O Operating Manual Operating Manual GX Explorer Version 1 Operating Manual MODEL SW1D5-EXP-O-E MODEL CODE 13JU18 SH(NA)-080170-A(0106)MEE HEAD OFFICE : MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG MARUNOUCHI TOKYO 100-8310 TELEX : J24532 CABLE MELCO TOKYO NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5 , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for service transaction permission. Specifications subject to change without notice.
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • (Always read these instructions before using this equipment.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the CPU module user's manual.
REVISIONS The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Print Date Aug., 2001 Sep., 2001 Manual Number SH(NA)-080170-A First edition SH(NA)-080170-B Partial correction Chapter 4 Revision Japanese Manual Version SH-080164-C This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT series comprehensive Factory Automation software. Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSEC series PLC thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................AREVISIONS .................................................................................................
5.4.3 Saving and reading the network configuration information.............................................................. 5-21 5.4.4 Offline mode ...................................................................................................................................... 5-22 5.4.5 Changing the connection station ...................................................................................................... 5-23 5.4.
9 HELP INDEX A-6 9- 1 to 9- 2 Index- 1 to Index- 3 A-6
About Manuals The following lists the manuals for this software package. Refer to the following table when ordering manuals. Related Manuals Manual Number (Model Code) Manual Name GX Developer Version7 Operating Manual Explains the functions of the programing, printout, monitoring and debugging methods and so on GX Developer. A-7 SH-080166 (13JU14) (Sold separately.
Generic Terms and Abbreviations Used in This Manual Unless otherwise specified, the following generic terms and abbreviations are used in this manual. Generic Term/Abbreviation GX Explorer GX Developer Personal computer DOS/V personal computer MELSECNET/10(H) CC-Link MELSECNET/10(H) board CC-Link board QCPU (Q mode) QnACPU QCPU (A mode) ACPU Motion controller (SCPU) Q series QnA series A series A-8 Description Abbreviation of the GX Explorer Version 1 project management tool.
Product Makeup GX Explorer is made up of the following products.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1 OVERVIEW 1 This manual provides the system configuration, functions, installation procedure and ® operations of the GX Explorer project management tool that operates on Windows ® ® 95/98/Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. 1.1 Features (1) Centralized management of project data The project data (parameters, programs, comments, device data, etc.) of GX Developer in a personal computer can be displayed as a list. (On Windows, projects are displayed as folders.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT (3) Read/write from/to PLC CPU Read from PLC and write to PLC can be done easily by performing drag and drop operation to the displayed PLC CPU. When performing write/read to/from multiple PLC CPUs continuously, for example, the operations of starting GX Developer and opening/closing a project are not needed, ensuring efficient operations.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2.1 System Configuration ACPU QnACPU QCPU(Q mode) QCPU(A mode) 2 GX Explorer (6) PLC CPU Remote I/O module (2) Cable ACPU QnACPU QCPU(Q mode) QCPU(A mode) (3) MELSECNET/10(H) board (7) Network module (1) Perasonal comperter QnACPU QCPU(Q mode) (4) CC-Link board (8) Master/Local module QnACPU QCPU(Q mode) (5) Ethernet board (9) Interface module (1) Personal computer Use the one that satisfies the operating environment given in Section 2.2.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT (b) About the cable (QCPU (Q mode), QCPU (A mode) compatible) For communication in 115.2/57.6 kbps Fast communication cannnot be made if the Personal computer used is not compatible with the communication speed of 115.2/57.6 kbps. If a communication error occurs, reduce the baud rate etting and restart communication. The following cable has been confirmed by Mitsubishi Electric that it will work properly. Using the cable of Mitsubishi Electric make.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT (3) MELSECNET/10(H) boards The following are the compatible drivers. Refer to the manual of the corresponding board for the board connection and driver installation methods. Type Driver A70BDE-J71QLP23 A70BDE-J71QLP23GE SW3DNF-MNET10 A70BDE-J71QBR13 1 2 A70BDE-J71QLR23 Q80BD-J71BR11 SW0DNC-MNETH-B Q80BD-J71LP21-25 1 ® 1: Unusable with Windows Me. ® 2: Unusable with Windows 2000 Professional.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT (6) Modules connectable for serial port/USB communication (a) Modules connectable for serial port PLC Series Module Name PLC CPU Q series MELSECNET/H remote I/O QnA series PLC CPU Module Type Q00J, Q00, Q01, Q02(H), Q06H, Q12H, Q25H QJ72LP25, QJ72BR15 Q2A, Q2AS(H), Q2AS1, Q2AS(H)S1, Q3A, Q4A, Q4AR A0J2H, A1S, A1FX, A1SJ, A1SH, A1SJH, A1N, A2C, A2CJ, A2N(S1), A2S, A2SH, A171SH, A series PLC CPU A172SH, A3N, A2A(S1), A3A, A2U(S1), A2US(S1), A2AS(S1), A2AS-S30, A2AS-60
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.2 Operating Environment The following is the operating environment of GX Explorer. Item Description ® 200MHz or more (recommended) Pentium personal Computer ® computer on which Windows operates ® ® ® ® ® ® Microsoft Windows 95 operating system Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Operating System Microsoft Windows Me operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.
