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1. Click the button to stop processing 3 Set the data to be uploaded on the Get System screen and click the button to upload the module configuration and the parameters of each module 4 When upload is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button 141 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Get System Execute to read the Module configuration Informations i Read Parameter f AAM ROM C The module without ROM will be read from FAM Cancel DISPLAY SETTING DATA Check this check box to upload the parameters of each module Read Parameter The module configuration is uploaded regardless of the setting of this item Uploads the parameters from the RAM of each module This item is available only when the Read Parameter check box is checked RAM Uploads the parameters from the ROM of each module When the target module does not have the ROM the parameters are ROM uploaded from the RAM This item is available only when the Read Parameter check boxis marked Validates the settings and closes this screen On completion the new button i configuration will be available for editing Cancel button Closes this screen without making settings 142 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 10 3 Getinput output data settings PROFIBUS DP only PURPOSE Uploads the input output data settings made using GX Configurato
2. Orientation fe Portrait ie Landscape Cancel 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Selects a printer for printing Clicking this button displays the properties dialog box Properties button The printer property option is used to make the basic settings of the printer Sets the size of the paper for printing and the paper feed method of the printer The setting range depends on the printer Orientation o Characters will be printed along the paper feed direction Characters will be printed across the paper feed direction Click this button when connecting to the shared network folder This item is displayed only when any of the following operating systems is used e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Basic Premium Operating System button e Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Operating System button Click this button after the printer setting is completed
3. Displays the parameters that were inconsistentas a result of verify in the Inconsistent parameter list l 7 module selected in the verified module list no Displays the serial number Displays the parameter name er Source Setting Displays the parameter value of the verification source module voy Oes uation Displays the parameter value of the verification destination module Setting Value 78 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 5 3 1 n verify PURPOSE Selects one module from one of two projects selects multiple modules from the other project and verifies the one module of the former project against the multiple modules of the latter project BASIC OPERATION Clicking the File gt Verify menu displays the Verify screen Open the lt lt Verify Selected Modules gt gt tab With the Browse button specify the verification destination project With the Select Verification Source File radio button select the project that includes the verification source module 5 With the button select the verification source module 6 With the Add Delete button select the verification target module 7 Clicking the Execute button starts verify closes this screen and displays the result Refer to Verify result for details DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Verify Eg Select verfication Crive Path CAMELSECSSLICE SOUIce file a gm Close File Hame VerityS ample3b Browse Verify selected m
4. b Remote register RWw Data symbol Unit Detail data No notation Word output area 1 word symbo c Message transmission Data symbol Areaname Unit Detail data No notation a ome ee area How to read manual For PROFIBUS DP In this manual remote I O remote registers and message transmission areas for PROFIBUS DP are represented with Br Wr Cr Bw Ww Cw 1 Data symbol lt Example Cr Command result araa gt Range In the case of l verd 1606 data thle shows the COTeaponding range 0 Shows 0 bit position 7 0 Shows 0 7 bit mnga Detall data No Abbreviated data symbol For detalis of deta data No and abbreviated data eymbel refar to 2 and 3 11 1 Introduction MELSOEFT 2 Input send data Data symbol Unit Detail data No notation data No notation Br 00 0U a Bit Input Area 1 bit symbol Hexadecimal Br FF Er 00 a4 EFF GA Error Information Area 1 bit symbol har Meio Module Status Area 1 bit symbol Decimal Mir 127 Ae Command Result Area 1 word symbol a 1 The detailed area of the command result area uses the following symbols Cr 158 Command Execution Result CrO 7 0 Start Slice No of Execution Target 12 1 Introduction MELSOFT 3 Output receive data Bw p n Bit Output Area 1 bit symbol Hexadecimal Bw FF Ew 00 to Error Clear Area 1 bit symbol Hexadecimal ele oe ea 1 Foll
5. 2 ee DISPLAY SETTING DATA Modules Scroll bar Description The rack starts at the left side with the head module which always occupies slot number zero This should normally be followed by an ST1PSD bus refreshing module which is always required to provide power to the head module and the first modules immediately after it The graphic for each module is shown in two parts the upper half depends on the module type and the lower half shows the base module which may be different depending on the type of wiring used Left click on a module to select it It will automatically be selected in the module list as well Many actions in the Edit menu require a module to be selected first Right click on a module to select itand show a menu similar to the Edit menu refer to Editing the project for details of each menu item If the module has a configuration error Such as consuming more power than the last power supply will provide this will be shown at the top of the menu Clicking on the item will show help on the error lf there are more modules in the configuration than the window can display there will be a scrollbar under the rack which can be used to view the remaining modules 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 7 4 2 Details of module list This shows a list of modules in the configuration ICC Link systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Module Configuration Optimisat
6. 3 The module whose Module Status in the Module display is displayed red or yellow is where the error occurred Scroll the Module display to identify the module whose Module Status in the Module display is displayed red or yellow DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Sstem Monitor Module Intormestion Module Hama STIADH Late Hane Aas Module Ere n LO produ Oittsat Gain eirg Reichl Dara Indoirmation Ordre Hadde Change Paramila Seting Close y DISPLAY SETTING DATA tem O Description module _ range Displays the information module name label name base module of the Module Information l n l module selected in the Module display 150 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT Indicates the status of communication between the head module and master station Communicating Communicating with the master Station Communication suspended Communication with the master station suspended Interruption No communication Communication with the master Station stopped No communication Displays the samples ofthe colors displayed under Select Modules and under Module Status in the Module display Module Status m Red System error E Yellow Warning m Purple Module being changed online Displays the illustrative image of the MELSEC ST system being monitored When using the function specific to a certain module click and sele
7. Module list or Rack display and click Delete from the menu To add a module Change head module Power Distribution Check To add a module from the list and c To remove the cu 140 modules ST 1 16 STR Tir T116 frar the list and i Ctrl z e the cf Redo Ctrl j Add Ctrl Inserk TI Rearrange DA Delete h Ctrl Delete TTA All Delete Shift Del TIY Parameter Setting FQ Pie Option i Fid afore 107 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 3 On the opened screen confirm the slice module to be deleted and click the button This deletes the module The module Nos greater than the deleted module No are decremented by 1 7 i PROFIBUS DP head module version B only Reserved byte modules can only be selected and deleted from the Module list 9 3 Deleting all modules Py cause Deletes all slice modules from the project ma BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt All Delete menu E e Press the keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module Information List screen and click All Delete from the menu 2 On the opened screen click the button P i Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt
8. Note This dialog is only shown for European product versions 43 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT From the previous page iS GX Configurator ST 1 084 InstallShield Wizard 6 Enter a user name company name and Customer Information E serial number where applicable then Please enter your information lt a Y men click the Next button User Name User Organization Company Serial Number iS GX Configurator ST 1 084 InstallShield Wizard 7 Specify an installation destination folder Destination Folder a P Then click the Next button Click Next to install to this Folder or click Change to install to a different Folder i n The default is set to C MELSEC GX Install GX Configurator ST 1 08 to Configurator ST 1 i kakak i een represents a C MELSEC GX Configurator ST 1 083 a version number To change the default setting click the Change button and specify a preferred drive and folder ie GX Configurator ST 1 08J InstallShield Wizard 8 Clicking the LASTA button will start installation Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation TF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard i To the next page 44 ELSOFT 6 Installation and uninstallation M 45 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 46 Fro
9. Causes and e Select the source file to copy from using the Browse button There are actions further instructions available in Copying the module information 203 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 6 204 Cannot add the module Maximum configuration reached Description No more modules can be added to the system the limit on the number of modules in a SLICE system has been reached Causes and e Use a larger VO module instead of smaller ones actions e You may be able to reduce the number of modules needed by using different types of modules If there is no way to reduce the number of modules needed the only solution is to install an additional SLICE system in a new rack with a separate head module Cannot add the head module Please select the other module Description This error is shown when adding to use the Copy dialog to copy the head module Causes and e The wrong module may have been accidentally selected in which case actions select the correct module to copy e The head module cannot be directly copied however you can obtain the same result by entering items such as the label name and parameters manually Module configuration errors lf a problem is detected with the module configuration the affected module will be highlighted in red in the module list When the context menu is shown e g by clicking on the module with the right mouse button the descriptions of the module errors will appea
10. Causes and e The message should show what the problem was and from this it actions should be possible to work out the correct action to take Message Cannot use the specified file because it is being write protected Please check the attribute and try again Permission was denied to use the file Causes and e Make sure that the file has not been opened elsewhere actions e Check that the file is not write protected files can sometimes be left write protected when for example they are copied from a backup CD 13 Reference MELSOFT Cannot find the file The file to be opened was not found Causes and e Make sure that the file exists and is not for example on an actions inaccessible network drive Message Cannot use the specified file because it is being used by some other application Another application has the file open so GX Configurator ST cannot use it Causes and e Look for other files that may be using the file then switch to the other actions application and close the file e f the file still appears to be locked and there is no application apparently using it rebooting the PC may fix the problem Message The allowable No of characters has been exceeded Set to less than 150 characters A file name was selected which is too long to use Causes and e Enter a shorter file name then try again actions 13 2 4 Forced output offset and gain errors These errors can occur when using the forced ou
11. Change PROFIBUS DP Aue atoiecel Changes the head module protocol version in edit eae T E neaa MOauUIe protocol is ih aiken mode PROFIBUS DP only Rad MOULE proloco version version Module Detail Shows the module detail information and monitors i m TOPIE Module detail information Information the corresponding module error status Online Module Changes the I O module or intelligent function module TE EE E es Unine moauie change Change online from GX Configurator ST PROFIBUS DP Monitors the slave parameters and PROFIBUS DP network parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP network PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST system to show the parameter monitor results for confirmation Network Parameter Monitor Master Station Data Communication Monitor Monitors I O data between the master station and Master station data head module communication monitor 4 Function list 4 2 Menu list MELSOFT This section explains the menus of GX Configurator ST _pPoint Actually some menu items are not selectable depending on the operation status of GX Configurator ST For the purpose of explanation all the menu items are shown as selectable File menu Mew Open Close Save Save S Verify Copy Print 1 Sample st z Sample st 3 Sample st 4 Sample st Exit Edit menu Rearrange Delete All Delete Parameter Setting Option Change head module P
12. DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN To add a module before or after the current position select it from the list and click Add To remove the curent module select Delete S7117616 0E1 51 F L Intelligent modules STAD 2 1 gt STAD ST10A1 l 37 1041 1 F 01 a 4 CTA Aas ee C Add before Add after Delete Add 101 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA set the position where the slice module will be inserted Inserts just before the currently selected module to the eftin the rack display Example When the module ST1Y16 TPE3 is added before slot No 4 iti After addition Add before a oa simmer os se A the module Nod LTR LL a am ee ee or Later will be J 4 so ee or SE ec 22 23 incremented by 4 Note You cannot insert a module before the head module A valid configuration must always start with a head module followed by an ST1PSD bus refreshing module Inserts just after the currently selected module to the rightin the rack display Example When the module ST1Y16 TPE3 is added after slot No 2 iti After addition Add after PT S ia Ea Eat eS Select Module Select the model name of the slice module to be added from the tree Expand this heading to show input output modules Intelligent module Expand this heading to display the intelligent function modules in the tree Rel heading to display the power distribution modules to enable button 1 Adds the slice module to
13. setting for CC Link systems The maximum number of input output points is always fixed at 252 for CC Link systems MELSOFT 128 9 Editing the project MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN For head module For slice module Module Name ST1H FB Module Name STIRD Label Hame Head module Label Hame Base Module Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Wasiman Input Output Points 256 pt mode F E Use Word Output Data non non DISPLAY SETTING DATA Model Name Displays the product model name of the module for which option settings will be made Enter any character string within 32 alphanumeric characters Label Name As the label name is displayed on the Module Configuration Window screen or is output for printing itis useful for module management etc Select the base module for the slice module GX Configurator ST does not Base Module 1 distinguish between spring clamp S and screw E wiring types in the base module Head module version A Set the Maximum Input Output points for the head Maximum Input Output module Points Head module version B This input is not available as itis calculated automatically When the module has Wn word input check this check box to use the Use Word Input Data wrn word input When the module has word output check this check box to use the Use Word Output Data word output button Validates the settings and closes this screen Cancel button Cance
14. Module Configuration menu 108 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 4 Copying the module information J PURPOSE Copies the slice module from the saved project to the open project At this time the parameters are also copied to the copied slice module BASIC OPERA TION 1 Click the File gt Copy menu 2 Specify the copy source project with the Browse button 3 3 Select the slice module to be copied set the inserting position at the Insert Position section and click the button 4 To close this screen click the Close button F J oint Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu Copy Source File re Path File Hame Browse Insert Position Add f Last Position No Close Module Name Label Mame Copy source project ST1H PE corresponding module list STIPS 5T1 16 DE 1 ST1Y16 TFE3 SsTIPOD STADA oT 1DA2 109 9 Editing the project MELSOFT E DISPLAY SETTING DATA Copy Source File Specify the copy source project i Drive Path Displays the drive and directory of the project File Name Specifies the project The operation is the same as opening the existing project button Refer to Opening an existing project for details When the project is specified the modules of the copy source project are displayed in the C
15. Online module change from GX Configurator ST 8 to 10 1 Refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual 3 4 Precautions for System Configuration 2 Refer to Preparations for online module change in the corresponding slice module manual 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 3 Refer to External device connection and disconnection procedures for online module change 12 2 3 Online module change from GX Configurator ST Here is an explanation of how to replace a module online from GX Configurator ST mae Ifa slice module different from the target one is selected by mistake restart the operation as instructed below 1 To restart the operation at step 3 Click the Cancel button on the screen to terminate online module change 2 To restart the operation at step 4 Click the Next button without executing online module change continue to step 10 and then terminate online module change 3 To restart the operation at step 8 Mount the removed slice module again click the Next button continue to step 10 and then terminate online module change Preparation for replacing slice module wi Syrian Meetier Ele 1 Select the slice module to be replaced online on the Hoad Naros STIDA24 iie System Monitor screen Salact a slice Correcaton Statue Wih bl acter Shahar Mo Caer Hadda Shad ure E Hoiu Syston Ero OFF IngrabOutpat Poced Diipa E Tesi Dileet Gain Modda Csia Seir Information pema
16. Online operations Select Data i Target Memory RAM Upload Download Verify Geek far ears Select All Release All s Set to F aaa defaults Default Error Check tem Input range setting Setting range im Timenurnber of times specification umber of times Ei Sampling process averaging process setting Sampling isable 4 0 conversion enable disable setting nable SO EDH2 natch titer specification Di D o a T qu ag i aja E saya jaya 0 0 Lower upper limitwalue AD Lower lower limit value 8000 ge de om oS p So al 5 2 Er T 4 122 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA l Displays the information start slice No module name label name base Module Information module name of the target module LOK button Closes this screen Perform operation for the target module Select Data Select the parameters to be uploaded downloaded or verified Select All button Release All button Target Memory Select the memory as the target of upload download or verify Uploads the parameters of the target module from the memory selected at Target Memory MOA button When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels the parameters of the channel selected at Channel are uploaded The uploaded parameters are displayed in the Parameter list Checks all Select check boxes in the Parameter list Unchecks all Select check boxes in the
17. Page No Format oo g e indicates that a page number and the total number of pages will be printed e Set None to print no page numbers Sets the position of page numbers ie Sets the page number to be printed on the first page This can be useful if Initial Value ee l i you are printing the configuration as an appendix to another document By checking the check box a header will be printed on each page Click the Edit header button and the Header Edit dialog box as shown below will be displayed Edit Header Common Header Setting Common Footer Setting Alternatively clicking the Edit header button displays the Footer Edit dialog box like the Header Edit dialog box The header or footer can be edited within the range of 64 characters x seven lines Lines and images cannot be edited and characters cannot be decorated Preview This shows a graphical representation of how the page will look using the current settings such as landscape portrait margins etc button Click this button after the page setting is completed Cancel button Cancels the settings and closes this screen By clicking this button the printer dialog box will be displayed Select the printer for printing and click the button Page Setup Printer Printer Setur Mame tus wreg AE ha Propesties button Status Ready Type AdobeF S EPSON LF S200P5 3 Where as Comment Nietwrark 8 Project cre
18. See Also Windows Update Help and Support F Add or Remove Programs amp Change or Programs Add Remove Windows Components Set Program Access and Defaults a a om Network and Internet Connections a Y Add or Remove Programs Date Time Language and Regional E Options r 9 Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Ay ei Performance an d Maintenance NY Security Center Currently installed programs E show updates Sort by Name i Gx Configurator ST 1 083 Click here for support information To the next page 1 Double click Add or Remove Programs on the Control Panel To display the Control Panel choose Start gt Control Panel REMARKS When using any of the following operating systems double click Add or Remove Programs To display the control panel choose Start gt Settings gt Control Panel e Windows 2000 Professional e Windows XP Professional For Windows Vista and Windows 7 click Uninstall a program on the Control Panel To display the Control Panel select Start gt Control Panel Akk 2 Choose Change or Remove Programs and then GX Configurator ST Version 1 v represents a version number After selection click the LREmove button 47 6 Installation and uninstallation From the previous page Add or Remove Programs 2 j amp re you sure you want to remove GX Configu
19. Test MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN m Forced Output Test No 4 LA Select deselect all items Module Information Set output slice No coud es Ga Module Name STIDAZ Module eres details Label Mame Bit Data tice are fae o o ete i Bit Dutput Area ti Convert sett CHI oulpul enable disable ilag E CH2 output enable disable flac Word Data Ar A DEC C HEX N Word sal Area Pi CH1 digital value setting a L ICH dighal value setting pe Error Clear Data Eror Cleat Ares Eror clear request No request En IE data 167 11 Monitor Test 168 MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select All bution Release All bution button button Module Information Bit Data 1 Word Data 1 2 Error clear data Checks all Select check boxes of Bit Data and Word Data A tick is shown to indicate that the parameter is selected as shown in the picture below Unchecks all Select check boxes of Bit Data and Word Data Runs a forced output test on the Bit Output Word Output 2 and in PROFIBUS DP only Error Clear whose Select check boxes are checked Error Clear bits are available for PROFIBUS DP only When the forced output test is completed the Completed message is displayed Closes this screen The screen to release the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode is displayed if the system was notin the forced output test
20. Verhication Destination File Start odules tab 3 comparison Verify All Modules Venfy Selected Modules T Select Verfication Source File f Opened File C Verification Target File E xecute Opened File Select which file to use 7 Verification Source Module as the source Selected Slice Module Hame T i Mene SOUNCE po Oo STIHPB F e ii STIAD2I am Al eames z2 z Venhication Destination Module sT1ADe Modules in gt Module Name EJT ST1ADZ Verfication Target File Selected target Module Name a FORE ST1H PE Delete compare against 4 STIPSD fee aA Ro Modules in __ destination file 79 8 Project creation MELSOFT 80 DISPLAY SETTING DATA Specify the verification destination project Verification Destination File Operation is the same as performing n n verify Refer to n n verify for details Close button Closes this screen without verifying the projects Nad Selected Modules gt gt Performs 1 n verify Select the project that includes the verify source module e When Opened File is selected select the verification source module from the open project e When Verification Target File is selected select the verification source Select Verification Source File module from the project specified at Verification Destination File Execute Verifies the projects closes this screen and displays the verify result button Refer to Verify result for details of the
21. 9 and try again actions Message Cannot process because of monitoring Please stop all monitoring and execute again Description Some online operations are not possible while monitoring is in progress This message is shown if one of these operations is initiated while monitoring is in progress Causes and e Stop monitoring for the duration of the operation and restart it actions afterwards 192 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 2 Diagnostic errors The errors in this section can occur when the system is in diagnosis mode Message This feature cannot be executed during monitoring Please execute again after stop monitoring Description This message is shown when the Copy to file button is selected on the PROFIBUS DP Network parameter monitor or Master station data communications dialog but monitoring is still active Causes and e Stop monitoring before saving the data to a file Monitoring can be actions restarted after the file has been saved Message The module for the setting has not been selected Please select the module that is to be set in the System Monitor Description This error is shown on the system monitor screen when an action is selected Such as module detail information without any module selected for it to work on Causes and e Select the module to use for the action then try again actions There is no monitor data to write to the file Description This error occurs when the
22. 96 100 114 Power supply modules 130 Precautions 7 37 Precautions for online module change 180 Preset 165 Preview printing 92 Previous versions 20 Previous window 53 Print File menu 82 Print examples 94 Print orientation 82 86 88 Print prevew 51 92 213 Printer setup 86 88 Printing 82 Examples 94 Page layout 88 Previewing 92 Printing errors 213 Printing the configuration 82 Procedures for online module change 182 PROFIBUS DP 14 61 103 132 134 143 175 177 PROFIBUS DP network parameter diagnostics 175 177 PROFIBUS DPVO 17 PROFIBUS DPV1 17 PROFIBUS DPV2 17 Project Editing 96 Printing 82 Project creation 67 Projects Closing 71 Comparing 74 13 Reference MELSOFT Projects Reset head module 7 Creating 67 68 Reset head module Online menu 179 Opening 70 Reset the head module 179 Saving 72 Resize 56 59 61 Saving with a different name 73 Resolution 30 Verifying 74 Restart application error 217 Protocol 68 Resume 37 Protocol version 20 61 68 103 133 134 135 ROM 121 124 138 141 144 136 140 149 163 171 192 195 RS232 29 RS232 cable 29 Q RWr 10 59 64 155 RWw 10 59 64 155 QU61BT11 15 RX 10 59 64 155 QJ61BT11N 14 15 RY 10 59 64 155 QJ71PB92D 17 QJ71PB92V 17 S Z R Safety precautions 7 Save File menu 72 rack display 56 58 96 107 114 Save as 51 RAM 121 124 141 144 Save as File menu 73 RDMSG 14 Save changes 71 72 Read configuration from device 141 S
23. Area System Area Command Execution Area Word Output Area Bit Input Area Error Information Area Module Status Area Command Result Area Word Input Area PROFIBUS DP version B All Area Output Area Input Area All I O data Bit Output Area Error Clear Area System Area Command Execution Area Word Output Area Bit Input Area Error Information Area Mir Module Status Area Command Result Area Word Input Area All I O data Output Area only 2 Input Area only 2 Saves the monitored data into a text file Refer to Saving the communication data for details While monitor is executed this button is not usable Save the data after clicking the button to stop monitor Changes the representation of the word values in the text file to be saved with the Copy to File button and in the Data display Displays the values in signed decimal Displays the values in unsigned decimal Displays the values in hexadecimal headed by H Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is ata stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Monitor Switch Monitoring indicator BP Start z monitoring Stop monitoring button Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Displays the data in the data range selected at Select Area Address is the offset address of the data
24. Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Failed to write the parameter Please click Next button to operate with default parameters In case of changing the parameter settings please close with Cancel button write parameters with Parameter Setting and after that execute Onine Module Change again Next gt Cancel __Cancel_ i To the next page If the parameters could not be read from the removed slice module in step 3 the REL and ERR LEDs of the head module will turn on and the left screen will appear in GX Configurator ST In this case confirm the error details and take corrective action For how to read error codes and error code details refer to the Head Module Manual When step 10 has completed in this status the intelligent function module starts its operation with the command parameters set as default 12 Online module operation MELSOFT From the previous page st 9 Clicking the Next button releases the head 4 No Seon 9 module from the online module change mode Module Name ST1IDA1 LabelName Base Module ST1B 4IR2 a Clicking the Next button performs the Please click Next button to start the changed module operations fol lowi ng Online Module Change can be cancelled by Cancel button e Releases the head module from the online module change mode ae e Restarts refreshing the I O data etc b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The R
25. Bit 1 Module ready t Br Bit 2 Convert setting completed flag Slices Br Bit 3 System Area fixed to 0 Br Br Bit 4 System Area fixed to 0 Bw Bw Bit 1 Bw HEX WwiHEx Y Module Wr aig Nequi details Ww Bw Bit 4 System Area Fixe Status bit detail E DISPLAYET HNG DATA Description The module name type oe Areadable description of the module this can be useful to identify a module Description a when two modules have similar names The module graphic E representation of the top part of the module as it will appear in the The number of slots that will be occupied by the module The number of slices that will be occupied by the module 64 7 Screen layout and display switchin MELSOFT m m In CC link systems the address ranges are sometimes referred to differently CClink s RX and RY ranges are equivalent to the Br and Bw ranges shown in GX Configurator ST and CC link s RWr and RWw ranges are equivalent to Wr and Ww 65 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 66 PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Module Configuration vefore or after the current position select it im the list and click Add nove the current module select Delete Intelligent modules 1 D2 without Saw SD 2 1 D24 D2 ST1 ST1 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Module STIA HA a a a E name
