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1.1 Document Structure 1/1
1.2 Presentation of PL7 Software 1/2
1.3 Developments 1/4
2 Software Setup 2/1
2.1 Configuring the Terminal 2/1
2.1-1 Minimum Configuration 2/1
2.1-2 Typical Configuration 2/1
2.2 PL7 Software Installation 2/2
2.2-1 Preliminary Operations 2/2
2.2-2 The Software Packages and Their Contents 2/3
2.2-3 Installation Procedure 2/4
2.2-4 PL7 Directories and Files 2/5
2.3 Installing Updates and Upgrades 2/6
2.4 Installing Drivers 2/7
2.5 Execution 2/10
2.6 Uninstalling PL7 2/10
2.7 Errors 2/11
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2.8 Automatic Installation 2/12
2.8-1 Call Syntax 2/12
2.8-2 Syntax of Command File Fields (*.INI) 2/12
2.8-3 Error Handling 2/14
3 Hardware Setup 3/1
3.1 Connections 3/1
3.1-1 PC <-> PLC connection 3/1
3.1-2 FT <-> PLC connection 3/2
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Section 1
1 General
1.1 Document Structure
This manual describes PL7 Micro, Junior, Pro and Pro Dyn software on a PC with one
of the following operating systems :
E Windows 95, Windows 98
E Windows NT 4.0
Part A deals with hardware and software setup.
Part B describes the functions and uses of the software.
Throughout this document, the term PL7 software is used to refer to PL7 Micro, Junior,
Pro or Pro Dyn without differentiation.
For further information please consult other manuals with the reference TLXDOCPL733E:
E Reference Manual (describes the languages and instructions)
E TSX37 Application-Specific Functions Manual (describes the software setup for
TSX37 application-specific functions)
E TSX57 Application-Specific Functions Manual (describes the software setup for
TSX57 application-specific functions)
E TSX37-TSX57 Communication Manual (describes communication)
E PL7-2 Converter Manual (describes the conversion of a PL7-2 application to PL7 Micro,
Junior or Pro)
E PL7-3 Converter Manual (describes the conversion of a PL7-3 application to PL7
Junior or Pro)
E ORPHEE Converter Manual (describes the conversion of an ORPHEE application to
PL7 Junior or Pro)
E Runtime Screens Manual (describes the installation of the runtime screens)
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1.2 Presentation of PL7 Software
PL7 Micro, Junior and Pro software packages are programming and debugging tools
for TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLCs.
PL7 Pro Dyn software is an operating tool (supervision, diagnostics and maintenance)
for TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLCs. It cannot be used to create or modify an
application.
The software is available in three different packages :
E software package : used to install PL7 V3.3 software
E software update package : used to update an older version to a new version (for
example: PL7 Micro V1.0 to PL7 Micro V3.3)
E software upgrade package : used to upgrade an older version to a new version with
higher-level functions (for example : PL7 Micro V1.0 to PL7 Junior V3.3)
PL7 software package references
TLX CD PL7M P 33 M and EF : PL7 Micro
TLX CD PL7J P 33 M and EF : PL7 Junior
TLX CD PL7P P 33 M and EF : PL7 Pro
TLX CD PL7PD P 33 M and EF : PL7 Pro Dyn
TLX RCD PL7M P 33 M and EF : Update for PL7 Micro to PL7 Micro, new version
TLX RCD PL7J P 33 M and EF : Update for PL7 Junior to PL7 Junior, new version
TLX RCD PL7P P 33 M and EF : Update for PL7 Pro to PL7 Pro, new version
TLX RCD PL7PD P 33 M and EF : Update for PL7 ProDyn V3.x to PL7 ProDyn , new
version
TLX UCD PL7J P 33 M and EF : Upgrade for PL7 Micro or Junior V*.* to PL7 Junior,
new version
TLX UCD PL7P P 33 M and EF : Upgrade for PL7 Junior V*.* to PL7 Pro, new
version
A PL7 software package comprises :
E a PL7 software installation CD-ROM
E a CD-ROM containing the different versions of operating systems for TSX 37 and
TSX57
E a TSX 07/37/57 PC UNI-TE terminal port cable (reference TSX PCU 1030, not
supplied with updates and upgrades)
E a PL7 installation and startup guide (this manual)
E a product identification number : this number should not be discarded, as it is required
whenever PL7 Micro, Junior, Pro or ProDyn software is being installed, updated or
upgraded
E a CD-ROM containing French/English documentation
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Note :
The floppy disks for installing PL7 software can be ordered separately.
Functions of PL7 software
PL7 Micro PL7 Junior PL7 Pro PL7 Pro Dyn
Programming TSX Micro TSX Micro and TSX Micro and no
TSX Premium TSX Premium
Language display
G7 CHART yes yes yes
MACROS no TSX Premium TSX Premium
LD yes yes yes
IL yes yes yes
ST no yes yes
Sections yes yes yes
Function no no yes
modules
Debugging yes yes yes no
Adjustment yes yes yes yes
Diagnostics no yes yes yes
Runtime no no creation/use creation/use
screens
DFB types no use creation/use no
Diagnostic no no TSX/PCX/PMX 57 display
DFB
Storage of TSX Premium TSX Premium TSX Premium
symbols in
the PLC
Application yes yes yes yes
doc. file
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1.3 Developments
PL7 software can be used to access applications at all levels.
PL7 Micro, Junior and Pro software can be used to create, read and modify applications
without changing the version or to convert them to version V3 by simply reconfiguring
the processor (select the V3 processor during hardware configuration).
PL7 Pro Dyn software can be used to access an application in read-only mode, but
cannot be used to convert an application to version V3.
Comment :
Conversion cannot be reversed. The application, once converted to be executed
by a V3.0 processor, can no longer be executed by a processor of an earlier version.
Note :
V1.0/V1.5/V2.0 PLC processors cannot execute V3 applications.
