Mitsubishi Electronics sw1dnd-iqwk-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 system, refer to the User's Manual for each controller.

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 miner 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 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 controller, the corrective actions against a communication error due to such as a cable connection fault should be predetermined as a system.

[Startup/Maintenance Instructions]

CAUTION

● The online operations performed from a personal computer to a running controller (Program change, operating status change such as RUN-STOP switching, and remote control operation) have to be executed after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured. When changing a program while a controller is RUN, it may cause a program corruption in some operating conditions. Fully understand the precautions described in the manuals and Help function of each controller before use.

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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

Oct., 2009 SH-080902ENG-A First edition

Apr., 2010 SH-080902ENG-B

Sep., 2010 SH-080902ENG-C

Model Addition

MELSEC-L series

Addition

CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT, Section 3.4, Section 3.10

Correction MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.10, Section 3.12, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 6.2

Model Addition MELSEC-FX series

Addition Section 3.4, Section 3.10

Correction GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.11, Section 3.13, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 6.2

Revision

Apr., 2011 SH-080902ENG-D

Nov., 2011 SH-080902ENG-E

Jun., 2012 SH-080902ENG-F

Nov., 2012 SH-080902ENG-G

Addition GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL

Correction HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL, Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 6.2

Addition MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 3.4.4

Correction Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.11, Section 3.13, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.2, Section 6.1, Section 6.2

Correction Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.8, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 6.2

Correction Section 1.2, Section 3.2, Section 3.4, Section 3.11, Section 5.2

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Print date Manual number

Revision

Jun., 2013 SH-080902ENG-H

Dec., 2013 SH-080902ENG-I

Addition

Section 3.4.5

Correction

Section 2.1, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.4, Section 3.11

Addition

Section 3.4.6, Section 3.4.7

Correction MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.4.3, Section 3.4.4, Section 3.5.1, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.9, Section 3.11, Section 5.2

Japanese Manual Version SH-080763-J

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

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

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

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

MANUALS.............................................................................................................................................. A - 7

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................... A - 11

GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL........................................................... A - 13

1OVERVIEW 1 - 1 to 1 - 10

1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works 1 - 2

1.2 Features 1 - 3

2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION 2 - 1 to 2 - 4

2.1 Screen Configuration 2 - 2

3 OPERATING PROCEDURE OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR 3 - 1 to 3 - 60

3.1 Procedure of MELSOFT Navigator from Start to End 3 - 2

3.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator 3 - 3

3.3 Creating Workspaces 3 - 4

3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram 3 - 8

3.4.1 System configuration to be created.............................................................................................. 3 - 8

3.4.2 Creating module configuration diagrams......................................................................................3 - 9

3.4.3 Creating network configuration diagrams...................................................................................3 - 20

3.4.4 Creating CC-Link configuration diagrams...................................................................................3 - 22

3.4.5 Creating AnyWireASLINK configuration diagrams .....................................................................3 - 24

3.4.6 Creating Ethernet configuration diagrams ..................................................................................3 - 26

3.4.7 Creating CC IE Field configuration diagrams .............................................................................3 - 28

3.5 Creating Projects 3 - 30

3.5.1 Creating new projects.................................................................................................................3 - 30

3.5.2 Allocating projects to controllers................................................................................................. 3 - 35

3.6 Setting Parameters 3 - 38

3.7 Checking System Configuration 3 - 47

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3.7.1 Checking system configuration .................................................................................................. 3 - 47

3.7.2 Checking power supply capacity and I/O points ........................................................................ 3 - 48

3.8 Editing Projects 3 - 49

3.8.1 Editing projects........................................................................................................................... 3 - 49

3.8.2 Utilizing existing projects (import) .............................................................................................. 3 - 50

3.9 Reading/Writing/Verifying Controller Data 3 - 53

3.10 Saving Workspaces 3 - 56

3.10.1 Saving workspaces with specified names .................................................................................. 3 - 56

3.10.2 Overwriting workspaces ............................................................................................................. 3 - 57

3.11 Printing Workspaces 3 - 58

3.12 Closing Workspaces 3 - 59

3.13 Exiting MELSOFT Navigator 3 - 60

4 USING SYSTEM LABELS 4 - 1 to 4 - 20

4.1 Registering System Labels in MELSOFT Navigator 4 - 2

4.1.1 Registering system labels in MELSOFT Navigator ...................................................................... 4 - 3