26. Cancel button Cancels the settings and closes this screen E i For the property setting of the printer please read the manual of the used printer carefully since the setting changes depending on the printer maker and model 87 8 Project creation 8 6 2 Setting a page layout 88 PURPOSE Makes settings related paper page number header and so on HERD BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the button on the Print screen to display this screen 2 Set the paper page number header etc 3 To close this screen click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Page Setup Paper selection Preview of page with y hese settings af Paper Size Margin widths Portrait Left L Right R 20 Landscape Top T 25 Bottom E 25 Page No Setting Common Header Setting Page Mo Format More M Header Edit Header No Position Ic t pad Common Footer Setting Initial Value Footer Edit Footer Cancel Printer Setup P Print Orientation Margins mm 2 l Print direction How to print page 1 numbers i Fage footer test f Setup printer f MELSOFT 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA 89 8 Project creation MELSOFT 90 Select the page number format e _ indicates that a page number will printed on pages starting from the initial value
27. Click the button to release the system from the offset gain setting mode REMARK a Ifthe MELSEC ST system is not in the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 3 is performed the dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the system to the forced output test mode b If the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode in a the dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be released from the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 9 is performed Click the button when releasing the system from the forced output test mode Click the button when not releasing the system from the forced output test mode DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Offset Gain Setting Module Information Ho eee Slice Mo gt Module Module Name STIDAZY TN ae Label Hame Base Module STIB 4A2 Select Channel Renee Hew offset S oa Channels Offset to set wo New gain Wl rite to Bein ite RAM Clear ia T module es r Error Clear Save Save all to ROM r 147 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 148 y DISPLAY SETTING DATA Module Information Select Channel button button Displays the information No start slice No module name label name base module of the target intelligent function module Select the channel to which
28. E eoleslesleeleslesleoleel cel cel cel cel col eo eo eo H Feel es feel el kee feel feel feel facto lace Eal Name ST1DA1 I 24 Description Analog Output module 1 Output Current 12 Bit 1 Module width 25 without Ww Slots Br Bit 1 Module ready ae Br Bit 2 Convert setting completed Flag Slices Br Bit 3 System Area Fixed to 0 2 GSD Version 4 w 256 pt mode m Br Bit 4 System Area Fixed to 0 ule width WI HEX W w HE Bw Bit 1 Bw Bit 2 iMa eques e l Bw Bit 3 i aes etails Bw Bit 4 System Area Fixed 00 01 Status bit 00 01 detail ST1V16 TE2 E DISPLAYET HNG DATA Description Name The module name type nae A readable description of the module this can be useful to identify a module Description a when two modules have similar names The module graphic ieee representation of the top part of the module as it will appear in the The number of slots that will be occupied by the module The number of slices that will be occupied by the module The number of input bits occupied 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 8 Project creation This chapter explains how to create the project of GX Configurator ST 67 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 1 Creating a new project J PURPOSE Creates a new project 1 When GX Configurator ST is first started a wizard page is shown automatically If you
29. GX Configurator 5T 2 To make this change the point mode must be set to 64 pk mode Do this mow Mo Answer to switch to the recommended mode and add the module or to cancel the addition of the module E i Maximum I O point mode only applies to a head module with protocol version A For head module protocol version B with or without commands this value is automatically adjusted more flexibly 105 9 Editing the project MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP protocol version B only lf adding the module would use more unused bits than there are available you will be shown a warning message which provides an opportunity to cancel the addition MELSOFT GX Configurator ST f Warning there are not enough unused bits available Unused bits available 2 Required 4 Select OK to add the module anyway canel This warning is only shown once it will not be shown if the available unused bits had been exceeded before the module was added 106 9 Editing the roject 9 2 Deleting a module J PURPOSE Deletes the selected slice module from the project 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 Select the module to be deleted on the Module Information List screen 2 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Delete menu ES e Press the Ctrl Delete keys on the keyboard e Right click the module to be deleted on the Module Configuration Window MELSOFT screen
30. Name 60 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Occupied Sele Eel Bel Es pel eel cel cel calcai bits words Aea ee cel cel celeeleelen pret Dees aoe Gra peo Peel ene 140 Occupation Points Bit 24 Word Module Name B HEX Bw HEX ST1H PB STIPSD ST1X2 DE1 6 13 0 13 1 ST1X16 DE1 ST1Y2 R2 13 0 13 1 ST1Y2 R2 13 8 13 9 ST14AD2 4 14 8 17 7 ST1IDA2 17 8 18 7 Syste to 0 ST1DA1 l 5 z n 18 8 19 7 System Area fixed to 0 ST1SS1 198 1C 7 _1E 0 1E F CHI output eneblesdisa CH2 output enables 00 0 12F 00 0 12F Head module mode The total number of bits used by all the modules in the configuration This cannot be more than the point mode limit see Option setting The total number of words used by all the modules in the configuration The limiton the number of words used varies depending on the point mode This dropdown gives information about the protocol version the offline configuration is currently set to By selecting a different value Version Aor B the configuration can be changed PROFIBUS DP version A This gives the number of points read when communicating with the PROFIBUS DP master station Lower numbers mean that the data is read more frequently but less data can be read in total Larger numbers allow more data to be read but not as often PROFIBUS DP version B T
31. Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Operating System Check whether or not GX Configurator ST has been installed on the personal computer If it has already been installed uninstall it restart the personal computer and then install this software Installing GX Configurator S T 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT GX ST Installer 1 After powering on the personal computer File Edit View Favorites Help s ta rt Win dows oD PF Ei A Search pay Folders E z setup i rie and Folder ENE oee EE 2 Start Windows Explorer and click the drive Bee eae where the disk is inserted Double click Web E2 Share this folder Setup exe BM TR To display Windows Explorer choose Desktop Start gt All Programs gt Windows My Documents Explorer ig My Computer My Network Places Details i To the next page 42 6 Installation and uninstallation From the previous page User Account Control EH Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before gt Cancel I don t know where this program is from or what it s for setup exe Unidentified Publisher gt Allow trust this program know where it s from or I ve used it before Details User Account Control he
32. PURPOSE Saves the open project whether it is new or existed previously BASIC OPERATION Click the File gt Save menu or press the keys on the keyboard For a new project name and save it Refer to Save as for details 72 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 4 2 Saveas PURPOSE To name and save the open project EREN BASIC OPERA TION 1 Click the File gt Save As menu 2 On the opened screen select the destination directory set the file name and click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Save As flea Save in gt SLICE ex Fle COMP samplet Save as type Gx Contigurator ST File st F Cancel DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the project Set the file name of the project to be saved Save button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name Cancel button Closes this screen without saving the project 73 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 5 8 5 1 74 Verifying the projects Verify two projects against each other to check whether the parameters are consistent or not There are the following two different verify methods 1 nin verify Verify all modules of the same No between the open project and saved project Refer to n n verify for details of the verify operation Refer to Verify result for details of the verify result 2 1 n verity Select one module from one of two projects select multiple
33. Parameter list Checks the parameters for incorrect settings and when they are correct downloads the parameters to the memory selected at Target Memory Download When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels the button i n parameters of the channel selected at Channel are downloaded If any parameter is incorrect that parameter is not downloaded and its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list Verifies the parameters of the memory selected at Target Memory and those in the Parameter List Ver When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels the button if parameters of the channel selected at Channel are verified If any parameter is judged as inconsistent as a result of verify its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list Specify the channel for which parameters will be uploaded downloaded or verified Only when the module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Channel Displays a list of the parameters of the module Parameter list For the types and applications of the parameters of the module refer to the manual of the corresponding module Select the parameters used for the operation performed at Online Displays the parameter name This item may be displayed red depending on the result of clicking the ltem 3 Download Verify button For details refer to the description of the correspon
34. Please reinstall Description This message normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e Afile is missing or part of the application failed to load or initialise actions e In general uninstalling the program from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalling should fix the problem 215 13 Reference MELSOFT 216 Message Cannot access the database The database may be damaged or old Please update to the latest database Description This message normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e Afile is missing or part of the application failed to load or initialise actions oe e f restarting the application or rebooting the PC does not help uninstalling the program from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalling it may fix the problem Message Failed to access some necessary information from database The database may be damaged or old Please update to the latest database Description This message normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e Afile is missing or part of the application failed to load or initialise actions o
35. STIH PB ssl T STIPSD Complete Select No STIH PB STIDA2V Write to Module Name modules Writing 0 Select STIPSD modules to write to STIDAZY z ST1AD2 ST1AD2 STIDA STIDAT Wait 144 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select Data Batch select the modules whose the parameters will be downloaded Select All All Select All button Selects all modules Release All All Release All button Deselects all modules Select the memory where the parameters will be downloaded e When RAM is selected the parameters are downloaded to the RAM of each module Target Memory e When ROM is selected the parameters are downloaded to the ROM of each module e When RAWROM is selected the parameters are downloaded to both RAM and ROM of each module Download butt Downloads the parameters of the module specified at Select el While the parameters are downloaded this button cannot be clicked Cancel button Stops download Only while the parameters are downloaded this button can be clicked Select the module whose parameters will be downloaded by clicking on the Select button to the left of the module name so that it appears Select 1 Displays the module No Module Name 1 Displays the module name Stat Displays ie download execution status aus Refer to 1 in this section for
36. Select All Release All g STAD ST1B 4R2 r Module information Cancel Online operatians Target Memory RAM Upload Download Verify Set to vig aoe sulle Default Ist Check for errors Error Check im Input range setting 10 to 10 Setting range E isable isable Upper upper limit value Upper lower limit value Lower upper limit value 40 4 0 conversion enable disable setting isable 4 10 to 10 T s E E 4 o E E E a E m nable 0 0 feu pe D mm i m a Lower lower limit value 4000 119 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 120 j DISPLAY SE THNG DATA Displays the information start slice No module name label name base odule Information module name of the target intelligent function module Validates the settings and closes this screen button Cancel button Cancels the settings and closes this screen Specify the channel of the parameters to be displayed in the parameter list Only when the intelligent function module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Channel Returns the parameters in the Parameter list to the default values ETAU button Only when the module has the parameters that can be changed this item is available A list of the parameters of the intelligent function module is displayed and can be edited For the types and applications of the parameters of the module re
37. TE Stop m monitoring A Montong a Stop bution Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Saves the monitored data into a text file Refer to Saving the PROFIBUS DP network parameter data for details Copy to File button While monitor is executed this button is not usable Save the data after clicking the button to stop monitor Displays the slice module parameters and PROFIBUS DP parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST system Address is the offset address of the monitored parameter with Address O setas the start address Data display 1 176 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 1 For details of the data refer to the manual of the used master station or configuration software 11 6 2 Saving the PROFIBUS DP network parameter data PURPOSE Saves the data which were monitored on the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen in PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor into a text file BASIC OPERATION 1 On the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen click the button to stop monitor and then click the Copy to File button 2 Set the destination directory and file name and click the Save button to save the monitored data into a text file and close this screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Copy to file Save int SLICE me fe Masher Sawe as Ippe Morntor dalal td DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the m
38. a head module ST1H PB for PROFIBUS DP systems or ST1H BT for CC Link systems and a number of power supply or O modules assembled in a rack These systems provide an easy and modular way to add I O to a PROFIBUS DP or CC Link system without having to install separate wiring to many separate O modules The VO from each module is grouped into individual data input output areas for transmission to from the network master station GX Configurator ST connects to the communication port of the ST1H PB or ST1H BT head module using an appropriate programming cable The head module will independently act as a slave station on a PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network H BT A A 7H 1 MLL LL HEE EE GEE MELSEC ST system oetting Status monitor CC Link dedicated cable Example CC link system 1 Introduction MELSOFT 1 1 Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these precautions before using When using Mitsubishi equipment thoroughly read this manual and the associated manuals introduced in this manual Also pay careful attention to safety and handle the module properly The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product Refer to the user s manual of the network system to use for a description of the network system safety precautions These SAFETY PRECAUTIONS classify the safety precautions into two categories DANGER and CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
39. by clicking on it then try again 209 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 10 Module verify compare errors 210 These errors can occur while verifying comparing modules against another configuration file For more information about this feature see the Verifying the projects section Message The system configuration of the file opened for verification and the file under editing is different Cannot execute verification for all the selected modules Description This error can be shown when the destination file is first opened in the verify dialog when the Verify all modules tab is active When Verify all modules is used the source and target systems are expected to be very similar with the same number and type of modules and this is not the case for the selected file Causes and e If you do not intend to use the Verify all modules feature you can actions ignore this message and activate the Verify selected modules tab instead as this will still work even if the configurations are different e If you were expecting the two configurations to be comparable check that you have opened the correct file Is it OK to clear the selected module Description This message is shown when using the Verify selected modules tab to set up the list s of modules to compare It appears when the source is changed after some modules have been selected and is a warning that all the module selections will be r
40. change stopped 212 VO monitor will be started 195 Parameter 207 Initial page no out of range 214 Power consumption error 205 Insufficient memory 214 Intelligent module limit exceeded 202 Invalid forced output value 200 Maximum configuration reached 204 Memory 214 Messages 191 Missing files 215 Missing power supply module 204 Module addition 200 Module cannot be added at position 202 Module change already in progress 212 Module configuration 204 Module configuration not shown 209 Module copy 200 Module deletion 206 Module different from mounted module 208 Module does not support forced output test Module does not support I O monitoring Module isn t selected 202 Module limit exceeded 201 Module parameters 207 Module selection 209 Module to delete is not selected 207 Module turning position out of range Module verify Compare 210 Monitoring will be stopped 195 Multiple instances 215 Must close print preview before exiting Must switch to forced output test mode No file path setting 203 No module selected 193 208 No module selected forced output test No module selected I O monitoring 194 No module selected offset gain settings 198 193 213 213 199 197 199 No module selected online change 211 209 213 No module selected options No module selected printing No monitor data to write 193 No output selected forced output test No parameters selected 207 No power supply module
41. conditions resulting in death or severe injury ak CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions pS resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage a Depending on circumstances procedures indicated by CAUTION may also be linked to serious results In any case it is important to follow the directions for usage Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user Design Instructions gt DANGER e For data change and status control made to the MELSEC ST system which is running from a Personal computer configure the interlock circuit externally so that the system safety is ensured The action to be taken for the system at the occurrence of communication errors caused by such as loose cable connection must be determined for online operation of MELSEC ST system from Personal computers a a 7L CAUTION e Be sure to read the manual careful and exercise an appropriate amount of caution connecting to MELSEC ST system and performing online operations head module resetting forced output test etc while the personal computer is operating e When replacing the module online make sure to observe the procedure specified for the module For O module refer to the chapter of online module change in the head module user s manual for each intelligent function module refer to the same chapter in the
42. continuation of the wizard screen shown when GX Configurator ST first Wizard area starts and can be used to add or delete modules For more information see Details of wizard area This shows the details of the module selected for addition in the wizard area The Information area l ae l l i display items are described in Details of information area XF HELPFUL OPERATION You can resize the areas by selecting the bars between them and then clicking and dragging with the mouse The size of each area will be saved when the application exits and restored the next time the program starts It can be reset from the View menu Initialize module configuration view position item The following shortcut keys are available for use when the module configuration window is active At 1 At 2 n Switch to the wizard area Switch between panes in the order Rack display gt Module list gt Wizard area gt Rack displa Switch between panes in reverse order a Rack display gt Wizard area gt Module list gt Rack display 57 7 Screen layout and display switchin MELSOFT 7 4 1 58 Details of rack display Displays a graphical representation of the assembled system This can be useful to provide a quick visual check for errors as the graphical display should look like the physical hardware DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E kodule Configuration Mo HEAK First power supply y Head i i E
43. distribution module and or the base module Failure to do so may result in damage to all devices of the MELSEC ST system While an online module change is in execution while the head module s REL LED is on no command can be executed to the slice module being replaced online lf a command is executed to such a slice module an error will occur To change parameters of a slice module that is in execution of online module change while the head module s REL LED is on wait until the online module change is completed lf any parameter setting is changed during online module change upon completion of the online module change the modified setting is overwritten with the parameters saved into the head module and does not take effect During an online module change the ERR LED of the head module turns on only when an error related to the online module change occurs It will not turn on or flicker when any other error occurs 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 10 While an online module change is being executed while the REL LED of the head module is on the following data of the slice module being replaced online all turn to 0 OFF Bit Input Error Information PROFIBUS DP only Mr n Module Status PROFIBUS DP only Word Input 11 When the communication with the master station is disconnected replacing the output module online whose CLEAR HOLD setting is set to HOLD turns the Bit Output value to 0 OFF A
44. downloading the parameters the SLICE hardware Copy modules from another configuration Copying the module information Use GX Configurator ST for diagnostics system monitor a 9 O mD O p Show module details address ranges Module detail information View module input output data Input Output monitor Test calibrate module outputs Forced output test Set offset gain settings for a module Offset gain settings Change the head module type after the Change head module type system has been configured 2 Overview MELSOFT 28 ee eee Swap modules while the system is running Online module change Online module change Change to from edit online mode Edit mode operation procedures Diagnosis mode operation procedures Reset the head module Reset the head module View the PROFIBUS DP network PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor parameters PROFIBUS DP only Read the point mode and without Wr Reading input output data settings without Ww settings from a connected PROFIBUS DP only system Change the head module protocol version Change PROFIBUS DP head module protocol version PROFIBUS DP only View the master station data Master station data communication monitor communication parameters data area Rearrange the open windows Display switching and window rearranging operations Find out what an error means Error messages 2 Overview MELSOFT 3 System Configuration 3 1 System Configuration The fol
45. eee eae eae eeeaeee aay 146 11 Monitor Test 149 HEGY eN MONO Sianna ase Pee mT eet Rr nie Sr se cr ee eer een ore 149 112 Module GetalliiMlOnmnall OM sea aia hicassedeteveiaaiede a a e E A aaa as Sadaexbadenes tebe 154 11 3 INDUL O ULE MONITO simenn a e e E EA Ea aA 160 Aiba FOLGE OUDULTES kodaro a E E E E E asunaibtumesnaumticen 165 11 5 Master station data communication MONItOl ccccccececccccccccccccccccccuccccceccceeececeuuuauuueeeeeeeeeeeesuuuaaes 169 11 5 1 Master station data communication MONItOr ticgeinteet eemeh ine dace a gehdacuanedtnete ree tlaswuavandevenstantaed mendhaceduaualuaudncepnamanehe 169 1152 Saving the communication Dale estes ci ei aecese iat AG a aie anita tea lio eee 174 11 6 PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor PROFIBUS DP onlly eeeeeee eee eee eee eee eens een eeees 175 11 6 PROFIBUS DP Netw ork parameter MONIO nisnin eona E neh etcetera a tireanin ee Rai 175 11 6 2 Saving the PROFIBUS DP netw ork parameter data cccccccceessessenneeeeeeeeeeeeessseseeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeessesseseeseeeeeeeeeeeessesseeess 177 12 Online module operation 179 2 Resethead 96 019 Glo rgee nme ate ne oe an epee net est ee mee a CER 179 122 Onine module chang Enrons a AA AE Aa tha asQunbydAeds vali 180 12 2 1 Precautions f r online module change ssehh tae ee arie E SEE KRAE E aaa ie eean oa ERE anes 180 12 2 2 Procedures for online module change asugi y cctecscta cia aae EEA ASA EAA EAE A a EAEE ATER 182 12 2 3 Onlin
46. error 217 Application unstable 217 Batch write cancelled 209 Bit O range limit exceeded 201 Block write no module selected 209 Block write cancelled 209 Byte pack consumption exceeds unused bits 206 Cancel forced output test mode 198 Cannot access database 216 Cannot add more modules 201 Cannot add the head module 204 Cannot communicate with head module 20 140 192 Cannot delete head module 206 Cannot execute while monitoring active 192 Cannot set parameters of this module 208 Cannot show detail of module 195 Channel not selected offset gain 200 Clearlog 156 159 Close file while forced output test mode active 199 Communication 191 Configuration does not match verify 210 Configuration has changed 195 Configuration mismatch 194 Damaged file 196 Database 215 Database version 216 Destination module not selected verify 211 Diagnostics 193 Different head module type 194 Different module configuration 194 Download cancelled 209 Downloading a read only item 208 221 13 Reference MELSOFT Errors 198 No print item selected 213 ES 10000002 20 140 192 Not enough memory 214 Failed to read database 216 Offset and gain 197 File 196 Offset gain input error 200 File name too long 197 Offset gain settings not supported 199 File not found 197 Offset gain value out of range 200 File sharing violation 197 Online change 211 File version 196 Online change not supported 212 Forced output 197 Online module
47. exiting all the remaining GX Configurator ST instances 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 6 4 Exiting GX Configurator ST This section describes how to exit GX Configurator ST 1 From menu SM MELSOFT GX Configu Edit View Mode Onli New Ctrl y Open Ctrl 0 nF Click the File gt Exit menu GX Configurator ST ends ule 1 samplet 2 sample2 Exit 2 From Titlebar SR MELSOFT GX Configure Move Size Click and choose Close Alternatively click Ed at the right end of the Titlebar Minimize O Maximize xX Close Alt F4 E int 1 While the print preview is displayed GX Configurator ST cannot be exited Exit GX Configurator ST after closing the print preview 2 Do not restart or shut down your personal computer during GX Configurator ST operation Exit GX Configurator ST before restarting or shutting down the personal computer 51 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT REMARK When a project is newly created or modified but not yet saved a dialog box appears asking whether the project will be saved or not When not saving it click the button When sawing it click the button When saving a new project name the project Refer to Save_as for details 52 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 7 1 Screen layout and display switching This chapter explains the screen layout of GX Configurator ST and the display switch
48. for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and online module change cannot be executed Sets the parameters to the head module I O module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display Refer to Section Parameter setting for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and parameter setting cannot be executed CIOS button 1 Module status Details of the module status are described below Display System error occurred For details of the error refer to the manual of the corresponding module Warning occurred E Yellow For details of the warning refer to the manual of the corresponding module Module being changed online E Gray Module not mounted Gray is displayed for Select Module only Operating normally 152 11 Monitor Test _pPoint lf the slice module is changed for another type of module during a monitor stop on this screen and the monitor is then resumed the items corresponding to the new module and modules of the following Nos are displayed red in the Module Status section MELSOFT 153 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT 11 2 Module detail information wae Shows the module detail information and monitors the corresponding module operation status and error status BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 Execute any of the following operations to di
49. for the head module and slice modules are command parameters l Processing time for the head module to refresh the input or output status of ST bus cycle time each slice module Slice position No 1 Introduction MELSOFT Term definition for PROFIBUS DP The following explains the meanings and definitions of the terms used in this documentation when using PROFIBUS DP Term Abbreviation A1SJ71PB92D e JO Cc Fc We U noS mo E wog Lue O Fo NO NO FPO O Oi lt Abasic version of PROFIBUS DP The following functions are executable PROFIBUS DPVO O data exchange Diagnostic information notification etc A PROFIBUS DP version for which the following functions have been added to the basic functionality of PROFIBUS DPVO Acyclic communication Alarm function etc PROFIBUS DPV1 A PROFIBUS DP version for which the following functions have been added to the PROFIBUS DPV1 functionality Time stamping etc GX Configurator DP Master station Slave station Repeater Bus terminator FDL address Address assigned to the master station slave station The FDL address is set within the range from 0 to 99 Diagnostic information specific to each DP Slave Each of DP Slaves notifies of it to the DP Master when an error is detected The slave station parameter including user parameter set by the master Station The setting items are described in the GSD file The electronic file that includes description
50. gain settings 146 PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor 175 177 Saving communication data 174 Saving PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor data 177 System monitor 149 Diagnostics errors 193 Diagnostics menu 34 Master station data communication monitor 169 Module detail information 154 Online module change 180 Profibus DP network parameter monitor 175 Different head module type error 194 Different module configuration error 194 Display position 149 Display switching 53 54 Documentation layout 8 Download 49 Download cancelled error 209 Download parameters 117 Download parameters as ablock 144 Downloading a read only item error 208 Downloading and uploading the parameters 137 Downloading parameters 121 Drag anddrop 114 Drop down menu 53 i Edit Mode menu 38 Edit footer 88 Edit header 88 Edit menu 33 Add 96 All delete 108 Change head module 132 Delete 107 Delete all 108 Option 126 Parameter setting 117 118 Power distribution check 130 Rearrange 112 Redo 112 Undo 111 Edit mode 38 118 Edit mode only 53 MELSOFT Edit mode operation procedure 38 Editing the project 96 Environment of MELSOFT 41 Er 17 171 Er n 180 Error check parameters 124 Error clear area 11 18 Error information area 11 17 Errormessages 191 Errors 198 0180840b 139 191 0x0180840b 139 191 A missing number will be made 203 Access denied file 196 Already running 215 Another module is performing online change 212 Application
