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Operating Manual SH(NA)-080170-B

1. When paste destination is data or file MS write to PLC is performed to memory Pee Standard ROM which stores that data or file k Write to PLC cannot be performed if cut copy drag source is in other than PC side window b Target data and file of read from PLC e When the PLC CPU is specified as the cut copy drag source all data and files in Program memory Device memory or PLC RAM Device memory are the target of read e When the memory is specified as the cut copy drag source all data and files in the specified memory are the target of read When the data type file is specified as the cut copy drag source the memory storing the specified data or file is the target of read When cut copy source is PLC CPU When cut copy source is memory all data and files in Program memory ROM all data in that memory are are Device memory or PLC RAM Device read to PLC memory are read to PLC When cut copy source is data or file 7 Y that data or file is read to PLC Xm K Write to PLC cannot be performed if paste drop destination is in other than PC side window 2 PLC series types of project and PLC CPU If the PLC series of the cut copy source differs from that of the paste destination paste write read to from PLC cannot be performed If the PLC series of the cut copy source and paste destination are the same but thei
2. rameter PLC Network Remote password 01 05 10 10 14 40 evice initial value MAIN 01 05 1010 12 50 310Byte Clear PLC memory Format PLC memory Arrange PLC memory Create title Total free space e volume Bytes 1 Choose the PLC CPU or memory name whose PLC data will be deleted right click and click the Delete PLC data menu 2 In the Delete PLC data dialog box choose the target memory and the file to be deleted and click the button 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 2 Screen explanation Delete PLC data Connecting interface come lt gt PLC module 1 gt PLC Connection Networkno p Stationno Host PLCtype Q06H Target memory Program memory Device memory Title File selection 3 Param Prog Cancel all selections Close apa Program s M MAIN 01 05 10 20 56 26 2280Byte 31 Device comment l 0 COMMENT 01 05 10 20 56 26 164Byte p Related functions sf Parameter E PLC Network Remote password 01 05 10 10 14 40 3 48 Device initial value 01 05 1010 12 50 310Byte Remote operation Clear PLC memory T E 6 Format PLC memory Arrange PLC memory Create title Total free space IE 5 Free space volume Solana Bytes Connection destination Shows the connected interface and target station information Set the target memory Shows
3. 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 2 Example of drag and drop operation L PC ioii PLC Online Iof x A Drive Removable media Sample3 QO6H PLC P Program memory Device Memory z3 C Drive Local Drive x Program fl G06H Connection station D Drive Removable media j E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT z Backup C3 GX Configurator CC LI GX Configurator QP C3 GX Developer ka Program m e Device comment Device comment 2 SY COMMENT 01 05 10 Parameter L4 l l Parar Ans E Device memory Drag E Deviq Drop amp Device init E Device mi ogogo massa Standard RAMI aoM Standard ROM I 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 3 Comment range setting a Write to PLC Write to PLC is performed only in the range of comment range setting If comment range setting has not been made for the ACPU or QCPU A mode device comments cannot be written to the PLC Using GX Developer make comment range setting If comment range setting has not been made for the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU the specified device comment file is written to the PLC Head from PLC For read of device comments to PLC the following screen appears MELSOFT series GX Developer The device comment read will
4. 7 If the screen shown on the left appears you need to Setup has finished copying files to your computer Before you can reboot Windows use the program you must restart Windows or your computer Choose one of the following options and click OF to finish setup 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT b Installation of dcom95 exe or Axdist exe This section explains the updating operation of Windows using Update dcom95 exe or Update Axdist exe on the CD ROM Execute dcom95 exe or Axdist exe provided for GX Explorer Install GX Explorer after executing the exe file and restarting the IBM PC AT compatible The exe file to be executed on the corresponding operating system is indicated below Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System Axdist exe Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4 0 dcom95 exe and Axdist exe are in the Update folder on CD ROM c Installation of 50comupd exe This section explains the updating operation of Windows using Update 50comupd exe on the CD ROM Microsoft Windows Update 1 Click the button to start updating Windows 2 Do you wantto install the latest version of Windows common controls Microsoft Windows Update JOL T 2 Accept the agreement on the left screen and click the Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest ofthe agreement button
5. Changing the system data name To change the system data name or title choose the system data in the project display field and click the File Rename menu You may also press the key Rename System data system data name MELSOFT PROJECT Title E Cancel Enter the system data name or title and click the button Deleting the system data To delete cancel the system data choose the system data to be deleted in the project display field and click the File Delete menu You may also press the key Delete System data Delete System data HELSOFT PROJECT Files project data etc below the System folder will not be deleted Do you wantto delete System data MELSOFT PROJECT Clicking the button deletes cancels the system data However the data within the folder specified as the system folder are not deleted 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 9 Backing Up the Project The backup function is designed to automatically back up the project opened by running the related application A removable medium e g FD MO drive and a CD ROM drive cannot be backed up This section explains the operations for making backup setting and returning a backed up project 1 Outline of backup Create a Backup folder on a drive or system data basis and copy the project that has not yet been opened by running the related application MELSOFT PROJECT Backup
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7. 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 7 Writing reading general data The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing reading general data PLC user data to the QCPU Q mode 1 Example of menu driven operation 1 In the PC side window choose the general data file to be written 2 Click the Edit Copy menu amp j Cut You may also right click choose the Copy menu Paste Chev press the a button and click the C keys SelectAll Ctrl A Move up Backspace mercy 888 887 3 Choose the memory card ROM in the PLC side aM Standard RAM I i Standard ROM window l Se AVR ROME 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click the V keys 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 2 Example of drag and drop operation L PC ioii PLC Online Inl x z3 A Drive Removable media Iejfsf Mee gt PLC C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media amp E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT fy Backup a GX Configurator CC GX Configurator QP 3 GX Developer Ss 2 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 1 Write of general data PLC user data to from PLC is enabled for only the ATA card of the QC
8. Head wWrite Displav protection write protection Target memory Sets the memory whose keyword is to be registered or changed Set the keyword 6 numeric characters Select the functions restricted by the keyword For the A series this is reading writing and disabling of the display only Read Write Display protection Registration condition ar TRE l Writing reading verification deletion and list display are restricted by the keyword Write protection Writing is restricted by the keyword Click this button after setting the necessary settings button However in the case of an keyword change or condition change the dialog box shown below is displayed Sets the keyword that has been registered for the PLC button Click this button after setting the necessary settings e Operating Procedure 1 Set 1 2 and 3 in the Register new keyword dialog box 2 Click 4 For an keyword change the present keyword is now displayed in the dialog box 3 Set 5 and click 6 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 2 Deleting the keyword Delete the keyword registered to the QnACPU Click the button in the Delete PLC data dialog box and click the button in the Keyword setup dialog box Delete keyword xc Close 1 Target memory Memory 2 gt Keyword 3 Canceling the keyword When making PLC data deletion to the QnACPU free the memory locked by the keyword so that the m
9. 3 The project name file name of GX Configurator CC has the following conditions A file name is within 64 characters long including an extension Do not change the extension Do not begin a file name with a space 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 4 Project Information Display the information properties of a project or data program device comment or like in a project The information properties of another folder or file can also be displayed by similar operation PLC Type Modified Demol QO06H 101KB GxDeveloperpro 2 16 01 9 47 AM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM A Drive Removable media C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media 28 E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive 4 MELSOFT PROJECT 2 Backup C GX Configurator CC xL GX Confiqurator QP 343 GX Developer gj Demo 1 Choose the project or data whose information will be 114KB GxDeveloperpro 2 20 01 7 02 PM 114KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM displayed 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM 103KB GX Developer pro 2 21 01 11 19AM Sample Ej Sample2 Sample3 l MELSOFT series GX Expl _ EE 2 Click the File Properties menu New System data Ctr W You may also right click choose the Properties New d pas uem menu press the E butto
10. 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 4 2 Displaying the data in the PLC CPU This section describes the display operation to be performed in the PLC side window 1 Network configuration The PLC configuration field shows the connection station and the station names connected to MELSECNET 10 H and CC Link in a tree structure Station specified as connection station ffl O12H Connection station Elie MELSECHNE T 10 H Ma 1 G12Hi iNo 1 Control station No 1 zi Ge5HiNo 1 Normal station Ma Flee CC Link No 1 No2ifpoard 1 ff G25HiNo 1 Ma 2 board 1 Master station Indicates MELSECNET 10 H of network No 1 Shows the configuration of MELSECNET 10 H network No 1 Indicates the first CC Link module on the normal station station No 2 of network No 1 Shows the configuration of CC Link first module The station names are displayed as indicated below For the connection station the PLC type and station type are displayed Example Em Connection station PLC type Station type For CC Link on the connection station the PLC type module number station type and station number are displayed The module number indicates the master local module number on the connection station The station number is given to the local station only Example Q02H board Local station No 1 PLC type Station type Module number Station number For the MELSECNET 10 H station the PLC ty
11. Relay network 2 m 1 When the connection station is the QCPU Q mode Display and Operation of Network Configuration PC Side I F in Network Up to Information Relay Network 1 Relay Network 2 Target Setup Connection Station QCPU Q mode QnACPU ACPU pC MELSECNETIO H 1 o o o O TS Fs MELSECNET 10 H 1 CC Link 2 k 1 QCPU A mode CC Link 2 MELSECNET 10 H 1 Poe CC Link 2 ae EE MELSECNET MELSECNET 10 H 1 O 10 H board MELSECNET 10 H 1 CC Link 2 a ere CC Link 2 a INNEN CC Link 2 MELSECNET10 H 1 Ethernet MELSECNET 0 H 1 Ethernet board Ethernet MELSECNET 10 H 1 CC Link 2 Ethernet CCLink 2 J gt 1 Up to 7 relay stations and 8 networks are permitted when the routing parameters have been set Display operation enabled Only the network of the connection station is permitted when the routing parameters have not been set Display operation disabled Up to 1 gate and 2 networks are permitted when the connection station is a remote I O station gt 2 When the connection station and relayed station are the Q series master stations 2 When the connection station is the QnACPU Display and Operation of Network Configuration PC Side I F in Network Up to Information Relay Network 1 Relay Network 2 Target Setup Connection Station QCPU Q mode QnACPU ACPU QCPU A mode Serial MELSECNET 0 H 1
12. When you did not change the network configuration choose the button The already acquired network configuration information is replaced by the network configuration information based on the new connection station To replace the network configuration information takes shorter time than to acquire the network configuration information again When the connection station is changed from the QCPU Q mode to the QnACPU the QCPU Q mode QCPU A mode and ACPU are not displayed When the connection station is changed from the QCPU Q mode to the QCPU A mode or ACPU the QCPU Q mode and QnACPU are not displayed When the connection station is changed to any of the local stations in the same configuration that consists of only CC Link local stations the new connection station may not be recognized Since the CC Link local stations in the same configuration cannot be identified between each other When the connection station is changed to the ACPU other than the AnUCPU MELSECNET 10 is recognized as MELSECNET II resulting in network configuration information mismatch 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 2 When mismatch occurs When you changed the network configuration or connected to the station of a different network the network configuration information of the new connection station does not match the already acquired network configuration information When mismatch occurs at connection station check MELSOFT series G
13. Zr fld G06H Connection station C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT Backup 3L GX Configurator CC xL GX Configurator QP 3 3 GX Developer g Demo g Demo g Project g Project Ij Samplel g Sample g Sample3 Precautions for data types Precautions are required for the data types included in write read to from PLC For details refer to the following reference sections Progra Refer to Section 7 1 2 Device comment Refer to Section 7 1 3 Parameter Refer to Section 7 1 4 Device memory Refer to Section 7 1 5 Device initial value Refer to Section 7 1 6 When write read is performed from the personal computer side window to the PLC side window Cut will not delete the project in the personal computer side window After write to PLC you must perform such operation as reset to make the parameters valid Refer to the user s manual of the PLC CPU being used e f you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project it is read as a new project Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer projectx indicates a number in numerical order starting from 1
14. 3 The system data name appears on the same layer as the drives in the project display field The system folder can be set from the button in the New System data dialog box Clicking the button displays the Folder selection dialog box Choose Drive and Folder and click the button The Folder selection dialog box closes and the folder selected is set in System folder of the New System data dialog box Folder selection Drive c y rr Folder epre Cancel 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 1 The system data name has the following conditions The system data name is within 247 characters long The following characters are unusable oN oe OE OMM Any space following the folder name is automatically deleted Any of the following system names is unusable COM to COM9Y LPT1 to LPT9 AUX CON PRN NUL CLOCK 2 The folder that may be specified as the system folder has the following conditions The full path system folder is within 247 characters long MN E ONU REM E and may be set only to specify the drive Any space following the folder name is automatically deleted You cannot specify the folder name that is followed by a period You cannot specify a removable medium e g FD MO and CD ROM drive You cannot specify a network folder May be specified if it is registered to the network drive 3 The title is within 32 characters long 3
15. Clicking it again switches between ascending order and descending order lt Example of screen displaying MELSECNET 10 H in name order gt gt PLC fl 012H Connection station MB O02 H A No 2 Normal 2 MELSECNET 10 H No 1 MB O25H No 2 Control stat 1 a MELSECNET 10 H No 2 5 Displaying the latest information If write to PLC is performed using GX Developer while data is being displayed in the PLC side window the data written is not reflected on the PLC side window To display new data choose the View Network configuration information refresh menu to update the display data If you have modified the network configuration itself choose PLC to update the network configuration information MELSOFT series GX Explorer Refresh Network configuration information All the gathered Network configuration information will be deleted Please select any ofthe following and then execute Get all stations This will gather the information of all the analyzable machines from the connection station It may take more time depending on the machine configuration Connection station only Get only the information related to connection station Cancel Network configuration information will not be refreshed Get all stations Cancel 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 4 3 Saving and reading the network configuration information The network configuration i
16. 7 Emu CC Link No 2 No 2i board 1 4 8 j Ed MELSECNET 1B H No 2 4 5 my O25HiNo No 2ifboard 1 Master station 4 9 2 Viewing the memories and data in the PLC CPU oelecting a station in the PLC configuration field shows the memory names of that station in the device detail display field Further double clicking the memory name in the device detail display field shows the stored data types and files in a tree structure However the files in the hidden attribute drive of the QnACPU are not displayed PLC RUM Program memory Device Memory fl G02 H Connection station PLC No 1 5 23 SM Q BH Connegtion station PLC No 2 e MAIN 01 02 14 I Device comment Parameter E Device memory Further displays the data types and ho Standard ROM file names dates in a tree structure uw Parameter Select Q02 H connection station PLC No 1 When the device detail display field shows the network configuration or memory configuration choosing the Edit Move up menu displays the layer above the current one You may also press the key When SFC MELSAP2 is stored in the ACPU MAIN MELSAP2 microcomputer is displayed as Program 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 3 Changing the display type When the device detail display field sh