4.1.2 Assigning devices to system labels.............................................................................................. 4 - 5

4.1.3 Using system labels in GT Designer3 .......................................................................................... 4 - 8

4.2 Utilizing Existing Labels as System Labels 4 - 11

4.2.1 Registering labels as system labels ........................................................................................... 4 - 12

4.2.2 Using system labels in motion controller projects ...................................................................... 4 - 15

4.3 Using System Labels on another personal computer 4 - 17

4.4 Checking System Labels 4 - 19

5 CREATING SYSTEM BACKUP DATA 5 - 1 to 5 - 6

5.1 Setting Batch Read Password 5 - 2

5.2 Executing Batch Read Function 5 - 4

6 USING PROGRAM JUMP FUNCTION 6 - 1 to 6 - 5

6.1 Example of System Configuration 6 - 2

6.2 Program Jump Function 6 - 3

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■ MANUALS

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

Related manuals

1) MELSOFT Navigator

For details of operations, refer to the Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.

2) 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 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)

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

Manual number

(Model code)

SH-080779ENG

(13JU63)

SH-080780ENG

(13JU64)

SH-080781ENG

(13JU65)

SH-080787ENG

(13JZ22)

SH-080788ENG

(13JZ23)

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3) GT Designer3

Manual name

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Fundamentals) Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, basic operations for dialog boxes, methods such as creating new project and transferring data to GOT, and convenient screen editing operations of GT Designer3. (Sold separately)

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Functions) (1/2, 2/2) Explains common settings, object function specifications, setting methods, and arranging methods of GT Designer3. (Sold separately)

GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen Design Manual Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, basic operations for dialog boxes, methods such as creating new project and transferring data to GOT, and convenient screen editing operations of GT Designer3. (Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Mitsubishi Products) for GT Works3 Explains Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Non-Mitsubishi Products 1) for GT Works3 Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Non-Mitsubishi Products 2) for GT Works3 Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Microcomputer, MODBUS Products, Peripherals) for GT Works3 Explains the connection method between GOT and peripherals such as a bar code reader.

(Sold separately)

Manual number

(Model code)

SH-080866ENG

(1D7MB9)

SH-080867ENG

(1D7MC1)

SH-081220ENG

(1D7ML9)

SH-080868ENG

(1D7MC2)

SH-080869ENG

(1D7MC3)

SH-080870ENG

(1D7MC4)

SH-080871ENG

(1D7MC5)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Mitsubishi Product) For GT Works3 Version1 Explains Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Non Mitsubishi Product 1) For GT Works3 Version1 Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Non Mitsubishi Product 2) For GT Works3 Version1 Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.

(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Microcomputer, MODBUS Products, Peripherals) For GT Works3 Version1 Explains the connection method between GOT and peripherals such as a bar code reader.

(Sold separately)

GT Simulator3 Version 1 Operating Manual Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of GT Simulator3 used in GOT1000 series (GT16/GT15/GT11) and GOT-A900 series. (Sold separately)

GT SoftGOT1000 Version 3 Operating Manual for GT Works3 Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of monitoring software GT Soft GOT1000. (Sold separately)

GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 Operating Manual Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of monitoring software GT Soft GOT2000. (Sold separately)

4) MT Developer2

Refer to the Help function of MT Developer2.

SH-081197ENG

(1D7MJ8)

SH-081198ENG

(1D7MJ9)

SH-081199ENG

(1D7MK1)

SH-081200ENG

(1D7MK2)

SH-080861ENG

(1D7MB1)

SH-080860ENG

(1D7MA9)

SH-081201ENG

(1D7MK3)

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5) Motion Controllers

Manual name

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller Programming Manual (COMMON) Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, common parameters, auxiliary/applied functions, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC) Explains the functions, programming, debugging, and error lists of Motion SFC. (Optional)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE)

Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE) Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller Programming Manual (COMMON) Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, common parameters, auxiliary/applied functions and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC) Explains the functions, programming, debugging, and error lists of Motion SFC. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE) Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE) Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Manual number

(Model code)