51. iniamoniarie erect fnis buton ie matusabie Save the data after clicking the button to stop monitor ClOS button Changes the representation of the word values in the text file to be saved with the Copy to File Copy to File File button and in the Data display Word Data C unsigned Displays the values in unsigned decimal HEX Displays the values in hexadecimal headed by H P DEC signed Displays the values in signed decimal Monitor Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is ata stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Start button ia Seattle Monitoring Indicator R Stat ES Stop monitoring 4 montong Stops monitor button i l l ae This button is usable only while monitor is executed Displays the data in the data range selected at Select Area Data display 1 Address is the offset address of the data selected at Select Area with Address 0 set as the start address 1 For details of the I O data refer to the Head Module Manual 170 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING DATA 171 11 Monitor Test 172 MELSOFT From among the following items select the I O data to be displayed in the Select Area 1 Copy to File on Word data LJDECIsigned _ JOEC unsigned pO HEX button Data display PROFIBUS DP version A All Area Bit Output Area Error Clear
52. messages that can be shown by the program with advice on how to prevent or fix the errors Communication errors These errors are shown when GX Configurator ST has problems communicating with the SLICE hardware Cannot communicate with Head module for one of the following reasons e Communications timeout e The preparation of communication environment is bad e Cable error e Cannot communicate with the transmission speed set up now To fix this try e Checking the cable and selected port number e Setting transmission speed to a lower value e Closing other communication software applications and trying again Description This message occurs when it is not possible to make a connection to the SLICE hardware Causes and This message will be shown if the connection to the SLICE hardware cannot be opened This could be due to a hardware or software problem e Hardware issues may include power failure to the SLICE hardware the cable becoming disconnected the wrong type of cable being used or the cable being plugged into the wrong device e Software issues may include another program using the communication port where the cable is connected Cannot communicate with PLC There was a problem communicating with the SLICE hardware Causes and e This message may be shown if the SLICE hardware does not respond actions within a reasonable time Check that the SLICE hardware is powered on and that the correct cable is con
53. mode when this screen was opened Displays the information start slice No module name label name of the module on which a forced output test will be conducted Select the bit data on which a forced output test will be conducted by checking the corresponding Select check box and set the bit value to be output at Value Select the word data on which a forced output test will be conducted by checking the corresponding Select check box and set the word value to be output at Value Selecting the DEC or HEX radio button changes the input format of Value to decimal or hexadecimal DEC Decimal HEX Hexadecimal Select the error clear data on which a forced output test will be conducted by checking the corresponding Select check box and set the word value to be output at Request 1 For details of each data refer to the manual of the corresponding module 2 In CC Link systems word output data is not available for intelligent input modules Li Monitor Test MELSOFT 11 5 Master station data communication monitor 11 5 1 Master station data communication monitor PS peste Monitors the input output data between the master station and head module of the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link system BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Diagnostics gt Master Station Data Communication Monitor menu to display the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen and start monitor 2 At Select Area select the I O data to
54. modules from the other project and verify the one module of the former project against the multiple modules of the latter project Refer to 1 n verify for details of the verify operation Refer to Verify result for details of the verify result n n verify C pURPOSE Verifies all modules of the same No between the open project and saved project BASIC OPERATION 1 Clicking the File gt Verify menu displays the Verify screen 2 Open the lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab 3 Click the Browse button and specify the verification destination project 4 Clicking the Execute button starts verify closes this screen and displays the result Refer to Verify result for details 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Verfication Destination File Crive Path OAMELSEC SLICE Close File Hame VWerityS ample3b Verty All Modules Verify Selected Modules gt Verify all _ Modules tab Execute Vertication Source Vernfication Destination Po fo Stinet Po fo stineT STIPSD STIDAZN STIRDZ modules 7 N file d PET SS STIDAZ STIRD2 STIDAZY 75 8 Project creation MELSOFT 76 DISPLAY SETTING DATA Verification Destination File Specify the verification destination project propan SE the drive and directory that stores the verification destination prepan Browse project specified with the Browse button Displays the file name of t
55. or pressing Cancel will abandon the attempt Causes and e Check the connections and try again As the message suggests if you actions select Cancel it is advisable to reset the head module to make sure that there are no left over output values the next time you switch to forced output test mode Message Head module is in the status of the Forced Output Test Mode Do you want to release the Forced Output Test Mode Description This message is shown when the operating mode is about to be switched from diagnostics mode to edit mode while the forced output test mode is active Causes and e This is a warning message if you wish to continue using forced output actions mode cancel the change This will release the Forced Output Test Mode Is it OK Description This prompt is shown when closing a forced output test dialog window while the test is active Causes and Either answer e Yes to switch off forced output test mode before returning or e No to leave the forced output test mode active 13 Reference MELSOFT Message Mode setting is in the Forced Output Test Mode Do you want to close in the Forced Output Test Mode Description This message is shown when the project file is about to be closed but the forced output test mode is active Causes and e This is just a warning message if you wish to continue using forced actions output mode use the cancel option Mes
56. the Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear bits of the head module and slice modules without stopping the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mode This displays a screen asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode When the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode the RUN LED of the head module flickers 3 Execute any of the following operations to display the Forced Output Test screen e Click the Online gt Forced Output Test menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Forced Output Test from the menu e Click the LEorced Output Test button on the System Monitor screen 4 On the Forced Output Test screen select the forced output test item and set data and click the button to start the forced output test 5 When the forced output test is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button 6 To close this screen click the Close button 7 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mode to release the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode 165 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT m J oint 1 If any of Convert setting request CHU outp
57. the head module The preparation of communication environment is bad To Fix this try Checking the connection to the head module Closing other communication software applications and trying again lt E5 10000002 gt m n This setting only applies to communications between GX Configurator ST and the communication port on the head module It is independent from the transmission speed used for communications between the master device and the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link communication port on the head module 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 10 2 Getsystem PURPOSE Uploads the module configuration and the parameters from each module This can be useful if you have a configured SLICE system but do not have the configuration file that was originally used to build it BASIC OPERATION 1 Either e Click the Online gt Get System menu or On the first wizard page shown when GX Configurator ST is started or after selecting File gt New select Read the system configuration from the communication port then click the Next button 2 When the project is open uploading the module configuration and the parameters of each module erases the project information uploaded previously Hence a screen appears asking whether data will be uploaded or not Click the button to display the Get System screen In this case the project information uploaded previously is erased
58. the offset or gain value will be set When multiple channels are checked the offset or gain values will be set to all the corresponding channels The channels displayed in this item change depending on the module of the setting target For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module Set the offset value adjustment amount This item is available only when the Offset radio button is selected For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module Set the gain value adjustment amount This item is available only when the Gain radio button is selected For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module Turns ON the Error Clear to clear the error of the intelligent function module Applies the set value to the target module Validates the value set with the button Closes this screen and releases the system from the offset gain setting mode Releases the MELSEC ST system from the forced output test mode if it was notin the forced output test mode when this screen was opened 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 11 Monitor Test This chapter explains how to monitor and test the modules B J oint If during monitoring the PROFIBUS head module receives new configuration data e g it is switched from version A to version B all monitoring must be stopped and the monitoring windows must be closed and reopened restarted to avoid indi
59. the slice modules No 44 and later is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module 5 Byte pack check PROFIBUS DP head module version B only A byte pack check is automatically done with PROFIBUS DP head module version B This check ensures in offline mode that the configuration is correctly set up with byte packed modules 26 2 Overview MELSOFT 2 2 Howdol This section will list things that you may wish to achieve with the software and the different ways in which these can be done There may be several ways to get the same result for example modules can be added or deleted using several different methods Create a new system Creating a new project Set up the communication port Transfer setup dialog Read the configuration from the SLICE Get system hardware Use the module configuration window Details of module configuration window Add modules to the configuration Adding the module with the Add module screen Adding the module with the Wizard area Delete modules from the configuration Deleting a module Deleting all modules Rearrange the modules in the configuration Rearrange modules Drag and drop modules Drag and drop Set module parameters Parameter setting Download parameters to several modules Parameter block write Compare parameter details with those Verifying the projects stored in another project file Compare parameter details with those on Uploading
60. 180 Add Edit menu 96 Bw n bit output area 15 18 Add button 63 Bw n 1 165 Add module dialog 96 Bw n 2 165 Add modules 96 100 Bw n 3 165 Add modules using the wizard area 100 Byte pack 136 206 Adding modules 96 100 Byte pack check 26 Adding modules with Add module 96 Byte packing 203 AJ65BT 64AD 15 AJ65BT 64DAI 15 C AJ65BT 64DAV 15 i 7 AJ65BTB1 16D 15 Cable 29 AJ65SBTB1 16D 15 AJ71PB92D 17 Alignment 82 86 All delete 108 All delete Edit menu 108 Cancel download 144 Cancel forced output test mode error 198 Cannot access database error 216 Cannot add more modules error 201 Cannot add the head module 204 Already running error 215 Cannot delete head module error 206 Another module is performing online change error rae 949 Cannot execute while monitoring active error 192 217 Cannot set parameters of this module error 208 Cannot show detail of module error 195 Cascade Window menu 54 Application error Application unstable error 217 Areas Information 18 CC Link 14 59 132 Request 18 Change head module Edit menu 132 Change head module type 132 Change PROFIBUS DP head module protocol version 134 B Change to diagnosis mode 149 Changing modules online 180 182 183 Base module 14 58 127 129 155 158 180 183 Channel 119 121 124 146 Arrange icons Window menu 54 Batch write cancelled error 209 Channel not selected error offset gain 200 Baud rate 138 Check parameters 117 124 Bit V O rang
61. 77 Copying module information 109 Copying modules from another file 109 CPU 30 Cr 10 11 17 171 Cr n Command result area 15 220 Creating a new CC Link configuration 68 Creating a new PROFIBUS DP configuration Creating anew project 68 Creating projects 6 7 Cw 10 11 18 171 Cw n Command execution area 16 Cycle time Bus 18 STbus 16 18 Cyclic transmission 15 D Damaged file error 196 Data VO 18 Input 17 Output 18 Data link status 15 Database error 215 Database version error 216 Default parameters 120 Delete Edit menu 107 Delete all Edit menu 108 Delete all modules 108 Delete button 63 Deleting a module 107 Deleting all modules 108 Deleting modules 107 206 Destination directory 73 Destination folder 41 Destination module not selected error verify Details of information area 64 Details of module configuration window 56 Details of module list 59 Details of rack display 58 Details of toolbar 55 Details of wizard area 63 Diagnosis Menu mode 38 Diagnosis mode 38 49 118 149 Diagnosis mode operation procedure 38 Diagnostics 149 Errors 193 Forced output test 165 VO monitoring 160 Input Output monitor 160 Master station data communication monitor 169 174 Module detail information 154 Module detail information head module 158 MELSOFT 68 211 155 13 Reference Diagnostics 149 Module detail information other modules 155 158 Monitoring 149 160 169 174 175 177 Offset
62. An attempt was made to delete the head module Causes and e The head module cannot be deleted all valid systems must have a actions head module in the first slot If you wish to start again and reconfigure the system with a different head module select File gt New Alternatively use the Edit menu item Change head module to select another head module type while leaving the remaining modules in place 13 Reference MELSOFT Message The module to be deleted has not been selected Please select the module to delete in the Module Information List Description The Delete module action was selected but there is no module selected for deletion Causes and e Select a module by clicking on it then try again actions 13 2 8 Module parameter errors These errors can occur when setting or reading parameter values Message There are some errors The following reasons may be responsible e The invalid setting value is selected e The value besides the range is set as the setting value Description When checking the parameter settings for errors on the parameter settings screen some of the parameters were not valid For more information about parameter settings see Checking the parameters for errors Causes and e The most likely cause is that the parameter value is out of range For actions example a number has been entered which is below the lower limit for the parameter value or above the upper l
63. CREEN For head module Module Detail lnfarmation Mocuda Datad Infoemation an STIH PE Module are l F L Adder information a l Update Vajon AAA ail Information Maou net utp Peete JODA moc Tienimi Speed 7 Curent Enon status No HEX Hoe Alo error Actve error ErrorfStats Leg Clear error _ history For power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module Module Detail Information Module Detail Information Slice Ho ak Module Module Hame STIDAT details Label Hame i Base Module gt STIB 4lA2 Version BAA Br H Es S T E Bw HEX DE 11 Wwit HEX ag SUREE Update wWiw H Ers 02 03 Curent Error Mo fHEX Current Error Active ooo0 Mo error Close 158 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information of the module to be monitored This item includes the following information e Start slice No 1 e Module name e Label name e FDL Address 2 is displayed if the FDL address set with the FDL address setting switches of the head module is outside the setting range 100 or later For details refer to Current Error Status or Error Status Log on this screen Module Detail Information Base module name 1 e Version The module version is displayed Ifa module does not support this is displayed instead e Maximum Input Output points 2 e Transmission speed 2 is displayed when the MEL
64. Configurator ST does not recognise the module Causes and e This message should not normally be shown Uninstalling and actions reinstalling the application may solve the problem The module isn t selected Please select the module Description In the Add module dialog add was pressed before a module was selected Causes and e Select a module from the drop down list then try again actions It cannot add the module in the specified position Description In the Add module or Copy module dialog an attempt was made to add a module at an invalid slot number Causes and e Correct the slot number and try the action again The slot number actions should not be before or at the head module slot or beyond the end of the rack 13 Reference MELSOFT A missing number will be made Is it OK to change the No to Description In the add module or copy modules dialog an attempt was made to add a module after the end of the rack For example if the last module in the rack Is in slot 8 an attempt to add a new module in slot 10 would cause this error Causes and e Either select Yes to accept the suggested alternative normally the slot actions number just after the right hand end of the rack or No to cancel the addition and re enter the slot number manually Message Warning after adding this module the supply current is not sufficient Supply current mA Consumption mA Select OK
65. Copy to file button is selected on the PROFIBUS DP Network parameter monitor or Master station data communications dialog but there is no data available to save to the file Causes and e Try again when there is some data available to write actions Cannot monitor the Input Output Data of the specified module Description VO monitoring was selected for a module but the module does not support it Causes and e The selected module may not have any VO to monitor Check that the actions correct module has been selected then try again 193 13 Reference 194 MELSOFT Message The module for the setting has not been selected Please select the module that is to be set in the System Monitor An attempt was made to start VO monitoring without first selecting a module Causes and e Make sure that the correct module is selected by clicking on it in the actions system monitor display then try again Message The head module does not match but the other modules are correct Copy the head module details from the live system and continue Description When attempting to switch to diagnostics mode it was discovered that the head module type of the live system does not match the head module type in the configuration although the remaining modules do match This could happen if for example the head module in an existing SLICE system was replaced with a different type of head module Causes and You can either act
66. EL LED of the head module is off e The RUN LED of the newly mounted slice module is on e The Module Status indicator of the target slice module has turned white This applies only when monitoring from the System Monitor screen c If the head module cannot be released from the online module change mode both REL LED and ERR LED of the head module turn on In this case confirm the error details and take corrective action For how to read error codes and error code details refer to the Head Module Manual When interrupting online module exchange click the Cancel button a Clicking the Cancel button i e interrupting online module change returns to step 1 In this case select the same slice module as selected before and complete online module change Note that selecting different one Causes an error Online Module Change 10 The left screen appears showing that online module Target Module No 4 change has been completed Slice No 2 Re Modde Nore STIDA Click the LFINISH button Base Module ST1B 4IR2 Online Module Change is completed f Completion 189 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 13 Reference 13 1 Key operations list some of the commonly used menu items are also available on shortcut keys listed below File Operation Contents Key operation 190 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 13 2 1 Error messages This section will list the error
67. FT The Diagnostics menu includes the functions to diagnose the system For more information refer to the following sections Module detail information show more details of a module Online module change swap out a module PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor view or export network parameter data Master station data communication monitor view head module data areas 35 4 Function list 36 Window menu Cascade Tile Vertically Tile Horizontally Arrange Icons Close All Windows w 1 System Monitor 2 Parameter Setting No 4 MELSOFT The Window menu includes the functions to change the screen layout of GX Configurator ST Refer to Display switching and window rearranging operations for details of each menu item Helo menu i The Help menu includes the functions to show the online help operate the GX Configurator ST keys and confirm the software version Contents key Operation List About Contents Shows the help file starting at the cc Key Operation List Shows the key operation list page About Shows the version number copyrig information 4 Function list MELSOFT 5 Operation Procedures 5 1 Precautions when using GX Configurator ST This section provides precautions when using GX Configurator ST 1 A communication error may occur if communication is made with the MELSEC ST system after setting of the resume function suspend setting power savi
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69. GX Configurator ST 41 Insufficient memory error 214 Intelligent function module 14 155 158 Intelligent module limit exceeded error 202 Intelligent modules 146 Interface modules A1SJ71PB92D 17 AJ71iPB92D 17 QJ71PB92D 17 Introduction 6 Invalid forced output value error 200 K Key operation list Help menu 190 223 13 Reference Key operations list 190 Keyboard shortcuts 190 L Label name 59 61 127 129 Labels 127 129 Landscape 82 86 88 Layout 8 53 Link special relay 15 List of modules 59 61 Local station 15 Master module 14 Master modules QJ71PB92V 17 Master station 15 17 134 136 Master station data communication monitor 169 174 Master station data communication monitor Diagnostics menu 169 Maximize 53 Maximum configuration reached error 204 Maximum input output points 96 129 158 MELSEC ST system 14 Memory 30 Memory errors 214 Menu bar 53 Menu list 33 Menus Diagnostics 34 Edit 33 File 33 Help 36 Mode 34 Online 34 View 34 Window 36 Message transmission 10 Minimize 53 Missing files error 215 Missing number will be made error 203 Missing power supply module error 204 Mode 59 Mode menu 34 Diagnosis 38 Edit 38 Module 200 204 206 207 210 Labels 126 224 MELSOFT Options 126 Module addition 200 Module addition errors 200 Module cannot be added at position error 202 Module change already in progress error 212 Module compare 210 Module configur
70. GX Configurator ST Version 1 08J MITSUBISHI Operating Manual if N MELSoft wy O eration Mh intenance A rogramming MELSOFT Integrated FA Software Sw1D5C STPB E GX Configurator ST Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 2003 2012 all rights reserved All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Printed May 2012 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT Series Integrated FA software Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSOFT series thoroughly in advance to ensure
71. OFT 1 5 20 Notes for upgrading users lf you have upgraded from the previous version of GX Configurator ST you can still reuse the files that you created with the last version These files can be opened normally and will be upgraded automatically when they are saved vata Although PROFIBUS DP files created in this version can be reopened in the last version of the software it is generally advisable not to switch between versions of the software when configuring a file After saving a file once in the current version of GX Configurator ST opening it in earlier versions is not recommended m Pom GX Configurator ST 1 06G will only partially work with the new PROFIBUS DP head module Head module set to PROFIBUS DP version A lf the head module is set to version A there will be no problem as GX Configurator ST 1 06G is fully compatible with this head module version Head module set to PROFIBUS DP version B lf the head module is set to version B GX Configurator ST 1 06G cannot communicate with the head module due to changes to the internal structure Attempting to connect to the head module will display the error below E MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Cannot communicate with Head module For one of the Following reasons Bad connection to the head module The preparation of communication environment is bad To fix this try Checking the connection to the head module Closing other communication software
72. SEC ST system is not communicating with the master station Bit Input 1 Bit Output 1 Wren Word Input 1 3 Word Output 1 3 Displays the current operation status or error information of the head Current Error Status 2 4 a p No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Current Error Status Displays the operation status or error definition Displ h rren ration r error information of the target Current Error 1 4 aaa e current operation status or error information of the targ No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Current Error Status Displays the operation status or error definition Displays the operation status or error history of the head module The latest log is displayed in the top line descending order This item displays up to five status or error logs When information is Error Status Log 2 4 added as the sixth status or error the information is deleted in the order from the oldest to the newest Switching off the external power of the MELSEC ST system or resetting the head module erases the data ofthis item No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Error Status Log Displays the operation status or error definition Refresh button Updates the data of Current Error Status and Error Status Log Close button Closes this screen eo Erases the data of Error Status Log The data of Current Error Status are not erased 1 This item is available for the
73. T Causes and e Ensure that a power supply with R SET base type is used in this slot actions You can change the base module type by right clicking on the slot and selecting Option from the pop up menu For more information see Option setting Power consumption exceeds supply from power supply module in slot Description With the current configuration there is not enough power being supplied to the module The message shows the number of the slot containing the power supply which feeds this module Causes and e There may not be enough power supply modules in the system To fix actions this you will need to install an additional power supply just before the first module that reports this error e Depending on your configuration you may be able to rearrange the other modules to make better use of the existing power supplies 11X1616 DE1 S1 L module required after this module Description The ST1X1616 DE S1 module is presented in the software as two modules ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F and ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L These modules are one physical unit and so they must always appear as a pair with the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F module followed by the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module This message appears when there is a ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F module which is not followed by a ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module Causes and e Either add an ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module if it is missing or rearrange actions the existing modules so that the two modules are adjacent with
74. T system from the forced output test mode Input Output Monitor button Forced Cutput Test button Ofset Gan Setting button Module Detail Information button Online Module Change button Parameter Setting button Monitors the input data and output data of the module selected in the Module display Refer to Input Output monitor for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and monitor cannot be executed Runs a forced output test on the head module output module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display Refer to Forced output test for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and the forced output test cannot be executed Sets the offset or gain value to the target intelligent function module which is selected in the Module display Refer to Offs et Gain setting of intelligent function modules for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and the offset or gain value cannot be set Monitors the detail information and error status of the module selected in the Module display Refer to Module detail information for details When no module has been selected the error message is displayed and monitor cannot be executed Performs the online change of the I O module or intelligent function module selected in the Module display Refer to Online module change
75. again 195 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 3 File errors 196 These errors may occur when there are problems opening or reading from a file The file cannot be opened because the selected file is damaged An attempt was made to open a file which appears to be corrupted Causes and e There may be a problem reading the file from a network drive or the file actions may have become corrupted e f you have a recent backup of the file check if the backup is readable Message This file has been created in latest version of application Cannot process it in this application Description This message may be shown if you have created a file in a newer version of GX Configurator ST than this one 1 08J and attempted to load it into this version Causes and e Open the file with the version of GX Configurator ST in which it was actions created The file cannot be opened because the selected file is damaged The file was found and opened but discovered to be corrupt Causes and e tt will not be possible to read the file load a backup copy if you have actions one or if you have access to the SLICE hardware use the Get system feature to read the configuration from the hardware The following error occurred during processing of the file Description While processing the file the operating system reported an error The error description returned by the operating system is shown at the end of the message
76. ameter setting Causes and e This normally means that there is a mismatch between the actions configuration file and the connected hardware Check that the PC is connected to the right hardware i e that the cable is not in the wrong port on the computer or connected to a different SLICE system e The configuration file may be out of date If the connected system was expected to match it may be easier to use Get system to read the details from the connected hardware and then try again Cannot set the parameter of the specified module Description An attempt was made to show the parameter settings of a module which does not have parameters Such as a power supply module Causes and e There are no parameters for the type of module selected actions e f you were expecting the module to have parameters please check that the right module is selected Message The module to be set has not been selected Please select the module to be set in the Module Information List or the System Monitor Description An attempt was made to show the parameter settings dialog without first selecting the module to view Causes and e Select a module and then try again actions 13 Reference MELSOFT Message Please select modules Description When performing a parameter block write no modules have been selected for download Causes and e Select the modules whose parameters should be downloaded to the actions SLICE system by click
