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1. Man Routine Program select Program edit Execule Heating step Holding step Cooling step M Ladder reports Il Print Forts Selected nets only 2 Print touch screen report e Hardware Configuration report iv Data Types inputs System Integers I Counters Outputs Memory Langs Network System Bits Timers System Longs Network System Integers Memon Bits Memory Double Words T Network inputs System Bits System Double Wionds I Constants Memory Integers Memory Floats Print Preview Close Heb System Images You can customize your application by replacing system images such as the Unitronics Splash Screen and the Unitronics icon that appears in Information mode with you own custom images 1 On the Project menu click System images 2 Click on the desired image click on Replace Image and navigate to your custom image 94 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Converting Projects gt 5 0_paseword demo vip Unitronics Visil agii Projet Edt yew peat puii Connection adder OT tiw System images x F Replace mage 13105 TIE AS Print System Description import Subroutine Export Subroutine sos ha Esport apolcabtion oc 457 BF import viy 35 W57 E Create Ladder Pasomord PR TCPYIP Project Settings Progr bas Y System Images l Dimension Ox 20 Derogi Find Mode Screen corcel op Notes e
2. 15 38 40 42 Operand cececeereees 49 84 87 89 94 High Speed Output HSO 15 44 46 Operand Description 065 57 94 High Speed Counter 15 40 42 45 Operating SYStEM ccceee cece eee ees 61 A aa meatiementcamaunesied 17 18 Optimization occcccocccncnccnnnnanann cars 101 NOLKEYS pimienta ios 85 OSa 61 102 I QUEDUES usando 38 56 107 I OS 15 37 38 39 40 42 44 84 P I O Expansion Modules15 37 38 40 45 PeSSWWDBC cece eee eee 29 79 I O Snap in Modules 42 44 odias 59 OG A 17 19 96 PC COM Parameters cccecceseceeeeeees 59 HTDPOFE EXDORE ercon 97 A dia ah ee teem E a 60 Information Mode 18 29 113 PLC STATUS sa as 60 g epee eee ETE emt teeter connie 38 42 DO eee ees ene een eee 15 38 42 K PNP NP Nascar 55 56 KEV DO Sins io 85 PO iaa 33 59 O eee ant 18 Positive Transition Contact 109 Keypad Entry De 18 19 COW as 102 L POWer Up modes cece cece cece eee eeeees 102 aDeSe 85 Programming Cable ccccceeeeeeeeeees 23 GGG EF ninas 15 22 27 107 Proc 22 23 27 107 EO E 102 Project CONVESSION cccccceeee eee eeeees 97 M PTI O atraca sia 40 MOMO Vico iaa 105 A a 40 VisiLogic Getting Started Index PUISE scenadaeteanedenarcunmmenbadionens 40 46 U PWM Pulse Width Modulation 15 42 46 Unidownloader s sssssessssssrrsssssrsssns 77 R A A 23 RAUS A 15 ELTE LAA E A E T 96 101 Range enterrar ca
3. Colors Tools You can assign any color to show power flow during Test mode General Download Ladder Coles Power flow coles Online test modet SM Digital Signatures View Digital Signatures by clicking the View menu and selecting Show Signature Log This project security feature can enable Vision PLCs to meet TT ie MMMM standards in niche industries such as pharmaceuticals The log Records changes made in a project 32 Signature log view AAA e anna 4 Project Signature fa PLC Signature Ef Saved PLC Signature 7 Pioject PLC Last Signature i Viedogic Version ESC2CF2E E2C 4143 8 EA60F3125D8C 418B 4 300155390 E399 408F 8 BE64E6B7 7931 45094 32439355 EC00 4436 9 10494508468 84 460 3 4 F24521D8 F 581 4645 42 5683F402 0099 494E 98 189FB748 8DFFACED 8 14180944E 8394 4F19 85 976042734590 45814 12 21 2009322 36 12 21 2005 4 27 31 PM Jes Signature Value 1413 2010 11 06 14 1 13 2010 12 10 52 PM 1 5 2010 3 31 09 1 5 2010 2 58 56 1572010 25223 17572010 2 45 03 1 5 2010 242 43 1 5 2010 2 40 22 1 5 2010 235 40 1 5 2010 2 23 40 1 3 2010 3 34 12 Time PLC 1 5 2010 4 35 58 PM 1 5 2010 4 03 44 PM 1 5 2010 3 57 11 PM 1 5 2010 3 49 52 PM 1 5 2010 3 47 31 PM 1 5 2010 3 45 10 PM 1 5 2010 3 40 29 PM 1 5 2010 3 28 28 PM 1 3 2010 4 39 04 PM Path topSD cloning chone ktop SD cloning clone ktop 0 cloning clone ktop S0 cloning clone
4. J Digital Inputs Description None PI 0 10 0 0Om be 4 0Om4 Level Sensor Tank 1 pec ezee M me E E 2 0 20m4 7 el x Op Adar Ti Description 12 Level Sensor Tank 1 Analog Filters PLC Analog filter options defined in Hardware Configuration are available in Vision120 V200 18 E3B and certain I O expansion models that offer analog inputs such as the IO ATC8 Note that 10 bit inputs do not offer filters Using a filter can help protect your system from fluctuating input readings The filter processes values on a FIFO First In First Out basis The filtering process is run after each new analog reading Values can be processed further via the Filter FB The Filter field shown below is activated after you define the analog input VisiLogic Getting Started 49 Analog Filters PLC Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration i i wee 120 22 UA2 A ke digitalimputs Digtal Outputs XQ Analog inputs EZ Aon Cups mrz Fike Mode Op Add Description 420m Medium ster Ml Input 1 1 Low strength hiker ho Medium strength fiter 4 High strength filter Notes e Details regarding an I O s specific resolution conversion methods and rates are given in the technical specifications supplied with Unitronics controllers and I O modules 50 dd When you configure an analog input for us
5. This is the Variable s name J Click here to link an operand er _Concel Hei Description Conveyor Status Link 10 3 Object Sensor Conveyor 3 The next image shows numeric variable options for touch screen color models These enable you to assign Touch Properties to on screen objects and offer options for depth and color VisiLogic Getting Started 19 Variables Getting Started 20 Variable Numeric a Yi Keypad Entry Start wath clear held Min D 32768 Max DH S277 Up Down Arrows Text Alter Base Format Decimal ls ph a Leading No Leading M Unsigned kumat Description Variable 3 Description Font MS Sans Ser 8 gt Links Colors Link MIT Setpoint E Back Color NT Hide El Pl Properties Disable view jf al Font MS Sans Seri 8 ae Text Marking view By frd Alignment Center Center Legal entry MB O Value wathin Limits wif E 30 Concave Hide e Causes the object text to disappear from view e Suspends any touch properties Disable e Greys a button object e Suspends any touch properties Marking e Changes the color of the button to dark blue background white inverse text View e Does not affect touch properties Keypad OK e Turns ON when Keypad Entry value is within legal limits e Turns OFF when Keypad Entry value exceeds legal limits After you have inserted Variables into a display they are shown with that d
6. Note e The controller s COM Port 1 must be directly connected to the PC via the programming cable Only COM Port 1 can be used to download an OS In the case of the V1040 note that COM port 1 function is Suspended when the USB port is physically connected to the PC Direct Connection must be selected in Communicate with OPLC 2 Open Connection gt Communication amp OS and then click the fourth tab to open Install Operating System 3 Click Check to enable VisiLogic to establish communications with the PLC and check the version of the OS currently installed in the PLC after the check is complete VisiLogic displays the OS version currently installed in 60 VisiLogic Getting Started Controller Settings the PLC as shown below Shows the most recent OS version released with your VisiLogic version Connection Ladin Bi Vision Communication PC settings X Gd Online Test E ES Ss s E Rowntoad Install Operating System Upload BG verfy OS Version Vison OS 4 50 B00 g PLC Flash Memory Allocation SystemPonte Vision FONTS 1 30 BOD E Favorites TOP P Addresses FE Favorites Telephony Numbers DS Loader Baud Rate 57600 Modem Services A I 05 4 07 52 52 Shows the OS version currently installed in the PLE 4 To install the OS click Download OS installation begins Downloading an OS 5 If you are connected to a Vision Color Series model such a
7. ES Add Mew Module Add Mew Subroutine 2 Delete Module Config Module 2 Save the vix file to the desired folder Note that when you import this vIx file all of the Subroutines it contains will be imported Import 1 Right click a module name and select Import Subroutine Or Select Import Subroutine from the Project menu the Open box appears 2 Select the desired subroutine then save it to the desired folder Open DD ee Look in E Subroutine Library de 1 mi E a Cooling step vk Holding step velo Heating step lx A Type YLX File Size 176 KB Le My Computer Es El IES File name Execute O My Network P Files of type ly Cancel 96 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Import Export Subroutines Import Export is subject to the limitations below If the source project contains Call Subroutine or Load HMI operations note that the referenced elements will be marked as missing even if the target project contains elements of the same name Note that you can reassign the references mf 30 Select Subroutine Z x 2 SubRoutine MISSING me l Main Module Subroutine 1 ii E Logo screen sub oo Show time sub e a el Hydraulic Pump st Weather sub hd If the selection contains an FB operation related to an FB Configuration and is imported into an application containing an FB Configuration of the same name the links will be r
8. press Enter and then the Down key to toggle between Tx and Rx Built in CANbus communications sniffer Change the CANbus baud rate Enables you to calibrate the touchscreen if it is not responding accurately to screen taps Enables you to upload and download VisiLogic applications OS firmware and Data Table data from to an SD card You can use these features to clone a PLC application 31 COM Ports and Data Communications Getting Started Block future use Hardware e Check if I O Expansion Modules are installed Configuration Note that I O Expansion Modules are represented by letters Identical module types are represented by identical letters as shown below e Shows if an I O module is short circuited COM Ports and Data Communications Information regarding the communications features of specific Vision models is available from your local Unitronics distributor or export unitronics com Below is a general description of Vision communication features For details refer to the VisiLogic Communications manual Com Ports Serial All Vision controllers comprise RS232 serial communication ports RS232 RS485 adaptors are available by separate order Certain models such as the Vision120 support both RS232 and RS485 For details on communications hardware settings refer to the User Guides and documentation supplied with relevant models CANbus Separate CANbus ports are built into specific controller mode
9. shown in the next figure tad Exp Unit yf 2a Connect the EX A1 Communication Cable 1 2 Note that the communication cable is ended by RJ45 plugs The plug comprising a yellow green grounding wire must be connected to the PLC as shown in the following figure This yellow green wire must be grounded to the metal door panel or cabinet body which must be also well grounded using a screw There cannot be any paint or other non conductive coating between the wire VisiLogic Getting Started Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines Connect the EX A1 Communication Cable terminal and metal as this may cause poor conduction DO NOT extend the wire PLC EX A1 VisiLogic Getting Started 13 Hardware Configuration Getting Started Getting Started Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration opens automatically when you first create a new project In order to open Hardware Configuration in an existing project either select Hardware Configuration from the View menu or click the BM button on the toolbar Click on the appropriate icon to select the model Vision the Snap in I O module and any I O Expansion modules required by your application After you select the Snap in or Expansion I O modules connected to the controller you can configure inputs analog digital and high speed counter shaft encoder frequency measurers and PT100 and outputs analog digital and PWM high speed outputs Note e
10. Static pages 276 6 65532 Variables 204 T 655321 Page Variables a 65532 Close 102 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Memory Allocation Ladder Code Capacity The table below shows how much memory is allocated for the Ladder code note that an additional sector comprising double that amount is allocated for compiled Ladder code Controller Ladder Compiled Ladder Total Model Code Code V230 V260 V280 320K V120 32K 64K 192K During download Ladder code is compiled into machine code The compiled code may exceed the memory that is allocated for compiled Ladder code If the allocated memory is exceeded the message below will appear at download Memory Allocation x Download cannot be completed because the compiled Ladder code size exceeds the allocated memory capacity For Ladder code Click OK and then redownload the project E Help Note e If the second download attempt is not successful the message will be displayed again If this occurs contact technical support VisiLogic Getting Started 103 Detecting Short circuited End Devices Appendix A Troubleshooting 104 Appendix A Troubleshooting Detecting Short circuited End Devices The controller can detect short circuits in end devices loads that are connected to transistor outputs located on snap in or expansion I O modules If a short circuit is detected on either an expansion or snap in I O module SB 5 turns ON If the sh
11. the PLC If you have been provided with a static HMI file select it to improve Remote Access run times Monochrome Vision only 68 Cache from the Build menu static displays select Export Displays to Build Connection Ladder HME Tools Help Select this to save static HMI Displays S Sorelle improving visiLogic Buld All Remote Access times Optimizaton 45 Projected Memory Allocation Hay Create HMI Display Cache Viilogic my Create Displays file ura For Remote Access k m Select this to create a Ura file containing static HMI Displays this file may be imported into the Remote Access utility Defragrment OD Remote Access The Zoom option can be activated only if you select Hide Keys Zoom To use a temporary memory cache during a session select Project gt The HMI cache files are in ura format To create a ura file containing VisiLogic Getting Started Remote Access Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Color Vision only The static HMI files are in urc format Such files can be created in Remote Access by selecting the option Create Fonts and Images urc from PLC shown in the following figure The urc file may include either fonts images or both However note that if the urc file does not include graphics Remote Access will not display images T Color Vision w b a Gee te Select OFLC Model q Communication
12. 2 Select the appropriate tab and follow the on screen directions 76 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Creating Project files dvi vdf urc ura Create Project Files Clone vdf dvi ura and urc Select a tab to create different types of compressed hies for different purposes Clone File v35 c35 SD IE Downloader Fie vel dvi EE HMI Displays ura urc Clore hles can be loaded to the PLL from an SU Card These Mes contan complete VisiLogec projects including the Ladder HMI Hardware Configuration and Upload Project You can also create Clone fles that contain an OS and other options Select the type of he you want to create C Wisilogic 05 c35 Note that the c hie must be exactly 8 characters long letters and numbers only f Wisilogie Project only 435 Notes e cxx Files PLC Unique ID Each PLC has a unique ID number which is shown in SDW9 Use this number to restrict a program to a particular PLC a Password This is assigned to the SD Card via the Set SD Card Password function Both the controller you use to make the download file source and the controller that is installed with the file target should be installed with the same OS Version e To avoid errors in the file the creation process must run smoothly without being aborted or affected by PC faults Checking the integrity of the dvi file Although you do not need to have Remote Access installed on your PC in
13. Compare Math Logic Clock Store and Vector functions Insert Function Blocks FBs into your program Build program Modules and Subroutines and use internal Subroutine Jumps and Labels Place Comments on Ladder nets Ladder elements and functions may be dragged and dropped between nets Hotkeys are also available for easy programming To start the Ladder Editor 2 Click the Ladder button A on the toolbar For complete information please refer to the pdf manual VisiLogic Ladder Application Programming Thats are aman E to EET EREE amp functions Click an element on a toolbar Select elements functions amp FBs from the Ladder menu Right click a net to open the Ladder shortcut menu then select an option iF l condibone require pou can suspend the integral value and prevent it from mcr an opened oven door can cause a tamparan bemperatune drop het met is mot required to run PID loop Project Navigation 3 Click an item to open it MB 103 Right click to add H amp Door Open acing Ladder Ele j sf clear delete or rename 48 Enter Setpoints 1 Click an alament on a Jee tes or Modules Subroutines 1PT100 and FE_PwM j Z E select it from a menu and Displays HMI Dd i Drop the element into a Ladder net BER Sint Lp Moc i Autotune is complete and the PID sla Aun F Jl MB14 A MB 102 MB ISIR amp Ti fe Autotune Enable PID Rename 235 A Sit Mb 19918
14. DataXport creates logs of run time or stored data from Data Tables and operand regions within Unitronics PLCs DataXport saves the data logs in ulp format You can open these data logs using DataXport s companion application DataXls and then export the data to Excel files Via DataXport you can Log data according to a date time based schedule Simultaneously log data from one or more Unitronics PLCs Access PLCs and log data via a direct network or modem connection UniOPC Server UniOPC Server Unitronics OPC Server enables you to read and write data between Unitronics PLCs and applications that support OPC such as SCADA programs UniOPC Server is compliant with the OPC Foundation s Data Access Custom Interface Standards through to Version 3 00 UniOPC Server runs independently of other Unitronics software UniDDE UniDDE Unitronics Dynamic Data Exchange enables you to read and write data between Unitronics PLCs and applications that support DDE such as Excel Although it is installed as part of the VisiLogic Setup UniDDE runs independently of other Unitronics software UniVision Licensing You can create a PLC license number and burn it into a secured hidden sector in the PLC You can then use this license in your Ladder to control how your program functions VisiLogic Getting Started 75 Creating Project files dvi vdf urc ura Tools Tools Creating Project files dvi vdf urc ura Project
15. Display Onine tools Check Digital Signature VisiLogic Getting Started 79 Project Properties Parameters Disable Project upload Rebuild then Download Warn about Vision 120 Snap in conflicts Compiled Ladder Allocation Back up and Restore PLC RAM Data Save Unit ID in Project Display OnLine Tools Check Digital Signature Tools Function If you select this no user will be able to upload the project from the PLC even with a password Select this if the project was originally created in another VisiLogic version This option is checked by default causing VisiLogic to issue a compilation warning message if the Vision120 selected in Hardware Configuration is different from the one to which you are downloading Uncheck this option to disable such warnings If your application requires you can select this option and enter a different amount Backup a project together with all of the current values in Data Tables and all memory operand values If this option is selected e At project upload the PC will upload all of the current values in Data Tables and all operands except for system operands To back up system operand values store them to memory operands e At project download the PC will download the complete project including all of the current values in Data Tables and all memory operands Note that this option is not part of the project It affects all the projects downloaded fro
16. End DeviCeS oooncocccccccnnnaaccnnnnn naar narrar rr rr 104 Positive Transition Contacti RISC usais 104 1 0 Expansion Module EO Sarei an A alicia ans 108 Analog Input Values Out OF Range aia ad 108 COMPU en ines 109 COMParbllty TW OS Wa iS 110 Updating Project VWerSiONS tia 112 Why does the Controller display the Restart Message 0oocccccccccncncncnncncnanananannnns 115 HMI Element Resizing Rotating Limitations cccccccccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn 115 Blank Corner IMAME DISDIAY adn 117 FOICE ONS e a a 117 Changing Panel Types Conti 117 INSUTTICIENE Flasn Memo ia 118 Error User Memory OWEN Dia da 118 Replacing or Removing the Battery esssssnsssssssnssssenresenrenrerenssnserenenrsnssernrsnnn 118 Appendix B Vision Controller DIVISIONS occcccccccnncccnnnncnnnnnn cnn rr 119 VisiLogic Overview VisiLogic Getting Started VisiLogic Getting Started VisiLogic Getting Started 3 VisiLogic Overview If you are new to VisiLogic please start with this manual Here you can learn the basics of the VisiLogic software environment These concepts are important even if you have experience programming other controllers The subjects introduced here are covered in depth in the VisiLogic Software Manual Series The Series includes the following manuals in pdf format VisiLogic Getting Started This provides a general overview of the VisiLogic environment Hardware Configuration Controller Settings Remote Access Uti
17. Enhanced Vision controllers also support download via Ethernet and CANbus bridge 1 Connect the controller to the PC with the MJ10 22 CS25 programming communication cable Note that the V1040 supports download via a USB Type A to mini B cable COM port 1 function is suspended when the USB port is physically connected to a PC VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Downloading Uploading a Project MJ10 22 0525 RS232 adaptor Female Pin 1 Pin 9 2 Click Download 4 on the Standard toolbar or select an option from the Connection gt Download menu Optional when using 6 wire cable 3 The downloading process begins Note that Build gt Build All should be done before download in order to locate project errors eae Use Remote Access to establish a communication line via modem or network Download options Vision controllers contain two types of memory a RAM Random Access Memory The controller uses RAM memory to run the application make calculations and manipulate data RAM memory is volatile This means that it requires power in order to maintain stored data Data stored in RAM The application operand values variable values and Data Table sections that are not marked Part of Project This data as well as the RTC is backed up by the battery e FLASH Flash Erasable Programmable Read Only Memor The controller uses FLASH memory for data storage and to store backup applications
