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1. s E to place the rectangle Holding down the Shift key while drawing the rectangle constrains its shape to equilateral sides Use this feature to quickly draw squares Oval F7 The feature adds ovals or circles to your drawing and operates like the Rect pommes i eamsinin cic a angle tool Select Oval from the Draw menu and click the crosshair in the i ae mH area of the drawing that you wish to place the oval As you hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse a dotted outline shows the size of the oval The midpoints of the top and bottom edges indicate the top and bottom points of the oval and the sides of the outline indicate the oval s sides Size the oval as PW Fu desired and release the mouse button to place it The oval appears only after M ce M you release the mouse button ACE To draw a circle use the Ova1 tool while holding down the Shift key Line F The Line command allows you to draw straight lines anywhere in your drawing Use this feature to create form outlines and text boxes and to add highlighting to drawings When you select Line from the Draw menu your mouse pointer turns into crosshairs X Place the crosshairs where you want to begin your line press and hold the mouse key down and drag a line to the m mmu mi aS X desired end point Release the mouse key when to complete the line To draw a series of connected lines hold down the Ct x1 key when you click the mouse the second time
2. AY n AppB 4 Style MENU arat ht aan sen queen pua Oa ct enc estu a Das RM AppB 5 Help Menu merinos AppB 5 Keyboard Display Commands asunto iene nla ena deant ON AppB 5 DESIGNING A PROJECT A TUTORIAL Ce HITE to Work xci HER ENDO RNA Ma ARM RR BRR AppC 1 Creating saving COnBQUralioris osunenudico RPM KHU Ua MA Ma ARTE App C 3 Creating a New Configuration aoo ulti tite ASA ashe n babaatn abla AppC 3 C onsguralion 811 o oy scan ne nee a ime o Ee E abu bid ne d AppC 4 Adding amp Naming Function Blocks eio are rip ote bd balneo dt MA Rue eon MOM AdRRDA AppC 5 D plicating Function BIO hs usos oot apta tuo e esta RAE AppC 6 B fton Bands occa ca chanel adn o adus MU RA bed lub tid AppC 8 Adding Melers soror aptum A cuam curd toad MN OLD eek AppC 8 Adding amp Connecting Inputs amp Outputs auci totoprt torio pti ws o et bod d AppC 9 Creating and Connecting LINK IDpuls ueste deae dti o ia MM tii App C 10 Creating and Connecting LINK Outputs caeno aided ipio tb o App C 12 EWA fer Bla Te allie in ERE OO E App C 13 Organizing Your Display rcs testimo bM sip ta a armed MD MP ts HIS App C 14 Copying an Existing Configurablorios eed or Pre east bad on ato dM M A App C 15 Iristallinc a Configuration seed quoties dni on au aeta dabas ak b Mn App C 16 PEM a Configorahion eseon taal undo indita dtd uin ac ud rote linen mle App C 18 Configuration Editor Software Manual
3. Page Eehip To use Open Selected open or update the CE Module List and select the LINK rini Soule module whose configuration file you want open Then click on Open Selected in the File menu or press the function key F2 In some cases the modification level of the configuration file downloaded into a LINK module may not match the latest modification level of the configuration file within the LINK project on your database This often happens when you make a functional modification to a configuration and close it thus saving it before downloading the modified file into the LINK module When this file mismatch occurs a dialog box asks you which revision of the configuration you wish to open the modification in the module or the latest modification on your database ConfigEd allows the user to select the appropriate revision Cooligl Caution am ifvi f TE Revision 10 ol TTT pan Ba currenthy Be careful when modifying earlier revisions of inimi pu bet Bea el vision In TI configurations as ConfigEd skips all used revision numbers Open which T when saving If you open earlier revisions and make any changes any work done in intermediate revisions be lost The File Extract Selected Command EXC x Edi Use the Extract Selected command to reconstruct the original configuration file Hew pane HT from the configuration installed in a LINK module Unlike the Open Selected Dpen Chit command you do not need the origin
4. Window Fani S The graphical interface feature of ConfigEd allows you to easily align function blocks and die ims elements within your configuration drawing To align a series of function blocks either Sheet 1 of 1 vertically or horizontally highlight a function block or element then select A1ign from the Align Draw menu or press Ctr1 A This specifies the position of the selected function block as Color a reference for aligning other function blocks Any function block you place near the Aa reference element automatically snaps itself into either vertical or horizontal alignment with Mowe t the reference element This applies to newly created blocks duplicated blocks or existing Pattern elements that are placed within the alignment sense range of the reference element Scale ConfigEd determines whether the most appropriate alignment is in the vert plane and aligns the element accordingly The Align feature remains active until you cancel it by clicking on an empty section of the drawing so that no function block is selected and pressing Ctrl1 A You can also toggle the feature off while clicking Align in the Draw menu when no function block or LINK input or output in the configuration is ical or horizontal Lind highlighted Black While Insert Form NOTE The alignment spacing and sensing distances are fixed and non Remise Form configurable Seve Form The Sheet Feature x Show Form When p
5. k G Pruliber MAIS blocks Ordinal which store all ordinal data type function blocks SignalP Generic Guy m which stores all value data type function blocks and OpStn which stores all LINK Hi Gateway Az operator station blocks L5z03 L OPAJ L5213 bl Of A3 NOTE The Help menu lists a data sheet for each function block Refer to it L5203 8 ORAZ for a functional description technical information and data types required for Ls 10 MB the particular LINK function block You can also quickly access the on line data um sheet for a function block by holding down the Shift key before selecting it Lagic Black from the Block menu Logic Gate L Opis k To place a function block into your configuration select it with you mouse from the Crdinal b category listed in the BLock menu Once selected an outline of the function block Plestiger li will be attached to your cursor Click on the mouse in the area where chis ce you wish to place the block The picture to the right shows the place cw Sign si b ment of a two input OR gate Logic Gate OR 2 ti LR Utility E e VIE L Renaming Function Blocks aL Windera b ConfigEd gives the block a standard default name You can rename the block by double clicking on the block while holding down the Ctr1 key The dialog box that appears shows the original name and prompts User input you for a new name Eier new name Deleting Function Blocks ST To delete a function
6. L hart Docume nt Module Pul Besinre v Head gniy Verily Upiosding Block G4 6 12 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions RESTORING Fant Style Help en m amr row Windes Install at Address Cirl T Restore downloads the install at Selected CuleG BKU file for the configu Install Changes F3 SEE ration installed into the Restar Emrika E LINK device you highlight Halt EG Get into in the CE Module List Because the BKU file should hold the final SAM parameter changes made to an installed configura tion you should use Restore to install a Hesione configuration into a spare used to replace a defective LINK device IY To execute a Restore first select from the CE Module List the LINK device to which you wish to restore a configuration then select Restore from the Command SAM sub menu Backup Haekup All L hari Lrascipsser iib Moadebe Pol BAM Fireisinns 3 Beaddress A dialog window prompts you to select the backup file from a category and project Select the appropriate BKU file then click on Restore to replace the module s current configuration with the backup file NOTE If you have access to the LINK devices configuration files it is recommended to use Update and Install rather than Backup and Restore to keep your software files up to date Use Backup and Restore only if you are using earlier ver
7. Configuration Editor Software Manual Version 5 Software Copyright Eurotherm Drives Inc 1995 All rights strictly reserved No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this manual it may be necessary without notice to make amendments or correct omissions in this document Eurotherm Drives Inc cannot accept responsibility for damage injury or expenses resulting therefrom Procedures detailed in this manual are designed to be performed by personnel with sufficient training and or experience Only sufficiently qualified personnel familiar with the construction and operation of industrial drive equipment and the dangers of working with high voltage electrical systems should attempt installation adjustment operation or service of this equipment Failure to follow these guidelines could result in damage to the equipment and severe injury or loss of life to personnel If you are unsure of your qualifications or do not understand certain procedures in this manual contact Eurotherm Drives Customer Service for assistance Before attempting any procedures in this manual including installation verify that the model numbers on the product and in this manual match If any discrepancy is found contact Customer Service immediately Procedures in this manual may contain Warnings Cautions and Notes A Warning gives the reader information whic
8. When the Fields dialog box appears scroll through the different fields using the mouse or the Tab key Enter the required information then click the Change button Click on Cancel button if you decide not to make any changes nan OO Fieri ies The default names for these data entry fields are Field 1 through Fant Field 6 You may change the names of these fields to more relevant neus names by creating a FIELDS TXT file in ConfigEd s working direc nes tory using a Windows text editor such as NOTEPAD EXE Prior to using the fields it is a good idea to determine a standard format for this information to allow you to enter the information for each configuration consistently e g assign Field 1 to the configuration name Field 2 to the LINK module type etc Edit Proper NOTE The FIELDS TXT file also contains the names for the descriptive fields found in the Change Project Info dialog in the Manage Project menu pick Cir File Open History Command A ConfigEd sequentially saves each configuration revision to a new file whenever a save is executed This occurs regardless of whether you save manually using the z Page Sefup Save Ctr1 S command in the File menu or whether ConfigEd performs the Pi save automatically e g during either the execution of an install command or when you close the configuration window When you select File Open History adialog box listing all of the saved revisio
9. Xircom Credit Car Ethernet CEM 1O ATH amp F EO amp K3 W2 for use with Fast Modem selection only Configuration Editor Software Manual AppA 5 Appendix A Communications AppA 6 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix B Quick Reference Appendix B QUICK REFERENCE CONFIGED MENU RE File Menu FERENCE Edit Project Binck New Begins the process of drawing a new configuration by prompting the user to choose a type of configuration Open Open History Open Selected FZ Extract Selected Open Opens a selected source configuration and by the use of the File Open Open string allows the user to specify configuration description fields assign Read On1y protection and display a source configuration in either graphical or Chase Ctrl A text format Save Cira5 Save An Open History Opens a selected revision of a source configuration Delete Open Selected Opens the source configuration installed in the LINK device ELA rint Soca bes selected in a CE Module List window Primi Extract Selected Rebuilds the source configuration file from the configuration installed in the LINK device selected in a CE Module List window Source configuration file must have been installed in the LINK device with the Save Source option selected in the File Open Open window Exit Close Closes the currently active source configuration Save Saves the currently active source configuration Save As Saves t
10. winders e iye Hein Update Partial provides a quick update of the LINK network since it only fully polls the bataia ss pt first module on the network for all its identification information It is useful for large lal LINK networks having many network nodes Use this update method if you are comfort Auta Update Mode H able navigating through your LINK network through ConfigEd by address rather than by rapneciens Caley configuration name SAM Tesi Points Once the CE Module List is opened and updated the first node the one con Pail aap nected to your PC is automatically highlighted Select other modules or drives by Sibling cole either highlighting them with the mouse pointer or by scrolling through the list using the i arrow keys Srsabch Pad lt TTT pre Status Working Address permanent Configuration name Device Type The Window Update Full Command Eun Mun itle Heip Executing the Update Full command generates a CE Module List that kdasdiule List insi displays all information its working node address the configuration name Update Partial the module type and operating status for all nodes in a LINK network Update Full Working addresses displayed in parentheses are temporary those not enclosed Rute Update Mode in parentheses are permanent Connections Cirle SAM Test Points If you execute an Update Full after an Update Partial ConfigEd polls the LINK Parent Cil H netwo
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12. A new line will begin where the first one finished which you can then drag to a new end point with the mouse Arrow F5 The Arrow command works identically to Line except that an arrowhead gt m appends to the endpoint of each line You can draw multiple connected arrows s by holding down the CTRL key when you click the endpoint of the first arrow you create Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 7 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Moving amp Re sizing Drawing Elements You can move any of the drawing items above by highlighting the item then clicking and dragging it to a new location with the mouse For a rectangles ovals lines and arrows the outline shows the boundaries of the drawing element NOTE The group move feature holding down the Shift key 1 i while selecting items with your mouse then moving them as a kS group applies only to function blocks and LINK inputs and Me dor outputs not to drawing shapes and annotation text Qa To re size a drawing shape highlight the element and click and drag on i i i the corner or the element s outline Change an arrow or line s length by clicking and dragging the beginning or end of the line or arrow Move to Front amp Move to Back These commands overlay drawing text lines arrows and shapes Executing a Move to Front ora Move to Back moves the selected text or drawing shape to above or below all drawing and text elements within the
13. BREST 1 05 AHDUT 1 C Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 25 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions THE COMMAND MENU Cammsrd lastall abdderrs Cirle The ConfigEd Command menu allows you to install at Selected CuleG leretall Changes F3 nstall a configuration Halt restart and poll information from a LINK module I Gain access to the ConfigEd SAM functions SAM Setthe communication settings between your PC and a LINK module Camms Change the number of revisions ConfigEd automatically saves ne n Change the address of LINK modules E Except for Revisions 4 and Comms all these commands require communication between your PC and the LINK network Before you install a configuration into a first generation LINK or LINK2 module you must first open a CE Module List Refer to Appendix A Communications and the section Opening a CE Module List in this chapter WARNING Do not install a configuration to a L NK network module unless all equipment controlled by the network is in a stopped and safe condition Configuration errors may cause an unexpected or dangerous system response Have a qualified engineer check or test all configurations before installing them and putting the LINK network into service The Command Install at Selected Command Ctrl G This command installs the configuration you have selected in ConfigEd the active window into the LINK module you have highlighted in the CE M
14. Note the Scratch Pad s title bar changes with the execution of the Select menu pick The Project Manage Command Click the Manage menu pick to open the Project Manage dialog box You can use the Project Manage features to do the follow ing 1 Create new categories and projects Select an existing project not in the Select pick Move projects between categories F DeHrm ey Gort iy Addens lea GEE fees Teng KR WwW N Protect project categories by designating them category as Read SOM Uu aS Only Emina Charge Project inde Bs 5 Sort the configurations inside a project by their LINK network address User input 6 Enter project data used by ConfigEd s documentation features Enier Mew Category Mame NOTE The Manage menu pick only manages projects for the r LINK database installed on your computer To manage projects C conc between multiple computers use the separate LINK Tool Manager see the Manager User Manual RG352101 Create a New Category To create a new category click on the New Category button in the dialog box Type in the desired name up to 12 characters for the category and click OK The new category now appears in the Destination Category column Projects may now be moved into the new category as described later in this chapter Click on the Done button to close the dialog box Although you cannot directly delete a category empty categories are automatically deleted by Conf
15. Printer is set through the Printer settings under the Control Panel icon for Windows Print Seng Prrter pessi Printer kami Conon Sipa DOLORI LE as UTI T ipee Prier Emm Shee DOLUS H se UPIT 1 1 relatum Pape D Fouad p Lei E172 ui 171 d a A OF Landscape formes Jin Sheri Forde z You can route the printing of your configuration to another printer through the Specific Printer print driver selection The printer driver you select determines the Paper Size Paper Source and Options selections Normally you should leave the Print Scale set to its default setting of 1 00x and the page orientation set to landscape This scales and orients the ConfigEd drawing to match the default forms that ship with ConfigEd It also is the correct scale for standard 812 x11 printer paper NOTE Print Scale does not scale any forms in your configuration drawings The File Print Ctrl P Command Edit Project Hock Mew Cirit File Print prints only the active configuration on your monitor screen Use this option Open Cred when you want a quick print out of a configuration you are currently modifying Executing Open Histary this command prints the entire configuration your have selected not just the current sheet En on qf view Close Cirle wr Save Lira amp Save As rir Page Setup Print Seale Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 19 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing The
16. When you execute Update Partial ConfigEd scans the ring and lists the modules connected on the L NK network in the direction of data flow around the fiber optic ring A status dialog box indicates the progress of the update and allows you to abort before it completes and opens the CE Module List window Once the update is complete each line in the CE Module List window corresponds to a LINK module or node on the LINK network Nodes are displayed in the order they appear on the network beginning at the point where the serial connection is made and proceeding around the fiber optic ring in the sequence in which the fiber optic cable physically connects them to gether The CE Module List gives all information about the first LINK module on the LINK network or the module connected to your PC through its RTNX RS232 port This information includes the node s working address its configuration name the type of LINK module and it status For the remaining modules on the network the CE Module List reports only the module s working address whether the module is a first generation LINK or LINK2 module and its status NOTE Because this command provides a low level update for quickly opening the CE Module List executing an Update Partial cannot determine whether the working address of a node other than the first is permanent or temporary ConfigEd therefore assumes that the working address of these nodes are temporary and encloses them in parentheses
17. Yellow Magenta Font Style Help Prey Sheed t Nesi Sheet Sheet 2 of 2 Align Cile Calor Fant Prev Sheet Best Sheer Sheet of 2 Align Cii Color L EH ello Sulid Tm TTT WAU TY ETERNY an Biectangle Fa Text Ena Witkin Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Width The Width command specifies the thickness of lines created with the Ar row and Line commands and the outlines of shapes created using the Oval and Rect angle commands These widths range from 0 5 to 16 0 points where one point equals 1 72 of an inch 014 or 0 55 mm The default line width is 0 5 points NOTE The Width command does not apply to text or to function block outlines Fe Black White The Black White command in the Draw menu is used to change the display of your configuration from color to black and white mode This is useful when viewing a drawing on a black and white monitor that was created on a color monitor It is also useful when printing a configuration with color drawing elements on a black and white printer NOTE Black White differs from the Black amp White option that appears in dialog box associated with Project Print See Project Print below The Black White command under Draw affects the way the configuration is displayed on the screen and how it is printed Its setting is also saved when the configuration is saved
18. change project information or use the Find Project feature to locate a particular project E EAE FOE iJ T Cab Fiead Dnhg Sort by dieo Dn Prled Chim Proect ne Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 1 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial NOTE The Manage function under the Pro ject menu allows you to handle projects ee ewe ee and configurations for one ConfigEd user account only To administrate projects between Traning multiple accounts use the separate software application Manager see Chapter 7 Ukts higpit Click on New Category give it an appropriate name for example Training and click OK Training will now appear in both the Category and Desti nation Category columns Cat Read Only geri by Allies Taug C0002 Tic Tec Ter demo Whenever you add new projects to your database you Hew Cegar must first put them in the appropriate category To do this highlight the category where you want your new _ Eind Prepect_ Sic liel ai project to reside Any project you created will immedi ately reside in the highlighted category For our exercise highlight the only category now available Training Next click on New Project and give it a name for example ConfigEd Test A dialog box then presents a series of nine description field boxes in which you can enter additional data to help identify and describe your project NOTE These fields
19. gbert All b The Paste Time command records the current date and time in the Scratch Pad window This command is useful to record actions when troubleshooting a LINK system Edit Net Address Command Net Address allows you change the address of the active configuration Its current address usually assigned to the configuration when it was created is shown in the parentheses j EL To reassign a configuration s address click on Net Address 4 inthe Ctr Edit menu When the User Input dialog box appears type in the new address and click on the OK button NOTE The range of permissible LINK addresses is currently restricted to the Net Address 997L range from 1 to 3000 inclusive Het Tepobegy d Duplicate Cirip Test Pon Etrit E User input Current Network Node Fier Mei Aubdresa Address of Selected er Configuration Projet Hierk Cemmaed rae Vs Lares The Edit Net Topology Command Cus t Caribe You can change the network topology of a configuration by selecting the Net Topology command in the Edit menu and click oning on the elec All desired network topology either Simple Tapped Redundant or Auxiliary Tapped The currently selected topology of the configuration is marked with a check mark 6 while the default setting is a Simple topology Bel Addieee 897 Het Tapnlagqy Gimple Duplicate Cae Tap For an explanation of LINK network topologies refer to the LINK Ov
20. other cable or connector will void the Eurotherm Drives warranty Once you have correctly set up the PC to LINK network RS232 connection refer to Communications Settings below to specify your port and baud rate setting MODEM COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE SETUP You can communicate with a LINK network over a telephone line using a modem and a Windows compatible PC running ConfigEd This allows you to use all ConfigEd features including installing configurations and setting and monitoring parameters using the SAM tools on LINK devices in a LINK network from a remote location You will require a modem at either end of the phone line NOTE If the remote LINK network does not contain LINK2 devices it consists entirely of drives and LINK modules you must use the Eurotherm Drives L5214 Modem Package at the remote LINK network end of your modem communications setup The L5214 is a complete modem package consisting of a high speed 28 800 baud modem and a first generation LINK serial module which communicates between the package s modem and the LINK network The serial module automatically downloads the correct initialization command string to the modem and simplifies the setup It is not recommended to use the L5214 to for modem communication with LINK networks containing LINK2 devices In such cases where the remote LINK network contains a mixture of drives LINK and LINK2 devices or all drives and LINK2 devices connect a different remote modem
21. s highlight the module in the CE Module List and select Get Info from the Command menu The Scratch Pad will report the amount of free space remaining in the module The Command Install at Address Command Ctrl T Command You can install the currently selected configuration active window at a matching LINK WAE network module address by choosing Install at Address from the Command menu The LINK network module type must be compatible with the configuration module type Weil Changes Fi unless you are installing a configuration into a module designed to replace discontinued LINK hardware Install at Address attempts to install your selected configuration the active configuration window on your screen to the LINK module on the network having SAM a matching node address Cammi Install at Address is convenient when you want to quickly install revised or replacement Resselan 3 configurations to LINK modules containing the same network address in an established network You do not need to first open the CE Module List ConfigEd automati cally generates a new list if it is initially closed E 3 G a If the selected configuration does not have a matching network address ConfigEd will ask you to specify where to install the configuration If i Plesoe celecl whesr ba kgia this occurs either Use Install At Selected see above to install the configuration e Open or select a configuration with an addre
22. structure of the ConfigEd database refer to the LINK Overview Manual NOTE As restricted by the MS DOS configuration names are limited to 8 character file names The 3 character MS DOS file extension is reserved for revision numbers 001 through 999 The File Open Ctrl O Command Use File Open to open the latest revision of a configuration within a project When you choose File Open highlight the configuration file from the menu that appears and click on it to open it Picking the Open selection at the top of the box allows you to set display and installation options for each individual configuration NOTE A check mark 6 indicates that the configuration is not write protected in the Read Only status as set through the File Open Open command The File Open Open Command If you choose the second Open command at the top of the File Open selection box or F31e Open Open a second selection box appears which gives you more control options for your configurations You can open configurations from the same list File Open offers the latest revision of the project s configuration files but you can also individu ally change a configuration s Read Only status designate a file s source information be installed into the LINK module when loading and select a graphical format To open a configuration from the File Open Open dialog box highlight the configuration then click Select An asterisk next to the file name in the F31e
23. AC Pili im aE an 1 Te JL dm x HL HH ET 1 M 7 i Ko ail mri quumaa e LEHU man et F a Ti 1 Button Highlights The final set of connections are those connecting the output of a function block to an input of 00 d TM d the same block These connections are needed for the status annunciator and the nine Tic Tac Toe squares to change the display of elements in the operator station during the course TE Lee of a game You must draw these lines from the output side to the input side of an element Go to the TL push button and click on the non inverted output terminal to begin drawing the connection Bring the line over the top of the push button until you can reconnect it to the HL Highlight terminal yya IDDIO Using the completed configuration drawing at the end of this appendix as a guide create the TL remainder of your connections When adding a connection to a function block input that already has a connection ConfigEd uses a black dot to indicate its junction with the previous Y HL connection at the point at which the two diverge This distinguishes it from intersecting LEGEND o Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 13 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial connections which merely cross and do not connect to the same input You can move the first or second line or its divergent point black dot to tidy up the
24. C the number of sheets in the drawing code N thecurrent sheet number code S The standard form t itleb6 available in the Insert Forms roll down menu already most of the information codes you will need to create a title block form Note that if you insert the border form generic6 and the key code form titleb6 the key codes in titleb6 line up with the information field boxes in the border form generic 6 Asa general rule the border drawing should contain the field heading information As an example the figures below show the lower portion of sheet 0 and sheet 1 for the configuration 5207 30 in the project ConfigEd Test The forms generic and titleb6 are inserted into the configuration The File Open Open and Change Project dialog windows are shown at the right for the configuration and its project to give you an idea on how information is automatically placed using the generic forms sheet 0 a Au A 5207 30 aow pa E o iA Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 15 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Code Configuration or Project Information Code Configuration or Project Information A Network address of current configuration alt Network address of n configuration C Name of current configuration c Descriptive information entered for the current configuration in Fields under the File Open Open window The asterisk specifies the field number Field 1 through Fi
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26. Command The Window Auto Update Made etit paio dtd bei eade tid The Window Module List Command 52 2 esta yal tede emo edteiem e hapidtun Chapter 5 DISPLAYING DOCUMENTING amp PRINTING Displaying Configurations ossa estesa bac cps oe Aet OUR IR E ut E Aa dit Display OPON Sinuri isiin ad du itta did Screen Zooms amp The Scale Function s sitat tdedo doeet ana nsn tA TW US DN RU cR Moving Function Blocks and Drawing Elements n Arranging Elements Within a Configuration t The Aligri FUNCH ON iade epa dotata ea opto d The Sheer Fedturerasr s eese idm E tM CN nU E E EU Ub etu Mt up taU Inter Sheet Connections asit tatto a i Act AURA Spl Gorrie efe EN T mm Documenting Configurations amp Projects assueti tna nae cet Annotating Drawihgs x esset etu Re Lut ed ftc tct The Text amp Drawing Tools tacta taU Text F4 sese vats Rectangle F8 e e rd Mte I MR PET Line FO t Arrow F5 cescssssssesssnsnsetistninsetistnieee seine Moving amp Re sizing Drawing Elements Move to Front amp Move to Backs sibto eae Died apad UA pna tnig inpulit NR EROR Drawing Attribute Functions Forms Inserting and Removing FOFI S egenum RN A MIRO URDU aa as DUC areata Creating Forms 425 aede betta dnd cde ataca dde d Modifying an Existing Form Crealing d New EOFITI x stent ER atentados tad alte apt dd a dat utat ttt Configuration Editor Software Manual Conk CONFIGURATION EDITOR SOFTWARE MAN
27. Documenting amp Printing The connection splits and the assigned or default name appears on the source and destination end of the connection You can change the connection name by double clicking either the source or destination arrow end of the connection Check the Connections list in the Window menu to view all existing connections within an active configuration including split connections DOCUMENTING CONFIGURATIONS amp PROJECTS ConfigEd provides many features for documenting individual configurations and entire projects Thoroughly documenting ConfigEd projects allows end users to relate the software representation in a LINK control system to the actual motors and machinery A fully documented project complete with an index and annotations where needed is also essential for commissioning and troubleshooting LINK systems To this end ConfigEd provides the following documentation tools e the drawing and text functions in the Draw menu which are used for annotating configuration drawings Use these features to incorporate calibration data set up information and truth tables into configuration drawings theProject Document andProject Print commands which create a cross reference of connections between configurations the SAM Document Module and Update commands which record on line parameter settings and values anindexing feature which can automatically generate an index giving users a convenient way of
