GE GFK-1115 User Manual
GE Fanuc Automation
Programmable Cont rol Product s
PANELWA RE™ MMI A pplication Manual
for GE Fanuc Genius™ Pr otocol
User's Manual
GFK - 1115 June 1995
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This manual provides a quick guide to installing and operating PANELWARE™ Panels,
describes configuration techniques, and outlines general use of the PANELWARE Configuration
Software (PCS) with GE Fanuc Genius Protocol.
Some of the products mentioned or illustrated in this manual may not be released when this
document is published. Please do not rely on any references made to these units. Your local
GE Fanuc distributor will inform you of any new product releases.
Content of This Manual
Chapter 1. Overview provides a short description of the PCS and outlines the prerequisites for
PCS operation with the PC and the PLC.
Chapter 2. C400 Panel Controller Hardware provides specifications, descriptions of
connections and operational elements, and operating instructions for the C400 Controller.
Chapter 3. Quick Start provides installation instructions and introduces the operation and
functionality of the PCS by means of several easy-to-follow examples.
Preface
Chapter 4. Configuring Communication with the PLC contains information on Panel
Controller and PLC interface configurations and describes how to make the connection between
the Panel and PLC.
Chapter 5. Connection Editor describes the PCS function that performs the organization of
variables in the Panel (symbolic names) and addresses in the PLC.
Chapter 6. Demo Project briefly explains how to run the demo projects that are delivered with
the software.
Appendix A. Cabling Information describes the required PCS to PLC and PC interface cables
and provides several cabling diagrams.
Appendix B. Errors / Troubleshooting provides an overview of possible system errors and
explains their causes and possible solutions.
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Preface
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Reference manual for systems designers, programmers, and others involved in integrating Genius
I/O products in a PLC or host computer environment. This book provides a system overview, and
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and data formats are defined.
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Describes the features and operation of the Series 90-70 Genius Bus Controller. Provides
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(RTU/ASCII) Driver
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Describes the software installation, operation, and programming of the GE Fanuc Series 90
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PLC via the serial port.
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GFK-0852 Series 90™ PLC Serial Communications User's Manual
This manual describes serial communications products for the Series 90 Programmable Logic
Controller. Information is provided to implement a serial communications link between the Series
90 PLC, a host computer, peripheral device, or another PLC.
GFK-0898 Series 90-30 Programmable Controller I/O Module Specifications
Describes the discrete and analog I/O modules for the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC. Contains
descriptions of each I/O module and provides specifications and wiring information for each
module.
GFK-1034 Series 90™-30 Genius™ Bus Controller User’s Manual
Describes the features and operation of the Series 90-30 Genius Bus Controller. Provides
configuration and programming information needed to complete the interface between a Series
90-30 PLC and a Genius I/O Bus.
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Preface
Libby Allen
Senior Technical Writer
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 1-1
PANELWARE Configuration Software..............................................................................1-2
Hardware and Software Requirements................................................................................1-3
PLC Requirements.............................................................................................................1-4
Document Conventions.......................................................................................................1-5
Key Symbols ...............................................................................................................1-5
Menu Functions...........................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 C400 Panel Controller Hardware.........................................................................2-1
General Information...........................................................................................................2-2
Power Requirement......................................................................................................2-2
Connecting Power to the Controller..............................................................................2-2
Setting Number Switches.............................................................................................2-2
Genius Panel Controller (C400)..........................................................................................2-3
Specifications ..............................................................................................................2-3
Overview of Connections and Operational Elements .....................................................2-5
Operating the C400 Controller ...........................................................................................2-9
FlashPROM ................................................................................................................2-9
RESET Modes............................................................................................................. 2-9
Loading and Starting Panel Programs.........................................................................2-10
Update Mode/Reloading the Operating System...........................................................2-10
Chapter 3 Quick Start............................................................................................................ 3-1
Section 1 Software Installation............................................................................ 3-2
Calling the Setup Program..................................................................................................3-2
Language Selection ............................................................................................................3-2
Installation Menu............................................................................................................... 3-3
Changing the Destination Path .....................................................................................3-3
Start Installation..........................................................................................................3-3
Screen Configuration ...................................................................................................3-4
Exiting the Installation.................................................................................................3-4
Section 2 Starting PCS......................................................................................... 3-5
Section 3 General Operation ............................................................................... 3-6
Pull-Down Menus (Main Menu)......................................................................................... 3-6
Window Name...................................................................................................................3-6
Selection Windows.............................................................................................................3-7
Context-Sensitive Help Screens..........................................................................................3-7
Screen Elements................................................................................................................. 3-8
Section 4 PCS Configuration............................................................................... 3-9
