Connecting the PLC and the Panel | GE Monogram GFK-1115 specification

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Section 13 Connecting the PLC and the Panel

In order for communication to take place between the Panel and the PLC, the following connection must be made:

Figure 3 - 3. PLC/Panel Connection

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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 Description Hardware and Software RequirementsCatalog Number PLC Requirements Key Key SymbolsDocument Conventions Menu Functions C400 Panel Controller Hardware General Information Power RequirementConnecting Power to the Controller Setting Number Switches Technical Data SpecificationsGenius Panel Controller C400 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 Calling the Setup Program Software InstallationLanguage Selection Start Installation Installation MenuChanging the Destination Path Exiting the Installation Screen Configuration Starting PCS Pull-Down Menus Main Menu General OperationWindow Name 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 Target device number PLC Node Parameter DefinitionsTaskname Write priority PV-Name internal Error NumberNumber of retries Baud Rate PLC Network Parameter DefinitionsBroadcast control data length Blocking distance Command timer 10 msTimeout 10 ms Data interface service Global data starting reference SNP 90 Protocol Parameters Definition in PCSC400 Bus Address Global Data Starting Reference Configuration of the PLC Interface Settings on the PanelPanel Interface Module Interface Panel to PLC Interface Connections for Genius Protocol PCS Connection Editor Accessing the Connection List Elements of the Connection List Using Function Keys in the Connection ListOverview Defining/Changing an ID Editing/Inserting ConnectionsDefining/Changing a Connection Editing PLC Node Parameters of a Connection Deleting Connections Elements of the VAT Editing the Variable Assignment TableAssignment Table F10 Exit Function Keys of the VAT Entering/Changing the Tagname Editing/Inserting Variable AssignmentsEntering/Changing PLC Addresses Allowable PLC Address Data Types Entering/Changing PLC Variable TypesPLC Variable Type Panel Data Type PDT Series 90-30/Series Deleting Variable AssignmentsMarking Unused Variables Address Code Groups Global Data Format Variable Data Types Data Type ConversionsFormat in the PCS Panel Data Type PLC Data Type Value Range 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 Panel Downloading and Starting the ProjectPCS Keys Description of the Demo ProjectKey LEDs 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 Genius Communications Using Other Cable TypesSelecting a Cable Type Table a 1. Recommended Cable Types Bus Length Bus Length and Baud Rate for Busses with Phase a DevicesBaud Rate Selection SNP Communications Connecting Devices to the Bus Table a 2. Cable Diagrams for Various Configurations Cable DiagramsTable a 3. Pin-out Diagram Locations in Documentation 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