28. Evil Color Fill Howe t oh Ma t Pattern Scale L Change the inter sheet connection text by double clicking on the arrowhead or the descriptive text This brings up a dialog box for you to enter your text The new information appears on both sheets The Connections list in the Window menu lists all existing connections within the active configuration including inter sheet connections Split Connections Split connections function like inter sheet connections except that they connect function blocks existing on the same configuration drawing sheet They include labels identifying their source and destination and keep complex configu rations from being cluttered with cross connecting lines Changing connections to split connections does not add or delete the connection only the on screen appearance is modified NOTE You can convert ordinary block to block connections on the same configuration drawing sheet into split connection in read only configurations since the connection itself remains unchanged To draw a split connection double click an existing connection or click on the connection to select it then press the Enter key A dialog box appears prompting you to name the connection Enter a name and click OK If you leave the split connection unnamed ConfigEd assigns a name Uzer input Enter nami Bor split canmectianz m Duitgul Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 5 Chapter 5 Displaying
29. Help Bold Cere Hl Malic F3 Underline Chiu J Point 4 Pnint 5 Paint B Point 7 Pnint H Paint 9 Point 10 Point 11 Point 12 Poin 14 Paina 18 Point za Poin 36 Point 45 Pint 72 Point A variety of keyboard commands are available to manipulate the display size and placement of your configuration drawing on you monitor screen Keystroke Result Keystroke 0 Scales to lOpt font 67x drawing Home 1 Scales to llpt font 83x drawing Page Up 2 Scales to I2pt font 2 00x drawing Page Down 3 Scales to 3pt font 0 50x drawing Up arrow Homes drawing to upper left corner Down arrow 4 Scales to Apt font 0 67 x drawing Left arrow Homes drawing to upper left corner Right arrow Scales to 5pt font 0 83x drawing Shift Page Up Scales to 6pt font 1 00x drawing Shift Page Down Scales to 7pt font 117x drawing Backspace Scales to 8pt font 133x drawing Scales to 9pt font 150x drawing O ON AN Increases scaling by factor of 133 Decreases scaling by factor of 133 Result Sets origin of view to upper left corner Moves view of drawing up by 7 8 of current size Moves view of drawing down by 7 8 of current size Nudges view of drawing up Nudges view of drawing down Nudges view of drawing to the left Nudges view of drawing to the right Moves view of drawing to previous sheet Moves view of drawing to next sheet Deletes currently selected item Configuration Editor Software Manual App B 5 Append
30. Open Open selection box indicates that the configuration functionality has been modified since last installed Configuration Read Only Mode The File Open Open dialog box gives you the option to designate a configuration as Read Only protecting it from inadvertent or accidental modification This selection only Graphical Mode Edi Project New Carl ei Cada Command Diener A TT game 2 TTT indies 71 pro Open Open History Opn elect Extract lect Lose Lu Save Cari sS Delete Pays Setup Prim Soale D dap Exit fe best umi guuralkaum Vm pem Uriela fod T Ulmar baar lanp r D install Source provides limited protection as any user may change the Read Only designation assum a ans ien ing they have Guest Rights to the project Those configurations you designate as read write or not Read Only are marked with a check O in the File Open command list This selection determines how your computer displays configurations on your screen Install Source Checking the box sets the display to a graphical format unchecking the box sets the Bead on ly display to the earlier text based format of ConfigEd E Graphical NOTE Graphical mode is recommended for all projects created with ConfigEd Versions 3 x and higher Install Source Checking the Install Source box prior to installing configurations will cause X Install Source ConfigEd to load informatio
31. Part Number RG353792 Manager User Manual Part Number RG352101 LINK Overview Manual Part Number HA350678 LINK Hardware Manual and Application Notes Part Number HA352136 Installation Instruction for LINK Software Part Number HG352017 User licenses for ConfigEd and Manager Part Number RH352747 Cable assembly DE 9 to RJ11 three meter length surge arrester Part Number CM353470 Zipper pouch for cables and adapters Part Number IC351351 Binder for storing manuals and diskettes Part Numbers IC351284 IC351858 IA352234U000 and 1A352235 Diskette holder to fit binder Part Number IC351283 If any items are missing or if the package or any of its contents is damaged contact the Eurotherm Drives Customer Service Department at 704 588 3246 Handling Take proper care in the handling the materials used for the program Keep the distribution disks in a dry clean environment with a relatively constant range of temperature and humidity Caution Magnetic or electrical fields may erase the information on the distribution diskettes Keep the program diskettes far from magnetic and electrical field sources including permanent magnet motors Configuration Editor Software Manual 2 Chapter 2 Package Contents amp Handling Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Chapter 4 CONFIGED FUNCTIONS This chapter describes all of ConfigEd s features related to creating editing and install
32. Pe ae er s NOTE You can set or monitor the parameter graphically only if your mouse cursor changes to a crosshairs symbol X as you drag the cursor over the parameter You can also open the Monitor List through the graphical SAM window and dynamically update all block parameters that have an associated Get operation To do this hold down the lt SHIFT gt key while clicking on the crosshair marked parameter The parameter appears in a monitor window having the same title as the function block This window in fact is the Monitor List window only with a different name in the title bar You can add to the list as many of the block s parameters that have an associated Get operation or add parameters from other function blocks Shift double click on these crosshair marked parameters to dynmaically display their values in this Monitor List window and to diplay their intial values in the Scratch Pad ConfigEd samples a parameter every 0 1 second and dynamically updates each parameter in the list This is useful when you need to compare different parameters while you are troubleshooting a problem To change a parameter value graphically bring your mouse cursor near the parameter you wish to change If the cursor changes to crosshairs X telling you that you can change its value graphically click the crosshairs on the parameter while holding down the lt CTRL gt key This calls up a window which will allo
33. Prapreis ConfigEd project installed in a LINK network you can use Update to automatically revise Select the parameter settings in the project s configuration files to match the real world SAM settings Menage This is a convenient feature since you can often only approximate many parameter settings xim mm uj ile when you originally set them in ConfigEd and arrive at optimum values through trial and error when you performance tune the control system This also puts field tuned parameter values into the source configuration file so that future installations will not overwrite the field tuned parameter values in the LINK network modules ja cesment Prini NOTE You must have access to the project s configuration files to perform an Update on a LINK network using first generation LINK modules This means that either e The configuration files for the project must be resident on your PC hard drive or local network or e You must be able to use the Extract Selected command and reconstruct the original configuration source files from the first generation LINK modules To do this the configuration must have been installed with the Install Source option selected under the F31e Open Open command in the File menu see the discussion on Install Source later in this chapter Update overwrites all the parameter values in a project s configuration files with those of the LINK modules even values changed during normall
34. Read only through the Project Manage dialog To make configuration modifications toggle off e ES an stato m ix the Read only box in Project Manage terae ds raliegnay ki rendang DenfigEd This dialog box indicates that the configuration has been desig DET T nated as Read only through the File Open Open dialog Sa ek Toggle the Read only box off for that configuration in the File upesed read naly Dpes cnyweny Open Open dialog box to make configuration modifications This dialog box appears when you are in a Read only configura DenfigEd tion and try to change the position of an element or the informa ier ERE atelier tion in an element s description box X congurations const te mode L d 7 2 Configuration Editor Product Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Can t Change Text This dialog box appears when you try to specify the values of an element s description improperly It Sano commonly occurs when configuring text information for a display e c i i L1 handler or button band placed in an operator station configuration This error message prevents you from specifying incorrectly formatted information for these elements Not Enough Memory All LINK and LINK2 devices have a finite DET amount of memory reserved to store configurations If the This condigerstion i5 dao large los configuration you are installing into a module exceeds this ihe target rmadale B mese page s required amount ConfigEd aborts
35. Setting and Monitoring SAM Test Points Like any other SAM function you must open a CE Module List and communicate with a LINK device to set or monitor its SAM test point values To display the LINK device s installed SAM test points highlight the device in the CE Module List and double click the mouse while holding down the Shift key Or you can select the module and press Shift Enter All test points configured for that module will appear in a window with the menu bar of the form configuration Test Pts project name You may set get chart or monitor any configured test points just as with any parameter in a SAM parameter window list However unlike normal SAM Get or Set parameters you do not need to have the module s configuration files on your PC hard drive to access its test points Shift Enter or Shift double click on this LINK node opens a list displaying all avialable test points installed in that LINK device Configuration Editor Software Manual 6 Chapter 6 SAM Functions BACKING UP After you have made final parameter value changes to the configura E B g i Winda mn tion installed in a LINK device using the Get or Pot functions you install at Addres ChaT can record these final values in a backup file This is done through the install at Selected CuieG SAM Backup function Backup uploads the memory of the LINK Install Changes F3 module or dr
36. The Black amp White option in the Project Print dialog only effects how the configurations are printed Its setting is not saved when you save the configuration elmira Font dede Help Prev Sheet Next Sheed Sheet j of 1 Hectangle x1 Fa E an Black White 5 0 pa Ins ert Form E D pa Emwee Form x Show Form ES Furm 7 0 pi Windus Fant byl Prev Sheet Hei Sheet Sheet j nf 1 Align Color Fil Miss t Mowe t Pattern Scale Widih ra Line Chal Hectangle Tex Cirlr vy Black Yehite Insert Farm Hemurye Furm Geve Form Show Form Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Text Attribute Functions Font amp Style Menus The pull down menus Font and Style change the monitor screen appearance of text in ConfigEd The number of font selections available in the Font menu depends on the active window open on your monitor If a configuration window is active only four font selections are available as shown in the figure to the right These four fonts are part of the ConfigEd database and only apply to annotation text you have added to your configuration using the Text function To change the appearance of annotation text in configuration windows mark the text with your mouse cursor then make your selection from the Font and Style menus You can also change the appearance of text in any dynam
37. To correct this error make certain that each of the six bands in the operator station Display Handler contain a function block that exists within the configuration then try another installation Once you have installed the project Tic Tac Toe s operator station and processor configurations into your two node LINK network you can play an interactive game of Tic Tac Toe If you have a problem with installing either configu ration or with playing the game see Installing Configurations and Interrogating a Module in Chapter 6 SAM Func tions for more information Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 17 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial PRINTING A CONFIGURATION Edi Project Do H Chri H If you have set up your page properly printing your configurations is simply a matter of open Ciro sending the configuration files to a printer connected to your computer You can select Open Hisiory Print from the File menu to print only the active configuration open on your monitor Make sure that the configuration you want to print is the active window and that the page Gin orientation in Page Setup under the File menu is set for landscape format Refer to your save Windows and printer manual for further assistance Sins An You may want to include information about your configuration the project s name the creator s name and date drawn for example at the bottom of your drawing You can create a ache
38. be replaced by newer configurations Most often used to replace default shipping configurations with user specific ones App B 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix B Quick Reference SAM Sub menu Backup Creates backup file of configuration installed in the LINK device highlighted in the CE Module List Command Weimdew Fan Install at Address viris T nstall ai Selected Chis Install Changes F3 Style Hesia Halt Get Info Backup All Creates backup files of all configurations installed in all LINK devices in CE Module List Chart Graphically displays a SAM Get operation Backup Document Module Creates an ASCII text file documenting Em zs all SAM Get operations of the LINK device highlighted in iurgiis Ducument Wadule the CE Module List I Restare Pot Allows you to continuously change a SAM Set opera tion Restore Downloads a backup file to a LINK device selected in the CE Module List Read only Restricts you from changing SAM Set operations Verify Prompts you to confirm independently each SAM Set operation change Draw Menu Previous Sheet Moves to the previous sheet in a multi sheet configuration Next Sheet Moves to the next sheet in a multi sheet configuration ed i Sheet Moves to the specified sheet e is Align Allows user to align function blocks Color Color Allows user to assign colors to elements dul Fill Allows user to fill drawn objects with c
39. configuration Continue adding connections as on the sample sheet until you are finished with your drawing Once you have finished your configuration appear as the screen shot below Organizing Your Display When you have finished placing items within your configuration and making the connections linking them together you need to organize how the display will appear on the L5101 touch screen To do this usethe Display Han dler which assigns the configuration function blocks to each of the six bands on the LINK Display operator station DISPLAY HANDLER To organize your display double click on the display handler to open its window Sn a As with the button band function blocks double click on each text box to bring up a list of s sana a the items you can place in the bands Select items you wish to place in the fields by double T nanga clicking on them In Band 1 place Status place Top in Band 2 Middle in Band 3 8 b n 6 Display 350762 Display Handler Band 1 BE Band 2 Top Band 3 Middle Band 4 Bottom Band 5 Total Band 6 won App C 14 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Bottom in Band4 Total in Band 5 andWon Band 6 Close the window and observe SEED e LER the completed display handler block The order in which the function blocks appear on your TOUCH MODE operator station follows the seq
40. correspond to the F codes described in the section Automatic Data Entry see Chapter 5 n Displaying Documenting amp Printing and is used for Deest iamen ooadigEd ost creating forms FoU e The fields are marked for standard information which often SO Homer Trente appears on most engineering documentation In the field marked fuctareer beers Systemtitle enter Games Enter Testing in the field P C Homiser marked S O Number and click the New button ConfigEd Dr inedita Hosier Test will now appear in the Project column in the Manage stum window You have now set up a system which organizes your Ena lier Loxrlion projects by category avis edd If Read only is toggled on in the Project Manage dialog iad Ha box click on the box to remove this restriction This allows you Gng ree to create new configurations Click on the Done button to close J the Project Manage window After creating a project you can then design configurations within that project Select a project by choosing it from the Project Select menu tree once it has been created Block Command fra Select Ctrl J Project Select Manage Window Font NOTE The title bar of Scratch Pad always shows the name of the current project When you open or change projects or if several ConfigEd projects windows are open on your screen the Compact title bar of the Scratch Pad indicates th
41. current configuration n Configuration name of n configuration P Project name where current configuration resides p Descriptive information of project where current configuration resides This information is entered in the fields appearing in the Change Project Info under the Project Manage menu selection The asterisk specifies the field number Field 1 through Field 9 This code is identical to F R Revision number of current configuration r Revision number of n configuration Sheet number of current configuration s Sheet number of n configuration T Topology of current configuration Ht Topology of n configuration X Topology of current configuration single letter xH Topology of n configuration single letter T Tapped R Redundant S Simple T Tapped R Redundant S Simple A Auxiliary Tapped A Auxiliary Tapped Figure 5 2 Format Codes for Automatic Data Entry NOTE The symbol refers to the caret key shift 6 not the Ctrl key 5 16 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Creating an Index ConfigEd has an automatic indexing feature that produces a list of a project s configurations their descriptions and the sheet on which each configuration appears in the project drawing print out To create a project index you should first sort the configurations within the project by address To do this select the project you wish to
42. for connection information and hardware set up For LINK2 or hybrid remote LINK networks those containing LINK and LINK2 devices refer to the manual for the remote modem for connection and set up information Note that as with LINK modules the RTNX port of LINK2 devices accommo dates a standard RJ11 phone jack connector Configuration Editor Software Manual AppA 3 Appendix A Communications Com mani Window Fan Bhyle COMMUNICATIONS SETTINGS Install at Address Ctrl T The communications settings for home modem communications are located install at Selected Corbet in the Comms sub menu under ConfigEd s Command menu Install Changes F3 Hr r H NOTE You can only access the Comms menu when the CE Module List is closed You can choose and set independently four communication scenarios or Ma profiles through this menu Click once on Profile 1 through Profile 4 to ERES select a scenario A check mark v indicates the currently selected ee 3 m Pr 1 communications profile Pradile 3 amp ellimgn Communications Predile To change the settings of any the four profiles double click on Settings d mode This opens the Link Comms Settings dialog window To select the profile you wish to change click on the arrow next to the upper left field of Link Comma Betings the window and select the profile from the pull down list Select the port for a profile by click
43. increments For finer adjustment click the slow buttons lt and gt This changes the parameter value in 0 1 increments The Scratch Pad records all changes you make to the parameter value NOTE You can use the Pot function only for Value parameter Set operations Signal P type function blocks You can not use it for Ordinal or Logic type Set operations Double click on the upper left bar in the Pot window heading to close the window Increments amp decrements value by 10 Increments amp decrements value by 0 1 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions Monitoring amp Setting Parameters Through the Graphical SAM Window For many function blocks you can graphically read a newly updated parameter value directly in the graphical SAM window without nag d lcu C wh Emus Double click on the having to open the function block s crosshair marked SAM list and execute a Get or Set parameter to update operation To monitor a parameter its value graphically graphically bring your mouse cursor near the parameter you wish to and to display the graphically monitor The cursor updated value in the changes to crosshairs X when you Ser aver rad approach the vicinity of the param eter indicating that you can update its value graphically Click the crosshairs on the parameter to update its value in the graphical SAM window The Scratch Pad also records the change ate
44. index from the Project Manage menu and toggle Sort by Address option ON Once this feature is toggled on the configurations in that project appear in ascending address order in the File Open and File Open Open configuration lists The configurations are otherwise sorted alphabetically by configuration name Next close the Project Manage window by clicking the Done button and click New in the File menu Select Index then name the index file and click OK when the dialog box appears ConfigEd TREE REF automatically places the form index 6 in this configuration indexes a all the configurations that belong to the project and assigns the index 15102 iba d configuration the address 1 Saaz reed ar i NOTE Although an index configuration can accept aerei configuration data the software of first generation LINK and Haug LINK2 devices will not accept an index configuration file The Imm EE index configuration is reserved for documentation only Do not place function blocks or configure signals to and from an index configuration Erawimq adea kant The form ConfigEd places index 6 is a two by two list If you want eer inpet to reduce the configuration index to a one up list use the form commands in the Draw menu to remove the form and then insert the Enter ne name form index1_6 index DUTIES Bi OFT INT OO TRO SOHETI T s Mop THEOFF EH If not all of your configurations appear in the list return to the Project Mana
45. italicize text and set text in boldface O CrhB Aldus boom Fani Aldus Palette Font Algerian Anima Animais 1 Animali 7 Arial Baal Machirer Arial Hamnded MT oid Aaanika Ek AT Avantisarde Md BT Bonk Antiqua Bookman Old Style Firing ndotin Britannic Bold Br sh Script MT Century Gothic Century Srhenlbenk Choaartig Ciarko Cnlanna WT CommomBulleta Courbes Courier Mew Ciurstom Desdemona DiomCa zual HT Fuente rm l agns Fence Footlight MT Light Fartura Futura Eiold Fulura Book Futura Demi Bold Fiuran Feira Fili Futura Light GengmphicSymboks iyle Hein Futisrs Die mi Bold Times Qouricr Available only to annotation text within configuration windows Himne Planini HamePlanningz impad Kidnap Eino BT LanidscapePisnning Matura MT Script Capetala Modern Miuen begr Corshvea Monobype Sorts MorseCede MS Dislog MS Dialog Light MS LineDeow MS Same mend M5 Seril MS Systeme MT Exirs MT Symbol kusir Miusicnlsyminia Office Plan ning Piayill Homman Sulgt Semaphore Sinn Langenge Signe Small Fons Symon SymbolPrep H1 System Terminal Timia Times Mee Romaa Ties Amn Available to dynamic ConfigEd windows NOTE The default text font and style settings are 14 point non boldfaced non italicized and non underlined Helvetica font which is easily viewed on most laptop and PC monitors This type selection and setting mat
46. kit directly to the RTNX port of a LINK2 device An example of a modem communications set up using the L5214 and a network with only LINK modules and drives at the remote end is shown in Figure A 2 Figure A 3 shows the set up with a remote modem connected to a hybrid network or a network with drives LINK and LINK2 devices REMOTE LINK NETWORK DRIVES amp LINKI MODULES ONLY Hardware Handshaking Cable HOME LOCATION REMOTE LOCATION Figure A 2 Modem Communications Set Up for LINK Interface AppA 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix A Communications HYBRID LINK NETWORK LINK1 amp LINK2 DEVICES amp DRIVES Hardware Handshaking Cable HOME LOCATION REMOTE LOCATION Figure A 3 Modem Communications Set Up for LINK2 Interface Consult the documentation that ships with your modem manual for setting up and connecting the modem at the home location You should use a hardware handshaking communications cable between the your PC and the modem at the home location The cable should have a DE 9 female connector at one end for the PC interface an another pin connector usually a DB 25 at the other Most modem kits include such a cable For LINK remote networks consult the L5214 manual
47. line arrow or shapes The Backspace and Delete keys removes selected text or shapes from your configuration drawing 5 6 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing The Text amp Drawing Tools Text FA To create and place annotation text in your configuration drawing click on Text in the Draw menu Your mouse cursor will then change to a text marker common to most Windows word processing applications Click the cursor in the area where you wish to place your text The cursor will change again to a flashing marker 1 Type in your desired text To change the appearance of the type click on the text with the mouse pointer Selected text is marked by a dashed box around the type Select a different font size and type from the Font and Style menus in the menu bar see Text Attributes below To edit text you have previously placed select the text block with your mouse highlight the text and type in the new text Rectangle F8 To draw a rectangle select Rectangle from the Draw menu Your mouse 1 cursor will then change to a cross hair symbol X showing that it is now a i drawing tool Move the crosshairs to the area where you wish to place the top 1 left point of your rectangle push and hold down the mouse button and drag draw your rectangle The dotted outline formed shows the outline of the 1 rectangle Stretch the outline to the desired size then release the mouse button
48. locating a particular configuration in a large ConfigEd project ameans of creating forms for each of your configurations Incorporating forms into your configurations gives your LINK configuration drawings a neat professional look Window Fomt Shy Annotating Drawings Prev Sheet Hed Sheet The drawing and text functions the tools used to annotate Sheet 2 at drawings are located in the second and third sections of Draw Align Carla menu Lalor P Fill P ConfigEd handles drawing elements and annotation text differently bimwe in Hack from LINK inputs outputs and function blocks Although they are perdet tren A part of a configuration drawing they alter the appearance of the Annotation amp Drawing Scale i configuration only and do not affect the functionality or operation Tools Width k of the configuration Barrow Fh NOTE Youcan add annotation text and drawing objects to rd configurations without changing the modification level of a Rectangle FH configuration You can even insert text or drawing shapes Text Fa into a read only configuration without removing the read Black White only restriction Sian foots j For quick access a specific function key F4 through F8 corresponds to each of the five Save Form v e Fari drawing tools in the Draw menu NOTE Pressing the Ct r1 key after using any drawing tool causes ConfigEd to revert control to the last immediate drawing action you performed whether it be text
49. modify configurations for your control system All configurations may be generated off line on your PC and installed later into the appropriate devices while on line with your LINK system Create project folders for your configurations Setup and monitor the performance of installed configurations while on line with your LINK system Generate project documentation WARNING Errors in configurations can cause unexpected and dangerous machine operation Do not install configurations or put any LINK system controlling machinery into service unless it has been first thoroughly checked and tested by a qualified engineer or technician WARNING Installing configurations will interrupt drive and module processing It is strongly recommended configurations be installed only after the equipment controlled by the LINK system has been fully stopped and disabled Structure of This Manual Chapters 1 through 3 These chapters give a brief overview of ConfigEd a listing of the parts included with your ConfigEd package and instructions on how to install and setup ConfigEd Chapter 4 This chapter is an in depth reference guide to all ConfigEd functions related to creating configuring and installing LINK configurations and managing LINK projects Chapter 5 This chapter discusses ConfigEd s displaying documenting and printing features Chapter 6 This chapter gives an overview of all the functions related to the Setup and Monitor feat
50. module and the Scratch Pad reports the new setting You can also directly set parameter values in a SAM window Move the cursor over the parameter until Read only protection ss Wide Fara fue Help Inortall of Addie oe ail jasitall a Selected Chiac dastall Changes F3 Comme Revisions H Rest DEL Lu ning MUL 1 Multiplier Get Dhisor Get Multiplier Get Output Gel Oc Sel npud Sel Muiniler cross hair appears Hold the lt CTRL gt key down and double click This opens an Enter Data window to enter the new parameter value toggled off Double click on a Set operation ConfigEd generates an error message if you attempt to enter a value beyond its predefined range to open its dialog box and change its value You must enter a value within its accepted range User input Clr Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions Verify Mode In order to prevent accidental modifications of configuration param eter values SAM functions have a Verify mode as indicated by a check mark in the Command menu opposite Verify If Verify mode is on ConfigEd asks you to confirm every attempted Set operation before changing a parameter value This confirmation window does not appear when Verify is disabled Clr Are yog mime poa wad to chisnge Q ums ig Cancel Font Shade Help Install at Addres Ciri T Install at Si
51. new inputs slot numbers 1 through 12 as required You can move function blocks in your drawing to straighten out and tidy up the appearance of your configuration even after they are connected Place the mouse pointer on the object you wish to move hold down the mouse key and drag it to its new location When you are satisfied with its position release the mouse key You can also align a group of function blocks or LINK inputs or output either vertically or horizontally using the A1ign function in the Draw menu Refer to Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing for information on this feature When you have added and connected all LINK input slots your drawing should appear as the screen shot below Statua HL Your Tum Press to Reset LEGEND TE LEGEND o LEGEND o LEGEND LEGEND D AL LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND D TM TR L o Mn MR MT x EM BR i TOE BL LEGEND LEGEND b TESEN LEGEND o SS Ea Total HL Tota Ganes 0 32000 MV o o A 32000 Won HL Games Won 32000 MN 0 0 A 32000 Configuration Editor Software Manual App C Il Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Creating and Connecting L NK Outputs Your configuration also needs a series of nine outputs placed along the right side of the drawing To create an output select Link Output from the Block menu Block Link Input Link Output Utility VME Winders Alarms Place this first
52. of a power failure Modification Level vs Revision Level ConfigEd keeps track of both the quantities and types of change Changes that alter the appearance of a configuration in any way are revision changes Revision changes involve any of the following Moving functions blocks and connections Drawing or removing shapes using the Draw menu Placing or deleting annotation text using the Text tool Changing function block parameter values manually through ConfigEd Updating function block parameters via the Update command Adding deleting function blocks or function block connections Adding deleting LINK input and outputs Any and all changes made to a configuration since a previous revision either automatic or through the File Save command causes ConfigEd to save the configuration in a new file on the next save For each file save the configuration s 3 digit MS DOS file extension is incremented indicating the configuration s revision level You can set the number of configuration file revisions ConfigEd keeps through the Revisions 4 inthe Command menu Modification changes are concerned with functional changes within a LINK configuration ConfigEd increases the modification level of a configuration on the next save if you make functional changes not when just the appearance of the configuration is changed Functional changes to configurations include Adding and deleting function blocks or function block connect
53. on the network Executing either command updates the list if it has been previously generated The Scratch Pad reports all communication activity between your PC and the LINK network If you cannot generate a module list using either command refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting and the troubleshooting section in the LINK Overview Manual NOTE Keep in mind that opening a CE Module List polls the network only once and displays the results in the CE Module List window You may have to periodically update the CE Module List to check whether the status of a LINK module has changed while you are commissioning or troubleshooting a LINK system Duplicate amp Temporary Addresses Each type of first generation LINK and LINK2 module is shipped pre configured with a test configuration which has a specific address This address differs for each type of module Since most LINK networks use several of the same types of LINK modules they can have duplicate addresses when power is initially applied This creates a communica tions initialization problem since a LINK network cannot successfully transmit and receive data over its fiber optic ring unless each node address is unique To circumvent this problem the software within the L NK modules immediately resets to zero the address of those modules it encounters that have a duplicate address when initializing fiber optic communications at power up It then identifies the modules on the ring by its unique serial