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Section 5 Creating a New Project.......................................................................3-10
Section 6 Defining Connections..........................................................................3-13
Connection to a GE Fanuc PLC via Genius ......................................................................3-14
Internal Connection..........................................................................................................3-17
Genius Internal Connection ..............................................................................................3-18
Section 7 Key Assignments.................................................................................3-19
Section 8 Creating Pictures ................................................................................3-21
Picture 1..........................................................................................................................3-21
Picture 2..........................................................................................................................3-25
Picture 3..........................................................................................................................3-27
Section 9 Defining the Project Variables............................................................3-28
Genius Device Connection................................................................................................3-29
Genius Internal Connection ..............................................................................................3-30
Internal Connection..........................................................................................................3-31
Section 10 Binding Pictures in the Project.........................................................3-32
Picture for a Communications Error.................................................................................3-33
Picture Binding Overview.................................................................................................3-34
Error Picture..............................................................................................................3-35
Start-up Picture .........................................................................................................3-36
Pict_1........................................................................................................................3-37
Picture List Organization .................................................................................................3-38
Section 11 Compiling the Project.......................................................................3-39
Section 12 Downloading the Project to the Panel..............................................3-40
Section 13 Connecting the PLC and the Panel..................................................3-42
Section 14 Starting the Project...........................................................................3-43
Section 15 Exiting PCS.......................................................................................3-44
Chapter 4 Configuring Communication with the PLC......................................................... 4-1
Genius Protocol Parameters (Definition in PCS).................................................................4-2
PLC Types..................................................................................................................4-3
PLC Node Parameter Definitions .................................................................................4-5
PLC Network Parameter Definitions ............................................................................4-7
SNP 90 Protocol Parameters (Definition in PCS)................................................................4-9
Settings on the Panel ........................................................................................................4-10
Panel Interface.................................................................................................................4-10
Configuration of the PLC Interface...................................................................................4-10
Chapter 5 PCS Connection Editor ........................................................................................ 5-1
General Information...........................................................................................................5-2
Accessing the Connection List............................................................................................5-2
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Elements of the Connection List .........................................................................................5-3
Using Function Keys in the Connection List........................................................................5-3
Overview.....................................................................................................................5-3
Editing/Inserting Connections.......................................................................................5-4
Defining/Changing an ID .............................................................................................5-4
Defining/Changing a Connection..................................................................................5-4
Deleting Connections ...................................................................................................5-5
Editing PLC Node Parameters of a Connection.............................................................5-5
Editing the Variable Assignment Table...............................................................................5-6
Elements of the VAT ...................................................................................................5-6
Function Keys of the VAT ...........................................................................................5-7
Editing/Inserting Variable Assignments........................................................................5-8
Entering/Changing the Tagname...................................................................................5-8
Entering/Changing PLC Addresses...............................................................................5-8
Entering/Changing PLC Variable Types....................................................................... 5-9
Deleting Variable Assignments...................................................................................5-10
Marking Unused Variables.........................................................................................5-10
Global Data Format.........................................................................................................5-11
Data Type Conversions....................................................................................................5-12
Chapter 6 Demo Project......................................................................................................... 6-1
Section 1 General Information............................................................................ 6-2
Section 2 Required Hardware............................................................................. 6-3
Section 3 Downloading the Demo Project........................................................... 6-4
Defining the User Path .......................................................................................................6-4
Loading the Project............................................................................................................6-5
Downloading and Starting the Project.................................................................................6-6
Section 4 Description of the Demo Project.......................................................... 6-7
General Information...........................................................................................................6-7
Main Menu........................................................................................................................6-8
Value Entries.....................................................................................................................6-9
