Mitsubishi Electronics SW1DNC-GXW2-E User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Always read these instructions before using this product.)

Before using this product, thoroughly read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual and pay careful attention to safety and handle the products properly. The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety precautions of the programmable controller system, refer to the User’s Manual for the CPU module.

In this manual, the safety precautions are ranked as " WARNING" and " CAUTION".

WARNING

CAUTION

Note that the CAUTION level may lead to serious consequences according to the circumstances. Always follow the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal safety.

Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

[Design Instructions]

WARNING

● When data change, program change, or status control is performed from a personal computer to a running programmable controller, create an interlock circuit outside the programmable controller to ensure that the whole system always operates safely. Furthermore, for the online operations performed from a personal computer to a programmable controller CPU, the corrective actions against a communication error due to such as a cable connection fault should be predetermined as a system.

[Startup and Maintenance Instructions]

CAUTION

● The online operations performed from a personal computer to a running programmable controller CPU (Program change when a programmable controller CPU is RUN, operating status changes such as forced input/output operation and RUN-STOP switching, and remote control operation) must be executed after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured. When changing a program while a programmable controller CPU is RUN, it may cause a program corruption in some operating conditions. Fully understand the precautions described in GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) before use.

● The positioning test functions of OPR, JOG, inching or positioning data for QD75/LD75 positioning module must be executed with the programmable controller set to STOP after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured. Specially when executing the function on the network system, ensure the safety thoroughly since the machinery whose operation cannot be checked by an operator may be activated. The operation failure may cause the injury or machine damage.

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT

(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;

i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.

(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general

industries. MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT. ("Prohibited Application") Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;

• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.

• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.

• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to the public or property.

Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi representative in your region.

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REVISIONS

The manual number is written at the bottom left of the back cover.

Print date Manual number Revision

Jul., 2008 SH(NA)-080788ENG-A First edition

Jan., 2009 SH(NA)-080788ENG-B

Jul., 2009 SH(NA)-080788ENG-C

Oct., 2009 SH(NA)-080788ENG-D

Model Addition

Q00UJ, Q00U, Q01U, Q10UDH, Q10UDEH, Q20UDH, Q20UDEH, FXCPU

Addition

MANUALS, Section 1.1, Section 3.6

Correction

GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1, Section 2.2, Section 3, Section 3.2.1, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.5, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.2.7, Section 3.3.1, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.7.2, Section 4, Section 4.2.6, Section 4.4.1, Section 4.7, Section 5, Section 5.2.5, Section 5.2.6, Section 5.4.1, Section 5.7

Model Addition

Q00J, Q00, Q01

Addition

MANUALS, Section 1.1

Correction

MANUALS, Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.4, Section 4.7, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 5.4, Section 5.7

Correction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 1.2, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.5, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.7.1, Section 3.7.2, Section 3.7.3, Section 3.8, Section 4.9, Section 5.2.6, Section 5.9

Jan., 2010 SH(NA)-080788ENG-E

Apr., 2010 SH(NA)-080788ENG-F

Model Addition

L02, L26-BT

Addition

CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT

Correction

MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 3.2.1, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.4, Section 3.2.5, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.2.7, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7.2, Section 3.7.4, Section 4.2.5, Section 4.2.6, Section 4.4.1, Section 5.2.5, Section 5.2.6, Section 5.2.7, Section 5.4.1

Correction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 3.2.1, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.7, Section 3.3.1, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.5, Section 3.9, Section 4.2.6, Section 4.4.1, Section 5.4.1

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Print date Manual number Revision

Sep., 2010 SH(NA)-080788ENG-G

Jan., 2011 SH(NA)-080788ENG-H

Jul., 2011 SH(NA)-080788ENG-I

Correction

GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.3.1, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.5, Section 3.6

Correction

MANUALS, Section 2.1, Section 3.2.1, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.4, Section 3.2.5, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.2.7, Section 3.3.1, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7.2, Section 3.7.4, Section 3.8, Section 4.2.6, Section 4.4.1, Section 5.2.5, Section 5.2.7, Section 5.4.1

