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.
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.
REVISIONS The manual number is written at the bottom left of the back cover. Print date Manual number Revision Jan., 2010 SH(NA)-080921ENG-A First edition Apr., 2010 SH(NA)-080921ENG-B Model Addition Q50UDEH, Q100UDEH, LJ72GF15-T2 Addition Section 1.3, Section 2.1.3, Section 2.1.4, Section 2.1.9, Section 3.1 to Section 3.6, Section 3.8.4, Section 3.8.5, Appendix 2, Appendix 3 Correction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1.4, Section 2.1, Section 2.
Print date Manual number Sep., 2011 SH(NA)-080921ENG-G Revision Addition Section 3.5.7 Correction GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1.2, Section 1.3, Section 1.4.4, Section 1.4.6, Section 2.1.1, Section 2.1.7, Section 3.3.2, Section 3.5.8, Section 4.7.2, Appendix 3 Section 3.5.7 is changed to Section 3.5.8 Japanese Manual Version SH-080901-I This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses.
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. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... A - 1 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT ......................................................................................
3 2.3 Writing/Reading Intelligent Function Module Data 2 - 21 2.4 Monitoring Intelligent Function Modules 2 - 22 2.4.1 Registering and monitoring intelligent function modules............................................................ 2 - 22 2.4.2 Registering intelligent function modules..................................................................................... 2 - 25 2.4.3 Canceling registration of intelligent function modules ..........................................................
4.6 4.7 4.5.1 Creating files................................................................................................................................. 4 - 7 4.5.2 Opening files................................................................................................................................. 4 - 9 4.5.3 Saving files ................................................................................................................................... 4 - 9 4.5.4 Closing files .......
■ 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.
3) Operation of iQ Works Manual name Manual number (Model code) 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) SH-080902ENG (13JZ44) 4) User's manual of each intelligent function module 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.
● Purpose of this manual This manual explains the operation related to the intelligent function modules using the functions supported by GX Works2. Manuals 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'.
2) Operations in each programming language For details of instructions used in each programming language, refer to the section 3 on the next page.
3) Details of instructions in each programming language (for QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU) Purpose MELSECQ/L/F Structured Programming Manual Fundamentals All languages MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual Common Instructions Special Instructions Application Functions Learning details of programmable controller CPU error codes, special relays, and special registers SFC Learning the types and details of instructions for intelligent function modules Details Details Learning details of specifications, f
4) Details of instructions in each programming language (for FXCPU) Purpose MELSECQ/L/F Structured Programming Manual Fundamentals Using ladder language Learning the types and details of basic/ application instructions, descriptions of devices and parameters Using SFC language Learning details of specifications, functions, and instructions of SFC Learning the fundamentals for creating a structured program Using structured ladder/ FBD/ST language Learning the descriptions of devices, parameters, and
● How to read this manual Screen display Describes the screen display procedure. Follow the and select [(menu)] to open the screen. *Screen display may depend on the CPU. In that case, typical example is described. Chapter heading Index on the right of the page number clarifies the chapter of currently open page. Display contents Describes the display contents in the screen. Operating procedure Describes the operating procedure of the function.
This manual also uses the following columns: This explains notes 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 No.
■ 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.
OVERVIEW 2 This manual describes operating methods of the intelligent function module, such as setting parameters, writing/reading data, monitoring. For the features and functions of GX Works2, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1 OVERVIEW 1 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Overview This manual describes operations of the intelligent function module with GX Works2.
1.2 Features of Operations of Intelligent Function Module 1 Setting data to intelligent function modules 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES The intelligent function module parameters can be set by opening the data of each intelligent function module on the Project view.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW ■ Monitoring/testing intelligent function modules On the Intelligent Function Module Monitor windows, the input/output signals and buffer memory can be monitored on module by module basis. The input/output signals and buffer memory can be tested by changing their current values on the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window.
1.3 Intelligent Function Module Data ● QCPU (Q mode) Q64AD Q68ADV Q68ADI Q64AD-GH Q62AD-DGH Q68AD-G Q66AD-DG Analog Module Q62DAN Q64DAN Q68DAVN Q68DAIN Q62DA Q64DA Q68DAV Q68DAI Q62DA-FG Q66DA-G Q64AD2DA Q61LD Temperature Input Module Q64RD Q64RD-G Q64TD Q64TDV-GH Q68TD-G-H02 Q68TD-G-H01 Q68RD3-G Data Description Initial setting Auto refresh − − Switch Setting Set the intelligent function module switches. Parameter Set the basic settings and warning output function settings.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW Module type Temperature Control Module Module model Q64TCTT Q64TCTTBW Q64TCRT Q64TCRTBW Q64TCTTN Q64TCTTBWN Q64TCRTN Q64TCRTBWN Q62HLC QD62 QD62E QD62D QD63P6 Counter Module QD64D2 QD60P8-G QD65PD2 1-6 Data Description Intelligent function module parameter Initial setting Auto refresh − − Switch Setting Set the intelligent function module switches.
1.3 Intelligent Function Module Data QD75 Type Positioning Module QD75M1 QD75M2 QD75M4 QD75MH1 QD75MH2 QD75MH4 QD70 Type Positioning Module QD70P4 QD70P8 QD70D4 QD70D8 QD72P3C3 Parameter Set the basic parameters 1, basic parameters 2, detailed parameters 1, detailed parameters 2, OPR basic parameters, and OPR detailed parameters. − − Positioning Data Axis #n Set the positioning data including the pattern, control method, acceleration/deceleration time, and address for each axis.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW Module type Serial Communication/ Modem Interface Module AS-i Master Module FL-net (OPCN-2) Interface Module MODBUS® Interface Module Module model QJ71C24N QJ71C24N-R2 QJ71C24N-R4 QJ71C24 QJ71C24-R2 QJ71AS92 QJ71FL71-F01 QJ71FL71-T-F01 QJ71FL71-B2-F01 QJ71FL71-B5-F01 QJ71FL71 QJ71FL71-T QJ71FL71-B2 QJ71FL71-B5 Data Description Initial setting Auto refresh Switch Setting Set the intelligent function module switches.
