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PANELWARE Configuration Software

PANELWARE Configuration Software allows complex projects to be created, using easy-to- follow, menu-controlled instructions. These projects are actually programs that are transferred to a Panel and started there via a Panel power-on or Reset. The PCS-created Panel program (project) then takes over communication with the PLC and performs the following:

■Reads data from the PLC and displays it on the screen in the specified format (values, text, bar-graphs, graphics)

■Writes data to the PLC and executes PLC functions

■Displays static data, such as text masks and lines

Using PCS, projects can be created for the C400 Panel Controller.

Every project consists of at least the following components:

Table 1 - 1. PCS Project Component Descriptions

Project Component

Project Definition

Picture Directory

Pictures

Keyboard Definition

Connection List

Definition

Consists mainly of the hardware configuration of the Panel and the picture directory.

A list of all pictures used in the project; also contains information on switching to other pictures.

A picture change (making a different picture appear on the screen) can be performed either by pressing a defined key or via the direction of the PLC.

Contains all information about what is to be displayed on the display module. Text, in/output fields, and on graphics-capable displays, lines, and bars, can all be components of a picture.

Defines the keyboard function assignments (function keys, numeric, or alphanumeric keys can be defined).

Lists all connections that the Panel can access. A connection defines the type of connection (protocol), the interface, and the location where the Panel can find the data (e.g., which CPU in a network).

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PANELWARE MMI Application Manual for GE Fanuc Genius Protocol - June 1995

