GE Monogram GFK-1115 manual Panelware Configuration Software, PCS Project Component Descriptions

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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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