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1. 4000 4000 44 1 5 Function Pushbuttons 1 5 ENT Enter V Arrow UP DOWN ACK 1 5 Panel acknowledge of PLC button release NA not used Do not use for other PLC program addresses Bits 0 7 are set when pressing the corresponding button on the panel Bits 10 14 are set when the Panel Set and PLC Release Option is selected for the corresponding Function Pushbutton and the Release Bit for that button is set by the PLC in the LED BIT READ PLC WORD LEDs LEDs use one 16 bit register bit designations in octal 0 7 and 10 17 used by DirectLogic PLCs Use bits 0 to 15 for PLCs using decimal numbering LED BIT READ PLC WORD TO PANEL 697 C36 635634 693 C32 CRI C30 CAT C26 C25 244 CA3 CAA CRO REL REL REL LED1 LED5 Only used when By PLC has been chosen REL F1 REL F5 Used by PLC to release a button that is set by the panel NA not used Do not use for other PLC program addresses EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT TUTORIAL For the next part of our project planning we ll create four Local Messages using the Local Message Worksheet These messages will be configured later in our EZText Demo Project using the EZText Programming Software EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET LOCAL MESSAGES PIrIeTe e s s T 1 Add a Folder Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters ALENON 23 DATA 1 Cl Read Only
2. 3 READ ONLY T otal Number Enter addresses for DATA 2 and DATA 3 PLC CONTROLLED DECIMAL POINT 16 Bit Register This is a register in the PLC for controlling a decimal point within an embedded data value DATA 1 only One register holds the value and the other controls the decimal point The register addresses are assigned from the Message Edit screen as shown above No ASCII characters are allowed in DATA 1 with a PLC controlled decimal point DATA 2 16 Bit Register READ ONLY This is a PLC register that contains the second of three possible embedded data values on a line for the message displayed You may manually insert a decimal point The PLC Address and Data Type are assigned from the Message Edit screen shown above DATA 3 16 Bit Register READ ONLY This is a PLC register that contains the third of three possible embedded data values on a line for the message displayed You may manually insert a decimal point The PLC Address and Data Type are assigned from the Message Edit screen shown above 31 LEARNING THE FEATURES DIRECT Please NOTE When selecting BCD Data Type only a 4 digit value be used 0 9999 32 PLC Messages and Local Messages Embedded Data The user message contains the ASCII empeppep para characters and optional embedded TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE data to be displayed The embedded ie a ata Tye 0 data can be up
3. 0x0040 PLC Error Incorrect Map Size An incompatible map has been loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the PLC when this error occurs 0x0080 Invalid write to panel register nnn A write was attempted to the panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mapped to a read only location in the PLC 0x0100 PLC Communications Timeout The panel is unable to communicate with the PLC 0x0200 Invalid attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used DirectNet Protocol except DL330 340 Direct Logic PLC Models 0105 02 240 D2 250 D2 240 250 DCM D3 350 D3 350 DCM D4 430 D4 440 D4 450 DL405 Series all with DCM 0x0000 No Error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor 0x0004 Invalid Checksum This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The unit is receiving invalid data 0x0008 Protocol Error The driver has received a serial communications protocol error from the PLC The driver is unable to communicate with the PLC when this error occurs 0x0040 PLC Error Incorrect Map Size An incompatible map has been loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the
4. BCD OBinary LI Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Q BCD O BCD 2 Folder Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters 2 Add a Message Level under the Folder 1 34 DATAT Read Only at Level 2 2 BCD U Binary C Read Write LI PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA BCD OBinay U BCD OBinary 3 Folder ke Message 3 Add another Tr Folder 1 characters Message 20 characters Message at Level 4 4 DATA 1 ROI 0 a ead Only 2 This Message d BCD C Binary CJ Read Write a READ Only with CJ PLC Decimal Min Max one data point EI E DATA DATA 2 DATA O BCD LJ BCD U Binary Folder usse 01441 Plale 4 Add another T Folder i characters Message 20 characters Message at Level 2 4 DATA1_V a 0 1 Q Read Only HS 658858158 BCD a Read Write PLC Decimal Min 200 Max 1997 data entry with one data point DATA1 2 with a min and BCD OBinary BCD max value range EZ TEXT M 45 1 Add Message No 1 When F3 button on panel is pressed this message will be displayed Add Message No 2 This message will be displayed to let the operator know that the PLC has turned off F4 button on TUTORIAL AUTOMATION DIRECT The last part of our project planning is creating three PLC
5. AUTOMATION EZText Panel User Manual Models EZ 220 EZ 220 DEV EZ 220L EZ 220L DEV EZ 420 and EZ 420 DEV Manual Part Number EZ TEXT M DIRECT WARNING Programmable control devices such as EZText Panels must not be used as stand alone protec tion in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appro priate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is indepen dent of the programmable controller The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples CAUTION Do not press the EZText Panel pushbuttons with any sharp objects This practice may damage the unit beyond repair Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners AVG disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Manual P N EZ TEXT M Copyright 2001 AVG Automation All Rights Reserved No part of this manual shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of AVG Automation AVG Automat
6. Communication Connector J1 D sub 15 pin female Cme mmam see o 3 mememmm __ s feror e fwo 5 _ fie wonorcomeon _ eose _ INE NN INI INI B 10 In this appendix PLC Driver Error Messages EZ Text Panel Error Messages EZText Programming Software Error Messages APPENDIX PLC Driver Error Messages AUTOMATION DIRECT ALLEN BRADLEY PLCs Driver Errors for Micrologix SLC 500 with DF1 Half Duplex Protocol 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have incompatible revision 0x0002 PLC error incorrect map size This error occurs when an incompatible map is loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the PLC when this occurs 0x0004 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display that can be monitored 0 0008 PLC MSG time out CMD X This error occurs when the unit does not receive a reply to its command The unit will retry a command and wait for the specific time out period before reporting this command The command ID causing this error is reported CMD OxAA READ CMD OXA2 WRITE 0x0010 Invalid PLC attributes using defaults This will occur if the PLC driver receives an invalid set of attributes The default attributes will be used when this occurs 0x0020 PLC bad chec
7. EZ 220L DEV Above with DeviceNet communications EZ 420 4 lines by 20 characters display Character height of 0 187 4 75 mm External dimensions are 5 x 7 4 x 1 6 EZ 420 DEV Above with DeviceNet communications EZ TEXT M 7 AUTOMATION DIRECT INTRODUCTION PLCs Supported by EZText Panels Below is a list of various PLCs and their protocols supported by EZText Panel Please note that we continue to add new drivers to this list If you don t see your PLC listed here please contact Automationdirect com or visit our website PLC Brand Protocols Supported Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 1200 and 1500 SLC5 03 04 05 with DF1 PLC5 DF1 General Electric 90 30 and 90 70 SNPX Mitsubishi FX Series all Direct DF1 Half Duplex DF1 Full Duplex 984 CPU Quantum 113 CPU Modicon AEG Modicon Micro Series 110 CPU 311 xx 411 512 612 Omron C200 C500 Host Link DirectLogic 01 05 K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing DL105 K Sequence K Sequence K Sequence DirectNet DL205 K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing DirectNet DirectNet DirectNet DL305 K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing DirectNet D4 430 K Sequence DirectNet D4 440 K Sequence DirectNet K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing All with DirectNet Other H2 WinPLC Think N Do V5 2 check Modbus RTU serial port for version compatability
8. 3 different values DATA 1 DATA 2 and DATA 3 Password EUIS Per Special characters in the message LC controlled Decimal Poin determine where the embedded data CA 5 from the registers should go When ME DATA 2 2 READ ONLY programming each character for BCD DATA 1 values will be represent E the manualy date 1 for up to five digits For example if you want to display a five digit value from the PLC you will press Ctrl 1or M Type x F5 five times and 11111 will display 2212 tee in your message in red representing the five digit value Only DATA 1 s embedded value can be Interactive READ WRITE register meaning that data values will display and can be changed from the message DATA 2 and DATA 3 are Dynamic READ ONLY register meaning that they will display a value but the value cannot be changed from the message DATA 2 values are entered into the message by pressing Ctrl 2 or F6 and are represented by a 2 for each numeric digt displayed in blue DATA 3 values are entered into the message by pressing Ctrl 3 or F7 and are represented by a 3 for each numeric digit displayed in green Again these values can be up to five digits Data values are only represented by a 1 2 or 3 when you are programm
9. 40 Internal Software and Hardware Revisions 40 Preparing for Configuration 40 Installing EZText Programming Software 41 Tutorial Plan the Project using Application Worksheets 43 Tutorial Create the Project using EZText Programming lnc ELT 47 nien ee te 56 5 CONFIGURATION Configure New System sss eene ennemis 60 Contlgure Existihig SySIefr eraot pectori xe eee 74 Connect to Panel View Panel Status and Firmware Version 75 Up Grade FInMWare Rr TT 76 6 MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance cM 80 6 80 Precautions serseri 80 Screen Overlay Chemical Compatibility 80 Screen Overlay Cleaning 82 Gasket Replacement oo 82 TABLE OF CONTENTS tcI 83 Panel Configuration Problems 1 83 PEC ENO PEN ge emi rene olin 84 Sul Need Help pote e etd d 85 Warranty aeu nues ooa ped LESE ERN 86 Out of Waranty Repais es
10. 8 EZ TEXT M Modbus RTU DL405 D4 450 INTRODUCTION AUTOMATION DIRECT PLC and Programming Cable Part Numbers Part Number Cable Description EZ 2CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ12 port DLO5 DL105 DL205 DL350 amp DL450 RS 232C EZ 2CBL 1 Direct Logic VGA Style 15 pin port DL250 RS 232C EZ 3CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ11 port DL340 RS 232C EZ ACBL 1 Direct Logic PLC 15 Pin Dsub port DL405 RS 232C EZ ACBL 2 Direct Logic PLC 25 Pin Dsub port DL405 DL350 DL305 DCU and all DCM s RS 232C Accessories and Optional Equipment EZ TEXT M 9 INTRODUCTION AUTOMATION DIRECT Front Panel Features 10 In this section we will describe the front panel features of the EZText Panel Descriptions of the PLC Message LED Pushbuttons Pushbutton LEDs PLC Messages Local Messages are provided understand the Features see Chapter 3 Learning the Features For a demonstration of how to program the panel indicators and controls please refer to Chapter 4 Tutorial Operator Controls and Indicators Each EZText Panel provides sealed membrane Pushbuttons for operator interface with a PLC Pushbuttons may be used to begin events or tasks within the PLC such as Start Stop Control Pushbutton inputs are monitored for ON OFF conditions in your PLC ladder logic program EZText Panel Pushbuttons are Control Pushbuttons or Function Pushbuttons PLC Message LED Co
11. EZ TEXT M 61 CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT 4 For Step 1 click on the Select Panel Type button The following screen will appear Under Panel Type click on the model you are using A Panel Preview and Panel Attributes specific to the type of panel you have chosen will appear in this dialog box Click on OK to enter your selection Select Panel Panel Type Panel Preview Panel Attributes 2 20 with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in Menu System Isolated Power Supply to reduce communication problems Cancel Help 5 For Step 2 click the Down Select PLC Step Allen Bradley PLC 5 DF1 Arrow next to the Select PLC 2 CSUR SLC 500 MicroLogix DF1 Allen Bradley field Choose the PLC and f Select PLC ic eee yee Protocol type you are using DirectLogic Except 330 340 DirectNet DirectLogic DirectNet 330 340 DirectLogic EBC K Sequence 6 Click on Press for Select PLC Communication Configuration 2 2 DiectLogic K Seauence Press f icati for Selected PLC button E e A PLC Attributes dialog box specific to your type PLC will appear Complete the Baud Rate communications information After selecting the PLC type you must define the remaining protocol items such as baud rate parity etc BD B The following table provides the necessary
12. REL F1 REL F2 REL F3 REL F4 REL F5 PLC Messages PLC Words Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 EZ 420 only Line 4 EZ 420 only Panel Acknowledge and PLC Button Release are only used when using the Panel Set amp PLC Release Button Action LED Control by PLC is the only LED function that uses a PLC Adaress A 2 APPENDIX A EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET LOCAL MESSAGES Folder L Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level Read 1234 DATA 1 ead Only L BCD LiBinary L Read Write Li PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Li BCD LiBinary L3 BCD LiBinary B Folder L Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level OR Onl 1234 DATA 1 ead Only LI BCD LiBinary Read Write Li PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA Li BCD LiBinary L3 BCD LiBinary awe LLL LLL ttt tt L Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 DATA 1 Q Read Only BCD LiBinary Q Read Write Q PLC Decimal Min Max DATA2 DATA 3 BCD LiBinary L3 BCD U Binary Swess TLE TTT ETT Tt yt L Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 DATA1 SC ReadOnly LY BCD LiBinary Q Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Q BCD LiBinary BCD LiBinary 3 APPENDIX A DIRECT EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET LOCAL MESSAGES CLL LTT TTT TET ttt 3 Message Folder 19
13. 24 ErrorCO24 Invalid Byte inthe data fields of Command 2 2 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 21 22 24 15 APPENDIX PLC Address Error Messages AUTOMATION DIRECT Error T001 PLC Address count exceeds maximum limit Solution You cannot assign another PLC address Only 300 PLC addresses can be defined If you want to assign a new address delete one or more addresses and try again Error 002 Invalid Access Type Reason Access type of the specified address is invald e g entering a READ only address where a READ WRITE address type is expected Solution Supply the correct address Error TO2 1 Invalid Unit Number Error TO2 2 Invalid Address Type Error TO2 3 Invalid Address Error TO2 4 Invalid Bit Number Error TO2 5 Address in not Word Aligned Even address is required Error TO2 6 Address is not Word Aligned Odd address is required Reason Address entered for the PLC Address is not correct Solution Specify a valid PLC address Error 003 The value entered is invalid Reason The value entered for Minimum or Maximum field is out of range Solution Supply values in the range 0 9999 for BCD and 0 65535 for Binary Error T004 Unable to open tag map file filename Please choose the map file Error T005 Unable to open map file map file gt Reason Think N Do map map file not found Solution Locate the correct map file Error T006 Error in reading PLC A
14. DATA 2 CTL 2 READ ONLY Pils Address Data fupe 71 decima tht hte the date CTL 3 READ ONLY wreHrPOInrarFto Total Number Panel of messages 0 PLC Address HE LP CEL OK Of 256 Database 66 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT 15 For Step 1 choose to configure a Local or PLC Message Local Messages are messages stored in the panel in a menu hierarchy and provide information and instructions to the operator PLC Messages are triggered by a value in a PLC register The PLC Message LED will illuminate to tell the operator that the PLC has triggered a message The buttons will not respond for 3 seconds after the PLC Message has been triggered to ensure that the operator has a chance to read the message See step 16 next step to program a PLC Message To program a Local Message perform the following steps a Nextto Local Messages click on the Add Local Folder button or the Add Local Message Button Click on this button to add a folder Messages Click on this button to add a message b Under Step 2 type in up to 20 characters in the Message Text OTE Folders can field have up to 19 characters maximum c Step 3 click on the Press to Accept Message Edit button The message text you have typed in will appear in the Local Message field 1 Enter text here 2 Click here to accept text Step T PE MESSAGE TEXT AND Step OF T
15. GENERAL ELECTRIC PLCS 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor 0x0004 PLC Time out X YYYYY This error results from a loss of communication with a PLC The X shown stands for the PLC that timed out This will be a number one through 16 or default The YYYYY stands for the actual SNP X ID string entered for the PLC that timed out If the SNP X ID string is a null string the space after the equal sign will be the last character in the error string 0x0008 Invalid PLC Attributes using default The attributes passed from the program loader or the existing attributes in memory do not match those expected by the driver The default attributes will be used and normal operations will commence 0x0010 Invalid Write to panel register xxx There was an attempted write to panel internal register number xxx which is mapped to an address which has read access only 0x0020 PLC Message Error A communications error occurred which resulted in an invalid message It could also indicate that an address was requested which is out of the range limits of the PLC 0x0040 Incorrect Map Size This error occurs when a map is stored that is not the size the PLC expects APPENDIX MITSUBISHI PLCs AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0001 Incom
16. PLC when this error occurs C 6 AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0080 Invalid write to panel register nnn A write was attempted to the panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mapped to a read only location in the PLC 0x0100 PLC Communications Timeout The panel is unable to communicate with the PLC 0x0200 Invalid attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used ModBus Koyo Addressing RTU Protocol Direct Logic PLC Models DLO05 D2 250 D3 350 D4 450 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor 0x0004 Reply received from invalid slave nnn If the driver received a message from a PLC with address nnn when one was not expected 0x0008 Invalid Checksum Received This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit 0x0010 Incorrect Reply The driver received an incorrect or unexpected reply from the PLC with address nnn 0x0020 Error PLC nnn error The driver received a ModBus message exception code from the PLC The error strings are Illegal Function The PLC received an invalid function code Illegal Data Address The address requested is not allowable for the PLC This may appear instead o
17. Plan the Project using Application Worksheets The following is a project tutorial It will take you through the process of creating a new project configuring buttons creating messages and transferring a project to the EZText Panel This should help familiarize you with the EZText Programming Software Let s start by filling out the application worksheet found in Appendix A For tutorial purposes we have already filled in the information For your project make copies of the forms in Appendix A Follow steps 1 through 4 as shown below to fill out the application worksheet for the EZText Demo Project EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET 1 PROJECT NAME 2 PANEL E Z AAO 1 Fill in the Project and PLC CONFIGURATION PLC information PLC MANUFACTURER ics Baud Rate 76 00 PLC Model 4850 Parity PLC Protocol Data Bits HE PLC Address Stop Bits PLC Timeout 470 Secs Checksum pee 2 BUTTONS LEDS BUTTON ACTION PANEL ACKNOWLEDGE BIT WRITE PLC WORD V40e00 2 Assign a PLC Word V40600 to the buttons and to the Panel Acknowledge if using Panel Set PLC Release for Button Action See next page 3 Assign a PLC Word V40601 to the LED Control if using By PLC and PLC Button Release if using Panel Set amp PLC Release Button Action See next page 4 Assign a PLC Word for each PLC Message Line EZ TEXT M Button Action Pnl PLC a Mom PLC Rel F1 Cl
