SLP-P55 Smart Loader Package User's Manual

SLP-P55

Smart Loader Package for

DCP551/552 Mark II

Digital Control Programmer

User's Manual

No. CP-UM-5510E

Thank you for purchasing the SLP-P55 for the DCP551/552 Mark II.

This manual contains information for ensuring correct use of the SLP-P55. It also provides necessary information for maintenance, and troubleshooting.

This manual should be read by those who design and maintain devices that use the SLP-P55.

Be sure to keep this manual nearby for handy reference.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE

This product has been designed, developed and manufactured for general-purpose application in machinery and equipment.

Accordingly, when used in applications outlined below, special care should be taken to implement a fail-safe and/or redundant design concept as well as a periodic maintenance program.

• Safety devices for plant worker protection

• Start/stop control devices for transportation and material handling machines

• Aeronautical/aerospace machines

• Control devices for nuclear reactors

Never use this product in applications where human safety may be put at risk.

IMPORTANT

Do not apply a strong force while connecting a loader plug.

Doing so might damage the instrument.

Handling Precautions

Application of excessive force to the loader plug might cause communication failure. If such failure happens, reconnect the loader plug correctly.

NOTICE

Be sure that the user receives this manual before the product is used.

Copying or duplicating this user’s manual in part or in whole is forbidden. The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free from inaccuracies and omissions. If you should find an error or omission, please contact Yamatake Corporation.

In no event is Yamatake Corporation liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages as a result of using this product.

©2008 Yamatake Corporation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The DIGITRONIK

TM is a trademark of Yamatake Corporation in Japan.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used in this manual:


:

Handling Precautions indicate items that the user should pay attention to when handling the SLP-P55.

Note

: Notes indicate information that might benefit the user.

: This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to.

(1), (2), (3):

[OK] button:

[File]:

>>:

[Ctrl] key:

[Ctrl]+[a] key:

Numbers within parentheses indicate steps in a sequence or parts of an explanation.

Indicates a selectable button on a personal computer screen.

Indicates messages and menus displayed on the personal computer.

Indicates the result of an operation, details displayed on the personal computer or other devices, or the state of the device after operation.

Indicates keys on the keyboard.

Indicates the operation of pressing the [a] key on the keyboard while the [Ctrl] key is pressed.

Unpacking

Check the following items when removing the SLP-P55 from its package:

1. Check the model No. to make sure that you have received the product that you ordered.

2. Check the SLP-P55 for any apparent physical damage.

3. Check the contents of the package against the Package List to make sure that all accessories are included in the package.

After unpacking, handle the SLP-P55 and its accessories taking care to prevent damage or loss of parts.

If an inconsistency is found or the package contents are not in order, immediately contact your dealer.

Name

System disk

Special cable

User's Manual

Model No.

SLP-P55J60

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CP-UM-5509E

Q'ty

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Remarks

CD-ROM. A PDF version of the present manual (No.CP-

UM-5510E) is also included.

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The Role of This Manual

A total of four different manuals are available for the DCP551/552 Mark II. Read them as necessary for your specific requirements. If a manual you require is not available, contact Yamatake Corporation or its dealer.

DCP551 Mark II DIGITRONIK Digital Control Programmer User's Manual

Manual No. CP-SP-1032E

This manual is provided with the DCP551 (single-loop model). It is required reading for those in charge of designing, producing and maintaining control systems incorporating the DCP551, and for those using the DCP551 in other applications.

Its contents include mounting in a control panel, wiring, parameter setup, program setup, operation methods, maintenance and inspection, troubleshooting and specifications.

DCP552 MarkII DIGITRONIK Digital Control Programmer User's Manual

Manual No. CP-SP-1033E

This manual is provided with the DCP552 (double-loop model). It is required reading for those in charge of designing, producing and maintaining control systems incorporating the DCP552, and for those using the DCP552 in other applications.

Its contents include mounting in a control panel, wiring, parameter setup, program setup, operation methods, maintenance and inspection, troubleshooting and specifications.

PDF file

SLP-P55 Smart Loader Package for DCP551/552 MarkII Digital Control

Programmer Manual No. CP-UM-5510E

This manual.

A PDF version of this manual is supplied on the CD-ROM of the SLP-P55 system disk. With the SLP-P55, parameter setting and program setup for the

DCP551/552 can be done on a PC running Windows 2000/XP/Vista. This manual tells how to operate the program.

Introduction to the SLP-P55 Smart Loader Package for the DCP551/552

Mark II Digital Control Programmer Manual No. CP-UM-5509E

This manual is supplied with the Smart Loader Package SLP-P55.

This manual tells how to install the SLP-P55 on a Windows 2000/XP/Vista

PC.

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Contents

Conventions Used in This Manual

Unpacking

The Role of This Manual

Chapter 1.

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2.

STARTING/QUITTING THE SLP

■ Starting up the SLP

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■ Setting the communications port

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■ Quitting the SLP

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Chapter 3.