77. applications and trying again lt E5 10000002 gt 1 Introduction MELSOFT The user interface is very similar to the versions that you have used before but now when you Start the application you will be taken through the first configuration steps with a wizard interface In the main configuration display the module list from the previous version is now just the bottom left section of a larger module configuration window which also shows a graphical display of the configured system a list of modules for addition and details of the module selected to be added To read more about these features see the sections shown below First steps using the wizard Creating a new project The module configuration window Screen layout and display switching If you are stuck while using the application press to show the relevant section of the help file 21 1 Introduction MELSOFT 2 Overview GX Configurator ST is the configuration software dedicated to the MELSEC ST system 2 1 Features 1 Project creation of MELSEC ST system a Uploading module data to create project A project can be created easily by uploading the system configuration and parameters from the MELSEC ST system PELSE C ST system 22 2 Overview MELSOFT b Changing system configuration to edit project A project can be edited by changing the system configuration e g adding or rearranging modules howe he bet and cick Bod Terenos fhe
78. arameters To upload the parameters To download the parameters Uploading downloading To verify the parameters being edited and the parameters within the verifying module a the parameters being edited for errors and identify the parameter Checkinaihensaneies 117 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 8 1 Parameter setting screen displaying operation Hih 118 BASIC OPERATION The Parameter Setting screen displaying operation differs among the following 1 to 3 In the edit mode a When the Module Configuration Window screen is not displayed choose the View gt Module Configuration menu to display the Module Configuration Window screen b On the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area select the module whose parameters will be set c Execute any of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e Click the Edit gt Parameter Setting menu ti e Press the key on the keyboard e On the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area right click the module whose parameters will be set and click Parameter Setting from the menu e On the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area double click the module whose parameters will be set In the diagnosis mode a When the System Monitor screen is not displayed choose the View gt Syst
79. area 56 63 100 Word I O range limit exceeded 201 Word input area 10 11 15 17 18 Word inputs 160 Word output area 10 11 15 18 Word output data 165 Word outputs 160 Wr 10 11 17 59 61 64 66 170 171 Wr n 127 129 148 155 158 160 180 Wr n word input area 15 18 Wrong head module type error Ww 10 11 18 59 61 64 66 165 170 171 Ww n 22 127 129 143 155 158 160 165 180 Ww n word output area 15 18 Ww n 1 165 194 92 92 229 Microsoft Windows Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company and product names herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SPREAD Copyright C GX Configurator ST Version 1 08J Operating Manual SW 1D5C STPB E O E MODEL SH NA 080439ENG F 1205 MEE a MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE 1 8 12 OFFICE TOWER Z 14F HARUM CHUO KU 104 6212 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
80. arget 3 O Q D Error Status Log 2 4 added as the sixth status or error the information is deleted in the order from the oldest to the newest Switching off the external power of the MELSEC ST system or resetting the head module erases the data of this item No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Error Status Log Displays the operation status or error definition Refresh button Updates the data of Current Error Status and Error Status Log Close button Closes this screen E Erases the data of Error Status Log The data of Current Error Status are not erased 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT 1 This item is available for the power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module GX Configurator ST does not distinguish between spring clamp S and screw E wiring types in the base module 2 This item is available for the head module 3 is displayed for the Bit Input Bit Output Word Input Word Output when the target module does not occupy the corresponding area 4 For details of the errors refer to the manual of the corresponding module m m In CC link systems the address ranges are sometimes referred to differently CClink s RX and RY ranges are equivalent to the Br and Bw ranges shown in GX Configurator ST and CC link s RWr and RWw ranges are equivalent to Wr and Ww 157 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING S
81. asily E Parameter Setting No 3 Seles Module Information Slice No a Module Name ST1AD2 1 Label Name Base Module ST1B 4R2 Online Select Data Target Memory RaM l Select All Release All Upload Download Verify Channel CH1 Default Error Check Select tem Setting Value 4 to 20 m 4 to 20 m Number of times Sampling Disable Disable B Enable E Disable 4 4000 4000 0 0 Ei Lower lower limit value 4 44 4 44 25 2 Overview MELSOFT 4 Power supply capacity check A check can be made to see if the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption required by each module is within the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module A power supply capacity check example is shown below Power Distribution Check a Supply Curentj Conurnption 4 a 1 2 000 1 800 ok 2 000 2380 b 2 000 1 145 a The check result is OK since the sum 1 800A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the head module No 0 and slice modules No 2 to 15 is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module b The check result is ERROR since the sum 2 280A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the slice modules No 17 to 42 is greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current 2 000A of the bus refreshing module c The check result is OK since the sum 1 145A of 5VDC internal current consumption required by
82. ation _pPoint e Ifthe print characters are small reduce the value of margin setting MELSOFT e When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is q the window zooms in When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is 7 the data is displayed in the standard scale 91 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 6 3 Previewing a print image PURPOSE The image of the entire page when it is printed will be displayed Hih BASIC OPERATION 1 Clicking the button on the Print screen displays the print image of the entire page 2 To return to the Print screen click the Prnt button 3 To end the image display click the Close button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN S MELSOFT GX Configurator ST C MELSEC SLICEWerifySample3a st Print Nest Page Prev Page One Page oom ln eoon Dut Edit Mode 92 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Prnt button Ends the image display and starts the print 400m In pitoi The displayed image will be enlarged by clicking this button Data will be displayed in three different scales Zoom Out button The displayed image will be reduced by clicking this button Close button Ends the image display window zooms in When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is R the data is When the mouse button is clicked while the shape of the mouse pointer is eg the displayed in th
83. ation 204 Module configuration View menu 54 Module configuration errors 204 Module configuration not shown error 209 Module configuration window 53 54 56 68 96 107 108 Module copy errors 200 Module copying 200 Module deletion errors 206 Module detail information Diagnostics menu 154 Module different from mounted module error 208 Module does not support forced output test error 198 Module does not support I O monitoring error 193 Module graphic 64 66 Module isn t selected error 202 Module limit exceeded error 201 Module list 56 59 96 107 Module operating status 15 Module options 126 Module parameter errors 207 Module selection errors 209 Module status 149 183 Module status area 11 17 Module to delete is not selected error 207 Module turning position 82 Module turning position out of range error 213 Module verification 210 Module verify Compare errors 210 Modules 7 200 204 206 207 210 A1SJ71PB92D 17 Adddialog 96 Adding 96 100 Adding using the wizard area 100 Adding with Add module 96 Adding with wizard 100 AJ71PB92D 17 Base module 180 183 Changing online 180 182 183 Changing order 112 114 Checking parameters 124 Copying 109 Copying from another file 109 Deleting 107 Deleting all 108 Downloading parameters 121 13 Reference Modules 7 200 204 206 207 210 Drag anddrop 114 Head 7 14 58 Head module 114 149 155 158 169 179 180 183 VO 7 Input Output 96 100 Input outp
84. ave project with a different name 73 Read only 208 Save the project 72 Read parameters 141 Rearrange Edit menu 112 Rearrange dialog 112 114 Rearranging modules 112 114 Rearranging modules with drag and drop 114 Rearranging modules with the rearrange dialog Recent files File menu 33 Recommended speed 138 Redo 112 Redo Edit menu Registry error 215 Release all 121 144 165 Remote desktop 30 Remote device station 15 Remote I O station 15 Remote input 10 15 Remote net Ver 1 mode Remote net Ver 2 mode Remote output 10 15 Remote register 10 15 Remote station 15 Removing GX Configurator ST Reordering modules 112 114 Repeater 1 7 Replacing modules online Request area 18 Reserved byte 96 103 135 136 203 112 112 15 15 47 183 Saving communication data 174 Saving network parameter monitor PROFIBUS DP 177 Saving PROFIBUS DP network parameter monitor data 177 Screen layout Scroll bar 58 Segments 17 Select all 121 144 165 Select base module 127 129 Send receive error 192 Serial pot 138 Setting a page layout Setting gain 146 Setting module parameters Setting offset 146 Setting parameters Setting up communications Setting up the printer 86 Setup Printer 86 Shared files 47 Slave parameter Slave parameters Slave station 17 Slice module 14 Slice No 16 18 Slice number 16 18 53 88 117 118 117 118 119 138 17 175 227 13 Reference Slice position numbe
85. be displayed in the Data display 3 To save the monitored data into a text file click the button to stop monitor and click the Copy to File button Refer to Saving the communication data for details 4 To close this screen click the Close button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Master Station Data Communication Monitor Export data to file F Alea Word Select rea MAE filter Copy to File Close display format ap Word Data m Monitor Start Z stop Dini C DEC signed DEC unsigned HEX il Stop ALOU Address FLE D c e Alo a 1 Word Data 0 a El a z D a a a 0 a 0 0 a 0 Data in bit format DO O O O o o Ss o o o o a O DO o DO OD OG O O a Oo Poo oO oO oO O O O oO D Data in word format OO OS ee I le oOo oO oO oO Oo oO oO oO oO oO oO oD oO OO OS De Oe oO O o oO co oOo oO oO DO OOo o S 2 a OO OS eS eS ee oOo oO oO oO Oo oO oO oO DO Co oO oD oO OO OS De OO ee oO O o oO oO oO Co Oo oO oO oOo o S 2 j OO OS eS eS ee D O o oO oO Oo oO oO oO OC oO DO 2 OO OS De Oe a a a 0 a 169 Li Monitor Test MELSOFT ICC Link systems DISPLAY SETTING DATA From among the following items select the I O data to be displayed in the Data display Bit Output Area Bit Output Area Select Area 1 Word Output Area Word Output Area Bit Input Area Bit Input Area wold Inpul Aiea Wt word Input Area Saves the monitored data into a text file potio
86. cation errors 11 1 System Monitor CT suron Monitors the statuses of the head module and slice modules a BASIC OPERATION 1 When the System Monitor screen is not displayed click the View gt System Monitor menu to display the System Monitor screen This menu item is only available when the system is in Diagnosis mode To switch to Diagnosis mode Mode gt Diagnosis 2 Monitor starts as soon as the System Monitor screen is displayed 3 To close this screen click the Close button a The System Monitor screen is not displayed if the module configuration of the MELSEC ST system connected to the personal computer differs from that of the project There is one exception to this if the configurations are identical except for the head module type a message is shown giving the option to copy the head module details from the live system and continue This is intended to make it easier to reuse configuration projects when changing the protocol type fora MELSEC ST system Display the System Monitor screen after confirming that their module configurations are the same 149 11 Monitor Test XF HELPFUL OPERATION To identify the module where an error has occurred execute the following operation on the System Monitor screen 1 At Select Module confirm the area displayed red or yellow MELSOFT 2 Click the Display Position button corresponding to the area confirmed in 1
87. closes this screen Cancel button Cancels the rearrangement and closes this screen 9 7 2 Rearranging the modules with drag and drop In addition to the rearrange dialog modules can be rearranged by dragging and dropping them directly from the Rack display area of the Module Configuration Window y sees Rearranges the slice modules of the project Using this method allows several modules to be moved at once m J oint The head module cannot be rearranged 114 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 1 Click on the first module to be moved If more than one module needs to be moved keep the left button held down 2 If you want to move a block of modules keep the left mouse button held down and drag to the last module in the block Drag to select more modules The number field is A Mienie highlighted to show the a range of modules that are Emi Eim currently selected 3 Now all the modules are selected they can be moved Move the mouse pointer over one of the borders of the selected modules so that the mouse pointer changes to a picture of a rack with an arrow underneath it as shown Click and hold the left mouse button the arrow will disappear Hover over the border of the selected modules then click the lett mouse button 115 9 Editing the roject MELSOFT 116 With the left mouse button still held down drag the modules to their new po
88. correct use CONTENTS 1 Introduction 6 tI Saey Precaution nere Pn ne tens a ce Nee ge a eee eee See 7 152 DOCUMMCIITATION VAY oulei eel Ne eld eae ale at aati delete ace 8 te Tems and ADOrEVAlIOM Sek foceustaatcan tide AN stiedece ANE e EA er duce AAE AAA O xi healed 14 134 Whats new in vesion 108 Zniesienie a a E E a aE 19 t5 Noles TOK upgrading US CNS mean oa e A a AAA 2 Overview 22 PAD ral 22 1 2 ETA a EA EE E E SEN A EE E E A T E E ae 22 2 2 OW AO ea ea ee a hie eee Pin ea hee ea 3 System Configuration 29 SA Sys tem Conid all OMassarnce amine E non heairasal aden S dea nancies ident Rauch say N 29 32 Operating EAMONN SIN asec te cece site dese ana ae ds E T tan enaNamnre nen ATU CLIOMNSL eee a Oe Pace a tetas tellnces Satin decen Ducdudatubddvias DudadeaSavadiasSuatude ta dduias ances abe dnet 32 A 2 MOLIS aana cu ccaras dears ewcnt nancy aie Senate ee uceeger ae iinay ewe vase nance ad acca eceeecney wien A E ee 5 Operation Procedures 37 5 1 Precautions when using GX Configurator ST sssssrssrrererrerrerrerrsrrsrrsrrrrrrrrrrerrerrerrerrerrerrrrerreni 37 52 Edit Mode Operation rOCO GUNS niina an a a loh irae a ints teat a a alcelcents 38 5 3 Diagnosis mode operation Procede censire wads ee aoe ea even nara oe onal 6 Installation and uninstallation 40 Syma oie el fe a ements te renee Pre rey ee Renee renner ee rests er eee ne Tee rn a tener ere tere ree oe ere 40 oantal O PhO CeO UING mvaseadycadusehvewntina acta aan aie eae
89. corresponding intelligent function module user s manual 1 Introduction MELSOFT 1 2 Documentation layout Each topic is divided in sections as shown below BASIC OPERATION Purpose of operation explained in Operation to be performed until the each chapter section or paragraph actual operation screen appears 10 1 Transfer setup tm PURPOSE sets the connection with the head module BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Transfer Setup menu 2 Make setting and click the button COM Pail Tranamission Speed 9 Trenit Description Select the COM port connected with the head module Setting range COM to COM10 default t COM1 Select the transmission speed Setting range 9 6kbps 19_2kbps 384kbps S7 6kbps default 1 q 6kbpsi C pISPLAY SETTING SCREEN ocreen used to make setting or provide display for the purpose Explains the display setting screen tems being described j DISPLAY SETTING DATA 1 Introduction MELSOFT In addition there are also the following explanations XF HELPFUL OPERATION Describes application operation if there are multiple purposes and the basic operation and display setting data do not provide enough information m i Provides information relevant to that page e g the items you should be careful of and the functions you should know The following table lists the symbols used in this manual and their definitions Represents the menu name
90. ct the Module display module from this item At Module Status above the module the operating status of the slice module is displayed Refer to 1 in this section for details of the module status The currently selected module is shown with the slot number coloured in Selected module grey Click on a module to select it The numerals indicate the module Nos and the color shows the statuses of the modules in that range The modules displayed in the Module display can be changed Refer to 1 in this section for details of the module status Display Position The numerals on the left of this button indicates the module Nos and the button corresponding modules are displayed in the Module display Communication Status With Master Station Select Module Range Monitor Switch Starts stoos monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is ata stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button button Monitor Switch Monitoring Indicator a a ae monitoring af monitoring A puton Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Sets releases the MELSEC ST system to from the forced output test mode and displays the current mode status Forced Output Test Mode Forced Output Test Mode button Sets the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode 151 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT i button Releases the MELSEC S
91. ct to be opened and click the button This displays the selected project on the Module Configuration Window screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Open Look in cy SUCE BMP x samplet Files of type ax Configurator ST Filej st Cancel E DISPLAY SETTING DATA 8 Project creation MELSOFT Select the directory that stores the project to be opened Set the file name of the project to be opened Open EN button Opens the project specified at File name Cancel Cancel puton Closes this screen without opening the project 8 3 Closing the project C PURFOGE Closes the currently open project ma BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File gt Close menu 2 When closing a project that includes unsaved changes i e newly created project or changed existing project a screen appears asking whether the project will be saved or not MELSOFT GX Configurator 57 x i Save changes to Lintitled E j No Cancel When not saving it click the button When saving it click the button When saving a new project name the project Refer to Save as for details 3 When closing an unchanged existing screen the following screen appears asking whether the project will be closed or not MELSOFT GX Configurator ST x t Do you want to clase the file E Click the button to close the project 71 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 4 Saving the project 8 4 1 Save
92. cuter mik sds Dente E Ud Cenfiqurator 5 Urtethed Phe CR Mee Moe Orie pa Mian Hap Yaw S l OS Bl RR al li STIFSD STIVIG TEZ STIVIG TEZ STIMISDE STTY2R2 a STT 16 TFE3 2 Monitoring MELSEC ST system a MELSEC ST system status can be easily checked GX Configurator ST provides an image to show the statuses of the head slice modules that comprise the MELSEC ST system on the System Monitor screen Therefore these module statuses can be checked easily E System Monitor m Select Module Display Position Module Information Module Name ST1H PB Label Name Base Module L ua m Communication Status With Master Station No Communication k r M9 Module Status B Module System Error E Module Warming E Module Change Nm ay fe ti ti Nm a ri Wa 4 2A E EEEE EE iri oy m Monitor Switch Start Stop Forced Output Test Mode OFF ON OFF Input Output Forced Output Monitor Test Offset Gain Module Detail Setting Information Online Module Parameter Change Setting Close 23 2 Overview MELSOFT b VO module or intelligent function module can be changed online from GX Configurator S T By using online module change the faulty I O module or intelligent function module can be changed with normal module without the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network being stopped GX Configurato
93. d Input Output range exceeds points Description t is not possible to add the module because the total number of word VO points in the system would exceed the limit Causes and e Ina PROFIBUS DP system you may sometimes be able to switch to a actions lower point mode to increase the number of word I O items that can be used e f there is no way to reduce the number of word input output items used the only solution is to install an additional SLICE system in a new rack with a separate head module 201 13 Reference MELSOFT 202 Message Cannot add the module Intelligent modules can be added to the maximum of Description t is not possible to add the module because the maximum number of intelligent modules has already been reached Causes and e In a PROFIBUS DP system the number of intelligent modules actions permitted is affected by the point mode selected You may be able to change the point mode to allow more intelligent modules to be used e You may be able to install different types of intelligent modules in the system to get the same results with a lower number of modules e You may be able to install one or more non intelligent modules in the system to get the same results e If more intelligent modules are still needed the only solution is to install an additional SLICE system in a new rack with a separate head module The module could not be recognized Module No GX
94. d window rearranging System Monitor operations for details of each menu item Toolbar Statusbar Mode menu The Mode menu includes the functions to switch between the edit mode and diagnosis mode Edit Fe Diagnosis Fs Refer to Edit mode operation procedure for details of the Edit menu item Refer to Diagnosis mode operation procedure for details of the Diagnosis menu item Online menu The Online menu includes the functions for connection to the head module and online operation of the head module For more information refer to the following sections Transfer Setup fet System a Get Input Output Data Settings Transfer setup select communication port to use Get system read configuration from connected MELSEC Input Output Monitor ST system Forced Output Test Get input output data settings read input output data OffsetiGain Setting settings from MELSEC ST system PROFIBUS DP only Parameter Block Write Input Output monitor monitor module input output data ene Forced output test test outputs error clear Offs et Gain setting change offset gain settings Parameter block write download parameters as a batch Reset the head module restart the head module Diagnostics menu 4 Function list Diagnostics Module Detail Information Online Module Change PROFIBUS DP Webwork Parameter Monitor Master Station Data Communication Monitor MELSO
95. de to change the MELSEC ST system to the forced output test mode When the MELSEC ST system is changed to the forced output test mode the RUN LED of the head module flickers 3 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Online gt Offset Gain Setting menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Offsel Gan Selling from the menu e Click the Offset Gain Setting button on the System Monitor screen 4 The dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the offset gain setting mode Click the button to change the system to the offset gain setting mode When the system changes to the offset gain setting mode the RUN LED of the target intelligent function module flickers at 0 5s intervals and the module s operation is stopped 5 Select the channel to be set at Select Channel choose the wiring method of the base module at Connection Method and select the value to be set from Offset or Gain 6 Set the offset or gain value adjustment amount and click the button Repeat the operation in Step 6 until the desired value is reached 146 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 7 Click the Save button to download the offset or gain value to that intelligent function module 8 To close this screen click the Close button 9 The dialog box appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be released from the offset gain setting mode
96. details Label Hama z Bit Data Dumt Bata m f Vo itbat lm Ba Oulput Area E sel parses fleet Bit Input Area pists tet ___ Bit input i Output data a i DEC t HEX _ Dutput Data tem f Vawe Ingat ata them _ igtal value setiinghO Word Input uea CHI digtal vawe 0 Word input output data 161 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Description Monitor Monitor Switch Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable only while monitor is ata stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Start button Monitor Switch Monitoring i indicator T Start io Stop monitoring a montong Stop puton Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Close Close button Closes this screen Displays the information start slice No module name label name of the Module Information module to be monitored Bit Data 1 Displays the input output data of the target module in bit unit When the target module is the intelligent function module displays the Wn Word Input values and Word Output values Word Data 1 Selecting the DEC or HEX radio button displays the values displayed under Value in decimal or hexadecimal DEC Decimal HEX Hexadecimal 1 For details of each data refer to the manual of the corresponding module 2 When the MELSEC ST system is in the forced output mode the values entered on t
97. details of the execution status Close Close ton Closes this screen While the parameters are downloaded this button cannot be clicked 1 For the module whose parameters cannot be edited this item is grayed out and is not available as parameter download is not necessary 1 Download execution status Details of the download execution status are described below Display Indicates the module that does not have parameters or to which parameters are not downloaded Indicates the status prior to download Indicates that download is in progress Complete Indicates that download is completed Indicates a failure in download 145 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 10 5 Offset Gain setting of intelligent function modules P n For details of this function refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module PURPOSE Sets the offset value or gain value of the intelligent function module 1 1 The following gives the examples of the intelligent function modules to which the offset or gain value can be set e ST1AD2 V e ST1AD2 e ST1DA2 V e ST1DA1 I e ST1DA2 V F01 e ST1DA1 I F01 For details refer to the manual of the used intelligent function module BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the intelligent function module for which the setting will be made 2 On the System Monitor screen click the button of Forced Output Test Mo
98. ding button Displays the parameter value Setting Value Downloading is not allowed to the items displayed in gray however uploading and verification is available 123 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 8 4 Checking the parameters for errors pURPOSE Checks the parameters for errors and identifies the parameter errors a BASIC OPERATION 1 When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be checked for errors at Channel 2 Click the Error Check button to start an error check 3 Click the button to close this screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice Ho ots Module Module Name STIAD2 J information j Cancel Label Name Base Module ST1B 4IAe Online Online operations Select Data Target Memory RAM Select All Release All Upload Download Verify Checkta eror Set to a Channel ayes defaults Default Error Check ist inputrange setting dt TO nable Upper upper limit value 4 4 djidja m aja O E E E E am O00 O00 124 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Module Information Displays the information start slice No module name label name base module name of the target module OK LOK button Closes this screen Channel Error Check putton Parameter list Specify the channel of the parameters to b
99. dules Consumption A powered bythe bus refreshing module Displays the check result OK The sum of 5VDC internal current consumption is not greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module ERROR The sum of 5VDC internal current consumption is greater than the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module Glose punon Closes this screen m i To find the exact slot where the power consumption was exceeded i e the slot which needs another power supply module installed just before it look at the module list where the module will be highlighted in red 131 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 11 Change head module type PURPOSE Changes the head module type i e from PROFIBUS DP to CC Link or from CC Link to PROFIBUS DP This is not the same as online module change and cannot be used to change the head module while the system is live It only changes the configuration that is being edited 7 _pRoint An alternative way to perform this change is to simply connect to a MELSEC ST system where the head module has already been replaced If GX Configurator ST detects that the connected system is identical except for the head module you will be prompted to read the head module details from the system and continue a BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Change head module menu e On the Module Con
100. e checked for errors Only when the module has the same parameters on multiple channels this item is available Checks the parameters for incorrect settings If any parameter has an incorrect setting its name under Item is displayed red in the Parameter list as in the example below LE M ONIY TPS SI Ly Led D A conversion enable disable setting Disable 999999999 Displays a list of the parameters of the module For the types and applications of the parameters of the module refer to the manual of the corresponding module Displays the parameter name This item may be displayed red depending on the result of clicking the Error Check putton For details refer to the description of the Error Check button 125 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 9 Option setting wae Sets the label name base module etc mc BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Option menu e Press the key on the keyboard e On the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area right click the module where option settings will be made and click Option from the menu 2 On the opened screen make option settings and click the button m _pPrint Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu 126 9 Ed
101. e limit exceeded error 201 Check power distribution 130 Bit input area 10 11 15 17 18 Checking the parameters for errors 124 Bit inputs 160 Clear 165 180 Bit output area 10 11 15 18 Clear log 156 159 Bit output data 165 Close 51 Bit outputs 160 Close File menu 71 219 13 Reference Close all Window menu 54 Close file while forced output test mode active error 199 Closing the program 51 Closing the project 71 Columnar writing 82 94 COM port 138 Command 16 18 Command execution area 10 11 16 18 Command execution result 11 Command parameter 16 Command result area 10 11 15 17 Communication baud rate 155 Communication error 37 191 192 Communication errors 191 Communication pot 141 Communications Errors 191 Setting up 138 Communications setup 138 Compare 74 Compare module errors 210 Compare projects 74 Comparing two configurations 74 Compatibility with earlier versions 20 Configuration Printing 82 System 29 Configuration does not match error verify 210 Configuration errors 58 59 61 Configuration has changed error 195 Configuration mismatch error 194 Configuration setting 59 Configuration software 14 Configurations Comparing 74 Creating CC Link 68 Creating PROFIBUS DP 68 Consumption 130 Contents Help menu 36 Control panel 47 Conversion 135 136 Copy 109 Copy File menu 109 Copy to file master station data communication monitor 174 Copy to file network parameter monitor 1
102. e module change from GX Configurator ST oo cccececeeeeeeenneeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeseeeceaeeeeeeeeeeeessessessenneseeeeeeeeeeseessees 183 13 Reference 190 E KOV Operations MS beet hk A A S E aN ead A ee tania 190 TLEN message Srana a a a ral a a ee ite Mauna aa 191 Fae COMMUNIC AION EO S seie eor g tne ence EERE EE caer EER E EE ERTE EE A EEEE E EEN EEEN 191 1912 2 Diagnos UG OITO Soie EE E E E E kentnmereaaasaneeesae 193 132 o PIE ONORS aaee a E a e a E E A 196 13 2 4 Forced output offset and gain errors sseesesesesererrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtrrttttttttttttttttttttttEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 197 13 2 5 Module addition and copying errors cis ceccaticcbecvacucvacecceaanatestcccucaticeeucuetiecnsertuaduetnedacosesh cebnesecuosntendestuernetnccucencsswckisvesnesens 200 19 2 0 MOCUIE CONTIGUIallONn CH OS araea a ae R AA A A A 204 t327 Nod le delion Erro S rein Ei E EEE ETE E E eee eee ee 206 19 29 Mod le parameter errol S eaoaai e a aE EEA E E E A ES OEE 207 taZ 9 Nod ile Selecion CIN OFS erer EE AEE EEE E EE E E EE ENAERE eTEN 209 132 10 MOGUIC veny A COMMDARE Error maaa a A AA E A wean 210 432211 SOMME CHANGES OO S ea aan N TR E NS 211 132 1PM CUR OlS n O E thes ay E EE AEE E duets ecteesenswaces 213 eE ESEE eL E E E E A A EE E TA T E EE EE E E E EEEE E E E 214 1 Introduction MELSOFT 1 Introduction GX Configurator ST is used for the configuration and diagnosis of SLICE systems MELSEC ST systems consist of