PL7 software Applications Processors
V1.0, V1.5 and
V2.0 level
versions
V3.0 or V3.3
level versions
YES YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
PCMCIA
memory
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Main developments in PL7 V3.3 software
The new functions provided by PL7 Micro, PL7 Junior, PL7 Pro and PL7 ProDyn
products in these new versions are the following :
- functional view and function modules
- partial protection of an application (access rights for the sections)
- storage of the symbols database in the PLC
- PL7 used in server mode (Automation OLE)
- development of the variables editor and LD editor
- import/export NIOF
- FIPIO developments and other configuration developments (1/2 racks, new
modules, etc)
- user function blocks (Derived Function Block) written in LD
- functions for the Diagnostics offer (Diag DFB)
- display of the documentation file on screen
- Runtime screens : diagnostics viewer, setting screen parameters, etc.
PL7 PL7 PL7 PL7 TSX TSX
Micro Junior Pro ProDyn Micro Premium
Partial protection of sections x x x x x
Function modules x x x
DFB creation in LD x x
DFB use in LD x x x x
Import/Export NIOF x x x
Storage of symbols in PLC x x x x
PL7 in server mode x x
Half racks x x x x
Data editor developments x x x x
Fipio developments x x x x
Import/Export Grafcet section x x x
Documentation file display x x x x
LD editor developments x x x x
Runtime Screens developments x x
Diagnostic functions x x x
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Section 2
2 Software Setup
2.1 Configuring the Terminal
2.1-1 Minimum Configuration
Processor 486 DX5 133 MHz
System Windows 95
RAM 32 Mb
Drives Hard disk 50 Mb for the software
25 Mb for the temporary directories
Floppy disk
Ports COM serial port available for connection to the PLC (COM1 to
COM4)
Parallel printer port (LPT1 to LPT4)
Monitor VGA
2.1-2 Typical Configuration
Processor Pentium 166
Systems Windows 95 / 98 Windows NT 4.0
RAM 32 Mb 48 Mb
Drives Hard disk 50 Mb for the software
25 Mb for the temporary directories
CD-ROM
Floppy disk
Ports COM serial port available for connection to the PLC (COM1 to
COM4)
Parallel printer port (LPT1 to LPT4)
Monitor At least VGA (SVGA with color management on 24 bits is
recommended)
Note :
The characteristics described concern configuration for the installation of PL7 software only. If PL7
is used simultaneously with other software packages a more powerful configuration may be required.
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2.2 PL7 Software Installation
2.2-1 Preliminary Operations
Before installing PL7 software on disk, read the license and guarantee certificates
concerning the restrictions which apply to copying and installing the software.
PL7 can be installed from the CD-ROM. The floppy disks for installing PL7 software
can be ordered separately. If the latter are used, make copies of them and use these
backup copies to work with, so as to avoid accidental damage to the originals.
Automatic Installation
This special PL7 installation mode can be used to perform fully automatic installation,
which does not require any action on the part of the user
even in the event of an error
as it takes the necessary data from a parameter file
as it sends a report in the form of a file
Refer to section 2.8 for details of automatic installation.
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2.2-2 The Software Packages and Their Contents
It is possible to select the content of the PL7 software to be installed. Standard
installation is simpler, but customized installation enables the space occupied by the
software to be optimized.
Standard installation
Software Contents
PL7 Micro Kernel, Function library, UNI-TELWAY driver
Servers (security management)
Demonstration application
FIP driver
PL7-2 converter
PL7 Junior Kernel, Function library, UNI-TELWAY driver
Servers (security management)
Demonstration application
FIP driver
PL7-2 converter
PL7-3 converter
S1000 converter
PL7 Micro Kernel, Function library, UNI-TELWAY driver
Servers (security management)
Demonstration application
FIP driver
Import/Export NIOF function
PL7-2 converter
PL7-3 converter
S1000 converter
PL7 Pro Dyn Kernel, Function library, UNI-TELWAY driver
Servers (security management)
Demonstration application
FIP driver
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2.2-3 Installation Procedure
The software can be installed either from a CD-ROM or from floppy disks. In the latter case,
the user must install the floppy disks one by one.
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Define an installation path and confirm
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Define the various installation paths and
confirm with Next
Confirm with Next Confirm with Next
Press Return to Windows to exit
the installation
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type of installation
Select the elements to be installed and
confirm with Next
common to all installations
Insert the CD-ROM
Launch the Setup.exe file
Enter the product identification number
and confirm with Next
(maximum of 3 entry attempts)
Select the software language and confirm
with Next
Confirm the Welcome screen with Next
Insert the first floppy disk
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2.2-4 PL7 Directories and Files
On C:
\PL7user\ : directory containing the demonstration
and client applications
\Pl7temp\ : directory used as temporary space
\Config.sys : modified file incorporating the UNITELWAY
and FIPWAY drivers
\Config.001 : old configuration file
On the path defined by the user (for example : D:\programs\)
\Oflib32\ : directory containing the functions
\Pl7micro33\ : directory containing the PL7 Micro executables
and module descriptions
\Pl7junior33\ : directory containing the PL7 Junior executables
and module descriptions
\Pl7pro33\ : directory containing the PL7 Pro executables
and module descriptions
\Pl7prodyn33\ : directory containing the PL7 Prodyn executables
and module descriptions
\Pl7sys\ : directory containing files common to all PL7 programs
D:\Xwaydrv\ : directory containing the COM drivers
On C:\Windows
\Pl7sys\ : directory containing the log
\Pl7sys\histo.ref : file containing the installation log
\Pl7sys.ini : initialization file
On C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
\Modicon Telemecanique\ : directory containing the launch icons
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2.3 Installing Updates and Upgrades

To update / upgrade a version V3.0 or later PL7 software package, the
user must check that the software is present on the terminal or
operating system. If it is not present, it must be reinstalled.
Insert the CD-ROM
Launch the Setup.exe file
Confirm the Welcome screen with Next
Insert the first floppy disk
Select the language and confirm
with Next
Enter the product identification number
and confirm with Next
Change the
operating system?
Insert the first floppy disk of the older
version and confirm with
Next
Reinsert the floppy disk of the new
version and confirm with Next
Continue the installation procedure
(see section 2.2-3, text with gray background)
CD- ROM
Yes
Yes
N o
N o
Old version
present on the terminal?
Floppy disks
Installation of the
update / upgrade
from
Version
<3.0
Yes
N o
Reinstall the
software
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2.4 Installing Drivers
Both Pl7 FIPFPC10 and UNITELWAY communication drivers have their own installation
methods which differ from those of PL7.