17. MELSECNET 10 H board MELSECNET 10 H 1 LUC CC Link CC Link board CC Link MELSECNET 10 H 1 Ethernet board Ethernet MELSECNET 10 H 1 1 Up to 7 relay stations and 8 networks are permitted when the routing parameters have been set Display operation enabled Only the network of the connection station is permitted when the routing parameters have not been set Display operation disabled gt 9 Display operation enabled for the connection station only Disable enabled operation inhibited Refer to Section 5 4 6 4 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT When the connection station is the ACPU or QCPU A mode Display and Operation of Network Configuration PC Side I F in Network Up to Information Target Setup Connection Station pray NENON Pease QCPU Q mode QnACPU ACPU QCPU A mode 1 8 eee e MIMMEM MELSECNETAO H 1 i up MELSECNET 10 H H board MELSECNET 10 H ri MELSECNET 10 H 1 oe ET RR gt K 1 Up to 7 relay stations and 8 eR are permitted when the Sn parameters have been set Display operation enabled Only the network of the connection station is permitted when the routing parameters have not been set Display operation disabled 4 Instructions The following are the instructions for the network configuration information using GX Explorer IMPORTANT When the connection station is the QnACPU the QCPU Q mode in the network is displayed as the Q4ACPU Do not perfor
18. folders files in the Refresh personal computer Rename O Cuts the object project folder file Object operation Pastes the object project folder file Ra E Creation of new folder Creates a new folder Section 6 1 Creation of new project Creates a new project of GX Developer i Start of application Starts an application to open the selected project Section 6 7 3 Management of data inside PLC Tree display list displa Displays the PLC CPU data network configuration List display detail display Displays the network configuration list PLC CPU data details Changes between the ascending sequence and descending sequence Section 5 4 2 Arrangement of icons g in network number order or station order Updates the connected stations or whole network configuration Refresh i information n Delete PLC data Deletes the PLC CPU file Section 7 3 When Write to PLC Writes the programs parameters and or like to the PLC CPU ns 7 1 1 ReadfromPLC personal Read from PLC Reads the programs parameters and or like from the PLC CPU Section 7 1 7 uw and Displays the PLC CPU or network status Chapter 8 connected Run a related application Reads the programs parameters or like and edits them on GX Section 7 2 Developer Save 9 network Saves the read network configuration information configuration information Save read Section 5 4 1 REAA OF Ret WOI Reads the saved network configuration information Sectio
19. sssses 6 1 SEMN cers tances 7 5 20 StAnUING esineen ann 6 8 7 19 M connect to MELFANSweb 9 1 IP arranging PLC memory 7 30 Clearing PLC memory 7 27 deleting PLC data 7 21 formatting PLC memory 7 28 PLC diagriosSti6s i oni A taedio ils 8 1 Read MOMs B Om ea sahs eed it ect 7 2 WITS TO uno 7 2 a arranging ICONS mu iano aw docu dedic oat iowz eus 5 11 20 displaying arranging windows 5 4 IISECISDIB y oa eee Ala aie dne 5 11 20 MOVING UD soie iusEstehe tio cue aene seta coe 5 10 19 offline mode eeeeeeessssesesee 5 22 Options setting 5 3 6 12 7 5 20 ka Dy Station INO x oot oto init eint tdt 5 20 07 Tei o terc DIM EDS 5 4 key operation list sss 9 1 run a related application 6 8 7 19 sa DY SIZO S 5 11 DY TV OG nese 5 11 COS Cash TES 5 4 connection station sese 5 1 creating new VOIDS gate eH HC 6 1 Index 1 e e o Mon 6 1 system Cala au deett on te EEE 6 9 deleting data in personal computer 6 3 data PE CPU onec nedtnss 7 21 tile horzontally 2 02 15 3 522 0 21 925 5 4 detail dis
20. CPU reads data from the program memory device memory for the QCPU Q mode or from the built in RAM device memory for the QnACPU PLC Online 24444 PLC C y ff Q06H Connection station ex un a related applicatio Double click Or right click and mM Network configuration information refresh click Run a related application menu Copy Paste Delete PLC data When the device comments are stored in the PLC CPU a screen appears to warn that only the data of the comment range setting will be read Refer to Section 7 1 4 When the device memory data are stored in the PLC CPU the device memory read dialog box appears Refer to Section 7 1 5 for the device memory read dialog box 2 After starting GX Developer The read data can be edited as Unset project When you want to reflect the edited data on the PLC CPU perform write to PLC using GX Developer When you want to save the edited data save it with a name using GX Developer GX Developer that has been started cannot be terminated from GX Explorer GX Developer must be terminated by itself Refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual for the operations of GX Developer 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT At the time of installation all data stored in the specified memory are batch read When you want to read only the specified data choose the Tools Options menu and make option setting Check Start application
21. GX Configurator CC xL GX Confiqurator QP xL GX Developer MELSOFT series GX Explore File Baim View Tools wWindox j Cut Ctrl x Ctrl C Paste Ctrl es Select All Ctrl A Moveup Backspace A Drive Removable media z3 C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media amp E Drive CD ROM Drive QO06H 101KB GX Develo QD2 H 133KB GxDevelo A2SH 114KB GX Develo PLCType Size F Drive Network Drive AJA 114KB GX Develo g MELSOFT PROJECT Q06H 64KB GX Develo d s Backup QA 133KB GX Develo 3 0 GX Developer Q02 H 103KB GX Develo Ij Sample3 H A GX Configurator CC x C GX Confiqurator QP 2 GX Developer 8 Project Project2 Samplel Sample I Sample3 A MELSOFT series GX Explorer File lg View Tools Windo Ctrl gt SelectAll Ctri A Moveup Backspace Confirm Folder Replace amp ga This folder already contains a folder called Sample3 Ifthe files in the existing folder have the same name as files in the folder you are moving do you want to replace the existing files Yes to All No Cancel 1 Choose the project within the Backup folder that you want to return 2 Click the Edit Copy menu You may also right click click the Copy menu click the Es button and press the C keys 3 Choose the folder where the backup source projec
22. PLC side I F etc must be set in Transfer setup 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 1 Starting and Exiting 5 1 1 Starting PLC side window is PLC side window is PLC side window is displayed with the PLC side window is displayed without displayed with the displayed with the network configuration 3 configuration configuration offline mode refer configuration The following is a sequence of operations for starting GX Explorer G Accessories MINE vided C GX Developer A StartUp amp GX Explorer Windows Explorer To MELFANSweb Homepage m Programs When it is started for the first time or the network configuration information is not yet acquired When the network configuration information is already acquired When the network check has When the network check has been set in Options not been set in Options MELSOFT series GX Explorer Checking connection station total station number To eliminate the connection station or total station number check please remove the Connection station check and the Total station number check in the Network setting of Tools HOptions menu Warming If connection station total station number check is not carried out the display will be speed up butthere is a possibility of mismatch may occur between the actual network configuration and the Network configuration information display When the networ
23. Shared program files Standard program files Folder items Program folders Program directories Program registry entries Uninstall successfully completed MELSOFT 4 If the left screen has appeared click the No To All button If you click the or Yes To All button the shared file of the Windows compatible MELSOFT software is removed Therefore click the No To All button when removing GX Explorer only 5 Click when the message indicating that removing operation is finished appears When the finished message appears uninstallation is complete 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 BASIC OPERATIONS The following is the overview of GX Explorer operations Start GX Explorer Refer to Section 5 1 1 Management of projects Management of data in personal compute in PLC CPU Specify Connection station J Refer to in Transfer setup Section 5 4 1 Section 5 4 2 Display in PLC side window Refer to 8 Display in PC side window fj Refer to Section 5 3 1 Management of projects in ff Refer to Management of projects Refert Diagnostics of PLC CPU Refer to personal computer Chapter 6 in PLC CPU Chapter 7 and network Chapter 8 Exit from GX Explorer Refer to Section 5 1 2 x A connection station indicates the PLC CPU connected with the personal computer by a connection cable RS 232 USB MELSECNET 10 H board CC Link board or Ethernet board The PLC series PC side I F
24. Soe METS OHS Snes GA piner 5 In the dialog box designed to confirm the updating of the f Refresh Network configuration information network configuration information choose Get all All the gathered Network configuration information will be deleted stations or Connection station only Please select any ofthe following and then execute b Get all stations Updates the network Get all stations This will gather the information of all the analyzable presence absence and machines from the connection station It may take the PLC types memory more time depending on the machine configuration names and stored data of Connection station only Get only the information related to connection station the connection stations Cancel Network configuration information will not be and all stations of each refreshed network Cancel e Connection station only Updates the network presence absence and the PLC types of the connection stations Get all stations To next page 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT From preceding page 6 The confirmation dialog box appears on completion of i network configuration information updating MELSOFT series GX Explorer d Network configuration information refresh completed 4 PLC Online l E3 7 The connection stations and their network configurations gt QO6H Connection station are displayed in the PLC side window 3 MELSECNET 10 H No 2 3 MELSECNET 10 H No
25. The following tables list the shortcut keys of GX Explorer 1 When PC side window is active key Opens the currently selected folder Closes the currently selected folder key ai the currently selected folder selects the lower layer when the folder is open key MPO the currently selected folder selects the upper layer when the folder is closed Moves to the layer above the current one E Selects all objects in the detail display field invalid for the project detail display Ctrl X Cut Copy V Paste Performs write to PLC on PLC side after write to PLC data is not deleted by cut Creates new system data drag Copies performs write to PLC on PLC side Shift drag Moves performs write to PLC on PLC side after write to PLC data is not deleted ALIt Makes the menu bar active Alt Property display Alt double click aig display only when the detail display field is in the list display mode Shortcut menu display of title bar Help display Exits from the application Updates the window data Shift Fro Shift Delete 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 2 When PLC side window is active key Opens the currently selected folder Closes the currently selected folder key ssi the currently selected folder selects the lower layer when the folder is open lt key Closes the currently selected folder selects the upper layer when the folder is closed
26. can create a new folder The following screen appears if a project of the same name exists in the folder MELSOFT series GX Developer The specified project already exists Are you sure you want to delete the entire existing directory and create a new project e On GX Explorer the folder registered as the system data can be displayed on the top layer where the drive of the personal computer exists By gathering various projects in a specific folder and registering that folder as system data you can perform centralized and batch management of projects more easily Refer to Section 6 8 for the system data lt System data example gt MELE Position on Windows By registering a folder as system data MELSOFT PROJECT it is displayed in the same column as the drive on GX Explorer 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 2 Deleting the Project Delete a project Another folder or file can be deleted by similar operation z3 A Drive Removable media 4 Ch th iactis hedelcicd C Drive Local Dri s ls Bs O Drive Peravali miadi Boe QUAM 133KB GXDeveloperpro 2 18 01 8 48 AM Choose the project to be deleted zi i i By Project A2SH 114KB GX Devel 2 20 01 7 02 PM ZF biveNeworDive BiPtjec Aa 114E GxDeveoperpro 2 16 01 S48 AM Choosing the Edit Select All menu allows you to Poo NIS eo L amp Sample eveloper pro 3 B 1 E E E sG GxConigwoorco STIR 103KB GX Developerp
27. diagnostics Diagnoses the selected CC Link system Section 8 3 System monitor Monitors the configuration of the selected station Section 8 5 Ethernet diagnostics Diagnoses selected Ethernet Section 8 4 Offline mode Switches between the online and offline modes Section 5 4 4 Read Network configuration information Reads the saved network configuration information i Ja l n Section 5 4 3 Save Network configuration information Saves the acquired network configuration information 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation and uninstallation of GX Explorer 4 1 Installation This section explains the installation procedure and operation of GX Explorer 1 Installation procedure Install GX Developer in the following procedure New installation Install the product Register the Name and Company Refer to e Register the product ID Section 4 1 Boot the application e Check whether the product has been installed properly Hefer to Section 5 1 1 2 Installation operation Check the following before starting installation Before starting installation close all other applications that are running on Windows When using Windows NT Workstation 4 0 or Windows 2000 Professional log on as a user who has the attributes of an administrator for computer management e If GX Developer Version 7 or later has not been insta
28. i aod Data before editing MNA 1 opening are copied Demo2 Running the related application 2 Backup setting This section describes the operation for making backup setting to the drive or system data 1 Click the Tools Options menu 2 Check Backup on the right of the drive or system data name to be set for backup on the System data setting tab screen in the Options dialog box and click the button The removable medium e g FD MO CD ROM and other drives are not displayed as they cannot be set for backup A Drive Removable media 3 The folder named k Backup is created for the Ci Gx Configurat drive system data set for backup C GX Developer g MELSOFT PROJECT xt Backup If a project is saved in the folder within the drive or system data set for backup the folder of the same name is also created within the Backup folder at execution of backup 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 3 Returning the backed up project This section explains the operation for returning the modified project to the backed up project A Drive Removable media D 3 C Drive Local Drive Sample3 Q02 H 103KB GX Develo D Drive Removable media z3 E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive MELSOFT PROJECT E x 4 Backup PLCType Size B GX Developer 8 Sample3 xL
29. it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user Design Instructions 4 DANGER e For data change program change and status control made to the PLC which is running from a Personal computer configure the interlock circuit externally so that the system safety is ensured The action to be taken for the system at the occurrence of communication errors caused by such as loose cable connection must be determined for online operation of PLC from Personal computers Design Instructions N CAUTION e Be sure to read the manual careful and exercise an appropriate amount of caution connecting to PLC CPU and performing online operations PLC CPU program change during RUN forced input output operation RUN STOP or other operation condition changes remote control operation while the personal computer is operating Regarding the PLC CPU program change during RUN Write during RUN the program may be corrupted or have other problems depending on operation conditions Exercise the appropriate amount of caution with regard to the Caution points in section 16 9 REVISIONS x The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover Print Date Manual Number Revision Aug 2001 SH NA 080170 A Sep 2001 SH NA 080170 B Chapter 4 Japanese Manual Version SH 080164 C This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind nor does it confer any patent licenses Mitsubis
30. or more diskarea Foroperation Do not use USB with Windows 95 Instruction for use of the online manual Addition of memory ensures more comfortable use e Instruction for use of the PDF data Use with addition of personal computer memory ensures comfortable operation 3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT 3 FUNCTION LISTS 3 1 Function Lists 1 Common View Display arrangement of Displays and arranges the personal computer side window and PLC Section 5 2 1 windows side window New Creation of new system data Creates registers new system data Section 6 8 Section 7 1 2 GX Developer setting Makes setting at start of related application Section 7 2 Backup setting Sets the drive or system data to be backed up Section 6 9 Options I Sets the getting of the network configuration information at start of GX Network check setting Explorer at switching to the online mode or at changing the transfer Section 5 1 1 setup Displays Help Chapter 9 2 Management of projects in personal computer Tree display list displa Displays the objects projects folders files Switching between list Switches between list display and detail display of the objects display and detail display projects folders files Airah Arrangement of icons anentobicsns Amangementoficons Changes the display in name order type order size order or date Section 5 3 1 Updates information on the objects projects
31. ranges are all the same When you performed write to the ACPU or QCPU A mode set write to device memory write to file register and its type block No 1 to 256 for Extension file registers 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 2 Example of menu driven operation for read from PLC 24444 Program memory Device Memory ord Prague 1 In the PLC side window choose the device memory Device comment file to be read EE s Parameter EXEDevice memory Device init PP amp Standard RAM mm 4444 Standard ROM amp MELSOFT series GX Explore 2 Click the Edit Copy menu File B18 View Online Tools Cory ante You may also right click choose the Copy menu IGNES press the Ba button and click the C keys Move up Backspace 3 Choose the read destination project in the PC side window If the project is not selected a new project name GX Developer project is created NEUES aires 4 Click the Edit Paste menu cut ae You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click the 4 V keys SelectAll Ctrl A Moveup Backspace 5 Click the button in the read from PLC confirmation dialog box Device memory read 6 Set Device data name in the Device memory read Please specify device data name In case offile register being selected p
