Confirming the operating state by displaying a program (List monitoring)
Searching a coil from the contact (Monitoring search)
Device monitoring
Changing the display format of a current value
Setting theffoffline switch YEWNO display (Offline switch display)
Settinghesetting
(Setheset of a bit device)
Changing the current values of T, C, D, W,
(Changing current values of word devices)
Settinghesetting
(Bit device setheset)
Changing the current value of T, C, D, W,
(Current value change of a word device)
Settingkanceling an offline switch of Y, M, L, B, or F by device monitoring
(Setting/cancellation of an offline switch)
Mod@ Operations
Changing the T/C set values when the ACPU is in the RUN state
Checking an error step/error code When an error occurs (Error check)
Checking a program
Monitoring the MELSECNET(II)/B link state (link monitoring)
Monitoring the buffer memory of a special-function module
(Buffer memory batch monitoring)
Monitoring the clock data of an ACPU (clock monitoring)
All clearing
Clearing sequence programs, microcomputer programs.
T/C
and
Clearing the device memory of an ACPU (Device memory all clear)
Setting the PC number
Executing remote RUN/STOP
Readinglwritgg memory contents by using machine language
Setting write enabled/disabled when the CPU is in the RUN state and
setting only MONITORTTEST mode enabled (Program mode selection)
5
Setting conductivity display YES/NO
Setting the buzzer ON/OFF when a key is pressed (Buzzer setting)
This manual explains specifications, handling, and operations of the A8PUE.
is
The A8PUE is a peripheral device that
general-purpose programmable controtters. It can -read from and write to
sequence programs
in
a
MELSEC-A
The A8PUE is also used for monitoring and Wsting devices. Follow the
procedures in this manual when using the A7PUS to perform program
well as inspection and maintenance.
(1) A2A(S1) and A3ACPU are supported
All
A2A(S1) and A3ACPU devices are supported.
(2) Expanded display area
The display area was expanded by using a back-lit LCD of
character. Therefore,
inputting/editing/monitoring/testing
programs can be easily executed.
(3) Easy key operations
Key operations are easier thanks to the Long key stroke.
used with the MELSEC-A series of
series PC
CPU.
4
of sequence
I/O,
lines
x
as
20
(4)
Accessing another station's PC CPU is enabled
Writing, monitoring, and testing
from the station
to
which A8PUE is connected to another station (master
operations in the menu selection format using dialog are supported.
(7)
Easier control of parameters and sequence programs
Checking, revising, changing, inserting, and monitoring of PC CPU
parameters and sequence programs is now easier.
1) Example of changing a sequence program instruction
LD
x0
Change
Y20
-
X1
of
changing the T/C set value
2)
OUT
LD
I
Example
The TIC set value can be changed
LD
X0
MOV DO Dl
LD
X1
1
in
the menu format when the CPU
is in the RUN state.
T/C SET
VAL.
CEO
1-1
The
set
value
before
Input the
Input the device (timer
will
be
changed.
set
value
changing is displayed.
to
be
changed.
or
counter) whose set value
1.
G-ENERAL DESCRIPTION
3)
T
15B
1000
500
Displays the current value
Displays the set value
I
Devlce name
(8) Comments of each device can be displayed
The comment of the device where the cursor
a help function.
10)
PRBSBNT
MELSEGA
Device memory monitoring example
The device memory of a PC CPU can be easily checked.
T12: Set value = 2000, Current value = 1015,
:OFF
;ON
Dl
the
c.
VALUE
Contact
T13:
Set
Contact = ON
T14: Set value = 200, Current value = 200,
Contact
'Iate
Dl comment is displayed.
T15: Set value = 1000, Current value
Contact
=
OFF
value = 23456, Current value = 23456,
=
ON
=
OFF
is
can be displayed by using
=
500,
[Add-on method]
Connects the A8PUE directly
-
(9) Clock display
is
enabled
Clock data in the PC CPU can be displayed. (The A8PUE turns the clock
data read request M9028
I..
ga/04/01
10.50.00
(10)
Connections using the add-on or hand-held methods are enabled
There are
to
a PC CPU.
2
[Hand-held method]
Connect the A8PUE to a PC CPU via an AC20R4-A8PU or AC30R4-PUS cable,
Back
ways
of
the A8PUE
I
to
ON
and
OFF
automatically.)
Displays the year, month, and day.
Displays the hour, min, and sec.
connect A8PUE
Connection site
AC30R4-PUS
to
a PC CPU.
RS-422 connector part
nnection site when using
AC20R4-A8PUE cable
1-2
1.2
Included
Items
After buying the A8PUE, make sure the following items are included:
I
Model
Namo
I
ABPUE
1
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
(1) A8PUE
A8PUE Programming Unit
(2) ACPU
A-series PC CPUs to which the A8PUE can be connected (see
Section 3.3.2).
:-;cpu
(3)
Including PC CPUs with the MELSECNET(I1) link function.
(Also including AlCPU
(4)
Peripheral devices
All
peripheral devices equipped with usable GPP functions in the
MELSEC-A series
I
I
Programming unit
Protective caps
422
Items
connectors
1
Amount
Ill
for
the
RS-
121
+
AlCPUP21/R21.)
I
Placed
the
factory
Ram#ks
on
the
connectors
at
1-3
[BASICS]
2.
LET’S TRY USING THE A8PUE
2.
LET’S TRY
USING
THE
ASPUE
It
is possible
creation and monitoring of actual programs.
be created and its operations can be checked by using the monitoring’test
function.
A
simple example
with the example.
I
System
.
Connections
PC CPU
Memory all clear
Sequence program
to
See
configuration
See
See
See
Writing
understand
is
shown below.
Section
Section
Section
Section
2
I
..........
2.1.1
..........
2.1.2
..........
2.2.1
..........
‘MUSEGA
A8PUE
Explanation of the system configuration used for practice
How
To
(memory
A training sequence program
A8PUE.
operations quickly by practicing the
A
very basic training
Try
to
operate
to connect the A8PUE and an ACPU.
input a new sequence program, all memory contents
cassette) of an ACPU are cleared.
the A8PUE
is
input by using the
program
in accordance
can
See
Sections
Sequence Program
I
Since this section explains only the basic operations of the
Section
*
Correcting ing, inserting, and deleting.
I
See
Section
Completion
See
Section
~ ~ ~ ~~~~~
Help
6
for greater details about operations and the contents of each mode.
2.2.2
..........
2.3
..........
2.5
1
..........
to
2.2.5
The input sequence program can be corrected by chang-
Bit devices and word devices of the training sequence
programs can be monitored.
Forcible
of word devices during monitoring can be changed.
Explanation of how to
ONlOFF
of bit devices and the current values
use
the help functions
A8PUE,
see
2-1
The system configuration
to
actually perform basic operations is shown below.
[System
configutetion]
Power supply module
CPU
modulo
I
Input module
I
Output module
I
I
'1
:
CPUs
other
'2:
Either install
a simulation switch
than
an
an
actual switch
A3ACPU can
on
(A6SW16).
be
used.
the outside
or
use
2-2
2.1
Before Inputting a Sequence Program
2.1
.l
This section exdains how
the entire memory (memory
ACPU.
Let’s
tv connecting the A8PUE to an ACPU
1)
Connect the A8PUE
Tighten the anchor screws
2)
Put the ACPU in the STOP state.
to
connect the A8PUE
all
clear) to write a new sequence program
to
an ACPU as follows:
of
the A8PUE.
to
an
ACPU and how
to
clear
to
the
3)
Turn
ON
the power supply.
The display area of A8PUE can be switched as shown below.
COPYRIQHT(C)
MITSWISEI BLBCTRIC
1991
Displays
the A8PUE software version
c-
I
Then, key operations in all modes can be done.
so
Let’s try executing a memory all clear in the CPU
sequence program
to
the ACPU.
that we can write a new
When a
key
word is set, operate as shown in Section
2-3
5.1.3.
2.1.2
Let's
try clearing all the
[Sample operation]
@
[After the
power
is
This.
write
turned
memory
section
a
new
ON]
contents
shows
how
sequence
of
an
to
dear
program
ACPU
aH
memory
to
an
ACPU.
contents
[MODE SELECT] is displayed.
(memory
cassette) to
Q
[SHIFT
l-4
PARAMJOTHERS
1
Select the OTHERS mode.
Select
Select
Select
'1
Memory clear completion size
All
have been cleared.
I
Now,
the input preparation for a sequence
program have been
ting
a
sequence program.
done,
so
let's try input-
'3
PLC SYSTEM'.
"2
ALL CLEAR'.
'1
PLC
MEM.
CLEAR".
PLC
MI"
CLEAR' is executed.
memory contents in the PC CPU
2-4
2.
LET’S
TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
MELSEC-A
2.2 Let’s
2.2.1
Let’s
Try
Inputting a Sequence Program
This section explains how
quence programs.
try
writing a new sequence
Input the following sequence program:
0
LD
1
OR
2 ANI
3
OUT
4
OUT
5
LD TO
6
ANI
7
+P
14
END
t
Step Number: Displayed automatically when input
program
X000
YO10
X001
YO10
TO
K10
MO
K80
K5
to
write, read, change, insert
020
in,
and delete se-
How
to correct a wrong input:
Either see the operations
clear (see Section
2.1.2)
in
Sections
2.2.2
to
2.2.5
or execute a memory all
and input from the beginning.
2-5
2.
LET’S
j4.s
1
,.
TRY
,.
USING THE
[Sample operatlon]
A8PUE
ClrlmibSEGA
\SHIFT
-. ...
0
Q
ISTEP NUMBER
@[OR
0
I
ANI
READMRITE
I
H
Y
GO
0
GO
I
I
I
1
GO
1
Select the WRITE mode.
Read step
0.
@]ID
@
IAN1
M
GO
]
GO]
:
Both the
are valid.
15)BOP
191
I
The sequence program has now been input.
Now,
let’s try reading the input sequence pro-
gram from a PC CPU to the ABPUE.
and
keys
2-6
2.
LET’S
TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
-.
.
MEr..,cEC-A
2.2.2
Let’s
try reading
[Sample operation]
Q
[STEP
NUMBER
H
the
sequence
program
This section shows how
to
check
0
H
it.
GO
R
A
A
]
Use
Now,
the
to
read
7
D10
14
BUD
3
om
4
K10
I
the
[GO]
let’s
sequence
the
sequence program written in Section
Select
the
READ
mode.
YO10
key
to
try
scroll.
moditying
program.
(change/insert/delete)
2.2.1
2-7
2.
LET,'S
,TRY
USING
THE
ASPUE
MWGA
2.2.3
Let's
try changing (ovemritlng) an instruction
1
[Sample operation]
01
--
SHIFT
READ/WRITE
I
This
section shows
2.2.1.
Before changing
3
OUT
YOlO
4
OUT TO
1
I
I
After changing
3
OUT
YOlO
4
OUT TO
I
I
I
r--1
$1-01
I
how to change the
1
0
The
changed from
W
7
K8O
A
4
7)
K5
timer set value has now been
sequence
K10
to
K100.
program written
Change the timer
sot
vatue from
to
K100.
Select the WRITE mode.
in
Section
KI
o
:?
Y
Q
I
STEP
NUMBER~GO
I
Read the 4th step whose set value
will
be
4
41
KlO
K10
I
changed.
Move the cursor
"K10'
of TO.
to
the
1
The set value of timer TO was written and changed
from
'K10"
to
Now, let's try inserting an instruction in the
quence program.
"K100'.
se-
set
value
2-8
2.