54. output to the right of your annunciator ConfigEd Custom automatically opens the LINK output s parameter window when you place it in your configuration It assigns it a default destination address and slot number beginning at one and increments the default destination slot number for each successively placed LINK output As with LINK inputs you can open a LINK output s parameter window and change the destination address and slot after you have placed the block NOTE You must assign a destination slot and destination address for each output ConfigEd prevents you from assigning duplicate destination slot numbers for the same destination address a warning dialog box appears when this occurs Descriptive information is optional Click on the output and give it a destination address of 996 and set the destination slot number to one Continue adding additional outputs as shown in the sample drawing at the end of this appendix giving each a destination address of 996 If you use the duplicate function ConfigEd copies the destination address of the original LINK output and increments the default address Use the Align function to keep your work orderly When all are placed your configuration should appear as the screen shot below Status HL Your Turn Press to Reset 966 1 LEGEND TL TH TR TT LEGEND O LEGEND O LEGEND O LEGEND O 966 2 ML AW WR MT M M M ETE _ LEGEND O r LEGEND LEGEND O LEG
55. project number NOT the category and project title to access the files on your database Therefore it is possible to have two projects within a category with the exact same title however it is not recommended 8 digit LINK Project Number Date project was created All of the Field data the project s creation date and its unique 8 digit project number now appear in the Manage dialog box You may modify the project title Field data by click oning the Change Project button The Change Project window identical to the New Project window will appear and the data may be modified NOTE Project numbers are a limited resource as each new user of ConfigEd is assigned a limited range of unique 8 digit numbers Whenever possible you should use the F31e Delete menu pick to empty obsolete projects of all configurations and reuse the project number in lieu of creating new projects The Project Manage menu pick may be used to move obsolete projects to an appropriate category e g Spares until required NOTE Once created a project CANNOT be deleted directly from ConfigEd If the project is to truly be deleted the LINK Tool Manager will allow the project to be exported to floppy diskettes with its Read Write token making the copy on your computer Read Only Once in a Read Only state the Manager will permit you to delete the project see the Manager User Manual RG352101 Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 5 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Fun
56. record of commissioning and troubleshooting activities however since it is continuously updated the file can get relatively large consuming considerable hard disk space Therefore it is recommended this file periodically be moved or deleted from ConfigEd s working directory remember if the file does not exist it is recreated by ConfigEd A good time to perform maintenance of this type is immediately follow ing the commissioning or servicing of a particular LINK system where all of the file s contents are associated with a specific project Il Command Dms Wiedow teleci Public v enk THE PROJECT MENU Trung The Project menu is used to manipulate the projects on your ME RUNI database Selectable options in this menu include Select Man age Compact Duplicate Update Document and Print The Project Select Command Duplicate Ltpidisir Document Primi The Select menu pick is a list of the last 50 projects accessed on your computer in prior ConfigEd sessions the list is stored in the CONF IGED RCT file This menu pick allows you to quickly switch between frequently accessed projects and categories To use this feature click on on the Select menu pick Categories on your database will then be displayed An additional single click on each category lists the projects most recently accessed in that cat egory To select a project from the list and make it active simply click on the project title
57. the operator station configuration with actual bands used on the touch screen display There must be a unique function block associated with each of the six bands available annunciators meters etc NOTE For more information on System Control Display Handler and all other function blocks click on the Help selection on the menu bar There are a variety of ConfigEd controls available to change the way configurations are displayed on your screen To enlarge the ConfigEd window to fill your monitor screen click on the screen sizing box in the upper right corner of the window Clicking again on the box will return the window to its previous size File Edit Project Block Command Draw Window Font Style Help 99799755 TTTgame2 E Um tud d uM screen sizing box udo E uu eats dm 3d UN bcc e E eL EN ES Notice the gray outline frame near the bottom and right side of your ConfigEd window if the gray outline is not visible scroll down or to the right until it appears This outline marks the paper edge or the limits of your configu ration drawing When you print your configurations leave an extra margin inside the paper outline Items that touch or extend beyond the paper outline will not be printed You can reorient the paper to a landscape sizing through the Page Setup command in the File menu ConfigEd has internally set screen zooms which enlarge or reduce the view inside an active configuration window You can sw
58. the software element by double clicking on the block sitae while holding down the Ct r1 key and typing in the new name in the dialog Co o box that appears Rename the block Status and click OK Eier new name Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 5 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Double clicking on a function block opens its param eter window For example double clicking on the Status 350765 Annunciator annunciator Status opens a parameter window Micegerid TUM showing New Legend Legend 1 and connections Legend 1 Your Turn Press to Reset for its Non Inverted Output and Inverted Legend TIC TAC TOE I Win Press to Reset Output Legend Tie Game Press tol Reset Non inverted Output Connections NOTE Since all connections with ConfigEd Inverted output Fonnections 5 0 are made graphically on screen these fields are for information only You can not set connections in this window Open the Status annunciator click on Legend 1 and type Your Turn Press to Reset Then double click on New Legend This creates an additional legend field that is now highlighted Type in TIC TAC TOE I Win Press to Reset Double click again on New Legend and type Tie Game Press to Reset Close the parameter window Your monitor screen should now display the annunciator with legend 1 Your Turn Press to Reset shown ConfigEd Tes
59. three meter RJ11 connector cable LA350475U003 and the DE 9 to RJ11 adaptor LA350481 included with your ConfigEd package The adaptor converts the cable from an RJ11 connection to a female DE 9 making it compatible with the standard male 9 pin serial port PORT1 or PORT2 connection on your PC Connect the smaller end of the RJ11 cable directly to the RTNX connection of a LINK device and the larger end to the adaptor Most PCs have at least two 9 pin serial ports and use PORT 1 for its mouse connection leaving PORT2 for serial communications with an external device Connect the DE 9 end of the adaptor to either PORT1 or PORT2 or your PC whichever is available The adaptor and the connection set up are shown below DE 9 to RJIl Connector d nc RJT to Large End of 3m DE 9 to PC Serial Port Serial Cable 3 Meter Serial RTNX Connector Cable MODULE U b N a LINK NETWORK MODULE U Figure A 1 DE 9 to RJT Adaptor amp Direct PC to LINK Network Communications Set Up Configuration Editor Software Manual App A 1 Appendix A Communications Caution Only use the connection cable and adaptor included with your ConfigEd package Using any other cable or connector can damage your PC and the LINK device or otherwise degrade performance Using any
60. to a file called CONFIGED TEX This TEX file is saved to the as specified by the ConfigEd icon typically C SSD_LINK TOOLS TOOLS WIN3 At the close of each subsequent ConfigEd session the contents of the current Scratch Pad is appended to this existing file If for some reason the TEX file does not exist ConfigEd will create a new one and save the contents of the Scratch Pad The TEX file format is standard ASCII characters and may be edited or printed using any word processing program In most Windows installations the accessories NOTEPAD EXE smaller files and WRITE EXE larger files are available to edit print this file To print the CONF IGED TEX file s contents using Write 1 Launch Write from the Accessories program group in Windows 2 Select Open from the File menu 3 When the Open dialog box appears choose All Files for the List files of Type selection and use the Directories window to locate the CONF IGED TEX file typically in the C SSD_LINK TOOLS WIN3 directory Once the file is visible in the File Name window choose the CONFIGED TEX file by clicking once on the filename Finally click on the OK button 4 A Write window will now appear asking Do you want to convert this file to write format Click on the No Conversion button 5 To print the file s contents select Print from the File menu When the Print window appears confirm your printer s settings and click on the OK button After launch
61. value only once in the Scratch Pad NOTE If you place a Value Sampler in line with a block input or LINK input or output for moni toring purposes be certain to set its sample rate faster than the update time of the signal to avoid inadvertently slowing down the signal The Monitor List and only once in the You can also continuously monitor a SAM Get parameter To do this either highlight the Get operation in a SAM parameter window and press Shift Enter or hold down the Shift key while double clicking on the Get operation This opens a new window called Monitor List ConfigEd samples the selected parameter and reports its value in the Monitor List window This is useful during commissioning when you need to dynamically monitor a parameter value such as speed or tension feedback The Scratch Pad also displays the first sampled value Shift double click or Shift enter on this Get operation displays its value continuously in the Ned Monitor List Scratch Pad qt 00 Raeitigh ad eredeh Pen TEREE raiding malig Few ir T ie Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions You can add or delete parameters from the Monitor List as needed To add a parameter hold down the Snift key while double clicking on the parameter you wish to add To delete a parameter from Monitor List select the parameter in the window and press the Backspace key When you delete the last parameter disp
62. with the Save Sources option toggled on see Chapter 5 Caution ConfigEd automatically saves your configuration whenever you close it or exit ConfigEd It will not save inputs unless they are connected to function blocks or LINK outputs within the configuration Do not close or save your drawing until you have made at least one connection for each LINK input otherwise you will have to recreate these inputs after reopening the file To configure a LINK output open the Block menu and select LINK Output and click the Command Diaw 4 area within your configuration window where you wish to place the output Fill in the Link ipint information in the dialog box that appears ConfigEd automatically assigns a destination address and slot number beginning at one To change the destination address slot number HWsE Li or description double click on the LINK output aoe NOTE You must assign the output slot a destination slot Custom n number in the range 1 to 4095 inclusive and an address in the range 1 to 3000 inclusive Descriptions are optional ENUITTE Link Outpost Address Hol I WARNING Assigning LINK outputs to non existent slots in valid destination addresses will cause problems if those slots are subsequently defined by changes to your LINK system Description Additionally assigning LINK outputs to slots in non existent destination addresses will cause unnecessary network traffic Address Matches
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64. 4 9 The Project Document amp Project Print Commands n 4 9 Me IE Mens chats otc bid t ARE 10 The File New Ctrl N Command 10 Configuration Editor Software Manual Cont 1 CONFIGURATION EDITOR SOFTWARE MANUAL Contents Continued Chapter 4 CONFIGED FUNCTIONS continued The File Open Cirl4Q Command udi ROS RUNE RU ROS 1 The File Open Open Command N Configuration Read Only Mode N Graphical Modert isadi edidi dh addet ect a AE On qu a Aaa N ISPS GUC sc se sa aL EE E OE A AEE N Configuration Description Fields 12 The File Open History Command 12 The File Open Selected Command F2 aliad aote lanea pd bed deiecit 4 13 The File Extract Selected Command ttt 4 13 The File Close Command Ctrl W The File Save Command Ctrl S iiin Modification Level vs Revision Level ttti 4 14 Saving Scratch Pad Text The File Save As Command The File Delete Command t te etate d e e saan The File Page Setup File Print Scale and File Print Commands 4 17 The File Exit Command The Edit Menu ttt The Edit Cut Edit Copy Edit Paste amp Edit Clear Commands 4 18 The Edit Select All and Edit Paste Time Commands The Edit Net Address Command The Edit Net Topology Command assit earache olen RA E Hun The Duplicate Ctrl D Function Block Command The Edit Test Point Command The Block Menu Placing
65. 7600 baud However some IBM compatible machines using 386 processors may experience comms errors at 57600 baud and even 19200 baud when using the standard Windows driver PCs using 486 or better proces sors should handle the faster baud rates Eurotherm Drives offers an Enhanced Windows Communications Kit Eurotherm Drives part number LA351199 which includes a high speed serial card to replace the standard Windows driver and improve performance Baud Rate Settings Modem Communications The Slow or Fast Modem selection and their baud rate settings depend on the type of modem you are using at your home location Select the appropriate baud rate as follows if you have selected 1 Slow Modem recommended for 2400 baud or V 22bis modem communications the baud rate is locked at 2400 baud 2 Fast Modem recommended for 28 800 baud V 32bis or V 28bis or V 34 modems select the fastest baud rate the PC can handle The field disallows baud rates settings below 9600 If the Scratch Pad keeps reporting communications errors lower the baud rate for that profile AppA 4 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix A Communications Modem Command String Settings Selecting Slow or Fast Modem displays the modem commands or Modem Settings you need to specify for your home location modem The default modem strings which are the same for the fast and slow modem selections are compatible with most available modems Consult your modem user ma
66. AM session 32 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions MONITORING AND SETTING PARAMETERS There are three ways to monitor and change LINK parameters in SAM 1 Monitoring and setting them discretely using the predefined SAM Get and Set operation for various parameters in each configuration function block 2 Monitoring and setting them continuously using the Chart Monitor List and Pot functions 3 Changing and reading the parameters directly in the graphical SAM display window of the installed configuration Opening SAM Get amp Set Parameter Windows To monitor or set a SAM parameter double click in the SAM parameter window on the function block containing the parameter you wish to monitor or set You can also highlight the function block in the SAM window and press Enter A window appears listing all the available SAM Get and Set operations associated with that function block This window is called the SAM parameter list window and a list exists for every installed function block The title bar gives the name assigned to the function block when it was placed in the configuration and also gives its type Double click to open SAM parameter list of MUL 1 All Get functions associated with that function block are listed and alphabetically sorted first all Set parameters are listed and alphabetically sorted last NOTE Not all function block parameters have an assigned SAM Get or Set operation The func
67. Abort to cancel an action and return to the previous running status Lm any time during the execution of that action Virstalling TTTgame at Eelechan NOTE Pressing Abort during installation may result in a no configuration status for the module When this occurs a No Config message appears in the Scratch Pad and you will need to reinstall the configuration or install a different configuration if the original configuration again fails to install 4 26 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Scratch Padrecords all actions you perform with ConfigEd and confirms the installation of the configuration in the LINK network module you have selected NOTE When designing a configuration keep in mind the of amount of module memory the configuration requires For first generation LINK modules it is recommended to reserve at least two free pages of memory This memory overhead may be necessary for installing larger revision configurations in the future or to accommodate an increase in function block size in case you upgrade the project with the Upgrade function at a later date Clr ConfigEd will generate the warning message to the right in case the i ion si ini This conti guration when installed configuration size exceeds the minimum two page memory reserve To amp Hembree int cris jacta check the amount of configuration space available in a LINK module durs than 7 pages fran install it
68. Binck amine r PAPO j Lini Input 2692 42 Command Menu Link Output pigs Install at Address Installs the active ee Windme T nSmsP AR ODA configuration into the module with the Install ai Addiess CileT irh AZO matching network address Install at Selected Cie Alarms AO Install Changes F3 Custom ANDRE Install at Selected Installs the active ae DH Gateway AND 3 configuration into the module selected in the arte dule li Hah FEM Chit rots de module list Get Into Function Inverter F 2 SA MEAI 3 Install Changes Installs revised configura ei a MUX Umm r H tions into modules to which configurations Uu HI Gateway OFA have previously been installed visions 3 L5203L OPAO Reoddress s Loud M 02 A3 Restart Restarts a selected halted module L5 03 5 03 A L521 HE Halt Halts a selected module Line Drive ee Logic Get Info Prints to the Scratch Pad technical information about a selected Logic Black module Logic Gate D tpSin k SAM Allows access to SAM functions Ordinal b Recipe k Comms Allows user to select comms port and baud setting as well as modem use Sampler k for remote equipment Sender k Signal i Modem Brings up modem dialog in which settings for modem initialization and Utility li use are made TAE d SA subi ru Revisions 3 Allows the user to specify the number of configuration revisions saved Readdress Allows the user to check module configurations to determine which ones need to
69. Cirio Open History Open Spippiegd PP Select L5101 Operator Station and click on the New button Note that as you select a LINK device in the list a brief description of it appears in the dialog box L oR FHF 20 nor dL LENA Operator Stat ios A second dialog box will appear asking you to designate the network address Uer Inpal node number on the LINK network for the configuration you are creating Enter Address B di te 3BUDE For our example enter 997 for the address and click on the OK button E Once you enter an address the files needed to configure the module are loaded and as the graphical image appears on screen you are prompted to name the module NOTE Configuration names must be legitimate 8 character DOS file names with no extension It is best to keep a consistent naming convention for your configurations The Eurotherm Drives convention is to specify the type of module first followed by a dash and the address of the configuration e g 5101 997 For this training example we have named the operator station TTTgame Type in that name and click OK Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 3 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Configuration Display On screen you will now see a graphical representation of a System Control block and a Display Handler block The System Control block provides system and network management functions Display Handler associates function blocks in
70. ConfigEd automatically records the tools version number current date and time database ID and user name in the Scratch Pad If during commissioning or startup of a LINK system you would like to note the current date and time in the Scratch Pad you can manually insert the current date and time at any point by selecting the Paste Time command in the Edit menu NOTE The title bar of Scratch Pad LINK Project Number Category Project always displays the currently selected COE ei N Todi project s unique serial number category and title If you change projects during a nfigEd version 5 0001 1 Copyright 1985 1 A A War feng 3B 15 30 15 1598 session the title bar shows only the active database Dis EURONE T5 0 35 CE4 C1 EURTOME usar name is bank project i Loaded TTT mision 1 mad 2 using bray L50101 Operatic Station In addition to the information automatically Wat je jJ IM e M T recorded in the Scratch Pad you can add you own comments to supplement ConfigEd s recording features To add text simply click in Scratch Pad where you want to add text and type at the blinking cursor Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 3 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions You can also clear the visible text in Scratch Pad by clicking on the Scratch Pad window and then choosing Save from the File menu After clearing the window ConfigEd appends all text from the Scratch Pad to the CONFIGED TEX file The contents of the TEX file can be a valuable
71. END 9655 6 965 5 966 4 BL BM B M M wf ETE LEGEND p LEGEND f LEGEND b LEGEND b 8 966 9 956 8 966 7 Total HL Total Games 0 20 MV 0 0 A 20 Won HL Games Won D 20 MV 0 D 20 App C 12 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Next connect these outputs with their source elements You will again select and draw the line connection with your mouse Remember you can only connect an element s output to another element s input so you will have to start at the annunciator or a push button output then draw the connection to a LINK output As you draw connection lines from one object to another notice that ConfigEd prevents you from placing connections over function blocks and will automatically reroute the line away from a function block When this occurs ConfigEd may place these connec tions much closer to objects than you would prefer To rearrange the look of your configuration you can move and adjust a line by selecting it with the mouse pointer and dragging it to a more suitable location After adding this second series of connections from the function blocks to their LINK outputs your configuration should appear as the screen shot below Yrs Pw Pop E Fern 1 TE TE TT Lr f E i sail m vr can im na Ld uto ip cu h mna Ti m mn i i ia 7 mf m ail me j AL 40 a L
72. Function Blocks Renaming Function Blocks Deleting Function Blocks Configuring LINK Inputs and LINK Outputs Normal amp Priority Veiga ind E QN pU OMM A RH Rd ud Working With DC LINK Drive Configuring DC LINK Drive Outputs Working With L620 Vector LINK Drives Configuring L620 Vector LINK Drive Inputs amp Outputs mnsnnnnnennnnntnnnnnnisninennnnniennnt THe Gommandi Menu eink cc Gute cect tote d st od od Dust e Tus etin T ee indu 4 26 The Command Install at Selected Command CtrltG c 4 26 The Command Install at Address Command Ctrl tc 4 27 The Comimand Inskall Changes Command F3 22 m 2 00 EOD a qudd MR 4 27 The Command Halt Command Restart and Command Get Info Commands s 4 28 The Command Halt Command ttti 4 28 The Command Restart Command tti 4 28 The Command Get Info Command til 4 29 The Command SAM Functions tiis 4 31 The Command Comms Function ttis 4 31 Cont 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual CONFIGURATION EDITOR SOFTWARE MANUAL Contents Continued Chapter 4 CONFIGED FUNCTIONS continued The Command Revisions Command sin 4 The Command Readdress Command The Window Menu Opening GEModule USE atta heel ope nal qd Dh Duplicate amp Temporary Addresses icit oid don taroen dnd edendi aptid The Window Update Partial Command The Window Update Full
73. ICATING WITH L NK NETWORKS You can communicate with a Windows compatible PC running ConfigEd to first generation LINK or LINK2 devices connected in a LINK network either directly through the PC s RS232 serial communications port or remotely through a modem Once you have established communications between the PC and a LINK control network you should have access to all devices in the LINK network through the CE Module List NOTE All first generation LINK I O modules and operator stations and all LINK2 devices and AC LINK drives have a built in RTNX serial port socket similar to a telephone handset jack for PC and PC modem communications These ports however are unavailable on LINK Gateway modules and DC LINK drives You therefore must access these devices through a CE Module List generated through a RTNX equipped device DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE SETUP You can communicate directly to a LINK network with a Windows compatible PC running ConfigEd Communications is established over a serial RS232 protocol hookup between a PC serial port usually located on the back panel of your PC and the RTNX port of a LINK device NOTE ConfigEd functions on LINK2 devices are very restricted if you access the LINK2 device through a first generation LINK module To gain full ConfigEd functionality for LINK2 devices including installing configurations and all available SAM features you must connect to a LINK2 RTNX port Make this connection using the
74. INK hardware For example you can install the configuration for a first generation L5101 L5102 LINK operator station into a L5390 L5391 LINK2 ite ded operator station Waer Inpul The Select New Configuration window lists different versions of some configuration types usually drive configurations Select the version that matches the firmware of the module or drive within your LINK system For example select L590v2 when creating the configuration for a 590 LINK DC drive with Version 2 x firmware and L590v3 for a 590 LINK DC drive with Version 3 firmware Once you have selected the correct configuration type for your LINK module click the New button ConfigEd creates the configuration then prompts you to assign the configuration an address between 1 and 3000 inclusive This address is the node address for the module within your LINK system NOTE You can assign the same address to different configurations within the same project However each LINK module or drive within the same fiber optic network must have a unique address 4 10 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions ConfigEd then prompts you to name the configuration This name appears on the title bar of the configuration when opened in ConfigEd It also serves as the MS DOS file name for the configuration which is stored under the 8 digit project subdirectory in SSD_LINK CONFIGS directory on you hard disk For a discussion on the complete file
75. INK network fiber optic communication PC SERIAL PORT COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS The most common problem involving serial communications is attempting to communicate at a baud rate exceeding the capability of your PC Many PCs have difficulty communicating at 57600 baud or even 19200 baud through their serial port If you are experiencing difficulties transmitting information or commands from your computer to your installed modules try lowering the baud rate under Comms in the Command menu see Appendix A If the problem persists consider upgrading your PC s serial port driver Eurotherm Drives offers an Enhanced Windows Communi cations Kit which can eliminate the delays caused by the low speed of the standard Windows serial port driver Another common communications error is specifying a comms port that is already being used by another peripheral device connected to your PC such as a mouse If this problem occurs check the settings in your currently selected communications profile in the Comms menu and make certain your selected profile is using the correct port When you open a CE Module List the Scratch Pad reports the success or failure you may have in your request to open the list And each time you update the list install a configuration or perform any other function in the Command and Window menus the Scratch Pad records the result of your attempt to communicate with the LINK network through the serial connection The table below l
76. L5207 proces i sor module Edit Project isek Command Ctrl M ConfigEd reassigns the original test address to the permanent address of 996 A status em dialog logs the progress of the installation The upper left corner of the status dialog shows install al Address CMT the software elements as they are loaded A bar chart shows the installation of the various blocks and other elements of the configuration into the module All ConfigEd status dialog t h hanges boxes include an Abort button Click Abort to cancel an action and return to the Restart F3 j x x a previous running status any time during the execution of that action d Gat Inda SAM D Installing TTTgame at Selection Fai siora E Downloading Black 128 Readiness After you have installed TT Tpro chose the L5101 operator station in the CE Module List and install TTTgame During this installation ConfigEd automatically checks to verify that all function blocks in the configuration are defined and that all their attributes are specified properly If an undefined function block is found or if an attribute within a function block is improperly specified the error message Undefined Symbol in name of function block appears in Scratch Pad ConfigEd will then halt the installation procedure and the LINK device will continue to operate using the currently installed configuration or its pre shipped configuration
77. Left arrow Nudges view of drawing to the left Homes drawing to upper left corner Right arrow Nudges view of drawing to the right 5 Scales to 5pt font 0 83x drawing Shift Page Up Moves view of drawing to previous sheet 6 Scales to pt font 00x drawing Shift Page Down Moves view of drawing to next sheet 7 Scales to 7pt font 1 17x drawing Backspace Deletes currently selected item 8 Scales to 8pt font 133x drawing 9 Scales to 9pt font 150x drawing Increases scaling by factor of 133 Decreases scaling by factor of 133 Figure 5 1 Screen Scaling amp Display Keystrokes Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 1 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing To zoom in on a specific area of a drawing click and drag the mouse over the area that you wish to magnify then release the mouse button ConfigEd scales the configuration display to the scale which best fits your selected area This technique does not operate on shapes or annotation text created using the drawing tools in ConfigEd s Draw menu To zoom in on a drawing object or text you must include a portion of a function block within your selected zoom area NOTE Changing the scale of a drawing using the Scale function in the Draw menu or the and keys only changes the appearance of the configuration on your screen not the scaling when you print out the configuration Zoomarea Fimis oie Tiam Praese dn Flac After zoom 5 2 Co
78. Link Input Link Output k Alarms k Custom k You can double click on a placed LINK input or output and change its EET parameters just as with any other function block Leave the Source blank Link lapi ConfigEd automatically fills in this field when you execute the Docu Sie i ment orPrint commands You can also leave the Descrip OO tion box blank Adding annotation text to inputs or outputs is optional For now leave the Normal and Priority option set to the default Normal selection The Normal amp Priority Inputs section of Chapter 4 S Harmal 7C Printy ConfigEd Functions explains the meaning of these settings Click OK and your input will appear as the screen shot below ences Dicmcriptinn ET i TU iad oar Tun Prise i Aan LEGEHD You will now draw connections between LINK inputs and function blocks NOTE You may only make connections from the output of a function block or LINK input to the input of the same function block or to the input of another function block or LINK output First connect the LINK input you have just placed to the Highlight HL connection on the annunciator Place the mouse pointer near the terminal line extending from the right EE 1 output side of the input As you cross that line the pointer changes into cross hairs indicat ing that you can begin drawing the connecting line With the cross hairs showing click and hold down the mouse key then d
79. NDLING PackageContents Gundam stat tod agit ed danda dba ela at 2 1 Lal e Tro NER PD 23 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Computer Compatibility and Hardware Requirements t 3 Setting Up ConfigEd 2 Installing Manager 4 Chapter 4 CONFIGED FUNCTIONS The ssd LINK Batabase o eei o Deu cod sence 4 Organizing Voor dod dep T M 4 The GO GEO Mein Menu B su edant dalla Roa dpa dolio MALAM AREE 4 2 USS CAL CI A MT al aad ae ll Bidet lee REA aa sahil 4 3 The reject sla oct tos RR CENTER MU mE NUN D Six NE ID 4 4 Th Project Select Comimaid sssaaa eels es asa SRO ce 4 4 The Proj ct Ma age Command o maa raa Capa dl areas apo coe aa ea Dou ce ud 4 4 Greate d New Category ccc eso onte ub Oen ett e ba eg o AN a a 4 4 Credte a New Proje acceso educa tala cas LLL A ADU C DEM ate ad 4 5 Selecta Pre Se ennegi Sesh cede secant cd uaa AAU NIA 4 6 Move aProlect utto Melee deter bestie RE OREA EE Mete dM icones Lam 4 6 al Read OBI aieiaeo e dau e RDUM dul uad la Ae 4 6 NT doy ele ERR PEE ed 4 6 diyedureDo mm a SRO 4 6 Change Projectinto s cose olla oe Doe atado puluis tape dos uated muc ids 4 7 The Upgrade Command ueste intet ba M ulus lo as dte la at aad len 4 7 The Project Duplicate Command oo etm end to aaron modicae ate odium 4 8 The Project Update Cotmridtitds cci za aceasta la ed ac udi aate ea AR ART 4 8 The PROJECT Compact COMMA zee aae td to MS Hd eoa UNA tocado da MUR
80. NK DC drive configuration and giving it a name and an address Drive Dem a L590v3 or 590 version 3 software LINK drive with an address of 999 in our example here However there are a few important differences in working with DC drive configurations 1 All DC drive configuration function blocks are predefined and fixed you cannot delete or modify existing DC drive function blocks Balast Mew Gent guration 2 You cannot add function blocks to a DC drive configuration I When a LINK DC drive configuration window is active ConfigEd disables all function block categories in the Block menu except LINK Input and LINK Output L La Bae I521 0NEmP Finiti 3 AII the input slots of each DC drive configuration function block lear are prearranged so configuring inputs slots is unnecessary pete 4 LINK DC drives do not have a RTNX serial communications port Consequently you cannot directly communicate to a LINK Tet E Drive Teraica 3 DC drive with your PC using ConfigEd You must communicate to a module with a RTNX port that is connected to the same LINK fiber optic network as the DC drive then select the LINK DC drive from the CE Module List 5 All DC drive configurations span more than one sheet If you cannot see a function block on your monitor use the Sheet commands at the top of the Draw menu to page through the configuration and locate the function block Refer to Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing for inst