Addition

Section 3.2.8

Correction

MANUALS, Section 1.1, Section 2.2, Section 3.1.2, Section 3.2.1, Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3, Section 3.2.6, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.6, Section 3.7.1, Section 3.7.2, Section 3.7.3, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 4.2.6, Section 4.4.1, Section 5.1.2, Section 5.2.5, Section 5.2.7, Section 5.4.1

Japanese Manual Version SH-080734-K

This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi integrated FA software, MELSOFT series. Before using the product, thoroughly read this manual to develop full familiarity with the functions and performance to ensure correct use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... A - 1

CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................... A - 2

REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................... A - 3

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... A - 5

CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... A - 5

MANUALS.............................................................................................................................................. A - 8

GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL........................................................... A - 16

1OVERVIEW 1 - 1 to 1 - 6

1.1 Simple Project and Structured Project 1 - 2

1.2 Program Creation Procedure 1 - 4

2 CREATED PROGRAM AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 - 1 to 2 - 4

2.1 System Configuration 2 - 2

2.2 Overview of Program Creation 2 - 2

3 CREATING PROGRAM IN STRUCTURED LADDER/FBD LANGUAGE 3 - 1 to 3 - 48

3.1 Created Program 3 - 2

3.1.1 Operations of program..................................................................................................................3 - 2

3.1.2 Created program ..........................................................................................................................3 - 2

3.2 Creating a Project 3 - 3

3.2.1 Starting GX Works2......................................................................................................................3 - 3

3.2.2 Screen configuration in GX Works2 .............................................................................................3 - 4

3.2.3 Creating a new project..................................................................................................................3 - 5

3.2.4 Setting parameters .......................................................................................................................3 - 7

3.2.5 Setting labels ................................................................................................................................3 - 8

3.2.6 Creating a program.....................................................................................................................3 - 11

3.2.7 Compiling a program .................................................................................................................. 3 - 19

3.2.8 Creating an FBD program ..........................................................................................................3 - 20

3.3 Writing a Project to the programmable controller 3 - 21

3.3.1 Connecting the personal computer to the programmable controller........................................... 3 - 21

3.3.2 Writing a project to the programmable controller........................................................................3 - 26

3.4 Monitoring Operations 3 - 29

3.4.1 Monitoring a program .................................................................................................................3 - 29

3.4.2 Batch monitoring of device values.............................................................................................. 3 - 34

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3.5 Diagnosing the programmable controller 3 - 38

3.6 Reading a Project from programmable controller 3 - 39

3.7 Printing 3 - 41

3.7.1 Setting the printer....................................................................................................................... 3 - 41

3.7.2 Previewing a program ................................................................................................................ 3 - 42

3.7.3 Printing a program...................................................................................................................... 3 - 44

3.7.4 Previewing a PLC Parameter..................................................................................................... 3 - 45

3.7.5 Printing a PLC Parameter .......................................................................................................... 3 - 46

3.8 Saving a Project 3 - 47

3.9 Exiting GX Works2 3 - 48

4 CREATING PROGRAM IN ST LANGUAGE 4 - 1 to 4 - 12

4.1 Created Program 4 - 2

4.1.1 Operations of program ................................................................................................................. 4 - 2

4.1.2 Created program .......................................................................................................................... 4 - 2

4.2 Creating a Project 4 - 3

4.2.1 Starting GX Works2 ..................................................................................................................... 4 - 3

4.2.2 Screen configuration in GX Works2 ............................................................................................. 4 - 3

4.2.3 Creating a new project ................................................................................................................. 4 - 3

4.2.4 Setting parameters....................................................................................................................... 4 - 3

4.2.5 Setting labels................................................................................................................................ 4 - 3

4.2.6 Creating a program ...................................................................................................................... 4 - 4

4.2.7 Compiling a program.................................................................................................................... 4 - 6

4.3 Writing a Project to the programmable controller 4 - 7

4.4 Monitoring Operations 4 - 7

4.4.1 Monitoring a program ................................................................................................................... 4 - 7

4.4.2 Batch monitoring of device values ............................................................................................. 4 - 10

4.5 Diagnosing the programmable controller 4 - 11

4.6 Reading a Project from programmable controller 4 - 11

4.7 Printing 4 - 11

4.8 Saving a Project 4 - 11

4.9 Exiting GX Works2 4 - 11

5 CREATING TWO OR MORE PROGRAM BLOCKS 5 - 1 to 5 - 19

5.1 Created Program 5 - 2

5.1.1 Operations of program ................................................................................................................. 5 - 2