18. Bradley documentation The command ID of the command causing the error is reported APPENDIX AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0080 PLC Error This error is reported if a controller responds to a command with a negative acknowledgment error 0x0100 PLC Element Read Only This error is reported if an attempt is made to write to an element with a read only map entry Read only map entries are INPUT file OUTPUT file and the control word of TIMERS COUNTERS and CONTROL structures 0x0200 PLC Transmit Buffer Full The error is reported if the transmit buffer becomes full in the PLC driver 0x8000 Error Code XX This error is reported when the PLC driver encounters an unknown error This should never occur Time outs This specifies the amount of time the EZText Panel will wait for a reply to a message before triggering an error Each message sent to the PLC must be acknowledged by the PLC The acknowledgment must be received within the time out period After the message has been sent twice with no response the time out message will be displayed Driver Errors for Micrologix SLC 500 with DF1 Full Duplex Protocol 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have incompatible revision 0x0002 PLC error incorrect map size This error occurs when an incompatible map is loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the PLC when this occurs 0x00
19. CE Test Standard 55011 and is listed under UL File E209355 The following information is provided to comply with EU documentation requirements Technical Support SELV Circuits Environmental Specifications Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning Please NOTE Products with CE marks perform their required functions safely and adhere to relevant standards as specified by EU Directives provided they are used according to their intended purpose and that the instructions in this manual are adhered to The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if this equipment is not used in accordance with this manual Only replacement parts supplied by Automationdirect com or its agents should be used Consult EZText Programming Software Help or you may find answers to your questions in the operator interface section of our web site 0 www Automationdirect com If you still need assistance please call our tech nical support at 1 770 844 4200 or FAX us at 1 770 886 3199 All electrical circuits connected to the communications port receptacle are rated as Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV Operating 0 to 45 C Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C Operating Humidity 10 95 R H noncondensing Air Composition No corrosive gases permitted No preventative maintenance is required The
20. ContiolATS No information for most DirectLogic controllers When using another type PLC consult that Require CTS Mo hd product s user manual to determine the port Data Timeout 0 communications capabilities Corcel _ 62 qan CONFIGURATION Table for DirectLogic PLC Attributes DL240 only 9600 19 2k Odd None AN Odd None 9600 19 2k 4800 9600 19 2k Odd None 4800 9600 19 2k Odd None jw w 10 mw During configuration ensure that your address and communications parameters match the PLC port settings There will be a selection for PLC timeout When the panel sends a message to the PLC and does not receive a response or does not understand the response it will wait the timeout period before sending the message again EZ TEXT M 63 CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIREGT 7 For Step 3 click on the Configure Panel System 3 PLC Addresses button The Panel System PLC Address Configure Panel Syst Setup window will appear Panel System PLC Address Setup PLC Messages Line Address Setup Password Setup for 2 220 Item Address DATA Type Line One BCD Line Two BCD Line Three ECD v Enable Beeper Yes No Four e CD Y PLC Message LED illuminates PLC Messages are as EZas1 2 3 here s how they work PLC writes the desired message number to the
21. DIRECT CONFIGURATION Connect to Panel View Panel Status and Firmware Version EZ TEXT M Pu ES 28 2 Programming Software File View Port Help D Ge bed EZText Panel Main Configuration Screen Manufactured by AVG for Automationdirect com AUTOMATIO DIRECT With the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Programming Software Version 1 0 Connect to Panel View panel status Exit EZ Text Editor amp Firmware versio Existing System 4 Ready Click on the Connect to Panel View Panel Status amp Firmware Version button to view the panel status The Panel Status window will open An example is shown below Panel Preview Picture of the panel type you are connected to Panel Attribues 2 20 larger character display with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in menu system solated Power Supply to reduce communication problems Key features of the current panel Panel and PLC information is Text Panel Mode EZ220L I Firmware Revision a 02 Memory Size 0016 KB displayed including panel model Plc Driver Koyo_KSequence plx Plc Driver Revision Oa Firmware Revision Memory Size PLC Driver and PLC Driver Revision number 75 CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT Upgrade Firmware There may be o
22. Main Configuration Screen Click here to select 48 Select Panel Panel Preview Step 1 EN Select Panel Panel Type Select PLC DirectLagic K amp Step 2 Select PLC Press for configuratio Panel Attributes 2 x 20 with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in Menu System EMI filtered Power Supply to reduce communication problems Messages Ak Step 3 Configure Panel System OK Cancel Help 4 Step 2 Select PLC you will choose the type PLC you are using a Click on the DOWN arrow next to the Select PLC field to view the drop down menu of available PLCs Click on the PLC Type to select Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev Y DirectLogic _K Sequence Rev Select PLC DirectLogic Modbus Koyo addressing Rev DirectLogic Except 330 340 DirectNet Rev DirectLogic DirectNet 330 340 Rev DirectLogic EBC K Sequence 1 0 GE Series 90 30 SNPX Rev Mitsubishi Melsec Rev EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT Please Note The PLC communication attributes must match the COM port settings for your selected PLC EZ TEXT M TUTORIAL Click on the Press for communication configuration for Selected PLC button Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev Press for communication Select PLC configuration
23. Messages using the PLC Message Worksheet These messages will be configured later in our EZText Demo Project using the EZText Programming Software PLC MESSAGES Message No 3 Add Message No 3 This message will be displayed when either of the other messages are displayed to let the operator know how to return to Local Messages Message No Pile Rlelilelalsle ali it EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET F 3 Bjujtitlein iieisisiaidiel 20 characters DATA 1 0 Read Only BCD 2 Read Write LJ PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA BCD LaBinary BCD LaBinary 20 characters DATA 1 1 Read Only Q BCD O Binary C Read Write PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA D BCD OBinary BCD LiBinary Elsie Flolr ILiejela 17514151 20 characters DATA 1 2 Read Only BCD OBinary Read Write LJ PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 C BCD OBinary BCD OBinary EZ TEXT M TUTORIAL Tutorial Create the Project using EZText Programming Software Let s assume you have the programming software installed on your PC if you don t go back to page 41 and install now Connect the EZText Panel to your PC using the P N EZTEXT PGMCBL cable Apply 24 VDC to the panel power connector 1 From the Welcome screen click on the New System button 2 The Create Project windo
24. Models EZ 220 EZ 220 DEV EZ 220L EZ 220L DEV EZ 420 EZ 420 DEV e 24 Volt DC Power Supply FA 24PS recommended e RS 232C Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL e RS 232C or RS 422A 485A PLC Cable see page 9 for part numbers e Programmable Logic Controller PLC e requirements IBM or compatible PC 486 or better with a mouse and separate serial port VGA display with at least 800 x 600 resolution 1024 x 768 recommended Standard Windows 95 98 Second Edition NT4 0 20009 requirements CD ROM Drive Software e EZText Programming Software P N EZ TEXTEDIT Need HELP PLEASE NOTE Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting should be able to help you with most problems you might encounter Onscreen HELP One of the most important features of the EZText Panel Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen help To access the Help windows simply press the F1 function key while on the topic where you need help For example if you need help while working with panel configuration hit the F1 function key when that dialog box is open and a pop up HELP window will be displayed PLC HELP If you need help with the PLC to EZText Panel Interface consult the EZText Panel Programming Software Help Each PLC Driver has a Help Topic that lists the error messages and provides an explanation for each Also provided are PLC to EZText Panel wiring diagrams EZ TEXT M 5 INTRODUCTION AU
25. PLC ADDRESSES button 18 Click on the Print button to print the database or the OK button to exit EZ TEXT M T3 CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT Configure Existing System 1 Click on the EZText Icon to open the EZText Panel Programming Software The following screen will appear 28 2 Programming Software File View Port Help Mm EZText Panel Main Configuration Screen elVG Manufactured by AVG for Automationdirect com With the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Programming Software Version 1 0 Connect lo Panel Existing System View panel status Exit EZ Text Editor amp Firmware version 2 Clickonthe Existing System button to edit an EZText Panel program The following screen will appear Open 21 x Look in a Project FTIEZ220L Project ezx EZ220LTND Project ez EZ220P Project ez a EZSP Project ezx a EZText Demo Project ez E EZText Project 1 File name Ez220L Project ezx Files of type Cancel 2 3 Select the project you want to edit from the default program directory or navigate to where the project resides Click on it to highlight and then click on the Open button and the project you have selected will open to the Main Configuration Screen 4 Begin editing your project 74 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION
26. PLC address assigned to that line 4918 722 Ree A value of 4 to Line 1 PLC address PLC Message Light Message 4 is Displayed on line Help for PLC DirectLogic Rev A 8 Under PLC Messages Line Address Setup enter the PLC Addresses for Line One and Line Two and Line Three and Line Four if using an EZ 420 Model Select the Data Type for the PLC Select Yes or No to Enable Beeper Click OK 9 Next click on the Buttons LEDs button shown to the Step 3 right to configure the Panel Functions The following P Configure Panel System screen will appear PLC addresses Buttons Leds 64 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT Buttons LEDs x LED Control LED Control By Button By Button By Button By Button By Button BITO 1 01 BIT1 LED2 BIT2 LED3 BIT3 LED 4 BIT4 LEDS BIT 0 BIT 1 2 BIT 2 BIT 3 2 BIT 4 2 Button Action Momentary Momentary Momentary Momentary Momentary Y Button Action Alternate with fturning off the pushbutton PLC or button release 1 The ope TUR press the button Button Release bit turns on in the PLC Note Panel acknowledge of PLC Release Bits informs the PLC thatthe PLC Button Release was completed PLC Button Release Bits PLC Button Release Bits BIT 10 BIT 11 REL 2 BIT 12 REL 3 13 REL 4 REL 5 Panel Panel acknowledge of PL
27. Support Provides you with a table listing the various models their part numbers and special features Lists the important features of all EZText Panels Lists the PLCs supported by the panels by brand model and protocol Lists the part numbers for PLC cables and the programming cable Tells how to install programming software Hardware Installation Provides instructions on how to install custom labels and the EMI Noise Filter Discusses two mounting techniques stud mounting and DIN clip mounting Provides Outline Dimensions and Mounting Template Provides you with instructions on connecting the unit to power a programming PC and a PLC Learning the Features Provides an Overview of the panel features Front Panel Features includ ing Function Pushbuttons LEDs Character LCD Display PLC Message LED and Control Pushbuttons are discussed Local and PLC Messages are described along with types of Messages and Embedded Data Variables DATA 1 2 and 3 Tutorial Provides instructions to create an example or demo project Discusses how to configure a PLC ladder logic program to use with the demo project Takes you through the steps necessary to create an EZText Panel project using the programming software and application worksheets Shows you how to transfer a project to the panel EZ TEXT M INTRODUCTION Chapter Description Configuration Step by step instructions for configuring the EZText P
28. The addresses following screen will appear Step TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA Press to accept 3 Message edit Message Text Process Control Message length 15 Select 1 Local or Local Messages Data Type ecc 71 Seen prrocess Control Press Fi to Start YO k ete of Tead wiit Zone 1 Temp 111 1 Load Part 1111 pu Messages Add next PLC seit a TA Message gt gt gt Help for PLC E f GOnUGIEG enna Delete Message Adare Address j Number E Format F3 Button Message 002 PLC Release Bit Ackn 003 ESC for Local Msgs DATA2 CTL 2 READ ONLY RUS AGES Data Type BE manualy Gate DATA CTL 3 READ ONLY a Click on the Add Local Folder button Step 1 In the Message Text field Step 2 type in Process Control Click on the Press to accept Message edit button Step 3 b Click on the Process Control Folder to select it and then click on the Add Local Message button c Enter Press F1 to Start Y0 in the Message Text field and then click on the Press to accept Message edit button d Next we ll configure a dynamic message Click on the Process Control Folder then click on Add Local Message and type in Zone 1 Temp z After Zone 1 Temp enter a space and press F5 or Ctrl 1 th
29. and other PLC solutions such as Allen Bradley please refer to the PLC manufacturer s manual Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers Pushbuttons Register LEDs Register PLC Message Registers Embedded Data Registers and Local Messages Embedded Data Message Types Static Dynamic Interactive Displaying PLC Messages PLC Messages LED Displaying Local Messages Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers The EZText Panels communicate with the PLC through user defined PLC data registers PLC registers are assigned during configuration using the EZText Panel Programming Software For discrete operations such as pushbuttons and LEDs the register bits are accessed by the PLC control program The following page shows how the pushbuttons and LEDs are assigned to the PLC bit registers EZ TEXT M LEARNING THE FEATURES Pushbuttons Pushbuttons use one 16 bit register All bit designations are in octal 0 7 and 10 17 used by DirectLogic PLCs Use bits O through 15 for PLCs using decimal numbering Address used here must be READ WHITE BUTTONS BIT WRITE PLC WORD FROM PANEL 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 5 Function Pushbuttons 1 5 ENT Enter A V Arrow UP DOWN Please NOTE ACK 1 5 Panel acknowledge of PLC button release Any unused bit NA not used Do not use for other PLC program addresses address should not be used in your Bits 0 7 are set when pressi
30. configure PLC addresses click on the Configure Panel System Configure Panel System PLC addresses PLC addresses button EZ TEXT M 53 TUTORIAL 11 The Panel System PLC Address Setup screen will appear Enter settings as follows Panel System PLC Address Setup x P LC M essag es Setu p PLC Messages Line Address Setup Password Setup for E7 220P only Item Address DATA Type Line One vo3o00 Line Two vo3o0t PLC Message LED illuminates PLC Messages are as EZas1 2 3 here s how they work PLC writes the desired message number to the PLC address assigned to that line AUTOMATION DIRECT Enable Beeper Message 4 Is Displayed on line Help for PLC Add bdot value of 4 to Line 1 PLC address SES PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev A Help Cancel a in V3000 in the Line One field Select BCD as the DATA Type Type in V3001 in the Line Two field Select BCD as the DATA Type b The panel beeper is defaulted to Yes If you do not want to hear the beeper each time a button is pressed select No under Enable Beeper c Click on the OK button to save and exit 12 You are now ready to write the project to the EZText Panel 13 Click on the Write to Panel button on the Main Configuration Screen 54 EZ TEXT M TUTORIAL 20 EZText Programming Software EZText Demo Project ezx File Pane iew Port Window Help DH trej
31. display Folder 2 would be displayed on Line 2 of the display A plus is displayed in front of the folder icon if itis closed If a folder is open minus is placed next to the folder icon and any message in that folder will be displayed EZ TEXT M 36 LEARNING THE FEATURES Local Message Menu Structure Example as would be seen on the EZText Panel Display except that Levels are indented here to make them easier to see AUTOMATION DIRECT Viewing the menu from the root A folder is also counted as a message Local Messages Root Message 1 Hoot message Message 2 Root message Folder A Folder is closed but it contains 3 messages two subfolders with 3 messages each Message 16 Hoot message Message 17 Hoot message Folder D Folder is closed but it contains 5 messages one subfolder also with 5 messages Message 29 Hoot message Viewing the menu from open Folder A Folder A Folder is open and it contains 3 messages and one subfolder with 3 messages Message 4 Folder A message Message 5 Folder A message Folder B Folder is closed but is contains 3 messages and one subfolder also with 3 messages Message 14 Folder A message Viewing the menu from open Folder B Folder B Folder is open and it contains 3 messages and one subfolder with 3 messages Message 7 Folder B message Message 8 Folder B message Message 9 Folder B message Folder C Folder
32. how to isolate potential problems If you cannot isolate and remedy the problem using the procedures we have outlined below call technical support For a list of EZText Panel EZText Programming Software and PLC Driver Error Messages see Appendix C Panel Configuration Problems EZText Panel Programming Software is used to create panel applications and to download upload panel programs If you are online with the EZText Panel and communication fails the following error message is displayed EzText 69 Time out Errar sure Panel is in Setup Mode To enter Setup Mode press the up and down arrow keps simultaneously If you receive this EZText Panel Programming Software error message check the following 1 On the rear panel of the unit observe Serial Port Communication TXD RXD LEDs while attempting to Upload Download a program Both LEDs should be slowly and alternately flashing to indicate that the programming PC and the panel are connected If the TXD transmitter LED is the only one flashing or if the TXD RXD LEDs are NOT alternating between flashes check to ensure that the EZ Text Panel is set to the Setup programming Mode To enter the Setup Mode press and hold the UP Arrow Button while simultaneously pressing the DOWN Arrow button 2 Check to ensure that the programming cable part number EZTEXT PGMCBL is properly connected at both ends 3 Check that the correct communications port is selected with th
33. is closed but it contains 3 messages When a folder is opened a minus sign appears before the folder name A sign indicates that the folder is closed Local Messages Root Message 1 Hoot message Message 2 Hoot message Folder A Folder A is open Message 4 Folder A message Message 5 Folder A message Folder B Folder B is open and is a subfolder of Folder A Message 7 Folder B message Message 8 Folder B message Message 9 Folder B message Folder C Folder C is open and is a subfolder of Folder B Message 11 Folder C message Message 12 Folder C message Message 13 Folder C message Message 14 Folder A message Message 15 Hoot message Message 16 Hoot message Folder D Folder D is closed Message 29 Hoot message EZ TEXT M 37 LEARNING THE FEATURES This page intentionally left blank 38 EZ TEXT M Tutorial In this chapter EZText Panel Setup Installing EZText Programming Software nstallation Screens Tutorial Plan the Project using Application Worksheets Create the Project using EZText Programming Software Configure a PLC TUTORIAL DIRECT EZText Panel Setup 40 SETUP Mode In order to download the program to the EZText Panel using the EZText Panel SETUP MODE Programming Software you must be in the Setup Mode Setup Mode is also where you DRU REU will adjust the display contrast of the EZText Panel T