1.3 Intelligent Function Module Data 1 ● LCPU LD75 Type Positioning Module Simple Motion Serial Communication Module LD62 LD62D LD75P4 LD75D4 LD77MH4 LD77MH16 LJ71C24 LJ71C24-R2 Auto refresh − − Switch Setting Set the intelligent function module switches. Parameter Set the basic settings and warning output function settings. Auto Refresh Set the devices for auto refresh. − Switch Setting Set the intelligent function module switches.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW 1.4 List of Functions This section shows the list of functions of GX Works2 related to the intelligent function module. For (Common) indicated in the Reference column, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) 1.4.1 List of functions common to intelligent function module The following tables show the functions common to operations of the intelligent function module.
1.4 List of Functions 1.4.2 1 List of functions for analog module Utilize specified channel data to another channel. Section 2.1.3 Auto Device Assignment Assign sequential devices to the items selected for auto refresh. Section 2.1.2 2 Edit (analog module) Reference View (analog module) Reference Automatic Adjustment for Width Automatically adjust the width of intelligent function module data table. 3 Set an offset/gain of analog module. Section 3.1.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW 1.4.4 List of functions for temperature control module The following tables show the functions for temperature control module. Edit (temperature control module) Reference Channel Copy Utilize specified channel data to another channel. Section 2.1.3 Auto Device Assignment Assign sequential devices to the items selected for auto refresh. Section 2.1.
1.4 List of Functions The following tables show the functions for QD75/LD75 positioning module. − − Open Other Data Import GX Configurator-QP Data Read the data created with GX Configurator-QP, and add a new positioning module. Edit for Parameter (QD75/LD75 positioning module) Set Maximum Value Set the maximum value to the specified parameter item. Set Minimum Value Set the minimum value to the specified parameter item. Set Default Value Set the default to the specified parameter item.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW Edit for Block Starting (QD75/LD75 positioning module) Select All Select all items. Jump Jump to the specified positioning data number. Initialization of Row Initialize the row at the cursor position. Initialization of Column Initialize the column at the cursor position. Insert Row Add a row above the cursor position. Delete Row Delete a row at the cursor position. Axis Copy Utilize specified axis data to another axis.
1.4 List of Functions Edit (QD70 positioning module) Reference Initialization of Row Initialize the row at the cursor position. Initialization of Column Initialize the column at the cursor position. Axis Copy Utilize specified axis data to another axis. Section 2.1.3 Auto Device Assignment Assign sequential devices to the items selected for auto refresh. Section 2.1.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW 1.4.9 List of functions for serial communication/modem interface module The following tables show the functions for serial communication/modem interface module. Edit (serial communication/modem interface module) Reference Channel Copy Utilize specified channel data to another channel. Section 2.1.3 Auto Device Assignment Assign sequential devices to the items selected for auto refresh. Section 2.1.
1.4 List of Functions Auto Device Assignment View (FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module) Automatic Adjustment for Height Automatically adjust the height of intelligent function module data table. Automatic Adjustment for Width Automatically adjust the width of intelligent function module data table. Tool (FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module) Data Initialization 1.4.12 Initialize the set data of specified channel. Reference Section 2.1.2 Reference Section 2.1.2 3 Reference Section 2.1.
GX Works2 1 OVERVIEW MEMO 1 - 18 1.4.
COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 This chapter explains common operations for the intelligent function modules, such as adding a new project, setting the parameters, and etc. 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data. . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Utilizing Sample Comments of Intelligent Function Module . . . . . 2-21 Writing/Reading Intelligent Function Module Data . . . . . . . . . . . .
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data This section explains how to set the intelligent function module data. Adding an intelligent function module to a project, the data settings (parameter and switch settings) of the intelligent function module become available. 2.1.1 Adding intelligent function module data Add the intelligent function module data to the project being edited.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data 2. Click the 1 button. OVERVIEW The specified intelligent function module data are added to the Project view. Screen button ● Operation 1. Select the line of the mounting position for the intelligent function module to be added. 2. Click the 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Displays the Acknowledge I/O Assignment screen. On the Acknowledge I/O Assignment screen, the current I/O assignment settings can be checked.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ● Switch setting The switch setting of the intelligent function module is reflected to the "Switch Setting" on the <> tab of the PLC parameter. ● Changing the positioning data display range The display range of the positioning data can be changed by the following setting. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Options] ⇒ "Intelligent Function Module" ⇒ "QD75/LD75 Type Positioning", and make settings for "Display Specification of Positioning Data".
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data 1 Setting intelligent function module data OVERVIEW Edit the intelligent function module data. Screen display Select Project view ⇒ "Intelligent Function Module" ⇒ "(module)" ⇒ "(intelligent function module data)". The screen image below is an example when the data of QJ71C24N is selected. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.1.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ● Adjusting height/width of data table when characters are illegible Height and width of cells can be adjusted by selecting [View] ⇒ [Automatic Adjustment for Height]/[Automatic Adjustment for Width]. The adjusted height and width are saved to the project. [View] [Automatic Adjustment for Height] ● Switching display on the setting screen of serial communication module.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data ■ 1 Auto refresh function Set the auto refresh function of the intelligent function module. OVERVIEW Screen display Select Project view ⇒ "Intelligent Function Module" ⇒ "(module)" ⇒ "Auto Refresh". COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 For details of the setting items, refer to the manual of each intelligent function module.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ● Contents displayed in explanation field The following shows the contents displayed in the explanation field. Item Transfer Direction Description Intelligent Function Module → PLC Transfers the buffer memory data of the intelligent function module to the specified device of the programmable controller CPU.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data On the data setting screen of an intelligent function module, the setting status is identified by colors as shown below. 2.1.3 Setting status Background Blue White Default values Black White Values other than default values White Red Red White Black Gray 2 Items whose values outside the setting range Items for which device is duplicated in auto refresh setting. Items for which setting is not required.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.1.4 Data initialization Initialize the set data of intelligent function module. For LD77MH4, LD77MH16, only the auto refresh data are initialized. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Data Initialization]. The Data Initialization screen is displayed. The image below is a screen when the operation is performed with the data of Q68DAIN. 2. Select the target channel(s) whose data to be initialized, and click the button.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data 1 Displaying properties of intelligent function modules Check the setting information of an intelligent function module. This operation can also change the installation slot number, start XY address, module name, and title. OVERVIEW 2.1.6 2 Screen display COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Select [Project] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module] ⇒ [Property].
