Mitsubishi Electric GT SoftGOT Version5 Owner's Manual

GT SoftGOT Version5

Operating Manual

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GT SoftGOT Version5

Operating Manual

MODEL

SW5-GTSIM-O-E

MODEL

CODE

13JU09

SH(NA)-080156-A(0102)MEE

HEAD OFFICE : MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG MARUNOUCHI TOKYO 100-8310 TELEX : J24532 CABLE MELCO TOKYO

NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5 , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN

When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the

Ministry of International Trade and Industry for service transaction permission.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

MELSOFT

Integrated Software

SW5D5C-GTWORKS-E

MITSUBISHI Graphic Operation Terminal

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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(Always read these instructions before using this equipment.)

Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly.

The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the CPU module user's manual.

In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".

!

DANGER

!

CAUTION

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

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.

Note that the

!

CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to the circumstances.

Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety.

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

[Test Operation Instructions]

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DANGER

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Before performing test operation (bit device on/off, word device's present value changing, timer/counter's set value and present value changing, buffer memory's present value changing) for a user-created monitor screen, system monitoring, special module monitoring or ladder monitoring, read the manual carefully to fully understand how to operate the equipment.

During test operation, never change the data of the devices which are used to perform significant operation for the system.

False output or malfunction can cause an accident.

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Precautions for using this software (important)

1. Memory of the personal computer used

Processing may be terminated by Windows

®

on some personal computer models having main memory of not more than 64M bytes. Therefore, use them after increasing the main memory to 64M bytes or more.

2. Free space on the hard disk

While this software is running, free space of at least 50M byte is required on the hard disk.

Since free space of 50M byte is required by Windows

®

as the swap area, Windows

®

may forcibly terminate the program if that free space is used up while the this software is running. Produce a sufficient amount of free space on the hard disk before using the this software.

3. Instructions for displaying any line other than a continuous line (such as a dotted line) in boldface type

When any line other than a continuous line is drawn in boldface type, the personal computer screen may not display the line type properly. However, it is displayed properly on the GOT and there are no problems in data.

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REVISIONS

* The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.

Print Date * Manual Number Revision

Feb., 2001 SH (NA)-080156-A First edition

May, 2001 SH (NA)-080156-B Partial corrections

Section 2.3.1, Section 2.3.2, Section 5.3.1

Partial additions

Section 5.3.3

Jun., 2001 SH (NA)-080156-C Partial corrections

Section 2.1.1, Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2, Section 2.3.1, Section 2.3.2,

Section 2.4.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3.2, Section 5.1,


Partial additions

Section 5.2, Section 7.1

Additions

Section 2.5.3, Appendix 1

Aug., 2001 SH (NA)-080156-D Partial corrections

Section 5.1, Section 5.6, Section 5.7, Section 5.8, Section 5.9, Section

5.11

Partial additions

Section 2.1, Section 2.2, Section 2.3, Section 2.4, Section 2.5, Section

3.1, Section 3.2, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 5.5, Appendix 1

Additions


May, 2002 SH (NA)-080156-E Partial corrections

Section 2.1.2, Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 5.5, Section 5.6,

Section 5.7, Section 5.9, Section 6.4.4

Partial additions

Section 2.3.1, Section 2.3.2, Section 4.2, Section 5.3, Section 5.10,

Section 5.11, Section 6.3, Section 6.4.3, Section 6.4.5, Section 6.5,

Section 7.3, Appendix 1

Additions


Oct., 2002 SH (NA)-080156-F Partial corrections

Section 2.5.3, Section 5.3.1, Section 5.3.2, Section 5.3.3, Section 5.5,

Section 5.5.1

Partial additions

Section 2.2, Section 3.2, Section 3.3.2, Appendix 1

Additions


Jun., 2004 SH (NA)-080156-G Partial corrections

Manuals

MODEL CODE change

Changed from 13JU12 to 1DM193

Japanese Manual Version SH-080131-I

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

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2001 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal.

Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to use the equipment to its optimum.