34. levels as shown in the following example EZ TEXT M 69 CONFIGURATION 70 AUTOMATION DIRECT ad Local Messages Local Mar i H Boldi E Message Local Pr qw jet inset T Messages Faide us Folder Message EAE EC Local Messages Ges essage Local Messages Level 2 5 88 Level 3 Message only 4 m To add a folder click on the Add Local Folder button n To insert a Message or Folder between already configured messages you must first have a message or folder highlighted click on Insert Folder or Insert Message The inserted Message or Folder will be placed above the highlighted Message or Folder 0 To delete Message or Folder click on it to highlight it and then click on the Delete button p To save your messages and exit the Message Edit window click on the OK button at the bottom of the Message Edit window To exit without saving click on the Cancel button 16 PLC Messages are triggered by a value in a PLC register The PLC Message LED will illuminate to show the operator that the PLC has triggered the message To program a PLC Message click on the Add Next PLC Message button PLC Message LED illuminates to indicate panel is displaying a PLC triggered message a in text up to 20 characters in the Message Text field The 20 character maximum includes Data Items also if you choose to enter them You will see th
35. line number Column column number filename Reason The project file XML version is invalid Solution Use a valid project file C 18 AUTOMATION DIRECT Index Symbols 20 character messages 7 20 character text strings 4 24 VDC 20 30 VDC operating range 13 24 VDC power 23 24 25 24 VDC Power Supply 5 A abort 11 Access 68 access the password 88 Accessories 9 Accessories and Optional Equipment 9 ACK 29 Add Local Folder 67 Add Local Folder button 67 Add Local Message 67 Add Local Message Button 67 address 63 66 adhesive 82 Adjust Display Contrast 40 adjust the contrast 89 Agency Approvals 13 Air Composition v Allen Bradley PLC Cable Wiring Diagrams Micrologix 1000 1200 1500 RS 232 3 PLC5 DF1 RS 232 B 2 SLC DF1 RS 232 P N EZ SLC 232 CBL B 2 alternate 4 11 65 See also switch types application 40 APPLICATION WORKSHEET 2 Application Worksheets 43 Arrow Adjustment Entry 34 Arrow buttons 33 35 Arrow pushbutton keys 35 ASCII 32 AUTO RESET 80 Auto Reset 13 baud rate 62 BCD 33 34 68 Binary 33 68 Binary Coded Decimal 34 binary data format 34 Bit 65 EZ TEXT M bit addresses 44 blank messages 72 Boot Revision 40 Button Action 65 Buttons Bit Write PLC Word 66 BUTTONS BIT WRITE PLC WORD FROM PANEL 29 Buttons LEDs 64 Buttons LEDs button 64 By Button 11 65 By Button amp
36. network See page 26 Serial Port This port may be used to connect the programming computer or a PLC see page 25 Use Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PMGCBL to connect the PC See PLC Cable Part Number table page 26 for the appropriate PLC cable type used by your application 2 5 am LG 23 HARDWARE INSTALLATION EZ 220L Connections and Wiring AUTOMATION DIRECT m Rear View Serial Port Communication LEDs Power Connector These LEDs illuminate to show 24 VDC Block style connector is used to whether the unit is sending or PowerSource Connect an external 24 VDC receiving data See page 83 power supply See Power Connector Pinout on page 25 Programming PLC Optional PC Cable Cable MNS LED Optional If connected to a DeviceNet network this LED indicates Module Network 5 Status gt gt a EEE mm eee Serial Port This port may be used to connect the program ming computer or a PLC see page 25 Use Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PMGCBL to connect the PC See PLC Cable Part Number table page 26 for the appropriate PLC cable type used by your application DeviceNet Port o This is an optional port that can be used to connect to a DeviceNet network See page 26 24 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Power This block style connector is used to connect an external 24 VDC power sup Connector
37. only read discrete entries it cannot write to a single bit within a word 0x0200 PLC TX buffer full The error is reported if the transmit buffer becomes full in the PLC driver 0x0400 PLC error no reply This occurs when the DF1 modules indicate the PLC has no reply to the last message It is usually displayed when the unit reestablishes communications after a PLC message time out error This can also occur when the panel message time out is too short If the PLC message time out does not give the PLC enough time to respond to the message this error will be displayed 0x0800 Error code xx This is reported when the PLC driver encounters an unknown error This should never occur DIRECTLOGIC PLCS K Sequence Protocol Direct Logic PLC Models DL05 DL105 D2 230 02 240 D2 250 D3 350 D4 430 D4 440 D4 450 0x0000 No Error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor C 5 APPENDIX C AUTOMATION DIRECT APPENDIX 0x0004 Invalid Checksum This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The unit is receiving invalid data 0x0008 Protocol Error The driver has received a serial communications protocol error from the PLC The driver is unable to communicate with the PLC when this error occurs
38. software to the PLC and write the ladder program EZ TEXT M 55 TUTORIAL Tutorial Configure a PLC AUTOMATION DIRECT For the purposes of this tutorial we will be using a DirectLogic DLO5 PLC To configure the PLC we are using Direct SOFTG Programming Software The purpose of this part of the tutorial is to show you how to configure your PLC to communicate with an EZText Panel 1 Connect to the PLC with DirectSOFT 2 Enter the following ladder logic F1 TURNS ON AND OFF OUTPUT F1 Alternate PB co F2 MOMENTARY SIGNAL SETS C21 LED2 F2 Momentary PB GI C21 RUNS 5 SECOND TIMER AND TURNS ON OUTPUT Y1 F2 Led2 C21 AFTER 5 SECONDS 0 RESETS C21 THEREBY TURNING OFF Y1 5 second timer TO F3 MOMENTARY SIGNAL LOADS PLC MESSAGES 1 amp 2 F3 Momentary PB C2 WHEN 1S RELEASED ONE SHOT IS GENERATED F3 Momentary PB gt 2 56 Output YO OUT F2 Led C21 SET TMR 5 second timer TO K50 Output Y1 y OUT F2 Led2 C21 RST LD K1 OUT Line1 Msg Number 3000 LD K3 OUT Line Msg Number 3001 Clear Msg 1 C101 PD EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT 10 11 12 THE ONE SHOT LOADS A VALUE OF D INTO THE PLC MESSAGE REGISTERS CLEAR THEM FOR THE NEXT PLC MESSAGES Clear Msg 1 C101 F415 AN ALTERNATE PB THAT CAN BE RESET BY EITHER PRESSING IT AGAIN OR BY THE PLC T
39. this error reboot the system and check printer to PC connection Error Z002 You are trying to read from an invalid file Reason Either project file is corrupted or you are trying to open an non EZText file Solution If the project file is corrupted then recreate the project Error 2003 The file may be corrupted Reason The Exec file is corrupted Solution If you receive this error message consistently please report this to technical support Error Z004 Unable to open the PLC driver file Reason Invalid PLC driver file Solution If you receive this error message consistently please report this to technical support Error Z005 The Maximum message length has exceeded Reason Maximum message length exceeded Solution Reduce length of message Error Z006 Unknown value type encountered while loading project Known values are 0 BCD and 1 Binary Reason Invalid value type found while reading project from disk Solution Project file in the panel is corrupted Reload the project to the panel C 17 APPENDIX C APPENDIX AUTOMATION DIRECT Error Z007 Discrete addresses are not allowed here Reason Discrete addresses are not allowed in the EZText Panel Solution Use the correct address type Error Z008 Invalid Device Type Reason The connected equipment may not be an EZText Panel Solution Ensure that you are connected to an EZText Panel Error 2009 Error in project file Line
40. 0 Error code xx This is reported when the PLC driver encounters an unknown error This should never occur Driver Errors for PLC5 with DF1 Protocol 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 PLC error incorrect map size This error occurs when an incompatible map is loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the PLC when this occurs 0x0004 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to be monitored The number of registers on the display must be reduced 0x0008 PLC MSG Time out CMD X This occurs when the unit does not receive a reply to its command The unit will retry a command and wait for the specified time out period before reporting this command The command ID causing the error is reported 0x0010 Invalid PLC attributes using defaults This error is reported when the PLC driver receives an invalid set of PLC attributes The default attributes will be used when this error occurs 0x0020 PLC Bad checksum CMD X This error occurs when a reply with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The command ID of the command that incurred the error is reported as part of the message 0x0040 PLC Error STS xx EXTSTS yy CMD zz This error is reported if a controller responds to a command with an error The error code is shown and can be looked up in the Allen
41. 04 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many register on the display that can be monitored 0 0008 PLC MSG time out CMDzX This error occurs when the unit does not receive a reply to its command The unit will retry a command and wait for the specific time out period before reporting this command The command ID causing this error is reported CMD OxAA READ CMD OXA2 WRITE 0x0010 Invalid PLC attributes using defaults This will occur if the PLC driver receives an invalid set of attributes The default attributes will be used when this occurs AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0020 PLC bad checksum CMD X This occurs when a reply with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The command ID of the command that incurred the error is reported as part of the message CMD OXAA Read CMD OXA2 Write 0x0040 PLC Error STS XX EXTSTS XX CMD ZZ This is reported when a controller responds to a command with an error The error code is shown and can be looked up in the Allen Bradley documentation The command ID of the command causing the error is reported CMD OXAA Read CMD OXA2 Write 0x0080 PLC Nack Error This error is reported when a controller responds to a command with a negative acknowledgment 0x0100 PLC element read only This is reported when an attempt is made to write to an element with a read only map entry Read only map entries are input file output file and all discrete entries The driver can
42. 05 DL350 DL305 DCU and all DCM s RS 232C Mitsubishi FX Series 8 pin RS 422A Omron C200 C500 RS 232C This is an optional port that can be used to connect to a DeviceNet network For more information about the connection see the DeviceNet Module manual EZ TEXT M Learning the Features In this chapter Learning the Features Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers Pushbuttons LEDs PLC Message Embedded Data PLC and Local Messages Message Types Displaying PLC Messages PLC Messages LED Displaying Local Messages Local Message File Structure Example Local Message Menu Structure Example LEARNING THE FEATURES DIRECT 28 Learning the Features In this section we will help you to learn and understand the Features of the EZText Panels Details for using pushbuttons LEDs PLC messages and Local Messages are discussed We recommend that you read this chapter well before you attempt to configure and use the EZText Panel features and controls As you proceed through this section relate the topics discussed with how you will implement your panel Regardless of the PLC product type the concepts discussed here are applicable DirectLogic PLCs are used in any examples of addressing and ladder logic but the principles can be applied to any type PLC Once again this section is showing concepts for using the panel features For complete DirectLogic examples
43. 69 Menu Worksheet A 1 Menus 12 message 35 control type 12 Edit 31 70 Length 70 Number 34 71 Text 67 70 4 AUTOMATION DIRECT Types 33 Worksheet 1 Message Text 67 Messages 11 67 Microsoft Word document EZ TEXT INSERTS doc 16 minus 36 Mitsubishi FX Series 8 pin MINI DIN RS 422 P N EZ B 7 Mitsubishi FX Series PLC Wiring Diagram 6 B 7 Model EZ 220 and EZ 420 EZ Text Outline Dimen sion 19 Model EZ 220L Outline Dimensions and Mounting Tem 20 Models 7 Models EZ 220L and EZ 220P Outline Dimensions 20 Models EZ 220 and EZ 420 Outline Dimensions and Mo 19 Module Network Status 23 24 Momentary 65 momentary switch 4 See also switch types Mounting 21 mouse 5 multi panel applications 25 N New System 61 New System button 61 NO DATA SET 13 NO embedded data 33 numeric value 11 35 O octal 29 Omron PLC Wiring Diagram 9 Onscreen HELP 5 onscreen prompts 41 Operating Humidity v operating range 13 Operating Temperature v 13 Operator Controls and Indicators 10 operator interface v 7 10 requirement 40 Optional Equipment 9 OUT OF RANGE 13 Out of Warranty Repairs 86 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT P N EZ MITSU CBL 1 B 7 P N EZTOUCH PGMCBL 47 Panel Acknowledge 43 Acknowledge of PLC Release Bits 66 Attributes 62 Functions 64 Hardware Revision 40 PLC Address Database button 73 PLC Connec
44. ATION DIRECT 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor 0x0004 Incorrect Unit Response This will occur when there are too many registers on the display to be monitored The number of registers on the display must be reduced 0x0008 PLC Invalid Checksum received An invalid checksum was received in a message from the PLC 0x0010 Incorrect reply received The driver received an incorrect reply from a PLC 0x0020 Response to an undefined command The driver received the undefined command response 0x0040 Command cc Error Response Code xx This error occurs when a response code xx is returned to a PLC message command of cc 0x0080 Incorrect Map Size This error occurs when an incorrect map is stored that is not the correct map entry size the driver expects 0x0100 Invalid Write to EZText Panel register r This error occurs when an attempt is made to write to a register r when r is mapped to read only element 0x0400 PLC Message Time out This error occurs when reply or error is seen within the time out time in the EZText Panel PLC attributes If the EZText Panel is displaying time out errors the timeout may need to be increased 0x2000 Invalid PLC attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it coul
45. ATU 0x0200 Invalid attributes using defaults gt DirectLogic PLC Wiring Diagrams General Electric PLC Help Topics Modicon ModBus ATU PLC Help Omron PLCs 8 C Think n Do Modbus Protocol The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used You may also notice that the Pushbuttons Pushbutton LEDs and or Messages are not working Check the following 1 Observe the TXD and RXD LEDs on the rear of the panel If both LEDs are not steadily flashing or illuminated depending upon the baud rate check to ensure the proper communications cable is connected securely at both ends EZ TEXT M MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT 2 Check the PLC Communication information for the PLC type protocol baud rate parity stop bits and address number Use the PLC manual to determine the proper settings If you have configured your own cable verify cable pinout using the PLC Wiring diagrams provided in Appendix B 4 Check the 24 VDC power source 5 If connected to a multiplexer connect the panel directly to the PLC port 6 Verify that the EZText Panel registers are mapped correctly Does the EZText Panel register exist in the PLC Is the register Read Only Is the register Write Only Still need Help You have two additional sources for more information other than this manual Visit our website at www automationdirect com Our web sit
46. BIT 12 REL 3 BIT 13 REL 4 Panel acknowledge of PLC release bits BIT 10 ACK 1 BIT 11 ACK 2 BIT 12 ACK 3 BIT 13 ACK 4 LED PLC Word LED Bit Read PLC Word Button PLC Word Buttons Bit rte PLC Wore Hote All bit designations are octal used by Koyo PLCs Use Bit 8 12 for PLCs using decimal bit numbering system a Under LED Control click on the down arrow to view control choices Select By Button for LED 1 LED 3 and LED 4 Select By PLC for LED 2 and By Button amp Flash for LED 5 selections should be as shown in the screen capture above b Under Button Action click on the down arrow to view control choices Select Alternate for F1 and F5 Momentary for F2 and F3 and Panel Set amp PLC Release for F4 c Assign a PLC Word for the LEDs and the Buttons These PLC Words should be a BIT Register d Click on OK to accept and exit the screen 50 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT EZ TEXT M Message edit Add Add EMBEDDED DATA Tam us QAO inset Insert pj TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE M zie Folder Message 946 essages Folder Message DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE Total Number Panel of messages i PLC Address HE LP CANCEL OK OF 256 Database TUTORIAL 7 Next we ll show you how to een Buttons Leds configure Local Messages step Click on the Messages button 3 for Step 3 on the Main Configuration Screen
47. C release hits ACK 5 Acknowledge BIT 10 BIT 11 ACK 2 LED Bit Read PLC Word Buttons Bit write P C wora Help Hote bit designations are in octal used by Koyo PLCs Use Bit 8 12 for PLCs using decimal bit numbering system 10 First select the LED Control for the first button LED Bit 0 You may choose to have the LED controlled By Button By Button amp Flash or By PLC Make selections for Bit through Bit 4 The LED function depends on the type of Button Action selected Button means that the LED illuminates when the button is EHE NN pressed By PLC Button amp Flash means that the LED illuminates and flashes when the button is pressed By PLC means that the LED illuminates when triggered by the PLC 11 Select the Button Action for each button Bit 0 through Bit 4 You may choose from Momentary Alternate or Panel Set and PLC Release e Momentary means that the Button is ON only while the button is being pressed e Alternate means that the Button is turned ON when pressed and only turns OFF when the button is pressed again Momenta 1 e Panel Set and PLC Release means that the Button and LED are ON when the button is pressed and turn OFF when pressed again ameet m or when turned off by the PLC PLC Button Release Bits use Bit 10 through Bit 14 Octal or Bit 8 through Bit 12 Decimal If the button is ON the PLC can r
48. DCMs RS 232 P N EZ 4CBL 2 DirectLogic EZ TEXT w Dsub25 PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male D sub 25 pin Male B 5 AUTOMATION DIRECT i APPENDIX B General Electric 90 30 and 90 70 15 D SUB RS 422 P N EZ 90 30 CBL EZ TEXT PLC Port GE Fanuc 90 30 D sub 15 pin Male D sub 15 pin Male Mitsubishi FX Series 25 pin RS 422 P N EZ MITSU CBL EZ TEXT PLC Port Mitsubishi D sub 25 D sub 15 Male Male B 6 APPENDIX B Mitsubishi FX Series 8 pin MINI DIN RS 422 P N EZ MITSU CBL 1 AUTOMATION DIRECT Panel PLC Port Mitsubishi 8 Pin Male Dsub 15 pin Male MINI DIN Modicon ModBus 9 Pin D SUB RS 232 Modicon EZ TEXT ModBus PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male D sub 9 pin Male B 7 AUTOMATION DIRECT i APPENDIX B Modicon Micro with 110XCA20300 Adaptor AEG Modicon Micro 110XCA20300 EZ TEXT Adaptor PLC Port D sub 9 pin D sub 15 pin Female Male Modicon ModBus with RJ45 8 Pin RS 232 EZ TEXT Modicon ModBus PLC Port w RJ45 D sub 15 pin Male Phone Type 8 pin AUTOMATION DIRECT APPENDIX B Omron C200 C500 RS 232 P N EZ OMRON CBL Omron Host EZ TEXT Link PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male D sub 25 pin Male B 9 AUTOMATION APPENDIX B EZText Panel Programming Cable RS 232 P N EZTEXT PGMCBL PC COM Port EZ TEXT D sub 15 pin Male D sub 9 pin Female
49. EZText Panel overlay should be cleaned as needed with warm soapy water See Chapter 5 Maintenance for a list of compatible incompatible chemicals and compounds AUTOMATION DIRECT This page intentionally left blank vi Introduction In this chapter Manual Organization Introduction to the EZText Panel What you need to get started Need HELP Models PLOCs Supported by EZText Panel Accessories and Optional Equipment PLC and Programming Cable Part Numbers Front Panel Features Specifications INTRODUCTION AUTOMATION DIRECT Manual Organization Chapter This manual is all you ll need to get the EZText Panel installed and configured This manual covers models EZ 220 EZ 220L EZ 220L DEV EZ 420 and EZ 420 DEV In this manual we will take you through the steps necessary to get your EZText Panel up and running in the shortest possible time Although your familiarity with programmable operator interface devices will determine how quickly you move through the steps it s as easy as 1 2 3 This manual is arranged in chapters A description of key information contained in each chapter is provided below Description Introduction Provides Manual Organization and lists what you need to get started hardware and software Discusses how to get help with questions or problems you might encounter through Onscreen Help and Technical