LET'S
TRY
USING THE ASPUE
.MELSEC-A
2.2.4
Let's
try
insertlng (adding)
[Sample operation]
@
1
INSERTIDELETE
of
an instruction
This section shows
2.2.1.
I
Before insertina
7
+
14
END
I
1
K80 K5 D20
1
how
to
insert an instruction
TO
MO
5
A
MOV
instruction has
now been inserted.
to
the program input in Section
Select
the INSERT mode.
Q
I
STEP
IMOV-
NUMBER
KH2-
SP
8
t-l
6
MI1
no
15
nop
16
I
GO
1
BOP
19)PW
I
I
The
'MOV
added to the fourteenth step.
Now, let's try deleting an instruction from the
quence program.
020 K2Y018" instruction has now been
Read the 14th step in which an instruction will be inserted.
se-
2-9
2.,44T:S
TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
,.
aElls€GA
2.2.5
[Sample operation]
Let's
try
deleting an InstNctlon
This
section
Section
I
Before deleting
I
After deleting
shows
2.2.1.
5
LD TO
6
+P K80
how
I
I
I
I
K5
I
to
delete.
D20
an
instruction from the program written in
TO
The ANI
Delete an ANI
instruction.
MO
instruction.
MO
@[SHIFT
@I
HINSERT/DELETE~
STEP
NUMBER
Select the DELETE mode.
6
GO
I
$i'f:'
7
KO0
6
KSO
struction Read the will 6th be step deleted. from which an in-
The cursor position instruction is de-
leted by using
numbers move up accordingly.
the
[GO]
key and step
I
The 'ANI
Now,
.
monitoring it by using the ABPUE.
MO"
let's try executing the sequence program and
instruction has now been deleted.
2-
10
2.
2.3
LET’S
Let’s
Try
TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
Monltorlng the Sequence Program
ELSECIA
The sequence program written
to
[General description
of
2.2.5
is
shown
This section shows how
below.
to
device and a word device.
0
LD
X000
1
OR
YO10
2
ANI
X001
3
OUT
YO10
4
OUT
TO
KlOO
5
LD
TO
6
+
K80 K5 020
13
MOV
D20 K2Y018
18 END
the operations]
The program is
TO
Timer
go
ON
goes
after
as
ON
10
sec. (The
follows:
when
X0
Y18, YlA, YlC,
module all light.)
in
Section
2.2.1
and modified
in
Sections
2.2.3
execute the sequence program and monitor a bit
5
is turned
ON.
And then,
and
Y1E LEDs
Y18, YlA, YlC,
of
the
and
AY40’s
Y1E
output
Now, let’s
Section
try
2.3.1.
executing and monitoring the sequence program written in
2-11
Pm
l&T:q
TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
.
MElSEGA
2.3.1
Let’s
tty
monltorlng the exewtbn
[Sample operation]
@
Set the RUN keyswitch to RUN.
status
This section shows
and how
to
check the current
how
d
a
to
monitor
Bragraar
the execution state
values
of
the
ON/OFF
word devices.
1
1
OR
YO10
2
ANI
X001
3
OUT YO10 YO1
4
OUT TO KlOO
1
(1)
Monitoring operation by using step number designation
0
of
a sequence program,
states
of
bit devices and
STEP
NUMBER
@
Turn ON the
@
[About 10 sec. after
X0
external switch.
X0
is turned ON]
GO
1
Select
the
MONITOR mode.
El
8
1
MI1
3)OUT
8
The monitoring operation has now been checked by
using step number designation.
switch
Turn OFF the
Now, let’s try checking the monitoring operation by
using device designation.
0x001
111010
a
MI
0x001
3)OUT
1YOlO
4
OUT
IT0
100
I
1
of
the CPU to STOP and
X0
external switch.
The current value of a timer is
displayed.
I
:
A
bit device goes ON.
0
:
A
bit device goes OFF.
After the timer times out, the
current value becomes
Set
the RUN key-
RESET.
‘100’.
2-
12
2.
LET’S
TRY
USING
(2)
@Set the RUN keyswitch to RUN.
1
MON./TEST
@
Turn
@
[About
ON
10
1
o
the
X0
external switch.
sec. after
HGO]
X0
is turned ON]
THE A8PUE
Checking the monitoring operation
HID
v
v
D20
4
OUT
10
OTO
85
4
Monitoring device:
I
The monitoring operation has now been
checked by using device designation.
OFF
the
X0
Turn
Now, let’s
program by using the ASPUE.
extemal
try
testing a device in the sequence
by
using device designation
The
current value of a word device
is displayed.
‘85”
is
stored in
switch.
D20.
MELSEC-A
2-
13
1.
2.
*AI,*
LET'S,TRY
USING
THE
A8PUE
2.4 Let's
2.4.1 Forcibly turning a bit device ONlOFF
[Sample operation]
Try
Testing the Sequence Program
This section shows how to execute and test the sequence program written in
2.2.1
Section
This section shows how to check that
the current value of TO became
0
LD
x000
2
1
OR
ANI YO10 X001
3
OUT
[y@3l
4
OUT
TO
(1)
Testing operation by using step number designation (list monitoring)
and
KlOO ON forcibly.
f
modified
Turn Y10
in
Sections
'100"
2.2.3
Y
10
after
to
2.2.5.
was turned
10
sec.
or*Dd
ON
forcibly, and that
Y10 has now
KlOO been turned
ON
forcibly.
1
0
Set the RUN keyswitch to RUN.
I
MON.TEST
I
o
1
@
ITk[After about 10 sec.]
SP
MSHIFT~
Select the TEST mode.
rn
u
4
x100
Set Y10 to be turned ON forcibly.
I10
#ET
g
3
om
x100
polo
FO
100
4)Om
4
The testing operation of forcibly turning a bit de-
vice ON has now been checked by using step
number designation.
Set the RUN keyswitch of the CPU to STOP and
RESET.
Now, let's try checking the testing operation by
using device designation.
Y10 has now been turned ON forcibly, and the current value
has now been changed to
'0'
of
"100".
TO
2-
14
2.
,LET'S TRY USING THE A8PUE
(2)
Checking the testing operation
(device monitoring)
@
Set
the
RUN
I
MON./TEST
Q
IY
@
I
SHIFT
@
(GO]
keyswitch
I
t.lo
H
SET
I
to
RUN.
HGOHSHIFT~
]
by
using device designation
4
K100
v
-
TIY
010
0
'TIY
010
v
v
The
vice
checked.
The
current value
I
testing operation of forcibly turning a
ON
by using device designation has now been
Keep the
CPU
in
the
following checks testing operation to which
RUN
of
a word device
Turn
Set
Y10
ON
state.
is
OFF
Y10
has now been turne'd
forcibly.
changed.
Y10.
ON
MELSEC-A
(0)
forcibly.
bit
de-
the
2-
15
2.
LET'S
r
i..
TRY
USING
THE
ASPUE
MElsEGA
2.4.2
Changlng
[Sample
the
operation]
NUMBER
current
value
of a word
devke
This section shows how to perform the test which changes the current value
of
D20
when the C-PU is in the RUN state.
1
5
LD
TO
6
+P K80 K5 020
I
13
MOV
I
END
(1)
Change the
current value.
Testing operation by using step number designation (list monitoring)
(Change the current value
3
KPYOl8
G,O,h
5
I
I
"85"
of
020
to
VSW.)
Current value of 020
13
b
D10
13
K2TOlS
FL
13
1
010
*''
is
displayed for a bit device
where a digit was designated.
Move the cursor position to 020,
and set 'K15' at D20.
The current
value has ngw
been changed.
C
3
P
6
D10
v
v
13
YOV
13 b 010
13
K1TO18
I
The testing operation of changing the current
of
value
designation has now been checked.
Keep
Now, let's try checking the test operation by
using device designation.
a word device by using step number
the CPU in the RUN state.
15
15
The current value
4
has now been changed to "1
A display of output unit AY40
changes as follows:
"ON"
E
Y1
-
"85"
Y1
B
of D20
5".
'ON"
J
2-
16
2.
LET'S
TRY
USING-THE
(2)
Checking the
toring)
(Change
0
HGO]
ASPUE
test
the
current
"'I
$'"
TbD
:,
,-,I.
operation
value
"15"
10
10
1
by
using device designation (device moni-
of
D20
to
"240".)
Current value
Set
'K240"
at the cursor position
UE~SEC-A
of
D20
D20
The current value
has now been changed to
A display
changes as follows:
Y181 Y1C
I
The testing operation
of
a
value
has
Keep
Now,
which the set value
the CPU is
word
now
been checked.
the CPU in the RUN state.
let's try checking the testing operation in
in
the RUN state.
of
device
changing the current
by
deitiice
of
a timer is changed when
designation
"15'
of
of
output unit AY40
020
'240".
I
2-
17
2.43,
.-
.ChanQlng.the
set
value
of
a.tImer when
the
CPU
Is
In the
RUN state
0
1
2
3
4
[Sample operatlon]
0
1
SHIFT
PARAM.?OTH€RS
I
This section
programs in the
Change the set
CPU
is
in the
LD
X000
OR
YO10
ANI
X001
OUT
YO10
OUT
TO
LRiiio7
---A
I
}
shows
RUN
value
RUN
Change set
value
to
"K50'.
tiow
to
state.
"K100"
state.
'K100"
SET
I
forcibly change the set.value of a timer of sequence
of
timer "TO" in
VALWBI
I
the
program
Select the OTHERS mode.
Switched to the menu display.
to
"K50"
when the
The set value
been changed to
"K50'.
I
0
T/C BET
D8vIC8IT
SET
VALWIK
1
PLC
3
PLC
VAL.
OIK
CEBCK
SYBTBI
CEO
501
50
I
Change a set value to
"50".
I
The set value of a timer could be changed.
Check that the set value of timer
been changed into
Section
This completes the basic operations of the
ASPUE.
Now, let's try using the help functions.
The basic operations
explained in Section
2.2.2).
'KSO'(see
of
the help function are
2.5.
"TO"
the operation in
has now
2-
18
2.
LET,'S TRY USING THE A8PUE
2.5
Let's
Try
Uslng Help
The
[HELP]
key is pressed when using the help functions.
The help function items of each mode are displayed in a menu format by
pressing the
[HELP]
executed.
This section explains, as sample operations, the reading operation by using
instruction designation and the changing operation
current value.
MELSEC-A
key. Therefore, corresponding items can be selected and
of
the display format
of
a
2.5.1
Readlng an instruction In a sequence
[Sample operation]
@
program
This section explains how
to
used in the sequence program.
HELP
I
1:COp[BNT
1
:
BTEP
1:I€fSTRDCTIOB
KEY IW IIRTRDCTION
KEY IN IBSTRUCTIOB
R
6
D10
*
A
13bYOV
13
010
13
K1YOl8
read the place where the
DIEPLAY
CLMR:BND
[YOV
I
Press the
mode.
Select
Select
Set the
'MOV
isread.
"1
"2:
D20
[HELP]
:
READ'
"MOV"
K2Y18'
"MOV"
INSTRUCTION'
instruction
key in the
instruction.
of
the 13th step
is
READ
13)YOV
13
D2O
Reading an instruction by using the help function instruction designation has now been completed.
Now, let's try changing a current value display format.
Message when there is not a 'NOW
instruction in the steps after 13th
2.5.2
Changing
of
the
display
fomat
of
a
current
value
[Sample operatlon]
This section
MONITOR
shows
how
to
change the current vatue display format in the
mod6 from decimal
13)MOV
13
D10
1:BIJIIBBB
1
:
FORMAT
MOWITOR
I
a
:mc
6
D10
5
13)MOV
13
DZO
13
KOYOl8
Changing the display format
the help function has now been completed.
