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1. Area Description One Shot Multi Shot System Area Firmware tab 1 firmware FW including Web pages if available Need 1 memory card per FW and per machine not supported The system removes all upgrade information after upgrade User s Area Project tab Project Unity Pro application No need to provoke a backup the new memory card remains in the PLC You need to provoke a backup Data Storage files User Web Files other user files like Word Excel Adobe The new memory card remains in the PLC not supported Project Data M MW unlocated data not supported not supported 36 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Options Tab Overview The Options tab comprises a set of general settings for the Unity Loader Representation Options tab _ Unity Loader 1 0 Hex Project Firmware Options About Settings Default backup directory C Applications Ea FTP log file D UnityLoader UL_Ftp log View Clear Event log file DAUnityLoadenUL_Event log View Clear Language English lv TCPIP transmission timeout 30 s Connection Memory Card ed Ethernefw Address 139 158 105 141 PLC RUN sae Ok Free Space 30 324 Scan Disconnect PC lt gt PLC Transfer Stop PLC Close 33003805 06 2008 37 Unity Loader Dialog Box2. Settings Element Description Default backup directory backup directory for Unity Loader files e g C Applications The default backup directory and the project name on the PLC are used to generate new project names including path automatically while transferring a project from PLC to PC See Transfer from PLC to PC p 26 FTP log file name and path of the FTP log file In this file requests and replies exchanged between the loader s FTP client and the PLC s FTP server are logged Click the View button to look at the log file Click the Clear button to empty the log file Event log file name and path of the event log file In this file all major events such as FW transfer PLC start stop or unexpected events errors are logged Click the View button to look at the log file Click the Clear button to empty the log file Language This list box displays the languages provided for the Unity Loader user interface e English French German Italian Spanish Chinese To switch to another language click the arrow and select the respective language in the list Note After switching to another language you have to close and launch again the Unity Loader TCPIP transmission timeout delay used for failure recovery while TCP IP transmission seconds Transfer Button In the Options tab the Transfer button is disabled 38 33003805 06 2008 Unity
3. Cancel Scan Grayed buttons are disabled The command button area comprises the following buttons Button Description Start scan Cancel scan Click this button to start cancel network scan The status of the scan process is displayed above the command buttons Pick address Click this button to fill the IP address of a selected host into the address box of the main dialog box See Connection p 19 Close Click this button to close the Scan Network dialog box If the Unity Loader is connected the Pick address button is disabled 42 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Transferring Data Dialog Box Overview Clicking the Transfer button opens this dialog box The Transferring data dialog box displays a status report of the data transfer The dialog box is modal e you cannot return to the previous dialog box until the Transferring data dialog box is closed A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before transferring data to a PLC make sure that you have selected the correct project and firmware files and entered the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage A WARNING RISK OF UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT BEHAVIOR If the update failed for exam
4. 0 To 512 MW From To MW Yes From O To 1024 Unlocated Data Unlocated Data Yes r PC Project Files r PLC Project Files CApplicationsiLD_FB car v 2 46 Enable Transfer User Web Files Data Storage User Web Files Data Storage Connection Memory Card ei Ethernefw Address 139 158 105 141 w PLC RUN sa Ok Free Space 30 324 Scan Disconnect PC lt gt PLC Transfer Stop PLC Close Tab Selection To select a tab click the respective tab selector Project Firmware Options About 18 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Tab Specific Area Connection The content of the tab specific area depends on the individual tab For more information see the respective tab description Project tab see Project Tab p 22 Firmware tab see Firmware Tab p 29 Options tab see Options Tab p 37 About tab see About Tab p 39 The connection area comprises the following elements Element Description Media This list box displays one of the 2 PC ports e USB default e Ethernet To select a PC port click the arrow and select the respective port in the list Address This list box displays the address of the target device e g SYS or 139 158 105 141 Ethernet To select another address click the arrow and select the respective address in the list or type the address you want to connect to PLC This box indicates the state of the PLC RUN STOP HALT LO
5. be edited with other tools The following files are stored as parts of the CAR file if existent on the PLC e User Web Files user web files stored on the memory card of the PLC e Data Storage user files stored on the memory card of the PLC via special function blocks 24 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box PLC Project Properties The PLC Project section consists of the following elements Element Description PLC Project Enable Transfer see below Project file information e Name name of the Unity Pro project default is STATION e Last Build date and time of the last Unity Pro project build e Version version of the Unity Pro project PLC Project Data Enable Transfer see below Project data file information Name name of the Unity Pro project data file Last Build date and time of the last Unity Pro project build M located variables bits MW located variables words Unlocated Data data of function blocks and application PLC Project Files Enable Transfer see below The following files are stored as parts of the CAR file if existent on the PLC e User Web Files user web files stored on the memory card of the PLC e Data Storage user files stored on the memory card of the PLC via special function blocks Enable Transfer Check Boxes The specific area of the project tab provides the possibility to transfer 3 different parts of a Unity Pro project e