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.1.7 Checking/changing the number of settable intelligent function module parameters Display a list of the intelligent function module parameters (initial setting/auto refresh) set to the current project. Set for enabling/disabling initial setting and auto refresh as intelligent function module parameters.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data 1 Operating procedure Description Display the model of the target intelligent function module. Initialization (Count) Select whether to enable/disable initial setting. Uncheck the item if it is not set as an intelligent function module parameter. For a module that has no initial setting, "-" is displayed. Auto Refresh (Count) Select whether to enable/disable auto refresh. Uncheck the item if it is not set as an intelligent function module parameter.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Number of parameter settings for intelligent function modules The number of parameter settings for intelligent function modules (initial setting and auto refresh) are limited depending on the programmable controller CPUs or MELSECNET/H Remote I/O modules. In addition, the number of parameter settings are also limited depending on the type of intelligent function modules.
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GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES CPU Module type Module model QD75P1 QD75 positioning module QCPU (Q mode) QD70 positioning module Serial communication/ Modem interface module AS-i master module FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module MODBUS® Interface Module 2 - 16 Initial setting (Fixed) Auto refresh (Maximum number of settings) − 7 QD75P2 − 14 QD75P4 − 28 QD75P1N − 7 QD75P2N − 14 28 QD75P4N − QD75D1 − 7 QD75D2 − 14 QD75D4 − 28 QD75D1N − 7 Q
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GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.1.8 Checking device duplication of auto refresh setting Check the device duplication of auto refresh settings among intelligent function modules. Screen display Select [Tool] ⇒ [Check Intelligent Function Module Parameter] ⇒ [Check Auto Refresh Duplication]. Operating procedure 1. Select the modules to check the device duplication of auto refresh settings. 2. Click the button.
2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data The following explains the operating procedure to change intelligent function module type, for instance, from QD75P4 to QD75D4, or from LD75D4 to LD75P4. The intelligent function module type can be changed by copying and pasting the original data onto the parameter setting screen of the new module data. The following operating procedure is the instance when changing the type from QD75P4 to QD75D4. Operating procedure 1.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4. 2 - 20 On the parameter setting screen of the new module, right-click the top left cell and select [Paste] from the shortcut menu to paste all data. 2.1.
2.2 Utilizing Sample Comments of Intelligent Function Module 2.2 Utilizing Sample Comments of Intelligent Function Module OVERVIEW Utilize sample comments of intelligent function module devices for device comments. For details of the operation method, refer to the following manual. 1 GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) 2.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2.4 Monitoring Intelligent Function Modules This section explains how to monitor input/output signals and buffer memory of an intelligent function module. For QD75/LD75 positioning module, this function is used to debug a program such as ladder. For checking an operation of QD75/LD75 positioning module or debugging, use the positioning monitor. ( Section 3.5.1) 2.4.
2.4 Monitoring Intelligent Function Modules 1 Customizing monitoring items OVERVIEW The module information registered to the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window can be customized by cutting/copying/pasting/deleting unnecessary items. The customized settings are saved along with the project. Note that the operations to 'undo' the customized items cannot be performed.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ● Detailed display of history information For the analog module, QD75/LD75 type positioning module, and FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module, details of the history information can be displayed during the monitoring. To display details of the history information, double-click a row in which 'Detail Dialog' is displayed in the "Data Type" column, or right-click it and select [Detail Dialog] from the shortcut menu.
2.4 Monitoring Intelligent Function Modules Register an intelligent function module to the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window. ■ Registering intelligent function modules using shortcut menu from Project view Register an intelligent function module using the shortcut menu from the Project view. Operation 1. Select a module to be registered to the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window from the Project view. 2.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Registering intelligent function modules using shortcut menu from Intelligent Function Module Monitor window Register an intelligent function module using the shortcut menu from the Intelligent Function Module Monitor screen. Operation 1. Right-click on the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window and select [Register Module Information] from the shortcut menu. The Module Information Selection screen is displayed. 2.
2.4 Monitoring Intelligent Function Modules 1 Canceling registration of intelligent function modules Cancel the registration of the module information which is registered to the intelligent function module monitor. Operation 1. On the Intelligent Function Module Monitor window to be canceled, right-click and select 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES [Register Module Information] in the shortcut menu. The Module Information Selection screen is displayed. OVERVIEW 2.4.
GX Works2 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES MEMO 2 - 28 2.4.
OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES This chapter explains operations of the intelligent function module tools. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 OVERVIEW 1 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Analog Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Temperature Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Temperature Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.1 Analog Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the analog module. 3.1.1 Offset and gain settings Perform the offset/gain settings of the analog module. For details of offset/gain settings, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Analog Module] ⇒ [Offset/ Gain Setting] ( ).
3.1 Analog Module ■ 1 Settings on A/D converter module OVERVIEW The following explains the operation of offset/gain settings using Q68AD-G as an example. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Offset/Gain status PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure 1. Check the offset/gain setting target channel(s) under "Channel Selection". 2. Apply an electric current or voltage to the module. 3. Click the button.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Settings on D/A converter module The following explains the operation of offset/gain settings using Q68DAIN as an example. Offset/Gain status Operating procedure 1. Select the channel number and select either "Offset Setting" or "Gain Setting". 2. Select or enter a value for "Adjustment Value". 3. Click the or button. The offset/gain values increase or decrease for the amount set as an adjustment value.
3.1 Analog Module Perform the two-point calibration to use Q61LD as a measuring device. For the detailed settings, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Analog Module] ⇒ [Q61LD Two-Point Calibration Setting]. The Module Selection (Q61LD Two-Point Calibration Setting) screen is displayed. OVERVIEW 1 Q61LD two-point calibration 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.1.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3. Click the button. The Scale Initial Setting screen is displayed. 4. Set the conditions on the left side of the screen, and click the The settings are written to the module. 5. Click the button. The two-point zero calibration is performed. 6. Click the button. The two-point span calibration is performed. Screen button ● Opens the screen to set the installation site gravitational acceleration.
