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1. Ctrl R Reset Message Too Long in Pour Chem 1 State of Fill Station Task Running Figure 5 7 Trace Display Change The Change function is used to modify data elements in the State Logic Processor or Tune PID Loops If the PID Tuning option is selected the PID Loop is tuned as described in the section describing the View function The data types which may be changed using this function are DATA TYPES HOT KEYS Analog Channels lt Ctrl A gt String and Character Variables lt Ctrl S gt Digital Point Names and Addresses lt Ctrl D gt Internal Flag Names Numeric Integer and Float Variables lt Ctrl N gt Current State of a Task Press lt F6 gt from either Mode or choose View Change from the Troubleshooting Menu to access this function Select Change Data or Tune PID Loops When a change is made in Operator Mode the change is listed with the current time in the terminal log screen The one data type that cannot be changed is the System time variables These time vari ables cannot be changed through the State Logic Processor but must be changed directly in the CPU using Logicmaster 90 or from a Ladder Logic program GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 15 Status The Status function is used to continuously display the active States of the State Logic program as it executes The active State of one Task or of all the Tasks may be displayed The Status function is also used to display sys2. WHETHERAS ARESULT OFBREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY TORT INCLUDINGNEGLIGENCE OROTHERWISE SHALLGES LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RESUITINGFROMTHIS AGREEMENT OR FROM ITS PERFORMANCE OR BREACH ORFROMTHE LICENSEDSOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREFORE OR FROM ANY SERVICEFURNISHEDHERE UNDER EXCEEDTHEQUOTEDCHARGESFORTHELICENSEDSOFTWARE ANY SUCH LIABILITY SHALLTERMINATEUPONTHETERMINATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIODASSETFORTHINSEC TION 4 43 IfGEfumishes Customerwith advice orother assistance which concerns Licensed Software or any portion thereof supplied hereunder or any system or equipment on which any such software may be installed and whichis notrequired pursuantto this Agreement the furnishing of such advice orassistance willnotsubjectGE to any liability whether in contract warranty tort in cluding negligence or otherwise Chapter Getting Started OnTOP stands for Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program OnTOP is a soft ware package that allows an IBM PC computer to be used as an on line communica tion device for the 90 30 State Logic Processor SLP The SLP is a controller module for the Series 90 30 PLC system that has an embedded State Engine operating system which executes State Logic control programs This control program is created with ECLiPS GE s State Logic programming tool for programming in English OnTOP ru
3. Enable Disable Automatic Program Execution on Powerup These options control whether the State Logic program starts to execute when power is applied to the Series 90 30 control system If this option is disabled the State Logic Processor is in Halt mode when powered up Error Handling Setup There are two classes of run time errors generated by the State Logic Processor critical and non critical This option allows the State Logic Processor to be configured to either halt the program or continue running when an error in either one of these two classes Occurs When this option is chosen first the critical error response and next the non critical error response is selected Change Programming Port This option allows serial port selected to be the programming port to be changed The programming port is the one that connects the State Logic Processor to ECLiPS or OnTOP Enter the number of the port that is the new programming port If the programming port is changed the current connection between the State Logic Processor and OnTOP is no longer valid The OnTOP computer must now be connected to the new State Logic Processor programming port Reset and Clear State Engine This option clears the memory in the State Logic Processor The program is cleared along with the State Engine configuration including CCM setup error response and RS 422 status of the serial ports All of these options revert back to the default settings Download
4. Project to the Controller Use this option to download a project to the State Logic Processor When this option is selected OnTOP allows a new directory to be selected then lists the projects in the chosen directory Choose a project from the list to load a new program into the State Logic Processor If the program has been changed but not translated by ECLiPS the control program files are a different version from the English files If the files are differ ent versions OnTOP displays a message and cancels the download This option is only available in Operator Mode GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 17 Show Word The Show Word function is used with the display of the English program This function is available only in the Troubleshooting Mode since the Operator Mode does not display the English text of the program To use the Show Word function move the cursor to any word of the program and press F9 If the word is a keyword or filler word the definition of the word is displayed If the word is a user defined name the current values of data represented by the name are displayed along with the definition These values may also be changed from this display a80034 p Englis Task Fil Fill Weight Input is Defined as Analog Channel 10401 State Current Value 21 64 If Ca Press C to Change Value or Escape to Exit View State Open When is above 20 pounds go to Pour_Chem_2 State State Pour Chem 2
5. Trace List Add Delete Tasks The last option customizes the trace to display the State Changes of only selected Tasks OnTOP displays the information in a table and allows the user to scroll up and down the list with the cursor control keys Some search commands are also available to search the list for particular strings to quickly locate a specific State Name GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 5 Change To exit the Trace mode press Esc The following screen demonstrates a trace function display a80033 Trace Data Press Escape to Exit Trace Data Uploaded on Wednesday August 29 1990 at 1 02 57 pm Task Name From State To State Time Main Conveyor Start Fill and Mix Wait For Move 04 09 03 41 Ma in Conveyor Move Can Start Fill and Mix 04 09 03 40 Main Conveyor Wait For Move Move Can 04 08 15 88 Main Conveyor PowerUp Wait For Move 04 07 04 33 Controller Status j Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Too Long in Pour Chem 1 State of Fill Station Task Running Figure 5 3 Trace Display The Change function is used to modify data elements in the State Logic Processor or Tune PID Loops If the PID Tuning option is selected the PID Loop is tuned as described in the section describing the View function The data types which may be changed using this function are DATA TYPES HOT KEYS Analog Channels lt Ctrl A gt String and Character Variables lt Ctrl S g