6. 40 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Scan Network Dialog Box Overview Clicking the Scan button opens this dialog box Network scanning helps you to detect IP addresses of M340 PLCs in the network The Scan Network dialog box is modeless i e the dialog box does not keep the input focus so scanning can be done in parallel Representation Scan Network dialog box 9 Unity Loader Scan Network SEE IP range 13955810505 STO 139 158 105 141 El IP Address Host Name MAC Address devices 139 158 105 111 PLC_001 00 00 54 12 69 6F BMX P34 2020 139 158 105 113 PLC_002 00 00 54 12 69 71 BMX P34 2020 gt 2 node s found BEREESES 139 158 105 118 Cancel scan Pick address Close IP Range Specify the range of IP addresses in which hosts should be searched after clicking the Start scan button You can also click the auto detect button a to fill in the maximum range of the PC s network segment 33003805 06 2008 41 Unity Loader Dialog Box IP Address Properties Command Buttons The IP Address properties comprise the following elements Element Description IP Address IP address found in the network Host Name host name of the found IP address MAC Address MAC address of the found IP address devices device assigned to the found IP address The text of some buttons changes depending on the actual situation e g Start Scan
7. After launching the Unity Loader the dialog box will open with the Project tab Unity Loader 1 0 TENE Project Operating System Options About r PC Project r PLC Project sta EA oe v Enable Transfer Name LD_FB Name LD_FB Last Build 24 01 2006 10 26 30 Last Build 24 01 2006 10 26 30 Version 00 00 0000 Version 00 00 0000 r PC Project Data r PLC Project Data C Applications LD_FB dat Sal E Enable Transfer Name Last Build M From To M Yes From O To 512 MW From To MW Yes From O To 1024 Unlocated Data Unlocated Data Yes r PC Project Files r PLC Project Files C Applications LD_FB car F K Enable Transfer User Web Files Data Storage User Web Files Data Storage Connection Memory Card ei Ethernefw Address 139 158 105 141 PLC RUN sae Ok Free Space 30 324 Scan Disconnect PC lt gt PLC Transfer Stop PLC Close 33003805 06 2008 23 Unity Loader Dialog Box PC Project The PC Project section consists of the following elements Properties Element Description PC Project The list box at the top displays the current project file with its path To select a prior transferred project file click the arrow and select the respective project file To select any o
8. PLC with the Information Included is Unity Loader selected A project is saved archived in STU or STA format Such a file in STA format can be lt Such a binary project can be lt The binary project runs on the PLC opened with Unity Pro but without the former workspace data transferred from PLC to PC with the Unity Loader and is saved in STA format 33003805 06 2008 27 Unity Loader Dialog Box Without Upload Information STU or STA format A project is saved archived in Unity Pro Unity Loader PLC Via Tools gt Project Settings gt Such a binary project can be gt The binary project runs on the PLC Build the checkbox Without transferred to PLC with the Upload Information is selected Unity Loader Such a file in STM format can lt Such a binary project can be lt The binary project runs on the PLC not be opened with Unity Pro transferred from PLC to PC with the Unity Loader and is saved in STM format A file in STM format can be gt The binary project runs on the PLC transferred from PC to PLC with the Unity Loader File Format After Online Modification Note To save space on the PLC the checkbox Without Upload Information should be selected For detailed information about STA format and Upload Information please refer to the Unity Pro Operating Modes Manual Online mo
9. make sure that you are connected to the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage A WARNING UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL STATE OF EQUIPMENT Evaluate operational state of equipment before starting or stopping a PLC Hazardous situations can occur if system state is not confirmed prior to starting or stopping a PLC Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 33003805 06 2008 13 Communication Communication e CPUs are accessible through their USB or Ethernet ports e Ethernet modules are accessible through their own Ethernet port crossover cable point to point e Other modules with firmware of the Modicon M340 platform are accessible through the CPU connection on a CPU port These modules can not be accessed through Ethernet modules 14 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Ata Glance Overview What s in this Chapter This chapter comprises information about the tabs of the Unity Loader dialog box This chapter contains the following topics Topic Page General Description of the Dialog Box 16 Project Tab 22 Firmware Tab 29 Save on Memory Card 33 Options Tab 37 About Tab 39 Scan Network Dialog Bo
10. paragraph Close Click this button to close the Unity Loader dialog box The Close button is disabled during transfer Help Button Note There is no Help button available in the dialog box To launch online help press F1 or click the 2 button in the title bar 33003805 06 2008 21 Unity Loader Dialog Box Project Tab Overview Main Parts This tab comprises the following services e project transfer e transfer of a Unity Pro application from a PC file STU STA STM to a PLC e transfer of a Unity Pro application from a PLC to a PC file STA STM e project data transfer e save application data values from a PLC to a PC file DAT e restore application data values from a PC file DAT to a PLC e project files transfer e save user files data storage files and or user files in the embedded Web site from a PLC to a PC file CAR e restore user files from a PC file CAR to a PLC The specific area of the project tab consists of 2 main parts e PC Project properties on the left specify the content of the files stored on the PC e PLC Project properties on the right specify the current status of the files stored on the connected PLC The transfer signs arrows between the 2 property areas indicate the transfer direction and significant comparison results between PC project and PLC project 22 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Representation
11. the File System Once the driver is installed you can access the new file system Step Action 1 Insert a memory card in the card reader 2 Select the respective folder in the Windows Explorer Result The files are visible 3 You can read write rename or delete files and folders like in a Windows file system for e g FAT or NTFS 62 33003805 06 2008 Transfer of Applications in Batch Mode C Batch Mode with the Unity Loader Command Line Interface Overview Commands without Additional Checks Transfer FW or Transfer Project The Unity Loader offers the command line interfaces U Umas exe for skilled users UlUmas exe provides commands for transferring applications and data files via UMAS protocol The main usage is to transfer applications to 1 or several PLCs by calling a script without running Unity Loader dialogs but you can also start and stop PLCs A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before executing commands by means of the command line interface make sure that the commands will not result in hazardous situations for men or equipment The command line interface executes commands on the PLC without additional checks Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before transferring data to a PLC make sure that you have s