INPUT VALUES Picture.............................................................................................6-9
CLOCK Picture.........................................................................................................6-10
Entering a Password.........................................................................................................6-11
INPUT PASSWORD Picture.....................................................................................6-11
LOCKED INPUT Picture..........................................................................................6-12
Key Functions..................................................................................................................6-13
Alarm List .......................................................................................................................6-14
Error Picture....................................................................................................................6-15
Section 5 Creating the Demo Project.................................................................6-16
General Information.........................................................................................................6-16
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Creating a Project ............................................................................................................6-16
Preparing a Concept...................................................................................................6-17
Creating a New Project..............................................................................................6-18
Selecting the Connections...........................................................................................6-19
Defining Key Assignments.........................................................................................6-22
Creating the Pictures..................................................................................................6-23
Defining the Text Groups...........................................................................................6-51
Binding Pictures to the Project ...................................................................................6-52
Editing the Alarm System...........................................................................................6-58
Activating the Alarm System......................................................................................6-60
Editing the Connections..............................................................................................6-61
Compiling the Project.......................................................................................................6-64
Errors..............................................................................................................................6-64
Appendix A Cabling Information............................................................................................A-1
Genius Communications....................................................................................................A-2
Selecting a Cable Type ...............................................................................................A-2
Using Other Cable Types............................................................................................ A-2
Bus Length.................................................................................................................A-4
Baud Rate Selection....................................................................................................A-4
Connecting Devices to the Bus ....................................................................................A-5
SNP Communications.......................................................................................................A-5
Cable Diagrams................................................................................................................A-6
Appendix B Errors/Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... B-1
Errors During Installation.................................................................................................. B-2
Errors During Program Start............................................................................................. B-3
Errors While Working in PCS........................................................................................... B-4
Error Numbers in Internal USER Variable......................................................................... B-6
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Chapter
1
Overview
This chapter provides a short overview/description of the PANELWARE Configuration Software
(PCS) and outlines the requirements for PCS operation with the PC and PLC. It includes the
following information:
■ PANELWARE Configuration Software (PCS) ............................................................1-2
■ Hardware and Software Requirements ........................................................................1-3
■ PLC Requirements......................................................................................................1-4
■ Document Conventions...............................................................................................1-5
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PANELWARE Configuration Software
PANELWARE Configuration Software allows complex projects to be created, using easy-tofollow, menu-controlled instructions. These projects are actually programs that are transferred to a
Panel and started there via a Panel power-on or Reset. The PCS-created Panel program (project)
then takes over communication with the PLC and performs the following:
■ Reads data from the PLC and displays it on the screen in the specified format (values,
text, bar-graphs, graphics)
■ Writes data to the PLC and executes PLC functions
■ Displays static data, such as text masks and lines
Using PCS, projects can be created for the C400 Panel Controller.
Every project consists of at least the following components:
Table 1 - 1. PCS Project Component Descriptions
Project Component Definition
Project Definition Consists mainly of the hardware configuration of the Panel and the picture
directory.
Picture Directory A list of all pictures used in the project; also contains information on
switching to other pictures.
A picture change (making a different picture appear on the screen) can be
performed either by pressing a defined key or via the direction of the PLC.
Pictures Contains all information about what is to be displayed on the display
module. Text, in/output fields, and on graphics-capable displays, lines, and
bars, can all be components of a picture.
Keyboard Definition Defines the keyboard function assignments (function keys, numeric, or
alphanumeric keys can be defined).
Connection List Lists all connections that the Panel can access. A connection defines the
type of connection (protocol), the interface, and the location where the
Panel can find the data (e.g., which CPU in a network).
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Hardware and Software Requirements
PCS is delivered on two 3½-inch disks in 2DD (720K) format and on one 5¼-inch disk in 2S/HD
(1.2M) format. The diskette(s) you use to install the PCS depends on your PC configuration.
Description Catalog
PANELWARE Configuration Software
(includes cable assembly)
Before starting the software installation, make sure the following requirements are met:
■ Complete IBM PC compatibility (processor types: 80286 and higher)
■ IBM compatible monochrome or color adapter
■ One 3½ inch (720 Kbyte) or 5¼ inch (1.2 Mbyte) floppy disk drive
■ For the installation, approximately 3 Mbytes must be free on the hard disk.
■ 640 KB RAM, of which at least 512 KB must be available. Memory-resident programs
should be removed if necessary to free up the RAM.
■ Minimum 1 serial interface (COM1 or COM2)
■ MS-DOS version 3.30 or higher
Number
IC641SWP950
■ The CONFIG.SYS file settings for FILES and BUFFERS must be set to a minimum of:
FILES=40; BUFFERS=10.
