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1. Table A 2 Recommended PCM Cables At shorter distances under 50 feet 15 meters almost any twisted pair or shielded twisted pair cable will work as long as the wire pairs are connected correctly Do not use the shield as a signal ground conductor When using RS 422 485 the twisted pairs should be matched so that both transmit signals make up one twisted pair and both receive signals make up the other twisted pair If this is ignored cross talk resulting from the mismatching could affect the performance of the communications system RS 232 485 Converter The RS 232 485 Converter IC690ACC900 provides an RS 232 serial interface for the PC serial port through conversion of the RS 422 RS485 signals of the Series 90 PLC serial port This converter supplies a direct serial connection to the PLC serial port The converter operates from a 5 VDC source provided from the PLC backplane bus through the cable connection CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 Hand Held Programmer Cable A Hand Held Programmer Cable IC693CBL303 is used for the connection from the RS 232 485 converter to the 15 pin PLC CPU serial port The HHP cable is 6 feet 2 meters in length RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 244750 CONVERTER TWISTED SHIELDED ICG90ACC900 PAIRS nts PIN PIN Co A so 1 i Id 1 SMD L 4 Oo o attcH 4 4 ATTACH S 0 AI pe2. Back MAINMENU KPO Return to main menu FUNCHELP F11 Display help text multiwindow KEYHELP KP Display func spec key use help REFRESH F5 Repaintcurrent screen GFK 0724 C 1 TOP OF PAGE F1 Scrollforward to top of next page SCROLLPREV F2 Scrollforward to next line SCROSS NEXT F3 Scroll back to previous line END OF PAGE F4 Scroll back to end of page PF1 NumLock PF2 KP PF3 KP PF4 KP MORE F11 Shop floor interface keys APLLFKEYS F12 Togglapplication runtime menu keys CONFIGURATION Shift F12 Toggleonfiguration runtime menu Virtual Terminals VP ix copy pnl pn2 d u Keys Description AIT SysRq F1 F7 Virtualterminal 1 7 AIT SysRq F8 Return to origin virtual terminal AIT SysRq F9 Back in list of virtual terminals AIT SysRq F10 Forward in list of virtual terminals Keys Description Quit or ALT SysRq q LeaveV P ix ALT SysRq m VP ixMenu d converts UNIX to DOS text format u MS DOS to UNIX UNIX Help Sheet C 2 Keys Description cat s fn s type fns separated by spaces s silent also concatenate using gt for output fn ed pn Homedirectory if path not given chmod nnn fn s Change permission chmod u x fn for script chown Change owner cp fn pn Copy cpio Copyfile s to fromdisk ls cpio oc gt dev dskfOq18dt Archive files todisk cpio ic lt d
3. error is displayed when youenter VP ix CIMPLICITY is using that port for the mouse CCM or other communications Refer to Chapter 2 for instruc tions to remove the conflict Loss of Communications or If either a Loss of Communications message or a Communica CommunicationsFailed tions Failed messageis displayed duringa load or store operation in Logicmaster 90 software follow the steps listed above to change the communications data rate Strike F1 to continue If you start VP ix from the UNIX shell at the console or on a virtualterminal not from an X window the message Strike F1 to continue may be displayed with an audible beep This is normal Press F1 to proceed Table 4 1 Error Messages CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 Chapter GFK 0724 5 Restrictionsand Limitations The following restrictions and limitations apply See the CIMPLICITY System I U Base System System Manager s Manual GFK 0594 for more information about using an X terminalwith VP ix 1 Do not have more than one VP ix session at a time A second session will make your hard drive read only and you will not be able to access the serial port and or floppy drives Switching to a virtual terminal to run VP ix and Logicmaster 90 software is not recommended if CIMPLICITY System I U is active on the console and updating the screen CIMPLICITY may overrun internal buff
4. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting describes common problems that could occur when running Logicmaster 90 software on the CIMPLICITY System I U platform Chapter 5 Restrictions and Limitations lists restrictions and limitations that must be observed when using your CIMPLICITY System I U station to run Logicmaster 90 software Appendix A Cable Diagrams provides part numbers and cable diagrams required to run Logicmaster 90 software on an I U system Appendix B Accessing and MS DOS hard Disk Partition Describes how to access a DOS partition on the hard drive Appendix C Key Functions and Help Sheets lists keys to remember for quick reference during installation and operation It also provides help sheets for reference between UNIX and DOS commands for the UNIX Vi editor and for the MS DOS Edlin editor GFK 0724 iii Preface Related Publications For more information refer to these publications Logicmaster Series 90 70 User s Manual GFK 0263 This manual describes how to use the Logicmaster 90 70 programming osftware to program configure monitor or control aSeries 90 70 PLC and or remote drop Series90 70 ProgrammableController Reference Manual GFK 0265 This manual describes system operation of a Series 90 70 PLC system fault explanation and correction and the Series 90 70 instruction set Logicmaster 90 30 90 20 User s Manual GFK 0466 This manual describes how to use the Logicmaster 90 30 90 20 programming sof
