 Deleting the Mod l E aani a a a a a a 8 3 8 3 Deleting ALMUS S aee EE a E a 8 3 8 4 Copying the Module Information ssa E E E a AN E E 8 4 So UNO ap a a ania a a a 8 5 TOO sesh rn ee dl ca Naa a Ra dl aaa dl alana Nl ie la Ol Sloe aloe ale trea lel 8 6 BF Me ara Glin SMOG UI CS i ssi cectalsiaud en a a EE E 8 6 8 8 Parameter Setting ccccccccccceesssssneeeeeecesseseneeeeeeeeesseceeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeesessseseeneeeeeeeseseserseeeeessesennseeeeeeesegs 8 8 8 8 1 Parameter Setting screen displaying OPELAtiON cccccccccccccceeeessssssseeesseeeeeeeeeeeeesesessessesseaaaeeeees 8 8 0 9 2 SEUING ING prameto S saccecaesevesssucesotuinertcnevinscunsusmsnanutonts E E a etal 8 9 8 8 3 Uploading downloading the parameters or verifying the parameters being edited and parameters WithNINMOGU E ess art eeie sc eedh Sebel sheds toca encaceelh east aS newtotsanaaes 8 11 8 8 4 Checking the parameters for Sr OM sucwcstnctsSceisvswsaducts iets actamatioeks eves auuawecdants oeasccvamsdlaeeuvaieedeusiseaderacdias 8 13 8 9 ODloh SClINGSwiaiinnnGniaenie inion iinet inna Gia nein 8 15 8 10 Power Distribution Check
50. bols Sei Executed Command No ee ee 3 Output data Ce ses amoena onre eet 1 Following shows the data symbols and the corresponding detail areas within the command execution area Data symbol Start Slice No of Execution Target Command No to be executed About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations Unless otherwise specified this manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to explain the configuration software Aer Description Term Abbreviation p GX Configurator ST SWnD5C STPB E type products n 1 or later Head module ST1H PB MELSEC ST PROFIBUS DP compatible head module PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS DP network module the head module and slice modules module module slice modules and external devices Input module Module that handles input data in bit units Output module Module that handles output data in bit units Intelligent function Module that handles input output data in word units module I O module Input module and output module Slice module Module that can be mounted to the base module power distribution module I O module and intelligent function module MELSEC ST system System that consists of head module slice modules end plates and end brackets Configuration Software used to set slave parameters for head module and slice modules software e g GX Configurator DP Term definition The following table explains the terms used in this manual Extend
51. click Option from the menu 2 On the opened screen make option settings and click the button Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN For head module For slice module Module Name ST1H PB Module Name ST1IDA2 Label Name Label Name Base Module Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Maximum Input Output Points 256 pt mode Sl Maximum Input Output Points f Use WordInputData vy Cancel Cancel H DISPLAYISETTING DATA Model Name Displays the product model name of the module for which option settings will be made Enter any character string within 32 alphanumeric characters Label Name As the label name is displayed on the Module Information List screen or is output for printing it is useful for module management etc Base Module Select the base module for the slice module Maximum Input Output Points Set the Maximum Input Output points for the head module When the module has word input check this check box to use the word input When the module has word output check this check box to use the word output button Validates the settings and closes this screen button Cancels the settings and closes this screen 1 For applicable base modules refer to the manual of the module used Use Word Input Data Use
52. cution e Adding the module e Deleting the module e Deleting all modules e Copying the module information e Get System BASIC OPERATION Executing any of the following operations returns to the status prior to the last operation e Click the Edit Undo menu e Press the Z keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module Information List screen and click Undo from the menu Repeating this operation returns to the status of up to the tenth preceding operation Point e Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected e The operation history is erased when the project is closed When the project is closed the operation performed before closing the project cannot be returned to the previous status 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 6 Redo Y PURPOSE Returns to the status prior to the Undo processing in Section 8 5 BASIC OPERATION Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit Redo menu e Press the Y keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module Information List screen and click Redo from the menu Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List
53. d this button is not usable Save the data after clicking the button to stop monitor button Closes this screen Displays the slice module parameters and PROFIBUS DP parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST system Address is the offset address of the monitored parameter with Address 0 set as the start address Copy to File button Data display 1 For details of the data refer to the manual of the used master station or configuration software 10 6 2 Saving the PROFIBUS DP network parameter data PURPOSE Saves the data which were monitored on the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen in Section 10 6 1 into a text file enni BASIC OPERATION 1 On the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen click the button to stop monitor and then click the Copy to File button 2 Set the destination directory and file name and click the button to save the monitored data into a text file and close this screen DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN Save in SLICE BMP Profibus Save as type Monitor data txt v Cancel H DISPLAYISETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the monitored data File name s SsdS et the file name of the monitored data button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name button Closes this screen without saving the project 10 16 10 16 10 MONITOR TEST 10 17 1 Example of
54. details of each menu item The Help menu includes the functions to operate the GX Configurator ST keys and confirm the software version 4 OPERATION PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4 OPERATION PROCEDURES 4 1 Precautions when using GX Configurator ST This section provides precautions when using GX Configurator ST 1 Acommunication error may occur if communication is made with the MELSEC ST system after setting of the resume function suspend setting power saving function or standby mode of the personal computer For this reason do not set any of these functions before starting communication with the MELSEC ST system 4 2 Edit Mode Operation Procedure Create a new project and edit and download it to the head module Start Start GX Configurator ST Refer to Section 5 3 No Yes Open the existing project Refer to Section 7 2 Connect the personal computer and head module Is a new project created Refer to Section 9 1 Set the system configuration Refer to Chapter 8 Get various information from the head module Refer to Section 9 2 Set the parameters of the intelligent function __ Refer to Section 8 8 module Refer to Section 8 8 Connect the personal computer and head __ Refer to Section 9 1 module Set the parameters of the intelligent function module Download the various information to the head module Refer to Section 9 4 Print the project data Refer to Sect
55. e oa DISPLAYISETTING DATA Verification Destination File Specify the verification destination project Bapan Displays the drive and directory that stores the verification destination project specified ea with the button SisN Displays the file name of the verification destination project specified with the An button Specifies the project button Operation is the same as opening the existing project Refer to Section 7 2 for details Close button Closes this screen without on E the projects lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab Performs n n Performs nin verify Verifies the projects closes this screen and displays the verify result button i ee i Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details of the verify result Verification Source Displays a list of all modules of the open project Displays a list of all modules of the verification destination project 1 The button cannot be clicked if the open project and verification destination project differ in system configuration 2 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module without parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 5 2 Verify result PURPOSE Confirms the verify result displayed by n n verify or 1 n verify BASIC OPERATION 1 The module having inconsistent parameters in the verif