3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT 3 FUNCTION LISTS 3.1 Function Lists (1) Common View New Options Function Display/arrangement of windows Creation of new system data Description Displays and arranges the personal computer side window and PLC side window. Creates (registers) new system data. GX Developer setting Makes setting at start of related application. Backup setting Sets the drive or system data to be backed up.
3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT 3.2 Menu Lists (1) Drop-down menus The drop-down menus are indicated on the PC side window or PLC side window selection status basis. (a) When PC side window is selected Menu Name Description New System data New 3 File Creates new system data. Folder Creates a new folder. GX Developer project Creates a new project of GX Developer. Delete Edit Rename Changes the name of the selected object. Section 6.3 Properties Displays the properties of the selected object.
3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT (b) When PLC side window is selected Menu Name File Edit View Online Tools Window Help Description Read Network configuration information Reads the saved network configuration information. Save Network configuration information Saves the acquired network configuration information. Button Refer To Section 5.4.3 Offline mode Switches between the online and offline modes. Section 5.4.4 Exit GX Explorer Exits GX Explorer. Section 5.1.
3 FUNCTION LISTS MELSOFT (2) Shortcut menus The following are the shortcut (right-click) menu on a PC side window or PLC side window selection basis. (a) When PC side window is selected Menu Name Description Run a related application View Arrange Icons Starts the application with which the project or file has been created. List Displays a list of the objects in the window. Details Displays details of the objects in the window. by Name Displays the objects in the window in name order.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation and uninstallation of GX Explorer. 4.1 Installation This section explains the installation procedure and operation of GX Explorer. (1) Installation procedure Install GX Developer in the following procedure. New installation Install the product. Register the Name and Company. Register the product ID. Refer to Section 4.1. Boot the application.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT ® (a) Installing the product (The screen is that of Windows 95.) ® 1) Boot Windows Explorer and click the drive where the disk is inserted. Double-click "Setup.exe". ® To display Windows Explorer, choose [Start] [Programs] - [Windows Explorer]. Double-click here. 2) If either of the left screens appears, perform operation in accordance with the instructions given in (b). After the operation is over, restart installation operation.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT (From preceding page) 4) Enter the product ID and click Next> . The product ID is given in the "Software Registration Card" packed with the product. 5) Specify the installation destination folder. Click Next> if the destination folder displayed is OK. To change the folder, click Browse and specify a new drive and folder. 6) This completes installation. Click OK . 7) If the screen shown on the left appears, you need to ® reboot Windows .
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT (b) Installation of dcom95.exe or Axdist.exe This section explains the updating operation of Windows using "Update\dcom95.exe" or "Update\Axdist.exe" on the CD-ROM. Execute dcom95.exe or Axdist.exe provided for GX Explorer. Install GX Explorer after executing the exe file and restarting the IBMPC/AT compatible. The exe file to be executed on the corresponding operating system is indicated below.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT (d) Installation of EnvMEL Execute Setup.exe in the "EnvMEL" folder on this product CD-ROM. Install GX Explorer after executing the "Setup exe". : After executing the above exe file, install the product again. If this product is not installed properly at this time, reboot the personal computer. (e) Registered icon The following icon is registered by installing GX Explorer.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT 4.2 Uninstallation This section provides the operation to delete GX Explorer from the hard disk. Uninstalling the product 1) Choose and double-click "Add/Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. To display the Control Panel, choose [Start] - [Setting] [Control Panel]. 2) Choose "GX Explorer". After making selection, click Add/Remove . ® The screen shown on the left is that of Windows 95. The displayed screen varies with the OS.