5.1.2 Created program .......................................................................................................................... 5 - 3

5.2 Creating a Project 5 - 4

5.2.1 Starting GX Works2 ..................................................................................................................... 5 - 4

5.2.2 Screen configuration in GX Works2 ............................................................................................. 5 - 4

5.2.3 Creating a new project ................................................................................................................. 5 - 4

5.2.4 Setting parameters....................................................................................................................... 5 - 4

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5.2.5 Preparing (creating) the program configuration............................................................................5 - 5

5.2.6 Setting labels ................................................................................................................................5 - 8

5.2.7 Creating a program.......................................................................................................................5 - 9

5.2.8 Compiling a program .................................................................................................................. 5 - 11

5.3 Writing a Project to the programmable controller 5 - 12

5.4 Monitoring Operations 5 - 12

5.4.1 Monitoring a program .................................................................................................................5 - 12

5.4.2 Batch monitoring of device values.............................................................................................. 5 - 18

5.5 Diagnosing the programmable controller 5 - 18

5.6 Reading a Project from programmable controller 5 - 18

5.7 Printing 5 - 19

5.8 Saving a Project 5 - 19

5.9 Exiting GX Works2 5 - 19

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■ MANUALS

Related manuals are separately issued according to the purpose of their functions in GX Works2.

● Related manuals

The manuals related to this product are shown below. Refer to the following tables when ordering required manuals.

1) Operation of GX Works2

Manual name

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) Explains the system configuration of GX Works2 and the functions common to a Simple project and Structured project such as parameter setting, operation method for the online function. (Sold separately)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Simple project of GX Works2.

(Sold separately)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project) Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Structured project of GX Works2.

(Sold separately)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module) Explains operation methods of intelligent function module such as parameter setting, monitoring programs, and predefined protocol support function in GX Works2. (Sold separately)

GX Works2 Beginner’s Manual (Simple Project) Explains fundamental operation methods such as creating, editing, and monitoring programs in Simple project for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately)

2) Structured Programming

Manual name

MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual (Fundamentals) Explains the programming method, types of programming languages and other information required to create structured programs. (Sold separately)

Manual number

(Manual code)

SH-080779ENG

(13JU63)

SH-080780ENG

(13JU64)

SH-080781ENG

(13JU65)

SH-080921ENG

(13JU69)

SH-080787ENG

(13JZ22)

Manual number

(Manual code)

SH-080782ENG

(13JW06)

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MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Common Instructions) Explains the specifications and functions of common instructions such as sequence instructions, basic instructions, and application instructions, that can be used in structured programs. (Sold separately)

MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Application Functions) Explains the specifications and functions of application functions that can be used in structured programs.

(Sold separately)

MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Special Instructions) Explains the specifications and functions of special instructions such as module dedicated instruction, PID control instruction, and built-in I/O function dedicated instruction, that can be used in structured programs.

(Sold separately)

FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Device & Common) Explains the devices and parameters provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately)

FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Basic & Applied Instruction) Explains the sequence instructions provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately)

FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Application Functions) Explains the application functions provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately)

SH-080783ENG

(13JW07)

SH-080784ENG

(13JW08)

SH-080785ENG

(13JW09)

JY997D26001

(09R925)

JY997D34701

(09R926)

JY997D34801

(09R927)

3) Operation of iQ Works

Manual name

iQ Works Beginner's Manual Explains fundamental operation methods such as managing the system using MELSOFT Navigator and using system labels for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately)

The Operating Manuals are included on the CD-ROM of the software package in a PDF file format. Manuals in printed form are sold separately for single purchase. Order a manual by quoting the manual number (model code) listed in the table above.

Manual number

(Manual code)

SH-080902ENG

(13JZ44)

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● Purpose of this manual

This manual explains the operation for creating sequence programs in Structured project, one of the functions supported with GX Works2. Manuals for reference are listed in the following table according to their purpose. For information such as the contents and manual number of each manual, refer to the list of 'Related manuals'.

