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GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (SFC)

1. e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol f Step attribute E OK Block EEE e Number of couplings Enter the number of coupling line columns If itis 1 you can omit the input operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e Input method used when a branch and a coupling are used together in a single transition condition 1 For Q L QnACPU When a branch and a coupling are used together in a single transition condition reserve an area for one step using vertical line and then enter the branch and coupling symbols Example 1 Ee _ 4 Area for 1 step Example 2 a gt Area for 1 step 2 For ACPU As a branch and a coupling cannot be used together in a single transition condition enter a dummy step Example 1 L L L t K as 5 lt Example 2 E gt ae gt X e For branch coupling line entry entering the number of branches couplings as n creates them from right to left 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 8 Jump transition Enter SFC symbol Fa B gt Symbol JUMP J Step attribute f OK Block Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name se
2. e Entering n as the number of branches couplings enters them from right to left Example Number of couplings 1 e Inserting a branch coupling may generate an SFC diagram that cannot be converted In this case correct the SFC diagram with the edit function cut and paste and then perform a conversion operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 2 Operation starting from the tool button when the FXCPU is used Write overwrite operation example 1 Register a ladder block in block list No 0 Pwo Block title _ Block type 4 1l 2 3 4 5 Double click 6 7 5 Block information setting x 4 Block no Block title initial selection circuit Block type SFC block Ladder black Select ladder block 1 rea Complete 2 Creating a ladder circuit xo LD o gt ip Afi io Lox Sr gt OK LD opi SET SO sii E _ Convert t gt Sfi jfset So ox ai F4 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 Register an SFC block in block list No 1 Block list display Double click View Display block list or Program in the project list gt MAIN Pwo Block title Block type i Initial selection circuit 1 2 3 4 5 Double click 6 7 5 Block information setting Ed B
3. Present value change Word device Device i poe EN DEC fig bit intege Setting value After entering a new value click the button e The present value of the double word instruction e g DMOV DFRO is displayed as a double word Confirm the value of a double word by device batch monitor or device registration monitor e When the cursor is on the Zoom side right clicking the mouse shows the device test or device registration monitor menu Perform a test or registration monitor operation for the device which is not on the window being displayed Device test Bit device FORCE ON Close Device FORCE OFF FORCE ON OFF inversion Word device butter memory Device E Hexadecimal no need to set Buffer memory Unit start 10 lowest digit Address HEX Setting value DEC 1E bit nteger Set 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 4 4 All Block Batch Monitor and Active Step Monitor PQ t jana a Fx Solol o ojx This operation is used to monitor the active inactive states of all blocks in a list form and to monitor the step active inactive states of the specified block from the block list in a list form Operation procedure Online gt Monitor gt All block batch monitor Screen Close 300 310 Noe a A se ob eb Oo AGO Peo bt ee Active block Non active block x indication The corresponding block is active indicati
4. gt Shift Delete oe _ J gt Edit gt Delete row gt Ctrl Delete 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT Write insert operation example When an SFC diagram is created by a write insert operation insertion results are as described below on an SFC diagram symbol basis Note that step transition condition number changing simultaneous SFC comment creation and so on can be performed as in the write overwrite operation 1 Step L Enter SFC symbol i 2 ma Symbol STEP ali Step attribute E OK Block Comment Cancel e Point the cursor to a desired position and click the SFC symbol step to insert a step in the cursor position When you insert a step over vertical line without changing the step number the lowest free number of the existing SFC diagram is assigned e When the insert position is within a branch ladder vertical line is automatically inserted into another branch 2 Series transition Block E Comment Cancel Enter SFC symbol j p Symbol TR i
5. i 5 Correcti on No 1 process work 18 Correcti on compl etion J16 Correcti on inspe ction pr ocess 19 Correcti on resul t OK MELSOFT e Additional information only device comment selected Block No Machining operation output block Normal SFC lee 1 22 Correcti on resul t NG 6 3 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT e Additional information all selected Machining operation output block Normal SFC pae Act stop Stop md Lo Machinin g prepar ation 5M1936 0 A i Always Machinin g operat ion prep aration 0 3 Standard Standard goods r goods f oughing inishing start start X2 M25 x2 M25 a y a oe Rin T A Machinin Finishin Machinin Finishin g operat g start g operat g start fon star signal ion star signal comman comman L425 4 Dummy st Part sur ep face fin ishing 5M1036 0 YI Always Grinding finish ing RST M15 Roughing complet ion flag RST M25 Finishin g start signal 25 4 Start FB Pinishin ON stan g comple dby tion X5 9 s E inishin g comple ion sig al mm BE Left sid Fart sur e drilli face rou ng ghing 5M 936 5M1036 9 ___ _ ii k_l 6 Riways Left sid Always O Grinding T e face d N roughi rill ng 1 Left sid e drilli ng compl etion x3 0 s ES Left sid p drilli g compi etion 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 2 Block list printing example When the ACPU or FXCPU is used Bloc
6. Cut or S Ctrl X or when copying choose Edit gt Copy or Ctrl C to cut the ladder in the specified area 5 Click the position where the cut copied SFC diagram will be applied and move the cursor 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 6 When you choose Edit Paste or e Ctrl V the Paste data window appears Make pasting choices Paste data x M Action and TA data f Step and TR comments 3 2 No change the step and TA number when it is pasted Cancel 1 Selection of whether or not the operation output transition condition sequence program is also pasted simultaneously 2 Selection of whether or not the original step transition condition number is changed 3 Selection of whether or not the step transition comment is also pasted simultaneously Not changing the original step transition condition number is useful for a moving operation 7 When you selected not to change the original step transition condition number but the pasting destination already has the same step transition condition number the following window appears MELSOFT series GX Developer Ez j Step Transition number has already existed in paste target Will new number be assigned Choosing executes pasting after the system has assigned a new number by reassigning lower to higher free numbers to the step tr
7. This operation is performed to return the unconverted SFC diagram being edited to the status immediately prior to editing or to top shift or left shift the freed row or column of the vertical line branch coupling line Operation procedure View gt Review SFC 1 Top shift redisplaying example 3 Unconverted SFC diagram redisplaying example Before editing After editing After operation 4 After conversion SFC diagram optimizing display At conversion After operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 5 Creating the Operation Outputs Transition Conditions pa t jana a FX pO TO TO TO O When creating an operation output transition condition program move the cursor to the corresponding step transition in the SFC diagram and click the Zoom side The subsequent operations are the same as in the ladder or list creating method For detailed operations refer to the SW5D5C GPPW E V Operating Manual e There are instructions which
8. 0 1l 2 3 4 5 6 F 3 ro aT Hon fF ON FF O are contiguous 3 Circuits that cannot be changed into SFC blocks If you attempt to change an existing ladder circuit for example into SFC the change sometimes fails to take place because of some kind of error even when the circuit contains a stepladder STL instruction In this case the circuit is registered as Ladder block in block type that is as a ladder block to which the mark is appended After changing the contents of the circuit change the type of block to SFC block using Edit Block information no Block title Block type Initial selection circuit Ladder block Auto operation start step SFC block Machining No 1 SFC block Machining No 2 SFC block Machining No 3 SFC block Shipping test Gedder block Circuit that could not be OK NG judgment circuit Ladder block changed into SFC block 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING Bf MELSOFT 4 Step L p Spmbol STEP jhj Step attribute fi DE OK A x N te Block a Comment Cancel are Comment Display e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol x Symbol STEP 10 Step attribute i ment Cancel Step number A step number i
9. 0 Y70 Pusher a dvance o utput 2 machined part chucking SM1036 0 Y71 Pusher r eturn ou tput Y72 Chuck ad vance ou tput 3 Unloading carrier movement SM1036 a 7 Unioadin g carrie r advanc e output ho O I N O I N 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT Finished part unloading SM1036 0 b AN gt R A iz Unloadin g carrie r return output 2 Finishing part picking SM1036 0 Y79 Unchucki ng Y7A Finishin g part p icking K20 TO Picking processi ng time 7 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 5 Operation output transition condition list printing example Block No o frite Start of blocks 1 2 Normal SFC so Machined part insertion pusher 0 LD SM1036 1 OUT Y70 Pusher advance output machined part chucking LD 0 SM1036 1 OUT Vii Pusher return output 2 OUT Y72 Chuck advance output Unloading carrier movement Step Instruction Device comment LD SM1036 OUT Y78 Unloading carrier advance output js Finished part unloading LD SM1036 OUT Y7B Unloading carrier return output Finishing part picking LD 0 1 0 1 0 SM1036 i OUT Y79 Unchucking 2 OUT Y7A Finishing part picking 3 OUT TO Picking processing time K20 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS 6 Block parameter printing example Block parameter MAIN SFC Action at step Multi activated MELSOFT 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 6 2 2 SFC Diagram Printing Examples
10. operation output transition condition side The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 13 4 Displaying Notes PQ t jana a x pO Oo To yoj o This operation shows the operation output transition condition sequence program with notes The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the Zoom side operation output transition condition side For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 13 5 Displaying the Alias for Devices pa L aa A FX CATANESE This operation changes the devices in the operation output transition condition sequence program to aliases This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the Zoom side operation output tran sition condition side The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 6 Changing the Operation Outputs Transition Conditions to the Ladder Mode List Mode QJ L QnA A FX Pe SO OO Oe This operation changes the edit mode of the operation output transition condition sequence program This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the Zoom side operation output transition condition side The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For d
11. s10 Standard assy machining 1 X010 a M100 Output A sll Standard assy machining 2 0 X011 1 on M111 Output L 2 OUT M110 Output K s12 Standard assy machining 3 0 LD x001 Condition 0 1 OUT y00l s13 Standard assy machining 4 0 LD X012 1 OUT M115 Output J sl4 St assy machining 5 aux M114 Output O s15 Conditionl assy machining M115 Output J s16 Condition2 assy machining 1 M116 Output Q s17 Condition2 assy machining 2 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT TRANO TR1 TRAN1 ae a Device comment TRAN2 E Device comment TRAN3 e o Device coment TRAN4 ca ee Device comment TRANS TRAN6 TRAN Eza e Device comment TRAN8 ae Sen e Device comment TRAN8 INDEX Al Active step MOnitor cccccceccceeesseeeeeeeeeeeees 4 6 All block batch MoOnitor cceceeeeeeeeeee ees 4 6 B Block information Setting c cccccseeeeeeeeees 3 49 BIOCK S Teea aea eaves eluate aesceites 3 26 Block list display 0 0 ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 3 51 BIOCK ISU MONIO sssieinicsnudccni eaa 4 7 Block number search SFC diagram side 3 62 Block number search Zoom side 3 63 Block parameters ccccccsscceeeeeseseeeeeeeeees 3 54 C Character string replacement 05 3 65 Character string S arch cccsseeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 63 Contact Coil Search ccccccssss
12. the Find jump step screen 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 6 Replacing the Devices pa t jana A FX Rew Rca kes RomiKeu This operation replaces the devices and character string constants used in the operation outputs transition conditions Note that if you specify Include SFC block information find targets for the A or Q L QnA series the devices used in the block information of the corresponding blocks will also be replaced The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 7 Replacing the Instructions pa t jana a FX RomEcwEce Rca Rex This operation replaces the instructions used in the operation outputs transition conditions of the corresponding block The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 8 Changing the Open Close Contacts pa t jana a FX Kem Ree Ree Eeuikew This operation replaces the open contacts of the devices used in the operation outputs transition conditions of the corresponding block with close contacts and the close contacts with open contacts The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 9 Replacing the Character String a jana a FX Rem Rom EesiEom kee This operation replaces the chara
13. Die gag eS te Y E A eg ee Po ew a q 1 2 3 Note display area ca ie a Alias i S SFC Device comment comment PE 3 E i 0 1 2 PC comment ee deta 2 0 5 1 2o Row Step number Start destination Transition Jump destination In ZOOM ladder number block number number step number step number e The Zoom side display shows the operation output transition condition at the cursor position in the SFC diagram e Some menus that may be selected operated change depending on whether the cursor is on the SFC diagram side or on the Zoom side e Perform the following operation to show the SFC chart in the specified block Move the cursor from View Display block list any display block position and press the Enter key Choose View gt Display block list any block position and double click that position Choose Find Replace gt Find step no block no any block No and specify it Press the space key on the block starting step in the SFC chart Move the cursor from Window data name and press the Enter key Move the cursor from Window data name and double click it 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 Creating Modifying the SFC Diagram 3 4 1 1 Writing an SFC Diagram PQ t anal a Fx An SFC diagram may be created in any of the following four methods 1 Starting from the tool button on the toolbar 2 Starting from the function ke
14. If the STL instruction exists in a ladder block the message Ladder block which indicates a conversion error will be displayed in the block type of block list e If an incomplete ladder block is described by the STL instruction you can modify the contents using the zoom screen then change the block to SFC block in Block Type of the block information setting e Regarding errors that can occur during a block type change In the following cases an error is displayed and the change process is interrupted 1 If SFC conversion is not possible 2 If the initial step does not exist 3 If a number of blocks are generated when the program in a block is SFC converted 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 8 Display the Block List pa t jana a Fx Show the currently edited SFC program in a list form to monitor it or to perform block by block editing e g cut and paste In the block list you can perform the following e Block information setting correction e Batch copy between blocks e Jump to SFC diagram display in the specified block e SFC monitoring in the block list A Q L QnA only e Batch Conversion of unconverted blocks Operation procedure View Display block list Block list screen When the ACPU is used Block title L_L il Machining J10 M1ll M12 M13 D10 Finishing J20 M21 M22 N23 D20 n b oO N e E When the Q L QnACPU is used Block statement Initialize each data 100 x1
15. Ladder SFC There is Block list registration hoa l uncompleted change change Register ladder block in block 1 0 Modify program on ladder 1 Block information setting Ladder program write modification Block list registration Register SFC block in block 1 Block information setting 2 Transition condition operation output program Block list registration Block list registration write modification for each step Register SFC block in blank Register ladder block in block vacant block Block information setting Block information setting SFC block Ladder block When creating other blocks If there is an unconverted block or there is an unregistered blank block in the block list execute Convert Convert block all blocks while the block list is displayed then end the arranging of the block list and the conversion of unconverted parts This outline procedure is for reference only You may perform each operation in an arbitrary sequence 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 2 SFC Diagram Symbol List PQ t anal a Fx The following table lists symbols used in SFC programs A block is an operation sequence which starts at an initial step and ends at an end step The smallest units of operations are steps and transitions Further transition conditions and operation outputs are represented in ladder diagrams using the zoom of the display function or in ins