32. the V keys File Mebll View Online Tools 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 2 Example of drag and drop operation PLC Online A Drive Removable media sample3 QO06H PLC z3 C Drive Local Drive i Program ffl G06H Connection station PAX Standard RAM z3 D Drive Removable media I Device comment mom Standard ROM zS E Drive CD ROM Drive 4 Parameter F Drive Network Drive Device memory e MELSOFT PROJECT E Device init Backup xL GX Configurator CC xL GX Configurator QP GX Developer a 24444 DF A EE E BN N 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT e f there are more than one device initial value file in the same memory of the PLC CPU the target of read cannot be identified and therefore read from PLC with the memory or data type specified cannot be performed Specify and read the file e If you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project a new project is created and only the specified device initial value file is read The parameters are set to the initial values Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer projectx indicates a number in numerical order starting
33. 1 The network configuration information that may be displayed depends on the PLC series of the connection station and the position in the network Refer to Section 5 4 6 for the PLC series and range that may be displayed in the network configuration information e When the PLC was connected via the Q series Ethernet module and a remote password was set to that Ethernet module enter the remote password on the following screen Input the remote password x The remote password is not correct Inputthe remote password Cancel Remote password When the network configuration information is acquired its data can be saved by choosing the File Save Network configuration information menu The saved network configuration information can be read by choosing the File Read Network configuration information menu In the offline mode only For management of multiple systems reading the saved network configuration information eliminates the need to update the network configuration information when the connection station is changed Refer to Section 5 4 3 Save Network configuration information Drive Path ERE INS Cancel Network configuration information i 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 2 Making the target setup Connection F _ 1 Serial NET 10 H 10 H NET I CC Link Ethemet PLC AF SSC USB b
34. 2SH A3N A173UH S1 A273UH S1 Write to PLC read from PLC can also be performed for the projects of the PLC type that is the motion controller SCPU e When the ACPU is set in Target Setup and the QCPU A mode is connected If you set the ACPU as the PLC series of the connection station in Target Setup and actually connected the QCPU A mode the connection station is displayed as the A4U but it is operable as equivalent to the A4U 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT f Restrictions on notes for communications There are the following restrictions on notes for communications to be made with the PLC CPU displayed in the network configuration information Restriction Note PLC During communication e g PLC read PC write do not disconnect the cable for connection of communication the personal computer and PLC CPU and connect it another PLC It is not possible to communicate with a PLC while using GPPA APPQ at the same port Either Use of other packages use a different port or quit GPPA GPPQ close the DOS prompt too before using the port at the same port When using the Windows version of for example SW NIW GOT800P simultaneous access to the same port is not possible Communication with one of the packages only is possible g When the routing parameters have been set for a Ethernet module When the routing parameters have been set for a Ethernet module GX Explorer regards it as MELSECNET 10 H and therefore communicates w
35. 33KB g MELSOFT PROJECT Demo3 A2SH 114KB Projects of GX Developer Drives and folders of isi Line1 CMP 15KB personal computer are Eon 15KB GX Configurator CC and E Projecti A2SH 114KB B Project AJA 114KB GX Configurator OP are displayed Ji Rparal CRP 3KB E Sample Q02 H 63KB displayed as icons E Sample Q2A 133KB E Sample3 Q02 H 103KB Work 138KB Bwork 139KB 2 Display of network configuration and data The PLC type station type and station number information of each station network configuration information is gathered from MELSECNET H MELSECNET 10 and or CC Link via the PLC connected with the personal computer and the configuration of each network is displayed on GX Explorer from that information Selecting the PLC CPU in the displayed network configuration lists the data programs parameters etc in that PLC CPU Merely double clicking the listed data starts GX Developer allowing you to read those data onto the personal computer and edit and save them without specifying the network number and station number PLC Online 1 1 ffl 025H Connection ps ESEProgram connected PLC ff 025H Connection e Devi m ffl G02 H Connectior amp ri Parameter parameters etc in PLC MELSECNET 10 H or CC Link is displayed E Device memo ry Standard ROM CPU are displayed 1 OVERVIEW 3 LA PC A Drive Removable r Name PLC Type i
36. 72SH A3N A2A S1 A3A A2U S1 A2US S1 A2AS S1 A2AS S30 A2AS 60 A2USH S1 A3U A4U A173UH S1 A273UH Q02 H A Q06H A b Modules connectable for USB communication PLC Series Module Name Module Type Q series PLC CPU QO2H Q06H Q12H Q25H 7 MELSECNET 10 H network modules connectable for MELSECNET 10 H board PLC Series Module Type Q series QJ71LP21 QJ71LP21 25 QJ71BR11 AJ71QLP21 AJ71QBR11 A1SJ71QLP21 A1SJ71QBR11 QnA series A1SJ71QLP21GE AJ71LP21 AJ71BR11 A1SJ71LP21 A1SJ71BR11 A1SJ71LP21GE 8 CC Link master local modules connectable for CC Link board PLC Series Module Type Q series QJ61BT11 Function version B or later only 9 Ethernet interface modules connectable for Ethernet board PLC Series Module Type QU71E71 QU71E71 B2 QU71E71 100 QnA series AJ71QE71 AJ71QE71 B5 A1SJ71QE71 B2 A1SJ71QE71 B5 x Only function version B or later of QnACPU and Ethernet interface module 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2 2 Operating Environment The following is the operating environment of GX Explorer 200MHz or more recommended Pentium personal Computer computer on which Windows operates Microsoft Windows 95 operating system Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Operating System Microsoft Windows Me operating system Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 0 operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system 64MB or more recommended 100MB
37. C PARA ERROR 2001 4 26 20 26 45 Help 2504 CAN T EXE PRG 2001 4 26 20 28 42 SFC PARA ERROR 2001 4 26 20 30 28 In the PLC diagnostics of GX Explorer the button is not displayed since error steps cannot be displayed 8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8 2 Network Diagnostics You can check the status of specified MELSECNET II MELSECNET 10 or MELSECNET H The following is the operation for displaying the Network diagnostics dialog box PLC Online 1 Choose the PLC CPU of the network to be diagnosed right click and click the Diagnostics Network diagnostics menu um Program memory Device Memory 29 eee P Standard RAM Run a related application Network configuration information refresh Copy Faste Delete PLC data Diagnostics PLC diagnostics Network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics System monitor Ethernet diagnostics Network diagnostics Host information 2 The Network diagnostics dialog box appears Network info Start monitor Stop monitor Network NET 10 Loop Network no 1 Type Normal net station PLC PLC Group no n Close Station no 2 r Link information Mode Online Link scan time F loop status Normal Max 6 ms Loopback station Unused Min 5 ms e eu SS r Network diagnostics 4 F loop status Normal Current 5 ms Loopback station Unused Network test r Communication information Com
38. Ciri drag drag Shortcut menu display of title bar Help display Closes the window Exits from the application a dee the data of the selected object Valid for the personal computer side only read from PLC Makes the menu bar active F6 Changes the active view to the network configuration or device detail display field Change the active window to the personal computer side window shift Displays the shortcut menu of the selected item 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 3 Basic Operations for PC Side Window 5 3 1 Displaying the data in the personal computer This section explains the basic operations to be performed in the PC side window 1 Viewing the objects in the drive or folder Choosing a drive or folder in the project display field or double clicking a folder in the detail display field displays its internal objects projects folders files in the detail display field Choosing the Edit Move up menu displays the layer above the current one You may also press the key z3 A Drive Removable media rl 5 C Drive Local Drive ec Objects in GX Developer folder appear z Backup GX Configurator CC r fiqurator QP Choose GX Developer folder 2 Viewing the project layout Choosing a project in the project display field displays only that project in the detail display field Further double clicking that project in the detail display fie
39. Connection interface cow 22 PLC module Target PLE Network na fo Station na Host PLC type Janse PLC status RUN Memory card information Specify execution destination Operation PLC be Extract memory card Currently specified station C All stations Specific group Operation during RUN STEP RUM 4 Device Donotclear Specify execution unit 3 gt memory 5 Signal flow Save Board no Connection target i 1 Shows the information of the specified PLC CPU information Designates the operating state of the PLC 2 Operation The following designations are possible STOP PAUSE STEP RUN RUN RESET and latch clear 3 Operation during Sets the operation with respect to the device memory and signal flow in the RUN and RUN STEP RUN STEP RUN states Sets the applicable station for remote operation Currently specified station Executed only at the station with the connection destination designation All stations Specify execution Executed at all stations of the network designated as the presently designated station destination 1 to 4 modules can be set for execution module designation Specific group Executed in a specific group of the network designated as the presently designated station Set 1 to 4 modules for execution module designation and set the group number button Click this button after setting the necessary settings 7 MANAGEMENT
40. For the remote I O of MELSECNET H write read to from PLC is enabled for only parameters For the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU performing write of a project including device memory to PLC with the PLC CPU or Program memory Device memory PLC RAM Device memory for the QnACPU specified does not write File register data Specify the memory to which file register data can be written 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 2 Writing reading a program The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing reading a program 1 Example of menu driven operation S Progam 1 In the PC side window choose the program file to be Ml written H o EE Choosing Program indicating the data type selects x E Device memory all programs E Device init l MELSOFT series GX Explore File BMebll View Tools Windoy EN 2 Click the Edit Copy menu You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Ea button and click the 4 C keys Paste Ctrl SelectAll Ctri A Move up Backspace 3 Choose the memory in the PLC side window amp Device comment amp Parameter i Device memory amp amp Device init aM Standard RAM mom Standard ROM 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste
41. GX Explorer Version I MITSUBISHI if N MELSOFT Ww O eration Mh iintenance rogramming MELSOFT Integrated FA Software SW1D5C EXP E e SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Always read these instructions before using this equipment Before using this product please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system please read the CPU module user s manual In this manual the safety instructions are ranked as DANGER and CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions D DANGER resulting in death or severe injury i Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage ee eee Cl N CAUTION ee Cl Note that the NCAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to the circumstances Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety Please save this manual to make
42. IC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 Station type based display when the keyword is set on the QnACPU When the keyword has been set to the drive that stores the parameters on the QnACPU the station type is displayed as described below Station Type Display of GX Explorer Remote master station stand by station for Control station Multiplexed remote master station Parallel Control station remote master station Stand by station for Normal station Multiplexed remote submaster station Pallel remote submaster station c When CC Link exists in the network configuration 1 PLC series and station type of relay station Only when the relay station is the QCPU Q mode and master station the network configuration is displayed Any other CC Link existing on a local station cannot be displayed 2 Station type that can be displayed Only the master local and standby master stations are displayed Remote I O remote device and intelligent device stations cannot be displayed Remote I O network mode and offline mode are not displayed The remote I O network mode and offline mode are not displayed since local stations do not exist in those modes Function version of the QnA series master local module When the local station is the QnACPU only the function version B or later can be displayed d PLC type display of the motion controller SCPU The motion controllers SCPUs are displayed as the following ACPUs on GX Explorer A17
43. ICS MELSOFT 8 5 System Monitor Monitor the system status of the PLC CPU The following is the operation for displaying the System Monitor dialog box PLC Online 1 Choose the PLC CPU right click and click the SUELE CI Rat Diagnostics System monitor menu Network configuration information refresh Copy Paste Delete PLC data Diagnostics PLC diagnostics Network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics System monitor Ethernet diagnostics System Monitor HEURE 2 The System Monitor dialog box appears mem oo fife la lel s lc pum Me Expansio 0371 0371 0371 0J61 Unmo Unmo Unno Unmo Euge J base 1 E71 c24 c24 BT11 unti unti unti unti ANES agate 32pt R2 32pt 32pt ng ng ng ng Expansio Q25HCPU Lie n base 3 Ee ie cres al le em O Oe bene nb pam E ee r Parameter status s aaaesso zo ao eo es o Do es 1 es 0 a 2 3 s 6 v ees Diagnostics Inte Inte Inte Inte None None None None Q25HCPU j llig llig llig llig Module s Detailed ent ent ent ent 16pt l6pt l6pt l6pt Information 32pt 32pt 32pt 32pt ee aes Base Information Product Inf List Status FB Module system error f J Module eror _ Module warming r r Stop monitor Close 9 HELP 9 HELP Help of GX Explorer has the following functions MELSOFT Function Description Key operat
44. IEEE 6 5 MOVING poa tt enka ocean carm cim eue Lee mtem ehe 6 6 ODSMMMG ttr USD 6 9 ONAL orte Pn 6 4 property display eeeeeeeseeeeee 6 5 ma eE crealor deest onto ta 7 31 ra remote operation eeeeeeeeeeee 7 25 Index 2 Index 2 MEMO Index 3 Index 3 Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company and product names herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SPREAD Copyright C 1998 Farpoint Technologies Inc GX Explorer Version I Operating Manual SW1D5 EXP O E 13JU18 SH NA 080170 B 0109 MEE a MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE 1 8 12 OFFICE TOWER Z 14F HARUMI CHUO KU 104 6212 JAPAN NAGOYA WORKS 1 14 YADA MINAMI 5 HIGASHI KU NAGOYA JAPAN When exported from Japan this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry for service transaction permission Specifications subject to change without notice
45. NS MELSOFT 5 4 5 Changing the connection station The network configuration information of GX Explorer displays the network information based on the connection station Hence when you change the connection station the already acquired network configuration information becomes different from the actual network configuration information disabling communications with the specified station At the time of the connection station check GX Explorer checks the match between the network configuration information already acquired and the network configuration information based on the information of the new connection station The following are the operations to be performed for match and mismatch 1 When match occurs When you changed the connection station to the other station displayed in the network configuration information the network configuration information of the new connection station matches the already acquired network configuration information and the station corresponding to the new connection station is recognized from the already acquired network configuration information When match occurs at connection station check MELSOFT series GX Explorer N Connected device has been changed as There is some existence of a station that matches with the gathered Network configuration information Do you want to use the gathered Network configuration information as it is If no is selected it will be changed to offline mode
46. OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT e Remote operation is valid when the PLC is in the RUN state However since the remote operation setting is memorized when the key switch is set to STOP on setting the key switch to RUN the state set in remote operation applies For example if remote operation is set to STOP while the key switch is at STOP the PLC will remain in the STOP state even if the key switch is set to RUN similarly if STEP RUN is set in remote operation while the key switch is set to STOP when the key switch is set to RUN the PLC enters the STEP RUN state In this kind of case the RUN state has to be established by remote operation If there is any disagreement in the key switch remote operation and remote RUN PAUSE contact operations at the PLC the following order of priority applies STEP RUN 3 e The QnACPU operation is determined by the combination of the key switch position and remote operation as follows Remote Operation STEP RUN PAUSE STOP RESET x1 Latch clear STEP RUN RUN PAU PAUSE STOP Operation not Operation not possible 2 possible 2 LX STOP STOP STOP RESET x1 Remote reset must be enabled by PLC system setting in the PLC parameters 7 2 Operation possible when set to STOP by remote operation When removing the memory card turn on SM605 The PLC CPU will result in an error if you remove the memory card that is not enabled for removal 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC C
47. PLC are used to explain the operations for batch writing reading the GX Developer project saved in the personal computer or the data programs device comments parameters etc in the PLC CPU 1 Operation of menu driven operation A Drive Removable media e Demol 1 In the PC side window choose the GX Developer D Drive Removable media Rl Project project file to be written g MELSOFT PROJECT H a Backup GX Configurator CC xL GX Configurator QP H GX Developer MELSOFT series GX Explore File g View Tools Windoy amp 3 2 Click the Edit Copy menu You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Es button and click the C keys Ctrl V SelectAll Ctrl A Moveup Backspace Q06H Connection station FLC fln o G05H Connection station 3 In the PLC side window choose the write destination station or memory drive Ciel aR 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the if amp button and click the V keys 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU 2 3 49 E Drive CD ROM Drive MELSOFT Example of drag and drop operation PLC Online lel Es A Drive Removable media r PLC Q BH Connection station A