5. as D 1 You will also need to grant permission for VP ix to access the driver for the MS DOS partition To do this you must login as root and enter the following command cd etc rc2 d 2 Edita new file called S65vpixd using vi or edit or any UNIX editor Enter the following line in the file chmod o rw dev dsk 0pO and save the file 3 Make the file an executable script by typing chmod u x S65vpixd 4 Set the group for the new file to root by typing chgrp root S65vpixd Note Asa result of giving VP ix access to your MS DOS partition alllogin accounts will have access to the MS DOS partition If this is not desired or if this is a multi user system you must either mount a separate MS DOS file system from UNIX or be limited to 10 MB hard drive in VP ix GFK 0724 B 1 Appendix C CIMPLICITY I U Help Sheet At UNIX Console Login Login cimmgr Password varies Start Up CIMPLICITY cimmenu SITE STARTUP xinit xcm Shut Down CIMPLICITY Logout of CIMPLICITY exit cimmenu SITE SHUTDOWN In CIMPLICITY I U AT Keyboard Key Functions and Help Sheets Function Keys Description ENTER KP Enter Save and process entered data EXIT KP Exitcurrent screen and go to previous level PREV End Scroll back to previous page NEXT Page Down Scroll forward to next page SELECT Delete Toggle list of valid responses REMOVE Page Up Clear out current field ARROWS Arrows Up Down Over
6. FANUC GE Fanuc Automation Programmable Control Products CIMPLICITY System l U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Installation Manual GFK0724A May 1994 GFL 002 Warnings Cautions and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or may be associated with its use In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment a Warning notice is used Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken Note Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment This document is based on information available at the time of its publication While efforts have been made to be accurate the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware or software nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation operation or maintenance Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and software systems GE Fanuc Automation assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made GE Fanuc Automation makes no representation or warranty expressed implied or statutory with respect to and assumes no r
7. MPLICITY and the MS DOS partition you can make the MS DOS partition during UNIX installation If not you will be limited to a 10 MB hard drive in VP ix See the Installation Chapter in the CIMPLICITY System I U Base System System Manager s Manual GFK 0594 for information on how to create partitions See Appendix B of this manual for information on how to use the MS DOS partition Note Since VP ix is a version of MS DOS 5 0 the MS DOS partition should be no larger than 32 MB Multiple MS DOS partitions for use with VP ix are not recommended You can also mount a different file system under UNIX for use as an MS DOS hard drive provided the hard disk is large enough for both This is more complicated and may not leave enough MS DOS memory for Logicmaster 90 software because additional commands must remain in the autoexec bat file in order to access the disk The contents of any existing C drive in VP ix will be destroyed by the installation procedure Any files or software that need to be preserved should be backed up on floppy diskettes and restored after the installation procedure is completed Itis assumed that you have installed the INTERACTIVE UNIX Operating System and CIMPLICITY System I U Base System according to the instructions in the CIMPLICITY System I U Base System System Manager s Manual Details of what you need to do for each of the following steps are found in the INTERACTIVE UNIX VP ix Environment Guide Foll