16. OK Block a Comment Cancel 2 e Point the cursor to a desired position and click the SFC symbol step to insert a step in the cursor position When you insert a step over vertical line without changing the step number the lowest free number of the existing SFC diagram is assigned e When the insert position is within a branch ladder vertical line is automatically inserted into another branch 2 Series transition FS Block a Comment Cancel Enter SFC symbol x n _ feel o Ea TR lI Step attribute i Ok OK 1 2 3 4 e Point the cursor to a desired position and click rs to insert a transition in the cursor position When you insert a transition over vertical line without changing the transition condition number the lowest free number of the existing SFC diagram is assigned e When the insert position is within a branch ladder vertical line is automatically inserted into another branch 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 Selective branch Enter SFC symbol Ed gt z gt Spmbol f o ai Step attribute fi ok OK Block Comment Cancel 4 Parallel branch Enter SFC symbol ES ck tt Symbol ali ep
17. Program name MAIN 2 All blacks 2 Block Mo Block Mo 0 Jump 3 Jump 3 Block number Error terns forstep Eon ett R T 1 4 1 The order of Step and Transition is not g 4 4 gt 4 gt 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT Item explanation 1 Program name Select a program to be displayed 2 Details All blocks Switch the screen display 3 Jump The SFC diagram is displayed which contains the error selected in the error display area The cursor moves to the error step 4 Error display area The following contents are displayed Display content Block number which contains conversion Convert error Block number errors All blocks Number of errors in the block Convert error Step number of the conversion error Detail Error detail Explanation of the error e When an error related to a branch or transition is detected it may be located in the SFC program following the error step Display the SFC diagram using button check the program around the cursor and correct the program e For the ACPU make an SFC program capacity check after conversion operation to make sure that the existing SFC program is within the microcomputer capacity For full information refer to Section 2 1 3 11 Instructions for Online SFC Program Writing PQ t anal a FX EcosEcARCRECWE Ss This section provides instructions for writing the operation outputs transition conditions of an SFC program to the CPU during RU
18. SFC Changes the currently displayed ladder program into an SFC program You can edit the changed program as an SFC program 3 button Click this button at the end of setting work For precautions concerning changeover refer to section 2 5 Precautions for Use of the FXCPU 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 4 MONITORING 4 1 SFC Diagram Monitor pa L aa A FX This operation is used to monitor the operation and control status of the programmable controller CPU with SFC diagrams and to conduct test operations Operation procedure When monitoring Online Monitor gt Monitor mode or F3 When stopping monitoring Online Monitor gt Stop monitor or 5 Alt F3 When resuming monitoring Online Monitor Start monitor or F3 Screen Monitor status 20ms RUN MAIN RAM 1 During SFC diagram monitoring steps are shown as follows a blue Active step yellow Step specified as a hold step and being in a hold status For the Q L QnACPU only Shown as an inactive step for the ACPU Inactive step 2 Shown on the Zoom side is the operation output transition condition ladder of the step or transition at the cursor position on the SFC diagram side 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 3 When there is a block start step the monitor destination block can be changed by moving the cursor to the block start step and pressing the space key To monitor a block
19. SFC program is within the maximum value Check OK will be displayed If the maximum value is exceeded an error message will be displayed 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 10 Conversion Operation pa t jana aA Fx The following types of conversions are available according to SFC diagram editing and operation output transition condition editing SFC Diagram Roran ae Output Transition Conversion Definition i Condition Editing Conversion F4 a a e Only one operation output transition condition being edited is converted Conversion All programs being e All programs being edited are batch converted edited Conversion writing during RUN e The operation output transition condition being edited is written during RUN A Q L QnA only Block conversion EA o o eremm Block conversion am o o premene 1 When conversion is completed normally The Block information setting screen refer to Section 3 7 is displayed When the Block information setting screen is closed on the title bar which indicates Not yet converted is disappeared and conversion is completed 2 When an error occurs The Convert error screen is displayed Check errors and details This screen can be displayed by selecting Convert Display convert error Setting screen 1 1 Convert error All blocks X Convert error Detail X Convert error All blocks Close Convert error Detail Program name MAIN Detail
20. Step attribute f ok TOK gt 1 2 T3 4 e Point the cursor to a desired position and click Fs to insert a transition in the cursor position When you insert a transition over vertical line without changing the transition condition number the lowest free number of the existing SFC diagram is assigned e When the insert position is within a branch ladder vertical line is automatically inserted into another branch 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 Selective branch Enter SFC symbol Ed gt z gt Spmbol f o ai Step attribute fi ok OK Block Comment Cancel 4 Parallel branch Enter SFC symbol ES ck tt Symbol ali ep attribute fi Block J Comment Cancel 5 Selective coupling p p Symbol C ali Step attribute fi Tr OK gt Black Comment Cancel 1 WH Sj Ree OE 6 Parallel coupling gt gt Symbol ali step attribute fi Jf o DE gt OK gt Bloc k Comment Enter SFC symbol Fa f
21. UMONNOF eee eae ee sera nee et ee nee ee ee Oe nee ee ee ee eee a oe ee ee 4 T 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN 5 1to5 4 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS 6 1 to 6 22 CAD ACAI Pn SENO niania a e ads dea e A E eneee 6 1 6 2 SFC Diagram Printing EXAM PIGS arraren raaa aaa aa aaa ai a i a 6 2 6 2 1 SFC Diagram Printing Examples when A or Q L QnACPU is used cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 6 2 6 2 2 SFC Diagram Printing Examples when the FXCPU is USEQ ccseeeeecceeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeesseaeeeeeeees 6 11 INDEX Index 1 to Index 2 About Manuals The manuals related to this product are shown below Refer to the following table when ordering required manuals Related Manuals Manual Name Manual Number Model Code GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual Startup Explains the system configuration installation method and start up procedure of GX Developer SH 080372E 13JU40 Sold separately GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual Explains operation methods such as creating printing monitoring and debugging programs using GX Developer Sold separately SH 080373E 13JU41 Type MELSAP II SFC Programming Manual Explains the programming method specifications and functions and so on required for creating SFC programs Sold separately IB 66361 13JF40 MELSEC Q L QnA Programming Manual SFC Explains the programming method specifications functions and so on required for creating SFC programs SH 080
22. cannot be used with operation outputs transition conditions For more information refer to the Type MELSAP II SFC Programming Manual for the ACPU or to the MELSECNET Q L QnA Programming Manual SFC for the Q L QnACPU e As a transition condition only one dummy coil Tran H may be entered for the coil instruction To enter it click eC or Ed and click the button Tran H is entered automatically For entry in list representation enter only the contact instruction and the dummy coil Tran H need not be entered e For the ACPU no transition condition can be entered into the block starting step The condition entered is ignored if the SFC program is executed after write to the programmable controller CPU and execution transits to the next step at the END step processing of the start destination block Note that the following guidance appears when the transition condition is entered or the SFC chart is converted e When the transition condition is entered in the ladder list MELSOFT series GX Developer x i The edited program has transitional condition directly under the block starting step This transitional condition will be disregarded even if the SFC program is executed after the PLC write e When the SFC chart is converted i The program block transition has transitional condition directly under the block starting step Thiz transitional condition will be disregarded even if the SFC program is executed after the P
23. displayed block which has been set to coil hold operation hold without transition check or operation hold with transition check and is in a hold status is forced to be reset and inactive e When the specified step is not in a hold status or is not a hold step the operation is ignored and a forced reset is not executed Run all block ACPU only e All blocks put in a break by a block break are activated and steps from the one in a break are forced to run 5 4 5 4 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS 6 1 SFC Diagram Print Setting PQ t jana a FX Operation procedure Project gt Print gt Choose SFC Setting screen Print Structure PLC parameters Redundant parameters Network parameters Device comment Device memory Device init TEL Cross reference list List of used device TC setting Project contents list Product information list Title MELSAP23 MELSAPL Ladder Instuctioniist ST Label FB 1 SFC diagram print item Program selection 4 I SFC diagram MAIN eter IV Block list I Comments list IV Action Transition Ladder Instruction list IV Block parameter J Print note list 2 ption I Device comments 4 8 C 3 5 M Machine name Alias Device name Alias i He 3 Device name 4lia EE 5 MV Action MV Transition All range 3 gt Setting Range setting Print SFC column numbers a
24. equal to or greater than the Created SFC program capacity 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT e Creating and displaying a SFC diagram including stepless selective branch or selective coupling When a SFC diagram includes stepless selective branch or selective coupling the following message appears lt When displaying or printing a SFC program that are incorrectly displayed gt MELSOFT series GX Developer x Error occurred in SFC conversion Cannot display and print the SFC program block No 1 SPC made in SPFA has the situation that can not be displayed in Ge Developer by a case Insert dummy step in SPPA lt When writing a SFC program that are incorrectly displayed to the ACPU by Write to PLC gt Error occurred in SFC conversion Cannot write the SFC program block Mo 1 SFC made in GPP4 has the situation that can not be written in GY Developer by a case Insert dummy step in GPP If either above message appears take the following corrective actions 1 Modify the program with SWLIIVD GPPA Refer to POINT 1 in this section 2 Re create a program with GX Developer Refer to POINT 2 in this section 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT 1 Modifying the program with SWLIIVD GPPA 1 Display all SFC diagrams in GX Developer and check blocks that are incorrectly displayed 2 Modify the program with SWLIIVD GPPA Enter a dummy step transition for the incorrectly displayed SFC di
25. it is treated as the project of a non supported CPU and an error message is displayed Compatibility of project data e If it is necessary to share the project with an incompatible version change it to a ladder program using Project gt Edit data gt Change program type then save the project e When the FXCPU is selected This CPU supports only a PC type change to the FXCPU PC type change e For ACPU QCPU A mode These CPUs do not support a PC type change to the FXCPU e Precautions to observe when writing a program 1 When writing an SFC program be sure to write the entire step range You cannot perform a partial write operation 2 You cannot perform a write operation if there is an unconverted block there is an unregistered blank block in the list or the ladder blocks are contiguous Execute Convert Convert block all blocks then re write the program 3 Program change during RUN a timer or a counter set value change in the online mode write during RUN are not supported e Precautions to observe when reading a program Be wilereadieompate 1 When reading i program nee to read the entire step range You cannot perform a partial read operation 2 If you cannot change a read program into an SFC block register it in the block list as a ladder block e Precautions to observe when comparing programs 1 When comparing programs be sure to use the entire range You cannot perform a partial comparison 2 Th
26. memory Kbytes Sub1 Sub microcomputer Status latch file register lia Kbytes Total capacity ea Kbytes Acknowledge xY assignment Default Check End setup Cancel Set the microcomputer capacity and perform the operation of gt End setup 2 Addition of new edit data Project gt Edit data gt New Hew x Program Z Cancel Program type Ladder f SFC Data name Choose Program at Data type change Program type to SFC and click the button The following window then appears HMELSOFT seres GX Developer Es Choosing enables an SFC diagram to be edited under the data name of MAIN SFC 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 1 2 SFC Program Editing Procedure Outline for Q L QnACPU PQ aa A FX Po Tofo x Tx To create new program To modify the existing program Creation of new project Open the project Set the PLC series PLC type and project name and set the program type to SFC SFC parameter setting Set the SFC program start mode block 0 start condition and output mode at block deactivation Other parameter settings Set the other parameters as required Block parameter setting Set the Periodic Execution Block No Act at Block Multi Activated and Act at Step Multi Activated SFC program setting SFC option setting Set the reference window a jump to start destination block and automatic scroll monitoring Toolbar set
27. monitor during monitoring double clicking in the field of the corresponding block switches to the SFC diagram display of the specified block POINT Active registers cannot be monitored 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN MELSOFT 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN Q t jana A Fx px x o oto This chapter explains debugging to step run an SFC program If you select the FX series debugging is effective only when a ladder logic test tool LLT of GX Simulator SW2D5C LLT E or later or later versions is connected Operation procedure Online Debug gt Debug gt Change CPU to STEP RUN gt Each item operation Choosing debug shows the following window MELSOFT series GX Developer z Will the PLC status be changed to 5TEF AUNY Debug can be operated at the time of STEP RUN changing Choosing places the CPU in the STEP RUN status and you can start any item operation of debugging To cancel debugging and return to RUN click Debug during debugging Screen Diagnostics Toole Window Help Transter setup Read from PLC Write to PLC VWerty with PLC Write to PLO Flash ROM b Delete PLC data i Change PLC data attributes PLC user data p Monitor b l B a Forced input output registration cancellation Trace p Remote operation Alt 6 Debug a OOM Block break ra Keyword setup Step break FE Clear PLO memory Format PLC memory Block a lig S
28. operating the initial state with the step break 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN MELSOFT Step break This operation specifies the block number and step number to end a single step run for test step operation If you are using the FXCPU block number is not specified step break Ea All step cancel Execute Cancel e All step cancel The specified break points registered to the CPU are canceled e Specify step Enter the block number and step number to be set as a break point and the number of cycles times Set the number of cycles in the range 1 to 255 When the preset step of the block is activated the number of times specified as the number of cycles during step run a single step run ends and the step is put into a break POINT When a break is established for the specified block the following window appears MELSOFT series GX Developer x i SFC step break point i enabled stop position i block 0 stepli e If you are using a QnACPU and a break point is set a break will automatically occur when you execute an end step Note that in this case no display appears to indicate the occurrence of the break e If you are using the FXCPU you can perform the same operation as that of a block break by operating the initial state with the step break 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN MELSOFT Block run e The block currently being displayed is forced to be active e When the corresponding block is in a break status the
