Configuring Communication with the PLC | GE Monogram GFK-1115

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Configuring Communication with the PLC

This chapter provides information on how to configure the interfaces of the Panel Controller and the PLC to make the connection between them. The following information is included:

■ Genius Protocol Parameters (Definition in PCS)		4-2
❏	PLC Types	4-3
❏ PLC Node Parameter Definitions		4-5
❏ PLC Network Parameter Definitions		4-7
■ SNP 90 Protocol Parameters (Definition in PCS)		4-9
■ Settings on the Panel		4-10
■ Panel Interface		4-10
■ Configuration of the PLC Interface		4-10
❏	Genius	4-11
❏	SNP	4-11

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Contents

GE Fanuc Automation Cimplicity Content of This Manual Preface Panelware Manuals PrefaceRelated Publications Other Documents We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions Contents Contents Description of the Demo Project Creating the Demo Project Appendix a Cabling Information Overview Project Component Panelware Configuration SoftwarePCS Project Component Descriptions Definition Description Hardware and Software RequirementsCatalog Number PLC Requirements Menu Functions Key SymbolsDocument Conventions Key C400 Panel Controller Hardware Setting Number Switches Power RequirementConnecting Power to the Controller General Information Technical Data SpecificationsGenius Panel Controller C400 Page Overview of Connections and Operational Elements Genius Panel Controller C400 Elements/Connections Pin D-Type M IF0 RS-232, Non-isolated item 3, FigurePin Description Meaning Device Number Switches item Genius Bus Connector, Isolated item 4, FigureMode Switch item 6, Figure Lithium Battery item 7, Figure Reset Button item 9, Figure Operating the C400 Controller Reset ModesC400 Controller Mode Switch Settings FlashPROM Loading the Panel Program Update Mode/Reloading the Operating SystemLoading and Starting Panel Programs Starting the Panel Program Quick Start Calling the Setup Program Software InstallationLanguage Selection Start Installation Installation MenuChanging the Destination Path Screen Configuration Exiting the Installation Starting PCS Pull-Down Menus Main Menu General OperationWindow Name Selection Windows Context-Sensitive Help Screens Screen Elements Basic PCS Screen Elements PCS Configuration Creating a New Project GFK-1115 Quick Start Keyblock Module Definitions List Entry Keyblock Module 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 Keyblock Abbreviation Definitions Abbr Creating Pictures Picture 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 Downloading the Project to the Panel Panel/PC Serial ConnectionPage Connecting the PLC and the Panel PLC/Panel Connection Starting the Project Exiting PCS Configuring Communication with the PLC Genius Protocol Parameters Definition in PCS PLC Types Interface Summary of PLC Data TypesPLC Type Memory Types Supported 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 Data interface service Command timer 10 msTimeout 10 ms Blocking distance 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 Panel to PLC Interface Connections for Genius Protocol Module Interface 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 Deleting Connections Editing PLC Node Parameters of a Connection Elements of the VAT Editing the Variable Assignment TableAssignment Table Function Keys of the VAT F10 Exit 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 Address Code Groups Deleting Variable AssignmentsMarking Unused Variables Series 90-30/Series Global Data Format Variable Data Types Data Type ConversionsFormat in the PCS Panel Data Type PLC Data Type Value Range Data Type Conversions Panel Data Type/PLC Data Type Conversion Word INT Dint Dword Float String Possible Data Type Conversions for Series BIT Possible Data Type Conversions for Series Five/Series Six Long u Long s Float String Demo Project General Information Project Name Directory Required Hardware Downloading the Demo Project Defining the User Path Loading the Project Panel Downloading and Starting the ProjectPCS Keys Description of the Demo ProjectKey LEDs Main Menu Value Entries Input Values Picture Clock Picture Entering a Password Input Password Picture F1 Switches back to the Input Password picture Locked Input Picture Key Functions Alarm List Alarm time When the alarm occurred Alarm number Error Picture Creating the Demo Project Creating a 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 Variable name Clock Picture Setting the Real Time ClockPress Esc or F10 Exit Data type Press F2 Field GFK-1115 Demo Project Field No See figure on Field or Scaling parameters GFK-1115 Demo Project Page Press Esc or F10 Exit Password Picture Password Entry Complete Output Bit/Byte Inplock Picture password protected entry of values INPUT#1 INPUT#2 Keyfunct Picture Key Functions Setword Completion Tagname Alarm Picture Alarm List GFK-1115 Demo Project Errpic Picture Error Picture ERRNR/DI Defining the Text Groups Binding Pictures to the Project Binding Process Pictures Binding the Main Picture Binding the Remaining Pictures Clock Picture Inplock Picture Errpic Picture Picture Directory/Startup Picture GFK-1115 Demo Project Editing the Alarm System Press F2 Ins. The Alarm Group Definition window appears Bit No Alarm Number Alarm Text Activating the Alarm System Editing the Connections Internal Connection Genius Internal Connection Genius GBC Series 90-70 Connection Symbolic Name Panel Data Type PLC Address PLC Variable TypeGenius GBC Series 90-70 connection Errors Compiling the Project 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 Connecting Devices to the Bus SNP Communications Table a 2. Cable Diagrams for Various Configurations Cable DiagramsTable a 3. Pin-out Diagram Locations in Documentation Errors/Troubleshooting Errors During Installation Errors During Program Start PCS cannot be started Errors While Working in PCS Faults running PCS Error! Error picture and first picture cannot be the same Error Numbers in Internal User Variable Error Number Definition Index IF1 RS-232 PCS