SETTING UP

3-1 Setup Functions

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■ SLP functions

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■ File configuration of a project

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■ SLP screen configuration

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■ Menu configuration list

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3-2 Creating and Saving a Project

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■ Creating a new project

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■ Opening existing projects

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■ Saving projects

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■ Saving only parameters/specified programs

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■ Saving projects with another name

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■ Saving project data to a CSV format file

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■ Checking and changing the project properties

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3-3 Communications with the DCP551/552 Mark II

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■ Writing all parameters and programs to the DCP

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■ Writing only parameters or only specified programs to the DCP

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■ Reading all parameters and programs from the DCP

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■ Reading only parameters or only specified programs from the DCP

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■ Displaying programs that are on the DCP

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■ Deleting all programs in the DCP

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■ Deleting specified programs from the DCP

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■ Reading/writing programs by drag-and-drop

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3-4 Setting Parameters

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■ Overview of the parameter-editing window

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■ Basic operations

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■ Importing parameter settings from other projects

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3-5 Program Settings

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■ Overview of the program-editing window

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■ Creating a new program

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■ Importing programs from other projects

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■ Changing tag names

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■ Changing program numbers

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■ Deleting programs

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■ Switching segment RAMP types

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■ Turning off PV events

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■ Inserting empty segments

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■ Copying and pasting segments

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■ Deleting segments

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■ Copying and pasting segment time data alone

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■ Copying and pasting patterns

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■ Saving programs and parameters from the DCP to PC files

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■ Importing programs and parameters from files saved by the

"SLP-P55 UpDownloader for DCP551, 552" sample loader software

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3-6 Options and Confirmation

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■ Specifying backup folders for DCP data

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■ Checking the DCP model number and status

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■ Checking the SLP version

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Chapter 1.

INTRODUCTION

•

Before starting the SLP-P55 (simply called “the SLP” from here on), log in to

Windows as a user with administrator privileges, and quit all other applications.

If any other application is running during startup, the SLP may malfunction.

• Make sure that the setting for decimal symbol is " . " (a period). If it has been set to some other character, the loader cannot function correctly. To change the decimal symbol setting, follow the procedure below.

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For Windows Vista:

Go to [Control Panel] → [Clock, Language, and Region] → [Regional and Language Options] → [Custmize this format...] button → [Decimal symbol].

Select " . " and click [OK] button.

• For Windows XP:

Go to [Control Panel] → [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options]

→ [Regional and Language Options] tab → [Regional Options] tab →

[Custmize...] button → [Decimal symbol]. Select " . " and click [OK] button.

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For Windows 2000:

Go to [Control Panel] → [Regional Settings] → [Number] → [Decimal

Symbol]

. Select " . " and click [OK] button.

• On the DCP, set Setup data C97 (communications port) to "1."

For the setting procedures, refer to;

CP-SP-1032E for the CP551 Mark II.

CP-SP-1033E for the DCP552 Mark II.

Without this setting, the SLP and DCP cannot communicate.

•

Although you can set the SLP communications port at any time, we recommend setting it when the SLP starts for the first time after installation.

■ Setting the communications port (page 3).

• For details on the operating system and the mouse you are using, refer to the

User's Manual provided with Windows.

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Chapter 2.

STARTING/QUITTING THE SLP

The following screens with descriptions are shown on the example of a personal computer OS XP:

■ Starting up the SLP

(1) Click [Start] button at the lower portion of the screen and select [Programs]

→ [SLP] → [SLP-P55].

>>The SLP starts and the menu window and handling precautions notice are displayed.

(2) Read the handling precautions and click [OK] button. If you do not need to see this dialog box again, put a check next to [Do not show this dialog box again.] and then click [OK] button.

>>The basic screen appears:

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Note

• Two or more instances of the SLP cannot be running at the same time.


• Projects can be created or modified on the start page. Settings for communications with the DCP can be changed from the menu bar.

• To have the handling precautions dialog box displayed again, select

[Help] → [Handling Precautions] command on the menu bar.

Chapter 2. STARTING/QUITTING THE SLP

■ Setting the communications port

(1) Select [Option] → [Preferences] on the menu bar.

>>The "Preferences" screen appears:

(2) Click [Communications] tab.

(3) Click [USB loader cable is automatically selected].

>>A communications port is automatically selected and displayed in the port box. However, automatic selection might be impossible for some types of communications port connector. If so, click the button on the right of the port display box to select another port.

(4) Click [OK] button.

■ Quitting the SLP

Select [File] → [Exit] on the menu bar, or click the icon at the upper right of the window.

If the displayed project has been modified, a dialog box will appear asking whether the user wants to save the project to a file.

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Chapter 3.

SETTING UP

3 - 1 Setup functions

■ SLP functions

The SLP provides the following functions for configuring DCP operation:

Functions

Project management

Data communications

･ Sets the model No. of the DCP.

･ Saves created program patterns and parameters

to a file on the hard disk.

･ Reads saved files for editing.

･ Writes created program patterns and parameters

to the DCP.

･ Reads program patterns and parameters from

the DCP.

･ Inputs and edits parameters.

Parameter editing

Program pattern editing

･ Creates and edits programs.

･ Displays program patterns as images

･ Displays events in graph form.

Note

• "Project" refers to data for one DCP. Each project contains all project information and parameters, as well as multiple program patterns.

■ File configuration of a project

One project contains the following files:

"

✽✽✽" stands for the project name.

File type Description File name

Project management file This file stores project information, including DCP model information. Each project has one file of this type.

✽✽✽

.p55prj

Control data file for constants This file stores the settings of the [Constant value control] tab in the parameter setting window.

Each project has one file of this type.