3.1 Analog Module 3.1.3 1 Q61LD default settings OVERVIEW Batch restore the Q61LD parameters to the factory default settings when the setting of module is incorrect, an error occurs, or using in another system. For details of such as setting items, refer to the user's manual of the module. 2 1. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Operating procedure Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Analog Module] ⇒ [Q61LD Default Setting].
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.2 Temperature Input Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the temperature input module. 3.2.1 Offset and gain settings Perform the offset/gain settings of the temperature input module. For details of offset/gain settings, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1.
3.2 Temperature Input Module Set an offset value or a gain value on the thermocouple or the standard direct current voltage generator for the channel whose offset/gain setting to be adjusted. 5. Enter values to "Offset Temperature Setting Value" or "Gain Temperature Setting Value". 6. Click the The offset value. or button. button sets the analog value which is input to the specified channel as an The button performs the gain setting to the specified channel.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.3 Temperature Control Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the temperature control module. 3.3.1 Automatic tuning Perform the automatic tuning of the temperature control module. For details of automatic tuning, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Temperature Control Module] ⇒ [Auto Tuning].
3.3 Temperature Control Module 3. When "Mode" is set to "Setting Mode", click the 1 button. 4. OVERVIEW The operation mode of the temperature control function is changed to "Operation Mode". Select the <> Tab. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 5. PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Configure the automatic tuning settings. For details of the setting items, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.3.2 Sensor correction Perform the sensor correction of temperature control module. For details of sensor correction, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Temperature Control Module] ⇒ [Sensor Correction]. he Module Selection (Sensor Correction Function) screen is displayed. 2. Select a module, and click the button.
3.3 Temperature Control Module The set values are written to the buffer memory of the module. 7. Click the button. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES For "(4) Sensor Two-point Correction", click the button. The correction value is registered to the module. Screen button For details of screen buttons, refer to Section 3.1.1.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.4 Counter Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the counter module. 3.4.1 Preset function Perform the preset function. For details of preset function, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Counter Module] ⇒ [Preset]. The Module Selection (Preset) screen is displayed. 2.
3.4 Counter Module 4. 1 Click the button. OVERVIEW The Change Preset Value screen is displayed. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 Enter a preset value to "New Preset Value". 6. Click the 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 5. button. The set preset value is written to the buffer memory of the module. Screen button 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ● Click to execute the preset from this screen.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the QD75/LD75 positioning module. CAUTION ● 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.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 2. Select a module and click the 1 button. OVERVIEW The monitor screen of positioning module is displayed. Toolbar COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 4 Item PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Display contents Description Display tool buttons for executing each function. Check the histories and start/stop monitoring with each tool button. For details of each history, refer to the following sections.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Screen button ● The Monitor Item Selection screen is displayed. Select axes of monitor target or monitor items. The screen when "Operation monitor" is selected as a monitor type is as shown below. ■ Starting history Monitor the starting history which is stored in a buffer memory of QD75/LD75 positioning module. Operating procedure • Right-click on the Positioning Monitor screen and select [Starting History menu.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module ■ 1 Error history OVERVIEW Monitor the error history which is stored in a buffer memory of QD75/LD75 positioning module. Operating procedure Right-click on the Positioning Monitor screen and select [Error History ] from the shortcut menu. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES • OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 Screen button For the screen buttons, refer to ■ Starting history.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.5.2 Positioning test Perform the positioning test of QD75/LD75 positioning module. For details of testing items, refer to the user's manual of the module to be used. Operating procedure 1. Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [QD75/LD75 Positioning Module] ⇒ [Positioning Test] ( ). The Module Selection (Positioning Test) screen is displayed. 3 - 20 3.5.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 2. Select a module and click the 1 button. OVERVIEW The Positioning Test screen is displayed. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 Test function selection The test function can be switched by selecting an item in "Select Function" under "Test" section. For details of each test function, refer to the following sections.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ● Displays the Error/Warning Details Confirmation screen when an error or warning is occurring to the axis set for "Target Axis". Check the error contents and the corrective action. ● Clears the error or warning of the target axis when an error or warning is occurring to the axis set for "Target Axis". ● Turns the M code status OFF when the axis with M code ON is set for "Target Axis". ● Performs the servo ON/OFF command for QD75M/MH.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 1 Positioning start test Perform the test operation by specifying a positioning data number or a point number of block start data. Operating procedure Select "Positioning start signal" for "Select Function" on the Positioning Test screen. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1. OVERVIEW ■ OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 APPENDIX A Set the items on the screen.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3. Click the button. The positioning operation is started. Screen button ● Performs the step start from the next positioning data number when the button is clicked during the step standby status. ● Validates the items checked for "External Command". ■ JOG, manual pulse generator, and OPR tests Perform the JOG, manual pulse generator, and OPR tests. Operating procedure 1.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 1 Set the items on the screen. Item Description Set the JOG speed for JOG operation. This item is ignored for inching operation. Inching Movement Amount Set the travel amount for inching operation. Set '0' for JOG operation. Manual Pulse Generator Check "Manual pulse generator enable flag" to perform the manual pulse generator operation and enter a value for "Manual Pulse1 Pulse Generator Input Magnification". OPR Operation Select the OPR method.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Speed change test Change the speed of axis which is being operated under the positioning start test, JOG test, or OPR test. Operating procedure 1. Select "New Speed" for "Select Function" on the Positioning Test screen. 2. Set the items on the screen. Item 3. Description New Speed Set a speed. Set '0' to stop the operation. Override Set a value to override the speed of positioning operation.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Change the current feed value when the positioning operation is in a suspended status or a step standby status. Operating procedure 1. Select "Current Value Changing" for "Select Function" on the Positioning Test screen. OVERVIEW 1 Current value change test 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 APPENDIX A I Set the items on the screen.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.5.3 Wave trace Perform the wave trace of QD75/LD75 positioning module. The wave trace function displays the waveform data of speed command during the positioning operation. The value shifts of each axis operated online by the positioning module are displayed. This function is not supported by QD75M/QD75MH. Screen display Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [QD75/LD75 Positioning Module] ⇒ [Wave Trace] ( ). 