Note
PCS can be executed in a DOS box under Windows 3.1 only in offline mode. To
either download or upload a project to/from a Panel, you must exit Windows and
run PCS from the DOS prompt.
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PLC Requirements
To communicate with the C400 Genius Panel Controller, the PLC must meet the following
requirements:
■ Series 90-70 PLC
❏ Genius Bus Controller (GBC), IC697BEM731
■ Series 90-30 PLC
❏ Genius Communications Module (GCM), IC693CMM301
❏ Enhanced Genius Communications Module (GCM+), IC693CMM302
❏ Genius Bus Controller, IC693BEM331
■ Series Six
❏ Genius Bus Controller with diagnostics, IC660CBB902
❏ Genius Bus Controller without diagnostics, IC660CBB903
■ Series Five
❏ Genius Bus Controller, IC655BEM510
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Document Conventions
Key Symbols
All keys used to operate PCS are shown in bold in this manual:
Table 1 - 2. Key Symbols
Key
German English
↑↑↑↑
↓↓↓↓
←←←←
→→→→
↵↵↵↵
Bild↑↑
Bild↓↓
Einfg Ins
Entf Del
Esc Esc
Space Space
Strg Ctrl
Shift Shift
Alt Alt
⇐⇐⇐⇐
PgUp
PgDn
Description
Cursor up
Cursor down
Cursor left
Cursor right
Enter (Return)
Cursor one page up
Cursor one page down
Switches between insert and overwrite modes
The character in the cursor position is deleted
Exits from the current function; exits the editor or a menu
Space (Blank character)
Control key
SHIFT key
Alternate key
The character to the left of the cursor position is deleted (Back Space)
If two keys are to be pressed simultaneously in order to execute a function, the keys will be
connected by the plus (+) character. Example:
Ctrl
+ Ins
Text that is to be entered directly using the keyboard is shown in bold and italic. Example:
panel
Menu Functions
The names of pull-down menus and menu functions are shown in bold. Example:
Edit menu
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Chapter
2
C400 Panel Controller Hardware
This chapter describes the C400 PANELWARE Panel Controller (IC750CTR400), its connections
(interfaces) and all operational elements for which hardware must be configured on the modular
Panel. The following sections of information are included:
■ General Information ...................................................................................................2-2
❏ Power Requirement..............................................................................................2-2
❏ Connecting Power to the Controller.....................................................................2-2
❏ Setting Number Switches.....................................................................................2-2
■ Genius Panel Controller (C400)..................................................................................2-3
❏ Specifications ......................................................................................................2-3
❏ Overview of Connections and Operational Elements............................................2-5
■ Operating the C400 Controller ...................................................................................2-7
❏ FlashPROM.........................................................................................................2-9
❏ RESET Modes.....................................................................................................2-9
❏ Loading and Starting Panel Programs................................................................2-10
❏ Update Mode/Reloading the Operating System ..................................................2-10
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General Information
Power Requirement
24 VDC power must be supplied to the PANELWARE Controller unit. The Controller, in turn,
supplies the Keyblock and Display modules with power.
When estimating the total 24 VDC power consumption for a system, add up the 24 VDC power
supply requirements for all of the PANELWARE components being used, then add an additional
30% to allow for power on surge currents. Refer to the PANELWARE™ Hardware Installation
User’s Guide (GFK-0848) for details on displays and Keyblocks.
Connecting Power to the Controller
The 24 VDC power connector on the Controller is located on the top left corner of the unit. The
mating connector is supplied with each Controller.
Do not try to run PANELWARE off a Series 90-30 power supply revision M
or earlier. Although some configurations might function under this setup, it
is not recommended. Damage to the 90-30 power supply could result.
The suitability of a Series 90-30, revision N or later power supply depends
on the +24VDC isolated load requirements of the modules in your PLC.
Refer to the Series 90-30 Programmable Controller I/O Module
Specifications (GFK-0898) to determine additional load requirements of
your system.
All components of a PLC and the devices it is controlling must be properly grounded. This is
particularly important for the reasons listed below:
■ A low-resistance path from all parts of a system to ground minimizes exposure to shock
in the event of short circuits or equipment malfunction.
■ PANELWARE Operator Panels require proper grounding for correct operation.
The importance of grounding can not be over emphasized.
Setting Number Switches
Number switch settings on the Panel Controller can be set using a small flathead screwdriver to
turn the switch dial to the desired setting (so that the arrow points at the desired setting).