When PL7 is installed from a set of floppy disks, installing the two drivers is the
responsibility of the user. The user must simply execute the setup.exe program in each
set of floppy disks for the drivers.
However, when the installation is from a CDROM, the driver installations are activated
automatically after PL7 has been installed.
When installing the drivers from floppy disks
1 From the Start menu, select
Programs.
2 Select the Modicon Telemecanique group.
3 Select XWAY Driver Manager.
X-WAY tab
This tab enables the user:
to consult the list of
installed drivers
to install or update
drivers
to delete drivers
To install a driver
1. Click on the
Install/Update button.
2. Select the directory which
contains the driver using
the Browse button.
3. Open the directory and
select the setup.exe file
then click Open.
4. Confi rm starti ng the
installation with OK.
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FIP tab
This tab is used to configure
the FIPWAY driver. For
information on adjusting
the driver parameters, refer
to section 3.2-2 of partB.
UNITELWAY tab
This tab is used to configure
the UNITELWAY driver. For
information on adjusting
the driver parameters, refer
to section 3.2-1 of part B.
XWAY Test tab
This tab is used to test the basic driver operation of an XWAY driver by means of
connection and transmission of requests.
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(1) Driver group
Name : Name of the driver to be tested (UNITELWAY, FPC10, etc).
Driver number : Instance number of the driver to be tested (usually 1).
Remote address : XWAY address of the remote station in the format
network.station.port. Address 0.254.0 is the default address (for example,
terminal port). For a network connection (for example, FIPWAY), the user must
fill in this field as follows: 3.5.0 to address station 5 of network 3, for example.
Port 0 corresponds to the system server port for the relevant station.
Local address : Internal address used locally by the driver. This field is filled in
automatically, for information purposes, by the driver when the connection has
been made.
(2) Request group
Request : Name of the driver to be tested (UNITELWAY, FPC10, XIP, etc).
Type : Type of request. Different sizes of mirror requests are suggested, as well
as reading system bit %S6 of the PLC.
Wait time : Wait time in ms for the response to the transmitted request (time out).
Status : Status of the connection, disconnected, connecting or connected.
(3) Command buttons
Connect : Opens an internal communication channel on the selected driver.
Start : Starts transmitting requests to the station defined in the Remoteaddress
field of the Driver group. This button is only active when online.
Details : Displays system information about the driver. This button is only
active when online.
About : Displays the Xway Manager version and copyright.
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2.5 Execution
From the Start menu :
1 Select the Programs group from the Start menu.
2 Select the Modicon Telemecanique group.
3 Select the software icon.
Notes :
The UNI-TELWAY and FIPWAY icons are used to access the parameter settings for the terminal /
UNI-TELWAY or terminal / FIPWAY links.
Readme contains additional information about the software and documentation.
Access security management is used to access the PL7 access security management
function.
To launch PL7 ProDyn, a user profile must first be defined (see part B, section 3.1).
2.6 Uninstalling PL7
The uninstall function is accessed via the Add/Remove Programs dialog box in the
Control Panel :
1 Select the Install/Uninstall tab.
2 Select PL7 *** V3.*.
3 Select Add/Remove.
4 Select the elements to be removed (kernel and/or common components).
5 Select OK.
6 Confirm with Yes.
7 Confirm the information screen with OK.
Comments :
The uninstall function removes programs one at a time. To remove all programs,
repeat the procedure.
Uninstalling has no effect on elements shared by other programs (Pl7sys.ini, Config.sys,
Pl7user, Pl7temp, etc).
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2.7 Errors
This section deals with errors which may occur when installing PL7 software.
Error Recommended action
Read error Check the contents of the floppy disk using the Scandisk
command.
Installation freezes Check that the terminal does not have a virus.
Deactivate the anti-virus program while installation is in
progress.
Installation taking too long Defragment the disk onto which the software is being installed.
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2.8 Automatic Installation
This special mode can be used to perform fully automatic installation, which does not
require any action on the part of the user.
2.8-1 Call Syntax
The "SETUP.EXE file" command must be executed, where file is the full path for an
.INI file (for example, C:\INSTALLAUTO.INI) containing all of the answers to the
questions which may be asked by the installation.
If the file is not given a path, the software will try to find this file in the Setup start directory.
If the file does not exist, the installation will quit with an error.
2.8-2 Syntax of Command File Fields (*.INI)
Automatic installation does not offer all of the options given in normal installation. It
is inevitably in customized mode, and the core is always installed by default.
Key for the heading Possible values Use Required
[CONFIGURE]
LANGUAGE 1,2,3,4,5 Definition of the installation Yes
language
1 FRENCH
2 ITALIAN
3 GERMAN
4 ENGLISH
5 SPANISH
MAIN_PATH Target path for main product Yes
USERNAME User name Yes
COMPANYNAME Company name Yes
IDCODE Product identification code Yes
KEEP_OLD_PATH TRUE or FALSE Keep paths to existing products Yes
on the disk or not
KEEP_MORERECENT_OF TRUE or FALSE Keep most recent OFs on the Yes
station or not
CONVPL72 = TRUE or FALSE Installation of converter No
CONVPL73 = TRUE or FALSE Installation of converter No
CONV1000= TRUE or FALSE Installation of converter No
FIPDRV = TRUE or FALSE Installation of FIP driver No
IMPORT_EXPORT_FNE TRUE or FALSE Installation of IMPORT No
EXPORT FNE tool
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Example1
Install core and two converters in French in E:\PL7\TEST\SUB1
[CONFIGURATION]
MAIN_PATH=E:\PL7\TEST\SUB1
USERNAME=DS
COMPANYNAME=schneider
; 1= installation in French
LANGUAGE=1
; enter user identification code
IDCODE=xxxxxxxxxx
KEEP_OLD_PATH=TRUE
KEEP_OF_MORERECENT=TRUE
CONVPL72 = TRUE
CONVPL73=TRUE
CONV1000=FALSE
FIPDRV=FALSE
IMPORT_EXPORT_FNE=FALSE ;
Example2
Install core and a series 1000 converter in French in E:\PL7\TEST
[CONFIGURE]
MAIN_PATH=E:\PL7\TEST
USERNAME=USER
COMPANYNAME=COMPANY
; 1= FRENCH
LANGUAGE=1
; enter user identification code
IDCODE=xxxxxxxxxxxxx
KEEP_OLD_PATH=TRUE
KEEP_OF_MORERECENT=TRUE
CONVPL72 = FALSE
CONVPL73=FALSE
CONV1000=TRUE
FIPDRV=FALSE
IMPORT_EXPORT_FNE=FALSE ;
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Example3
Install all of the elements in German in E:\program files\test
[CONFIGURE]
MAIN_PATH=E:\program files\test
USERNAME=DS
COMPANYNAME=schneider
LANGUAGE=3
; enter user identification code
IDCODE=xxxxxxxxxxxxx
KEEP_OLD_PATH=TRUE
KEEP_OF_MORERECENT=TRUE
CONVPL72 = TRUE
CONVPL73= TRUE
CONV1000= TRUE
FIPDRV= TRUE
IMPORT_EXPORT_FNE= TRUE
2.8-3 Error Handling
The return code for the installation is indicated in the INSTALL.LOG file which is in the
WINDOWS\PL7SYS directory.
