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1. 2 0 Compatibility VersaPro release 2 00 changed the construction of various source files in the Max ON program folder As a result Max ON Tools was not able to construct configuration files that were recognized by the programming software Resolution As of Release 2 02 Max ON Tools software constructs files that are compatible with VersaPro 2 00 directly A new block Cfg_Dat blk contains the Max ON configuration data Max ON tools revises the block each time the project is modified VersaMax expansion racks were not accessible in the configuration session Max ON Tools configuration software did not display configuration options for expansion racks in VersaMax I O drops Resolution A checkbox is available for each device on the I O Lan If VersaMax I O has been selected then the checkbox will be examined and an appropriate entry will be made in the Max ON configuration file Genius baudrate settings were fixed at 153 6k Standard The Genius bus baudrate settings were fixed at the default setting of 153 6 kbaud standard For systems using VersaMax I O the baudrate must be configurable so that appropriate configuration datagrams may be issued automatically when the I O devices come online Note These config parameters are set in the PLC at AQ0385 AQ0512 Customers converting from an older Max ON product must verify there is no conflict in this area Resolution A dropdown list with all available Genius bus baudrate settings has been2. Module Firmware Release Requirements 1C693CMM321 EK firmware version 2 02 or later Series 90 30 GBC Firmware Release Requirements 1C693BEM331K firmware version 1 7 or later VersaMax GNIU Firmware Release Requirements When using VersaMax I O the firmware for the Genius Network Interface Unit must be release 1 50 or later for dual bus i e redundant bus operation It must be 2 0 or later for single bus operation Special Operational Notes VersaPro Version Compatibility This release of Max ON Tools configuration software is directly compatible with VersaPro release 2 00 and later Program Folder Compatibility A project folder that was created in version 1 21 or earlier of Max ON Tools should be copied and then upgraded to this latest release The two hardware configuration folders the Max ON program application folder and any remote drop folders must be opened and converted to the new program structure using VersaPro 2 00 and later The project application database must be opened and converted using Max ON Tools configuration software A Max ON Extended system employing the IC693CPU374 must use the IC693CMM321 module for Ethernet data synchronization Important Product Information GFK 1877C Max ON Diagnostics A revised utility for Online diagnostics is available in this release Important Product Information 7 GFK 1877C Problems Resolved From Version 1 21 Max ON Tools Configuration Software 1 VersaPro
3. added PLC keycode could not be entered offline The authorization keycode is obtained from CPU A while in the online mode only In certain circumstances it might be necessary to produce the program folder with authorization codes while in the offline mode Resolution Keycode entry is available while in offline mode Max ON Tools Redundancy Drivers PLC Folders 1 Discrete and Analog Outputs might not update properly in the Remote Drops Discrete and analog outputs configured to be active in Remote Drops would not update under certain circumstances Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Synchronized Variables do not map properly applies to Max ON Extended only Synchronized data in 7M type memory was incorrectly handled by the de multiplexer resulting in incorrect data updates to the backup CPU The length of data it was reading exceeded the working buffer area and incorrect values were mapped into the backup data tables Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Initialization of a Versamax device causes a loss of output data A device configured as VersaMax logging onto the Genius LAN triggers the transmission of a configuration datagram The Max ON redundancy drivers were sending the datagram too frequently especially in the case of dual bus In attempting to process consecutive datagrams the Versamax drop would sometimes default its outputs for several seconds Resolution This pr
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5. time with Ethernet synchronization The register containing the value for the register update time for synchronized data was incorrect for Ethernet operation Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Stand alone mux packet timer was running at half speed When the Master and Backup CPUs are available multiplexer packets are advanced by way of handshake signals between the two CPUs In the event that there is only a single CPU the handshake mechanism ceases In this case a freerunning timer is used to advance data packets so that remote I O drops will continue to operate In releases prior to 2 02 the timer was operating at half the proper frequency This would result in a slower update time at remote drops if one of the redundant CPUs failed Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Remote Drop Folders 1 Discrete and Analog Outputs start in Hold Last State Discrete and Analog Outputs configured in the Remote Drop Folder start operation using the values from their last state Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Outputs reset due to Remote Drop watchdog timer The remote drop monitors the multiplexer cycle from the master in order to reset its local watchdog timer If no update is seen in 2 5 seconds then analog and digital outputs at the remote drop will assume their default values In previous versions of the remote drop folder if the configured M transfer was large and the C