56. e Output status at module error Stop Ext_Diag information Enable Swap of input output data Disable Swap of Ext_Diag information Disable Consistency function Enable 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 EDITING THE PROJECT This chapter explains how to edit the project of GX Configurator ST Always add the power distribution module to the project 8 1 Adding the Module m PURPOSE Adds a slice module to the project BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations to display the Add Module screen Click the Edit Add menu 9 Press the keys on the keyboard Right click the list on the Module Information List screen and click Add from the menu 2 Set the adding position and model name of the module on the Add Module screen and click the button 3 To close the Add Module screen click the button int Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected 8 EDITING THE PROJECT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN tae r HOE E ee lot Input Output Occupation Points Bit 48 Word No Slice Module Name Br HEX Bw HEX O I ST1H PB 03 03 STIPSD ST1 16 DE1 ST1V16 TPES STIPDD STIAD2 STIDA2 MELSOFT Add Module Insert Position Last Position Select Module Input Output Module Intelligent M
57. e change Replace a module online as shown below Is the online module change executable in the system configuration No Has the preparation been done for the online module change 2 Is disconnection from the external device possible Online module change is not executable Shut off all phases of the external power supply for the MELSEC ST system and replace the slice module Execution of online module change Preparation for the slice module replacement Refer to Section 11 2 3 1 to 3 Disconnection from the external device Refer to the corresponding slice module manual Slice module replacement Refer to Section 11 2 3 5 and 6 Connection to the external device after replacement Refer to the corresponding slice module manual Operations after connecting the external device Refer to Section 11 2 3 8 to 10 Completed 1 Refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual 3 4 Precautions for System Configuration 2 Refer to Preparation for online module change in the corresponding slice module manual 3 Refer to External device connection and disconnection procedures for online module change 11 4 ee 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT 11 2 3 Online module change from GX Configurator ST E System Monitor Here is an explanation of how to replace a module online from GX Configurator ST lf a slice module different from the targ
58. e description of the corresponding button Displays the parameter value Setting Value Downloading is not allowed to the items displayed in gray however uploading and verification is available 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 8 4 Checking the parameters for errors y PURPOSE Checks the parameters for errors and identifies the parameter errors BASIC OPERATION 1 When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be checked for errors at Channel 2 Click the button to start an error check 3 Click the button to close this screen DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice No 20 Module Name STIAD2 Cancel LabelName Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Select Data Target Memory RaM l Select All Release All Upload Download Verify Upad _ Downoad very Channel CH1 Default Error Check Select tem Setting Value User range setting Settingrange Ot TOV 1 Time number of times specification Number of times Sampling process averaging process setting Sampling Alarmoutput setting Disable Disconnection detection setting Disable 1 A D conversion enable disable setting Enable 50 60Hz notch fiter specification Disable Average time average number of times setting 4 _ Upper upper limit value o0 _ Upper lower limit vale aoo
59. ed diagnostic Information that is notified from the slave station to the master station when an error occurs at a information slave station Slave parameter The slave station parameter including user parameter set by the master station The setting items are described in the GSD file The electronic file that includes description of the slave station parameter The file is used to set slave parameters by the master station Data sent from the head module to the master station The data consists of the following areas Bit Input Area e Information Area Error Information Area Module Status Area Command Result Area Word Input Area Output data Data that the head module receives from the master station The data consists of the following areas Bit Output Area e Request Area Error Clear Area System Area Command Execution Area Word Output Area Data input data output data transferred between the head module and the master station Br n bit input Bit input data of each module Bw n bit output Bit output data of each module Wr n word input Word 16 bit input data of an intelligent function module es BHR 3 8 Q S J o D D D D In the case of analog input module the digital output data value is stored Ww n word output Word 16 bit output data of an intelligent function module In the case of analog output module the digital setting data value is stored Bit Word input data for checking eac
60. er Distribution Check l l E Section 8 10 refreshing module is sufficient System Monitor Monitors the statuses of the head and slice modules Section 10 1 Module configuration parameter l Uploads downloads the module configuration and parameters Section 9 2 upload download Input Output Monitor Monitors the input data and output data Section 10 3 Tests the Bit Output Word Output and Error Forced Output Test Clear of the head module or slice module without stopping the Section 10 4 PROFIBUS DP network Sets the offset and gain value to the intelligent function module l Offset Gain Setting STIAD2 V etc Section 9 5 Reset Head Module Resets the head module Section 11 1 Shows the module detail information and monitors the corresponding Module Detail Information Section 10 2 module error status Changes the I O module or intelligent function module online from GX Online Module Change i Section 11 2 Configurator ST Monitors the slave parameters and PROFIBUS DP network parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST Section 10 6 system to show the results for confirmation Master Station Data Monitors the I O data between the master station and slave station Rainn dee i Communication Monitor head module of PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor 3 FUNCTION LIST MELSOFT 3 2 Menu List This section explains the menus of GX Configurator ST The menu screens in this section
61. er to External device connection and disconnection procedures for online module change Switch p Z AN Operations after external device connection 8 After connecting the external device click the button on the screen in step 4 a Clicking the button performs the following e Checks whether the module name of the newly mounted slice module is the same as that of the removed one e Writes the user parameters and command parameters transferred to the head module at step 3 to the newly mounted slice module b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The REL LED of the head module is flashing e The RUN LED of the newly mounted slice module is flashing at 0 25s intervals Clicking the button i e interrupting online module change returns to step 1 In this case select the same slice module as selected before and complete online module change Note that selecting different one Causes an error Online Module Change x lf the user parameters and command parameters could Target Module 7 i g eee not be read from the old slice module by the operation in Nodde Nene STIDAZV step 3 the REL LED and ERR LED of the head LabelName Base Module gt ST18 4IR2 module turn on and the left screen appears on GX Failed to write the parameter Co nfig u rato r ST Please click Next button to operate with default parameters In this ca
62. est the modules 10 1 System Monitor J PURPOSE Monitors the statuses of the head module and slice modules BASIC OPERATION 1 When the System Monitor screen is not displayed click the View System Monitor menu to display the System Monitor screen 2 Monitor starts as soon as the System Monitor screen is displayed 3 To close this screen click the button The System Monitor screen is not displayed if the module configuration of the MELSEC ST system connected to the personal computer differs from that of the project Display the System Monitor screen after confirming that their module configurations are the same _ Q HELPFUL OPERATION To identify the module where an error has occurred execute the following operation on the System Monitor screen 1 At Select Module confirm the area displayed red or yellow 2 Click the button corresponding to the area confirmed in 1 3 The module whose Module Status in the Module display is displayed red or yellow is where the error occurred Scroll the Module display to identify the module whose Module Status in the Module display is displayed red or yellow 10 1 10 1 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN E System Monitor Module Information Module Name ST1H PB Label Name Base Module Communication Status With Master Station Communicating Module Status Module System Error Module