48. PU Q mode 2 The following general data PLC user data cannot be written to the PLC File that does not satisfy a file name within 8 characters extension within 3 characters e File that includes any of the inhibited characters lt gt and space in the file name and or extension e File whose extension is any of QPG QCD QDI QDR QDL QTD QTX QTR QFD QAD QTM and WTM File whose name is any of QN OSY WORK QSY TRACE QSY PARAM QPA IPARAM QPA AUTOEXEC QBT Q00 DAT to Q99 DAT and MONITOR QO0 to MONITOR QOF 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 8 Instructions 1 Target of write read to from PLC This section explains the target memory of write to PLC and the target data of read from PLC using cut copy and paste drag and drop a Target memory of write to PLC When the PLC CPU is specified as the paste drop destination Program memory Device memory or PLC RAM Device memory is the target memory e When the memory is specified as the paste drop destination the specified memory is the target memory e When the data type file is specified as the paste drop destination the memory storing the specified data or file is the target memory When paste destination is PLC CPU When paste destination is memory write to PLC is performed to Program RAM write to PLC is performed to that memory Device memory or PLC RAM memory Device memory
49. PU MELSOFT 7 4 3 Clearing the PLC memory Clear all device memory of the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU This function is invalid for flash ROM Note that this function is enabled in the STOP or PAUSE mode of the PLC CPU Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP PAUSE status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation refer to Section 7 4 2 Click the Clear PLC memory button in the Delete PLC data dialog box Clear PLC memory x Connection target information Connection com due cru unit interface Target PLC Network no f0 Station no Host PLC type aoa 2 Include latch Clear all file registers Target memory Memory card RAM f All files C Specific file File name A Item Description EE Connection target information Shows the information of the specified PLC CPU When this check box is checked to select it the device memory is all cleared Clear all device memory You can set whether or not the devices designated in latch range designation are cleared Sets all file register data to 0 Clear all file registers The area and file names are not cleared To designate a file designate the applicable memory and the file name button Click this button after setting the necessary settings e If the latched range is included in the device memory all clear operation the latch clear key invalid area is also cleared All clear is not possible whe
50. RA ERROR 2001 4 26 20 26 45 Help 2504 CAN T EXE PRG 2001 4 26 20 28 42 3201 SFC PARA ERROR 2001 4 26 20 30 28 El 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 1 System Configuration We TI ACPU QnACPU 0 B H QCPU Q mode v4 dl QCPU A mode 6 PLC CPU GX Explorer 2 Cable Remote I O module I7 pn QCPU Q mode ES E QCPU A mode 3 MELSECNET 10 H 7 Network module board 1 Perasonal comperter QnACPU aii QCPU Q mode ES 4 CC Link board 8 Master Local module QnACPU Tm QCPU Q mode E 5b Ethernet board 9 Interface module 1 Personal computer Use the one that satisfies the operating environment given in Section 2 2 2 Connection cables a About the USB cable QCPU Q mode compatible 1 Usable when Windows 98 and USB driver have been installed 2 Unusable for Windows 95 Windows NT Workstation 4 0 3 Use of the USB cable allows only one PLC CPU to be connected 4 Use the USB cable which conforms to the USB Standard Rev 1 1 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT b About the cable QCPU Q mode QCPU A mode compatible For communication in 115 2 57 6 kbps Fast communication cannnot be made if the Personal computer
51. S 830 A2AS S60 A2USH S1 A3U A4U and motion controllers SCPUs supported by GX Developer Motion controller SCPU Generic term of the A171SH N A172SH N A173UH S1 and A273UH S3 QnA series QnACPUs or modules usable with the QnACPUS ACPUS or modules usable with the ACPUs QCPUs A mode Product Makeup GX Explorer is made up of the following products Product Name Quantity GX Explorer product CD ROM End user softwere license agreement Software registration Card 1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1 OVERVIEW This manual provides the system configuration functions installation procedure and operations of the GX Explorer project management tool that operates on Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT Workstation 4 0 or Windows 2000 Professional 1 1 Features 1 Centralized management of project data The project data parameters programs comments device data etc of GX Developer in a personal computer can be displayed as a list On Windows projects are displayed as folders The projects of GX Configurator QP and GX Configurator CC are displayed as icons Projects in the personal computer can be moved copied deleted and renamed for example easily from GX Explorer as if you are operating Windows Explorer without the need to run the created application to ensure centralized management of various projects D Drive Removable rr zS E Drive CD ROM Driv pemr Q06H 101KB F Drive Network Drive Demo Q02 H 1
52. T PROJECT S E Cortar oc 103KB GxDeveloper pro 2 21 01 11 19AM batch select the projects being displayed in the detail Saoer display field Ij Demo B Batch selection can also be made by pressing Ctrl j Sample B sorps A l ZEE en rane unde 2 Click the Edit Copy menu Cut You may also right click choose the Copy menu Ctrl C Paste CV press the Ea button and click the Ctrl C keys Select All Ctrl A Moveup Backspace ETA Drive Removable medial C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media amp E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive 3 Choose the destination drive folder in the project display field l Copying 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right a ar click choose the Paste menu press the amp button MAINT wpa and click the V keys From Body to Body A MELSOFT series GX Explorer File Edit View Tools Window Help Hold down Ctrl PPro Typ QO06H Q02 H drag and drop E Drive CD ROM Drive 3 F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT Backup A GX Configurator CC A GX Contigurator QP J GX Developer I Demol 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 7 Opening a Project The GX Developer project GX Configurator QP project GX Configurator CC project selected on GX Explorer ca
53. X Explorer Refresh Network configuration information All the gathered Network configuration information will be deleted Please select any of the following and then execute Get all stations This will gather the information of all the analyzable machines from the connection station It may take more time depending on the machine configuration Connection station only Get only the information related to connection station Cancel Network configuration information will not be refreshed Get all stations Cancel Click Get all stations or Connection station only to get the new network configuration information Reading the saved network configuration information eliminates the need to get the network configuration information when the connection station is changed Refer to Section 5 4 3 for saving reading the network configuration information 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 4 6 Ranges enabled for display and operation of network configuration information This section provides the ranges enabled for the display and operation of the network configuration information and their precautions The network up to the connection station and the relay networks 1 2 given in 1 to 3 are in the following ranges MELSECNET 10 H board LI CC Link board Ethernet board Network up to MTS 5 p connection station TRE Connection ERE Serial USB station Relay network 1
54. a list of data in the target memory Check the data name you want to delete eag Click the button to select the parameters and all programs of the project Click the button to cancel all data button Click this button when setting is finished button Used to update the data list in the target memory Used to display the maximum continuous space QnACPU only and all free space of button the target memory button Refer to Section 7 4 1 button Refer to Section 7 4 2 Related function button Refer to Section 7 4 3 buttons button Refer to Section 7 4 4 button Refer to Section 7 4 5 button Refer to Section 7 4 6 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 4 PLC CPU Related Functions This section describes the functions related to the memory and operation of the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU 7 4 1 Keyword setup Set a new keyword to the QnACPU or change delete or cancel its keyword 1 Setting a new keyword Set a new keyword to the QnACPU or change its keyword Click the Keyword setup button in the Delete PLC data dialog box and click the button in the Keyword setup dialog box Register keyword LX Disable keyword Execute t 4 Disable the keyword 1 gt Target memory Memory cassette Execute Execute 6 from the current connection s target Clase memory temporarily 2 Keyword 3 Close Memory cassette Keyword Target memory Registration condition
55. ake setting on the Network check setting screen in the Options dialog box Options x System data setting GX Developer setting Network check setting Cancel Iv Connection station check Iv Total station number check Warning Connection station total station number check is for checking whether the actual network configuration of the present connected PC and the Network configuration information is same Check is implemented by the timings as below Connection station check During GX Explorer start online mode During online mode to offline mode During execution of offline Open PLC side window item Total station number check During GX Explorer start online made During selection of MELSECNET 10 H icon in online mode During selection of CC Link icon in online mode If each check item is not carried out the display will be speed up but there is a possibility of mismatch may occur between the actual network configuration and the Network configuration information display So itis recommended to check each check item In case of connection station having remote password itis necessary to check the connection station and itis necessary to remove the remote password at first Connection station check Checks whether the PLC types of the connection stations and the presence absence of networks match the network configuration information After Target setup is finished a connection station check is made autom
56. assword Lp Deye _Oataname Password Program MAIN Commen t COMMENT Batch Settings Close If you enter a wrong password the password check dialog box reappears The password must be entered every time operation for write read to from PLC is performed b QnACPU When a password has been set to the QnACPU the keyword cannot be canceled at the time of write read to from PLC Delete the keyword and perform write read to from PLC Refer to Section 7 4 2 c ACPU QCPU A mode When a keyword has been set to the ACPU or QCPU A mode write read to from PLC cannot be performed using GX Explorer Use GX Developer to perform write read to from PLC Project of label program Read from PLC cannot be performed to the project of a label program of the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU Global variables Label and Local label are disabled for write to PLC 7 18 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 2 Opening the Data in the PLC CPU The data programs parameters etc other than general data PLC user data stored in the PLC CPU are read and edited on GX Developer The data of GX Configurator QP and GX Configurator CC cannot be opened from GX Explorer 1 Operation example Double click the PLC CPU memory or data you want to edit or right click and click the Run a related application menu GX Developer starts and the data stored in the specified memory are read Specifying the PLC
57. atically Refer to Section 5 4 1 for Target setup Total station number check Checks whether the total number of stations actually connected in the networks matches the total number of stations in the network configuration information 5 1 2 Exiting There are the following methods to exit from GX Explorer Click the File Exit GX Explorer menu e Click E on the left of the title bar and click the Close menu Click x on the right of the title bar Press the shortcut keys Alt F4 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 2 Screen Layout 5 2 1 Basic screen layout The following are the basic screen layout and dialog box of GX Explorer 1 Basic screen layout This section explains the layout and common operations of the basic screen Drop down menu Title bar cXYSERISETTITTTRCS Explorer Close Menu bar Eie Edi View Tools Window Toolbar B amp lt pm z g Key operation list mE Product information Deane Minimize 23 A Drive Removable rr Ea Seed Connectto MELFANSweb X Program memory Device Memory maximize z3 C Drive Local Drive C06H Connection amp amp amp Program return to detis s sided ki Device comment Sa MELSECNET 10 t is Device comment previous size rive CD ROM Driv Parameter Ga MELSECNET 10 t H 8 Parameter F Drive Network Drive amp R Device memory E Device memory 4 MELSOFT PROJECT m amp Device init mM Standard RAM z j Backup am
58. be performed using the device range at PLC side If there is any range settings it will be overwritten with the range settings at PLC side Are you sure The comment range setting made on the PLC CPU side and the device comments in that range are read to the PLC If comment range setting has not been made for the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU the specified device comment file is read to the PLC e f you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project a new project is created and only the specified comments are read The parameters are set to the initial values Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer projectx indicates a number in numerical order starting from 1 When write to PLC is performed an error will not occur if any write disabled device comment is included However the write disabled device comment is not written to the PLC 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 5 Writing reading device memory data This section describes the operations for performing write read of device memory data to from PLC 1 Example of menu driven operation for write to PLC Sample3 QO06H Ee iin 1 In the PC side window choose the device memory file Device comment i Parmeter to be written fee Davies eio Device memory indicating the data type ca
59. bling you to edit and save the project Double clicking a general file other than a project can also start the related application ji MELSOFT series GX Developer C MELSEC Project Samplel LD Read mode MAIN 58 Step j Project Edit Find Replace Convert View Online Diagnostics Tools Window Help plaja S alle eee lil eel lel Eum A E al i iz LEICA 3p Program S Q06H 101KB 133KB E MAIN 114KB amp Device comment 15KB jX Parameter 15KB amp Device memory A2SH 114KB amp Device init AJA 114KB 3KB QO06H B4KB Q2A 133KB 103KB whey 138KB 23 Project Ready Q06H Host station Diagnostic functions By choosing the required PLC CPU from a list display you can perform PLC diagnostics network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics Ethernet diagnostics or system monitor You can display the error status fault history or like of the PLC CPU and check the network based system status or like r PLC status r PLC operation status PLC operation RUN switch RUN r Error status Monitor run stop Start monitor Help Stop monitor ommunication error ining error arity erro 250 N T Ex PRG 2001 4 2 20 1 Close 1500 TET DOWN 2001 4 25 0 26 15 1500 AC DC DOWN 2001 4 26 19 24 30 3201 SFC PA
60. by icons associated by Windows Explorer 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 2 PLC side window Onimemode o Offline mode QCPU Q mode QnACPU ACPU QCPU A mode remote I O station MELSECNET H am MELSECNET 10 H network CC Link system EM Type unknown station Network configuration information not yet acquired Program memory device memory of QCPU Q mode Built in RAM device memory of QnACPU ACPU or QCPU A mode Memory card RAM of QCPU Q mode IC memory card A RAM or IC memory card B RAM of QnACPU ROM Memory card ROM of QCPU Q mode IC memory card A ROM or IC memory card B ROM of QnACPU Standard RAM of QCPU Q mode Standard ROM of QCPU Q mode Program a Program when password is set 7 PLC parameters network parameters remote password of QCPU Q mode PLC parameters network parameters of QnACPU ACPU or QCPU A mode Intelligent parameters of QCPU Q mode Common comments of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU Extension comments of ACPU or QCPU A mode Common comments of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU when password is set Program based comments of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU ma Program based comments of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU when password is set Device memory 3 Device initial values of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU Device initial values of QCPU Q mode or QnACPU when password is set General data PLC user data of QCPU Q mode 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 2 3 Shortcut key lists
61. cancelled i Cancel No Cancel PLC side window is displayed with the network PLC side window is PLC side window is network displayed with the configuration already acquired in the displayed with the new network configuration already acquired in the offline mode refer to Section 5 4 4 acquired network configuration x4 acquired network new network to Section 5 4 4 Note The PC side window displays the drives projects folders and files in the personal computer 1 Refer to Section 5 4 5 for changing the connection station 2 If communications cannot be made due to Transfer setup PLC type mismatch communication error PLC CPU power off or like click No or Cancel After starting GX Explorer check the connection cables PLC CPU power and Transfer setup refer to Section 5 4 1 x3 After starting GX Explorer make Transfer setup and get the network configuration information 4 The displayed network configuration may not match the actual network configuration Update the network configuration information before starting management or diagnostics of the data in the PLC CPU Refer to Section 5 4 2 5 2 9 2 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT e GX Developer SW7D5C GPPW or later must have been installed to start GX Explorer The processing at start of GX Explorer varies with the network check setting in Options To make the network check setting click the Tools Options menu and m