18. F Drect A CS mt 2 The Select Operand and Address dialog box appears five successive times allowing you to link operands for Frequency Duty Cycle Run Current Position and Target Position 44 VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration MMS High Speed Outputs Step Control High Speed Outputs Step Control Mi Snap in I O Expansion Modules al AESC da 0 HSO Freq Oper MI HSO Duty Cycle Operand O12 MB HS0 Run MB Dw HSO Current Position Dw HSO Target 013 None Parameter Type Function Frequency MI Note that F 1 T where T is the duration time of a complete cycle ML Frequency settings differ from npn to pnp output type DW e npn You can use a value of 0 or a value from 8 50000HZz 50kHz e pnp You can use a value of O or a value from 8 2000HZ Other frequency values are not supported Duty Cycle MI The ratio of the on period of a cycle to the total cycle period This ML value may be from 0 1000 and is expressed as a percentage DW If for example the constant 750 is stored into the Duty Cycle operand the duty cycle is equal to 75 0 This means that the pulse will hold a positive state during 75 0 of the total cycle In the figure below MI 22 Duty Cycle Value is equal to 250 This results in the duty cycle being 25 of the total cycle time i t T ON MI22 Duty Cycle Value e Te cycle time duration If values out of range enter t
19. If the new size of the element causes Variable elements to collide or any element to extend beyond the boundaries of the Display VisiLogic displays an error message Operation Cannot Be Completed AT ee L re es AR jes F Fit To Original Size PA Display 2 Note e Original size is the actual size of the element as it appears in the element s ToolTip VisiLogic Getting Started 115 HMI Element Resizing Rotating Limitations Appendix A Troubleshooting Fit to Original Size does not affect geometric shapes that are drawn on the Display Original size cannot be used to resize Variable elements if the elements have different original sizes Pos 35 1 Size 18 x 40 gt B2 x 40 116 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Blank Corner in HMI Display Notes Although an imported image can be resized resizing may result in some degree of distortion To avoid this use images that are created to match the required size Resizing text elements changes the size of the text field but does not affect font size Shapes that are imported are resized in proportion to their original size Blank Corner in HMI Display While you download an application a flashing square or box is present in the upper left hand corner of the PLC display screen When the PLC returns to Run mode you may note that a small square in the upper left hand corner
20. O 19116 13 Colum x 20 Rom A ok EY J fe String Library Use String Library to store text strings within the controller s FLASH memory and then display them on the controller s LCD You can for example organize text into different String Libraries for example separate libraries for Spanish English and Italian pull strings into HMI objects and then switch libraries to change the display language These strings can be displayed in the following HMI elements Frame Button Fixed Text String Libraries also provide the text for Alarms and can be used in Trend Curve Properties There are 16 String Libraries containing up to 1024 strings each You can change the library default names Via String Library gt File you can opt to use only 4 or 8 libraries in this case the total number per library is 2 046 strings Note that each library contains sections in the 3 000 range that are greyed these are reserved for system use Each string can contain up to 128 characters The total memory capacity for all String Libraries is 64K a This feature is not available in Standard Vision controllers How String Library works Only one library is active at a time This means that at any given time all elements that pull text from a library are using the same library However each HMI element may be linked to a different line ID within that String Library In the following figur
21. PC settings Communication Auto reconnect Fa Modem Services session Default Select Fonts amd Images file ure Create Fonts and Images file urc from PLC Always n Top Ji Ext Note e When Remote Access creates a urc file the Vision enters System Mode the PLC continues running while displaying a system image The HMI application is not visible In addition note that an interruption in communications may leave the PLC inaccessible In this case the PLC may require reset which requires an operator to be physically present near the PLC VisiLogic Getting Started 69 Utilities an Overview Utilities Utilities Utilities an Overview Vision controllers offer a broad range of utilities Some utilities are internal to VisiLogic some are provided by external software tools that may be freely downloaded from the Unitronics website This section describes general functionality For complete information refer to the manual VisiLogic Utilities VisiLogic Utilities SD Cards Enhanced Vision controllers support SD cards The V570 supports standard sized SD cards V130 V350 and V1070 support micro SD cards In the V570 series the slot is located at the top of the controller in V130 V350 and V1070 the slot is located on the right side What can I do with an SD card 70 Clone a complete PLC via Information mode or via SD Clone Ladder elements SD Ladder Functions enable you to read write data between
22. Represent run time values with either text images or bar graphs Show text messages that vary according to runtime conditions For complete information please refer to the pdf manual VisiLogic HMI Application Programming The features in the HMI editor are determined by the controller type selected in Hardware Configuration The next image is from a project based on a Enhanced Vision controller comprising a color touch screen Font eS Sr ELL Touch Groveln Border Element Send to property ae ian width sizer Back i lit Tank 1 5 pest Element Draw Order Force elements Center space and align selected to uniform size aos Add display ae baw tec Teale sD Call a Subroutine when this Display comes on screen Tum on a bit while the Display is on screen Use bit conditions to jump to a different Display VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started About the HMI Display and Keypad Color and Enhanced Vision When in Hardware Configuration you select an Enhanced or Color Vision the HMI editor changes accordingly and shows additional options such as Frame and Button About the HMI Display and Keypad All Vision controllers offer an integrated HMI operating panel that includes an LCD screen and a keypad The screen size type and keypad vary Exact specifications regarding Vision operating panels are included in the user s manuals Touchscreen
23. Start Up Display a 999 Y Pua enta Hoto oe 399 9C Pro edt Password wi eat bs SI F LW pe iad TRE ie ee oe rr AO AAN ti ples Pra eriei Help SB 61 FA Chato Display El se 60 F3 Pra edit Passwoid 90 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Find amp Replace Finding a Call Subroutine Target Linearization Te db Cut EE Copy Delete Replsce Ladder Element Add Element To Watch b Find Linearization Open Linearization a INEARIZATION SubRoutine F Module d b Main Routine Sah Retales Linaza I Prior display TT eae 3 Main kodule El Param_enty Sut 4Ph MI 15 0 Mi 15 0 OS Main Module eEl Linearization 4 K output Main Module Accelerabon i Go To Label To find Labels use Go To Label lt Alt gt lt Right Left arrow gt and List of Labels lt Ctr1 gt lt L gt utility Ladder HMI Help T Connect Elements m Contacts Pick Store Vector EP coils F pS ll A Select Operand And Address onic me ee XE Lebel E Clock Mme ee ouine ok O Store E r FID Heating Execule Cancel cn Ved eoa Setpomt Heating Heating step _Cancel El cal o Setpomt Cooling Cooling step Help PID FB cooing Cooling step cs ADE E ns S Net 5 Insert Comment e Find Constant Value To find Constant values either Click on the Constant then press lt Ctrl gt lt F gt the results appear in the Output window VisiLogic
24. an SD Card and PLC memory operands including blocks of file data Data Tables and Trend data Store Alarms History on SD Use Information Mode or SD Clone Ladder elements to upload download OS firmware and compressed VisiLogic Applications Data Tables and operand values to from an SD card and to backup and even completely clone a PLC Use Unitronics SD Card Explorer included in the SD Card Suite to transfer SD files from PLC to PC or if the PLC comprises an Ethernet card send files via email attachment View and execute files on the PLC display via the HMI element SD Browser Host complex Web pages using the program in the zip file located at http www unitronics com data uploads communication WebServer zip Use the tools in SD Card Suite to Format the SD Card Convert view and read write the data to from PC Export that data to Excel or as an csv file Remotely view open copy or delete SD card files via serial CANbus or Ethernet This standalone software is available from http www unitronics com Content aspx page Downloads VisiLogic Getting Started Utilities Utilities an Overview SD Card More than Memory Storage Data Access Web Page Hosting ww Web Data Tables You can store data into the Data Table memory section of your controller then access the data in accordance with program requirements They are useful in implementing Program Recipes a collection
25. cabinet with PLCs or I O modules If this is unavoidable within the cabinet either 1 Physically separate these sources from PLCs and I O modules with large metal earthed plates Such a plate should be large enough to partition the cabinet into two cubicles 2 Separate these sources and their cabling from PLCs and I O modules as described in the section Wiring Separation Wiring Separation Use separate wiring ducts for each of the following groups 1 Digital inputs digital outputs 24VDC power supply for the PLC and I O Expansion Modules communications analog inputs and analog outputs 2 Lines that are connected to the power grid 230 115 24VAC all AC lines such as motor driver outputs noisy DC lines such as DC servo drives and motors Separate these groups by at least 10cm 4 If this is not possible cross the ducts at a 90 angle Enclosing and Earthing 1 It is recommended to install the PLC and I O modules in a closed metallic cabinet This will significantly improve interference immunity 2 Make sure that the cabinet and cabinet door are properly earthed Please refer to the cabinet manufacturer instructions for proper installation and earthing 3 When you earth devices minimize wire impedance by using a wire that is as short and thick as possible 3 3mm 12 AWG up to 10cm long recommended Connect the line to nearest possible grounding point in the cabinet preferably a grounding plate or the cabin
26. controllers There are different types of Vision touch screen models Monochrome LCD HMI function keypad and virtual keypad Maximum number of displays 255 Maximum number of variables per display 24 In these models activate the virtual keypad by turning SB 22 Enable Virtual Keypad ON This must be done at power up or before entering a Display containing a keypad variable In addition the Keypad entry variable must be assigned a Touch Property Monochrome LCD Virtual keypad only Maximum number of displays 255 Maximum number of variables per display 24 In these models the virtual keypad opens whenever the user touches a keypad entry variable that is currently displayed on the screen VisiLogic Getting Started 17 Variables Getting Started A Enter Password DAY ID Vision Hellas tel eloo Qlwie RT Y juli ofe falsjiofr lala Enter Password Esc 7 x C v B Nim Y mu 1 Space 4 gt Enter Pas ywword Le pnitronios Note that to enter Information Mode you touch the touchscreen in an area that is not occupied by a Keypad Entry variable or other screen object that has been assigned a Touch Property Color Touchscreen LCD virtual keypad only Maximum number of displays 1024 Maximum number of variables per display 255 The virtual keypad functions in the same way as in monochrome models Variables Variables enable you to show run time values text images
27. exclusive Subroutine Main Routine re of Display hot mater S ie Vector length lw Copy properties e Clear source operand s Apply Close Help Find FB Find FB enables you to locate the FBs in your project view Insert Build i Output odon Crw Toolbars Ch i Function Blocks Information gt FB s Library la Versions Used dE Flash Allocation ge RAM Allocation o A Types arik mi i PR g eration Check Signal Qualty Scare To nable the PLC to check a specific SHS Configuration for received messages place an SMS Sean FE in pour Ladder application Kan Module Harn Fouline Mek i Eleme Find Font This enables you to find fonts used in HMI Displays VisiLogic Getting Started 89 Find amp Replace Tools lar ES Properties Start Up Display kas runi A ander l xj Table of awalable charac serdelmed farts BI EMS Sans Seite pe omal Fort Add New Fort Change Attributes Delete Fort Delete All Unused CEJ e vessage The Vision 0 260 i HMI SS eea e vd im Yanable 4 Finding a Load Display Target Program select Renlace Ladder Element do Element To Veatch F Find Program select Open Program select Program select 9 Custom 4 399 9 C 5 Search Results Program select Main Module E Start Up Display E
28. files contain application data in compressed format There are several kinds of files Clone Files These can contain complete applications in compressed format including Ladder and HMI applications and OS Clone files are very convenient for OEMs or for those wanting to Clone a PLC and its application These files can be created in VisiLogic as well as via SD Clone Ladder functions or in Information mode Project Files UniDownloader Designer These files include both the Ladder and HMI applications Data Tables and an Upload file Standard Vision dvi files Enhanced Vision vdf Note that the DownLoader files you create here are compatible with UniDownloader 4 0 0 and later provide your users with the correct UniDownloader version Cache files Remote Access and Remote Operator These are compressed HMI Displays They improve Remote Access reaction times and must be used to display graphic images when using Remote Operator Monochrome Vision ura files A ura cache file enables Remote Operator to load Displays more quickly Note that V130 which loads displays quickly does not use ura files Color Vision urc files If a urc is not used images are not displayed and fonts may be distorted A cache file includes fonts and can include images If the file does not include images a red X displays in place of graphics To create Project files 1 Click on the Project menu and select Create Project files
29. of ingredients or values that are used to prepare a batch of product or to perform a specific task Data Tables can be used to contain parameters for pre programmed recipes Vision controllers can contain up to 120K of Data Tables RAM Data Tables that are marked Part of Project can take up to 192K Flash in V230 260 280 290 You create tables in VisiLogic define their structure then download them to the controller Data within the tables can be copied and pasted to and from third party tools such as Excel You can also store Data Tables or log lines from them onto SD Cards Note e Data Tables are based on bytes not on registers e Data Table sections that are marked Part of Project the data are downloaded with the project and burned into the Flash memory You can use this feature to preserve certain unchanging data such as lists of names or recipe data A Data Table marked as Part of Project cannot be copied to an SD card Data tables consist of columns and rows VisiLogic Getting Started 71 Utilities an Overview Utilities 72 Data Tables File Edt Connection Column doo Ja a 44 Be E we Dd a Program 1 Tables Program 1 de Step name vvater Type Water fil Vater level a program 2 integer nteger Integer Booles Program 3 7 a 0 0 0 0 0 Program 4 TE 10545 0 112 10500 0 i Program 5 E 6353 19508 0 5849 8216 1 aio de die 10 da eo 13 A 1 11 6526 1097
30. of this version the Slave addressing scheme for Timer Counter Current and Preset was changed Version 4 00 Build 23 SB 250 Keypad entry within limits SB 251 Keypad entry exceeds limits These SBs would turn ON and remain ON They would turn OFF only after the display was fully loaded Touch screen PLCs Touch elements Bits related to touch screen elements were not reset at power up Version 4 50 When a project containing graphics was originally written using a VisiLogic version lower than 4 00 and then saved using a version between V4 0X V4 50 and then reopened in VisiLogic 4 50 or higher certain images may not display correctly Such images may have to be reinserted in order to ensure VisiLogic Getting Started These SBs now turn OFF either when e The current Display is either re called or changed or e At the beginning of the next program cycle Bits related to touch screen elements are now reset at power up 113 Updating Project Versions Appendix A Troubleshooting correct display Version 4 50 Build 02 Touch screen PLCs Display buzzer The buzzer would sound whenever any part of the screen was touched Version 4 50 Build 06 Display jumps SB 250 V290 only SB 250 could not be used to trigger Display jumps FB Communication Protocol When messages were received and data errors were discovered the datacheck process stopped prematurely Previous to Version Versi
31. the unit s ID number Vision OPLC Information Vision Model V120 22 R2C a s per Hardware Rew A A E Ma 05 Version 4 50 09 Get OPLC Infomation Exit Help Accessing a Controller via Modem When Unit ID 2 is selected the PC accesses that controller via the bridge Unit ID 2 1 Prepare and connect your PLC side modem as described in the topic PLC side Modems in the section How to enable a controller to communicate via landline GSM GPRS modem 2 Prepare the PC side modem as described in the topic PC Side Modems Modem Services in the section How to Configure a PC side Modem 3 Via Connection gt Modem Services dial the remote PLC s controller to establish the data link 4 Select a connection type using the drop down selection box on the toolbar ERA see tne gg peter To ff Direct Connection ESA connection F ss HE D 1 CANbus hy D 2 CANbus o D 3 CANbuz ID 4 CANbus D 5 CAMbuz 5 Click the On line Test mode button or press lt F9 gt to enter On Line Test mode the left Ladder rail turns red and real time values are displayed in the Output window 6 Click the Remote Access button on the On line Test toolbar to display the remote controller on your PC screen You can toggle the controller image on and off using lt Shift gt lt F9 gt dd 66 VisiLogic Getting Started Remote Access Remote Access Acces
32. time the key is pressed is not relevant You must release the key and press it again to repeat the number on the cellular phone screen During the system scan a Positive Transition Contact address is evaluated for a transition from OFF to ON A transition allows power to flow through the Positive Transition Contact for one scan VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Positive Transition Contact Rise At the end of a scan the Positive Transition Contact is reset to ON logic 1 The Positive Transition Contact is re activated when the linked signal turns from OFF to ON Note e Execution time for Positive and Negative Transition contacts is considerably greater than the execution time for direct and indirect contacts However you can decrease the amount of transitional contacts in your program Decreasing the Number of Transitional Contacts co You can use T Start Up O the coil of a Display bit operand The postive S l to save the transition of F1 7 positive is used twice t Start Up transition of Onpa a contact m e amam and then use the direct Fi Rising edge F1 contact of The positive the operand transition of F1 si O in your IS used once MB 1058 Start Up Pris You can use the Direct Contact of SB 13 instead of using the O Positive Transition Contact of SB 3 and the Direct Contact of SB 15 instead of using the Positive Transition Contact of SB 7 SB 3 i
33. without any intervention as can V120 controllers installed with bootstrap Version 1 30 or higher However a V120 controller installed with bootstrap versions lower than 1 30 may require physical power up must be turned off and then powered on In all cases it is recommended that someone be next to the PLC during the OS download in order to attend to any potential problems The PC side and PLC side modems must use the initialization defaults baud rates must be set to 9600 and COM Init set to ATSO 1 Once the PC PLC modem connection has been established proceed according to the instructions in Downloading an OS Modem Tips To avoid compatibility problems use modems produced by the same manufacturer and of the same model This is due to lack of standardization between modem manufacturers which may result in communication conflicts Check CANbus Network Status The network status is checked via the bridge Access Check Network Status by opening the Connection menu selecting Communication amp OS then clicking the network tab 62 VisiLogic Getting Started Controller Settings Check CANbus Network Status WE Communication PC settings d x WE Communication PC cel les 188 155 Ea Jas lee ls 83 Check CAN bus Network Cornmarnicatio Check CAN bus Network Commancatio ESER g 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 19 19 20 23 HAHAE 29 30 HAHHAA 38 laa 40 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 55 56 57 58 53