12. the installation 33003805 06 2008 11 General Information Cautions and Preconditions Before FW Transiter Note Save the PLC program and other data before transferring firmware FW from a PC to a PLC or to a module with firmware A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before transferring data to a PLC make sure that you have selected the correct project and firmware files and entered the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage PLC in Stop Stop the PLC before you start firmware FW transfer Mode If you do not stop the PLC before trying to transfer firmware FW you will be informed by the Unity Loader that the PLC must be stopped After confirming this message the Unity Loader will stop the PLC automatically 12 33003805 06 2008 Communication Target Devices Overview Run Stop Command The Unity Loader target devices are as follows e processors CPUs of the Modicon M340 platform e Ethernet modules of the Modicon M340 platform e other modules with firmware of the Modicon M340 platform The Unity Loader can send a run or stop command to the processor A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before starting stopping a PLC
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14. ADING NOCONF ERROR Note Devices are addressed by TCP IP addresses or through point to point connection via USB default The address can either specify a CPU or an Ethernet module 33003805 06 2008 19 Unity Loader Dialog Box Memory Card The memory card area comprises the following elements Element Description State This box indicates the state of the memory card installed in the connected PLC e OK e Absent e Read only Free Space This box indicates the free space available on the memory card file system partition of the connected PLC The following data are stored in the file system partition of the memory card e User Web Files CPUs with Ethernet and NOEs e the Factory Cast default Web site e potentially custom web pages e some user files relative to the Web site e Data Storage CPUs only e user files managed by the application with the file management function blocks or e files transferred by the user with FTP e Firmware FW files transferred by the Unity Loader for FW upgrade Note To transfer firmware FW to PLC a memory card must be installed in the PLC because the FW is temporarily stored on the memory card Note The Free Space shown for Memory Card is relative to the whole file system partition Please refer to the memory card characteristics to see what is the maximum size that can be allocated to the user files FW update will not be poss
15. Choose Run this program from its current location then confirm by clicking on OK Vv Choose Yes in the security warning screen Access the directory of the driver to be installed corresponding to the PC s operating system Access the directory DISK1 4 gt Insert the 1 disk in the drive y Double click on the file SETUP EXE gt Y Click on Next y Configure the driver then close the configuration screen Y Restart the computer Y C End of installation S 54 33003805 06 2008 USB Driver Finalizing the Installation Procedure After rebooting the PC you will have to configure the USB driver The USB cable must be connected to the PLC and then Windows will detect the PLC and install the driver Perform the following actions Step Action 1 The following screen will be displayed New Hardware Found USB Device 2 Click on YES Digital Signature Not Found The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows PLC USB Device If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit
16. Loader Dialog Box About Tab Overview The About tab comprises information about your Unity Loader e version e build e copyright information e license agreement e registration information Representation About tab Unity Loader 1 0 MEE Project Firmware Options About Unity Loader 1 0 Build 5 12 16 0 Copyright O 2005 Schneider Automation SAS r Registration informations This product is registered to Company User name License agreement Part Number Register now r Warning This software is protected by copyright law and by international conventions Any reproduction or distribution of the software in whole or in part by any means is strictly prohibited Any person not respecting these provisions will be guilty of the offense of fraud and will be liable to penalties provided for by the law a brand of Ez Telemecanique Connection Memory Card edi Ethernefv Address 139 158 105 141 w PLC RUN ate Ok Free Space 30 324 Scan Disconnect PC lt gt PLC Transfer Stop PLC Close 33003805 06 2008 39 Unity Loader Dialog Box License Click the License agreement button to display the license agreement for your Agreement Unity Loader software Register Button Click the Register now button to register your Unity Loader software Transfer Button In the About tab the Transfer button is disabled
17. View Button allowing access to a log View containing connection disconnection events on the USB line 33003805 06 2008 59 USB Driver 60 33003805 06 2008 Memory Card Driver Memory Card Driver Overview Installing the Driver The purpose of the memory card driver is to operate with the Modicon M340 memory card file system directly on a PC read write files without using a FTP server Memory cards use a file system dedicated to embedded firmwares for reliability reason against power cuts unlike a FAT file system for instance By default the files are only visible in the CPU by means of an FTP server But it is possible to access the files on a memory card with a PC Windows Professional Edition 32 Windows XP or Windows Vista Professional Edition 32 after a special driver has been installed Note The access through FTP or directly from a PC is restricted to user files located in the Data Storage folder Note It is not possible to access the files on a memory card with a Linux PC or a MAC Install the driver as described in the following table Step Action 1 Select the respective folder on the Unity Loader CD memory card driver 2 Right click the reliance inf file and select Install in the context menu 3 The driver is installed automatically 33003805 06 2008 61 Memory Card Driver Using