63. et Memory RAM Select All Release All Upload Download Verify Channel CH1 Default Error Check Select tem Setting Value E User range seting o Setingrange wy E Time number of times specification Number of times E Samping process averaging process setting Sampling ET Alarm output seting Diae E Disconnection detection setina Disable ET AD conversion enable disable seting Enable Et 5060H notch fiter specification Disable ET Average time average number of times seting 4 E Upper upper imit vawe 400 E Upperlower mt vae faw E Loweruppertimtvaue 4000 E Lower lower limit value 4000 4 44 4 44 1 OVERVIEW 4 MELSOFT Power supply capacity check A check can be made to see if the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption required by each module is within the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module A power supply capacity check example is shown below Power Distribution Check a The check result is OK since the sum 1 720A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the head module No 0 and slice modules No 2 to 15 is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module b The check result is ERROR since the sum 2 250A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the slice modules No 17 to 40 is greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module c T
64. et one is selected by mistake restart the operation as instructed below 1 To restart the operation at step 3 Click the button on the screen to terminate online module change 2 To restart the operation at step 4 Click the button without executing online module change continue to step 10 and then terminate online module change 3 To restart the operation at step 8 Mount the removed slice module again click the button continue to step 10 and then terminate online module change Preparation for replacing slice module Module Information Module Name STIDA2 LabelName Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Communication Status With Master Station No Communication Module Status Z Module System Error O Module Warning 1 Select the slice module to be replaced online on the System Monitor screen z L AMANAN Select a slice module OO EEEn Stop _ Forced Output Test Mode OFF ON OFF Input Output Forced Output Monitor Test Offset Gain Module Detail Setting Information Online Module Change Forced Output Test Mode 2 Click the Online Module Change button on the System Monitor screen OFF ON OFF Then confirm that the RUN LED of the selected slice Input Output Forced Cutt module is flashing at 0 25s intervals Monitor Test REMARKS aeaa Module Del In addition to above the following operations are also Setting Information available e
65. eter Setting The following table shows the reference section for each parameter related operation The operation can be performed on the Parameter Setting screen Refer to Section 8 8 1 for the operation to display the Parameter Setting screen Reference Operation Section To set the parameters Section 8 8 2 To upload the parameters To download the parameters Section 8 8 3 To verify the parameters being edited and the parameters within the module To check the parameters being edited for errors and identify the parameter Section 8 8 4 errors 8 8 1 Parameter Setting screen displaying operation BASIC OPERATION The Parameter Setting screen displaying operation differs among the following 1 to 8 1 In the edit mode a When the Module Information List screen is not displayed choose the View gt Module Information List menu to display the Module Information List screen b On the Module Information List screen select the module whose parameters will be set c Execute any of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e Click the Edit gt Parameter Setting menu r e Press the F9 key on the keyboard e On the Module Information List screen right click the module whose parameters will be set and click Parameter Setting from the menu e On the Module Information List screen double click the module whose parameters will be set
66. fessional Operating System English version G Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System English version i 1 Sevice Pack 4 or more is needed for use of Windows NT Workstation 4 0 2 XP compatibility mode and Fast User Switching are not supported Used operating system and performance required for personal computer Performance ee for Personal Computer Operating system Required memory Windows 95 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows 98 Pentium 133MHz or more 32MB or more Pentium 150MHz or more 32MB or more Windows NT Workstation 4 0 Service Pack 4 or more Pentium 133MHz or more 64MB or more Windows 2000 Professional Pentium 133MHz or more 64MB or more XP compatibility mode Windows XP Professional p y Pentium 300MHz or more 128MB or more and Fast User Switching are not Windows XP Home Edition J Pentium 300MHz or more 128MB or more supported 3 FUNCTION LIST MELSOFT 3 FUNCTION LIST 3 1 Function List The functions of GX Configurator ST are indicated below aa Reference Function Description Section System configuration setting Registers modules into the system by model name Chapter 8 Parameter Setting Sets the parameters to the intelligent function module Section 8 8 Sets the label name base module and maximum input output points Option Settings Section 8 9 etc to the module Eee Checks whether the 5VDC internal current consumption of the bus l Pow
67. h module status and command execution results Bit Word output data for requesting each module to clear errors to execute commands umber of occupied The area that is equivalent to the occupied I O points is occupied in Bit Input Area Bw Bit Output Area a O IO i ola wm v g D la v z 49 Q Z No assigned to every 2 occupied I O points of each module This numbering starts by assigning 0 to the head module and then proceeds in ascending order The maximum value is 127 The No is used for specifying the execution target Command Requesting from the master station in order to read the module status to set control the intelligent function module command parameters v 3 O AE Z O gt JIO Packing List The following indicates the packing list of GX Configurator ST GX Configurator ST Version 1 CD ROM 1 sw1psc stpp p END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT COo a Software registration card License Certificate 1 If this software is packed with GX Configurator DP each document is shared between this software and GX Configurator DP 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1 OVERVIEW GX Configurator ST is the configuration software dedicated to the MELSEC ST system 1 1 Features 1 Project creation of MELSEC ST system a Uploading module data to create project A project can be created easily by uploading the system configuration and parameters from the MELSEC ST system
68. he check result is OK since the sum 1 800A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the slice modules No 42 and later is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 1 System Configuration The following shows the configuration where a personal computer is connected to the MELSEC ST system 4 0 Z GX Configurator ST CD ROM RS 232 cable Head module ST1H PB 1 Use either of the following cables as the RS 232 cable Manufacturer name Model name Mitsubishi Electric QC30R2 Beijer ELECTRONICS SC Q QC30R2 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2 2 Operating Environment The operating environment of GX Configurator ST is indicated below Computer main unit Refer to the following table Used operating system and performance required for Required personal computer memory Hard disk free space 60MB or more CD ROM disk drive Display 800 x 600 dot or more resolution Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System English version Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System English version Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System English version Operating system Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4 0 English version Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System English version Microsoft Windows XP Pro
69. hree different scales button The displayed image will be reduced by clicking this button button Ends the image display When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is cy the window zooms in When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is b the data is displayed in the standard scale 7 PROJECT CREATION 7 6 4 Print Examples Print examples are shown below 1 Module Configuration MELSOFT Module Configuration 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 n 4 alan Sial l aj a H gt lt 4 a gt 2 S elo PARMA a 5L asa at et 2 Module Information List 3 Individual Module Information Module Information List Input Output Occupation Points Bit 48 Word 2 No Slice Module Name Br HEX Bw HEX Wr HEX Ww HEX Label Name 0 0 ST1H PB 00 03 00 03 1 2 STIPSD 04 05 04 05 2 3 ST1X16 DE1 06 15 06 15 3 11 ST1Y16 TPE3 16 25 16 25 z 4 19 ST1PDD 26 27 26 27 5 20 ST1AD2 V 28 2B 28 2B 00 01 z 6 22 ST1DA2 V 20 2F 2C 2F 00 01 Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Module Name ST1H PB Label Name Base Module No f Slice No 0 Br HEX gt 00 03 Bw HEX gt 00 03 Wr HEX T Ww HEX RE Parameter Item Setting Valu