103. e panes E Module Configuration 1 0 Occupation Points Bit 24 Word 27 GSD Version B with command Module Name BiHEX Bw HEX ST1H PB STIPSD 5T1X2 DE1 ST116 DE1 ST1Y2 R2 ST1V2 R2 ST1AD2 ST1IDA2 ST1DA1 1 5T1551 56 00 0 12 F 14 8 17 7 13 0 131 17 8 18 7 18 8 19 7 19 8 1C 7 WHE Wiw HEX Label Name 00 0 12 F 14 0 14 F 16 0 18 F 14 0 1C F 1E 0 1E F To add a module before or after the current position select it from the list and click Add To remove the current module select Delete ST1DA1 1 F01 ST1DA2 W F01 STIRD2 i ST1551 Wizard ST1TD2 area Reserved C Add before Add after Delete Name Description Slots 1 Slices 2 S5T1IDA2 Analog Output module 2 Outputs Voltage 12 Bit 1 Module width Wr Bit 1 Module ready Wr 0 Bit 2 Convert setting completed Flag System Area Fixed to 0 ixed to 0 g request Www 0 Bit 4 CH2 output enable disable flag 7 Screen layout and display switchin MELSOFT Displays a graphical representation of the assembled system It can be used to Rack display edit module details or rearrange modules using drag and drop The display items are described in Details of rack display Shows the details of the modules with the address ranges that they will use and Module list any label names assigned to them The display items are described in Deiails of module list This is a
104. e setting and click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Transfer Setup COM Fort Transmission Speed 3 6kbps Timeout 4 s Cancel 3 DISPLAY SETTING DATA MELSOFT 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT COM Port Select the COM port connected with the head module Setting range COM1 to COM10 default 1 COM1 Select the transmission speed Transmission Speed Setting range 9 6kbps 19 2kbps 38 4kbps 57 6kbps default 1 9 6kbps When the external power supply of the MELSEC ST system is switched off or the head module is reset during communication with the head module it will take some time before a communication error is displayed The monitor displays Executing until the error is displayed P The maximum time until the error is displayed can be found by the Timeout 2 following expression Specified Timeout period x 4 For example when 5s was specified for Timeout 5s x4 20s and the error is displayed in a maximum of 20s Setting range 1 to 9 default 1 2 button Validates the settings and closes this screen Closes this screen without making settings 1 When this screen is used the second or later time after installation of GX Configurator ST the default is the value set when this screen was used the last time 2 f a communication error occurs during write to the ROM of each module a maximum of 30s is required before the error is displayed
105. e standard scale 93 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 6 4 Print Examples Print examples are shown below 1 Module Configuration a When Print the module name by columnar writing is set Module Configuration dd HTLs Osa Ls b When Print the module name by horizontal writing is set Module Configurat lon f 3 STl 1 2 Module Information List Medhile Tnfereatica Liat Enput Gutput Goecupation Pointe ata ce a a e mem eves owes f _ ee Lae 94 8 Project creation MELSOFT 3 Individual Module Information Medhile Detail Information Hodule Hame STIB PB Label Hame Base Module He r i Eliz He cr g Be i HEX r 00 03 Bw HEE 1 00 63 Wr HEX I Ww HEX I Pal are Cae Betting Value Cukpwl Eatu wb module erroar Ext Diag information iie Fae lt data a a p l pond 95 8 Project creation MELSOFT 9 Editing the project This chapter explains how to edit the project of GX Configurator ST na Always add the power distribution module to the project 9 1 Adding the module 9 1 1 Adding the module with the Add module screen PURPOSE Adds a slice module to the project a BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations to display the Add Module screen Click the Edit gt Add menu 7B Press the keys on the keyboard In the Module Configuration Window right click the lis
106. ected error offset gain settings 199 No module selected error online change 211 No module selected error options 209 No module selected error printing 213 No monitor data to write error 193 No output selected error forced output test 200 No parameters selected error 207 No power supply module in slot 1 error 204 No print item selected error 213 No of stations 59 155 Not enough memory error 214 Notes for upgrading users 20 Number of occupied I O points Number of stations 59 155 O Occupied I O points 16 18 Occupied stations 155 Offset 146 Offset gain settings 146 Offset and gain errors 197 Offset gain input error 200 Offset Gain setting Online menu 146 Offset gain settings not supported error 199 Offset gain value out of range error 200 Online change errors 211 Online change not supported error 212 Online menu 34 Forced output test 165 Get input output data settings 143 Get system 141 Input Output monitor 160 Offset Gain setting 146 Parameter block write 144 Reset head module 179 Transfer setup 138 16 18 225 13 Reference Online module change 7 180 183 Connection to external device after replacement 187 Disconnect external device 186 Operations after external device connection Preparation for replacing slice module 183 Replacing slice module 186 Online module change Diagnostics menu 180 Online module change precautions 180 Online module change procedures 182 Online module change sto
107. ed byte modules will be removed from the configuration When changing to version A a warning message will be shown giving you the chance to cancel the change 135 9 Editing the project MELSOFT After changing the head module version to B the conversion dialog will be shown I PURrOGE When changing from head module version A to B reserved bytes and byte packed modules can automatically be inserted into the module configuration 7 i These options are only available when switching from head module version A to B BASIC OPERATION Check the required options then click OK DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Conversion Settings Set the intelligent module address at the beginning of a word WORD oriented master W Reserved Byte Set byte pack For digital modules whenever possible W Byte Pack OK Cancel DISPLAY SETTING DATA Inserts reserved bytes ahead of intelligent modules to ensure their Reserved Byte address word is aligned Byte Pack Inserts a byte pack module whenever possible to save memory 136 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters This chapter explains how to download or upload the parameters of each module 137 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters 10 1 138 Transfer setup J PURPOSE Sets the connection with the head module ERE BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Transfer Setup menu 2 Mak
108. ed from the base module 6 Mount a new slice module with the same model name as the one of the removed To the next page 186 12 Online module operation MELSOFT From the previous page Connection to external device after replacement Sui 7 After mounting a new slice module connect it to the external device For details refer to External device connection and disconnection procedures for online module change N o000 804 ououond Operations after external device connection 8 After connecting the external device click the Next button on the screen in step 4 a Clicking the Next button performs the following e Checks whether the module name of the newly mounted slice module is the same as that of the removed one e Writes the parameters saved into the head module at step 3 to the newly mounted slice module b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The REL LED of the head module is flashing e The RUN LED of the newly mounted slice module is flashing at 0 25s intervals Clicking the Cancel button i e interrupting online module change returns to step 1 In this case select the same slice module as selected before and complete online module change Note that selecting different one causes an error 187 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 188 Online Module Change Target Module No ea Slice No A Le Module Name STIDA2 V LabelName
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110. egister the user name and company name Refer to Installing GX Configurator ST Register the product ID Start of GX Configurator ST Check that GX Configurator ST has been l l installed correctly Refer to Starting GX Configurator ST 40 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 6 1 2 Installing GX Configurator ST The following indicates how to install GX Configurator ST Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System is used for explanation in this section 1 4 Before starting installation exit all other applications operating on Windows The installer may not work normally because the update program of the operating system or another companies software such as Windows Update and Java Update may start automatically Please install the driver after changing the settings of the update program not to start automatically When installing GX Configurator ST on any of the following operating systems log on using an administrator account computer manager e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
111. eletes the selected module 1 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module without 8 Project creation MELSOFT parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable 81 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 6 Printing the project data PURPOSE Prints the module configuration module information list and module detail information of the open project BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the File gt Print menu S or press the P keys on the keyboard 2 Make settings on the opened screen e g select the printing details Module Configuration Module Information List or Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter 3 Click the Print button to start printing Refer to Print examples for the printing result 82 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Print Print module configuration page j Print modules vertically horizontally i Module Configuration Module Turning Position a Alignment i modules f Print the module name by columnar writing Print module 1b azul Information list O Print the module name by horizontal writing W Module Information List i Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter Print individual Print Range module a f All Modules Et Selected Modul
112. em Monitor menu to display the System Monitor screen b On the System Monitor screen select the module whose parameters will be set c Execute any of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e Click the Edit gt Parameter Setting menu ti e Press the key on the keyboard e On the System Monitor screen right click the module whose parameters will be set and click Parameter Setting from the menu e On the System Monitor screen select the module whose parameters will be set and click the Parameter Setting button When the Result Verify screen is open after project verify Execute either of the following operations to display the Parameter Setting screen e On the Result Verify screen double click the module whose parameters will be set e On the Result Verify screen select the module whose parameters will be set and click the Parameter Setting button 9 Editing the project 9 8 2 Setting the parameters PURPOSE Sets the parameters of the intelligent function module a BASIC OPERATION 1 When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be set at Channel 2 Set the parameters in the Parameter list 3 Click the button to close this screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN MELSOFT W Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice Ho Module Hame Label Name Base Module Online Select Data
113. er E The type of module for example ST1PSD Name n Gauced bik Head module version B only The number of bits available to use with byte packing PB HEX The inputbitrange used bythe module LB w HEX The output bit range used bythe module po Wi HEX The inputword range used bythe module WHEY The output word range used bythe module A user defined label for the module This can be useful to identify modules eeber ane when there are several modules of the same type in the system For example two similar input output modules could be labelled Cabinet 1 wiring and Cabinet 2 wiring to tell them apart 62 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 7 4 3 Details of wizard area The wizard area is a continuation of the wizard page which is shown when GX Configurator ST first starts It can be used to add or delete modules DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Module Configuration To add a module before or after the current position select it from the list and click Add To remove the curent module select Delete Information message f Inteligent modules ST1A0 2 1 ST1AD 2 1 rvithout Wy ST1402 ca electe 2 TT AD 2V wthout ech ST1IDAT L Bal ST1DA1 I without Wr C Addbefore Add after Add position 4 Add 7 delete buttons a eee Il lt EEE Dee E DISPLAYET HNG DATA Item Description Information message This
114. ers Module configuration Right click the module to display the menu and select a menu item to execute the window corresponding function Use drag and drop in the graphical display to rearrange modules Use the Wizard area to add modules Refer to Details of module configuration window for more information Displays the Parameter Setting screen Result Verify screen etc Use Ctrl F6 to switch to the next window or Shift Ctrl F6 i switch to the previous window When the mouse pointer is moved over each Dropdown menu item the corresponding explanation is displayed The following information is also displayed Statusbar e Current mode of GX Configurator ST e Station number or FDL address of the connected head module in the diagnosis mode Ready Diagnosis Mode FDL Address 42 Display switching and window rearranging operations The following table shows how to display hide bars and how to arrange windows Displays or hides the Module Configuration Window View gt Module Configuration Window screen This operation can be performed in the edit mode only Returns the display position of the Module Configuration Window screen to the initial status This operation can be performed in the edit mode only View gt Initialize Module Configuration View Position Displays or hides the System Monitor screen View gt System Monitor This operation can be performed in the dia
115. es The module to print Modules to print all or just selected 0 0 5T1H FE STIPSO Add module pee to print ie _ selection Modules selected for printing Remove module from print selection Modules available to pririt z Printer setup Page Setup Print Print Preview Close Set up page Send to show are headings SHINE ues Select setup printer y 83 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA 84 8 Project creation MELSOFT Module Configuration Check this item to print the module configuration Set the number of modules to be arranged horizontally when the module Module Turning Position configuration is to be printed This item is available only when the Module Configuration is checked Module Information List Check this item to print the module information list Individual Module Information Module Detail Information Parameter Select the print orientation for the module names Printthe module name Prints the module names vertically by columnar writing Check this item to print the detail information of the modules specified at Print Range IJJ 9Lx 5 Print the module name by horizontal writing as Pleripen ec Set the modules to be printed when the detail information of individual modules is to be printed This item is available only when the Individual Module Information is checked All Modules Prints the detail info
116. eset if the source is changed Causes and e Either confirm the prompt in which case the selections will be cleared actions and you will have to enter them again or e Cancel in which case the source will not be changed Module at the verification source has not been selected Description With the Verify selected modules tab active an attempt was made to start the comparison before selecting a source module Causes and e One source module needs to be selected before starting the actions comparison This module will be compared against each of the destination modules in turn 13 Reference MELSOFT Module at the verification destination has not been selected Description With the Verify selected modules tab active an attempt was made to Start the comparison before selecting any destination modules Causes and e Oneor more destination modules need to be selected before starting actions the comparison Each of these will be compared against the source module The specified module does not exist Description In the verify results dialog after trying to edit the parameter settings by double clicking a module row or pressing the Parameter settings button GX Configurator ST could not find the module whose settings should be edited Causes and e Make sure that a valid row is selected actions e Make sure that the module at the selected row has editable parameters e Try closing the results dialog and usin
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118. fer to the manual of the corresponding intelligent function module E Displays the parameter name Setting Value Edit the parameter The parameter that cannot be edited is grayed out Parameter list 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 8 3 Uploading downloading the parameters or verifying the parameters being edited and parameters within module 3 PURFORE Uploads downloads the parameters or verifies the parameters being edited and parameters within module BASIC OPERATION 1 When the module has the same parameters on multiple channels select the channel whose parameters will be uploaded downloaded or verified at Channel 2 Select the parameters to be uploaded downloaded or verified To make selection mark the Select check box in the Parameter list LLM a Ma a aL Di Des r h LLII _ O A eornversion gf disable setting Disable He Preset value 4 3 At Target Memory select the memory as the target of upload download or verify 4 To upload the parameters click the Upload button 5 To download the parameters click the Download button 6 To verify the parameters click the Verl button 7 Click the button to close this screen 121 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Parameter Setting No 5 Module Information Slice Wo gt 5 Module Module Name ST1AD2 information a Label Hame Base Module ST1B 4A2 Online
119. figuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area right click a menu and click Change head module from the menu 2 In the confirmation dialog select the new head module type from the list and then click the LGHANGE button Change head module Select the new head module type From the list and then click Change to confirm cose 3 A warning will be shown about the Wr and Ww ranges Read this carefully and then select either to continue or to cancel 132 9 Editing the project MELSOFT _pPoint When you change from a PROFIBUS DP head module to a CC Link head module the parameter settings will be reset to defaults and all the modifiable without Wr and without Ww settings for intelligent modules will be reset to without as this feature is not used on CC Link systems This change is not reversible so if you change back to a PROFIBUS DP head module later you will need to re enter these settings paa When you change from CC Link to PROFIBUS DP the PROFIBUS head module version is automatically set to protocol Version B without command D J oini Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu 133 9 Editing the project 9 12 Change PROFIBUS DP head module protocol version fPROFIBUS DP systems This functionali
120. fter the online module change is finished the Bit Output value will not return to the held value 12 When the forced output test is executed on the slice module being replaced online only Error Clear can be tested Error Clear bits are available for PROFIBUS DP only Bit Output and Word Output cannot be tested 181 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 12 2 2 Procedures for online module change 182 This section explains the procedures for the online module change Replace a module online as shown below j Is the online module change executable in the system configuration t Has the preparation been done tor the online module change lt ph ls disconnection from the external device possible No N N all phases of the external power supply for the p Online module change is not executable Shut off MELSEC ST system and replace the slice module Execution of online module change Preparation for the slice module replacement Refer to Online module change from GX Configurator ST _1 to 3 Disconnection from the external device Refer to the corresponding SLICE module manual Slice module replacement Refer to Online module change from GX Configurator ST 5 and 6 Connection to the external device after replacement Refer to the corres ponding SLICE module manual Operations after connecting the external device Refer to
121. g data The following shows an example of the text file for saving data E MasterStationCommsOutput txt Notepad File Edit Format View Help Gx Conftiqgurator sT Master Station Data Communication Monitor a Monitor Data All Area E Oo 0 a 0 gt HOOOG gt HOOOG gt HOOOG gt HOOOG gt HOOOG 11 6 PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor PROFIBUS DP only 11 6 1 PROFIBUS DP Network parameter monitor PURPOSE Confirms of the slave parameters and PROFIBUS DP network parameters sent from the master station of PROFIBUS DP to the MELSEC ST system BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Diagnostics gt PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor menu to display the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor screen and start monitor 2 To save the monitored data into a text file click the button to stop monitor and click the Copy to File button Refer to Saving the PROFIBUS DP network parameter data for details 3 To close this screen click the Close button 175 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN PROFIBUS DP Network Parameter Monitor Monitor Start stop Pes monitoring J Copy to File Network parameter data E DISPLAYET THNG DATA Description Monitor Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable ony w monitor is at a stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Start button Monitor Switch Monitoring i indicator e Etat
122. g the module list or rack display to edit the parameters of the module instead 13 2 11 Online change errors These errors can occur during online module change For more information about the online change procedure see the head module documentation and the sections Online module change and Online module change from GX Configurator ST Message The module for the setting has not been selected Please select the module that is to be set in the System Monitor Description The online change feature was started without first selecting the module to be changed Causes and e Select a module to change by clicking on it in the system monitor actions dialog then try again 211 13 Reference MELSOFT 212 The selected module cannot execute Online Module Change Description This message is shown when an attempt is made to use the online change feature on a module which does not support online change For example the head module and power supply modules cannot be exchanged while the system is running Causes and e Select a module which supports online changes and try again If you do actions need to replace a module that does not support online change the only safe way is to power down the system and replace the module while the whole system is switched off Message Online Module Change was stopped This module does not operate Please execute Online Module Change again Description This message is
123. gnosis mode only Displays multiple Windows horizontally Closes all Windows Window gt Close All Windows When a Window is being edited a confirmation message is displayed 7 Screen layout and display switchin MELSOFT 7 3 Details of toolbar The buttons included in the Toolbar will be explained OSa Se PO LR E ee ek ite a Name g roject loom Opens the existing project Spenng an DLS L aL project Ep S Saves the open project whether it is new or existed Prints the module configuration module information Printing the project list and module detail information of the open project data previously Redo Restores to the status prior to the Undo operation Oo om Be pema o Get Uploads the system configuration and the parameters A e a Save Name m i a S W ve d Print Undo Redo BS i 55 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 7 4 Details of module configuration window The module configuration window prowdes a wizard to guide the user through the system configuration When GX Configurator ST is first started this will show the options for creating a system E Module Configuration For the new system do vou want to Open an existing file Build the system configuration offline Creating a new configuration is described in Creating a new project When the configuration is being edited the window changes to show four separat
124. have a configuration file open you can also return to this page by clicking the File gt New menu L or pressing the N keys on the keyboard W Module Configuration For the new system do you want to Open an existing file Build the systern configuration offline 2 Select Build the system configuration offline and click to show the protocol selection page E Module Configuration Please select the protocol used by the head module then click Next PROFIBUS DP ST1H PB CC Link ST1H BT GSD Version f Version B without command f Version B with command C Version 68 8 Project creation MELSOFT 3 Select the protocol used by the head module PROFIBUS DP for the ST1H PB module or CC Link for the ST1H BT module For PROFIBUS DP the protocol version A B with command B without command can also be selected using radio buttons After selecting the protocol and version click Next gt gt This displays a new project on the Module Configuration Window screen 69 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 2 70 Opening an existing project J PURPOSE Reads a saved project a BASIC OPERATION 1 Either Click the File gt Open menu Car or press the O keys on the keyboard or At the first wizard page normally shown when GX Configurator ST starts select Open an existing file and click Next gt gt 2 On the opened screen select the proje
125. he Forced Output Test screen are displayed B Point The rate at which values are updated on the Input Output Monitor screen depends on the following conditions e Transmission speed refer to Transfer Setup e The number of open input output monitor windows e The status of the system monitor To get the best input output monitor performance e Do not open several input output monitor windows e Stop the system monitor 162 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT The following refers to PROFIBUS DP head module version B only DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN nput Output Monitor No 4 Monitor Switch ae Start Stop monitonng Slice No 5 Mod le e Module Name STIDAZ ans w detals Label Mame Input Output Data DEC C HEX ahr ee a TT ee a ee eee pe ree ee Bit Input Area Module read CH1 output enable disable fag Disable Convert setting completed flag oO CH output enable disable f eg sable _ WardIrpwiAea CH digital value Word Output Area CH1 digital value setting io CH digital value Oo CH2 digi oF 2 digital value setting gt Input Output SN data i Error Data Dutput Data Input Data ltem Vawe Error Clear Area Error clear request Emor Infomation Area CH1 enor information CH emor information Fr Emor data _ 163 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 164 DISPLAY SETTING DATA Description Monitor Monitor Switch Starts stops monitor Starts monitor This button is usable
126. he head module from GX Configurator ST BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Reset Head Module menu 2 When there is a window being monitored a screen appears asking whether monitor will be stopped or not Click the button to stop monitor 3 A screen appears asking whether the head module will be reset or not Click the button to reset the head module and check the LED status on off to see if the head module has been reset While the head module is reset all LEDs are off When reset is completed the LEDs turn on again Confirm that all LEDs turn on after they have turned off once 4 A screen appears asking whether a reset request has been issued to the head module or not Click the button 5 When monitor is stopped in Step 2 a message appears asking whether monitor will be resumed or not Click the button to resume monitor Click the button to keep monitor stopped 179 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 12 2 Online module change 1 Online module change function The I O modules except ST1X1616 DE1 S1 and intelligent function modules can be replaced without stopping the MELSEC ST system An online module change can be executed by operation of the head module buttons or from GX Configurator ST This section explains how to perform an online module change from GX Configurator ST 12 2 1 Precautions for online module change 180 The precautions for the online module change are given be
127. he maximum permitted or too large for the data type e g when trying to store a 32 bit value in a 16 bit setting Causes and e Enter a value within the permitted ranges then try again actions 13 2 5 Module addition and copying errors These errors may be shown when new modules are being added to the system or copied from another file 200 13 Reference MELSOFT Message Cannot add the module Modules can be added to the maximum of add the module Modules can be added to the maximum of a ieee more modules can be added to the system the limit on the number of modules in a SLICE system has been reached Causes and e You may be able to reduce the number of modules needed by using actions different types of modules e f there is no way to reduce the number of modules needed the only solution is to install an additional SLICE system in a new rack with a separate head module Cannot add the module Bit Input Output range exceeds points Description t is not possible to add the module because the total number of bit O points in the system would exceed the limit Causes and e InaPROFIBUS DP system the point mode is selectable so you may actions be able to change to a higher point mode and continue e f there is no way to reduce the number of bit input output points used the only solution ts to install an additional SLICE system in a new rack with a separate head module Cannot add the module Wor
128. he module operating status and data link status of the master local station Link special register for CC Link Data in units of 16 bits which indicate the module operating status and data link status of master local station Remote input for CC Link Bit data that are input from remote stations to the master station Remote output for CC Link Bit data that are output from the master station to remote stations Remote register Read area for CC Link RWr Data in units of 16 bits which are input from remote device stations to the master stations W X JJ Y Remote register Write area for CC Link RWw Data in units of 16 bits which are output from the master station to remote device stations QJ61BT11 is replaced with the QJ61BT11N Remote net Ver 2 mode VO data Bit input data of each module Input data are sent from the head module to the master station through remote input RX Bit output data of each module Output data are received from the master station to the head module through remote output R Word 16 bit input data of an intelligent function module Input data are sent from the head module to the master station through remote register RWr Word 16 bit output data of an intelligent function module Output data are received from the master station to the head module through Bit input area Bit output area Wren word input area Word output area C