The help function basic operations have now been completed.
Section 3.4.2 gives a detailed list
each mode and their purposes.
to
hexadecimal display.
Seieot
the current value '240' of D20 is displayed in decimal.
I*
Press
TOR
CLEAR
:
EgD
Select
H
4
I
H
OOPO
OOPO
Select
The current value '240'
now been changed to the hexadecimal display 'HOOFO'.
1
of
the MONITOR mode.
the [HELP] key in the
mode.
"1
:
NUMBER
'1
:
HEX".
..
the current value by using
of
the help functions
FORMAT'.
of
of
MONI-
D20 has
I
When the number
of
pa es
help screen, press the
Page display example
,
Page currently displayed
u-,
is
displayed on the upper right hand side
[
SF
]
and
[k]
keys
to
Total number of pages
of
a
change the pages on the screen.
2-20
[DETAILS]
3.
SPECIFICATIONS
,,
3.
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General Specifications
[
Ambient temperature
*JIS:
Items
Ambient humidity
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
Operating ambience
Cooling method
Japanese
Industrial Standard
Operating
Storage
Operating
Storage
Conforms to 'JIS-COS1
Conforms
No
corrosive gases or dust.
Self-cooling
Table 3.1 A8PUE General Speclficatlons
Specifications
0
to
40 "C
-20 to 70 "C
20
to
85
%
RH,
no condensation
%
10 to 90
to
JIS-CO912
RH, no condensation
Frequency
1
10
to
55
Hz
55
to
150 Hz
(10
g x 3 times in 3 directions)
Acceleration
-
9.8 m/s2
(1G)
(0.003 inches)
..
,
Amplitude
0.075 mm
-
'
;
MECSEC-A
(1 octave/minute)
Sweep Count
10
times
3.2 Performance Speclfications
Items
Connected module
Power,
current consumption
Connection method
LCD display
Operating method
Key operation check
Display lifespan
Backlight lifespan
Keypad lifespan
External interface
Outside dimensions
mm(in.)
Weight kg(lb)
Table 3.2 A8PUE Performance Specifications
Specifications
(see
ACPU
Power supplied from connected ACPU
Add-on
Display of 4 lines
Consists
Buzzer
100000
temperature and
50000
ent temperature)
If
ON,
1000000 times
RS-422
Extended
interface
lEa(7.40) (height)
When installed onto an ACPU, the depth
0.5(1.1)
Section 3.3.2)
(5
VDC, 0.4 A)
Attached directly
Connected via RS-422 cable. Hand-held
x
20 characters (with cursor)
of
54 operation keys (covered with polyurethane film)
hours
or
more (when using the unit at
65
%
hours or more (when using the unit
goes
OFF
if
a key has not been input for 10 minutes.
Rear side
Right side of the unit
Upper side
x
9543.74) (width) x 44.5(1.75) (depth)
to
the ACPU.
15
RH or
less
ambient humidity)
Add-on connection and
of
the unit AC30R4-PUS cable con-
of
the unit
nections
AC20R4-AEPUE cable
connections
Unused
is
to 35 "C ambient
at
25 "C operating ambi-
37.5(1.48).
3-1
3.3
System
Configuration
This section shows the system configuration and system equipment when
using the
MELSEGA
A8PUE.
3.3.1
System
configuration
The
A8PUE
following methods:
I
Connoctina Methods
I
Hand-held
I
(1)
r
(2)
is
connected
to
and operates with an
I
Add-on method ]Attach the ABPUE directly to
method
Add-on method
I
Connect the ABPUE and ACPU via RS-422 cable.
Programming
unit
ABPUE
R
Hand-held method
How
to Connect
the
ACPU
ACPU.
by
using either
of
the
1
I
I
I
AC20R4-AaPU
AC30R4-PUS
I
REMARK
Section 3.3.2 gives connectable ACPUs.
1
3-2
A8PUE
,n
i
3.
SPECIFICATIONS
MEL,CFC-A
3.3.2
Connectable
ACPUs
ACPUs
AOJPCPU
AOJ2HCPU
A1 CPU, AlNCPU
A1 SCPU
AZCPU(-Sl), A2NCPU(-S1)
A2CCPU(C24/PRF)
APACPU(-S1)
A3CPU, A3NCPU
A3 AC P U
ABHCPU
A3MCPU
ABVCPU
A73CPU, A373CPU
to which the
Connectable ACPUs
POINT
I
The
A8PUE
Since the current consumption
supply and the capacity
connected
ABPUE.
A8PUE
uses power from the connected
ACPU
must
can be connected are as
T
Add-on
Applicable
than an A1S and
A2C(C24/PRF)
be
to
of
of
the total internal current consumption
taken into consideration when connecting the
Connecting Methods
AC20R4-A8PUE
Cablea
other
A8PUE
Applicable
is 5 VDC
follows:
ACPU.
and
Hand-held
0.4
A,
Cables
Applicable
the power
of
1
a
3.3.3
System
equipment
The following table shows the equipment needed to use the
I
AC20R4-ABPU
I
AC30R4-PUS
ABPUE
A8PUE.
I
programming unit
RS-422 cable 0.2
I
RS-422 cable
Programming unit with an LCD and
I
programming function
Cable for connecting
nector on the right side of the ABPUE
to
an
ACPU
I
Length: 2 m (Option)
Cable for connecting the RS-422
nector on the rear side of ABPUE
an
ACPU
Length: 3 m (Option)
the
RS-422
con-
can-
to
I
I
0.5
0.5
I
I
3.4 Lists
3.4.1 List
(W)
NRlTE
of
Functions
of
fumtlms
Writing pi&jranis
Device change
Help
Reading programs
'
'
NOP continuation
Comment display
Instruction display
Instruction display
Purpsu Function8
To
write, insert, and change programs
To
change
proprams
Display/selection
the
To designate step numbers
To
NOP
To
To
To designate utilized instructiohs and read programs
devices used
designated
make
display comments
designate step numbera
cheisctm
designated ranges In programs with
in
ddgnated steps in
of
imtructianr that begin with
and
read programs
of
designated devices
and
read programs
6.2.2
6.2.2
6.2,3
-
6.2.1
6.2.4
6.3.1
6.3,2
(R)
3EAD
JELETE
AONITOR
(D)
Automatic scrolling
Insertinn in DroPrams
Help
Deleting progrqms
List monitoring
Monitoring
Device monitoring
(M)
Help
Automatic scrolling
Inseftion NSERT (i)
I
Comment display
Deletion
Comment display
search
Display change
Comment display
I
COPY
Range designation
NOP batch
List monitoring
Device monitoring
instruction display
Step read
To display programs rand to designated steps
bv scrollino automatW
~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~
Same as
matic scrolling funcrions.
To
To insert new Dronrams in existing Droarams
ignated positions
To copy designated ranges in programs to des-
ignated positions
To display comments
To delete programs
To delete designated
To batch-delete NOP instructions in programs
up to
are
To display comments of designated devices
To read programs
play the continuity
states
To search and display OUT/SET/RST instructions using designated contact devices (Monitoring continues.)
To display current values (including T/C set vai-
ues)
word
To
ASCII.
To
StBDS
Same as the monitor search function.
To display current values (including T/C set val-
ues)
word devices
To
To display comments
the
purposes
~~ ~ ~~
displav comGnt8
the
END instructions (NOPLF instructions
not deleted.)
of
contacts, and current values
of the ON/OFF states of bit devices and
devices
display values in designated formats or
read and monitor programs
of
the ON/OFF state of bit devices and
set displays
of
the
read and auto-
of
desimated devices
of
designated devices
of
designated steps
ranges
in programs
of
designated steps and dis-
of
instructions, ON/OFF
of
designated
of
offline switchs
of
designated devices
I
6.3.4
I
6.2.4
I
6.4.1
6.4.3
6.2.4
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.2.4
6.6.1
6.6.2
6.6.3
6.6.4
l-
I-
l-
I
6.6.5
I
6.2.4
3-4
(Continued on the next
page.)
3.
SPECIFICATIONS
MELSEC-A
Testing by
Test by device monitoring
TEST (T)
Help
All clear
PARAMETER
P) Setting
Change of TIC
PC check
~~ ~
list
monitoring
Display change
Comment disDlav
If
o
Darameters
of
parameters
set
values
Error step read
Program check
Functions
List monitoring
Device monitoring
Link monitoring
test
test
(Continued
TD set(turn ONyreset(turn OFF) bit devices 6.7.1
To chanoe current values of word devices 6.7.2
To sewcancel offline switchs and separate des-
from ACPU operation processing. Or
To chame current values
To display values in designated formats or
ASCII.
set(nnn ON)lreset(turn
to
change current values of word devices
as
Same
To display current values (including T/C
ues)
word devices
To displav comments of designated devices
To
To
latch ranges, etc of all kinds of parameters 6.8.2
Or
To
Or
To change
fT/C)
To display the descriptions of errors that occur
in an ACPU and the step numbers where errors 6.9.2
occur
To check duplex coillinstruction codes, etc. in
programs
the Test bv list monitorina
of
the ONlOFF state of bit devices and
only
clear parameters in an ACPU
set
memory capacities. timer counters, and
to
chanoe
set
values
set
entry codes 5.1.3
to
change entry codes 6.6.2
set
values of designated devices
from
the previous
to
cancel
of
word devices 6.7.4
OFF)
bit devices, and
set
val-
page)
I
6.7.3
l-
1
6.2.4
I
6.8.1
6.9.1
6.9.3
(0)
PC
system OTHERS
PU
setting
Monitoring Buffer memory batch monitoring
Clock monitorino
PC memory
All clear Program
Device memory
PC NO. setting
Switching
Mairvsub switching
Remote RUN/STOP
Others
lwritina
Program mode selection
Continuity display
Buzzer setting
nated addresses for the special-function mod- 6.9.5
of
To clear the entire memory
turn
to
initial states
To
clear currently selected programs (mainpub) 6.9.8
To
clear all device memories except special D
and swcial
To
switch applicable operating programs in all
ABPUE modes.
To
(mairvsub) in
To
forcibly switch ACPU execution states
(RUN/STOP)
To read and write in machine language for the
memory of ACPUs
To set whether or not writing is executed when
programs are in the RUN state, and whether or 6.9.14
not only the MONITOR and TEST are utilized.
To
set
struction
function is used.
To
set
a key is pressed.
M
and
R
switch applicable operating programs
all
ABPUE modes
whether or not the continuity
is
displayed when the list monitoring 6.9.15
whether or not buzzer is ON/OFF when
ACPUs and re-
of
each in-
I
I
I
6.9.7
6.9.9
6.9.10
6.9.11
6.9.1 2
6,9,,3
6.9.16
3-5
3.4.2
(Modo
WRI
READ
NSERT
klstof
Modor
Dirplryr)
(R)
(I)
help
functbns
The following table shows the help functions for each mode. Operate the help
function
each help
Holp
Fundlonr
Instruction displaylselection
Step read
Continuous
Continuous writing (all)
Comment display
Read
Read
Read by using a device
Automatic scrolling
Comment display
Instruction display/selectlon
Read by using step designation
Batch
Batch copying
Comment display
miting
by
by
mOYement
using
step
an
of
Without
(range)
of
designation
instruction
of
programs
programs
menu;
of
'
NOP
.,
using the reference section
Purpotor
To
input initials and display instruc-
tion names that correspond
tu&
initials in lists
To
select instructions
from
lists
To
designate step numbers in which
instructions are written and to display
wwrams
I
.-
To
designate start and final step num-
bers
and execute NOP batch writing
To
designate only start step numbers
and execute NOP batch writing until
the
flag
step
To
disptay comments
where the cursor is
To
designate step numbers and dis-
play programs
To input instruction names and
,
mrch Drograms
To
input device numbers and search
programs
To
scroll
desienated directions
To display comments
I
the cursor is
To
instructions are inserted and
piay programs
To
in
To
them
To
where the cursor is
programs automatically in
~~
.~
To input initials and display instruction names that correspond
initials in
To select instructions
from lists
designate step numbers in which
dedgnate step ranges and move
batch
designate step ranges and
display comments
in
lists
batch
to
be written
of
devices
of
device where
to
be inserted
to
of
devices
to
to
such
dis-
copy
in
accordance with the items in
Holp
0
lolol-
I
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
I
0
0
0
0
0
Normal
Oporrtions Oporrtionr
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
0
I
-
-
0 0
-
-
-
Roforonco
Soctlons
0.2.3
0.2.1
0.2.4
-
-
-
-
I
0.2.4
0.2.3
-
0.4.2
0.4.3
0.2.4
*1:
See
(2)
and
(3)
in the Explanations part of Section
3-6
6.3.2
for the instruction to be set.