CONTENTS

About manuals ................................................................................................................................................A- 7

Abbreviations and generic terms in this manual ............................................................................................A- 8

1. OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 2

1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-15

2.1 System Configuration at Installation of GT SoftGOT............................................................................... 2- 1

2.1.1 System configuration ........................................................................................................................................2- 1

2.1.2 Operation environment.....................................................................................................................................2- 1

2.2 System Configuration for GT SoftGOT Execution ................................................................................... 2- 2

2.3 Equipment that can Be Used Together with GT SoftGOT ...................................................................... 2- 4

2.3.1 PLC CPUs that can be connected ..................................................................................................................2- 4

2.3.2 Ethernet units and Ethernet boards/cards that can be used........................................................................2- 5

2.3.3 Computer link units and serial communication units that can be used .......................................................2- 5

2.3.4 Network units and network boards that can be connected ..........................................................................2- 6

2.4 About the cable ......................................................................................................................................... 2- 7

2.4.1 Cables used for connecting directly to CPUs.................................................................................................2- 7

2.4.2 Cables used for connecting via Ethernet........................................................................................................2- 7

2.4.3 Cable used for connecting Computer link connection ..................................................................................2- 8

2.4.4 Cables used for connecting MELSECNET connection ...............................................................................2-12

2.5 Access range for monitoring .................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.5.1 Access range that can be monitored when CPU direct connection/computer link connection...............2-13

2.5.2 Access range that can be monitored when connecting via Ethernet .........................................................2-13

2.5.3 Access range that can be monitored for Q bus connection (only when PC CPU module is used)........2-14

2.5.4 Access ranges that can be monitored for MELSECNET connection.........................................................2-15

3. SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3- 5

3.1 Specifications of the GT SoftGOT ............................................................................................................ 3- 1

3.2 Functions that cannot be Used................................................................................................................. 3- 2

3.3 Restrictions on and Instructions for use of GT SoftGOT ......................................................................... 3- 4

3.3.1 Restrictions on and instructions for GT SoftGOT ..........................................................................................3- 4

3.3.2 Restrictions on and instructions for PLC CPU connection ...........................................................................3- 5

4. SCREEN CONFIGURATION OF GT SOFTGOT 4- 1 to 4- 4

4.1 Screen Configuration and Various Tools of GT SoftGOT ....................................................................... 4- 1

4.2 Menu Configuration................................................................................................................................... 4- 3

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5. GT SOFTGOT OPERATING METHOD 5- 1 to 5-29

5.1 General Procedure for Monitoring with GT SoftGOT............................................................................... 5- 1

5.2 How to Use the License Key/License Key FD ......................................................................................... 5- 2

5.3 How to set up Ethernet connection .......................................................................................................... 5- 6

5.3.1 When using E71................................................................................................................................................5- 6

5.3.2 When using QE71............................................................................................................................................5-11

5.3.3 When using Q Series Compatible E71..........................................................................................................5-14

5.3.4 How to Set Devices Using GT Designer .......................................................................................................5-17

5.4 How to set up the Computer link connection .......................................................................................... 5-18

5.4.1 When using A Series .......................................................................................................................................5-18

5.4.2 When using QnA Series..................................................................................................................................5-19

5.4.3 When using Q Series.......................................................................................................................................5-20

5.4.4 Transmission specifications ............................................................................................................................5-20

5.5 Option Setting........................................................................................................................................... 5-21

5.5.1 Option Setting Dialog Box ...............................................................................................................................5-22

5.6 Execution of monitor ................................................................................................................................ 5-24

5.7 Opening the Project ................................................................................................................................. 5-25

5.7.1 Description of the monitor data reading dialog box ......................................................................................5-27

5.8 Operation at Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 5-28

5.9 Stopping Monitoring ................................................................................................................................. 5-28

5.10 Exiting from GT SoftGOT....................................................................................................................... 5-28

5.11 Automatic Startup................................................................................................................................... 5-29

6. FUNCTIONS OF GT SOFTGOT 6- 1 to 6-20

6.1 Snap Shot Function .................................................................................................................................. 6- 1

6.1.1 Operating procedure.........................................................................................................................................6- 1

6.2 Print Function ............................................................................................................................................ 6- 2

6.2.1 Operating procedure.........................................................................................................................................6- 2

6.2.2 Print preview ......................................................................................................................................................6- 2

6.2.3 Page setup.........................................................................................................................................................6- 2

6.3 Data Reference Function.......................................................................................................................... 6- 3

6.4 Mail Function ............................................................................................................................................. 6- 4