62. ct information Displays the product information Chapters Connect to MELFANSweb Connects to MELFANSweb EP c When PC side and PLC side windows are not being displayed Exit GX Explorer Exits GX Explorer Section 5 1 2 Switches between displaying and hiding the toolbar a View Section 5 2 1 Status bar Switches between displaying and hiding the status bar Section 5 1 1 Section 6 9 Tool Opti Opens the Options dialog box ools ptions pens the Uptions dialog box Section 7 1 2 Section 7 2 Open PC side window Displays the personal computer side window Loe l Window i Section 5 2 1 Open PLC side window Displays the PLC side window TEN Key operation list Displays the key operations Help Product information Displays the product information Za Chapter 9 Connect to MELFANSweb Connects to MELFANSweb TUN 3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT 2 Shortcut menus The following are the shortcut right click menu on a PC side window or PLC side window selection basis a When PC side window is selected Run a related application Starts the application with which the project or file has been created Section 6 8 List Displays a list of the objects in the window View Displays details of the objects in the window Displays the objects in the window in name order by Type Displays the objects in the window in type order Section 5 3 1 Arrange Icons by Size Displays the objects in the
63. e File New GX Developer project menu Edit View Tools Window Help New System data Cle bi You may also right click and click the New GX Developer Folder i project menu Delete Delete Gx Developer project Rename F2 Properties Alt Enter QD2 H 133KB Exit GX Explorer E ak l EEES 3 In the new project dialog box set the PLC series PLC GCPU mede SES type Program type Label setting Project name and EG Title and click the button Set the Program type and Program type Label seting Label setting for the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU only nd sus em The number of characters of a project path a project name Eois is within 150 m e es uat alis o lale de cai ae islevi ist daii zia The following characters cannot be used in a project name r Setup project name a rae NER and may be used to only specify a drive Do not use period at the end of a project name e A title is within 32 characters long I setup project name Drive Path ZAMELSECAPrajectiGX Developer Projectname GX Developer project Title EE a 4 Clicking the button creates a new GX Developer J The specified project does not exist i i Are you sure to create a new project project 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT By choosing the File New Folder menu you
64. e Type Modified Attributes x There are the following attributes R Read only H Hidden S System A Archive lt Example of screen in detail display mode gt z jBackup M up Folder 5 09 01 2 40 PM z datal File Folder 5 09 01 5 36 PM 3 Demol G 5H 101KB Gx Developer project 2 16 01 9 47 AM nk Line1 CMP 15KB GxConfiguretor CC proj 2 15 01 10 03 AM B Project A2SH 114KB Gx Developer project 2 20 01 7 02 PM are Rparal CRP 3KB GX Configurator CC proj 2 16 01 2 42 PM Ej Sample Q06H 64KB GX Developer project 5 09 01 2 55 PM B Work 138KB Gx Configurator QP proj 5 09 01 5 50 PM Device tet SKB Text Document 3 30 01 3 51 PM HA 9 information htrnl 23KB Internet Document HTML 3 30 01 3 51 PM A 5 Manual pdf 2 220KB Adobe Acrobat Document 9 14 0011 50 AM R Readme tet 2KB Text Document 3 30 01 3 53 PM RA Changing the display order You can change the display order of the detail display field between the name type size and date orders However the basic folder project file order is not changed Choosing the View Arrange Icons oy Name menu displays folders projects files in the name order Choosing the View Arrange Icons oy Type menu displays folders projects files in the type order Choosing the View Arrange Icons by Size menu displays folders projects files in the size order The folders are displayed in the name order Choosing the View Arrange Icons oy Date menu di
65. e Programs in the Control Panel To display the Control Panel choose Start Setting Control Panel 2 Choose GX Explorer After making selection click Add Remove The screen shown on the left is that of Windows 95 The displayed screen varies with the OS When using Windows 2000 Professional perform the following operation a Click Change or Remove Programs b Choose GX Explorer c Click Change Remove 3 Check whether you will romove the software package or not When uninstalling it click Yes Uninstallation starts When not uninstalling it click No This returns to the preceding screen x Components indicate the icons and files installed 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION From the preceding page Remove Shared File The system indicates that the following shared file is no longer used by any programs If any programs are still using this file and it is removed those programs may not function Are you sure you want to remove the shared file Leaving this file will not harm your system If you are not sure what to do it is suggested that you choose to not remove this shared component File name MELFANSweb Shortcut URL Located in C NMELSEC Yes YesToall No Remove Programs From Your Computer unlnstallShield will remove the software G gt Explorer from your computer Please wait while each of the following components is removed
66. e sub e Stand by station For the remote I O station of MELSECNET H the PLC type is displayed as Remote I O CC Link network configuration When CC Link is selected in the PLC configuration field the device detail display field shows the stations of that network Station No fl 12H Connection station ff 3U No 1 No fa MELSECNET 10 H No 1 ff G25H No 1 N fg G12H No 1 Control station No 1 o 5H No 1 Normal station No 2 i ga CC Link No 1 No 2 board 1 aa O25H No 1 No 2 board 1 Master station MB amp 3U No 1 No 2 board 1 Local station No 1 gt PLC The following station types are displayed in the network configuration of CC Link Master station Local station e Standby master 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT In the following network configuration the display example of the PLC configuration field is as shown below Network configuration Network No 2 station station No 2 No 1 l No 2 board1 Network No 1 4 6 2 5 MELSECNET 10 H aoeu Normal Control MELSECNET 0 H Normal Master CPU station station e Display in PLC configuration field PLC fl 12H Connection station 4 1 E en MELSECNET 10 H Na 1 maU c12Ha 1 Control station Na 1 3 fi G bH Ma 2 Control station No 1 6 E f 25H No 2 Normal station Mo lt
67. el for the applicable memory when using QCPU Q mode or QnACPU Clicking button displays the dialog box shown below Create target memory title p Target memory Cancel Title 8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8 DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics are designed to display the error states failure history and others of the PLC and check system states and like on a network basis Since the diagnostic functions are equivalent to those of GX Developer refer to DIAGNOSTICS in the GX Developer Operating Manual for operations and details 8 1 PLC Diagnostics You can display the status errors and others of the PLC CPU The following is the operation for displaying the PLC diagnostics dialog box PLC Online aes Program memory Device Memory 1 Choose the PLC CPU to be diagnosed right click and lt p ERES click the Diagnostics PLC diagnostics menu Network confiquration information refresh Copy Paste Delete PLC data Diagnostics PLC diagnostics Network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics System monitor Ethernet diagnostics 2 The PLC diagnostics dialog box appears The PLC diagnostics dialog box varies with the CPU type The screen shown on the left is that of the QCPU Q mode Overrunning error Error message 250 CAN G 2001 4 2 23 20 1500 AC DC DOWN 2001 4 25 0 26 15 1500 AC DC DOWN 2001 4 26 19 24 30 3201 SF
68. emory may be selected as the deletion target file Click the Keyword setup button in the Delete PLC data dialog box and click the Disable keyword button in the Keyword setup dialog box Keyword delete xc Deleting the keyword Sem in the currently connected applicable memory temporarily i Close 1 Applicable Memory memar cassette 2 gt Feyword Applicable memory Indicates the currently connected memory 2 Sets the keyword registered for the PLC button Click this button after setting the necessary settings Disable keyword is valid for PLC data deletion only Perform Delete keyword when displaying the data of the memory whose keyword has been registered to the PLC side window e f you have forgotten the keyword format the PLC memory Refer to 5 for PLC memory formatting Note that since formatting clears all data including the keyword write all data again e Since the keyword is written directly to the PLC CPU by execution of registration the parameters and like need not be written to the PLC The keyword is made valid immediately after registration 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 4 2 Remote operation Change the running status of the PLC CPU from GX Explorer Note that this operation is enabled in the RUN mode of the PLC CPU Click the button in the Delete PLC data dialog box Remote operation Connection target information
69. folder as system data you can perform centralized and batch management of projects more easily When C MELSEC Project is registered as system data When project is not registered as system data LSE MERO Position on Windows MEUS By registering a folder as system data MELSOFT PROJECT it is displayed in the same column as the drive on GX Explorer p 2 1 system data P Drive folder l MOREM Project 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 2 Operation for creating new system data MELSOFT series GX Explorer WES Edit View Tools Windo New System data Ctr 1 Click the File New System data menu New Delete Delete Rename Re Properties Alt Enter Exit GX Explorer New System data 2 Set System data name System folder and Title in System data semaeerene ESATO the New System data dialog box and click the System folder CAMELSECAProject Browse Title button The system data name may be different from the folder name registered as system data As the system folder set the folder registered as the system data A Drive Removable rr z3 C Drive Local Drive s 101KB D Drive Removable rr Demo2 Q02 H 133KB E Drive CD ROM Driv Demo3 A2SH 114KB F Drive Network Drive Ea Line1 CMP 15KB 4 MELSOFT PROJECT Linez CMP 15KB Project A2SH 114KB Project2 AJA 114KB
70. gs to the initial settings The initial settings are RS 232C PLC module and No specification Used to display a list of selectable connection target paths and choose the target path Connection test Connection test t button Used to conduct a test for communication with the connection station o antes System image button Used to display the selected connection target path by illustration Used to determine the target setup After determination a connection station check is made automatically button Used to cancel the settings and close the screen 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 3 Paths connectable using GX Explorer The following table indicates the paths connectable using GX Explorer on a PLC series basis PLC Series Name in Connection Path List Connected to the PLC CPU from the serial port by the RS 232 cable or l from the USB connector by the USB cable Serial port PLC module connection Connected to the MELSECNET 10 H network module by the MNET 10 H board communication Access MELSECNET 10 H board other station via MNET 10 H module QCPU CC Link board communication Access other Q mode Connected to the CC Link master local module by the CC Link board slationvia CC Link modile Ethernet board communication Access Connected to the Ethernet interface module by the Ethernet board Sthieretationvia Etheimet module Connected to the remote I O station of MELSECNET H from the serial Serial port NET 10 H re
71. he drive path and file name and click the button 5 BASIC OPERATIONS 5 4 4 Offline mode The PLC icon is displayed red m 0122H Connection station MELSOFT When merely displaying the already acquired network configuration information choosing the offline mode does not make network checks connection station check total station count check in the options speeding up a display in the PLC side window In the offline mode you can read and display the saved network configuration information Refer to Section 5 4 3 for reading the network configuration information However the following functions designed for communications with the PLC CPU are unusable Write to PLC paste Read from PLC copy PLC data deletion Network configuration information refresh Target setup Diagnostics e Run a related application 1 Operations in offline mode Choose the PLC side window and click the File Offline mode menu Offline appears on the title bar aa MELSECNET 1OIH No 1 Q12H Connection station eg MELSECNET 10 H No 1 To choose the online mode click the File Offline mode menu again When you exited from GX Explorer in the offline mode also start it in the offline mode next time When the mode is switched between offline and online the network checks in the options are executed Refer to Section 5 1 1 for the network check setting 5 BASIC OPERATIO
72. hi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual 2001 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION After agreeing to the terms of the Software License Agreement included in the package make the necessary entries in the Software User Registration Card and mail it to us to receive the following services We register users according to the received Software Registration Card and send the user ID and registration confirmation User registration is free of charge 1 Software Registration Fax or mail the Software User Registration Card packed with the product and we will provide you by direct mail with the latest information such as the new product release updating information and event information 2 Notes on Contact Call our GX Developer telephone center and tell us your product ID before asking questions x Please ask questions concretely and clearly using terms listed in the manual When requesting us to solve a problem provide us with detailed information for reproducing the problem In addition contact the respective manufacturers when asking questions about the operating system OS or the other vender s software products User registration is valid only in Japan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT series comprehensive Factory Automation software Read th
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75. ing the PLC CPU or switching power OFF ON during communications with the PLC CPU may cause a communications error from which a recovery cannot be made During communications do not unplug plug the USB cable reset the PLC CPU or switch power OFF ON If a recovery cannot be made from a communications error unplug the USB cable completely once wait for more than five seconds and then plug it again After performing this operation an error may occur at initial communication but operation will be normal at and after the second time During communications Indicates that the related application in the PLC side window is being run write to PLC paste or read from PLC copy is being performed the network configuration information is being updated the PLC data is being deleted or diagnostics connection station check or total station check is being made e Communication errors may occur depending on the type of personal computer used or USB cable assembly In this case Please execute communication again according to the error message contents e When fast communication is made after the baud rate has been changed on the personal computer s serial port personal computer side interface communications may not be made or communications retries may take place to delay communications depending on the performance of the personal computer If communications cannot be made in fast communication reduce the baud rate and make communication
76. ion list Displays a list of shortcut keys to the menus on GX Explorer Product information Displays the information on the product such as the version of GX Explorer Connects to MELFANSweb Connect to MELFANSweb You can check the technical news models confirmed to operate properly and others lt Screen example Key operation list gt X Help of GX Explorer Short cut key list File Edit Bookmark Options Help Key operation list Process contents Open the currently selected folder Close the currently selected folder Open when the selected folder is in closed state Select the first child in case of opened state Close when the selected folder is in opened state select the new folder in case of closed state Move to one level up new folder Select all the objects of the right side window List display side Copy Cut Paste Execute PLC write in corresponding to PLC side Copy Execute PLC write in corresponding to PLC side Move Execute PLC write in corresponding to PLC side Activate the menu bar Displays property Backspace Ctrl A Sup Ctrl X Ctrl V Ctrl Drag amp Drop shift Drag amp Drop Alt Alt Double Click 2 Deer MELSOFT MEMO INDEX C CC Link diagnostics 8 3 E Ethernet diagnostics 8 4 G GX Developer project creating new
77. is manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSEC series PLC thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use CONTENTS SARETY PRECAUTICHINS em te eT eT Duis er eee ANS OP CO EDO Te DM DRE E A 1 ied rc IN bos Seer an ey ae ee ne ae ee eee A 2 SOFTWARE USER RHEGISTRBATION due ors tuuc cer one a eu ED eee e Ue o eue idk eek wen Poez tesa eost oeste tue secu cus A 3 CONTENT RRRRRRMREIX A 4 ADOULWANII AIS RE TTTTEP rr ee oacemieennees A 7 Generic Terms and Abbreviations Used in This Manual ccccccccecccecceeccececcececececececcaueeauecaeecaeeneeenaess A 8 ProductMake om A 9 1 OVERVIEW 1 1to 1 2 gE i cal os FU cR CR TERRESTRE EP Serre 1 1 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 1to2 5 278 Ie izit qam CONNGUlAUON NER rp dm PET 2 1 2 2 Operating ENVIrONMe nt ccccccsesscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeseeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssesseasaeeeeeeeeeeess 2 5 3 FUNCTION LISTS 3 1to3 4 Oe PUIG HOM WEISS see srccaneancateameatadisaross afednecsaeiensane 3 1 3 2 Nem MISTS tert eek en oe ee LER ee eM ee ee ee LM ee LA ee i el 3 2 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 4 1to4 7 a UB NAE Ea ATION ERROREM 4 1 a AUETA E a EEE EAE NE sed See ee MUI ESSA AN S AAEE E E TE 4 6 5 BASIC OPERATIONS 5 1 to 5 28 SAPEN E Ra E REM E E E E Mc c E E 5 2 SN EIS PTT 5 2 MIS ud MIN NERO T UU ER 5 3 soleil E
78. ith all the stations at network analysis The device connected through Ethernet is not displayed because it is not to be analyzed by GX Explorer Errors Error code COS3H CO80H C082H occur and COM error is lit However this will not effect on the system operation You can reset the above COM error by clicking the button and the COM ERR off button on the Error history tab screen for Ethernet diagnosis 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER This chapter describes the management of projects in the PC side window 6 1 Creating a New Project Create a new project of GX Developer rive Removable media ize l Sconeleabwe Deng obs WE Kosme wwn vmr 1 Choose the folder for creating a new GX Developer folder in z3 D Drive Removable media l Demo 2 Q02 H 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM amp E Drive CD ROM Drive Project A2SH 114KB GxDeveloperpro 2 20 01 7 02 PM F Drive Network Drive E Project A3A 114KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM the project display field of the PC side window g MELSOFT PROJECT Sample1 Q06H 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM 3 4 Backup E Sample Q2A 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM H A GX Configurator CC Sample3 G02 H 103KB GxDeveloperpro 2 21 01 11 19 AM aA GX Configurator QP Smee GX Developer E 3 Projectl E Project Sample Sample2 E Sample3 2 Click th