The contents are in the following form
line 1 : result code
following lines : character strings indicating the meaning of the return
Possible values for RESULT Value associated Solution
with the INFO key
0 = OK
1 : OF installation warnings Uninstall the OFs
2 : Not enough space on the disk Clean the target disk
3 : INSTALL.INI file missing or incorrect Key name Provide correct
is incorrect information for
INSTALL.INI
4 : Memory space warning REBOOT the PC
5 : File protected by Windows. File name is REBOOT the PC
Cannot overwrite file. protected
6 : Files not found in the installation. File names are Reconstruct the
The installable form is incorrect. missing installable form
7 : Installable form incorrect.
_setup.lib invalid
8 : DLLs cannot be loaded DLL names
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Section 3
3 Hardware Setup
3.1 Connections
Connections specific to the terminal (monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, AC supply) are
described in the manufacturer's documentation. This section describes the connections
from the terminal to the PLC.
3.1-1 PC <-> PLC connection
This connection requires a 2.5 m TSX PCU 1030 cable, supplied with new software
packages (not supplied with update and upgrade packages).
AC
supply
AC
supply AC
supply
Serial link
connector
TSX PCU 1030
TSX PCU 1030
TSX 37
TSX 57
PC
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3.1-2 FT <-> PLC connection
Connecting an FTX 517 terminal requires a 2 m T FTX CBF 020 cable.
Connecting an FT 2000 terminal requires a 2.5 m TSX PCU 1030 cable, supplied with
versions of the new software packages (not supplied with update and upgrade
versions).
Mains
Mains
Mains
Serial link
connector
FT 2000
TSX 37
TSX 57
TSX PCU 1030
TSX PCU 1030
T FTX CBF 020
FTX 517
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1.1 Introduction 1/1
1.2 General Layout of the Software 1/1
1.2-1 General 1/1
1.2-2 Standard Elements 1/2
1.2-3 The Toolbar 1/3
1.2-4 The Status Bar 1/4
1.3 Using Online Help 1/5
1.3-1 Contextual Help 1/5
1.3-2 Help Topics 1/5
2 Presentation of PL7 2/1
2.1 Developing an Application 2/1
2.2 Offline Mode 2/2
2.3 Creating an Application 2/2
2.4 Structure of an Application 2/3
2.5 Editing the Configuration 2/6
2.6 Program Structure 2/7
2.7 Editing DFB Types 2/8
2.8 Editing Variables 2/9
2.9 Runtime Screens 2/10
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2.10 Programming 2/11
2.10-1Ladder Language 2/11
2.10-2Instruction List Language 2/12
2.10-3Structured Text Language 2/13
2.10-4Grafcet Language 2/13
2.10-5Accessing Online Language Help 2/15
2.10-6Process Diagnostic DFBs 2/16
2.11 Online Mode 2/18
2.12 Transfers 2/19
2.12-1Terminal / PLC Program Transfer 2/19
2.12-2File / PLC Data Transfer 2/19
2.13 Animation Tables 2/20
2.14 Debugging 2/21
2.14-1Debug Tools 2/21
2.14-2CPU Debug Screen 2/21
2.14-3Grafcet Debug Screen 2/22
2.14-4Debugging Function Modules 2/22
2.15 Diagnostics 2/23
2.16 Structure of the Documentation File 2/24
2.17 Utilities 2/25
2.17-1 Converters 2/25
2.17-2Import/Export 2/25
2.17-3Cross References 2/27
2.17-4Replacing Variables 2/28
2.17-5Application Protection 2/28
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3 Tools Appendix 3/1
3.1 PL7 Access Security Management 3/1
3.2 Connections 3/2
3.2-1 UNI-TELWAY Link 3/2
3.2-2 FIPWAY Link 3/3
3.2-3 Connection Problems 3/4
3.3 OS-LOADER 3/4
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Section 1
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This part gives a brief description of the different elements used in the installation of
a PL7 application.
PL7 Micro, Junior and Pro software packages are programming and debugging tools
for TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLCs.
PL7 Pro Dyn software is an operating tool (supervision, diagnostics and maintenance)
for TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLCs. It cannot be used to create or modify an
application.
The user should refer to the online Help for more detailed information.
1.2 General Layout of the Software
1.2-1 General
PL7 software uses all the standard Windows features :
E mouse or keyboard
E dropdown menus
E browsers
E toolbars and palettes with icons
E several tools in parallel
E online Help and information balloons
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1.2-2 Standard Elements
PL7 software uses the Windows interface and looks like this :
1 Menu bar accesses all the software functions
2 Toolbar provides fast access via the mouse to all the standard functions
3 Help
4 What's This? (functions in the same way as contextual Help)
5 Comments field
6 Palette of graphic elements
7 Working context
2 3 1
7 6 5
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1.2-3 The Toolbar
The toolbar provides fast access to the basic software functions using the mouse :
Note :
These functions can also be accessed from the menu.
New application
Opens an application
Saves the application
Prints all or part of the application
Undoes the last modifications
Confirms the modifications
Go to
Application browser
Cross references
Function library
PLC <-> Terminal transfer
Offline mode
Online mode
Switches the PLC to RUN
Switches the PLC to STOP
Runs / stops the animation
Cascades the windows
Tiles the windows horizontally
Tiles the windows vertically
Help
What's This?