6. a program to the State Logic Processor Run Program in the Controller This command puts the controller into Run mode This option is available in both Oper ator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Halt Program in the Controller This command halts the program in the controller immediately without any prompt This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Communication Port Reset The communication port may become disabled by improper data transfer so this func tion is available to reset the port and restore communications with the controller This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Start Printer Output This function allows the user to send all of the data that is sent to the terminal log out to a printer attached to the parallel port 1 When the printer log is active the word PRINT appears in the top bar of the screen If there is a printer error the printer log is no longer active and an error message is displayed To stop the printer log select that option from the menu This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Activate Log File Output This function allows the data sent to the terminal log to also be sent to a disk file with a user given name of up to 8 characters The log file name is given an extension of LOG The log file is limited in size to 100K bytes This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes State
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8. Engine Configuration Selecting this option brings up the State Engine Configuration form which offers several selections for configuring the State Logic Processor These options manage the serial port CCM setup selecting the programming port and CCM setup how errors are handled and the automatic program execution option This option is available only in Operator Mode This form shows current setup and provides blanks for making changes GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 7 Enable Disable CCM Port These options control whether the CCM serial port uses the CCM2 communications pro tocol or is just a normal serial port The CCM port is always the port not selected to be the programming port For more information on using the CCM protocol see the Refer ence Section of the ECLiPS User s Manual Set CCM Station Address Use this option to set the station number for the State Logic Processor The State Logic Processor must be given a station number in the range 1 90 Enable Disable Automatic Program Execution on Powerup These options control whether the State Logic program starts to execute when power is applied to the Series 90 30 control system If this option is disabled the State Logic Pro cessor is in Halt mode when powered up Error Handling Setup There are two classes of run time errors generated by the State Logic Processor critical and non critical This option allows the State Logic Processor to be configured to eit
9. GE Intelligent Platforms State Logic Products OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program User s Manual GFK0750B January 2010 GFL 002 Warnings Cautions and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or may be associated with its use In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment a Warning notice is used Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken Note Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment This document is based on information available at the time of its publication While efforts have been made to be accurate the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware or software nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation operation or maintenance Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and software systems GE Intelligent Platforms assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made GE Intelligent Platforms makes no representation or warranty expressed implied or statutory with respect to and assumes no r
10. Open Chem Valve 2 until Fill Weight input is above 30 pounds then go to Wait for Can Removal State State Wait for Can Removal When Can At Fill is off go to PowerUp Task Mix Station E Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Controller Status Running Figure 5 8 Show Word Demonstration 5 18 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Chapter Quick Reference Guide GFK 0750B 6 The following table lists several of the operations that OnTOP performs The functions which do these operations are listed along with function keys used to select the function This table is intended to be a quick guide with little details of operation For more in formation about a particular function see the sections of this manual which describe the functions 6 2 Operation Start StopController Display Variable Data Display Current States Display History of State Changes Display System Status Information Scan Rates etc Display History of System Events Display Meaning and Values of Names in English Program Display and Clear Faults Display I O and Register Configuration Set Controller Configuration Serial Ports Auto Run Error Response Change Variable Values Change Current States Force Digital I O Circuits Internal Flags and Analog Channels Tune PID Loops Download Program to Controller Continuously Monitor Se
11. Phone 86 400 820 8208 86 21 3217 4826 India Indonesia and Pakistan Technical Support Email support cn ip 2ge com China support jp ip ge com Japan support in ip Q9 ge com remaining Asia customers Customer Care Email customercare apo ip ge com customercare cn ip 2ge com China Preface Content of this Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 Starting OnTOP Chapter 4 OnTOP Security System Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions Chapter 6 Quick Reference Guide We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions At GE Intelligent Platforms we strive to produce quality technical documentation After you have used this manual please take a few moments to complete and return the Reader s Comment Card located on the next page GFK 0750B V Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 5o aaia ta EUR V d dra a IR ra a a AR a 1 1 How to Use this Manual ssssseseeeeeee e 1 1 Hardware Requirements ssseeeeeee en 1 2 Getting Help ebur ee of etd 1 2 Chapter 2 Installati n 452293 Gaede e wa Ceo endear aor aoe eas 2 1 Copy Protectton serisi erra hwnd oe ee DURER ERR EP d A E CURES Ra RA 2 1 Installation Procedure 22 cene RR ERI ERES 2 1 Chapter 3 Starting On TOP sss iesus a ER Xx RRS ea ees 3 1 Preparation Steps for Using OnTOP 6 66 3 1 Enter the Password i eere nere Ert BOR eret dud 3 1 Connecting OnTOP with the Series 90 30 State Logic Processor 3 2 OnTOP Lo