Caution
The assembled Panel configuration provides minimal space to reach the number switches once the
Panel is installed. If possible, these settings should be made before the Controller is installed.
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Genius Panel Controller (C400)
Specifications
GENIUS
SHLD OUT
SHLD IN
7.165"
X2
(182mm)
X1
a45517
2.165"
(55mm)
7.165"
(182mm)
Figure 2 - 1. Genius Panel Controller (C400)
Table 2 - 1. Specifications for Genius Panel Controller (C400)
Technical Data
Interfaces
Programming
Power supply
Real-time clock
Connection of ....
Display modules
Keyblock modules
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Relative humidity
Operating
Storage
IF0: RS-232 (not galvanically isolated)
Genius: (isolated)
PANELWARE Configuration Software
24 VDC (min. 18 VDC, max. 30 VDC)
YES with battery installed (non-volatile)
1
maximum of 7
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
10 to 95 % (non-condensing)
10 to 95 % (non-condensing)
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Table 2 - 1. - Continued
Shock
Vibration
Processor
24 VDC power
requirements
(typical)
Sealing
Noise immunity
conforms to IEC 68-2-27
15g equivalent, 150 m/sec
2
, 11 msec, 3 axes (positive and
negative)
conforms to IEC 68-2-6
1g equivalent, 10-58 Hz; 0.075 mm
58-150 Hz; 9.8m/sec
2
20 cycles per axis
Motorola 68302 @ 16 MHz
185 mA, 24 VDC
260 mA, 18 VDC (minimum power voltage)
150 mA, 30 VDC (maximum power voltage)
NEMA 12 and IP54 when properly mounted in a Panel
conforms to IEC 801.2; IEC 801.3; IEC 801.4
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Overview of Connections and Operational Elements
1
9
8
7
6
5
Figure 2 - 2. Genius Panel Controller (C400) Elements/Connections
. Display Module Connector (ribbon
1
cable)
2
. 24 VDC Power Supply Connector
3
. IF0: RS-232 (to PC), labeled 0
4
. Genius Bus Connector
6
. Mode Switch - Operating Mode
7
. Cover for Lithium Battery
8
. Device Number Switches
9
. Reset Button
a45516
2
3
4
5
. Keyblock Module Connector
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Description
+24 V
0 V
Ground
Ground
24 VDC Power Supply (item 2, Figure 2-2)
Pin
+
-
The pins are to be connected using as short a cable as is possible. If the Panel is mounted in a
cabinet, the connecting cable should be as short as possible.
IF0 - RS-232, Non-isolated (item 3, Figure 2-2)
Pin Description
1NC
2 RxD Receive Data (Input)
3 TxD Transmit Data (Output)
9 pin D-Type (M)
LED Meaning
TxD Send data over interface
RxD Receive data over interface
4 + 5 V Power Supply
5 GND Signal Ground
6NC
7 RTS Request To Send (Input)
8 CTS Clear To Send (Output)
9NC
(200 mA available to user)
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Genius Bus Connector, Isolated (item 4, Figure 2-2)
a45318
SHLD OUT
SHLD IN
GENIUS
X2
X1
Pin Description
SHLD OUT Shield Out (to next physical
device on bus)
SHLD IN Shield In (from previous
physical device on bus)
X2 Serial 2
X1 Serial 1
Mode Switch (item 6, Figure 2-2)
The mode of operation for the Panel Controller is
selected by setting the Operating Mode switch (see
Table 2-2 for operating modes).
Device Number Switches (item 8, Figure 2-2)
The Genius bus address for the C400 Controller is set using the Device Number switches. Valid
device numbers are 00 to 31, inclusive.
Lithium Battery (item 7, Figure 2-2)
The lithium battery is stored in its own compartment in
the Controller and covered for its own and the user's
protection. It should be replaced every two years, or
whenever the software indicates that the battery is low.
Warning
Lithium batteries are considered harmful waste. Dispose of them in
accordance with the instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
that accompany the battery, and in accordance with local regulations.
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Reset Button (item 9, Figure 2-2)
A hardware reset can be executed by pressing this button.
Depending on the setting of the mode selection switch,
different functions can be executed. These functions are
explained in the descriptions of the connections and
operational elements that follow.