(Continued on the next page.)
3.
SPECIFICATIONS
MELSEC-A
(Continued
Holp
Functlons
Batch deleting
IELETE (D)
WONITOR
,
.-
rEST
(T)
ITHERS
(0)
NOP
batch delete
Comment display
Changing display formats
Read by using step designation
Monitoring search
(M)
Monitor device
Setting of an offline switch display
Comment display
Changing display formats
Read by using
Device monitoring
Comment display
'2
Changing display formats
of
programs
step
designation
test
To designate step ranges and de-
lete
To batch-delete
To display comments
where
To change displayed numerical values to binary, octal, decimal, hexa
decimal, and ASCil displays
To designate step numbers that do
list monitoring and display programs
To move
structions and search the corresponding OUT, SET, and RST
instructions
To
designate devices
tored and display devices and de
vice states
To
set
offline switch display during device
monitorina
To display comments
I
where the cursor is
.
. . . . .
To
change displayed numerical vaC
ues
decimal. and ASCII disdavs
To
designate step numbers in
which list monitoring is tested and
to
display programs
To designate devices which device
monitoring is tested and display de-
vices and device
To display comments
where the cursor is
To change displayed numerical val-
ues
decimal, and ASCil displays
Purposes
them in batch
NOP
instructions
of
the
cursof
the
cursor
whether or not there is an
. - .
. .
to
binary, octal, decimal. hem-
to
binary, octal, declmal, hexa-
is
to
of
states
of
devices
contact in-
to
be moni-
devices
devices
lolol-
1
1
from
Holp
Oprstlons
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
the
previous
Normal
Oporrtlons
-
A
-
-
0
0
I
-
1
-
-
0 0
-
-
page)
Rofonnto
Soctlons
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.2.4
6.6.4
-
-
1
6.6.5
I
6.2.4
6.6.4
-
-
6.2.4
6.6.4
'2:
Can be executed only during buffer memory batch monitoring.
3-7
4.
..
MANWffi
4.1
Precautlons
AND,HOMENCtATURE
This sectlon tells how to handle the A8PUE and explains the part names
When
Handllng
The following precautions should be taken when handling the A8PUE:
(1)
Since the
severe shocks.
(2)
Do
(3)
When not using the A8PUE, handle the
1)
2)
(4)
When using the A8PUE, the
to an ACPU
the,MPUE
case
is
made
of
plastic, do not drop the A8PUE or subject it to
not disassemble the case (doing
Attach
unit.
Attach the protective cap to the
of the unit.
the
cover
should
to
have
the
its
cover or protective cap on.
RS-422
RS-422
so
could cause a malfunction).
RS-422
connector on the right side of the
RS-422
connector not used
connector as follows:
connector on the rear side
for
connection
(5)
Do
not remove the connector cover
of
upper side
(6)
Do
not touch the
function).
(7)
Do not remove the cover of the A8PUE.
Do
not
malfunction).
(8) Always press the [CLEAR] key before disconnecting the A8PUE from an
ACPU.
(9)
Never use a cleaning agent such as thinner, alcohol,
(10)
Press keys only with the fingers.
Using a sharp instrument, etc. could cause a malfunction.
Since the A8PUE beeps when a key is pressed, key operations can be
confirmed by the sound.
IMPORTANT
the unit.
loosen
I
RS-422
the screws that hold the cover (doing
connector pins (doing
of
the extension interface on the
so
could cause a mal-
so
could cause a
or
freon.
When designing the system, to protect the PC, make sure to provide a
safety circuit outside that system.
I
4-1
I
4.
HANDLING
4.2
Nomenclature
:
a*_.
AND
,
.
,.
NOMENCLATUR&
,
_,,.
,
,
MESC-A
This section
(Front view)
interface
thumbwheel
'1
The connector for an extension interface cannot be currently used.
Do
'2
The anchor screw
shows
'1
and explains the nomenclature
Anchor screw '2 Liquid crystal display
not remove the connector cover.
(M3)
tightening torque is (39
of
the
(hereafter referred
Operation keyboard
to
49 N.cm 4
A8PUE.
to
as the display.)
Anchor screw
to
*2
5kg.cm).
(Rear view)
RS-422 connector
For connection vi
RS-422 connector (with protective cap)
For connection using the add-on method
For connection via ACBOR4-PUS ceble
4-2
4.
.IDLENG
4.3
Layout
of
AND
NOMENCLATURE,
-
. .
......
the Keyboard and List
This
section
keys
and their functions.
gives
I
of
Key Functlons
the
layout
of
the
.
ABPUE
,.
,
:-x
’.
.
MELSEC-A
operating keyboard, and lists the
-
Numbers.
Names
>ontrot key
I
Keys
(,,,)
ISP*CE)
1)
Control key
2)
Mode keys
(keys used
13)
-
1
Functions
Used to declare start inputting step numbers or for automatic
Used to make the bottom functions of a key valid.
The tophottom setting can be confirmed by the display.
Used to make the
The tophottom setting can be confirmed by the display.
In modes other than PARAMETER, OTHERS, and help func-
tion modes:
to
Used
(All input instructions or device numbers will
cept
Used to correct a mistake when the wrong key is input.
Jn the PARAMETER mode:
Used to interrupt processing. After processing has been re-
started, continue operations as before.
Returns to the previous display in the OTHERS mode.
Returns to the display when the [HELP] key was pressed.
When disconnecting the A8PUE from an ACPU:
Processing of A8PUE during execution is interrupted.
Be
Used to input a blank between an instruction part and a device name
Used
scrolling direction of a scrolling display.
Pressed at the end of a series of key operations. Key operations are executed until this key is pressed. Press this key
after confirming the contents of the
the display.
return to the mode selection state.
the
mode.)
sure to press the [CLEAR] key before disconnecting them.
to
move the cursor
2
and 6 give examples of its use.
top
functions of a key valid.
(b
Help key
’
4)
Instruction keys (Instructions on the top)
Device keys (Codes on the bottom)
1)
Control keys
5)
Instruction keys (Instructions on the top)
Devico numberkonstant setting keys
(0
r
I
~ ~~
,
to F on the bottom)
)
on the display or indicate the
series
(1)
...
to
(2)
be
of
key operation in
select the operating mode)
Mrin
Rofrronto
Sootions
2
6 scrolling. Sections
5.4.1
6
cleared
ex-
6.8
6.9
6 When the help function is used:
5.1.5
6
6
4-3
(Continues on the next page.)
4.
.
HANQLENG
,,
AND NOMENCLATURE
BRELSEC-A
(Continued from the previous page)
Functions
Mode keys
2)
3)
Help key
4)
InstructionlDevice
keys
Instruction/
Device number/
constant settina kevs switchina the valid kev area between the too and bottom.
a
Used to select
The top and bottom modes can be switched by pressing the
::gk
[SHIFT]
Used to select the help function in the mode supporting a
help function (Sections
tajls
about applicable modes.)
Used to input WH when instructions, device names and con-
are
stants
Pressing the
switching
Used to input instructions, device numbers, and constants.
Pressing the [SHIFT]
key.
input.
the
ABPCIE
[SHIFT]
vaIid
key
modes.
2.5,
or
[STEP NUMBER] keys enables
area
or
[STEP
The following shows the movements between the steps, between menu
items, and in the input area.
(1)
Repeated pressing
of
the cursor keys move the cursor in the designated
key direction.
(2)
Movement between menu items
To
display the programs immediately before
instruction, press the
[ t ]
:
Program immediately before (the program next to step 0 will not
[
I/[
1
]
or
keys.
change)
[ 1 ]
:
Program immediately after (the program next to the final step will
not change)
6.2
to 6.7, and 6.9.5. give de-
between the top and bottom.
NUMBER]
keys enables
between steps
or
after a currently displayed
5.1.4
2.5
6
5.4.2
5.4.1
Ip~-I_L.:oI:LLol~,::-L~x_Lo10,15L-:-L1
...
-24-1-1
-t-l-tl-ti-i-tl-+l-t-t-l-tl-ti-r-
"bn
or
[
(3)
Movement in the input area
Press the
11tjAiNiDi
I
r-1;
I
I I
Et;T,--rr7
131 I 1K1112131
can move in a designated direction (up and down) by pressing
1
]
key.
[(+)I/[(+)]
sources, and destinations.
~-~~~~~~~-~M~~-~~-~~-~~~-~~-~.
-WI-IJ~~I_OL
7
I11211I)?NlOlPl I 1-l-~-I-T-l'T7'1--
-pt-l-tl-ti-rtl-+i-~t-l-tl-ti-~
I
1~121~,417141~1~16141~1
ICI-DL-I-L
T
.Wn
can move
[(+)I
or
[(-+)I
in
key.
i
i,i
.M_i_2i
I
STtor-rr7-r-
I
i i i i
I
I
I
I I
I
I
[
1'
keys to move the cursor among instruction names,
I
I
IMI~I
I I I
I
l~l~lololol~
This is a display example when
has been input.
)-
DMOVP
inputarea
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a designated direction (right and left) by pressing the
]
4-4
ENCLATW
.,
MEL4SEG-A
In
this manuJ,
(1) [Key 11
[Key n] are pressed in order.
(2)
[Key. 11 + [Key
simultaneously.
(3)
Keys such
(instruction and device/constant input), and the control keys of the
A8PU6
AWUE
+
[Key
as
are referred
key operations are abbraviated
21
+
21:
This means that both [Key 11 and [Key
I%>
as
follows:
[Key n]: This means all keys between [Key 11-and
21
are pressed
and mkeys which are used for dual purposes
to
as
follows:
(a) The mode instruction
to the purpose
r
Example:
of
or
alphanumeric character which corresponds
those keys.
+
[RST]
or
[O],
+
[MOV]
or
1
[MI
1
(b)
When an instructiqn inpyt is explained,
instruction symbol. (The alphanumeric character is omitted.) When
an alphanumeric character input
only the alphanumeric character. (The instruction name is omitted.)
Example:
When the key is referred to:
When an instruction input is explained:[MOV]
When an alphanumeric character input is explained: [MI
the
explanation uses only the
is
explained, the explanation uses
1
1
4-5
4.
HANDLENG AND NOMENCLATURE
..
4.4
Maintenance
Except for the brightness control, the A8PUE has no components which
require inspection
or
replacement.
Rules for storing the A8PUE:
(1)
Do
not store the A8PUE
Where ambient temperature
0
Where ambient humidity is outside the range of
0
Where condensation occurs due
0
Anywhere the A8PUE might be exposed
sunlight.