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1.2-4 The Status Bar
The status bar, located at the bottom of the screen, gives a variety of information linked
to the operation of the software :
GRAFCET mode
Current modification
Animation indicator
Keypad functions
Mini online Help
Operating mode
PLC status
Network address
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1.3 Using Online Help
Online Help, which can be accessed as soon as PL7 is launched, describes the
installation of the various software editors in sequence. It also provides detailed
information on :
E users
E PL7 in general
E PL7 language instructions
E using PL7
E TSX Micro and Premium applications
There are two ways of accessing the online Help :
E via the contextual help function What's This?
E via the Help Topics browser
1.3-1 Contextual Help
Contextual help can be used to directly display the help topic for an element by selecting
that element.
The procedure is as follows :
1 Select the icon.
2 Select the element to be identified (a menu, a screen, a toolbar, etc)
Contextual help can also be displayed by pressing F1.
1.3-2 Help Topics
Online Help appears in the form of a Help Topics browser. The user can access this
browser via :
E the Index command from the ? menu
E the icon
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It comprises :
E Help contents
E Index : search for a topic using a keyword
E Find : general search using a keyword
Search from the contents
1 Select and open the directory.
2 Select and display the topic.
3 Select the keyword.
Search from the Index / Find
1 Select the Find tab.
2 Enter the search term.
3 Select and display the topic from the dropdown menu.
Return to the contents or index
From the description page, select Contents or Index.
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Section 2
2 Presentation of PL7
2.1 Developing an Application
Offline mode
Creating an
application
Online mode
Programming
Animation tables
Transfer
Debugging the
application
Runtime screens
Creating the application
documentation file
Saving the
application
Creating the runtime
screens documentation
file
Editing the
configuration
Setting parameters for
applications, software,
Grafcet
Editing DFB types
Setting parameters or use
Editing the runtime
screens
Setting parameters or use
Program structure
Single task, multitask, fast
task, events, sections,
function modules
Editing variables
Symbolization of bits,
words, etc
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2.2 Offline Mode
Offline mode (not connected to the PLC) is used to create / modify an application on
the terminal. The application being edited is found in the working directory on the hard
disk.
2.3 Creating an Application
In this operation, the user configures the basis of the application.
The following can be selected when creating an application :
E the type of PLC
E the type of processor
E the type of memory card
For processor versions earlier than V3.0, the user must select the Grafcet option in order
to develop his application in Grafcet.
For V3.3 processors, a Grafcet application is developed by defining a Grafcet section
in the master task.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Application Management / Creating an Application
Note :
If the application already exists, the corresponding file can be opened.
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Documentation editor
Animation table editor
Runtime screens editor
Variables editor
2.4 Structure of an Application
The creation of an application with PL7 software is based on editors and tools which
can be accessed from the Application Browser screen.
This screen displays the application contents in a tree structure. It is possible to move
around the tree, and to access various functions directly, depending on the rights of the
software used.
Each editor is accessed by clicking with the right mouse button and then selecting Open
from the menu, or by double-clicking with the left mouse button on the icon, or using
the arrow keys and the Enter key on the keyboard.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Application Browser
Note :
The symbol + in front of a directory indicates that it contains several files or subdirectories. The
directories can be opened/closed by double-clicking or using the arrow keys.
DFB editor
Program editor
Configuration editor
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Structuring as function modules
A function module groups together the different program components (sections,
subroutines, macro-steps, animation tables etc) used to perform a control system
function.
A function module is defined by a number of attributes (name, comment, programming,
associated animation tables etc).
A function module contains a program directory (made up of one or more code modules)
and an animation table directory.
A function module
contains a program and
animation tables
A function module can itself be broken down into lower level function modules which
perform one or more subfunctions of the main control system function.
Module Feedbox1 has a submodule Stop1
Only PL7 PRO can be used to install function modules on TSX/PMX/PCX57 PLCs.
PL7 ProDyn software can be used to display function modules.
A function module cannot contain runtime screens.
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Representation of a function module in PL7 PRO
The software is used to display :
E The structural view of the application : This is the standard view in the Application
Browser corresponding to the order of execution by the PLC.
E The functional view of the application : This is the view of the application divided
into function modules corresponding to the control system functions.
The Application Browser offers 4 possible displays :
E The standard and
functional view side by
side
E The standard and functional view one
after the other
E The standard view only
E The functional view only
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2.5 Editing the Configuration
Hardware configuration
The configuration editor can be used intuitively and graphically to declare and
configure the various components of the PLC :
E rack
E power supply
E processor
E application-specific modules
Software configuration
The configuration editor is also used to set the software parameters for the application,
by entering the number of function blocks and registers and the size of the global
variable zones.
Grafcet object configuration
For programming in Grafcet language, the configuration editor can be used to define
Grafcet objects (steps, macro steps, etc) and execution parameters (number of active
transitions and steps).
Comment :
In online mode, the configuration editor is also used for debugging, adjustment and
diagnostic functions.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Configuring the Application
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2.6 Program Structure
PL7 software enables two types of program structure :
E single task structure : the default structure, containing the master task
E multitask structure : containing the master task, the fast task and the event tasks
PL7 program tasks are made up of several parts, known as sections, and subroutines.
Each of these sections can be programmed in a language appropriate to the type of
processing.
This division into sections makes it possible to create a structured program, and to
generate or insert program modules easily.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
General Information about PL7 / Software Structure
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2.7 Editing DFB Types
The DFB editor can be used to program function blocks specific to the user, which
correspond to particular features of individual applications.
The DFB blocks are used whenever a program sequence is repeated in an application,
or to freeze a standard programming operation. They can be exported to all other PL7
applications.
PL7 Pro software must be used to create DFBs. They can be used with PL7 Junior and
Pro software on TSX 57 V3.0 and PCX/PMX 57 PLCs.