129. he verification destination project specified with File Name WSe button Specifies the project Operation is the same as opening the existing project Refer to Opening an existing project for details Close button Closes this screen without verifying the projects lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab Performs n n verify Execute button Verifies the projects closes this screen and displays the verify result a Refer to Verify result for details of the verify result Verification Source 2 Displays a list of all modules of the open project Verification Destination 2 Displays a list of all modules of the verification destination project 1 The Execute button cannot be clicked if the open project and verification destination project differ in system configuration 2 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module without parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable Browse Browse button 8 Project creation MELSOFT 8 5 2 Verify result PURPOSE Confirms the verify result displayed by n n verify or 1 n verify BASIC OPERATION 1 The module having inconsistent parameters in the verify result is displayed red in the verified module list To display the inconsistent parameters click the module displayed red 2 To change the parameters double click or select the corre
130. his controls whether the head station is used with or without commands 61 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT This shows a list of modules in the configuration Double click on a module to edit its parameter settings see Parameter setting for more details Left click on a module to select it the same module will automatically be selected in the rack display as well Many actions in the Edit menu require a module to be selected first Right click on a module to select itand show a menu similar to the Edit menu referto Editing the project for details of each menu item If the module has a configuration error Such as consuming more power than the last power supply will provide this will be shown at the top of the menu Clicking on the item will show help on the error You can alter the widths of columns in the module list by moving the mouse List area When the cursor changes to a vertical double line with arrows on each side click and hold the left mouse button then drag the column divider to its new position and release the mouse button The changes you make to the column widths will be remembered and reapplied each time the application is started The position number for the module starting with the head module at position l 0 and the first ST1PSD power supply at position 1 E The Slice position of the module Some modules can occupy more than one ice slice so this does not always match the numb
131. his screen click the button a Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu m i A valid system will always have an ST1PSD module immediately after the head module If the modules are rearranged in such a way as to leave another module type in the slot after the head module you will be prompted to rearrange the modules again DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Rearrange Old New a Aesth ae After Rear Curent No 4 u Name Move up 1 1 STIPSE ST1v16 TE2 STIVIE TE2 JSTIX16 DE1 S o 5T1 2 DE ST1Y16 TPE3 Cancel left in rack 4 Move down night in rack a 113 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA After Rearr Displays the No of the slice module after rearrangement Displays the No of the slice module before rearrangement Module Name Displays the product model name ofthe slice module after rearrangement Changes the positions of the selected slice module with the one above Up button that a oo When the selected slice module is atthe top of the list its position is not changed Changes the positions of the selected slice module with the one below button that a oe When the selected slice module is at the bottom of the list its position is not changed button Validates the rearrangement and
132. ic 15 Transmission speed 158 Turning position 82 U Undo 111 Undo Edit menu 111 Uninstallation 40 47 Uninstalling GX Configurator ST 47 Unknown module error 202 Unused bits 61 96 103 203 206 Unused bits exceeded after adding module error 203 Upgrading 20 Upload 49 Upload parameters 117 Uploading parameters 121 Use word input data 96 103 129 132 Use word output data 96 103 129 132 Using the status bar 54 Using the toolbar 55 V Verify 49 74 1 n 74 79 nin 74 Projects 74 Result 77 Verify File menu 74 79 Verify all modules 74 210 Verify parameters 117 Verify result 77 13 Reference MELSOFT Verify results 77 118 Verify selected modules 79 210 X _ Verifying parameters 121 Veritying projects 74 XY VO range limit exceeded error 201 Verifying the parameters being edited 121 View menu 34 54 Initialize module configuration view position 56 Module configuration Status bar 54 System monitor Toolbar 54 W s L Zoom in Zoom out 54 54 149 W IO range limit exceeded error 201 Whats new 19 Window 53 Window closed during offset gain setting error 199 Window menu 36 54 Arrange icons 54 Cascade 54 Close all 54 Tile horizontally 54 Tile vertically 54 Window rearranging 54 Windows Module configuration 56 Wiring types Screw E 126 154 Spring clamp S 126 154 Without Wr 96 103 127 129 132 143 Without Ww 96 103 127 129 132 143 wizard
133. ile not found error 197 File sharing violation error 197 File version error 196 Footer 88 Forced output errors 197 Forced output test 7 Forced output test diagnostics 165 Forced output test Online menu 165 Function list 32 Ge G RDMSG 14 Gain 146 Get input output data settings 143 Get input output data settings online menu 143 Get system 49 141 Get system online menu 141 Global control 18 Glossary 14 GP RDMSG 14 GSD file 17 134 GSD version 61 134 GX Configurator DP 17 GX Configurator ST 14 H Hard drive space 30 Head module 7 14 58 68 114 134 149 155 158 169 179 180 182 183 Cannot communicate 192 Change type 132 MELSOFT Changing to CC Link 132 Changing to PROFIBUS DP 132 Mode 61 134 Protocol version Resetting 179 Head module mode 61 134 Head module protocol version 61 61 134 Header 88 Help menu 36 About 36 Contents 36 Key operation list 190 Hold 165 180 Horizontal writing 82 94 How dol 27 Howto 2 7 V O data 15 18 O module 7 14 V O monitor will be started error 195 VO monitoring 160 I O occupation points 59 61 Information area 18 56 64 Initial page no out of range error 214 Initialize Module Configuration View Position view menu 54 56 Input data 17 Input module 14 Input output module 155 158 Input Output monitor 160 Input Output monitor online menu 160 Insert position 96 Installation 40 41 Installation procedure 40 Installing
134. imit for the parameter value Message The parameter item for the corresponding Read Write Verify has not been selected Please select the parameter item Description In the parameter settings dialog an action Such as upload download verify was selected without first selecting parameters to work on Causes and e To prevent this happening select one or more parameters from the list actions before selecting an action For more information see Parameter setting or Uploading Downloading the parameters 207 13 Reference MELSOFT 208 Message The setting value that cannot be changed is read only The setting value for the read only cannot be downloaded Description In the parameter settings dialog an attempt was made to download an item which is read only Causes and e Read only items cannot be downloaded by GX Configurator ST If there actions are other parameters to download which are not read only deselect the read only item and try again e In some cases it may be possible to change the parameter by sending a command from the master station The module differs from the mounted module Description This error can occur when trying to download parameters to a module in a given slot using the parameter settings dialog The problem is that the module in that slot in the connected SLICE system Is not the same type as the module in that slot in the configuration file For more information see Par
135. in slot 1 200 204 222 Power consumption exceeded after adding module 203 Power supply in slot 1 should have H SET base type 205 Power supply in this slot should have R SET base type 205 Printing 213 Registry 215 Restart application 217 Send receive error 192 Source module not selected verify 210 Specified module does not exist verify S1T1X1616 DE1 S1 F required before ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L 206 S1T1X1616 DE1 S1 L required before 211 ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F 205 Stop monitoring before save 193 Switch mode while forced output test active 198 System 214 Timeout range error transfer setup 192 Unknown module 202 Unused bits exceeded after adding module 203 W I O range limit exceeded 201 Window closed during offset gain setting 199 Word I O range limit exceeded 201 Wrong head module type 194 XY VO range limit exceeded 201 Ew 18 171 Ew n 22 146 160 165 180 Example printouts 94 Exit File menu 51 71 Exiting GX Configurator ST Extended cyclic 155 Extended cyclic setting 59 Extended diagnostic information External power supply 14 o F1 help 20 58 59 61 Failed to read database error 51 17 216 13 Reference Fast user switching 30 FDL address 17 54 158 Features 22 File compatibility 20 File errors 196 File menu 33 Close 71 Copy 109 Exit 51 71 New 68 Open 70 Print 82 Recent files 33 Save 72 Saveas 73 Verify 74 79 Filename 70 73 File name too long error 197 F
136. ing in the Select column then try again Message Download canceled Description This message is shown when a parameter block write is canceled before the parameters have been downloaded for all modules Causes and e To continue with the download make sure that all the required modules actions are selected modules whose status is marked as completed have already been downloaded in full and can be deselected and try again 13 2 9 Module selection errors These errors can occur when it is not possible to tell which module was selected Message The Module Information List is not displayed Please activate the Module Information List in the menu Description This error is shown in edit mode when an attempt is made to use a feature that needs a selected module but the module configuration window is not shown or no module is selected The module configuration window must be visible to allow modules to be selected Causes and e Use the View menu Module configuration item to show the window actions then click on a module in the module list or rack display to select it and try again Message The module to be set has not been selected Please select the module to be set in the Module Information List Description An attempt was made to show the module option dialog without first selecting a module to work with Causes and e Make sure that a module has been selected in the module list or rack actions display
137. ing of each area Screen layout The screen layout of GX Configurator ST is shown below Titlebar Screen minimize button Menubar Screen maximize button Dropdown menu Exits Toolbar GX Configurator ST Module configuration Window window Statusbar Displays the file name of the open project When two or more GX Configurator STs have been started Edit Mode only is displayed before each file name of the second and later ones MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Edit Mode only When Window on GX Configurator ST is maximized the name of that Window is displayed MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Untitled Parameter Setting No 3 eee Ds Piel Clicking each menu opens the corresponding Dropdown menu Then clicking a Dropdown menu item will execute the corresponding function of GX Configurator ST Refer to Menu list for details Click any of the buttons to execute the corresponding function of GX Configurator Refer to Details of toolbar for more information eed A Click this button to minimize GX Configurator ST 53 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 7 2 54 Click this button to maximize GX Configurator ST button F pae a Click this button to exit GX Configurator ST This initially shows a configuration wizard Once a configuration is being edited it will display a list of modules registered to the project graphically and as a list Double click a module to setthe paramet
138. ion Occupied Occupied mode AAAA bits words bit word limit Aal oa oa ae ew oa ew Exclusive station count 4 Max Bit 48 Max Word Ver 1 Remote device station Exp cyclic setting Single Excl station count 2 We Sice _Modue Nane emea ewen Jy Configuration J y Expanded STIPSD cis STIDAT 00 03 ST1Y16 TPE3 04 13 ST1TD2 08 OB 14 17 00 01 module ST1X4 DE1 OC OF ST1X2 DE1 10 11 STIAD2 V 12 15 18 1B 02 03 E DISPLAYET HNG DATA Description O Occupation Points Bit The total number of bits used by all the modules in the configuration a Points The total number of words used by all the modules in the configuration The limit on the number of input output bits with the current optimisation Max Bit l mode extended cyclic and stations settings The limit on the number of input output words with the current optimization Max Word i l l mode extended cyclic and stations settings This gives the optimization mode currently selected either priority high Speed use more stations so data is read faster or priority min Stations reduce the number of stations used at the cost of reading the data more slowly This can only be changed for the SLICE system by setting a DIP switch on the head module itself although the selection can be changed here to see what the effect of switching mode would be When you switch to diagnostics mode the current DIP switch setti
139. ions e Answer Yes at the prompt in which case the system will copy the head module details from the live system and continue if you have replaced the head module but wish to reuse the module parameters in an old configuration file this is the correct option e Answer No at the prompt if for example a connection has been made to the wrong SLICE hardware The wrong system configuration error will be shown as below Message The module configuration differs from the mounting state Please check the module configuration and execute again Module No Description This message is shown when switching to diagnostics mode if the configuration of the attached SLICE hardware does not match the configuration being edited The message shows the first module number which is different Causes and e Check that the communication cable is connected to the right serial actions port and the right SLICE hardware there may be a connection to a different system Transfer setup can be used to change the serial port used e Make sure that the configuration file is up to date in case new modules have been added since the last time it was saved e f you do not need to keep any parameters in the local file use Get system to read the details of the connected system from the port 13 Reference MELSOFT Message The configuration has changed Please close all monitoring windows before reactivating Otherwise several indication er
140. ions may be corrupt have an invalid path or could have been created by a much earlier or much later version of GX Configurator ST e if this message Is shown regularly try uninstalling and reinstalling the application A MELSOFT application error has occurred Please restart Description This message may be shown if an unknown error occurs i e an error which does not have its own error message This is normally related to online operations or data communications Causes and e This message may just be an unusual communications error Make actions sure that the communication link is correct and that you are connected to the right SLICE system e Check that the configuration being edited does actually match the SLICE hardware e Restarting the application may fix the problem e if this message is shown regularly try uninstalling and reinstalling the application 217 13 Reference MELSOFT MEMO 218 13 Reference MELSOFT Block download of parameters 144 n re ex Block write no module selected error 209 Block write cancelled error 209 Br 10 11 17 59 61 64 66 170 171 n 1 Br n 155 158 180 Br n bit input area 15 18 Bus cycletime 18 Bus refreshing module 14 Bus terminator 17 A Buttons 1 n verify 74 79 Add 63 A1SJ71PB92D 17 Delete 63 Abbreviations 14 Toolbar 55 About Helo menu 36 Bw 10 11 18 59 61 64 66 165 170 171 Access denied error file 196 Bw n 22 155 158 165
141. iting the project MELSOFT ICC Link systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN For head module For slice module Module Hame ST1H BT Module Name STIRD Z Label Hame Head module Label Hame Base Module Base Module ST1B 4IR2 m B noe non DISPLAY SETTING DATA Vodei Name Displays the product model name of the module for which option settings will be made Enter any character string within 32 alphanumeric characters Label Name As the label name is displayed on the Module Configuration Window screen or is output for printing itis useful for module management etc Select the base module for the slice module GX Configurator ST does not Base Module 1 distinguish between spring clamp S and screw E wiring types in the base module When the module has Wn word input this box will be checked If the pee NOG MpUT OAA Wren wora input data is optional for a module it will automatically be unchecked in CC Link systems When the module has word output this box will be checked If the Use Word Output Data word output data is optional for a module it will automatically be unchecked in CC Link systems button Validates the settings and closes this screen Cancel button Cancels the settings and closes this screen 1 For applicable base modules refer to the manual of the module used 127 9 Editing the project _pPoint Unlike PROFIBUS DP systems there is no selectable maximum input output points
142. low 1 To perform the online module change the system configuration must be appropriate for execution of the online module change For details refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual 3 4 Precautions for System Configuration Executing the online module change in an inappropriate system configuration may result in malfunction or failure In such a system configuration shut off all phases of the external power supply for the MELSEC ST system to replace a slice module Be sure to perform an online module change in the procedure given in Procedures for online module change Failure to do so can cause a malfunction or failure Before starting an online module change confirm that the external device connected with the slice module to be removed will not malfunction It is recommended to set 0 OFF to Bit output and Word output of the slice module to be replaced in advance Only the slice modules of the same model name can be replaced online It is not possible to replace with add the slice module of different model name Only one slice module can be replaced in a single online module change To replace multiple slice modules perform an online module change for each module This function is available for I O module except ST1X1616 DE1 S1 and intelligent function module not available for power distribution module and base module Shut off all phases of the external power supply before installing or removing the power
143. lowing shows the configuration where a personal computer is connected to the MELSEC ST system r r T r Tre Ps Fie I Gal Conhiqurater 6 7 0 D RO kal 1 Use either of the following cables as the RS 232 cable Mitsubishi Electric QC30R2 Beijer ELECTRONICS C Q QC30R2 29 3 System Configuration 3 2 30 MELSOFT Operating Environment The operating environment of GX Configurator ST is indicated below Computer main unit Required memory Hard disk free Space Disk drive Display Operating system Refer to the following table Used operating system and performance required for personal computer 60MB or more CD ROM disk drive 1024 x 768 dot or more resolution Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System English version Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System English version t 2 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System English version 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Operating System English version 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System English version Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System English version 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System English version Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Operating System English version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System English version Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Operating System English versio
144. lps stop unauthorized changes to your computer fe GX Configurator ST 1 08J InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for GX Configurator ST 1 08 The InstallShield R Wizard will install GX Configurator ST 1 08 on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties ie GX Configurator ST 1 08J InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the Following license agreement carefully ENDUSER LICENSING AGREEMENT for the MELSOFT software package The software package contains software under copyright Use of the software without prior conclusion of this licensing agreement is illegal and subject to prosecution by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B V This licensing agreement is concluded upon the user signing the enclosed ENDUSER SOFTWARE SERVICE CARD This agreement is concluded between MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B V and the enduser hereinafter referred to as Licensee 1 Ry moane af thic anraomaont MITSI IRISHI FI ECTPIC FIIPMBPE RA A7 Mi I accept the terms in the license agreement OI do not accept the terms in the license agreement Teet lichi InstallSnie f To the next page MELSOFT 3 When using Windows Vista or Windows 7 When the screen on the left is displayed click Allow 4 On the left screen click the Next button 5 Read and agree to the licence terms Then click the Next button
145. ls the settings and closes this screen 1 For applicable base modules refer to the manual of the module used 129 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 10 Power distribution check PURPOSE Checks whether the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption required by the modules is within the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing module E i For details of the calculation method used for this function refer to the MELSEC ST System User s Manual mc BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Power Distribution Check menu e On the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area right click a menu and click Power Distribution Check from the menu 2 On the opened screen confirm the check result 3 Click the Close button to close this screen m i Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu 130 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Power Distribution Check Supply Curenti Consumption 4 esult OF E E DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the mounting position of the bus refreshing module Supply Current A a the 5VDC maximum rated output current of the bus refreshing Displays the sum of 5VDC internal current consumption of the mo
146. ly while setting offset gain settings e Open the offset gain settings window and try the operation again actions 199 13 Reference MELSOFT Channel has not been selected Please select a channel Description This error is shown on the offset gain settings dialog when trying to write the settings without first selecting one or more channels Causes and e Select the channel s to which the new setting values should be actions applied Please set the Offset Gain Value Description On the offset gain settings dialog the Set button was used without entering a valid value Causes and e Make sure that a valid number has been entered for the new offset gain actions value then try again Value input is out of range Description The value entered for the offset or gain setting is out of range i e it is below the lower limit for values or above the upper limit for values Causes and e Enter a value which is within the limits then try again actions Please select an Output Data Description On the forced output test dialog the settings button was clicked without first selecting one or more outputs e Make sure that at least one output is selected checked and try again actions The value besides the range is set as the setting value Description This error is shown on the forced output dialog if the output value selected is not permitted The value may be lower than the minimum seh higher than t
147. m Pom When a transmission speed of 19 2kbps or higher is set to Transmission Speed some personal computers may be unstable fail the communication and display the following screen In this case set a lower transmission speed EE MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Cannot communicate with Head module for one of the Following reasons Communications timeout The preparation of communication environment is bad Cable error Cannot communicate with the transmission speed set up now To Fix this try Checking the cable and selected port number Setting transmission speed to a lower value Closing other communication software applications and trying again lt E5 0150840b gt JK 139 10 Downloading and uploading the parameters MELSOFT 140 int GX Configurator ST 1 06G will only partially work with the new PROFIBUS DP head module Head module set to PROFIBUS DP version A lf the head module is set to version A there will be no problem as GX Configurator ST 1 06G is fully compatible with this head module version Head module set to PROFIBUS DP version B lf the head module is set to version B GX Configurator ST 1 06G cannot communicate with the head module due to changes to the internal structure Attempting to connect to the head module will display the error below E MELSOFT GX Configurator ST Cannot communicate with Head module For one of the Following reasons Bad connection to
148. m the previous page ii GX Configurator ST 1 08 InstallShield Wizard 9 The left screen indicates that the installation InstallShield Wizard Completed is com pleted Click the Finish button The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed GX Configurator ST 1 08 Click Finish to exit the wizard f Completion Installing GX Configurator ST registers the icon as shown below All Programs faa MELSOFT Application Ae oe Rs Sx Configurator ST 1 081 To MELFANSweb Homepage P Log OFF oJ Turn OFF Computer TE E E REMARK When any of the following operating systems is used the registered icon is placed in the menu that appears by selecting Start gt Programs gt MELSOFT Application e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System e Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System e Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Operating System 6 Installation and uninstallation 6 2 Uninstallation MELSOFT This section explains the operation for removing GX Configurator ST from the hard disk The screens used for explanation in this section are those of Windows XP Professional Though they differ slightly from the screens of Windows 2000 Professional or like refer to REMARKS and perform installation amp Control Panel File Edit view Favorites Tools Help P Search Folders Ez gt Pick a category GB Switch to Classic view
149. n Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Operating System English version Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Operating System English version y 1 XP compatibility mode and Fast user switching are not Supported 2 64 bit OS for Windows XP and Windows Vista are not supported 3 System Configuration MELSOFT Used operating system and performance required for personal computer Performance Required for Personal Computer Operating system Required memory Windows 2000 Professional Pentium 133MHz or more 64MB or more Windows XP Professional XP compatibility mode 7 and Fast user switching Windows XP Home are not supported Edition Windows Vista Home Basic Pentium 1GHz or more Windows Vista Home Premium Pentium 1GHz or more Windows Vista Business Pentium 1GHz or more Pentium 300MHz or more 128MB or more Pentium 300MHz or more 128MB or more Windows Vista Ultimate Pentium 1GHzor more Windows Vista Enterprise Pentium 1GHz or more 1GB or more 32 bit 2GB or more 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium Pentium 1GHz or more min e The following features are not available for use with Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 If used this product may not function normally Application startup in Windows compatibility mode Fast user switching Remote desktop Large fonts detailed setting in Screen properties e On Windows Vista and Windows 7 authori
150. n menasi a Chr 183 12 Online module operation MELSOFT 2 Click the LGnline Module hange button on the ee ee Faeed dagu System Monitor screen Morutor Test Then confirm that the RUN LED of the selected M E e AT slice module is flashing at 0 25s intervals Setting Information REMARKS Online Modul t Tee h Setting In addition to above the following operations are also available Close e Select Diagnostics gt Online Module Change e Right click the slice module selected at step 1 and f To the next page 184 12 Online module operation MELSOFT From the previous page Online Module Change ae Module oie No aes ie sae Module Name are LabelName areal Base Module ST1B 4lRi2 Start Online Module Change 1 Please confirm the module 2 Please click Next button Cancel i To the next page 3 Confirm that the slice module displayed as Target Module is the slice module to be replaced and click the Next button a Clicking the button validates the settings and the following will be performed e Puts the head module into the online module change mode e Saves the parameters of the target slice module into the head module b After clicking the button confirm the following module statuses e The REL LED of the head module is on e The RUN LED of the target slice module is off e The Module Status indicator of the targe
151. nected to the correct port on the intended device 191 13 Reference MELSOFT Cannot communicate with Head module for one of the following reasons e Bad connection to the head module e The preparation of communication environment is bad To fix this try e Checking the connection to the head module e Closing other communication software applications and trying again Description There was an error when sending receiving data to or from the SLICE hardware Causes and This message will be shown if the connection to the SLICE hardware cannot be opened This could be due to a hardware or software problem e Hardware issues may include power failure to the SLICE hardware the cable becoming disconnected the wrong type of cable being used or the cable being plugged into the wrong device e This error message will also be shown if you use an earlier version of GX Configurator ST Such as 1 06G to connect to a head module configured for PROFIBUS DP version B This does not work due to changes to the internal structure e Software issues may include another program using the communication port where the cable is connected Message set data exceeds the range Execute again after confirming set data The range that can be set is 1 9 Description This message is shown on the Transfer setup dialog when a timeout value outside the range 1 9 is set Causes and e Change the timeout value to a number from 1 to
152. nes e f restarting the application or rebooting the PC does not help uninstalling the program from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalling it may fix the problem Message Cannot read the database because it is of an old version Please renew the database Description This message normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e Afile is missing or part of the application failed to load or initialise actions e In general uninstalling the program from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalling should fix the problem Message Cannot read the database because it is of a new version Please update the application Description This message normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e In addition to trying to uninstall and reinstall GX Configurator ST check actions that there is only one version installed on the computer This error could occur if two versions of the software are installed into the same directory 13 Reference MELSOFT Application becomes unstable Please restart This message may be shown if the application is not able to load a key file Causes and e If the message is only shown when opening a particular file the file act
153. ng function or standby mode of the personal computer For this reason do not set any of these functions before starting communication with the MELSEC ST system 37 5 Operation Procedures MELSOFT 5 2 5 3 38 Edit mode operation procedure Create a new project and edit and download it to the MELSEC ST system ee Refer to Starting GX Configurator ST Is a new project created No ie Open the existing project 7 Connect the personal computer and head module Refer to Transfer setup l oet the system configuration pa Get various information from the head module Refer to Get system Set the parameters of the intelligent function module Set the parameters of the intelligent Refer to function module i Parameter settin Connect the personal computer and head module ct Download the various information to i E the MELSEC ST system Refer to Parameter block w rite _Pintteprjoctdem J Refer to Printing the project data Diagnosis mode operation procedure Refer to Opening an existing project Refer to Editing the project Refer to Parameter setting Refer to Transfer setup Confirm the error status and take corrective action or perform the monitor test etc of I O data 5 Operation Procedures MELSOFT 1 Preparations for diagnosis mode Make preparations for operation in the diagnosis mode Perform the following operation before starting