79. its GX Explorer Section 5 1 2 Performs read from the selected PLC CPU Section 7 1 1 to Performs write to the selected PLC CPU Section 7 1 7 Move up Displays the data one layer above the current one Section 5 4 2 Switches between displaying and hiding the toolbar NN l l Section 5 2 1 otatus bar Switches between displaying and hiding the status bar Section 5 4 3 Saves the acquired network configuration information Displays a list of the objects in the window eze Details Displays details of the objects in the window View Arrange Displays the objects in the window in name order Le Icons by Station No Displays the objects in the window in station number order Section 5 4 2 Network configuration Updates the network configuration information information refresh Specifies the interface and like for connection to the PLC CPU Section 5 4 1 Section 5 1 1 Section 6 9 Options Opens the Options dialog box is P pu a Section 7 1 2 Section 7 2 Open PC side window Displays the personal computer side window Closes the active window l Close All Closes all open windows l Window A A Section 5 2 1 Displays the windows one over another partially o Tile Vertically Displays the windows side by side HNTEM Online Transfer setup Tile Horizontally Displays the windows toptobottom Key operation list Displays the key operations i Help Produ
80. ject is created and only the data of the specified device memory file registers are read The parameters are set to the initial values Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer proj indicates a number in numerical order starting 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 6 Writing reading device initial values This section explains the operations for writing reading device initial values to the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU 1 Example of menu driven operation Sample3 QU6H 1 In the PC side window choose the device initial value i Program E INN file to be written ap Device memory Device initial value indicating the data type can also E Device init amp be the target of write 2 Click the Edit Copy menu File Big View Tools Windoy You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Bai button and click the C keys Paste Ctr es SelectAll Ctri A Move up Backspace 3 Choose the memory in the PLC side window HF Device comment s Parameter i Device memory H E Device init RAM Standard RAM io Standard ROM maaaa 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click
81. k configuration has been changed or disabled for communication When the network configuration has not been changed but the connection station has been changed gt 1 The station has been connected to another PLC CPU in the network MELSOFT series GX Explorer When the network configuration and connection station have not been changed MELSOFT series GX Explorer C Cannot communicate with PLC for one ofthe following reasons Comms timeout Cable error Specified baud rate not supported for connected PLC Monitor condition set status is read by device The praject PLC and the connected PLC are different Connected device has been changed There is some existence of a station that matches with the gathered Network configuration information Do you want to use the gathered Network configuration information as it is If no is selected it will be changed to offline mode ES 0180840b x2 MELSOFT series GX Explorer x Can not do the specified operation The following reasons can be thought Error occurred in communication Gathered Network configuration information and current structure is different Access became impossible because connection station has been changed Do you wantto delete the gathered Network configuration information and again getthe information If no is selected it will become offline mode If cancel is selected then specified operation will be
82. l C 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 2 Example of drag and drop operation PLC Online A Drive Removable media sample3 QOU6H PLC my Program memory Device Memory 3 C Drive Local Drive i Program fl G05H Connection station Program z3 D Drive Removable media c8 Device comment i Parameter E Drive CD ROM Drive a REENE Memo F Drive Network Drive E Device metio Device init 4 MELSOFT PROJECT amp Device init bam Standard RAM z 4 Backup mom Standard ROM LJ GX Configurator CC LJ GX Configurator QP LJ GX Developer EN a 74444 3 EE FE TE E 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 3 Batch writing reading parameters Since the parameter type e g PLC parameter network parameter is not differentiated in the PLC CPU the parameter type cannot be specified to perform write read to from PLC If you specify the parameter type in the PC side window the parameters of all types are batch written e f you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project a new project is created and only the parameters are read Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer projectx i
83. ld shows the data types and file names of that project in a tree structure Choosing the Edit Move up menu displays the layer above the current one You may also press the key A Drive Removable media 3 EWJ NN MISI z3 C Drive Local Drive c Program z3 D Drive Removable media E MAIN zS E Drive CD ROM Drive I Device comment F Drive Network Drive E COMMENT g MELSOFT PROJECT 83 MAIN z Backup 2 Parameter C GX Configurator CC 4 PLC parameter Data types and file names of a GX Configurator QP a Network param Sample project appear LJ GX Developer Remote pass E Device memory E MAIN Device init I MAIN Choose Sample1 project POINT Note that when folders and files in the personal computer are displayed GX Explorer may differ from Windows Explorer in icons and or upper lower case character indications 5 BASIC OPERATIONS Changing the display type The detail display field has two display modes list display and detail display Choosing the View List menu selects the list display mode Choosing the View Details menu selects the detail display mode In the detail display mode the following items appear MELSOFT e Project PLC type GX Developer Pcie only Size Type Modified e Folder Type Modified Attributes e File oiz
84. lease select file dialog box 2 For the file registers of the ACPU or QCPU A mode set the file register type File register or Extension Ln file register and further Block No for the extension file registers Device data name r File register C File register C Extended file register Block No i Cancel 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 3 Example of drag and drop operation A Drive Removable media sample3 QO6H 2 PLC a Pro gram memory Device Memory z3 C Drive Local Drive aE Program fl Q06H Connection station PX Standard RAM D Drive Removable media F Device comment how Standard ROM 48 E Drive CD ROM Drive sf Parameter F Drive Network Drive B Device memory g MELSOFT PROJECT E Main H z Backup t E Device ini MS xL GX Configurator CC Drag a GX Confiqurator QP EC GX Developer F e f there are more than one device memory file in a project the target of write cannot be identified and therefore write to PLC with the project or data type specified cannot be performed to the Program memory Device memory of the QCPU Q mode or to the PLC RAM Device memory of the QnACPU ACPU or QCPU A mode Specify and read the file e f you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project a new pro
85. lled GX Explorer can be installed but cannot be booted When using GX Explorer install GX Developer Version 7 or later 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT a Installing the product The screen is that of Windows 95 N Exploring D x a E CHUNOHTUNT 7 5 1 Boot Windows Explorer and click the drive where the CEE sele xel aee TAA lare Lo disk IS inserted Desktop My Computer H E 3 Floppy 4 ay C H Sw1d5c exp D s Control Panel Printers E Recycle Bin p BKB Nest Double click set eae ene lt a To display Windows Explorer choose Start se userl cab 65KB CAB File a 26858 CAB Fe Programs Windows Explorer fee cine DKB Application Extension IKB DAT File 44KB Application Extension 394KB Bitmap Image 59KB Application 1KB Configuration Settings 80KB INS File LID File 1 object s selected B amp 5KB 1 2 If either of the left screens appears perform operation in Q Please instal ths package after executing VUpdateDCOMSS Exe from CD ROM accordance with the instructions given in b After the operation is over restart installation operation This package is not in proper operating environment Please install this package after executing sUpdate sxdist E e from CD ROM If the left screen appears perform operation in accordance with the instructions given i
86. lorer 9 information html Manual pdf Readme txt 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 4 Basic Operations for PLC Side Window 5 4 1 Displaying the PLC configuration information If there is no network configuration information at an initial start or like display the connection stations and network configuration in the PLC side window in the following procedure 1 Operation sequence 1 Choose the PLC side window and click the Online Transfer setup menu window Help Edit File View BEIDE Tools Select PLC series 2 Choose the PLC series in the Select PLC series dialog box PLC series 3 On the Transfer setup screen set the PC side I F PLC side I F and others and click the button Refer to 2 for the Target setup screen Making Target setup automatically starts a connection station check which confirms the PLC types of the connection stations and the presence absence of networks Refer to POINT in Section 5 1 1 for the station o specification Other station Single network PLC direct coupled setting mese FO Rev P ER connection station check Lj LL LI Ld e C24 NET 1 0 H NET I CC Link Ethernet 4 Click the View Network configuration information refresh menu EIE Sus Ber A Drive Re List C Drive Lort Details D Drive Re EDrnvecp range Icons F Drive Net Network configuration information refresh KA
87. m the following operations for the QCPU Q mode that is displayed as the Q4ACPU If any of the operations is performed we cannot guarantee proper operation of the QCPU Q mode e Run a related application Write to PLC paste Read from PLC copy PLC data deletion Diagnostics a When the network consists of different PLC series Analyzing the network consisting of different PLC series takes much time to get the network configuration information b When MELSECNET 10 H exists in the network configuration 1 Display range when the connection station is the remote I O station When the connection station is the remote I O station of MELSECNET H the routing parameters cannot be set and therefore the network that can be displayed is only the network of the connection station 2 Network configuration information getting time when the routing parameter setting is illegal When the routing parameter setting is illegal correct network analysis cannot be made and therefore it takes much time to get the network configuration information 3 Display provided when the same network numbers exist When there are the same network numbers only the network whose information was acquired first can be displayed 4 Routing parameters of the MELSECNET 10 H board If the routing parameters have not been set to the MELSECNET 10 H board a routing parameter error occurs and the network configuration information cannot be displayed 5 BAS
88. me reboot the personal computer e Registered icon The following icon is registered by installing GX Explorer A Accessories I i StartUp ettings J Windows Explorer amp To MELFANSweb Homepage Ic e Fi Help R gt 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 4 2 Uninstallation MELSOFT This section provides the operation to delete GX Explorer from the hard disk Uninstalling the product Control Panel oix File Edit View Help Ga Control Panel IESE x paag 1 er A So m zx uw Add New Zeb Date Time Display Fonts Internet Hardware Programs EN ad Ss QO WU uw T ga 8 O 2 Keyboard Modems Mouse Multimedia Network ODBC Data Sources 32bit J a e s 95 Passwords Power Printers Regional Sounds System Settings Sets up programs and creates shortcuts v Add Remove Programs Properties Ed Install Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk A To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM drive click Install Install The following software can be automatically removed by Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Gx Developer Add Remove OK Cancel l 3 Are you sure you want to completely remove 3x Explorer and all of its components To next page Confirm File Deletion 1 Choose and double click Add Remov
89. menu press the button and click the V keys File BST View Online Tools 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box 2 Example of drag and drop operation APLC Onin O O OoOo O o o o o O A Drive Removable media Sampos Q06H PLC v Program m Memory 23 C Drive Local Drive ARTEN Program D Drive Removable media ater e 2 E Drive CD ROM Drive MAINT Drag e MENEN F Drive Network Drive ka Device comment 6 Device init 4 MELSOFT PROJECT HE Parameter Standard RAM Backup E Device memory hom Standard ROM GX Configurator CC H E Device init 4 GX Configurator QP GX Developer 3 Label program Write to PLC cannot be performed if an uncompiled label program is included in the program specified from the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU project 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT f you do not choose a paste read from PLC destination project but select a folder and paste drop the source project a new project is created and only the specified program is read The parameters are set to the initial values Its project name is GX Developer project If the project of the same name exists in the folder the project name will be GX Developer project gt kindicates a number in numerical order starting The
90. mory card of the QnACPU to reserve a consecutive free space This function is invalid for flash ROM Note that this function is enabled in the STOP mode of the PLC CPU Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation refer to Section 7 4 2 Click the Arrange PLC memory button in the Delete PLC data dialog box Arrange PLC memory 3 Connection target information Connection interface coi CPU Target PLC Network no 0 Station no Host PLE type a2451 PLC RAM Target memory 3 fim wm Description Connection target information Shows the information of the specified PLC CPU Target memory Sets the PLC memory that is to be sorted button Click this button after setting the necessary settings The following indicates an example of arranging the PLC Memory Program A Program A Program A 8K K 8K 8 gt gt Proaram c 6K 6K 6K Program B PC 6K deleted 6K memory Free area Free area sort 14K 8K 8K Total free capacity 8K Total free capacity 14K Total free capacity 14K Max contiguous free Max contiguous free Max contiguous free area 8K area 8K capacity 14K In the following cases the PLC Memory cannot be arranged The drive memory is faulty One file is not stored in one continuous area 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 4 6 Creating the title Creates a lab
91. mote module port by the RS 232 cable connection Connected to the PLC CPU from the serial port by the RS 232 cable Serial port PLC module connection Connected to the MELSECNET 10 network module by the MNET 10 H board communication Access MELSECNET 10 H board other station via MNET 10 H module QnACPU l l CC Link board communication Access other Connected to the CC Link master local module by the CC Link board station via CC HIC mIOdUlB l Ethernet board communication Access Connected to the Ethernet interface module by the Ethernet board olhiecetation via Ehana medie QCPU Connected to the PLC CPU from the serial port by the RS 232 cable Serial port PLC module connection A mode Connected to the MELSECNET 10 network module by the MNET 10 H board communication Access MELSECNET 10 H board other station via MNET 10 H module Connected to the PLC CPU from the serial port by the RS 232 cable Serial port PLC module connection ACPU Connected to the MELSECNET 10 network module by the MNET 10 H board communication Access MELSECNET 10 H board other station via MNET 10 H module e A communications error may occur if communications are made with the PLC after setting the resume function suspend setting power saving function or standby mode of the personal computer Hence any of the above functions should not be set for making communications with the PLC When the USB cable is used frequently unplugging plugging the USB cable resett
92. munication status Normal Loop test Setup confirmation test Station order check test test Bw from Master station Bw from host master station Error History Monitor Network Monitor Details Other station info Communication 8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8 3 CC Link Diagnostics CC Link diagnostics allow you to monitor the network information of each station and diagnose and test the network status The following is the operation for displaying the CC Link diagnostics dialog box MR ML 1 Choose the PLC CPU of CC Link to be diagnosed um Program memory Device Memory A ee eee p Standard RAM right click and click the Diagnostics 2 CC Link Run a related application Network configuration information refresh diag nostics menu Copy Paste Delete PLC data Diagnostics PLC diagnostics Network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics System monitor Ethernet diagnostics CC Link diagnostics 2 The CC Link diagnostics dialog box appears Line monitor Host station r Madule setting Link scan time Module No lm Host station local Tstation ee Data link status Datalnking SSS je p ms C 1 0 address Action status Noma SS Minimum B ms Switching status Master station Curent MO ms r Network test Using loop H0 t OTC Data link start CH 0 Line status N
93. n and click the 4 Enter Rename E k Properties Alt Enter eys Exit GX Explorer j ample roperties r 7 3 The information properties of the project or data General appears Sample3 Type Gx Developer project Location CAMELSECAPrajectGX Developer Size 102KB 105 189bytes Created Wednesday February 21 2001 11 19 48 AM Title PLC Type Q 2 H 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 5 Moving the Project Move a project to another drive folder Another folder or file can also be moved by similar operation A Drive Removable media PLC Type Modified C Drive Local Drive e 101KB NVEYSETES pro 2 15 01 9 47 AM D Drive Removable media 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM 1 Choose the project to be moved 2 F Dive eto Ove IB GkDeloperpo 2 10 08 AM Choosing the Edit Select All menu allows you to 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM g MELSOFT PROJECT 2 Backup 5 CI GX Configurator CC 103KB GXDeveloperpro 2 21 01 11 19AM batch select the projects being displayed in the detail 3L GX Configurator QP B Derct display field Batch selection can also be made by pressing A ES Sample3 2 Click the Edit Cut menu i You may also right click choose the Cut menu Copy CreC press the amp button and click the Ctrl X keys Paste Cres File IPIE view Tools i
94. n c After the operation is over restart installation operation This package is not in proper operating environment Please install this package after executing Updata 50COMUPD EXE from CD ROM Severe If the left screen appears perform operation in accordance eo This package is not in proper operating environment With the instructions given In d Please install this package after executing EnvMEL Setup Exe from CD ROM After the operation is over restart installation operation TS Die 3 Type the name and company and click Next ef tie estis ness As the confirmation dialog box appears follow the message and perform operation Name MTsUBISH Company MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Co Cancel To next page 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT From preceding page Q 4 Enter the product ID and click Next gt paea EE Frage th Eres ca cae The product ID is given in the Software Registration Card packed with the product lt Back Cancel eens 5 Specify the installation destination folder ee ae Click if the destination folder displayed is OK lick Browse and se ect the directory for installing in other Chek Cancel fr not instaling To change the folder click Browse and specify a new drive and folder r Destination Folder C AMELSEC Browse 1 Cancel 6 This completes installation Click OK