6.4.1 Mail function overview.......................................................................................................................................6- 4

6.4.2 Operation flow when using the mail function..................................................................................................6- 5

6.4.3 How to set up the mail function........................................................................................................................6- 6

6.4.4 Sending e-mail..................................................................................................................................................6-11

6.4.5 Mail history ........................................................................................................................................................6-13

6.5 Keyboard input function ........................................................................................................................... 6-14

6.5.1 Keyboard Input Enabling/Disabling Procedure.............................................................................................6-14

6.5.2 When operating the numerical input function or the ASCII input function from the keyboard of a PC

...........................................................................................................................................................................6-14

6.5.3 How to Use the Function Keys .......................................................................................................................6-15

6.5.4 Precautions for Use..........................................................................................................................................6-15

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6.6 Full Screen Mode Function...................................................................................................................... 6-16

6.6.1 Full screen mode function types.....................................................................................................................6-16

6.6.2 Setting method..................................................................................................................................................6-18

6.6.3 Precautions for use ..........................................................................................................................................6-19

6.7 Disable/Enable of Popupmenu ................................................................................................................ 6-20

6.7.1 Setting method..................................................................................................................................................6-20

6.7.2 Precautions for use ..........................................................................................................................................6-20

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7- 1 to 7- 4

7.1 Error messages......................................................................................................................................... 7- 1

7.2 Troubleshooting Related to the License Key ........................................................................................... 7- 3

7.3 Troubleshooting Related to Mail Transmission........................................................................................ 7- 4

APPENDIX App- 1 to App- 3

Appendix1 List of Functions Added to Update GT SoftGOT .....................................................................App- 1

INDEX Index- 1 to Index- 2

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Manuals

The following manuals are relevant to this product.

Refer to the following list and order the required manuals.

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Detailed manual

Manual name

A985GOT/A975GOT/A970GOT/A960GOT User’s Manual

Explains the specifications, general system configuration, component devices, part names, option unit loading methods, installation and wiring methods, maintenance and inspection methods, and error codes of A985GOT/A975GOT/A970GOT/A960GOT unit.

(Available as option)

A950GOT/A951GOT/A953GOT/A956GOT User’s Manual

Explains the specifications, general system configuration, component devices, part names, option unit loading methods, installation and wiring methods, maintenance and inspection methods, and error codes of A950GOT/A951GOT/A953GOT/A956GOT unit.

(Available as option)

Manual number (Model code)

SH-4005

(1DM099)

SH-080018

(1DM103)

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Relevant Manual

For relevant manual, refer to the PDF manual stored within the drawing software.

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Abbreviations and generic terms in this manual

GOT

Abbreviations, generic terms and special terms

A985GOT-V

A985GOT

A975GOT

Software

CPU

A970GOT

A97*GOT

A960GOT

A956WGOT

A956GOT

A953GOT

A951GOT

A951GOT-Q

Abbreviations, generic terms and special terms used in this manual are described as follows:

A950GOT

A950 handy GOT

A95*GOT

F940GOT

F930GOT

F940 handy GOT

F940WGOT

GOT-A900 series

GOT-F900 series

GT Works Version 5

GT Designer Version 5

GT Designer

GT Simulator

GT Converter

GT Debugger

GT Manager

GT SoftGOT

GX Developer

QCPU (Q Mode)

QCPU (A Mode)

QCPU

QnACPU (Large Type)

QnACPU (Small Type)