8. d Comm Port An unused serial communications port COMI or COM2 is required in order for Logicmaster 90 software to communicate with the PLC CPU Cables and Converters A Hand Held Programmer cable IC693CBL303 an RS 232 485converter IC690ACC900 and a standard PCM cable IC690CBL702 or IC690CBL705 are required to connect your computer to the PLC CPU Refer to Appendix A Cable Diagrams for more information The cable configuration is shown below Series 90 70 PLC Rack CIMPLICITY System I U Computer S 2 Lo Sl C e en HHP Cable Cable n6 232 485 Converter Figure 1 2 System Cable Configurations 1 2 CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GEK 0724 Chapter Installing and Configuring VP ix 2 Before installing VP ix you must determine whether a separate MS DOS partition will be used VP ix provides 10 MB of hard disk space on drive C If you need more than 10 MB of hard disk space for use with Logicmaster 90 software you must make an MS DOS partition on the hard disk as well as the UNIX partition This is only required if you plan to have several very large Logicmaster 90 folders or if you will be running other applications in addition to Logicmaster 90 software in VP ix CIMPLICITY System I U requires a minimum of 200 MB on the hard drive If your hard drive is large enough to provide sufficient space for CI
9. e serial communications port to the PLC remove the semicolon from the beginning of the following line COM2 dev tty01 A UNIX application including CIMPLICITY System I U cannot use the same serial port as Logicmaster 90 software You must make sure that CIMPLICITY System I U is not configured to use this port and that there are no other UNIX applications assigned to that port For more information on configuring the serial ports see the Site Configuration chapter of the CIMPLICITY I U System Manager s Manual GFK 0594 4 Ifyouare running from an X11 Motif session enter the following command TERM AT386 2 2 CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GEK 0724 5 Issue the following commands to enter VP ix and set yourself to the C Drive vpix VP ix Z USR CIMMGR VPIX gt C This will give you the prompt VP ix C gt 6 Issuethe following commands to copy in and process a CIMPLICITY script VP ix C gt copy z script loadcimp bat VP ix C gt loadcimp 7 Install LM90 in VP ix just as it would be installed under DOS by typing the following command VP ix C gt a install Refer to the Logicmaster 90 70 User s Manual GFK 0263 or the Logicmaster 90 30 90 20 User s Manual GFK 0466 for more information on installing the software 8 Enter the following command to exitVP ix VP ix C gt quit Note Do not use ALT SysRq M in Logicmaster 90 software under VP ixt
10. eee ted ais E TL etu e ate 3 3 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 5 3v epar daw ash Saat ans as aah 4 1 No Comimunications essre rni pecans jain RISE e E T P edet 4 1 Loss of Communications during a Load or Store 00 0002 eee 4 2 Momentary Loss of Communications during Window Changes 4 2 Ertot Messages tc cece bae UU Unete bi o eue S eaten e dod tare a 4 2 Chapter 5 Restrictions and Limitations 00 cece eee eee ee eeee 5 1 Appendix A CableDiagrams 24 cu avoue psu RR RR ea aoe eee A 1 PCM Cables ssc seca recte te oe Ant RE oe e dor UIS ene dt A 1 RS 232 485Converter eee s A 2 Hand Held Programmer Cable lssssseeeeeeeeese A 3 Us r Built Cables zoe Pee te ERE Wer Ps A 4 AppendixB Accessing An MS DOS Hard Disk Partition B 1 Backing Up Your System Before A Hard Disk Partition B 1 Access to the Hard Disk MS DOS Partition 0 0 0 e eee eee ee B 1 AppendixC Key Functions and Help Sheets 0 cece eee e enone C 1 CIMPLICITY I UHelp Sheet 0 0 C 1 At UNIX Console Login 6 eee eee C 1 Start Up CIMPLICIVY 1e un ter te oe ee he ees a HR EN Sas C 1 Shut Down CIMPLICITY sssssssseeeee nh C 1 In CIMPLICITY I UAT Keyboard 0 0 C 1 Virtual Terminals t Seah osha enh a A IRI e eI A aes C2 MP XS ssi ee teet eb pptputi teet es Ede ms Ier T O lb aston ou C2 UNIX Help Sheet ec Ee bes etas C2 Vi Editor Help Sheet
11. een editor who am i Sho users terminal am iis your terminal Subdirs in MS DOS Currentdirectory Directory above Note Remember UNIX is case sensitive Normally use lower case Appendix C Key Functions and Help Sheets C 3 Vi Editor Help Sheet TWO q wq vi fn w fn Enter the editor with fn in the edit buffer Write current buffer to file Write current buffer to file name fn Quit do not save any new changes Write changes to file and quit editor Page Down f Page Up b Down Arrow j UpArrow k LeftArrow h RightArrow l Move screen down one page Move screen back one page Move cursor down one line in currentcolumn Move cursor up one line in currentcolumn Move cursor left one character Move cursor right one character xo ongia dw Esc Add test after cursor Press the Escape key Insert text before cursor toexitthese Replace overstrike text mode textmodes Replace character at cursor with the next typed char Open new line Paste contents of last delete Delete x out character at cursor position Delete word from cursor to start of next word Delete current line Exit text mode return to command mode 5tr str Search forward for str Search backward for str Repeat previous search for further occurrence Undolastcommand Edlin Editor Help Sheet Keys Description edl