18. ations in Batch Mode 63 33003805 06 2008 49 Appendices 50 33003805 06 2008 USB Driver A Ata Glance Overview What s in this Chapter This chapter describes USB driver installation This installation procedure can be broken down into two steps e installation of files on the station e configuration of the driver This chapter contains the following topics Topic Page How to install the driver 52 Finalizing the Installation 55 State of the USB link 57 33003805 06 2008 51 USB Driver How to install the driver Ata Glance How to create a set of disks Driver installation is a standard installation lt can be launched either e from the drivers CD ROM e or from disks if the station has no CD ROM drive Note The installation disks are created from the CD ROM Use the following procedure to create installation disks Step Action 1 Use a station which has a CD ROM drive Insert the CD ROM into the drive Access the directory of the driver to be copied onto disk AJOJN Copy the contents of the DISK1 directory onto a disk Repeat this step for each DISK directory Note it is advisable to number the disks 52 33003805 06 2008 USB Driver Checks When using Windows Professional Edition 32 Window
19. difications of a project via Unity Pro can result in STM file format e In Unity Pro you built a project with the checkbox Upload Information Included selected e With the Unity Loader you transferred such a binary project to PLC e With Unity Pro you online modified the program in the PLC The upload information is no longer up to date Note Either Unity Pro or the Unity Loader can be connected to a PLC at the same time e Now you try to disconnect the PLC from Unity Pro and a dialog box informs you that the upload information is not up to date e If you confirm to update the upload information with Yes it is updated If you negate to update the upload information with No it is not updated e Trying to transfer such a not updated project from PLC to PC with the Unity Loader you will be informed that the upload information is not up to date and the project will be stored in STM format 28 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Firmware Tab Overview Main Parts Precondition This tab comprises the following services e immediate firmware FW upgrade or downgrade of the target device CPU NOE or other modules with firmware e generating a memory card to be used later for firmware upgrade of another PLC The specific area of the Firmware tab consists of 2 main parts e PC firmware properties on the left specify the content of the files stored on the PC e PLC firmware propert
20. ed will result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death serious injury or equipment damage A CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in injury or equipment damage 33003805 06 2008 5 Safety Information PLEASE NOTE Electrical equipment should be installed operated serviced and maintained only by qualified personnel No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material O 2008 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved 33003805 06 2008 About the Book Ata Glance Document Scope Validity Note User Comments This document describes the Unity Loader stand alone tool The Unity Loader transfers Unity Pro applications bidirectionally between a PC and an M340 PLC lt also transfers firmware FW mono directionally from a PC to an M340 PLC You can download additional technical publications and other technical information from our website at www telemecanique com The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding We reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Schneider E
21. ed out Transfer is disabled The firmware FW version to be transferred should be later than the current one If not the transfer sign is marked yellow Transfer sign arrow between the PC s and PLC s property areas indicates e the transfer direction e significant comparison results between the PC s and the PLC s FW 33003805 06 2008 31 Unity Loader Dialog Box Comparison Results FW Partial Transfer FWTransfer from PLC to PC Addressing Modules Comparison is only done for transfer from PC to PLC The comparison results are represented by colors e Green indicates that the FWs of the PC and the PLC are compatible e Yellow indicates that the FW of the PC is earlier than the FW of the PLC e Red indicates that the FWs are not compatible In this case the transfer sign is additionally crossed out If not all parts inside the selected firmware FW file dx are compatible the Unity Loader offers a partial download of the compatible FW parts A warning message is displayed that must be confirmed before partial download It is not possible to transfer the FW from PLC to PC In the Firmware tab the PC lt gt PLC button is disabled The Module check box enables you to upgrade other modules with firmware of the Modicon M340 e g BMX ART 0414 Step Action 1 Activate the Module check box to display Rack Slot of the device connected via Ethernet e g 0 6 2 Clic
22. ed project files PC Project PC Project Data PC Project Files See PC Project Properties p 24 Set reset the required Enable Transfer check boxes See Enable Transfer Check Boxes p 25 If necessary set the transfer direction to PC gt PLC by clicking the PC lt gt PLC button See Command Buttons p 21 and Transfer Signs Arrows p 26 A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before stopping the PLC make sure that you connected to the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Step Action 8 Click the Stop PLC button See Command Buttons p 21 9 Click the Transfer button See Command Buttons p 21 Result The Transferring data dialog box opens and displays a status report of the data transfer See Transferring Data Dialog Box p 43 10 After transfer is completed close the Transferring data dialog box and click the Start PLC button 48 33003805 06 2008 Appendices Ata Glance Overview What s in this Appendix This chapter comprises information about drivers The appendix contains the following chapters Chapter Chapter Name Page A USB Driver 51 B Memory Card Driver 61 C Transfer of Applic
23. elected the correct files and entered the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown by Unity Loader in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 33003805 06 2008 63 Transfer of Applications in Batch Mode Start PLC Stop PLC UMAS Program Documentation Running the Program A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before starting stopping a PLC make sure that you are connected to the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage A WARNING UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL STATE OF EQUIPMENT Evaluate operational state of equipment before starting or stopping a PLC Hazardous situations can occur if system state is not confirmed prior to starting or stopping a PLC Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage UMAS stands for Unified Messaging Application Service a platform independent protocol for exchanging application data You can find the U Umas exe in the installation directory of your Unity Loader software You can find a detailed documentation U Umas doc in the installation di