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Operating the C400 Controller
FlashPROM
The Panel Controller has non-volatile memory called FlashPROM, which is split into two separate
areas (banks) as follows:
System Bank contains the operating system, which is necessary for the Panel program created by
the user to be processed. The system bank can not be deleted by the user.
Routine operating system updates to a higher revision level are performed with PCS in Update-
Mode.
User Bank contains the Panel program that controls and is used by the display and Keyblock
modules. The Panel program is created with PCS on a standard PC and downloaded in Teach-
Mode.
RESET Modes
After a Reset or power-on, different operating modes can be activated depending on the settings of
the mode switch (operating mode). The mode swi tch is us ed t o select run, update, or teach mode. In
addition, se ttings 1 — 5 selec t the baudrate in run mode.
Table 2 - 2. C400 Controller Mode Switch Settings
Switch
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8-9
Run Mode: The Panel Controller starts the operating system from the FlashPROM (Bank
0). Existing Panel programs (in FlashPROM User Bank) are started automatically.
Run Mode, 153.6 kBaud extended
Run Mode, 76.8 kBaud
Run Mode, 38.4 kBaud
Run Mode, 153.6 kBaud standard
Run Mode, 153.6 kBaud standard, or the baudrate set in
PCS
Update Mode: An update of the operating system can be
performed with PCS.
Teach Mode: Panel programs that are created by means
of PCS are transferred to the FlashPROM (User Bank)
Not allowed
Description
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Loading and Starting Panel Programs
A Panel program is created using PCS and then transferred (loaded) to the Panel through the
serial interface when Teach Mode is selected. To start an application, RUN Mode must be
selected. The following sections outline how to load, start, and reload the operating system.
Loading the Panel Program
1. Connect the PC (COM1 or COM2) to the Panel Controller (always IF0) using the
appropriate serial cable (see Appendix A).
If you are using a printer with the C400, the printer must be disconnected while
the Panel program is loaded.
2
. Select Teach Mode (position 7).
. Press the Reset button.
3
. Wait until Teach-Mode is displayed.
4
Note
. Start the transfer from PCS.
5
. Wait until PCS acknowledges that the entire Panel program has been transferred.
6
Starting the Panel Program
1. Select Run Mode (position 5, or 1 — 4, as appropriate).
. Connect the PLC to the Panel Controller.
2
. Press the Reset button.
3
Update Mode/Reloading the Operating System
The Panel Controller's operating system can be reloaded from PCS. The steps for accomplishing
this transfer are identical to those in the section, “Loading the Panel Program,” except that
Update Mode (position 6) is selected. The Update Mode is only required to support future
operating system upgrades.
To update in this mode, proceed as follows:
1. Select Update Mode (position 6).
2. Press the Reset button.
3. Begin the update operation with PCS.
4. Wait until PCS acknowledges that the update is complete.
5. Select Run Mode (position 5, or 1 — 4, as appropriate).
6. Press the Reset button to start the existing Panel program.
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3
Quick Start
This chapter provides a quick guide to installing and using PCS and, using step-by-step
instructions, explains how to create a project. It includes the following information:
■ Software Installation........................3-2
❏ Calling the Setup Program........3-2
❏ Language Selection................... 3-2
❏ Installation Menu .... ............. ....3-3
■ Starting PCS ...................................3-5
■ General Operation...........................3-6
❏ Pull-down Menus...............3-6
❏ Window Name...................3-6
❏ Selection Windows ............3-7
❏ Context-Sensitive Help ......3-7
❏ Screen Elements................3-8
■ PCS Configuration ..........................3-9
■ Creating a New Project..................3-10
■ Defining Connections....................3-14
❏ PLC ↔ Panel Connection.......3-15
❏ Connection to a GE Fanuc PLC
via Genius.............................. 3-15
❏ Internal Connection ............... 3-18
❏ Genius Internal Connection.... 3-19
■ Key Assignments .......................... 3-20
■ Creating Pictures .......................... 3-22
■ Defining the Project Variables ...... 3-29
■ Binding Pictures in the Project...... 3-33
❏ Communications Error Picture 3-34
❏ Picture Binding Overview...... 3-35
❏ Picture List Organization....... 3-39
■ Compiling the Project ................... 3-40
■ Downloading the Project............... 3-41
■ Starting the Project ....................... 3-44
■ Exiting the PCS ............................ 3-45
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Section 1 Software Installation
The Genius protocol driver is copied to your computer as part of the standard PCS installation
(PCS version 1.8 or later). The PCS should be installed according to the instructions in the
following sections.