12. ers since it cannot update the screen To avoid this problem use VP ixin an X11 Motif window or exitall CIMPLICITY update windows for example Status Monitoring Point Management Dynamic Alarm Display Current Trends before switching to the virtual terminal See Chapter 2 for information on VP ix disk size limitations Do not install your own version of MS DOS in VP ix You must use the version supplied with VP ix for this environment If disk space is a severe problem the filesin usr vpix dosbin may be deleted You will also need to modify your profile file This is nota recommended procedure as you will need to reinstall VP ix or restore from backup if anything happens to the files that were copied into c Ndosbin Do not use lt ALT gt lt SysRq gt lt M gt in Logicmaster 90 software under VP ix to exit VP ix If Q quit is selected from the VP ix menu any unsaved changes in Logicmaster 90 software or in other packages will be lost The preferred method for exiting VP ixis to type quit atthe VP ix prompt The drive fileC in usr cimmgr vpix is treated like any other file for UNIX It is possible to write over or delete this file inadvertently The best practice is to never set the current working directory to usr cimmgr vpix under normal circumstances except when installing software Only in that directory would the typical DOS command copy lt fn gt C typed mistakenly at the UNIX prompt cause the hard drive file
13. es 90 30 PLC for more information about changing the serial port configuration on the PLC CPU and in the Logicmaster 90 software Loss of Communications during a Load or Store If a Loss of Communications or Communications Failure error is displayed on the message line in Logicmaster 90 software you may need to reduce the data rate used for communications with the PLC CPU The default data rate is 19 200 bps Reduce the data rate to 9600 bps or to 4800 bps if 9600 bps does not clear the error Follow the steps listed above to change the communications data rate Momentar y Loss of Communications during Window Changes When running Logicmaster 90 software in an X11 Motif window you may experience a momentary loss of communications in the reference table display This loss of communications does not cause a problem and ONLINE status is restored almost immediately This can occur when the Logicmaster 90 software window is displayed simultaneously with CIMPLICITY System I U status monitor and the mouse is being used to swap windows To prevent a momentary loss of communications select a lower serial data rate for communications Follow the steps listed above to change the communications data rate Error Messages 4 2 The following table identifies common error messages which may be displayed and describes the appropriate action to take Error Message Action Error opening serial device If an Error opening serial device
14. esponsibility for the accuracy completeness sufficiency or usefulness of the information contained herein No warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall apply CIMPLICITYis a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America Inc Logicmastey Logicmaster 90 Genius Series One Series Three Series Five Series Six and Series 90 aretrademarks of GE Fanuc Automation North America Inc UNIX isaregistered trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratories Inc INTERACTIVE is a trademark of INTERACTIVESystemsCorporation VP ixisa trademark ofSun Microsystems Inc MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Motif is a trademark of Open Software Foundation Inc Copyright 1993 1994 GE Fanuc Automation North America Inc All Rights Reserved Preface This manual is intended for CIMPLICITY System I U users who wish to run Logicmaster 90 software on their CIMPLICITY hardware platform The information in this manual describes how to install Logicmaster 90 software on your system configure your system and run Logicmaster 90 software on the UNIX machine Content of this Manual Chapter 1 Introduction provides a brief overview and describes the system requirements Chapter 2 Installing VP ix describes how to install and configure VP ix software Chapter3 Starting VP ix and Running Logicmaster 90 Serial Software describes how to enter and exit VP ix and how to start and exit Logicmaster 90 software
15. ev dsk f0q18dt Read files from disk date dfspace Total diskspace ed Line editor C CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 GFK 0724 exit Logout fdisk fdisk diskpartitions find name fn print Where is grep nli str fn fn Search file s for string str init Various functions such as reboot init 6 kill 9 pid 9 sure kill use ps e to get pid login lp fn s print ls ltaxf fn dn dir l long full listing t sort by time a all x wide f dirs man entryname help manualentries mkdir dn s Make directory mv fn dn pn Renameor move file or directory passwd 6 8 characters one must be amp N pg fn s Type one page at a time and press the Enter key power down Speciallogin for safe power down ps fe Process status f full e every process pwd Show default print working directory rm rmdir fir rdremove dir f no ask i ask check shutdown Safe power down when logged in as root or su sort dfn ofn fn s Alphabetize f ignore case spell fn s Spell checker su Superuser tar cxvf fn s Copyfile s to fromdisk tar cvf dev dsk 0q1 8dt fn s Create archive on disk tar xvf dev dsk f0qi8dt fn s Copy files from disk vi Scr