154. ng will be read from the SLICE hardware This shows the configuration setting you will need to correctly configure the head module in GX Works2 GX Developer or GX IEC Developer By increasing the number of cycles taken to read the data the number of Stations used can be reduced however this means that the data will take longer to read in total This value is calculated based on the optimization mode setting Configuration setting Exp cyclic setting 59 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT The number of stations used for communications Using more stations increases the speed at which data is read but reduces the number of other devices that can be used on the CC Link bus This value is calculated based on the optimization mode setting This shows a list of modules in the configuration Double click on a module to edit its parameter settings see Parameter setting for more details Left click on a module to select it the same module will automatically be selected in the rack display as well Many actions in the Edit menu require a module to be selected first Excl station count Right click on a module to select itand show a menu similar to the Edit menu refer to Editing the project for details of each menu item If the module has a configuration error Such as consuming more power than the last power supply will provide this will be shown at the top of the menu Clicking on the item will
155. odule this slot TA j Insert Position d ee f Blo No 1 STIPSO id C Last Position Select Module Type of MOE C Input Output Module Sy Intelligent Module f Power Distribution Module C Reserved Byte 98 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Insert Position Set the position where the slice module will be inserted Sets the inserting position to the last line Example When the module is added to the last line _ Before pole After addition Last Position Select the No radio button and select the inserting position from the list Example When the module ST1Y16 TPES is added to No 3 After addition See yth this addition the module Ne or later will ba Incramented by 1 Select Module Select the model name of the slice module to be added in the pull down menu ee Displays the input output modules in the pull down menu to enable selection Intelligent Displays the intelligent function modules in the pull down menu to enable Module selection Power Distribution Module Reserved PROFIBUS DP Displays the reserved byte modules in the pull down menu to enable selection version B only button Adds the slice module to the project Close Close button Closes this screen without adding the slice module 1 The slice module cannot be added in excess of the Maximum Input Output points of the head module Refer to Option setting for the Maximum In
156. of the slave station parameter The file is used when setting slave parameters by configuration software which is supported by the master station Data sent from the head module to the master station PROFIBUS DPV2 Extended diagnostic information Slave parameter GSD file The data consists of the following areas Bit Input Area head module version Aonly Information Area Error Information Area head module version A only Mr Module Status Area head module version A only Command Result Area head module version A only Wr Word Input Area Input data 17 1 Introduction MELSOFT 18 Term Abbreviation Description Data that the head module receives from the master station The data consists of the following areas Bit Output Area head module version Aonly Request Area Output data Error Clear Area head module version Aonly System Area head module version Aonly Command Execution Area head module version Aonly Word Output Area O data Data input data output data transferred between the head module and the master station Global control This function enables synchronization command transmission for I O data from a DP Master Class 1 to DP Slaves Bit inout area Bit input data of each module Bitoututare Bit output data of each module Word 16 bit input data of an intelligent function module Word inputarea fin the case of analog input module the digital outpu
157. ofthe menu bar 1 Jindicates a drop down menu Example File New menu Represents the tool button on the toolbar corresponding to the drop down menu Example File Save menu l Represents the item name in the dialog box Example File name Represents a button Example button Represents the tab in the dialog box Example lt lt Verify All Modules gt gt tab 1 Introduction MELSOFT How to read manual For CC Link In this manual remote I O remote registers and message transmission areas for CC Link are represented with Br Wr Cr Bw Ww Cw 1 Data symbol lt Example Cr Command result araa gt Range In the case of 1 4ord 16b data this shows the COTeeponding range 0 Shows 0 bit position 7 0 Shows 0 7 bit ranges Detall data No Abbreviated data symbol For detalis of deta data No and abbreviated data eymbel refar to 2 and 3 2 Head Module gt Master Station a Remote input RX Data symbol Area name Unit Detail data No notation b Remote register RWr Data symbol Area name Unit Detail data No notation c Message transmission Data symbol Area name Unit Detail data No notation Command result 1 ee Decimal area 10 1 Introduction MELSOFT 3 Master station gt Head module a Remote output RY Data symbol Areaname Unit Detail data No notation i Bit output area 1 bit symbol Hexadecimal
158. ommand result area Information that indicates a command result This information is stored in Setting data area starting from D1 1 of the RDMSG instruction of the master station 15 1 Introduction MELSOFT 16 Term Abbreviation Description Information for executing a command Command This information is stored in Setting data area starting from S2 1 of the execution area RDMSG instruction of the master station Number of occupied I O The area which is equivalent to the occupied I O points is occupied in Bit input area Bit outout area The number assigned to every 2 occupied I O points of each module The numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from 0 of the head Slice No module The maximum value is 127 This is used for specifying a command execution target The number that shows where the slice module is physically installed The numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from 0 of the head module The maximum value is 63 This is used for specifying a command execution target Start slice No The start slice No assigned to the head module and slice modules Generic term for requests that are executed by the master station for reading Command each module s operation status setting intelligent function module command parameters or various controls Generic term for parameter set in commands or GX Configurator ST Command parameter All of the parameters set
159. onitored data Set the file name of the monitored data Save button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name Cancel button Closes this screen without saving the project 177 Li Monitor Test MELSOFT 1 Example of text file for saving data The following shows an example of the text file for saving data ProfibusDPnetParamMonitor txt Notepad Fie Edit Format View Help sx Configurator ST PROFIBUS DP Network Par er Monitor O000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 12 00 00 OO OO gool 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 GO OO 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO 00 OO OO 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO O00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO O00 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO OO OO OO OO OO 178 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 12 12 1 Online module operation This chapter explains the functions for operating each module from GX Configurator ST in the online mode where the MELSEC ST system and personal computer are connected Reset head module we Resets t
160. only while monitor is ata stop While monitor is executed flickers on the left side of this button Start button Monitor Switch Monitoring i indicator Po Start oe Stop monitoring monitoring 4 Stop puton Stops monitor This button is usable only while monitor is executed Close Close button Closes this screen Displays the information start slice No module name label name of the Module Information module to be monitored Displays the input output data of the target module When the target module is the intelligent function module displays the Word Input values and Word Output values Selecting the DEC or HEX radio button displays the values displayed under Value in decimal or hexadecimal DEC Decimal HEX Hexadecimal Error Data 1 Displays error data of the target module 1 For details of each data refer to the manual of the corresponding module 2 When the MELSEC ST system is in the forced output mode the values entered on the Forced Output Test screen are displayed 3 In the case of an intelligent module which does not have an input sending area output data will be displayed in the input area fields for troubleshooting For example if the output data values are not being sent correctly this display can be used to confirm that the output data reached the intelligent module VO data 1 2 3 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT 11 4 Forced output test PURPOSE Runs an output test on
161. operation in the diagnosis mode Refer to Starting GX Configurator ST Start GX Configurators T Connect the personal computer and Refer to Transfer setu head module Get various information from the Refer to Get system head module Refer to System monitor Change to the diagnosis mode 2 Diagnosis mode operation procedure Perform the operation explained in the reference section for each purpose of use Before starting the diagnosis mode operation perform the operation in 1 of this section To monitor the MELSEC ST system EN l System monitor To confirm the module where an error occurred To confirm the error definition Module detail information Offset Gain setting of intelligent function To set the offset and gain values modules To confirm the I O data Input Output monitor To conduct the forced output test Forced output test al Master station data communication To monitor the master station data communication ae monitor To monitor the PROFIBUS DP Network Parameters PROFIBUS DP network parameter pera arameler To reset the head module Reset head module To change the module online Online module change 39 5 Operation Procedures MELSOFT 6 Installation and uninstallation This chapter explains how to install and uninstall GX Configurator ST 6 1 Installation 6 1 1 Installation procedure Installation start Installation of product R
162. opy source project corresponding module list a Set the position where the slice module will be inserted into the open Insert Position mre cel B Last Position Sets the inserting position to the last line Select the No radio button and then select the insert position from the l list Copies the slice module selected in the Copy source project Add button corresponding module list Copyis not executed when no slice module is selected Close button Closes this screen COPOU proa Select the slice module to be copied corresponding module list 110 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 5 Undo PURPOSE Returns the following operations to the status prior to execution e Adding the module e Deleting the module e Deleting all modules e Copying the module information e Get System BASIC OPERATION Executing any of the following operations returns to the status prior to the last operation e Click the Edit gt Undo menu e Press the keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module list or Rack display areas of the Module Configuration Window and click Undo from the menu Repeating this operation returns to the status of up to the tenth preceding operation m m e Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen displayed The Module Configuration Window screen is displayed when the View gt Module Configuration menu is selected e The ope
163. ower Distribution Check Ctrl M Chrl o Ctrl S Ctrl P Ctre z Ctrl Ctrlt Inserk Ctrl Delebe ShiFE Del FY Fi The menu screens in this section are different from the actual ones The File menu includes project file operation print and other functions For more information refer to the following sections New create a new project Open open an existing project Close close the project Save save the project Save as save the project with another name Verify compare modules with another project Copy copy module information from another project Print print the project data Recent files open a recently used project Exit close GX Configurator ST The Edit menu includes the functions for module configuration setting and parameter setting For more information refer to the following sections Undo reverse the last edit operation Redo reverse the last undo operation Add add a module to the configuration Rearrange change the order of modules Delete delete a module All delete delete all modules Parameter setting change module parameter settings Option change module options Change head module change head module type Power distribution check test power consumption 33 4 Function list 34 MELSOFT The View menu includes the function to display hide each screen Initialize Module Configuration View Position l l l l Refer to Display switching an
164. owing shows the data symbols and the corresponding detail areas within the command execution area Start Slice No of Execution Target 13 1 Introduction MELSOFT 1 3 Terms and Abbreviations Unless otherwise specified this documentation uses the following terms and abbreviations to explain the head module Term Abbreviation ST1H BT MELSEC ST CC Link head module PROFIBUS DP Master module Abbreviation for the QJU61BT11N used as a master station Generic term for G RDMSG and GP RDMSG Module that distributes external system power and auxiliary power to the head Bus refreshing module module and slice modules Power feeding module Module that distributes external auxiliary power to slice modules Power distribution Generic term for the bus refreshing module and power feeding module J O S189 als Q x Generic term for a module that transfers data between the head module and Base module slice modules and between the slice modules and external devices wiring nput module Intelligent function Generic term for modules that handle input output data in units of words O module Generic term for input modules and output modules Generic term for power distribution modules I O modules and intelligent Slice module function modules that can be mounted on base modules MELSEC ST system Generic term for a system thatis thatis composed ofa head module slice modules an end plate and end brackets External
165. page value should be set within the range 1 3276 Description This error is shown on the page setup dialog if the first page number is not within the range 1 3276 Causes and e Enter an initial page number from 1 32767 and try again actions 13 2 13 System errors 214 These errors occur when there are other issues with the system or problems with the installation Message Insufficient memory Please close other applications to increase memory There is not enough free memory available to complete the current activity Causes and e If possible try to close other applications which you are not using to actions release memory e You may also be able to increase the amount of memory available by increasing the size of the page file or by installing additional memory in the computer Message There is not enough memory so the GX Configurator ST cannot be activated Quit other applications then activate the GX Configurator ST There is not enough free memory available to start the application Causes and e ff possible try to close other applications which you are not using to actions release memory e You may also be able to increase the amount of memory available by increasing the size of the page file or by installing additional memory in the computer 13 Reference MELSOFT Message some of the necessary files for running the application are not found Please reinstall Description This me
166. power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module GX Configurator ST does not distinguish between spring clamp S and screw E wiring types in the base module 2 This item is available for the head module 159 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 3 For the Word Input Word Output is displayed when the target module does not occupy the corresponding area 4 For details of the errors refer to the manual of the corresponding module 11 3 Input Output monitor ee Monitors the input data and output data of the module 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 On the System Monitor screen select the module to be monitored 2 Execute any of the following operations to display the Input Output Monitor screen and start monitor e Click the Online gt Input Output Monitor menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Input Output Monitor from the menu e Click the input Output Monitor button on the System Monitor screen 3 To close this screen click the Close button _pPoins In CC Link systems the following areas are not available for I O monitoring Error Clear area Word Input area of intelligent output modules Word Output area of intelligent input modules 160 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Input Output Monitor No 4 Moewor Swaich Start stop Stop s Monitoring Module Ir onmabor Shee No _ F Module Module Name STIDAT
167. power suppl eneric term for external system power and auxiliary power eneric product name for SWnD5C STPB E n denotes Version 1 or later Software used to set slave parameters for head modules and slice modules Configuration software in PROFIBUS DP e g GX Configurator DP module Output module GX Configurator ST 14 1 Introduction MELSOFT Term definition for CC Link The following explains the meanings and definitions of the terms used in this documentation when using CC Link Term Abbreviation yes Acommunication method by which remote I O data and remote register data Cyclic transmission as are transferred periodically This station controls the entire data link system Master station oo One master station is required for one system A station that has a programmable controller CPU and can communicate with Local station i l the master station and other local stations Aremote station that can only use bit data Input from or output to external Remote I O station devices AJ65BTB1 16D AJ65SBTB1 16D or others Aremote station that can use both bit and word data Input from or output to Remote device station external devices analog data conversion ST1H BT AJ65BT 64AD AJ65BT 64DAV AJ65BI 64DAl or others Generic term for remote I O stations and remote device stations Remote station Controlled by the master station Link special relay for CC Link Bit data that indicate t
168. pped error 212 Online module operation 179 Open File menu 70 Opening an existing project 70 Opening projects 70 Operating environment Operating systems Supported 30 Operation history 111 112 Operation procedures 37 Option Edit menu 126 Option setting 126 Options 126 Orientation 82 86 88 Output data 18 Output module 14 Overview 22 P Page layout printing 88 Page number format 88 Parameter block write 49 144 Parameter block write Online menu 144 Parameter error check 124 Parameter errors 207 Parameter setting 118 Parameter setting Edit menu 117 118 Parameter settings 117 118 121 124 207 Parameter settings dialog 119 Parameters 74 77 79 109 Block download 144 Block write 144 Checking 117 Checking for errors 124 Download as a block 144 Downloading 117 121 137 Error check 124 Network 175 Read from device 141 Reset to default 120 Setting 117 118 119 226 30 41 41 47 49 MELSOFT Slave 175 Uploading 117 121 137 Verifying 117 Verifying edited parameters 121 187 Point mode 105 129 143 Point mode change warning 105 Portrait 82 86 88 Power consumption 96 100 130 Power consumption error 205 Power consumption exceeded after adding module error 203 Power distribution check 26 130 Power distribution check Edit menu 130 Power distribution module 14 96 155 158 180 Power feeding module 14 Power saving function 37 Power supply 130 External 14 Power supply module 58
169. put Output points Displays the power distribution modules in the pull down menu to enable selection 99 9 Editing the rojeci MELSOFT 9 1 2 Adding the module with the Wizard area 100 Oi unran Adds a slice module to the project BASIC OPERATION 1 Ensure that a module has been selected in the rack display module list area left clicking on a module will select it 2 Select the type of module to be added from the tree in the wizard area of the Module Configuration Window screen When you have selected a module its details will be shown in the information area of the Module configuration window 3 Select either Add before or Add after to determine where the module will be inserted relative to the selected module 4 Click the button in the wizard area n Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu pia If adding the module would cause the power consumption to be exceeded for the power supply module which serves the new module you will be shown a warning message which provides an opportunity to cancel the addition This warning is only shown once it will not be shown if the power supply module was already overloaded before the module was added 9 Editing the project MELSOFT ICC Link systems
170. r at the top of the context menu The possible errors are Slot 1 should always contain a module Description In a valid configuration the first slot after the head module should always contain a power supply module of the tyoe shown in the message This provides power to the head module itself as well as to the remaining modules Causes and e The power supply module is either missing or in the wrong place actions Either move an existing power supply module to the slot immediately after the head module or install a new power supply module after the head module 13 Reference MELSOFT The power supply module in slot 1 should have an H SET base type Description The first power supply module has the wrong base type selected for the first power supply after the head module the base type should always be H SET The remaining power supply modules have R SET base types Causes and e Ensure that a power supply with H SET base type is installed actions immediately after the head module You can change the base module type by right clicking on the slot and selecting Option from the pop up menu For more information see Option setting The power supply module in this slot should have an R SET base type Description The power supply module in this slot has the wrong base type selected for power supply modules other than the first power supply after the head module the base type should always be R SE
171. r 16 Slices 64 66 Slots 64 66 Software licence 41 Source module not selected error verify 210 Specified module does not exist error verify 211 ST bus cycle time 16 18 ST1H BT 19 68 ST1H PB 68 ST1PSD 58 112 130 203 S1T1X1616 DE1 S1 module 180 Standby mode 37 Start menu 41 49 Start more than once Start slice No 16 Starting GX Configurator ST 49 Station address 54 Station number 155 49 53 Stations 59 155 Local 15 Master 15 Remote 15 Remote device 15 Remote VO 15 Status bar 54 Status bar View menu 54 Status bit detail 64 Stop monitoring before save error 193 Supply check 130 Supply current 130 Supported Operating Systems 30 Suspend 37 Sw 18 171 Switch mode while forced output test active error 198 Switch to diagnosis mode 149 Switch windows 53 SWnD5C PROFID E 17 SWnD5C STPB E 14 Symbols used 9 System Read from device 141 System area 11 18 System Configuration 29 System errors 214 System monitor 54 149 System monitor View menu System monitoring 149 _T Target memory 228 54 149 124 144 MELSOFT Terminator 1 7 Terms 14 Terms and abbreviations 14 Test 149 Tile horizontally Window menu 54 Tile vertically Window menu 54 Timeout 138 Timeout range error transfer setup 192 Titlebar 51 53 Toolbar 53 54 55 Toolbar View menu 54 Toolbar buttons 55 Toolbar icons 55 Topic layout 8 Transfer setup 138 192 Transfer setup Online menu 138 Transmission Cycl
172. r ST allows online module change to be made easily by screen guided operation without operation of the head module switches Normal module AT PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network or CC Link eee salen c Output test can be done without affecting PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network In a forced output test outputs can be tested using the Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear of the head module or slice module The user can specify any Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear As only the Bit Output Word Output and Error Clear are used for the forced output test output data not used in the test are not affected In the forced output test therefore an output test can be conducted without affecting the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network Head module or slice module MELSEC ST system iil ee ee A A iT a Aa ue THT TIT jj el nat TTE f wi _ _ _ _ _ Tre Ek ANARAN N ll agl Output test i done on PROFIBUS DP or CC link network PROFIBUS or CC link Ew n Error Char 24 2 Overview MELSOFT 3 Parameter setting of slice module a Parameter setting of intelligent function module The Parameter Setting screen displays a list of module parameters Parameter setting can be made on this list As it includes functions to upload and verify data and to check the setting errors the parameters can be confirmed e
173. r ST from each module The following two different input output data settings are uploaded e Maximum Input Output points of the head module e Setting of whether the word input Ww word output of the intelligent function module are used or not BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Get Input Output Data Settings menu 2 A screen appears asking whether the settings will be uploaded or not Click the button to upload the input output data settings 3 When upload is completed the Completed message is displayed Click the button 143 MELSOFT 0 Downloading and uploading the parameters 10 4 Parameter block write PURPOSE Downloads the parameters to the modules in a block BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the Online gt Parameter Block Write menu to display the Parameter Block Write screen 2 Select the target memory and parameters and click the Download button 3 When download is completed the Download Completed message is displayed Click the button 4 To close this screen click the Close button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Downloading Preparing to download ROM RAM oq Parameter Block Write Target Memory RAK Select Data Parameter Block Write Deselect all Select al Select Data modules Target Memory RAM oe dirdi _Fleledse Al inci Download Select All Release All i Select Al ance aom Select No Module Name Cancel 0
174. ration history is erased when the project is closed When the project is closed the operation performed before closing the project cannot be returned to the previous status 111 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 6 Redo J PURPOSE Returns to the status prior to the Undo processing in Undo BASIC OPERATION Execute any of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Redo menu e Press the keys on the keyboard e Right click the list of the Module list or Rack display areas of the Module Configuration Window and click Redo from the menu r i Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu 9 7 Rearranging the modules 9 7 1 Rearranging the modules with the Rearrange dialog Py cease Rearranges the slice modules of the project _pPoint The head module cannot be rearranged 112 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 Execute either of the following operations e Click the Edit gt Rearrange menu e Right click the list of the Module Configuration Window screen Rack display or Module list area and click Rearrange from the menu 2 On the opened screen select the slice module to be moved from among the slice modules displayed in the list and move it using the Ye button 3 To close t
175. rator ST 1 08 from your computer User Account Control Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before F I setup exe Unidentified Publisher Cancel I don t know where this program is from or what it s for gt Allow trust this program I know where it s from or I ve used it before W Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer f Completion 48 MELSOFT 3 Confirm that the program should be uninstalled Clicking the button starts uninstallation Clicking the button stops uninstallation 4 When using Windows Vista or Windows 7 When the screen on the left is displayed click Allow 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 6 3 Starting GX Configurator ST This section explains how to start GX Configurator ST from the start menu All Programs f MELSOFT Application gt fg GX Configurator ST 1 083 gt 1 Move the cursor from Start gt AL OFF o Turn OFF Computer All Programs 1 gt MELSOFT Application 1 Programs is displayed when any of the following operating systems is used e Windows 2000 Professional e Windows XP Professional All Programs f MELSOFT Application A Log Off g Turn Off Computer I 2 Gx Configurator ST 1 083 Saree 2 Click GX Configurator ST El User s Manual represents a version number ET MELSOFT GX Configurator ST DES 3 GX Configu
176. rator ST starts File Edit View Mode Online Diagnostics Window Help peal S op eel e Geis ee a E Module Configuration Seles For the new system do you want to Open an existing file Build the system configuration offline 49 6 Installation and uninstallation MELSOFT 50 REMARK Multiple GX Configurators ST can be started to use Since different projects can be opened on multiple GX Configurators ST multiple projects can be browsed simultaneously The same project cannot be opened from multiple GX Configurators ST When multiple GX Configurators ST are started GX Configurators ST started second and later have the following restrictions 1 The diagnosis mode cannot be used The Mode gt Diagnosis menu tia cannot be clicked 2 Get System cannot be executed The Online gt Get System menu i cannot be clicked 3 Parameter Block Write cannot be executed The Online gt Parameter Block Write menu cannot be clicked 4 Parameter upload download and verify cannot be executed on the Parameter Setting screen The Upload Download and Veri buttons cannot be clicked GX Configurator ST started first can perform the following operation since the above restrictions do not apply Even when GX Configurator ST started first is exited the above restrictions still apply to all GX Configurator ST instances that have started To remove the restrictions restart GX Configurator ST after
177. rmation e Start slice No 1 e Module name e Label name e Station No 2 is displayed if the Station No set with the address setting switches of the head module is outside the setting range For details refer to Current Error Status or Error Status Log on this screen e Base module name 1 Module Detail Information e Excl station count 2 the number of stations used for communications e Exp cyclic setting 2 the number of cycles taken to read the data e Version The module version is displayed Ifa module does not support this is displayed instead e Mode 2 e Communication baud rate 2 ig shown if the MELSEC ST system is not communicating with the master station Bit Input 1 Bit Output 1 Wren Word Input 1 3 Word Output 1 3 Displays the current operation status or error information of the head module Current Error Status 2 4 No HEX Current Error Status Current Error 1 4 No HEX Displays the error code in hexadecimal Current Error Status Displays the operation status or error definition Displays the operation status or error history of the head module The latest log is displayed in the top line descending order This item displays up to five status or error logs When information is isplays the error code in hexadecimal isplays the operation status or error definition Displays the current operation status or error information of the t
178. rmation of all modules Selected Modules B the detail information of the modules displayed in The module to button Adds the module selected in the left side list to the end of The module to print as the module to be printed button Withdraws the module selected in The module to print from the modules to be printed and deletes it from The module to print Printer Setup button Sets the printer Refer to Setting up the printer for details Page Setur puton Sets the page layout Refer to Setting a page layout for details Prnt button Starts printing Print Preview Closes this screen and displays a print image button Print Range Refer to Previewing a printimage for details Close Close button Closes this screen without printing 85 8 P 8 6 1 86 roject creation Setting up the printer PURPOSE Selects a printer for printing and sets the paper size the printing orientation and other printing format related items BASIC OPERATION 1 Click the button on the Print screen to display this screen 2 Select the printer for printing and set the paper size print orientation etc 3 To close this screen click the button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Print Setup Printer Mame Adobe LP S200P5 3 Status Ready Type AdobeP S EPSON LP 9200P53 Where q i Comment Paper SIze A Source Automatically Select Network MELSOFT Properties