34. 60 1 Drag your cursor across the units vou want to check 2 Click Start Check Start Check i Clear egend Legend Check these units La Communication OF ae Communication FAILED NE to these color codes Clear Check these units Communication OF Communication FAILED i VisiLogic Getting Started 63 Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Use VisiLogic to activate access a remote Vision controller and Download and upload projects Remotely operate the controller s HMI through your PC Run On Line Test mode on the remote controller Run Information Mode You Can access Stand alone controllers that are directly connected to the PC via a cable Controllers within a CANbus or TCP IP network Either stand alone or networked controllers via GSM or landline modem eee a K dm Seep Lo OM A H 9 a i El OS rs an ili E e I E E ar Note e In addition to using VisiLogic to access a remote Vision Unitronics provides a stand alone utility called Remote Access This utility can also access Unitronics M90 91 and Jazz controllers It may be freely downloaded from http www unitronics com Accessing a PLC via VisiLogic Before you can access a controller you must establish a communication link Direct Connection PC Controller 1 Connect your PC to any con
35. A 0 eam P E A A F g Clicking the Compile tab displays the last compiled results Compilation Error Message 37 Compile Message 37 is displayed when a V120 12 xx is selected in the project s Hardware Configuration and the project contains a function that is not supported by that model Project Optimizer Run the Optimizer to view a list possible improvements that you can make in your project In the results window double click a line to jump to the appropriate location in the project O PW oS whatever vip Unitronics Visi opic OFLC Di Ladder Application Main Module Report Wrive m de ER Yes jeet Budd Correction Ladder HY ook Heb rr Math Loge Clock Sioe Vecto Stings a HMI gt QetaTables Alma SD Com Fla Ll 1 TA 79 TA 79 cs Locator n ay 100059959 10005995 ra Intend Unity HMI Display Loaded benter to une Bit to Duplay lieni UDr 10d cta better ho ube Bit to Chg This Diaplag ie nt hehermed lo area wn eih Shay HHI oe Ladide appdc atan Hii Editor du Dopisy does ral contar Jump Corcibore or bred Subroires HM Editor thea Dopis dos ral contar Jump Condibora or kied Subroutines Tha Deplas a not mbered lo arabe m eibar De HMI or Ladder acobcabon VisiLogic Getting Started 99 Log Tools Log To view a log of events click the Log tab at the bottom of the Output Window Show STL You can view STL code for a particular Subroutine whether off l
36. B 94 Keypad Entry Var legal keypad Within Limits turns ON for Complete Keypad entry entry value 1 scan property Legal Entry MB Entering an SB 251 Keypad Entry Turns ON when entered illegal keypad Exceeds Limits turns ON value is within legal limits entry value for 1 scan Does not turn ON when entered value exceeds legal limits Active SI 250 Last Active Keypad SI 250 Last Active Keypad Keypad Entry Variable contains the Variable and SI 251 Currently Variables number of that variable Active Keypad Entry contains SIs SI 251 Currently Active the number of the relevant Keypad Entry contains the DLU number of that variable The application can change the operand value to force a variable into active state Keypad Vars By OS after all HMI keypad Enhanced Vision V130 only Locked entries are complete Turned ON by use By SB29 turning ON Turn ON to lock all keypad entry variables Enter ASCII Currently Active Keypad Entry value 122 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions Replacing or Removing the Battery The V120 and V130 Both the V120 and V130 are highly compact controllers with built in on board I O configurations and may be used in similar applications However applications written for the V120 may not be plug and play for the other and may have to be adapted This is because these controllers belong to different Vision Controller Divisions V120 is a Standard Vision whereas V130
37. ES Visil ogic SOFTWARE MANUAL VISILOGIC GETTING STARTED Yi uniraonics The information in this document reflects products at the date of printing Unitronics reserves the right subject to all applicable laws at any time at its sole discretion and without notice to discontinue or change the features designs materials and other specifications of its products and to either permanently or temporarily withdraw any of the forgoing from the market All information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non infringement Unitronics assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information presented in this document In no event shall Unitronics be liable for any special incidental indirect or consequential damages of any kind or any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information The tradenames trademarks logos and service marks presented in this document including their design are the property of Unitronics 1989 R G Ltd or other third parties and you are not permitted to use them without the prior written consent of Unitronics or such third party as may own them Table of Contents VISILOGIC OVERVIEW siiescccnmntecneoneret eine ants I EEEE 5 Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines cccc
38. EY Export Subroutine PTI e Enable PID A MI 111 gt oi PID Status DEO Toggle Editor View Click an Editor button E The next 3 nets provide for Autotune When the Autotune MB rises the Auto tu R Ladies HHI V570 Xi Inputs A ARCA IC EC CC e 0 Outputs Cal C Auto tune parameters 32 Mi TO Trees MI A Am ce Autotune parameters 32 Mls MB Memory Bits MI 37 DEC Auto tune parameters 32 Mls MI a cl DEC Autotune parameters 32 Mi ML Memory Long MI 3 DEC Auto tune parameters 32 MI DW Double Word w on mem las s TT VisiLogic Getting Started 15 HMI Display Editor Getting Started 16 HMI Display Editor Use the HMI Display Editor to create the Displays that the controller shows on its screen after the program is downloaded When you click on HMI in the Project Explorer tree a Display replica opens The replica reflects the type of Vision controller you have selected in your project s Hardware Configuration Displays tell your operators what to do You can have your operators log in with a password enter setpoints and other data and instruct the operator what to do in case of a system problem or alarm A Display can contain both text and images Text and images can be both fixed and or variable If the project is based on a touch screen controller you can also assign touch properties to on screen objects Variables are inserted into a Display to e Show run time values as integers
39. FLASH memory is non volatile It does not require power in order to maintain stored data Data stored in FLASH Data Table sections that are marked Part of Project and Back up applications including applications that can be uploaded Backing up your application In order to make sure that your PLC can recover its application in the even of total power loss including battery failure you must back up your complete application in the FLASH memory To do this use one of the following options from the Connection gt Download menu which differ according to the Vision Division you controller belongs to VisiLogic Getting Started 23 Downloading Uploading a Project Getting Started Standard Vision Download Ctrl D Enhanced Vision Download All amp Burn Alt Ctrl A Creating an Upload application file If the PLC contains an upload file you can upload and edit it using VisiLogic To create an upload file use one of the following options from the Connection gt Download menu Standard Vision Download Ctrl D Enhanced Vision Burn Upload Project Alt Ctrl B 24 Note Option Download Stop Download Run Standard only Stop Download Reset Download All amp Burn Enhanced only Burn Upload Project Enhanced only Download and Reset Controller at Download When you edit a project and download it to a controller that already contains this project the controll
40. Getting Started 91 Search Symbolic Name Tools hl 14 Water type adk aeaten resum DHO Main Module Edit Select step Met 16 Element STORE Main Module Edi Select stap Met 4 Element STORE Man Moduk Edt Select step Met a Element Less han Mein module Edet Select step Net 2 Element STORE Moir module Edi Select Wate type Net 2 Element STORE DF Wain Module Edi Select Wate type Net 3 Element Equal a bel cies bell da obs F d Solari stes fume Mar d Flaranb Fial Start Find select the Constant tab and enter the value then press OK the results appear in the Output window 0 Select Operand and Address Search Result DH 4 Main Mode Edt gt eleci Water type Het E lement IURE Nan Module Echt Seleect Waber bps Net 3 E lemer Greater Than Mam Module Edit Confm step Net 14 Element VEC FILL Main Module Read OT to edie Het 2 Element Equal i Wite step lo DT Net 4 Elemert Equal Read DT toewecute Net 4 E lement Equal Search Symbolic Name Use Search Symbolic Name to find operands by description Within the Select Operand box this is activated via lt Ctrl gt lt D gt Select Operand And Address le Direct Ej H foe Net ES Jmp a Sub E Disp a Click in the se Search Field and enter ai characters NE al NONE Help eN dix sal Operand Type Address El Description
41. Help fa VisiDiFr PID Server amp UniEDS C O af UniDemnlead Designer Untied 2 Tools for NET Developers 0 amp a MEN dez r te FLG Hea Tow hoi m PE ia P Tomei ralia Lim ater ater Welcome to Uni Download Designer Fim 0 de daras Lian ripi E isum pigi if mdd Do hor T aksi elector Project Properties This is located on the Project menu Click on the tabs to view and edit the various properties General includes Project Password 78 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Project Properties Properties General Donrioad Ladder Coia Project Descnption Helo wed W Password protected Upload Password f veny Find Settings Recent Files Amount E Note e Password security restriction if a PLC operator enters a wrong password 9 times the PLC automatically disables program upload for that program Resetting the PLC will enable you to try another 9 times The limit set on password entry is intended to provide an additional layer of security For example this can prevent a hacking script from entering a networked PLC since the number of attempts is limited and such a script would not reset the PLC e Download 32 Properties Download Disable propect upload Rebuild then download he Warn about Vision 120 Snapdn 140 conflicts Backup and Restore PLC Ram Data Compiled Ladder Allocation Edk ai Connection Save Unt lD in progect e
42. I 45 Numeric Key Entry Out of keypad entry read write Limit Counter of Attempts Standard Vision only Enhanced Vision Counts the SDW 10 Keypad entry number of failed attempts to variable value enter a value If a Legal Entry bit is defined SB 94 does not turn ON if the entered value is out of range The keypad stays on screen until a legal value is entered You can use SI 45 in conjunction with a Compare function to exit the variable Active SB 32 HMI Keypad Entry in SB 92 HMI Keypad Entry in Keypad Entry Progress Standard Vision Progress Enhanced Vision SBs rises during keypad entry rises during keypad entry Keypad Entry After Keypad Entry the If SB 76 is OFF after Keypad Focus next variable set in Entry the user must use the Variable Tab Order arrow keys to move to the next automatically becomes variable active Turning SB 76 on causes the next variable set in Variable Tab Order to automatically VisiLogic Getting Started 121 Replacing or Removing the Battery Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions become active Password a Correct password Legal Entry bit in Password Entry via HMI turns SB250 ON Variable turns ON only when a Wrong Password turns correct password is entered SB251 ON The keypad stays on screen until a legal password is entered To limit the number of wrong entries you can use SI 45 in conjunction with a Compare function to exit the variable Entering a SB 250 Keypad entry S
43. OPLC Information to display information about the controller Information you have selected in Communicate with OPLC 58 VisiLogic Getting Started Controller Settings Communication and OS Controller Menu Communication and OS Controller Menu Via this menu you can Set PC communication parameters non modem to enable PC PLC communication Reset and initialize a PLC enter Stop and Run modes get RTC values as well as reset the RTC Get COM Parameters and PLC status Install an Operating System O S in a PLC Check Network Status Run Reset Initialize When you click one of the buttons shown in the figure below your PC will access the controller selected in Communicate with OPLC Connection Ladder HMI Help fd Online Test Vision Communication PC settings _ X WE Download E A ae S l F ATC Real Time Clock JP Upload BS verity SERTE 27 11 2000 11 17 35 Ez PC Modem Configuratic 1 37 31 Communication y OS galt ltl 2281402 wednesday 15 e e a 1 R Vision Reset Opbons tH 10 gt ee a Reset l e Initialize E Reset 1 O co m o al a te Set RTC These are the values of your PC s clock Click Set RTC to import these values into the RTC of the controller Get Vision Click to view the current PLC settings RTC Current Values Run Click to run the current program in the PLC Stop Click to stop the current PLC program Reset Click to reset the PLC and reinsta
44. Osec Fetres 5 Fa Modem Services Communicate with OPLE bel Communication amp 05 k Ctri Fa Direct Connection Co Within Network Onit IL OPLE Information Model 14280 18 B20 Hardware Rew A E TO OS Version 4aropni7 Select If your Vision contains an Ethernet port you can select the TCP IP Connection options Type Serial is the default communication mode note that if you select TCP IP and close the project the setting reverts to Serial PC COM Port Retries and Time Out are the communication settings between Parameters VisiLogic and the controller Note If you are working with a network the TimeOut should be greater than 1 second e If you are working with a GPRS modem set the TimeOut to its maximum of 10 seconds Communicate Use these options to communicate with networked controllers with OPLC Direct Connection select this to communicate with any controller that is connected to your PC via the download cable including a network bridge Within Network select this to communicate with a controller that is integrated into a network then select the controller s ID number Note e ID numbers 1 63 are reserved for controllers linked via CANbus ID numbers 64 127 are reserved for controllers networked via RS485 Using this range of ID numbers prevents a polled controller from attempting to act as a CANbus bridge preventing it from attempting to locate the requested controller Vision OPLC Click Get
45. S an operand to SB 17 None Enable Disable Touch screen indication Meszag select it E et None Enter Display without active Keypad Entry Yarables SB 3 None Refresh curent LED screen display variables SI 25 Previous HMI Display Number SI ARA Current HMI Display Number SE 30 Variable dizplar bitmap 0 Normal 1 lnverse ne 92 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Deleted Unreferenced Operands Deleted Unreferenced Operands To help manage your project you can delete unreferenced operands View Insert Build Connection Ladder Bal HW Configuration Data Tables WE FB Information i PLE Sv E Operands Hot Referenced in Project E Description A PA wWi le read leach offset x OBB touch conim y offset column 7149 Sera Autox Go To Target 22 Unblocked blocked get all 228 Pallet block get all 229 Mismatch palet iget all 30 Wired Posibon get all 50 maintenance mode 259 handley mode SL System Lorg 261 change was made a SDW Sustem Double Word y p C Counters A A Print Project Print Project is located on the Project menu Via the Print dialog box you can print various aspects of your project Print Preview is also offered VisiLogic Getting Started 93 System Images Tools 3 VisiLogic Print Printer Name Genetic PostScript Pine x Properties Document VisiLogic Project Type Gerenc PostScnpt Printer Where LPT 1 Onver PSCRIPT5 0LL
46. V OmA then the analog value will be 1 Slightly above 10V 20mA about 0 5 above the full scale then the analog value will be 16384 e Greatly below or above of the analog input range but still in the range of the absolute maximum rating then the analog value will be 32767 Note that the absolute maximum rating of the analog inputs for all the units is 15V Compile To test your project compile it 1 Select Compile from the Build menu 2 After compiling the project VisiLogic displays errors in the Output Window mome E Build Connection Ladder HMI ar Projected Memory Allocation BE Database Defragmenter Main Module Unconnected element A 1203 Main Module Illegal Net E A warnings Information Es o y Operando fed Watches JAg Compie Clicking the Compile tab displays the last compiled results T E ea k Module a outing Met Description Sees 1202 Compilation Error Message 37 Message 37 is displayed when a V120 12 xx is selected in the project s Hardware Configuration and the project contains a function that is not Supported by that model VisiLogic Getting Started 109 Compatibility HW OS SW Appendix A Troubleshooting Compatibility HW OS SW Both the OS that runs the PLC and your current software version must support the hardware such as I O Expansion Modules that you use in your applications Note that there is a list of OS changes in the Downloads Section of t
47. VisiLogic project Signature log view Signature Value SCSE ER A 7559 420 4 BA5R E S47 CHE FECAD 10 15 2003 1 42 52 PM Untied 3 4 00 7ACCD5F59 3832 4707 8F39 ADBA94304E S5 10 15 2003 1 43 35 PM Cro atons Station vip 3 4 00 S08E6152 08CB 454F ASES D7S44 1820030 101542003 1 44 17 PM Unknown Undith abons Staton 1 wip 34 00 4F854920C 13ED464F 936B 91FEE 4350864 10152003 1 45 23 PM atons S5tation 1 wip 3 4 00 Compares the signature of the project to the signature of the last project that was downloaded to the PLC 5 Signature log view Project Signature Ef PLC Signature Ef Saved PLC Signature kig ProiectiPLC Last Signah ar Signature Value D61C38EC DBBF 44B8 85DD 6D70218C92EF 3 10 8 2003 5 00 43 PM Description Untitled OE ast E 3316 34 00 24 00 LLN DB 3 3 gt Ei Unit ID 0 ee a ee ee ee ee ee oe ee n n m Operand View Use the Operands tab in the Output Window to see if operands and I Os are used in a program assign power up and preset values view current values when you run Test mode change formats assign descriptions symbols and view and edit Watch Folders You can also view Project Optimizer results Inputs PSB Operand Sddes InUse 4 Format Description O Outputs 1 E DEC Actual Temp in C T Timers Ml 2 W DEC Pw PID heating ou
48. You can restore default System Images by clicking on the appropriate button e You can replace the virtual keypad images however note that the touch locations for the keys will not be changed from the default Converting Projects If you open a project based on a Vision with a monochrome LCD screen VisiLogic provides the following utilities on the Project menu Convert to V130 Use to convert a project based on the V120 to V130 Monochrome to Color Use to any project based on a monochrome LCD to color such as V290 to V570 Import Export Subroutines You can export Subroutines and save them as vlx files then import them into other projects You can import export single Subroutines or all of the subroutines in a Module Note that you cannot export Subroutines from the Main Module Exporting a single Subroutine 1 Right click the desired Subroutine and select Export Subroutine 0r select Export Subroutine from the Project menu the Select Subroutine box opens 2 Select the desired subroutine then save it to the desired folder VisiLogic Getting Started 95 Import Export Subroutines Tools 10 Select Operand And Address x Subroutine 12 Main Module Ok aa Program select _Cancel aa Program edit Help siie Heatin ep aie Holding step Exporting all of the Subroutines in a Module 1 Right click the desired module and select Export All Subroutines E ame
49. You must select the correct Vision model and Snap in I O modules before downloading your project cm To avoid exceeding the I O capacity of your controller check the I O report at the bottom of the Hardware Configuration window Hardware Element ii selection bar E Hardware Configuration a a Snap indo 5 T i p mmm e y la E A oe Click the tabs to toggle between the Vision GPL snap in 1 0 Modules and fo Expansian Module IO DON8 TOSIROS 10 01 TOS FROS ID TOR 10 414 402 ID LOS H J 3 E 1 Y Number of Inputs 33 do ala 48 1 0 da Hes Ew Help Ladder Editor Use the VisiLogic Ladder Editor to create the Ladder diagram that comprises your control application Ladder diagrams are composed of contacts coils and function block elements arranged in nets 14 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Ladder Editor In a Ladder diagram the contacts represent input conditions They lead power from the left Ladder rail to the right rail This is why the first element in a net must always touch the left rail Coils represent output instructions In order for output coils to be activated the logical state of the contacts must allow the power to flow through the net to the coil This is why the elements in a net must be connected Each net must contain only one rung Use the Ladder Editor to Place and connect Ladder Elements Apply
50. Z Other frequency values are not supported Run Changes the operating mode of the output from normal output mode to HSO mode O SET Normal Mode 1 RESET HSO Mode In the figure below MI 22 Duty Cycle Value is equal to 250 This results in the duty cycle being 25 of the total cycle time i t T ON MI 22 Duty Cycle Value e Te cycle time duration Note e If values out of range enter the Duty Cycle and Frequency operands the output turns OFF and remains OFF until the values re enter the range Configuring the HSO 0 High Speed Inputs WEE High Speed Outputs PWM O Description Address Type Op Adar El Description E ne hh he i High Speed Output PY hd k VisiLogic Getting Started 47 Configuring a High speed Output PWM Hardware Configuration for Frequency Cancel Frequency Value oF bec ghe Stepper Cancel High Speed Output PYM AD Duty Cycle Value 0713 MI 23 180 Frequency Value 2 Description Stepper Note e V120 The same MI sets Frequency for both outputs 48 VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Configuring an Analog Input Configuring an Analog Input Before you can use an analog input in your program you must link it to an operand An analog input value can be contained in an MI ML or DW Digital Quiputs Y Analog Inputs l Type Op addr El Description