16. g the battery terminal This will return the PLC CPU to the default port setup 19 200 bps ODD parity ONE stop bit To change the PLC CPU serial data rate 1 Exit the Logicmaster 90 programming software package and enter the Logicmaster 90 configuration software package Select I O Configuration F1 and then press Zoom F10 to zoom into the PLC CPU Change the data rate to 9600 or the chosen data rate Press the Escape key to exit the configuration software package 9v ge C gm Enter the programming software package and store the configuration to the PLC CPU 6 Use the status function F3 to verify that there are no configuration faults listed in the PLC or I O fault tables If there are faults in either table you must resolve them before continuing 7 Goto the Setup screen F7 and select the Commset menu F4 4 1 8 Press lt ALT gt lt M gt to toggle the Logicmaster 90 software to OFFLINE mode 9 Change the data rate on the Commset screen to the new data rate selected during Logicmaster 90 configuration Then press Save F7 10 Press lt ALT gt lt M gt to toggle the Logicmaster 90 software operating mode back to ONLINE mode This will cause the data rate on the PLC serial port to change After a brief pause communications with the PLC CPU should be re established Refer to Chapter 7 Programmer Setup in GFK 0263 for the Series 90 70 PLC or Chapter 6 Programmer Setup in GFK 0466 for the Seri
17. in fn Enter the editor with fn in the edit buffer w Write current buffer to file q Quit do not save any new changes e Write changes to file and exiteditor l List a range of lines line Edit line number specified line i Insert line s at current line or given line Ins Insert replac ext before cursor in line toggle Del Delete character at cursor position in line line line d Delete current line or given lines Fl Copy one character from line to new line F3 Copy rest of original line to new line Esc Quit changes to current line and restore line line line sstr Search forward for str C 4 CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 GFK 0664 A Active window Changing the 3 C Cable diagrams A hand held programmer cable A H PCM cables A RS 232 485converter A Communications data rate 4 Communications failure 4 D Default port setup 4 E Error messages 4 H communications failed 4 L error opening serial device loss of communications 4 p strike F1 to continue Error opening serial device 4 H Hand held programmer cable AB L Limitations 5 Logicmaster 90 software exiting the software 3 Running Logicmaster 90 software 3H Loss of communications during a load or store 4 during window changes Manual installation instructions access to the hard disk MS DOS partition Bi Index Momentary loss of communicati
18. l also be displayed Other VP ix Startup Procedures The configuration of VP ix for Logicmaster 90 software does not include the redir command for access to the UNIX drives Z Y etc If other applications require access to the UNIX files you can start VP ix with a different script file which includes the redir command To do this enter the following command at the UNIX operating system prompt dosz VP ixcan be started directly from the UNIX prompt without using the script files If these script files are not used you must make sure that the necessary autoexec bat fileis in place for the desired MS DOS application From the console or in a virtual terminal type vpix Inaterminalemulator window under X11 Motif type the following line all on one line xpcterm sb bg xgfdark fg white e vpix amp Starting LM90 Manually in VP ix To start Logicmaster 90 software and display the Logicmaster 90 main menu enter the following command at the VP ix prompt VP ix C gt 1m90 From the Logicmaster 90 main menu you can select the programming software package F1 the configuration software package F2 or other packages as available The Logicmaster 90 software is initially configured for communications on serial port COM1 If you are using serial port COM2 for Logicmaster 90 communications go to the Setup screen F7 in either the programming or configuration software package and select COM2 using the cu
19. m 22 Belden 9309 30 to 980 feet 300 m 22 Belden 9309 Table A 3 Specifications for Cable RS 422 485 Note A greater cable length between the converter and the PLC CPU increases the possibility of noise coupling into the data and converter logic power circuits within the cable The cable should be as short as possible in noisy environments In extreme cases additional noise protection measures such as double shielded cables may be required CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 Appendix Accessing An MS DOS Hard Disk Partition b Backing Up Your System Before A Hard Disk Partition If you have already installed INTERACTIVE UNIX and CIMPLICITY System I U and you need to repartition the disk to create an MS DOS partition greater than 10 MB you will need to reinstall INTERACTIVE UNIX and CIMPLICITY System I u software in additionto installing VP ix You should do the following 1 Perform a CIMPLICITY System I U application backup 2 IfVP ix is already installed back up any files in the VP ix C drive that you wish to save to floppy diskettes Access to the Hard Disk MS DOS Partition 1 Ifyou created an MS DOS partition on your hard disk and will use that in association with VP ixand LM90 edit usr cimmgr vpix vpix cnf and remove the semicolon at the start of the following line D dev dsk 0p0 You will refer to the root directory on the MS DOS partition