Calling the Setup Program
Insert the PCS distribution diskette into the appropriate floppy disk drive. If you are using the two
3 1/2” diskettes, install the #1 disk first (the system will prompt you when it is time to insert disk
#2).
Depending on the floppy drive designation (a or b), type one of the following commands at the
DOS prompt, then press the ↵↵ (Enter) key:
C:\>
a:setup
or
After you press ↵↵ , the setup program is called and the menu for language selection appears on the
screen.
Language Selection
The Language Selection menu is used to select the language (English or German/Deutsch) in
which you wish to configure the PCS during the installation procedure. This language is used as
the default selection for the PCS.
Press the function key that corresponds to the desired language. When it has been selected, the
Install Program menu is displayed on the screen.
C:\>
b:setup
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Installation Menu
All system information that the software requires is entered or displayed in the Install Program
menu. Computer type, DOS version, source path and memory size are entered automatically. You
must enter the desired destination path.
From the Install Program menu, you can change destination paths, start the installation,
configure the screen, and exit the installation.
Changing the Destination Path
The destination path (the directory in which the software is to be installed) is set to C:\PW\ by
default. By pressing F1 Change destination path, you can specify a different disk drive and/or
path into which the PCS will be installed.
Start Installation
Once the system information is correct in the Install Program menu, start the installation process
by pressing F3 Install.
The setup program may recommend changes to the CONFIG.SYS file. These changes are only
made if you confirm them at the prompt.
The PCS requires the minimum values recommended for FILES and
BUFFERS. If you enter smaller values in the CONFIG.SYS file, problems
could arise while running the PCS.
Caution
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Screen Configuration
The Screen Configuration menu is displayed once the CONFIG.SYS file changes are made.
This screen allows you to set up the appropriate PCS screen type by pressing the function key that
corresponds to your computer's display. When you select a display type, the system begins copying
the PCS files to the destination directory you selected.
After all PCS installation files are copied to the destination directory, the following message is
displayed:
Installation completed. Press any key to continue _
The Install Program menu reappears on the screen when any key is pressed.
If the screen type that was selected during installation must be changed after
installation, you can access the Screen Configuration menu again by pressing
F5 Screen configuration from the Install Program menu and selecting the
desired screen type.
Exiting the Installation
The setup (installation) program is exited when you press F8 EXIT from any of the menus. Before
exiting, the following message will appear on the screen if changes were made to the
CONFIG.SYS file:
System file modified: RE-BOOT (Y/N)?
To start the PCS properly, it is necessary to reboot the computer after installation when changes
have been made to the CONFIG.SYS file.
Remove the distribution diskette from the floppy drive and press
to put the changes to the CONFIG.SYS file into immediate effect. If you do not remove the
diskette from the floppy drive, the system will reboot from the floppy drive rather than the hard
drive.
Note
Y
to reboot the computer in order
Caution
During the installation process, a batch file called PANEL.BAT is created
in the root directory of your hard disk. This file should never be deleted,
because it is used to access the PCS.
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Section 2 Starting PCS
To start PCS, type the following command at the C: prompt, then press ↵↵ (if you installed the
software on a drive other than C, substitute the correct drive ID for C:):
C:\>panel
The PCS is called up and the following copyright information is displayed on the screen:
After a delay, the Main menu, with its pull-down menu line and messages, is displayed:
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Section 3 General Operation
Pull-Down Menus (Main Menu)
The pull-down menus of the Main menu can be opened at any time using two different methods:
■ By pressing the alternate (Alt) key simultaneously with the desired function key (F1 to
F5)
■ By pressing the Alt key simultaneously with the first letter of the desired menu name
For example, the F1 File menu can be opened by pressing either Alt + F1 or Alt + F.
Once a menu is open, select the desired option by highlighting it using the cursor keys and
pressing ↵↵. Any resulting window that the option calls up will be displayed in the blank window
of the Main menu, with its associated function key line displayed below.
Key shortcuts (hot keys) for specific menu entries are displayed on the menu next to the associated
entry.
Window Name
Every window that can be displayed within the Main menu has a name that is centered inside the
top line margin of the window. For example:
■ Window name New Project
■ Window name Edit Project
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