4 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION MELSOFT (From the preceding page) 4) If the left screen has appeared, click the No To All button. If you click the Yes or Yes To All button, the shared file of the Windows compatible MELSOFT software is removed. Therefore, click the No To All button when removing GX Explorer only. R 5) Click OK when the message indicating that removing operation is finished appears. When the finished message appears, uninstallation is complete.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5 BASIC OPERATIONS The following is the overview of GX Explorer operations. Start GX Explorer. Refer to Section 5.1.1. Management of data in PLC CPU Management of projects in personal compute Specify Connection station in Transfer setup. Refer to Section 5.4.1. Display in PLC side window Refer to Section 5.4.2. 5 Display in PC side window Refer to Section 5.3.1. Management of projects in personal computer Refer to Chapter 6.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.1 Starting and Exiting 5.1.1 Starting The following is a sequence of operations for starting GX Explorer.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT POINT • GX Developer (SW7D5C-GPPW or later) must have been installed to start GX Explorer. • The processing at start of GX Explorer varies with the network check setting in Options. To make the network check setting, click the [Tools]-[Options] menu and make setting on the Network check setting screen in the Options dialog box.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.2 Screen Layout 5.2.1 Basic screen layout The following are the basic screen layout and dialog box of GX Explorer. (1) Basic screen layout This section explains the layout and common operations of the basic screen.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (a) Layout of PC side window Displays the drives, folders, projects and files in the personal computer. 1) Project display field Displays the drives, folders, projects and files in the personal computer in a tree structure. 2) Detail display field Selecting the drive or folder in the project display field displays the objects in that drive or folder. When the project of GX Developer is selected in the project display field, its data are displayed in a tree structure.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.2.2 Icon lists The following tables list icons displayed in the PC and PLC side windows of GX Explorer. (1) PC side window Icon Description Removable media (e.g. FD, MO) drive Local drive CD-ROM drive Network drive System data Backup folder Project of GX Developer Project of GX Configurator-QP Master parameter setting file (extension ".CMP") or remote parameter setting file (extension ".
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (2) PLC side window Icon Description Online mode Offline mode QCPU (Q mode), QnACPU, ACPU, QCPU (A mode), remote I/O station (MELSECNET/H) MELSECNET/10(H) network, CC-Link system Type unknown station Network configuration information not yet acquired Program memory/device memory of QCPU (Q mode) Built-in RAM/device memory of QnACPU, ACPU or QCPU (A mode) Memory card (RAM) of QCPU (Q mode) IC memory card A (RAM) or IC memory card B (RAM) of QnACPU Memory card (ROM) of QCPU (Q mo
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.2.3 Shortcut key lists The following tables list the shortcut keys of GX Explorer. (1) When PC side window is active Operation Description + key Opens the currently selected folder. - key Closes the currently selected folder. key key Backspace Ctrl + A Opens the currently selected folder/selects the lower layer when the folder is open. Closes the currently selected folder/selects the upper layer when the folder is closed. Moves to the layer above the current one.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (2) When PLC side window is active Operation Description + key Opens the currently selected folder. - key Closes the currently selected folder. key key Opens the currently selected folder/selects the lower layer when the folder is open. Closes the currently selected folder/selects the upper layer when the folder is closed. Backspace Moves to the layer above the current one.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.3 Basic Operations for PC Side Window 5.3.1 Displaying the data in the personal computer This section explains the basic operations to be performed in the PC side window. (1) Viewing the objects in the drive or folder Choosing a drive or folder in the project display field or double-clicking a folder in the detail display field displays its internal objects (projects, folders, files) in the detail display field.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (3) Changing the display type The detail display field has two display modes: list display and detail display. Choosing the [View] - [List] menu selects the list display mode. Choosing the [View] - [Details] menu selects the detail display mode. In the detail display mode, the following items appear. • Project .................. PLC type (GX Developer project only), Size, Type, Modified • Folder ................... Type, Modified, Attributes • File ........................