29. run resumes from the step in a break status e When the corresponding block is inactive the block is forced to start and the run starts from the initial step Step run e Moving the cursor to the step to be started and choosing step run forces steps from the specified step on to be active e Independently of whether the corresponding block is active or inactive a forced run starts from the specified step e When the specified step is in a break the break is canceled and the forced run starts 1 step run e Moving the cursor to the step to be run and choosing 1 step run tests only the specified step e A single cycle ends when the specified step is run the transition condition holds and a transition occurs to the next step POINTS e For the QnACPU any step can be run independently of whether the corresponding block is active or inactive e For the ACPU only the step which was placed in a break status by a step break operation may be run Block forced stopping QnACPU only e This operation forces the currently displayed block to be inactive Step forced stopping QnACPU only e Moving the cursor to the step to be forced to an end and choosing Step forced stopping forces the specified step to end be inactive e If there is no active step in the corresponding block at the forced end of the specified step that block is ended Reset stored step QnACPU only e In this operation the step within the currently
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31. the devices are used device by device e g X Y M D A device search also covers devices used in the block information and if they are used in the block information alone they are shown as being used as contacts The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual pa L aa A FX This operation changes the set values of the timers counters used in the operation outputs inside the block being displayed The T C set values in different blocks cannot be changed at the same time The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 14 Changing the T C Set Values 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 Providing Displays 3 13 1 Displaying the Step Transition Comments pa t jana A FX O a Setting purpose This operation is performed to show the created SFC diagram with SFC comments Operation procedure 1 Choose View Display comment of step and TR Ctri F5 Machined part in sertion pusher 0 Machined part in sertion comple cm Sci machined part ch ucking 1 chucking complet ion 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 When the SFC comments are being shown choosing View gt Display comment of step and TR Ctrl F5 hides the SEC comments e This operation is valid only when the cu
32. the number of coupling line columns If it is 1 you can omit the input operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e Input method used when a branch and a coupling are used together in a single transition condition As a branch and a coupling cannot be used together in a single transition condition enter a dummy step When the FXCPU is used there is no symbol called dummy step so input a general step There is no need to input a control output circuit and so on ina dummy step Example 1 L LJ o gt Ba lt Dummy step ae step oO 2 lt Dummy step oe step e For branch coupling line entry entering the number of branches couplings as n creates them from right to left Branch number The number of circuits in the case of one parallel branch or selective branch is limited to 8 circuits per branch However if there are many parallel branches or selective branches the overall number of circuits is limited to 16 circuits per initial step 8 circuits per branch parallel or selective max Total of 16 circuits max You cannot perform a transition or reset operation from confluence lines or a step prior to confluence to a separation step Create a dummy step and be sure to perform the transition or reset operation from the branch line to a separation step 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 10 Jump transition Enter SFC symbol x i al gt Symbol JUMP J Step at
33. unconverted status An error check is also made at the time of conversion 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 11 Changing the Note Type pa t jana a FX OE STESES This operation replaces the type of the note created for the operation output with Embedded or Separate For the ACPU you cannot change the note type since it is fixed to Peripheral The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual PQ t aa A FX home AE TEATE J This operation lists where the specified devices are used in the operation outputs transition conditions and block information The symbols displayed represent the following 3 12 12 Searching for Contacts Coils Step field eS Step e TR Transition Sequence step field ea Block Active bit for ACPU Block START END bit for QnACPU et Step transition bit for A Q L QnA ec Block clear bit for ACPU Continues transition bit for QnNACPU es Block stop bit for ACPU Block PAUSE RSTARA bit for QNACPU em PAUSE mode bit for QnACPU er Active step number register for ACPU Number of active steps register for QnACPU The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 13 Searching for the Device Use Status PQ t anal a FxX_ This operation lists how
34. which has no block start step show the block list and double click the monitor destination block No field Alternatively type the monitor destination block No show the Find step no block no window and make a block search POINTS e Automatic scroll monitoring When the active step has gone off the screen redisplay it on the screen by automatic scrolling To perform automatic scrolling click E or choose Online Monitor gt Auto scroll monitor e Automatic scroll monitoring of multiple steps active in series due to operation hold steps for example shows the active step closest to the initial step e When using the auto scroll monitor you can use the SFC option setting Auto scroll monitor setting to automatically display the start destination block If GX Developer is minimized the start destination block window will not open If the block started while GX Developer was minimized the block that was monitored prior to minimization will be monitored after minimization is canceled Refer to section 3 14 4 e During monitoring you cannot edit SFC diagrams e During editing you cannot monitor SFC diagrams e If you open the write or monitoring write screen during automatic scrolling automatic scroll monitoring stops When you resume monitoring automatic scroll monitoring also resumes 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 4 2 Transition Watchdog Monitor PQ aa A FX pO FOTo ol oe The following is an expla
35. 01 M1000 Return Value D1000 r Active c Continuous DO M4 ow ow Hho fF WN When the FXCPU is used Block title rll Block type l Ladder Hlock 15FC black O Operation selection 5 l1 uto operation 2 Auto operation assistance l h in E 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 Lists the block information in order of block number Using the scroll bar Page Down or LE LL key you can change the displayed blocks 2 Indicates whether the corresponding blocks have been converted or not Already converted x Not yet converted 3 Displays the block statement for the selected block 4 Clicking the button displays the Block information setting screen for the selected block 5 Display the block program type FXCPU only SFC block or Ladder block is displayed If a ladder circuit that contains a STL instruction cannot be changed to an SFC block add the mark so that the display is Ladder block 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 9 SFC Related Parameter Settings Among the parameter settings made for operating the Q L QnACPU this section explains the setting of parameters related to SFC programs PQ t jana a FX pO O ot x x This section gives the operation performed to set the SFC related parameters using the PLC parameters 3 9 1 SFC Setting in PLC Parameters Operation procedure Parameter in the project list PLC parameter lt lt SFC settin
36. 041 13JF60 Sold separately PROGRAMMING MANUAL THE FX SERIES OF PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FXo FXos FXon FX FX2c FX2n FX2nc Explains the programming method specifications and functions and so on required for creating SFC programs for micro PLC Sold separately JY992D48301 PROGRAMMING MANUAL II THE FX SERIES OF PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FXi1s FXin FX2n FX2nc JY992D88101 Explains the programming method specifications and functions and so on required for creating SFC O9R512 programs for micro PLC Sold separately PROGRAMMING MANUAL Basic amp Applied Instructions Edition FX3c F X3u FX3uc SERIES PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS JY997D16601 Explains the programming method specifications and functions and so on required for creating SFC O9R517 programs for micro PLC Sold separately The Operating Manuals are included on the CD ROM of the software package ina PDF file format Manuals in printed form are sold separately for single purchase Order a manual by quoting the manual number model code listed in the table above MEMO A 8 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 Product Overview and Features Overview This manual describes the editing and monitoring operations of the SFC functions among the functions of GX Developer unless otherwise specified the product GX Developer herein is its English version 8 For the functions other than the SFC functions and the specifications related to SFC pr
37. C symbol Ea Li p Symbol TR ali Step attribute fi 0K Block E Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol ob The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol Block e Transition condition number MELSOFT Transition condition number Comment display The system automatically assigns lower to higher transition condition numbers in the order of entry When you will use the transition condition numbers automatically assigned by the system you can omit the transition condition number input operation e Comment creation You can enter a comment of up to 32 characters The comment created can be displayed by step transition comment display operation in the display menu 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 4 Selective branch Enter SFC symbol Ea pal gt Symbol 0 ali step attribute fi OK gt OK Block Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Spmbol E EUNE Step attribute H Ao ox Block naaa TET Cancel Number of branches Enter the number of branch line columns If itis 1 you can omit t
38. D5C GPPW E or later and later versions support this FX SFC programming e For details of the FXCPU SFC programming method refer to the programming manual of each CPU e The method of expressing FX series stepladder instructions in GX Developer differs from that of FXGP DOS and FXGP WIN For details refer to the GX Developer operating manual In GX Developer an SFC process is called a step In the programming material and other programming software for the FXCPU an SFC process is called a state Both steps and states indicate SFC processes A stepladder instruction and an SFC diagram are essentially the same In an actual program they are expressed as follows This is different to a screen display lt STL diagram gt lt STL diagram gt M8002 SETE Circuit not belonging to SFC ladder block Initial step Y023 Advance HA ey 023 Reverse X012 K 50 Pause timer Y023 Advance Reverse End of stepladder End of stepladder END 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT States SO to S9 are called initial steps states They are always used as the first block No of an SFC block Step number Consequently when the FXCPU is used up to 10 SO S9 SFC blocks can be created state S number S10 and higher numbers can be used as general step numbers However the maximum number of steps per block is 512 You cannot use step state numbers more than once You cannot use st
39. Display the reference window v Split Elapsed time Choosing vertical partition or horizontal partition provides the corresponding one of the following displays Note that when operation outputs transition conditions are being displayed clicking the partition display shows only the SFC diagram e Horizontal partition ladder e Horizontal partition list e Vertical partition ladder e Vertical partition list 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 14 3 Setting the Contacts pa t jana A FX pO oO To To o Setting purpose This operation is performed to set the number of contacts displayed in the operation output transition condition ladder which has appeared on the right of the SFC diagram You can set 9 contacts or 11 contacts when Bellow is specified for Zoom partition You can set 5 contacts or 11 contacts when Right is specified for Zoom partition Operation procedure View Set the contact at right Setting screen The following screen is displayed when Right is specified for Zoom partition view Online Diagnostics Tools Window Help Display program lt Etri Era Display comment of step and TR Ctrl F5 Display alias of step and TR Alk Ctrl F6 Si Toolbar i akul Status bar aio caro ks Z00M 1 Project data list Alk 0 Project data display Format ks Cross reference window Alk 9 Raw of SFC Zoom settin
40. GX Developer Version 8 MITSUBISHI if N SFC MELSOFT W i a rogramming Mh intenance MELSOFT Integrated FA Software a SW8D5C GPPW E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always read these instructions before using this product Before using this product thoroughly read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual and pay careful attention to safety and handle the products properly The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product For the safety precautions of the programmable controller system refer to the User s Manual for the CPU module In this manual the safety precautions are ranked as AN WARNING and A N CAUTION ww ws D D 7 N AN WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in death or severe injury AN CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage e e a e e a a a a a a a a a a a a a a X l a a X a a X a a M a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a o o a a a ee ee a Note that the CAUTION level may lead to serious consequences according to the circumstances Always follow the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal safety Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user Design Precautions WARNING When data change prog
41. HCPU Q13UDEHCPU Q20UDHCPU Q20UDEHCPU Q26UDHCPU and Q26UDEHCPU Process CPU Generic term for QQ2PHCPU QO6PHCPU Q12PHCPU and Q25PHCPU Redundant CPU Generic term for Q12PRHCPU and Q25PRHCPU Generic term for Q00J QOOUJ Q00 QO0U Q01 Q01U Q02 H QO2PH Q02U Q CPU Q mode Q03UD QO03UDE Q04UDH Q04UDEH Q06H QO06PH QO6UDH QO6UDEH Q10UDH Q10UDEH Q12H Q12PH Q12PRH Q13UDH Q13UDEH Q20UDH Q20UDEH Q25H Q25PH Q25PRH Q26UDH and Q26UDEHCPU Q CPU A mode Generic term for Q02 H CPU A and QO6HCPU A LCPU Generic term for LO2CPU and L26CPU BT QnACPU Generic term for programmable controller CPUs usable with the MELSEC QnA Generic term for programmable controller CPUs usable with the MELSEC A ACPU In this manual the QCPU A mode and motion controller are also included Note that GX Developer does not support the A1 A2 A3 A3H A3M A52G A73 and AOJ2 FXCPU Generic term for programmable controller CPUs usable with the MELSEC F GX Developer Generic product name for SW8D5C GPPW E SW8D5C GPPW EA SW8D5C i GPPW EV and SW8D5C GPPW EVA product types Universal model QCPU GPPQ SWLUIVD GPPQ SWLUSRXV GPPA GPPA SWLUIVD GPPA Software package for motion Generic term for software packages for motion controller which allow SFC programs controller to be edited 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS This chapter gives precautions for creating SFC progra
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43. LE write e Instructions that cannot be used in the case of the FXCPU Ladder blocks RET END Steps MC MCR STL RET step ladder instruction SET S OUT S RST S transition instruction with stepladder END FEND P I CJ SRET IRET Transition conditions P I STL RET stepladder instruction Coil instructions and output instructions other than the TRAN symbol 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 6 Creating the SFC Comments An SFC comment is a generic name for a step comment attached to each step of the created SFC diagram and a transition comment attached to each transition In addition a block title is available as a comment related to SFC diagrams This section explains how to create and correct SFC comments and block titles PQ tL ana A FX You can create an SFC comment when entering an SFC symbol Also you can create a block title when converting the SFC diagram This section describes how to create correct only comment data after SFC diagram creation 3 6 1 Creating SFC Comments 1 Performing operation on the SFC diagram editing screen Operation procedure Edit gt Documentation gt Comment Move the cursor to the editing position gt Alternatively l Right double click at the editing position Setting screen Enter device comment COMME E3 Exit 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e Select an SFC diagram symbol in the SFC diagram to perform SFC comm
44. M EDITING MELSOFT 3 3 SFC Diagram Editing Basic Screen 1 Whole screen make up 1 F MELSOFT series GX Developer Unset project SFC Edit mode MAIN Block No OTotal 49Steps 2 yw 7 Project Edit Find Replace Convert View Online Diagnostics Tools Window Help A x x Diele S elel Aee l ele ae 3 Program a 7 Sf i EA al 841 20 ml E sp EH EH H iri ANS z 6 sF6 7 iisf5 a 7 8 1 FS f sF9 cl c2 c3 Ic c5 5f aF f aFo aF9 a0 cF9 4 z 3 4 a a 83 Unset project J l l l i a i fost Device comment 4 Parameter t gt EL Device memory 5 EL Device init 6 7 8 3 10 u 1 12 l4 15 6 5 1 l 17 1 1g 0 l zt 22 z4 25 6 27 8 zg 20 X Project 4 of Ready fom Fos station INUM Wy 7 8 1 Area for displaying the project name being edited the number of steps used the block number being displayed and so on 2 Menu names on the menu bar 3 Icons on the toolbar 4 Project list display 5 SFC diagram editing area 6 Operation output transition condition program editing area Zoom side 7 Edited CPU type 8 Edit mode overwrite insert 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 2 SFC diagram editing screen make up Column number