Event configuration data file

PID parameter file

Setup data file

Variable parameter file

Program file

✽✽✽

_parameter_const.s55

This file stores the settings of the [Event configuration data] tab in the parameter setting window. Each project has one file of this type.

✽✽✽

_parameter_event.s55

This file stores the settings of the [PID data] tab in the parameter setting window. Each project has one file of this type.

✽✽✽

_parameter_pid.s55

This file stores the settings of the [Setup data] tab in the parameter setting window. Each project has one file of this type.

✽✽✽

_parameter_setup.s55

This file stores the settings of the [Variable parameter] tab in the parameter setting window.

Each project has one file of this type.

✽✽✽

_parameter_variable.s55

This file stores the settings of the program

✽✽✽

_program##.x55

setting window. A file of this type is created for ("##" stands for the doubleeach program.

digit program number.)

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Chapter 3. SETTING UP


• Do not use Windows file management software such as My Computer or

Explorer to change file names. Doing so will prevent the SLP from handling the files properly.

• When copying projects to recording media like floppy disks, save all files of a project as a group. If any file is missing, the SLP may not handle the project properly.

■ SLP screen configuration

Basic SLP screen.

• No projects are open.

Menu bar Start page

Toolbar

• The project is being edited.

Parameter-editing window (only one)

Editing area

Project view

Editing area tag

Pattern image area

Message bar

Program-editing windows (multiple)

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■ Menu configuration list

Menu Icon

File

Sub menu 1

Create New

Project...

Open Project...

Edit

View

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Sub menu 2

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Description

Creates a new project.

Note Short cut keys

[Ctrl]+[N]

Opens a saved project.

[Ctrl]+[O]

Close

Close All

Save

Save All

Save Project As...

CSV Out

Exit

Clear

Event Off

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Closes the top (foreground) window in the editing area.

Closes all windows in the editing area.

Saves the data from the top (foreground) window in the editing area by overwriting the older version.

Saves all projects by overwriting the older versions.

Saves the open project with a new filename.

Outputs all projects to files in CSV format.

Quits the SLP.

Clears the data in the active cell of program-editing window.

Turns off PV events in the programediting window.

A

A

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[Ctrl]+[S]

[Shift]+[Ctrl]+[S]

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[Ctrl]+[D]

[Ctrl]+[T]

Insert New Segment

Cut Segment

Copy Segment

Paste Segment

Copy Pattern

Paste Pattern -

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Inserts a new segment to the left of the selected segment in the program-editing window.

Copies and deletes the selected segment data in the program-editing window.

Copies the selected segment data in the program-editing window.

Pastes segment data copied by the [Cut -

Segment] or [Copy Segment] command onto the selected segment data.

[Ctrl]+[Ins]

[Ctrl]+[X]

[Ctrl]+[C]

[Ctrl]+[V]

Copies all segment data in the program B [Shift]+[Ctrl]+[C] editing window.

B [Shift]+[Ctrl]+[V] Pastes segment data copied by the

[Copy Pattern] command onto the program-editing window.

Display Segment Display PID Group Number Switches the display of the "PID group C number" on/off in the program-editing window.

Display Output Limiter Switches the display of the "Output limiter C

Group Number group" on/off in the program-editing window.

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Display G.SOAK Type Switches the display of the "G.SOAK type" C on/off in the program-editing window.

Display G.SORK Width Switches the display of the "G.SOAK width" C on/off in the program-editing window.

Display PV Shift Value. Switches the display of the "PV shift " on/off in the program-editing window.

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View

Menu

Project

Communications

Options

Window

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Icon

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Sub menu 1

Display Segment Display Repeat Start Switches the display of the "Repeat

Segment segment" on/off in the program-editing window.

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C

Display Repeat Count Switches the display of the "Repeat count" C on/off in the program-editing window.

Display PV Start

Direction

Switches the display of the "PV start" on/off in the program-editing window.

C

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Pattern Preview...

Display Cycle Number Switches the display of the "Program cycle" C on/off in the program-editing window.

Display Linked Parttern Switches the display of the "Pattern link" C

Number on/off in the program-editing window.

Enlarges the pattern image and event graph of the program.

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Refresh DCP

Information

Import Parameter...

Create New Program

Sub menu 2

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Description

Updates the information displayed for the DCP.

Imports parameter settings from other projects.

Adds a new program to a project.

Note Short cut keys

D

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Import Existing

Program...

Import Upload

File...

Property...

Copy Program

(SLP<->DCP)...

Read

(DCP to SLP)

Write

(SLP to DCP)

Read All

(DCP to SLP)

Write All

(SLP to DCP)

Delete All

Programs

Preferences...

Read The DCP

Information...

Tile Vertical

Tile Horizontal

Cascade

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Imports programs from other projects.

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Imports files saved with the SLP-P55

UpDownloader for DCP551, 552

(sample software).

Displays information about the open project, such as model number and storage location.

E

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Writes and reads programs to and from the DCP by drag-and-drop action.

Reads parameters or programs from the DCP.

F

G Writes parameters or programs to the

DCP.

Reads all parameters or all programs

(or both) from the DCP.

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Writes all parameters or all programs

(or both) to the DCP.

Deletes all programs from the DCP.

(No programs are deleted from the SLP.)

Selects a communications port and options for writing to the DCP.

Reads and displays DCP model information and status.

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Arranges windows from left to right as vertical tiles in the editing area.