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (5) Displaying the latest information If the objects being displayed in the PC side window are moved or updated, for example, using Windows Explorer or any other application, such changes are not reflected on the display of the personal computer side window. To display the new status, choosing the [View] - [Refresh] menu updates the display. (Displaying the other layer automatically updates the data.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4 Basic Operations for PLC Side Window 5.4.1 Displaying the PLC configuration information If there is no network configuration information at an initial start or like, display the connection stations and network configuration in the PLC side window in the following procedure. (1) Operation sequence 1) Choose the PLC side window and click the [Online] [Transfer setup] menu. 2) Choose the PLC series in the Select PLC series dialog box.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS From preceding page MELSOFT 6) The confirmation dialog box appears on completion of network configuration information updating. 7) The connection stations and their network configurations are displayed in the PLC side window. POINT • The network configuration information that may be displayed depends on the PLC series of the connection station and the position in the network. (Refer to Section 5.4.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (2) Making the target setup 1) 2) 5) 3) 6) 7) 8) 9) 4) 10) POINT A yellow icon indicates that it has already been selected. For details of Target setup, refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual. No. Item 1) PC side I/F 2) PLC side I/F Description Choose the personal computer side interface. Double-clicking enables detail setting. Choose the connected PLC side module. Automatically selected according to the PC side I/F setting.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (3) Paths connectable using GX Explorer The following table indicates the paths connectable using GX Explorer on a PLC series basis. PLC Series QCPU (Q mode) Description Connected to the PLC CPU from the serial port by the RS-232 cable or from the USB connector by the USB cable. Connected to the MELSECNET/10(H) network module by the MELSECNET/10(H) board. Connected to the CC-Link master/local module by the CC-Link board.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4.2 Displaying the data in the PLC CPU This section describes the display operation to be performed in the PLC side window. (1) Network configuration The PLC configuration field shows the connection station and the station names connected to MELSECNET/10(H) and CC-Link in a tree structure. Station specified as connection station Indicates MELSECNET/10(H) of network No. 1. Shows the configuration of MELSECNET/10(H) (network No. 1).
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (a) MELSECNET/10(H) network configuration When MELSECNET/10(H) is selected in the PLC configuration field, the device detail display field shows the configuration of that network. The following station types are displayed in the station names of MELSECNET/10(H).
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT POINT In the following network configuration, the display example of the PLC configuration field is as shown below. • Network configuration 1) 3) Q12H CPU 4) 6) Control station (No.1) 2) MELSECNET/10(H) Network No.1 Q06H CPU 7) 9) Normal station (No.2) Control station (No.1) 5) MELSECNET/10(H) Network No.2 Q25H CPU Normal station (No.2) Master station (board1) 8) CC-Link 10) A3U CPU Local station (No.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (3) Changing the display type When the device detail display field shows the network configuration, you can change between list display and detail display. Choosing the [View] - [List] menu provides a list display (station names (PLC types, station types)). Choosing the [View] - [Details] menu provides a detail display (station names (PLC types, station types), station numbers). (The button can be used to provide a list display and the button a detail display.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4.3 Saving and reading the network configuration information The network configuration information displayed in the PLC side window can be saved into the personal computer as a file. Also, the saved network configuration information can be read in the offline mode. By saving/reading the network configuration information, you need not update the network configuration information every time the connection station is changed.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4.4 Offline mode When merely displaying the already acquired network configuration information, choosing the offline mode does not make network checks (connection station check, total station count check) in the options, speeding up a display in the PLC side window. In the offline mode, you can read and display the saved network configuration information. (Refer to Section 5.4.3 for reading the network configuration information.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4.5 Changing the connection station The network configuration information of GX Explorer displays the network information based on the connection station. Hence, when you change the connection station, the already acquired network configuration information becomes different from the actual network configuration information, disabling communications with the specified station.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (2) When mismatch occurs When you changed the network configuration or connected to the station of a different network, the network configuration information of the new connection station does not match the already acquired network configuration information. Click Get all stations or Connection station only to get the new network configuration information.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5.4.6 Ranges enabled for display and operation of network configuration information This section provides the ranges enabled for the display and operation of the network configuration information and their precautions. The network up to the connection station and the relay networks 1, 2 given in (1) to (3) are in the following ranges.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (3) When the connection station is the ACPU or QCPU (A mode) PC Side I/F in Target Setup Network Up to Connection Station Relay Network 1 Serial MELSECNET/ 10(H) board MELSECNET/10 (H) MELSECNET/10 (H) 1 1 Relay Network 2 MELSECNET/10 (H) 1 MELSECNET/10 (H) 1 Display and Operation of Network Configuration Information ACPU QCPU (Q mode) QnACPU QCPU (A mode) 1: Up to 7 relay stations and 8 networks are permitted when the routing parameters have been set.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT 5) Station type-based display when the keyword is set on the QnACPU When the keyword has been set to the drive that stores the parameters on the QnACPU, the station type is displayed as described below.