95. n 5 4 3 configuration information g i ores Transfer setup Specifies the interfaces and types to be connected with the PLC CPU Others Displays the network configuration information already gotten when the l Sune mee network is not connected with the PLC CPU pee 3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT 3 2 Menu Lists 1 Drop down menus The drop down menus are indicated on the PC side window or PLC side window selection status basis a When PC side window is selected New System data Creates new system data fal Section 6 8 Folder Creates a new folder New Section 6 1 GX Developer project Creates a new project of GX Developer NT File Delete Deletes the selected object Section 6 2 Changes the name of the selected object Section 6 3 Section 6 4 Exit GX Explorer Exits GX Explorer Section 5 1 2 Moves the selected object to the clipboard temporar storage memory in personal computer Copies the selected object to the clipboard temporar storage memory in personal computer Section 6 5 Section 6 6 Properties Displays the properties of the selected object 2 E Edit Paste Pastes the cut or copied object to the selected position i Section 6 2 Select All Selects all objects in the window Section 6 5 Section 6 6 Section 5 3 1 Switches between displaying and hiding the toolbar ee Status bar Switches between dis
96. n also be the target of write E Device init i MELSOFT series GX Explore File g View Tools Windoy E 2 Click the Edit Copy menu You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Es button and click the C keys i Circ SelectAll Ctrl A Moveup Backspace I eran meray Dedss Menard a i Program Device comment s Parameter E Device memory H E Device init jw Standard RAM mom Standard ROM 3 Choose the memory in the PLC side window E o RYERSON See 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click the V keys 5 Click the button in the write to PLC confirmation dialog box Either of the following screens appears depending on the target of write File register range setting Write device memory Lx Please specify the range ofthe file registerto be operated Please select device memory write object Iv Write device memory fo 32767 Iv Write file register File register e When you performed write to other than C Extension file register Block No Program memory Device memory QCPU Q Cancel mode or to other than PLC RAM Device memory QnACPU set the number of file register points When there are more than one device memory file their
97. n be opened and edited on the created application Another file E also be opened by similar operation if relation setting has been made on Windows Explorer PLC Type Modified 101KB ETF 2 16 01 9 47 AM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM A Drive Removable media z3 C Drive Local Drive z3 D Drive Removable media e 28 E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive 4 MELSOFT PROJECT 2 Backup C GX Configurator CC xL GX Confiqurator QP 343 2 sh eval 1 Choose the project to be edited 114KB GX Developer pro 2 20 01 7 02 PM 114KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM 103KB GX Developer pro 2721 01 11 19 AM Sample3 d 8 Sample1 QOU6H 64KB GX Devel i E Sample Q2A 133KB GX Devel 2 Right click and click the Run a related application BERNIE 002 H 103KB GXDevel Run a related application menu Cut Copy Paste You may also double click and press the key Delete Rename Properties i MELSOFT series GX Developer C MELSEC Project GX DeveloperSample3 LD Read mode MAIN M E3 Project Edit Find Replace Convert View Online Diagnostics Tools Window Help lal x 1 1 BOUE REOR 3 The created application starts and the selected project Program rm Y z E opens FE 4p 44 wp Deta name list me ist X 3 pamm peek
98. n the PLC is in the RUN state 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 4 4 Formatting the PLC memory Format the program memory standard RAM and memory card of the QCPU Q mode or the built in RAM and IC memory card of the QnACPU Formatting is valid for SRAM and ATA This function is invalid for flash ROM Note that this function is enabled in the STOP mode of the PLC CPU Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation refer to Section 7 4 2 Click the Format PLC memory button in the Delete PLC data dialog box Format PLC memory x Connection target information Connection interface com hoe CPU Network na 0 Station Host PLC type 0255 2 Tagenenoy INIEENNNNE Format Type Target PLE Do not create a user setting system area the necessary system area only 3 C Create a user setting system area an area which speeds up monitoring from other stations System area fe K step 1 Connection target information Shows the information of the specified PLC CPU ey errr ERR Target memory Sets the object of PLC memory formatting Sets the object of PLC memory formatting o Do not create a user setting system area the necessary system area only Only the system area that is essential for the applicable memory is created Create a user setting system area an area which speeds up mo
99. ndicates a number in numerical order starting from 1 e After write to PLC reset the PLC CPU or MELSECNET H remote I O Reset must be performed to make the written parameters valid For reset operation refer to the user s manual of the PLC CPU being used 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 4 Writing reading device comments The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing reading device comments 1 Example of menu driven operation Sample3 QO6H fe Program 245 Device comment 1 In the PC side window choose the device comment ATED file to be written x ae Choosing Device comment indicating the data type s B Device init selects all device comments l TE ae 2 Click the Edit Copy menu Cut You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Bs button and click the C keys Ctrl C Ctrl SelectAll Ctrl A Moveup Backspace 3 Choose the memory in the PLC side window H 8 Device comment L Parameter E Device memory H 8 Device init Crrery Standard RAM wrens Bassa om Standard ROM 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the f button and click the V keys File Beatie View Online Tools Copy Ctrl C
100. ndo select All Ctrl A Move up Backspace C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media i A Drive Removable media I j i i F N we 3 Choose the destination drive folder in the project iei vetet display field l Mavin y 4 Click the Edit Paste menu Gal O3 You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click the V keys MAIN wag From Body to Body A project may also be moved by drag amp drop A MELSOFT series GX Explorer File Edit View Tools Window Help 3 D amp BE EA Hold down Shift Q BH Q02 H drag and drop E Drive CD ROM Drive Bl Proj A2SH F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT lt 2 Backup O GX Configurator CC J GX Contigurator QP J GX Developer Demol 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 6 Copying the Project Copy a project to another drive folder Another folder or file can also be copied by similar operation A Drive Removable media C Drive Local Drive 101KB GxDeveloperpro 2 16 01 9 47 AM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM 1 Choose the project to be copied NAKE GX Developer pra 2 16 01 948 aM Choosing the Edit Select All menu allows you to 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM D Drive Removable media B 8 E Drive CD ROM Drive g F Drive Network Drive g MELSOF
101. ndows9 Me 2 Unusable with Windows 2000 Professional 4 CC Link boards The A80BD J61BT11 allows setting of the master local station The A80BD J61BT13 is accessible only at the setting of a local station The following are the compatible drivers Refer to the manual of the corresponding board for the board connection and driver installation methods ABOBE J61BT1 1 SWADNF CCLINK B ABOBE J61BT13 x Unusable with Windows Me 5 Ethernet boards Use the driver provided for an Ethernet board available on the market The following are the Ethernet boards cards that have been confirmed by Mitsubishi Electric to operate properly Refer to the manual of the corresponding board for the board connection and driver installation methods Maker Name 3COM make Ethernet Link Ill LAN PC Card Ethernet Centre COM LA PCM Ethernet PC Card LAN Allied Telesis make board card Adapter TDK make 10BASE TLAN Card model LAN CD021BX Ethernet board Allied Telesis make RE2000 ISA 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 6 Modules connectable for serial port USB communication a Modules connectable for serial port PLC Series Module Name Module Type PLC CPU Q00J Q00 Q01 Q02 H Q06H Q12H Q25H Q series MELSECNET H QJ72LP25 QJ72BHR15 remote I O 2A Q2AS H Q2AS1 Q2AS H S1 Q3A QnA series PLC CPU od iR mes i H Q4A Q4AR A0J2H A1S A1FX A1SJ A1SH A1SJH A1N A2C A2CJ A2N S1 A2S A2SH A171SH nu A1
102. nformation displayed in the PLC side window can be saved into the personal computer as a file Also the saved network configuration information can be read in the offline mode By saving reading the network configuration information you need not update the network configuration information every time the connection station is changed 1 Operation for saving the network configuration information 1 Choose the PLC side window and click the File MES Edit View Online Tools Window Read Network configuration information Save Network configuration information menu save Network configuration information Offline made Exit GX Explorer Save Network configuration information 2 In the network configuration information saving dialog box set the drive path and file name and click the button Drive Ec Drive Path piece e Cancel Network configuration information System 2 Operation for reading the network configuration information 1 In the offline mode choose the PLC side window SES Edit View Online Tools Window i Read Network configuration information and click the File Read Network configuration Save Network configuration information information menu Refer to Section 5 4 4 for the offline mode v Offline mode Exit GX Explorer Read Network configuration information 2 In the network configuration information reading dialog box set t
103. nitoring Format Type from other stations A mandatory system area and a system area for high speed monitoring from other stations user set are created The setting range is 0 to 15K steps 4 Execute Execute button Click this button after setting the necessary settings 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT There are two types of system area mandatory and user set The mandatory system area is automatically created during formatting but the user set system area is created according to the user s required settings When the user set system area is created the data storage area for sequence programs and other data is reduced Check the data capacity before setting the range for the user set system area QnACPU internal RAM System files Mandatory system area temporary files etc fixed at 4K steps Monitor No 1 for other stations System area User set system area selectable 0 to 15K steps Monitor No 15 for other stations User data storage area parameters sequence programs device comments etc Files in the system area cannot be displayed as a data list Create the user set system area in the internal RAM e If it is set in an IC memory card the speed of other station monitoring will not change 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 4 5 Arranging the PLC memory Arrange the data in the program memory or memory card of the QCPU Q mode or the built in RAM or IC me
104. oard Beard board board board board net a gt COM COMI Baud rete 19 2Kbps PLC side I F B8 PLC MNET 10 H MNET I CC Link Ethernet C24 Bus 2 module module module module module mide a gt PLC mode JacPu a Other station Connection channel list 5 3 No specification Other station Single network PLC direct coupled setting 6 Time out Sec 0 p Retry times d System image Connection test C24 NET 10 H NE T ll CC Link Ethernet ie connection Ab r Multiple PLC setting j j j j Target PLC PLCtype Non choice PLC Na Close 10 A yellow icon indicates that it has already been selected For details of Target setup refer to the GX Developer Operatino Manual ae 3 Choose the personal computer side interface Double clicking enables detail setting 2 PLC side I F Choose the connected PLC side module Other station Multiple PLC setting Connection channel list button PLC direct coupled setting direct PLC direct coupled setting setting button button Automatically selected according to the PC side I F setting Need not be selected Double clicking enables the setting of the communication time check period and retry count You can specify any of No 1 to No 4 when the connection station is the QCPU Q mode in a multiple PLC configuration Used to return the settin
105. oma CH 1 Line status Loop test Loop type Twist Single B us Monitoring other station g ith Device After acquiring setting information by turning device Y n amp on wi T can be set as EEPROM Parameters Test the acquired information 8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8 4 Ethernet Diagnostics You can check various settings of the Ethernet module The following is the operation for displaying the Ethernet diagnostics dialog box aL Online 1 Choose the PLC CPU to be Ethernet diagnosed right eee cue Pe Standard RAM EET DRE click and click the Diagnostics Ethernet un a related application Network configuration information refresh diag nostics menu Copy Paste Delete PLC data Diagnostics PLC diagnostics Network diagnostics CC Link diagnostics System monitor Ethernet diagnostics l Ethernet diagnosis SS 2 The Ethernet diagnostics dialog box appears DEC C HEX r Target module setting WodieNs amodde z O adess OOD Parameter status Error log Status of each connection Status of each protocol LED status Receive gt r Module information Initial error code 000 IP address 33216801 Ethernet address 0800 7022 B37B Auto Open UDP E 1388 Port Network No 2 Station number 2 Group No 0 PING test Loop test COM ERR oft Sk Close 8 DIAGNOST
106. ows the network configuration you can change between list display and detail display Choosing the View List menu provides a list display station names PLC types station types Choosing the View Details menu provides a detail display station names PLC types station types station numbers The E button can be used to provide a list display and the button a detail display Example of screen for list display Example of screen for detail display PLC Q25H No 2 Control station No 1 gt PLC ffl Q12H Connection station Q02 H A No 2 Normal station No 2 ffl 12H Connection station ffl O25H No 2 Control stat 1 5 amp MELSECNET 10 H No 1 MELSECNET 10 H No 1 fl G02 H A No 2 Normal 2 3 83 MELSECNET 10 H No 2 d MELSECNET 10 H No 2 MB G25H No 2 Control station No 1 fl G 25H No 2 Control station No 1 fly G02 H A No 2 Normal station No 2 MB G02 H A No 2 Normal station No 2 4 Changing the display order When MELSECNET 10 H or CC Link is selected in the PLC configuration field the device detail display field can be switched between the name order and station number order Choosing the View Arrange Icons oy Name menu shows data in name order Choosing the View Arrange Icons by Station No menu shows data in station number order Click the Name or Station No item to change the display order
107. p o Standard ROM CJ detal Demol Demo2 Demo3 PC side i Line CMP i Line2 CMP window Project Project d Rparal CRP Samplel Sample 2 Sample3 B work B Work2 BEI Ae ee HE PLC side window Status bar ooo Loo o SS OO oo y SOS Project display field Detail display field PLC display field Device detail display field Switch between displaying and hiding the toolbar indow Close menu W Window All Close menu 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT a Layout of PC side window Displays the drives folders projects and files in the personal computer 1 2 Project display field Displays the drives folders projects and files in the personal computer in a tree structure Detail display field Selecting the drive or folder in the project display field displays the objects in that drive or folder When the project of GX Developer is selected in the project display field its data are displayed in a tree structure Layout of PLC side window Displays the connected stations and network configuration 1 2 PLC configuration field Displays the connected stations and network configuration in a tree structure Device detail information field Selecting the network type in the PLC configuration field displays the stations belonging to that network selec
108. pe network number station type and station number are displayed Example Q02H No 1 Control station No 1 ay PLC type Station type Network number Station number For CC Link on the MELSECNET 10 H station the PLC type the MELSECNET 10 H network number and station number of the station loaded with the master station the station type of CC Link and the station number of CC Link are displayed Example Q02H No 1 No 2 board1 Local station No 1 PLC type MELSECNET 10 H CC Link station number station type MELSECNET 10 H Module number CC Link network number station number For the QCPU Q mode multiple PLC system the CPU number is displayed at the end of the station name Example S Connection station PLC No 2 PLC type Station type CPU No 5 BASIC OPERATIONS a MELSOFT MELSECNET 10 H network configuration When MELSECNET 10 H is selected in the PLC configuration field the device detail display field shows the configuration of that network PLC fl G12H Connection station fg o12H No 1 Control station No 1 1 fs MELSECNET 10 H No 1 fl O25H No 1 Normal station No 2 2 MB 21 2H No 1 Control station No 1 i O25H No 1 Normal station No 2 The following station types are displayed in the station names of MELSECNET 10 H Control station Normal station e Remote master Multiplexed remote sub Parallel remote master Multiplexed remote sub Parallel remot
109. play esses 5 11 20 opening PLC side window 5 4 product information eesessssssss 9 1 ONES T 0 12 shortcut menu display 3 4 stats Dalek nie aia tealn iA SINIT UE 5 4 SV SOM MONON 35 ceucecue teda To troc suc Lade e 8 5 tile vellieally asdaseta asa aiat das atcdua Sad du 5 4 transter SClUD uia atado o S AE 5 15 ta COSIMO isernia e A 5 4 WOOD i an ute cen minecis a tease 5 4 na by Name iiie ecd aaa 5 11 20 network check vicwtcavecsncdevecatcemaceauciancenmpenncseacenns 5 3 network configuration information RE ACNING NT EET 5 21 creme deen 5 2 14 Vleferz 9 6 PEE UE ORDER RUIN UNE 5 21 network diagnostics sssssse 8 2 renamiNg ae aa A A N 6 4 ha DackK bp Setinin Daa restes 6 12 DY Dale RR HERR EE 5 11 file GOP VIG PER E 6 7 deletng e EE dee etes 6 3 FOL AUOM NN RO Hn OR cU o 6 5 MOVING Nec RRN p 6 6 fenamMinGini takin nica Media waved 6 4 folder CODVIFIQ sooo Due d c D on ou o D o 6 7 creating NEW ssec aces Gone otes Coraes tens 6 1 egomet P 6 3 INOLIM AOI ort ER 6 5 PMO ING PEN CR DNE NACER 6 6 renaming PPS 6 4 Index 1 opening PC side window 5 4 Ind project ete dacalecr M 6 12 CODY ING emet 6 7 ChE STING NOW A 6 1 deleting mp Dr DN 6 3 Jaiteiuta zo RTT