24. files Options Tab p 37 The amount of required space is a little bit larger than the data that should be transferred because the firmware FW needs additional space for file management The value of available space may be larger than the Free Space value displayed in the Memory Card status line because the calculation of available space takes into account the memory space of data that will be overwritten by new data Grayed buttons are disabled Button Description Abort Click this button to abort the transfer Close Click this button to close the Transferring data dialog box Note During firmware FW transfer the Abort and the Close buttons are disabled 33003805 06 2008 45 Unity Loader Dialog Box 46 33003805 06 2008 Example Transfer of an Application from PC to PLC Transfer of an Application from PC to PLC 33003805 06 2008 47 Example Transfer of an Application from PC to PLC Procedure The following table describes the procedure for transferring a Unity Pro application from a PC to a PLC Step Action 1 Connect the PC and the PLC to the network 2 If you do not know the required IP addresses click the Scan button See Scan Network Dialog Box p 41 Enter the connection data Media and Address See Connection p 19 Click the Connect button See Command Buttons p 21 Select the requir
25. ible in case of insufficient free space 20 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Command The text of some buttons changes depending on the actual situation e g Connect Buttons Disconnect Grayed buttons are disabled The command button area comprises the following buttons Button Description Scan Click this button to open the Scan Network dialog box Network scanning is used to detect IP addresses available in the network For more information see Scan Network Dialog Box p 41 Connect Click this button to connect disconnect the Unity Loader to from the selected Disconnect PLC PC lt gt PLC Click this button to select the data transfer from PC to PLC or from PLC to PC depending on the selected transfer direction The current transfer direction is indicated by transfer signs arrows in the tab specific area of the Project tab and the Firmware tab The transfer direction can only be selected for all 3 transfer signs arrows at the same time Note It is not possible to transfer the FW from PLC to PC For the Firmware tab the PC lt gt PLC button is disabled Transfer Click this button to start the transfer between the PC and the PLC or from PLC to PC depending on the preselected transfer direction The Transferring data dialog box opens see Transferring Data Dialog Box p 43 Start PLC Click this button to start stop the PLC See Safety Message in the following Stop PLC
26. ies on the right specify the content of the files stored on the PLC The transfer sign arrow between the 2 property areas indicates the transfer direction and significant comparison results between PC and PLC firmware FW Note It is not possible to transfer FW from PLC to PC To transfer firmware FW to a PLC a memory card must be available at the PLC because the firmware is temporarily stored on the memory card 33003805 06 2008 29 Unity Loader Dialog Box Representation Firmware tab Unity Loader 1 0 WEE Project Firmware Options About PC r PLC v l x Save on Memory Card v Module 06 Device Version Description Device Version Description gt 4 gt MAC Address Connection Memory Card el Ethernefw Address 139 158 105 141 w PLC RUN sae Ok Free Space 30 324 Scan Disconnect PC lt gt PLC Transfer Stop PLC Close PC FW The PC firmware FW properties area consists of the following elements Properti apes Element Description PC The list box at the top displays the selected FW file with its path To select a prior transferred FW file click the arrow and select the respective FW file To select any other FW file click the button H This opens the dialog box Select a Firmware File where you can select the desired FW file Further i
27. ion Virtual Port Name of the COM port used by the driver Status Contains e Running if the driver is operating e Not operational if the driver is not operating e Disconnected if the USB cable is not connected Remote P Local IP IP addresses used by the PC and PLC to communicate disconnection events on the USB line Log File Button allowing access to a log file containing connection 33003805 06 2008 57 USB Driver With Windows Vista Business Edition 32 Select the PLC USB Driver tab to display the following window SCHNEIDER drivers management Properties To see Diagnostic Screen below press the more button 58 33003805 06 2008 USB Driver With Windows Vista Business Edition 32 Select the PLC USB Driver diagnostic PLC USB Driver Diagnostic Status Running Remote IP 90 0 0 1 ath Local IP 90 0 0 2 Log view 0 2 5 2008 16h 37mn 20s 636ms gt USB OK a 1 2 6 2008 9h 10mn 13s 241ms gt Cable disconnected 2 2 8 2008 11h 6mn 54s 169ms gt USB OK OK Description for Windows Vista Business Edition 32 Field Description Virtual Port Name of the COM port used by the driver Status Contains e Running if the driver is operating e Not operational if the driver is not operating e Disconnected if the USB cable is not connected Remote P Local IP IP addresses used by the PC and PLC to communicate Log
28. ject on Memory Card Project and FW at Once If there is a memory card present at a Modicon M340 and you transfer data using the Project tab of the Unity Loader the following data are stored on the memory card for backup reasons e Project Unity Pro application e Project Files e Data Storage files e User Web Files Note Other user files like Word Excel Adobe and Project Data M MW values of unlocated data are not stored on the memory card If you transferred data to a memory card on the Project tab as described above and you are using the Save on Memory Card feature on the Firmware tab both data are present at the memory card Note lt is also possible to upgrade a project only without upgrading the firmware FW Inserting the memory card into another PLC and performing a manual reset the project and the FW are updated The memory card must remain on the target PLC Note Take care to have the appropriate project on the memory card 33003805 06 2008 35 Unity Loader Dialog Box One Shot Multi Shot For using the memory card there are 2 modes e One shot With the one shot mode you need 1 memory card for 1 upgrade e Multi shot With the multi shot mode you can use a memory card generated on a source PLC to update several target PLCs for Unity Pro applications only For the possible use cases of the memory card please refer to the table below