5 BASIC OPERATIONS MELSOFT (f) Restrictions on/notes for communications There are the following restrictions on/notes for communications to be made with the PLC CPU displayed in the network configuration information. Item PLC communication Use of other packages at the same port Restriction/Note During communication, e.g. PLC read/PC write, do not disconnect the cable for connection of the personal computer and PLC CPU and connect it another PLC.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER This chapter describes the management of projects in the PC side window. 6.1 Creating a New Project Create a new project of GX Developer. 1) Choose the folder for creating a new GX Developer folder in the project display field of the PC side window. 2) Click the [File] - [New] - [GX Developer project] menu. (You may also right-click and click the [New] - [GX Developer project] menu.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT POINT • By choosing the [File] - [New] - [Folder] menu, you can create a new folder. • The following screen appears if a project of the same name exists in the folder. • On GX Explorer, the folder registered as the system data can be displayed on the top layer where the drive of the personal computer exists.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.2 Deleting the Project Delete a project. Another folder or file can be deleted by similar operation. 1) Choose the project to be deleted. Choosing the [Edit] - [Select All] menu allows you to batch-select the projects being displayed in the detail display field. (Batch selection can also be made by pressing Ctrl + A .) 2) Click the [File] - [Delete] menu.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.3 Renaming the Project Change the project name. Another folder or file can be renamed by similar operation. 1) Choose the project to be renamed. 2) Click the [File] - [Rename] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Rename] menu, and press the F2 key.) 3) Since the name part is displayed as a text box, enter a new project name or file name. 4) Click the part other than the name or press the Enter key to determine the name.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.4 Project Information Display the information (properties) of a project or data (program, device comment or like) in a project. The information (properties) of another folder or file can also be displayed by similar operation. 1) Choose the project or data whose information will be displayed. 2) Click the [File] - [Properties] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Properties] menu, press the button, and click the Alt + Enter keys.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.5 Moving the Project Move a project to another drive/folder. Another folder or file can also be moved by similar operation. 1) Choose the project to be moved. Choosing the [Edit] - [Select All] menu allows you to batch-select the projects being displayed in the detail display field. (Batch selection can also be made by pressing Ctrl + A .) 2) Click the [Edit] - [Cut] menu.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.6 Copying the Project Copy a project to another drive/folder. Another folder or file can also be copied by similar operation. 1) Choose the project to be copied. Choosing the [Edit] - [Select All] menu allows you to batch-select the projects being displayed in the detail display field. (Batch selection can also be made by pressing Ctrl + A .) 2) Click the [Edit]-[Copy] menu.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.7 Opening a Project The GX Developer project/GX Configurator-QP project/GX Configurator-CC project selected on GX Explorer can be opened and edited on the created application. Another file can also be opened by similar operation if relation setting has been made ® on Windows Explorer. 1) Choose the project to be edited. 2) Right-click and click the [Run a related application] menu. (You may also double-click and press the Enter key.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.8 Using System Data for Management (1) Outline of system data On GX Explorer, the folder registered as the system data can be displayed on the top layer where the drive of the personal computer exists. By gathering various projects in a specific folder and registering that folder as system data, you can perform centralized and batch management of projects more easily.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT (2) Operation for creating new system data 1) Click the [File] - [New System data] menu. 2) Set "System data name", "System folder" and "Title" in the New System data dialog box, and click the OK button. • The system data name may be different from the folder name registered as system data. • As the system folder, set the folder registered as the system data.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT POINT (1) The system data name has the following conditions. • The system data name is within 247 characters long. • The following characters are unusable. /, \, >, <, , ?, ", ", |, :, ; • Any space following the folder name is automatically deleted. • Any of the following system names is unusable. COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, AUX, CON, PRN, NUL, CLOCK$ (2) The folder that may be specified as the system folder has the following conditions.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 6.9 Backing Up the Project The backup function is designed to automatically back up the project opened by running the related application. A removable medium (e.g. FD, MO) drive and a CD-ROM drive cannot be backed up. This section explains the operations for making backup setting and returning a backed up project.