51. ables to you skip from label to label Note that labels can be used both as bookmarks as well as to cause program jumps Previous Label lt Alt gt lt Left Arrow gt Open Label Navigation lt Alt gt lt 1 gt Help Open Help lt F1 gt Project New Project lt Ctrl gt lt N gt Open Project lt Ctrl gt lt O gt Print Project lt Ctrl gt lt P gt Exit Project lt Alt gt lt Q gt Edit Select All lt Ctrl gt lt A gt Find lt Ctrl gt lt F gt View Toggles Show Hide Project Explorer lt Ctrl gt lt R gt Show Hide Ladder lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt L gt Show Hide HMI Display Editor lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt H gt Show Hide Output Window lt Ctrl gt lt W gt Show Hide Comments lt Alt gt lt C gt 84 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Watch Folders Connection Online Test lt F9 gt HMI Variables Approve a Variable when required lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt links are filled lt Enter gt Watch Folders Watch Folders enable you to Arrange related groups of operands in folders e Name the folders View these operands in the tabbed Output Window at the bottom of the screen If you are connected to a PLC you can enter On line Test Mode to see real time operand values To view a Watch folder click the Watches tab at the bottom of the screen then select the desired folder Edit the folder by right clicking a line then selecting the appropriate function Righ
52. anced Vision Division Controllers in this division can support a modem on each COM port Each port is linked to a Succeed and Fail SB COM1 SB 184 and SB 185 COM2 SB186 and SB 187 COM3 SB 188 and SB 189 General Features Division Download Upload Alarms Operands String Library Standard A downloaded project Not supported Fast Operands Vision a is burned to PLC Not supported FLASH a contains a Upload file Enhanced Select Download options Fully More operands Vision to supported Fast Operands a burn project to PLC Fully supported FLASH a burn an Upload file 119 VisiLogic Getting Started Replacing or Removing the Battery Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions HMI Features Division Displays HMI Objects Call Subroutine from Display Standard 255 Does not support You can link 1 Vision Trends HMI object Subroutine to a Display Enhanced 1024 Does not support You can link three Vision Moving Images subroutines to a Global Display on load Variables during display on unload Color Vision Color Vision controllers belong to the Enhanced Division and offer some additional HMI object properties Division Additional HMI Trends Graphs Shapes FBs Color Enhanced Frame and Button Trends HMI LEDs Thermometer Vision Object Note e Font Handler Color Vision models such as V570 use default system fonts These fonts which are highlighted in grey contain a limited character set and cannot be modifi
53. and bar graphs on the controller s screen in response to run time conditions Bit or binary text variables for example display text messages on the controller s LCD screen according to the status of a bit operand The maximum number of variables per display depends on the Vision controller division Standard Vision supports up to 24 variables Enhanced Vision supports up to 255 variable You can also use Keypad Entry Variables to enable an operator to enter a password or data such as setpoints from the controller s keyboard Variable Editor When you insert a variable into a display the Variable Editor opens showing you the options that are relevant for that Variable Note that for some types of variables the type of controller selected in Hardware Configuration may determine some of the variable s properties For 18 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Variables example touch screen models enable you to assign Touch Properties to on screen objects The next image shows a binary variable used in a V120 project Fixed Text amp Images vey Do not change until a a Pee different Display is loaded a Vis sd Variables Variable text and images change according to the status or value of the linked operand a Variable Binary lext Pa When Output 7 315 ON the text Clear is displayed When Output 3 is OFF the text Blocked is displayed MS Sans Seri 8
54. ar i I Standard Vision Division Controllers in this division can only support a single modem You can connect a modem to any COM port However note that SB 184 TX Success and SB 185 TX Failed indicate message transmission status regardless of the actual COM port connected to the modem Enhanced Vision Division Controllers in this division can support a modem on each COM port Each port is linked to a Succeed and Fail SB COM1 SB 184 and SB 185 COM2 SB186 and SB 187 COM3 SB 188 and SB 189 VisiLogic Getting Started 35 About Modems Getting Started when working with V570 and V290 color Set the baud rate in both Modem Services and in COM Init to 57600 In addition run the Prepare PLC Modem procedure with the baud rate set to 57600 Com Init Select Ignore Break Time Out Reply set to a minimum of 6 seconds Known compatibility issue Sony Ericsson Modems Unitronics products are compatible with the following Sony Ericsson Modems Model GT47 R5xxxx and higher Model GM29 R6xxxx and higher Unitronics cannot guarantee compatibility with other models such as Sony Ericsson Modem model GM29 R4xxxx 36 VisiLogic Getting Started I O Expansion Modules Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration opens automatically when you first create a new project In order to open Hardware Configuration in an existing project either select Hardware Configuratio
55. ardware Configuration err TITO de I ts Up ini Mo files Ma filba A te HNI BREE el Pt E T Analog Input Walle reid bar Linearization Linear conversor Wi Value DEC Linear conversion Y1 Value DEC Linear conversion 42 Value DEC Linear cormersor YA Value Analog Input VisiLogic Getting Started 53 Working with Analog I O Values Hardware Configuration 54 Linearizing an Analog Output Value Ml 12 mbar 0 5000 gt Linearization 12 bit Analog Params Func ATA Linear cormersion 11 Value D S000 DEC Linear conversion 2 Value DE 40 DEC Lineas cornersion Y2 Value mar 0 5000 bit Analog i TO A14 44 A 10 414 A02 4 Cy Axia lipul PA trzcg Ons En Tips E pa PaT Dese ipton noleRod 2 m 12bit Analog Quipu I0 A4 A02 Working within the 4 20mA range Available ranges according to controller and I O module are shown in the topic Analog I O ranges Note that devices used in conjunction with the controller must be calibrated accordingly In the examples below the analog device is a pressure transducer values are therefore translated to millibars 10 bit Analog Input V200 18 E1 E Linearization Linear conversion W1 Value Linear converson 1 Value Linear comvengor 2 Vale Linear conversor Ti Value E Linearization x Linea conversion 1 Value Linear cormerion Y1 Value Linear corrm
56. ation Protocol FB which enables Vision controllers to communicate data with most external serial devices such as bar code readers and frequency converters via their proprietary protocols SMS messages The SMS FB enables text messages including variable data to be sent and received via GSM modems e mail via GPRS Enhanced Vision only GPRS cellular network to transmit IP packets of data Modem Tips Notes The PC modem cable is not the same type of cable used to connect between the controller and the modem Ensure that the cable used to connect the PC to the modem provides connection points for all of the modem s pins If calls are routed via a switchboard note that the switchboard settings may interfere with communications Consult with your switchboard provider a If within the modem initialization strings the parameter S7 is too short to permit the PLC s modem to answer an error will result For example if this parameter is set as S7 30 the PC modem will wait for 3 seconds to receive an answer from the PLC s modem If the PLC modem does not answer before the 3 seconds have elapsed the S7 30 parameter is exceeded and the PC modem returns the No Carrier error gt PC PLC modem communications Both PC and controller must use the same type of modem either landline or GSM Internal PC modems must be used in conjunction with the driver provided by the modem s manufacturer r pp za Fiona x j Le an r e
57. cccccncccnncncnncncnnnc cnc rr 8 Devices EMINE Git EMP cid 8 WITRO Separa start 8 ENCIOSIRdO ANEMIA A AS 8 1 O Wiring General GUidelMes criada o 9 Signal Communication I O Line Filtering 0ococcccoccccccrcccncccanrn oran rr erro 9 Wiring Power for I O Expansion Modules 00 ooccocccocccccccccccccnnnana corra rr 10 POWerIRe FCSN N daa ass 11 Connect the EX A1 Communication Cable ccccccececececsecssensnneneeteneesecesecuensaes 12 GENO SU aI CC rrae cecoveecnssgamanerneneneaca menace awa ae terme a EAE 14 Hardware Conn GUraAUl ON aisncaatesy aaa ne cha cu henna vad taecs A ATA 14 Ladder EditO Fassi matrona taba ne 14 AMEDISplay Edito as 16 About the HMI Display and Keypad siii aie tied dd 17 VanabDles bdo 18 QUIE Nava a HON aia a 21 Downloading Uploading a Project 0ccocccccccccccccccnccnnnannn cnn ana nn narra 22 On Line Test Mode Deba cidad 26 LAT OAL Os Moderada 28 COM Ports and Data COMMUNICATIONS canmirosrascar iria 32 PDO WE AY OGIO NS i scat seater det rata te cet ad esse sO Pa eee Rte Depa Re Re 33 Hardware Configuration 37 1 0 Expansion MOGUICS alan de ind 37 s ap 111 O EXparision Mods dais 42 Configuring a High Speed CON tera a EE E 46 Configuring a High speed Output PWM sssssssssssesssssssssssnsensnsensenesnsnnsnssrnnenrenrnns 46 COnMMNGUEING ani Analog TAPULC lt A 49 Analog Fer raid 49 Contiguiina an Analog OUTPUT riadas 51 Analog TOR aNG es co odia 51 Working with Analog OVAS iaa 53 Con
58. ch OS is currently installed in the controller The controller s LCD is on PC PLC communications are enabled but PC must gt gt UR Bootstrap Turn the PLC off Enter Bootstrap mode by touching the screen and maintaining contact while turning the power on Enter Stop mode by pressing the screen once Note e Visions embedded lt I gt lt Right Arrow gt lt I gt lt I gt lt ESC gt lt gt Move all DIP switches to a As above but all Info Contrast range is 0 mode actions are 100 this option Supported automatically sets Exit Stop Mode by Contrast to 50 entering Information As in Bootstrap but Info mode can be entered Stop O S Bootstrap default LCD contrast lt I gt lt gt lt I gt lt gt Contrast range is 0 100 this option sets Contrast to 50 Stop O S default LCD contrast Started isiLogic Getting V 101 Memory Allocation Tools Memory Allocation You can check the flash memory requirements of a project via Projected Memory Allocation which is located on the Build menu You can also view the current allocated flash memory of a controller via PLC Flash Memory Allocation which is located on the Connection menu Note e Vision uses dynamic memory allocation Projected Memory Allocation User fonts 3320 Function block 3 32764 DI 32784 Upload data 4 655321 TETE 5 65532
59. counter value Compare Functions and Counter Values The high speed counter value is read once during every program scan For this reason do not use the Equal function together with high speed counter values If the counter does not reach the value required by the Equal function during the actual program scan the function cannot register that the value has been reached Use functions Greater Than Or Equal To 2 and Lesser Than Or Equal To S Configuring a High speed Output PWM You can use certain outputs as High speed Outputs HSO via PWM Pulse Width Modulation When you select a High Speed Output in the Hardware the Select Operand and Address dialog box appears three successive times allowing you to link operands for the following values Duty Cycle The ratio of the on period of a cycle to the total cycle period This value may be from 0 1000 and is expressed as a percentage VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Configuring a High speed Output PWM If for example the constant 750 is stored into the Duty Cycle operand the duty cycle is equal to 75 0 This means that the pulse will hold a positive state during 75 0 of the total cycle e Frequency F Note that F 1 T where T is the duration time of a complete cycle Frequency settings differ from npn to pnp output type npn You can use a value of 0 or a value from 8 50000Hz 50kHz pnp You can use a value of 0 or a value from 8 2000H
60. d Each division Supports different HMI features and Ladder functions For more information refer to Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions VisiLogic Examples When you install VisiLogic an Examples folder is created on your hard disk containing field tested VisiLogic vlp sample applications A You can copy these sample E Demonstrations applications and adapt them for your D Check For Updates 4 Unitronics Gn The Web own use if for example an application is written for the V120 you can select the V230 via Hardware Configuration About Help Forums The Unitronics forums are located at http forum unitronics com Note that you can search the forums without subscribing but that you must subscribe in order to post a question Help Use the VisiLogic Help System to learn how to use the software and answer your questions The VisiLogic Software Manuals are based on content from the Help system and are intended for users who prefer to learn from printed documentation However please note that the Help system always contains the most updated content VisiLogic Getting Started VisiLogic Overview Live Update from the Web Live Update is available from the Help menu To start Update select a subject and follow the on screen instructions Help E Help q Examples TT f gal UES mt eli anf 5 a Live Update d ee 45 Unitronics On The Web b Examples About E salt aT Opera
61. d from your project and may not be retrieved In addition note that all calendar variables will be deleted Also note that if you change from a touch panel to a non touch panel any touch properties linked to on screen objects will be deleted Insufficient Flash Memory This error message is displayed when the PLC does not have sufficient memory to handle the current project To see the memory requirements of the project click the Events tab in the Output Window at the bottom of the screen L r TaT e Ty aT N g Memon Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 AM Page variables d Memory Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 AM Upload data Jz dE Memory Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 AM Function block 34 dE Memory Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 AM Ladder Tokens 44 de Memon Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 4M Static pages Eb g Memon Allocation 3 5 2003 11 14 04 AM User fonts 136266 d Memory Allocation 375 2003 11 14 04 AM Variables 32 E Operands A Watches 5 EvertLog Error User Memory Overlap This error generally results because the number of function blocks exceeds the PLC memory capacity Please review your program and consider making changes regarding FB operations In most cases this can be resolved by deleting a single function block Replacing or Removing the Battery After replacing the PLC battery initialize the PLC via Info Mode Info gt System gt Working Mode gt Init Notee When you replace the battery you lose RAM
62. d select the sample rate Dicital Outputs hy Analog Inputs ite High Speed Inputs Digtal Inputs ME Hi al 4 F Oe Add T Descipticn Speed Counter with Reset 11 Active L Ml 3 Flow meter Jl Address Speed Inputs mig 5 Descuption High Speed Counter with Heset l Acive L Mi 32 Flow meter 101 VisiLogic Getting Started 43 Snap in I O Expansion Modules Hardware Configuration High Speed Counter Reload Reload enables you to immediately load 0 into a high speed counter when the counter value reaches a target value Note that you cannot set the Reload input to Frequency Measurement XD Analog Inputs CES SSS A ae High Speed Inputs mie High Speed Inputs Reload Description High Spezd Counter hl Counter Value ee DH 1000 Counter Target Value 3 Reload Evert Stepper via High speed Output V570 V1040 only If you are using a V570 or V1040 with any model Snap in I O module VisiLogic 7 00 or higher and the OS released with that version you can use specific high speed outputs to control stepper motors Note that any acceleration and deceleration that is needed to arrive at Target safely and accurately must be implemented in your Ladder application Configuring the HSO 1 Click the Output line and select High Speed Outputs Step Control V200 18 E3 4XB WAY High Speed Outputs Pw M High Speed Outputs Step Control a Select Operand for Frequency
63. ddresses that comprise a letter and a number The letter indicates whether the I O is an input 1 or an output O The number indicates the actual physical location of the I O This number relates to both the position of the expansion module in the system and to the position of the I O on that module Expansion modules are numbered from 0 7 as shown in the figure below 38 VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration I O Expansion Modules Expansion module identification number Adapter The formula that is used to calculate the number of the I O is 32 x0e 16 y where X is the number representing the location of the module s location 0 7 and Y is the number of the input or output on that specific module 0 15 Examples Input 3 located on module 2 will be addressed as I 67 67 32 2 16 3 Output 4 located on module 3 will be addressed as O 84 84 32 36 16 4 Remote l Os The EX RC1 enables you to distribute I O Expansion Modules throughout your system The adapter is connected to a master PLC by UniCAN Unitronics proprietary CANbus protocol and functions as a slave device within that network Each adapter may be connected to up to 8 I O expansion modules The network may include up to 60 devices The EX RC1 enables you to remotely locate I Os up to 1 kilometer from a PLC UniCAN up to 1000m z o SES EX RC1 VO Expansion Modules Adapter 8 modules per adapter Els Networ
64. down RU TEETE B updo Select directly Click to edit connected ar an element s networked PLE Walle or gt ee E status MB 1005 A mulato D 20000 8 M3 1005 R upf ES FB 1006 Al up down lt gt o view real time operand values VisiLogic Getting Started sir aber se Description 10 00 00 00 00 00 63 Timer 1 5730 O seri 3216 Nam To 45011 A Value to convent 27 Information Mode Getting Started Force I O by right clicking the operand and setting the desired state ME 51 010 lt 0 Sere 010 lt gt A Note e The controller can send and receive SMS messages when the controller is in Test mode Information Mode Information Mode is a utility that is embedded in the operating system of the controller Via Information Mode you can view data on the LCD screen use the controller s keyboard to directly edit data and perform certain actions such as resetting the controller You can enter Information Mode at any time without regard to what is currently displayed on the LCD screen Viewing data does not affect the controller s program Performing actions such as initializing the controller can influence the program Note that when you use Information Mode the keyboard is dedicated to that purpose The keys return to normal application functions when you exit Information Mode Enterin
65. e Keypad Vars Enhanced Vision Vi30 Turn ON to lock all keypad entry Locked only Turned ON by user variables Enter Display In Ladder application set Same with locked SB30 Keypad Entry Variables Enter ASCII value Currently Active Keypad Entry VisiLogic Getting Started 125 Replacing or Removing the Battery Index Index 126 VisiLogic Getting Started Replacing or Removing the Battery 127 D roca ao E aida 77 Data entry via keypad ccccceeeeeeees 19 A e nan 77 Delia 27 107 UC PU N O 77 DOCU urmemicna n 38 VA A 77 Description mare 57 A Digital IOS2 matinal 15 38 42 Analog I Os 15 49 51 53 113 Digital Outputs 05 38 42 46 56 Analog INPUL ada 49 53 digital SIgnaturesS occccccccnnnnnanananans 83 Analog Output ccccseseeeeeeeees 5153 Direct Connection sssssssssssersserens 59 Configuring I O Expansion Modules38 49 C53pl Y text messages ccccccccconoconons 19 Configuring Snap in I O Modules42 49 5Didilaying Values coccccccccccconcccnoos 19 Hardware Configuration 15 53 DisplayS oo eccceeeeeeeeeeeees 17 18 19 121 PT LOO INDUC acccseniernesrataiusenonseats 40 DOWNIOACING 00eeee eee ees 23 61 77 B OS rana ana 61 A a aienn N 122 A O 23 BATEY ness EEU 122 DUEY CYC arerin rT 46 Bad rerai tae a NA 59 aI AAIE E di Wratten EE aetna EE N 77 DOWMNIOAG seara 61 DW Seer errr a 49 Get COM parameters cceeee ees 60 E A stan E bats 102
66. e the buttons are linked to different text lines Each time a different String Library is called the button text changes VisiLogic Getting Started Utilities String Editor A IX Font Verdana 11 String at ID 0 Stings Storage 2 Strings Storage_3 Utilities an Overview String Editor A GUC Font Verdana 11 Strings Storage 2 Stings Storage 3 The button on the left is linked to Text line ID 0 The button on the right is linked to Text line ID 1 Alarms An Alarm is an event that is reported to the machine operator via a set of built in displays The event is a change in the Alarm s Trigger condition which may be linked to either a Boolean or a numeric value An Alarm can Show Alarm status Report the event to the machine operator Provide instructions Require operator action Play an active role in the conditions enabling the running of the process Priority Low Alarm Details Group 00 General Collection ID O00 Temperature is Too High Date 23901 0 4 Count Dial 100 to notify Plant i Manager Active d Ack In VisiLogic you use the Alarm Configuration utility to create Alarms and set their features The Ladder application determines when the Alarms are displayed on the controller s screen Vision controllers support Alarms according to the following table Vision Type Number of Alarms Number o