6. you have added that follow the call to HBR_000 Activate the second instance of VersaPro the one that contains the new project Select the rung that follows the call to HBR_0O and then paste your logic into the program Copying Project Subroutines 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Activate the first instance of VersaPro the one that contains your old project folder Make certain that the project browser window is displayed If it is not then select View Folder Browser Locate any subroutines that you have created separately from the subroutines that are part of Max ON redundancy drivers Select the first subroutine that is part of your project Using either the toolbar Edit menu or the key combination Ctrl C copy this subroutine Activate the second instance of VersaPro Paste the subroutine into the project browser window Repeat steps 14 through 20 for each subroutine that is part of your application Important Product Information 11 GFK 1877C Open Issues and Problems Open Issues and Problems Open issues in Max ON Tools 2 00 1 When exiting Max ON Tools software you may receive the following Windows error message This occurs perhaps one out of ten times maxon exe Application Error x The instruction at 0x5177a600 referenced memory at 0x5177a600 The memory could not be read Click on OK to terminate the application Click on CANCEL to debug the application Cancel Suggested Re
7. 12 Sep 03 GFK 1877C IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST Product Max ON Hot Backup Redundancy Software Release 2 02 1C641HBR300C Max ON Hot Backup Software Lite Edition PLC Folder release 2 04 Max ON Tools build 2 02 014 Max ON Helpfile build 2 02 005 1C641HBR301C Max ON Hot Backup Software Standard Edition PLC Folder release 2 04 Max ON Tools build 2 02 014 Max ON Helpfile build 2 02 005 1C641HBR302C Max ON Hot Backup Software Extended Edition PLC Folder release 2 04 Max ON Tools build 2 02 014 Max ON Helpfile build 2 02 005 1C641HPDOO1C Max ON Hot Backup Software Distributor Demo Single CD 1C641HPDO10C Max ON Hot Backup Software Distributor Demo 10 CD Package Introduction This document contains information about this product that is not available in any other publication therefore we encourage you to read it and then save it with your other PLC documentation This document covers release 2 02 of Max ON Hot Backup Redundancy Software which includes Max ON Tools PLC Hardware Configuration folders PLC Redundancy folders and Max ON Remote Drop folders General Description Max ON Software release 2 02 provides support for Series 90 30 Hot Backup redundancy using one or more Genius busses interfaced to Genius I O VersaMax I O Field Control I O or a special implementation of Series 90 30 Remote Drops Max ON Release 2 02 Highlights 1 Max ON Tools Softwar
8. Disk Space for installation in MB Free Hard 50 Disk Space for operation in MB CD ROM Yes Drive VGA Monitor Yes 256 l Yes Operating Systems Supported e Windows 95B e Windows 98 First Edition Service Pack 1 Second Edition e Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 5 Service Pack 5 international version Service Pack 6 e Windows 2000 e Windows XP VersaPro Compatility Max ON Tools software is compatible with VeraPro software release 2 00 and higher Please refer to the GE Fanuc website for additional information when using VersaPro software The URL is http www gefanuc com support plc criticalcontrol htm Refer to the programming software user s manuals for additional system requirements Important Product Information GFK 1877C Product Matrix Catalog Number Description CPU Models Maximum I O Ethernet Data Busses Transfers 1C641HBR300 Max ON Lite 350 351 352 360 363 364 or 374 1C641HBR301 Max ON Standard 351 352 360 363 364 or 374 1C641HBR302 Max ON Extended 351 352 360 363 364 or 374 Series 90 30 CPU Firmware Release Requirements IC693CPU350 BD firmware version 9 10 or later IC693CPU351 GP firmware version 9 10 or later IC693CPU352 DF firmware version 9 10 or later IC693CPU360 BD firmware version 9 10 or later 1C693CPU363 AA firmware version 9 10 or later IC693CPU364 AD firmware version 10 00 or later IC693CPU374 BF firmware version 11 04 or later Series 90 30 Ethernet
9. PU scan times and genius bus scan times were long the remote drop unit could default the output data for a short period every sync cycle causing the outputs to flash off and on Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Remote drop program could not process analog output data above AQ192 if master sync data transfer was above AQ200 If the master sync data limits were set to 200 or below the remote drop would receive 7AQ192 AQ200 correctly If the master sync data limits were set above 200 the remote drop de multiplexer would exceed its array limit and not map in the data for 7AQ192 7AQ200 Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Important Product Information 9 GFK 1877C Installation 1 Itis recommended that you close all applications including virus checking Internet Explorer and CIMPLICITY HMI software that might be running in the background You may need to check the task manager to determine if other applications are running Insert the Max ON CD into the CD ROM Drive Select the CD drive from Windows Explorer Double click Setup exe le rh Follow the user prompts to complete the installation If you have a previous version of Max ON Tools installed the installation tool will overwrite files with older version numbers or files with older dates Previous Max ON template folders will remain on your system However Max ON Tools will use the template folders with the latest rele