IB-0300134

(1XB928)

IB-0300135

(1XB929)

IB-0300136

(1XB930)

IB-0300137

(1XB931)

IB-0300111

(1XB911)

IB-0300112

(1XB912)

IB-0300113

(1XB913)

IB-0300114

(1XB914)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV43) Programming Manual Explains the dedicated instructions to execute the positioning control by Motion program of EIA language (G-code), servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC) Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, functions, programming, and error codes of the Motion SFC. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE) Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE) Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV43) Programming Manual Explains the dedicated instructions to execute the positioning control by Motion program of EIA language (G-code), Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, functions, programming, debugging, servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

6) RT ToolBox2

Manual name

CR750/700/500 series RT ToolBox2 / RT ToolBox2 mini User's Manual Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs, and connecting with robots.

IB-0300115

(1XB915)

IB-0300042

(1XB781)

IB-0300043

(1XB782)

IB-0300044

(1XB783)

IB-0300070

(1CT784)

Manual number

(Model code)

BFP-A8618

The Operating Manual is included on the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM of the software package in 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.

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● Purpose of this manual

This manual explains the features and operations of iQ Platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works.

Manuals and the Help function for reference are listed in the following table according to their purpose. For information such as the contents and number of each manual, refer to the list of 'Related manuals'.

Purpose Manuals and HELP function for reference

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

Creating GX Works2 projects

Creating MT Developer2 projects Help function of MT Developer2

Creating GT Designer3 projects

Creating RT ToolBox2 projects CR750/700/500 series RT ToolBox2 / RT ToolBox2 mini User's Manual

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured Project)

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (For GOT 1000 Series) GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen Design Manual

Using system labels

Using data backup function

Using program jump function Motion controller programming manual of Q173D/Q172D, Q173H/Q172H, Q173/Q172

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured Project) Help function of MT Developer2

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■ HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

This section explains how to read this manual according to your purpose when using MELSOFT iQ Works. Please use this manual with referring to the following descriptions.

1) To learn about the overview of MELSOFT iQ Works

Chapter 1 OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.

2) To learn about the screen configuration of MELSOFT iQ Works

Chapter 2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION

Chapter 2 explains the screen configuration of MELSOFT Navigator.

3) To learn about the operating procedures of MELSOFT Navigator

Chapter 3 OPERATING PROCEDURE OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

Chapter 3 explains a sequence of the basic operation from start-up to creating and saving methods of workspaces and projects.

4) To learn about the system labels

Chapter 4 USING SYSTEM LABELS

Chapter 4 explains the functions to utilize labels used in a project for controller projects in a workspace.

5) To learn about the data backup

Chapter 5 CREATING SYSTEM BACKUP DATA

Chapter 5 explains the functions to read programmable controller projects, motion controller projects, and GOT projects from respective controllers in batch and create their backup data using MELSOFT Navigator.

6) To learn about the program jump function

Chapter 6 USING PROGRAM JUMP FUNCTION

Chapter 6 explains the function which can start motion SFC programs/servo programs, that are linked with motion controller programs, using the SFCS and SVST instructions of ladder programs.

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This explains notes requiring attention or useful functions 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

[ ] Menu name on a menu bar [Workspace]

Toolbar icon

" " Item name in a workspace "Configuration diagram B"

" " Item name in a screen "Open Startup Screen at Start"

Button on a screen

- Keyboard key

Ctrl

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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 models are also listed if needed.

Generic term and abbreviation Description

Generic product name of the integrated development environment for SWnDND-IQWK-E/

MELSOFT Navigator

GX Works2

MT Developer2

GT Designer3

GX Developer

RT ToolBox2

Q series Generic term for MELSEC-Q series

SWnDNC-IQWK-E (iQ Platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works) (n: version)

Generic product name for SWnDNC-GXW2-E (n: version) MELSOFT Navigator compatible GX Works2 is GX Works2Version 1.15R or later.

Generic product name for SWnDNC-MTW2-E (n: version) MELSOFT Navigator compatible MT Developer2 is MT Developer2 Version 1.09K or later.

Generic product name for SWnD5C-GTWK3-E (n: version) MELSOFT Navigator compatible GT Designer3 is GT Designer3 Version 1.05F or later.