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Contents

GE Fanuc Automation Cimplicity Preface Content of This Manual Other Documents PrefaceRelated Publications Panelware Manuals We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions Contents Contents Creating the Demo Project Description of the Demo Project Appendix a Cabling Information Overview Definition Panelware Configuration SoftwarePCS Project Component Descriptions Project Component Catalog Number Hardware and Software RequirementsDescription PLC Requirements Key Key SymbolsDocument Conventions Menu Functions C400 Panel Controller Hardware General Information Power RequirementConnecting Power to the Controller Setting Number Switches Genius Panel Controller C400 SpecificationsTechnical Data Page Genius Panel Controller C400 Elements/Connections Overview of Connections and Operational Elements Meaning IF0 RS-232, Non-isolated item 3, FigurePin Description Pin D-Type M Lithium Battery item 7, Figure Genius Bus Connector, Isolated item 4, FigureMode Switch item 6, Figure Device Number Switches item Reset Button item 9, Figure FlashPROM Reset ModesC400 Controller Mode Switch Settings Operating the C400 Controller Starting the Panel Program Update Mode/Reloading the Operating SystemLoading and Starting Panel Programs Loading the Panel Program Quick Start Language Selection Software InstallationCalling the Setup Program Changing the Destination Path Installation MenuStart Installation Exiting the Installation Screen Configuration Starting PCS Window Name General OperationPull-Down Menus Main Menu Context-Sensitive Help Screens Selection Windows Basic PCS Screen Elements Screen Elements PCS Configuration Creating a New Project GFK-1115 Quick Start List Entry Keyblock Module Keyblock Module Definitions GFK-1115 Quick Start Defining Connections Connection to a GE Fanuc PLC via Genius Page GFK-1115 Quick Start Internal Connection Genius Internal Connection Key Assignments Abbr Keyblock Abbreviation Definitions Picture Creating Pictures GFK-1115 Quick Start Places after dec. point TagnameVALUE1 Places after dec. point TagnameVALUE1 Picture GFK-1115 Quick Start Picture Defining the Project Variables Genius Device Connection Genius Internal Connection Internal Connection Binding Pictures in the Project Picture for a Communications Error Picture Binding Overview Error Picture Start-up Picture Pict1 Picture List Organization Compiling the Project Panel/PC Serial Connection Downloading the Project to the PanelPage PLC/Panel Connection Connecting the PLC and the Panel Starting the Project Exiting PCS Configuring Communication with the PLC Genius Protocol Parameters Definition in PCS PLC Types Memory Types Supported Summary of PLC Data TypesPLC Type Interface Taskname PLC Node Parameter DefinitionsTarget device number Number of retries PV-Name internal Error NumberWrite priority Broadcast control data length PLC Network Parameter DefinitionsBaud Rate Blocking distance Command timer 10 msTimeout 10 ms Data interface service C400 Bus Address Global Data Starting Reference SNP 90 Protocol Parameters Definition in PCSGlobal data starting reference Panel Interface Settings on the PanelConfiguration of the PLC Interface Module Interface Panel to PLC Interface Connections for Genius Protocol PCS Connection Editor Accessing the Connection List Overview Using Function Keys in the Connection ListElements of the Connection List Defining/Changing a Connection Editing/Inserting ConnectionsDefining/Changing an ID Editing PLC Node Parameters of a Connection Deleting Connections Assignment Table Editing the Variable Assignment TableElements of the VAT F10 Exit Function Keys of the VAT Entering/Changing PLC Addresses Editing/Inserting Variable AssignmentsEntering/Changing the Tagname PLC Variable Type Panel Data Type PDT Entering/Changing PLC Variable TypesAllowable PLC Address Data Types Series 90-30/Series Deleting Variable AssignmentsMarking Unused Variables Address Code Groups Global Data Format Format in the PCS Panel Data Type PLC Data Type Value Range Data Type ConversionsVariable Data Types Data Type Conversion Data Type Conversions Panel Data Type/PLC Word INT Dint Dword Float String BIT Possible Data Type Conversions for Series Long u Long s Float String Possible Data Type Conversions for Series Five/Series Six Demo Project Project Name Directory General Information Required Hardware Defining the User Path Downloading the Demo Project Loading the Project PCS Downloading and Starting the ProjectPanel Key LEDs Description of the Demo ProjectKeys Main Menu Input Values Picture Value Entries Clock Picture Input Password Picture Entering a Password Locked Input Picture F1 Switches back to the Input Password picture Key Functions Alarm time When the alarm occurred Alarm number Alarm List Error Picture Creating a Project Creating the Demo Project Preparing a Concept Creating a New Project Selecting the Connections Page GFK-1115 Demo Project Defining Key Assignments Creating the Pictures Main Picture Main Menu GFK-1115 Demo Project Page GFK-1115 Demo Project Input Picture Value Entries Press F2 Field Press F2 Field Press F2 Field Press F2 Field Data type Clock Picture Setting the Real Time ClockPress Esc or F10 Exit Variable name Press F2 Field GFK-1115 Demo Project Field or Scaling parameters Field No See figure on GFK-1115 Demo Project Page Press Esc or F10 Exit Password Picture Password Entry Output Bit/Byte Complete Inplock Picture password protected entry of values INPUT#1 INPUT#2 Keyfunct Picture Key Functions Completion Setword Tagname Alarm Picture Alarm List GFK-1115 Demo Project ERRNR/DI Errpic Picture Error Picture Defining the Text Groups Binding Pictures to the Project Binding the Main Picture Binding Process Pictures Binding the Remaining Pictures Clock Picture Inplock Picture Errpic Picture Picture Directory/Startup Picture GFK-1115 Demo Project Press F2 Ins. The Alarm Group Definition window appears Editing the Alarm System Bit No Alarm Number Alarm Text Activating the Alarm System Internal Connection Editing the Connections Genius Internal Connection Genius GBC Series 90-70 connection Symbolic Name Panel Data Type PLC Address PLC Variable TypeGenius GBC Series 90-70 Connection Compiling the Project Errors Cabling Information Selecting a Cable Type Using Other Cable TypesGenius Communications Table a 1. Recommended Cable Types Baud Rate Selection Bus Length and Baud Rate for Busses with Phase a DevicesBus Length SNP Communications Connecting Devices to the Bus Table a 3. Pin-out Diagram Locations in Documentation Cable DiagramsTable a 2. Cable Diagrams for Various Configurations Errors/Troubleshooting Errors During Installation PCS cannot be started Errors During Program Start Faults running PCS Errors While Working in PCS Error! Error picture and first picture cannot be the same Error Number Definition Error Numbers in Internal User Variable Index IF1 RS-232 PCS