70. ion 7 6 End 4 OPERATION PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4 3 Diagnosis Mode Operation Procedure Confirm the error status and take corrective action or perform the monitor test etc of I O data 1 Preparations for diagnosis mode Make preparations for operation in the diagnosis mode Perform the following operation before starting operation in the diagnosis mode Start GX Configurator ST Refer to Section 5 3 Connect the personal computer and head __ Refer to Section 9 1 module Get the various information from the head __ Refer to Section 9 2 module Change to the diagnosis mode Refer to Section 3 2 Chapter 6 3 2 Diagnosis mode operation procedure Perform the operation explained in the reference section for each purpose of use Before starting the diagnosis mode operation perform the operation in 1 of this section Reference Purpose of use section To monitor the MELSEC ST system l y Section 10 1 To confirm the module where an error occurred To confirm the error definition Section 10 2 To set the offset and gain values Section 9 5 To confirm the I O data Section 10 3 To conduct the forced output test Section 10 4 To monitor the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameters Section 10 6 To reset the head module Section 11 1 To change the module online Section 11 2 To monitor the master station data communication Section 10 5 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTAL
71. is running from a Personal computer configure the interlock circuit externally so that the system safety is ensured The action to be taken for the system at the occurrence of communication errors caused by such as loose cable connection must be determined for online operation of MELSEC ST system from Personal computers CAUTION e Be sure to read the manual careful and exercise an appropriate amount of caution connecting to MELSEC ST system and performing online operations head module resetting forced output test etc while the personal computer is operating e When replacing the module online make sure to observe the procedure specified for the module For I O module refer to the chapter of online module change in the head module user s manual for each intelligent function module refer to the same chapter in the corresponding intelligent function module user s manual REVISIONS x The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover Manual Number Japanese Manual Version SH 080438 A This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind nor does it confer any patent licenses Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual 2003 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION After agreeing to the terms of the END USE
72. l When not executing online module change click the button a Clicking the button causes the screen to show that online module change is cancelled Clicking the button returns to the step 1 To the next page 11 6 11 6 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT From the previous page l Online edule Change 4 When the left screen appears disconnect the external a device from the slice module to be replaced online a eka For details refer to External device connection and iea A disconnection procedures for online module change in n ball the corresponding slice module manual 2 Please click Next button If the disconnection procedure given in the relevant Switch slice module manual cannot be executed shut off all phases of the external power supply for the MELSEC ST system to replace the slice module Replacing slice module A 5 Remove the slice module to be replaced from the base module 6 Mount a new slice module with the same model name as the one of the removed To the next page tiez i7 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT From the previous page y Connection to external device after replacement 7 After mounting a new slice module connect it to the external device For details ref
73. l power supply for the MELSEC ST system to replace a slice module Be sure to perform an online module change in the procedure given in Section 11 2 2 Failure to do so can cause a malfunction or failure Before starting an online module change confirm that the external device connected with the slice module to be removed will not malfunction It is recommended to set 0 OFF to Bit output and Word output of the slice module to be replaced in advance Only the slice modules of the same model name can be replaced online It is not possible to replace with add the slice module of different model name Only one slice module can be replaced in a single online module change To replace multiple slice modules perform an online module change for each module This function is available for I O module and intelligent function module not available for power distribution module and base module Shut off all phases of the external power supply before installing or removing the power distribution module and or the base module Failure to do so may result in damage to all devices of the MELSEC ST system While an online module change is being executed while the REL LED of the head module is on no command can be executed from the master station to the slice module being replaced online To do so will cause an error i122 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT 8 While the slice module is being replaced online while the head module s REL
74. le Module being changed online Module not mounted Gray is displayed for Select Module only Operating normally If the slice module is changed for another type of module during a monitor stop on this screen and the monitor is then resumed the items corresponding to the new module and modules of the following Nos are displayed red in the Module Status section 10 4 10 4 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 2 Module Detail Information G PURPOSE Shows the module detail information and monitors the corresponding module operation status and error status BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 Execute any of the following operations to display the Module Detail Information screen and start monitor e Click the Diagnostics Module Detail Information menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Module Detail Information from the menu e Click the Module Detail Information button on the System Monitor screen 3 To update the operation status or error status click the button 4 To close this screen click the button DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN For head module For power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module Module Detail Information Module Detail Information Module Detail Information Module Name ST1H PB Module Detail Information Slice No SJE Label Name FDL Address 1 Module Name STIPDD
75. le list 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT Changes the parameters of the module selected in the verified module list Parameter Setting button Refer to Section 8 8 for details The target is an open project Displays the parameters that were inconsistent as a result of verify in the module Inconsistent parameter list i selected in the verified module list Displays the serial number Displays the parameter name Verify Source Setting Value Displays the parameter value of the verification source module Verify Destination Setting Value Displays the parameter value of the verification destination module u 7 5 3 1 n verify o PURPOSE Selects one module from one of two projects selects multiple modules from the other project and verifies the one module of the former project against the multiple modules of the latter project BASIC OPERATION 1 Clicking the File Verify menu displays the Verify screen 2 Open the lt lt Verify Selected Modules gt gt tab 3 With the button specify the verification destination project 4 With the Select Verification Source File radio button select the project that includes the verification source module 5 With the button select the verification source module 6 With the button select the verification target module 7 Clicking the button starts verify closes this screen and displays the result Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details 7 PROJECT
76. menu 8 e Press the 4 keys on the keyboard e Right click the module to be deleted on the Module Information List screen and click Delete from the menu 3 On the opened screen confirm the slice module to be deleted and click the button This deletes the module The module Nos greater than the deleted module No are decremented by 1 8 3 Deleting All Modules m PURPOSE Deletes all slice modules from the project BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit All Delete menu e Press the keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module Information List screen and click All Delete from the menu 2 On the opened screen click the button Point Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View Module Information List menu is selected 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 4 Copying the Module Information G PURPOSE Copies the slice module from the saved project to the open project At this time the parameters are also copied to the copied slice module BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Copy menu 2 Specify the copy source project with the button 3 Select the slice module to be copied set the inserting position at the Insert Position section and click the button 4 To close this screen click