50. Enclosure Agency Approvals Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Electrical Noise Tolerance Vibration Shock Serial Communications External Dimensions Weight LED LCD Life EZ TEXT M INTRODUCTION EZ 220 EZ 220L Character LCD 2 lines by 20 characters w LED backlight EZ 420 Character LCD 4 lines by 20 characters w LED backlight EZ 220 0 22 inches 5 55 mm EZ 420 0 187 inches 4 75 mm EZ 220L 0 316 inches 8 06 mm 5 Function Pushbuttons and 4 Control Pushbuttons 8 bit 24 VDC 20 30 VDC operating range EZ 220 EZ 420 EZ 220L 4 Watts 24 VDC 4 5 Watts 24 VDC lt 1 Amp with 50 mSec rise time to 30 VDC Auto Reset 0 65 Amp polyfuse NEMA 4 4X Indoors UL CUL and CE 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 10 95 R H noncondensing NEMA ICS 2 230 showering arc ANSI C37 90a 1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test 5 to 55 Hz 2G for 2 hours in the X Y and Z axes 10G for under 12 ms in the X Y and Z axes Download Program PLC Port RS 232C RS 422A RS 485A 15 pin D sub female EZ 220 EZ 420 5 7 4 x 1 6 127 0 x 188 0 x 40 6 mm EZ 220L 5 x 10 x 1 6 127 0 x 254 0 x 40 6 mm EZ 220 EZ 420 12 oz EZ 220L 14 oz 100 000 hours 13 AUTOMATION DIRECT j INTRODUCTION This page intentionally left blank 14 EZ TEXT M Hardware Installation In this chapter Custom Labels EMI Nois
51. Flash By PLC 65 11 65 C cable pinout 85 cancel pushbutton 11 captive washers 19 20 CAUTION 72 CD ROM Drive 5 41 CE Test Standard v 13 character maximum 70 Size 13 Character LCD Display with LED Backlight 11 characters 69 70 per message 87 Chemical Compatibility 80 chemicals v Cleaning 82 COM port 77 Communication Connector 10 communications 62 parameters 63 port 40 83 Communications Cable Core 18 compounds v Configuration 40 Preparing for 40 software 4 Configure Existing System 74 New System 60 Panel System PLC Addresses 64 Configure Panel System PLC Addresses button 64 Connect aPLC 26 a Programming PC 25 multiple panels 87 INDEX Connect to Panel View Panel Status and Firmware 75 context sensitive onscreen help 5 Control Keys 69 Control Pushbuttons controls 10 28 convert a project 87 copy and paste messages 89 corrosive gases v cover stock 16 CPU 40 Create Custom Labels 16 Ctrl 1 32 68 Ctrl 2 32 68 Ctrl 3 32 68 CUL 13 Custom Labels 11 13 11 16 See also Labels D DATA 1 68 16 Bit Register READ WRITE 30 DATA2 68 16 Bit Register READ Only 31 DATAS 68 16 Bit Register READ only 31 Data Type 33 64 68 data value 69 character 68 71 database 73 Decimal Point 31 32 69 fixed placement 34 fixed point 34 manually insert 33 69 PLC controlled 34 value 34 decrement 11 defaul
52. IONAL EMBEDDED DATA Press to accept 2 3 Message edit Message Text focal Message 1 Message length 15 Local Messages Ada Insert Insert Delete lt Felder Message Local Messages 3 Configured Message will appear here Total characters in current message is shown here d Ifyou want to embed data from a PLC register in a Local Message place the cursor in the message where you want the value to EZ TEXT M 67 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION 68 AUTOMATION DIRECT appear and press F5 or CTRL 1 for DATA 1 F6 or CTRL 42 for DATA 2 or F7 or CTRL 8 for DATA Each press of the function key will enter one data value digit You may enter up to 5 characters depending on the data type EMBEDDED DATA Message Text local Message 1111 Message length 20 TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE Adde Data Type eco 71 In the message the data will be represented by red 1 s for DATA 1 blue 2 s for DATA 2 and green 3 s EE for DATA 3 The actual PLC controlled Decimal Point value will display in the on poet EZText DATA 2 CTL 2 READ ONLY Panel idres Data Type GEG fit tite tHe Gate PLEASE NOTE DATA 1 is READ WRITE and allows the option for the operator to change data values in the PLC register using the Control Keys on th
53. TOMATION DIRECT Technical Support Although most questions can be answered with EZText HELP or the manuals if you are still having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or system design technical support is available at 1 770 844 4200 Monday through Friday 9a m to6 p m EST or FAX us at 1 770 886 3199 Visit our website at www Automationdirect com EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT INTRODUCTION The EZText Panels provide a low cost easy to use operator interface alternative for your PLC system With easy to configure Windows based software and simple installation you can be connected and running in minutes If your application requires pushbuttons LEDs or text display but your budget is low check out the complete line of EZText Panels The following features are common to the EZText Panel models shown below Models stores up to 256 20 character messages 5 user defined function pushbuttons and LEDs 4 control pushbuttons up to three embedded PLC data variables per message built in menu system EMI filtered power supply to reduce communication problems Part Number EZ 220 2 lines by 20 characters LCD display Character height of 0 22 5 55 mm External dimensions are 5 x 7 4 x 1 6 EZ 220 DEV Above with DeviceNet communications EZ 220L 2 lines by 20 characters LCD display Character height 0 316 8 06 mm External dimensions are 5 x 10 x 1 6
54. URNS ON AND OFF OUTPUT Y2 F4 PnISet PLCRel C3 INPUT X0 15 USED TO HAVE THE PLC RESET F4 OUTPUT Y2 BY TURNING ON C33 Input x0 A PANEL ACKNOWLEDGE C13 I8 TURNED ON BY THE PANEL TO LET THE PLC KNOW THAT F4 HAS BEEN RESET A MESSAGE IS LOADED TO LET THE OPERATOR KNOW THAT THE PLC HAS RESET F4 OUTPUT Y2 Panel ACK F4 C13 WHEN PANEL ACKNOWLEDGE IS TURNED OFF ONE SHOT IS GENERATED Panel ACK F4 C13 THE ONE SHOT LOADS A VALUE OF 0 INTO THE PLC MESSAGE REGISTERS TO CLEAR THEM FOR THE MEXT PLC MESSAGES Clear Msg 2 C102 TUTORIAL LD KO OUT Line1 Msg Number 3000 OUT Line Msg Number 3001 Output 2 va OUT PLC Rel F4 C33 OUT LD K2 OUT Line1 Msg Number 3000 LD K3 OUT Line2 Msg Number V3001 Clear Msg 2 C102 PD LD KO OUT Line1 Msg Number 3000 OUT Line2 Msg Number 3001 END 57 TUTORIAL DIRECT 3 4 Save the Program to the PLC and to disk EZTextDemoProject Place the PLC in Run Mode The PLC is now configured and running Now to test our project connect the Panel to PLC communications cable P N EZ 2CBL to the panel port and the PLC port 15 Press the esc escape button on the EZText panel Local Message folder Process Control will be displayed on the first line Press the enter button to open the folder Level 2 Local Message Press F1 to Start YO will be displayed Use the AW arr
55. While in RUN Mode the Serial Port will only communicate with a PLC To program the panel and have the Serial Port communicate with a PC you will have to enter the SETUP Mode see following paragraph Connect a Programming PC To program the EZText Panel you must put the panel into SETUP Mode When the panel is powered up it will be operating in the RUN Mode To enter the SETUP Mode you must press and hold the UP Arrow button while simul taneously pressing the DOWN Arrow button Please Note While in the SETUP Mode you may also adjust the screen contrast by pressing the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons ensure that you are in SETUP Mode The EZText Panel is configured using a PC running the EZText Panel Pro gramming Software When you are ready to download the program connect the programming cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL to the serial port of the panel and the serial port of the PC A wiring diagram follows EZ TEXT M 25 HARDWARE INSTALLATION DeviceNet Port 26 AUTOMATION DIRECT m P N EZTEXT PGMCBL PC COM Port RS 232 EZ TEXT D sub 15 pin Male D sub 9 pin Female Connect a PLC Connect your PLC to the EZText Panel with one of the cables listed below Part Number Cable Description Direct Logic PLC RJ12 port DLO5 DL105 01205 DL350 amp DL450 RS 232C Direct Logic VGA Style 15 pin port DL250 RS 232C Direct Logic PLC 15 Pin Dsub port DL405 RS 232C Direct Logic PLC 25 Pin Dsub port DL4
56. a Ql AUTOMATION DIRECT mtn EZTextPanel Main Configuration Screen Writing to Panel Ea Step 1 Select Port selected Sit TIE jf Select Panel 29 fuc 2220 COM 15149 Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequenc i T 2 Press for communi Select PLC configuration for Sele Step 3 Configure Panel System PLC addresses Exit Panel PLC Hel Write to Read from Veri Address database Help Panel Panel erly NUM 2 Ready Messages B Cancel Help 14 The Writing to Panel screen will appear Click on the down arrow under Port selected and select the COM port on your PC that is connected to the EZText Panel COM1 2 COMG 15 Before preceding ensure that the panel you are about to write to is in the Setup Mode To enter the Setup Mode press the UP and DOWN arrows on the EZText Panel simultaneously The panel display will read SETUP MODE on the first line 16 Click on the Start button on the Writing to Panel screen as shown above 17 The progress of the Write to Panel process will be shown by v Clearing memory a check mark placed in front of the items as the project is Seas written to the panel The status bar along the bottom portion of the screen will also show the progress Port selected v Writing system attributes Writing PLC driver 18 Now that the panel is configured let s connect our PLC programming
57. a Value The value in the data field is not allowed for the PLC Slave Device Failure An unrecoverable error occurred in the PLC Acknowledge The PLC requires more time to process the message Slave Device Busy The PLC is processing a long command and is not ready for a new one Negative Acknowledgment The PLC cannot perform the function requested Memory Parity Error An error was detected in the PLC memory 0x0040 Broadcast not allowed in read command If a broadcast message to read was attempted 0x0080 PLC time out PLC nnn The EZText Panel is unable to communicate with the PLC with address nnn This may be corrected by increasing the time out time or increasing the baud rate An alternative may be to lower the number of registers or coils per message This cause the EZText Panel to use smaller messages which the PLC should be able to respond to at a faster rate 0x0100 PLC reply length exceeded PLC nnn The driver received or is receiving a message with a length exceeding the maximum allowed by Modbus protocol from the PLC with address nnn 0x0200 Invalid write to Panel register nnn A write was attempted to the EZText Panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mapped to a read only location in the PLC 0x0400 Invalid attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used C 11 APPENDIX OMRON HOST LINK PLCs AUTOM
58. able Part Numbers 9 Accessories and Optional Equipment 9 Front Panel Features 10 Operator Controls and Indicators 10 PLC Message LED Se ee ee 10 Control Pushbultoris nci ee ete 11 Function Pushbuttons 11 TELS 11 Character LCD Display with LED Backlight 11 c Ms 12 Rear Panel Indicators nennen 12 a EE 13 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Custom 21612 TE ER EET 16 Create Custom Labels xi iter ertet eet ove s ode toes 16 install Custom Labels 17 EMI Noise Filter Installation 18 MOUNINO rct c Rr 19 Models EZ 220 EZ 420 Outline Dimensions and Mounting Template 19 Model EZ 220L Outline Dimensions and Mounting Template 20 DIN CIID MOUNTING ee oe eei oases 21 Connectons and Puno Peas 22 EZ 220 and EZ 420 Rear VIEW 23 EZ 220L Hear te rnc Ex re
59. age is being displayed When you press the esc key after a PLC Message has been displayed the panel will return to the Local Message mode To redisplay the PLC Message press esc again Displaying Local Messages In a Local Message the first message root level or folder in the hierarchy is displayed on the top line at start up and the following message or folder is displayed on the second line A plus is displayed in front of a folder s or subfolder s name if it is closed If a folder or subfolder is open a minus is placed in front of the name Any messages within that folder will be displayed below it Local Folder 1 Local Folder 2 Local Folder 2 Local Message 2 1 Therefore a folder is limited to 19 characters after the or a message allows 20 characters The EZText Programming Software only allows 19 characters for folder text when you are configuring the Local Messages You may use the UP DOWN Arrow buttons to scroll down to the next message in that folder At the end of the messages for that folder you can press the esc button to move to the previous folder or level The Local Message menu hierarchy can only extend three levels deep after the root level but each folder level 1 and level 2 may have many subfolders or messages on that level Folder level 3 may have many messages but no folders Messages can contain up to three embedded data values See the following examples of a menu tree and how it ma
60. anel new system using the EZText Programming Software are provided Maintenance and Troubleshooting Instructions for maintaining the EZ 220 220L 420 panel are provided including Fuse Reset Precautions Chemical Compatibility Cleaning and Gasket Replacement Troubleshooting section aids in diagnosing problems you might encounter when installing or operating the panel Provides steps to take to isolate and correct problems Appendix A Application Worksheets are provided to help you plan and implement your system configuration Appendix B Wiring diagrams for several PLC cables are provided Appendix C Error Messages for PLC Drivers EZText Panel and EZText Programming Software oj oJ b3 e EZ TEXT M 3 INTRODUCTION AUTOMATION DIRECT Introduction to the EZText Panel The EZText Panels provide a man machine interface to your PLC automation system The panels provide features such as 5 user defined pushbuttons with LED indicators arrow adjust buttons and a built in menu system The panels communicate with a PLC using either RS 232C or RS 422A 485A serial communication Configuration software and panel programming are covered in chapter 5 of this manual The panels allow you to configure up to 256 20 character text strings configured as PLC Messages and Local Messages Local Messages are internal panel messages that the operator can scroll in a menu tree hierarchy PLC Messages are displayed when prompted fro
61. c Acid G Resorcinol 5 F Tetrahydrofuran N Salicylaldehyde F Thionyl Chloride N Salicylic Acid Powder G Toluene N Salicylic Acid sat G Tributyl Citrate N Salt Solutions Metallic E Trichloroethane N Silver Acetate G Trichloroethylene N Silver Nitrate E Triethylene Glycol G Sodium Acetate sat G Tripropylene Glycol G Sodium Hydroxide 1 N Turpentine N Sodium Hydroxide 50 N Undeocyl Alcohol F Sodium Hypochlorite 15 F Urea N Stearic Acid Crystals G Vinylidene Chloride N Sulfuric Acid 6 E Xylene N G E Sulfuric Acid 20 Zinc Stearate Screen Overlay Cleaning The EZText Panel screen should be cleaned as needed with warm soapy water Gasket Replacement The gasket may need to be replaced if it becomes damaged or worn To replace the gasket use P N EZ TEXT S GSK for the small models EZ 220 and EZ 420 Use P N EZ TEXT L GSK for the large model EZ 220L To replace the gasket perform the following steps 1 The gasket is removed and replaced from the back of the unit Ensure that all pieces of old gasket have been removed from the panel enclosure surface where the gasket is affixed 2 Remove the new replacement gasket from its plastic bag 3 Remove the temporary protective covering from the adhesive side of the gasket 4 Position gasket adhesive side down over the panel gasket surface and press firmly 82 EZ TEXT M MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT Troubleshooting In this section we will explain
62. ccasional upgrades to the EZText Panel internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check the Automationdirect com web site periodically for information about software and firmware upgrades Panel To Upgrade Firmware Write to Panel Read from Panel Verily 1 Place the panel in Setup Mode by pressing the UP DOWN arrows Clear Memory i Information the EZText Panel simultaneously Upgrade Firmware 2 Under the Panel Menu click on Upgrade Firmware The following screen will appear Upgrade firmware x r Select firmware file The firmware upgrade file usually named as 2 Y d being the firmware revision being the panel type i e EZ220A1 hex Please select EZxxxd hex for the under which you have saved the firmware uparade file Firmware will be generally stored under extMfirmware directory CAUTION Loading the firmware will replace the current firmware in the panel and the user program in the panel will be lost when the firmware is updated Press OK to continue OK Cancel 4 Click on the Browse button The window shown to the right will open to the default folder Firmware located in the EZText Program directory If the firmware file has been downloaded from the Automationdirect com website to another location navigate to the new firmware file hex file Look in a Firmware c Fil
63. ce ER DO Ee cre octo Rare 24 uio he atte tios 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECT Sonal PON 25 Connect a 26 DeviceNet POM 26 3 LEARNING THE FEATURES Learning the 28 Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers 28 FUSIMDUTIOINS cR 29 LEDS s d ee eM UM 29 PLC Message Registers 30 Embedded Data Registers 2 2 22 20222 30 PLC Messages and Local Messages 32 Embedded 32 Message C 33 Displaying PLC Messages 34 PEG Message EBD dns a 35 Displaying Local 35 Local Message File Structure Example 36 Local Message Menu Structure Example 37 4 TUTORIAL EZText Panel Setup 40 SETUP MOOG E 40 Adjust Display
64. characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 SC Read Only LI BCD Binary L3 Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Li BCD LiBinary L BCD Binary 2 Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 DATA 1 Li Read Only G BCD Binary Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 L3 BCD LiBinary BCD Binary gt Folder 2 Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 DATA1 Read Only LY BCD U Binary LJ Read Write LJ PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 LY BCD Li Binary BCD U Binary Smee LLL LTT TT TTT TTT ttt tf L Message Folder 19 characters Message 20 characters Level 1234 DATA Q BCD LiBinary Q Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Q BCD LiBinary L BCD LiBinary A 4 APPENDIX A EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET PLC MESSAGES Message No Message No Message No Message No PLETE TET ET te tee te te te 20 characters DATA 1 Li Read Only L BCD Binary L3 Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Q BCD LiBinary L3 BCD U Binary 20 characters DATA 1 L Read Only LF BCD LiBinary Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Li BCD LiBinary L3 BCD LiBinary LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLI IJ 20 characters DATA 1 Q Read Only Q BCD U Binary L Rea
65. d Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 BCD UBinary BCD U Binary PLT TTT TTT ETE tte te tet 20 characters DATA 1 LJ Read Only LY BCD U Binary Q Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 BCD LiBinary BCD LiBinary APPENDIX A DIRECT EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET PLC MESSAGES No 20 characters DATA 1 Li Read Only LF BCD Binary L Read Write 2 PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 L BCD LiBinary L3 BCD LiBinary Message No 20 characters DATA 1 Li Read Only L BCD LiBinary Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 Li BCD LiBinary Li BCD LiBinary No 20 characters DATA 1 Q Read Only Q BCD U Binary L Read Write L PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 BCD UBinary L3 BCD U Binary No 20 characters DATA 1 _ Read Only LI BCD U Binary Q Read Write Q PLC Decimal Min Max DATA 2 DATA 3 BCD LiBinary U BCD U Binary Appendix In this appendix H65 232 SLC DF7 9 222 PLC DF7 9 222 A B Micrologix h5 232 DirectLogic with RJ12 hS5 232 DirectLogic with HD D sub 9 222 DirectLogic with D sub 15 hS 232 DirectLogic with FiU 1 7 h5 232 DirectLogic with D sub 25 hS 422 GE Fanuc 20 30 15 422 Mitsubishi 25 p n hS5 422 Mitsubishi amp pin MINI D N hS 232 Modicon ModBus HS 232 hS 232 Modicon ModBus w HU45 HS 232 Modicon Micro 7 70 20300 Adaptor FS 232 Omron Hos
66. d not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used C 12 AUTOMATION DIRECT APPENDIX C EZText Panel Error Messages READ ONLY VALUE This message indicates that the operator has tried to edit to a read only data item INVALID This message indicates that the operator has entered an illegal password NO DATA SET This message indicates that the operator has tried to enter a data item in a message that contains no data items OUT OF RANGE This message indicates that the operator has entered a value in a data item that is out of range 13 AUTOMATION DIRECT APPENDIX EZText Programming Software Error Messages Error Codes are divided into categories and are numbered with prefixes and 3 digits as follows PLC DLL Errors Communications Errors Cxxx Tag Errors T XXX Message Errors Mxxx Miscellaneous Errors ZXXX PLC DLL Error Messages Error P001 Load dll Procedure failed Unable to validate PLC address Possible reason Unable to locate correct PLC DLL Reason A PLC dll file has been moved or deleted from the program directory Solution Reinstall the software Error P002 Unable to load library PlcUtils dll Error P003 Unable to load PLC dll Error P004 Unable to unload PLC dll Error P005 PLC DLL load failed Reason Unable to load selected PLC dl Solution 1 Try closing all other applications and retry 2 reboot the system 3 reinstall the soft