10. ase numbers when creating new projects Starting the Max ON Tools Application The Max ON Tools application is installed in the GE Fanuc Software Program group The application can be started by any of the following e From the Start Menu select Programs GE Fanuc Software Max ON or e Create a shortcut to the Max ON application and place the shortcut on the desktop or e Click on a file created by Max ON the file in the project folder with a mxn extension and start the application in the context of the selected folder Upgrading an existing Max ON Project to Release 2 02 A project created in earlier versions of Max ON Tools must be upgraded using the following procedure Create a New Project Folder 1 Using Max ON Tools create a new project folder of the same type as the existing folder For example if your existing folder is Max ON Standard then the new project folder should be Max ON Standard as well 2 The name of your new project should be related to the name of your existing project A suggestion is to include a revision number or letter in the project name For example if your old project is named MyProj then the new project might be named MyProj01 Convert Your Existing Project Using VersaPro 2 0 3 Locate your existing project folder This folder will have the extension prj Using VersaPro browse within the project folder and then open the folder for the hardware configuration folder for PLC A VersaPro will pr
11. e has been revised so that it is compatible with VersaPro 2 00 and later programming software A new set of PLC folders has been provided These folders have change the manner in which Max ON configuration data is made available to the PLC redundancy drivers Also several operational issues in the redundancy drivers were resolved The online diagnostic tool has been revised so that it uses a built in communication driver rather than the server that is employed by VersaPro programming software This release expands the capabilities for VersaMax I O configuration Max ON Tools software and the PLC redundancy drivers have been enhanced to support VersaMax expansion racks Important Product Information GFK 1877C This release provides selections for Genius bus communication options The configuration utility and the PLC redundancy drivers have been enhanced to allow the full range of Genius bus baudrate selections This release eliminates several problems associated with Remote Drop operation A new set of Remote Drop folders has been included Foldername CPU Model m23d106 CPU323 and higher m31d106 CPU331 and higher m40d106 CPU340 and higher m5Sd106 CPU350 and higher m5Ld106 CPU351 and higher This release corrects a problem associated with attempting to install Max ON Tools software on workstations that are not configured for English language Starting with this release the tools may be installed regardless of language settings This
12. oblem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Occasional missed packets during Sync data transfers Q M and AQ data occasionally miss one cycle of update through the system s mux demux service It is unlikely that a customer would have noticed this condition It would have resulted in occasional lags in updating remote 9030 drop outputs or lags in updating blocks of sync Important Product Information 8 GFK 1877C data to the backup In one scenario however it could be more serious If the system operates with a preferred Master then the following scenario might expose the problem a The preferred master fails resulting in the backup assuming control b The failed unit is repaired or replaced c The failed unit is placed in run thus operating as the backup until it recognizes that it has received a full set of Sync Data If one or more packets is missed during this time then the unit might start operating as the Master before is should Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Sync OK bit coming on too soon with Ethernet synchronization Under certain conditions the Ethernet synchronizing logic would set the sync data complete bit M1021 true before the entire sync data cycle had completed This would only cause a problem in a preferred master configuration where it would assume control before a complete update had occurred Resolution This problem has been corrected in Release 2 02 Incorrect register update
13. oduce a message that states that the folder was created in an earlier version Allow VersaPro to convert the folder to the new version Note Once you have converted the current folder it is no longer compatible with earlier versions of VersaPro Make certain that you have backup copies of the folder if you must retain compatibility 4 Repeat step 3 using the hardware folder for PLC B 5 Repeat step 3 for the Max ON application folder that contains the redundancy drivers and your application Open Your New Project Folder Important Product Information 10 GFK 1877C 6 7 Open a second instance of VersaPro programming software by using either Start gt Program GE Fanuc Software VersaPro or by using the VersaPro shortcut on your computer s desktop Open the project folder in the new project that you created in Max ON Tools Copy Your Existing Application Recall that the first instance of VersaPro has your old project folder Rungs Prior to Max ON Subroutine 8 9 10 With the main portion of the logic displayed select any rungs that you have added prior to the call to HBR_000 Copy these rungs using either the toolbar Edit menu or the key combination Ctrl C Activate the second instance of VersaPro the one that contains the new project Insert a row prior to the call to HBR_00 and then paste your logic into the program Rungs Following the Max ON Subroutine 11 12 13 Select any rungs that