45. N 1 Two or more operation outputs transition conditions cannot be written during RUN at the same time Perform an online writing operation every time a correction has been made 2 An SFC diagram cannot be written during RUN After creating or modifying an SFC diagram STOP the CPU and write the diagram using Write in the online menu 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 The method of writing the operation output and transition condition during RUN is the same as the write during RUN operation for the circuit For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 2 For other precautions concerning online change refer to GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 Making Searches Replacements pa Laaja FX Oe OES O For a search replacement made in an SFC program the object area changes with the searching direction specified a Downward b Downward from c Upward from from top cursor position cursor position Block 0 Block 1 Cursor position Block 2 Block n x When a search replacement is to be performed in an SFC program after a search has been made in another program all blocks will be searched When making searches replacements in an SFC program within the specified range step range specify the step numbers e g H of the SFC diagram 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 1 Searching for a Device Instructions PQ t anal
46. _ 2 jn Stop blocks Cancel Item explanation 1 Periodic execution block All blocks from the set block number onward are periodic execution blocks To process all blocks every scan leave the input area blank Enter the execution interval within the range 1 to 65535 ms in 1ms increments 2 Act at block multi activated lf a start request is made from another block while a block in the designated range Is active an error occurs and CPU operation stops The operation mode in the event of a double start for blocks outside the designated range is Wait To set Wait for all blocks leave the first and last input areas blank 3 Act at step multi activated If a double start occurs with respect to any step in the range for which Waiting blocks is designated operation is suspended until the corresponding step becomes inactive lf a double start occurs with respect to any step in the range for which Stop blocks is designated an error occurs and CPU operation stops lf a double start occurs with respect to a step outside the specified range a forced transition is executed 3 54 3 54 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT The block parameter settings are common to all blocks They cannot be set for individual blocks 3 9 3 SFC Program Setting x Basic model QCPU and Universal model QCPU are incompatible Set whether the SFC program file being edited is to be a Normal SFC Program or a Con
47. a FxX_ This operation searches for the specified device or instruction to find the operation output transition condition of the corresponding block it is used The cursor moves to the step or transition in the SFC diagram being used and at the same time the operation output transition condition sequence program appears The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 2 1 Searching for the Step No Block No SFC Diagram PQ t jana A FX pO o To To o Setting purpose This operation is performed to show the specified block on the screen by specifying the block No and step No transition No when the cursor is in the SFC diagram Operation procedure Find Replace gt Find step no block no Setting screen Find step no block no Block number 1 fo Step Transition i Step i Transition EI 2 _ __ Item explanation 1 Block number Enter the block No to be searched for 2 Step Transition Specify the cursor position after a search is over 3 Find button Click this button to show the SFC diagram in the specified block e This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the SFC diagram side e When the cursor is in the SFC diagram pressing any number key shows the following window Find step no block no E o f step no
48. a Setting purpose This operation is performed to set the number of branches that can be edited displayed when the SFC diagram is edited read Operation procedure View gt Raw of SFC Setting screen SFC Display column number EA Col number fio 30 Line number 2 _ OF Cancel Item explanation 1 Col number Enter the number of columns number of branches The number that may be input is any of 1 to 32 for the ACPU any of 1 to 32 for the Q L QnACPU or 1 to 16 for the FXCPU Entering the number of columns automatically shows the number of rows that may be entered 2 button Click this button when the setting is complete This operation is valid only when the cursor is in the SFC diagram 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 14 2 Setting the Zoom Partition pa Laaja Fx Setting purpose This operation is performed to set how to split the operation output transition condition ladder displayed Operation procedure View gt Zoom setting Setting screen View Online Diagnostics Tools Window Help Display program AIHE FEG Display comment of step and TR Ctri F5 Display alias of step and TR Alt Ctri F6 Toolbar v Status bar Zoom v Project data list Alt 0 Project data display Format gt Cross reference window Alt 9 Raw of SFC Below Set the contact gt Right Review SFC Display block list Ctrl B MELSAP L Format
49. a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol ali Step attribute f 0K a Block Pe fmen Cancel Number of branches Enter the number of branch line columns If itis 1 you can omit the input operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 8 Selective coupling 1 Enter SFC symbol Ea y p Symbol Ee Ii Step attribute i o Ok gt OK gt Block s Comment EE E e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol x Symbol c ii Step attribute E Af o o Block i iment Cancel e Number of couplings Enter the number of coupling line columns If it is 1 you can omit the input operation 9 Parallel coupling Enter SFC symbol Fa E I Bl Symbol ali Step attribute fi A a CK gt OK Black Comment e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol E ali Step attribute fi o Ei Block iment Cancel e Number of couplings Enter
50. adder the transition number will change 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT You can change a ladder program to a SFC program or vice versa by setting Project Edit Data gt Change program type e Precautions to observe when changing a ladder program to an SFC program If a ladder program that uses a stepladder STL RET instruction cannot be converted to a SFC block it will change to a ladder block In this case the message Ladder block which indicates the incompletion of the change will appear in the block type box of the block list Ladders that cannot be changed 1 When there is no initial step 2 When the number of steps used in one block exceeds 512 2 3 When a branch or confluence is incorrect 4 4 When the transition conditions are programmed in the same circuit as that of the operation outputs See figure below STL S01 Modification 1 Ladder that cannot be changed to SFC Transition conditions modified to independent circuit block Program type change 5 When programmed as a stepladder circuit which jumps immediately after a parallel branch Correction method Insert a dummy step after the parallel branch and modify the program to jump to another step in dummy step e Statements are deleted e Notes added to STL RET OUT S SET S and RST S are not converted They are deleted Ladders in which a change error occurs 1 When there is a circuit defect 2 When ther
51. agram The following figure shows the types of SFC diagrams that are incorrectly displayed in GX Developer and actions against them Modification example No Step No Step When adding a dummy step When changing to jump transition Bo p og M The selective coupling was Example of addition B E changed to jump transition of dummy step The step including a jump destination is the one next to the step that included the selective coupling before the modification 3 Read the modified program to GX Developer Always check operations for the modified program 2 Re creating a program with GX Developer When a SFC diagram is incorrectly displayed it is displayed in partially corrupted Re create the corrupt part 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT 2 2 Precautions for Use of the Motion Controller GX Developer Software Package for Motion Controller e Since the step attribute is not supported a step read in e Supported another format is an ordinary step However since an operation output program is read Step attribute intact no influence is given to its operations e Since an operation output program cannot be created automatically in the system an equivalent program must be created by the user With the exception of the step attribute SV the precautions are the same as those for use of the ACPU 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT 2 3 Preca
52. andard assy machining 4 St assy machining 5 aux Conditionl Condition2 Condition2 Condition2 Condition2 Condition3 Condition3 Condition3 Condition3 Condition4 Condition4 Condition4 Condition4 Cond 4 Assy machining sort Cond 4 Assy machining sort assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining assy machining 1 2 d 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 4 Ladder block Operation output transition condition ladder printing example o gt X001 0 y001 onditio 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT sl Initial setp SET YO0O pune ope n ere et si0 Standard assy machining 1 ge _ mmm OO Output A sll Standard assy machining 2 d Output L M110 Output K s12 Standard assy machining 3 fe EE 0 GR onditio 0 6 18 6 18 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT TRO M1 0 fan rrrnrmccenel TRAN TRANI 1 0 TN TRAN 1 TR3 M TRAN3 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 5 Ladder block Operation output transition condition list printing example Block No o Title Initial selection circuit LD x001 Condition 0 OUT YOO1 mi 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT sl a ee 0 YOOO Auto operation in progress Initial setp
53. ange the step attribute in the existing SFC diagram The step attribute can be changed by any of the following tool button clicking menu operation and key pressing Tool Button Key Pressing a4 1 Editing 7 Ctrl 4 e Makes the preset step attribute invalid 2 Step attribute setting Ctrl 2 e Changes the preset step attribute to SC 3 Choose a new attribute Ctrl 3 e Changes the preset step attribute to SE SE ATAG only Q L QnACPU Ctrl e Changes the preset step attribute to ST ST only e Changes the preset step attribute to R and Ctrl sets the reset destination step No Q L QnACPU e When it has already been set to R only changes the reset destination step No If the step attribute has been changed the existing operation output sequence program remains unchanged 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 2 Cutting Copying and Pasting the SFC Diagram PQ t jana A FX poO o To To o This section provides the operation to cut copy and paste the SFC diagram 1 Specifying the area cutting or copying the SFC diagram and pasting it Operation procedure 1 Choose Edit Write mode or F2 2 Click the first position of the SFC diagram to be cut and move the cursor 3 Drag over the area to be cut or copied The specified area is highlighted ra 4 When cutting choose Edit gt
54. ansition condition numbers of the pasting destination SFC diagram Choosing suspends pasting 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 8 When the first position of the cut or copied SFC diagram is a step and its pasting position is a transition position or vice versa the following window appears MELSOFT series GX Developer E amp i The paste position i meorrerct When this window has appeared click the button move the pasting position one row higher or lower then perform a pasting operation again 9 After the pasting operation is over make conversion Note that a conversion error occurs if a branch coupling is incorrect after pasting Therefore make conversion after performing the SFC diagram editing operation e Cutting copying and pasting between different blocks in the same program can be executed by displaying the corresponding blocks by performing Window gt Tile vertically or Tile horizontally operation e Cutting copying and pasting between different projects can be executed after opening the corresponding projects by performing Project gt Start new GX Developer session operation e Copying of an operation output transition condition sequence program should be done within approx 2k steps 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 3 Sorting the SFC Diagram PQ t jana a Fx Solol o ojx This operation reassigns the step transition numbers of the c
55. attribute fi Block J Comment Cancel 5 Selective coupling p p Symbol C ali Step attribute fi Tr OK gt Black Comment Cancel 1 WH Sj Ree OE 6 Parallel coupling gt gt Symbol ali step attribute fi Jf o DE gt OK gt Bloc k Comment Enter SFC symbol Fa f e Entering n as the number of branches couplings enters them from right to left Example Number of couplings 1 e Inserting a branch coupling may generate an SFC diagram that cannot be converted In this case correct the SFC diagram with the edit function cut and paste and then perform a conversion operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 2 Operation starting from the function key 1 The SFC symbols are assigned to the following function keys Step srcsymbol omn a J a b 4 a Functionkey Fs Fe sht re re F7 sht rs A Q L QnACPU L QnACPU Remarks ee eas A Q L QnA only only only Transition or branch couplin
56. block no Exit Clicking the button or pressing the key allows the cursor to move to the specified step in the SFC diagram currently displayed Also turning on the block no radio button enables a block search 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 2 2 Searching for the Step No Block No Zoom PQ t jana A FX pO o To To o Setting purpose This operation is performed to search for the step No in the operation output transition condition sequence program being displayed when the cursor is on the Zoom side Alternatively the specified block Operation procedure Find Replace Find step no block no Setting screen Find step no block no SF mi step no block no Exit 2 Item explanation 1 Step No block No input box Enter the step No or block No to be searched for 2 Search destination Select the displayed operation output transition condition or block as a search destination 3 button Click this button to show the ladder of the specified sequence program step No when the step No is specified When the block is specified the SFC diagram in the specified block appears PQ t jana A FX This operation searches for the specified character string to find it is used as an SFC comment or an operation output note A device comment will not be searched for The cursor moves to the step or transition in the SFC diagram being used and at th
57. condition in the reference window fm LD Read mode MAIN BlockNo OTranNo 0 1 Step d0 Step 1 transition condition Step 2 operating output 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 9 Opening multiple Windows PQ t jana A FX pO o To To o Setting purpose This operation is performed to tile two or more different operation outputs transition conditions to check or monitor the program Operation procedure Hold down and double click the step or transition of the SFC diagram whose window will be opened Screen When making a new window F SFC Edit mode MAIN SFC Block No O Total 193Steps Start of blocks 1 2 a Jf E A new window appears 1 2 3 1 1 n a F LD Read mode MAIN SFC a every time operation IS LD Read mode MAIN SFC 1 Step BlockNo 0 TranNo 0 Start of blocks 1 2 i part insertion perfo rm ed i e mode MAIN SFC on J When not making a new window F SFC Edit mode MAIN SFC Block No 0 Total 193Steps Start of blocks 1 2 a J T2 The display is changed 1 2 3 within a single window E LD Read mode MAIN SFC 3 Step BlockNo 0 StepNo 1 Start of blocks 1 2 machined part chucking ifm Eg 71 Set whether a new window is made or not in the Reference window of Tools Set SFC information Option 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 14 Setting the SFC Diagram Display 3 14 1 Setting the SFC Diagram Display pa t jana A FX O
58. cter string of an SFC comment or a note created for operation output The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 10 Replacing the Step No PQ t jana A FX poO oO To o o Setting purpose This operation is performed to replace the jump designation step number in the corresponding block or the reset destination step number Operation procedure Find Replace gt Replace step no Setting screen Replace step number 1 Black no Ment 4 5 2 l JUMP number Old 6 3 Reset number gt x a x x Item explanation 1 Block no Enter the first block No to be replaced 2 JUMP number Specify this to replace the jump destination step number at the jump transition To replace it enter the old and new step numbers 3 Reset number Only for Q L QnACPU Specify this to replace the reset destination step number at the reset step To replace it enter the old and new step numbers 4 button searches for the next target instruction without replacing the step on the cursor 5 button Replaces the step on the cursor and searches for the next target instruction 6 Replace all button Replaces all target steps in the search range After replacement always perform a conversion operation because the step number is in an
59. d operation output transition condition sequence program are not erased 13 Row insert Edit gt Insert line gt Shift Insert Edit gt Insert row gt Ctrl Insert gt Edit gt Delete line gt Shift Delete oe _ J gt Edit gt Delete row gt Ctrl Delete 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT Write insert operation example When an SFC diagram is created by a write insert operation insertion results are as described below on an SFC diagram symbol basis Note that step transition condition number changing simultaneous SFC comment creation and so on can be performed as in the write overwrite operation 1 Step L Enter SFC symbol Fa bn 2 LJ p Spmbol STEP ali Step attribute f ok 1 gt ey gt