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13. a table from the list remove all tables from the list The Trace function provides information about the real time operation of the State Logic Processor The State Logic Processor stores all of the State changes and the time that the State change occurred for display To access the Trace function press the F5 key from the Operator Mode menu Select from three options Upload Trace from the Controller Display the Previously Uploaded Trace Setup Trace List Add Delete Tasks The last option customizes the trace to display the State Changes of only selected Tasks OnTOP displays the information in a table and allows the user to scroll up and down the list with the cursor control keys Some search commands are also available to search the list for particular strings to quickly locate a specific State Name 5 14 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B To exit the Trace mode press Esc The following screen demonstrates a trace function display a80033 Trace Data Press Escape to Exit Trace Data Uploaded on Wednesday August 29 1990 at 1 02 57 pm Task Name From State To State Time Main Conveyor Start Fill and Mix Wait For Move 04 09 03 41 Ma in Conveyor Move Can Start Fill and Mix 04 09 03 40 Main Conveyor Wait For Move Move Can 04 08 15 88 Main Conveyor PowerUp Wait For Move 04 07 04 33 lt Controller Status j Run Time Errors
14. ads Program Information from the Program Disk File 3 2 OnTOP Modes of Operation 6 cee eee ee 3 2 Operator Mode eorr eet epa e Re het RR Ea A eroe 3 3 Troubleshooting Mode 6 cee eee ees 3 4 Chapter 4 On TOP Security System vassorii id vowlewirs eda RR I rosino 4 1 Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 1d idee ke wd quad E Wa d e dE NUR 5 1 Modes of Operation vrsi eana ie a ea a e 5 1 MIeW cst ec v Pe oot dau teat x Vae a e esi acid a EA EE 5 1 Display a Data Vale 4 cect sah entes eb ose ere VEL ANS 5 2 PID LOOP View et hoe Sox Vee ng Ra eine Sie ai tee ge ES 5 3 List and Clear Faults in the CPU Fault Tables 0004 5 3 Event Queue Program Run Halt PowerOn Off etc 0 5 4 PLCI O and Register Configuration 06 c cece eee eens 5 4 Foros e erie etes tet ico tea buat hin We tette poeticis Ie e 5 4 IMORIEOR ton oet rds MSO at ser Mora Bis ae MPA oe oi AL a de oS 5 5 Tra Gers ne r i dre seite dc onob HU de raiione eei eiTe dr nish eo 5 5 Changes 3e Lon EU a bad eV bro e idee 5 6 Status S esi Lotes icL oie siete seti eei O oi dies 5 7 Controller inesse si erra t Eee Rr Deed a epe Pec e aede ede 5 7 Run Program in the Controller 00 0 6 ccc eee 5 7 Halt Program in the Controller 0 0 0 0 6 0 5 7 GFK 0750B OnTOP Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program for Series 90 30 User s Guide March 1998 vi Chapter 6 GFK 0750B Contents Communication P
15. analog channels The force list displays all of the forced items and the forced condition Press the Esc key to return to the screen from which the Force option was selected The maximum size of the Force Table is 64 entries The Force func tion works the same GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 13 Monitor Trace The monitor function is used to create monitor tables for a continuous view of real time data Up to 6 data entries can be displayed in one table Up to 10 monitor tables can be defined to be displayed one at a time a80032 Operator Mode Project CONVEYOR Terminal Log Press to Scroll Back in Log Monitor Table Conveyor Fill_Weight_Input Can At Fill Conveyor Motor Ch H 10403 0 Pt H 10701 is ON Pt H 10730 is OFF Fill Station Mix_Station Conveyor Pour Chem l PowerUp PowerUp Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Controller Status Running Fl Help F2 View F3 Force F4 Monitor FS Trace F6 Change F7 Status F8 Controller lt F10 gt Troubleshooting Mode Figure 5 6 Monitor Table Display Use the Monitor function to work with the list of monitor tables When the Monitor function is chosen a menu of monitor functions is displayed The Load Next Monitor Table option displays the next monitor table in the list The Tab key is the hot key for this option There are also functions to select a monitor table from the list add a monitor table to the list remove
16. atus Halted Figure 3 3 Troubleshooting Mode Screen This mode is designed for troubleshooting personnel and maintenance specialists to scroll through the English program and still have access to the OnTOP functions Use the Show Word option to display the definition of the word at the cursor location This is the one function of the Troubleshooting Mode that is not available in the Opera tor Mode If the word describes some data of the program variables analog values or digitalI Ocircuits the current value is displayed If a Task name is chosen the current State of that Task is displayed These values can also be changed from this display by pressing the C key and entering a new value in the window provided GFK 0750B Chapter 3 Starting OnTOP 3 5 Chapter OnTOP Security System 4 The OnTOP Security System is designed for machine operation safety Through this fea ture unauthorized access to the control of the machine is prevented The security sys tem allows up to 4 levels of security for OnTOP Levels 1 3 are customized to allow or disallow access to six functions Level number 4 allows unlimited access to all of the fea tures in OnTOP NOTE There is no level of access to OnTOP that allows any program changes To initialize the Security System run ECLiPS from the same drive as OnTOP Select Se curity from the ECLiPS Program Mode menu Often ECLiPS is uninstalled from the drive after the program secur
17. ction for these operations Display Data Values in the State Logic Processor List the Event Queue Access PID Tuning Screen Display 90 30 CPU I O and Register Configurations View and Clear Fault Tables Stored in the 90 30 CPU Display a Data Value 5 2 This function allows the operator to view the real time value of any of the following data types DATA TYPES HOT KEYS Analog Channels lt Ctrl A gt String and Character Variables lt Ctrl S gt Digital Points lt Ctrl D gt Internal Flags Numeric Integer and Float Variables lt Ctrl N gt Register Variables Reserved System Variables Current State of a Task This function works a little differently depending on the current mode of operation In Operator Mode the value is displayed in the Terminal Log screen along with a time stamp The listed hot keys are enabled so the values can be displayed without going through the View Menu In Troubleshooting Mode the hot keys are disabled but the current value can be changed The value is displayed in a separate window which also provides the option of changing the current value Data values cannot be changed using the View function in Operator Mode For example if the Digital Points data type is selected a list of the Digital I O channel names is displayed along with the channel number Select the Name to display and press lt Enter gt In Operator Mode a message is displayed in the terminal log screen stati