Generic product name for SWnD5C-GPPW-E (n: version) MELSOFT Navigator compatible GX Developer is GX Developer Version 8.95Z or later.

Generic product name for 3D-11C-WINE/3D-12C-WINE MELSOFT Navigator compatible RT ToolBox2 is RT ToolBox2 Version 2.00A or later.

L series Generic term for MELSEC-L series

FX series Generic term for MELSEC-F series

Controller Generic terms for programmable controller, motion controller, and GOT

Network Generic terms for CC-Link IE controller network, MELSECNET/H, and Ethernet

Personal computer

GOT

System configuration diagram Generic terms for network configuration and module configuration

GX Works2 project Projects that created/saved with GX Works2 (GX Works2 format project)

GX Developer project Projects that created/saved with GX Developer (GX Developer format project)

Generic term for personal computers on which Windows

Generic term for Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal GOT1000 series and GOT2000 Series

operates

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MEMO

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1OVERVIEW

This chapter explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

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iQ Works

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works

MELSOFT iQ Works is an integrated engineering software product which includes GX Works2, MT Developer2, GT Designer3, and RT ToolBox2.

While sharing design information such as system designs and programming in the whole control system, the system designing efficiency and the programming efficiency are improved, and thus the total programming cost is reduced.

This manual explains the system management method using MELSOFT Navigator.

Q series, L series, and FX series are supported in MELSOFT Navigator, however, this manual explains the operations of Q series.

MELSOFT iQ Works

GX Works2

(PLC programming and

maintenance software)

MT Developer2

(Motion programming and

maintenance software)

GT Designer3

(HMI screen creation software)

RT ToolBox2

(Robot total engineering

support software)

Share design information among software products

MELSOFT Navigator

(System management software)

Design information

database

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To start MELSOFT Navigator and engineering software products, select an item registered in the start menu by following the procedures below.

• MELSOFT Navigator : Select [MELSOFT Application]

• GX Works2 : Select [MELSOFT Application]

• MT Developer2 : Select [MELSOFT Application]

• GT Designer3 : Select [MELSOFT Application]

• RT ToolBox2 : Select [MELSOFT Application]

⇒ [MELSOFT iQ Works] ⇒ [MELSOFT Navigator]. ⇒ [GX Works2] ⇒ [GX Works2]. ⇒ [MT Works2] ⇒ [MT Developer2]. ⇒ [GT Works3] ⇒ [GT Designer3]. ⇒ [RT ToolBox2] ⇒ [RT ToolBox2].

1.2 Features

This section explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.

■ Project management using graphical system configuration diagrams

Projects are managed by using graphically displayed diagrams of the actual hardware equipment configuration of the whole system, linking each equipment and the project.

1.2 Features

SCREEN

OVERVIEW

CONFIGURATION

Activate the Module Configuration window by double-clicking a module configuration diagram on the Network Configuration window.

Activate the project linked to the respective module by double clicking a module on the Module Configuration window.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

GOT project

Programmable controller project

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USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

iQ Works

1 OVERVIEW

■ Improved project management efficiency

● Multiple project management using a workspace

Multiple project data (programmable controller projects, motion controller projects, GOT projects, and robot controller projects) can be managed totally using a workspace.

Created date and modified date of each project can be confirmed with the project list.

Programmable controller

project

Motion controller project

GOT project

Robot controller project

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1.2 Features

■ Simplified parameter settings

Parameters, such as I/O assignment and network parameters, which require consistencies can be set without opening related projects of each engineering software (GX Works2, MT Developer2, and GT Designer3).

Parameters set to the project on CPU No. 1 can be utilized for the project on CPU No. 2 when configuring multiple CPU system.

For the parameter setting function, refer to the following chapter.

Chapter 3

< I/O assignment/Network parameter >

Parameters are set

by reflecting them

to the project.

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

< Multiple CPU parameter >

QCPU

(CPU No. 1)

Motion controller (CPU No. 2)

Multiple CPU parameter of CPU No. 1

Utilize

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

Multiple CPU parameter of CPU

No. 2 and other CPUs

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iQ Works

1 OVERVIEW

■ Improved programming efficiency using system labels

System labels are labels that can be used in any project within the workspace (within the equipment configured in the network configuration diagram or module configuration diagram). Programming (drawing) efficiency is improved by opening devices of programmable controller projects and motion controller projects as system labels, and sharing them with multiple projects. As the device assignment settings are changed in batch, device assignment changes are not necessary on other projects or graphics.