77. modules that comprise the MELSEC ST system on the System b Monitor screen Therefore these module statuses can be checked easily E System Monitor Module Information Module Name ST1H PB Label Name Base Module Communication Status With Master Station Communicating Module Status L Module System Error ma Module waning Module Status Select Module Display Position C o7 E Module Change Monitor Switch Stop Forced Output Test Mode OFF ON OFF Input Output Forced Output Monitor Test Module Detail Information Offset Gain Setting Parameter Setting Online Module Change Close I O module or intelligent function module can be changed online from GX Configurator ST By using online module change the faulty I O module or intelligent function module can be changed with normal module without the PROFIBUS DP network being stopped GX Configurator ST allows online module change to be made easily by screen guided operation without operation of the head module switches RS 232 lt otd pe PROFIBUS DP network PROFIBUS Normal module Change Failure 00 SOOO 2e o0 b80so0 o0 Fo o0soo0 o0 o0 o0 o0 o0 oo0
78. ng GX Configurator ST This section describes how to exit GX Configurator ST 1 From menu s MELSOFT GX Configu wis Edit View Mode Onli Mew Ctri h Open Chrl 0 e on F Click the File Exit menu GX Configurator ST ends 1 sample1 z samplez 2 From Titlebar SM MELSOFT GX Configura alinn M _ d Click i and choose Close e Alternatively click Ld at the right end of the Titlebar O Maximize x Close Alt F4 E Point 1 While the print preview is displayed GX Configurator ST cannot be exited Exit GX Configurator ST after closing the print preview 2 Do not restart or shut down your personal computer during GX Configurator ST operation Exit GX Configurator ST before restarting or shutting down the personal computer When a project is newly created or modified but not yet saved a dialog box appears asking whether the project will be saved or not When not saving it click the No button When saving it click the button When saving a new project name the project Refer to Section 7 4 2 for details 6 SCREEN LAYOUT AND DISPLAY SWITCHING MELSOFT 6 SCREEN LAYOUT AND DISPLAY SWITCHING This chapter explains the screen layout of GX Configurator ST and the display switching of each area 1 Screen layout The screen layout of GX Configurator ST is shown below Titlebar Menubar Toolbar Screen minimize button Dropdown menu Screen maximize button Exits GX Configurator ST
79. ninstallation This section explains the operation for removing GX Configurator ST from the hard disk The screens used for explanation in this section are those of Windows XP Professional Though they differ slightly from the screens of Windows 2000 Professional or like refer to REMARKS and perform installation 1 Double click Add or Remove Programs on the Control Panel ae Pick a category To display the Control Panel choose start g E reese ee Control Panel A REMARKS FO errs Barrens When using any of the following operating ol niente OR systems double click Add or Remove Programs C A oe To display the control panel choose Start gt Settings Control Panel e Windows 95 e Windows 98 e Windows Me e Windows NT Workstation 4 0 e Windows 2000 Professional 2 Choose Change or Remove Programs and then ee GX Configurator ST Version 1 To change this program or remove it from your computer click Change Remove Change Remove Afte r S e l ect i O n 5 cl iC k t h e C h a n g e Re m ove button a When using any of the following operating systems choose Install Uninstall and then GX Configurator ST Version 1 After selection click the Add Remove button e Windows 95 e Windows 98 e Windows Me e Windows NT Workstation 4 0 b When using Windows 2000 Professional choose Change or Remove Programs and then GX Configurator ST Version 1
80. o install in this directory Click Browse and select the directory for installing in other directory N ext b u tto n Click Cancel for not installing By default it is set to C MELSEC To change the destination folder click the button and specify another drive and folder Destination Folder C MELSEC Browse 10 When the left screen appears installation is complete Click the button Information Restarting Windows If the left message appears restart Windows Setup has finished copying files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart Windows or your computer Choose one of the following options and click OF to finish setup J Completion 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION Installing GX Configurator ST registers the icon as shown below GX Configurator ST at z x ry Y Windows Movie Make w Paint All Programs gt m Games Windows Media Playg fi MELSOFT Application gt RA GX Configurator ST Startup gt To MELFANSweb Homepage amp Internet Explorer W MSN Explorer A Outlook Express p Remote Assistance Windows Media Player 39 windows Messenger Log Off Turn OFF Computer MELSOFT When any of the following operating systems is used the icon is displayed in the Start Programs MELSOFT Application menu e Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System e Microsof
81. o0 oojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoojoo 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT c Output test can be done without affecting PROFIBUS DP network In a forced output test outputs can be tested using the Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear of the head module or slice module The user can specify any Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear As only the Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear are used for the forced output test output data not used in the test are not affected In the forced output test therefore an output test can be conducted without affecting the PROFIBUS DP network RS 232 MELSEC ST system Head module or slice module of ta ale ee at a i Output test is done on PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS any user specified network data Bit Output Word Output Error Clear 3 Parameter setting of slice module a Parameter setting of intelligent function module The Parameter Setting screen displays a list of module parameters Parameter setting can be made on this list As it includes functions to upload and verify data and to check the setting errors the parameters can be confirmed easily E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice No eel Module Name ST1IAD2 Cancel Label Name Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Select Data Targ
82. odule Power Distribution Module ST116 DE1 Add Insert Position Set the position where the slice module will be inserted Sets the inserting position to the last line Example When the module is added to the last line Before addition After addition Last Position c E E OO mo ee tee naw aa te Added to the last i i line button Adds the slice module to the project button Closes this screen without adding the slice module 1 The slice module cannot be added in excess of the Maximum Input Output points of the head module Refer to Section 8 9 for the Maximum Input Output points Select the No radio button and specify the inserting position with No Example When the module ST1Y16 TPES is added to No 3 Before addition After addition N i i Module Name Bw HEX Wr HE gt 1 Module Name Bw HEX Wr HEX lt lt O 0 0 00 03 00 03 0 0 00 03 With this addition STIPSD 04 05 STIPSD 04 05 ST1x16 DE1 06 15 ST1X16 DE1 06 15 the module No 3 STIPDD 16 17 ST1Y16 TPE3 16 25 i STIAD2 18 1B STIPDD 26 27 or later will be Eee enna LAET incremented by 1 m 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 2 Deleting the Module PURPOSE Deletes the selected slice module from the project BASIC OPERATION 1 Select the module to be deleted on the Module Information List screen 2 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit Delete
83. on off to see if the head module has been reset While the head module is reset all LEDs are off When reset is completed the LEDs turn on again Confirm that all LEDs turn on after they have turned off once 4 Ascreen appears asking whether a reset request has been issued to the head module or not Click the button 5 When monitor is stopped in Step 2 a message appears asking whether monitor will be resumed or not Click the button to resume monitor Click the button to keep monitor stopped 11 1 11 1 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION 11 2 Online Module Change 1 Online module change function MELSOFT The I O modules and intelligent function modules can be replaced without stopping the MELSEC ST system An online module change can be executed by operation of the head module buttons or from GX Configurator ST This section explains how to perform an online module change from GX Configurator ST 11 2 1 Precautions for online module change 11 2 The precautions for the online module change are given below 1 To perform the online module change the system configuration must be appropriate for execution of the online module change For details refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual 3 4 Precautions for System Configuration Executing the online module change in an inappropriate system configuration may result in malfunction or failure In such a system configuration shut off all phases of the externa