67. e EX A1 than it is to the PLC Create OV and 24V junctions at the EX Al respective terminals see the following figure and directly connect the EX A1 main supply lines to the PLC Split the supply lines at the EX A1 terminals and continue daisy chaining them to the expansion I O units Please ensure that the wire segment which carries the OV between the EX A1 and the PLC does not branch When the power supply is near the EX A1 connect the EX A1 first as shown in the next figure VisiLogic Getting Started Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines Power line Filtering A A Exp Unit E de Power line Filtering Some environments may induce greater EMI than the typical industrial environment Extra power and or signal line filtering may improve the system s immunity to EMI If power line filtering is required please use the following guidelines in addition to the guidelines provided by the filter manufacturer 1 Use of power line filters that comprise an earthing terminal is recommended Ground the filter earth terminal as explained in the section Enclosing and Earthing 2 Place the filter as close as possible to the target device s The maximum wire length is 10 cm When using the EX A1 expansion adapter 4 Place one filter for both the PLC and the EX Al1 as instructed below Please note that you must use a single line filter for both the PLC and EX Al 5 If the power supply is closer to the PLC than it is t
68. e with the PID function ensure best results by using the highest strength filter Filter Types Low Calculates the average of the last two readings Medium Takes the last 4 readings eliminates the lowest and highest values then calculates the average of the 2 remaining values High Takes the last 8 readings eliminates the two lowest and the tow highest values then calculates the average of the 4 remaining values VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Configuring an Analog Output Configuring an Analog Output Type Op ada El Description a No ime Type Op add He Description i 10 0 0Orr 4 0Om Hf Ho Tia Op Add El Description a 0 Orm MI 18 Pressure Analog I O Ranges Note that devices used in conjunction with the controller must be calibrated according to the available range Below Range refers to the value contained by the register that is linked to the I O in Hardware Configuration Model number Resolution Range V200 18 E1 Snap in I O module 10 bit 0 10V 0 0 1023 1024 units V120 12 R1 V120 12 R2C 20mA except at 4 20mA M90 controllers analog input 4 20mA 204 to 1024 820 units at M91 19 R1 M91 19 R2 R2C 4 20mA V120 12 UN2 14 bit 0 10V 4 0 16383 16384 units M90 19 UN2 20mA except at 4 20mA M91 19 TC2 3277 16383 13107 units Temperature at 4 20mA VisiLogic Getting Started 51 Analog I O Ranges
69. ed To add a font that contains additional multilingual characters click on the Add New Font button Ladder Functions Functions Standard Enhanced Call Subroutine een eer single net can include only 1 Call Subroutine functions Call Subroutine function Load HMI Display JA single net can include 2 A single net can include only 1 Load HMI Display Load HMI Display function functions Special Issues Virtual Keypads Enhanced Touchscreen Models When you create a variable that requires the operator to enter data you can select one of the three keypad types shown in the following table type The type is reflected in SI 49 lue SI O 1 257 120 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions Replacing or Removing the Battery Project Conversion Projects may be converted from the V120 to the V130 From monochrome to color Project gt Convert Project to Color Keypad Entry The following table shows differences between keypad entry variables Feature Standard Enhanced Keypad Entry SB 250 HMI key entry SB 92 Keypad Entry in Progress Variables within limits Standard ON during entry Enhanced Vision only Vision SB 251 Keypad entry SB 93 Keypad Entry Var exceeds limits Standard Activates ON for 1 scan Vision only Enhanced Vision SI 249 Last Active Keypad SB 94 Keypad Entry Var Entry Var Standard Vision Complete ON for 1 scan only Enhanced Vision SI 250 Currently active S
70. editing Keyboard ccceeseeeeeeeeeeees 85 BOO LSD 102 EMP acia 9 C EMPe a EERS 9 CANDUS cssriounieasaateaceescorens 33 39 63 Enter data via keypad cceeeeeeeees 19 COLOM 79 DASSWOFA teresa 19 COMME an 85 EOS ias ona las 113 122 communication Cable ooccocccccnco om 23 F Communications 33 34 59 60 102 PUG PPP o PI O ssaev acne 49 WOO NS OE 102 AN 89 Mode Mision aani 34 60 Find amp Replace ooonccccccccncnanara raros 89 Compatibilty aria 115 Constantino 89 COMP 101 114 EPM Era 89 CONTACTS 2 niente 109 PD ds 89 CONTroOller cccceseeeeeuessaucenns 17 59 60 FONE oranan EL E 89 COUNTE aia 40 42 45 A A a 89 Counter Values occoccocccconnanananonraos 45 Edad DISPIA Vemos 89 Counter w reset 15 38 40 42 45 OPerand iii coi 89 VisiLogic Getting Started Replacing or Removing the Battery 128 SUDFOUUIMG tears 89 MI 22 Duty Cycle Value e0e 46 Float UNCON S condi 121 MI Memory Integers ccceeee seen 49 FOIS Si 87 MILO 22E SL a 23 Forca T O iraran aa 27 107 ML Memory Long Integers 49 FORCE INDU isere 27 107 MOd e Mirian das 34 FORCES DUDE 27 107 MOGUICS armiom 15 Frequency Measurer c oococcconcnccooo 15 46 N FUNCION ante ete 15 121 Navidad ooo 22 G NOT ds 15 87 GrADNICS ivan 96 NGEWOIK aiii vid 59 63 ADS nina 19 a EPE EEEE IE CT ATT 15 38 42 H O Hardware Configuration15 38 40 42 45 4inl f Sdinb63 56 121 27 107 High Speed Input
71. eed counter input alone without reset e High Speed Counter with ResetUses the High Speed counter input and the next to last digital input as the counter s reset Note that Reset occurs during Active High Frequency MeasurerCounts the number of pulses over the selected period of time sample rate 100 mSec 500 mSec or 1000 mSec 1 second expressing the number in Hertz For example 155 pulses counted over 500 mSec is equal to 310Hz Configuring a High Speed Counter I0 DI8 TO8 Op Adar d F Digra Inputs None High Speed Courter High Speed Courter with Reset Frequency Messurement 125 masc Frequency Messurement 500 msec Frequency Mescurenent 1000 mec Digital Inputs Digital Outputs aa High Speed Inputs Up Addr Description Speed Counter with Ase ct Operand And Address Direct The linked operand contains the counter value which is current at the last program scan Use this operand in your program like any other VisiLogic Getting Started 41 Snap in I O Expansion Modules Hardware Configuration Snap in I O Expansion Modules Configuring Snap in I O Modules o Hardware Conhguratio e Smapin AD Number cf inputs O Number of Qutputs O High Speed Counters Snap in I O Modules Certain digital inputs on Snap in I O Modules are high speed inputs that can be used as a 32 bit high speed counter of the following types High Speed CounterU
72. er Watches E Memory dr p Event Log E Delete Al Find amp Replace Highlight an operand or Ladder Element and press lt Ctrl gt lt F gt the results will be displayed in the Output window at the bottom of the screen Highlighting a function and pressing lt Ctrl gt lt F gt will open a dialog box enabling you to select the desired operand In addition right clicking most program elements will display the Find button In addition VisiLogic offers the following Find functions Find Use Find to locate operands labels subroutines and Displays EA 10 Select Operand and Address ai 5 Direct 9 ES Net k Jmp p Sub s Disp Edit Empbng l E os e Confim Step Default E Programm nan J Step data proceed Read DT to edi Ok Carce Help Search Results Edi Conhrm step Mar Module Main Aoubne Het 3 Element C Mam Module Programedk Heat 3 Element CALL Subroutre Confim step Used in call SubRowtine VisiLogic Getting Started 87 Find amp Replace Tools You can also right click an element or subroutine to display the Find icon on the right click menu Notes e Labels Clicking on a found Label will list the Jump to Label linked to that label in the Output Window Find Element The Find Element utility enables you quickly locate any element that is used in a project 1 2 Select Find Element from the Edit menu the utility
73. er may require reset after download Reset is required when changes are made to Hardware Configuration Data Table structure References to an HMI Display that does not exist in the project In the following cases the controller may request reset If many changes have been made to subroutines or Displays Changes in Power up values Comment Keystroke When you download an edited application to the PLC select Ctrl D this option to download changes alone If there are many changes the PLC may request Reset Standard Vision This option burns an Upload file to the PLCs FLASH memory Enhanced Vision This option does not burn an Upload file to FLASH To create an upload file select the option Burn Upload Project color only Alt Ctrl B Automatically returns PLC to RUN mode after download Alt Ctrl D If there are many changes the PLC may request Reset Forces Reset after download Alt Ctrl R Back ups the new application in the PLCs FLASH memory Alt Ctrl A Forces Reset after download Enables the entire project to be uploaded from the Vision Alt Ctrl B PLC Forces Reset after download See topic Download and Create Download file none VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Downloading Uploading a Project Create Download file To upload a project from a controller 1 Connect the controller to the PC 2 Select Upload icon from the Connection menu the Vision Commun
74. eraon 2 Vakre Linear cormenion Y2 Vale DEC bt Analog Input 10414410 2 DEC me at VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Linearization Configuring Digital Inputs Note e PNP NPN must be set within the hardware as explained in the Linea conven 1 Value Linear conversor Yi Value Linear conversion 2 Value Configuring Digital Inputs Linea conversion Ye Value Linea cormersion 1 Valus Linear corean Y1 Value Linear cormersion 2 Value Linear cormersion 12 Value mar 0 5000 Cres crpbeon Linea corarsion lt 1 Wales Linear conversion 11 Value Linear conversion 2 Value Linear conversion 12 Value Vision 120 Al 42 2044 4 bt rie ae 32r f 4m4 X 16383 20ma technical specifications supplied with the I O module The program settings do not influence the actual hardware input setting VisiLogic Getting Started 55 Configuring Digital Outputs Hardware Configuration Digtal Inputs Digtal Outputs ane ME HH pp Ge Addr Description A 0 OM Button 1 OFF Button Z Level Sensor Tank 1 3 d peed Inputs 2h button OFF button Level sensor Tank 1 Configuring Digital Outputs Digital Outputs may be Relay or Transistor type Note e PNP NPN must be set within the hardware as explained in the technical specifications supplied with the I O module The program settings do not influence the actual hardware input setting 56 VisiLogic Getti
75. est freezes enabling you to check element status and values including Timer values at that point during Ladder execution Note that if more than one OnLine test point is activated SB 35 turns ON Measure the time interval between 2 points in the Ladder application by placing Start and End Interval elements located on the More menu anywhere in the application The time interval units of 10 micro seconds is stored in the DW linked to the End Interval element Note that Interval elements should not be placed in Interrupt routines 26 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started SB 33 Enter display The elapsed MB 28 program time Ready to read is stored in DT the End Interval Diy aa dil NM Ready to read proceed DT l On Line Test Mode Debug MB 28 Read OT to Ready loread execute DT D HE 28 Siep daa E BP Open Remote Access to debug remote controllers via network or modem connections Fun QUE Test Remote In Online Test mode you can view the power flow and view and force operand values and element status You can also select a controller that is directly connected to the PC or a PLC s network ID if the PC is linked to a CANbus or RS485 network Current values are displayed A Power thoy ls shown in Lojda di Main Routine TER l Flash i E Hn ES Start Up Module fj fi enter Test up
76. et body Be sure to remove any paint or other non conductive coating between the wire terminal and metal as this may cause poor conduction 8 VisiLogic Getting Started Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines I O Wiring General Guidelines I O Wiring General Guidelines 1 Route each I O signal signal group along with a dedicated common wire e g OV This serves as a signal return path and increases interference immunity Connect common wires at the respective common pins of the module where the specified I O port is located Please refer to the module installation guide for details For all types of analog and high speed I Os Use shielded twisted pair cable Do not use the shield as a signal or as a return conductor Ground the shield at the closest grounding point to the I O port preferably a grounding plate or the cabinet body This connection method usually gives the best interference immunity However in some cases grounding the shield at both ends of the cable is preferable In this case be sure that both points have the same potential in order to eliminate ground currents through the shield 6 Route those signals separately from high voltage high current and AC wiring as explained in the section Wiring Separation Signal Communication I O Line Filtering Some environments may induce greater EMI than the typical industrial environment Extra power and or signal line filtering may improve the system s imm
77. etained If for example you export a subroutine containing an SMS Send FB linked to SMS Configuration Denmark and then import this subroutine into another application containing an SMS Configuration Denmark the SMS Send FB will automatically link to Denmark If the selection contains FBs and no FBs of that type currently exist in the target project the pasted FBs will be the version currently in VisiLogic FB library in other words if the source selection contains older FB versions they are automatically updated during the Paste operation If the selection contains FBs and FBs of that type currently exist in the target project in a different version Paste cannot be completed If your selection contains only Jumps without the attendant Labels they will be marked as missing even if the target project contains Labels of the same name Note that you can reassign the references 4 Select Label Inbialize JE Skip initialization Cancel Help If the selection contains Jumps and Labels with the same name as those in the target project the Jump Label and link between them will be automatically recreated by VisiLogic when they are pasted VisiLogic Getting Started 97 Verify Project Tools In this way VisiLogic maintains the integrity of the links between Jumps and their corresponding Labels kp initialization MISSING 1611 ES Skip nitraliz abiciral 2 Note that the following symb
78. f Alarms in History V570 128 254 V350 V130 Alarms may be divided into up to 16 groups per application a While the Alarms displays are on the screen the PLC application continues to run This includes both the Ladder including subroutines and the HMI application This means that the current HMI display the one on the screen when the PLC enters Alarms may not be the same one displayed when the PLC exits Alarms VisiLogic Getting Started 73 Utilities an Overview Utilities Note This feature is not available in Standard Vision controllers Web Server Enhanced Vision controllers can host web pages The controller must comprise a TCP IP port and must be connected to an Ethernet network If the controller contains web pages a remote user can enter the IP address of the controller into a web browser and view the pages You can also host complex Web pages using the program in the zip file located at http www unitronics com data uploads communication WebServer zip Unitronics Software Utilities These utilities can be freely downloaded from http unitronics co il Content aspx page Downloads Remote Operator Remote Operator enables you to use a PC to view and work with a remote controller s HMI panel You can define any number of controllers then open multiple sessions to view them simultaneously while docking or cascading windows according to your preferences During a session the remote control
79. g Information Mode 1 To enter Information mode Non touchscreen models press the lt i gt key on the Vision s keyboard Touchscreen models touch the screen in an area that is not occupied by a Keypad Entry variable or other screen object that has been assigned a Touch Property Maintain contact for several seconds 2 The controller enters Information Mode and requests a password 3 Enter your password The default password is 1111 Note that at every power up this password is restored To maintain a different password after power up use SB 2 Power up as a condition to store the desired password value into SI 253 To change the password access the controller via VisiLogic then run On line Test mode and changing the value This value will be erased at power up 4 The controller enters Information Mode showing the first category Data Types Use the lt Enter gt key to enter a category 28 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Information Mode 5 Press the lt ESC gt key to exit a category and to exit Information mode The controller will block entry into Information mode until the correct password has been entered This is why you must record any password you set for your controller The data in Information Mode is arranged in Categories Each Category contains several Subjects You navigate Information Mode by using the keyboard buttons To exit Information mode se Lnitronicg Category Subject
80. he Unitronics web site http www unitronics com Content aspx page Downloads Hardware Supported by OS Supported by VisiLogic Version Version V200 18 4 00 Build 25 4 06 E4XB V120 2 R34 V4 50 BO6 4 54 V120 12 xxx Unsupported Features These are older V120 models which cannot support certain recent features These features are supported by the V120 22 xxx series V120 12 xxx is no longer supported in released version VisiLogic 4 7 4 OS 470 06 and later Unsupported Feature FBs Trends Draw Axis Accelerate Remote PLC DataCom GPRS BAS FB features Protocol floating values MODBUS Read write mixed data commands Read write tables Communications UNICAN DataCom Ladder Functions Data Tables Find Row Extended Read write Column Copy Row and Copy column Clear Row and Clear Column Vector Struct Swap bytes Sort Copy memory MF Math Formula Vector Linearization Store BCD to Num Num to BCD 110 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting HMI Features General features COM Port 2 SBs SIs VisiLogic Getting Started Compatibility HW OS SW Strings Mac address to ASCII Time to ASCII ASCII to Num Logic RLO to Bit Set Reset Bit SI SL SDW More Immediate Write to Physical Analog Output Debug Interval HMI Previous Variable Clear rectangle Clock variable UTC Enter ASCII String via Keypad Shape Graphs Draw Static Axis Moving image Interrupt H
81. he Duty Cycle and Frequency operands the output turns OFF and remains OFF until the values re enter the range Run B Changes the operating mode of the output from normal output mode to HSO mode O SET Normal Mode 1 RESET HSO Mode U U lt Current This is the current location of the stepper Position Target This is the location you want the stepper to move to VisiLogic Getting Started 45 Configuring a High Speed Counter 46 Acceleration and Deceleration Hardware Configuration If your application speed requires acceleration decelerat plateau maximum ion as is shown in the accompanying figure you can control the speed of movement via the Ladder application To see how check the speed minimum speed position Note e sample application Stepper Control current larget location location Configuring a High Speed Counter Certain digital inputs on both Snap in I O and I O Expansion modules can be used as high speed counters in the following modes High Speed counter High Speed counter with Reset Shaft encoder Frequency Measurer When you select High Speed Counter with Reset the controller uses an additional input for reset shaft encoders also require the use of two inputs High speed counters are built into the hardware you define them as part of the controller s hardware configuration by first selecting the counter type and then linking it to an operand that contains the
82. iable via the right arrow key arrows Moving between Press Enter after enter a After pressing the ESC key to variables value use the right arrow signal Entry complete use the key to move to the next right leftarrow keys to move variable between variables ASCII keypad During entry pressing the lt Press the up arrow for upper entry gt button changes toggles case the down arrow for lower upper lower case the case case F1 and F2 keys Do not exist F1 is linked to SB 58 F2 to SB 59 VisiLogic Getting Started 123 Replacing or Removing the Battery Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions Ladder Feature V120 V130 Call Subroutine A single net can include 2 A single net can include only 1 Call Subroutine functions Call Subroutine function Load HMI Display A single net can include 2 A single net can include only 1 Load HMI Display functions Load HMI Display function HMI Feature V120 V130 Load Subroutine SB 33 Load Display with Each Display is linked to 3 linked Call Subroutine subroutines turns ON for 1 scan The first runs when the Unload SB 34 UnLoad Display Display begins to load Subroutine with linked Call The second runs while Subroutine turns ON for 1 the Display is shown scan The third runs when the Display begins to unload What is current According to SI 252 Use Ladder function HMI gt HMI Display Current HMI Display Display Loaded SI 252 not Number relevant What was According to SI 251 Use Ladder fu
83. ian 46 V REV ainin 56 O A Ea 115 REIA ecen a 42 V290 air 29 Remote ACCESS assssssssssssnsrsnsns 34 77 Vala DIES ics uanccusew ios 17 19 Remote 1 OS iia 37 39 View Window mmmoo 84 87 88 102 Remote PLC Programming 5 65 Vision OPLC Information 15 59 61 63 REMOVE VOS i n 38 W Rename Waten Folder arescssscconnsrenecnssnsccoumuse 87 Waten FOE aarne 87 RES A a Ea 60 113 RUT case O 60 RUNG EP Oo 15 S SC d rada 27 107 SEACE cede ae tect teeta 89 Symbolic Name cccceseeseeeeseneeeees 94 SEGUI pr 83 Shaft ENCOdESr cccccceeeeeees 15 42 45 Shortcut KEYS raras 85 SINS SCAN ura 27 107 Snap in I O Module 15 42 45 SEPPE setae ase eee 44 SOD MOS rias 113 SUDIOUTINGS cccecceueeeuueuuenseues 15 97 SVMDO Srita aaa 57 T Test Moldes isis 27 84 107 Total cycle period sesssseserssssssrssns 46 TOUCK SCIrGCN cceceeeeeceuueeeueeueees 18 29 WLAMSISCON ars icon 56 Triggering SIGNAl ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 109 Troubleshooting9 23 27 102 107 113 115 121 122 VisiLogic Getting Started 129 Replacing or Removing the Battery 130 VisiLogic Getting Started