67. d to a read only location in the PLC 0x0400 Invalid attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used DirectNet Protocol DL330 DL340 Direct Logic PLC Models D3 330 330P D3 340 0x0000 No Error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor 0x0004 Invalid Checksum This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The unit is receiving invalid data 0x0008 Protocol Error The driver has received a serial communications protocol error from the PLC The driver is unable to communicate with the PLC when this error occurs APPENDIX 0x0040 PLC Error Incorrect Size An incompatible map has been loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the PLC when this error occurs AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0080 Invalid write to panel register nnn A write was attempted to the panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mapped to a read only location in the PLC 0x0100 PLC Communications Timeout The panel is unable to communicate with the PLC 0x0200 Invalid attributes using defaults The driver received attributes it could not use The default values for all PLC attributes will be used
68. ddresses Reason Unable to generate PLC address while reading from the panel Solution Project in the Panel is corrupted Reload the project to the panel Error T007 Unknown access type specified for PLC Address Reason Invalid access type found while reading a project from disk Solution Project in the Panel is corrupted Reload the project to the panel Message Error Messages Error M001 Unable to add a new Message Folder Possible cause All the available 256 messages have been programmed Solution Delete one or more messages or folders and try adding your message again C 16 AUTOMATION DIRECT Error M002 Invalid message number or this message number has already been configured Solution Please change the message number to a valid message number and ensure that this message number was not programmed earlier Error M003 Cannot add a message with message number greater than 256 Solution Message numbers have to be numbered with the range of 1 to 256 Please enter a valid message number within this range Error M004 Invalid Message Number Solution Valid range for message number is 1 to 256 Please enter a valid message number Error M005 Message number is out of range Solution Message number is out of range Valid range is 1 256 Miscellaneous Error Messages Error Z001 Error in printing page Solution 1 Check whether you have printer attached to the PC and set to Ready 2 if still receiving
69. e EZText Programming Software i e COM1 COM2 4 Check the 24 VDC power source and its connections 5 After completing steps 1 through 4 above repeat the procedure to Upload Download a program EZ TEXT M 83 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 84 AUTOMATION DIRECT PLC Errors If you experience communication problems between the EZText Panel and your PLC you will receive an error message that is unique to that particular PLC Look in the Appendix C of this manual or the EZText Panel Programming Software Help for error messages for your type PLC Each PLC Help topic lists the error messages and provides an explanation for each PLC driver To access the PLC Help topics perform the following steps a Run EZText Panel Programming Software b From the Main Menu click on Help Help Topics c Under the Contents tab find the type PLC you are using next to a closed book icon and click on it to view help topics d Click on Driver Errors Topic 55 EZText Programming Software Help Topics Bel Eg File Edit Bookmark Options Help Help Topics Back I Contents amp Index d Search K Sequence Driver Errors 5 00 EZTest Programming Software Help T The values listed here may be placed in the PLC Error Internal register if the error is detected by the 2 Af Introduction EZText Panel E Welcome 0x0000 No Error Hardware Installation 0 0001 Incompatible Revision Selecting your PLC Getting Sta
70. e EZText Panel DATA 2 and DATA 3 are READ ONLY and will display a value from the PLC register You cannot change the DATA 2 or DATA 3 value from the panel e Now you will need to configure the embedded data If you have embedded data you will notice that the DATA 1 DATA 2 or DATA 3 field is now available Message Text cca Message 1111 Message length 20 EMBEDDED DATA Delete KEYSTROKES FROM LOCATION THE MESSAGE DATA1 CTL 1 X READ WRITE PLC Address v2004 Data Type Min 0 Max 8939 Access Read wiite fit f TE al f BI PLC controlled Decimal Point lessage 07 PLC Address lumber 1 EE 2005 f You must first enter the PLC Address where the value resides Select the Data Type format for your PLC Type either BCD or Binary g Select the Access for the PLC register Will you want the message to display a register value READ only Do you want EZ TEXT M CONFIGURATION the message to display a register value and allow the operator to change the value with the panel ARROW Keys READ WRITE h If you select READ WRITE Access you can enter a Minimum and Maximum Range that the operator can write to the PLC i You will notice that Password Protection is not available for the EZText Panel models covered by this manual Password Protect
71. e Filter Installation Mounting DIN Clip Mounting Connections and Wiring AUTOMATION DIRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION Custom Labels Create Custom Labels You may create custom labels for the EZText Panel Function Pushbuttons that are particular to their function within your application The labels slide into an existing slot in the panel overlay so that the text or numbers you have printed will rest over the pushbuttons A Microsoft Word amp document EZ TEXT INSERTS doc was installed in the EZText Program folder on your computer when you installed your programming software You must have Word installed on your computer to open this document This document will help you create your labels Two sheets of cover stock have also been shipped with your panel Install Custom Labels 1 2 inch x 4 inch flat metal tool ramp tool is shipped with each unit to aid in the installation of the label inserts To install the pushbutton labels into the slots perform the following steps 1 Carefully remove rubber trim mold from panel front to access label slots The trim has a barbed retaining rib that is pressed securely into a channel in the front panel housing The ramp tool can be used to help lift the trim see illustration 1 Remove trim using Gently pull trim ramp tool from the molding Illus 2 16 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 recessed slo
72. e Message Length value change as you enter characters to let you know how many you have used EZ TEXT M CONFIGURATION The current Message Number and Total Number of Messages of 256 programmed are also displayed for your information Step TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND Step 2 OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA 3 Message Message length 0 EMBEDDED DATA TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE DATA 1 CTL 1 READ WRITE gt Addie Data Type BCI 4 AUTOMATION DIRECT Message edit Add Local i Message To configure a M PLC message out of sequence click in the message number field and type in the message number 25 Local Messages Add next PLC DATA 2 CTL 2 READ ONLY PLC Address p f 3 READ ONLY Total Number of Panel Messages you i Pus PLC Address HELP CANCEL OK have programmed 0258 Database is displayed here wWreHrPOPNPra ro b If you want to embed data values from a PLC register in the message press F5 or Ctri 1 for DATA 1 F6 or Ctrl 2 for DATA 2 or F7 or Ctrl 3 for DATA Each press of the function key will enter 1 data value character You may enter up to 5 characters depending on the data type you have selected C You will configure Data 1 Data 2 and Data 3 values the same way as described in a Local Message d If you
73. e contains all of this information any new feature releases technical support plus much more Call our Technical Support Group Monday Friday at 1 770 844 4200 or FAX us at 1 770 886 3199 If you have any questions that you can t find an answer to give us call from 9 a m to 6 p m EST at the number above and we will be glad to assist you EZ TEXT M 85 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT Warranty Repairs If your EZText Panel is under warranty contact Automationdirect com 1 770 844 4200 Out of Warranty Repairs If your EZText Panel is out of warranty contact AVG s Service Department for an evaluation of repair costs 1 563 359 7501 You can then decide whether it is more economical to proceed with factory repairs or purchase a new panel 86 EZ TEXT M MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 1 How dol format an address string when connecting to multiple PLCs Add the PLC station number to the beginning of the address string Ex PLC station is 3 and the address is v2000 the string would look like this 3 V2000 2 Canl convert a project from one EZText Panel type to another Yes to do this simply change the panel type from one to another This will keep all address and message information intact The only exception is switching from any of the panels to the Set Point panel This will cause all messages and addressing to be deleted Note Swi
74. e for connecting an EZText Panel RS 232 RS 422 baud rate parity stop bits EZ TEXT M TUTORIAL Determine how the pushbuttons LEDs PLC Messages and Local Messages will be assigned in your panels with respect to your machine or process d To prepare your application use the application worksheets provided in appendix A of this manual The example worksheets will help you understand how the EZText Panel program is configured Blank worksheets can be used in planning implementing and using your EZText Panels Installing EZText Programming Software EZText Panels are configured with software running on an IBM or compatible personal computer This software is available through Automationdirect com part number EZ TEXTEDIT The software is used to download your configuration before connecting the panel and communicating with a PLC Help Topics are provided to help you configure your panel You design and configure your EZText Panel program off line and save it to disk The program may then be transferred to the EZText Panel To install EZText Programming Software perform the following steps s e Place the CD into your CD ROM Drive oa windows Update e From Windows click on the Start Button and then click on d Run from the menu The Run dialog box will pop up u em L Open Office Document vs e Microsoft Network At the prompt type D or your CD Drive setup exe or c
75. ed SOFT WARE Installing of the SOFTWARE indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose Setup will close To install EZText you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes EZText Programming Software Icon Choose Destination Location Setup will install EZT ext in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another older Programming Software You can choose not to install EZT ext by clicking Cancel to exit This icon wij Setup appear on your desktop affer Installation Destination Folder C Program Files EZT ext Browse Cancel This s the final installation screen Here you select the destination folder where your software program will be installed The default destination location is Program FilesiEZText Ifyou wish to select another destination click on the Browse button EZT ext has been installed on your computer successfully To complete the installation click on Next gt button Thats all there s to it The EZText Icon shown above will appear on your desktop Simply click on it fo open the Programming Software Click Finish to complete Setup EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION TUTORIAL Tutorial
76. el Possible cause No local messages configured Reason No local messages are configured At least one local message should be configured before downloading the program to the panel Solution Configure local messages Error C006 Error in reading the project from the panel Project in the panel is corrupted Solution Please upload the project from the computer to the panel You cannot read the project from the panel Error C007 Invalid Length in Reply Reason Length of the panel reply buffer is less than the maximum replay length 70 Solution If you receive this error message consistently please report it to technical support Standard reply error messages NEC pt tt press the up and down arrow keys simultaneously 4 EmorCOfM StatLoadNotRequested 00 0 0 5 Error C012 Start Dump Not Requested 00 0 0 6 Error C013 Insufficient space in Text Panel 7 Error C014 Invalid Message Number 8 Error C015 InvalidMessageLength Z o S 9 Error C016 The firmware being loaded into the panel does not match the panel type 10 Error C017 E2 Memory failed to program correctly 11 Error C018 Invalid Load Format 12 Error C019 Invalid LED control o 13 Error C020 Option Notincluded 14 Error C021 Memory is Read Only gt 1 000 21 Error C022 Invalid with Random PLC loaded 0 2 Error C023 Invalid with Random standard format
77. elease the button by setting the corresponding release bit EZ TEXT M 65 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT Panel Acknowledge of PLC Release Bits use Bit 10 through Bit 14 Octal or Bit 8 through Bit 12 Decimal The panel turns ON these bits to acknowledge the PLC Release Bits 12 Enter a LED Bit Read PLC Word and a Buttons Bit Write PLC Word address This register controls LEDs and PLC Button Release Read Only or LED Bit Read PLC Word 7 Read Wri te ad d ress Buttons Bit Write PLC Word This register controls Buttons and Panel Acknowledge must be READ WRITE address 13 Click on OK to save your Button LED control selections 14 Now you are ready to configure Local and PLC Messages step Click on the Message button 3 as shown to the right The following screen will appear I Message edit i2 xi Step TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND Ste 2 OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA 3 Messages Buttons Leds A Add EMBEDDED DATA Local Local KEYSTROKES FROM LOCATION THE MESSAGE Messages Message Folder DATA1 CTL 1 WRITE 200255 EE Data Type pco Local Messages E Protsetion dr tralled Decimal Point PLC In Add next PLC Messages Message ES 9 Message Number o
78. elow shows the ferrite cores prop erly installed Attach the cores within one inch of the EZText connector The cable should be snugly wrapped once around the core providing two passes through the core The Power Cable Core is a solid ferrite cylinder The Power Cable should pass once through the core be looped around and pass through a second time Pull the excess cable so that it rests snugly against the outside of the core The Communications Cable Core is a snap together split ferrite core This core can be installed on a finished cable Lift the latch to open the core Wrap the wire through the core center snugly around the outside and again through the center Close the core until the latch snaps Ensure that the cable jacket is not pinched between the two halves of the core The finished cable should look similar to the drawing shown below NM POWER PLUG Power Cable FERRITE CYLINDER Lift up on latch to open core EZ TEXT M HARDWARE INSTALLATION AUTOMATION DIRECT Mounting EZText Panels can be mounted in two different ways 1 Stud Mounting and 2 DIN Clip Mounting The panel comes with all the necessary mounting hard ware required for stud mounting DIN Clips P N EZ BRK 2 must be ordered separately Models EZ 220 and EZ 420 Outline 450111430 1154 29 312 Dimensions and Mounting Template 5 000 3 500 126 998 88 900 STUD Mounting Use t
79. es of type Firmware Files hex 76 CONFIGURATION There are five types of firmware files hex for the different types of EZText Panels EZ220xy for the EZ 220 panel EZ220L xy for the EZ 220L panel EZ420xy for the EZ 420 panel EZ220Pxy for EZ 220P panel not covered in this manual and the EZSPPxy for the EZ SP Set Point Panel also not covered in this manual The x represents the major revision of the firmware e g A represents the minor revision e g 1 Make sure that you select the correct firmware hex file for your type panel and send the upgrade to the panel 4 Select the appropriate COM port under Port Selected if necessary and click on the Start button to begin downloading the firmware to the EZText Panel A status bar will let you know when the upgrade is complete Click on Close when complete DownLoading Firmware x selected DownLoading Firmware x Part DownLoading Firmware x p r Initializing the panel for downloading fi Port selected DownLoading the firmware r Downloading Completed Successfully mE E ERES 100 When you initialize the Upgrade Firmware process the EZText Panel Message display will read SELF TESTING When the download begins the display will read LOADING EXEC When the download is co
80. ethyl Ether EZ TEXT M mmzzzczzmuuuzmTyuzzzzzznumnmnmnmz CHEMICAL Ethylene Oxide Fluorides Fluorine Formaldehyde Formaldehyde 40 Formic Acid 3 Formic Acid 50 Formic Acid 99 Fuel Oil Gasoline Glacial Acetic Acid Glycerin n Heptane Hexane Hydrochloric Acid 5 Hydrochloric Acid 20 Hydrochloric Acid 35 Hydrofluoric Acid 5 Hydrofluoric Acid 48 Hydrogen Peroxide 5 Hydrogen Peroxide 30 Hydrogen Peroxide 90 Isobutyl Alcohol Isopropyl Acetate Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl Benzene Kerosene Lactic Acid 3 Lactic Acid 85 Methoxyethyl Oleate Methyl Alcohol Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Methyl Propyl Ketone Methylene Chloride Mineral Oil Nitric Acid 10 Nitric Acid 50 Nitric Acid 70 Nitrobenzene n Octane Orange Oil Ozone Perchloric Acid Perchloroethylene Phenol Crystals Phosphoric Acid 5 Phosphoric Acid 85 Pine Oil MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING RATING RATING maomzzzzaoemmnmumzzamnuoozzzznuzaomzmzaoammmzmnuzmmumzomzammuomnmooo 2 mart MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATION DIRECT CHEMICAL RATING CHEMICAL RATING Potassium Hydroxide 1 N Sulfuric Acid 60 F Potassium Hydroxide conc N Sulfuric Acid 98 N Propane Gas N Sulfur Dioxide Liquid G Propylene Glycol F Sulfur Dioxide dry G Propylene Oxide F Sulfur Salts N Resorcinol sat F Tartari
81. f a time out when a PLC is in bridge mode to a ModBus Plus network The PLC that the Panel is communicating with will return this error if the message could not be passed on to the addressed PLC Illegal Data Value The value in the data field is not allowed for the PLC Slave Device Failure An unrecoverable error occurred in the PLC Acknowledge The PLC requires more time to process the message Slave Device Busy The PLC is processing a long command and is not ready for a new one APPENDIX C APPENDIX AUTOMATION DIRECT Negative Acknowledgment The PLC cannot perform the function requested Memory Parity Error An error was detected in the PLC memory 0x0040 Broadcast not allowed in read command If a broadcast message to read was attempted 0x0080 PLC time out PLC nnn The EZText Panel is unable to communicate with the PLC with address nnn This may be corrected by increasing the time out time or increasing the baud rate An alternative may be to lower the number of registers or coils per message This causes the panel to use smaller messages that the PLC should be able to respond to at a faster rate 0x0100 PLC reply length exceeded PLC nnn The driver received or is receiving a message with a length exceeding the maximum allowed by ModBus protocol from the PLC with address nnn 0x0200 Invalid write to panel register nnn A write was attempted to the panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mappe
82. for Selected PL The PLC Communications Attributes window will appear for the PLC you have selected In this case DirectLogic K Sequence Set the attributes to match those in the screen capture below Click on the OK button DirectLogic K Sequence x PLC Editor Revision A Baud Rate 9600 Parity Odd v Select R5485 No Control RTS No Require CTS No Data Timeout 1 40 sec 40 OK Cancel Help In Step 3 you will configure the Buttons LEDs Messages and Panel System PLC Addresses Messages Buttons Leds Step 3 Configure Panel System PLC addresses Click on the Buttons LEDS button The following screen will appear 49 TUTORIAL AUTOMATION DIRECT Buttons LEDs x LED Control By Button Y I By PLC Button By Button By Button amp Flash m LED Control BITO LED 1 BIT1 LED2 BIT2 LED3 BIT3 LED4 BIT4 LED5 BIT BIT 1 52 BIT 2 52 BIT 3 2 BIT 4 2 Button Action Alternate Momentary Momentary Panel Set amp PLC Release v J Alternate m Button Action Alternate with There are two methods of turning off the pushbutton PLC or button release 1 Th imply ss the button 2 W on Release bit turns on in the PLC Note Panel acknowledge of PLC Release Bits informs the PLC that the PLC Button Release was completed PLC Button Release Bits BIT 10 REL 1 BIT 11 REL 2