84. out parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 6 Printing the Project Data PURPOSE Prints the module configuration module information list and module detail information of the open project BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Print menu or press the P keys on the keyboard 2 Make settings on the opened screen e g select the printing details Module Configuration Module Information List or Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter 3 Click the button to start printing Refer to Section 7 6 4 for the printing result DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Module Configuration Module Turning Position 16 modules Module Information List Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter Print Range All Modules Selected Modules The module to print ST1H PB STIPSD ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 STIPDD ST1AD2 STIDA2 Printer Setup Page Setup Print Preview J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Module Configuration Check this item to print the module configuration Set the number of modules to be arranged horizontally when the module configuration Module Turning Position is to be printed This item is available only when the Module Configuration is checked Module Information List Check this item to print the mod
85. plorer b DA To the next page 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT From the previous page Severe 3 If either of the left screens appears perform x Ud Peran E NE T epee Nell fale eo ENSE from CD ROM operation in accordance with the instructions given in a in reference When message appears at start of installation Severe After the operation is over restart installation x This package is not in proper operating environment operation Please install this package after executing Update Axdist Exe from CD ROM If the left screen appears perform operation in This package is not in proper operating environment accordance with the instructions given in b in Please install this package after executing EnyMEL Setup Exe from CD ROM reference When message appears at start of Alain ee installation After the operation is over restart installation operation Install 4 As the left screen appears make sure that all A Mai a en fleceniit applications Including resident programs Ok applications have been closed and click the ok button If applications are running close them all 5 As the left screen appears click the button Welcome to the SWnD5 STPB Setup program This program will install SWnD5 STPB on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and
86. ponding function of GX Configurator ST Dropdown menu Refer to Section 3 2 for details Click any of the buttons to execute the corresponding function of GX Configurator ST Refer to 3 in this section for details Screen minimize button Click this button to minimize GX Configurator ST Screen maxmize button Click this button to maximize GX Configurator ST Exits GX Configurator ST Click this button to exit GX Configurator ST lt O D d o 5 D o Z O Q oO Q Q s D 6 SCREEN LAYOUT AND DISPLAY SWITCHING MELSOFT Displays a list of modules registered to the project l l Double click a module to set the parameters Module Information List Right click the module to display the menu and select a menu item to execute the corresponding function Displays the Parameter Setting screen Result Verify screen etc When the mouse pointer is moved over each Dropdown menu item the corresponding explanation is displayed The following information is also displayed Statusbar e Current mode of GX Configurator ST e Station number of the connected head module in the diagnosis mode Ready Diagnosis Mode FDL Address 1 2 Display switching and window rearranging operations The following table shows how to display hide bars and how to arrange windows Displays or hides the Module Information List screen View Module Information List This operation can be performed in the edit mode only
87. power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module 2 This item is available for the head module 3 For the Word Input Ww n Word Output is displayed when the target module does not occupy the corresponding item 4 For details of the errors refer to the manual of the corresponding module 10 6 10 6 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 3 Input Output Monitor Y PURPOSE Monitors the input data and output data of the module BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 Execute any of the following operations to display the Input Output Monitor screen and start monitor e Click the Online Input Output Monitor menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Input Output Monitor from the menu e Click the Input Output Monitor button on the System Monitor screen 3 To close this screen click the button DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN E Input Output Monitor No 5 Monitor Switch Module Information Slice No 20 Module Name ST1AD2 Label Name Bit Data OutputData Item Vawe InputData ltem Bit Input Area Module ready Pea Alarm output signal Error Information Area Word Data Output Data item Vale InputData ltem S Value Word Input Area CH1 digital output valuelD o CH2 digital output valuel D H DISPLAYISETTING DATA Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only
88. project 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 5 Verifying the Projects Verify two projects against each other to check whether the parameters are consistent or not There are the following two different verify methods 1 nin verify Verify all modules of the same No between the open project and saved project Refer to Section 7 5 1 for details of the verify operation Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details of the verify result 2 1 n verify Select one module from one of two projects select multiple modules from the other project and verify the one module of the former project against the multiple modules of the latter project Refer to Section 7 5 3 for details of the verify operation Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details of the verify result 7 5 1 nin verify J PURPOSE Verifies all modules of the same No between the open project and saved project BASIC OPERATION 1 Clicking the File Verify menu displays the Verify screen 2 Open the lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab 3 Click the button and specify the verification destination project 4 Clicking the button starts verify closes this screen and displays the result Refer to Section 7 5 2 for details 3 4 Nr S NSN 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN Verification Destination File Drive Path C MELSEC SLICE File Name samplel Browse Verify All Modules Verify Selected Modules Verification Sourc
89. ram registry entries Uninstall successfully completed l Completion 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 5 3 Starting GX Configurator ST MELSOFT This section explains how to start GX Configurator ST from the start menu m Games fi MELSOFT Application gt Startup gt amp Internet Explorer Ww MSN Explorer A Outlook Express Windows Media Playg m GX Configurator ST w D Windows Movie Make Fa Y Paint windows Media Player All Programs 8 Windows Messenger Log Off Turn OFF Computer AD GX Configurator 5T To MELFANSweb Homepage Remote Assistance Windows Media Playe al GX Configurator ST x D Windows Movie Make Fe i Paint Windows Media Player All Programs 33 windows Messenger Log Off Turn Off Computer pi GX Configurator ST a To MELFANSweb Homepage fia MELSOFT Application gt m Startup gt Internet Explorer Ww MSN Explorer Outlook Express _ Remote Assistance E7 MELSOFT GX Configurator ST File Edit View Mode Online Diagnostics Window Help osa s ae e elel el xl Input Output Occupation Points Bit 0 Word 0 No Slice Module Name Br HEX BwiHEX WiHEX 5 4 gt 1 Move the cursor from start All Programs 1 MELSOFT Application 1 Programs is displayed when any of the following operating systems is used
90. roject or changed existing project a screen appears asking whether the project will be saved or not MELSOFT GX Configurator ST t Save changes to Untitled e Cancel When not saving it click the No button When saving it click the button When saving a new project name the project Refer to Section 7 4 2 for details 3 When closing an unchanged existing screen the following screen appears asking whether the project will be closed or not MELSOFT GX Configurator ST R t Do you want to close the file e Click the button to close the project 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 4 Saving the Project 7 4 1 Save ey PURPOSE Saves the open project whether it is new or existed previously BASIC OPERATION Click the File Save menu lal or press the S keys on the keyboard For a new project name and save it Refer to Section 7 4 2 for details 7 4 2 Save As M PURPOSE To name and save the open project BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Save As menu 2 On the opened screen select the destination directory set the file name and click the button DISPLAY ISETTING SCREEN iS DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the project File name Set the file name of the project to be saved button button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name Closes this screen without saving the