18. e State Logic Processor If the program has been changed but not translated by ECLiPS the control program files are a different version from the English files If the files are different ver sions OnTOP displays a message and cancels the download This option is only avail able in Operator Mode Show Word The Show Word function is used with the display of the English program This function is available only in the Troubleshooting Mode since the Operator Mode does not display the English text of the program To use the Show Word function move the cursor to any word of the program and press F9 If the word is a keyword or filler word the definition of the word is displayed If the word is a user defined name the current values of data represented by the name are displayed along with the definition These values may also be changed from this display a80034 p Englis Task Fil Fill Weight Input is Defined as Analog Channel 10401 State Current Value 21 64 If Ca Press C to Change Value or Escape to Exit View State Open C When F i is above 20 pounds go to Pour_Chem_2 State State Pour Chem 2 Open Chem_Valve_2 until Fill Weight input is above 30 pounds then go to Wait for Can Removal State State Wait for Can Removal When Can At Fill is off go to PowerUp Task Mix Station Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Controller Status Running Figure 5 4 Show Wo
19. e table Up to 10 monitor tables can be defined to be displayed one at a time a80032 Operator Mode Project CONVEYOR Terminal Log Press to Scroll Back in Log Monitor Table Conveyor Fill_Weight_Input Can At Fill Conveyor Motor Ch H 10403 0 Pt H 10701 is ON Pt H 10730 is OFF Fill Station Mix_Station Conveyor Pour Chem l PowerUp PowerUp Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Controller Status Running Fl Help F2 View F3 Force F4 Monitor FS Trace F6 Change F7 Status F8 Controller lt F10 gt Troubleshooting Mode Figure 5 2 Monitor Table Display Use the Monitor function to work with the list of monitor tables When the Monitor function is chosen a menu of monitor functions is displayed The Load Next Monitor Table option displays the next monitor table in the list The Tab key is the hot key for this option There are also functions to select a monitor table from the list add a monitor table to the list remove a table from the list remove all tables from the list Trace The Trace function provides information about the real time operation of the State Logic Processor The State Logic Processor stores all of the State changes and the time that the State change occurred for display To access the Trace function press the F5 key from the Operator Mode menu Select from three options Upload Trace from the Controller Display the Previously Uploaded Trace Setup
20. ed information about each of these functions and the modes of operation where they are used Modes of Operation View GFK 0750B OnTOP provides two modes of operation Troubleshooting and Operator The user may easily switch back and forth between the two modes The Troubleshooting Mode is designed to be used by maintenance personnel for diagnosing machine faults or evaluating a machine s operation Use this mode to view the English text of the executing program while still maintaining access to the OnTOP on line functions The Troubleshooting Mode has two screens one that displays a menu of Troubleshooting Options and the other where the English program is displayed and the Troubleshooting options are selected with the function keys Use the Operator Mode as an operator display for day to day interaction with the executing State Logic Processor program Messages from the State Logic Processor are displayed on the screen and logged for future review Information is sent to the State Logic Processor using the keyboard The OnTOP on line functions are also used in this mode to observe and change State Logic Processor I O and data values The View function is used to display real time data values and I O conditions This function works a little differently depending on the current mode of operation The View function may be selected from the Troubleshooting Menu or by the F2 key in Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Mode Use the View fun
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22. g OnTOP with the Series 90 30 State Logic Processor The OnTOP host computer must be connected to the State Engine s programming port OnTOP immediately checks that it is connected to the State Logic Processor If there is a problem communicating OnTOP indicates the problem and offers three options Attempt to Connect Again Change Host Comm Port Settings Exit OnTOP and Return to DOS If there is a problem connecting to the State Engine check the serial cable to see that it is the appropriate one to connect to the OnTOP serial port to the State Logic Processor se rial port Also check that the State Logic Processor serial port being used is the desig nated programming port After making any changes try the connection again If there still is no connection select the Change Host Comm Port Settings option dis played with the message displayed on the screen Check the baud rate and port number selected are correct The default baud rate for the State Logic Processor is 9600 and Port 1 is the default programming port If the Exit OnTOP and Return to DOS selection is chosen the program exits returning control to DOS OnTOP Loads Program Information from the Program Disk File OnTOP now attempts to match the program resident in the State Logic Processor with those stored in its current directory If there is a match OnTOP loads the program from the program files stored on the current drive These files are created by ECLiPS during p
23. gram Use this option to remove On TOP from one computer and install it on another When the uninstall option is chosen the distribution disks are modified allowing another copy of OnTOP to be installed Installation Procedure To start the installation program insert disk 1 into drive A or B Make the drive the cur rent logged drive by entering A or B then Enter Next type INSTALL then En ter Fillin the options and follow the directions displayed The first option is to choose to INSTALI or UNINSTALL OnTOP To select one of the options presented use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate choice and press Enter The next display asks for the letter of the hard drive where OnTOP is to be installed C is the default hard drive letter but you may delete this choice and enter another Press Enter when the correct letter is displayed The files will be copied to the appropriate drive Insert the correct disk number when directed to do so GFK 0750B 2 1 Chapter Starting OnTOP 3 Preparation Steps for Using OnTOP The following steps describe the typical procedure before using OnTOP 1 Write and debug the control program using ECLiPS Set up the security system with ECLiPS Use ECLiPS to Download the Program to the State Engine Exit ECLiPS g gt p ON Make ECLIPS S90 30 the currently logged directory by typing CD ECLIPS S90 30 then lt Enter gt 6 Type ONTOP then lt Enter gt to sta