20. oexit VP ix If you select Q quit from the VP ix menu any unsaved changes in Logicmaster 90 software or in other packages will belost The preferred method for exiting VP ixistotype quit at the VP ixprompt However be sure to exit Logicmaster 90 software before exitingVP ix GFK 0724 Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring VP ix 2 3 Chapter Starting VP ix and Running Logicmaster 90 3 Serial Software This chapter describes how to enter and exit VP ix and how to start and exit Logicmaster 90 software For more information about VP ix refer to the INTERACTIVE VP ix Environment Guide For more information on the use and functions of Logicmaster 90 software refer to the Series 90 70 or Series 90 30 90 20 Programmable Controller Reference Manual GFK 0265 or GFK 0467 respectively and the Logicmaster 90 Programming Software User s Manuals GFK 0263 for Series 90 70 PLC and GFK 0466 for Series 90 30 PLC Starting VP ix VP ixcan be started from the UNIX shell prompt on the console or a virtual terminal screen or it can be started from a terminal emulator window in X11 Motif Restrictions for Starting VP ix If you are running the CIMPLICITY System 1 U Shop Floor Interface you must log out of CIMPLICITY in order to run Logicmaster 90 software Switching from X11 Motif to a virtual terminal session is not recommended if CIMPLICITY System I U is active on the console and updating windows on the X11 Motif screen This will cause internal b
21. ons 4 D MS DOS partition access to the hard disk MS DOS partition B N No communications fi changing the communications data rate default port setup 4 P PCM cables At R Restrictions 5 RS 232 485converter AY S System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 4h communications failure 4 L error messages 4 error opening serial device 4 H loss of communications during a load or store 4 momentary loss of communications no communications 4 V VP ix Changing the active window 3 h Exiting VP Starting VP ix Restrictions 3 1 Index 1
22. ow the instructions in these chapters to install VP ix and configure the VP ix environment to run Logicmaster 90 GFK 0724 2 1 1 InstalIVP ix See the section Installing VP ix in the INTERACTIVE UNIX VP ix Environment Guide 2 Create a private copy of the C driverin usr cimmgr vpix See the section Configuring Login Accounts for the VP ix Environment in the INTERACTIVE UNIX VP ix Environment Guide 3 Edit usr cimmgr vpix vpix conf and make the following changes See the section VP ix Configuration File in the INTERACTIVE UNIX VP ix Environment Guide A Uncomment one of the following two lines to configure the floppy drive Ifyou are accessing floppy drive A for high density 3 5 floppy diskettes remove the semicolon from the beginning of the following line PA dev rdsk f 0q18dt Ifyou are accessing floppy drive B for high density 3 5 floppy diskettes remove the semicolon from the beginning of the following line 7B dev rdsk f1q18dt B To run Logicmaster 90 software one of the serial ports COM1 or COM2 must be available for the standard serial COM port version of Logicmaster 90 software to communicate with the PLC CPU Uncomment one of the following two lines to configure the serial communications port If you are using COMI as the serial communications port to the PLC remove the semicolon from the beginning of the following line COM1 dev tty00 If you are using COM as th
23. quit atthe VP ix prompt Always besure to exit Logicmaster 90 software see above before exitingVP ix GFK 0724 Chapter 3 Starting VP ix and Running Logicmaster 90 Software 3 3 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems that could occur when running Logicmaster 90 software on the CIMPLICITY System I U platform Possible solutions are suggested for each situation If you continue to have PLC related problems contact the GE PLC Hotline at 800 828 5747 or 804 978 5747 For UNIX CIMPLICITY System I U or VP ix problems contact the CIMPLICITY Hotline at 800 762 6498 or 518 464 4607 No Communications GFK 0724 When the Logicmaster 90 software cannot communicate with the PLC CPU the status line in the software indicates NO COMMUNICATIONS One reason for this may be that one or more of the cables is not properly connected to the PLC serial port or the correct serial port on your computer Check your connections to the ports and the converter Another reason for no communications may be that the serial port setup for the PLC CPU does not match the serial port setup for your computer Go to the setup screen and try different combinations For the Series 90 30 PLC you can also use a Hand Held Programmer to read the serial port configuration on the PLC CPU If the program and configuration stored on the PLC CPU have been backed up you can clear the PLC CPU memory by removing power unplugging the battery and shortin