The parameters and variables are purely symbolic (no addressing in address form) and
programming is in Structured Text (ST) and Ladder (LD) language.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / DFBs
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2.8 Editing Variables
The variables editor can be used to :
E symbolize the various objects in the application (bits, words, function blocks,
application-specific modules, etc)
E set parameters for predefined function blocks (timers, counters, etc)
E enter values for constants and select the display base (decimal, binary, hexadecimal,
floating point, message)
E set parameters for user DFBs
Accessing the variables is made easier via :
E classification by family and type
E sort functions (sorting by symbol or address)
E the possibility of displaying all the objects associated with a variable (for example,
all the bits of a word, all the objects associated with a predefined function block)
E the possibility of presymbolizing objects associated with certain application-specific
functions
E the possibility of running a search with a wildcard on symbols or comments
E the possibility of filtering I/O (allows the display, for a given module, of only those input
or output variables actually acting on the process)
E the Copy / Paste by block of variables function
E the possibility of removing Presymbolization
E the possibility of displaying the variables used in the program in bold
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Editing Variables
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2.9 Runtime Screens
The Runtime Screens editor is a tool integrated in PL7 Pro and PL7 Pro Dyn software,
version V3.0 or later. It is designed to simplify the operation of an automated process.
PL7 ProDyn is used to create, modify and save the runtime screens.
It is made up of various items of information (explanatory text, realtime values, views,
etc), and enables simple and fast action (realtime modification and monitoring of the
PLC variables).
The editor can be used to design these screens with the aid of the following tools :
Screen
E Creates runtime screens, families of screens
E Manages the Import/Export function for screens and families of screens
E Manages the link between the screen number and the screen browse object
E Lists all the variables used in a screen
E Sets the screen parameters : size, scroll bars, full screen, mouse position, object
coordinates and size
E Copies and pastes one or more objects
E Diagnostics viewer : displays the faults in the application detected by the diagnostic
DFBs instantiated in the PLC program
Message
E Creates the messages used in the screens
Objects
E Creates a graphic object library
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Runtime Screens / ...
Runtime screens
Diagnostic DFB viewer
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2.10 Programming
The program editor is used to program the functions and application-specific functions
to be implemented by the application. It offers the following types of programming
language:
E Ladder language (LD)
E Instruction List language (IL)
E Structured Text language (ST)
E Grafcet language (G7)
Online symbolization
Online symbolization is used, when entering LD, IL or ST programs, to immediately
associate (without opening the data editor) :
- an address with a new symbol
- a symbol with a non-symbolized address
2.10-1Ladder Language
The Ladder language editor offers an extensive set of tools to simplify the construction
of rungs :
E A palette of graphic elements for direct access to the various graphic symbols of the
language via the mouse or the keyboard : contacts, Boolean logic, coils, operation
blocks, predefined function blocks, DFB types, etc.
E A rung can be drawn without having to fill in each element.
E The language objects can be entered and displayed in either symbol format, address
format, or both.
E A rung is constructed simply by selecting
the symbol from the graphic palette and
placing it in the correct position in the grid
on screen.
E A collapsed view.
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It is possible to call assisted entry functions directly from the Ladder language editor:
E access to function libraries
E access to the variables editor to enter symbols and set parameters for function blocks
The rungs are displayed in collapsed form. This means that several rungs can be
displayed in the same window, and can be accessed using the scroll bar or their label.
Several program modules can be displayed simultaneously.
A subroutine can be accessed directly from a call program.
New functions :
- automatic link line
- information box
- increased ease of use when entering function blocks
- signaling via a no-entry sign if the user tries to move unauthorized objects
2.10-2Instruction List Language
The Instruction List language editor is used to enter language instructions and
operands via the keyboard. Formatting (alignment of instructions and operands) is
performed automatically by the editor.
Operands can be entered and displayed in either symbol or address format.
The key words of the language and the comments are displayed in color to make the
program easier to read.
The Instruction List language editor provides help with entering :
E instructions on function blocks (eg : %TMi, %Ci, etc)
E functions by the function library
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2.10-3Structured Text Language
The Structured Text language editor is used to enter program lines via the keyboard,
using alphanumeric characters.
Operands can be entered and displayed in either symbol or address format.
The Structured Text language editor provides help with entering functions by the
function library.
The key words of the language and the comments are displayed in color to make the
program easier to read.
2.10-4Grafcet Language
The Grafcet language editor has an extensive set of tools to simplify construction of the
chart :
E a palette of graphic objects which can be accessed directly via the mouse or the
keyboard (steps, transitions, links, connectors, macro steps, etc)
E direct access to the programming of actions or transition conditions
E automatic numbering of steps
E display for each Grafcet page with lines of steps and transitions
E simplified entry of comments
E a collapsed view
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A chart is constructed simply by selecting the object required from the graphic palette
and placing it in the Grafcet page.
The graphics in the palette are updated according to the graphic object which had been
programmed immediately before it (fine lines).
The Grafcet editor works within an edit zone which can be moved within the complete
module comprising a maximum of 8 pages.
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2.10-5Accessing Online Language Help
Two types of information are available to the user :
E information concerning language instructions
E information concerning programming in the various languages
Language instructions
This Help topic describes the structure of the programming instructions. The following
information is given for each instruction :
E its functions
E its syntax
E the operands (parameters)
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Language Instructions / ...
Language programming
This Help topic describes the programming structure. The following information is given
for each type of language :
E the programming editors
E usage rules, order of priority, etc
E program composition
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
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2.10-6Process Diagnostic DFBs
Diagnostic DFBs can be used with PL7 PRO or PL7 Junior and comprise :
application diagnostic DFBs which are used to monitor the process via the application
program :
- monitor a PL7 equation
- monitor the reaction time of the process to a command
- monitor the safety conditions
- monitor the I/O and the ASI bus
application control and diagnostic DFBs which are used to control and monitor the
application components (EPO) :
- check sensor data
- check control requests to an actuator
- monitor the duration of a movement
- store the minimum and maximum durations of a movement
- learn the duration of a movement
- control an actuator
Compatibility : TSX57/PCX57/PMX57
The library is made up of the following DFBs :
EV_DIA Monitors the state of 2 bits without taking a time factor into account
MV_DIA Monitors the state of 2 bits without taking a time factor into accountwith
the possibility of monitoring the progress of a movement (changes
of state of a bit within a defined time limit)
NEPO_DIA Monitors, controls and diagnoses an application component
TEPO_DIA
IO_DIA Diagnoses all I/O modules
ASI_DIA Diagnoses an Asi I/O module
ALRM_DIA Interface with a diagnostic buffer (stores errors)
Error message
Each DFB has its own error message which may be standard or customizable
depending on the DFB type.