81. ORK LINK Tools l If you have followed the setup instructions in Chapter 3 you will have already selected 58D 850 the id dat file and set your communications parameters From the Windows 3 1 MAR AGER Program Manager double click on the ConfigEd icon in the Link Tools window to launch the program If you are running the Windows 95 operating system click the Start icon on the menu bar at the bottom of your screen and click on the Link Tools selection in the roll Project down menu Click on the ConfigEd selection Select k To begin you must first create a new configuration management structure of Project and Manage Category for the configurations you will design Each LINK project is a set of software configurations designed to control one LINK control network Generally each LINK configu ration is dedicated for one LINK network device whose node address matches the configura tion file address A category is a grouping of one or more projects that are related in some Update way Refer to Organizing Your Work in Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions for a description of ConfigEd s category project hierarchy Compact Duplicate Document To create a category and project go to the Project menu and select Manage A dialog box will appear with lists for Category Project and Destination Category In this dialog box you can create new categories and projects move projects from one category to another enter or
82. Or you may use these commands to move an group of function blocks with connections to other configurations of the same project or a different project NOTE Only function blocks supported by the module for which they are destined will be pasted when performing the Cut or Copy command e g the Display Handler is only supported by LINK Operator Stations and is peculiar for each type of operator station i e L5101 L5102 L5390 or L5391 while the System Control block is unique for every LINK module ConfigEd increments the suffix number of duplicated items just as with the Duplicate command see below Rename duplicated items by double clicking on the item while holding down the Ctr1 key Caution The Cut Copy buffer handles elements from only one action at a time Be careful not to overwrite elements stored in the buffer from a prior action when initiating a Cut Copy The Clear command deletes all selected function blocks annotation text and drawing entities It mimics the functions of the Delete and Backspace keys for a group of items 4 18 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Cimmand The Edit Select All and Edit Paste Time Commands da The These commands are associated with the Scratch Pad Select AL1 selects the entire contents of the Scratch Pad Use this command in conjunction with the Backspace key to delete the contents of the Scratch Pad see Scratch Pad below qi x
83. Project Print Command Prajpert x Select k Use Project Print to print a complete set of configuration drawings for a project including Manage the project s index Compad 1 i gt e Dwplicate To Print an entire project you must first close all configurations within the project From the Project menu select Print A dialog box appears prompting you to select the api configuration s you want to print You can select an individual configuration a group or all the Prit configurations in that project Danns l 9 Sam Sources E Cisar Inua Diack amp Hhita Use the mouse to select the configurations Hold down the Cont rol key to select multiple individual items or hold down the Shift key to select a list of items Once you have selected the configurations to print click Print The Project Print dialog box contains three options Black amp White This option changes color images to black and white when printed Many printers cannot print in color and automatically change color attributes to grayscale This can degrade the printed appearance of a configuration drawing To avoid the printer grayscale conversion check this option to convert all color graphics you placed in your configurations to black and white NOTE This option differs from the Black White drawing attribute selection in the Draw menu The Black amp White setting under Project Print changes color graphics to black and white o
84. RS232 connection In this Hesisinns 1 RE i Readdress Document Modabe case the update rate will be limited by the speed of the serial Put communications between the computer and the LINK module Hesinre Hed city Yeriby BEI Enier update rate seconds m 0 ll Configuration Editor Software Manual 6 5 Chapter 6 SAM Functions Setting Parameters The Set Operation amp the Read Only Mode You can modify parameter values by double clicking on the desired Set operation in the SAM parameter window If the Read Only option in the Command SAM sub menu is checked all Set functions are disabled and you can only monitor or Get SAM parameters Toggle Read Only on and off by clicking the mouse on the Read Only option When Read Only is active the SAM Set parameters appear in italics in the SAM parameter window The program defaults to the Read Only mode when you begin a new ConfigEd session A warning window will inform you whether the Read On1y option is enabled The SAM Read On1y option applies to all open SAM parameter windows Cnaliqr Waltpikes ig nal avaiable ia atinky mide These parameters are Read only protected If Read On1y is disabled and you double click on a Set parameter in the SAM parameter window a pop up dialog box will prompt you to enter or select a new parameter value Make your change and click on OK ConfigEd downloads the change over the RS232 connection to the
85. UAL Contents Continued Chapter 5 DISPLAYING DOCUMENTING amp PRINTING continued Automatic Data Entry aro esso has eta dee Rud ANS MOERS D LO IP M LER CENE tu Creating an Index The Document Command Save Sources amp Clear Unused ttti Prifitiig essere hr i D nM A DLE NNNM MEM LL MC M PLE Print Scale amp Page Setup The File Print Ctrl P Command TheProject Print C Omalid oua sieba ed tud du daa id udi NR didi Chapter 6 SAM FUNCTIONS Accessing The SAM FUnCHOHSaz qnaai ins astitit ahi ntt tagen ttp tA A 6 Opening Graphical SAM Windows xscsiasenpeitodensugutipoitenet ned vd AU Heu p enn Opt 6 2 Monitoring and Setting Paremefersouquexiusistapotanda quoda ales at iD cans C Ade tn 6 3 Opening SAM Get amp Set Parameter Windows tt 6 3 Monitoring Parameter Sisseneri andas tad 6 4 The Get Operation snai Mn Qui RN A A E 6 4 Th Monitor List rssuoniaesnmi ieii a io edited 6 4 ose ee EN 6 5 Setting Parameters ttti tta aget traba zt d MS A Ad A SA 6 6 The Set Operation amp the Read Only Mode tt 6 6 Vetity Mode ese qi CU abt db Un uA M dn AU Rin 6 7 Aie POLPURCHOFPS on itinaM eldest aaa ta tup aisle NI TST 6 7 Monitoring amp Setting Parameters Through the Graphical SAM Window 6 8 SAM Test Points acce ache a di at Patel aan o ned pu R Creating SAM Test Points Setting and Monitoring S AM Test Potes dedere een pid icis et T R
86. You should send most drive output signals at a medium or slow speed Reserve the Fast setting for critical signals such as Health Flag and Composite Program Stop Sending too many signals at a fast rate to the same destination address can overload the processor event queue of the destination LINK module This can cause the LINK module to crash or stop processing Caution The Special setting is used to identify messages that need to be sent at extremely high speeds generally between DC drives Do not use the Special setting without consulting Eurotherm Drives The speed settings for Fast Medium Slow and Special are set in the Parameters function block of the DC drive configuration To change these rates locate the function block you may need to page to other sheets within the drive configuration and double click on it The Parameters function block dialog box gives you access to sub menus controlling various aspects of the drive s performance The Update Rates category contains the speed settings for Fast Medium and Slow The units for these settings are in ticks a unit of processing time related to how frequently the drive s microprocessor executes its current control loop This varies from model to model and depends on the processor s computation loading Refer to the appropriate drive manual for more information on drive process ing speed and the LINK Overview Manual NOTE It is recommended to leave the Update Rates set
87. a duplicate address number on the network and stopped running its installed configuration If a LINK network has two or more nodes with the same address it cannot run Correct the problem by re configuring one of the modules and assigning it a unique address Halted The module has been halted by a ConfigEd tool and not restarted For example when you install a configura tion the target module or drive may revert automatically to the halted state Once you have determined why the module or drive has stopped select Restart from the Command menu to restart L Error The module has detected a low level internal error and has stopped executing its installed configuration This error code often accompanies an Out of Heap message in the Scratch Pad and occurs when data messages overloads the module s microprocessor The module attempts to process the high data overhead by storing the excess input events in memory Eventually the module runs out of memory and crashes L error also will appear in the CE Module List next to crashed module when you update the list The first step in correcting this error is to isolate the problem If nothing has been re configured recently create an L5203log configuration install it into an L5203 serial module and connect the module to your LINK network Connect a printer to the module repeat the activity that generated the error message and check the printout for the cause of the problem If a configuration Aas been chang
88. a test point for monitoring with SAM functions Configuration Editor Software Manual App B 1 Appendix B Quick Reference Project Menu Project Select Permits user to select a particular project Select Manage Permits user to designate a new project or new category Upgrade a project Compad change project description information assign Read Only status to a project sort Duplicate configurations within a project by network address and move projects from one category Update to another Dlacument Duplicate Duplicates the currently selected project and places the duplicate in the Ens original s project category Compact Allows user to remove all configurations in a project except the last revision and the last installed versions of each configuration Update SAM parameter changes are generally done to fine tune a system during test or commissioning After the parameters are tuned to their final operating values this function updates the parameter values in the module s configuration files to match the changes made with SAM Document Creates an ASCII text file lt project number gt doc containing all configuration information of all configuration files within a project Print Prints all configurations within a project and automatically assigns correct addresses to inputs Block Menu Presents a listing of all available function blocks categorized by function
89. al project and configuration files on your hard disk to Open History reconstruct the file However the configuration must have been installed with the ai keat n rs Install Source option selected in the F3 1e Open Open dialog box done by default for LINK2 modules EMEN This command is often used when you need to make modifications to a LINK configuration which are outside the parameter change capability allowed by the SAM features such as adding function blocks to a configuration or sending receiving signals to from other modules on the LINK network After extracting you can use ConfigEd to modify and reinstall the reconstructed configuration file just as with the original configuration file Par Srl Using Extract Selected is similar to using Open Selected select the LINK module whose configuration file you want to ENT reconstruct from the CE Module List andclick Extract Selected from the File menu If the module does not contain LE pelaan rera a a source information ConfigEd reverts to performing an Open Selected on the LINK module assuming the project and configuration files reside on you database If the project does not exist on your database ConfigEd cannot reconstruct the original files and will generate the error message noted below Caution Once you have used Extract Selected and then modified and reinstalled the configuration s it is still recommended you transfer a copy of the reconstructe
90. and any errors such as a communications error or missing revised configu ration files Configurations on which errors are reported are not updated NOTE Performing an Update does not change the modification level of a configuration since it only changes the parameter values not the functionality of a configuration However an Update does change the revision level of the updated configurations see page 4 14 for a discussion on Modification versus Revision level Caution Executing Update adds extra communications loading on LINK network modules particularly the one to which the PC is connected creating a slight chance that a LINK module may halt on a L Error processing fault or Low Level Error It is therefore recommended to stop all machinery the LINK network controls before executing the Update command The Project Compact Command Compact removes all configuration revisions of a project except the currently installed Edi revision and the highest i e latest revision This saves disk space on your PC Praject Select 7 Manage Compact Caution Compact deletes early configuration file revisions Do not compact a project until you have completed installing and commissioning your LINK system and you are certain that all parameters are optimally set and no more configuration changes are required To compact an installed and fully commissioned project close all open configurations and select Compact from the Project
91. and may cause the destination module to halt processing and enter the L Error state WARNING ConfigEd allows you to assign the same slot and address to different LINK outputs This acts as a wired or at the destination LINK module slot and can cause the LINK module to behave in unexpected ways Although this may be desirable in certain circumstances be sure you understand fully the implications of assigning duplicate slots and addresses 4 22 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Once you have created the LINK input or outputs you need mwne address ngut wal connect them to the function block inputs and outputs you NE WE nd wish to send messages to or from other LINK modules over Linie input 10 i the LINK fiber optic network O70 54 LINK Output Source addresses for LINK inputs are shown on the left of the m n P input Input slots numbers are shown on the right For LINK P P d dastination disnei natian slot outputs destination addresses are shown on the left of the output and destination slot numbers are shown on the right as indicated in the graphic to the right Notice that LINK outputs and function block inputs have left handed connection points You will also notice that LINK inputs and function block outputs have right handed connection points This suggests a general left to right data flow within configuration drawings It is therefore recommended to align LINK inputs on the lef
92. aphical information custom lies within the configuration print area as possible M indew Font Stvle Help Pres Sheet Heri amp heet Sheet I of 1 Use the Width feature to change the border thickness if desired Use the Rectangle command to add information blocks to your drawing and the Text command to add in company names and standard information headings Change the text appearance using the selections under the Style and Font menus Black White Remove Form generic Gave Form index B v Show Form index f tebe Once you have created your form either by modifying a standard form or creating one from scratch save the form using the Save Forms command Click Save only if you a certain you have typed in the correct file name The form you have created will then appear in the pull down menu under the Insert Forms menu and you can install it into any configuration 5 14 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Automatic Data Entry Configuration O You can have ConfigEd automatically insert information that you specify in your configuration into designated fields on your forms dot Configuration Ho ODER tiui 4n l mgspt9b To do this switch to Sheet 0 and use the Text command to key S2UT 3HU lBmapsh 7 ie Driven em i msp in codes on your form that tell ConfigEd to import specific idem beans configuration documentation informatio
93. block from your configuration simply highlight the function block and then press the Backspace or the Delete key or click on Clear from the Edit menu Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 21 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Configuring L NK Inputs and L NK Outputs Command Drew To configure a LINK input click on the LINK Input selection at the top of the Block Link Dutgarl menu An outline of LINK input slot appears and follows your mouse cursor Click in your ggpep configuration in the area you wish to place the input ConfigEd automatically assigns the 57N input slot a number beginning at one The slot numbers increment for each new input slot Alarms Custom To change the slot number or to add annotation text double click on the slot after placing it A dialog box appears asking you to define the input s slot number source address and description E177 NOTE You must assign a unique slot number between 1 and 4095 inclusive Duplicates are not allowed within a configuration however you may use the same slots numbers in io E another configuration within the same project Descriptions and Souacege i source addresses are optional Description The LINK output from the source configuration sending the signal defines the receiving LINK input source address ConfigEd fe Hormel C Priit automatically fills in the source address when you execute the Project Document orProject Print commands
94. bute features apply to the drawing elements only not to function blocks you have placed in your configuration You cannot re size or modify ConfigEd function blocks as to color fill or line width To apply these commands to an existing drawing element first select the object with the mouse pointer Color The Color command specifies the display outline color for rectangles and ovals and the display color for lines arrows and text you have added to your drawing To change the color outline of an object or text either select a line arrow shape or text you have placed in your drawing then select the new color from the Color menu The default setting is Black Fill Fill applies only to ovals and rectangle elements in your configuration drawing Use this feature to color the contents of a drawing shape as a solid block of color The default Fill setting is White NOTE You must first change an object s Pattern attribute to Solid to fill it with a color or a pattern Pattern Use Pattern to fill a drawing shape with a textured fill pattern Eight selections are available including Hollow and Solid Hollow the default changes the shape to its outline and Solid fills the shape with the color selected from the Color menu selection Winderer Foni Sie Help Prev Sheet 2 Hesi Sheet Sheet 2 of 7 Align Cirit Fill Bed Move ta Back Blue Mover m Eram Green Pattern White Scale Cyan Width
95. ches the function block text typeface A sans serif typeface such as Helvetica which is clear and easy to read is recommended Changing your text to a larger font size is particularly useful when monitoring dynamically changing values on the SAM Monitor List from a distance while tuning or troubleshooting a LINK system The printed text size and font may differ from the font and style you select using these menus Refer to Printing Configurations below to change the printing font selection Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 1 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Forms ConfigEd provides you with the capability to place forms such as outline borders and index tables in your configuration drawings A drawing form presents your configurations in a uniform professional format while providing important standardized and unique documentation information such as company name project title and drawing number This information is useful for identifying and servicing your LINK application You can insert a standard form stored within the ssd_link database You can also modify a standard form to create a custom form or build a custom form from scratch Regardless of how you acquire forms form files become part of each configuration file once you have inserted them into configuration drawings This means that another user can still view the forms so long as the user has access to the projects configuration files The sta
96. cing the function blocks in a configuration The data sheets located in the Help menu provide in depth information on the blocks and data on the block s parameters Display First use the mouse pointer to move the System Control and the Display fre Handler to the bottom of your drawing To move an element place the mouse pointer on the element to be moved then press the mouse key and hold it down while you drag the element to its new location An outline of the element appears while you are moving it Release the mouse button when you have placed it where you want it R Next go to the Block menu click on the OpStn sub menu and select Annunciator An outline of annuncia tor function block will follow your mouse pointer around the screen Command Draw Window Font style Help Link Input Line Drive gt Link Output Logic k Alarms gt Logic Block Custom gt Logic Gate r i Dii covey TT lr Eia AD Er FSM p PD Button Band Ene H Sampi Te G Profiler p Sampler Meter Generic Gwy gt Sender Network Monitor H1 Gateway SignalP Ordinal Meter L5203 L p Utility Pot L5203 M p YME Pot Meter L5203 S p Winders Move the pointer to where you want to place the annunciator for this example center it just below the top edge of your drawing area and click the mouse key ConfigEd places the software element and assigns it a default name You can rename
97. cl Window menu to open the CE Module List orto update the list if it SSS pu is already open The Scratch Pad will display a series of error and Besant diagnostic messages if the communications settings under Comms in Feed nnb the Command menu are set incorrectly If you cannot generate or Merity update the CE Module List refer to the Comms Problems section of Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE The CE Module List does not dynamically update If the LINK network stops processing due to an event outside of ConfigEd for instance a module has failed changed state or the LINK fiber optic network has been severed the CE Module List will not reflect the change until you again update it Each line in CE Module List corresponds to a node on the LINK network Nodes are displayed in the order they appear on the network beginning at the point where the serial connection is made and proceeding around the fiber optic ring in the sequence in which the fiber optic network physically connects them Configuration Editor Software Manual 6 Chapter 6 SAM Functions OPENING GRAPHICAL SAM WINDOWS Once the CE Module List is opened and updated the first node the one connected to your PC is automatically high lighted Select other modules or drives by either highlighting them with the mouse pointer or by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys To open a SAM window double click on the LINK device node with your mouse or pre
98. configuration drawing NOTE These features apply to drawing shapes lines arrows and text only not to function blocks snare aan meminere mean er aM eae oe ae re Ar ean sarah gioco mtrartonre rr eei ine niece atest eo Pte oon Macr n i A sR P Heu strane HE TR oan cruel iem catheter terete ef acer ao aol aean aaeeei ei edu EN a D a neg tena aod A ep cmer ep ep D Due n eer a E nase xd FERA Eo reUP ME UM TR MEE aces e e e e e rer s T D cu e reU uem s Tucpcucum eere LM T E PEE Ves E Sarna eer mecrea armare acr e center eerste eae Sree eerste eri Mi rucreu Er de d ERR You can use these features to highlight drawing shapes copy the original shape using the Copy command in the Edit menu use the Paste command to place the duplicate slightly offset from the original then place the duplicate behind its original using Move to Back Use Pattern and Fill to darken the block color and give the original a shadowed appearance Draw amp size Rectangle Select a Shading of Duplicate with Change Fill to Solid Pattern then Send to Back Copy then Paste Original Creating a Shadowed Box Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Drawing Attribute Functions ConfigEd includes features you can use to enhance the lines arrows and shapes you have drawn in your configuration These features are Color Fill Pattern and Width inthe Draw menu NOTE The drawing attri
99. ction Document located under the Project pull down menu Document Module operates on configurations installed in on line LINK devices and captures only parameters values available as SAM Get or Set operations Document file as well as signal connection information Although Document records all parameters settings of all function blocks within the off line configuration is more comprehensive it does not capture the immediate values of dynamically changing parameters such as Speed Feedback or Tension Feedback To document a module go to the Command SAM sub menu and select Document Module The Scratch Pad displays the values of all the SAM available parameters in all the function blocks of the selected module Configuration Editor Software Manual 13 Chapter 6 SAM Functions Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Many problems you may encounter when using ConfigEd involve either communications errors with LINK devices or difficulty in accessing configuration files Other problems are caused by configuration design errors which can cause modules to fail crash meaning that the device halts executing its installed configuration RS232 serial communica tions and file access problems are covered in this chapter Refer to Section 8 of the ConfigEd Overview Manual to troubleshoot problems related to a crashed module or to problems related to overall L
100. ctions Select a Project To select an existing project using the Project Manage menu pick click on the appropriate category and then click on the desired project To select the project and close the Manage dialog box click on the Done button Note the Scratch Pad s title bar changes to the selected project with the execution of the Done command Move a Project To move an existing project from one category to another using the Project Manage menu pick click on the project s existing category in the Category list then click on the appropriate project title in the Project list Now click on the desired category under the Destination Category list on the right If satisfied with your selections click on the double arrow gt gt box between Project and Destination Category boxes to move the project When executed the project move at the right will transfer the project junk from the Public to the Training category Cat Read Only To prevent modification of any projects in an entire category using the Project Manage menu pick click on the category to be protected and then click on the box labeled Cat Read Only Each click of the mouse will toggle the state of the box checked is protected blank is unprotected For LAN installations this lockout is private for each user and stored in the CONF IGED RCT of their icon s working directory Sort by Address To sort the configurations in a project by their LINK network addre
101. d and revised configuration file s to the hub managing the LINK project Otherwise you can risk losing configuration data since the hub does not have the modified configuration file s as stored in the LINK module s Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 13 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The File Close Command Ctrl W The Close command closes the active configuration window Prior to closing the window ConfigEd saves any changes to the configuration to a new revision number on your database Hew The File Save Command Ctrl S Open Ciien P If there are any changes to a configuration the Save command immediately writes the Open History active configuration window to your database Configuration changes may be functional Open Gel in nature e g adding deleting LINK input output slots function blocks or connections ee or merely appearance related e g rearranging function blocks adding deleting text or adding deleting drawing elements ConfigEd automatically saves modified configurations in the following situations Page Setup Upon exit using the Exit command in the File menu P Pi e On closing the configuration using the File menu Close command Ctrl W e On installing the configuration using any of the install options in the Command menu Caution ConfigEd has no autosave feature It is recommended to periodically save while you are designing configurations to avoid losing data in case
102. dress of modules on a SAM LINK network nit Revisions 3 Headdress BEI Emer Het Auldresa Im 5 05 05 5 5 To use this feature first open or refresh the CE Module List then click on the LINK module whose address you wish to change Click Readdress in the in the Command menu A User Input pop up box prompts you for the module s new address Enter the new address between 1 and 3000 inclusive then click OK The selected LINK module is now assigned to the new address Ifa CE Module List is open it will immediately update the node address Use Readdress when preparing to install the configurations of a project to LINK network modules in a new network or to new modules added to an existing LINK network In both these situations the new modules have some other configuration and address installed in them usually a default test configuration and test address 4 32 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions When used with the Install Changes command you can use Readdress to quickly download all configurations for an entire project into a LINK network First wire up the LINK modules in your network then use Readdress to change the addresses of the new modules to match those in your project Then use Install Changes to automatically download all project configurations IE Fort Shee Heip Module List Criek THE WINDOW MENU Update Partial Upd li The Window menu is divided into four parts
103. duplicate the TT button double click on Legend 1 and change it to TAC Now create a third row of buttons in the same manner Name them BL bottom left BM bottom middle BR bottom right and BT bottom text Change the legend in the BT button to TOE When finished arrange your buttons on screen as shown in the screen shot on the next page Configuration Editor Software Manual AppC 7 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Sisha Wi uu va ET Button Bands A L5101 L5102 or L5391 operator station will display push buttons only if the push button entities are specified in an operator station button band function block This function block organizes them on screen and displays them in the order you specify Go to the Block OpStn menu and select Button Band Place the first one near the bottom of your configuration and name it Top Duplicate it and name the second one Middle Duplicate it once again and name it Bottom Position the button bands in a single row across the screen You must specify the physical order of appearance of the pushbuttons in order to line them up correctly on the operator station screen Double click on the top button band to bring up its parameter window Double click on the Button 1 line to bring Top Burs Buton Rand NP Button 4 m up a list of all the push buttons in your configuration Since this is the ous TH top button band we will b
104. e Manage dialog under the Project menu Give your configuration a name and then select the project and category in which you want to save it Then click OK NOTE The Save As command copies all aspects of a configuration including its address If you copy a configuration into the same project a feature typically used Sit Erejert Hioc when configuring a similar section for a LINK system controlling many drive em Sip sections remember to change the address of the new configuration using the Net rums History Address function in the Edit menu before installing To delete a configuration select Delete from the File menu highlight the configura tions you wish to delete from the list in the dialog box that appears Page Sejup ConfigEd will warn you that a delete will permanently remove all revisions of that configura in rnt Scale tion Click Delete to erase all revisions of that configuration from your PC s hard disk Geli Comsfaxwrakionis to Delete Blaark Thar FE Conligh Thi ere Pimep SE All peigne dd cel ectesd files sail ED DE ae au omar E Cancel Caution You should delete configurations if they become obsolete or if you wish to make major changes and begin a new configuration from scratch 16 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The File Page Setup File Print Scale and File Print Commands These commands are covered in Chapter 5 Displayi
105. e active window or Duplicate the current project selected Any ConfigEd function you Update D t perform affects that project only pr Training ConfigEd Test Config Ei Sraith Pad 975 D fe TrarniningfCurndkgE d Tet ni gti hier 7 carb add D H TURT App C 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial CREATING amp SAVING CONFIGURATIONS Creating a New Configuration Once you have created a project the next step is to create new configurations for the LINK network devices in your project You can then place function blocks within them and make connections between configurations to design a control scheme for your LINK network NOTE ConfigEd saves your drawing automatically whenever you close the drawing or exit the program The program however does not automatically save while you are working It is therefore good practice to save your configuration periodically to prevent the loss of work in case of an unexpected power loss Save your configuration manually by going to the File menu and selecting Save or using the keyboard shortcut Ctr1 S To begin you must first create all the configurations your LINK network re Edit Project eck quires Select New from the File menu A dialog box will provide a list of the base modules in the LINK database included in your ConfigEd package This list includes all first generation LINK and LINK2 devices Open