14. release corrects a problem encountered during installation in which system software components were being used by other applications Max ON Release 1 21 Highlights 1 2 3 Additional folders have been included to offer more CPU model selections in Remote Drop I O implementations Foldername CPU Model Release m23dxyy CPU323 and higher 1 10 and 1 21 m3ldxyy CPU331 and higher 1 21 m40dxyy CPU340 and higher 1 21 m5Sdxyy CPU350 and higher 1 21 m5Ldxyy CPU351 and higher 1 21 This release corrects operational deficiencies in the PLC executables This release clarifies certain Helpfile issues in the Max ON Tools software Max ON Release 1 10 Highlights 1 The Max ON PLC drivers provide support for various modes of CPU Mastership a PLC A is always the preferred Master If Master A fails then B will become Master When A is restored to service then B will transfer Mastership to A PLC B is always the preferred Master Similar to A c There is no preferred Master A and B are equal in preference For example if Master A fails then B will become Master When A is restored to service B will remain Master d Switch toggle the Mastership upon command from the user application or from an HMI The Max ON PLC drivers provide support for exchange of system data and will synchronize a set of user defined variables by way of Genius bus Max ON Extended may be configured to provide data exchange by way of Ethernet LAN The sys
15. s in any PLC 5 Max ON Tools Configuration Software is used to specify the I O components the bus topologies and the quantities of data to be transferred from the Master PLC to the Backup PLC The configuration software creates new project files from the Max ON PLC Template folders After the configuration session has been completed the software writes VersaPro compliant subroutines directly into the project folder 6 Max ON Tools Diagnostic software is used to extract and display realtime information from the two PLCs that comprise the Hot Backup controllers The software displays diagnostic fault messages and extra system information that are generated by the Max ON PLC drivers Replaces Software Versions Release 2 02 of Max ON Hot Backup Redundancy Software replaces version 1 21 or earlier Documentation GFK 2053 Max ON Hot Backup System Software User s Manual GFK 1670 VersaPro Programming Software User s Guide GFK 1868 Getting Started Manual CIMPLICITY ME GFK 1918 Getting Started Manual with LD PLC CIMPLICITY ME Important Product Information 4 GFK 1877C Operational Notes Minimum Workstation Requirements for Max ON Tools Software For Windows 95 and Windows For Windows NT For Windows 2000 98 Windows XP System Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended Features CPU 486 66 Pentium 133 MHz 486 66 Pentium 133 MHz Pentium 2 Pentium 4 MHz MHz RAM in MB 16 256 O Free Hard 64
16. solution Click on OK This problem appears to be cosmetic in nature only There is no permanent effect on the operating system or other applications that are running at the time the message appears When a Max ON project folder has been opened in VersaPro programming software and you perform a Folder Check All the information window will display between 25 and 28 warnings Suggested Resolution None This is normal behavior when VersaPro software checks the Max ON PLC drivers i e the subroutines named HBR_000 through HBR_099 The subroutines are valid Output devices installed on a dual Genius bus will exhibit a bus switching event if CPU B is the current Master and then CPU B fails Suggested Resolution None This is normal operation It relates to enabling the output data streams on the CPU A Genius bus controllers when CPU A becomes a Master Printing the configuration report in Max ON Tools produces tabbed columns that are outside the page size When printing the configuration summary Max ON Tools may produce data columns that are beyond the right margin of the page The result is that the rightmost data columns wrap into the areas of data columns to their left Suggested Resolution Set the page layout on the selected printer to Landscape and print the document As an alternate you may save the configuration report to an rtf file This file may opened in your word processing application Once the file has been opened
17. tem designer specifies the type and range of data to be exchanged The data sets depend upon the product used as the basis for the project a Registers in the range of R00001 through R08000 inclusive b Internal coils in the range of MO00001 through M02048 inclusive c Discrete outputs in the range of QO0001 through Q02048 inclusive d Analog outputs in the range of AQO00001 through Q00256 inclusive Important Product Information 3 GFK 1877C 3 The Max ON PLC drivers provide support for VersaMax I O by issuing contiguration datagrams to the Genius Network Interface Unit GNIU a The driver will issue datagrams automatically to a device each time it logs onto the Master PLC b The packet always includes Hot Backup controller settings c The packet always includes extended default timeout period d The packet sets the BSM controller parameter to accomodate single or redundant I O bus connectivity 4 Depending upon the product the Max ON PLC drivers provide support for either simplex bus connections i e a single bus interface to the I O devices or dual bus connections a redundant interface a IC641HBR300 Max ON Lite supports only one simplex I O bus b IC641HBR301 Max ON Standard supports either two simplex I O busses or one dual bus c IC641HBR302 Max ON Extended supports up to eight simplex I O busses or up to four dual busses or some combination of the two as long as there are no more than eight bus controller
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