3 - 28 3.5.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 1 Operating procedure Click the button. OVERVIEW 1. The Module Selection (Wave Trace) screen is displayed. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 2. Select a module to perform the wave trace and click the 3. Click the OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 button. button. The Wave Trace Condition Setting screen is displayed. PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Set the trace condition and click the button. I INDEX 4. APPENDIX A 3.5.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 5. Click the button. The wave trace is started. When the completion condition is satisfied, or by clicking the button, the trace data are read and displayed on the screen. The values at each position can be checked on the <> tab by dragging the AB cursor in "Trace Result". AB cursor Screen button ● Returns the width and height scales to 100%, and initializes the graph display scale.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Perform the location trace of QD75/LD75 positioning module. The location trace function displays the location data of two-axis interpolation and simultaneous start (two axes). This function is not supported by QD75M/QD75MH. Screen display Select [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [QD75/LD75 Positioning Module] ⇒ [Location Trace] ( ). OVERVIEW 1 Location trace 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.5.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Operating procedure 1. Click the button. The Module Selection (Location Trace) screen is displayed. 2. Select a module to perform the location trace and click the 3. Click the button. The Location Trace Condition Setting screen is displayed. 4. 3 - 32 Set the trace condition and click the 3.5.4 Location trace button. button.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 5. Click the 1 button. When the completion condition is satisfied, or by clicking the button, the trace data are read and displayed on the screen. The values at each position can be checked on the <> tab by dragging the AB cursor/cd cursor in "Trace Result". 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES AB cursor OVERVIEW The location trace is started.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.5.5 Requesting parameter initialization and flash ROM write Request a buffer memory data write from the QD75/LD75 positioning module to the flash ROM. Buffer memory data can be initialized and applied to the flash ROM. Parameters, servo parameters, positioning data, and block start data (including condition data) of all ranges are written in batch from the buffer memory to the flash ROM. Operating procedure 1.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module The following explains the convenient functions for editing data of QD75/LD75 positioning module. ■ Displaying guidance of QD75/LD75 positioning module 2 For QD75/LD75 positioning module, the explanations of each item of intelligent function module data can be checked on the Intelligent Function Module Guidance window. A detailed explanation of the item at the cursor position is displayed when editing data. Screen display 3 ).
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Jump Move the cursor to the specified data number on the positioning data setting screen. Operating procedure 1. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Jump]. The Jump screen is displayed. 2. Enter a positioning data number of the jump destination. 3. Click the button. The cursor moves to the specified positioning data number.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Initialize data in the rows/columns on the positioning data setting screen or the block start data setting screen. Operating procedure Select the row(s) or column(s) whose data to be initialized. 2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Initialization of Row]/[Initialization of Column]. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1. The data of the selected row(s) or column(s) are initialized.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Block start copy Utilize specified block start data to another axis or block on the block start data setting screen. Operating procedure 1. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Block Start Copy]. The Block Start Copy screen is displayed. The screen image below is an example when the operation is performed on the data of QD75P4. 2. Specify the axis or block number of the copy destination, and click the button. The block start copy is executed.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 1 Screen button Reflects the M code at the cursor position on the M Code Comment Edit screen to the row where the cursor is positioned on the positioning data setting screen. ● Editing condition data Set condition data such as condition start, wait start, simultaneous start of block start data, and start condition of FOR condition on the positioning data setting screen or the block start data setting screen. 1.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4. Click the button. The condition data are set. Screen button ● Deletes the condition data at the cursor. ■ Offline simulation Simulate the waveform and location of set positioning data offline. Operating procedure • Open the positioning data setting screen, and select [Tool] ⇒ [Offline Simulation], or click the button. The Offline Simulation screen is displayed. 3 - 40 3.5.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 1 Automatic command speed calculation Automatically calculate the constant speed of traveling time between the start position and the target position. Operating procedure Open the positioning data setting screen, and select [Tool] ⇒ [Automatic Command Speed Calculation], or click the button. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1. OVERVIEW ■ The Automatic Command Speed Calculation screen is displayed.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4. Click the button. The Simulate Calculation Result screen is displayed. 5. Click the 6. Click the button. button. The calculation result is applied to the positioning data. 3 - 42 3.5.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Automatically calculate the positioning data of circular interpolation control to form a smooth arc (curve line) from the angle position created by two continuous linear interpolation controls. Operating procedure 1. Open the positioning data setting screen, and select [Tool] ⇒ [Automatic Sub Arc Calculation], or click the button. The Automatic Sub Arc Calculation screen is displayed.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4. Click the button. The Simulate Calculation Result screen is displayed. 5. Click the 6. Click the button. button. The arc interpolation control data are added to the positioning data. 3 - 44 3.5.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module ■ 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Save the data of positioning module set with GX Works2. Also, read the data of positioning module from the saved file, and update the data of positioning module on a project. Use this operation to utilize only the data of positioning module from a GX Works2 project. The parameter, positioning data, block starting data, servo parameter data of the QD75/LD75 positioning module can be saved/read.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Reading data of positioning module Read the data of positioning module from a file, and update the data of positioning module on an open project. Operating procedure 1. Select a positioning module to which the data of positioning module is updated from the Project view. 2. Select [Project] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module] ⇒ [Read from the Positioning Module Data]. The Read from the Positioning Module Data screen is displayed. 3.
3.5 QD75/LD75 Positioning Module 3.5.8 1 Importing GX Configurator-QP project files OVERVIEW Utilize a project file created in GX Configurator-QP and add a new intelligent function module. Operating procedure 2 Select [Project] ⇒ [Open Other Data] ⇒ [Import GX Configurator-QP Data]. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1. The Import GX Configurator-QP Data screen is displayed. OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 2. Select a project file to be utilized. 3.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.6 Simple Motion Module This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the simple motion module. 3.6.1 Data setting of simple motion module Parameters and positioning data of simple motion module are set by the simple motion module setting tool. For the operating method of simple motion module setting tool, refer to the following manual.