Arranges windows from top to bottom as horizontal tiles in the editing area.

Displays overlapping windows in the editing area.

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[Ctrl]+[E]

[Ctrl]+[I]

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Menu

Window

Help

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Icon

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Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2

Horizontal -

Partitioning

Vertical -

Partitioning

Help -

Handling

Precautions...

About SLP-P55 -

Description

Lists SLP and DCP programs separated by a horizontal line.

Lists SLP and DCP programs separated by a vertical line.

Displays the user manual (a PDF file).

Displays handling precautions (identical to those displayed at SLP startup).

Displays SLP version information.

Note Short cut keys

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Notes:

A:

When a command is given to close a window containing edited contents, a dialog box appears asking whether to save the data to a file.

To save the window’s contents to a file, click [Yes] or [Save All].

To close the window without saving the contents, click [No].

To cancel the close window command (to keep the window open without saving), click [Cancel].

B:

In a DCP552 project, only the channel in the foreground of the program-editing window is available for copying or pasting. It is not possible to paste onto a different channel, even if that channel is put into the foreground.

C:

When the check is removed from a row on the menu bar, the contents of the row disappear from the program-editing window, but the input values in the row are saved.

D:

In the project window or in the editing area, this command updates information associated with the selected icon or window.

E:

This command imports files saved with the SLP-P55 UpDownloader for DCP551, 552 and modifies them so that they can be used by the SLP.

F:

When a parameter window is in the foreground of the editing area, this command reads a set of parameters from the DCP. When a program window is in the foreground of the area, the command reads the program from the DCP.

G:

When a parameter window is in the foreground of the editing area, this command writes all parameters to the DCP.

When a program window is in the foreground of the area, the command writes that program alone to the DCP.

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3 - 2 Creating and Saving a Project

To set parameters and create programs, create a project first. Also when reading input parameters and programs from the DCP in order to save them to a PC, create a project before reading.

■ Creating a new project

(1) Click [Create new project] on the start page.

>>The "New project" window appears.

(2) Click the icon for the DCP model to which you wish to connect.

Select one of the three models.

• DCP551 Mark2 (1-loop control model)

• DCP552 Mark2 (Dual-loop control model)

• DCP552 Mark2 (Carbon potential model)

>>Settings that are not necessary for the selected DCP model cannot be set.

(3) In the Configuration section, set the options for PV input, Auxiliary output, and

Communications.

(4) After the above setup, enter a project name in the Project Name input box.

(5) Click […] button.

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>>The folder selection dialog box appears.

(6) Select a folder in which to save the project and click the [OK] button.

>>The "New Project" window is again displayed.

Directly below the selected folder, the SLP automatically creates a folder, bearing the same name as the project, in which to save the project files.

(7) If needed, write notes concerning the project in the Comment space. Notes can also be written and changed during program editing.


>>The "New Project" window closes, and the project can be edited.

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Note

• In step (2), automatic type setup is possible. If the communications port has already been set up under [Options] → [Preferences], click [Read the model number] on the lower left of the "New Project" window.

The model number will be read from the DCP and then the correct DCP icon will be selected automatically.


• After creating a project, the model and communications settings cannot be changed. Changes in PV input and Auxiliary output are allowed.

• It is not possible to import parameters or programs from a project for a different DCP model.


■ Opening existing projects

Up to five recently opened projects are displayed in the recently used projects window. To open a project, click the project name.

To open a project that is not on the list, click [Open project].

■ Saving projects

(1) Click the icon on the toolbar.

>>The complete project is saved to the disk, overwriting the previous version.

After saving, the project remains op en for other operations like editing.

■ Saving only parameters/ specified programs

(1) To save only the parameters, display the parameter-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.

To save only specified programs, display the program-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.

To display the desired window in the foreground of the editing area, refer to the following pages:

3-4 Setting parameters,

■ Basic operations (page 20).

3-5 Setting programs,



>>All parameter files are saved, overwriting the previous versions.

After saving, the project remains op en for operations like editing.

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■ Saving projects with another name

To save a project with another name, select [File] → [Save Project As] from the menu bar.

■ Saving project data to a CSV format file

To save project data to a file in CSV format, select [File] → [CSV Out] from the menu bar.

All programs and parameters will be exported to a CSV file.

Note

• A CSV format file is a text file delimited by commas, and can be used in

Microsoft Excel or other off-the-shelf spreadsheet applications.

• When opening a CSV file using Microsoft Excel, the format in which numerical values, time, etc. are displayed is converted to the standard Microsoft Excel format.

■ Checking and changing the project properties

To check the data that was input in the New Project window, select [Project] →

[Property] from the menu bar.

Selections for PV input, Auxiliary output, and Communications can be changed here.

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3 - 3 Communications with the DCP551/552 Mark II

This section contains procedures for the following operations:

• Writing parameters and programs to the DCP.

• Importing parameters and programs from the DCP to projects.

• Displaying programs that are on the DCP.

• Deleting programs from the DCP.


• Before beginning communication with the DCP551/552 Mark II, change the setup data C97 (communication port) setting to "1." When set to "1," the communication port on the rear panel terminal base is disabled.

■ Writing all parameters and programs to the DCP


>>The "Write All (SLP to DCP)" dialog box appears.

(2) Check both "All parameters" and "All programs" and click [OK] button.