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Displaying error messages
1. The Viewer integrated in the PL7 Pro and PL7 ProDyn workshops is used to :
- display diagnostic messages clearly (see Runtime Screens documentation)
- diagnose the fault using direct access to the program and configuration
2. A diagnostics Viewer is also available with CCX17 V2.5 (see CCX 17 operator panel
documentation).
*ACTIVE ALARMS:011*
00203/04/9711:07:54....NEPO....ACK
Failureleft motorN3
<ALT>+<P> -> Status < > -> Return
Direct access to
the configuration
Direct access to the
program editor to display
the diagnostic DFB
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2.11 Online Mode
Online mode
Online mode (connected to the PLC) is used to modify an application in the PLC.
The following functions can be executed :
E creation / modification of the program in LD, IL or ST
E modification of the task period
E modification of the predefined function block parameters (except the size of registers)
E modification of module parameters and data
E import, export an application, PLC in Stop
E addition of predefined function blocks
E debugging, adjustment
E creation / modification of runtime screens
E modification of the Grafcet structure in STOP
The following functions cannot be executed :
E creation of an application
E addition or removal of an application-specific module
E modification of the I/O channel <-> application-specific function association
E modification of the size of a register
E modification of the number of internal constants, words and bits
E modification of the Grafcet structure in RUN (but steps and transitions can be
modified)
Comments
When online, if any modifications are made, the application is updated in the PLC and
in the working directory on the hard disk :
E saving in the PLC is automatic
E saving on disk must be performed by the user
Any modifications made to a runtime screen will not affect the application.
When switching to online mode, if the applications on disk in the working directory and
on the PLC are different or absent, the software will offer an update option.
Symbols and comments stored in the TSX Premium PLC
Symbols and comments can be stored in TSX Premium PLCs (PMX 57202, 57302,
57402, 57452 V3.3) fitted with the following memory cards :
- 128 kword memory card : TSXMRP 2128P
- 256 kword memory card : TSXMRP 3256P
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2.12 Transfers
2.12-1Terminal / PLC Program Transfer
Two transfer directions are possible :
E terminal to PLC
E PLC to terminal
Program transfer is used to exchange the application in its entirety, with the exception
of the runtime screens.
If a memory card used to store symbols and comments is declared in the configuration,
the user can choose to transfer the symbols immediately or delay their transfer to a later
transfer phase.
2.12-2File / PLC Data Transfer
Two transfer directions are possible :
E file to PLC
E PLC to file
Data transfer is used to exchange application variables only.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Application Management / Transfer ...
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2.13 Animation Tables
Tables containing the variables of the application to be monitored or modified can be
created by manual entry or automatically initialized from the rung, statement or
sequence selected, or the animated objects in a runtime screen.
The variables can then be :
E modified
E forced to 0 or 1 for bit objects
For each numeric variable, it is possible to select the display base (decimal, binary,
floating point, ASCII message).
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Debugging / Animating and Modifying Variables
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2.14 Debugging
2.14-1Debug Tools
All PL7 software, except PL7 Pro Dyn, offers a complete set of tools for debugging
applications. A tools palette provides direct access to the main functions :
E inserting breakpoints
E step-by-step program execution
E independent execution of the MAST and FAST tasks, etc
2.14-2CPU Debug Screen
This screen offers the following functions :
E information on the application status
E program execution command
E access to program and application-specific module diagnostics
E access to updating and displaying the realtime clock
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2.14-3Grafcet Debug Screen
Thi s screen gi ves a
hierarchical view of the
chart with nesting of the
CHART module and the
macro steps.
This view is animated in
online mode. The animation
is represented by the
presence or absence of
indicators.
Grafcet debug bar
The debug bar is used to display the chart status, modify the chart status and provide
information on the status of the master task.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Debugging /...
2.14-4Debugging Function Modules
The organization of a function module and the distribution of sections, events and
Grafcet modules into different modules has no effect on program execution.
The program is executed in the order shown in the structural view.
To debug a function module, the user has the standard debug functions and additional
functions which can be used to debug the application incrementally, function module
by function module.
Deactivation of all the sections attached to a function module
Activation of all the sections attached to a function module
Canceling the forcing of all sections attached to a function module
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2.15 Diagnostics
Diagnostic tool
The software provides different diagnostic tools. The diagnostic tools can only be
accessed in online mode.
E Diagnostics of the last PLC stop
E Module diagnostics
E Program diagnostics
E Order in which modules are called
Diagnostic DFBs
Diagnostic DFBs compatible with TSX57/PCX57/PMX57 can be used in PL7 PRO or
PL7 Junior (see section 2.10-6).
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Diagnostics
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2.16 Structure of the Documentation File
The documentation editor is linked to the Documentation browser which displays the
structure of the documentation file in the form of a tree.
It can be used to print all or part of the application documentation file on any graphic
printer which can be accessed under Windows using True Type technology (scalable
fonts). The print formats supported are : A4 or US letter (portrait).
The documentation editor is used to define :
E a title page, including the name of the
designer and project
E general information pages
E a footer
The documentation editor automatically
generates :
E the contents
E the application documentation file :
program, hardware and software
configurations
E the list of variables, sorted by address or
symbol
E the cross references, sorted by address
or symbol
The editor can also be used to display the
pages of the documentation file before
printing.
Function modules
When the documentation tool is launched, it detects whether the application is running
and whether there is at least one function module containing references to either non-
empty program modules (sections, evt, Grafcet modules, Srs) or animation tables. If this
is the case, an additional node, Functional view, is added to the tree.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Documentation
Note :
The runtime screens documentation file is edited in offline mode. It can be accessed from the
Runtime Screens editor.
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2.17 Utilities
2.17-1 Converters
The application converters available are :
E PL7-2 to PL7
E PL7-3 to PL7
E ORPHEE to PL7
E SMC to PL7
This means that applications which already exist can be ported easily and effectively
to TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLCs.