3.7 Serial Communication/Modem Interface Module 3.7 1 Serial Communication/Modem Interface Module 2 Applicable CPUs and Modules COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.7.1 OVERVIEW This section explains the operations of the intelligent function module tools related to the serial communication module. The following table shows CPUs and modules applicable to each function.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3.7.2 Circuit trace Trace the communication data and communication control signals of the communication with the device controller. The circuit trace function displays data stored in the monitor buffer of the module. ■ Starting circuit trace Store the trace data in the monitor buffer to trace the communication data and communication control signal status.
3.7 Serial Communication/Modem Interface Module 1 Operating procedure Click the button. OVERVIEW 1. The Module Selection (Circuit Trace) screen is displayed. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 2. Select a module to perform the circuit trace, and click the 3. Select a channel from "Channel Selection". 4. Click the OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 button. 4 button. 5. Click the PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION The message shown on the right is displayed.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Screen button ● The Find screen is displayed. Operation 1. Enter contents to search for in "Direct/Support Input", or select data to search for in "Control Code Input", and click the / . Enter contents in "Direct/Support Input" in display format selected in "Send/Receive Packet" on the Circuit Trace screen (Hexadecimal or ASCII characters). 2. Click the button. The cursor moves to the corresponding part of the circuit trace.
3.7 Serial Communication/Modem Interface Module 1 Setting circuit trace option Set the monitor buffer area starting address and size of the module in which the circuit trace data are stored, and the stopping condition. Screen display button on the Circuit Trace Option screen. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Click the OVERVIEW ■ OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure Set the items on the screen.
GX Works2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES ■ Saving circuit trace result Save the circuit trace data obtained by the circuit trace to the personal computer. Operating procedure • Click the ■ button on the Circuit Trace screen. Opening trace files Read the trace data saved on the personal computer and display the data on the Circuit Trace screen. Operating procedure • Click the 3.7.3 button on the Circuit Trace screen.
PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES This chapter explains the operations of the predefined protocol support function of the serial communication module. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4 OVERVIEW 1 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION List of Functions of Predefined Protocol Support Function . . . . . . 4-2 Operating Procedure of Predefined Protocol Support Function . . . 4-3 Starting and Exiting Predefined Protocol Support Function.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.1 List of Functions of Predefined Protocol Support Function This section shows the list of functions of the predefined protocol support function. New File Reference Create a new protocol setting file. Section 4.5.1 Open Open an existing protocol setting file. Section 4.5.2 Close Close an open protocol setting file. Section 4.5.4 Save Save a protocol setting file. Save As Name and saves a protocol setting file.
4.2 Operating Procedure of Predefined Protocol Support Function This section shows the operating procedure for writing protocols to the module using the predefined protocol support function. Start up the predefined protocol support function Section 4.3 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 Open the Protocol Setting screen Section 4.5.1 Section 4.5.2 3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Add a protocol to be used Section 4.6.1 Set the protocol as an editable one? Section 4.6.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.3 Starting and Exiting Predefined Protocol Support Function This section explains how to start and exit the predefined protocol support function. ■ Starting up Start the predefined protocol support function. Operating procedure • Select GX Works2 menu [Tool] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module Tool] ⇒ [Serial Communication Module] ⇒ [Predefined Protocol Support Function]. The Predefined protocol support function is started up.
4.4 Screen Configuration 4.4 1 Screen Configuration 2 Main frame configuration COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4.4.1 OVERVIEW This section explains the main frame (basic screen) of the predefined protocol support function that is displayed when it is started up. The following shows the configuration of the main frame.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.4.2 Status bar The status bar displays information about a protocol being edited at the bottom of the screen. Protocols Packets Packet Data Area Usage Module for Debugging Caps Num Lock Lock Scroll Lock The following shows the information to be displayed. Item Protocols 4-6 Description Display the number of registered protocols. Packets Display the number of registered packets.
4.5 File Operations of Predefined Protocol Support Function This section explains the basic file operations of the predefined protocol support function, such as creating new files, opening files, and saving files. 2 Creating files COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4.5.1 Create a new file of the protocol setting. Operating procedure • Select [File] ⇒ [New] ( 1 OVERVIEW File Operations of Predefined Protocol Support Function ).
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Display contents Item Protocol No. Description Display the protocol number to be used in a pre-defined protocol dedicated instruction for ladder programs. The protocol number can be changed by selecting a number from the list. The assignable number is 1 to 128. Manufacturer Display the manufacturer's name of a target device of a protocol to be set. Model Display the target model of a protocol to be set.
4.5 File Operations of Predefined Protocol Support Function Read a protocol setting file saved in the hard disk or other memory media of a personal computer. Operating procedure 1. Select [File] ⇒ [Open] ( ). 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES The Open screen is displayed. 2. Select a protocol setting file (*.pcf) and open the file. The Protocol Setting screen is displayed. 4.5.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.6 Editing Protocols This section explains how to configure/change protocols to be set to a module on the Protocol Setting screen. 4.6.1 Adding protocols Add a protocol. Screen display Click the "Add" cell, or press the key on the Protocol Setting screen. Operating procedure • Set the items on the screen. Item Selection of Protocol Type to Add Type Description Select a protocol type to be added.
4.6 Editing Protocols ■ 1 Protocol type Item Section 4.6.6) COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES (Saving protocols as user protocol library Add a protocol which can be edited by specifying only "Protocol No.". "Manufacturer", "Model", and "Protocol Name" can be changed after a protocol addition. OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Add New (Editable Protocol) 2 Add a protocol by utilizing a protocol saved as a user protocol library.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.6.2 Changing to editable protocols Change a protocol selected from the predefined protocol library to an editable one. Operating procedure 1. Select a row of a protocol to be changed on the Protocol Setting screen. 2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Change to Editable Protocol]. The following message is displayed. 3. Click the button.