24. he first display upon entering Troubleshooting Mode is the Troubleshooting Menu This menu gives access to several of the OnTOP functions and also a way to exit OnTOP by choosing the Quit and Return to DOS option a80028 Select a Troubleshooting Option Force a Digital Point On Off Browse Through the English Text Monitor Tables Current Process Status Upload and Display Trace Data Operator Mode Instructions on How to Use OnTOP Quit and Return to DOS Run Time Errors lt Ctri R gt Reset Message Controller Status n Halted Figure 3 2 Troubleshooting Menu 3 4 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program User s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B This menu is also a pathway to the Troubleshooting Mode main display which shows the English program Choose either Advanced Troubleshooting Screen or Browse Through the English Text options to view the English program a80029 Lr Task Fill Station State PowerUp If Can At Fi l is ON go to Pour Chem 1 State State Pour Chem l Open Chem Valve l When Fill Weight Input is above 20 pounds go to Pour Chem 2 State State Pour_Chem_2 Open Chem Valve 2 until Fill Weight Input is above 30 pounds then go to Wait for Can Removal State State Wait for Can Removal When Can At Fill is off go to PowerUp Task Mix_Station L Run Time Errors Ctrl R Reset Message Controller St
25. he hot keys are disabled but the current value can be changed The value is displayed in a separate window which also provides the option of changing the current value Data values cannot be changed using the View function in Operator Mode For example if the Digital Points data type is selected a list of the Digital I O channel names is displayed along with the channel number Select the Name to display and press lt Enter gt In Operator Mode a message is displayed in the terminal log screen stating the circuit Name and its value along with the current time In Troubleshooting Mode the value is displayed in a pop up window While this window is displayed the current value can be changed by pressing the lt C gt key and entering the new value which Forces the digital point to ON or OFF condition The one data type that cannot be changed is the System time variables These time vari ables cannot be changed through the State Logic Processor but must be changed directly in the CPU using Logicmaster 90 or from a Ladder Logic program GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 11 PID Loop View The PID Loop View option allows the operator to view the real time PID Loop values This table also allows the operator to enter in new values This screen is often used to tune the PID loop but can also be used to change the setpoint value To view PID Loop values select the PID Loop View option then press Enter A list of the PID loop names i
26. he printer log select that option from the menu This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Activate Log File Output This function allows the data sent to the terminal log to also be sent to a disk file with a user given name of up to 8 characters The log file name is given an extension of LOG The log file is limited in size to 100K bytes This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes State Engine Configuration Selecting this option brings up the State Engine Configuration menu which offers several selections for configuring the State Logic Processor These options manage the serial port CCM setup selecting the programming port and CCM setup how errors are handled and the automatic program execution option This option is available only in Operator Mode 5 16 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Enable Disable CCM Protocol Port These options control whether the CCM serial port uses the CCM2 communications protocol or is just a normal serial port The CCM port is always the port not selected to be the programming port For more information on using the CCM protocol see the Reference Section of the ECLiPS User s Manual Set CCM Protocol Station Address Use this option to set the station number for the State Logic Processor The State Logic Processor must be given a station number in the range 1 90
27. her halt the program or continue running when an error in either one of these two classes Occurs When this option is chosen first the critical error response and next the non critical er ror response is selected Simulation Mode Disablecommunication to I O if enabled Change Programming Port This option allows serial port selected to be the programming port to be changed The programming port is the one that connects the State Logic Processor to ECLiPS or On TOP Enter the number of the port that is the new programming port If the programming port is changed the current connection between the State Logic Processor and OnTOP is no longer valid The OnTOP computer must now be connected to the new State Logic Processor programming port Reset and Clear State Engine 5 6 This option clears the memory in the State Logic Processor The program is cleared along with the State Engine configuration including CCM setup error response and RS 422 status of the serial ports All of these options revert back to the default settings OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B GFK 0750B Download Project to the Controller Use this option to download a project to the State Logic Processor When this option is selected OnTOP allows a new directory to be selected then lists the projects in the cho sen directory Choose a project from the list to load a new program into th
28. ies 90 30 User s Guide March 1998 vii GFK 0750B Contents Figure 3 1 Operator Mode Screen Figure 3 2 Troubleshooting Menu Figure 3 3 Troubleshooting Mode Screen lllllslseeieeeess Figure 4 1 ECLiPS Security Form Figure 5 1 PID Loop Tuning Form Figure 5 2 Monitor TableDisplay Figure 5 3 Trace Display Figure 5 4 Show Word Demonstration Figure 5 5 PID Loop Tuning Form Figure 5 6 Monitor Table Display Figure 5 7 Trace Display Figure 5 8 Show Word Demonstration 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 5 3 5 5 5 6 5 9 5 12 5 14 5 15 5 18 OnTOP Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program for Series 90 30 User s Guide March 1998 viii GEIntelligentPlatformsNorth America Inc GFJ 317C Software License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE OPENING THIS PACKAGE SIGNI FIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACK AGE UNOPENED ALONG WITH ANY OTHER ITEM THAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE SAME CATALOG NUMBER FOR FULL CREDIT You as the Customer agree as follows 1 DEFINITIONS Application Software shall mean those portions ofthe Licensed Software in object code form only createdby GE Designated Computer shall mean the one 1 computer upon which Customer shall run the Li censed Software Licensed Software shall
29. ister name The number type and input output status of each name is provided In addition scaling information is provided for each of the analog names The Force function is used to compel any digital circuit or internal flag to assume an ON or OFF condition or to make an analog channel stay at a specified value The forced condition overrides real world conditions so that actual input conditions are ignored The forced condition also overrides the program ignoring program Statements which change the condition of the outputs To use the force function press F3 Select Set or Modify Force List option To add an item to the forced list press the Insert key Select Digital Points and or Internal Flags or Analog Channels A list of all names of that type is displayed Select the name of the item to be forced The next option is to select the desired forced condition ON or OFE for digital points and flags a value for analog channels The force list displays all of the forced items and the forced condition Press the Esc key to return to the screen from which the Force option was selected The maximum size of the Force Table is 64 entries The Force function works the same OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Monitor The monitor function is used to create monitor tables for a continuous view of real time data Up to 6 data entries can be displayed in on