The converter is accessed using the Convert command from the File menu. A
destination application must be created before commencing.
The SMC converter is an optional converter for PL7 Junior or PL7 Pro (reference
TLXLCSMC PL7 30M).
2.17-2 Import/Export
PL7 software offers different import/export functions :
Import/Export source files
E Import an LD, IL, ST, Grafcet source file
E Export an LD, IL, ST, Grafcet source file
E Import variables
E Export variables
E Import an application
E Export an application
Import/Export DFBs
E Import a DFB type
E Export a DFB type
E Import a DFB type in binary format
E Export a DFB type in binary format
E Import an application containing DFB types
E Export an application containing DFB types
Function modules
E Export a function module
E Import a function module
E Import a function module with reassignment of addresses and symbols
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Sections
E Import an LD, IL, ST section
E Import a Grafcet section
E Export an LD, IL, ST, Grafcet section, an SR or an event
Application in NIOF format
E Import an application in NIOF format
E Export an application in NIOF format
Example : Import/Export a source file
This function is used in TSX 37 and TSX 57 PLC applications to :
E save / restore an application
E insert or copy all or part of a program module (IL, LD, ST, G7, DFB type, symbols
source)
E insert an IL, LD, ST or G7 section in a MAST or FAST task
E insert a program module in an event task
E add a DFB type to the DFB list
Comment :
Importing and exporting an application involves :
E redefining the I/O
E searching for and replacing modified objects
E initializing the station with the new application
This function cannot import/export runtime screens. The Runtime Screens editor has
its own import/export function.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Programming in (LD, IL, ST, G7) Language / Import/Export a
Source File
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2.17-3Cross References
The Cross References function is used to :
E locate all tasks, sections and program lines where a variable or DFB type is used (in
address or symbol format)
E directly access affected lines
E display the search and browser log
The Cross References are mainly used when an application is being debugged, to
identify the cause of a faulty variable.
The Cross References screen appears as shown below :
Cross references apply to the application and not to the runtime screens.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software/ Programming in (LD, IL, ST) Language / Cross References
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2.17-4Replacing Variables
The Replace Variables function is used to locate a variable used in an application and
replace it with another.
The user locates the search zone by defining the program selection.
The Search screen appears as shown below :
Selections can also be made from the functional view.
The Replace function does not affect the runtime screens.
Accessing the Help function via the browser contents :
Using the Software / Programming in (LD, IL, ST, G7) Language / Replacing a
Variable in an Application
2.17-5Application Protection
The Application Protection function is accessible from the Properties screen of the
application in offline mode. This function is used for :
Global protection of the application
This function is used to protect the application in read and write mode after it has been
transferred to the PLC. Only the Run, Stop and Init functions accessible to a PLC are
authorized on a protected PLC application.
Partial protection of sections
The type of protection for each section can be defined when it is created (or from the
Properties shortcut menu for the section) : no protection, write protection or read/write
protection.
Defining the type of protection
The type of protection can be defined :
- for each section
- globally for all the sections in the program/task/sections directory
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Section 3
3 Tools Appendix
3.1 PL7 Access Security Management
PL7 access security management, administrated by the super user, limits and controls
access to the various PL7 functions.
It cannot be accessed from PL7. It can be executed by selecting the PL7 Access Security
Management function from the Modicon Telemecanique menu. It affects only the
terminal on which the PL7 software is installed, and not the application. By default, it
is inactive (this can be modified under Option).
Five user profiles are supported by PL7 software:
E Read Only (can be accessed by all PL7 software)
E Operate (can be accessed by all PL7 software)
E Adjust (can be accessed by all PL7 software)
E Debug (cannot be accessed by PL7 Pro Dyn software)
E Program (cannot be accessed by PL7 Pro Dyn software)
Only the super user has the necessary privileges for managing user rights.
The access name given to the super user is Supervisor (no password associated on
installation).
Access the online Help using the following commands :
Using the Software / Application Management / PL7 Access Security Management
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3.2 Connections
3.2-1 UNI-TELWAY Link
The UNI-TELWAY tool is used to configure the operating parameters for the UNI-TELWAY
terminal driver.
The terminal / PLC link can be achieved via :
E cables
E UNI-TELWAY bus (a terminal can access the PLCs connected to the bus)
E a modem (used to connect a terminal to a PLC via the telephone network)
The tool is launched using the XWAY Driver Manager command from the Modicon
Telemecanique menu.
The following configuration window appears when the UNITELWAY Driver tab is
selected and the configuration button is pressed (see section 2.4) :
The user can configure :
E the communication port
E the transmission speed
E the UNI-TELWAY address
Access the online Help using the following commands :
TSX Micro (or Premium) Application-Specific Functions / Communication /
UNI-TELWAY Fieldbus
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3.2-2 FIPWAY Link
The FIPWAY tool is used to configure the operating parameters for the FIPWAY terminal
driver.
The terminal / PLC link can be achieved via :
E a module for the terminal
E a PCMCIA card for the PLC
The tool is launched using the XWAY Driver Manager command from the Modicon
Telemecanique menu.
The following configuration window appears when the FPC10 Driver tab is selected
and the configuration button is pressed (see section 2.4) :
The user can configure :
E the FIPWAY operating mode and address
E the driver instance
E the FIPIO operating mode and connection point
Access the online Help using the following commands :
TSX Micro (or Premium) Application-Specific Functions / Communication / FIPWAY
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3.2-3 Connection Problems
This section provides solutions for PLC connection / disconnection problems. Carry
out the actions in the specified order and only proceed to the next action if the problem
has not been solved.
On a portable terminal :
E Deactivate the energy management functions.
On any type of PC :
E Replace the video and mouse drivers with Microsoft drivers.
E Set Rx Tx to 0 in the driver parameters.
E Deactivate the anti-virus program (if an anti-virus program is installed).
E In the [DRIVERS] header add : RetryNumber=2 in the C:\WINDOWS\PL7SYS.INI.
3.3 OS-LOADER
This tool is used to update the TSX Micro and TSX Premium PLC operating systems
(OS), by loading via the terminal port.
It is used to :
E display the PLC OS version
E load the operating system in a PLC system memory
Comment :
The load operation includes a delicate phase during which any power breaks on
the PLC may render it inoperable.