For using system labels, refer to the following chapter.

Chapter 4

< Workspace >

System labels (Valid within workspace)

< Programmable controller project >

Global labels (Valid within project)

[Program (MAIN)] Local labels (Valid within program)

[Program (SUB)] Local labels (Valid within program)

< Programmable controller project >

Global labels (Valid within project)

[Program (MAIN)] Local labels (Valid within program)

< GOT project >

< Motion controller project >

Labels (Valid within project)

To use system labels in iQ Platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works, utilize system labels registered in MELSOFT Navigator from projects (Top-down design method), or register global labels defined in projects as system labels (Bottom-up design method).

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1.2 Features

● Top-down design method

Design system labels for accessing GOT or communicating between equipment after designing network configuration in the upstream design. In top-down design method, register system labels using MELSOFT Navigator, import them to global labels of controller projects, and assign devices.

< Workspace >

MELSOFT Navigator

System label

database

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

Programmable controller project

Use system labels in controller projects

Motion controller project GOT project

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

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● Bottom-up design method

Design system labels for accessing GOT by using global labels which are registered in controller projects as system labels, for a such case when configuring system by utilizing existing projects.

< Workspace >

Programmable controller project Motion controller project

Programmable controller project

MELSOFT Navigator

System label

database

Utilize system labels

Motion controller project GOT project

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1.2 Features

■ Simplified data backup operation

All controller projects in the workspace can be read and saved in batch without activating respective engineering software (GX Works2, MT Developer2, and GT Designer3). For the batch read function, refer to the following chapter.

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Programmable controller

GOT project

project

Motion controller project

MELSECNET/H

Programmable controller project

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

Create backup data in batch

MELSOFT Navigator

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

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■ Improved programming efficiency by linking with motion controller programs

A motion controller program, which corresponds to the motion dedicated programmable controller instruction selected in the sequence program, can be activated by a simple mouse operation. This function significantly improves programming efficiency.

For the program jump function, refer to the following chapter.

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Activate the programmable controller project

The motion controller project corresponds to the selected motion dedicated programmable controller instruction is activated.

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2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION

This chapter explains the screen configuration of MELSOFT Navigator.

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

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USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

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2.1 Screen Configuration

The following explains the screen configuration.

Screen display

Title bar

Menu bar

Toolbar

Workspace window

Configuration window

Bird's-eye window

Status bar

Module Configuration window

Output window

Task List window

Network Configuration window

Module List window

Input Detailed Configuration Information window

Result of Power Supply Capacity and I/O Points Check window

Display contents

Name Description

Title bar Displays a title of product name, workspace path, and active window.

Menu bar Displays items of the basic menu.

Toolbar Displays tool buttons for functions executed frequently.

Workspace window Displays objects managed in a workspace in tree format.

Bird’s-eye window Displays a bird’s-eye view of the Network Configuration window.

Module Configuration window

Network Configuration window Set graphical network configuration.

Configuration window Set configurations and display them graphically.

Module List window Displays modules used in Q series/L series/FX series in list form.

Input Detailed Configuration Information window

Output window

Task List window

Result of Power Supply Capacity and I/O Points Check window

Status bar Displays information about the selected project.

Set details of graphical Q series/L series/FX series module configurations which are allocated in the network configuration diagram.

Set I/O assignment and network parameters required in MELSOFT Navigator.

Displays messages and log outputs being processed in the parameter reflection process in list form.

Displays a result of system configuration check, power supply capacity and I/O points check or system label consistency check in list form.

Displays a result of power supply capacity and I/O points check.

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Help information of MELSOFT iQ Works can be displayed by pressing the key.

2.1 Screen Configuration

OVERVIEW

SCREEN

CONFIGURATION

OPERATING PROCEDURE

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

USING SYSTEM

LABELS

CREATING SYSTEM

BACKUP DATA

USING PROGRAM

JUMP FUNCTION

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