60. e same time the operation output transition condition sequence program appears The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 12 3 Searching for a Character String 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 12 4 Searching for a Device Comment a jana a FX Solol o ojo This operation searches for a device comment or label comment of the device being used in the program The operation method is the same as in the ladder mode For details of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual Q t jana A FX pO oToTo o Setting purpose This operation is performed to search for a jump by specifying the jump destination step number 3 12 5 Searching for a Jump by Step No Jump destination step number Jump Operation procedure Find Replace Find jump step Setting screen x 1 7 Find Clase Item explanation 1 Jump destination step number input box Enter the jump destination step number of the jump to be searched for 2 button Click this button to show the jump which specifies the jump destination step number specified in the jump destination step number input box When the cursor is on a step selecting Find jump step from the menu searches for a jump which specifies the step number on the cursor When the cursor is not on a step selecting Find jump step from the menu shows
61. e Q L QnACPU and inputting a block statement convert the SFC diagram in advance e When changing the PLC type of the project in which block statements are created to the PLC type not compatible with a block statement the created block statements will be deleted 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e About merging block statements when reading a SFC program from a programmable controller When reading the SFC program without block statements from a programmable controller the block statements in the project will be disappeared To prevent block statements from disappearing select Merge peripheral statement note when reading from the programmable controller Note that block statements cannot be merged in the project using labels e When writing a project to a GPPQ format file the block statements in the project will be deleted e When Performing either of the following operations Use block statement is automatically checked 1 Use block statement 2 Checking Include block statement in program when written to PLC When the FXCPU is used Block information setting Block no O Block title Block type f SFEbock Ladder block rea 1 Input the block title of the ladder block or SFC block You can create or change a block title as a device comment of BLm using the same operation 2 Be sure to specify either an SFC block or a ladder block according to the contents of the program to be written e
62. e Representation of hold step e Representation of hold step Different in only representation method and identical in function A block start step is also handled as a single step and a The comment displayed at the block start step is the block step comment appears when SFC comment indication is _ title of the start destination block given Step number Start destination block number 7 B1 Start destination block number Machining operation 1 output block Block 1 t start step Block title of start destination block Step comment of step 7 x A program printed is as displayed on the screen 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT GX Developer GPPA e SFC comments may either be created simultaneously e SFC comments are created in the SFC diagram writes with SFC diagram creation or during comment editing mode SFC comment e SFC comments are handled as common comments and As SFC comments are handled in SFC diagrams only creation device comments can be created with a block title they cannot be handled as device comments specified as BLm a step comment as BLm Sn and a transition comment as BLm TRn e Can be edited up to 32 characters e Can be edited up to 24 characters e When the block title is reread after another format write or PC write a character string of more than 24 characters are erased Block title e The block title is not read if the file stored withou
63. e is an instruction code error 3 When a step state number is used more than once e Method of treating stepladder STL RET instructions that cannot be changed to SFC blocks Method 1 First modify the ladder program then change it to SFC Method 2 In the case of a simple modification first convert SFC Ladder block incomplete condition After modifying the program in ZOOM of the ladder block change the block type to SFC block by means of Edit gt Block information 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT e Precautions to observe when changing an SFC program into a ladder program SFC that cannot be changed 1 When an unregistered blank block exists in the block list when blocks are not contiguous 2 When ladder blocks are contiguous Program type change 3 When there are unconverted blocks Method of treating SFC that cannot be converted into a ladder program Display the block list then execute Convert Convert block all blocks end the arranging of the block list and the conversion of unconverted parts then once again set a program type change A project that was stored as an SFC program using the GX Developer SWD5C GPPW E or later or a later version cannot be read using a version prior to the GX Developer SW4D5C GPPW E or earlier which is not compatible with the FX SFC e If the project of an SFC program is read using a version prior to the GX Developer SW4D5C GPPW E or earlier
64. e transition number on the SFC screen is not stored in the PC so it is not the object of comparison 3 The contents of block type and also unconverted blocks are not the object of comparison e Notes and statements cannot be read written to files of other formats FXGP WIN FXGP DOS e For other precautions refer to PC read write compare Writing reading comparing other format files 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING 3 1 SFC Program Editing Outline Procedure 3 1 1 SFC Program Editing Outline Procedure for ACPU pa t jana a FX EIR aESEsED GX Developer start To create new program To modify the existing program Creation of new project Open the project Setting of PLC series PLC type and project name Parameter setting x Refer to POINT 1 Set the microcomputer capacity by setting the memory capacity in the PLC parameter Addition of new edit data gt Refer to POINT 2 Newly add program type SFC as edit data SFC option setting Set the reference window a jump to start destination block and automatic scroll monitoring Select the language Set the number of contact columns displayed Set the SFC display column To create new program To modify the existing program SFC write Write SFC diagram from block 0 1 2 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 2 Write Read the block to be modified Write the SFC dia
65. ection 3 7 Section 3 8 Section 3 9 Section 3 10 Section 3 12 1 Section 3 12 6 Section 3 12 10 Section 3 12 12 Section 3 14 1 Section 3 14 4 Section 4 1 Section 4 3 Section 6 2 1 Section 3 12 4 changed to Section 3 12 2 Section 3 12 5 changed to Section 3 12 4 Japanese Manual Version SH 080357 P This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind nor does it confer any patent licenses Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual 2003 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT series Integrated FA software Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSEC series programmable controller thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use CONTENTS SAFETY cad x4 e510 1 Fare ements ra enn I ome Vr Te A Coa oC OE Ea eR UTD eI ne CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCED aiian stearan aan ania aana Banian REVI IONS aa N a a a a eee INTRODUC TION aa aa a aaa aaa a aa daa aaa odessa a aaa aaea a a E a A CONTENTS rea a NS Tora Se CPG a a a CATO MCT CC Oe eT EO ADOG 8 Vi ANUAIS aoa ane a a eo ene TE ORE Or CE a 1 OVERVIEW 1 1to1 3 lc Pe hOGUCL OVELVIEW and CalUuneS scocc5 arcmscsnaaaectenec anne acasatacsrecanadacceanoeaiac aaa a N ANTANN 1 2 Abbreviations and Generic T
66. ees 3 3 Multiple windows OPening 0000cceeeee 3 75 N NOLE GISDIAY ire necesita e 3 72 Note Citing cccccssssseeeeceeesseeeeeseeseeeeeees 3 48 Note type CNAngINg cccecsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 3 67 O Open Close contact changing c008 3 65 Operation output note display for 3 73 Operation output transition condition creation Na tia A A alcatel edad 3 45 Operation output transition condition ladder MOOO sa Aa a A 4 4 Operation output transition condition switching to ladder mode list mode ccccceeeeeeeeees 3 73 P PLC parameters SFC setting ee 3 53 Printing examples when A or Q QnACPU is used EPE an ys eaves OEE A EE ET 6 2 Printing examples when the FXCPU is used E E ls dete T A nese 6 11 S SFC comment creation cccccccseeeeeeeeeeees 3 46 SFC comment display cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 69 SFC diagram COPYING 0ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 40 SFC diagram creating method 0 3 13 SFC diagram deleting method 0 3 38 SFC diagram equipment name display 3 71 SFC diagram MOnitOr ccccccccsseseeeeeeeeeeees 4 1 SFC diagram print Setting ccceeeeeeeeeees 6 1 SFC diagram redisplay cccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 44 SFC diagram SOPting ccccccceceseeessseeeeeees 3 43 SFC diagram symbols A series 0 3 7 Index 1 SFC d
67. emarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies SPREAD Copyright C 1998 FarPoint Technologies Inc SH NA 080374E L GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual SFC GXDEV8 O SF E 13JU42 SH NA 080374E L 1001 MEE a MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE TOKYO BUILDING 2 7 3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8310 JAPAN NAGOYA WORKS 1 14 YADA MINAMI 5 CHOME HIGASHI KU NAGOYA JAPAN When exported from Japan this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry for service transaction permission Specifications subject to change without notice
68. ent creation correction Select a ladder symbol on the Zoom side to perform device comment creation correction e In this operation a block title cannot be created corrected e About block comments SAP3 When performing file write write to GX Developer format or other format file and then PLC SAP2 write data will disappear unless a comment file is written When performing write to other format data will disappear unless a comment file is written e If you have created a block title of 25 or more characters on SAP2 performing PLC write or write to other format file will delete the 25th and latter characters When the FXCPU is used Create a block title by displaying the block list then executing Edit Block information If you write to an FXGP DOS format file when a step comment that consists of more than 16 characters has been created the 17th and subsequent characters will be deleted 2 Performing operation on the device comment editing screen Operation procedure Device comment in project list gt COMMENT Setting screen 1 Device lt o Display Po Comment aa Unloading carrier advance end Unloading carrier return end a a F Ss en Finishing completion signal i La zz Ls 1 Device name Specify the device which will be commented When creating an SFC comment specify the device name as indicated below A Q L QnA series Block title BLm Ste
69. ep state numbers more than once o Ledger sequence circuit that programs the outside of a step state is called a ladder block A ladder block operates in the same way as a general ladder program The number of circuits in the case of one parallel branch or selective branch is limited to 8 circuits per branch However if there are many parallel branches or selective branches the overall number of circuits is limited to 16 circuits per initial step 1 8 circuits per branch parallel or selective max 2 Number of branches in a flow Total of 16 circuits max You cannot perform a transition or reset operation from confluence lines or a step prior to confluence to a separation step Create a dummy step and be sure to perform the transition or reset operation from the branch line to a separation step In the case of the FXCPU when writing a block list it is necessary to select either a ladder Role of a block list and block block or an SFC block type Regarding stepladder blocks contained in STL stepladder instruction it is possible to make a type change to an SFC block later 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT Handling a RET instruction e A jump has two kinds of attributes which are changed according to the particular purpose L Jump to another step or another flow step attribute None Reset jump for a self step state step attribute R Fo
70. erms in This Manual c cccecceccececcececceccececceceeeeaeceenecaeeaeaeseees 2 1 Precautions for Use of ING AGP srce terda a a a EA A 2 1 2 2 Precautions for Use of the Motion Controller 00nnnnnnnn00annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenssennnrrrrnssnnnnnrereennne 2 5 2 3 Precautions for Use of the QnAGR Wiican ee eee 2 6 2 4 Precautions for Use of the Q LCPU as stesacers cscs sales ces aR EAEra AE 2 6 29 Precautions for Use ofthe FXOPU retia treet a aOR E aE 2 7 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING 3 1 to 3 80 3 1 SFC Program Editing Outline Procedure cccccssssssecceeeceeeeesseceeecceeeeasseceeecscseaaaeeeeeeeeseaaaseeeeeeeeseneas 3 1 3 1 1 SFC Program Editing Outline Procedure for ACPU cc ccessessseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseesaaeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeees 3 1 3 1 2 SFC Program Editing Procedure Outline for Q L QNACPU eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeens 3 4 3 1 3 SFC Program Editing Procedure Outline for FXCPU cc eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeesssseeeeeeeeeeees 3 6 3 2 SF CG Diagram S yMDOLEIS atesscsias start oscsesdarecc aid A a ene cadtenlcbaascamekoncrae 3 7 3 9 SEC Diagram Editing Basic Screen arrine a shee eee Nei eae 3 11 3 4 Creating Modifying the SFC Diagram cccccccccccesssseeeeeeeeecaeeeseeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeeeeessueaseeeeeeeeesaeaaeeeeeeeeeeseaas 3 13 oie a a GI RATA Gd ge fe Me aa Org e 2 99 meee nee amnesty ee 3 13 34 12 Deleting Ihe SiC Dae isos
71. etails of the operation method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 7 Displaying in MELSAP L Format PQ t jana a FX pO oO x x x SFC programs created in MELSAP3 format can be displayed in MELSAP L format by selecting View gt MELSAP L format For the operation of programs in MELSAP L format see the GX Developer Operating Manual MELSAP L The following restrictions apply when SFC programs created or modified in MELSAP3 format are displayed in MELSAP L format If the operating output included notes contacts and or comparison operation instructions the corresponding portions are displayed in in MELSAP L format The portions of operating output displayed in cannot be modified For details refer to section 2 4 of the GX Developer Operating Manual MELSAP L pa t jana a x po o x x x This setting is used when you wish to open the Zoom panel ladder program of other transition condition operating output without closing the Zoom panel of the currently displayed transition condition operating output 3 13 8 Displaying the Reference Window Operation Procedure Move the cursor to the transition condition operating output you wish to see and then select View Display the reference window Example of Screen The screen below shows the split display obtained when Window gt Tile horizontally is selected after setting the step 1 transition
72. g srcsymbol d ae d oo d a d Function key Shift F9 Remas fo o d S S S Rule entry srcsymbol o d e d oo d aa d a Function key Alt F5 Alt F7 Alt F8 Alt F9 Alt F10 Ctrl F9 Remarks 2 Operation procedure e Step transition branch coupling entry Press the function key Since the window as was shown when the tool button was clicked appears refer to the tool button operation procedure and enter the required items 3 Press the key e Rule entry 1 Press the function key Using the arrow keys move the cursor to the first position of a branch coupling p Hold down the Shift key and move the cursor with the arrow keys 4 Move the cursor to the last position of the branch coupling and release your hand from the key 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 Operation starting from the menu on the toolbar e Step transition branch coupling entry 1 Click Edit on the toolbar 2 Move the cursor to SFC symbol in the edit menu 3 Click the SFC symbol to be entered 4 Since the window as was shown when the tool button was clicked appears refer to the tool button operation procedure and enter the required items 5 Press the key e Rule entry 1 Click Edit on the toolbar 2 Move the cursor to Edit the line in the edit menu 3 Click the branch coupling line to be entered 4 Drag from the first position to the last position of the entry 4 Operation starti
73. g d Set the contact a 5 contacts Review SFC 11 contacts Display block list Ctrl B MELSAF L Format Display the reference window Elapsed time 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 14 4 Setting the SFC Setting Options pa t jana aA Fx pO TOTO TO oO Setting purpose This operation is performed to set how to open windows during SFC program editing or for monitoring Operation procedure Tools gt Set SFC information Option Setting screen SFC option setting 1 gt m Reference window Zoom windows using a separate window Cancel Zoom window using a single window 2 F Jump to START block Zoom mode at block START step Auto scroll monitor setting 3 Monitor on new window when executing Block START step 4 gt Step transition watchdog monitor setting I Step transition watchdog monitor Watchdog time fo Min 10 Sec V Stop watchdog monitoring at detection Program Name MAIN hd Allblocks Specified blocks Detail setting Item explanation 1 Reference window Set whether or not the operation output transition condition sequence program windows will be tiled 2 Zoom mode at block START step A Q L QnA only Set whether or not a jump will be made to the start destination block when the cursor moves to the block start step 3 Auto scroll