83. gic program controls which messages are displayed The PLC Message LED illuminates when a PLC generated message is being displayed Local Messages are also displayed in the LCD Display Window Local Messages provide pertinent information or instructions to the operator and are displayed in a menu hierarchy They can also be programmed to display values from a PLC register that the operator may change using the EZText Panel control buttons You may create Folders to group messages pertaining to the same topic Local Messages and Folders can be grouped in up to 3 levels using the EZText Panel Programming Software The first character in a Folder message display is a or indicating folder status closed or open The next 19 characters of the display are for the Folder text Messages do not have a or so all 20 characters can be used for text Local Messages allow the operator to select and initiate user defined interaction See Chapter 3 Learning the Features for more information Rear Panel Indicators 12 TXD LED This LED will toggle and off to signal activity on the transmission line TS RXD LED SERIAL PORT COMMUNICATION This LED will toggle on and off to signal activity on the receive line EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT Specifications Display Type Character Height Keypad Overlay CPU Type Service Power Power Consumption Inrush Fuse
84. have configured messages out of sequence and you want to insert a message between messages already programmed click on Insert a PLC Message Be aware that blank messages count in the Total Messages allowed EZ TEXT M 71 CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT For example You have programmed PLC Messages numbered 001 002 and 004 skipping PLC Message number 003 as shown below PLE Add nest PLC Insert a PLC M Message Message Delete _ PLC Message 1 PLC Message z PLC Message 4 Click on 004 PLC Message 4 in the message field to highlight it and then click on the Insert a PLC Message button PLC Message Number 003 will appear above PLC Message Number 004 and you may enter the new message PLC Messages Add nest PLC a Delete Message Message Number PLC Message 1 PLC Message 2 PLC Message 4 Be aware that when programming messages out of sequence that the blank messages are counted in the Total Messages allowed The following CAUTION message will appear when you enter a message number higher than the next number in sequence EZText CAUTION When changing message number to higher number 22 all unused lower message numbers will be sent as blank messages when the program transferred to the panel Blank messages will be counted as part of the maximum allowable messages 256 total Proceed If you have skipped more than one message
85. he 4 studs and 4 nuts with captive washers to secure the unit to the mounting surface Re quires a 5 16 wrench 834121184 Mounting Studs 4 total 3 709 94 209 3 709 94 209 3 125 79 375 3 125 79 375 2 925 74 295 gt lt 2 925 74 295 2 500 1800 63 499 45 720 1 000 25 400 1800 45720 2500 63 499 218 5 537 DIA 4 Mounting Template EZ TEXT M 19 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Model EZ 220L Outline Dimensions and Mounting Template e O O O e 10 018 254 458 834121836 8 350 212 090 5 0091127 229 5 0091127 229 4 425 112 395 44251112395 4 2251107 3151 gt lt 42251107 315 218 5537 DIA 4 Mounting Template 20 Message MM AUTOMATION DIRECT m A50 11430 1154 29 312 625 15 875 750 19 050 5 000 126 998 3 500 88 900 STUD Mounting Use the 4 studs and 4 nuts with captive washers to secure the unit to the mounting surface Re quires a 5 16 wrench Mounting Studs 4 total 2 500 1800 63 499 45 720 25 400 1800 145720 2500 63 499 2 AUTOMATION DIRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION DIN CLIP Mounting L _ _ 1L 8 l IIT EZ TEXT M DIN Clips P N EZ BRK 2 are metal brackets that attach to the panel and secu
86. he EZText Panel will start up in the RUN Mode To access the SETUP Mode follow these steps 1 Press the UP Arrow Pushbutton and hold while simultaneously pressing the DOWN Arrow Pushbutton to enter the SETUP Mode 2 At any time you may press the Escape esc button to go back to RUN Mode You will be taken back to the start of the Local Message menu cursor is placed at root level when you return from setup Adjust Display Contrast You may only adjust the Display Contrast when in Setup Mode To adjust the display contrast use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the contrast Internal Software and Hardware Revisions While in SETUP Mode the Panel Hardware Revision Driver Revision Boot Revision and Exec Firmware Revision numbers will display on the panel Preparing for Configuration If you prepare and plan ahead of time your use of the EZText Panel Programming software will be successful Below are a few important steps to take to prepare to program your application s Prepare your personal computer and ensure proper installation of the EZText Panel Programming Software x Know your operator interface requirements Determine the type of EZText Panel and the number of EZText Panels required by your application Know your PLC type and available resources such as programming tools CPU capabilities user memory etc Verify type of communications port as well as protocol used Determine the CPU link s availabl
87. in the time out period If the acknowledgment is not received the driver will retry the command After the message has been sent twice with no response the time out error message will be posted MODICON PLC WITH MODBUS RTU PROTOCOL 0x0000 No error 0x0001 Incompatible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to be monitored The number of registers on the display must be reduced 0x0004 Reply received from invalid slave nnn If the driver received a message from a PLC with address nnn when one was not expected C 10 APPENDIX 0x0008 Invalid Checksum Received This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0010 Incorrect Reply The driver received an incorrect or unexpected reply from the PLC with address nnn 0x0020 Error PLC nnn error The driver received a Modbus message exception code from the PLC The error strings are Illegal Function The PLC received an invalid function code Illegal Data Address The address requested is not allowable for the PLC This may appear instead of a time out when a PLC is in bridge mode to a Modbus Plus network The PLC that the EZText Panel is communicating with will return this error if the message could not be passed on to the addressed PLC Illegal Dat
88. ing the message The actual values will be displayed on the EZText Panel LCD Display window or will be blank if no value is present Password Protection is only available with EZText Panel Model EZ 220P For DATA 1 you can select a minimum and maximum range for the embedded data value The Maximum is to test for the upper limit for the data value and Minimum is to test for the lower limit for the data value This will let the user update the value between the ranges Data values are incremented or decremented with the UP DOWN Arrow Buttons Also for DATA 1 you can choose to have the Decimal Point in the value controlled by the PLC or you can manually insert it in the message EZ TEXT M LEARNING THE FEATURES There three types of messages Static Dynamic and Interactive identify the different message types Static Messages Static Messages are text displays that have NO embedded data The Static Message SYSTEM RUNNING may be displayed when an event or condition becomes true You will enter the messages using the EZText Panel Programming Software Dynamic Messages Dynamic messages are text messages that include embedded data These messages Zone1 Temp 753 are used to display values from the PLC READ only access to a PLC register This data is information that helps the operator closely monitor and or control the machine process Data Value
89. ion is only available in the EZ 220P model that offers a keypad for numerical data entry j You may configure DATA 1 to display a decimal point that is controlled by the PLC The location of the decimal point must be configured in your PLC ladder logic program Place a check mark in the box next to PLC Controlled Decimal Point and then enter the PLC Address where the control resides This is DATA 1 only you cannot configure PLC Control for a DATA 2 or DATA 3 embedded value Message Text Loca Message 1111 If PLC control for the decimal point is enabled the program will place a decimal point at the end of the characters representing the data value in the Message Text field 1111 in the figure above Then placing a value of 1 4 BCD or 1 5 Decimal in the PLC register will place the decimal in the appropriate location k You may manually enter a decimal point in DATA 1 DATA 2 or DATA 3 by placing your cursor in the message where you want it to appear in the value and then insert the decimal point as shown below Message Text Local Message 222 22 l Create Folders to group messages relating to the same topic The first message or folder you program will appear on the first line of the EZText Panel display when it is in Run Mode Second programmed message displays on second line etc up to four lines depending on the type of panel you are using The Local Message and Folder menu tree can have up to 3
90. ion retains the exclusive rights to all information included in this document MANUFACTURED by AVG AUTOMATION eva 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf 52722 1327 PUES Vion MARKETED by AUTOMATIONDIRECT COM AUTOMATION 3505 Hutchinson Road Cumming GA 30040 Phone 1 800 633 0405 or 1 770 889 2858 Fax 1 770 889 7876 www Automationdirect com MAN EZTXT HDW TABLE CONTENTS WARNING Caution inside cover Manual REVISIONS a IV EU Information V 1 INTRODUCTION Org anmiZatlon cst ots 2 Introduction to the EZText 4 What you need to get started 004 00 000 5 HardWare ode 5 10 1011 2 xo si ote 5 Need HeD iustos desiit mar oom enses 5 Onscreen HELP die 5 aS cM Mc ge Pee 5 TeGhniGal xc sec eles rhe 6 jer ec 7 PLCs Supported by EZText 8 PLC and Programming C
91. ksum CMD X This occurs when a reply with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The command ID of the command that incurred the error is reported as part of the message CMD OXAA Read CMD OXA2 Write 0x0040 PLC Error STS XX EXTSTS XX CMD ZZ This is reported when a controller responds to a command with an error The error code is shown and can be looked up in the Allen Bradley documentation The command ID of the command causing the error is reported CMD OXAA Read CMD OXA2 Write 0x0080 PLC Nack Error This error is reported when a controller responds to a command with a negative acknowledgment 0x0100 PLC element read only This is reported when an attempt is made to write to an element with a read only map entry Read only map entries are input file output file and all discrete entries The driver can only read discrete entries it cannot write to a single bit within a word C 2 APPENDIX 0x0200 PLC TX buffer full The error is reported if the transmit buffer becomes full in the PLC driver AUTOMATION DIRECT 0x0400 PLC error no reply This occurs when the DF1 modules indicate the PLC has no reply to the last message It is usually displayed when the unit reestablishes communications after a PLC message time out error This can also occur when the panel message time out is too short If the PLC message time out does not give the PLC enough time to respond to the message this error will be displayed 0x080
92. lick on the Browse Button and find the Setup exe file for ees Programs 4 EZText Programming Software x Favorites ZR Click on the OK button to begin the installation The E EZText Programming Software Installation Screen will Eh Settings Follow the onscreen prompts to load the software Help 99 Bun INTENSE i2 x amp Log Off DICKENS 5 Type the name of program folder or document and z Shut Down Windows will open it for you Open DA Cancel 2 41 TUTORIAL AUTOMATION DIRECT Installation Screens 42 s1 EZText Programming Software Text Programming Software Version 1 0 Installation Designed and Manufactured by AVG Marketed by AutomationDirect Com Software License Agreement Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement Autotech Technologies L P Electronic End User License Agreement NOTICE TO USER THIS 15 CONTRACT BY INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE BELOW YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DECLINE WHERE INSTRUCTED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL AND USE THE SOFTWARE Carefully read all the terms and conditions of this agreement prior to installing EZT ext Editor hereinafter call
93. m the PLC program A PLC Message LED illuminates whenever a PLC Message is being displayed Either message type can have up to three embedded data variables one of which can be edited by using the arrow adjust buttons The panels have sealed membrane function pushbuttons that allow you to trigger PLC actions with the push of a button These pushbuttons are used for input signals to the PLC Each pushbutton can be configured to function as one of three switch types ALTERNATE keeps its current state until the button is pushed again e MOMENTARY is activated only while the button is being pushed e PANEL SET AND PLC RELEASE sets a bit in the PLC when pressed and is reset by either the PLC program or by pressing the button again The LCD display window supports two or four message lines that can display up to 20 characters each The messages are programmed using the EZText Panel Programming Software The message control type may be either static text displays that have NO embedded data dynamic text messages that include embedded data READ access only or interactive text messages that allow the operator to enter data or change values that are stored in the PLC registers READ WHITE access The EZText Panel is available in a variety of models to suit your application Key features are provided on page 7 4 EZ TEXT M INTRODUCTION What need to get started Hardware EZText Panel
94. mat 68 format an address string 87 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 87 front panel features 10 function key 68 Function Pushbutton Panel Set and PLC Release Example 30 Function Pushbuttons 11 13 Fuse 13 Heset 80 G Gasket Replacement 82 slot 82 General Electric PLC Wiring Diagram 6 H Hardware 5 Revisions 40 Help 5 85 Topics 41 windows 5 hierarchy 35 Humidity 13 or compatible PC 5 icon 42 INCOMPATIBLE EXEC 77 increment 11 indicators 10 input signals 4 Insert a PLC Message Folder 70 Message 70 Installation Screens 42 71 89 INDEX Installing EZText Programming Software 41 interactive 4 12 32 33 Interactive Message Operations 34 Interactive Messages 33 Internal Software 40 76 and Hardware Revisions 40 INVALID C 13 K key information 2 Keypad Overlay 13 L ladder logic program 10 LCD Display 32 window 4 10 Learning the Features 28 LED backlight 13 Control 43 65 LED Bit Read PLC Word 66 LED BIT READ PLC WORD TO PANEL 29 Limits 33 Line One 64 LOADING EXEC 77 Local Message 32 35 67 87 File Structure Example 36 Menu Structure Example 37 LOCAL MESSAGES A 3 Lower Limit 32 M Main Configuration Screen 74 maintenance v 80 man machine interface 4 Manual Revisions iv mapped 85 maximum number of Embedded Data 88 maximum number of messages 87 Memory Mapping 28 menu hierarchy 35 menu tree
95. mplete the panel will enter the Run Mode If the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC is displayed on the panel while the Upgrade is in process it means that the wrong firmware file has been sent to the panel You will also receive an error message from the EZText Programming Software as shown below If this happens do the following EZText The firmware being loaded into the panel does not match the panel type EZ TEXT M 77 CONFIGURATION 1 Click on the OK button on the Error Message 78 AUTOMATION DIRECT 2 Click on the Cancel button on the Downloading Firmware window 3 Click on Upgrade Firmware to start the process over being careful to select the correct firmware hex file Upgrade Firmware when you press the Start button the panel will display SELF TESTING while the upgrade is initializing n STOP Valve 556 A enter If you get the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC you have sent the wrong firmware file Exit all windows and start the Upgrade Firmware process again being careful to select the correct file M Valve Blower esc A v enter When the download begins the panel will display LOADING EXEC Sad STOP 4 Blower WIR EZ TEXT M Maintenance and Troubleshooting In this chapter Maintenance Fuse Reset Precautions Screen Overlay Chemical Compatibility Screen Overlay Cleaning Gasket Replacement Tr
96. ng the corresponding button on the panel PLC program The panel will control Bits 10 14 are set when the Panel Set and PLC Release Option is selected ihe unused bits for the corresponding Function Pushbutton and the Release Bit for that button is set by the PLC in the LED BIT READ PLC WORD LEDs LEDs use one 16 bit register All bit designations are in octal 0 7 and 10 17 used by DirectLogic PLCs Use bits O through 15 for PLCs using decimal numbering LED BIT READ PLC WORD TO PANEL 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TT LED1 LED5 Only used when By PLC has been chosen REL F1 REL F5 Used by PLC to release a button that is set by the panel NA not used Do not use for other PLC program addresses EZ TEXT M 29 LEARNING THE FEATURES DIRECT Example when using Panel Set amp PLC Release Option for a Function Pushbutton Operator Presses Button F1 is set by the Panel Bit 0 in Button Word This is a maintained pushbutton to the PLC PLC Releases Button REL F1 is set by the PLC Bit 10 in LED Word The PLC resets the panel button by setting this bit in the ladder program Panel Acknowledge Button Release ACK F1 is set by the Panel Bit 10 in Button Word This is the panel acknowledging to the PLC that it has reset the button PLC Message Registers The EZ 220 and EZ 420 panels have 2 or 4 lines of PLC Message display Each message line references a u
97. ntrol Pushbuttons 4 PLC Message 2x20 Character LCD LED Backlight Function Pushbutton LEDs Function Pushbuttons 5 PLC Message LED This LED will illuminate to indicate that the PLC has triggered a message that will be displayed in the LCD window The pushbuttons are PLC Message disabled for 3 seconds after a PLC message is displayed to ensure that the operator sees the message The LED will turn OFF when the operator presses the escape pushbutton thereby acknowledging message received EZ TEXT M INTRODUCTION Control Pushbuttons There are 4 Control Pushbuttons on the front panel These buttons consist of an esc escape A UP Arrow W DOWN Arrow and enter pushbutton The arrow buttons are used to scroll through local massages or to change a value within an interactive message As the operator presses the buttons the numeric value will increment or decrement respectively As it is adjusted the value WILL NOT BE UPDATED in the PLC data register until the enter pushbutton is pressed When completed the operator will press the enter pushbutton and the value will be written to the PLC Press esc to abort or cancel the adjustment without writing the value to the PLC Function Pushbuttons There are 5 Function Pushbuttons that are user defined They may be configured as one of three switch types Alternate Momentary or Panel Set amp PLC Release described on page 65 They are config
98. number e g you have programmed messages 1 through 4 skipped messages 5 and 6 and then programmed 7 and highlight message 7 and 72 EZ TEXT M CONFIGURATION click on Insert a PLC message the following dialog box will appear asking you to enter the number e g 5 or 6 of the message you want to insert AUTOMATION DIRECT Insert Message EI Enter a message number between 4 and 7 Cancel e Todelete a message click on it to highlight and then click on the Delete button 17 To view the PLC Addresses you have programmed click on the Panel PLC Address Database button The following window will open View PLC addresses Item Panel System PLC Addresses 385 EDIT PANEL Line two SYSTEM PLC z tfr ADDRESSES Bit write Buttons Bit Read LED s ITEM No Acces Project PLC s controllers s DirectLogic K Sequence Rev A Project N ame EZ220L Project ezx Total Number of messages OUT OF 256 3 Print Help Shown here will be the addresses mapped to the panel display lines Line one Line two etc the Bit Write Buttons Bit Read LEDs and the PLC Message Data Items Items grayed out are not available for the EZText Panel model you have selected The PLC controller you have selected and the Project Name are also displayed along with the Total Number of messages OUT OF 256 programmed This is for information only to edit the addresses click on the EDIT PANEL SYSTEM