24. rsor and lt Tab gt keys Save your serial setup changes by pressing Save F7 These changes must match the CPU configuration stored to the PLC You are now ready to communicate with the PLC CPU Press lt ALT gt lt M gt to toggle the CPU to online status After a brief pause the status line should indicate communications with the PLC CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 All functions available in Logicmaster 90 software are available in this environment For example if you access the programming or configuration software you can Display reference data by pressing Tables F2 Monitor and modify the program from the program function by pressing Program F1 Check the PLC status by pressing Status F3 Switch to ONLINE mode by pressing lt ALT gt lt M gt Toggle RUN status by pressing lt ALT gt lt R gt Exiting Exiting Logicmaster 90 Software To exit Logicmaster 90 software press lt CTRL gt lt Break gt or repeatedly press the lt ESC gt key until the main menu is displayed Then press the lt ESC gt key one final time to exit the main menu Exiting VP ix To exit VP ix type quit Note Do not use ALT SysRq M in Logicmaster 90 software under VP ixtoexit VP ix If you select Q quit from the VP ix menu any unsaved changes in Logicmaster 90 software or in other packages will belost The preferred method for exiting VP ixistotype
25. s neo e am CES eras eee ae o 0 5 DCD B 3 3 DCD B o o un d RT 9 LL o ZR Ed tei manns Kamae S T 05 RDG 11 13 SD B 0 series o un 9 RT F o 90 PLC OL oe ee ene ia mm Gp SIRO d E 11 RD B gt to T SD B 13 ES n RS 422 o a eS 5V PSP RID Gp eS 5 5V PORT 0 0 SS 0 0 0 _ X X 0 o 905 ov 7 7 ov 0 09 RTS A 6 XT 15 Ts A fo o 09 S RTS B 14 8 cts B o o o CTS A 1577 1 xX Xd 9 RTS A EZ o VJ 2 cTs 8 8 C c 14 RTS B F XO 25 PIN 15 PIN 15 PIN 15 PIN 15 PIN FEMALE FEMALE MALE MALE FEMALE RS 232 RS 485 PORT PORT NOTE PINS 9 AND 10 ARE JUMPERED AT BOTH ENDS OF CABLE TO CONNECT TERMINATING RESISTORS FOR THE RD SIGNAL WHICH IS INSIDE THE PLC POWER SUPPLY Figure A 3 Hand Held Programmer Cable IC693CBL303 GFK 0724 Appendix A Cable Diagrams A 3 User Built Cables A4 The following table identifies recommended cable types for those who intend to build their own cable Catalog numbers are provided as suggestions only Any cable having the same electrical characteristics is acceptable It is strongly recommended that you use stranded wire Since it is sometimes hard to find a cable with the desired number of twisted pairs the Belden 9309 has an extra pair you may end up with a cable with extra pairs Cable Length AWG Wire Size Catalog Number 6 feet 2m 24 Belden 9508 30 feet 10
26. se rra e e E a nnn C 4 Edlin Editor Help Sheet 006 C 4 GFK 0724A CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 v Figure 1 1 Sample Console Screen with CIMPLICITY and Logicmaster 90 Windows Figure 1 2 System Cable Configurations Figure A 1 AT Style PCM Cable IC690CBL702 Figure A 2 Workmaster II Style PCM Cable IC690CBL705 Figure A 3 Hand Held Programmer Cable IC693CBL303 GFK 0724A CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 Contents vi Table 4 1 Error Messages Table A 1 PCM Cables Table A 2 Recommended PCM Cables Table A 3 Specifications for Cable RS 422 485 GFK 0724A CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 Contents vii Chapter Introduction This manual is intended for CIMPLICITY System I U users who wish to run Logicmaster 90 software on their CIMPLICITY hardware platform The information in this manual describes how to install Logicmaster 90 software on your system configure your system and run Logicmaster 90 software on the UNIX machine The integration of Logicmaster 90 software with the CIMPLICITY System I U platform provides online communications with the PLC CPU including program load and store and I O monitoring Logicmaster 90 software will normally be run in a separate System X11 Motif window on the screen at the same time CIMPLICITY System I U is active in another window