91. s Default button Only when the module has the parameters that can be changed this item is available A list of the parameters of the intelligent function module is displayed and can be edited For the types and applications of the parameters of the module refer to the manual of Parameter list the corresponding intelligent function module Displays the parameter name Edit the parameter Setting Value ae The parameter that cannot be edited is grayed out 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT 8 8 3 Uploading downloading the parameters or verifying the parameters being edited and parameters within module Y PURPOSE Uploads downloads the parameters or verifies the parameters being edited and parameters within module BASIC OPERATION When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be uploaded downloaded or verified at Channel Select the parameters to be uploaded downloaded or verified To make selection mark the Select check box in the Parameter list At Target Memory select the memory as the target of upload download or verify To upload the parameters click the button To verify the parameters click the button Click the button to close this screen 5 To download the parameters click the button DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice No Z E Module Name ST1IA
92. s a forced output test on the Bw n Bit Output Ww n Word Output and button Error Clear whose Select check boxes are checked When the forced output test is completed the Completed message is displayed Closes this screen E The screen to release the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode is displayed if the system was not in the forced output test mode when this screen was opened Displays the information start slice No module name label name of the module on Module Information which a forced output test will be conducted Bepa Select the bit data on which a forced output test will be conducted by checking the corresponding Select check box and set the bit value to be output at Value Select the word data on which a forced output test will be conducted by checking the corresponding Select check box and set the word value to be output at Value Word Data Selecting ue DEC or HEX radio button changes the input format of Value to decimal or hexadecimal DEC Decimal HEX Hexadecimal 1 For details of each data refer to the manual of the corresponding module 10 11 10 11 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 10 5 Master Station Data Communication Monitor 10 5 1 Master Station Data Communication Monitor E PURPOSE Monitors the input output data between the master station and slave station head module of PROFIBUS DP BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Diagno
93. s a screen asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode When the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode the RUN LED of the head module flickers 3 Execute any of the following operations to display the Forced Output Test screen e Click the Online Forced Output Test menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Forced Output Test from the menu e Click the button on the System Monitor screen 4 On the Forced Output Test screen select the forced output test item and set data and click the button to start the forced output test 5 When the forced output test is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button 6 To close this screen click the button 7 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mode to release the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode 10 9 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT 1 If any of Convert setting request CHO output permission ON OFF and CHO digital value setting is changed in the forced output test fully ensure safety before starting the test as the analog output will change 2 When the communication between the MELSEC ST system and master station is disconnected changing the Convert setting request of the intelligent function module whose CHL CLEAR HOLD PRE
94. se confirm the error details and take corrective In case of changing the parameter settings please close with Cancel button write parameters acti on with Parameter Setting and after that execute Online Module Change again For how to read error codes and error code details refer CERN to the Head Module Manual When step 10 has completed in this status the intelligent function module starts its operation with the command parameters set as default l To the next page 11 8 11 8 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT From the previous page Online Module Change Ij 9 Clicking the button releases the head module from the online module change mode Module Name STIDA2 LabelName a Clicking the button performs the following Base Module ST1B 4lR2 e Releases the head module from the online module change mode e Restarts refreshing the I O data etc ars b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The REL LED of the head module is off e The RUN LED of the newly mounted slice module is on e The Module Status indicator of the target slice module has turned white This applies only when monitoring from the System Monitor screen Please click Next button to start the changed module operations Online Module Change can be cancelled by Cancel button c If the head module cannot be released from the online module change mode both REL LED and ERR LED of
95. splayed in a maximum of Da Setting range 1 to 9 default OK button Validates the settings and closes this screen Cancel button Closes this screen without making settings 1 When this screen is used the second or later time after installation of GX Configurator ST the default is the value set when this screen was used the last time 2 If a communication error occurs during write to the ROM of each module a maximum of 30s is required before the error is displayed 9 1 9 1 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT When the transmission speed of 19 2kbps or higher is set to Transmission Speed some personal computers may be unstable fail the communication and display the following screen In this case set the lower transmission speed MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Cannot communicate with Head module for one of the Following reasons Communications timeout Cable error Cannot communicate with the Transmission Speed set up now Please set Transmission Speed to a lower speed lt E5 0180840b gt 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT 9 2 Get System PURPOSE Uploads the module configuration and the parameters from each module BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online Get System menu rin 2 When the project is open uploading the module configuration and the parameters of each module erases the project information uploaded previously Hence
96. splays the software version of GX Configurator ST to n rint 0 aa Adds a slice module to the project W l et 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 PROJECT CREATION This chapter explains how to create the project of GX Configurator ST 7 1 Creating a New Project Y PURPOSE Creates a new project BASIC OPERATION Click the File New menu L or press the keys on the keyboard This displays a new project on the Module Information List screen 7 2 Opening the Existing Project M PURPOSE Reads the saved project BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Open menu or press the O keys on the keyboard 2 On the opened screen select the project to be opened and click the button This displays the selected project on the Module Information List screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN File name Files of type GX Configurator ST File st H DISPLAYISETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the project to be opened File name Set the file name of the project to be opened button button Opens the project specified at File name Closes this screen without opening the project 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 3 Closing the Project 5 PURPOSE Closes the currently open project BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File Close menu 2 When closing a project that includes unsaved changes i e newly created p
97. stics gt Master Station Data Communication Monitor menu to display the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen and start monitor 2 At Select Area select the I O data to be displayed in the Data display 3 To save the monitored data into a text file click the button to stop monitor and click the button Refer to Section 10 5 2 for details 4 To close this screen click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Master Station Data Communication Monitor SelectArea HETS Copy to File Close Word data Hator C DEC signed DEC unsigned HEX Data display 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o O o o o o Oo o ooo oH oO So COO OOOO COO OOO O Oo ooon onoono oO Oo o O O O O O O O o o o o o o o oocooccoco o ia i a a oo oH oO O O O O O O O O O O O O O o o So OOOO a a 10 OO a OO Oo Oo ooooccocooocococo ooo oo oO ooo oo ooo ooo oo oH oO ooocoooowo ooo ooo C oO ooon onoono oOo OCD So CO OO OOO OOO OO onono ooococo coo o coco ooo oO O O O o O O O coo o ooo o occ oc ooo coo ooo oO 10 12 10 12 10 MONITOR TEST MELSOFT j DISPLAY SETTING DATA From among the following items select the I O data to be displayed in the Data All I O data Bit Output Area Bit Output Area Error Clear Area Error Clear Area System Area System Area Select Area Command Execution Area Command Execution Area Word Output Area Word Output Area