>>The dialog box with progress bar will appear.

>>When the operation is complete, the button in the box changes from [Cancel] to [Close].

(3) Click [Close] to close the box.


• To stop writing before the process is finished, click [Cancel] button in the dialog box. However, data processed before canceling will be changed on the DCP. For that reason, make sure that both the parameter and program settings are correct before starting the Write All operation.

• If there is a program not associated with a project on the DCP, it will not be possible to delete that program after the Write All operation. To make the DCP contents match the project, delete all programs on the DCP before starting the Write All operation. Refer to;

■ Deleting all programs in the DCP (page 17).

• On a DCP552 Mark II with a ROM revision of R10 or earlier, the setup data C64 (event number division) setting cannot be saved. Configure this setting from the DCP552 keyboard.

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• On a DCP552 Mark II with a ROM revision of R15 or earlier, the setup data C45 (auxiliary output 1 type) and C48 (auxiliary output 2 type) settings cannot be saved. Configure these settings from the DCP552 keyboard. The ROM revision can be checked by viewing setup data C83

(ROM revision).

Note

• To back up parameters and programs that are on the DCP before writing, go to step (2). Check the [Back up DCP data before writing] box and then click

[OK] button.

After confirmation that programs should be overwritten, DCP parameter and program back-up begins. A window appears to show the progress of the back-up and of the writing.

• Backup files will be stored in the folder specified under [Options] →

[Preferences]

(by the system environmental settings). Refer to;

■

Specifying backup folders for DCP data (page 32)

.

• Refer to the approximate time required for reading/writing below.

All parameters: reading/writing takes 6 s.

Programs: reading/writing

10 segments X one pattern = about 6 s

20 segments X 10 patterns = about 2 min

20 segments X 99 patterns = about 19 min

When automatic backup has been set up, the parameters and programs on the device must be read before writing, and therefore the actual time required is the total of reading time and writing time.

■ Writing only parameters or only specified programs to the DCP

(1) To write only parameters, display the parameter-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.

To write only specified programs, display the program-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.







>>The "Confirm writing of program" dialog box appears.

When writing programs, the program numbers in the destination can be changed in this dialog box.

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>>A dialog box with progress bar appears.

(4) When the process is complete, click [Close] button to close the box.

Note

• To back up parameters and programs that are on the DCP before writing, go to step (2). Check the [Back up DCP data before writing] box and then click

[OK] button.

After confirmation that programs should be overwritten, DCP parameter and program back-up begins. A window appears to show the progress of the back-up and of the writing.

• Backup files will be stored in the folder specified under [Options] →

[Preferences] (by the system environmental settings). Refer to;

■

Specifying backup folders for DCP data (page 32) .

■ Reading all parameters and programs from the DCP


>>The "Read All (DCP to SLP)" dialog box appears.

(2) Check both [All parameters] and [All programs] and click [OK] button.

>>The dialog box with progress bar will appear.

Note

>>When the operation is complete, the button in the box changes from [Cancel] to [Close].

(3) Click [Close] to close the box.

• To stop reading before the process is finished, click [Cancel] in the dialog box.

The cancel command might not work, depending on when it is given.

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■ Reading only parameters or only specified programs from the DCP

(1) To read only parameters, display the parameter-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.

To read only specified programs, display the program-editing window in the foreground of the editing area.






To copy a desired program into a project, if there is not already a program with that number, first create a new program file and assign the number to it.


>>A dialog box appears to confirm reading.


>>A dialog box with progress bar appears.

(4) When the process is complete, click [Close] button to close the box.

■ Displaying programs that are on the DCP

Programs read from the DCP can be displayed in the editing area, just like programs that are being edited. Pattern images and event graphs can also be shown here.

Displayed programs from the DCP cannot be edited, but copied segment data can be pasted onto them.

To display program data from the DCP in the editing area, follow the steps below.

(1) Click the DCP icon in the project window once to select it.


>>Below the icon, programs on the DCP are displayed in a tree view.

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(3) Double-click the desired program icon.

>>A dialog box appears to confirm reading the program.


>>A dialog box with a progress bar appears. When the operation is complete, a window opens in the editing area and displays the program data on the DCP.

The title bar says [Read Only].


• In step (3), if the selected program has already been read, the process will be canceled, and the previously read data will be displayed.

• Programs that are on the DCP cannot be saved as part of a project, but they can be retained as long as the project is open.

• Programs read and displayed from the DCP cannot be written to the

DCP. To write a program from the DCP with a different program number, first import the program to a project, and then write it to the DCP.

■

Reading only parameters or only specified programs from the DCP

(page 16).

■

Writing only parameters or only specified programs to the DCP

(page 14)

■ Deleting all programs in the DCP

(1) On the menu bar, select [Communications] → [Delete All Programs].

>>A dialog box appears to confirm deletion of all programs.

(2) Click [Yes] button.

>>The dialog box with progress bar appears.

(3) When the operation is completed, click [Close] to close the dialog box.

>>All programs are now deleted from the DCP and from the project window.


• This operation will delete programs from the DCP only, not those in the project.

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■ Deleting specified programs from the DCP

(1) Click the DCP icon in the project window once to select it.


>>Below the icon, programs on the DCP are displayed in a tree view.

(3) Click a program icon in the project window once, and then right-click it.

>>A pop-up menu appears.