1) Operation of GX Works2

Installation

Operation of GX Works2

Purpose

Learning the operating environment and installation method

Learning all functions of GX Works2

Learning the project types and available languages in GX Works2

Learning the basic operations and operating procedures when creating a simple project for the first time

Learning the basic operations and operating procedures when creating a structured project for the first time

Learning the operations of available functions regardless of project type.

Learning the functions and operation methods for programming

Learning data setting methods for intelligent function module

GX Works2 Installation

Instructions

Details

GX Works2

Beginner’s Manual

Simple Project

Details

Structured

Project

Details

Common

Outline

Details

Outline

GX Works2 Version 1

Operating Manual

Simple

Project

Details Details

Structured

Project

Intelligent

Function

Module

Details

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2) Operation of GX Works2

For details of instructions used in each programming language, refer to the section 3 on the next page.

Purpose

Ladder

Simple Project

SFC

Ladder

SFC Structured Project

Structured Ladder/FBD

*1: MELSAP3 and FX series SFC only

GX Works2 Installation

Instructions

GX Works2

Beginner’s Manual

Simple Project

Outline

Structured

Project

Outline

Common

GX Works2 Version 1

Operating Manual

Simple

Project

Details

Structured

Project

Details

Intelligent

Function

Module

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3) Details of instructions in each programming language (for QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU)

All languages

Using ladder language

Using SFC language

Using Structured Ladder/ FBD or ST language

Purpose

Learning details of programmable controller CPU error codes, special relays, and special registers

Learning the types and details of common instructions

Learning the types and details of instructions for intelligent function modules

Learning the types and details of instructions for network modules

Learning the types and details of instructions for the PID control function

Learning details of specifications, functions, and instructions of SFC (MELSAP3)

Learning the fundamentals for creating a structured program

Learning the types and details of common instructions

Learning the types and details of instructions for intelligent function modules

Learning the types and details of instructions for network modules

Learning the types and details of instructions for the PID control function

Learning the types and details of application functions

MELSEC-

Q/L/F

Structured

Programming

Manual

Fundamentals

Details

MELSEC-Q/L Structured

Programming Manual

Common

Instructions

Details

Instructions

Special

Outline

Application

Functions

Details

MELSEC-

Q/L

Programming

Manual

Common

Instructions

Details

MELSEC-Q/L/QnA

Programming Manual

PID Control

Instructions

Details

SFC -

Details

Manual for

module to

be used

Details

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Using ladder language

Using SFC language

Using Structure d Ladder/FBD or ST language

4) Details of instructions in each programming language (for FXCPU)

MELSEC-

Q/L/F

Purpose

Learning the types and details of basic/application instructions, descriptions of devices and parameters

Learning details of specifications, functions, and instructions of SFC

Learning the fundamentals for creating a structured program

Learning the descriptions of devices, parameters, and error codes

Learning the types and details of sequence instructions

Learning the types and details of application instructions

Structured

Programming

Manual

Fundamentals

Details

FXCPU Structured Programming Manual

Device & Common

Details

Basic & Applied

Instruction

Details

Application

Functions

Details

FXCPU Programming Manual

FX0, FX0S, FX

0N, FX1,

U, FX2C

Details Details Details

FX1S, FX1N,

2N, FX1NC,

2NC

FX3G, FX3U,

3UC

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● How to read this manual

Section title

Clarifies the section of currently opened page.

Chapter heading

Index on the right of the page number clarifies the chapter of currently opened page.

Reference location

leads to the reference

location and reference manuals.

Section title

Clarifies the section of currently opened page.

* Since the above page was created for explanation purpose, it differs from the actual page.

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This manual also uses the following columns:

This explains notes for requiring attention or useful functions relating to the information given on the same page.

Restrictions

This explains restrictions relating to the information given on the same page.

● Symbols used in this manual

The following shows the symbols used in this manual with descriptions and examples.

No. Symbol Description Example

(1) [ ] Menu name on a menu bar [Project]

(2) Toolbar icon

(3) << >> Tab name in a screen <<PLC System>>

(4) Button on a screen

(5) " " Item name in a screen "Timer Limit Setting"

− Keyboard key

button

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■ GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL

This manual uses the generic terms and abbreviations listed in the following table to discuss the software packages and programmable controller CPUs. Corresponding module model names are also

listed if needed.