84. ication PC Settings window opens 3 Select the connection type and click Exit the uploading process begins Upload copies the complete project from the controller into the PC Via Project Properties you can apply upload and download options Assign a project password Password protection requires users to enter a password before uploading a project to a PC Prevent project upload Note e Security restriction if a PLC operator enters a wrong password 9 times the PLC automatically disables program upload for that program Resetting the PLC will enable you to try another 9 times The limit set on password entry is intended to provide an additional layer of security For example this can prevent a hacking script from entering a networked PLC since the number of attempts is limited and such a script would not reset the PLC Why can t upload a project from the PLC Project upload may have been disabled In this case the controller displays the following message at upload This project cannot be uploaded because the option Burn Upload Project was not selected when the project was downloaded or due to incomplete data in the PLC and upload fails You are not entering the correct Upload password set in the Project Properties of this project Are USB port adapters available If your PC contains only USB ports and your OPLC does not offer a USB port you can connect a Unitronics OPLC via a compatible ex
85. igh speed counter Interrupt 2 5mSec Does not support a baud rate of115200 bps SB13 ON at Rising Edge of SB3 1sec pulse SB15 ON at Rising Edge of SB7 100mS pulse SB23 Enable all HMI keys during Keypad Entry SB26 Exiting OS Draw Mode ON for 1 cycle after OS draw SB27 Enter Display without active Keypad Entry Variables SB29 Current keypad entry sets SB 30 HMI keypad entries complete SB36 INFO mode SB37 Exclude Last Viewed Display from FIFO SB38 Invert Touch screen element pixels Text images SB54 Key lt i gt SB102 MODBUS Read Long Transpose 16 bits of 32 bit long SB279 Send SMS message in ASCII format ON sends ASCII SB280 Force Message Display on Cell Phone SB300 Reset PLC SB501 Retain Inputs Forced Value after power failure SI40 Touch screen is being touched X coordinates S141 Touch screen is being touched Y coordinates SI50 INFO delay time default 4 seconds Updating Project Versions Appendix A Troubleshooting Updating Project Versions Opening a project created in a previous version of VisiLogic enables you to update the project Please note the following If you open the project with the new version but do not save it before closing it no changes are made to your project VisiLogic automatically creates a backup file of the project you are updating This file is located in the project directory This backup file does not have the vip VisiLogic file extension In order to
86. il of the desired net Insert MI 3 Te watch dE Show Power Flow Fill the tank EE STL Quick View ssn STL e ENG E E eee far A Cut TA Camy TORE gt Delete Ml 23 0 e p H Tank screen Watch 1 Watch 3 Watch 4 watch 2 watch 5 Watch 3 h Watch 4 le Watch 5 Watch 7 Watch 6 ha pa Watch 8 El Operando Ja watches Memory Tab Memory enables you to view a vector according to the length you set and in ASCII HEX Binary or Decimal format 1 Click on the Memory tab in the Output Window at the bottom of the VisiLogic screen 2 Right click in the window to add rows 86 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Find amp Replace Click in the Operand column to link operands Click in the Length column to assign a vector Click in the Size column to select 8 16 32 bits Click in the Format column to select ASCII Binary Hex Decimal 7 Enter Online Test Mode When ASCII is the selected format you can click a line and force a string to the vector Note that to force the value you must click the eyeglass symbol in the On line window oe I On Line gt lt Vector Properties MIO input abs x 12 8 BIT ASCII Format Operarnd MIO Input value X 12 a BIT ASCII HI 1 QUEPUE value Y E amp BIT HEX oo g HI Pointer X1 1 amp BIT J Delete Row gt T o gt gf dear Row El Operands l
87. in the controller and the OS VisiLogic Getting Started 61 Check CANbus Network Status Controller Settings This error can generally be resolved by downloading a new VisiLogic project updating the current project to the most recent version of VisiLogic You can also update the project currently in the PLC by uploading it updating it and then downloading it to the PLC 144 00 B25 Hwa O3 application version mismatch PE 2 Ox00000 4 020000 1s1L0g12 app 5 000000000 Known Issue Vision 120 Known issue A power failure during OS download causes V120 models installed with bootstrap firmware 1 30 and lower to enter bootstrap mode The V120 will not be able to exit Bootstrap mode until it is physically turned off and then powered on Downloading an OS via Modem By following the recommendations given below you can successfully download an OS to a Vision controller via modem Download via modem is supported by OS V3 70 B50 and higher In order to download an OS via modem 1 Prepare and connect the PLC side modem as described in the topic PLC side Modems in the section How to enable a controller to communicate via landline or GSM GPRS modems These procedures initialize the modem with the parameters required to download an OS 2 Connect the modem to COM port 1 on the PLC If power failures occur or if the modem communication link is broken the OS download stops Controllers V230 260 and 280 can recover
88. ine or in Online Test mode To view STL online test values after downloading a project to a controller open STL View then press F9 to enter online test mode Always 1 E Open SubRoutine Scar Sveksrn HE 1 I R Speen Alam me Sd Mew Smee Y e A END J ne A Clear SubRostine Start System EN SSS OE WEEK dE 2 Delete SubRioutine Start System TERE o Show TL maae sauda l l l l l l l l rada Sinica STL view E x ae Het A A Prier hit 53 l Always Het 2 Ls RFT 3 Het 3 Power wis bat Lu 12245 Het 1 AD ME Sistem Alarm E E E Ene F ME 1 Sylar Alan Hot 17 53 1 Always 1 Power up Modes Trouble shooting You can force the controller to boot up into Bootstrap OS BIOS or Stop mode hard reset by turning on the power supply while pressing specific keypad keys 100 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools ing Trouble shooti Power up Modes V350 290 530 570 V1040 touchscreen V280 V230 260 V120 130 EX RC1 Possible Actions Features Mode Turn the PLC off Enter Bootstrap mode by touching the screen and maintaining contact while turning the power on Bootstrap version V2 00 and up If no action is taken the PLC enters Run mode after several seconds lt I gt lt Right Arrow gt lt I gt lt Right Arrow gt lt I gt lt ESC gt Move all DIP switches to 1 Via Vision Communication PC Settings you can Check whi
89. is a member of the Enhanced Vision division Certain system operands that are relevant for the V120 may not function or may function differently These differences are explained in the following sections In addition please note that the method of data entry using the keypad to enter data into Keypad Entry Variables is different Converting an existing V120 application to V130 To convert V120 projects to V130 use Project gt Convert Project to V130 Key issues bh MODBUS is fully supported however to adapt V120 applications you must change the slave addressing scheme as described in the MODBUS Help topic Slave Addressing Keypad function Feature V120 V130 Up Down keys Up arrow linked to SB 41 Up arrow linked to SB 55 down down arrow to SB 46 arrow to SB 56 logic Entry to Display The first variable set in No variable is active press Enter with keypad Variable Tab order is active to activate the first variable set entry variables and blinking in Variable Tab order Time Variables e Pressing Enter selects Pressing Enter selects the Day of the highlighted day at highlighted day at the end of a Week Month the end of a row row pressing Enter jumps to the pressing Enter selects start of the same row Navigate the final day and causes between the rows via the the cursor to jump to Up Down buttons the next row When Entry is complete press Navigate between the ESC key then move to the next days via the Up Down var
90. isplay in the Project tree Ladder E Main Module Main Routine Hbl E Start Up Display ow OF Password System Status H S Manual Mode VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Quick Navigation Quick Navigation VisiLogic offers different tools for program navigation Program Tree lt lt Enhanced program tree vip TE VisiLopic Project Navigation Broject Edit yew rest fuld Connection adder HE Oe tA x n e ERE Boolean Compare Math Loge Clock i X E rie PIO Progress Click an item to open it o Hw Cofguaton T hide a gt PTa JE E Mam Modide Li SEZ 2 eles Piscis el gj Powerup bi tt Cooling Sep Right click an object to eo E m view options Open Subroubre Hesting Step Chat A Heir Shepp Celeste Subroutines Hestra Step STL Quick View ho Export Subroutine i Heating Step St Net Hayt y Str Libesry Simp 5parsih Stimgs_Poluquere a Sirgala PET Cing _Frennh Owe Serve GF CO iS a A GJ Temoecsture Tracking a9 Dala Los r Within the program tree elements are presented alphabetically did This does not affect the order in which the program runs Ladder Modules and subroutines can be moved via drag and drop as can HMI Modules and Displays Again moving elements does not affect the order in which they run The Main Ladder Module Main Subroutine Start up HMI Module and the Start up HMI Display cannot be
91. k Size 60 nodes TERR Includes all PLCs and EX RC1 adapters on the UniCAN network The EX RC1 is run by a factory installed VisiLogic application You can upload this application and tweak it to adapt it to your system Note that the adaptor has the ability to auto detect digital I O Expansion modules that are connected via CANbus This means that if your system includes only digital I O Expansion Modules you do not have to define the Hardware Configuration VisiLogic Getting Started 39 I O Expansion Modules Hardware Configuration If however your system includes analog modules you must upload the VisiLogic application from the EX RC1 and define the Hardware Configuration The EX RC1 network ID number is determined by DIP switch settings and cannot be changed by the software application The switch setting represents the ID number as a binary value as shown in the following figures Configuring a PT100 Input E perature Inputs T Te Op add El Description IA Nore E None EN None EN Hone Op EN El Description Ml 64 H 030 Temperature Gauge Description 40 VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration I O Expansion Modules High Speed Counters I O Expansion Modules Certain digital inputs on certain I O Expansion Modules are high speed inputs that can be used as a 16 bit high speed counter of the following types High Speed CounterUses the high sp
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93. ler display the Restart message 243 223 244 224 245 225 Why does the Controller display the Restart message The most common reason for this event is a peak in electromagnetic EMF noise This may result from contactors power relays solenoid valves etc switching on and off as well as from power transformers and motor speed drivers Recommendations Use different power supplies highly recommended one for the controller CPU and inputs and a different one for other electromagnetic devices Use suppressors reverse connected diodes for DC loads and RC filters for AC loads Where possible place the signal cables including the 24V power supply far away from power lines especially from cables coming in and out of motor drivers If needed use shielded cables for signals including for 24 VDC and for power cables between the motor driver and the motor itself Taking these precautions should help prevent Controller Restart If the problem persists contact Support unitronics or your local Unitronics representative HMI Element Resizing Rotating Limitations Elements grow down and to the right If resizing rotating will cause Variable elements to collide or any element to extend beyond the boundaries of the Display the element cannot be returned to its original size or resized to a larger size e When you open an element for editing and then press OK VisiLogic resizes the element
94. ler is displayed on line on your PC screen You can press keypad keys and touch screen objects of Stand alone controllers that are directly connected to the PC via a cable Controllers within a network Devices with IP addresses via Ethernet This utility can be used with Vision M90 91 and Jazz controllers Remote Access Stand alone Utility The stand alone utility Remote Access runs independently of all other software and can access Vision M90 91 and Jazz controllers In addition to using any Supported communication channel to remotely access the controller and its HMI display the Remote Access package includes additional utilities e UniDownloader Designer Operand Access Data Tables SD Suite The SD Card Suite contains several applications that you need to work with SD cards Tools Includes the Card Formatter note that a card must be formatted before use the HTML Compiler for webpages served from the SD and the Fill Time Calculator which enables you to determine how long your application will take to fill up the SD Card 74 VisiLogic Getting Started Utilities Utilities an Overview SD Card Explorer Use a PC to access read and write files on an SD Card that is installed in a Vision controller SD Card Manager Import SD files Trends Logs Alarms and Data Tables view them and export them to Excel or csv files Data Tables Editor View export and edit Data Table files DataXport
95. lities and Tools as well appendices on Troubleshooting and Vision Controller Divisions VisiLogic Ladder Application Programming Includes a section on Getting Started with Ladder as well as separate sections on program calls and Ladder functions VisiLogic HMI Application Programming VisiLogic Communications VisiLogic Utilities VisiLogic Getting Started VisiLogic Overview VisiLogic Overview VisiLogic is the software tool you use to create control projects for Vision controllers After you plan the control task use VisiLogic to write debug and download the PLC control and HMI applications into the controller The PLC application is your control or automation application You write the PLC application using the Ladder Editor The HMI application configures the operating panel s function You use the HMI Editor to create the Displays that are shown on the controller s screen Displays tell your operators what to do You can have your operators log in with a password enter setpoints and other data and instruct the operator what to do in case of a system problem or alarm A Display can contain both text and images Text and images can be both fixed and or variable Variables are inserted into a Display to Show run time values as integers Represent run time values with either text images or bar graphs Show text messages that vary according to runtime conditions Enable an operator to enter data using the Vi
96. ll any values preset in the program such as Timers Reset Click to reset reinstall any preset values and initialize all memory Initialize operands VisiLogic Getting Started 59 Get COM Parameters and PLC status Controller Settings Get COM Parameters and PLC status Select Get to view communication parameters and PLC status in the controller you are currently communicating with This is the controller selected in Communicate with OPLC Connection Ladder HMI Help o Online Test Vision Communication PC tings xj EJ Download E LE a BS Upload Get Com Parameters ES verity RS232BaudRate 57500 GP PLC Flash Memory Alo CANbusBaudRate S00kb ER PC Modem Configurath Unit ID fi Get 5 PLC Statue JR ae Run s Stop Aun iF Flash status jidie Hemor stabs dle Compiler status Fleady el Compiler error Pla Emo Ea dE E a Downloading an OS In many cases you must update the controller s Operating System or OS before you can take advantage of newly released Vision and VisiLogic features You can download an OS via a direct PC PLC connection or via modem Enhanced Vision controllers also support download via Ethernet and CANbus bridge more You cannot download an OS via a network connection To download an OS via a direct PC PLC connection 1 Connect the controller to the PC with the MJ10 22 CS25 programming communication cable In the case of the V1040 the USB cable may be used
97. ls Ethernet Ethernet ports are available by separate order Note e All ports can be used simultaneously For example a single controller may use one serial port to send messages to a modem via RS232 another port to communicate with a frequency converter while the controller engages in communications via its CANbus port Standard programming cables do not provide connection points for pins 1 and 6 Initializing COM ports Serial and CANbus communication ports must be initialized in your control program using the COM Init FB located on the FB s menu The Ethernet port must be initialized using the Ethernet Card Init FB located under Ethernet on the FB s menu Data Communications Options 32 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started About Modems Data Communications include all of the options shown below CANbus Modems Landline and GSM GPRS GPRS Ethernet DF1 Slave Allen Bradley RS232 RS485 Options Communication FBs 4 SMS messaging GPRS a MODBUS serial MODBUS IP Ethernet Communications Protocol FB PC Vision communications PC Modem Configuration Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Accessing a Networked PLC via PC SD Card Remote Access SD Card Explorer About Modems Unitronics controllers can be hooked up to PSTN landline or GSM GPRS modems via the RS232 COM port Unitronics provides kits that comprise modems that have been tested by Unitronics and are supported for use
98. m the PC When you select the Save Unit ID option the ID number of the controller selected in Connection gt Communication amp OS gt Vision PC Communication Settings is saved together with the project You will not be able to download the project to another controller until the number is changed Keeps the Test Tool bar from being displayed during Test Mode single scan Select this to check the digital signature of the project in a PLC every time PC PLC connection is established VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Ladder Project Properties Properties General Download Ladder Colors Ladder le Auto extend nets Mouse wheel Resolution Scroll Bar Resolution ACI IE TO O TO TA 8 Auto Horizontal Placing 2 Auto Vertical Placing 2 Jump To Label oa Cal Subroutine Subroutne Return MOD Parameters Auto extend Mouse wheel Scroll Bar Resolution Auto Horizontal Auto Vertical Placing Hot keys Function Adds 5 grid points to each net following the bottom edge of the lowest Ladder element Customizes resolution of Page Up Page Down Defines the number of grid points that activate auto snap Auto snap causes an element that is placed in the Ladder to snap to the output of the previous element in the rung Link frequently used functions to short cut keys VisiLogic Getting Started 81 Digital Signatures 82 Color Properties
99. moved via drag and drop or erased For easy identification they are always marked in orange VisiLogic Getting Started 21 Downloading Uploading a Project Getting Started 22 Go To Label Use labels as bookmarks to mark program sections and then locate them using the Go To Label lt Alt gt lt Right Left arrow gt and List of Labels lt Ctrl gt lt L gt utility Ladder HM Help o A TS Eo as PEN dl E ie E o Select Operand And Address 3 7 X ah a a a a KE Label E cod O eT Tn e 1 Store PID Heating Execule Cancel qn Wed Setpont Heating Heating step _Cancel Setport Cooling Cooling step Help FID FB cooling Cooling step XE Insert New Label K pacote Labie Fe labo pons List oF Labets Crh _ listoflabels cub Forward Backward Use the arrows to scroll through the program areas you have visited during the session VAS AAA Se E AE Se Project Edt Yew Jnsert puki Connection Ladder HMI Tools Help Cem me x CeSslJES JHE g i LLL gt Mo i i b The Find utility also enables you to easily locate directly open and edit most program elements In addition you can right click many program elements to open a shortcut menu Downloading Uploading a Project The Download process transfers your project from the PC to the controller You can download a project via a direct PC PLC connection or via modem
100. n from the View menu or click the BM button on the toolbar Click on the appropriate icon to select the model Vision the Snap in I O module and any I O Expansion modules required by your application After you select the Snap in or Expansion I O modules connected to the controller you can configure inputs analog digital and high speed counter shaft encoder frequency measurers and PT100 and outputs analog digital and PWM high speed outputs Note e You must select the correct Vision model and Snap in I O modules before downloading your project cm To avoid exceeding the I O capacity of your controller check the I O O report at the bottom of the Hardware Configuration window Hardware Element H selection bar E ardware Configuration e Wr BETETAN D Click the tabs to toggle between the Vision PLE snap in 150 Modules and Ifo Expansian Module preety tie Moretti T HO O18 TOSfROSIO DIS TOSIAOS IO TOI IO 4l4 A02 I0 LES Humber of Inputs 33 Number of Outputs 46 10 Capacity 64 Exit Help I O Expansion Modules Vision controller are compatible with I O Expansion modules There are three ways to integrate them into the system a Locally via an EX Al1 adapter connected to the controller s I O Expansion port A Vision controller can support up to 8 local I O Expansion Modules 37 VisiLogic Getting Started I O Expansion Modules Hardware Configuration connec