110. playing and hiding the status bar Details Displays details of the objects in the window byName Displays the objects in the window in name order Displays the objects in the window in type order Arrange Icons Em by Size Displays the objects in the window in size order by Date Displays the objects in the window in date order Refresh Updates the personal computer side window Section 5 2 1 View Section 5 3 1 Section 5 1 1 Section 6 9 Section 7 1 2 Section 7 2 Options Open PLC side window Displays the PLC side window Close Closes the active window Close All Closes all open windows LL Window Section 5 2 1 Displays the windows one over another partially Opens the Options dialog box Tile Vertically Displays the windows side by side Tile Horizontally Displays the windows top to bottom Key operation list Displays the key operations o d Product information Displays the product information Chapter 9 Connect to MELFANSweb Connects to MELFANSweb le 3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT b When PLC side window is selected Read Network configuration Reads the saved network configuration information information Save Network configuration information Offline mode Switches between the online and offline modes NETTEN Section 5 4 4 Exit GX Explorer Ex
111. r PLC types are different the following screen appears before execution of paste write read to from PLC MELSOFT series GX Developer 1 The PLC type set by the project differs from the connected PLC type Execute again after changing the PLC type to match the PLC type you are connecting to Change the PLC type of the project using GX Developer 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU 3 MELSOFT Motion controller SCPU Since the motion controller SCPU is recognized as the ACPU by GX Explorer the project of any of the following PLC types is enabled for write read to from PLC a Write to PLC te 7 A3U A173UH S1 displayed as A3U on GX AT LSUP ST A273UH S1 Explorer A273UH S1 displayed as A3U on GX Explorer Write to PLC is performed as the data of the motion controller SCPU b Read from PLC Read Destination PLC Type Project Read Source CPU A171SH A2SH A2SH A171SH displayed as A2SH on GX Explorer A172SH ASN A3N A172SH displayed as ASN on GX Explorer L A3U A173UH S1 displayed as A3U on GX ERRES S Explorer A273UH S1 displayed as A3U on GX Explorer gt Read from PLC is performed as the data of the motion controller SCPU Password keyword setting a QCPU Q mode When a password has been set to the QCPU Q mode enter the password at the time of write read to from PLC and click the Execute button The password of the following files is set Disable the p
112. ro 2 21 01 11 19AM batch select the projects being displayed in the detail E a GX Configurator QP EIR Demol display field Ij Demo B Batch selection can also be made by pressing Ctrl BB Sample e MELSOFT series GX Explorer RT 2 Click the File Delete menu New System data Ctrl V You may also right click choose the Delete menu Delete Delete press the X button and click the key Rename F2 Properties Alt Enter Exit GX Explorer Confirm Folder Delete W Are you sure you wantto remove the folder Sample3 and move all its 3 Click the button in the deletion confirmation contents to the Recycle Bin dialog box x The deletion confirmation message may not be displayed depending on the Trash property of Windows Holding down the Shift key and performing deletion operation deletes the project without moving it to Trash Confirm Folder Delete The icon that appears differs F from the one displayed when the project is moved to Trash 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 3 Renaming the Project Change the project name Another folder or file can be renamed by similar operation A Drive Removable media C Drive Local Drive D Drive Removable media amp E Drive CD ROM Drive F Drive Network Drive g MELSOFT PROJECT 1 4 Backup a GX Configurator CC a GX Configura
113. sagen For open project editing and other operations refer to e S Ea it ms zed ec dez ee es Len e r ra le S HS as seeks i a the manual of the corresponding application 3 Sample3 a Program F Device comment amp s Parameter Device memory EL Device init T 3300 TO PR v K30 m y dna BCD TO K2Y40 Project Selects the data name from the list a02 H Host station No 1 Iz The related application starts independently of GX Explorer When you performed project editing saving or other operation to modify the project update it using GX Explorer If itis not updated mismatch will occur between the actual data and the display of GX Explorer e In the project of GX Configurator CC only the master parameter setting extension CMP can start a related application Since the remote parameter setting CRP cannot start a related application boot GX Configurator CC from the start menu or like and open the project 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 8 Using System Data for Management 1 Outline of system data On GX Explorer the folder registered as the system data can be displayed on the top layer where the drive of the personal computer exists By gathering various projects in a specific folder and registering that
114. splays folders projects files in the updated date order Clicking the corresponding item in the detail display mode changes the display order Clicking it again changes between the ascending and descending orders lt Example of screen displayed in size order gt Name z jBackup Back up Folder 6 09 01 2 40 PM C datal File Folder 5 09 01 5 36 PM s Rparal CRP 3KB GxConfigurator CC proj 2 16 01 2 42 PM dh Line1 CMP 15KB GX Configurator CC proj 2 16 01 10 03 AM Ei Sample Q06H 64KB GX Developer project 5 09 01 2 55 PM E Demol Q O05H 101KB GxDeveloper project 2 16 01 9 47 AM Project A2SH 114KB Gx Developer project 2 20 01 7 02 PM B Work 138KB Gx Configurator QP proj 5 09 01 5 50 PM 2 Readme tet 2KB Text Document 3 30 01 3 53 PM RA 8 Device tet SKB Text Document 3 30 01 3 51 PM HA 9 information html 23KB Internet Document HTML 3 30 01 3 51 PM A 3 Manual pdf 2 220KB Adobe Acrobat Document 9 14 0011 50 AM R 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT Displaying the latest information If the objects being displayed in the PC side window are moved or updated for example using Windows Explorer or any other application such changes are not reflected on the display of the personal computer side window To display the new status choosing the View Refresh menu updates the display Displaying the other layer automatically updates the data Updated to the latest information with GX Exp
115. step reserved for online program correction can be changed on the GX Developer setting tab screen in the Options dialog box Choose the Tools Options menu to open the Options dialog box System data setting GX Developer setting Network check setting r Run application with parameter and specified data Allocate memory for Write during RUN 500 Steps 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 3 Writing reading parameters The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing reading parameters 1 Example of menu driven operation Posen 1 In the PC side window choose the parameter file to Device comment be written Device memory Device init MELSOFT series GX Explore File g View Tools Windoy Cut PS PIS 2 Click the Edit Copy menu You may also right click choose the Copy menu press the Es button and click the C keys Ctrl C Ctr SelectAll Ctri A Moveup Backspace 3 Choose the memory in the PLC side window Program Device comment jg Parameter E Device memory E Device init t maaaa ween 4444 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click choose the Paste menu press the button and click the V keys Fie Big View Online Tools Copy Ctr
116. t is saved 4 Click the Edit Paste menu You may also right click click the Paste menu click the ff button and press the V keys 5 As the folder overwrite confirmation dialog box appears click the Yes to All button 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU This chapter describes write read to from the PLC CPU displayed in the PLC side window and data editing and deletion 7 1 Write Read to from PLC CPU GX Explorer can perform write read to from PLC using project or data cut copy and paste drag and drop Write enabled data vary with the memory type For write enabled data refer to the user s manual of the PLC CPU being used GX Explorer cannot perform online program correction to the PLC CPU Making online program correction to the PLC displays the remote STOP confirmation dialog box MELSOFT series GX Developer After STOP remotely is the PLC writing executed Warning The control of PLC stops Please execute after confirming safety Click the button to execute write to PLC after remote STOP After completion of write to PLC perform remote operation refer to Section 7 4 2 QCPU Q mode QnACPU only or move the RUN STOP switch of the PLC CPU to RUN Click when you are not executing remote STOP and write to PLC 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 1 1 Batch write read The following examples of write to
117. this manual Generic Term Abbreviation GX Explorer Abbreviation of the GX Explorer Version 1 project management tool Generic product name of GX Developer Version 7 product types SW7D5C GPPW pera opee SW7D5C GPPW A SW7D5C GPPW V SW7D5C GPPW VA Generic term of the personal computers on which Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT Workstation 4 0 and Windows 2000 Professional operate DOS V personal computer IBM PC AT or its compatible DOS V personal computer Personal computer MELSECNET 10 H Ei term of the MELSECNET 10 network system and MELSECNET H network CC Link Abbreviation of the CC Link Control amp Communication Link system Generic term of the A70BDE J71QLP23 A70BDE J71QBR13 A70BDE J71QLP23GE MELSECNET 10 H board A70BDE J71QLR23 MELSECNET 10 interface board and Q80BD J71LP21 25 Q80BD J71BR11 MELSECNET H interface board CC Link board Abbreviation of the A80BDE J61BT11 A80BDE J61BT13 CC Link interface board QCPU Q mode Generic term of the MELSEC Q series PLC CPUs Q00J Q00 Q01 Q02 H Q06H Q12H Q25H and MELSECNET H remote I Os supported by GX Developer Generic term of the MELSEC QnA series PLC CPUs Q2A Q2AS H Q2AS1 Q2AS H S1 Q3A Q4A Q4AR supported by GX Developer QCPU A mode Generic term of the Q02 H A and Q06H A Generic term of the MELSEC A series PLC CPUs A0J2H A1FX A1S A1SJ A1SH A1SJH A1N A2C A2CJ A2N S1 A2N S1 A28 A2SH A3N A2A S1 A3A A2U S1 A2US S1 A2AS S1 A2A
118. ting the station in the PLC configuration field displays the memory drive structure and stored data of that station in a tree structure 2 Basic operation for dialog box System data setting GX Developer setting Network check setting 2 m application ith parameter and specified data Allocate memory for Write during RUN 1 Tabs 4 Click the setting item name to make selection 2 Check box To execute the item click the check box to check it 3 Text box Enter a numeral characters 4 Command button Click to execute OK or Cancel 5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 2 2 Icon lists The following tables list icons displayed in the PC and PLC side windows of GX Explorer 1 PC side window Icon Description Removable media e g FD MO drive E Local drive CD ROM drive m ea Master parameter setting file extension CMP or remote parameter setting file extension CRP of GX Configurator CC ES dz Global variables for label program of GX Developer project eg Device comments common comments of GX Developer project Ps Program based comments of GX Developer project Parameters PLC parameters of GX Developer project y Network parameters or remote password of GX Developer project HER Device memory of GX Developer project E Initial device values of GX Developer project In the PC side window files other than projects and their data are displayed
119. tor QP 3 GX Developer S Demol QO06H 101KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM C p J b d E Demo QU2 H 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM oose e ro ec O e rename E Projecti A2SH 114KB GX Developer pro 2 20 01 7 02 PM E Project AIA 114KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 48 AM s 64KB GX Developer pro 5 09 01 2 55 PM 133KB GX Developer pro 2 16 01 9 47 AM 103KB GX Developer pro 2 21 01 11 19 AM Demol Demo2 Project E Project Sample Sample2 Sample3 MELSOFT series GX Explorer IM Edit View Tools Windo New System data Ctrl V New gt Delete 2 Click the File Rename menu You may also right click choose the Rename menu and press the F2 key Delete Rename Properties Exit GX Explorer 3 Since the name part is displayed as a text box enter a new project name or file name 4 Click the part other than the name or press the key to determine the name The following characters cannot be used in a project name Ly ie NUN and may be used to only specify a drive Do not use period at the end of a project name 1 The project name of GX Developer has the following condition The number of characters of a project path a project name is within 150 2 The project name of GX Configurator QP has the following condition The number of characters of a project name a file name in the project is within 150
120. uewazgs eiit nuntc tenga du di boa ueri E a mm Une es 7 15 PASM STUCI mer 7 17 7 2 Opehitig the Data in Ihe PEG CPU oett it asiento t E Rea a esse cea aed 7 19 7 3 Deleting Data in Ue PLO OPU siio osc wsces asia EAA A qun uv E d Led m UE rds 7 21 Ud PEC CPU Related FUNCIONS skint nei ne ee a obs da bcn ferat 7 23 rar m Mi eroe e ME m 7 23 724 2 XOImoteuODeallOlk sourds Dusoudtoc Dude Dugouboc Dude E duel Qu dou for cu oU 7 25 y scream dui RO MENO Y MER MM 7 27 7 4 4 Formatting the PEG MeMOLy sos tv ta hv ata hv i ini anand 7 28 TAS Aere gud de BOT Oly resne N ENN a 7 30 FAO OGLAN ie UU resien otras tense enia e deg tute oed bc baee utendi et dea tuto iode idus aie paa bdo lea ead ied aete 7 31 o LEEG IAG MOSM Sse seis alent UTI 8 1 9 2 M To d SUB sre ge saec 8 2 Bea PIEMONTE 8 3 opo ESM AC MOS UGS ETT 8 4 B20 OV SIM MONIO dee EOM 8 5 9 HELP 9 1to9 2 INDEX Index 1 to Index 3 About Manuals The following lists the manuals for this software package Refer to the following table when ordering manuals Related Manuals Manual Name Manual Number 2 Model Code GX Developer Version7 Operating Manual SH 080166 Explains the functions of the programing printout monitoring and debugging methods and so on GX 13JU14 Developer Sold separately Generic Terms and Abbreviations Used in This Manual Unless otherwise specified the following generic terms and abbreviations are used in
121. used is not compatible with the communication speed of 115 2 57 6 kbps If a communication error occurs reduce the baud rate etting and restart communication The following cable has been confirmed by Mitsubishi Electric that it will work properly Using the cable of Mitsubishi Electric make RS 232 cable Do QC30R2 when Personal computer connector is D sub 9 pin c Ai the converter cable ACPU QnACPU compatible 1 Using the products of Mitsubishi Electric make Personal computer Side RS 232C RS 422 PLC CPU Side RS 232C cable Converter RS 422 cable For ACPU QnACPU FX1 FX2CPU FX2cCPU Lj ae il when Personal computer connector is FX 232AW C FX 422CAB 0 3m D sub 9 pin FX 422CAB 150 1 5m e How to identify compatibility of the F2 232CAB and F2 232CAB 1 cables with the ACPU and QnACPU Check the indication of the model label attached to the cable ai A podeis Compatible products with indication of F FX A F2 232CAB F FX A YOO CHER F2 232CAB 1 F2 232CAB 1 F FX A Y990C ctetetek Y990C tcksetek 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 3 MELSECNET 10 H boards The following are the compatible drivers Refer to the manual of the corresponding board for the board connection and driver installation methods A7TOBDE J71QLP23 A7OBDE J71QLP23GE 1 K2 SW3DNF MNET10 A7TOBDE J71QBR13 A7OBDE J71QLR23 80BD J71BR11 j SWODNC MNETH B Q80BD J71LP21 25 x1 Unusable with Wi
122. window in size order by Date Displays the objects in the window in date order Moves the selected object to the clipboard temporary storage memor in personal computer Copies the selected object to the clipboard temporary storage Copy p p semparani J Section 6 6 memory in personal computer Section 6 5 Section 6 6 Deletes the selected object Section 6 2 Changes the name of the selected object Section 6 3 Pastes the cut or copied object to the selected position Folder Creates a new folder l New Section 6 1 GX Developer project Creates a new project of GX Developer Displays the properties of the selected object Section 6 4 b When PLC side window is selected Run a related application Starts GX Developer Section 7 2 Network configuration information refresh Updates the network configuration information lit o Displays a list of the objects in the window Details Displays details of the objects in the window Section 5 4 2 anges SENE Displays the objects in the window in name order Arrange Icons l by Station No Displays the objects in the window in station number order Performs read from the selected PLC CPU Section 7 1 1 to Performs write to the selected PLC CPU Section 7 1 7 Delete PLC data Deletes the selected file from the PLC CPU Section 7 3 PLC diagnostics Diagnoses the selected PLC CPU Section 8 1 Network diagnostics Diagnoses the selected network Section 8 2 Diagnostics CC Link
123. with parameter and specified data on the GX Developer setting tab screen in the Options dialog box System data setting GX Developer setting Network check setting rP application ete un app with parameter and specified data r Allacate memory for Write during RUN 500 Steps 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 3 Deleting Data in the PLC CPU Delete the program parameters or other data of the QCPU Q mode or QnACPU This operation cannot be performed for the ACPU or QCPU A mode Deleting PLC data during RUN displays the remote STOP confirmation dialog box MELSOFT series GX Developer After remotely stopping is the PLC data deletion executed Click the button to delete the PLC data after remote STOP After completion of PLC data deletion perform remote operation refer to Section 7 4 2 or move the RUN STOP switch of the PLC CPU to RUN Click when not executing remote STOP and PLC data deletion 1 Operation example PLC Online PLC Meee roca L A G 5H Connection station Pe Run a related application Network configuration information refresh Delete PLC data x Connecting interface COM2 lt gt PLC module PLC Connection Networkno J Stationno Host PLCtype Q06H File selection Param Prog Ef Program M MAIN 01 05 10 20 56 26 2280Byte E Device commen t COMMENT 01 05 10 20 56 26 164Byte
124. ze z3 C Drive Local Drive Backup D Drive Removable n O data1 S E Drive CD ROM Driv Demo F Drive Network Drive E Demo MELSOFT PROJECT E Demo3 D Line1 CMP ag Line2 CMP E Project E Project aig pec z P BS C amp Ba Serie l Carmnla Double click S e ec MELSOFT Read write from to PLC CPU Read from PLC and write to PLC can be done easily by performing drag and drop operation to the displayed PLC CPU When performing write read to from multiple PLC CPUs continuously for example the operations of starting GX Developer and opening closing a project are not needed ensuring efficient operations A Drive Removable m x PLC ay Program memory Device Memory C Drive Local Drive z Backup fl 25H Connection 5 amp amp Program D Drive Removable m LI data1 lf G 6H Connection pa MAIN 01 02 14 E Drive CD ROM Driv l Demo QUBH 101KB ffl Q25H Connection m re Device comment F Drive Network Drive e Q02 H 133KB fl 002 H Connectior amp 4 Parameter 23 Demo3 A2SH 114KB E a Sa 88 Line CMP 15KB ks Write to PLC si Line2 CMP KB I B Proj l Proje Read from PLC a Rpara rom B Lt Sample CIUBH BAKE I E Sample Q2A 133KB E Sample3 Q02 H 103KB A work 138KB B work 139KB Starting the related application Double clicking the project selected on GX Explorer starts the application used to create that project ena

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