99. oO 2 C go PB 64 a F5_ C LED CONTROL PLC BUTTON 2 LED Control By By Button PLC Address Button notused ww Ld LED2 AAT z LEDs hotused D 8 ae a PLC Messages PLC Words Line 1 __V 3 000 3 001 Line 2 amp Flash PLC Panel Acknowledge of PLC Release PLC 1 ed ACK F2 c ACK F3 c ACK F4 s ACKF5 ELEASE BIT READ PLC 70 0 PLC Button Release PLC Address REL F1 1 REL F2 REL F3 REL F4 REL F5 Line 3 not used 2 420 only Line 4 lt 2 420 Panel Acknowledge and PLC Button Release are only used when using the Panel Set amp PLC Release Button Action LED Control by PLC is the only LED function that uses a PLC Address 43 TUTORIAL V 40600 AUTOMATION DIRECT This is a copy of page 29 from Chapter 3 Learning the Features Shown here are the bit addresses for the Button PLC Word V40600 and LED PLC Word V40601 in this tutorial Please note that any unused bit address SHOULD NOT BE USED in your PLC program The EZText Panel will control the unused bits Pushbuttons Pushbuttons use one 16 bit register All bit designations are in octal 0 7 and 10 17 used by DirectLogic PLCs Use bits 0 15 for PLCs using decimal numbering BUTTONS BIT WRITE PLC WORD FROM PANEL
100. oubleshooting Panel Configuration Problems PLC Errors Warranty Repairs Out of Warranty Repairs Frequently Asked Questions FAQs MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATION DIRECT Maintenance Fuse Reset The EZText Panel features AUTO RESET fuse 0 65 Amp polyfuse It is reset by removing power for 5 minutes and then reapplying power to the unit Precautions To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the EZText Panel please take note of the following precautions e not press sharp objects against the pushbuttons or screen overlay e Do not strike the panel with hard objects e not press the pushbuttons or screen overlay with excessive force e the panel is mounted and has power applied do not place any objects over the ventilation slots This will result in heat buildup and may damage the unit Screen Overlay Chemical Compatibility The screen overlay has a polycarbonate surface The following list is provided to make you aware of the general compatibility between chemicals that may be present in your work environment and the polyester surface of the overlay Use the chart to determine those chemicals that are safe to use around your EZText Panel and those that may harm the overlay The list rates these chemicals as E Excellent G Good F Fair and N Not Recommended Because the ratings are for conditions at 134 F 57 C consider all factors when evaluating
101. ow buttons to scroll through the messages Press the esc button to go back to the Folder Level 1 Press F1 to turn ON or OFF YO Press F2 to turn ON Y1 for 5 seconds Press F3 to display PLC Message No 1 Press F4 to turn ON Y2 Either press F4 again to turn it OFF or turn ON in the PLC If the PLC turns OFF F4 a message will be displayed Press F5 to see an alternate button with flashing LED CONGRATULATIONS You have now successfully configured an EZText Panel 58 1 2 Configuration In this chapter Configure New System Step 1 Select Panel Step 2 Select PLC Step 3 Panel System PLC Address Setup Configure Local and PLC Messages Configure Existing System Connect to Panel View Panel Status and Firmware Version Upgrade Firmware CONFIGURATION DIRECT This section will take you through the steps necessary to configure a new system edit an existing system view panel status and upgrade the EZText Panel firmware We recommend that you go through the tutorial in Chapter 4 page 39 before configuring your EZText Panel If you don t already have the EZText Programming Software installed go to Chapter 4 Tutorial page 41 Configure New System 1 Click on the EZText Icon to open the EZText Panel Programming Software The following screen will appear 25 EZText Programming Software i OF XI File View Port Help D c ki X AT 7 EZTex
102. patible Revision This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have incompatible revision 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This occurs when there are too many elements on the display to monitor 0x0004 Communications Error This error occurs when there is an error involving communications between the panel and PLC A communications error results from one of the following no or bad physical connection between panel and PLC bad checksum in reply from the PLC bad checksum in command from the panel bad command from the panel bad format of command from the panel or unexpected reply from the PLC 0x0010 Invalid Write Panel register xxxx This error will occur when an attempt to write to a read only MFX element The panel register xxxx contains the address of the MFX element that is read only 0x0020 PLC Message Time out This message occurs when the unit does not receive a reply to its command The unit will retry a command and wait for the specified time out period before reporting this command 0x0040 Invalid PLC attributes using defaults This error is reported when the PLC driver receives an invalid set of PLC attributes The default attributes will be used when this error occurs Timeouts The timeout time specifies the amount of time the panel will wait for a reply to a message before triggering an error Each message sent to the PLC must be acknowledged by the PLC The acknowledgment must be received with
103. ply The connector with screw terminals is provided with your EZText Panel and allows you to plug into the power receptacle A pinout is shown below An external power supply is adapted to supply operating voltage to the EZText Panel The power supply must deliver a range of 20 to 30 VDC In multi panel applications if separate power supplies are used please en sure the electrical ground common does not have a great potential difference In a multi panel application the power supply must maintain the specified volt age and current consumption under all conditions this includes powerup for each of the individual units Please refer to the specifications on page 13 for the individual units Ping source Cy on the unt of your power source on the unit is connected to the lead and chassis GND on the unit i d to th 24VDC 20 30 VDC on the unit is connected to the FM chassis ground of the cabinet It is recommended you use a regulated 2 Chassis Ground power source isolated from relays J valves etc Serial Port The Serial Port may be used to connect your panel to a programming com puter PC or a Programmable Logic Controller PLC You will only need to connect to a PC when you initially configure and program the EZText Panel The Serial Port is then available for connection to the PLC When you power up the EZText Panel it will come up in RUN Mode
104. pushbutton 11 Environmental Specifications v error message 83 84 Escape 11 40 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT EU Information v European Union EU Directives v Exec 76 Revisions 40 Existing System 74 External Dimensions 13 external power supply 25 EZ Text Programming Software 5 EZ 220 2 EZ 220 and EZ 420 Connections and Wiring 23 EZ 220L 2 EZ 220L DEV 2 EZ 420 2 EZ 420 DEV 2 EZ BRK 2 19 EZ TEXT INSERTS doc 16 EZ TEXTEDIT 41 EZText Demo Project 43 EZText Icon 60 74 EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET 2 LOCAL MESSAGES A 3 PLC MESSAGES 5 project information 2 EZTEXT Panel APPLICATION Worksheet 5 A 6 EZText Panel Error Messages 13 EZText Panel model 73 EZTEXT Panel PLC Message Worksheet 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 EZText Panel Setup 40 EZText Panel wiring diagrams 5 EZText Programming Software Error Messages 14 Communication Error Messages Message Error Messages 16 Miscellaneous Error Messages 17 PLC Address Error Messages 16 PLC DLL Error Messages C 14 EZText Programming Software Icon 42 EZTEXT PGMCBL 26 EZTEXT2xy 77 EZTEXT4xy 77 EZTEXTSPxy 77 EZTOUCH6 GSK 82 EZTOUCH8 GSK 82 C 14 F1 function key 5 F5 32 68 F6 32 68 F7 32 68 EZ TEXT M factory repairs 86 features 4 7 28 ferrite cores 18 File name 61 Firmware 76 fixed placement 34 folder 35 icon 36 status 12 Folders 12 69 for
105. ration area is now available no longer grayed out Next to PLC Address type in 2011 Data Type should BCD Access is Read Write Set the Min value to 1200 and the Max value to 1999 settings are shown in the screen capture above This will limit what value can be entered by the operator Click on the Press to accept Message edit button to save it EZ TEXT M TUTORIAL PLE Messages Add next PLC Message Delete Message Number 17 001 F3 Button Message 002 PLC Release Bit Ackn 003 ESC for Local Msgs 8 To create PLC Messages 001 002 and 003 as shown in the screen capture above perform the following steps a Click on the Add next PLC Message button b Type in the Message Text field Button Message c Click on the Press to accept Message edit button to save it d Click on the Add next PLC Message button e in the Message Text field PLC Release Bit Ackn f Click on the Press to accept Message edit button to save it g Click on the Add next PLC Message button h Type in the Message Text field ESC for Local Msgs i Click on the Press to accept Message edit button to save it 9 You are now finished configuring the messages for this tutorial click on OK to exit the Message Edit screen 10 The final part of Step is to configure the panel L Messages Buttons Leds system PLC addresses 3 To
106. re the front bezel to a mounting surface with a screw They provide an alternative to bolting the panel into the mounting surface There are 4 square holes in the chassis two on the top and two on the bottom Insert the clip flange into this hole and secure the EZText Panel by tightening the DIN CLIP screw until the front bezel is firmly pressed to the mounting surface DIN CLIP MOUNTING 4 PLACES SLOT FOR DIN CLIP MOUNTING PANEL FRONT BEZEL SERIAL PORT RS 232 PORT 2D 92D COMMUNICATION 5 GND 7 CTS 12 TXD 8 RTS _ _ mad 21 HARDWARE INSTALLATION D Connections and Wiring Example of an EZText Panel Application DL205with D2 250 CPU Koyo Encoders Limit Switch Stacklights 22 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION EZ 220 and EZ 420 Connections and Wiring Rear View Power Connector Serial Port Communication LEDs Block style connector is used to connect an These LEDs illuminate to show 24 VDC a external 24 VDC power supply See Power Power Sous whether the unit is sending or receiving data See page 83 Connector Pinout on page 25 MNS LED Optional If connected to a DeviceNet network this LED indicates Module Network Status Programming OR PLC Optional PC Cable Cable DeviceNet Port This is an optional port that can be used to connect to a DeviceNet
107. ree times type a decimal point then press F5 again Type in a C immediately after the 111 1 DATA 1 will appear as four red ones in the message 51 TUTORIAL 52 AUTOMATION DIRECT EMBEDDED DATA TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM LOCATION THE MESSAGE DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE PLC Address 02010 Data Type pco Min 0 3999 Access Read Only IF local PLC Help for PLC controlled Decimal Point PLC PLC Address Address Format Under the DATA 1 section of the screen shown above type in V2010 in the PLC Address field The Data Type should be set to BCD and Access should be Read Only Click on the Press to accept Message edit button The last Local Message to be configured will be an Interactive message DATA 1 Click on the Process Control Folder then click on Add Local Message In the Message Text field type So in Load Part leave a space and then press F5 or Ctrl 1 four times DATA 1 will appear in the Message Text field as four red ones EMBEDDED DATA TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE PLC Address 02011 Data Type Min 1200 Max fi 333 Access Read wiite 5 Password Protector Loca fo PLC controlled Decimal Point jc ls PLC Address Address Format The DATA 1 configu
108. roject 256 17 Can you copy and paste messages Yes you can copy and paste messages Currently however you can copy or paste only one message at a time 18 It is hard to read the display my panel It s too bright Is there a way to adjust the contrast Yes to adjust the contrast on the display simply place the panel into Setup Mode While in Setup Mode you can use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the contrast EZ TEXT M 89 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT This page intentionally left blank 90 EZ TEXT M Appendix In this appendix EZ Text Panel Application Worksheets Local Message Worksheet PLC Message Worksheet APPENDIX A DIRECT EZTEXT PANEL APPLICATION WORKSHEET PROJECT NAME PLC CONFIGURATION PLC MANUFACTURER PLC Model PLC Protocol PLC Address PLC Timeout BUTTONS LEDS BUTTON ACTION PANEL ACKNOWLEDGE BIT WRITE PLC WORD __ Button Action PLC Address Mom 1 F2 F3 F4 F5 B Alt OOOO ED Set PLC Rel m m m m PANEL TYPE Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Checksum Panel Acknowledge of PLC Release PLC Address ACK F1 ACK F2 ACK F3 ACK F4 ACK F5 LED CONTROL PLC BUTTON RELEASE BIT READ PLC WORD LED Control By By Button PLC Address Button amp Flash LEDI LED2 Q o o LED3 o o o LED4 Q Q LED5 o o o PLC Button Release PLC Address
109. rted H ue 0x0002 Limit of elements per screen exceeded This error will be displayed when the driver and exec have an incompatible revision gt Main Configuration Screen This occurs when there are too many registers on the display to monitor Message 0x0004 Invalid Checksum gt E2T ext Panel Specifications This error occurs when a message with an invalid checksum is received by the unit The unit is Troubleshooting receiving invalid data Maintenance 0 0008 Protocol Error Allen Bradley PLC Help Topics The driver has received a serial communications protocol error fromthe PLC The driver is unable to ey DirectLogic PLC Help Topics communicate with the PLC when this error occurs E DirectLogic PLCs 0x0040 PLC Error Incorrect Map Size Communications Setup i B 2 K Sequence Protocol An incompatible map has been loaded into the unit The driver will not attempt to communicate with the T B KS Protocol PLC when this error occurs K Sequence Protoco i 8 Direct Logic K Sequence Attri 0x0080 Invalid write to panel register nnn B K Sequence Mapping write was attempted to the panel s internal register nnnn when that register is mapped to a E K Sequence Driver Errors read only location in the PLC D DirectNet Protocol except DL330 0x0100 PLC Communications Timeout DirectNet Protocol DL330 DL340 The panel is unable to communicate with the PLC ModBus Koyo Addressing
110. s PLC controlled and fixed placement decimal point entered between characters when configuring the message A PLC controlled decimal is only allowed in DATA 1 DATA 2 and DATA 3 allow you to enter a fixed point manually inserted Two PLC registers are used to store PLC controlled decimal point values one for the data value and the other for decimal point control When the decimal point is PLC controlled it must be configured in your PLC logic program For more information see Chapter 5 Configuration or your PLC Configuration Manual Arrow Adjustment Entry Arrow adjust is often used when minimum and maximum setpoint ranges are required or a setpoint value requires only minor adjustment These arrow adjustments are only possible using the UP or DOWN Arrow pushbuttons As EZ TEXT M LEARNING THE FEATURES you press the DOWN Arrow pushbuttons the numeric value will increment up or decrement down one count at a time When the UP DOWN Arrow buttons are used to increment or decrement a value the cursor is disabled and will not be visible again until you press enter esc or return from an error or PLC message Also the longer you hold the key down the faster the count will increase When the adjustment is complete press the enter pushbutton and the value will be placed in the data register for display and the bit is set PLC Message LED The PLC Message LED will illuminate any time a PLC mess
111. sed 12 Why won t the panel display the same PLC Message twice a row on the same message line This is because the message line must be reset by either setting the Line Register to zero or by changing the value in the Line Register to some unused PLC Message number 13 Why do PLC Messages not clear when the ESC key is pressed The panel locks out all key presses for 3 seconds after a PLC Message is displayed in order to ensure the operator has a chance to read the message Pressing ESC 3 seconds after the PLC Message is displayed will display the local message screen 14 Do the EZText Panels support discrete addresses No the EZText Panels do not support discrete addresses All addressing for the EZText Panels must be in Word format 88 EZ TEXT M MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECT 15 How do 1 insert PLC Message In order to insert a PLC Message there must be a gap in the message numbers For example have PLC Message 1 and PLC Message 3 programmed click on PLC Message 3 and click the INSERT A PLC MESSAGE button PLC Message 2 will be inserted between PLC Messages 1 and 3 16 Can I renumber PLC Messages Yes you can renumber PLC Messages however when changing a message number to a higher message number all unused lower message numbers will be sent as blank messages when the project is transferred to the panel Blank messages will count towards the maximum number of allowed messages in a p
112. ser defined register in the PLC The registers are assigned using the EZText Programming Software The panel monitors each register for a value message number and displays the message associated with the value i e a value of 3 displays message 3 Embedded Data Registers Each message can have up to three embedded data values DATA 1 DATA 2 and DATA 3 Embedded data registers are user defined DATA 1 16 Bit Register READ WRITE This is a PLC register that contains the first of three possible embedded data values on a line for the message displayed DATA 1 can be set as a READ WRITE Register allowing the operator to change a data value It can also be set to READ ONLY This is the only data value that has this option 30 EZ TEXT M Message edit Step TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND Step OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA Press to accept gt Message edit rm Text Item 1111 Message length 15 EMBEDDED DATA 1 mu Add inser TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE Local Local Enter address Kick Folder DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE aig EPUM PLL Address Data Type BCD v for DATA 1 x ata Type Min 0 9939 Access Read Write gt gt Enter address fr for PLC l ned rE Controlled Messager Decimal Point DATA2 CTL 2 READ ONLY
113. sign displayed at the beginning of the EZ TEXT M 87 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING folder name When using the Set Point panel the maximum number of characters per message is 16 8 lam using an EZ 220 panel and can not access the password option How dol do this The only panel that can have password protection is the EZ 220P This is because the EZ 220P is the only panel that has a key pad usable for data entry 9 Whatis the maximum number of Embedded Data values can have in a project The maximum number of Embedded Data values in a project is 300 10 How do I get my panel into Setup Mode To get the panel into Setup Mode press and hold the up arrow key while simultaneously pressing the down arrow key To exit Setup Mode press the ESC key 11 How do I get my panel to display PLC Messages To display a PLC message using your ladder logic place the number of the PLC Message you wish to display into one of the PLC Message Line Addresses up to four if using the EZ 420 When the message number is placed in this register the panel will display the message corresponding with that number Example want to display PLC Message One on Line One of my panel display Using the ladder logic write a value of 1 to register V2000 which is set as PLC Message Line Address One The panel displays PLC Message One on Line One of my panel display The message will remain on the display until the ESC key is pres
114. sters 30 Pushbuttons 29 PLC to EZText Panel Interface 5 PLCs Supported 13 by EZText Panels 8 plus 36 polycarbonate 80 polyfuse 13 pop up HELP 5 port 62 port communications 62 Port Selected 77 Power Cable Core 18 Power Consumption 13 Power Receptacle 23 24 25 power source 25 Power Supply Connections 25 Precautions 80 Preparing for Configuration 40 Press for Communication Configuration for Selected PLC 62 to Accept Message Edit 67 preventative maintenance v Print 73 INDEX AUTOMATION DIRECT problems 83 Save 61 Programmable Logic Controller PLC 5 See Screen Overlay 80 also PLC Cleaning 82 programmable operator interface devices 2 screw terminals 25 Programming Cable 5 25 scrol 35 Programming Software 25 sealed membrane pushbuttons 4 10 Project 43 Select Panel Type 62 Project Name 73 Select PLC 62 project tutorial 43 SELF TESTING 77 prompt 41 SELV v protocol 62 serial communication 4 13 purchase a new panel 86 serial port 5 23 24 25 pushbutton Serial Port Communication LEDs 23 24 83 labels 16 Service Power 13 Pushbutton LEDs 11 set with release 11 pushbutton type 11 switch 11 See also switch types Pushbuttons 4 10 Setpoint 33 ranges 34 Q value 34 SETUP 40 questions 85 SETUP Mode 25 40 83 88 Setup exe 41 R Shock 13 skipped messages 72 ramp tool 16 Software 5 7 Range 32 69 Software Installation 41 ra