179. rors could occur Description This error occurs if the configuration of the ST series head module is changed while monitoring is active e g switched protocol from Version A to B and the changed configuration was loaded into GX Configurator ST Causes and e Close all monitoring dialogs and start monitoring again actions This will start monitoring of the Input Output Monitor Description When you switch from edit mode to diagnostics mode and there are VO monitor windows open from a previous diagnostics mode session you will be prompted to restart monitoring Causes and Either answer actions oe ee ae ee e Yes to restart monitoring in these windows or e No in which case monitoring will not be switched on in the open I O monitor windows This will stop monitoring of the Input Output Monitor Description This is a warning shown when switching from diagnostics mode to edit mode while there is an O monitor active Causes and e There is no action to take when you click OK the active VO monitors actions will stop monitoring Module Detail Information cannot be executed in the specified module Description This error can appear on the system monitor dialog when an attempt is made to start the module detail information dialog for a module whose details cannot be shown Causes and e Make sure that the right module is selected by clicking on it in the actions system monitor dialog then try
180. sage It is possible to set Offset Gain only during the Forced Output Test Mode Change into the Forced Output Test Mode Description This message is shown when trying to set the offset and gain settings for a module when the system is not in forced output test mode Causes and e Offset gain settings can only be set in forced output mode Answer actions Yes at the prompt to switch to forced output test mode or No to cancel the operation The selected module cannot set Offset Gain Description An attempt was made to change the offset gain settings of a module which does not have offset gain settings to change such as the head module or a power supply module Causes and e Itis likely that the wrong module is selected make sure that the actions correct module one which has offset gain settings is selected and then try again Message The module to be set has not been selected Please select a module to be set in the System Monitor Description This message is shown when attempting to show the offset gain settings dialog without first selecting a module for which the offset gain settings should be changed Causes and e Make sure that a module has been selected by clicking on it in the actions system monitor dialog then try again Message The Window is closed during Offset Gain Setting Mode Please open the Offset Gain Setting and close again Description The offset gain dialog window was closed unexpected
181. selected at Select Area with Data display 1 Address 0 setas the start address Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 1 For details of the I O data refer to the Head Module Manual 2 In PROFIBUS DP version B systems the input output area layout depends on the configuration details for example byte packing REMARK When confirming the data for each module use the Input Output Monitor screen Refer to Input Output monitor for details 173 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT 11 5 2 Saving the communication data PURPOSE Saves the I O data which were monitored on the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen in Master station data communication monitor into a text file 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 On the Master Station Data Communication Monitor screen click the button to stop monitor and then click the Copy to File button 2 Set the destination directory and file name and click the Save button to save the monitored data into a text file and close this screen DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Copy to file Save i Cp SLICE bHP E Masher Sawe a Ippe koreto dala iH DISPLAY SETTING DATA Select the directory that stores the monitored data Set the file name of the monitored data Save button Saves the project with the file name specified at File name Cancel button Closes this screen without saving the project 174 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 1 Example of text file for savin
182. show help on the error List area You can alter the widths of columns in the module list by moving the mouse When the cursor changes to a vertical double line with arrows on each side click and hold the left mouse button then drag the column divider to its new position and release the mouse button The changes you make to the column widths will be remembered and reapplied each time the application is started ae ae the position number for the module starting with the head module at position l 0 and the first ST1 PSD power supply at position 1 The Slice position of the module Some modules can occupy more than one Slice slice so this does not always match the number o The type of module for example ST1PSD Name L BrHEX The input bit range used bythe module LB w HEX The output bit range used bythe module a WHEX The inputword range used bythe module po W HEX The output word range used bythe module Auser defined label for the module This can be useful to identify modules when there are several modules of the same type in the system For example two similar input output modules could be labelled Cabinet 1 wiring and Cabinet 2 wiring to tell them apart m m In CC link systems the address ranges are sometimes referred to differently CClink s RX and RY ranges are equivalent to the Br and Bw ranges shown in GX Configurator ST and CC link s RWr and RWw ranges are equivalent to Wr and Ww Label
183. shown if the online change procedure is cancelled part way through the exchange It indicates that the selected module is not operating as a result of stopping the exchange procedure Causes and e Go through the online change procedure again for the same module it actions does not actually have to be replaced If you try to select a different module an error will be shown Message There is some other module that is performing Online Module Change Please execute Online Module Change for one module of at a time Description An attempt was made to start an online change operation but there is already a module part way through the online change process This can occur if a previous online change either from GX Configurator ST or using the buttons on the front of the head module has not fully completed or was cancelled part way through Causes and e Select the module that is part way through online change the module actions will have a purple status colour in the system monitor and complete its online change procedure first Online change can only be used for one module at a time 13 Reference MELSOFT 13 2 12 Printing errors The errors in this section can occur during printing For more information see Printing the project data Please close GX Configurator ST after closing Print Preview Description f the print preview dialog is open it must be closed before trying to close GX Configurator ST Ca
184. shows advice on the current function of the buttons This shows the available modules for addition categorised by type When a Module tree module is selected its details are shown in the information area see Details of information area Select this if new modules should be added before the currently selected Add before module in the rack display module list Select this if new modules should be added after the currently selected Add after l l module in the rack display module list If there are no modules left other than the head module and first bus Back button not shown refreshing module the button will allow you to return to the head module selection page of the wizard This can be used to delete the module which is currently selected in the Delete button module list rack display Add button Adds a module to the configuration 63 7 Screen layout and display switching MELSOFT 7 4 4 Details of information area When a module is selected for addition in the wizard area tree the information area shows the details of the module ICC Link systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Module Configuration PEPE Pe Ec EcECEceeleceelbrireibeireipen ame eolee colcelee celeelee ce eo co cel selee celes Fee Kees es fee kee ese ees ees fees fees ees Name ST1DA1 I E e 24 Description Analog Output module 1 Output Current 12 Bit 1 Module width Slots Br
185. sition An outline border is drawn around the position where the modules will be placed Drag the modules to their new position If the target position is not then release the left mouse buthor visible you can drag the sajo e mouse pointer near to the left or right edge of the rack display to scroll the display The outline border shows the nEw postion ai When the left mouse button is released the modules will be moved to the new position T TT Modules are moved to the They will be automatically new postion and selected again so that if selected al the target position was missed they can be quickly dragged again into the right position lf you try to drag one or more modules to the left of the the head module or first power supply module the drag action will automatically be cancelled A valid system must always start with a head module and a power supply module m J oint PROFIBUS DP head module version B only Reserved bytes can only be rearranged in the configuration using the rearrange dialog 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 9 8 Parameter setting The following table shows the reference section for each parameter related operation The operation can be performed on the Parameter Setting screen Refer to Parameter setting screen for the operation to display the Parameter Setting screen Reference Section To setthe parameters Setting the p
186. splay the Module Detail Information screen and start monitor e Click the Diagnostics gt Module Detail Information menu e Right click the module selected in 1 and click Module Detail Information from the menu e Click the Module Detail Information button on the System Monitor screen 3 To update the operation status or error status click the Refresh button 4 To close this screen click the Close button 154 11 Monitor Test MELSOFT ICC Link systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN For head module Module Detall Information Module Listed Infiomehoan kiada Mame STIH 41 Lebel Hamme Module Siahon no 1 ad a d information Esp geie asig Dobi Woda Priority mii salons E edd Conmmureaten Baud Pate SMbgau Curent Emory taha Cine Ene Rah i Update Information Chose EeouStetus Log Ma HES EmorStatue Log Cina Les Clear error y histone For power distribution module I O module or intelligent function module Module Detail Information Module Detail Information Slice Mo i Module Hame gt S71DA7 Label Hame Base Module gt STIB 4lA2 Version BAS BrfHE DE 11 Bw HEX OE 11 wI HES ig ae Update Wai HEP gt 02 03 Current Error Mo HEX Current Error Active Oooo Mo error Close 155 Li Monitor Fest MELSOFT 156 DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the information of the module to be monitored This item includes the following info
187. sponding module and click the Parameter Setting button 3 To close this screen click the Ed button DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN MResuttveriy2 CL Verification Source File United SSS Verlication Destination File CAMELSECASLICE sample2 Mismatch Items 5 STIAD2V 2 STINIGDET Verified module list STIAD2 ST1Y16 TPE3 9T1AD2 STIDA2 Parameter Setting Average number Inconsistent parameter list 1 4 2 Upper upper imit value 4000 3 Upper lover imit value 4000 4 Lower upper imit value 4000 5 Lower lower imit value 4000 77 8 Project creation MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING DATA Displays the file name of the verification source project Verification Source File Untitled is displayed when a newly created and unsaved project has been set Verification Destination File Displays the file name of the verification destination project Displays a list of modules verified The module having inconsistent parameters is displayed red Double click that module to change its parameters Refer to Parameter setting for details epee the number of items whose verify result is inconsistent Verified module list Mismatch Items indicates that the Module Name Src and Module Name Dst are different modules s Changes the parameters of the module selected in the verified module Parameter Setting fist i button Refer to Parameter setting for details The targetis an open project
188. ssage normally means that GX Configurator ST did not install correctly or some of the application files or registry settings have been damaged Causes and e Afile is missing or part of the application failed to load or initialise actions e In general uninstalling the program from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalling should fix the problem Failed to read the registry data There is some possibility for some error in the operating environment of the application Please do reinstall Administrator authorization is required in case of using Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 The application was unable to read settings from the system registry Causes and e The currently logged on user may not have Administrator rights Log actions back on as a user with Administrator access e The application may not be correctly installed in which case it should be uninstalled from Control Panel gt Add or remove programs and then reinstalled Message Cannot execute online operations in this application Online operation is possible only in the application that started in the beginning Description The system cannot make connections to the device hardware as the connection is already in use Causes and e This message will be shown if GX Configurator ST is run twice Use actions the instance that was started first for online operations Failed to open the database
189. t module has turned purple m This applies only when monitoring from the System Monitor screen c If the parameters cannot be read from the slice module the REL LED and ERR LEDs of the head module will turn on and an error message will appear on the screen at step 8 In this case confirm the error details and take corrective action For how to read error codes and error code details refer to the Head Module Manual When not executing online module change click the button a Clicking the Cancel button causes the screen to show that online module change is cancelled Clicking the button returns to the step 1 185 12 Online module operation MELSOFT From the previous page Disconnection from external device Online Module Change lt 3 4 When the left screen appears disconnect the Target Module No 4 external device from the slice module to be replaced eee er online Sopa ela For details refer to External device connection and ER evieees disconnection procedures for online module change 1 Please exchange the module 2 Please click Next button in the corresponding slice module manual nt lf the disconnection procedure given in the relev slice module manual cannot be executed shut phases of the external power supply for the ME ST system to replace the slice module A Y OH coocoo WIL oocoonod Replacing slice module 5 Remove the slice module to be replac
190. t data value is stored Word 16 bit output data of an intelligent function module TDA In the case of analog output module the digital setting data value is stored Bit Word input data for checking each module status and command execution Information area results Bit Word output data for requesting each module to clear errors to execute Request area commands Word output Number of occupied I O The area that is equivalent to the occupied I O points is occupied in Bit Inout Area Bit Output Area No assigned to every 2 occupied I O points of each module This numbering l starts by assigning 0 to the head module and then proceeds in ascending Slice No order The maximum value No is 127 The No is used for specifying the execution target Command Requesting from the master station in order to read the module status to set Command i control the intelligent function module command parameters Processing time for the head module to refresh the input output status of each ST bus cycle time slice module PROFIBUS DP processing time for the master station to perform cyclic Bus cycle time l l transfer with each slave station 1 Introduction MELSOFT 1 4 What s new in version 1 08J Version 1 08J introduces a number of new features to improve the functionality and usability of GX Configurator ST such as e Support for Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems 19 1 Introduction MELS
191. t in the Module list or rack display area and click Add from the menu 2 Set the adding position and model name of the module on the Add Module screen and click the button 3 To close the Add Module screen click the Close button 96 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 7 _pPoint Perform the operation with the Module Configuration Window screen open To display the Module Configuration Window screen choose the View gt Module Configuration menu m i If adding the module would cause the power consumption to be exceeded for the power supply module which serves the new module you will be shown a warning message which provides an opportunity to cancel the addition This warning is only shown once it will not be shown if the power supply module was already overloaded before the module was added PROFIBUS DP protocol version B only If adding the module would use more unused bits than there are available you will be shown a warning message which provides an opportunity to cancel the addition f Warning there are not enough unused bits available Unused bits available 2 Required 4 Select OK to add the module anyway cancel This warning is only shown once it will not be shown if the available unused bits had been exceeded before the module was added MELSOFT GX Configurator ST 97 9 Editing the project MELSOFT DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN Addi Add M
192. the S11X1616 DE1 S1 F module followed by the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module 205 13 Reference MELSOFT 11X1616 DE1 S1 F module required before this module Description The ST1X1616 DE S1 module is presented in the software as two modules ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F and ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L These modules are one physical unit and so they must always appear as a pair with the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F module followed by the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module This message appears when there is a ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module which does not have a ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F module before it Causes and e Either add an ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F module if it is missing or rearrange actions the existing modules so that the two modules are adjacent with the S11X1616 DE1 S1 F module followed by the ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L module Byte pack consumption exceeds unused bits Description A byte pack module cannot be used here because there are not enough unused bits left Causes and e There are not enough unused bits left to use byte packing To fix this actions the marked module or the module to the left of it must be a standard module Depending on your configuration you may be able to rearrange the other modules to make better use of the unused bits to be able to use them for byte packing 13 2 7 Module deletion errors 206 These errors can occur when deleting modules For more information see Deleting a module or Deleting all modules Cannot delete head module
193. the module No 3 2 Stabe wig aew mE ER sr En or later will be p a h H aa an incremented by 4 Select Module Select the model name of the slice module to be added from the tree Expand this heading to show input output modules Expand this heading to display the intelligent function modules in the tree In PROFIBUS DP systems some intelligent modules can be selected with the Wr or Ww range switched off These modules will have an extra entry followed by either without Wr or without Ww Expand this heading to display the power distribution modules to enable selection Reserved PROFIBUS DP version B only Expand this heading to display the reserved byte modules button 1 Adds the slice module to the project 1 The slice module cannot be added in excess of the Maximum Input Output points of the head module Refer to Option setting for the Maximum Input Output points Intelligent module 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 7 _pPoint lf the module cannot be added because the resulting number of I O bits words or intelligent modules would exceed the limits of the current point mode the system will check if there is another mode that would be suitable For example if more than 32 input output bits are used in 32 point mode it might still be possible to add the module by switching to 64 point mode If there is another suitable mode a warning will be shown MELSOFT
194. the project 1 The slice module cannot be added in excess of the Maximum Input Output points of the head module Refer to Option setting for the Maximum Input Output points 102 9 Editing the project MELSOFT PROFIBUS DP systems DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN To add a module before or after the current position select it from the list and click Add To remove the curent module select Delete Inteligent modules 57140 2 1 STIA 2 1 fithout ww STADA gt ST 140 2 4 vithout Wiw 31 1041 wathout Wr rTamAaA Ero C Add before Add after Delete Add 103 9 Editing the project MELSOFT 104 DISPLAY SETTING DATA set the position where the slice module will be inserted Inserts just before the currently selected module to the eftin the rack display Example When the module ST1Y16 TPES is added before slot No 4 Before edditican After addition Add before p z EEEE _ H 3 z ae aa aa i 2 gah Ba Bs Added to the last i ling Note You cannot insert a module before the head module A valid configuration must always start with a head module followed by an ST1PSD bus refreshing module Inserts just after the currently selected module to the rightin the rack display Example When the module ST1Y16 TPE3 is added after slot No 2 Add after i After addition Sim Ex i u M BeH E TEENE ee ze m Wath this addition Po sit ee men 3 mam we ee dA
195. to add the module anyway Description This message is shown after adding a module in the wizard area if there was previously sufficient power supply to the modules in the configuration but adding the new module would cause more current to be drawn than is being supplied Causes and e Select OK to add the module anyway and fix the power supply issue actions later or e Select Cancel to prevent the addition so that another power supply module e g ST1PSD can be added in the correct place Message Warning there are not enough unused bits available Unused bits available Required Select OK to add the module anyway Description This message is shown after adding a module in the wizard area if the unused bits had not previously been exceeded but adding the new module would require the use of more unused bits than there are available Causes and e Select OK to add the module anyway and fix the problem later or actions e Select Cancel to prevent the addition so that the marked module or the module to the left of it can be changed to a standard module Depending on your configuration you may be able to rearrange the other modules to make better use of the unused bits to be able to use them for byte packing There is no file path settings Please check it again Description This occurs when trying to use the Add button on the Copy dialog without having selected a valid path for the source file
196. tput offset and gain settings dialogs For more information see Forced output test and Offset Gain setting of intelligent function module Message The module for the setting has not been selected Please select the module that is to be set in the System Monitor Description An attempt was made to start the forced output test dialog without first selecting a module whose outputs are to be written Causes and e Make sure that a module is selected by clicking on it in the system actions monitor dialog then try again 197 13 Reference MELSOFT 198 The selected module cannot execute the Forced Output Test function Description An attempt was made to start the forced output test dialog for a module that does not support forced output tests e g because it has no suitable outputs Causes and e Select a module which does support forced output tests by clicking on actions it in the system monitor dialog then try again Message Cannot change into the Forced Output Test Mode because the communication error has occurred Please execute again If selecting the Cancel button please reset the head module because the last value may be outputted when you next execute the Forced Output Test function Description This message is shown when trying to switch on the forced output test mode if there is a communication error before the operation can be completed Pressing OK will retry the connection
197. ty applies to PROFIBUS DP systems only PS PURFORE MELSOFT The head module protocol version can be changed to have old configurations reset to newer ones r J oint To switch the ST series head module from protocol version A to version B an applicable head module has to be used and the configuration needs to be set up via a GSD file and has to be downloaded to the PROFIBUS DP master station BASIC OPERATION Select a head module protocol version from the combo box in the module list DISPLAY SETTING SCREEN E Module Configuration 2a E Ea ss HAAA 27 ST1H PB ST1PSD ST1X2 DE1 ST1Y2 R2 ST1Y2 R2 ST1AD24 STIDA2 ST1IDA14 1151 134 13 0 131 13 0 13 1 13 8 13 9 ajassa Head module mode 00 0 12 F 00 0 12 F 14 8 17 7 14 0 14 F 17 8 18 7 16 0 18F 18 8 19 7 140 1CF 19 8 10 7 1E 0 1E F 9 Editing the project MELSOFT E DISPLAYET HNG DATA GSD Displays the actual head module version S The setting can be changed to either Aor B For PROFIBUS DP head module version A With this combo box the actual point mode is shown or set for offline configuration Head module mode For PROFIBUS DP head module version B With this combo box the actual mode with or without command is shown or set for offline configuration E i If the head module is changed from version B to version A all modules that are not supported in version A for example reserv
198. ty of USER or higher level must be used 31 3 System Configuration MELSOFT 4 4 1 32 Function list Function list The functions of GX Configurator ST are indicated below Reference Section eel configuration Registers modules into the system by model name Editing the project Parameter Setting Sets the parameters to the intelligent function module Parameter setting Option Settings Sets the label name base module etc for the module Power Distribution Checks whether the 5VDC internal current Check consumption of the bus refreshing module is Power distribution check sufficient System Monitor Monitors the statuses of the head and slice modules Module configuration Uploads downloads the module configuration and Downloading and parameter upload dawnload parameters uploading the parameters Input Output Monitor Monitors the input data and output data Inout Outout monitor Tests the Bit Output Word Output Forced Output Test fana Error Clear of the head module or slice Forced output test module without stopping the PROFIBUS DP or CC Link network Offset Gain Settin Sets the offset and gain values of the intelligent Offs et Gain setting of g function modules ST1AD2 V etc intelligent function modules Reset Head Module Resets the head module Resethead module Change head Changes the head module type in edit mode Change head module type module type Change head
199. uses and e Close the print preview dialog then select the File menu Exit item to actions quit Please select one or more modules Description This message is shown on the print dialog if the print range is selected modules but no modules have been seleced Causes and Either actions ae e Select some modules by clicking on them in the list on the left then using the gt button to add them to the list of modules to print or e Select the All modules option for the print range instead in which case all the modules will be included in the printout Please specify the print item Description The print dialog has three options for sections that can be included in the printout e Module configuration e Module information list e Individual module information This error message is shown when all three options have been deselected and there is nothing remaining to print Causes and e Select at least one section to be printed If you do not want to print actions anything cancel the dialog Please set the Module Turning Position within the range of 1 99 Description The module turning position gives the number of modules printed per row on the module configuration page of the printout It must be a number from 1 99 Causes and e Enter a number from 1 99 for this value then try again actions 213 13 Reference MELSOFT Message The initial page value is outside the range nThe initial
200. ut permission ON OFF and CHL digital value setting is changed in the forced output test fully ensure safety before starting the test as the analog output will change 2 When the communication between the MELSEC ST system and master station is disconnected changing the Convert setting request of the intelligent function module whose CHU CLEAR HOLD PRESET setting is set to HOLD from ON to OFF in the forced output test turns the Word Output value to 0 In this case the Word Output value will not return to the held value if the forced output test mode is canceled _pPoint In CC Link systems the following areas are not available for forced output tests Word Output area of intelligent input modules REMARK a Ifthe MELSEC ST system is not in the forced output test mode when the button is clicked in 4 a screen appears asking whether or not the MELSEC ST system will be changed to the forced output test mode Click the button to change the system to the forced output test mode and start the forced output test b When the MELSEC ST system was changed to the forced output test mode in a a screen appears asking whether or not the system will be released from the forced output test mode after the operation in Step 6 is performed Click the button when releasing the system from the forced output test mode Click the button when not releasing the system from the forced output test mode 166 11 Monitor
201. ut module 155 158 Intelligent 96 100 119 146 155 158 Master 14 Online change 180 183 Online change precautions 180 Online change procedures 182 Parameters 11 7 118 121 124 Power distribution 96 100 130 180 Power distribution module 155 158 Power supply 58 96 Power supply module 114 QJ61BT11N 14 QJ71iPB92D 17 QJ71iPB92V 17 Rearranging 112 114 Rearranging with drag and drop 114 Rearranging with the rearrange dialog 112 Reorder 112 114 Replacing 183 Setting parameters 117 118 121 ST1AD2 146 ST1AD2 V 146 STIDA1 146 ST1DA1 I F01 146 ST1DA2 V 146 ST1DA2 V F01 146 ST1H BT 68 ST1H PB 68 STIPSD 58 112 130 203 S1T1X1616 DE1 S1 180 ST1X1616 DE1 S1 F 205 ST1X1616 DE1 S1 L 206 Uploading parameters 121 Verifying parameters 121 Monitor 149 Monitor andtest 149 Monitoring 149 169 174 Monitoring the system 149 Monitoring will be stopped error 195 Mr 17 171 Mr n 180 Multiple configurators 49 53 Multiple instances 49 53 Multiple instances running 215 Must close print preview before exiting error 213 MELSOFT Must switch to forced output test mode error 199 N nin verify 74 Network parameter monitor PROFIBUS DP 175 Network parameters 175 New File menu 68 New features 19 Next window 53 No file path setting error 203 No module selected error 193 208 No module selected error forced output test 197 No module selected error I O monitoring 194 No module sel
202. verify result Opened File 1 Displays a list of all modules of the open project Adds the selected module to the Verification Source Module or Verification Destination Module The addition destination changes depending on the selection of Select Verification Source File button e When Opened File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Source Module e When Verification Target File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Destination Module 1 As this verification is conducted to check parameter inconsistency the module without parameters is grayed out and is not verified The module with uploadable parameters is verified even if the parameters are not editable Verify Selected Modules o oo CIENIE Displays a list of all modules of the verification destination project Adds the selected module to the Verification Source Module or Verification Destination Module The addition destination changes depending on the selection of Select Verification Source File button e When Opened File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Source Module e When Verification Target File is selected the selected module is added to Verification Destination Module Verification Source Displays the module selected as the verification source Module Only one module can be selected for this item YON SENOR Displays the modules to be verified Module A Delete on D

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