Installation manual

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Presentation
Modicon TSX Micro
automation platform 0
PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro programming software
PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro software packages are designed for Windows 2000
Professional and Windows XP (1) operating systems and therefore benefit from all
the facilities relating to these:
More user-friendly and productive ergonomics thanks to:
b Access to contextual menus by right-clicking with the mousefor fast access to the
services available for the selected object.
b Contextual help: direct access to help correspondingto the selected object.
b Tool tips: explanatory messages appear when skimming over the toolbar buttons.
Furthermore, some important functions make the software easier and safer to use:
The multi-instance function enables several applications to be worked on
simultaneously.
This function enables:
b Several different applications present on the PC to be opened in offline mode in
order to check or copy data.
b Debugging of two (or more) applications on two PLCs present on the same
network in on-line mode. This is particularly useful when debugging inter-PLC
communication functions.
Use of the various PL7 software functions can be limited and controlled by managing
the access rights.
There are 5 user profiles (differentiated by passwords) which characterize the
functions available to users on the programming terminal. The profiles range from
read-only access to an application (lowest profile) to full programming (profile with
the most rights).
PL7 Pro software can be launched in OLE Automation server mode from a third-party
client application. In this case, certain PL7 program functions can be executed
following commands sent by an OLE client application. This instance of the program
then no longer reacts to commands from the operator keyboard. Server mode can
be launched in offline mode (COM) if both programs are on the same machine, or in
remote mode (DCOM), if the programs are installed on different machines.
The commands available are as follows:
b Manage an execution context (open/close an application, modification of the
address and driver of the connected PLC; PLC status).
b Control the PLC (connection/disconnection, send a RUN/STOP/INIT command,
program uploading/downloading).
b Read data (application or symbol export only in source format, read
symbol/comment associated with an address, read application identity).
(1) However, compatibility with the Windows 95 operating system is no longer provided and USB
port is not compatible with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.
Presentation
Ergonomics of the software
Multi-instance
Management of access rights
Application server
Terminal PC
Client
Terminal PC
Serveur
Applicatifs
Client
PL7
Premium
TSX Micro
OLE Automation
Fipway
OLE Automation
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Functions:
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Characteristics:
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Reference:
pages 5/18 to 5/19
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