106. e button to upgrade the project Prior to actually performing the upgrade a ConfigEd confirmation window will ETE TC appear providing you the last opportunity to cancel the upgrade UE d a iem A E ELT E After upgrade you will immediately have access to any new function blocks currently available on your database however obsolete function blocks will have to be replaced using the following procedure 1 Delete the original function block 2 Place a new copy from the Block menu 3 Reconnect all the inputs and outputs of the function block 4 Set all the function block s parameters appropriately 5 Reinstall the revised configuration into the LINK module Obsolete function blocks in your configurations will be highlighted by a number of asterisks adjacent to their name e g CPW indicating the original function block has been replaced by another function block with a different part number i e one asterisk indicates the block has been replaced once two asterisks indicates the block has been replaced twice etc Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 7 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Project Duplicate Command Preject The Project Duplicate menu pick allows you to copy the currently selected project Cleri see the Scratch Pad title bar to a new unique 8 digit number within the same category Manage All configuration names in the duplicate project will match the original but will have their re
107. e placing the push buttons labeled Top Left rM uton n Top Middle and so on For Button 1 select TL for Button 2 t 1 TM for Button 3 TR and for Button 4 TT Close the window and verify that you have entered the data correctly Repeat the process for the other two button bands When finished your button bands should look like this Top Middle Bottom BUTTON BAND BUTTON BAND BUTTON BAND Adding Meters You now need to add two ordinal meters to your configuration one to record the total number of games played and another to log the number of games won To create the Total Games meter go to Block OpStn and select Ordinal Meter Place it in your drawing centered under the bottom row of buttons BL BM BR and BT and name it Total App C 8 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial BL EM BR BT HL i HL i HL HL TOE LEGEND i LEGEND i LEGEND LEGEND i Total AL Measured Value 0 azrBr MV D D 32767 Double click on the meter to bring up its window For the Legend type Total Games and leave Format at 2 Total 353103 0rdinal Meter its default setting of Set Display Max and pe L High Redline values to 20 and close the window Display max 1 32767 38 High redline 1 322767 20 Next add an ordinal meter to log the number of games Los came parer 8 won by the processor You can eithe
108. each dealing with a specific aspect of Fidei eed Mode windows used by ConfigEd The four commands in the top section of the menu are concerned solely with opening or updating the CE Module List RIS BL The Connections command in the second section opens a window which lists all ibng mi i existing connections within the active configuration including inter sheet Minnit connections SAM Test Points is related to the SAM functions within ConfigEd Zerak Pad refer to Chapter 6 SAM Functions It opens a window which list all SAM Test a Points for the current configuration Commands in the third section of this menu allow you to quickly switch between open windows in the ConfigEd program The bottom section lists the windows currently open in ConfigEd The checked v box indicates the active window NOTE Holding down the Shift key while selecting a window from the bottom section of this menu re sizes its default size and location This is useful when the window does not display properly when you first open it Opening a CE Module List You will need to successfully open a CE Module List to communicate with ConfigEd to any first generation LINK or LINK2 module Valid communication between your PC and a LINK module through a the CE Module List is required to perform any of the following functions Installing configurations Using the SAM features Using the Halt Restart and Get Info commands Updating configurations usi
109. ebert elt Install Changes Fi Restart Halt Get bein Backup Comm Backup All Revisions 3 Lhart Duacumsei Module dd iam Beaddresz Da Hiestane Anad anby Toggle the Verify mode on or off by clicking on Verify under the Command SAM sub menu When you begin a ConfigEd session it is initially disabled The Pot Function You can also change parameters continuously by using the Pot function in Command Dres YA birai Inet F r bled Inst Elected Foot fete Help the SAM menu This feature in useful when tuning a parameter such as the Inziall Changes F3 speed calibration of a LINK drive during commissioning Hie tari Hs Hali To use the Pot function remove the Read only restriction in the SAM Get inte sub menu and highlight the Set operation for the parameter you wish to change from its SAM parameter list Then select Pot in the SAM sub menu A window prompts you for the parameter setting rate Set this setting to change the update speed of the potentiometer in seconds or leave the setting at its default rate of 0 1 seconds After you click Ok a potentiometer graphic appears which looks similar to the graphic for the Pot function block used in configurations designed for L5102 Backup Backup All Chari Document ede Aryvicisers 3 Aeaddieas LINK 1 or L539x LINK2 operator stations Click on the fast buttons lt lt and gt gt to change the parameter value in 1
110. ect simply repeat the command Ej z qu Bort by Address cient GT E E Cat Read Onby P feb h 43975060T BI Enier Project Mame in Find Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Change Project Info To change project information using the Project Manage menu pick click on the Change Project Info button in the dialog box A Change Project window exactly like the New Project window previously described will appear with data entry fields for the Project Name and Fields 1 9 Change the project information as required then click on the Change button to accept the data or the Cancel button to leave the project information unchanged NOTE It is possible to have the labels in the Change Project window for Fields 1 9 display meaningful descriptions of how the data in these boxes are actually used in your forms by creating a file called FIELDS TXT in working directory for the ConfigEd icon see the section on Creating Forms in Chapter 5 for more details The Upgrade Command Since the first generation LINK products were released Eurotherm Drives has continued to develop newer more powerful versions of our function blocks as well as create new function blocks Accordingly the programming code associated with these function blocks has grown on the SSD LINK database Since all LINK modules have a finite amount of memory if a user built a configuration years ago which bar
111. ect fields positions on the border form for automatically entering documentation information about your configuration into the fields of the border form generice 5 12 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Once you have inserted a form into your configuration drawing the Remove Forms indes Font She Help menu option becomes active Clicking this option displays a roll down list of the Prev Sheet forms inserted in your configuration drawing Clicking on the form name from this pn mj iJ list removes the form from your configuration drawing Creating Forms Modifying an Existing Form You can create a custom border form by modifying a standard form and saving it under new name or you can design an original form Modifying an existing form is easier since the forms available in ConfigEd already have p field blocks drawn to accommodate Jeet inpet drawing project application and engineering approval information ri Line Oval Retina gle Jeri Emer name Bor torm cunta To modify a standard border form into a custom form open or click on Co Remove Form tilleti the open configuration in which you wish to create your form and insert E the standard border form you wish to modify on any sheet in your configuration Create the new form file by executing the Save Form command This saves the form on your hard disk under the directory ssd_link tools win3 The dialog box
112. ed recently try installing a previous configuration that works and making configuration revisions in small steps to isolate the cause of the error Once you feel that you have resolved the problem use the Restart command in the Command menu to restart the device No Config The module is unable to run because it has no configuration Install a configuration OK The module is running it installed configuration with no errors Peer Halted The module is ready to start but is waiting for other modules on the network to be ready The LINK network will not run until all modules are ready Check for other LINK devices in the that may be Halted or in an error state Self Test Failure The module failed its start up self test due to an error in a memory component and has stopped Replace the malfunctioning module and retry LED amp SEVEN SEGMENT STATUS DISPLAY CODES All LINK modules have a status LED and all LINK2 devices have a single character seven segment LED status display Each LED blink sequence and LED display code indicates the operating status or operating state of the LINK device Refer to the LINK Overview Manual for a complete listing of all status LED blink sequences and LED codes THE HELP MENU amp FUNCTION BLOCK INFORMATION The Help menu provides general information on the currently active ConfigEd project About CaonfigEd FI and gives you application information about each function block available in the LINK General data ba
113. eed 6 1l Backing UP m m Restoring SAM Document Module Command Chapter 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PC Serial Port Communications Problems orto oti On td ee eee Error Dialogs mM ad Sa 2 Display d cell T NS 3 Get Info Status Messages nscsnnnnntinnneneenns 4 LED amp Seven Segment Status Display Codes 4 The Help Menu amp Function Block Information 4 Cont 4 Configuration Editor Software Manual CONFIGURATION EDITOR SOFTWARE MANUAL Contents Continued Appendix A COMMUNICATIONS Appendix B Appendix C Communicating with LINK PASTSOT KS dt papi SHEER DUUM RR DEA ERO Direct Communications Hardware Setup Modem Communications Hardware Setup 2 Communications Settings i eds deett de A tasto AU M ete ba bie EN 4 Baud Rate Settings Direct Communications t 4 Baud Rate Settings Modem Communications 4 Modem Commond String Settings uasa a RR Md elo udo Roco 5 QUICK REFERENCE ConngEd Menu Referente pinnasesse aeae t A ota esM bein AppB 1 File Men C AppB 1 sema T lp vse AA AppB 1 Proj amp ctoMeril coe cs ba daa tst a ea ha tcd AppB 2 Bil SG SU PM AppB 2 Command Menu sassen aai AppB 2 SNR ru ET AppB 3 Draw Meri ttd baba oa alt d AA laca as dtt add AppB 3 Window A PL aire ee meres R ar ame ent eer AppB 4 gg e
114. eld 6 This code is identical to Te D Date of current configuration s last modification dit Last modification number of n configuration SB Descriptive information entered for the current B Field LinFields under the File Open Open configuration in Fields under the File Open Open window of n configuration window see Chapter 4 The asterisk specifies the field number Field 1 through Field 6 G Descriptive information of project where current gff Field2inFields under the File Open Open configuration resides This information is entered in the window of n configuration fields appearing in the Change Project Info under the Project Manage menu selection The asterisk specifies the field number Field 1 through Field 9 H Project category holding the LINK project hit Field 3inFields under the File Open Open where current configuration resides window of n configuration Eight digit LINK project number where current is Field 4 inFields under the File Open Open configuration resides Displayed in the Scratch Pad window of n configuration title bar if Field 5inFields under the File Open Open window of n configuration k Field 6inFields under the File Open Open window of n configuration Code Configuration or Project Information Code Configuration or Project Information oM Last modification number of current configuration mit Configuration modification number of n configuration N Number of sheets in
115. elow fe NOTE The four forms listed above are standard to the ConfigEd software lina FE package If you are granted a LINK Manager account through a LINK wal FT Manager Hub the Hub may include extra forms when it grants you user Biectangle Fa s Text Fa rights Black White You can insert or remove a standard form or a form that you have created on any sheet of a configuration drawing Border and key code forms appear on all sheets Remoye F si so long as the Show Forms option is toggled on Index forms appear on the first Ps oer sheet of a configuration drawing only again if the Show Forms option is toggled on Because ConfigEd prints exactly what your screen monitor displays the Show Forms setting also applies to printed configurations Show Forms must be toggled ON for the form to appear on print outs ConfigEd does not allow you to specify different forms for different sheets in a multiple sheet configuration index E index lest tittebb NOTE All standard forms in ConfigEd assume a landscape horizontal page orientation and are designed to fit an 82 x 11 page size Set the Page Setup orientation to Landscape and Print Scale to 1 00x to match the screen print area to the form size If you wish to have ConfigEd automatically enter data on your form see Automatic Data Entry below insert both the key code form t itleb6 as well as the border form generico The key codes positions on this form line up with the corr
116. ely fit inside the module without any protections the same configuration may not fit with current versions of the function blocks ConfigEd protects you from this growing project dilemma by freezing the database at the level at which it was created When you create a new project ConfigEd records the level of the current SSD LINK database in the project direc tory To the project the database never looks as if it has been updated No new are revised function blocks or LINK module types will be accessible from the frozen project An upgrade will bring a project up to the current database levels making all current revisions of function blocks and LINK modules available In effect it is like the project was created on the day of the upgrade Caution Do not use the Upgrade command unless you are certain that you need to replace existing function blocks with a newer revision or you need access to previously unreleased function blocks You cannot undo an Upgrade once it has been performed rw E NOTE Prior to upgrading you should export to floppy a Read Only copy of any project with Manager This copy will retain all the original project s properties and with direction from Eurotherm Drives may be restored to your LINK database To upgrade a project select the project you want to upgrade from the Project Manage menu pick s window and then click on the Change Project Info button When the Change Project window appears click on the Upgrad
117. en Performing this command does not refresh the CE Module List You can refresh the list using a partial or full update Seralch Pad TTT pew TTT game 4 36 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Chapter 5 DISPLAYING DOCUMENTING amp PRINTING DISPLAYING CONFIGURATIONS ConfigEd offers many features for enhancing your screen display and for documenting and printing your configura tions The screen display features provide an easy quick way of moving about your configuration drawing and make configuration design a simple process The documentation and printing features give your configuration printouts a neat professional appearance which simplifies troubleshooting and makes them easy to work with Most of the functions used for displaying and documenting configurations are under the Draw and Edit menus Printing functions and features are under the File and Project menus Display Options cee Veendme Fort She Help Prey Sheet Heed Sheet Sheri 1 ef 2 Screen Zooms amp The Scale Function The Scale function in the Draw menu adjusts the scale of the active configura tion window to preset screen zooms A scale of 1 00 sizes all text within the configuration to a 6 point font Zooming in or out magnifying or reduces the drawing and changes the font size linearly a scale of 2 00 changes the font to 12 point and a scale of 0 50 changes the font
118. er of revisions ConfigEd saves go to the Command menu and select Revisions A dialog box will ask you to set the desired number of revisions Enter a number and click OK The parentheses shows current set number of revisions The default number is three If you save more than the set number of revisions the oldest existing revisions are deleted For instance if you set your number of revisions for User inp Enter nember al revisinns in keep Las Lee TTTpro to three and then open modify and close the configuration four times the Applications that appears when you click on Open History will make only the last three revisions available mew Wesmdme F Install at Address Cirl T Inaiell at Selected Chlti Inatell Changes Fi Heziari Hal Gel into SAM Current number of revisions Applications Select Caaliqerakon Luce arn DOT Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions NOTE The exception to this rule of saved revisions is a configuration that has Command ww Window Fi been installed in a module The latest configuration that has been installed will Install at Address Cirl4T remain in the File Open History menu list even if more than the set etel at detected Cii an Install Changes F3 number of revisions are subsequently saved Restar The Command Readdress Command an E o The Readdress feature allows you to change the permanent ad
119. errors in building the file Doce nt Propert NOTE Document differs from the SAM function Document Module see Chapter 6 Document creates a text file of the configuration whereas Docu ment Module writes the SAM accessible Date parameter settings and dynamically configuration changing parameter values of a working was created module to the ConfigEd Scratch Pad Save Sources amp Clear Unused These two features in the Document command automatically cross reference LINK outputs to LINK inputs and reconcile LINK output destination addresses with LINK input source addresses Save Sources This command fills in blank source addresses and replaces incorrect source addresses in LINK input slots If you leave this option toggled on when you execute the Document command ConfigEd automatically scans the selected configurations and supplies source addresses for LINK inputs you left blank or entered incorrectly Clear Unused This command changes the source field of LINK inputs to a dash if they are not referenced as a destination address by a LINK output in another configuration in the project Both of these features can help you find mismatched LINK inputs and outputs After documenting a project with these options selected the configuration drawing will show the true source address values of LINK inputs the next time it is displayed on screen NOTE It is recommended to execute the Document command only after y
120. erview Test Poimi CHieE Redundant Manual fuss Tap Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 19 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Duplicate Ctrl D Function Block Command The Duplicate command copies selected function blocks and LINK inputs outputs Prejeci EHnrk Liammunnd within a configuration This feature only copies individual function blocks or LINK inputs outputs within the same configuration and not to from other configurations The Duplicate command will not copy annotation text or drawing shapes NOTE To duplicate entire configurations use the Save As command in the File menu To duplicate entire projects use the Duplicate command in the Manage menu Nel Address 997 To use Duplicate first highlight the original function block or LINK input output E Topology Duplicate Cirle Di Test Point Cirl E within your configuration then click on on Duplicate in the Edit menu When duplicated the highlighted item should change to a reverse video image on your monitor and be attached to your cursor If you select Duplicate before selecting a function block ConfigEd generates an error dialog box Clr d e gelect black to dug licate An outline of the duplicate item will follow your cursor around the screen until you click on your mouse at the location where you would like to place the item If the selected item was a function block ConfigEd gives the new function block a name ide
121. ess of a LINK device Change configuration sheet add annotation text amp drawing elements add delete amp modify configuration forms Open or update CE module list switch between open windows on screen Change text font Change text style Function block data sheet information project and ssd_link database revision levels and release CanfigEd Scratch Pad ft iitesPublicTIC TAC TOE Al notes CorfigEdwersion 00b41 Copstigh 1999 1996 Euratherm Dries inc All Rights Reserved Were Aang 20 15 3015 1096 ConfigEd Scratch Pad e database ID is ELIZONF 1506 33 CE4 DT ELIROMF user name ts frank Loaded TTT newizien 1 mad 71 using library T5107 Operador Stainn Loaded TTT revision 1 ied H wing bhrary 5101 Operater Sisian Wed Aung 28 1807 47 1906 Figure 4 2 ConfigEd Main Menu Bar 4 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions THE SCRATCH PAD The Scratch Pad appears on screen during every ConfigEd session As previously mentioned it responds to the same commands as any other window and provides a written record of most actions you perform during your ConfigEd session such as Loading saving installing and deleting configurations Reporting any errors between your database and the LINK network Recording all SAM commands including Ger and Set actions When you close the program for the first time ConfigEd automatically saves the contents of the Scratch Pad
122. fication level of a configuration previously installed into a LINK module Saving Scratch Pad Text You can also use the Save command to save the text within the Scratch Pad To save the text make the Scratch Pad window active by clicking on it with your mouse then execute a Save This appends the CONFIGED TEX file with all information currently displayed in the Scratch Pad window and clears the window After the save the Scratch Pad window will continue to record commands actions during the current ConfigEd session Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 15 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The File Delete Command The File Save As Command E c L2 The Save As command is used to copy a configuration from one project to another or to Open Open History make a copy of a configuration within the same project en Se Close Save Page Setup Print Soale Primi NOTE Use the Duplicate command in the Project menu to copy entire projects Use Duplicate in the Edit menu to copy individual function blocks within a configuration Project Hierk Cir e M CineO F Open the configuration you wish to copy then click on Save As in the File menu A dialog box will appear asking you for the new configuration name and the category and project in which you want to save it If you are saving the copy of a configuration to a new project or category you must have first created the new project or cat egory through th
123. figuration changes to the configuration file installed in a LINK device To do this you must have access to the original configuration file installed in the LINK device modify it using other ConfigEd features and then reinstall the file If you do not have access to the original configuration file you may be able to reconstruct it using the Extract function refer to Chapter 4 SAM was previously offered as a separate software package ConfigEd 5 0 now incorporates all of the original SAM functionality and includes additional features ACCESSING THE SAM FUNCTIONS The SAM functions are located in the Command menu Click on SAM and a pull down menu appears showing all SAM related functions To use the SAM functions you must open a CE Module List and Thraer Windes Feni Erle Hein communicate through your PC s RS232 serial connection with a LINK Install at Address Cirle module that is connected to a functioning LINK network The SAM Install at Selected Chilels functions are inaccessible until you successfully open a CE Module stell Changes rn List Refer to Opening a CE Module List in The Window Menu Restart Halt section of Chapter 4 if you are unsure how to do this Refer to Get infa Appendix A for information about setting up the communications k between your PC and the LINK network Cann ey m Execute either Update Fullor Update Partial from the Revisions 3 ee zb Braddrezs Descent Boe
124. ge dialog box and make sure Sort by Address is toggled on The index sheet that ConfigEd creates lists the following information for each configuration in the project network address ADR configuration name CONFIG revision number REV modification number MOD description DESCRIPTION and sheet number SHEET ConfigEd updates the index automatically whenever you add or delete configurations to you project or when you change configuration information The DESCRIPTION field fills in the information entered in Field 1 configuration title of Fields which appears in the dialog box when you execute the File Open Open command NOTE The MOD and SHEET fields show correct values only after the index configuration is printed using the Project Print function The defaults values in these fields may not be correct on your monitor screen and on print outs created with the File Print command It is recommended that you insert the same border and key code forms to the index file as you placed in all other configurations Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 17 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing The Document Command Project Document creates an ASCII text file on your PC hard disk which records all connections Select and parameter values of any selected configuration files in a LINK project The file is called Manage XXXXxxxx doc where xxxxxxxx indicates the project number and is located under the project
125. gn consistent it is recommended to always control the L620 Vector LINK drive through the LINK network if you are using the drive in a project with other LINK modules You create a L620 Vector LINK drive as you would any other new configuration by executing New from the File menu and selecting L620 from the list of LINK modules that appears in the pop up window list then assigning it a name and node address Configuring L620 Vector LINK Drive Inputs amp Outputs Unlike DC LINK drives L620 Vector LINK drives do not have preassigned LINK inputs To configure an input you must place an LINK input in the L620 configuration and connect it to the desired input function block Use the sheet feature to connect the input to the drive input block if you placed the LINK input on the first sheet of the configura tion drawing L620 LINK Vector drive outputs are configured in much the same way as DC LINK drive outputs place a LINK output in the L620 configuration and connect the desired drive output to the LINK output Once you make this connection a dialog box appears prompting you to specify the update rate in milliseconds Enter the update rate as an integer using the recommended settings listed below Recommended Analog Outputs Update Rate 30 mS Recommended Digital Outputs Update Rate 200 mS BEI Enter update rate ous n 100 0054 T Pent ves DEP emo MET 1 pw SU Tt CALIBRATION 100 XP CALIBRATION CAEABLEE MODULUS DISABLEQ MODLLUS
126. h if disregarded could cause injury or death A Caution provides the reader with advice which if disregarded could cause damage to the equipment A Note furnishes additional information for added emphasis or clarity Printed in the United States of America 1096 RG353792 Issue A Safety Warnings Safety Procedures in this manual may contain Warnings Cautions and Notes A Warning gives the reader information which if disregarded could cause injury or death A Caution provides the reader with advice which if disregarded could cause damage to the equipment A Note furnishes additional information for added emphasis or clarity The customer is responsible for assessing his or her ability to carry out the procedures in this manual Make sure you understand a procedure and the precautions necessary to carry it out safely before beginning If you are unsure of your ability to perform a function or have questions about the procedures listed in this manual contact Eurotherm Drives Customer Service at 704 588 3246 WARNING This software is used specifically to configure the control of potentially dangerous motor control systems The user assumes all liability and risk for the performance application and reliability of all control systems configured with this software It is the user s responsibility to understand thoroughly and to check independently all configurations before commissioning any equipment controlled by this software Euro
127. he currently active source configuration by a name and to a destination specified by the user Delete Deletes the currently open and active source configuration Page Setup Opens a standard printer setup dialog box Select your printer driver page orientation and print paper size through this window Print Scale Allows the user to designate the size of the printed version of the currently open and active configuration Print Prints the currently open and active configuration Exit Closes the open configurations and quits the ConfigEd program Edit Menu Preject Binck Comman Undo Unsupported Cut Copy Paste Allows the user to transfer duplicate and retrieve function blocks or groups of function blocks to a memory buffer for placement elsewhere in a configuration or for placement in another configuration Clear Removes contents of Scratch Pad Select All Selects all text in the Scratch Pad when it is the active window mp Tiry Niet Address IFL Met Topology LI Paste Time Pastes the current time to the Scratch Pad Ctrl D Ctrl E Duplicate Net Address Allows the user to designate the network address of the currently T Rd Ez min selected configuration Net Topology Allows the user to designate the network topology of the configuration Duplicate Duplicates a selected function block or LINK input or output Non applicable to annotation text or drawing elements Test Point Selects a function block for adding
128. ic window in ConfigEd A dynamic ConfigEd window is any window which displays data that changes due to LINK network processing The Scratch Pad CE Monitor List SAM Monitor List and any SAM monitor window are considered dynamic windows since they display information which changes as the LINK control network processes data You can select fonts for dynamic ConfigEd windows from the entire list of fonts installed on your Windows system The number of fonts available for dynamic ConfigEd windows depends on the number you have loaded on your PC Consult your Windows manual for information on installing fonts NOTE The appearance of text within ConfigEd software blocks appearing in configuration windows is fixed and cannot be changed through these menus To alter text within dynamic windows click on a dynamic window such as Scratch Pad to make it active and make your selection from the menus The font and style you select changes all the text within all dynamic windows you cannot change the font and style for dynamic windows independently ConfigEd retains the font and style settings for use in your next ConfigEd session The Style menu offers a list of text sizes hy Help Bod Baile Fa Undedlioe Cirit 3 Paint 4 Point 5 Point b Point 7 Point Point 3 Point 10 Poina 11 Poin lg Poina 14 Polina 18 Poimi 24 Point J6 Point AB Poin T Poimi in point size from 3 to 72 point and allows you to underline
129. ications for information on communicating to a LINK network Also you must connect your computer to a functional LINK network The LINK network for our Tic Tac Toe game is a simple topology ring consisting of only two LINK nodes a L5101 operator station and a L5207 processor module both first generation LINK devices Figure C 1 shows how this LINK network should be connected 24 VDC Power 24 VDC Power RS232 Connection L5207 LINK Processor Fiber Optic Cable 2 rd Rear of L5101 LINKI Operator Station Figure C 1 Two node LINK System for TIC TAC TOE WARNING Do not install a configuration to a LINK network device unless all equipment controlled by the network is in a stopped and safe condition Configuration errors may cause an unexpected or dangerous system response Have a qualified engineer check or test all configurations before installing them and putting the LINK network into service To open a CE Module List click Update Full in the Window menu If the communications setup between your PC and the LINK device is correct and the fiber optic LIVK network between the modules is communicating properly the CE Module List should open and appear as the screen shot below NOTE The as shipped test addresses may differ from those shown in the screen shot Comigeration Edinor 5 1 Fom Sede Heip lodi Lisi W mira CE Module List Update Pert D L5207 Processor Au
130. igEd 4 4 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Create a New Project New Projo Maer Corkigt ers To create a new project select the appropriate category from the Category box and single click the New Project button A New m Fic g Tes ogn Project window will appear with data entry fields for the New Project Name and Fields 1 9 The new project s title is entered in the New Project Name field up to 20 characters and specific project data is entered in Field 1 through Field 9 The generic forms supplied with ConfigEd use the data in the Fields to automatically enter title block information when printing your configurations see Chapter 5 Documenting Printing amp Displaying Configurations for details Enter the appropriate project title and any desired field data then click on the New button to create the project After clicking the New button your project title will appear in the category you selected with both the category and project highlighted Click New to close the Manage dialog box and create the project At this point ConfigEd assigns the project a unique 8 digit number corresponding to a sub directory under the SSD_LINK CONFIGS directory on your computer All files related to the new project will be stored in this directory see the LINK Over view Manual HA350678 for an in depth discussion of the LINK database directory structure NOTE ConfigEd actually uses the 8 digit
131. ine and Text commands to create your form In Sheet 0 the gray border around your page indicating the printable area of your screen is the only visible element Make sure you are in a view scale that allows you to see the gray borders at the bottom and right side of your window If the gray border is not visible go to the Draw Scale menu and select a different magnification size Or hit the and keys to quickly change the drawing view Set the page orientation under Page Setup in the File menu so that the form s orientation aligns with your desired drawing orientation The first element to add FC FEPTTTED when creating a form is the border surrounding your configuration drawing This border the orients the edges of your drawing and defines the space available for placing configuration elements While you can create the border using the Rectangle tool it is more practical to use the Line tool since it is easier to perform editing on lines rather than on rectangle shapes When creating the border hold down the Ct rl key while using the Line function F 6 to draw a successive series of connected lines to form your border A new line will begin where the first one finished which you can Form border using the Line tool Print area border then drag with the mouse to define the next corner Make the border lher Input close to but not extending over PUE EN the grayline defined print area to ensure as much gr