Anywhere with excessive amounts of conductive powders (such as
dust, dirt, and iron filings)
(2)
When storing, make sure the protective cap is on the
on the rear side of the A8PUE.
(3)
When storing, make sure the cover is
right side of the A8PUE.
in
the following environments:
is
outside the range of
to
sudden temperature changes.
to
wind, rain,
or
corrosive gases, oil mist, and salt.
on
the
RS-422
MELSEC-A
-20
"C
10
to
90
O/O
or
the direct
RS-422
connector on the
to
70
"C.
RH.
connector
4-6
5.
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
5.1
Procedure
This section expiains the operating procedures from the time the
the key
an AOJ2CPU, the operation shown in this section is unnecessary. (The
A8PUE automatically goes into the mode and function selection shown
Section
if
word
5.1.4.)
the
L
7
KEY
WORD-
[040411],
Input .the key word (04041
Display when the input key
word is correct
Display when the input key
word
1
is
not correct
GO
or
the PC
key word is registered
word
registered
is
not registered in the ACPU
of
the
A8PUE and CPU model name
in
the ACPU. Then, press the
I
Request the key word input.
Input the key word registered in the ACPU to which
the A8PUE
Then, press the
i
1)
'1
The A8PUE checks the After resetting the ABPUE,
See
Section 5.1.4 Mode
lection and operation.
NO.
of the ACPU to be operated is
in
the ACPU, the A8PUE requests an
[GO]
key.
or
the A8PUE is connected to
are
..............
See
Section
1
A key word can consist of
up to
six
is
connected.
[Gq
key.
The result of the check is displayed for
2
about
the key word by using
device number/constant
setting keys
if
correctly, repeat the operation from Section
seconds.
se-
characters. Input
(0
to 9, A to
the key word is input in-
5.1.2.
in
5.1.2
the
F).
'1:
If
the key word which was input does not correspond with the key word
registered in the ACPU, only the following operations can be done (Section
6 gives details):
MONITOR mode Device monitoring
Monitoring the offline switch
TEST mode Test by device monitoring
7
OTHERS mode Error step read
POINTS
1
When operating in modes other than MONITOR, TEST, and OTHERS,
if
the key word registered in the ACPU is unknown, see the
"PC memory all clear" operation shown on
then, clear (delete) the unknown registered key word. If "PC
memory all clear" is executed, all other user data (such as sequence programs) will also be cleared.
Section 6.8.2 gives details about when (a) the key word registered
in an ACPU is changed,
Settingkanceling the offline
switch
Monitoringlswitching the PC
system
-E
PU setting
....................
........................
...............................
or
(b) a new key word is registered.
See
Section
.....
See
Section
........
See
Sections
.....
See
Section
See
Section 6.9.2
.....
See
Sections 6.9.4, 6.9.5,
6.9.6, 6.9.10, and 6.9.11
See
Sections 6.9.14,
and 6.9.16
the
next page. And
6.6.3
6.6.5
6.7.3
6.7.5
and
6.9.15,
ca
6.7.4
5-5
5.
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
All clear of parameters and a sequence programs as well as key words
registered
input is requested:
(Procedure
in
an ACPU is enabled by the following operation when a key word
1)
Key word input request is displayed.
MELs€GA
ALL
CLEAR
(Procedure
(Procedure
(Procedure
's
the
*
The
and it decreases by 1
(Procedure
2)
ACPU STOP operation
Put the ACPU in the STOP state,
3)
PC memory
Input "ALLCLR", and then press the
4)
PC memory all clear processing display
all
clear operation
[GO]
key.
When memory all clear processing by the A8PUE begins, the screen
shown on the left is displayed, and
the
display on the
"*"
line and the
number of whole bytes changes sequentially.
(max. lO/time) are displayed in accordance with the memory capacity to be cleared, and
's
disappear one by one during memory
represents
memory capacity (number
5)
10
YO
of
Completion
the
memory capacity.
of
K
bytes during memory all clear processing.
of
PC memory all clear processing
whole
When memory all clear processing
a
buzzer sounds.
all
clear processing.
bytes) to be cleared is displayed in units
by
the A8PUE has been completed,
of
K
bytes
The screen is switched to the one shown on the left. (State before
selecting the A8PUE mode)
(W)
(INSERT)
(MOBITOR)
(PARAMBTER)
(Procedure
6)
The next operation begins
Select the mode in accordance with Section
operation.
5.1.4,
and start the next
5.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
MELSEGA
5.1.5
Dlsconnectlng
the
A8PUE
(1)
(2) Disconnection when the hand-held method is used
fm
an
ACPU
Disconnection when
The disconnection procedure
1)
Press the [CLEAR] key.
2)
To
disconnect the A8PUE from an ACPU, unscrew the A8PUE
anchor screws.
3)
Disconnect the A8PUE from the ACPU.
4) Put the stored protective cap back on the RS-422 connector on the
rear side of the A8PUE.
5)
Put the cover on the RS-422 connector of the ACPU
6)
Store the A8PUE carefully.
The disconnection procedure is as follows:
1)
Press the [CLEAR] key.
2) Unscrew the connector anchor screws of the ACPU, and remove the
RS-422 cable from the ACPU.
3)
Put the cover on the RS-422 connector of the ACPU.
the
add-on method is used
is
as
follows:
4) Method for removing RS-422 cable from the A8PUE
(a) When AC30R4-PUS cable is used
Unscrew the connector anchor screw of the A8PUE, and remove
the RS-422 cable from the A8PUE.
Put the stored protective cap on the RS-422 connector on the
rear side of the A8PUE.
(b) When AC20R4-A8PU cable is used
Remove the RS-422 cable from the A8PUE.
Put the stored protective cap on the RS-422 connector
right side of the A8PUE.
5)
Store the A8PUE and RS-422 cable carefully.
in
the
5.2
How
to Reset the
A8PUE
This section
After rese?thg.the A8PUE,
5.1.2
A8PUE software version and
tells
how
to
reset the
A8PUE
resume
CPU
Execute the operation using
the
ABPUE.
during operations.
operations
model name display.
in accordance with Section
5-9
5.
Q,PERATING
5.3
Dlsplay Adjustments and Dlsplay Format
PROCEDURES
MELSEGA
This section explains how to adjust the display
A8PUE.
The position where each character is shown on the display is indicated by
the display explanations given below.
-------
IIIII
After starting up the A8PUE, the brightness
turning the brightness adjustment thumbwheel on the left side
Adjust as necessary.
and
the display format
the
Dotted lines are for explanatory
purposes only.
of
the display can be adjusted by
of
of
dotted
lines
the unit.
the
in
5.3.2
Display
backlight
OWOFF
The backlight is
When the backlight is
(1)
(2)
stater,
ON/OFF
Goes
ON
When the A8PUE is started up
When starting/restarting key inputting
Goes
OFF
If
a key is not input for
in the following cases:
ON,
perform operations as necessary.
10
minutes or more
5-
10
5.
.
QPFMTING
>I*
*.
,
."
PROCEDURES
MELSEC-A
5.3.3
Display
The step number is displayed.
The device name and number
are displayed.
format
This section explains
A8PUE.
the
positions
and
contents of
all
data displayed on the
Depending on the mode, the actual display may sometimes differ from the
following explanation. Section
Program lists, etC. input, the 4th line becomes the input area.
are displayed.
(1)
Mode and valid key displays
The following shows the mode display aflerjselecting
and the display
all
dual-purpose keys.
I
of
the valid key that shows the validity of top/bottom of
6
gives details.
T
The currenUy selected mode is displayed.
(Mode display) (Mode)
The current valid key is displayed. (Sometimes not displayed.)
When a program, a device
R
...................
W
..................
I
....................
D
...................
M
..................
T
...................
P
...................
0
..................
The valid
figure
keys
oi,
the.left figure.
I
name, etc. are
the
A8PUE mode
READ mode
WRITE mode
INSERT mode
DELETE mode
MONITOR mode
TEST mode
PARAMETER mode
OTHERS mode
arg within the dotted frame in the
?:
j-,'
(Example) In the
r---y
I
LA'
r---y
L
5-
11
(
2
:
Top is valid.
I
7
:
Bottom
A
'-Top in the dotted line is valid
---J
-Bottom in the dotted line is valid
-Yi
A
valid key (top/bottom) can be switched
by using the
keys.
See Section
is
case
of the
[SHIFT]
5.4.1.
valid.
I
(F)
key
or [STEP NUMBER]
.........
....
5.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Cursor display
The ABPUE controls the cursor display when data is input and
shown
However,
character and
Operating line display
When a program list is displayed, the operating line is indicated by
immediately after the step number.
~~-I-~_l~~~-~~-I-~-1-L:-l-~~-~~-~.
,:~-I-I_111IA_I_NID_I-I1-LIM_1_2L-I-L1-I_-
I I I
-i-l-ti~ti-rtl-t~-rt-l-tl-~i-~-
1
I I
at
the cursor position. See
when
the
cursor is moved
"
m"
are displayed alternately.
The
3rd
1
L'D
I~I~I~IIJTTI
I
I
I
1K1112131
line
I I I
I I
(6)
below.
onto
a display character, the display
of
a display shows the operating line.
X'0'0'5
IT101
I
I I I
I
I
I
I I
I
MElSEC-A
I'
B"
is
"
W"
Use the
[
t
]
or
[
k
] keys
to
move
'I
b
"
in a designated direction (up
down).
Step number display
The step number is displayed in decimal.
1st
to
3rd
2nd lines
to
4th lines
of
the display show the valid lower 4 digits.
of
the display shows the max. 5 valid digits
of
the step
number.
,-
-
Step number
Mode
Device display
If
a basic instruction and an application instruction
have 2
or
more
devices, they are displayed by the same step number.
See
(4)
above.
Keyed-in data display
Keyed-in data is displayed at the cursor position sequentially and the
cursor moves to right sequentially.
"
m"
is displayed at the cursor position.
or
(Example) When [STEP NUMBER]
-+
[l]
-+
[O] are input
5.
QPERATING
r=
h
,.!
PROCEDURES
(7)
Left shift display when a program
When a
displayed
If
the
(The input contents are stored internally.)
(8)
Numerical value display
The numerical value display
when adprogram
Both are examples:
1)
program,
OR
a program cannot
contents
Decimal display
Only valid digits are displayed by zero suppress.
is input,
the 4th
of
the
is
input are as follows.
More
line
(at
be
displayed on 1 line, whenever a key is pressed,
displayed 4th
for
details, see Section
the bottom)
MELSEGA
is
input
the
(QOj
key is pressed, the program is
of
the display.
line.
ase
shifted sequentially
of
each device and the constant display
6.
to
the left.
(Example)
Dl
000
[4231
HI
2)
Hexadecimal display
4
digits are displayed without zero suppress.
3)
Octal display
6
digits
are
displayed without zero suppress.
-MJ-I-c-I-c,-L:-I-::-L:-,-+~-c-l-c-
0'1
'0'0'0
4)
ASCII format display
The numerical value of a designated device is controlled by
and the numerical value is considered as a character code. And
then, a corresponding character
Then,
dot
(9)
Error
Eiror
When an error message is displayed, take corrective actions in accor-
dance with Section
The displayed error message can be cleared by pressing a key. The unit
returns
if
the numerical value is other than 20H
I'.."
is
displayed.
message display
messages are displayed
7.
to
the state before the error message was displayed.
0'014111016'1
I~'.~I
*
is
displayed.
on
the 4th'Line of the display.
to
7FH, AOH
to
1
byte,
DFH,
5-
13
5.
