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Editing the Variable Assignment Table

The VAT is used to assign absolute PLC addresses to symbolic variables. All connection variables that are entered as PLC addresses during the project creation are listed in the Variable

Assignment Table.

When you press the F5 VAT key from the connection list, the VAT screen for the selected connection is displayed. The following screen is an example:

Elements of the VAT

The VAT for any connection consists of the following elements:

■Tagname: Symbolic name as follows:

-Entered for an input or output field as the PLC address with the ID for this connection.

-Entered for PLC addresses of the alarm system with the ID for this connection (PLC address for the alarm bit field, global alarm or bypass image).

-Entered for a key command or LED function with the ID for this connection.

-Entered in the project definition screen with the ID for this connection.

■Panel Data Type: Indicates (automatically) the data type of the field that the variable uses (e.g., for Output Byte, Byte unsigned). Every field type is assigned a certain Panel data type that cannot be changed by the user.

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

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GE Monogram GFK-1115 manual Editing the Variable Assignment Table, Elements of the VAT

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 Catalog Number Hardware and Software RequirementsDescription PLC Requirements Menu Functions Key SymbolsDocument Conventions Key C400 Panel Controller Hardware Setting Number Switches Power RequirementConnecting Power to the Controller General Information Genius Panel Controller C400 SpecificationsTechnical Data 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 Language Selection Software InstallationCalling the Setup Program Changing the Destination Path Installation MenuStart Installation Screen Configuration Exiting the Installation Starting PCS Window Name General OperationPull-Down Menus Main Menu 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 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 Data interface service Command timer 10 msTimeout 10 ms Blocking distance 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 Panel to PLC Interface Connections for Genius Protocol Module Interface 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 Deleting Connections Editing PLC Node Parameters of a Connection Assignment Table Editing the Variable Assignment TableElements of the VAT Function Keys of the VAT F10 Exit 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 Address Code Groups Deleting Variable AssignmentsMarking Unused Variables Series 90-30/Series Global Data Format Format in the PCS Panel Data Type PLC Data Type Value Range Data Type ConversionsVariable Data Types 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 PCS Downloading and Starting the ProjectPanel Key LEDs Description of the Demo ProjectKeys 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 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 Connecting Devices to the Bus SNP Communications Table a 3. Pin-out Diagram Locations in Documentation Cable DiagramsTable a 2. Cable Diagrams for Various Configurations 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