115. t Link h5 232 EZText Panel Programming Cable APPENDIX B AUTOMATION DIRECT Wiring Diagrams The following diagrams depict the wiring pinouts for the EZText Panel to PLC Cables If Automationdirect com provides the cable the part number is included with the description Wiring diagrams for some PLCs are provided so that you may construct your own cable Allen Bradley SLC DF1 RS 232 P N EZ SLC 232 CBL EZ TEXT AB SLC DF1 PLC Port D sub 9 pin D sub 15 pin Female Male Allen Bradley PLC5 DF1 RS 232 P N EZPLC5 232 CBL EZ TEXT PLC Port Dsub 25 pin Male Dsub 15 pin Male APPENDIX B DIRECT Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 1200 1500 RS 232 P N EZ MLOGIX CBL A B Micrologix EZ TEXT PLC PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male Mini Din 8 pin Male Nonstandard keying DirectLogic PLC RJ 12 D05 DL105 DL205 DL350 and DL450 RS 232 P N EZ 2 CBL DirectLogic EZ TEXT w RJ12 PLC Port Phone Type D sub 15 pin 6 pin Male 3 APPENDIX B DIRECT DirectLogic PLC 15 pin D SUB DL405 RS 232 P N EZ ACBL 1 DirectLogic EZ TEXT w Dsub15 PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male DirectLogic EZ TEXT w HD D sub PLC Port D sub 15 pin Male HD D sub 15 pin Male B 4 APPENDIX B DIRECT DirectLogic PLC RJ 11 340 RS 232 P N EZ 3CBL EZ TEXT PLC Port Phone Type D sub 15 pin 4 pin Male DirectLogic PLC 25 pin D SUB DL405 350 305 DCU and all
116. t Panel Main Configuration Screen eva Manufactured by for Automationdirect com With the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Programming Software Version 1 0 AETITTI LC X P Connect to Panel Existing System View panel status Exit EZ Text Editor amp Firmware version 60 EZ TEXT M CONFIGURATION AUTOMATION DIRECT 2 Click on the New System button to configure the EZText Panel program The following screen will appear Save in IS Project File name Save as type Cancel 3 Enter a name for the project in the File name field Navigate to the directory and folder where you want to keep the file or except default location and click on the Save button to save The following screen will appear a8 EZText Programming Software EZText Demo Project ezx iof x mr File Panel View Port Window Help amp x wwe Dc Ege 3 2 D cr EZTextPanel Main Configuration Screen Step 1 Select Panel 2220 Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev E uu 2 Press for communication Select PLC configuration for Selected PLC Messages Buttons Leds Step 3 Configure Panel System PLC addresses 4 Exit Panel PLC Hel write to Read from T Address database nep Panel Panel NUM Ready
117. t destination 42 Delete 70 delete a message 73 desktop 42 destination folder 42 DeviceNet Module 26 network 23 24 26 Port 23 24 26 DIN Clips 19 21 Mounting 21 DirectLogic controllers 62 DirectLogic PLC 28 Attributes 63 DirectLogic PLC Cable Wiring Diagrams 15 pin D SUB P N EZ ACBL 1 0140 4 l 2 AUTOMATION DIRECT 25 pin D SUB P N EZ ACBL 2 5 RJ 11 P N EZ 3CBL 5 RJ 12 P N EZ 2 CBL B 3 VGA 15 P N EZ 2CBL 1 250 RS B 4 discrete addresses 88 input signals 11 operations 28 Display Contrast 40 display PLC Messages 88 Display Type 13 Displaying Local Messages 35 Displaying PLC Messages 33 DOWN arrow 11 download 41 Driver Errors ALLEN BRADLEY PLCs C 2 Micrologix SLC 500 DF1 Full Duplex 4 Micrologix SLC 500 DH 485 AIC 2 PLC5 with DF1 Protocol DirectLogic PLCs 5 DirectNet Protocol except DL330 340 C 6 DirectNet Protocol DL330 DL340 8 K Sequence Protocol 5 ModBus Koyo Addressing RTU Protocol C 7 General Electric PLCs 9 MITSUBISHI PLCs C 10 Modicon PLC MODBUS RTU Protocol 10 OMRON HOST LINK PLCs 12 Driver Revision 40 Dynamic 4 12 32 33 Messages 33 E electrical circuits v ground common 25 noise tolerance 13 embed data 67 embedded data 32 68 values 30 31 71 embedded data value 33 EMI emissions 18 filtered power supply 7 Noise Filter Installation 18 Enclosure 13 enter
118. t s where the labels are inserted should now be visible 3 Remove the factory installed label insert 4 Use the corner of the ramp tool to lift the top layer of the overlay shown in illustration 3 just enough to start the custom label into the slot Hold the overlay up with the ramp tool and start the custom label into the slot illustration 4 Use ramp tool to lift overlay 5 Once the label has been started into the slot move the ramp tool behind the label insert and use as a ramp to guide the label insert into the slot until properly positioned illustration 5 6 Push label tab down into trim channel with the ramp tool illustration 6 Use ramp tool to start custom label into slot 7 Replace the rubber trim by firmly pressing the barbed rib into the molded channel in the front panel housing Use tool as a guide and position label over buttons 5 New Function Key Label installed Use ramp tool to push custom label tab into the trim Mus 6 EZ TEXT M 17 HARDWARE INSTALLATION EMI Noise Filter Installation Communications Cable 18 100 MAX SNAP ON FERRITE CORE EZText Panels are supplied with two ferrite cores that should be attached to the cables prior to installation of the EZText Panel These cores are required to suppress EMI emissions that are conducted through the Power Cable and the Communications Cable The figure b
119. ta oeste Leo IE VU e edet 86 Frequently Asked Questions 87 A atc cm A 1 EZText Panel Application Worksheet A 2 Appendix B soror ED i drbed FE e B 1 Cable Wiring pe icc pu 2 G C 1 PLC Driver Error Messages epum ne eene os C 2 EZText Panel Error Messages C 13 EZText Programming Software Error Messages C 14 INDEX heben l 1 MANUAL REVISIONS Manual Revisions Manual Part Number EZ TEXT M Manual Title EZText Panel User Manual Models EZ 220 EZ 220 DEV EZ 220L EZ 220L DEV EZ 420 and EZ 420 DEV The following table provides you with update information lf you call technical support with a question about this manual please be aware of the revision number Revision Date Effective Pages Description of Changes Original 04 2001 Cover Original Release of Manual Release Warning Copyright 1 90 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index EU INFORMATION EU Information The EZText Panel is manufactured in compliance with European Union EU Directives and carries the CE mark The EZText Panel has been tested under
120. tching panel types does not create a new project If you wish to create a new project select NEW from the FILE menu 3 Can I connect multiple panels to a single PLC Yes there are two methods of doing this The first would be to use the multiplexer P N EZ MULTIDROP You can connect up to five panels per multiplexer and one multiplexer per serial port The second method is to connect one panel per serial port 4 Whatis the maximum number of messages can have in a project The maximum amount of PLC and Local messages is 256 5 What Local Messages A Local Message is a text message that is used to provide instructions or information to the machine operator using a hierarchical file structure The operator can scroll through these messages using the arrow keys to find information pertaining to a particular part of a process 6 What PLC Messages A PLC Message is a text message that can be triggered by the PLC to provide the operator with important instructions information or warnings PLC Messages will be displayed for 3 seconds before they can be cleared in order to make sure the operator has a chance to read the message The operator can also view the last PLC Message displayed by pressing the esc key 7 How many characters can per message The maximum number of characters per message is 20 This is true for all messages except folder names They are limited to 19 because of the plus or minus
121. the message number 1 256 in the appropriate PLC register These messages are text only no embedded data Dynamic Message Operation Dynamic messages are text messages that include embedded data These messages present the operator with important PLC data You may program message numbers 1 256 to be used as dynamic messages Dynamic messages may be displayed on either the top or bottom line The maximum number of digits that may be displayed is five if Binary data format or four if BCD Use the EZText Panel Programming Software to configure Dynamic messages See Section 7 Configuration for more information Interactive Message Operation An interactive message is a text display that allows operator data entry Use these messages to enter or change values that are stored in PLC registers When the interactive message is displayed the operator can enter data Check the PLC product user manual to verify which data formats are supported Depending on the PLC the data format will be either Binary or BCD Binary Coded Decimal Five digits may be entered in a 16 bit register using Binary data format Four digits may be entered in a 16 bit register using BCD data format Interactive messages are configured within the EZText Panel Programming Software by embedding a DATA 1 value in a PLC message An interactive message requires that you define the Format Binary or BCD and Decimal Point Position There are two types of decimal point placement
122. tings 80 Special characters 32 READ ONLY VALUE 13 Standard reply error messages 15 READ WRITE Access 69 Static 33 Rear Panel Indicators 12 Static Display 34 register Static Message Operation 34 bits 28 Static Messages 33 registers 28 static text 4 12 REL 29 status bit 35 renumber PLC Messages 89 Step 1 62 67 repair 86 Project Information 48 replacement gasket 82 Step 2 62 67 revision Step 3 64 Root 37 Storage Temperature 13 root level 35 Stud Mounting 19 RS 232 PLC Wiring Diagrams subfolder 35 EZ Text Panel Programming Cable 10 supply operating voltage 25 RS 232C 4 switch types 4 11 See also set with release RS 422A 485A 4 switch momentary switch alternate rubber trim mold 16 Run 41 T RUN Mode 25 40 69 RxD LED 12 Technical Support 6 83 temporary protective covering 82 S timeout 63 Total Number of messages 73 Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV v Total Number of Messages of 256 programmed 71 l 6 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT i triggered amessage 10 67 Troubleshooting 83 Tutorial 43 bit addresses 44 Button PLC Word 44 Configure a PLC 56 Create a Project 43 Create the Project 47 ladder logic 56 LED PLC Word 44 Local Message Worksheet 45 PLC Message Worksheet 46 Setup Mode 55 Step 1 Select Panel 48 Step 2 Select PLC 48 Step 3 configure a dynamic message 51 configure Buttons LEDs 49 configure Local Messages 51 configure the panel s
123. tions 25 Preview 62 Programming Configuration Problems 83 set and PLC release 4 Status 75 System PLC Address Setup 64 Panel Set and PLC Release 29 65 Panel System PLC Address Setup 64 Panel to PLC Communications Problems 84 parity 62 Password Protection 32 69 PC requirements 5 personal computer 40 Plan the Project 43 PLC 10 Address 64 68 Attributes 62 automation system 4 Button Release Bits 65 Cable 5 9 23 26 Communication 85 CONFIGURATION 2 control 69 control program 28 Controlled Decimal Point 31 69 data register 11 Data Registers 28 driver 84 Errors 84 HELP 5 ladder logic 69 ladder logic program 10 12 logic program 34 Message Data Items 73 Message LED 10 67 70 Messages 32 67 70 Line Address Setup 64 Port 13 port settings 63 register 67 70 station number 87 type 62 Word 43 PLC and Programming Cable Part Numbers 9 PLC and Protocol type 62 PLC Cable Part Numbers P N EZ 2 CBL 3 P N EZ 2CBL 1 B 4 P N EZ 3CBL 5 P N EZ ACBL 1 B 4 P N EZ 4CBL 2 5 P N EZ 90 30 CBL 6 P N EZ MITSU CBL 6 P N EZ MITSU CBL 1 7 P N EZ MLOGIX CBL 3 P N EZ OMRON CBL 9 P N EZ SLC 232 CBL 2 P N EZPLC5 232 CBL B 2 PLC Driver Error Messages C 2 PLC Message LED 35 67 PLC MESSAGES A 5 A 6 PLC Messages 66 67 87 Line Address Setup 64 not clearing 88 PLC Registers 67 Embedded Data 30 LEDs 29 Message Regi
124. update from PLC register Embedded Data Values in messages can be of two types BCD or Binary DATA 1 can have a decimal point controlled by the PLC or manually inserted DATA 2 and DATA 3 allow you to manually insert a decimal point The maximum number of data values per message is three Data type and decimal points are programmed when configuring the message from the Message Edit screen Interactive Messages With an embedded DATA 1 value only An Interactive Message is commonly used for operator data entry This type of message is used for changing values that are stored in the PLC registers READ WHITE access These values are typically Setpoint Upper and Lower Limits Data value entered etc Interactive Messages may be Operator configured to enter data using the UP DOWN Arrow buttons Displaying PLC Messages PLC Messages are triggered by the PLC The PLC Message LED will illuminate to let you know that the PLC has generated the message You cannot press the esc key to exit the PLC Message mode until 3 seconds after the message has been triggered This delay is to ensure that the message has been seen EZ TEXT M 33 LEARNING THE FEATURES DIRECT 34 by the operator After the 3 seconds press the esc key and you will return to Local Message mode If you press the esc key again the last PLC Message will be redisplayed Static Message Operation To display a Static PLC message you simply put
125. ured as discrete input signals to the PLC These pushbuttons are labeled F1 through F5 or may be custom labeled to suit their function or application LEDs Function Pushbuttons Pushbutton LEDs There are LEDs located above each of the user defined pushbuttons These LEDs can indicate if the pushbutton status condition is ON or OFF or it can be controlled independently by a PLC You may choose the type of LED Control while configuring your panel see Configuration Chapter 5 There are three different controls By Button By Button amp Flash or By PLC that will determine LED response when the pushbuttons are pressed Character LCD Display with LED Backlight Messages display in the Character LCD Display Window with LED Backlight The LCD window supports two line by twenty characters EZ 220 or EZ 220L models or four line by twenty character EZ 420 models messages EZ TEXT M 11 INTRODUCTION Messages AUTOMATION DIRECT PLC Messages can be programmed to display PLC register values and allow the operator to change a PLC register value Up to 3 data variables can be programmed to display in each message The messages are entered using EZText Programming Software Up to 256 PLC Messages may be configured and stored in the EZText Panel Local Messages take away from the 256 total messages PLC Messages are numbered 1 to 256 The message control type may be static text dynamic or interactive The PLC lo
126. w will appear Type in EZText Demo Project in the File name field Click on Save If you don t want your project saved to the default Project folder navigate to the directory and or folder where you want it to reside 25 EZText Programming Software i OF XI File View Port Help AVG Manufactured by AVG for Automationdirect com With the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Programming Software Version 1 0 pe Connect to Panel RAI RES C 8 C Tat Existing System ec ADS Create Project Ki ES Save in Click here to open this window gt File name EZTextDemoProjectezx 000 Save as type ezx Cancel EZ TEXT M 47 TUTORIAL AUTOMATION DIRECT 3 In Step 1 Select Panel you will start your project by selecting the panel type you are using a Fromthe Main Configuration Screen click on the Select Panel Type button b The Select Panel dialog box will open Under Panel Type click on the panel type you are using to highlight it A picture of the panel will appear under Panel Preview and key features of the panel are displayed under Panel Attributes c Click on the OK button to select and close the dialog box Click here to open this window Step 1 Select Panel Select Panel Type ZT ext Panef
127. ware Error 006 PLC1 is not compatible with PLC2 Do you want to change the PLC anyway Error P007 Unable to rebuild the address for new PLC Reason When changing PLCs check theaddressing in the PLC manuals to see if they are compatible same addressing type is followed in both PLCs If they are not compatible then the database is no longer valid and the addresses will have to be reentered Communication Error Messages Error C001 The panel connected to the PC is different from the configured one Reason When writing to the panel if the panel type selected does not match the panel that the computer is physically connected to the program loader will not upload the project Solution Select appropriate panel type for the connected panel Error C002 Cannot Locate the Driver File Reason Driver file plx has been moved or deleted from the program directory Solution Reinstall the software C 14 AUTOMATION APPENDIX C Error C003 Error opening port Reason Either you have not selected a valid COM port available on your computer or some other program is using this port Solution Select another available COM port or close the program that is using this COM port If this does not work reboot your system and try again Error C004 Error in setting communication attributes Reason Unable to set the attributes for the Panel to PC communciation Solution Reboot the system Error C005 Unable to write to Pan
128. y appear from within the EZText Panel Programming Software and how it may appear on your display EZ TEXT M 35 LEARNING THE FEATURES AUTOMATION Local Message File Structure Example as seen when configuring messages in the EZText Panel Programming Software This is not displayed on the panel You Cannot change this It is Level 0 Root Level I Local Messages E a Folder El Message 1 d Message 2 Folder E gt E Message 1 is E Message 2 Bl Message 3 rh 4 Folder te E El Message 1 NN EI Message 2 4 Folder D SN El Message 1 es EI Message 2 cd Folder E E Message 1 7 NM Message 2 Beg Folder F Bus Folder G oi Folder H on R Message 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 84 Local Messages Local Messages is just a place holder and always appears in the configuration software menu tree the Root Level All messages and folders stem from here Folder A is allowed multiple Messages and subfolders Folder B is allowed multiple Messages and subfolders Folder C is only allowed multiple Messages Folder D is only allowed multiple Messages Folder E is allowed multiple Messages and subfolders Basic Structure In this example of the Local Message m Folder gt programming window mm Folder 2 Folder 1 would be displayed on Line 1 of the EZText Panel
129. your application CHEMICAL RATING CHEMICAL RATING Acetaldehyde N Ammonium Hydroxide 5 N Acetamide N Ammonium Hydroxide 30 N Acetic Acid 5 G Ammonium Oxalate E Acetic Acid 50 G Ammonium Salts G Acetone N n Amyl Acetate N Acetonitrile N Amyl Chloride N Acrylonitrile N Aniline N Adipic Acid E Benzaldehyde N Alanine N Benzene N Allyl Alcohol Benzoic Acid G Alum Hydroxide N Benzyl Acetate G Aluminum Salts G Benzyl Alcohol G Amino Acids E Bromine F Ammonia N Bromobenzene N Ammonium Acetate E Bromoform N Ammonium Gloclate F Butadiene N 80 EZ TEXT M AUTOMATION DIRECT CHEMICAL n Butyl Acetate n Butyl Alcohol sec Butyl Alcohol tert Butyl Alcohol Butyric Acid Calcium Hydroxide Calcium Hypochlorite Carbazole Carbon Disulfide Carbon Tetrachloride Cedarwood Oil Cellosolve Acetate Chlorine 10 in air Chlorine 10 moist Chloroacetic Acid p Chloroacetophenone Chloroform Chromic Acid 10 Chromic Acid 50 Cinnamon Oil Citric Acid 10 Cresol Cyclohexane Decalin o Dichlorobenzene p Dichlorobenzene Diethyl Benzene Diethyl ether Diethyl Ketone Diethyl Malonate Diethylene Glycol Diethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether Dimethylformamide Dimethyl Sulfoxide 1 4 Dioxane Dipropylene Glycol Ether Ethyl Acetate Ethyl Alcohol Ethyl Alcohol 40 Ethyl Benzene Ethyl Benzoate Ethyl Butyrate Ethyl Chloride Liquid Ethyl Cyanoacetate Ethyl Lactate Ethylene Chloride Ethylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol M
130. ystem PLC addresses 53 create PLC Messages 53 test project 58 Writing to Panel 55 TXD transmitter LED 83 TXD and RXD LEDs 84 TxD LED 12 TXD RXD LEDs 83 UL 13 File v unused bit address 44 UP arrow 11 update iv Upgrade Firmware 76 Upper Limit 32 user defined interaction 12 user defined pushbuttons 11 V value 68 values 32 variable point 34 VDC 13 VGA display 5 Vibration 13 EZ TEXT M Warranty Repairs 86 website 6 85 Weight 13 Windows 98 5 wiring diagram 25 Worksheet 41 43 2 5 6 wrench 19 AUTOMATION DIRECT 8

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