Generic terms and

Abbreviations

GX Works2

Existing application -

GX Developer

GX Simulator

iQ Works Abbreviation for iQ platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works

Personal computer

Q series Abbreviation for Mitsubishi programmable controller MELSEC-Q series

L series Abbreviation for Mitsubishi programmable controller MELSEC-L series

FX series Abbreviation for Mitsubishi programmable controller MELSEC-F series

Basic model QCPU Generic term for Q00J, Q00, Q01

High Performance model QCPU

Universal model QCPU

QCPU (Q mode)

LCPU Generic term for L02, L02-P, L26-BT and L26-PBT

FXCPU

CPU module Generic term for QCPU (Q mode), LCPU, and FXCPU

SFC Generic term for MELSAP3, MELSAP-L, and FX series SFC

Generic product name for SWnDNC-GXW2-E model (n: version)

Generic product name for SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA, SWnD5C-GPPW-EV, and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA (n: version)

Generic term for personal computers on which Windows

Generic term for Q02, Q02H, Q06H, Q12H, and Q25H

Generic term for Q00UJ, Q00U, Q01U, Q02U, Q03UD, Q03UDE, Q04UDH, Q04UDEH, Q06UDH, Q06UDEH, Q10UDH, Q10UDEH, Q13UDH, Q13UDEH, Q20UDH, Q20UDEH, Q26UDH, Q26UDEH, Q50UDEH, and Q100UDEH

Generic term for Basic model QCPU, High Performance model QCPU, and Universal model QCPU

Generic term for FX and FX

3UC

0, FX0S, FX0N, FXU, FX2C, FX1S, FX1N, FX1NC, FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3U,

Description

operates

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OVERVIEW

1OVERVIEW

This manual explains the procedures to actually create a program (Structured Project) using GX Works2 and operate the programmable controller using the created program. If this is your first time creating a Structured Project using GX Works2, you are recommended to read this manual first, and then use GX Works2. Refer to the following manual for Simple Projects:

GX Works2 Beginner’s Manual (Simple Project)

1.1 Simple Project and Structured Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 Program Creation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

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GX Works2

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Simple Project and Structured Project

■ Simple Project

In a Simple Project, you can create sequence programs using instructions for the Mitsubishi programmable controller CPU. The Simple Project offers the same operability for program creation as the conventional GX Developer.

You can create sequence programs using the following programming languages:

● Graphic languages

• Ladder Use this graphic language to describe programs as ladders consisting of contacts, coils, etc., using the same operating procedures as the conventional GX Developer.

•SFC Use this graphic language to describe sequence control in a way easy to understand. Describe steps which specify the processing and transition conditions which specify conditions for proceeding to the next step. You can describe steps and transition conditions using the ladder language.

● Text language

• ST (Structured Text) This text language allows you to describe controls by syntax including alternative sequences offered by conditional sentences and repetition offered by repetition sentences in the same way as high-level languages such as the C language. Accordingly, you can briefly create programs easy to look at.

■ Structured Project

In a Structured Project, you can create programs by structured program. By dividing controls into small portions and making parts of common contents, you can create programs easy to understand and applicable to many cases (by structured program.)

You can create sequence programs using the following programming languages:

● Graphic languages

• Ladder Use this graphic language to describe programs as ladders consisting of contacts, coils, etc., using the same operating procedures as the conventional GX Developer.

• Structured Ladder/FBD Structured Ladder is created based on the relay circuit design technology. Because this language is easy to understand intuitively, it is used generally for sequence programs. Every ladder always starts from a base line on the left. Structured Ladder consists of contacts, coils, function blocks and functions which are connected each other with vertical lines and horizontal lines. FBD connects functions and function blocks with ruled lines to describe ladders.

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1.1 Simple Project and Structured Project

● Text language

Restrictions

The FXCPU does not support the ST language in Simple Project, and does not support the ladder language and SFC language in Structured Project.

OVERVIEW

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

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GX Works2

1 OVERVIEW

1.2 Program Creation Procedure

The figure below shows how to create a program with a Structured Project and execute it in a programmable controller CPU.

1. Opening a project

Procedure Reference

Start GX Works2. 3.2.1

Create a new Structured Project. Or open an existing Structured Project. 3.2.3

2. Setting parameters

Procedure Reference

Set the parameters. 3.2.4

3. Creating the program configuration

Procedure Reference

Create Program File. --

Create Task in Program File. --

Create POU.