6 MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT (3) Returning the backed up project This section explains the operation for returning the modified project to the backed up project. 1) Choose the project within the "Backup" folder that you want to return. 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu. (You may also right-click, click the [Copy] menu, click the button, and press the Ctrl + C keys.) 3) Choose the folder where the backup source project is saved. 4) Click the [Edit] - [Paste] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU This chapter describes write/read to/from the PLC CPU displayed in the PLC side window and data editing and deletion. 7.1 Write/Read to/from PLC CPU GX Explorer can perform write/read to/from PLC using project or data cut/copy and paste (drag and drop). Write-enabled data vary with the memory type. For write-enabled data, refer to the user's manual of the PLC CPU being used.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.1 Batch-write/read The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for batchwriting/reading the GX Developer project saved in the personal computer or the data (programs, device comments, parameters, etc.) in the PLC CPU. (1) Operation of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the GX Developer project file to be written. 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (2) Example of drag and drop operation Drop Drag (3) Precautions for data types Precautions are required for the data types included in write/read to/from PLC. For details, refer to the following reference sections. Program.........................: Refer to Section 7.1.2. Device comment ...........: Refer to Section 7.1.3. Parameter......................: Refer to Section 7.1.4. Device memory .............: Refer to Section 7.1.5. Device initial value ......
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.2 Writing/reading a program The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing/reading a program. (1) Example of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the program file to be written. (Choosing "Program" indicating the data type selects all programs.) 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Copy] menu, press the button, and click the Ctrl + C keys.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT • If you do not choose a paste (read from PLC) destination project but select a folder and paste (drop) the source project, a new project is created and only the specified program is read. (The parameters are set to the initial values). Its project name is "GX Developer project". If the project of the same name exists in the folder, the project name will be "GX Developer project " ( indicates a number in numerical order, starting from 1).
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.3 Writing/reading parameters The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing/reading parameters. (1) Example of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the parameter file to be written. 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Copy] menu, press the button, and click the Ctrl + C keys.) 3) Choose the memory in the PLC side window. 4) Click the [Edit] - [Paste] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (3) Batch-writing/reading parameters Since the parameter type (e.g. PLC parameter, network parameter) is not differentiated in the PLC CPU, the parameter type cannot be specified to perform write/read to/from PLC. If you specify the parameter type in the PC side window, the parameters of all types are batch-written.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.4 Writing/reading device comments The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing/reading device comments. (1) Example of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the device comment file to be written. (Choosing "Device comment" indicating the data type selects all device comments.) 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (3) Comment range setting (a) Write to PLC Write to PLC is performed only in the range of comment range setting. If comment range setting has not been made for the ACPU or QCPU (A mode), device comments cannot be written to the PLC. Using GX Developer, make comment range setting. If comment range setting has not been made for the QCPU (Q mode) or QnACPU, the specified device comment file is written to the PLC.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.5 Writing/reading device memory data This section describes the operations for performing write/read of device memory data to/from PLC. (1) Example of menu-driven operation for write to PLC 1) In the PC side window, choose the device memory file to be written. ("Device memory" indicating the data type can also be the target of write.) 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (2) Example of menu-driven operation for read from PLC 1) In the PLC side window, choose the device memory file to be read. 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Copy] menu, press the button, and click the Ctrl + C keys.) 3) Choose the read destination project in the PC side window. (If the project is not selected, a new project name "GX Developer project" is created. 4) Click the [Edit] - [Paste] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (3) Example of drag and drop operation Device memory Drop MAIN Drag POINT • If there are more than one device memory file in a project, the target of write cannot be identified, and therefore write to PLC with the project or data type specified cannot be performed to the Program memory/Device memory of the QCPU (Q mode) or to the PLC RAM/Device memory of the QnACPU, ACPU or QCPU (A mode). Specify and read the file.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.6 Writing/reading device initial values This section explains the operations for writing/reading device initial values to the QCPU (Q mode) or QnACPU. (1) Example of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the device initial value file to be written. ("Device initial value" indicating the data type can also be the target of write.) 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT • If there are more than one device initial value file in the same memory of the PLC CPU, the target of read cannot be identified, and therefore read from PLC with the memory or data type specified cannot be performed. Specify and read the file. • If you do not choose a paste (read from PLC) destination project but select a folder and paste (drop) the source project, a new project is created and only the specified device initial value file is read.