OPERATING
5.4
Basic
Key
PROCEDURES
Operations
This section explains the basic key operations after starting up the A8PUE.
MELSSEC-A
5.4.1
Valid
key
switching
(toplbottom)
When starting A8PUE operations, the validity of the top/bottom of dual-purpose keys is displayed on the
Section
Valid keys are controlled and displayed by the A8PUE. However, users can
switch valid key functions by pressing the following keys:
[SHIFT]
[STEP NUMBER]
Even when the bottom part
can be pressed. (The [SHIFT] key
0
0
After setting the different modes, valid keys are switched as follows:
The READ mode, the WRITE mode,
and the INSERT mode
MONITOR mode and TEST mode
PARAMETER mode and OTHERS
mode
Help function in each mode
5.3.3).
:
Top key is valid.
:
Bottom key is valid.
Comparison symbol key when a comparison
operation instruction
Minus key of a source data area
is
left
side of the second line of the display (See
of
a dual-purpose key is valid, the following keys
does
not have to be pressed.)
input
....................
of
an instruction
:
top part of the key is valid
When the cursor position in the
set value or device step in the
WRITE mode, the bottom
part of the key isvalid.
:
bottom part of the key is valid
:
the bottom part of the key is always
valid
the bottom part of the key is always
valid
When INSTRUCTION READ is
selectedin the help
READ mode, the top part of the
key is valid.
..............
[’It
[<I1
1-1
of
the
[=I
I
If
the [SHIFT] key
before one of the following operations becomes valid.
The mode key is input.
A
control key is input.
A8PUE is reset.
is
pressed and a valid key is switched, the key switched
...............
.................
.........................
5-
14
See Section
1
See Section
4.3.
5.2.
5.
OPERATING
,
*
c.
__
~
,
PROCEDURES
.
,
..
.
ME3SEC-A
5.4.2
How
to Input lnstructlons
The methods
1)
To
use the instruction shown on a key, press the instruction key.
2)
Press the alphanumeric character keys that correspond to each character
of
inputting instructions to the
ABPUE
are as follows:
of an instruction sequentially.
3)
Select and input an instruction
How
to input instructions using
Section
POINT
6.2.3
explains how to input instructions using
by
using the help function.
1)
and
2)
is shown below.
3).
When inputting an instruction, the input contents are displayed on the
4th line (at the bottom)
of
the display.
When the (SPACE] key has to be pressed in the following explanation,
if
a blank is inserted automatically between an input instruction and the
cursor position, the [SPACE] key does not have to be pressed.
See the examples for each explanation.
(1)
Only in the case of an instruction code
'
Instruction key
L
_________________
(Example) When [END]
'
J
+
[GO]
is
input
0
5-
15
5.
OPERATING
..
PROCEDURES
MEWA
(Example
(4) Handling devices
For
the devices
modes, the display varies in accordance with the contents set by parameters.
For example, if LD
and LlOOO to L2047, LD
5)
When ANDDcPH~FFFF D20
MI
L,
and S
M,
L, and S in the TEST,
LO
is input when the parameter settings are
MO
will
be
is
input
MONITOR,
displayed.
WRITE,
and
INSERT
MO
to
999
5-
17
5.
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
(5)
In the case
A3ACPU
If
an extension timer
C1023)
and a device number.
i-l-t-l~t~i'~~t'~-ti-l-i-~tl-ri-~
I
,1,0,4,
of
is input as a first device of an instruction, input the first device
IN,O,P,
the extension timerhxtension counter
(Tg56
I
to
T2047)
I
,
I
I
I I , I
or extension counter
,
displayed automatically.
MELSECIA
of
an
A2A
and
(C256
to
POINT
I
When an extension timer or extension counter is used, be sure to set
257
points or more and device
as well as the timer
or
counter
(D,
(see
W,
R)
for the set value at a parameter,
Section
6.8.2).
1
(1)
Before
pressing
the
[GO]
key, press the [CLEAR] key, and redo the
operation.
Pressing the [CLEAR]
key
ckars
the predously-input instruction and its
device number, and returns the A8PUE WRITE mode to its previous
state. Then, the opeiration
(2)
When the
If
the [CLEAR)
When the operation
key
[GO]
is
pressed
is
continued,
key
is
while
can
be
Fedone.
pressed, redo the previous operation.
the
AIPUE
continuo
the
pressing
ir
m
the
PARAMETER mode, processing stops.
the
keys
as
before.
5-
19
5.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
5.5
Functbns
of
the
ABPUE
The
for the
system (hereafter called MELSECNET).
(I)
on
A8PUE
PC CPU
Stations that can access another station on
following ranges:
_.I
MELSEC-A
a
YELSECNET(/B)
can execute testing, reading, writing, and monitoring of programs
of
another station connected to the
Data
Link
System
MELSECNET(/B)
MELSECNET
are
data link
in
the
When the
The self and all local stations can be accessed.
Remote
Set and perform monitoring
I/O
station at the self {master station).
When the
The self and master stations can be accessed. Other local stations
and remote
When the
The self and master stations can be accessed. Other local stations
and remote other
(2)
Functions when accessing another station on
When connecting the
accessing the self
It
is possible
When connecting
self
Link monitoring (see Section 6.9.4) and
Section 6.9.10) are possible.
When connecting the
local station
It
is possible to operate functions that are the same as when the
A8PUE
Section 6.9.4) and
A8PUE
I/O
A8PUE
A8PUE
was connected to the self - except for link monitoring (see
is connected
stations cannot be accessed.
and
is
connected
I/O
stations cannot be accessed.
is connected
I/O
stations cannot be accessed.
A8PUE
to
operate all functions.
A8PUE
PC
to
a remote
A8PUE
memory
to
a master station
testing for the I/O module of a remote
to
a local station
to
a remote
to
a master station/local station and
to
a master station and accessing a
all
clear (see Section 6.9.7).
I/O
station
MELSECNET
I/O
station and accessing the
PC
number setting (see
When connecting the
master station
It
is possible
A8PUE
Section 6.9.4) and
When connecting the
a master station
It
A8PUE
Section 6.9.4) and
was connected
is possible
was connected
to
operate functions that are the same as when the
PC
to
operate functions that are the same as when the
PC
A8PUE
to
memory all clear (see Section 6.9.7).
A8PUE
to
memory all clear (see Section 6.9.7).
to a local station and accessing a
the self - except for link monitoring (see
to
a remote
the self - except for link monitoring (see
I/O
station and accessing
(3)
The
PC
number setting when
accessing
another statim on
MELSECNET
When.connecting the
(a)
tionA/O station.and accessing the seff
Set "FF"
(b) When connecting the
local station
Set the station number
number. For example, when accessing the third local station, set the
PC
(c)
When
accessing
Set the
Fig.
5.1
end
the
MELSECNET.
to
PC
number.
number
shows
PC
to
3.
connecting the
a
master station
PC
number
the ranges
numbers when a 3-tier system has been established on
A8PUE
ABPUE
of
A8PUE
to
0.
in
which
to
a
remote master station/local sta-
to a master station and accessing a
the local station to be accessed
to
a remote local station/l/O station and
the
A8PUE
can access other stations
......................................
i
M
:Master station (tier 1)
:
L1 : Local station (tier 2)
I
~2/m : Local station (tier 2)
I
I
:
8
:
i
:
i
r3
:
L....................,...............J
Master station
:Local station
L3
R4
:Remote
:
Locat station
11
:Local
12
:Remote
r3
:Local station
14
I/O
station
station
110 station
(tier 2)
(tier 2)
(tier
(tier
(tier
(tier 3)
3)
3)
3)
to
PC
I
;
:
i
I
I
:
i
;
i
;
:
12
r3
14
Fig.
5.1
Ranges in which the
IRE MARK^
Set the
PC numbers
FF,
0
to
64
:
Can be accessed
numbers
X
FFxxOx X xFFxxOx
FFxxOx
to
be accessed in the OTHERS mode
:
Cannot be accessed
A8PUE
to
can access other statlons
(see
be
set.)
X
X
Section
(The
X
X
6.9.10).
numerals
x-
X
show
X
x-
PC
X
X
5-21
ACH FUNCTION
'AhrAsua
6.2 WRITE Mode
(W)
Operations
This mode writes programs
to and insertions in)
When writing microcomputer programs,
6.9.13.
6.2.1 Setting a designated
The rancle is desianated
(WRITEhode helpoperation)
[Bask operation]
Program
display
HELP Designation of
rangeh
the
program
of
to
ACPU
by
and
the
ACPU
and makes corrections (modifications
programs.
follow
using
NOP
the
NOP
range is set to
Designation
the start step
step to the final step
is
the procedures given
(Continuous
writing
of
in
NOP)
Section
instruction is written continuously.
the start step
designated step
NOP.
1
of
range from the designated
of
a program
set
by
using NOP.
1
I
[Sample
operation]
NOP
is written
to
steps
100
1
:WRITE
2:CO"ZtiT
1:IliETRUCTION
a:sop
1:RMiQE
BOP
101
IOP
10O)NOP
101
101
to
105.
DISPLAY
CLEAR
FILL
a
m
8TART:STEPI
MI
EED:
ROP
MOP
KELP
SET
UOO
STEP[
:
BW
1001
Press the [HELP]
ing in the WRITE
Select "1:WRITE'.
Select '2:NOP
Select
'1
:RANGE SET'.
Designate start step
writing.
NOP
is
written to steps 100 to
key
mode.
FULL'.
when operat-
100
for
NOP
105.
6-2
6.
,HOW
..
TO USE EACH FUNCTION
[Explanatlon]
(1)
When executing
start step and end step
NOP
is written
(2)
When executing
in the range
NOP
is written
of the program.
(3)
The start step and end step can be designated by using the
keys
to
move the cursor
inputting the numbers.
NO?
batch writing
in
the range
to
the range from.the designated
NOP
batch writing by
to
be written.
to
the range from the designated start step
to
the step
by
"I:
RANGE
to
be written.
Start
"2:
ALL",
designate the start step
to
be designated and press
MELSEGA
SET",
step
designate the
to
the end step.
to
the end step
[TI
and
[GO]
[J]
or
6-3
6.
H.Q.W.T,O
r'
USE
EACH
This
operatiw
FUNCTION
iqputs
a
sequence
. .
program.
[Basic
I
SHIFT
operatlon]
H
WRITE
[Sample operatlon
0
LD
1
OUT Y20
2
LD
3
MOV
8
OUT Y21
9
END
@
I
SHIFT H WRITE
py
STEP NUMBER
11
A
new program
X5
X6
K4X005Z
I
Dl
V
is
written
Step
number
op
GO
Select
Instruction
the
WRITE
GO
mode.
01
STEP NUMBER
01
LD
@/OUT-
@I
[
MOV
SP -GO1
@I
[OUT
@[END+~GO~
D
GO
J
GO
GO
GO
1
A
I
A
p
I
0
1
3
9
9
)HOP
LD
om
K4.0051
HOP
X005
YO20
I
Read
step
0.
n
6-4
6.
HOW
TO USE EACH FUNCTION
MELSEC-A
[Sample
-1
/
,-
Q
SHIFT
STEP NUMBER
1
opetatlon
HWRITE
K
21
"MOV
DO Dl"
-1
"DO"
has now been "DO" has now been
changed
of
to
'K4Y20".
GO
step number 21
1l)MOV
F]
I
11
MOV
K4Y10
Dl
is
~~~
changed
to
"MOV
K4
Y 100
K10"
1-1
changed to
Select the
step number to be changed.
Only the device part in the instruction can be changed.
WRITE
"K4Y020".
mode and set the
If
the designated head step is in the middle of an instruction, processing
is executed assuming that the head step of the instruction has been
designated.