4.6 Editing Protocols 1 Configuring details of protocols Configure the number of retries of a protocol and whether to clear the OS area (receive data area). Screen display 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Select a protocol row on the Protocol Setting screen and select [Edit] ⇒ [Protocol Detailed Setting]. OVERVIEW 4.6.3 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure A Set the items on the screen.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Item Description Number of Retries Set the number of times the Q series C24N/L series C24 module retries to send when the sending from the Q series C24N/L series C24 module has not been completed within the set time of "Monitoring Time". The Q series C24N/L series C24 module determines an error if the sending has not been completed despite the specified number of times of sending retries.
4.6 Editing Protocols 4.6.4 1 Setting send/receive parameters in batch OVERVIEW Configure parameters used for sending/receiving a protocol. Screen display button on the Protocol Detailed Setting screen. 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Click the OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 Operating procedure Set the items on the screen. Item Description Setting Protocol No. Range Select the start number and end number of the range of protocols to be set at once.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.6.5 Deleting protocols/packets Delete a protocol/packet. Operating procedure 1. Select a row of a protocol/packet to be deleted on the Protocol Setting screen. 2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete], or press the key. The row of the protocol/packet is deleted. ● Deleting protocols/packets • To delete multiple protocols at once, select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete Multiple Protocols] and specify the range. • A send packet cannot be deleted.
4.6 Editing Protocols 1 Set the items on the screen. Item Select this to save all protocols. Selected Protocol No. Select this to save a protocol of protocol number being selected. Specify Protocol No. Select this to save a protocol by specifying a protocol number. For specifying multiple protocol numbers, separate each protocol number with ",". For specifying consecutive protocol numbers, connect the first protocol number and last protocol number with "-".
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.6.7 Registering predefined protocol library Register the predefined protocol library provided by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Registering the predefined protocol library enables to select the predefined protocol library which is registered on "Predefined Protocol Library" of the Add Protocol screen. Operating procedure 1. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Register Predefined Protocol Library]. The Open screen is displayed. 2.
4.7 Setting Packets 4.7 1 Setting Packets OVERVIEW Set packet elements of a registered protocol. Screen display Click a desired packet setting on the Protocol Setting screen. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure Set the items on the screen. Item A Description Display the protocol number of the specified protocol.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Screen button ● Changes the type of the packet element. ( Section 4.7.3) ● Adds a new packet element. ( Section 4.7.1) ● Copies the packet element at the cursor position. ● Pastes the copied packet element to the row next to the cursor position. ● Deletes the packet element at the cursor position.
4.7 Setting Packets Check Code Non-verified Reception (Receive only) 1 Display example For 'Fixed Number of Data', display the address range of a device or buffer to be specified as a variable with [ ]. For 'Variable Number of Data', additionally display the starting address of a device or buffer memory which specifies the data length with another [ ]. Fixed Number of Data: [D1-D2] Variable Number of Data: [D1] [D2-D11] Display "Conversion" using elliptical expressions.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.7.1 Adding new elements Add an element. Screen button Click the button on the Packet Setting screen. Operating procedure • Select "Element Type" and click the button. The Element Setting screen for the selected element type is displayed. For details, refer to Section 4.7.2. 4.7.2 Setting elements Set each element. ■ Setting of header/static data/terminator Configure the header/static data/terminator setting.
4.7 Setting Packets 1 Screen button When "Code Type" is 'ASCII Control Code', input a control code to be set on the ASCII Code Input screen. OVERVIEW ● COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 Operation 1. Select an ASCII code from the list of "ASCII Code Input". OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 2. Click the button. The ASCII code is inserted to the cursor position. 4 Setting of length PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Configure the length setting.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Setting of non-conversion variable Configure the non-conversion variable setting. Screen display Select "Non-conversion Variable" on the Add New screen. Operating procedure • Set the items on the screen. Item Description Element Name Set a name of the element. Fixed Length/Variable Length Select 'Fixed Length'/'Variable Length'. Data Length/ Maximum Data Length Set the data length.
4.7 Setting Packets ■ 1 Setting of conversion variable Configure the conversion variable. OVERVIEW Screen display Select "Conversion Variable" on the Add New screen. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure Set the items on the screen. Description A Set a name of the element. Conversion Select a conversion type.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Setting of check code Configure the check code setting. Screen display Select "Check Code" on the Add New screen. Operating procedure • Set the items on the screen. Item Set a name of the element. Processing Method Select a calculating method.
4.7 Setting Packets ■ 1 Setting of non-verified reception Configure the non-verified reception setting. OVERVIEW Screen display Select "Non-verified Reception" on the Add New screen. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 3 • OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES Operating procedure Set the items on the screen. Item Description Element Name Set a name of the element. Data Length Set the number of characters not to be verified.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ● LCPU Category Internal user*1,*2 Device type Symbol Device range L02/L02-P L26-BT/L26-PBT Input X 0 to 1FFFH Output Y 0 to 1FFFH Internal relay M 0 to 61439 Latch relay L 0 to 32767 Link relay B 0 to EFFFH Data register D 0 to 94207 0 to 421887 Link register W 0 to 16FFFH 0 to 66FFFH File register File register Buffer memory Intelligent function module device R*2 ZR U \G 0 to 32767 0 to 65535 0 to 393215 1024 to 6911, 9
4.7 Setting Packets 1 Operating procedure 1. Select a new element type and click the button. OVERVIEW The following message is displayed. 2. Click the COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 button. The element setting screen for the selected element type is displayed. 4.7.4 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 Batch-setting devices Batch-set devices used in protocols. Screen display 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Select [Edit] ⇒ [Device Batch Setting].
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.7.5 Confirming set devices in list view Display a list of devices used in protocols in list view. Screen display Select [Tool] ⇒ [Setting Device List]. 4 - 30 4.7.
4.8 Writing/Reading/Verifying Protocol Settings 1 Writing/Reading/Verifying Protocol Settings 4.8.1 OVERVIEW This section explains how to write/read/verify protocol settings to/from/with the module. Writing/reading protocol settings 2 Write data of the registered protocol settings to a selected module, and read the protocol settings from a selected module. Screen display Select [Module Read/Write] ⇒ [Write to Module]/[Read from Module]. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Workaround when the Q series C24N/L series C24 module detects a protocol setting data error The settings of editable protocols may not be correct when the Q series C24N/L series C24 module detects a protocol setting data error after the protocol settings are written to the module. In such case, correct the protocol settings according to the following procedure and rewrite them to the module. Operation 1.
