User Manual

Desigo workflow, tools and programming
Desigo Xworks Plus (XWP)
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Programming in Xworks Plus
When the technical hierarchy and the automation station are defined, and the I/Os are configured and
addressed, you can create a program that corresponds to the selected and configured solutions from the
Xworks Point Configurator.
If you use the solution library, you do not have to program in CFC.
Workflow
The workflow for creating programs usually runs as follows.
Workflow in the Xworks Point Configurator
● Select PXC hardware (compact or modular)
● Select and configure solutions
● Configure data points: data point type, signal type and conversion type to field device
● Create and change programs
Workflow in the CFC Classic editor
● Define timer program
● Parameterize alarm behavior and I/Os
● Provide data signals for the energy exchange between different plants
● Transfer plans (create programs)
● load programs
● Carry out commissioning
● Test programs
● Create documentation: data point lists, device plaques, commissioning lists, print parameter lists, etc.
CFC Classic editor
The CFC Classic editor (Continuous Flow Chart) is a graphic tool tor creating plans. The CFC Classic editor
lets you create and change programs. A CFC plan consists of function blocks and connections.