When an instruction written
or
when the previous number of instruction steps and the number of
instruction steps
automatically with a later existing program.
And, when an additional operation after correction is continued, the step
number is also shifted automatically with a later existing program.
Be sure
The same coil
When a check of the same coil is necessary, check using a program
check (see Section 6.9.3) in the OTHERS mode.
Pressing the [SHIFT] and [WRITE] keys in the READ, INSERT, DELETE,
MONITOR
writing of an instruction after the cursor position
When executing this operation when the ACPU is in the RUN state,
execute this operation after setting "WRITE ENABLED CONFIRM YES"
in
to
write the END instruction at the end of the program.
the OTHERS mode (see Section 6.9.14).
to
be written are different, the step number is shifted
is
not checked in the WRITE mode.
(list
monitor)
to
an ACPU is written
or
TEST (test of list monitor) modes enables
to
another instruction,
(
b
).
I
IMPORTANT]
When overwriting an instruction after creating a program using all the
program capacity registered in the ACPU parameters, write an instruc-
tion with the same number of steps.
than in the instruction before overwriting is written, the step number of
the program which exists after the ovetwrite is shifted automatically,
and the end step instruction is deleted.
6-5
If
an instruction with more steps
6.
HOW
TQ
,.
USE EACH FUNCTION
6.2.3
DIiqMylngkelecting
[Basic operation]
operation in the
WRlTEllNSPRT
modes
[Program displwr"""""'"[i*ut
-
Input
of
the number
corresponding instruction
i
[Sample operation]
an
InstNctlon
This operation inputs the initials
After
name.
.selecting the displayed instruction name, writing/ins.ertion can be
of
an instruction and displays the instruction
operated continuously. (Help operation in the WRITE/INSERT modes)
struction initials
of
the
in-
of
the Input
H
The instruction name
of
a
source
of
the corresponding instruction
and a destination
(RCL)
whose initial is
"R"
is selected from the list and is
written
When
16
bits of left rotation instruc-
is
written.
10
)NoP
11
HOP
1:lRITE
2:COyyBliT DISPLAY
tion data
Press the [HELP] key when operating in the WRITE mode.
-1Tg
HELP:mII[)
MAD
FIRST
*e4
LETTER
1:INSTRUCTIOB HELP
2:UOP FILL
CLnErBBD
1
1:INSTR. SELECTION
2:BTEP
KEY
IU
*INSTIL. BELECTIOII'
13
INOP
'1
Select
Select "1:INSTRUCTION HELP".
Select
The
tion names that begin with
source, and the destination are displayed.
Select
display list, and write 'RCLP
the cursor position.
:WRITE'.
'1
:INSTR. SELECTION"
relationship between the instruc-
"1
RCL' from the instruction
"R',
K3'
the
at
6-6
6.
HOW
[Explanatbn]
TO
USE EACH
(1)
All A-series instructions are displayed.
Sometimes instructions that cannot be used with the ACPU
A8PUE is connected are displayed. The Progr'amming Manual gives
details about usable instructions.
(2)
Dedicated instructions
FUNCTION
MELSEC-A
to
of
an A2A and A3ACPU cannot be displayed.
which the
6.
.HOW,TO
L.
_-
.
USE EACH FUNCTION
6.2.4
Comment
drsplay
This operation displays comment stored in an
WRITE,
[Bask operation]
Program display operation in
READ,
Program display operation in
L
INSERT, and DELETE
MONITOR/TEST modes
[Sample operation]
A
READ, INSERT,
the
WRITE, HELP
modes
J
4
comment display
1
HELP
is
set in the
2
:no
MOTOR
DELETE,
&
READ
START
LS
ACPU.
(Help operation in the
MONITOR, and TEST modes)
...
(A
comment is displayed.)
...
(A
comment
is
not displayed.)
mode
Press the [HELP] key when operating in
the
READ mode.
Select "2:COMMENT DISPLAY'.
Select
'1
The comment that is attached to the
device at the cursor position
played.
:YES'.
is
dis-
MOTOR
START
CIWU
6-8
6.
HOW
[Explanatlon]
TO
USE
EACH FUNCTION
(1)
Comments cannot be created in the
To
display a comment, create the comment by using the
a peripheral device, and then write it
A8PUE.
to
an
ACPU.
I
MELSEC-A
GPP
function
of
6-9
6.3
READ
Mode
(R)
Operations
H
FUNCTION
..
___.
.
I.
..
..
6.3.1
Reading the instruction
(Instruction
read
[Basic operatlon]
I
READ
1
1
STEP NUMBER
[Sample operation]
100' LD
101 OUT YO10
102 LDI M53
103 OUT T3 K100
104
105
1
MOV DOZ K4YOFO
DMOV K-12345676902 D5V
1
This mode reads programs written to an
ACPU
by designating step numbers,
instructions, or devices.
Section
6.9.13
of
by
deslgnatlng the
explains how to read microcomputer programs.
the step number designated in the program.
step
number)
Step
number
The instruction that was designated after step number
program is read.
100
X021
102
MOV
Do2
100
in the following
K4YFO
[Sample operatlon]
@
I
READ STEP NUMBER
I
R
99
BOP
2
100bLD
101
OUT
109
LDI
A
103
)OUT
103
X100
104
YOV
2
104)
Do2
104 K4YOPO
6-
10
IO91
TO10
YS3
Select
step
number.
the
READ mode, and
set
the
I
6.
HOW
[Explanation]
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
AIIELSEC-A
If the designated head step is
is executed assuming that the head step
designated.
(Example) When step
page, steps
When the
STOP state. Therefore, wait until an instruction to be read is displayed.
(The processing time is proportional
If
the
number, and the
ACPU
[GO]
key is pressed after pressing the [STEP
106
104
is
in
the
[GO]
keys, the screen is scrolled up.
in
the middle of an instruction, processing
of
the instruction has been
is designated
and after are displayed.
RUN
state, processing takes longer than
in
the example
to
the number of steps in a program.)
on
NUMBER],
the previous
in
the
the step
6-
ll
6.3.2
[Basic operation]
I/--f!nstruction Device HDevice number
[Sample operation]
Reading an instruction designated in the program
(Instnrdion
read
by
dasi~netlqo
an
Instruction)
"
Operation that reads an instruction with a device and a
device number
...
Read
operation
ing an instruction
by
designat-
0
100 LD
101
102 LD
103 MOV DO Dl2
108 LD
109 MOVP
OUT
IREAD-
instruction
program is read.
1
X005
YO20
X006
X005
K4X005Z
1
Dl
5
of
step number where
V
LD
vk
R
vk
7
X5
102
103
109
109
108
LD
LD
D1Z
MOW
K4XOO5Z
LD
X006
X5
or
MOV
instruction is used in the
Select the READ mode and set the
instruction, device, and device num-
ber
of the instruction to be searched.
Read the 100th step 'LD
Read the 108th step "LD
X005".
X005'.
@
I
CLEAR
W
MOV
I
109
HOW
109
MOVP
I""'""b
2
103)MOV
103
DO
103
Dl2
2
109)HOVP
109
K4XOO5Z
109
K4XOO5Z
6-
12
Message when there
X005"
instruction after step 109
Set
only the instructions to
Read the 103rd step
Read the 109th step "WP
K4X005Z
Message when there
struction after step 11
DlV'.
is
"E
is
4
no 'LD
be
DO DlZ'.
no
"MOV"
read.
in-
6.
HOW TO USE EACH FUNCTION
[Explanation]
MELSEC-A
(1) The instruction is searched from step
setting an instruction. And then, the detected step is displayed. Thereafter, an instruction is searched from the fottowing step by pressing the
[GO]
key, and the detected
When an instruction cannot be detected even
instruction, PROGRAM NOT FOUND is displayed.
(2)
The,method of inputting the instruction
is as follows.
1) Designate the following instruction with a device and a device number. (MC and MCR can only
LD
OR
AND
LDI
OR1
ANI RST MCR
(a)Designate the OUT instruction with the first device.
(Example)
LD
X5
OUT T123
MC ~3 or MC MC N3 M1023 is impossible.
(b)When an A2A or A3ACPU is used, be sure
the device number when reading an instruction modified with the
indexes
2,
21
step
SET
PLS
OUT TI23 K123 is impossible.
(
to 26,
V
and
0
by pressing the
is
displayed.
if
it is searched
to
be
designated by this operation
be
designated
SFT SFTP OUT MC
VI
to
V6
to
by
an instruction.)
to
the
device number.
[GO]
key after
to
the END
1
modify indexes
to
(Example)
Designated lnrtructions Instructions to be Read
LD
X5
LD
I
2)
P and I instructions cannot
Follow the operation given in Section 6.3.3.
3) For instructions other than the above, designate instructions only.
X5V
I
be
read by this operation.
LD
LD
X5
X5V
only
only
I
6-
13
(3)
Additional explanations
structions.
The following retated instructions
instruction
by
using this operation.
When restric-ting irkructions to
example,
1)
LD
=
and
LDD
Comparison' instructions
of
comparison
be
=,
etc.)
r------------
(
and pulse
be also read by a designated
can
;i_"_s_f!wcfkcl;
P)
in-
read, designate ail instructions. (For
D.si0nat.d
I
D>
<=
D<=
D<
I
I
Deslgnated Instructions
>=
D>=
2)
Pulse instructions
~aatruaions
<
I
I
LDD=
LDD>
LD<=
LDD<=
LD<
LDD<
LDD>=
I
Instructions to be Read
Instructions to be Read
,
ANDD=
,
ANDD>
,
AND<=
,
ANDD<=
,
AND<
,
ANDD<
,
ANDD>=
,
ORD=
,
ORD>
,
OR<=
,
ORD<=
,
OR<
,
ORD<
,
ORD>=
I
Examples
1
I
I
6-
14
6.
HOW
TO
USE
EACH
FUNCTION
WEC-A
(4)
Changing input data
Before pressing the [GO] key, data can be changed by the following
operations:
After pressing the
When changing
the [CLEAR] key.
When changing a
data.
[GLEA-Rljwy,
an
;!~$y~~~q
________
.I
;de!!$?-;
reenter the correct data.
,
reenter the instruction after pressing
and a
r----------------~
;
device
-.--------------J
number
I
,
reenter the correct
.-
6-
15
6.
1.l
.HOW-TO
.
~
.I
,_
USE EACH FUNCTION
6.3.3
(Instruction
~netmc~n
read
[Basic operation]
I
READ
HSTEP
NUMBER
[Sample operation]
100 LD
101
102 LD
103 MOV DO
108 LD
109
114
115
1
OUT
MOVP
LDI
OUT
1
X005
YO20
X006
X005
K4X005Z
X005
YO21
by:wgnotlng.a
by
designating a
Device Device number Designate
c~redde~h
device)
The instruction of the step number
read in the following program
100
Dl2
D1V
102
108
114
LI===:
x5
iY
AI
in
the program
-
1
GO
1
for
which devices
MOVP
etc.
V)
as a device.
,../When
nated as
the device
"X5"
K4X5Z
(other
Z
or
and
D1V
X,
Y,
D,
than Z and
V
is
desig-
a
device, only
is
designated.)
"Z"
are used
W,
is
6-
16
6.
HOW
o
[READMSTEP
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
NUMBER
s(GOI
8
CLEAR
t+
STEP
NUMBER
MELSC-A
p7q-
3
om
M100
Select the
device 'X005" to be searched.