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.7 Writing/reading general data The following examples of write to PLC are used to explain the operations for writing/reading general data (PLC user data) to the QCPU (Q mode). (1) Example of menu-driven operation 1) In the PC side window, choose the general data file to be written. 2) Click the [Edit] - [Copy] menu. (You may also right-click, choose the [Copy] menu, press the button, and click the Ctrl + C keys.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT (1) Write of general data (PLC user data) to/from PLC is enabled for only the ATA card of the QCPU (Q mode). (2) The following general data (PLC user data) cannot be written to the PLC. File that does not satisfy a "file name (within 8 characters) "." extension (within 3 characters)" • File that includes any of the inhibited characters (" = | : ; , \ [ ] + ? < > . / and space) in the file name and/or extension.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.1.8 Instructions (1) Target of write/read to/from PLC This section explains the target memory of write to PLC and the target data of read from PLC using cut/copy and paste (drag and drop). (a) Target memory of write to PLC • When the PLC CPU is specified as the paste (drop) destination, Program memory/Device memory or PLC RAM/Device memory is the target memory.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (3) Motion controller (SCPU) Since the motion controller (SCPU) is recognized as the ACPU by GX Explorer, the project of any of the following PLC types is enabled for write/read to/from PLC.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.2 Opening the Data in the PLC CPU The data (programs, parameters, etc. other than general data (PLC user data)) stored in the PLC CPU are read and edited on GX Developer. The data of GX Configurator-QP and GX Configurator-CC cannot be opened from GX Explorer. (1) Operation example Double-click the PLC CPU, memory or data you want to edit, or right-click and click the [Run a related application] menu.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT At the time of installation, all data stored in the specified memory are batch-read. When you want to read only the specified data, choose the [Tools] - [Options] menu and make option setting. Check "Start application with parameter and specified data" on the [GX Developer setting] tab screen in the Options dialog box.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.3 Deleting Data in the PLC CPU Delete the program, parameters or other data of the QCPU (Q mode) or QnACPU. This operation cannot be performed for the ACPU or QCPU (A mode). Deleting PLC data during RUN displays the remote STOP confirmation dialog box. Click the Yes button to delete the PLC data after remote STOP. After completion of PLC data deletion, perform remote operation (refer to Section 7.4.2) or move the RUN/STOP switch of the PLC CPU to RUN.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (2) Screen explanation 1) 3) 2) 6) 4) 5) No. 1) Item Description Connection destination Shows the connected interface and target station. information Set the target memory. Shows a list of data in the target memory. 2) PLC data Check the data name you want to delete. Click the Param + Prog button to select the parameters and all programs of the project. Click the Cancel all selections button to cancel all data.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4 PLC CPU Related Functions This section describes the functions related to the memory and operation of the QCPU (Q mode) or QnACPU. 7.4.1 Keyword setup Set a new keyword to the QnACPU, or change, delete or cancel its keyword. (1) Setting a new keyword Set a new keyword to the QnACPU or change its keyword. Click the Keyword setup button in the Delete PLC data dialog box, and click the Register keyword button in the Keyword setup dialog box.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT (2) Deleting the keyword Delete the keyword registered to the QnACPU. Click the Keyword setup button in the Delete PLC data dialog box, and click the Delete keyword button in the Keyword setup dialog box. 3) 1) 2) No. Item Description 1) Target memory Sets the applicable memory for the keyword cancellation. 2) Keyword Sets the currently registered keyword. 3) Execute button Click this button after setting the necessary settings.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4.2 Remote operation Change the running status of the PLC CPU from GX Explorer. Note that this operation is enabled in the RUN mode of the PLC CPU. Click the Remote operation button in the Delete PLC data dialog box. 1) 2) 4) 3) No. 1) 5) Item Connection target information Description Shows the information of the specified PLC CPU. Designates the operating state of the PLC.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT • Remote operation is valid when the PLC is in the RUN state. However, since the remote operation setting is memorized when the key switch is set to STOP, on setting the key switch to RUN, the state set in remote operation applies. For example, if remote operation is set to STOP while the key switch is at STOP, the PLC will remain in the STOP state even if the key switch is set to RUN.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4.3 Clearing the PLC memory Clear all device memory of the QCPU (Q mode) or QnACPU. This function is invalid for flash ROM. Note that this function is enabled in the STOP or PAUSE mode of the PLC CPU. Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP/PAUSE status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation (refer to Section 7.4.2). Click the Clear PLC memory button in the Delete PLC data dialog box. 1) 2) 3) 4) No.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4.4 Formatting the PLC memory Format the program memory, standard RAM and memory card of the QCPU (Q mode) or the built-in RAM and IC memory card of the QnACPU. Formatting is valid for SRAM and ATA. This function is invalid for flash ROM. Note that this function is enabled in the STOP mode of the PLC CPU. Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation (refer to Section 7.4.2).