101. nction HMI gt Is Previous HMI Previous HMI Display Last HMI Display Loaded SI Display Number 252 not relevant Moving Images Supported Not supported Are removed when the project is converted Variables ee Day of These variables occupy When converting an Week Month less screen area in V120 application from V120 to V130 you must manually resize these variables Hide Invert Use the Ladder elements Use the Hide or Inverse view Variable Invert Hide Var bit in the Variable s properties Global Variables Supported Not supported each Global Variable is replaced with a separate variable when the project is converted Keypad Entry SB 92 Keypad Entry in SB 92 Keypad Entry in Variables Progress ON during Progress ON during entry entry Enhanced Enhanced Vision Vision SB 93 Keypad Entry Var SB 93 Keypad Entry Var Activates ON for 1 scan Activates ON for 1 scan Enhanced Vision Enhanced Vision SB 94 Keypad Entry Var SB 94 Keypad Entry Var Complete ON for 1 scan Complete ON for 1 scan Enhanced Vision Enhanced Vision SB 250 HMI key entry within limits Standard Vision only SB 251 Keypad entry exceeds limits Standard 124 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions Replacing or Removing the Battery Vision only SI 249 Last Active Keypad Entry Var V120 V230 V260 V280 V290 BW only SI 250 Currently active keypad entry read write Standard Vision only SDW 10 Key
102. ng Started Hardware Configuration Assign a Description to Multiple Operands up Mor Description Se _ Set talve 2 Outlet Nore Set Disia Ouiputs JI CHO OOOO Oooo oo 3 im ee S You can also assign a single description to a several lines Assign a Description to Multiple Operands To assign a Description to multiple operands select a range of operands by dragging your cursor across them then type a description and click OK You can also copy and paste text to and from other Windows applications Description VisiLogic Getting Started 57 Vision Communication PC Settings Controller Settings Controller Settings Vision Communication PC Settings This defines the connection VisiLogic will use when downloading a program or carrying out other communication tasks To display the current communication settings select Communication amp OS from the Connection menu Note that you can cause the Unit ID to be permanently assigned to the project via Project Properties Connection Ladder HMI Tools Help p 2 Communication PC settings Fa dd Online Test Fo ua i a Download e m Es Es i gt Upload Chrl U Select Connection Type TCP IP Cal Lo verify Ctrl Serial l C Project Settings MEA ge PLE Flash Memory Allocation TCPAP Listen Favorites Fg Favorites TCPIIP Addresses a Favorites Telephony Numbers TimeOut 1
103. nsitions HE i F ME ei e i OOO ri E r O w O META EI A 106 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Positive Transition Contact Rise M w pe AAA M P SS STL VIEW ES es a VisiLogic Getting Started 107 I O Expansion Module Errors Appendix A Troubleshooting I O Expansion Module Errors An interruption in communication between an I O expansion module and controller can cause the controller to enter Stop Mode and an Expansion Error message to be displayed on the controller s LCD This error results when 1 The module was connected at power up 2 The communication between module and controller was interrupted for more than 200 milliseconds Interruptions may occur if the connecting cables are disconnected or may result from signal interference noise Note e When a controller enters stop mode the program stops running and all outputs within the system are initialized This includes on board outputs outputs located on Snap in I O modules and outputs located I O expansion modules What to do Check that the cables are connected and in proper order Remedy signal interference Such an error may also result from a hardware malfunction If the RUN LED on the expansion module blinks check the documentation supplied with the expansion module to see if a hardware error is indicated a To exit Stop Mode reset the controller either by
104. o the EX Al Install and connect the power line filter as close as possible to the PLC The maximum wire length is 10 cm Please refer to the filter manufacturer documentation for installation information Create OV and 24V junctions at the PLC respective terminals see the following figure and directly connect the PLC main supply lines to the EX Al Continue daisy chaining the supply lines to the expansion I O units yy Please ensure that the wire segment which carries the OV between the EX A1 and the PLC does not branch When the power supply is near the PLC connect the PLC first as shown in the next figure VisiLogic Getting Started 11 Connect the EX A1 Communication Cable Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines 12 1 If the power supply is closer to the EX A1 than it is to the PLC Install and connect the power line filter as close as possible to the EX A1 The maximum wire length is 10 cm Please refer to the filter manufacturer documentation for installation information Create OV and 24V junctions at the EX Al respective terminals see the following figure and directly connect the EX A1 main supply lines to the PLC Split the supply lines at the EX A1 terminals and continue daisy chaining them to the expansion I O units Please ensure that the wire segment which carries the OV between the EX A1 and the PLC does not branch When the power supply is near the EX A1 connect the EX A1 first as
105. of the screen is blank This is part of the normal download process The screen will recover as soon as the display is refreshed for any reason Float Errors When an Float function error occurs SB 10 Float Error turns on This SB is reset by the user The error code is stored in SI 440 General Error The codes are shown below Value 3 A 10 11 12 Message Result Integer 7FFF or 8000 integer result FFFF or ODOOO unsigned integer result Overflow Floating INF or INF float result Overflow Floating 0 0 float result Underflow Divide by INF or INF or NaN float result Zero Undefined NAN float result Float Conversion O integer result Error Floating point Floating point stack underflow Stack Overflow Floating point Floating point stack overflow Stack Underflow INF Infinite which is the largest absolute floating point number NAN Not a Number special notation for undefined floating point number Changing Panel Types Conflicts If a project contains Displays selecting a different panel type in your project s Hardware Configuration may cause you to lose some of your Display elements and their properties VisiLogic Getting Started 117 Insufficient Flash Memory Appendix A Troubleshooting If you select a smaller panel some of the elements in your Displays may be too large In this case any variable graphic or text elements that extend beyond the edge of the screen will be delete
106. ols cannot be used in subroutine names lt gt In addition please note that a name may not include a period followed by a space for example My Subroutine When importing exporting from older VisiLogic programs containing such symbols they will be automatically replaced by underscore characters Verify Project The Verify utility shows the differences between the project open in your PC and the program currently installed in the controller To use Verify 1 Connect your PC it to the controller using a program download cable 2 Select Verify from the Connection menu Verify marks different sections with an X as shown below i Verify Verity result A Ladder E Htl A HMI Fonts Er Timerz ut MS Er eee erify es Bees Hardware Configuration x A SR ARR S A Ea D PC PLC settings J Upload data Build Page variables Build Database Build PE PLE settings Build Project Info 98 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Compile Compile To test your project compile it 1 Select Compile from the Build menu 2 After compiling the project VisiLogic displays errors in the Output Window reacio E Build Connection Ladder HMI Ej Build All E Projected Memory Allocation la Database Defragmenter TyperMurm k Aodule TE tine Yet Description LDA Main Module Unconnected element 1203 Main Module Ilegal Net Errors i amings Information ULA ue
107. on 4 7 4 Build 06 Support for V120 12 xxx The buzzer now sounds only when touch screen elements are touched V290 only SB 250 can now trigger Display jumps Now all messages are checked regardless of whether any contain data errors After Version As of this version V120 12 xxx is not supported and does not appear in Hardware Configuration If you want to edit an older application based on a V120 12 xxx you can use the VisiLogic Version Swapper which is part of the VisiLogic installation The Swapper is located in the Unitronics directory typically located at Start gt Programs gt Unitronics gt VisiLogic gt VisiLogic Version Swapper Previous to Version 7 00 CANopen compatibility break The CANopen System Operand addressing scheme changed as of VisiLogic version 7 00 OS 2 00 Standard Division OS 5 02 Enhanced Division You can choose to continue editing older applications using previous VisiLogic versions contained in the VisiLogic Version Swapper Note that in this case the controller must use an older OS However if you choose to update the application and OS note that you must change the system operands according to the following table System Integers Old New 24 200 211 25 201 212 26 202 213 28 203 214 204 215 205 216 206 217 207 218 208 219 240 220 241 221 242 222 114 System Double Words Z 8 56 5 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Why does the Control
108. open the backup you must change the file extension to vlp You can also save the original file by opening the project and then performing File gt Save As assigning the new file a different name In order to deliver a high level of service Unitronics issues software service releases that fix known issues However in some cases users develop workarounds for these issues If you have developed a workaround in your project and then update to a VisiLogic OS version that fixes the original issue your workaround may not function as you expect Known Issues Version Incompatibility Certain versions have changes that may impact on the running of an existing application if you update the OS in the PLC fMv120 12 xxx is no longer supported in released version VisiLogic 4 7 4 OS 470 06 and later Previous to Version After Version 112 Version 4 00 Build 00 Call Display function Any contact could be used to A positive transition contact or the trigger a Call Display function to rising edge of a contact such as SB 7 call and load a display 100mS Pulse is required to trigger a Call Display function PID function VisiLogic versions older than 4 00 contained a PID function This function has been replaced by the PID FB which offers Auto tune plus other advanced operations If you open a project which implemented PID using the older PID you will receive the following error message This project contains X number of ou
109. opens Click the desired element type in the left pane then select the element from the right and click OK You can select more than one element by holding the CTRL key down and clicking the desired elements E Find Elements To find Function Block elements go to Views gt FB linformabon menu Find amp Replace Operand Data Tables Com Drect Contact inverted Contact Positve Transition Contact Negabve ranciton Contact Head Input Update High Speed Input The Find amp Replace Operand utility enables you quickly replace any operand or vector of operands that is used in a project 1 Select Replace Operand from the Edit menu the Replace utility opens The Select Operand box opens select the Source and Target operands To restrict the Replace operation to a specific subroutine click the Subroutine field to open the selection box then click the desired subroutine 4 To replace a vector enter its length 6 To copy the operand descriptions power up values and formats select Copy Properties select Clear Source to remove these from the source operands Click OK the operands are replaced In the following figure running the Replace function replace all instances of MB 100 in the Subroutine Fault Message with the operand I 10 88 VisiLogic Getting Started Tools Find amp Replace oP Re p lace Source Mi 11 Tank Fill blue eI Target M11000 PDO Bach E Replace
110. order to create dvi files you need to install it in order to check dvi files 1 After you have created the dvi file save the project from which it was downloaded 2 Open a new empty project and download it to the controller 3 Start Remote Access and select the appropriate Vision model 4 Click on the Project Downloader which is located on the Remote Access Tools menu VisiLogic Getting Started 77 Project Properties Tools 5 Navigate to the dvi file and download it into the controller 6 Reopen the original Ladder project used to create the dvi file 7 Select Verify from the Controller menu the Verify process will compare the project in your PC with the dvi application installed in the controller If the Verify process is successful the dvi file is valid UniDownloader Designer The UniDownloader package enables you to build a complete compressed project and send it anywhere to be installed in a PLC using a standalone downloader Your end user will be able to download the application but will not be able to view or modify it The tool can download applications and OS The package comprises the UniDownload Designer located on the Tools menu and the UniDownloader available as a separate download from www unitronics com To learn about UniDownloader click on the Tools menu in VisiLogic U90 Ladder or Remote Access select UniDownloader Designer and then access the UniDownloader Designer Help Tools
111. ort circuit is located on an I O expansion module the location is indicated in SDW 5 Snap in I O module the LSB in SDW 6 turns ON SDW 5 provides a bitmap Each I O expansion module included in your controller s hardware configuration is assigned a number O 7 according to its place in that configuration In the bitmap bits 0 7 correspond to these place numbers In the bitmap below short circuits have been detected in devices that are connected to expansion modules 1 and 3 SDW 5 Please note that although an SW is 32 bits long only 16 bits are shown below Bit ey E E fE Se E A 1 ee ee En ES E Qutput location OF OF O O O 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 14 O Positive Transition Contact Rise A Positive Transition Contact gives a single one shot pulse when the bit operand it is linked to rises from OFF logic 0 to ON logic 1 A Negative Transition Contact gives a single one shot pulse when the bit operand it is linked to falls from ON logic 1 to OFF logic 0 You can link them to any of the following bit operands Memory Bit System Bit Output e Timer Counter A cellular phone keypad key is an example of a Positive Transition Contact When you push a key a number is displayed on the screen It does not matter if you push the key quickly or hold it down for several seconds The number will only appear once on the screen The cellular phone registers the transition from key NOT pressed to key pressed The length of
112. pad entry variable value Active Keypad SB 32 HMI Keypad Entry SB 92 HMI Keypad Entry in Entry SBs in Progress Standard Progress Enhanced Vision Vision rises during rises during keypad entry keypad entry Keypad Entry After Keypad Entry the If SB 76 is OFF after Keypad Focus next variable set in Entry the user must use the Variable Tab Order arrow keys to move to the automatically becomes next variable active Turning SB 76 on causes the next variable set in Variable Tab Order to automatically become active Password Entry Correct password Legal Entry bit in Password via HMI turns SB250 ON Variable turns ON when Wrong Password correct password is entered turns SB251 ON Entering a legal SB 250 Keypad entry SB 94 Keypad Entry Var keypad entry Within Limits turns ON for Complete Keypad entry value 1 scan property Legal Entry MB Entering an SB 251 Keypad Entry Turns ON when entered illegal keypad Exceeds Limits turns ON value is within legal limits entry value for 1 scan Turns OFF when entered value exceeds legal limits Active Keypad SI 250 Last Active Keypad SI 250 Last Active Keypad Entry Variables Variable contains the Variable and SI 251 Currently SIs number of that variable Active Keypad Entry contains SI 251 Currently Active the number of the relevant Keypad Entry contains the DLU number of that variable The application can change the operand value to force a variable into active stat
113. press the lt ESC gt button on ens Ao aan the Vision s keyboard Each press returns one level up Press the number of times necessary to exit Notes e When you reenter Information Mode the controller will return to the last Category viewed Info System Operands Description Turned ON Turned Off Comments Turns OFF when SB 36 INFO mode seria ino Delay time to enter Info Mode is 4 seconds may be modified via SI 50 Units seconds Legal values O 3 to 20 If you force or store 0 into equal Zero INFO is disabled For V290 Touching the lt i gt key on the touch screen starts Info Mode Touching a legal Ladder application variable clears the INFO time Default by O S every power up 4 seconds INFO Mode SI 50 Entry Delay Time Note that at every power up the default password to Info Mode 1111 is restored To maintain a different password after power up use SB 2 SI 253 Password Power up as a condition to store the desired password value into SI 253 Info Mode The password may also be modified by accessing the controller via VisiLogic then running On line Test mode and changing the value This value will be erased at power up VisiLogic Getting Started 29 Information Mode 30 Getting Started The categories of available information depend on the controller model The table below shows the basic categories of information Category Subject Data Types Memory Bits Sys
114. ranges appear in the following table Hardware Configuration IO AI4 AO2 Input 12 bit 0 10V 0 20mA 12 bit sign 10V 0 20mA 4 20mA Model Type Input ranges number V1i20 12 UN2 5 to 56mV M90 19 UN2 M91 19 TC2 TC type 200 to 1820 C 300 to 3276 E J K N S F 200 to 750 C 328 to 13829 F 200 to 760 C 328 to 14009 F 200 to 13009 C 328 to 23722 F 0 to 1768 C 32 to 32140 F 0 to 1768 C 32 to 32140 F 200 to 400 C 328 to 752 F IO PT4 50 to 460 C 200 to 1250 C 328 to 2282 F 52 0 4095 4096 units except at 4 20mA 819 to 4095 3277 units at 4 20mA 0 4095 except at4 20mA 819 to 4095 3277 units at 4 20mA Analog Value 500 to 5600 2000 to 18200 3000 to 32760 2000 to 7500 3280 to 13820 2000 to 7600 3280 to 14000 2000 to 12500 3280 to 22820 2000 to 13000 3280 to 23720 0 to 17680 32 to 32140 0 to 17680 32 to 32140 200 to 4000 3280 to 7520 500 to 4600 C VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Working with Analog I O Values Working with Analog I O Values Analog values can be converted to physical values for example Engineering Units EU such as degrees Celsius by using the Linearization FB Note e Analog I O values are contained in the register that you link to the I O in Hardware Configuration Linearizing an Analog Input Value H
115. s Enhanced only CANbus Touchscreen Touchscreen models only SD Card Removable Enhanced memory storage Division Function Reserved for VisiLogic Getting Started Information Mode mode Reset the controller This restarts your program restoring power up values to all data types except for those protected by the battery backup The battery protects Real Time Clock RTC all operand and Data Table values Initialize the controller This restarts your program and initializes all values restoring O values to all data types View the Real Time Clock RTC settings Note that the RTC settings control all time based functions Change the RTC settings via the controller s keyboard The Unit ID number identifies a networked controller You Can Change the ID number The new ID number will remain in effect until the controller is reset Burn the ID number into the controller s FLASH memory This is a permanent change View and edit communication settings Select to Change or Burn the new settings Enables you to view and edit IP address Socket settings and other TCP IP settings This is a built in communications sniffer Touch screen models select Serial or Ethernet then press Monitor Note the button that allows you to toggle between Hex and ASCII Non touch screen models Select Communication then select Serial or Ethernet gt COM Buffer Use F2 to toggle between Hex and ASCII In addition
116. s a pulse generator with a cycle time of 1 second and a duty cycle of 50 0 5 seconds ON 0 5 seconds OFF SB 13 is the Positive Transition rising edge contact of SB 3 SB 7 is a also a pulse generator with a cycle time of 0 1 second SB 15 is the Positive Transition rising edge contact of SB 7 Use 38 13 and 15 in order to minimalize the number of postive transition contacts EN ENO 53 3 1 second pulse 100 mS pulse T MIO Mi 1 SB 13 EN ENO SB 15 EN ENO ON at Rising INC L ON at Rising Edge of SBS Edge of SB MII i MI 1 1 sec pulse F 1 sec puke Rise Fall Usage Summary cm The maximum number of Rise Fall elements that is allowed ina 3 project depends on the controller model To ascertain how many elements of each type are in the project use the Rise Fall utility on the View menu The sum of the results must not exceed V570 1024 0 1023 VisiLogic Getting Started 105 Positive Transition Contact Rise Appendix A Troubleshooting V350 1024 0 1023 V130 512 0 511 V2xx 256 0 255 If a program exceeds this number Error 1017 results However in certain cases the actual compiled number of Rise Fall elements is greater than the total that is shown in the Summary Examples are shown below Example 1 STL VIEW This net resulte in 2 Rise transitions D lox a l Example 2 LE LE ME ME LE ME ME LE LE ME LE ME ME This net resulte in 2 Rise tra
117. s the V570 a wizard opens and guides you through the steps Note that the Advanced button enables you to download separate OS sections this feature is intended for use by advanced users only Note e By default OS version shows the most recent OS version released with your version of VisiLogic To check if more recent OS versions are available run Live Update from the Web Note that Live update does not install the new operating system which must be installed as described above You can also install an older OS version by selecting an OS version via the drop down arrow and then clicking Download id System Fonts are used by the controller to show system messages that are not part of your program such as a message that the controller is in Stop Mode These fonts are part of the OS and do not need to be downloaded separately The first number in the OS number is the main version number followed by the sub version and Build number You can check to see if new OS versions have been released using Live Update via Help gt Check for Updates gt Operating System Application Version Mismatch Err Old Topic After OS download the PLC may display one of these messages This message appears when base versions of the OS and of VisiLogic do not match for example OS version 3 5x VisiLogic version 3 6x or from OS 4 5x to VisiLogic 4 0x This means there is an incompatibility between the VisiLogic version of the project