30. ity system is initialized and the program is downloaded to the controller a80030 PROJECT CONVEYOR Security Table ECLiPS Password 2 Unlimited Access OnTOP Level 1 Password Limited Access OnTOP Level 2 Password Limited Access OnTOP Level 3 Password Limited Access OnTOP Level 4 Password Unlimited Access Access to Functions from Level 2 3 Modify Force Table Change Data Values Tune PID Loops Start Controller Running Halt Controller Modify Monitor Tables Press F9 to Exit Form and Save or Esc to Cancel Press the Fl Key for System Help on the Current Topic Figure 4 1 ECLiPS Security Form Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted cursor to the OnTOP Level 1 Password block in the security form Enter the password Move the cursor to Level 2 3 4 and en ter the appropriate passwords Move the cursor to the Function Access Table and enter a Y or an N to activate or deactivate the function listed for each level of security access Also use this form to make any changes to an existing security system GFK 0750B 4 1 Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions OnTOP provides several functions to display and change I O and data values in the State Logic Processor The availability of some of these functions depends on the current mode of operation The Quick Reference Section at the end of this manual gives some hints about how to do different operations Use the following section for more detail
31. k Monitor N Reset 30 00 Inverse Dir D Rate 0 00 Min Scale Max Scale Setpoint 50 00 0 00 0 00 Process Var 900 00 200 00 800 00 Control Var 0 00 0 00 0 00 Bias 0 00 Low Limit 0 00 00 High Limit 100 00 0 00 Press F9 to Exit Form lt PageUp Down gt Prev Next Loop Press the Fl Key for Help on the Current OnTOP Function Figure 5 1 PID Loop Tuning Form List and Clear Faults in the CPU Fault Tables Selecting this option displays the Fault Tables Menu From this menu the PLC Fault Table and I O Fault Table can be viewed and cleared The display gives the time and date of the last time the faults were cleared plus information about each fault including location description and time and date The faults are listed with the most recent faults at the top of the list GFK 0750B Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 3 Event Queue Program Run Halt Power On Off etc The event queue option from the view menu displays up to the last 64 events and the time that they occurred Events consists of any of the following EVENTS LISTED IN THE EVENT QUEUE Power Off Power On Program Started Program Halted Math Error Serial Error Port 1 Serial Error Port 2 PSM Runtime Error PSM Prescan Error These events are displayed in the terminallog screen This function is not available in Troubleshooting Mode PLC I O and Register Configuration Force 5 4 This option provides information about each I O and Reg
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33. n the program is displayed Select the loop to be displayed and press Enter The PID Loop Tuning screen for the particular loop is displayed a80031 Operator Mode Project PIDI Terminal Log Press to Scroll Back in Log _ PID Loop Configuration Tuning Form Loop Name Tank Level Block Down N Low Limit Y Update Period 2 Block Up N High Limit N Gain 1 00 Track Mode N Track Monitor N Reset 30 00 Inverse Dir D Rate 0 00 Min Scale Max Scale Setpoint 50 00 0 00 0 00 Process Var 900 00 200 00 800 00 Control Var 0 00 0 00 0 00 Bias 0 00 Low Limit 0 00 00 High Limit 100 00 0 00 Press F9 to Exit Form lt PageUp Down gt Prev Next Loop Press the Fl Key for Help on the Current OnTOP Function Figure 5 5 PID Loop Tuning Form List and Clear Faults in the CPU Fault Tables 5 12 Selecting this option displays the Fault Tables Menu From this menu the PLC Fault Table and I O Fault Table can be viewed and cleared The display gives the time and date of the last time the faults were cleared plus information about each fault including location description and time and date The faults are listed with the most recent faults at the top of the list OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Event Queue Program Run Halt Power On Off etc The event queue option from the vie
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35. ng the circuit Name and its value along with the current time In Troubleshooting Mode the value is displayed in a pop up window While this window is displayed the current value can be changed by pressing the lt C gt key and entering the new value which Forces the digital point to ON or OFF condition The one data type that cannot be changed is the System time variables These time variables cannot be changed through the State Logic Processor but must be changed directly in the CPU using Logicmaster 90 or from a Ladder Logic program OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B PID Loop View The PID Loop View option allows the operator to view the real time PID Loop values This table also allows the operator to enter in new values This screen is often used to tune the PID loop but can also be used to change the setpoint value To view PID Loop values select the PID Loop View option then press Enter A list of the PID loop names in the program is displayed Select the loop to be displayed and press Enter The PID Loop Tuning screen for the particular loop is displayed a80031 Operator Mode Project PIDI Terminal Log Press to Scroll Back in Log _ PID Loop Configuration Tuning Form Loop Name Tank Level Block Down N Low Limit Y Update Period 2 Block Up N High Limit N Gain 1 00 Track Mode N Trac
36. ns on an IBM PC compatible or PS2 computer and connects to the State En gine through the serial ports This product is used as a run time operator interface and maintenance troubleshooting tool How to Use this Manual The first three sections explain how to get OnTOP up and running To get a quick start on using the OnTOP functions use the last section the Quick Reference Guide to see which functions to use to do various operations Use the other sections for detailed in formation on the functions and the security system Notational Conventions 1 Allreferences to individual keys are enclosed in angle brackets Enter 2 Displays showing computer screens are actual OnTOP displays all having borders with rounded corners 3 Alltext that the user is instructed to enter at the keyboard is displayed in bold italics 4 References to menu options are displayed inside double quotes Advanced Troubleshooting Screen State Logic is a registered trademark of Adatek Inc GFK 0750B 1 1 Hardware Requirements Getting Help 1 2 o gg o m IBM PC compatible or PS2 Hard Disk 640K of RAM Expanded and or extended memory optional DOS version 3 1 or higher 5 25 or 3 5 inch drive Color or Monochrome monitor There are four ways to get information about using OnTOP 1 The OnTOP Help System The first OnTOP menu presents a choice to see instructions on using OnTOP There are other menu options in OnTOP for access t