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(4) Click the [Delete Program From The DCP] menu.

>>A dialog box appears for confirmation of deletion.

(5) Click [Yes] button.

>>The program is deleted from the DCP (and also from the project window).


• Only programs on the DCP will be deleted. Programs in the project will not be deleted.

• In step (3), if the [Delete Program from the DCP] menu is displayed in grey and cannot be selected, close the program window in the editing area to enable the menu selection.


■ Reading/writing programs by drag-and-drop

The window displays a list of SLP programs and a list of DCP programs.

Reading/writing programs can be done by dragging and dropping the listed items.

It is possible to read/write not only the same program number but also any number between the SLP and the DCP.


>> The "Copy program" window appears.

The SLP list is on the left of the window and the DCP list is on the right.

Channel 1 and 2 programs are differentiated by and icons.


• If the target row for dropping displays a program name, the program will be overwritten.

• It is not possible to copy from the DCP to the DCP, or to copy within the

SLP.

Note

(2) Drag the row of the desired program to read/write and drop it on the target row.

>>A dialog box appears to confirm and execute reading/writing.

• It is possible to arrange the lists at the top and bottom of the "Copy program" window.


>>The SLP list is at the top of the window and the DCP list is on the bottom.

(2) To lay them out on the right and left again, click the icon on the toolbar.

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3 - 4 Setting Parameters

■ Overview of the parameter-editing window

One parameter-editing window is assigned to each project.

Enter the desired settings in the cells on the right-hand side.

The message bar on the bottom of the menu window shows the setting range.

Data cannot be input into grey-colored cells.


● Opening a parameter editing window

Double-click any parameter name in the project window.

● Displaying the parameter-editing window in the foreground

To display the parameter-editing window in the foreground, follow the steps below:

• Double-click any parameter name in the project window.

• Click the parameter-editing window in the editing area.

• Click the Parameter tab on the right of the editing area.

● Editing a different parameter

To switch to a different parameter for editing, follow the steps below:

• Click any parameter name in the project window.

• Double-click the parameter name tab on the bottom of the parameter-editing window.

● Changing settings by selecting an option

To change settings, follow the steps below:

• To display the options, single-click and then right-click the selected cell. A menu appears with a selection of options.

• Click the selected cell once and enter the settings from the keyboard.

• Press the [Enter] key to finalize the data input.

• If the new setting is not allowable, it will revert to the previous value.

● Changing settings by entering numerical values

Click the setting cell once and enter the desired setting.

Press the [Enter] key to finalize the data input.

If the new setting is not allowable, it will revert to the previous value.

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■ Importing parameter settings from other projects

(1) Select the [Project] → [Import parameters] command.

>> The "Open parameter" window appears.

(2) Specify the other project folder and select the desired parameter files.


• It is not possible to import any program from a project for a different DCP model. If such a file is selected for import, the following error message appears: [The model number of the DCP does not match the model number associated with the project.]. Refer to;

3-2 Creating and Saving a Project (page 9).

Note

• To see the relationship between file names and parameters, refer to;

■

File configuration of a project (page 4).

• Importing parameter data does not affect either the source parameter data or the source project.

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3 - 5 Program Settings

■ Overview of the program-editing window

One program-editing window is assigned to each program. Multiple windows can be open in the editing area at the same time.

Projects for the DCP551 have only a CH1 tab in the lower left of the window.

One vertical row represents one segment. Data cannot be input into grey-colored cells.

RAMP-X is the default first segment for a RAMP-type setting.

If the title bar says [Read only] the window is a program window from the DCP.

While it is not possible to change settings, segment data can be copied.

The number of event rows displayed depends on the event configuration data settings and Setup data C64 (event number division).

To display a simplified listing of event rows, click the icon in the top row.

It is possible not to display linked pattern number rows individually from PID group numbers. Even if they are not displayed, their settings are retained. When programs are written to the DCP, the settings that are not visible go along with them.

In the image area in the menu window, the program pattern (in the foreground) and the event graph are displayed.

In a DCP552 project, when one channel tab in the program-editing window is switched to the other, the channel in the pattern image area is also switched automatically.

As soon as the program settings are changed, the pattern images and the event graph are updated automatically.

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● Opening the program-editing window

Double-click a project name in the project window.

● Displaying the program-editing window in the foreground of the menu window.

Use one of the following three methods.

• Double-click a program name in the project window.

• Click the editing window of the program you wish to display in the editing area.

• Click the program name you wish to display among the tabs on the right edge of the editing area.

● Editing a different channel

To switch channels, click the CH1 or CH2 tab on the bottom left of the programediting window.

● Inputting and changing settings

Single-click a cell to make it active. Enter the desired setting from the keyboard.

Press [Enter] to finalize the input. If the new setting is not allowable, it will revert to the previous value.

● Clearing settings

To clear settings with the keyboard, press the [Ctrl] + [D] keys.

To clear settings with the mouse, select [Clear] from the pop-up program-editing menu for the desired cell.

■

Displaying the pop-up program-editing menu (page 25)


• Pressing the [Del] key will not clear data in cells.

● Setting of PID group number

The setting range is –1 to 10. Settings 1 to 9 indicate PID group numbers, –1 indicates ON/OFF control, and 10 indicates automatic selection of PID group numbers

A1 to A7 depending on the SP zone.