132. ing LINK configurations as well as managing LINK projects refer to Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing for details on displaying and printing your LINK projects For information on ConfigEd s Setup and Monitor SAM features refer to Chapter 6 SAM Functions while a quick reference for all of ConfigEd s features appears in Appendix B Quick Reference THE SSD NK DATABASE The ConfigEd software package includes the SSD LINK database which contains all the files required to build LINK configurations It occupies about 15 megabytes of hard disk space on your computer and must be accessible by the ConfigEd program for all of its features to work properly As the number of function blocks and LINK module types grow more disk space will be required While running ConfigEd continuously accesses the database and reports any file errors to the Scratch Pad Refer to Appendix A of the LINK Overview Manual HA350678 fora description of the file structure of the SSD LINK database ORGANIZING YOUR WORK A LINK project is a logical grouping of configurations for one coordinated system controlling a production line e g a group of LINK drives supplied by Eurotherm which control the motors of a printing press Within any LINK project you may create configurations for any of the modules supported by ConfigEd i e AC drives DC drives operator stations processor modules etc Categories in turn are used to keep all related LINK projects in
133. ing on the arrow next to the field marked Port and highlighting the desired port The column of three selection buttons allows you to select the type of communications between your PC and the LINK network for that profile There are three selections available for each profile select Port communications speed 1 Direct for direct communications PC serial port to LINK RTNX port 2 Slow Modem if you are using a 2400 baud modems at both ends 3 Fast Modem if you are using a 9600 baud or faster modem at both ends NOTE Due to incompatibilities between slow 2400 baud V 22bis modems and modern faster modems you must use the same modem protocol at both ends Once you have selected the type of communications select your baud rate for the port You can set up each profile independently This allows you to specify a unique PC communications baud rate or modem string for each profile For instance if you use your ConfigEd loaded PC mainly in your office to configure and test LINK systems but occasionally use the same PC to remotely monitor or tune field installed LINK systems you can set up Profile 1 for direct communications and Profile 2 for modem access ConfigEd retains these settings and the profile you have selected for use in your next ConfigEd session Baud Rate Settings Direct Communications Four standard baud rates are available Set the baud rate for the highest rate your PC can support The default for each profile is 5
134. ions Adding and deleting LINK input and outputs 4 14 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The modification level of a configuration is stored in each configuration file revision This means that two revision levels of a configuration are functionally identical if they have the same modification number NOTE Making a functional change to a configuration increments its modification level while creating a new revision file Executing a save after adding or deleting annotation text and drawing objects executing an Update or moving function blocks and connections also creates a new revision file but leaves its modification level unchanged ConfigEd uses the modification number to perform operations between the source configuration and the configuration installed in a LINK module In general any operation that uses both the source configuration and the configuration installed in a LINK module requires both to have the same modification number to prevent data corruption The two features most affected by the modification issue are the SAM and the Update functions If you create an index using the File New menu pick see Chapter 5 the index lists both the revision and the modification level of each configuration in a project Additionally when you open a configuration the Scratch Pad indicates both the revision and modification level You can use the Get Info command in the Command menu to find out the modi
135. ists the error message which the Scratch Pad displays if you cannot open a CE Module List or otherwise have trouble communicating with the LINK network The table also suggests ways to solve the problem If the Scratch Pad displays this message try the following Accessing module list Cannot establish network connection 1 check for faulty serial cable or Cannot refresh immediate module info unconnected serial cable Cannot complete exploration 2 check supply power to LINK module No valid echo received baud rate set too fast try a lower baud rate Module not responding as expected 1 baud rate set too fast try a lower baud rate 2 module may be crashed restart module error code 10 check comms port selection for currently selected comms profile few WVelndaw Font Spb Install at amp ddress Cir T Install at Selected Chleds Install Changes F3 ide x uin Le 5 Direct 6 600 Haud O Siw madam Settings Fast modem Heyislons Predile 1 Headilpeas Prafile 2 Predile 3 Modem Settings Predile 4 Configuration Editor Product Manual 7 1 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ERROR DIALOGS ConfigEd displays a variety of error messages if it has trouble accessing a configuration file or if it cannot not perform a requested operation Other error dialogs warn you to be aware that executing a requested operation under certain circumstances could cause the LINK system to control machiner
136. itch to these preset screen zooms using the number keypad at the right or with the number keys at the top of a standard PC keyboard Each number zooms the view to a different preset scale The or keys increments or decrements the view to the next preset zoom The arrow keys and the Page Up and Page Down keys moves the AppC 4 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial entire selected window on the screen without zooming Other commands switch the display to the next or previous configuration page You can also zoom in and out of a configuration window using the Scale function in the Draw menu or enlarge an area of a drawing by holding down the mouse button and dragging over the an area you want to enlarge NOTE Refer to the table 5 1 in Chapter 5 for a full list of all the ConfigEd keyboard display commands To enlarge the area of a drawing hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse over the area of the drawing you want to enlarge A dashed line box will enclose the area When you release the mouse key the area you have selected will fill the window Adding amp Naming Function Blocks Now you will begin adding function blocks and elements to your configuration to represent the software required to configure your Tic Tac Toe game Screen snapshots in the manual show your progress to the final drawing shown at the end of the appendix NOTE Study the function block data sheets before pla
137. ive into a separate file on your PC hard disk Restar Haii ConfigEd immediately creates a backup file for each configuration as Get info you install it into a LINK device and stores the file as configura Emm Backup tion name BKU in the 8 digit LINK project directory associated Carni Hasckur All with that configuration ConfigEd overwrites the file each time you een chart install the configuration and each time you execute the Backup Hezddress gm command Bexinre system on which you are working ConfigEd will store BKU files ede there If not ConfigEd will create on your PC hard drive a directory with an 8 digit name that matches the 8 digit LINK project number associated with the configuration file installed in the LINK device on which you are executing a backup ConfigEd also creates a Public category and stores the directory holding the BKU files there NOTE The BKU file of a LINK device is used to record final parameter changes in case of a LINK device failure You should back up a LINK device only after you are certain you have completed all final parameter changes necessary for commissioning and troubleshooting the LINK control system Cummari Style Help If your PC contains the project and configuration files for the LINK The Backup function differs from the Update function see Chapter 4 The Update function updates all param eter values in the original configuration file with the current on line values a
138. ix B Quick Reference App B Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Appendix C DESIGNING A PROJECT A TUTORIAL This chapter instructs a beginner on how to build a simple LINK demonstration project step by step The result is a functional configuration for a game of Tic Tac Toe played on a first generation L5101 L5102 or LINK2 operator station model L5391 By creating this demonstration configuration you should become familiar with the ConfigEd tools without risking equipment damage or injury to personnel The project consists of two configurations one for a LINK operator station to display the Tic Tac Toe game board and first generation LINK processor module L5207 to hold the game s control configuration The configurations you will create using this tutorial are actually recreations of the two existing configurations under the project TIC TAC TOE in the Public category NOTE For reference the finished configurations you will build is shown in Figure C 2 and C 3 at the end of this appendix The tutorial in this chapter provides a cursory introduction to using basic functions such as creating projects and configurations configuring a LINK project and installing LINK configurations into LINK network devices to give the user a feel for how to use the product All the software functions and features of ConfigEd are discussed more fully in Chapters 4 5 and 6 GETTING TO W
139. la s Toe Winda Install Changes Fa Get inta EAM I mir Revisions 3 Beadidrens E TESI BERT SB IEEE TERES 1 s DRESS Bl Merce TE rTLEET rad nime xx ri ire 2 027 aL WO SEE Trea aC ato d Tesi Tonger inc Tipe xe Con gat Lis mee PTL 33861 kirik aor PIT MEEISEE viia SEO Serial Number This number is assigned to each LINK module during manufacturing The serial number shown in Scratch Pad should match the number on the module label for example 9145 US C 0022 for a first generation LINK L5207 processor module Project Gives the LINK project number its category and project name to which the configuration is associ ated ZN 4 8 digit LINK Project Number Category Project 99758686 Training ConfigEd Test Configuration The name of the configuration currently installed in the LINK module Type The type of LINK module for example processor Analog I O Digital I O or operator station and whether it is a LINK or LINK2 module as well as its microprocessor type for example the LINK processor module has a type MTID 13 microprocessor the LINK2 operator station has a type MTID 2305 Modification The modification level of the installed configuration The modification number increments each time a configuration is functionally changed see Modification Level vs Revision Level under the section on The Save Command in this chapter Perm Address The permanent net
140. lacing function blocks in your configuration you can spread your configuration over several sheets if you run out of space The sheet commands are located in the top section of the Draw menu These commands allow you to change the view of your drawing to the next sheet the previous sheet or to configuration are permitted The Sheet features are described below Prev Sheet switches the page view to the previous sheet Next Sheet switches the page view to the next sheet a specific sheet Up to 126 sheets per Sheet xof y switches page view to the specified sheet The letter x designates the current sheet y designates the ast sheet in the configuration that contains a function block or graphical drawing element To move function blocks to other sheets click and drag the function block or group of function blocks to the Draw menu then select the sheet on which you wish to place the blocks from Sheet When ConfigEd changes the screen view to the selected sheet hold down the mouse button and drag and drop them Block Command Firme ndre Font BSr ye Help Comtigkd esih ORL the entities to the area you wish to place User input Eater Sheet to go tac NOTE Moving a block or LINK input or outputs connected to another entities to another sheet is unsupported You must use the Cut and Paste commands in the Edit menu see Chapter 4 Otherwise first break all connections move or group move the f
141. layed in the window the window automatically closes ConfigEd samples a single parameter in the list each 0 1 second If there are more than one parameter in the list ConfigEd samples them consecutively and updates them in the order they appear in the list from top to bottom Therefore the more parameters you add to the list the longer the update time for each parameter SAM continues updating the parameters in the Monitor List until you either close it break communication with the LINK network by closing the CE Monitor List window delete all the items in Monitor List switch to another program or quit ConfigEd altogether You may perform other SAM functions such as Set operations while continuously monitoring parameters Monitor List continues updating in the background The Chart Function fiie Help MEESE Draw Window Fieni In at Adr CirlaT In at Se l I natal Changes Fa You can display graphically the value of a parameter as it changes by using the SAM Chart function First highlight the Get parameter then selecting Chart from the Command SAM sub menu ConfigEd then prompts you to specify an update rate in seconds Regter Enter the update rate the default is 0 1 seconds and click on OK aay configEd will open a new window and chart the parameter Backup Hackup l Dhari NOTE It is possible to designate an update rate that is faster Cem than the transmission rate of the
142. le function block or a group of function blocks The commands operate identically to the Cut Copy and Paste of many Windows software applications Highlight the item you wish to copy or move and click on Copy or Cut If you wish to move or copy a group of items hold down the Shift key and click and drag the mouse cursor over an area that includes all the items Or select multiple items individually by highlighting them while holding down the Shift key Copy writes a duplicate of the element s into the Windows clipboard buffer Cut removes the selected item s and writes it to the same buffer Prior to executing a Cut command a ConfigEd dialog box warns that you are deleting the selected elements Use the Paste command to retrieve items from the clipboard An outline of the elements to be pasted is attached to your cursor allowing you to place the blocks appropriately To drop the blocks in the configuration click on white space within the configuration window s borders Net Addeen 887 Bet Topology L Quplicale Test Puint NOTE You can also move groups of items by selecting them and dragging them to a new location directly with the mouse see Chapter 6 You can use Copy Cut and Paste to move a group of function blocks with connections or text to another sheet of the same configuration for details on sheet selection see the discussion on the Sheet commands in Chapter 6 Displaying Documenting amp Printing section
143. le opens you will see a completed configuration for the processor You will need this configuration to run the Tic Tac Toe game Return to the File menu and select Save As This brings up a dialog box asking you the new name of the configu ration and the project and category in which you wish to save it Choose IP Edit Project Block the category and project you have set up for your training activities Mew CrN L Training give the processor a name TTTpro and click OK pen Ctrl 0 E Open History Open Seiegied This saves the configuration to your ConfigEd Test project It also gives you read write access to your copy of the configuration in case you need to modify it for a particular application This is an Proj mcd important time saving skill to learn you will find it quicker and easier to reuse configurations from other projects rather than redesigning new ones from scratch especially when configuring similar series of control sections Sane Hn Close Ctrl Heme ln Sas dt TT prol Save Ctrl 5 Delete Tehe 99751665 Games Testing Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 15 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial INSTALLING A CONFIGURATION Before you install a configuration into a first generation LINK or LINK2 device you must establish a valid communi cations setup between your PC serial port and the LINK device and open a CE Module List window Refer to Appendix A Commun
144. menu A dialog box first warns you that ConfigEd will delete early configuration revisions Click Com pact to proceed A status bar reports and the Scratch Pad records the progress of the Compact When completed select Open History from the File menu to view the remaining file revision Only the currently installed version and its last revision of each configuration should remain leaving at most two files per configuration These are the most current configurations Craligh amp Compacting 34 58 bth Campscilag Centighd Test wili Tampari delete all priar malalona compact E n j The Project Document amp Project Print Commands These features are discussed in Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Configurations Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 9 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions THE FILE MENU The File menu manages the configuration files of a ConfigEd project Filii Prapect NOTE Although you may have multiple configurations from different projects open Open History on you monitor screen ConfigEd allows you to work on only one configuration gn selected within one project at atime The title bar of the Scratch Pad window always inn indicates the active project cedi Satin Use the commands in the File menu to D pe Delete Create save and copy configurations Page Setup Print Scale Open close and delete current or past revi
145. module If any of these four percentages exceeds 95 you should redesign the configuration to reduce its size and 30 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The The The perhaps its execution load However because system operation is dynamic values below 95 do not ensure that a module will not crash with an out of heap error Command SAM Functions A sub menu with all the Setup and Monitor SAM functions are located under this menu item The functions are only active when you connect your PC to a LINK network and after you have generated a CE Module List The SAM functions are covered separately in Chapter 6 SAM Functions Command Comms Function You set the communications settings between your PC and a LINK network or between your PC and a telephone modem through this menu selection The settings in this menu and communications between your PC and LINK networks in general are discussed in Appendix A Communications Command Revisions 4 Command Any time ConfigEd executes a save it creates a new revision file for any configuration you have functionally modified or whose appearance you have altered This allows you to recall early revisions of the same configuration see Fi le Open History above Revisions 4 sets the quantity of revisions of a configuration ConfigEd saves in from the current to the oldest The larger the number the more current the revision To change the numb
146. mpts you to confirm the restart whenever you execute the Restart command on a halted module WARNING Unexpected motion and injury could result when restarting LINK modules Make certain no possibility of damage or injury can result before confirming a Restart command Be certain that you interlock critical signals such the start input to the drive configurations with physical external operator controls 4 28 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Command Get Info Command Use Get Info to acquire detailed information about a LINK module on a LINK network The command is useful in troubleshooting see Chapter 8 Troubleshooting and Section 8 of the LINK Overview Manual To use Get Info highlight the LINK module from the CE Module List then click Get Info in the Command menu The Scratch Pad then lists information about the module The two screen shots below shows the module information reported to the Scratch Pad after executing Get Info on a first generation L NK module shown below left and a LINK2 module shown below right The list below the screen shots explains this information ConigEd Strate T Miia akm dn 8510 B 3 D SSE GSE rain iin 2nd Taal Trip Frocesz Linki Wojas sTID 13i Bera number Projact Canfgurmien Tae Wa Bici 11 Pem sider sn bigira ced dress 36 Hype uiid BAUT 01 7 aed ip Situs oe aT TT En install at Addeess ChrltT Install at Selected Cti
147. n In addition to the software tool ConfigEd this package also includes L NK Manager a utility which provides you with the facilities to manage both your LINK database and the projects you create on your PC Refer to the Manager User Manual RG352101 for information on this product NEW FEATURES For users of ConfigEd prior to Version 5 the following is a brief list of new major features Support added for all new generation LINK2 products New editing commands supporting copying cutting pasting deleting and moving function blocks and their associated connections within the same configuration or between different configurations The ability to install information into LINK modules which supports extracting the configuration from the modules without the original project files on your PC Graphical Setup and Monitor SAM features where data from LINK modules is displayed on your configura tion as originally drawn in lieu of the text based format of previous versions Anew on screen potentiometer feature for incrementing and decrementing SAM parameters while on line with a LINK control system Four different SAM communication profiles may be stored for future use Configuration Editor Software Manual 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features As previously supported by ConfigEd Version 4 x you still can Create and modify configurations for LINK drives and modules NOTE You do not need LINK hardware to create or
148. n This information can TlTindem lbzupsb Toro Lisep tb include the configuration name project name and the number of sheets in the configuration Figure 5 2 describes the key codes The upper case letter codes in the left hand column refer to the current or selected configuration in which you have entered the form The symbol following lower case letter code in the right hand Configuration 7 column refers to the n configuration in the current project starting at 0 as enumerated from top to bottom in the File Open Open dialog wi amp amp box under the File menu This is emphasized in the figure to the right Fieri ieam These codes can be used for index forms Pee in NOTE All the upper case letter codes and lower case letter codes c and p are normally used for creating a title sheet Many codes such as those for revision and modification number will not provide accurate information unless the project has been processed first using the Project Print orProject Document commands Chinga Project Many of these codes refer to the information you entered in Fields Plaid Cairanen Lamdasiing Lina Ha 1 under the File Open Open dialog box and the Change Project rung nzeris Info dialog box under the Project Manage menu selection see Qualy Syra ngarring Chapter 4 meajems At a minimum your form should include the project name code P the configuration name code
149. n into the LINK module which will enable the software tool Bead on ly to extract the configuration from the module s memory i e without the project files on Graphical your computer In order to use the Extract Selected function on first generation Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions LINK modules the option must be enabled For LINK2 modules ConfigEd installs the configuration s source file information regardless of the status of this box NOTE The source file information for a configuration consumes processor memory and limits the amount of free memory usually reserved for configuration data in first generation LINK modules To avoid running out of configuration memory it is recommended to enable the Install Source option only when installing small sized configurations into first generation LINK modules Configuration Description Fields The The File Open Open dialog box also gives you access to separate data entry fields for each configuration within a project These fields provide standard information about the configuration that often appears on engineering drawings such as the configuration name the type of module as well as the project designer The data from these fields can be included in your forms see the sections on Forms and Automatic Data Entry in Chapter 5 To enter or change configuration description information highlight the configuration in the list then click Fields
150. n its installed configuration and consequently ceases to control any drives or equipment connect to it The Command Restart Command Use the Restart command to request a restart of a LINK module in the halted state The module may have entered the halted state due to a processing fault or because of a previous halt command To restart a LINK module first select it in CE Module List then click on Restart in the Command menu Dae Winiiw F NOTE You must restart only the LINK module in the halted state to bring a nate at Addrcas CIT halted LINK network back on line and ing data over its fiber opti EET alte network back on line and processing data over its fiber optic Install Changes F3 network The network returns to its run or OK state if all other peer halted LINK modules are healthy Executing Restart on a peer halted LINK module will Halt not restart LINK network processing the LINK module will remain peer halted Get bta until the original halted LINK module any other modules on the network in the SAM halted state are restarted nm Revisions 3 When you restart a LINK module persistent parameters within your configurations return to Bssddrons their saved values sending an initializing signal to other modules on the LINK network This can change the state of LINK operations and function blocks which consequently can cause unexpected motor motion and alter the state of LINK system outputs As a caution ConfigEd pro
151. nd from function blocks When creating inputs you must define only the incoming slots numbers Naming the source address is optional and is used only to document the source signal The number on the left end of an input slot is the source address the receiving slot number of the configuration is on the right For an output slot the number on the left end is the destination address and its destination slot number is on the right For now you will name only the incoming slot Configuration Editor Software Manual App C 9 Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial NOTE When configurations are documented or printed using the Document or Print yf aida ue emn commands in the Project menu ConfigEd LINK input 38 p automatically fills in the source addresses of LINK meg z input slots m 55 LINK iaut For clarity and consistency keep LINK inputs on the left side and LINK outputs on the right side of configuration daalination a meu ion alot drawings to maintain a left to right flow of data Creating and Connecting L NK Inputs Go to Block and select Link Input Place the input to the left of the Status annunciator Once you place the block its parameter window appears Notice that ConfigEd automatically assigns an input slot number beginning at one The default input slot number increments for each successive slot you create For this example change the input slot number to 10 Utility YME r Winders
152. ndard ConfigEd forms are stored as frm files on your hard disk under ssd_link tools win3 ConfigEd allows you to place multiple forms in each project This is very useful for displaying information from the same project in different configurations This is also a convenient feature for automatic data entry see below NOTE Like all other graphical images in ConfigEd the form you insert into a configuration drawing must reside within the gray border that appears on your computer screen in order to be printed This applies to the standard available forms that are part of ConfigEd and forms that you create The forms functions within ConfigEd are located in the last section of the Draw menu Inserting and Removing Forms Ow ECE ep To insert a form click Insert Forms in the Draw menu and choose the form Prev Sheet f 3 Heri Sheet you want from the roll down list that appears Three standard forms are available Sheet al T generic a border form to frame your configuration drawings Align Cube titleb6 a key code form used for automatically inserting documentation a 1 information into the fields of border forms see Automatic Data Entry below kove in E index_6 a single column table used to tabulate index information for Mowe io Eror index configurations only see Creating an Index below Pattern j index1_6 a double column table used to tabulate index information for ee i index configurations only see Creating an Index b
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154. nfiguration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Moving Function Blocks and Drawing Elements You can move functions blocks or drawing elements within a configuration by selecting the item with your mouse holding down the mouse button and dragging the item to a new location When We you select and move a block or element an outline of the entity follows your cursor around the Ame b screen Let go of the mouse button to place the entity in its new location You can also select and move groups of objects a convenient feature for arranging elements within large configura tions To move a group of objects hold down the Shift key and the mouse button and drag your mouse to create a selection area A dashed border marks the selected area When you let go of the mouse and Shift buttons ConfigEd highlights all entities including block to block connections and drawing elements that fall into the selected area or cross the area s border Click the mouse on any highlighted function block hold down the mouse button drag the group to a new location in the configuration and release the mouse button to place the group All elements within or crossing the selected area are moved including connection lines text and drawing elements oid Beare I Cay g NOTE Youcan also use the copy buffer and the Cut Copy and Paste commands in the Edit menu to move and copy function blocks and LINK inp
155. nfiguration files DISPLAY PROBLEMS You can occasionally have problems properly displaying configurations for a project originally designed on another computer For example you may have designed configurations for a project on a PC equipped with a large monitor and later open the same configuration files using ConfigEd running on a small laptop computer The display size difference between the two machines can cause the laptop to distort the display or can prevent the laptop from displaying the configurations entirely To resolve this conflict use the File Open History or File Open Open commands to select and view the configura tion These commands trigger a default viewing size for the equipment currently in use If you already have the configuration open hold down the shift key and re select that configuration from the Window menu This redraws the window to within the size of the display of the machine currently being used Configuration Editor Product Manual 7 3 Chapter7 Troubleshooting GET INFO STATUS MESSAGES These messages appear in the Scratch Pad under Status when you execute the Get Info command on a LINK device Checking Network The module is ready to start but is unable to send a message to itself around the fiber optic network to ensure that the ring is complete Check for unconnected modules loose connections broken or damaged fiber optic cable and non powered modules Duplicate Address The module has discovered
156. ng Documenting amp Printing Configurations The File Exit Command The Exit command ends your current ConfigEd session All open configurations that you have altered since you began the ConfigEd session are closed and saved on exiting and the Scratch Pad text is appended to the CONFIGED TEX file in the ConfigEd icon s working directory Caution Do not turn power off to your PC until ConfigEd has completely closed and you have returned to the Windows Program Manager Turning the power off while ConfigEd is closing could cause an irrecoverable loss of data Eg Project Binck Hew Cirlt MN Open Cile Open History jt eded I d Clase Ctr d Bat Cres dave Bs Page Sebep Print Scale k Print Ciel PF Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 17 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions THE EDIT MENU The commands in the ConfigEd Edit menu pertains only configuration files and the Scratch Pad Those com mands that apply to configurations are only active when a configuration window is open and active Similarly those commandis relevant to the Scratch Padare active only when the Scratch Padis active Use commands in the Edit menu to Duplicate and move function blocks Change the address and topology of a configuration Select and time stamp information in the Scratch Pad Create SAM test points The Edit Cut Edit Copy Edit Paste amp Edit Clear Commands Use these Edit menu commands to duplicate or move a sing
157. ng the Update command e Changing the node address of a LINK module using the Readdress command NOTE ConfigEd functions on LINK2 modules are very restricted if you access the L NK2 module through a CE Module List generated through a first generation LINK RTNX To gain full ConfigEd functionality for LINK2 modules including installing configurations and all available SAM features it is recommended to open the CE Module List Window Rus Gee Help through a LINK2 RTNX connection oF Module Lis Update Partial To openaCE Module List you must first establish a valid communications setup Update Eull between your PC serial port and the LINK module Refer to Appendix A Communications 5 Uds Made for information on setting up communications to a LINK network CE Madlede Liat Scratch Pad T T 07 Thigame TTT game Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 33 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions NOTE You must connect the serial communications port on your computer to a module within a functional LINK network You cannot open a complete CE Module List fora LINK network whose fiber optic ring is either broken or improperly connected The LINK network module to which you connect your PC through its RS232 port also must be powered up To open the CE Module List open the Window menu and click on either Update Partial or Update Full ConfigEd quickly scans the LINK network and generates a CE Module List that displays all LINK modules