74. g gt gt tab Setting screen xi pescessccceeceveeses PLG name PLC system PLC file PLG RAS Device Program Boot file SFC jro assignment Recocseccoeeceveeees SFC program start mode hitial start 1 i C Resume start Start conditions Autostart block 0 2 C Do not autostart block 0 Output mode when the block is stopped Turn OFF C Keep ON 3 gt Acknowledge XY assignment Default Ghee Cancel Item explanation 1 SFC program start mode Set an initial start or resume start to start the SFC program 2 Start conditions Set autostart block 0 do not autostart block 0 at the initial start of the SFC program 3 Output mode when the block is stopped Set whether a stop is made by turning off the coil outputs which were turned on by the OUT instruction or by keeping them on latched when a stop request is sent to any block 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 9 2 Setting the Block Parameters pa Laaja Fx pox x O x x x Basic model QCPU and Universal model QCPU are incompatible This section provides how to set the block parameters Operation procedure Tools gt Set SFC information gt Block parameter Setting screen Block parameter Ea Periodic execution black Top of block number Interval ms Act at block muki actwated Stop blocks Act at step muki acthwated 3 e Waiting blocks Hl 1 _
75. grams and SFC I comments to the specified block Block information Write insert delete SFC diagram modifying operation Display the specified block Write the transition condition operation output program step by step Step by step operation output transition condition correcting operation Conversion operation Block information To create another block Check the SFC program capacity Save the project 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e When creating a new SFC program you need to make the parameter setting of the microcomputer capacity and perform a new edit data adding operation Perform the following operation before SFC diagram editing 1 Parameter setting of microcomputer capacity Parameter in the project list PLC parameter gt lt lt Memory capacity gt gt tab A parameter ity APLC RAS PLC system 70 assignment Device m Program capacity Comment 0 2 64 Sequence 1 30 Microcomputer 0 58 Main 20 K steps fio Kbytes fo Kbytes fo Point Network r taani Kbytes r Expanded comment 0 2 63 Sub sequence Sub microcomputer 0 30 None fo Kbytes fo Point Sub fo K steps Kbytes m r File register 0 8 Sub2 K steps Sub3 K steps fo K points fo Byte Capacity for debugging gt r Memory capacity information Main capacity jao Kbytes Sampling trace Kbytes Sub capacity O Kbytes Status latch data
76. he input operation 5 Parallel branch Enter SFC symbol ae p Spmbol J D JI Step attribute fi e oK OK OK Block al Comment e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol x Symbol D Step attribute E Jp o ox Block i Cancel Number of branches Enter the number of branch line columns If itis 1 you can omit the input operation 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 6 Selective coupling 1 Enter SFC symbol Ea all Symbol Ee Ii Step attribute i gt OK gt Block Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol f Step attribute ment Cancel Symbol p C TR Block e Number of couplings Enter the number of coupling line columns If itis 1 you can omit the input operation 7 Parallel coupling Enter SFC symbol x o gt Bl gt Symbol ali Step attribute fi gt OK i i T l Black Comment Cancel
77. hep un Fr POENTE PLE memory 1 step run F3 SE UTE o Block forced stopping Shit F g La Step forced stopping Shitt F r 15 Reset stored step Shitt F 4 Run All Block F10 5 DEBUGGING STEP RUN MELSOFT Item explanation Block break A QnA only This operation forces an active block into a break block break Ea C All block cancel Execute f All block register Cancel Select Block e All block cancel The specified break points registered to the CPU are canceled e All block register QNACPU only When all blocks have been specified to be registered all active blocks are batch placed into a break e Specify block When blocks are specified the specified blocks are forced into a break You can specify up to 16 blocks for the ACPU or up to 64 blocks for the QnACPU Click in the select field to change it to and enter the block number If you change to O after block number entry that block will not be the object of break POINTS e When a break is established for the specified block the following window appears HMELSOFT series GX Developer x i SFC step break point is enabled Stop position i block 0 e When break points have been set for the QnACPU executing the end step automatically places the blocks into a break Note that no message is given to indicate that a break is established e If you are using the FXCPU you can perform the same operation as that of a block break by
78. iagram symbols Q L QnA series 3 8 SFC display column setting cecee 3 76 SFC parameter setting ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 53 SFC program Setting cccccssssssssseeeeeeeeees 3 55 SFC program writing Online ccc 3 58 SFC setting option setting c eee 3 79 Step attribute changing cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 39 Step number replacement ccccccceeee 3 66 Step number search SFC diagram side 3 62 Step number search Zoom side 5 3 63 Step TUM iaa eaa E 5 1 Step transition comment display 3 69 T T C set value changing cceecceeeeeeeeeeeees 3 68 Timer counter set value changing 3 68 Toolbar menu operation starting from 3 36 Tool button operation starting from when A or Q L QNACPU is USE eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 14 Tool button operation starting from when the PAGPU AS USCH jinen 3 24 Transition watchdog monito 0 c00 4 3 Transition watchdog time ccccseeeeeeees 3 79 Z ZOOM partition SettING cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 77 Index 2 Index 2 Microsoft Windows Windows NT Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries All other company names and product names used in this manual are trad
79. in gl 18 Conditio n4 assy machinin g 2 19 22 429 Conditio Cond 4 A n4 assy ssy mach machinin ining so g 3 rt 20 23 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT e Additional information all selected 1 1 o fi Initial setp 0 SET y000 Auto ope ration i n progre ss 0 MO 0 a ENS onditio 0 10 Standard assy ma chining al X010 0 Jp_ A gt ir Output A 1 M1 E _ ee ee onditio n 1 mal 4 Standard St assy assy ma machini chining ng 5 au 2 x x011 0 M111 0 M114 Output L Output O 110 Output K 2 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS M5 0 b _ R gt T fr onditio n5 15 Conditio nl assy machinin g 0 115 Output J onditio 6 MELSOFT l 27 4 7 M7 0 onditio 7 16 Conditio n2 assy machinin g 1 0 116 Output Q 8 M8 0 DEN onditio B fl Conditio n2 assy machinin g 2 0 YOOoi 117 Output R 9 6 14 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 2 Block list printing example Block list 0 Initial drive circuit Ladder block 1 machining operation output block SFC block 2 inspection process SFC block 3 Materrial supply SFC block 4 Conveying control SFC block 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS 3 Comment list printing example MELSOFT as fs a sll s12 s13 sl4 s15 s16 s17 s18 s19 S20 s21 s22 23 s24 525 s26 s27 28 s29 Initial setp Standard assy machining 1 Standard assy machining 2 Standard assy machining 3 St
80. ing the Character String cccccccsssssseeececcceesesseeeeeccceeeauseeceeeeseesaaseceeecseeeaaaseeeeeesessseaaaaaes 3 65 6 12 10 Replacing Ine SICD NO aed eue aie nee ane hae aes 3 66 O22 CHanging the NOG TPC sssccosshoncatsccecs tical at cacti at cs fsa ch cceestab as Scat ch ccsmubabastues shacamebab ae Suseahassedacacdenchotcaes 3 67 3 12 12 Searcning for COMmlactsS CONS deresine iE Ea EEEa EEEO AEEA 3 67 3 12 13 Searching for the Device Use Status cccccccccsssssseeeeeecceeeessseeeeeeseeeaasecenecseeeaaaseeeeeesesseasaagees 3 68 3 12 14 Changing the T C Set Values xicihccteiccinsies sanctiesine tad wiotan fneevies Sadwutlendunlbindes soduudedsnnbeduasacautendaubasnatatinendedcendsoes 3 68 21o Providing LS AY S tec aha ir a cata cate aS ahaa als fa a re esl 3 69 3 13 1 Displaying the Step Transition Comments ccccccceeeecceceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeceeeeessaeaeseceeeesesaaaeeees 3 69 3 13 2 Displaying the Alias in the SFC Diagram ccccccssssssceccccceeesseeeeeecceesaasseeeeecsseeaaseeeeeesesseaaaaaees 3 71 3 13 3 Displaying the Device COMMENS ccccsssccceccceeeessseeeeeccceeeuseeeeeecseeeausseceeeeseesaaaseeeeeesesanseaaaaes 3 2 3213 4 Displaying Notes aiaee airia aa EEEa EAE aa E AEAEE 3 72 3 13 5 Displaying the Alias for Devices cccccccsssssseceeeecceeessseceeecceeeeasseeeeeeesseeuasseeeeeesseeauseeeeeessseaaaaaes 3 72 3 13 6 Changing the Operation Outputs Transition Condition
81. ion gt 3 F4 Edit Block information or Setting screen For the ACPU For the Q L QnACPU Block information setting Block information setting Block no 0 Block No 0 Block title Block title a Block Active bit a Block START END bit t Step transition bit t Step transition bit c Block Clear bit s Block PAUSE RESTART bit s Block Stop bit m Pause mode bit rActive step no register t Number of active steps register c Continuous transition bit I5 lock statement ros oaea Enter a device into each item Entering an unnecessary item is dispensable The Q L QnACPU can set block statements in a program 1 Check this item to set block statements in the program 2 A block statement can be input up to 10 lines and 64 characters in each line 3 Check this item to write block statements together with the program e For the function and operation of each item refer to the MELSAP II SFC Programming Manual for the ACPU or to the MELSEC Q L QnA Programming Manual SFC for the Q L QnACPU e The set block title stored as a device comment of device BLm e A block title alias can be created and changed by entering a device name BLm on the device comment editing screen Refer to Section 3 6 1 e When putting a block title for each program create comments by program For details of the creating method refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual e When using th
82. ited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail safe redundant or other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required For details please contact the Mitsubishi representative in your region REVISIONS x The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover Print Date_ Manual Number Feb 2003 SH NA 080374E A First edition Jun 2004 SH NA 080374E B Section 1 1 Section 1 2 Apr 2005 SH NA 080374E C About Manuals Section 1 1 Aug 2005 SH NA 080374E D Correction Section 3 7 Section 3 11 Mar 2006 SH NA 080374E E Correction Section 3 7 Section 3 8 Section 3 14 1 Section 6 2 1 Oct 2006 SH NA 080374E F Section 3 7 Section 6 1 Apr 2007 SH NA 080374E G Section 1 2 Section 3 9 2 Section 3 9 3 Section 3 13 2 2007 SH NA 080374E H Addition Section 3 12 5 Correction Section 3 12 5 to 3 12 13 are changed to Section 3 12 6 to 3 12 14 Jun 2008 SH NA 080374E I Section 1 1 Dec 2008 SH NA 080374E J About Manuals Section 1 2 Apr 2009 SH NA 080374E K Correction Section 2 1 Jan 2010 SH NA 080374E L Addition CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT Section 3 12 5 Correction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION About Manuals Section 1 1 Section 1 2 Section 2 4 Section 3 1 2 Section 3 2 Section 3 4 1 Section 3 5 S
83. k list CI ee Title Information register register Block activation Block activation Start of blocks 1 2 Act M100 Trans M101 Clear M103 Stop M102 Reg D100 l Machining process handling block Act M110 Trans M111 Clear M113 Stop M112 Reg D110 2 Finishing start block BL1 Act M120 Trans M121 Clear M123 Stop M122 Reg D120 When the Q L QnACPU is used m Block list Title Statement Information register Block activation 0 Start of blocks 1 2 BL1 BL2 Function Initialize each data Parameter X100 X101 M1000 Return Value D1000 Start MO Transition Ml Pause M2 Pause Mode M3 Active DO Continuous M4 1 Machining process handling block BL3 BL4 Start M10 Transition M11 Pause M12 Pause Mode M13 Active D10 Continuous M14 2 Finishing start block BL5 BL6 Start M20 Transition M21 Pause M22 Pause Mode M23 Active D20 Continuous M24 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 3 Comment list printing example eae gt eee enemies s0 Machined part insertion pusher si machined part chucking 2 Unloading carrier movement s3 s4 Finished part unloading s5 Finishing part picking s6 s7 s8 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 4 Operation output transition condition ladder printing example Block No o titte Start of blocks 1 2 Normal SFC Act stop M100 M101 M103 s0 Machined part insertion pusher SM1036
84. l AIM ClONs witaiia secs elccha A EA 3 54 399 SFC Program Senn siani er ee pin an eT ee eee ee eee S 3 55 3 9 4 SFC Program Capacity Check cccccccccsssssseeececceceeesseeeeeeceeeeasseeceeeeeseauasseceeeesseeeaaseeeeeeseseeeaaaaaes 3 56 A 4 A 4 21 COM VST SION CL AON Tootsina 3 58 3 11 Instructions for Online SFC Program WYitiing ccccccccssssssseeeeeeecccesaesseeeeeeceeeeaaseeeeeeseeeaaaseeeeeeeesenaas 3 59 3 12 Making Searches ReplaceMentts cccccccssssccccccccsessseceeecceeaauseceeeesceeausseeeeecseeeaaaaeeeeeeseesaagseeseeeeesseaas 3 60 3 12 1 Searching for a DEVICE INSIUCIION tiie te en ee 3 61 3 12 2 1 Searching for the Step No Block No SFC Diagram cccccccccsseseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeees 3 62 3 12 2 2 Searching for the Step No BIOCk NO ZOOM cccccccssseseeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaaeaeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 63 3 12 39 Seal ching Tor a Character Suing renit a ee 3 63 3 12 4 Searching for a Device COMMENL cccccssssseceecccceeaesseeeeeccceeeasseeeeeecceeeaaaseceeeeseeeaaaseeeeeessssesaaaaaes 3 64 3 12 07 5Carening Tora JUMP DY Step NOn n eo sadadn eg oad ads ceded a a nied a ideo 3 64 3 120 Replacing TINS Devices ssc tetera a a ar oar Bilal aes 3 65 3 12 IREDIAGCING TAGS IMSUUIGIONS nsien a ded der a 3 65 3 12 8 Changing the Open Close Contact cccccccccccccsssssseeeeeccceeeesseeceeecseesaasseceeeeseeeeaaseeeeeeessseaeaaaaes 3 65 3 12 9 Replac
85. lack no 1 Block title Jaute operation start step Block type amp Ladder block Select SFC block coca Complete 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e Block list 1 When the FXCPU is used first register Ladder block or SFC block in the block list then start to create the program Register the block list from the top Pwo Block title Block type Initial selection circuit Ladder block Auto operation start step SFC block Machining No 1 SFC block Machining No 2 SFC block Machining No 3 SFC block Product control circuit Ladder block 2 You cannot change to a ladder program or write to the PC if there is an unconverted block or unregistered blank block in the block list or the ladder blocks are contiguous Display the block list execute Convert Convert block all blocks then end the arranging of the block list and the conversion of unconverted parts Before change gt After change No Block title Block type Initial selection circuit Ladder block o Block title Block type Initial selection circuit Ladder block Auto operation start step SFC block Machining No 1 SFC block Machining No 2 SFC block Machining No 3 SFC block OK NG judgment circuit Ladder block Not converted Auto operation start step Machining No 1 Machining No 2 Machining No 3 SFC block Not registered OK NG judgment circuit Ladder block Ladder blocks Product control circuit Ladder block
86. lected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol JUMP Step attribute Block e Jump destination step number Enter the jump destination step number Clicking the OK button changes the indication of the step specified as the jump destination from to 9 End step Enter SFC symbol gt p Symbol END alc Step attribute ff OK e Block Comment Cancel 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 10 Rule write z e H E e To write a rule click zl Bl Bl Al and drag from the first position to the last position of the rule entry If you write a rule over the existing step transition the step transition symbol and operation output transition condition sequence program are not erased 11 Row insert Edit gt Insert line gt Shift Insert Edit gt Insert row gt Ctrl Insert gt Edit Delete line
87. mber The system automatically assigns lower to higher transition condition numbers in the order of entry When you will use the transition condition numbers automatically assigned by the system you can omit the transition condition number input operation When the FXCPU is used the transition condition number is valid only on the SFC diagram For this reason this number does not continue when a change is made to a ladder program e Comment creation When the FXCPU is used transition comments are not supported 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 6 Selective branch Enter SFC symbol Ea pal gt Symbol 0 ali step attribute fi OK gt OK Block Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol E ali Step attribute fi oK E Block oy is iment Cancel Number of branches Enter the number of branch line columns If it is 1 you can omit the input operation 7 Parallel branch Enter SFC symbol x T i gt Symbol ali Step attribute fi Fa OK gt OK i t Block J Comment e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose
88. monitor setting A Q L QnA only Set whether or not the window of the start destination block will be opened for monitoring when the active step transits to the block start step during SFC diagram monitoring If GX Developer is minimized you cannot open the start destination block window If the block started while GX Developer was minimized the block that was monitored prior to minimization will be monitored after minimization is canceled 4 Step transition watchdog monitor setting sets whether or not steps that do not move within the specified monitoring period will be monitored To execute transition monitoring set the name of the program to be monitored specify the block and set the monitoring period If you set Stop watchdog monitoring at detection transition monitoring will stop when a non transition step is detected 3 79 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 15 Changing between SFC and Ladder Programs Setting purpose This operation is used when an SFC program is to be changed to a ladder program or when an existing ladder program is to be changed into an SFC program Operation procedure Project gt Edit Data gt Change program type Setting screen Change program type Prograrn type f Ladder Cancel 1 2 Item explanation 1 Ladder Changes the currently displayed SFC program into a ladder program You can edit the changed program as a ladder program 2
89. ms with GX Developer 2 1 Precautions for Use of the ACPU GX Developer GPPA User microcomputer program SFC capacity Maximum block count setting CPU type change QnA ACPU Hold step Block start step e Cannot be created e The AQJ2H AnS AnSH and AnNCPUs allow SFC and e Erased if another format file that is read includes a microcomputer programs to exist together microcomputer program other than an SFC program e The parameter setting of the microcomputer capacity e A program can be created within the parameter set must be made However since the capacity is not microcomputer capacity and SFC set block count checked at the time of creation checking operation is ranges needed to make sure that the SFC capacity is within the microcomputer capacity range Refer to POINT e A program can be created as desired within the e Up to which block of the maximum number of blocks maximum number of blocks 256 blocks 256 blocks will be created must be set on the SFC e For another format write or PLC write write up to the diagram editing screen Default value 32 largest existing block number as a set value However write 32 when the existing blocks are within 32 e As the CPU type is changed with the parameter setting of the microcomputer capacity remaining unchanged Without QnA ACPU conversion function for from Ok bytes the microcomputer capacity setting must SFC program be changed after CPU type changing
90. nation of the transition watchdog monitor function that monitors steps from which the program does not proceed to the next step after the lapse of the specified period Operation procedure Tools Set SFC information Option Step transition watchdog monitor setting gt Execute monitoring refer to sub section 4 1 Screen HELSOFT Seres GX Developer There is a step not switched over for the past 10 seconds Program Mame MAIN Block No O Step No O Close e When the step transition watchdog monitor is set and the system detects a step from which a transition does not occur despite the lapse of the specified period the above dialog box appears However the display on the above dialog box is sometimes delayed beyond the specified period depending upon the capacity of the SFC program and the environment under which the computer operates e When you click JUMP the step concerned in the SFC diagram appears e For details of the step transition watchdog monitor setting operation refer to section 3 14 4 e If you check Stop watchdog monitoring at detection when setting the step transition watchdog monitor the monitor will stop each time a non transition step is detected however normal monitoring will continue 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 4 3 Transition Condition and Operation Output Ladder Monitor PQ tL QnA A FX pO FOTO odt x This operation is used to monitor a ladder for the step or t
91. ng from the key Press the key 1 2 Since the window as was shown when the tool button was clicked appears refer to the tool button operation procedure and enter the required items 3 Press the key Operation starting from the key is a method useful for entry of steps and transitions consecutively in the column direction 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 1 2 Deleting the SFC Diagram a jana a FX pO O TO TO x This section explains how to delete the existing SFC diagram symbols 1 Operation using the tool button to delete 1 Specifying the area and making deletion Drag 2 Deleting the branch coupling vertical line only Drag 2 Operation using the function key to delete e Hold down the Shift key and choose the deletion area with the arrow keys e Press the key 3 Operation to delete from the menu on the toolbar e With the mouse drag over the area to be deleted e Click Cut in the edit menu Performing the Undo operation after making a deletion returns to the status immediately prior to the deletion e Tool button Click t e Function key e Menu Click Undo in the edit menu 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 1 3 Changing the Step Attribute Q t fan A FX pOo o o ot x This section describes how to ch
92. ock without transition check Operation hold step i step number with transition check Reset step Block start step with n Reset destination step number m Start destination block number Other than initial step end check Block start step without end check END step 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT SFC Diagram Symbol Quantity Seneswarston taf Selective branch Selective branch parallel branch Selective coupling Selective coupling parallel branch Parallel branch Transition Parallel coupling Parallel coupling parallel branch Parallel coupling selective branch Parallel coupling selective coupling 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT FX series SFC diagram symbol list Symbol Quantity Initial step a in each block i 0 9 Step E Selective branch i Left end Middle Right end Selective coupling Parallel branch lsa Transition L Right end Parallel coupling Right end Jump transition j jump destination step Self reset Reset jump j Reset jump destination step 3 SFC PROGRA
93. ograms refer to the corresponding manuals given in Related Manuals The following SFC functions are supported by GX Developer CPU Compatible e ACPU MELSAP II e Motion controller e QCPU A mode e QnACPU If the CPU type series differs the specifications MELSAP3 e Qn H CPU Q mode l and functions are the same e QCPU Q mode FXo FXos FXon FX1 FXu FX2c FX1s FX series SFC FXin FX2n FX3cG FX3u FXinc FXanc F X3uc x1 The motion controller can use the SFC functions like the ACPU with the exception of the SFC symbol 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT Features GX Developer supported SFC MELSAP II MELSAP3 SFC for FX series has the following features SFC is one of the methods that can be used for programming the A series and Q L QnA series and FX series CPUs and it stands for S equential F unction C hart By clearly representing the operating sequence of machinery equipment controlled by the CPU this new language makes it easy to grasp the system as a whole and makes programming easier In contract to the case where a program represented by ladders is entirely executed every scan only the minimum required part of a program may be run iff it is written in the SFC format 1 Many useful editing functions 1 The function keys tool buttons menu bar and so on improve programming operations 2 You can easily cut and paste your SFC diagrams between two or more window 2 A wealth of monitoring func
94. on The corresponding block is inactive To monitor the specified block for step active inactive states click the field of the block to be monitored and click the Active step monitor button NoJO123456789N0012345678 9 260 Ht 4 270 0 Ol a a So 6 a E E Active step Non active step x indication The corresponding step is active indication The corresponding step Is inactive 4 MONITORING MELSOFT After resetting the programmable controller CPU if you carry out monitoring without having put the system in a RUN condition even once the monitoring result will be blank If you stop the programmable controller CPU and perform monitoring the status at the time the system was stopped will be displayed as the result of monitoring 4 5 Block List Monitor PQ tL ana A FX pOToO TolTot x This operation is used to show and monitor a block list Operation procedure View Display block list gt F3 Screen Ho Block title aactive t Transition c clear s stop r Register M101 M102 M103 D100 l Machining process handling bl M110 M111 2 Finishing start block M120 M121 ie start of blocks 1l 2 M100 Mllz M1135 D110 Mlz2 M123 D120 e The block No fields of active blocks are highlighted When block information has been set the status of the corresponding block can be confirmed in the block information e To switch the specified block to SFC diagram
95. p comment BLm Sn Transition comment BLm TRn m Block number n Step transition number e FX series Block title BLO BL24 Step comment SO S999 device comment corresponding to state S 3 47 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 6 2 Editing the Note for Operation Output pa t jana a FX Solol o ojo This section provides the operation performed to annotate an operation output ladder For full information on notes refer to GX Developer Operating Manual Operation procedure Edit gt Documentation gt Note gt Move the cursor to the editing position gt Alternatively Al Right double click at the editing position Setting screen Embedded Separate 2 Item explanation 1 Select Embedded note or Separate note For the ACPU only separate note is available 2 Note editing area 3 button Determines the entered note e When creating a note on the ACPU and writing it in another format that note is not written to the GPPA e After editing a note always perform a conversion operation The data created will not remain if you do not make conversion 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 Setting the Block Information PQ t jana A FX pO oO To To o Setting purpose This operation is performed to set the block information of the corresponding block at the time of a conversion operation after creation of an SFC diagram Operation procedure SFC diagram creat
96. p number after making selection Enter SFC symbol x Symbol STEF ali Step attribute p j ET o Block Comment i 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT e Comment creation You can enter a comment of up to 32 characters The comment created can be displayed by step transition comment display operation in the display menu 2 Block start step H 5 Enter SFC symbol i Symbol BLOCK JI Step attribute fi o OK Block Comment Cancel E Start destination Comment block number display e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Symbol BLOCK i Step attribute o ox Block so ment Cancel PLOCE Start destination block number Enter the start destination block number e Step number The system automatically assigns lower to higher step numbers in the order of entry When you will use the step numbers automatically assigned by the system you can omit the step number input operation e Comment creation You can enter a comment of up to 32 characters The comment created can be displayed by step transition comment display operation in the display menu 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING aa 3 Series transition Enter SF
97. r a jump L is input as the initial value A change to lis made using the step attribute of the SFC symbol dialog box e If the jump destination is in a different SFC block the jump destination mark will not appear at that jump destination step e The RET instruction of a stepladder instruction is automatically written from the end of the SFC block to the part connected to the ladder block Consequently you cannot input a RET instruction to an SFC block or a ladder block Does not appear on the screen either e Note that in the case of the following ladder program if you change over to the SFC program then change back to the ladder program the number of program steps in the RET instruction part will decrease lt Original ladder program gt lt Ladder program after changing back gt Change to SFC Change to 1 t _ SET S11 SFC ladder __ STL sai 4 Editing a He gt Creation STL 82 SET S20 STL 20 1 __ SET 21 _ STL 21 D E cs gt T RET The intermediate Transition comment Transition comments cannot be used in the case of FX SFC Transition condition number The transition condition number is valid only in an SFC diagram For this reason if you change over to a ladder program this number does not continue Consequently if you change back to SFC a program that you changed to a l
98. r more pages with a position indicating numeral printed at top right of each page xa gt fea n m n m a tot n m my I T 1 ji i ii L T T de 1 SFC diagram printing examples e Additional information not selected Block No Machining operation output block Normal SFC die 19 o 27 212 217 27 211 215 28 213 218 128 212 T1216 29 214 219 222 9 13 17 B4 19 10 15 220 G25 _4 10 14 Cpi eth 216 Tad 4 2 LA 0 Machinin g prepar ation 0 Standard goods r oughing start 5 Dummy st ep 5 Start PB ON stan dby E Left sid e drilli ng I Left sid e drilli ng compl etion B Part sur face rou ghing 3 Standard goods f inishing start 4 Part sur face fin ishing 4 Finishin g comple tion 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS 7 Special goods A machinin g start y Special goods A pre mach ining 8 Pre mach ining co mpletion 8 ID machi ning 9 ID machi ning com pletion 12 Special goods B machinin g start 11 Special goods B pre mach ining 13 Pre mach ining co mpletion 12 B3 Painting process block s tart 14 Painting complet ion 17 Part def ective d etection
99. ram change or status control is performed from a personal computer to a running programmable controller create an interlock circuit outside the programmable controller to ensure that the whole system always operates safely Furthermore for the online operations performed from a personal computer to a programmable controller CPU the corrective actions against a communication error due to such as a cable connection fault should be predetermined as a system N CAUTION The online operations performed from a personal computer to a running CPU module especially program change forced output operation and operating status change have to be executed after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured Failure to do so may cause a miss operation which results in machine damage or an accident 1 2 e CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT e Mitsubishi programmable controller the PRODUCT shall be used in conditions i where any problem fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT if any shall not lead to any major or serious accident and li where the backup and fail safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any problem fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general industries MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND AL
100. ransition condition at the cursor position in an SFC diagram Screen Monitor status 20ms RUN MAIN RAM 1 Ladder monitor During monitoring ON OFF of a contact or coil or the present value of a device is shown and it changes with the programmable controller operating status The ON and OFF states of a ladder are as shown below off 46 lt gt TP n x Only the contact equivalent compare instructions and coil equivalent SET RST PLS PLF SFT SFTP MC FF DELTA and DELTAP are supported FF DELTA and DELTAP are the instructions of the Q L QnA series Note that the display is held at a stop of monitoring and is updated on resumption of monitoring 2 Present value The present value of a word device appears The present value can be changed between decimal and hexadecimal This change can be made by performing Online gt Monitor gt Change current value monitor operation lf a double word monitored is 10 or more characters it is shown in a smaller character size The present value can be displayed as a double word or real number according to the data type used in the instruction 4 MONITORING MELSOFT 3 Device test e Holding down Shift and double clicking Enter a contact on the ladder monitor screen forces ON OFF to change to the opposite status e Holding down Shift and double clicking Enter a word device being monitored shows the following Present value change dialog box
101. re f2 Block Block Action Transition contacts Indication the same gt In case of blocks under conversion before printing make sure that conversion is completed Printer setup Page setup Multiple printing Print Print preview Item explanation 1 SFC diagram print item The items checked in the corresponding check boxes is printed 2 Option The items checked in the corresponding check boxes is added Some additional information items cannot be selected according to the print items 3 Setting Set the number of print columns on a single page The diagram is printed with automatic magnification reduction specified according to the set number of columns Action Transition contacts Choose Indication the same 5 contacts 9 contacts or 11 contacts Specify the number of lines of the device comment When Device comments in Option is checked the number of device comment lines to be printed can be specified in the combo box 4 Program selection Choose the program name to be printed 5 Print range Set all area all blocks or the specified blocks 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS MELSOFT 6 2 SFC Diagram Printing Examples 6 2 1 SFC Diagram Printing Examples when A or Q L QnACPU is used Q t fant A FX o lojo joj x This section shows examples of SFC diagrams printed Note that according to the number of branches couplings and the number of steps an SFC diagram is printed on two o