37. o the OnTOP help system In addition the help system is always accessible by pressing the help key F1 This is a context sensitive help system which means that the help displayed refers to the menu selection highlighted when the help key is pressed Whenever a help screen is displayed hit the help key F1 again to get more information about different key functions Press the Esc key to return to the program The following manual sections provide detailed information on using the OnTOP program Use the table of contents to locate specific information about a topic of interest Call your local GE distributor Call the GE Technical Support Hotline at 1 800 828 5747 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program User s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Chapter Installation 2 The OnTOP distribution disk 1 contains an installation program that creates a directo ry ECLIPS S90 30 on your hard disk if this directory does not already exist The installation program copies the OnTOP files into this directory Copy Protection OnTOP is copy protected so that only one copy can be installed per set of distribution disks If an attempt is made to run OnTOP without proper installation a message is dis played stating that this is an unauthorized version of OnTOP After OnTOP has been installed from the distribution disks no more installations are allowed There is an uninstall option in the installation pro
38. ons are also used in this mode to observe and change State Logic Processor I O and data values The View function is used to display real time data values and I O conditions This func tion works a little differently depending on the current mode of operation The View function may be selected from the Troubleshooting Menu or by the F2 key in Opera tor Mode and Troubleshooting Mode Use the View function for these operations Display Data Values in the State Logic Processor List the Event Queue Access PID Tuning Screen Display 90 30 CPU I O and Register Configurations View and Clear Fault Tables Stored in the 90 30 CPU OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Display a Data Value This function allows the operator to view the real time value of any of the following data types DATA TYPES HOT KEYS Analog Channels lt Ctrl A gt String and Character Variables lt Ctrl S gt Digital Points lt Ctrl D gt Internal Flags Numeric Integer and Float Variables lt Ctrl N gt Register Variables Reserved System Variables Current State of a Task This function works a little differently depending on the current mode of operation In Operator Mode the value is displayed in the Terminal Log screen along with a time stamp The listed hot keys are enabled so the values can be displayed without going through the View Menu In Troubleshooting Mode t
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41. rd Demonstration Chapter 5 OnTOP Functions 5 9 OnTOP Functions OnTOP provides several functions to display and change I O and data values in the State Logic Processor The availability of some of these functions depends on the current mode of operation The Quick Reference Section at the end of this manual gives some hints about how to do different operations Use the following section for more detailed information about each of these functions and the modes of operation where they are used Modes of Operation View 5 10 OnTOP provides two modes of operation Troubleshooting and Operator The user may easily switch back and forth between the two modes The Troubleshooting Mode is designed to be used by maintenance personnel for diag nosing machine faults or evaluating a machine s operation Use this mode to view the English text of the executing program while still maintaining access to the OnTOP on line functions The Troubleshooting Mode has two screens one that displays a menu of Troubleshooting Options and the other where the English program is displayed and the Troubleshooting options are selected with the function keys Use the Operator Mode as an operator display for day to day interaction with the executing State Logic Processor program Messages from the State Logic Processor are displayed on the screen and logged for future review Information is sent to the State Logic Processor using the keyboard The OnTOP on line functi
42. rogram development and when the program is Downloaded to the State Logic Proces sor If OnTOP cannot find the files which correspond to the controller program a message is displayed indicating this condition and presenting a YES NO option of changing the cur rent default path name Answer NO to return to DOS Answer YES to change the path directing OnTOP to the drive and directory where the program files are stored If the program in the controller is not the same version as the file on disk OnTOP issues an error message To make the versions in the controller and on disk the same use ECLiPS make a new translation of the control program Once the correct files are found OnTOP starts executing At this point choose from the menu to enter one of the modes of operation view help on using OnTOP or return to DOS OnTOP Modes of Operation After the password is entered and connection is made to the controller a menu is dis played offering these options 3 2 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program User s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Enter Operator Mode Enter Troubleshooting Mode Get Instructions on Using OnTOP Setup Functions Exit OnTOP and Return to DOS There are two modes of operation Troubleshooting Mode and Operator Mode Both modes use the bar at the top to indicate the current program name The bottom bar shows important active keys and their functions There are also two windows above the bot
43. rt the program Often after a control program is developed using ECLiPS the machine being controlled is duplicated using OnTOP as the run time interface to the controller In this situation OnTOP executes on a different computer from the one where the program is initially developed using ECLiPS To start OnTOP on a separate computer from the one where the program is developed copy all of the program files the disk files with the program name and different file ex tensions to the new computer For example if the project name is ASSEMBLY all of the files in the ECLiPS current directory starting with ASSEMBLY should be copied over to the OnTOP computer The likely files are ASSEMBLY TGO English Program ASSEMBLY PRJ Name Configuration Information ASSEMBLY PSM Control Program ASSEMBLY DBG Monitor Table Information ASSEMBLY TRC Previously Uploaded Trace Information TABLES CFG Setup Information Enter the Password If the security system is used the first display after the OnTOP logo asks for a password Type in your password when asked As the password is entered the keystrokes are not displayed on the screen so that the password remains a secret from those who may be GFK 0750B 3 1 watching the entry If the password is valid OnTOP reports the security level accessed If the password is not valid OnTOP gives the operator another chance If the password is invalid three times OnTOP returns to DOS Connectin