158. nly when they are printed The Black White setting under Draw applies both to the screen and printed appearance color graphics drawn in your configurations Save Sources This command fills in blank source addresses and replaces incorrect source addresses in LINK input slots If you leave this option toggled on when you execute the Project Print command ConfigEd automatically scans the selected configurations and supplies source addresses for LINK inputs you left blank or entered incorrectly Clear Unused This command changes the source field of LINK inputs to a dash if they are not referenced as a destination address by a LINK output in another configuration in the project Both the Save Sources and Clear Unused operate identically to the same options offered under the Docu ment command and can save valuable troubleshooting time spent tracking down mismatched or mis addressed LINK inputs and outputs It is recommended to always print a project with these options selected 5 20 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions Chapter 6 SAM FUNCTIONS The SAM Setup And Monitor functions of ConfigEd allow you to do the following 1 make on line changes and monitor system parameters of LINK control systems during commissioning and troubleshooting 2 backup and restore installed configuration files 3 document the parameter values of a LINK control system NOTE You cannot use the SAM functions to make con
159. nput OR gate shown in the screen shot below initially has a False value for both its inputs setting Input 1 to True will not change the value displayed on screen even though its output has actually changed from False to True You must graphically Get the parameter click on it to update its value in the graphical SAM window Setting this parameter to a different state does not update these parameter values on screen until you graphically Get double click them Configuration Editor Software Manual 6 9 Chapter 6 SAM Functions SAM TEST POINTS SAM Test Points is a ConfigEd feature for creating a unique set of SAM accessible Get and Set operations You can access them just as any other SAM Get or Set operation however because they are installed with the configuration file into the LINK device you do not need to have the original configuration files resident on your PC to monitor or change a SAM test point You should create SAM test points for a configuration in the following two situations 1 if you are certain that the user commissioning and servicing the LINK system has an early version of ConfigEd version 4 0 or lower or the independent SAM software package and the user does not have access to the original LINK project configuration files These files are required to use the independent SAM software package or the SAM features incorporated in ConfigEd version 4 0 and 5 0 NOTE Creating SAM test p
160. ns as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Techni cal Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable Manufacturer is Eurotherm Drives Inc 9225 Forsyth Park Drive Charlotte NC 28273 If you acquired this product in the United States this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina If this product was acquired outside the United States then local laws may apply Should you have any questions concerning this agreement or if you desire to contact Eurotherm Drives for any reason please contact the Eurotherm Drives subsidiary serving your country or write Eurotherm Drives Inc Customer Service 9225 Forsyth Park Drive Charlotte NC 28273 Warn 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The LINK product line is a distributed control system manufactured by Eurotherm Drives which uses fiber optic technologies in industrial control applications The LINK network connects all LINK compatible motor controllers drives and modules using a high speed fiber optic serial communications link By using the LINK technology customers eliminate conventional signal and control wiring required by current industrial control systems Program ming of LINK products is performed using the software tool Configurati
161. ns of each configuration in the active project appears From this list you may open an earlier revision of a configuration The suffix number appended to the configuration file name indicates the revision level The highest revision number corresponds to the latest revision and matches the revision level of the configuration listed in the in the F le Open dialog box You can set the number of revisions ConfigEd will save under Revisions 4 inthe Command menu ConfigEd allows you to open only one revision of a configuration at a time When you open a configuration the Scratch Pad indicates the revision level which was opened NOTE A file revision differs from a file modification The distinction is discussed in the Modification Level vs Revision Level portion of the File Save section Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The File Open Selected Command F2 PIE T Open Cusen amp Open History The Open Selected command opens the configuration file for the LINK module selected in the CE Module List Since this is usually the same revision of the configuration you installed in the module it is a quick convenient way of opening a configuration for making modifications while commissioning a LINK system Close Cirle 1 Lir NOTE You must have the LINK project and the LINK module s configuration a s files on your database in order to use Open Selected Deletie Extract Selected
162. ntical to the block s original name except for adding a suffix number The suffix number increments for each duplicated function block You can rename the block by using the Ct r1 double click feature of ConfigEd You can duplicate a function block quickly by highlighting the item simply hitting the Ct r1 and D keys simultaneously The Edit Test Point Command This command is related to the SAM features of ConfigEd Refer to Chapter 6 SAM Functions 4 20 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions THE BLOCK MENU You can access the LINK software function blocks in the SSD LINK database through the Block menu Function blocks are pre configured software elements used for Alark Command ZAr 02 designing custom configurations for your LINK control application Once you place Link jnput waa the function blocks you need in your configuration you can change the blocks AT 02 parameter values and connect them to other function blocks within the same configura 5385P A2 02 A tion or to function blocks in other network locations B2 L Az 03 E Alarm A07 Placing Function Blocks Custom AND d DH Greeny AND 1 The Block menulists the SSD LINK database categories used to store the function Digital ANA blocks A distinct category exists for each type of function block Among the function FEM Generi blocks categories are Logic and Logic Gate which store all logic type function Function T
163. nual for the appropriate initialization string for each command field Link Corema Seting Link Comma Sefiape WnilisEzatben Ar eA ar mart Dita AT Di AT iT aer ex e Tir mapa mn nue rice Tir reapers ao NUE TRE Damned cunmecr Tanned cure cr The command fields are explained below ATTENTION Attention command string INITIALIZATION AT Standard modem command prefix indicating attention H Hang up if busy or no answer amp F Factory default setting for hardware handshaking E Turn off the local echo when in command mode DIAL AT DT D dial T dial using tones NOTE If you are not using tone dialing delete the second T Enter the remote phone number in this field after the DT setting Include all numbers necessary for dialing e g 9 for and outside line 1 for long distance or 70 to disable a call waiting interrupt feature YES RESPONSE OK NO RESPONSE NO BUSY ERROR CONNECT CONNECT The final three fields enable ConfigEd to interpret the modem commands Once you have correctly set the modem settings for that profile click OK to confirm ConfigEd saves the settings and uses them for all projects Click Cancel to retrieve your last confirmed settings The initialization strings for other modems are listed in the table below MODEM INITIALIZATION STRINGS Model Initialization String US Robotics Sportster 14 4 Internal ATH amp FIE amp K MI for use with Fast Modem selection only
164. number allowing you to open a CE Module List When you open the list ConfigEd assigns a temporary address to those modules it encounters with an address of zero Temporary addresses range from 3001 to 4095 These modules revert to the Halted state and do not run their configurations although they can still transmit message packets Winda around the fiber optic ring Module List CEE Update Partial Until you download a new configuration with a unique permanent address within the range of 1 to 3000 the module retains this temporary address and uses it as its working C address The CE Module List indicates that a working address is temporary by Cogecctions Cuv i ers n s E SAM Test Points bracketing it in parentheses After downloading a configuration to the module the permanent address replaces the module s temporary address as the working address Parm cxi ConfigEd then refreshes the CE Module List which displays the permanent configu sibling Coie ration address or the address you last assigned to the configuration file before the Mon download without the parentheses Sereich Pad lt TTT peo Paral Update AM TTTpra Procenenr K Device Type Status Working Address Alba it permanent Working Address permanent or temporary Configuration name LINKI or LINK2 device A 34 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Window Update Partial Command
165. number under the ConfigEd root directory ssd_link configs You can print out the file or review and edit it with a standard word processing application such as Word for Windows or text editing application It is useful as a permanent record for troubleshooting Document The Document command operates only on the last saved configuration file and may not Print o reflect the configuration downloaded in a LINK drive or module A configuration file saved on your hard disk may not be the actual configuration installed Look for the asterisk in the Document pop up window indicating that a configuration has been changed and saved but not installed In addition SAM changes to a module will make an installed configuration differ from the disk stored configuration files NOTE Be sure to Update the configurations before executing Document to make certain you record all SAM parameter settings in your text file ToDocument aproject you must first close all configurations within the project You do not need to open the CE Module List to execute Document since ConfigEd builds the text file directly from the configuration files stored on disk Select Document from the Manage menu then highlight the configurations you wish to document from the Document Project selection window that appears Use the Ctrl click or the Shift click combination to quickly mark several configurations Scratch Pad will report the progress or any
166. odule List The new address of the configuration file you install overwrites the existing address of the LINK network module Pom Dua Windia F Install at Addreas Cina T Install at Selected Chili NOTE ConfigEd does not allow you to download the configuration designed for one type of LINK module into a different type of LINK module In general the LINK hardware and configuration type must be compatible However you can f Install Changes Fi install the configuration for one type of LINK module into a newer model LINK 3 Acatar module designed to replaced discontinued hardware Halt jet laid To use Install at Selected you must first open a CE Module List If none is cur d a b rently open run either Update Partial or Update Full to open a CE Module List window then select the destination L NK module from the CE Module List Ln LI Hisisinns 3 Readdress Make sure the configuration you are installing is open and that it is the active window then choose Install at Selected from the Command menu A status dialog monitors the progress of the installation The upper left corner of the status dialog shows the elements being installed as they are aj loaded A bar chart graphically represents the progress of ConfigEd as froenilending Black d it loads the various blocks and other elements of the configuration into k the module All ConfigEd status dialog boxes include an Abort button Click
167. oints for ConfigEd version 5 0 is usually unnecessary Because you can recreate the original project configuration files using the Extract function see Chapter 4 you can still change and monitor parameter values using the normal SAM features 2 if you want to create a separate subset of SAM Get and Set points with unique names Creating SAM Test Points To create a SAM Test Point first select and open a configuration from the File menu and highlight the function block containing the parameter of which you wish to assign a test point Select Test Point from the Edit menu or type Ctr1 E A list of available test points for that function block only appears ina Test Point dialog box Select a test point by highlighting it The default name appears in the field at the bottom of the box You can keep the default name or rename the test point then click Add to add the test point to the list of test points for that configura tion Click Cancel or Ok after you have added any or all test points you need for that function block Beet Berk Cowes Dre ees Py See Eh Caj Drik Cary Erin Pasi Tiv Cipar Wat ddian 300 Ber Taglia i Lagplinsbe fult Selecting Test Point for this highlighted function block opens a dialog box displaying all avialable Get and Set operations for that function block lest Point Get Output sel Divisa Set npust Set Multiplier Speed Scale New assigned name for test point Ge
168. ok Futura Demi Gold Futura Extra Bali Futura Light Geognmphichymbals Hebe hetvetica Hien Planing HomePlanming2 limpad Kidnap Eina BAT LandscapePlenning Maura MT Seript Capitals Modern Menippe Corciven Monobype Sorts MorseCede MS Dislog MS Dialog Light MS LineDraw MS Sane Serii MS Seril MS Systemb x MT Extra MT symbol Zapftkingbatz OT Missi Musical Symbols Offs Phen ning Piaybiii Haman Scaipt Ermaghari Sign Langeege Sign Small Fonts Symbol SymhalPreg HI Syston Terminal Timea Times Mew Roman Ima Hr Wide Latin Wlngdimgs App B 4 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix B Quick Reference Style Menu Allows the selection of type style Bold Italic Underline as well as type size for text displayed in dynamic ConfigEd windows such as Scratch Pad as well as for annotation text added to configuration drawings Help Menu About ConfigEd Gives the ConfigEd software version assigned user identification number and name the database revision level for the selected configuration and the your current revision level of ConfigEd s ssd link software tools installed on your PC General Gives contact information if you need customer service to help resolve a ConfigEd or LINK system problem Data Sheets Gives information on all the function blocks within ConfigEd s Block menu KEYBOARD DISPLAY COMMANDS AboutConfgEd Fi Grmeral Data Sheets Bens
169. olors or patterns Angli Move to Back Moves selected item to bottom layer of drawing Den Move to Front Moves selected item to top layer of drawing Pattern Allows selection of fill or line pattern s Scale Allows selection of viewing scale for configuration Rectangle Text Width Allows selection of line width Black White Arrow Selects arrow drawing tool Ieper Form Hemose Porr Line Selects line drawing tool Save Form x Shmw FEnrm Oval Selects oval drawing tool Rectangle Selects rectangle drawing tool Text Selects text insertion tool Black amp White Selects black and white viewing and printing of configuration Insert Form Allows insertion of selected form Remove Form Allows removal of selected form Save Form Saves user drawn form Show Form Displays selected forms in configuration drawings Configuration Editor Software Manual App B 3 Appendix B Quick Reference Window Menu Font Module List Makes the CE Module List the front most active window Update Partial Conducts a partial update of the network modules LUDUM Fari w Module List Update Partial Update Full Stvlie Help Lirit Update Full Conducts a full update of the network modules Auto Update Mode Allows selection of method followed by ConfigEd when it updates the module list automatically Connections Presents in text form a list of all connections in the currently open configuration SAM Test Points Opens te
170. on Editor ConfigEd Using the software tool Configuration Editor ConfigEd you can access develop install modify and monitor all drive and module programs for the entire first generation LINK and LINK2 product range ConfigEd employs a graphical user interface which includes sophisticated drawing tools which allow you to create diagram and document your control scheme in an easy to understand visual format This visual format makes commissioning and trouble shooting of industrial control systems simpler and more intuitive for the average user NOTE 1 This manual assumes that you are proficient in using either a mouse or similar pointing device on a personal computer PC Additionally to fully benefit from this software package you must be familiar with the basic concepts of and the manipulation of data within the Microsoft Windows environment 2 ConfigEd s software blocks use standard Boolean logic symbols e g AND NAND OR NOR and XOR You must have a basic understanding of Boolean logic 3 Before using ConfigEd you must be familiar with the basic concepts of the LINK fiber optic control network as described in the LINK Overview Manual HA350678 A working knowledge of AC and DC drives is recommended Specific training in LINK drives is recommended but not immediately required For those using this product on a regular basis training by Eurotherm Drives is available on both ConfigEd and LINK system desig
171. ou have fully completed the design of all configurations in your project and after you have performed an Update on all installed configurations in the project 5 18 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing PRINTING The horizontal and vertical gray borders within configuration window bound the print area on your screen monitor Your printer will print whatever lies within the borders as it appears on you screen monitor and will not print any graphics or any portions of graphics lying outside the borders Use the Print Scale and the Page Setup features in the File menu to adjust the print output on your screen Print Scale amp Page Setup Edit Mew Open Cirleo amp Open History Prapect Print Scale adjusts the gray border to scale the configuration drawing to fit your printer sheet size The scaling point is referenced to the upper left corner of the drawing Adjusting Print Scale changes the size of your print area not the size of any graphics on your screen For example changing Print Scale to2 00x doubles the size of the elements within the print area when they are printed but reduces the print area to a quarter of its original size Caras The Page Setup command opens a dialog box called Print Setup which contains your printer setting parameters Default Printer and Specific Printer settings determine your print driver selection The selection Default
172. project selected before using Install Changes The program generates the message shown at the right warning you to double check the LINK project before proceed ing If you are using this feature to install configurations for a project into its LINK network modules for the first time use the Readdress command see below to correctly preset all node address in the network before using Install Changes Used together these features can cut down on the installation time for a LINK project especially for large LINK networks The Command Halt Command Restart and Command Get Info Commands These commands operate on any LINK module you select from an open CE Module List Install a4 Address ChlsT Install a Selected CiritG Install Cheney es Fa Regtart The Command Halt Command Halt stops the LINK module you select from running its configuration Executing Halt switches the LINK module from the run or OK state to the halted state The way other Get Infa LINK modules will react to a halted module on the same network depends on their setting of EAM Restart on reconfiguration in the System Control block If Restart on reconfiguration is omm r enabled the default setting the LINK module reacts by switching from the OK state to the Feseiniamn H Peer Halted state if it is disabled the module ignores the event _Readdress Caution Any LINK module in the Halted or Peer Halted state cannot ru
173. r return to the OpStn in the Block menu and repeat the process used for the Total Games ordinal meter or you can simply duplicate the meter already present in your drawing Use the Ct r1 D key sequence to duplicate the previous meter A new ordinal meter identical to the first will appear adjacent to your mouse pointer Place it in your drawing and name it Won Notice that the settings of your second meter are identical to the first the duplicate feature also duplicates a software function block s attributes as well as the function block You must change these to reflect the new meter s functions Double click on Won to open its window It will display the settings you entered for Total Since you only need to change the legend click on it and change it to Games I Won Close the window and check your work Your ordinal meters should appear as in the screen shot below min Adding amp Connecting Inputs amp Outputs Now you will add inputs and outputs and connect them to and from the function blocks in your configuration These LINK inputs and outputs will send and receive data to and from the L5207 processor which will hold the control configuration for the Tic Tac Toe game Connections to these inputs and outputs are analogous to wires in a hard wired system the address is the device to which the wire is connected the s ot is the terminal on the device Inside the device the input and output slots connect to a
174. rag the a mouse to the left side of the annuncia eee rg ls HL tor As you move away from the LEGEND starting point the cross hairs revert to a pointer and a line will extend from the start of the connection to the pointer Once the pointer icon appears you no longer need to hold down the mouse button When the pointer once again turns into cross hairs near the HL input terminal of the annunciator complete the connection by again clicking the mouse key App C 10 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial The LINK input to slot 10 is now connected to the Highlight terminal of the annunciator If you accidentally draw a line to the wrong point remove it by clicking once on the line with the mouse pointer This changes the connection to a dashed line indicating that you have selected it Press the Backspace or Delete key to remove it Caution ConfigEd automatically saves your configuration whenever you close it or exit ConfigEd ConfigEd will not save LINK inputs or outputs you have created unless they are connected to function blocks inputs within the same configuration Do not close your drawing until you have made these connections otherwise you will have to recreate these inputs upon reopening the file Create additional LINK inputs or use the duplicate feature to add all the LINK inputs your configuration will require using the drawing at the end of this appendix as a guide Assign these
175. rage NOTE It is recommended to leave at least 2 pages of spare memory for LINK modules to accommodate future configuration modifications or upgraded function blocks Status The operating condition of the module OK on the LINK network The most common status codes are listed in the section Get Info Status Messages in Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Each module status state corre sponds to the LED blink codes on first generation LINK modules and to the seven segment LED character display on the back of LINK2 modules Refer to the LINK Overview Manual for more information on the LED blink and seven segment status codes Executing Get Info on a LINK2 module that is in a running state OK Net warning or Net fail generates two extra lines of dynamic information in the Scratch Pad This information is described as follows CPU used Recentindicates to amount of CPU activity or how busy the microprocessor was during the last 2 5 seconds of operation Peak refers to the peak amount of CPU activity since the previous Get Info execution Heap used Shows how much heap or static RAM SRAM the module s CPU is using Static refers to the amount of SRAM the CPU uses to hold the installed configuration and Peak refers to the amount of SRAM used since the module last entered the OK state and began executing the installed configuration These four figures give the project designer a general sense as to whether the installed configuration is overloading the
176. rations for a LINK network may vary depending on whether you are using only first generation LINK hardware only LINK2 hardware or a mixture of the two Refer to the LINK Overview Manual HA350678 for planning considerations for a LINK system THE CONFIGED MAIN MENU BAR When you begin a new ConfigEd session the ConfigEd workspace fills your entire screen The main menu bar is located at the top of the screen and the ConfigEd Scratch Pad appears at the bottom Each main menu heading contains commands associated with one aspect of designing configurations for a LINK project Clicking on a main menu heading with your mouse opens a list of sub menus which are commands selections associated with the main menu picked Figure 4 2 highlights the functions associated with each main menu heading Configuration Editar 5 UBbT1 Create delete open close amp select File Edit Eie Edit Prapeet Cock DCammaed Cras indo Fant She Help loi Canmmand D Window Font Shyle Help configurations within currently selected project set page display amp print settings Cut copy amp paste edit functions change configuration network address amp network topology within a single configuration Select amp manage projects compact update duplicate document amp print projects Select function blocks to place ina configuration Install configurations access SAM functions start halt amp poll informa tion froma LINK device change the addr
177. rk and for each node on the network fills in the configuration name and hil Ctrl f changes the module version LINK or LINK2 module to module type proces Bib cin sor op station drive etc Working addresses that are temporary remain Misit i E enclosed in parentheses the parentheses are dropped from permanent addresses Dem ra Partial Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 35 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions The Window Auto Update Mode TOM Fon Syin Heip Made Lisi You can set ConfigEd to automatically update the CE Module List at the end of a Update Partial configuration installation ConfigEd updates the list according to the option selected in Update Full the Auto Update Mode sub menu Full the default setting gives a complete module moop list update Partial gives a quick update and None disables the auto update feature altogether Connecti wia Onley SAH Test Points Parent Cui NOTE Because parameter changes to a LINK module frequently affect its I cule performance and therefore the module s status it is recommended to leave the ng cri Auto Update Mode setting to Full or Partial A Partial setting is preferable to quicken the update time especially when working with large LINK networks The Window Module List Command Ifa CE Module List has been created using either the Update Partial or Update Full commands the Module List command activates the window and moves it to the front of your scre
178. ruction on the Sheet commands Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 23 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Configuring DC LINK Drive Outputs To configure drive outputs for DC LINK drives L570 L590 or L590SP open a LINK drive configuration you have created select LINK Output from the Block menu and move it to the right of the drive function block which contains the output you wish to transmit to another LINK module in your LINK project As with configuring any other LINK output a dialog box then appears prompting you for the destination Address and Slot The same slot and address range restrictions apply and the description field is optional Once you fill in the information click OK to place the LINK output slot Health zHABLE HEALTH FLAG ABLE LIMLATCHELD HEALTH FLAG READY FLAG HEALTH WORD HEALTH STORE HEALTH STORE BITMAP SPEED FEEDBACK ALARM ENABLE DIK l AES PMR E Applications Select panne chia Pep a You must now connect the DC drive function block output to the LINK output slot just as you would with any other configuration In the screen shot above the Health Flag output of the LINK 590SP drive configuration DriveDem is being transmitted to slot one of a LINK module whose address is one Once you make this connection a dialog box appears prompting you to designate the connection type Fast Medium Slow or Special This sets the speed of the output signal over the LINK fiber optic network
179. s display image to white on black Press the Ct r1 and D keys simultaneously or select Dupli T cate from the Edit menu ConfigEd creates a dupli Met Tapeingy cate button and assigns a default name which is identical to the original default name except for a suffix number which increments for each duplicate created Drag the duplicate block to another location on your screen and click the mouse button to place it in your configuration Test Pein App C 6 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial Rename this second button TM top middle place it to the right of the first button then create two additional buttons and name them TR top right and TT top text Arrange the button below the Status annunciator Your drawing should appear as below status HL Your Tum Press io eset f m Gi m Lu LEGEND I LEGEND LEGEND I LEGEND Double click on the first button TL to open its parameter window This button will be the starting point for the game Double click on the Legend 1 field and type an X the close the window This will be New 3 s Legend 1 the game s first move and will display X in the top left button Non inverted Output Camsctions Inverted Output Connections Double click on the TM button Because it contains no information at the start of a game leave Legend 1 blank by pressing the
180. se under the Block menu Dala Sheeis 7 4 Configuration Editor Product Manual Chapter7 Troubleshooting bet Click on About ConfigEd ortype F1 to open the ConfigEd database information window This window gives you information on Waren prt the revision of the platform library instruction and class directories Copyright 1989 1098 Eurotherm Driven ine of the currently installed ssd_1link database and the database for A HERE E EE the currently selected project ConfigEd Test in the screen shot shown d Uer a Jahn Dac at the right Whether they match depends on whether the ssd link database has changed and whether you have upgraded the BED LIMK ComfiyEd Test project s database refer to the Upgrade Command in Chapter 4 for Patar revininn idi 14d information on upgrading project databases Library nrvision iH Git hridi revision Td Td NOTE You must use Manager to upgrade your ssd link Class revision MHI MH database Refer to the Manager Manual and contact your Hub Coe administrator for ssd_link database upgrades To get information on a function block select Data Sheets from the Help menu then select the function block from the category list that appears The categories match those listed in the Block menu You can also quickly open Configuration Editor Product Manual 7 5 Chapter7 Troubleshooting Configuration Editor Product Manual Appendix A Communications Appendix A COMMUNICATIONS COMMUN
181. sion configurations Print open configurations and adjust your printout parameters Exit ConfigEd The File New Ctrl N Command This command creates a new configuration file within the ConfigEd project you have selected The title bar of Scratch Pad indicates the currently selected ConfigEd project To create a configuration click New in the File menu or use the keyboard combination Ctr1 N then select the type of configuration you want to create from the listing that appears The Select New Configuration window lists all available types of first generation LINK and LINK2 modules by model number The table also lists the date the module type was entered into the ConfigEd database All begin with the letter L which is the Eurotherm Drives model number designation for a LINK module NOTE The type of configuration you create must match the first generation LINK or LINK2 module in which you will install the configuration Generally you cannot install a configuration designed for one type of module into another type of module For example if you have a three node LINK system which includes a 590SPL DC drive a L5207 processor module and a L5201 analog module i you must create a L590SP configuration for the 590SPL DC drive a L5207 piznimi configuration for the processor module and a L5201 configuration for the analog module NOTE The exception to the rule are cases where new LINK modules have been released to replace older L
182. sions of ConfigEd version 4 0 or lower and if you are certain the end user will not have access to the original configuration files for the project installed in the LINK network SAM DOCUMENT MODULE COMMAND Command dr mur Font Stele Help Melinda This SAM feature creates a text file listing the values of all SAM access points at the moment the module is documented It effectively takes a snapshot of all SAM accessible software block parameter settings inputs and outputs values It is useful in troubleshooting programming problems and recording final system tuning adjustments You can access this text file called configuration name DOC located in the working directory for ConfigEd usually c ssd_link tools win3 through most word processor applications text editing and text viewing utilities You can view the file immedi ately in the Scratch Pad The software will perform a Document Module only if the configu ration files are resident on your PC if your PC does not have access to the configuration files Document Module will capture only SAM test points installed in the LINK device if any Install a Addi un Install of Selected Install Changes For rari Halt Get In s Backup nimnsn Hasckiipr All 3 Lhart Aeyishone H 1 Denatent Madube Beaddeess oem Pleetore of Forail gndhy Mesiby NOTE The SAM Document Module feature differs from the ConfigEd fun
183. some logical grouping As an example of project grouping consider a printing facility which has three separate presses each having a series of motor controllers operator stations tension transducers and winders A separate LINK system controls each press while a unique LINK project in this case Web 1 Web 2 Web 3 contains all the software configurations associated with the LINK motor control system For each LINK module or drive within the system one software configuration exists which contains the necessary function blocks to control the printing process To further orga nize the work all projects relating to particular department within the plant are grouped under the category Printing as opposed to other plant operations such as Laminating Slitting or Binding Figure 4 1 shows the hierarchical breakdown of this printing plant s LINK projects PLANT OPERATIONS CATEGORY i uu RCHECT CONFIGURATION les WEB 1 WEB 2 WEBS ae 9 e BLOCX CERTUM amv TENSIONER EUM DRIVE TENSIONER gd DRIVE TENSIOHER FE 43 E X LE roaa LEILI LI 34 34d 34 34 EX Ed 3X 3 1 E 3 X 3 Figure 4 1 Organization Breakdown of LINK System in a Printing Plant Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 1 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Typically one ConfigEd project is assigned to each separate LINK network while each configuration in that project is installed into only one L NK module on that network However grouping of the configu