4.8 Writing/Reading/Verifying Protocol Settings Verifying protocol settings in personal computer side with those in module side Compare the protocol setting being opened with that written to a selected module. Operating procedure 2 Select [Module Read/Write] ⇒ [Module Verification]. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 1. 1 OVERVIEW 4.8.2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 Select a module and click the 4 button. PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 2.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION Display contents Item Description Target Item Display mismatch items. For items displayed in "Target Item", refer to ■ Contents displayed in "Target Item". Result Display 'Mismatch'. Screen button ● Copies all contents being displayed on the screen to the clip board in text format. ■ Contents displayed in "Target Item" The following table shows items displayed in "Target Item" of the verification result screen.
4.9 Debugging This section explains how to debug the communication processing between the Q series C24N/L series C24 module and device controller. 4.9.1 OVERVIEW 1 Debugging 2 Selecting debugging target modules Select a module to be debugged. The protocol execution log display function and the state monitor function are executed against the module selected in this function. Screen display COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.9.2 Displaying protocol execution logs Display the protocol execution logs and the protocol execution results when the protocol settings are set. Operating procedure 1. Select a module to be debugged. ( 2. Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [Protocol Execution Log]. Section 4.9.1) The Protocol Execution Log screen is displayed.
4.9 Debugging Item Display the error code of error completion in red when the execution result is an error completion. When the result is a normal completion, '-' is displayed. Retry Display the number of send retries. Packet No. Display the receive packet numbers which are matched by the verification.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.9.3 State monitor Monitor signals, communication error information, operation setting switches, and protocol execution status. For details, refer to the user's manual of each module. Operating procedure 1. Select a module to be debugged. ( 2. Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [State Monitor]. Section 4.9.1) The State Monitor screen is displayed.
4.9 Debugging ■ 1 Display contents of <> OVERVIEW Screen display Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [State Monitor] ⇒ <>. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 A Item APPENDIX Display contents Description X signal state monitor Display the ON/OFF status of the X signals.*1 Y signal state monitor Display the ON/OFF status of the Y signals.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Display contents of <> Screen display Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [State Monitor] ⇒ <>. Display contents Item Description Communication Error Status Display the communication error status. Switch Setting, Mode Switching Error Display the switch setting and/or mode selection error status. Communication Result Display the error status of the communication result.
4.9 Debugging ■ 1 Display contents of <> OVERVIEW Screen display Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [State Monitor] ⇒ <>. COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 A Display contents Item Description Mode Switch Display the communication protocol setting. Station Switch Display the station number setting.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ Display contents of <> Screen display Select [Debugging Support Function] ⇒ [State Monitor] ⇒ <>. Display contents Item Description Execution Status Display the protocol execution status. Protocol Cancel Designation Display the protocol cancel designation status. Predefined Protocol Function Error Display the error code of the result from the error completion. Code 4 - 42 4.9.
4.10 Printing Protocol Settings 4.10 1 Printing Protocol Settings Print screen 2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 4.10.1 OVERVIEW This section explains how to print protocol settings, packet settings, and setting device lists. Execute printing. Screen display Select [File] ⇒ [Print] ( ). OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4 Operating procedure 1. Set "Print item". 2. Click the button.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION 4.10.2 Print examples The following shows print examples. ■ 4 - 44 Protocol setting 4.10.
APPENDIX PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES OVERVIEW ■ INDEX 4.10 Printing Protocol Settings Packet setting 1 2 3 4 A I 4.10.
GX Works2 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION ■ 4 - 46 Setting device list 4.10.
OVERVIEW 1 APPENDIX COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 2 OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES 3 4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION List of Toolbars and Shortcut Keys. . . . . . . . . . . App-2 Compatibility with GX Configurator-QP . . . . . . . App-5 Procedure for Use of GX Configurator-QP . . . . .
GX Works2 APPENDIX Appendix 1 List of Toolbars and Shortcut Keys This section shows the list of toolbars and shortcut keys that can be used in operations of the intelligent function module. For (Common) indicated in the Reference column and details of functions not described in this section, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) Appendix 1.
Appendix 1 List of Toolbars and Shortcut Keys ■ 1 "Intelligent Function Module" toolbar icons Description Reference − QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Wave Trace Execute a wave trace of the QD75/LD75 positioning module. Section 3.5.3 − QD75/LD75 Positioning Module Location Trace Execute a location trace of the QD75/ LD75 positioning module. Section 3.5.4 − Serial Communication Module Circuit Trace Execute a circuit trace of the serial communication module. Section 3.7.
GX Works2 APPENDIX Appendix 1.2 Shortcut keys for operating intelligent function module data The following explains the toolbar icons and the corresponding shortcut keys for operating intelligent function module data. ■ Toolbar icons for positioning monitor function The following table shows the toolbar icons for the positioning monitor function. Toolbar icon Shortcut key Corresponding menu - - Monitor the operating status of positioning module. - - Monitor the start history.
Appendix 2 Compatibility with GX Configurator-QP The QD75/LD75 positioning module functions in GX Works2 are different in functionality and operability compared to the functions of GX Configurator-QP. Review the following precautions before use. ( GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)) Use the positioning test function. Diagnostics ( Section 3.5.2) GX Configurator-QP is included on the CD-ROM of GX Works2. For the installation procedure, refer to Appendix 3.
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INDEX APPENDIX PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION OPERATING INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES INDEX OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 A I INDEX - 1
GX Works2 INDEX [A] A/D converter module ............................................ A-16, 3-3 AB cursor ....................................................................... 3-30 AB cursor/cd cursor ........................................................ 3-33 Acknowledge I/O Assignment .......................................... 2-3 Add New Module .............................................................. 2-2 analog module ................................................................
packet element ...............................................................4-19 packet setting .................................................................4-19 Positioning Data Copy ....................................................3-37 Positioning Data Paste ...................................................3-37 Positioning start test .......................................................3-23 Positioning test ...............................................................
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