44. t Digital Point Names and Addresses lt Ctrl D gt Internal Flag Names Numeric Integer and Float Variables lt Ctrl N gt Current State of a Task Press lt F6 gt from either Mode or choose View Change from the Troubleshooting Menu to access this function Select Change Data or Tune PID Loops When a change is made in Operator Mode the change is listed with the current time in the terminal log screen The one data type that cannot be changed is the System time variables These time vari ables cannot be changed through the State Logic Processor but must be changed directly in the CPU using Logicmaster 90 or from a Ladder Logic program 5 6 OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program Usser s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B Status The Status function is used to continuously display the active States of the State Logic program as it executes The active State of one Task or of all the Tasks may be displayed The Status function is also used to display system information including scan rates memory usage run or halt mode etc System information is available only in Operator Mode Press the F7 key for the status function Controller The Controller function is selected by pressing F8 Use this function to Run or Halt the Control Program Reset the Communication Port Start and Stop the Printer Log Out put Activate or Deactivate Log File Output Configure the State Logic Processor and download
45. tem information including scan rates memory usage run or halt mode etc System information is available only in Operator Mode Press the F7 key for the status function Controller The Controller function is selected by pressing F8 Use this function to Run or Halt the Control Program Reset the Communication Port Start and Stop the Printer Log Out put Activate or Deactivate Log File Output Configure the State Logic Processor and download a program to the State Logic Processor Run Program in the Controller This command puts the controller into Run mode This option is available in both Oper ator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Halt Program in the Controller This command halts the program in the controller immediately without any prompt This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Communication Port Reset The communication port may become disabled by improper data transfer so this func tion is available to reset the port and restore communications with the controller This option is available in both Operator Mode and Troubleshooting Modes Start Printer Output This function allows the user to send all of the data that is sent to the terminal log out to a printer attached to the parallel port 1 When the printer log is active the word PRINT appears in the top bar of the screen If there is a printer error the printer log is no longer active and an error message is displayed To stop t
46. tom information bar which display run time system messages and whether the con troller is running or halted The use of the main display screen is the primary difference between the two modes The Setup Functions option selects the maximum number of States and Variables Select the smallest number possible for your applicaiton so that OnTOP runs most efficiently and requires less free RAM Operator Mode GFK 0750B The Operator Mode main display is called the Terminal Log screen This screen is de signed to show system messages and run time program messages from the State Logic Processor This information might be an operator interface menu screen information for the operator or data to be logged to a printer or disk file for future analysis a80027 Run Time Errors lt Ctrl R gt Reset Message r Controller Status Halted Figure 3 1 Operator Mode Screen From this display operators may also enter information to the control program such as menu choices or critical program data such as the number of parts to make or a high lim it value for a tank level controller Chapter 3 Starting OnTOP 3 3 A history of entries in the terminal log is viewed by pressing the Up Arrow key As the Up Arrow key is pressed the display continues to scroll down to display previous messages To exit the scrolling mode and return to regular message display press the End or Esc keys Troubleshooting Mode T
47. veral Values in the State Logic Processor Display English Program Access On Line Context Sensitive Help Display Instructions About Using OnTOP Setup Functions View F2 Both Show Word Fo Troubleshooting Monitor lt F4 gt Both View Both Show Word Troubleshooting Monitor Both Status Both Show Word Troubleshooting Change F6 Both View F2 Troubleshooting Show Word Fo Troubleshooting Change F6 Both View F2 Troubleshooting Show Word F9 Troubleshooting Force F3 Both View F2 Troubleshooting Show Word Fo Troubleshooting View Change F2 Both F6 Both Advanced Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Menu Screen Browse English Program Instructions F1 Both Current Topic Instructions on lt I gt Troubleshooting OnTOP Selection Menu Set MAX States S Start Up Menu and Variables OnTOP for Series 90 30 Online Troubleshooting and Operator Program User s Guide March 1998 GFK 0750B
48. w menu displays up to the last 64 events and the time that they occurred Events consists of any of the following EVENTS LISTED IN THE EVENT QUEUE Power Off Power On Program Started Program Halted Math Error Serial Error Port 1 Serial Error Port 2 PSM Runtime Error PSM Prescan Error These events are displayed in the terminallog screen This function is not available in Troubleshooting Mode PLC I O and Register Configuration This option provides information about each I O and Register name The number type and input output status of each name is provided In addition scaling information is provided for each of the analog names Force The Force function is used to compel any digital circuit or internal flag to assume an ON or OFF condition or to make an analog channel stay at a specified value The forced condition overrides real world conditions so that actual input conditions are ig nored The forced condition also overrides the program ignoring program Statements which change the condition of the outputs To use the force function press F3 Select Set or Modify Force List option To add an item to the forced list press the Insert key Select Digital Points and or Internal Flags or Analog Channels A list of all names of that type is displayed Select the name of the item to be forced The next option is to select the desired forced condition ON or OFE for digital points and flags a value for
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