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● Showing/hiding event rows

When there are many event rows, clicking the icon in the top row hides the other rows. The icon then changes from to .(The icon indicates that there are hidden rows.)

Clicking the icon displays the hidden rows.

The icon then changes from to .

● Hiding/displaying settings rows other than event rows

To hide any row from [PID group number] to [Linked pattern number], go to

[View] → [Display Segment] on the menu bar and remove the check marks for the rows you wish to hide.

To restore hidden rows, check the desired row names.

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● Displaying the pop-up program-editing menu

Input cells in the program-editing window have a pop-up program-editing menu.

To display the pop-up program-editing menu for a cell, right-click the cell.

program-editing menu

Clear

Description

Clears the data of the active cell.

Event Off Turns off event output of the active cell if only the cell has

PV event. The cell shows [OFF].

Insert New Segment Inserts a new segment on the left of the selected segment.

Icon

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Cut Segment

Copy Segment

Puts a copy of the current cell segment contents into memory and deletes the cell contents.

Puts a copy of the current cell segment contents into memory.

Paste Segment Pastes data copied by the [Cut Segment] or

[Copy Segment] command into the active cell.

Copy Segment Time Copies segment time data from the hidden channel and

Between Channels pastes it onto the channel displayed in the foreground. *1

Copy Pattern

Paste Pattern

Copies all segment data.*2

Pastes all segment data copied by the [Copy Pattern] command.*2

RAMP-X

RAMP-T

Changes the type of the selected segment to RAMP-X.

RAMP-X segments show the segment number only.

Changes the type of the selected segment to RAMP-T.

RAMP-T segments are displayed with a [T] next to the segment number.

RAMP-E Changes the type of the selected segment to RAMP-E.

RAMP-E segments are displayed with an [E] next to the segment number.

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*1: This menu is available for DCP552 projects only.

*2:

In a DCP552 project, only the channel in the foreground is available for copying or pasting. It is not possible to paste onto a different channel, even if that channel is put into the foreground.

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■ Creating a new program

To create a new program, click the icon on the toolbar.

Program numbers and tag names are assigned automatically based on the number of existing programs, but they can be changed.

■

Changing program numbers (page 27).

■

Changing tag names (below).

■ Importing programs from other projects

To import programs from other projects, follow the steps below.

(1) Select [Project] → [Import Existing Program] from the menu bar.

>> The "Open Program" window appears.

(2) Select the desired program and click [Open] button.


• If a program with the program number selected in step (2) is already used in the currently open project, the imported program will overwrite the existing one. When files to import are selected, a dialog box is displayed asking whether to overwrite.

• It is not possible to import any program from a project for a different DCP model. If such a file is selected for import, the following error message appears: [The model number of the DCP does not match the model number associated with the project.]. Refer to;

3-2 Creating and Saving a Project (page 9).

Note

• This operation does not affect either the source program or project.

■ Changing tag names

Tag names can be changed on the toolbar.

(1) To change the tag name of the desired program, open and display its programediting window in the foreground.

(2) Enter the new name in the [Tag] input box on the toolbar.

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■ Changing program numbers

Program numbers are changed on the toolbar.

(1) To change the number of the desired program, open and display its "programediting" window in the foreground.

(2) Select a number in the [Program] input box on the toolbar.


• It is possible to change only to an unused number. If the selected number is already in use, an error message appears.

■ Deleting programs

Programs are deleted in the project window.

Follow the steps below.

(1) Close the program-editing window of the program you wish to delete if it is open.

(2) In the project window, click and then right-click the program name.

>> A pop-up menu appears.

Note

(3) Click the [Delete From The Project] in the pop-up menu.

>> A dialog box asks whether to delete.


• Programs are deleted from the project by this operation, but the program files are not deleted. They remain in the folder of the open project.

To restore deleted program files to the project, select the [Project] → [Import

Existing Program] command and then select the desired files.

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■ Switching segment RAMP types

The RAMP type can be changed from the pop-up program-editing menu.

Display the pop-up program-editing menu for any cell of the desired segment and then select a type from among RAMP-X, RAMP-T, and RAMP-E.

Note

• The selected RAMP type for each segment is shown in the segment number cell in the "program-editing" window.

Cell numbers with [T], [E], and with the number only are respectively RAMP-T,

RAMP-E, and RAMP-X.

Segments 04, 05, and 06 in the figure above are RAMP-X, RAMP-T, and

RAMP-H respectively.

■ Turning off PV events

Display the pop-up program-editing menu for the desired cell and select [Event

Off]

.

Pressing [Ctrl]+[T] keys has the same effect.

■ Inserting empty segments

To insert a segment, click any cell of the segment on the right of the desired location to make it active in the "program-editing" window.

Click the icon on the toolbar or [Insert Segment] in the pop-up program-editing menu.

An empty segment will be inserted next to the active cell.


• If the maximum number of segments has already been reached in the

"program-editing" window, a new segment is not allowed.

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■ Copying and pasting segments

To copy and paste segment data, follow the steps below:

(1) Click any cell of the desired segment to make it active in the "program-editing" window.

(2) Click the icon on the toolbar or [Copy Segment] in the pop-up programediting menu.

(3) Click any cell of the target segment.

(4) Click the icon on the toolbar or [Paste Segment] in the pop-up programediting menu.

To paste a copied segment into a new segment, insert an empty one before step (3).