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT POINT • There are two types of system area: "mandatory" and "user-set." The mandatory system area is automatically created during formatting, but the user-set system area is created according to the user's required settings. • When the user-set system area is created, the data storage area for sequence programs and other data is reduced. Check the data capacity before setting the range for the user-set system area.
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4.5 Arranging the PLC memory Arrange the data in the program memory or memory card of the QCPU (Q mode) or the built-in RAM or IC memory card of the QnACPU to reserve a consecutive free space. This function is invalid for flash ROM. Note that this function is enabled in the STOP mode of the PLC CPU. Perform this function after placing the PLC CPU in the STOP status with the PLC CPU switch or by performing remote operation (refer to Section 7.4.2).
7 MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE PLC CPU MELSOFT 7.4.6 Creating the title Creates a label for the applicable memory when using QCPU(Q mode)or QnACPU. Clicking OK button displays the dialog box shown below.
8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8 DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics are designed to display the error states, failure history and others of the PLC and check system states and like on a network basis. Since the diagnostic functions are equivalent to those of GX Developer, refer to "DIAGNOSTICS" in the GX Developer Operating Manual for operations and details. 8.1 PLC Diagnostics You can display the status, errors and others of the PLC CPU. The following is the operation for displaying the PLC diagnostics dialog box.
8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8.2 Network Diagnostics You can check the status of specified MELSECNET(II), MELSECNET/10 or MELSECNET/H. The following is the operation for displaying the Network diagnostics dialog box. 1) Choose the PLC CPU of the network to be diagnosed, right-click, and click the [Diagnostics] - [Network diagnostics] menu. 2) The Network diagnostics dialog box appears.
8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8.3 CC-Link Diagnostics CC-Link diagnostics allow you to monitor the network information of each station and diagnose and test the network status. The following is the operation for displaying the CC-Link diagnostics dialog box. 1) Choose the PLC CPU of CC-Link to be diagnosed, right-click, and click the [Diagnostics] - [CC-Link diagnostics] menu. 2) The CC-Link diagnostics dialog box appears.
8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8.4 Ethernet Diagnostics You can check various settings of the Ethernet module. The following is the operation for displaying the Ethernet diagnostics dialog box. 1) Choose the PLC CPU to be Ethernet-diagnosed, rightclick, and click the [Diagnostics] - [Ethernet diagnostics] menu. 2) The Ethernet diagnostics dialog box appears.
8 DIAGNOSTICS MELSOFT 8.5 System Monitor Monitor the system status of the PLC CPU. The following is the operation for displaying the System Monitor dialog box. 1) Choose the PLC CPU, right-click, and click the [Diagnostics] - [System monitor] menu. 2) The System Monitor dialog box appears.
9 HELP MELSOFT 9 HELP Help of GX Explorer has the following functions. Function Description Key operation list Displays a list of shortcut keys to the menus on GX Explorer. Displays the information on the product such as the version of Product information GX Explorer. Connects to MELFANSweb. Connect to MELFANSweb You can check the technical news (models confirmed to operate properly) and others.
9 HELP MELSOFT MEMO 9 9-2 9-2
INDEX [C] CC-Link diagnostics ....................................... 8- 3 [E] Ethernet diagnostics....................................... 8- 4 [G] GX Developer project, creating new .................................. 6- 1 setting.................................................... 7- 5, 20 starting ............................................... 6- 8, 7-19 [M] connect to MELFANSweb.............................. 9- 1 [P] arranging PLC memory................................. 7-30 clearing PLC memory.....
Ind Help................................................................. 9- 1 opening PC side window................................ 5- 4 project backing up.................................................. 6-12 copying........................................................ 6- 7 creating new ............................................... 6- 1 deleting........................................................ 6- 3 information .................................................. 6- 5 moving ..................
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O Operating Manual Operating Manual GX Explorer Version 1 Operating Manual MODEL SW1D5-EXP-O-E MODEL CODE 13JU18 SH(NA)-080170-B(0109)MEE HEAD OFFICE : 1-8-12, OFFICE TOWER Z 14F HARUMI CHUO-KU 104-6212,JAPAN NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5 , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for service transaction permission. Specifications subject to change without notice.