29. k the button right beside the Module check box to open the Module Address dialog where you can enter Rack Index and Slot Index of the module you want to upgrade Enter Rack Index and Slot Index and subsequently clicking OK Now you can upgrade the specified module Restrictions for Upgrading Modules Save on Memory Card The following restrictions apply to the upgrading modules feature e This feature is not applicable to Ethernet modules Ethernet modules can be upgraded by direct connection only same as for CPUs e After upgrading a module with firmware the FW version displayed in Unity Loader is not refreshed automatically To display the FW properties after upgrading you must perform a hardware reset of the PLC by pressing the reset button of the power supply or by power cycling the PLC e After upgrading a module with firmware by using the Save on Memory Card feature you must perform a hardware reset of the PLC by pressing the reset button of the power supply or by power cycling the PLC else the module remains blocked in a non operational state Please refer to Save on Memory Card p 33 32 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Save on Memory Card Overview Save on Memory Card Unchecked Save on Memory Card Checked Source Target PLC The Save on Memory Card feature provides the possibility to generate a memory card that can be used later for firmware FW
30. lectric We welcome your comments about this document You can reach us by e mail at techpub Oschneider electric com 33003805 06 2008 About the Book 8 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader General Information Ata Glance Overview This chapter comprises general information about the Unity Loader and the dedicated hardware platform M340 What s in this This chapter contains the following topics 2 Chapter Topic Page General 10 Installation 11 Cautions and Preconditions 12 33003805 06 2008 General Information General Overview The Unity Loader is a stand alone software tool dedicated to the M340 hardware platform A Unity Pro license is not required to use the loader The Unity Loader software provides the following transfer features e transfer of a Unity Pro application from a PC to a PLC e transfer of a Unity Pro application from a PLC to a PC e transfer of firmware FW from a PC to a PLC orto a module with firmware Note The Unity Loader software requires one of the following operating systems e Windows Professional Edition 32 e Windows XP e Windows Vista Professional Edition 32 10 33003805 06 2008 General Information Installation Overview Insert the CD Unity Loader in the CD ROM drive Autorun launches the setup automatically If not double click Setup exe The Unity Loader Installation Wizard will guide you through
31. must remain on the target PLC 33003805 06 2008 33 Unity Loader Dialog Box UpgradingaPLC To upgrade the target PLC using the memory card created at the source PLC proceed as follows with Memory Card Only 1 FW on Memory Card Memory Card Write Protect Addressing Modules Step Action 1 Check Save on Memory Card and start the transfer Result e The unzipped firmware FW files are transferred to the memory card of the PLC e The files are marked for automatic upgrade Remove the memory card from the source PLC Insert the memory card to the target PLC Perform a manual reset at the target PLC Result e The firmware FW of the target PLC is upgraded automatically if the current version of the PLC is earlier than the version on the memory card and the FW on the memory card is compatible to FW on the PLC Note The files on the memory card related to FW are removed after upgrade Note The memory card must remain on the target PLC Only 1 firmware FW can be saved on a memory card Each transfer whether Save on Memory Card is checked or not will erase the FW folder first Note If the memory card is write protected it is not possible to perform an upgrade using the memory card For addressing modules with firmware please refer to Addressing Modules p 32 34 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Pro
32. nformation e Device name of the device e Version version of the FW e Description description of the FW 30 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box PLC FW Properties Firmware FW Information Firmware FW File MAC Address Hardware ID FW Version Transfer Sign Arrow The PLC firmware FW properties area consists of the following elements Element Description PLC e Device name of the device e Version version of the FW e Description description of the FW e MAC Address MAC address of the PLC There may be more than 1 FW to be displayed and compared for 1 device This information is displayed in additional rows By default main information device name and version is displayed Use the horizontal scroll bar to display the entire information Position the mouse pointer on a listed FW to display all related information tool tip The FW file dx is a zip file that contains e a script for the Unity Loader defining the information and the way it will be transferred e several FW parts for each device which have to be kept consistent So you have to select only 1 file to guarantee consistency The MAC address is displayed for Ethernet devices This helps you to identify the device more securely The MAC address is not available for intelligent modules see below The hardware ID must match If not the transfer sign is marked red and cross
33. o aO EA mena eee 49 Appendix A USB Driver 5 lt 5 gt 20022739 eens raro Rees Re 51 At avGlanGe ys oxic wie cere deeb aide nes he he aoe eae a eae Restos tek 51 How to install the driver ooooooccoocccoooo tees 52 Finalizing the Installation 2 0 2 0 0 eee eee eee 55 State of the USB IMk nerui eee A we 57 Appendix B Memory Card Driver 0 cece eee eee eee eee 61 Memory Card Driver 00 cc cee teens 61 Appendix C Transfer of Applications in Batch Mode 63 Batch Mode with the Unity Loader Command Line Interface 63 Safety Information Important Information NOTICE Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install operate or maintain it The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates A instructions are not followed injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal A possible injury or death A DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoid
34. ple if there was a power off of the PLC during the process the PLC is in an undetermined state In this case restart the transfer immediately to bring the PLC again in a defined state Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 33003805 06 2008 43 Unity Loader Dialog Box Representation Transferring data dialog box Transferring data to PC ES Application upload started Transfer completed Project data upload started Transfer completed 4 gt aaa ae ls aaa Abort 3 784 of 3 784 bytes transferred Close 44 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Status Information Required Space Available Space Command Buttons For application transfer the Transferring data dialog box comprises the following status information e transfer started e number of bytes transferred e transfer completed A status bar displays the transfer status For firmware FW transfer the Transferring data dialog box comprises the following status information e transfer started e free space on memory card e required space e available space e directory information e transfer completed e writing files to flash memory e FW upgrade successful A status bar displays the transfer status Note The Transferring data dialog comprises only the main events For detailed information please refer to the log
35. project stu sta stm e project data dat e project files car By default all parts are selected which allows a transfer of a complete project in one operation Each part of a project can be excluded from transfer by clearing the respective Enable Transfer check box A deselected part is grayed and its transfer sign arrow is red and crossed out Even for excluded parts the available information is displayed to provide the context information Note For the following reasons the check boxes are disabled and the color of the arrows is switched to red e invalid files e g files not created with Unity but with valid extension e PLC in NOCOMF state not configured 33003805 06 2008 25 Unity Loader Dialog Box Transfer Signs Arrows Comparison Results Transfer from PLC to PC Transfer signs arrows between the PC s and PLC s property areas indicate e the transfer direction e significant comparison results between the PC and the PLC projects The transfer direction can be changed by clicking the PC lt gt PLC button The transfer direction can only be changed for all 3 signs arrows at the same time Comparison is only done for transfer from PC to PLC The comparison results are represented by different colors of the arrows e Green indicates that these parts of the PC and the PLC projects are compatible e Yellow indicates that these parts of the projects are compatible b
36. rectory of your Unity Loader software too On your PC select Start gt Run enter U Umas exe in the Open dialog and confirm with OK 64 33003805 06 2008 Index A addressing modules 32 batch mode UlUmas exe 63 C cautions 12 command line interface UlUmas exe 63 communication 13 connecting 19 21 D devices 13 disconnecting 21 F firmware FW 29 version 31 H hardware ID 31 installation 11 IP address properties 42 range 41 L launching Unity Loader 17 license agreement 40 M MAC address 31 memory card 20 save on 33 memory card driver 61 module addressing 32 module check box 32 O options 37 P PC projects 22 PLC projects 22 33003805 06 2008 65 Index R U registering 40 UlUmas exe 63 USB drivers 55 S USB driver 51 save on memory card 33 scanning networks 21 41 WwW settings 37 warnings 12 starting PLC 17 64 stopping PLC 17 64 T target devices 13 transferring application example 47 data 43 FW 21 29 project 21 66 33003805 06 2008
37. s the respective boxes are automatically filled with historic input e f you enter new names in 1 of the list boxes a proposed entry is automatically entered in the next list box Example If you enter C Applications Motor_01 stu in the PC Project box and you click the empty PC Project Data box afterwards it will automatically be filled with C Applications Motor_01 dat You can confirm this proposal or overwrite it File Format File Description Comment Format STU Unity Pro project file complete project including source code and Unity Pro workspace data STA Unity Pro archive file complete project including source code but without Unity Pro workspace data This archive file is very compressed STM Unity Loader specific binary project data only required for execution on PLC project file lt contains no source code and can therefore not be read by Unity Pro Note This file format can be used to backup the PLC project data To transfer a project from PC to PLC you can select a file in one of the three formats The Unity Loader will save a project transferred from PLC to PC in STA or STM format depending on the project settings in Unity Pro Upload Information Include Without Upload Information See table below Upload Information Included Unity Pro Unity Loader PLC Via Tools gt Project Settings gt gt Such a binary project can be gt The binary project runs on the PLC Build the checkbox Upload transferred to
38. s XP or Windows Vista Professional Edition 32 you must check whether it is possible to install unsigned drivers on the station To do this perform the following actions Step Action 1 Right click on My Computer and select Properties 2 In the System Properties window select the Hardware tab 3 Press Driver Signing Options The following window is displayed Pilot signature option To ensure their authenticity all files of the Windows 2000 CD ROM are protected by a digital signature and automatically checked during the installation process When you install a new software the following verification parameters will be used Verification of file signatures C Ignore installs all files regardless of their signatures Warn displays a warning message before installing an unsigned file C Forbid prevents the installation of unsigned files Administrator option Y Define parameters as default parameters 4 Select Warn Display then confirm by clicking OK 33003805 06 2008 53 USB Driver How to install the driver PLC Before starting the installation check that the USB cable is not connected to the To install the driver carry out the following procedure E Start of installation D Installation by CD ROM Insert CD ROM in CD ROM drive y Appearance of the file INSTALL HTM 2 y Yes Click on the link which corresponds to the driver to be installed y
39. the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoftcom to to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes No More Info 33003805 06 2008 55 USB Driver Step Action An icon is displayed in the task bar Double clicking on it when the USB link with the PLC is operational calls up the window b PLC USB Driver General Activity Status Period On line 00 00 01 Driver Manager OK Clicking on Driver Manager launches the tool Clicking on OK makes an icon appear in the task bar 56 33003805 06 2008 USB Driver State of the USB link At a Glance A window showing the state of the USB link can be accessed from the taskbar Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Driver Manager With Windows XP Professional Edition Select the PLC USB Driver tab to display the following window Management Properties of SCHNEIDER drivers PCX57 Driver FPC10 Driver FPP20 Driver MODBUS Test XWayTest DRIVERS Manager PLC USB Driver UNITELWAY Driver SCP114 Driver PLC USB Driver V1 2 1E17 Copyright 2005 Schneider Automation SAS mn Virtual Port COM8 Status Running Remote IP 90 0 0 1 Local IP 90 0 01 Log File OK Description for Windows XP Professional Edition Field Descript