■ Deleting segments

To delete a segment, follow the procedure below:

(1) Click any cell of the desired segment to make it active in the "program-editing" window

(2) Click the icon on the toolbar or [Cut Segment] in the pop-up programediting menu.

■ Copying and pasting segment time data alone

In projects for the DCP552, it is possible to copy the time data set of one channel and paste it into the other channel.

The procedure is as follows:

(1) Display any program-editing window in the foreground of the screen.

(2) Display the destination channel in front, with the source channel behind it.

(3) Click [Copy Segment Time Between Channels] in the cell menu.


• Time data is shown in the Time row of the program-editing window.

• It is not possible to copy a segment with no time data.

• It is not possible to paste copied data onto other programs. This operation can be done between channels for the same program.

• Time data alone can be copied. SP values cannot. However, if the destination has no SP values, the data will be set automatically as follows.

SP lower limit > 0:

SP upper limit < 0:

SP lower limit

SP upper limit

SP lower limit < 0 < SP upper limit: 0

• If the time settings include RAMP-T and RAMP-E types, the time data will not be synchronized with the actual time.

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■ Copying and pasting patterns

Pattern settings can be copied from one program to another. Follow the steps below.

(1) Display the "program-editing" window of the copy source in the foreground.

(2) If the project is for DCP552, switch to the channel you desire to copy.

(3) Click [Pattern Copy] in the pop-up program-editing menu.

(4) Create a new program or display the editing window of an existing program in the foreground.

(5) If the project is for DCP552, switch to the channel from which the copy source was taken

(6) Click [Paste Pattern] in the pop-up program-editing menu.


• When the Paste Pattern operation is done in an existing program, all segments of the destination channel are overwritten.

• If the project is for DCP552, it is not possible to copy and paste data between different channels (CH1 to CH2 or CH2 to CH1), but copy and paste is available within the same channel. If the procedure used is not correct, an error message appears.

■ Saving programs and parameters from the DCP to PC files

Parameters and programs can be saved as PC files using the DCP console.

(1) Create a new DCP project.

(2) To read all parameters and programs from the DCP, select [Read All] on the menu bar.

■

Reading all parameters and programs from the DCP (page 15)

(3) To save a complete project, click the icon on the toolbar.

Note

• This operation does not affect either the parameters or programs on the DCP.

• Parameters and programs saved to a file can be handled in the same way as parameters created by the SLP.

• To restore the DCP to its previous state, according to the data saved on the PC, open the project on the DCP and do the [Delete All Programs] operation. Then choose [Write All] from the menu. Without deleting all programs first, the restored data may not be the same as the original, because programs on the DCP before starting the [Write All] operation may not be deleted.

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■ Importing programs and parameters from files saved by the "SLP-P55

UpDownloader for DCP551, 552" sample loader software

For the SLP to handle program and parameter files saved by the "SLP-P55

UpDownloader for DCP551, 552" sample loader software, it is necessary first to execute the [Import Uploaded File] command.

(1) Select [Project] → [Import uploaded file] on the menu bar.

>> A file selection window appears.

(2) Check the desired file(s) and click [Import] button.

>> The file(s) will be imported into the open project.


• Importing is not possible unless the model numbers of the open project and the files to be uploaded match. If they do not match, create a new project matching the model number of the files you wish to upload, and then import to the project.

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3 - 6 Options and confirmation

This section treats the following:

• Specifying backup folders

• Checking the status of the DCP.

• Checking the SLP version

■ Specifying backup folders for DCP data

A backup for parameters and programs on the DCP can be made at the same time that parameters and programs are written from to the DCP from the SLP. The backup files are stored in the folder specified in the Preferences window.

There are two possible types of destination:

1. The project folder used for writing.

2. Any user-specified folder.

The default is 1.

(1) Select [Options] → [Preferences].

>> The "Preferences" window appears.

Note

(2) Switch to the [Write] tab.

(3) Check [Put backup files in a separate location from project folders.]

This step enables the selection of a user-specified folder.

(4) Enter the desired folder name with the keyboard in the "Directory" input box, or click the icon and select a folder from the folder selection window.

If the check mark is removed, "Use the project folder used for writing" is selected automatically.

• These settings are saved even after the SLP is turned off, so they do not need to be reset after startup.

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■ Checking the DCP model number and status

(1) Select [Option] → [Read The DCP Information].

>>The "DCP information" window appears. [Model information] and [DCP status] displays will be blank.

(2) Click [Read] button.

>>Information retrieved from the DCP is displayed in the window.

(3) Click [Close] button.

>>The window closes.

Note

• It is not necessary to open a project in order to execute the [Read The DCP

Information] command.

■ Checking the SLP version

(1) Select [Help] → [About SLP-55].

>>The "Version information" window appears. In the figure below, the SLP version number is circled in red.

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Revision History

Printed Manual Number Edition date

May 2008

Nov. 2008

Revised pages

CP-UM-5510E 1st Edition

2nd Edition

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Description

Sub menu and description of View changed.

Precautions for communications added.

Precautions on ROM revision added to the

Handling Precautions.

Precautions on ROM revision added to the

Handling Precautions.

Menu name in step 1 changed.

Program-editing window changed.

"Setting of PID group number" added.

Showing/hiding event rows window changed.

Hiding/displaying settings rows other than event rows window changed.

Program-editing window changed.

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