IR
99
BOP
1:
IOO~LD-
101
h
103
2
1OB)LD
I
109
109
rk
:
109)MOvP
109
109
R
109
om
Dl2
sow
K410052
X4X0052
D1V
D1V
roos
YO10
x005
Ef
116
LD
1
Read
1
Read
Read
Read
Message when there
struction containing "X005" after
step
'LD
"LD
"MOVP
"LDI
115
READ
mode and set the
E
E.
K4mZ
z.
D 1 V'.
is
not an in-
Set device
vk
:
103)YOV
103
DO
103
Dl2
109
X4XOOSZ
Read
Read
'2"
to be searched.
"MOV DO Dlr.
'MOVP
K4X0052
DlV'.
6-
17
6..
Haw
a
.-e
TO
,
[Explanatlon]
USE EACH FUNCTION
(1)
The device and device number are searched from step 0 by pressing the
[GO] key after setting device and device number. And then, the detected
step is displayed. Thereafter, an instruction is searched from the
ing
step by pressing the [GO] key, and the detected step is displayed.
When an instruction cannot be detected even
instruction, PROGRAM
Changing input data Before pressing the [GO] key, data can be
changed by the following operations:
After pressing the
e
When changing
correct data.
(2) When reading by using device numbers, a designated device modified
by indexes
to
V6)
4).)
If
a device number with indexes is designated, a DEVICE ERROR occurs
and it cannot be read.
(Example)
is
2
or V (when an A2A or A3ACPU is used:
also
read as the corresponding device. (See sample operation
NOT
FOUND is displayed.
[CLEARJ
-------
a
I
device
L
_______
key, reenter the correct data.
I
and a
J
r----------------7
;-hy-ic?-~~~~~!;
if
2
.ME&EC-A
it is searched to the
,
reenter the
2,
21
to
follow-
26;
END
V,
V1
I
STEP
NUMBER
(3)
When reading device number
[Dl.
If
only [B]
(Example)
1
STEP NUMBER
I
STEP
NUMBER
,
[C] and [Dl are input, a BCD instruction is read.
1
"CD"
.................
of
link relay (B), input [B], [O],
.............................
DEVICE
.................
LD
Dev'ice number
"CD"
relay
BCD
ERROR
t
BCD instruction
is read.
BOCD
t
of
(B)
DI
DIOO
[C]
and
link
is read.
n
Li
6-
18
6.
HOW
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
..
..
’
I.
WSEC-A
6.3.4
Automatic scrolling
[Basic operation]
Read operation STEP NUMBER
See Sections
L6.3.1
to
6.3.3.
]
bVH
[Sample operation]
of
A
program
a program
is
scrolled automatically to step
Step number
(The range from the cursor position
to step
(The range from the cursor position
to the
step is scrolled automatically.)
(The range from the cursor position
...
to a designated step is scrolled automatically.)
...
(The range from the cursor position
to a designated step is scrolled automatically.)
...
(It
tion immediately before the NOP instruction in the direction from the
cursor position to step
...
(It
tion next to the NOP instruction in
the direction
from the cursor position.)
0
is scrolled automatically.)
END
instruction or the end
scrolls automatically
scrolls automatically to the instruc-
of
the
0.)
END
to
the instruc-
instruction
0
@I
STEP
I
@
-After about
@
[
NUMBER^
After about 1 second
0.5
seconds]
]
102
101
101
2
OR
OR
LD
WI
x010
Select the
step number where automatic scrolling started.
I
Set automatic scrolling until step
Program scrolls automatically step
by step about
Automatic scrolling has now been
completed.
\
READ
mode and read the
every
0.5
0.
seconds.
6-
19
[Explanation]
SE
EACH
(1)
The
tion
(2)
Press
FUNCTION
program
set
any key
scrotls automaticaiiy
by
[ t ]
or
[ & ]
to
interrupt scrolling.
keys.
from
the cursor position to the direc-
6-20
6.
HOW
.
.
,.i
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
6.4 INSERT
6.4.1 inserting an instruction in a program (Program insertbn)
[Basic operation]
INSERT
[Sample operation]
101
a
'
100
r--
,
101
I
102
1'23-
(I)
Mode Operations
This mode inserts new instructions to modify
STEP NUMBER
A
program (dotted area)
1
LD
X005
'AN6
-
-r5:
ANI
o_R-
OUT YO20
-
M6
!?!'A
I
Step number
H%Th
is
inserted
Instruction
ACPU
programs.
o
@
'02
-@?
[AND-
/ANI-
TGnsertiy:peration
changes the step number.
103
OUT
wt-
103
LD
Ff
104
LD
105
LD
Select the INSERT mode and set the
number
program.
Insert
insert
Insert
of
steps to
be
inserted in the
6-21
6.
VOW
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
When this operation is completed normally, the inserted instruction is
written
Instructions must not be input by step units; use instruction units.
(Example)
-I
Do not insert AND=, DO and Dl separately. Insert AND=, DO, and Dl
together.
After the operation has been completed, confirm an inserted part in the
READ mode.
If
the
is executed assuming that the head step of the instruction has been
designated.
When an instruction is inserted, the step number is shifted automatically
in the existing program.
.
,.
.&ElS€GA
to
an ACPU as it is, and the following step number is displayed.
=
IDO1D1
designated head step
f
is
in the middle of
an
instruction, processing
'I
When AND M1 is inserted in Y20
Step
numbers Step
Insert
The same coil is not checked
When a check of the same coil is necessary, check using a program
check (see Section
Pressing the [INSERT] key in the READ, INSERT, DELETE, MONITOR
(list monitor)
instruction after the cursor position
After pressing the [STEP NUMBER] , step number, and [GO] keys, press
the
[GO]
When executing this operation when the ACPU is in the RUN state,
execute this operation after setting "WRITE ENABLED CONFIRM YES"
in the OTHERS mode (see Section 6.9.14).
key
or
to
6.9.3)
TEST (test of list monitor) modes enables inserting of an
scroll the program up.
in
the INSERT mode.
in the OTHERS mode.
numbers
(b).
I
IMPORTANT
When overwriting an instruction after creating a program using all the
program capacity registered in the ACPU parameters, write an instruction with the same number
than in the instruction before overwriting is written, the step number of
the program which exists after the overwrite is shifted automatically, and
the end step instruction is deleted.
I
6-22
of
steps.
If
an instruction with more steps
6.
HOW
..
..
,
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
6.4.2
Batch moving a program
This
operation moves a program in a designated range
position. (Help operation in'the
[Basic operation]
[..eration Program display in the
INSERT
mode
Designation
move destination
designation
of
the
move start step
[Sample operation]
Steps
16
to
18
are moved
to
step
to
INSERT
Of
the~~~step
mode)
move Designation completed
of
50
Press the
in the READ mode.
Select
[HELP]
"1:INSERT'.
key when operating
a designated
the
@-
Select "2:TRANSFER".
2
LD
8
18
K10
DBSTINATION
51
51
[
NOP
HOP
Set 16 as the move start step.
END
Set 18 as the move
Set
50
as the move destination step.
The program
been moved to just before step
of
steps 16
step.
to
18 has
50.
6-23
[Explanation]
(1)
When the move is executed, it is moved to just before the move destination step.
(a)
If
the move destination is before a movement source, instructions in
the range from
are shifted in descending
The figure below is an example of shifting ladder
ladder block
Before
executing
the
move
B.
the
movement destination
order.
After
executing
the
move
to
the movement source
Mock
D
before
A
B
C
~~~~~
E
-
}
-
I
(b) When a move destination
range
from
the
in the
move destination
A
B
C
E
I
is
after a movement source, instructions
to
the movement source are
shifted in ascending order.
The figure below is an example of shifting ladder block
ladder block
E.
B
before
6-24
6.
HOW
TO USE
EACH
FUNCTION
MELSEC-A
6.4.3
Copying a program
[Bask operation]
Program display Designation
operation in the
INSERT
q;;;gnation
mode
of
theb
copy destination
[Sample operation]
This operation copies a program
of
posed
operation
GO
an instruction that
in
,
When steps
the INSERT mode)
copy start step
15
to
20
are copied
1
:
INSERT
2
:
COYYBNT DISPLAY
1:INSTR. KELP
2
:
TRAFISPBR
is
to
the designated position when it is com-
the same as the created program. (Help
of
the
copy completed
to
step
60
Press the [HELP] key when operating
in the INSERT mode.
Select
'1
:INSERT".
I
***
INSERT
3
:COPY
1
OUT
2
LD
START STEP
17
MI
EWD
STEP
lE X10
DESTINATION
I
59
NOP
61
ANI
62
OUT
***
X000
[
TO
2/2
161
10
1
I
Switch to the display
212".
Select
'3:COPY'.
Set
16 as the copy start step.
Set
18
as the copy END step.
Set 60 as the copy destination
The program
ied to step 60 and after.
of
"*'*
step 16 to
INSERT
18
***
s
itep.
is cop-
6
-
25
$HQ.)M
IC
.,
TO
[Explanation]
USE EACH FUNCTION
(2)
When pointer
ERROR
Leave out pointers of ranges
(P,
occurs.
I)
is
included in the range
to
be copied.
-WS€C-A
to
be copied, SETTING
n,
j
L,
6-26
6.
HOW
TO
USE
EACH
This
FUNCTION
mode deletes existing instructions to modify
ACPU
MElSEC-A
programs.
6.5.1
[Basic operation]
SHIFT
[Sample operation]
Deleting an instruction in a program (Program deletion)
The deletion operation
changes
A
program (dotted area)
the
step
numbers.
Step
is
deleted
number
@yLTm
.-
STEP
NUMBER
QW
OW
@pJ
om
vL
Select the DELETE mode and
the
number
deleted.
of
steps which are
Fl
103
OR
Delete
103
OUT
YO10
Ek
103
LD
103
OUT YO01
6-27
Delete
Delete
set
to
be
6.
.I.
HQW,TO
i.
.
.
I.
[Explanation]
1
USE EACH
(1)
If
the designated head step is
is executed assuming that the head step
designated.
(2)
Instructions must not be deleted by step units; use instruction units.
(Example)
FUNCTION
in
the middle
of
an instruction, processing
of
the instruction
has
been
Do not delete AND-, DO and Dl separately. Delete AND=,
DO,
and Dl
together.
After the operation has been completed, confirm a deleted part
in
the
READ mode.
(3)
When the operation
is
completed normally, the instruction of a designated step number is deleted from an ACPU and the step number is now
displayed with the next instruction.
X0
Ml
PHI----
Delete-
Step
-c
numbers
When AND M1
Step
of
Y20 is deleted
numbers
(4) Pressing the [SHIFT] and [DELETE] keys in the READ, WRITE, INSERT,
list
MONITOR (list monitor) or TEST (test of
deleting of an instruction after the cursor position
(5)
When executing this operation when the ACPU is
monitor) modes enables
(b).
in
the RUN state,
execute this operation after setting "WRITE ENABLED CONFIRM YES"
in the OTHERS mode (see Section 6.9.14).
6 - 28
6.
HOW
TO
USE EACH FUNCTION
IuELsEcI.A
6.5.2
Deletion
by
deslgnating a range
[Basic operation]
LDELETE
mode
1
-
[Sample operation]
@-
1
6
This operation deletes several instructions
operation in the DELETE mode)
-
Steps
16
to
-
18
Laelere
are deleted
1
:DELETE
2
:
COYYBNT
1
2
sran
om
LD
s'
DISPLAY
X000
by
designating a range. (Help
Press the
in the
Select
Select
Set
[HELP]
DELETE
'1:DELETE"
"1
:RANGE SETTING".
16
as the delete start step.
key when operating
Mode.
17
17
18
ANI
AND
om
181
Set
18
as the delete
Steps
16
to
leted, and the program after step
has now been moved up.