40. ther project file click the button E This opens the dialog box Select application file where you can select the desired Unity Pro project file Further project file information e Name name of the Unity Pro project default is STATION e Last Build date and time of the last Unity Pro project build e Version version of the Unity Pro project PC Project Data The list box at the top displays the current project data file with its path To select a prior transferred project data file click the arrow and select the respective project data file To select any other project data file click the button 4 This opens the dialog box Select a data file where you can select the desired Unity Pro project data file Further project data file information e Name name of the Unity Pro project data file e Last Build date and time of the last Unity Pro project build e M located variables bits e MW located variables words e Unlocated Data data of function blocks and application PC Project Files The list box at the top displays the current project files archive with its path To select a prior transferred project files archive click the arrow and select the respective project files archive To select any other project files archive click the button 24 This opens the dialog box Select a storage file where you can select the desired Unity Pro project files archive Note The project files archive CAR is a backup file only and can not
41. ult in death serious injury or equipment damage A WARNING UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL STATE OF EQUIPMENT Evaluate operational state of equipment before starting or stopping a PLC Hazardous situations can occur if system state is not confirmed prior to starting or stopping a PLC Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Launch the Unity Loader via Start gt Programs gt Schneider Electric gt Unity Loader 33003805 06 2008 17 Unity Loader Dialog Box General The following areas are included in each of the 4 tabs Structure e tab selection at the top of the dialog box e tab specific area e Connection e Memory Card Oo command buttons at the bottom of the dialog box After launching the Unity Loader the dialog box will open with the Project tab Unity Loader 1 0 MEE Project Firmware Options About r PC Project r PLC Project sta E El da v Enable Transfer Name LD_FB Name LD_FB Last Build 24 01 2006 10 26 30 Last Build 24 01 2006 10 26 30 Version 00 00 0000 Version 00 00 0000 PC Project Data PLC Project Data C Applications _LD_FB dat v El x Enable Transfer Name Last Build M From To M Yes From
42. upgrade of another PLC As an upgrade by means of the memory card does not require the presence of Unity Loader this option could be useful to upgrade PLCs that can not be connected to the Unity Loader directly By default Save on Memory Card is unchecked The Unity Loader sends a request to upgrade the PLC immediately after the firmware FW is transferred to the memory card All FW files are stored only temporarily on the memory card and will be removed after upgrade is completed If Save on Memory Card is checked the unzipped firmware FW files are transferred to the memory card of the PLC The files are marked for automatic upgrade At the end of the transfer you are asked to perform a manual reset of the PLC A reset will upgrade the FW of the PLC automatically if the current version of the PLC is earlier than the version on the memory card and the FW on the memory card is compatible to FW on the PLC The files related to FW will be removed after upgrade Note As it is not possible to display the data on the memory card it is recommended to label the card after saving FW on the card You can use a memory card for firmware FW upgrade of another PLC e Source PLC On the source PLC you generate a memory card remove it from the PLC and send it to the target PLC e g to another site country e Target PLC On the target PLC you insert the memory card and upgrade the FW Note The memory card
43. ut errors may occur e Red indicates that these parts are not compatible In this case the transfer sign is additionally crossed out Note If the Unlocated Data part is not compatible with the project embedded inside the PLC only the located variables M MW are transferred A warning message is displayed and the arrow color switches to yellow Note For transferring a project from PLC to PC no comparison is done and therefore color indication is not available If you try to transfer a file that already exists you have to confirm to overwrite it If you transfer a project from PLC to PC the appropriate boxes at PC side PC Project PC Project Data PC Project Files are filled automatically by the Unity Loader e f a history exists for the selected project the boxes are filled with historic input e For new projects the names are generated from the Default backup directory to be set on the Options tab and the project name on PLC If for example the project name on PLC is Motor_01 and the default backup directory is C lApplications the following names will be generated e PC Project C Applications Motor01 sta e PC Project Data C Applications Motor01 dat e PC Project Files C Applications Motor01 car 26 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Entering File The dialog box supports you in entering file names Names e If you already specified name
44. x 41 Transferring Data Dialog Box 43 33003805 06 2008 15 Unity Loader Dialog Box General Description of the Dialog Box Overview The user interface of the Unity Loader is a dialog box with 4 different tabs e Project tab transfer of a Unity Pro application program data user files from a PC to a PLC or vice versa e Firmware tab transfer of firmware FW from a PC to a PLC orto a module with firmware e Options tab general settings for the Unity Loader e About tab information about your Unity Loader version copyright etc Transfer FW or Transfer Project A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before transferring data to a PLC make sure that you have selected the correct project and firmware files and entered the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 16 33003805 06 2008 Unity Loader Dialog Box Start PLC Stop PLC Launching the Unity Loader A WARNING RISK OF UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Before starting stopping a PLC make sure that you are connected to the correct target address Verify the address by comparing the MAC address printed on the device with the MAC address shown in the Firmware tab Failure to follow these instructions can res
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