98. t Windows 98 Operating System e Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System e Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4 0 e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT reference When message appears at start of installation When the installation of this product starts the This package is not in proper operating environment message appears disabling normal completion of installation In such a case close all applications and perform the a or b operation a Installation of dcom95 exe or Axdist exe Execute dcom95 exe or Axdist exe provided for GX Configurator ST Install GX Configurator ST after executing the exe file and restarting the IBM PC AT compatible The exe file to be executed on the corresponding operating system is indicated below Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System Axdist exe Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4 0 dcom95 exe and Axdist exe are in the Update folder on CD ROM b Installation of EnvMEL Execute Setup exe in the EnvMEL folder on this product CD ROM Install GX Configurator ST after executing the Setup exe x After executing the above exe file install the product again If this product is not installed properly at this time reboot the personal computer 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 5 2 U
99. text file for saving data The following shows an example of the text file for saving data GX Configurator ST PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor 0000 00 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 OO0A OOOB 000C 0001 88 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OB DD 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 12 80 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 97 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 MELSOFT 10 17 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION MELSOFT 11 ONLINE MODULE OPERATION This chapter explains the functions for operating each module from GX Configurator ST in the online mode where the MELSEC ST system and personal computer are connected 11 1 Reset Head Module G PURPOSE Resets the head module from GX Configurator ST BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online Reset Head Module menu 2 When there is a window being monitored a screen appears asking whether monitor will be stopped or not Click the button to stop monitor 3 A screen appears asking whether the head module will be reset or not Click the button to reset the head module and check the LED status
100. the button P int Perform the operation with the Module Information List screen displayed The Module Information List screen is displayed when the View gt Module Information List menu is selected DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN Copy Source File Drive Path File Name Insert Position Add Close Last Position No Slice ModuleName Label Name Copy source project 0 0 Name alanas corresponding module list ST1x16 DE1 ST1Y16 TPE3 ST1PDD ST14D2 ST1DA2 B DISPLAYISETTING DATA Copy Source File Specify the copy source project Drive Path Displays the drive and directory of the project Displays the file name of the project Specifies the project The operation is the same as opening the existing project button Refer to Section 7 2 for details When the project is specified the modules of the copy source project are displayed in the Copy source project corresponding module list 8 EDITING THE PROJECT MELSOFT Insert Position Select the No radio button and specify the inserting position with No Copies the slice module selected in the Copy source project corresponding module utton ist b i Copy is not executed when no slice module is selected button Closes this screen Copy source project correspondin z i j Select the slice module to be copied module list 8 5 Undo Y PURPOSE Returns the following operations to the status prior to exe
101. then close any programs you have tunning Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law To the next page 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION From the previous page User Information 6 Enter the name and company and click the I Aa a a You must also type the name of the butto n Name Mitsubishi Company MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Co i Cancel Registration Confirmation 7 Check the registered name and company If they are correct click the button You have provided the following registration information To change them click the button to return to Name Mitsubishi the previous screen Company MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Co lz this registration information corect 8 Enter the product ID and click the button ised pari E heer The product ID ts given on the Software Registration Card included with the product lt Back Cancel l To the next page 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT From the previous page Choose Destination Location OR 9 Specify the installation destination folder The setup will install SWnD5 STPB in the following directory After specifying the destination folder click the Click Next t
102. tput current of the bus refreshing module The sum of 5VDC internal current consumption is greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module button Closes this screen ERROR 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS MELSOFT 9 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING THE PARAMETERS This chapter explains how to download or upload the parameters of each module 9 1 Transfer Setup J PURPOSE Sets the connection with the head module BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online Transfer Setup menu 2 Make setting and click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Transfer Setup COM Port COM1 Transmission Speed 9 6kbps a Timeout 5 4 s Cancel J DISPLAYISETTING DATA Comeon Ee the COM port connected with the site module Setting range COM1 to COM10 default COM1 Select the transmission speed Setting range 9 6kbps 19 2kbps 38 4kbps 57 6kbps default 1 9 6kbps When the external power supply of the MELSEC ST system is switched off or the head module is reset during communication with the head module it will take some Transmission Speed time before a communication error is displayed The monitor displays Executing until the error is displayed The maximum time until the error is displayed can be found by the following expression Specified Timeout period X 4 For example when 5s was specified for Timeout 5s X 4 20s and the error is di
103. ule information list Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter Check this item to print the detail information of the modules specified at Print Range 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT Set the modules to be printed when the detail information of individual modules is to be Print Range printed This item is available only when the Individual Module Information is checked All Modules Prints the detail information of all modules Selected Modules Prints the detail information of the modules displayed in The module to print Sets the printer Printer Setup button l l Refer to Section 7 6 1 for details Sets the page layout Page Setup button Refer to Section 7 6 2 for details button Starts printing Closes this screen and displays a print image Print Preview button A E Refer to Section 7 6 3 for details button Closes this screen without printing 7 PROJECT CREATION MELSOFT 7 6 1 Setting up the printer y PURPOSE Selects a printer for printing and sets the paper size the printing orientation and other printing format related items BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the button on the Print screen to display this screen 2 Select the printer for printing and set the paper size print orientation etc 3 To close this screen click the button DISPLAYISETTING SCREEN Print Setup Printer Name Adobe LP 9200PS3 l Properties Status Ready Type Adobe
104. y result is displayed red in the verified module list To display the inconsistent parameters click the module displayed red 2 To change the parameters double click or select the corresponding module and click the Parameter Setting button 3 To close this screen click the 44 button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Result Verify 2 Verification Source File Untitled Verification Destination File CAMELS EC SLICE sample2 No Sre Module Name Src No Dst Module Name Dst Mismatch Items pe 3 STIADOM STIMIEDE ce Verified module list ST1AD2 ST1V16 TPE3 ST1A4D2 5 ST1IAD2 Parameter Setting 1 Average number 4 2 Upper upper limit value 3 Upper lower limit value 4 Lower upper limit value 5 Lower lower limit value Inconsistent parameter list ss DISPLAY ISETTING DATA oo Displays the file name of the verification source project Verification Source File DA Untitled is displayed when a newly created and unsaved project has been set Verification Destination File Displays the file name of the verification destination project Displays a list of modules verified The module having inconsistent parameters is displayed red Double click that module to change its parameters Refer to Section 8 8 for details Displays the number of items whose verify result is inconsistent Mismatch Items indicates that the Module Name Src and Module Name Dst are different modules Verified modu

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