118. ses the high speed counter input alone without reset High Speed Counter with ReloadUses the High Speed counter input and an additional digital input as the counter s reset You can select whether Reload occurs at Active High when the pulse is at the positive level or Active Low when the pulse is at the negative level Note that you cannot set the Reload input to Frequency Measurement Frequency MeasurerCounts the number of pulses over the selected period of time sample rate 100 mSec 500 mSec or 1000 mSec 1 second expressing the number in Hertz For example 155 pulses counted over 500 mSec is equal to 310Hz Shaft EncoderNote that pnp shaft encoder devices may be used 42 VisiLogic Getting Started Hardware Configuration Snap in I O Expansion Modules Configuring a High Speed Counter o Hardware Configuration xj Y200 18 XX x a ups Cp anno E acres ALLE ni TE ir yoo IL Addi Desery Hone VA_ Y Mone Digtal Input Hore High Soeed Counter 22 PRESEA High ory Courilar ith Reset 11 ETE H ah 4 8 Shaft encoder Pe AB Shatt ancadear pit V200 18 E 28 And Address MPS O _ Cancel al mare w s al Descupeicn High Speed Counter with Reset 17 Active L Speed Inputs aj F 101 Hone The linked operand contains the counter value which is current at the last program scan To measure frequency click the second input field an
119. sing a PLC via PC 2 Click to run On Line Test mode 3 Click to display the controller on screen Remote Access Shft F9 7 Remotely operate the controller s HMI by using Your PC keyboard pressing arrow alphanumeric and function keys lt F1 gt to lt F8 gt Note that the Vision lt ESC gt key is the lt E gt key on the PC keyboard Your mouse to click keypad keys on the Remote Access image on the PC screen In the case of touch screen models you can also click on screen objects To enter Information Mode press the lt i gt key on your PC keyboard or by clicking it on screen with your cursor A Dina Connection ft E Locker BA Han Module El Man Routra HMI Bi Stan hist Click on screen objects touch screen models only Ps a ak Enable Virtual Faybosrd Enable al HMI keys during Keypad Entry PLC iretiskeed at Powwet up VisiLogic Getting Started 67 Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Remote Access options Use the options to set display options and refresh rate P E A IMM 4 ie Hide Keys a Ga Manual Refresh Note e cannot be used with or V280 controllers Improving Remote Access run times Cache files enable Displays to load more quickly These files enable Remote access to refer to HMI elements stored in the PC instead of taking them from
120. sion s alphanumeric keypad Editors You use different editors to create your control project Hardware Configuration Ladder HMI Display Variable Each editor is operated through a different window You switch between the editors via the Toolbar buttons or by clicking elements in the Project Explorer Language Interface VisiLogic supports a number of interface languages You can change the interface language by selecting Languages from the VisiLogic View menu Hardware Configuration VisiLogic offers an integral Hardware Configuration module The foundation of a Vision control system is the controller The Snap in I O Module provides an on board I O configuration You add I Os by integrating I O Expansion Modules After you select the Snap in or Expansion I O modules connected to the controller you can configure inputs analog digital and high speed counter shaft encoder frequency measurers and PT100 and outputs analog digital and PWM high speed outputs Ladder Modules and Subroutines VisiLogic is a modular program that you build using Modules and Subroutines VisiLogic Getting Started VisiLogic Overview Operand View and Watch Folders VisiLogic allows you to view operands and their contents according to type and whether or not they are in use You can also group related operands according to functions in Watch Folders Vision Controller Divisions There are two major Vision divisions Standard and Enhance
121. t click folders or operands to access options fo lt ET AGM Netwok gt PT TN gt 1 lame A bli 1013 Command in access Man Fork from Y wms gt ple 2 PLC Commands bil 1014 oa Rr aa access Mam Fork from 2 wms gt ple m3 SlausCheck el MB 1907 Md Fnd MLS3 Staton 101 som rack second side Main Fork E Bie Pe gt Plc MB 1303 nload from rack main side Mair Fork a MBE 1910 J Remove Operand from rack second side Main Fork gt on ML 52 Clear Watch linge M53 o A 3 Routine 2 al ej Operands g Watches p Memory bh Find 3 Compile p Event Log Adding Operands to a Watch Folder from a net To add a single operand to a Watch folder right click it in the Ladder or in the Operand Output Window VisiLogic Getting Started 85 Memory Tab Tools Tank Va Insert MI 1 To Watch watch i Ba Watch Watch 5 Watch 6 Watch 7 Watch amp H5 The tank 13 full ET WRT oo Elevator 4 rmat Description Elevator E E Status Code eal Safety pe cic ral aro oe B Value x l Inputs a Operand Addr z m fon Ma dm o a mr Ay Le Up O SB System Bits ES watch 5 EC C Value CE Momory Integer Show I Use Gly Rel Walli 6 AB l system Integer pa Show All Operands Fl watch 7 El Br EC A 8 C ML Memory Lang SL 22 sere 1 E operands To add all of the operands within a net to a Watch folder right click the left hand ra
122. tdated PID loops Using outdated PID limits you to 4 PID loops For more information please click on the Help button below Although older projects will function it is recommended that you update these projects replacing the PID function with the PID FB Please note that VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Updating Project Versions V120 12 continues to support the older PID function continues to support up to 18 PID loops but does not support the PID FB Set PLC Name function Set PLC Name was not required in TCP IP applications Version 4 00 Build 10 Read Write Column Data Tables function The function was not FIFO based For example assume the Data Table has 10 rows If the Read Column function is pointing at Row Number 3 and the Number of Rows to be read is 10 the function would read only 7 rows of data Version 4 00 Build 15 Display String function Any change in the status of the refresh bit could trigger Display String Version 4 00 Build 22 MODBUS slave addressing Set PLC Name is required in TCP IP applications The function is now FIFO based If the Data Table has 10 rows and the Read Column function is pointing at Row Number 3 and the Number of Rows to be read is 10 the function will read the last 7 rows of data and also automatically read the top three rows for a total of 10 rows of data Only the rising edge of the refresh bit can trigger Display String As
123. ted to the I O Expansion port Remotely via an EX RC1 connected to the controller s CANbus port Directly to the controller s I O Expansion port using an EX90 DI8 RO8 stand alone I O Expansion module Note that only a single EX90 DI8 RO8 can be connected to the controller Check with your distributor for additional details Configuring I O Expansion Modules Use Hardware Configuration to add modules and configure the I Os and to remove modules from the system The I O Report at the bottom of the screen tracks the I O capacity of the system Note e Most I O Expansion Modules require an adapter Check with your distributor for additional details Hardware Configuration Navigate between the lOs _ _ Click the desire tab i o IO DIS TO8 RO8 Srap in O i Diaital Inputs ae F Gigtalinouts Je Digital Outputs 2 High Speed Inputs Add a module a 11 ACT Double click the module in 48 the selection bar or Drag and drop the module 49 a0 51 53 54 55 onto the DIM rail i 52 E TA 4 4 Open a module Delete the final mockie Click it to select t then either Right click t and select remove Clear the DIH rail or the modules and then press Delete on 13 ail our PC keyboard lo Report gt Number of Inputs 41 Number of Outputs 54 1 0 Capacity 16 Addressing I Os on Expansion Modules Inputs and outputs located on I O expansion modules are assigned a
124. tem Bits Memory Integers System Integers Memory Longs System Longs Memory Double Words System Double Words Inputs Outputs TCP IP Standard Vision Visible when Ethernet card is installed System Model amp O S Ver Working Mode Possible Actions View bit status Change bit status Set Reset View integer long integer double word value Change values Toggle Base view the value in decimal or hexadecimal form View input status Force input status to 1 FR1 or O FRO Forced values stay in effect until Normal mode NRM is selected or until the controller is initialized or reset Note e Forced values do influence your program This can be useful in testing the effect of an input condition on an output status View output status Force output status to 1 FR1 or O FRO Note that forced output values do not affect your program Set Reset output status Enter a Preset Timer value View the current timer value and status by selecting the R T option Enables you to view and edit IP address and socket settings Check the controller s model number and operating system version Check whether the controller is in Run or Stop mode Check whether the controller is in Run or Stop VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started Time amp Date Unit ID Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Ethernet Enhanced Vision if an Ethernet card is installed Monitor Communication
125. ternal USB to serial converter Unitronics offers a USB to serial converter that has been tested for compatibility with OPLC controllers This converter can be ordered from local Unitronics distributor using part number MJ10 22 CS35 VisiLogic Getting Started 25 On Line Test Mode Debug Getting Started On Line Test Mode Debug To test a project first establish PC PLC communications by connecting the controller to the PC with the MJ10 22 CS25 programming communication cable Note that the V1040 supports download via a USB Type A to mini B cable COM port 1 function is suspended when the USB port is physically connected to a PC Note You can also use Remote Access to establish a communication line 0 via modem or network Once you have established communications download the project and click the On Line Test button The Online Test toolbar opens enabling you to Switch between Run and Stop modes Use Single Scan to run a single cycle of the ladder program for debugging purposes You can stop the scan cycle at any point by placing OnLine Test Points located on the More menu in the Ladder Vector Stange Uike DataTables SD Com FE 7G cal i a A CN Messages 1 SL aE Aymes 5 a clock NS F Immediate h i Gd Debug rl oy On Line Point S K 1s CITO CIC Moe Backup Securky E En When the scan reaches an OnLine test point that is active receives RLO Online T
126. tguring Digtal INPUTS iarri a Bi dad daca e dined ned ciated dare A 55 Contigutina Digital OULD UES ASA 56 Assign a Description to Multiple Operands cccccccccncnnnnnncnnnnnnnn nn rr 57 Controller SettndS ss AN EA 58 VISION EOMMUNICACION PE SERING Sas cia iia 58 Communication and OS Controller Menu occcccccnnccncnnnncnnnncncnn nn 59 RUM Reset ITmitalZeioniinaiiai rd 59 Get COM Parameters a a PLE StatUS aia A ida 60 BDOWDIOJAINO AM OS iia risa 60 Check CANDUS NetWwork StatUS caerra a a r a aa 62 REMOLS ACCOSS ecran o e a Le 64 Remote Access ACCESSING a PLE MAP ed O 64 UtIMItes an OVNI Win AA 70 TOO ER OO E AE 76 Creating Project ties avi vadim UC UP aa 76 PROTECCIONES id O 78 DIGIC ie SIGMACUIGCS 4 0 ae ea 82 OPeranda VIS Wed A AA A 83 HoOtkeys QUICK Edda 84 Watch Folders sia odo 85 MEMO TaD aen ae S coa 86 FING COCR EDIACE u a 87 Search Symbol Names 92 Deleted Unreferenced Operands erretori a a a a rr rar 93 UA He FO a 5 AR eaa rset eatetaa ie coniy ates dete a r aar ee 93 SIS EM AMAT CS vector did o poled et reo an 94 Converting PROCS carer Acetate adoos 95 FimpOre EXpOre SUDFOUUINGS isis 95 VEN PIO CCE atar nta dia 98 COMI Pere ar er eat a ee a enn en Ore nee en eee ene nee er oe eT 99 PrOVECE ODE MMI Zee dl ca 99 LOG A OOO O oo wetoss E E T 100 SHOW ST as 100 Power up Modes TroubDle Shooting vicio 100 MEMORY AllOCALION scsi aieaia id oa 102 Appendix A TroUblesnoo0tA divina 104 Detecting Short circuited
127. ting System Note e After downloading FBs you must close and then restart VisiLogic The new FBs will appear on the FBs menu Check the topic FB Library for more information After downloading a new Operating System to your PC you must install it in the controller Connect the controller to your PC then open Communication and OS from the Connection menu The new Operating system will appear in the Install Operating System tab Select Download to begin the installation process VisiLogic Getting Started Devices Emitting high EMF Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines Before you design your control system please read the following guidelines Unitronics products are designed to operate in a typical industrial environment These guidelines show you how to design your system for optimal performance in noisy environments After installation check your system periodically in particular after installing new machinery close to the system Devices Emitting high EMF High voltage high current and high frequency circuits such as high voltage high current power supplies high power converters and amplifiers contactors and solenoids motors and motor drives may cause severe electro magnetic disturbances that may affect the operation of other nearby computerized devices such as PLCs or I O modules Such high voltage high current and high frequency circuits should not share the same
128. tput MB Memory Bis wt 3a 10 DEC HS0 Frequency SE System Bits Hi 4 he DEC Eerie 5 pe DEC ram dale pa Sey J Fed Store py meros JO Pree Onin VisiLogic Getting Started 83 Hotkeys Quick Editing Tools Hotkeys Quick Editing VisiLogic offers keyboard shortcuts for a number of tasks including Ladder editing You can also assign certain tasks to keys F3 and F4 via Program Properties Note e Selected Ladder elements can be moved within a net via the keyboard arrows Task Hotkeys Ladder Insert Direct N O Contact lt F5 gt Pressing the appropriate key attaches the element to the Insert Indirect N C Contact lt F6 gt cursor click to drop it into Insert Positive Transition Contact lt F7 gt the net Once a Ladder element is Insert Negative Transition Contact lt F8 gt placed in the net the user can typed the operand name and number for example Insert Indirect Coil lt Shift gt lt F6 gt SB41 and then press Enter Note e Selecting an element and pressing lt Fn gt attaches the new element to the one selected Insert Reset Coil lt Shift gt lt F8 gt Insert Direct Coil lt Shift gt lt F5 gt Insert Set Coil lt Shift gt lt F7 gt Within Operand Address Box Get Next Address lt Ctrl gt lt N gt Symbolic Search lt Ctrl gt lt 1 gt Toggle to Hex when entering lt Ctrl gt lt H gt Constant value Go to Label Next Label lt Alt gt lt Right Arrow gt This en
129. troller using the programming cable supplied with the controller kit In the case of the V1040 the USB cable may be used note that COM port 1 function is suspended when this port is physically connected to a PC 64 VisiLogic Getting Started Remote Access Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC M J10 22 0525 R5232 adaptor PLC programming cable wire 9 pin D type Female Pin e Pin 9 Optional when using wire cable Accessing a Networked Controller 1 Connect your PC to any controller in the network using the programming cable supplied with the controller kit Frogramming cable TCPAP connection PLO bridge must have TCPAP card Modem Note e Different PCs can access a network at the same time using different controller units as bridges However 2 different PCs cannot simultaneously access the same controller unit 2 Select a networked controller by opening Communication amp OS from the Connection menu and then entering the Unit ID number VisiLogic Getting Started 65 Remote Access Accessing a PLC via PC Remote Access Vision Communication PC settings E El les lag 133 Select Connection Type Serial Click to access a ieee gt e controller which is PL Port COM 1 i directly connected to your PE Baud Aate 57600 l E Timelut E sec Retnes 5 Mi Te i T ptt To access a networked controller click here and select
130. turning it off and on or by entering Information Mode and then selecting System gt Working Mode gt Reset Analog Input Values Out of Range Expansion modules If an expansion module s analog input is receiving current or voltage in excess of the absolute maximum rating the corresponding Out Of Range indicator lights up IO AI4 AO2 Analog value from O to 4095 12 bit If the analog input is below OV OmA then the analog value will be O above 10V 20mA about 2 above the full scale then the analog value will be 4096 IO ATC8 Analog value from O to 16383 14 bit If the analog input is a slightly below OV OmA about 0 5 below OV OmA then the analog value will be 1 slightly above 10V 20mA about 0 5 above the full scale then the analog value will be 16384 If the analog input is greatly below or above of the analog input range but still within the range of the absolute maximum rating then the analog value will be 32767 108 VisiLogic Getting Started Appendix A Troubleshooting Compile Vision models V120 12 R1 V120 12 R2C V200 18 E1 V200 18 E1B and V200 18 E2B Analog value from O to 1023 10 bit If the analog input is a Below OV OmA then the analog value will be 0 Above 10V 20mA about 2 above the full scale then the analog value will be 1024 V120 12 UN2 V120 12 UA2 Analog value from O to 16383 14 bit If the analog input is Slightly below OV OmA about 0 5 below O
131. unity to EMI oe If signal line filtering is required please use the following guidelines in addition to the guidelines provided by the filter manufacturer 1 Place the filter as close as possible to the target device s maximum wire length is 10 cm 2 Signal lines can be filtered using rounded ferrite cores To maximize their effect wind the wire through the ferrite core multiple times to attentuate high frequencies as shown below 3 Always pass both the signal and signal return wires thru the ferrite core If multiple I O lines share the same common return wire pass all of these I O lines and their return wire through the same ferrite core VisiLogic Getting Started Wiring Power for I O Expansion Modules Minimizing EMI System Design Guidelines Wiring Power for I O Expansion Modules The examples below are based on the EX A1 1 da 10 If the power supply is closer to the PLC than it is to the module s power supply EX A1 Create OV and 24V junctions at the PLC respective terminals see the following figure and directly connect the PLC main supply lines to the EX Al Continue daisy chaining the supply lines to the expansion I O units Please ensure that the wire segment which carries the OV between the EX A1 and the PLC does not branch When the power supply is near the PLC connect the PLC first as shown in the next figure ARARE ETATE A Exp Unit he SAM If the power supply is closer to th
132. values Backing up the PLC RAM Unitronics Remote Access PC utility offers the tool Backup PLC RAM Using this tool you can read all PLC RAM values such as Data Tables and register values into an Excel file on your PC and later write these Excel values back into the PLC s RAM Remote Access may be installed from the Setup CD or downloaded from http www unitronics com download htm 118 VisiLogic Getting Started Replacing or Removing the Battery Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions Appendix B Vision Controller Divisions There are two major Vision divisions Standard and Enhanced HMI Physical differences Division Series Display Keypad On board I Os Standard Built in Vision E AR Butin in Via Snap in E I O Modules V280 a hae Via Snap in V530 touchscreen I O Modules V290 BW Enhanced V130 Built in Vision V350 Built in V570 5 7 Color Virtual Via Snap in V560 Touchscreen I O Modules V290 C V1040 10 4 Color Virtual Via Snap in Touchscreen I O Modules Communications bh MODBUS is fully supported by both divisions However slave addressing schemes differ Refer to the MODBUS Help topic Slave Addressing Modems Standard Vision Division Controllers in this division can only support a single modem You can connect a modem to any COM port However note that SB 184 TX Success and SB 185 TX Failed indicate message transmission status regardless of the actual COM port connected to the modem Enh
133. with Vision Jazz and M90 91 PLCs y Before you can use modems in your application you must use Modem Services to initialize both the PC and PLC side modems This process is referred to as Prepare Modem Modem services Modem Services is located on the Connections menu To use Modem Services connect the modem to a PC using the cable supplied by the modem manufacturer You can then initialize the modem Once you have connected initialized modems to your PC and PLC you can use Modem Services to establish communications with a remote PLC PC side Modems You can use a PC modem to access a remote modem linked controller and perform any task just as you would if the PLC were directly connected to your PC For example you can Dial a remote PLC modem and receive calls from a PLC Download upload and edit the controller program via the modem connection VisiLogic Getting Started 33 About Modems Getting Started Run Online test mode Download an OS to the controller via modem Use OnLine test and Information Mode to troubleshoot problems in remote controllers and applications Read and write data to from controllers via Remote Access or Unitronics communication dll utilities Receive and send SMS messages via SMS options 34 VisiLogic Getting Started Getting Started About Modems PLC side modems Via modem a Vision controller can communicate data using MODBUS serial commands VisiLogic s Communic

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