27. to be overwritten Appendix Cable Diagrams A PCM Cables A PCM cable is used to connect the serial comm port of the personal computer running CIMPLICITY System I U to the RS 232 485 converter There are two PCM cables to choose from Part Number PC Connector Size Description IC690CBL702 9 pin AT Style IC690CBL705 25 pin Workmaster II Style Table A 1 PCM Cables Select the cable that matches the connector on the serial comm port of your PC that will be used for Logicmaster 90 software COM1 or COM2 The PCM cables are 10 feet 3 meters long PIN PIN a42832 PC AT U o D aon hRwnp e CL L9 9 PIN 9 PIN 25 PIN 25 PIN MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE Figure A 1 AT Style PCM Cable IC690CBL702 PIN PIN 244033 ER TD 2 3 RD p RD sH 2 TD WORKMASTER Il gt RTS 4 5 CTS AND L CTS 5 LL 20 DTR IBMPS2 DCD 8 8 DCD DTR 20 1 SHLD GND 7 7 GND J 25 PIN 25 PIN 25 PIN 25 PIN MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE Figure A 2 Workmaster II Style PCM Cable IC690CBL705 The following cables provide acceptable operation at data rates up to 19 200 bps and distances up to 4000 feet for RS 422 485 GFK 0724 A 1 Catalog Number AWG Wire Size Description Belden 9505 24 5 pair stranded Belden 9306 22 6 pair solid Belden 9832 24 5 pair stranded
28. tware to program configure monitor or control a Series 90 30 PLC or Series 90 20 PLC Series 90 30 90 20 ProgrammableController Reference Manual GFK 0467 This manual describes system operation of a Series 90 30 PLC or Series 90 20 PLC system fault explanation and correction and the Series 90 30 90 20 instruction set We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions At GE Fanuc Automation we strive to produce quality technical documentation After you have used this manual please take a few moments to complete and return the Reader s Comment Card located on the next page CIMPLICITY System I U and Logicmaster 90 Serial Software Manual May 1994 GFK 0724 Contents Chapter 1 IntroducHon 424 psa deed dra ok PR oneal Was dps eid Rd dcos 1 1 System Requirements m errioaren aeiee E E E E E Ee 1 2 Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring VP ix eere 2 1 Chapter 3 Starting VP ix and Running Logicmaster 90 Serial Software 3 1 Staring VEI I Act eos NM A es MANY si Eo xA es MAT sers UU ds 3 1 Restrictions for Starting VP ix 0 6 eee ee 3 1 Changing the Active Window 66 c ccc eee 3 1 Starting Vp ixand LM90 i veas repro eee eens 3 2 Other VP ixStartup Procedures 0 000000 c cece eee eee ee 32 Starting LM90 Manually in VP ix 0 6 66 3 2 EXIN Seka ras obi aE A toin sere bito rode tase ear heat wae on tous ooi 3 3 Exiting Logicmaster 90 Software 00 000000 c cece eee eens 3 3 BxitingVP Do
29. uffers to overflow since the screens cannot be updated To avoid this problem either start VP ix in a terminal emulator window in X11 Motif or exit all CIMPLICITY update windows for example Status Monitoring Point Management Dynamic Alarm Display Current Trends before switching to the virtual terminal session Changing the Active Window In order to interact with a window under X11 Motif you must first activateit Although many windows may be displayed on the screen and updated by the system at any one time only one window can be active accept user input at a time To activate a window Move the mouse pointer to the window Click the select button on the mouse The window frame will change color and will now accept your input GFK 0724 3 1 Starting Vp ix and LM90 To start VP ix and Logicmaster 90 software enter 1m90 at the UNIX operating system prompt on your terminal screen or terminal emulator window This will cause a script file created during installation to start VP ix with the configuration needed for Logicmaster 90 software If you start VP ix from a terminal emulator window in X11 Motif this should open a new window If an error occurs and the window disappears too quickly to read the error message do the following e Shutdown CIMPLICITY software and X11 Motif Start VP ix from the console or one of the virtual terminals The VP ix banner should then be displayed Any error messages wil
30. without interfering with the I U application see diagram below The following block diagram illustrates Logicmaster 90 software running in the active window while CIMPLICITY System I U is running in another window Logicmaster 90 Software Screen CIMPLICITY System l U Status Monitoring Display CIMPLICITY System I U Menu Figure 1 1 Sample Console Screen with CIMPLICITY and Logicmaster 90 Windows GFK 0724 1 1 System Requirements The following software and hardware are required to support Logicmaster 90 operation on the CIMPLICITY System I U platform Logicmaster 90 Programming Software Serial Version Release 5 0 or later of Logicmaster 90 70 programming software or Release 3 5 or later of Logicmaster 90 30 programming software is required PLC CPU Firmware To insure proper communications Release 4 0 or later of PLC CPU firmware for the Series 90 70 PLC or Release 3 5 or later of PLC CPU firmware for the Series 90 30 PLC is required VP ixSoftware VP ix environment software is required Refer to Chapter 2 Installation for installation instructions Hard Disk Size The hard disk on your computer must have at minimum enough space for CIMPLICITY System I U 200 MB plus 10 MB for VP ix VP ix willassign 10 MB on the hard drive for the default VP ix hard disk If the hard disk has more room 200 MB hard drive or more additional VP ix hard drive storage can be available in a separate DOS partition Unuse
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