184. space bar once Double click on New to create additional legends For the first type X and for the second type O This supplies the three displays for the buttons blank at the start of a game and either X or O as the player selects each button Repeat these actions for the TR gs Legend 1 button Legend x Lagend o Non inverted Output Connections Inverted Output Connections The TT button will display the word TIC Open the parameter window of that button double click on Legend 1 and type TIC The button will now display the word TIC at the beginning of the game and since you will not enter any additional legends the L5101 will display that message throughout the game TT 950766 Button New Legend New New Legend New Legend 1 TIC Legend 1 TIC Non inverted Output Connections Non inverted Output Connections Inverted Output Connections Inverted Output Connections Repeat your actions to create a second row of buttons Make your duplicate buttons from either the TM or TR buttons using the Ct r1 D key combination This way you will not have to type in the X and O legends they will be duplicated along with the button Name your next three buttons ML middle left MM middle and MR middle right For the MT button
185. ss using the Project Manage menu pick click on the project title in the Project box and then click on the box labeled Sort by Address Each click of the mouse will toggle the state of the box checked is sorted by address in ascending order blank is sorted alphabetically by configuration name This box affects the order in which configuration names are presented in the File Open menu pick as well as the order in which configurations are printed in the Project Print menu pick Lastly activating the Sort by Address feature properly configures your computer to use the Index configuration under the F31e New menu pick see Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Find Project If you cannot recall a project s category and or title the Find Project button in the Project Manage menu pick allows you to locate the project using either the project s title or its unique 8 digit project number To find a project click on the Find Project button When the User Input dialog box appears type in either the exact name or unique 8 digit project number for the missing project and click on the OK button the User Input is not case sensitive If the project exists on your database its category and project title will be highlighted in the Category list and Project list respectively If multiple projects have the same title the first matching title ConfigEd encounters will be selected If you determine the highlighted project is not the missing proj
186. ss Enter Double click to open Graphical after highlighting the device in the list to open its SAM SAM window of 5207 30 window An Open Selected status bar displays the progress of opening a SAM window Open Selected Notice that the graphical SAM window of the configuration file Leading instruction OpSin highlight installed in a LINK device looks the same as its configuration file window only the title bar distinguishes it from its configuration window The function blocks in both are oriented and laid out identical to the revision of the installed configuration Graphical SAM window of 5207 30 Configuation window of 5207 30 Notice also that the parameters for most function blocks in the SAM window appear adjacent to the inputs of the function blocks just as they do in the configuration s ConfigEd window Upon opening the SAM window for a LINK module these parameters show the values contained in the configuration file With new LINK2 modules the SAM window displays the values contained in the modules not the configuration When you initially open the SAM window immediately after installing its configuration file these parameters show the value to which you ast set them in ConfigEd before installing the configuration If you open the SAM window of a LINK node subsequent to making SAM parameter changes in a previous SAM session these parameters reflect the values to which you set them in your ast S
187. ss that is present on the ring and try executing Install At Address again Change the address of the active configuration using Net Address in the Edit menu Change the address of the LINK module to match the configuration files address using the Readdress command see below The Command Install Changes Command F3 inajali at Addieus CIT 20 insisi atSelected Cte A third way of installing configurations is by using Install Changes This automati cally polls the network and performs an Install at Address for all LINK network modules whose configurations have been revised but not yet installed in the currently selected project Configurations that are revised but not yet installed are marked with an asterisk in the F31e Open Open dialog box icd NOTE You must first close all open configuration windows before using Install Heyisbana 3 Changes Configuration Editor Software Manual 4 27 Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions When using Install Changes ConfigEd recognizes which LINK network modules it needs to install a changed configu ration to by its address only not its ConfigEd project number Caution FTT Because ConfigEd allows configuration addresses to be the Masses rum ieee Noe rsen eed same from project to project you can potentially download p qe men the wrong configurations to a network using Install Changes which can have catastrophic results Be certain you have the correct
188. st point window in which are displayed the SAM test points for a selected configuration Parent Brings the parent or higher level window to the front Child Brings the child or lower level window to the front Sibling Brings the sibling or equal level window to the front Auto Update Mode 5ibling M nibor Erratch Pad Monitor Allows the user to observe the performance of a selected module s test points Scratch Pad Makes the Scratch Pad front most active window Menu Changes the font of text in ConfigEd program windows Four fonts are available for annota tion text added to configuration drawings For the display of text within the Scratch Pad the CE Module List and any other dynamic ConfigEd or SAM windows you can select from the list of fonts installed on your PC Fonts avialable to text in dynamic ConfigEd windows Fonts avialable for annotation text Font Style Heip x Hebretica Futura Demi Bald Times Courier Foie che Heip Aldus loon Fami Aldus Palette Font Algerian Animale Animals T Animala 2 Ariel Arial Narrow Ariel Rounded MT fold NFyanbarde EX HT orantisardg Mid HT Book Antiqua Bookman Old Syla Areggadocio Biritann c Bold Brash Script MT Century Gothic Century Schoolbook Chartiny Checks Talonna MT Cammoaniulleia Tauti Courier New Carini Desdemona Domtasunl ET KE mratherm l agns Feneea Footlight MIT Light Futi Fulura Bold Fuluta Bo
189. t Multiplier NOTE The available SAM Get or Set parameters are predefined for each function block you can only create a SAM Test Point from the parameters available in a function block s Test Point dialog box For instance you cannot create a Get SAM Test Point for the input to a Multiplier function block Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions You can create a set of SAM Test Points for each configuration you design However be aware that creating and installing SAM Test Points consumes memory space within LINK devices usually reserved for function blocks and connections NOTE ConfigEd prevents you from installing a configuration file that is larger than the available storage space in a LINK device Adding too many SAM Test Points can swell a configuration file beyond the available memory capacity of LINK devices especially first generation LIVK modules You can view the entire list of test points you have created for a configuration by opening the SAM Test Points window under the Window menu Remove any test from the list by highlighting it and pressing the Delete key A pop up window prompts you to confirm the delete wieder ue ise ge ist V kal Sh Test Pens Lipa he Flarilal sam i Bist E T 10 7 4 Uplate Full En Auto pal ate Mined F leg L xr Copertina Chay Paral CH Tid irti Get and Set operations bin Iii Scratch Pad Assigned Test Point names Eta Ti L
190. t TTT game LSEI Me mE Line Drise L HL f Your Turn Press to Reset H Bleck i ag Ela LEGEND p Lagi Gase d 1 1 Op Sin Aanenristar Next you will add a series of push buttons that will let you play interactive Ordinal Bulent games of Tic Tac Toe with the processor Buttons must be used in sets of four a ecl Pe because the function block used to display them Button Band holds four Sender Maler buttons For this configuration you will need four button bands since nine are apre riga required to play the game The first three buttons in each band will hold the X s YME Dedinel Meier and O s required to play Tic Tac Toe the remaining button will display text and ars Poz will have no switching capability Pol A Mielrz To create a button go to the Opstn sub menu in Draw and select Button Place the first button below and left of the annunciator For clarity we will lay the configuration TL out in the same manner the display will appear on the operator station screen This will be the top left button so rename the block TL u Duplicating Function Blocks To create the additional buttons you can either repeat File Palen Bip Commend edly return to OpSt n under the Block menu and select pz Button or you can duplicate the block with a keyboard cul Cex shortcut To duplicate the block select the button by sad metis placing the mouse pointer on it and clicking once the leer button reverses it
191. t side of configuration drawings and LINK outputs on the right This makes your configuration drawings easy to read and gives them a neat professional appearance 1 Lirik input Normal amp Priority Inputs Once you have placed LINK inputs in a configuration you can set how the LINK module will handle the incoming message using the Normal Priority settings located in the LINK input s dialog box Double click on the LINK input to open its dialog box A module processes a Normal LINK inputs at the same priority as other module processing first in first out Priority LINK inputs are processed immediately upon receipt jumping ahead of previously scheduled module processing already in the LINK module s event processing queue NOTE Leave the majority of LINK inputs set to Normal the default setting and use Priority only for time critical parameters e g feedback trigger inputs for winder blocks or when control processing is distributed between two or more LINK modules but must act as a single function block Refer to the LINK Overview Manual for additional details concerning Normal and Priority inputs Working With DC LINK Drive The configurations for 570 LINK 590 LINK and 590SP LINK DC drives are created and configured in much the same way as other modules in a LINK system You create a LINK DC drive configuration just as you would for any other LINK module by executing the New command from the File menu selecting the type of L
192. t the instant the you execute Update These parameter values may have been changed through a SAM Get action or through normal LINK network control processing such as control process changes in motor speed feedback or tension feedback Backup records these same settings and values in a separate file but does not refresh the parameter settings of the original configuration file installed in the LINK device NOTE You should never use the Backup function with ConfigEd version 5 0 A new feature the Extract command allows you to recreate the original project configuration files directly from the modules If you must create a backup file be sure the end user will never have access to the original project configuration files To Backup a drive or module first select the LINK device node you ma Winia Fast Eie bk want to back up from the CE Module List and then select Backup Instell at Address Cirit from the Command SAM sub menu The Scratch Pad provides a Install at Selerted ChleG record of the backup procedure Install Ghanges F1 Hestarni If you have made changes to parameter values in more than one LINK Hal device in your control network you can use the Backup A11 command Get Ina to create or overwrite backup files for all LINK devices on the network A pop up window shows the progress of the back up The Scratch Pad makes a record of the backup and reports whether any errors were Revisions 3 detected Beaddrees
193. ta Update Mode 1001 L510 E paci ihag J Danta Poi App C 16 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial The Scratch Pad records the information as you update your CE Module List and as you download configu ConfigEd Scratch Pad 99758686 Tranny ConfiqEd Test Conngbd versi n 0 00048 Corm gn 18988 1996 Eur amnerm Derees Inc A Mihi Reenen M n wer TE TEE Tur ee Cafes 0 i5 ELI IE 150p3B C D d D1 ELISS IM user Paine i5 eran Ber Losier DreDgn revision amp mod B using library Loo I3 Drive Module Arcesgng modde list iD dong rations to LINK devices It also reports any problems or failures related to generating the list and installing configurations Installation options are located in the Command menu and are discussed in detail in Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions For now use the Install at Selected option to download the two configurations To use the Install at Selected command select the L5207 processor module from the CE Module List then open the configuration TTTpro or select it by clicking its window if it is already opened Choose Install at Selected from the Command menu This installs the active configuration Open History into the LINK device you select in the CE Module List regardless of Open Selected FP whether the source configuration and destination module addresses match in isst CHR this instance the configuration file TTTpro will install into the
194. that appears asks you to name the new form This form name will then appear in the roll down list under the Insert Forms option and will be available for insertion into all configurations Caution n If you modify a standard form into a custom form it is recommended to create your new form file immediately after inserting the standard form into your configuration drawing to avoid overwriting and permanently altering the original standard form Next switch the screen view to Sheet 0 using the Sheet commands at the top of the Draw menu A dialog box asks you whether you wish to edit your inserted forms Click on Edit to enter Sheet 0 BEI Config hd Emer Sheet to g bac amp Edit Farm inni d Led Leve NOTE Sheet 0 is reserved for global graphic images only any graphical images you place on Sheet 0 appear on all subsequent sheets of that configuration Sheet 0 should not contain any function blocks You can edit forms only on this sheet Once you have entered Sheet 0 use the drawing and text tools see above to modify the standard drawing to suit your documentation requirements Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 13 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Creating a New Form To create a form from scratch open or click to the open configuration in which you wish to create the form then switch the screen view to Sheet 0 Use the drawing tools in the Draw menu particularly the Rectangle L
195. the installation the dialog box to the right appears You cannot install the configuration until you reduce its size to the number of pages mentioned in the dialog box in the above example eight To free up software space you must condense the configuration design through tighter written logic or shift function blocks and signal processing to other configurations within the project In many cases especially with projects that use LINK modules exclusively it may be simpler to add another LINK module and create a new configuration for it You can then move the excess configuration design there rather than distribute it to already existing configurations NOTE For LINK devices leave at least two free pages of memory in the module to accommodate future configuration changes or ssd_link function block changes which may occur when you perform an Upgrade Error 6405 Could not access configuration This error occurs when you 1 Emi aS Cough avi access 4 MT 1 Try to open the SAM graphical window of a configuration installed in a LINK device and 2 You do not have access to the original source configuration files for that project and 3 The configuration has been installed without the Save Source option checked in the File Open Open window When this error occurs you can only access SAM Test Points if any were designed into the installed configuration Contact your Hub administrator to gain access to the project s source co
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197. tings at their default values 4 24 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Working With L620 Vector LINK Drives The L620 Vector LINK drive has features which make configuration and design with the drive different than its DC LINK drive counterpart First the L620 Vector LINK drive has more available memory than the DC LINK drives This allows you to place function blocks for processing the drive start stop logic and speed and current inputs and outputs directly in the drive configuration rather than elsewhere in the ConfigEd project in which the drive operates When you first create and open a L620 Vector LINK drive notice that the first configuration sheet is empty and that the drive function blocks initially exist on sheets two and three This is done to reserve the first sheet for function blocks related to processing the drive s input and output signals NOTE At the very least the L620 Vector LINK drive and in general all LINK drives should have a Drive Start Logic block located in the Logic Block category of the Block menu to properly control the drive s start stop sequencing Second the L620 has digital and analog input and output terminals as well as LINK capability This allows you to control the drive externally by applying voltage signals to the input terminals or to configure the drive with ConfigEd and control it through the LINK fiber optic network NOTE To keep system desi
198. tion block s data sheet in the Help menu lists whether each function block input output and parameter variable is available as a Get or Set SAM parameter Configuration Editor Software Manual 6 3 Chapter 6 SAM Functions Monitoring Parameters The Get Operation To monitor a parameter highlight and double click its Get operation in its SAM parameter list window You can also select a Get operation using the arrow keys and pressing the Enter key ConfigEd then polls the LINK device for the Get parameter you have selected and displays its value in the Scratch Pad The Scratch Pad displays the value of the parameter only once for each Get execution Although most function block parameters have an associated Get and Set operation the function blocks and parameters listed below do not LINK inputs and outputs most inputs to Signal P signal processing ConfigEd blocks However you can still monitor the parameter by 1 monitoring the signal source or destination block connected to the function block input or LINK input or output 2 placinga Persistent block or Value Sampler in the signal path between the signal source or destination and the block input or LINK input or output then reinstalling the configuration You can then can monitor the Persistent block or Value Sampler output and thereby the block input in SAM Double clicking or pressing Enter on any Get operation displays its current
199. to 3 point The variable menu pick allows you to customize the scaling of the window to within the limits specified in the pop up window You can also change magnification with the and keys These keys are Brow located on the upper right of the keypad portion and to the right of the numbered Line key of standard PC keyboards Each execution scales the configuration display Deni os Bectangh by 1 33 of the current setting Press a numbered key to zoom to a specific Text preset scaling The table in Figure 6 1 lists the preset scaling factor that corre Binck While prm sponds to each number The table also shows keystrokes which are convenient Insert Form kilk for moving to different areas of your screen display without changing the Remege Faim Yarable Save Form scaling Hitting these keys have the same affect as adjusting the horizontal and vertical slide bars to the right and at the bottom of your display window Keystroke Result Keystroke Result 0 Scales to lOpt font 1 67x drawing Home Sets origin of view to upper left corner 1 Scales to Tipt font 183x drawing Page Up Moves view of drawing up by 7 8 of current size 2 Scales to I2pt font 2 00x drawing Page Down Moves view of drawing down by 7 8 of current size 3 Scales to 3pt font 0 50x drawing Up arrow Nudges view of drawing up Homes drawing to upper left corner Down arrow Nudges view of drawing down 4 Scales to Apt font 0 67x drawing
200. uence from top to bottom in which you listed them in the i um Display Handler 3 Middle 4 Bottom Your configuration should now be complete Compare it to the sample configuration at the end E eR of this appendix Close your configuration drawing by double clicking on the box under the word File in the upper left corner of the window ConfigEd automatically saves the configuration on exit Copying an Existing Configuration Now that you have completed the configuration for your Tic Tac Toe L5101 operator station you need an L5107 processor configuration to make it work Rather than repeat the same procedures to create the configuration copy one from the demonstration project TIC TAC TOE into your Conf igEd Test project This configuration is included in the Public category of the ssd_ LINK database Return to the Project Select menu structure choose Public and then pick the project named TIC TAC TOI Click Open in the File menu and select TTTp GI asg Block Command Draw Window Font Select Select Ctrl Manage Public Tan ims Compact m Open Selected F Update ST Document Clase City Print Save CtrltS A dialog box will warn you that ConfigEd will only open the file in read only mode Click Open to acknowledge the clear the dialog and open the configuration Tae acitcied condigqueation wali be tgened madaniy Upan amps Lralipt d When the fi
201. unction blocks to the desired sheet then use inter sheet connections see below to reconnect the blocks You can also use the Edit menu commands Cut and Paste in conjunction with the Sheet command to move function blocks from sheet to sheet Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing Inter Sheet Connections ConfigEd allows you to make connections from blocks on one sheet of a configuration to blocks on another sheet of the same configuration This is useful if your configuration covers more than one sheet To use this feature first place the function blocks you want to connect on any two different sheets of the same configuration Begin drawing the connection normally from the output terminal of the function block on one sheet then move the mouse pointer to the Draw menu and select Next Sheet When the screen displays the sheet you choose a dashed line indicating the connection will follow your mouse pointer Connect the dashed line connection to an input terminal on your second function block When the connection is complete the dashed line changes to a solid arrowhead line with text identifying the sheet number of the connection source SHT 1 The sheet containing the starting point of the connection will have a corresponding arrowhead line and text indicating the sheet number of the destination point of the connection SHT 2 In Projet Block Command gE EH inisa Fan File
202. ure within ConfigEd Chapter 7 This chapter gives tips on troubleshooting in ConfigEd Appendix A This appendix gives information on communicating to LINK network devices with your PC through a LINK module s RTNX RS232 port Appendix B This appendix is a quick reference guide to all ConfigEd functions and features It is a condensed version of Chapters 5 6 and 7 Appendix C This appendix is a tutorial instructing beginners on how to configure an elementary two node LINK system It is recommended that all new ConfigEd users work through the tutorial Text Conventions For clarity all references to ConfigEd s functions keyboard commands or parameters appear in courier type in this manual 1 2 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 2 Package Contents amp Handling Chapter 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS amp HANDLING PACKAGE CONTENTS Before you install and begin using ConfigEd first verify that your package is complete Your ConfigEd package should include 3 5 floppy diskettes Part Number RD350672G000 containing the ConfigEd and Manager software programs and the LINK database files At the time of publication of this manual four diskettes were required with each disk containing the following files Disk 1 CTL3D DLL DATABASE 001 ID DAT INSTALL EXE MANAGER EXE XWMBA415 DLL XWMHN415 DLL XWMTE415 DLL Disk 2 DATABASE 002 Disk 3 DATABASE 003 Disk 4 DATABASE 004 Configuration Editor Software Manual Version 5
203. uts and outputs see Chapter 4 Arranging Elements Within a Configuration Source odd ich neul dol a To keep your configuration drawings neat keep in mind the general direction of data flow when designing configurations Mk input 1 Note that input connection points are on the left and output TIS IF E L ouni connection points are on the right of all function blocks giving A i the control process a general left to right data flow The LINK Padi r inputs and outputs also reinforce this convention connection dii nti exea 7 destination aka points for LINK inputs are on the right a natural location for connections to function block input LINK output connections are left positioned making them convenient for connections from function block outputs For clarity and neatness use the Align function described below to keep all LINK inputs in an even column on the left side and all L NK outputs in a column on the right side of your drawing page LINK2 modules have a large storage capacity up to 10 drive sections can be stored in a L5391 or L5300 processor module Therefore for clarity limit all function blocks and software configurations associated with one drive section to one sheet or two sheets using the Sheet feature see below It is also a good idea to organize the sections in sequence Configuration Editor Software Manual 5 Chapter 5 Displaying Documenting amp Printing The Align Function
204. vision numbers reset to 001 Also note the duplicate project s database level will remain at Duplicate that of the original unless an Upgrade is performed The Duplicate command can be a plate valuable time saver on LINK systems which are identical or similar Document Print NOTE The Duplicate command is for entire projects only To copy individual configurations use the File Save menu pick To duplicate a project click on on the Project Duplicate menu pick A New Project window identical to the window displayed when creating a new project appears A New Project window will appear with data entry fields for the New Project Name and Fields 1 9 Fill in the New Project Name and Fields 1 39 then click on on the New button Your new project title will now be listed in both the Project Select and Project Manage menu picks The duplicate project resides in the same project category as the original Use the move feature in Project Manage to move the duplicated project to a different category NOTE Do not use Project Duplicate to back up your project In the background ConfigEd only recognizes projects by their unique 8 digit number see the duplicate project as a completely separate entity Use the export feature of Manager to make copies backups of your work see the Manager User Manual RG352101 The Project Update Command Once you have used the SAM functions to fine tune function block and system parameters fora Enit
205. w you to change the parameter value This window is identical to the dialog box that appears when you perform a Set operation The value changes in the graphical SAM window and the Scratch Pad records the change 6 8 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 6 SAM Functions Ctrl double click on ConfigEd graphically this crosshair marked updates parameter to parameter new value Perea OM Sab ar Fe ee pep eee eas to bring up this dialog window and displays the new parameter Enter in new parameter value value in the Scratch Pad Graphical SAM windows also display the output of most function blocks These outputs update on screen as their inputs are changed which makes the SAM graphical display window a convenient troubleshooting feature allowing you to track independently the effect of signal changes You can also use this feature to test a configuration design before putting a LINK system into service NOTE Keep in mind that the graphical SAM window does not dynamically update its displayed parameters values to new settings The parameter only updates to a new value when you perform a graphical Get or double click on the parameter or after you perform a Get operation in the block s SAM parameter list window Similarly block outputs do not automatically update on screen even though they may have actually changed in value due to the changing of a block input parameter value For example if the 2 i
206. work address assigned to the LINK module 996 for the LINK processor 3 for the LINK2 operator station Working Address The current network address of the module Normally it matches the permanent address They will differ only when you install two or more configurations with the same address into LINK modules connected in the same LINK network When this occurs ConfigEd assigns a temporary address to the first module whose permanent address duplicates a permanent address already encountered on the network during a CE Module List update This allows you to open full module list and communicate to all LINK modules on the LINK network even though the network contains duplicate addresses Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions Persistents used LINK2 modules only Indicates the amount of persistent memory space the installed configuration uses as well as the number of persistents used in the configuration Storage used Indicates the amount of the LINK module s processor memory space the installed configura tion file uses In the above examples the configuration TTTpro uses 6096 17 pages of memory space the LINK2 operator station uses 13 4 103 pages If you later increase the size of TTTpro by adding additional function blocks 40 of the module s memory space for the LINK processor is free to accommodate the larger configuration 86 6 of the LINK2 operator station s memory is free for configuration sto
207. x s 3 a x Page Sebup customized form to organize your information and present it ina functional attractive format Prini Some See Chapter 5 for more information Chapter 5 also shows you how to create and print an index of your ConfigEd project To print an entire project a project index or multiple configurations within a project use the Print command in the Project menu The Project Print command automatically cross references and enters certain data from your configuration network address revision number modification number and sheet number on the index sheet see Chapter 5 App C 18 Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial LLINJOLOVLOIL uoupan8ijuo pajajdwod eunBi4 mE aa E 1H aua PULL namg q namg ans nca 19 App C Configuration Editor Software Manual Appendix C Designing a Project a Tutorial App C 20 Configuration Editor Software Manual Figure C 3 Completed Configuration TIC TAC TOENTTTp CONFIGURATION EDITOR SOFTWARE MANUAL Contents Safety Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Product Description kisassaan Mnt REA RAM l 1 NEW FSH NS MENS MN a aa ME CT RN TUO MES l 1 Key FedlUres ite p bob b tb d d tatu ett pb 1 2 Siructure Gf This Manuell peepee ar brat tc ag hun cre a net tan eee ditta ua ma M tM dE 1 2 Text Conventions ttt ttt RH ARIA M d d D tA att 1 2 Chapter 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS amp HA
208. y in a hazardous manner Some of the common error dialogs you may encounter are explained below Can t Access Configuration This dialog box appears when multiple users accessing the same ConfigEd project database on a local area network LAN computer system attempt to open the same configuration file at the same time ConfigEd restricts project data file access in this instance because ConfigEd projects are single user tasked only one user can access a configuration file at any given time Guest Rights This dialog indicates that you do not have guest CansgEd rights or write access ability to the selected project and therefore ROTE configaratians In the are restricted to a read only version of the project ConfigEd selected sar ear laa because yia da peal bare guest grants only one user the right to modify any project at any one time This right is called the write token If you feel that you need to make configuration modifications to a project coordinate with the Hub administrating the project for write token access Consult the LINK Manager Manual for further information NOTE If you do not have the write token for a project you can still use ConfigEd s SAM features to monitor and change parameters through Set or Get operations Read Only ConfigEd have several levels of read only and therefore several read only dialog boxes This dialog box indicates that the category in which the project resides has been designated
209. y system processing These include all setpoint and feedback EDU SUE MEE LOL LS LESER values of function blocks and drives regardless of data type In effect 5387 11 Ihapr k FEIEST VET Te Il Update Prope ct Update takes a snapshot of all values and parameters of all modules at the moment you execute the Update To Update your configuration you must first close all open configura tions ConfigEd prevents you from updating configurations unless all configurations are closed Then click on Update in the Project menu From the selection box that appears select those configurations 4 8 Configuration Editor Software Manual Chapter 4 ConfigEd Functions you wish to update Use the Shift click or Ctrl click combination to select multiple modules Once you have selected the configurations click the Update button NOTE ConfigEd cannot update modified configuration files or those configurations to which you have made functional modifications but have not installed ConfigEd marks these files in the Update configuration selection box with an asterisk ConfigEd then automatically refreshes or opens a CE Module List and overwrites the parameters and value settings of configuration files on your PC with those from the configurations installed within the LINK modules The configurations update in the order in which they are arranged in the project A status bar monitors and the Scratch Pad records the progress of your Update

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