102. reated SFC diagram Operation procedure Tools Sort or 4 Setting screen Sorting step numbers Set STAAT block number C Decreasing Change START block number 3 2 M Change 4 Cancel Setting items 1 Sorting Order Specify whether the step transition numbers are in an ascending or descending order 2 Change START block number Specify whether the start destination block number is to be changed or not 3 Set START block number When you have selected Change enter a new block number 4 button Executes sorting as set on the above screen e The result of executing sorting by specifying an ascending or descending order is as follows When ascending When descending order is specified order is specified Immediately after sorting a Undo operation can be performed only once gt CF is step 0 if you specify either the ascending or descending order AN OAW O O IF 4 NGAO DO o O e The SFC devices e g BLm Sn BLm TRn used with the operation outputs transition conditions are not the objects of sorting sort them by performing a device number changing operation or the like 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 4 4 Redisplaying the SFC Diagram Q t jana A FX AEAEE TEIE Setting purpose
103. rsor is on the SFC diagram side e When the FXCPU is used only the step comment is valid 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 2 Displaying the Alias in the SFC Diagram PQ t jana A FX pO o TotTo oo Setting purpose This operation is performed to show the created alias on the SFC diagram creation screen Operation procedure 1 Choose View gt Display alias of step and TR Alt Ctrl F6 Machined part in sertion pusher 0 Machined part in sertion comple Scil machined part ch ucking 1 chucking complet Alias Machined part in Step sertion t pusher commen 0 Machined part in sertion comple 3 When the alias are being shown choosing View Display alias of step and TR Alt Ctrl F6 hides the alias e The Alias cannot be used for the project in which Use label is selected e Create alias on the device comment editing screen Aliases are not written if they are created on the ACPU and written to a GPPA format file e This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the SFC diagram side e When the FXCPU is used transition comments are not supported 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 13 3 Displaying the Device Comments PQ t jana a Fx Rem EcaEesRosiKkeu This operation shows the operation output transition condition sequence program with device comments This operation is valid only when the cursor is on the Zoom side
104. s a number that the system automatically assigns in ascending input sequence over the range of S10 S999 The upper limit differs depending upon the PC type Also the maximum number of steps per block is 512 If the step number automatically assigned by the system is satisfactory you can omit the step number input operation S0 S9 are assigned to the beginning of the SFC block as the initial blocks so you cannot input them to a general step position You cannot input a step number more than once When the FXCPU is used dummy steps are also treated in the same way as general steps however there is no need to create an operation output program e Step attribute When the FXCPU is used the step has no attribute apart from when a JUMP symbol is set e Comment creation You can enter a comment of up to 32 characters The comment created can be displayed by step transition comment display operation in the display menu 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 5 Series transition Transition condition number Comment display Block E Comment Cancel Enter SFC symbol Ea i aE p aymbal TR ali Step attribute E ok e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Ei Block e Transition condition nu
105. s to the Ladder Mode List Mode 3 73 313 7 DISDIAYIFIG MIN MEESAP L Formalia T E eee Hee 3 74 3 13 8 Displaying the Reference WINKOW ccccsscccccccccsessseeeeeecceeeassseceeecceeaausseeeeecsseeaaaeeeeeessssaeaaaaaes 3 74 2 13 9 OPENING MulNpE WINGOWS 035 hoot es SoS alta E e E E EE E 3 75 3 14 Setting the SFC Diagram LIS OLY eat anak tS dv heetead heck dicted Mie Seaiaeeca tale wnat ee tae a ete ea seu eauliet 3 6 3 14 1 Setting the SFC Diagram DIS DIA visstsetsscdeesteusticetcecdvnstiee decstacedtnstedetssetececbestidedeseteasdeae ens aces 3 6 3 14 2 Setting the Zoom Partition 3 see adetoscienc et suninsdedsnicnriatSentandiaclnttmnasso ensiedetisunesslna andedssinaacdostencedesduebeswoaubeus 3 7 214 S Seting Ne CONACS eee ie ene er oe ee en ee 3 78 3 144 Setting the SFC Setting Options 2 24 4 cks dee a ENEE i N 3 79 3 15 Changing between SFC and Ladder Programs ccccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeessuaaaeeeeeeeessaaaas 3 80 AS rol OB Fe 0 2 en Wh 6 0 deena Meee Re eee en oe Ae ee ce eee eee ee eee ee eee 4 1 4 2 iransiton Watchdog Monitorni eaa veins aes E EE goanost doused nv ousieetsaghieeacacalen tends 4 3 4 3 Transition Condition and Operation Output Ladder MOnitor cccccceccccceecsseeseeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeessaeeeees 4 4 4 4 All Block Batch Monitor and Active Step MOnitor cccccecccccceececseeseeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaeeeeeeeeessaaaaaeees 4 6 7a 0 87 1 ho
106. sseeeeeeeeeeeees 3 67 Contact coil use list eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 67 Conversion operation ccccccccssseeeeeeeeeeeees 3 58 D Debugging step run cccceceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 5 1 Device alias CiISPIAY ccccccecesseeeeeeeeneees 3 72 Device comment display ccccceeeeeeees 3 72 Device comment search ccceeeeeeeeeeeees 3 64 Device replacement ccccsseseeeeeeeeees 3 65 Device SCAPICN cccccssscceccsesseeeeceeesseeeesseees 3 61 DEVICE TeSa retinas daiaeetavante nated 4 5 Device use list ect sieesiiecety talintiieone Sieinteies 3 68 Device USE SECAPCN ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 3 68 Displaying in MELSAP L Formeat 3 74 Displaying the Reference Window 3 74 E Edit data adding NeW ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeees 3 3 Enter key operation starting from 3 37 F Function key operation starting from 3 36 H Horizontal partition contact count setting 3 77 I Instruction replacement ccccceeeeeeeeeees 3 65 Instruction search wus suisaneuteareaceatanustedaperenl 3 61 Index 1 J Jump step Search csscccecssesseeeeesseeseees 3 64 L Label display operation output 3 72 Label display SFC diagram 3 71 Ladder mode list mode switching 3 73 M Microcomputer Capaclty ccccsseeeceeeeeee
107. t SFC comment copying being performed for a renaming or copying operation on GPPA is read in another format The block title is read if it is read in another format after making re conversion on GPPA e Each coil instruction of an operation output can be e An operation output cannot be annotated Note for annotated operation output When written to GPPA in another format the note for operation output is not written Creating and Not allowed Allowed Refer to POINT displaying an A correct display cannot be obtained when the SFC SFC diagram for diagram created by GPPA contains stepless selective stepless selection branches and selective couplings branches and selective couplings e SFC capacity After creating a SFC diagram and performing a conversion operation perform the following operation to check that the existing SFC program capacity is within the preset microcomputer capacity Operating procedure Tools Set SFC information Program capacity check Screen Check of SFC program capacity Result of program capacity check for converted SFC Setting parameter value of 10 0 KByte microcomputer capacity Created SFC program capacity a KByte Result of check Eheck Ob If SFC program capacity is beyond the microcomputer cap appears on the right of Result of check PLC write or another format write cannot be performed as it will result in an error Change the microcomputer capacity setting to a value
108. ting Set the toolbar display for SFC 1 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 Select the language Set the number of contact columns displayed Set the SFC display column To create new program To modify the existing program SFC write l Read the block to be modified Write SFC diagram from block 0 Write insert delete Write the SFC diagrams and SFC comments to the specified block SFC information register setting Step by step operation output transition condition correcting Display the specified block operation a create SFC information register setting Write the transition condition operation output program another block modification Save the project This outline procedure is given for your reference You can perform the operations in any order without following the above procedure 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 1 3 SFC Program Editing Procedure Outline for FXCPU pa t jana a Fx pe fe ee H GX Developer startup When newly created SFC program created by GX Developer Ladder program Open project read from PC then read from another format Open project Block list display SFC optional settings Set reference window and Reading block to be modified auto scroll monitor Ladder New creation of project Set PC series PC type and project name and use SFC as program type Program type change
109. tions 1 Monitoring an SFC diagram for the active steps of an SFC program 2 Monitoring a ladder diagram for the active devices of operation outputs and transition conditions 3 Displaying a list of all blocks and batch monitoring the active states of the blocks 4 Automatic scrolling enables the track monitoring of the active step 3 Many useful test functions 1 Ease of forced ON OFF and present value changing of the specified devices 2 Forced start stop and temporary stop of the specified blocks 4 Comment editing and printing choices 1 Comments can be written to each step of each SFC diagram 2 You can select printing according to your application e g SFC diagram with operation outputs and transition conditions appended with SFC comments appended or just the diagram itself Windows is either a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States Other company and product names herein are either the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1 2 Abbreviations and Generic Terms in This Manual This manual uses the generic terms and abbreviations listed in the following table to discuss the software packages and programmable controller CPUs Corresponding module models are also listed if needed Generic term for QQOQUJCPU QOOUCPU Q01UCPU Q02UCPU QO3UDCPU QO3UDECPU QO4UDHCPU Q04UDEHCPU QO6UDHCPU QO6UDEHCPU Q10UDHCPU Q10UDEHCPU Q13UD
110. tribute E OK Block a Comment Cancel e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol Block STEF airmen LUMP e Jump destination step number Enter the jump destination step number Clicking the button changes the indication of the step specified as the jump destination from to When the FXCPU is used if the jump destination is in another SFC block the step of the jump destination is displayed as e Step attribute In the case of a general jump select None 11 Reset jump transition 4 Enter SFC symbol x gt Symbol JUMP aE Step attribute IF Block fo Comment a Cancel e Diagram symbol Select JUMP as the diagram symbol e Jump destination step number Input the step number to be reset Normally input the step number immediately prior to the jump destination e Step attribute In the case of a reset jump select R 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 12 Rule write z e H E e To write a rule click zl Bl Bl Al and drag from the first position to the last position of the rule entry If you write a rule over the existing step transition the step transition symbol an
111. trol SFC program Operation procedure Tools gt Set SFC information gt SFC type Setting screen SFC program type setting Cancel SFC program type setting C Control SFC type Item explanation When Control SFC program is selected an SFC program can be created for block 0 only Note that if a block start step H is designated in block 0 an error occurs when the program is executed and CPU operation stops 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 3 9 4 SFC Program Capacity Check pa t jana A FX px x x ot o Check the capacity of the program file being edited Operation procedure Tools gt Set SFC information gt SFC program capacity check Setting screen When the ACPU is used Result of program capacity check for converted SFC setting parameter value of eo KBytes microcomputer capacity Created SFC program capacity a KBytes Result of check Check OF 2 3 When the FXCPU is used Result of program capacity check for converted SFC 1 Program capacity set by SiC parameter Created SFL program capacity i Step Result of check Check UK Step 2 3 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT Item explanation 1 Program capacity set by the parameter Displays the maximum value permitted for programming 2 Created SFC program capacity Displays the SFC program amount for the converted part 3 Result of check If the converted
112. truction lists A series SFC diagram symbol list Symbol Quantity Initial step 0 SC One step in each block i if SCyi Max 254 steps in each block i 1 to 254 Number of steps in each block more than iBm Block start step one step may be provided for the same block More than one step may be provided in END step each block Selective branch Left end Middle m start block number Selective coupling Transition Parallel branch Right end Parallel coupling Right end Jump transition j jump destination step 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT Q L QnA series SFC diagram symbol list SFC Diagram Symbol Quantity Step IX 0 Dummy initial step Coil hold initial step 0 Operation hold step without transition Any one of these steps in one block At step 0 check initial step Operation hold step with transition check initial step Reset initial step Initial step Up to a total of 31 steps in one block Operation hold step without transition weer step number check initial ste jan p n Reset destination step number Operation hold step with transition check At initial step other than step 0 initial step Operation hold step Including initial step max 512 steps in one bl
113. utions for Use of the QnACPU GX Developer Software Package for Motion Controller e SFC comments are handled as common comments e SFC comments are handled as program by program comments SFC comments e When another format file write is performed from GX Developer to GPPQ the file is divided into a program file and a comment file and therefore renaming and other operations are needed on GPPQ e If an SFC diagram created is redisplayed in a different e Same specifications as those of GX Developer pattern verifying that diagram may result in a mismatch Example Created Redisplayed SFC diagram pattern A mismatch occurs if the above SFC diagram is redisplayed or project read converted and verified e A mismatch occurs if the above SFC diagram is redisplayed or project read and converted and verified 2 4 Precautions for Use of the Q LCPU There are no specific precautional restrictions for the SFC program editing of the Q LCPU 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CREATING SFC PROGRAMS MELSOFT 2 5 Precautions for Use of the FXCPU FX SFC programming Steps and states Relationship between a STL diagram and an SFC diagram e The FXCPU uses stepladder instructions STL RET to control the sequence of a process These stepladder instructions can also be expressed as SFC diagrams e GX Developer SW5
114. when the FXCPU is used This section shows examples of SFC diagrams printed Note that according to the number of branches couplings and the number of steps an SFC diagram is printed on two or more pages with a position indicating numeral printed at top right of each page a gt me n m n m tot n m om i ii L T 1 L ai i ee 1 SFC diagram printing examples e Additional information not selected waw p pe p ig 1 10 7 12 17 16 Ro 24 8 13 18 J7 Wi 125 9 14 19 22 18 422 126 re 28 10 15 20 23 fe 19 Fe 23 fe 27 1 28 i 16 21 0 19 23 4 27 6 PRINTING THE SFC DIAGRAMS on Initial setp J10 Standard assy ma chining 1 il Standard assy ma chining 2 2 Standard assy ma chining 3 MELSOFT e Additional information Only device comment selected 414 St assy machini ng 5 au x 115 Conditio nl assy machinin g 6 J16 Conditio n2 assy machinin g 1 8 ak Conditio n2 assy machinin g 2 9 118 Conditio n2 assy mMachinin g 3 10 L120 Conditio n3 assy Machinin gl 13 ied Conditio n3 assy machinin g 2 14 k2 Conditio n3 assy machinin g 3 15 424 125 426 17 Conditio n4 assy machin
115. y 3 Starting from the menu on the toolbar 4 Starting from pressing the key Performing any of the above operations shows the Enter SFC symbol window Enter SFC symbol Symbol STEF di Step attribute li K Block Comment Enter data by the operations given on the pages that follow 3 SFC PROGRAM EDITING MELSOFT 1 1 Operation starting from the tool button when A or Q L QnACPU is used Write overwrite operation example 1 Step 11 amp Attribute selection Enter SFC symbol Black Comment Teal number A Comment display e Diagram symbol The diagram symbol name selected appears To change the diagram symbol selected click and choose a new diagram symbol Enter SFC symbol x Symbol STEF ali Step attribute Block e Step number The system automatically assigns lower to higher step numbers in the order of entry When you will use the step numbers automatically assigned by the system you can omit the step number input operation At a dummy step you can create an operation output program if it is marked X lt which will change to _ automatically after the program is created e Step attribute When adding a step attribute click and choose the attribute you want to add When you chose the reset step R as a step attribute enter the reset destination ste

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