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Data Type Conversions

The following basic Panel and PLC data types are supported:

Table 5 - 3. Variable Data Types

Format in the PCS

Panel Data Type

PLC Data Type

Value Range

Bit

Byte unsigned

Word unsigned

Word signed

Long unsigned

Long signed

Float

String

BIT

(does not exist)

WORD

INT

DWORD

DINT

FLOAT

STRING

0 ... 1

0 ... + 255

0 ... + 65535

-32768 ... + 32767

0 ... + 4294967295

-2147483648 ... + 2147483647

±1.401298 × 10-45 ... ± 3.402823 × 10+38*

Byte field (character string)

* A maximum of 7 digits of significance (precision).

The PLC and Panel data types can sometimes differ while reading from the PLC or writing to the PLC. When this happens, a data type conversion is performed automatically as shown in Table 5- 4.

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Contents

GE Fanuc Automation Cimplicity Content of This Manual Preface Preface Related PublicationsPanelware Manuals Other Documents We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions Contents Contents Description of the Demo Project Creating the Demo Project Appendix a Cabling Information Overview Panelware Configuration Software PCS Project Component DescriptionsProject Component Definition Catalog Number Hardware and Software RequirementsDescription PLC Requirements Key Symbols Document ConventionsMenu Functions Key C400 Panel Controller Hardware Power Requirement Connecting Power to the ControllerSetting Number Switches General Information Genius Panel Controller C400 SpecificationsTechnical Data Page Overview of Connections and Operational Elements Genius Panel Controller C400 Elements/Connections IF0 RS-232, Non-isolated item 3, Figure Pin DescriptionPin D-Type M Meaning Genius Bus Connector, Isolated item 4, Figure Mode Switch item 6, FigureDevice Number Switches item Lithium Battery item 7, Figure Reset Button item 9, Figure Reset Modes C400 Controller Mode Switch SettingsOperating the C400 Controller FlashPROM Update Mode/Reloading the Operating System Loading and Starting Panel ProgramsLoading the Panel Program 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 Summary of PLC Data Types PLC TypeInterface 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 Command timer 10 ms Timeout 10 msData interface service 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 Deleting Variable Assignments Marking Unused VariablesAddress Code Groups 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 Clock Picture Setting the Real Time Clock Press Esc or F10 ExitVariable name 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