5.2.5

4. Setting labels

Procedure Reference

Define global labels. 3.2.5

Define local labels. --

5. Editing the program

Procedure Reference

3.2.6

Edit the program in each POU.

4.2.6

5.2.7

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6. Conversion

1.2 Program Creation Procedure

Procedure Reference

Compile the program. 3.2.7

7. Connecting the programmable controller CPU

Procedure Reference

Connect the personal computer to the programmable controller CPU.

Set the connection destination.

3.3.1

8. Writing to the programmable controller

Procedure Reference

Write the parameters to the programmable controller CPU.

Write the program to the programmable controller CPU.

3.3.2

9. Checking operations

Procedure Reference

3.4

Monitor the sequence program execution status, and check operations.

Check for errors in the programmable controller. 3.5

4.4

5.4

OVERVIEW

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

10.Printing

Procedure Reference

Print the program and parameters.

11.Exiting GX Works2

Procedure Reference

Save the project. 3.8

Exiting GX Works2. 3.9

3.7

4.7

5.7

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

1 - 5

GX Works2

1 OVERVIEW

MEMO

1 - 6

OVERVIEW

2 CREATED PROGRAM AND

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

This chapter explains the system configuration and gives an overview of the program created by using this manual.

2.1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Overview of Program Creation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

2 - 1

GX Works2

2 CREATED PROGRAM AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 System Configuration

This manual uses GX Works2 and the Q Series programmable controller for explanation.

Programmable controller (QCPU)

GX Works2

USB cable

2.2 Overview of Program Creation

This manual explains the following program creation procedures using the simple example program shown in the table below.

• Creating a new project

• Setting parameters

• Setting labels

• Creating a program (inputting contacts and application instructions, converting ladder blocks and compiling the program)

• Writing to the programmable controller

• Monitoring ladder, etc.

• Preview, Printing

Program

language

Number of

program

blocks

Table 2.1 Overview of created program

Operation overview Reference

Structured

Ladder

1 Chapter 3

3 Chapter 5

2 - 2

2.2 Overview of Program Creation

Table 2.1 Overview of created program

Program

language

FBD 1 Chapter 3

ST 1 Chapter 4

Number of

program

blocks

Operation overview Reference

OVERVIEW

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

Ladder

SFC

Refer to the following manual.

GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project) You can create the Inline ST Box that displays ST language programs in the Ladder Editor, and edit and monitor ST language programs. Refer to the following manual for the details.

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

Refer to the following manual.

GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project)

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

2 - 3

GX Works2

2 CREATED PROGRAM AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

MEMO

2 - 4

OVERVIEW

3 CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/ FBD LANGUAGE

This chapter explains how to create a program in the Structured Ladder/FBD language with a Structured Project using a simple Structured Ladder program. Refer to the following manuals for the details on structured programs including programming languages, labels, data types and functions (instructions):

MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual (Fundamentals) Structured Programming Manual of the programmable controller CPU

3.1 Created Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2 Creating a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3 Writing a Project to the programmable controller . . . . . . . . . 3-21

3.4 Monitoring Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3.5 Diagnosing the programmable controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.6 Reading a Project from programmable controller . . . . . . . . . 3-39

3.7 Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

3.8 Saving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

3.9 Exiting GX Works2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

CREATED PROGRAM

AND SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION

CREATING PROGRAM IN

STRUCTURED LADDER/

FBD LANGUAGE

CREATING

PROGRAM IN ST

LANGUAGE

CREATING TWO OR

MORE PROGRAM

BLOCKS

3 - 1

GX Works2

3 CREATING PROGRAM IN STRUCTURED LADDER/FBD LANGUAGE

3.1 Created Program

This section explains the operations of the program to be created and ladder programs.

3.1.1 Operations of program

● When X0 turns ON, the programmable controller turns ON Y10, and then turns OFF Y10 1 second later.

● When X1 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K10 to D0 (which is defined with the LABEL "VAR1").

● When X2 turns ON, the programmable controller transfers K20 to D0 (which is defined with the LABEL "VAR1").

3.1.2 Created program

■ In the case of Structured Ladder

■ In the case of FBD

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3.1.1 Operations of program

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