QnACPU

Description

Generic term of A985GOT-TBA-V and A985GOT-TBD-V

Generic term of A985GOT-TBA, A985GOT-TBD and A985GOT-TBA-EU

Generic term of A975GOT-TBA-B, A975GOT-TBD-B, A975GOT-TBA, A975GOT-TBD and

A975GOT-TBA-EU

Generic term of A970GOT-TBA-B A970GOT-TBD-B, A970GOT-TBA, A970GOT-TBD,

A970GOT-SBA, A970GOT-SBD, A970GOT-LBA, A970GOT-LBD, A970GOT-TBA-EU and

A970GOT-SBA-EU

Generic term of A975GOT and A970GOT

Generic term of A960GOT-EBA, A960GOT-EBD and A960GOT-EBA-EU

Abbreviation of A956WGOT-TBD

Generic term of A956GOT-TBD, A956GOT-SBD, A956GOT-LBD, A956GOT-TBD-M3,

A956GOT-SBD-M3 and A956GOT-LBD-M3





Generic term of A951GOT-QTBD, A951GOT-QSBD, A951GOT-QLBD, A951GOT-QTBD-M3,

A951GOT-QSBD-M3 and A951GOT-QLBD-M3



Generic term of A953GOT-SBD-M3-H and A953GOT-LBD-M3-H

Generic term of A956GOT, A953GOT, A951GOT, A951GOT-Q, A950GOT and A950 handy

GOT

Generic term of F940GOT-SWD-E, F940GOT-LWD-E, ET-940BH(-L) and ET-940PH(-L)

Abbreviation of F930GOT-BWD-E

Generic term of F940GOT-SBD-H, F940GOT-LBD-H, F943GOT-SBD-H, F943GOT-LBD-H,

F940GOT-SBD-RH, F940GOT-LBD-RH, F943GOT-SBD-RH and F943GOT-LBD-RH

Abbreviation of F940WGOT-TWD

Generic term of A985GOT-V, A985GOT, A975GOT, A970GOT, A960GOT and A95*GOT

Generic term of F940GOT, F930GOT, F940 handyGOT and F940WGOT

Abbreviation of SW5D5C-GTWORKS-E software package

Generic term of SW5D5C-GOTR-PACKE software package and SW5D5C-GOTR-PACKEV software package

Abbreviation of image creation software GT Designer for GOT900

Abbreviation of GT Simulator screen simulator GOT900

Abbreviation of data conversion software GT Converter for GOT900

Abbreviation of debugging software GT Debugger

Abbreviation of GT Manager data editing software for GOT900

Abbreviation of monitoring software GT SoftGOT

Generic term of SW D5C-GPPW-E/SW D5F-GPPW-E software packages

Generic term of Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,

Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU, Q12PHCPU and Q25PHCPU CPU units

Generic term of Q02CPU-A, Q02HCPU-A and Q06HCPU-A CPU units

Generic term of QCPU (Q Mode) and QCPU (A Mode)

Generic term of Q2ACPU, Q2ACPU-S1, Q3ACPU, Q4ACPU and Q4ARCPU CPU units

Generic term of Q2ASCPU, Q2ASCPU-S1, Q2ASHCPU and Q2ASHCPU-S1 CPU units

Generic term of QnACPU (Large Type) and QnACPU (Small Type)

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CPU

Others

Abbreviations, generic terms

and special terms

Ethernet unit

Other PLC

AnUCPU

AnACPU

AnNCPU

ACPU (Large Type)

A2US(H)CPU

AnS(H)CPU

A1SJ(H)CPU

ACPU (Small Type)

Description

Generic term of A2UCPU, A2UCPU-S1, A3UCPU and A4UCPU CPU units

Generic term of A2ACPU, A2ACPU-S1 and A3ACPU CPU units

Generic term of A1NCPU, A2NCPU, A2NCPU-S1 and A3NCPU CPU units

Generic term of AnUCPU, AnACPU and AnNCPU CPU units

Generic term of A2USCPU, A2USCPU-S1 and A2USHCPU-S1 CPU units

Generic term of A1SCPU, A1SHCPU, A2SCPU and A2SHCPU CPU units

Generic term of A1SJCPU-S3 and A1SJHCPU CPU units

Generic term of A2US(H)CPU, AnS(H)CPU and A1SJ(H)CPU CPU units

ACPU

FXCPU

Motion controller CPU

FA controller

E71

QE71

Q series-compatible E71

Omron PLC

Yasukawa PLC

SLC500 Series

MicroLogix1000 Series

Generic term of ACPU (Large Type), ACPU (Small Type) and A1FXCPU CPU units

Generic term of FX

0 series, FX

0N series, FX

0S series, FX

1 series, FX

1N series, FX

1NC series, FX

1S series, FX

2 series, FX

2C series, FX

2N series, FX

2NC series CPU unit

Generic term of A273UCPU, A273UHCPU, A273UHCPU-S3, A171SCPU-S3,

A171SHCPUN, A172SHCPUN, A173UHCPU, A173UHCPU-S1 CPU unit

Generic term of LM610, LM7600, LM8000 CPU unit

Generic term of AJ71E71-S3, A1SJ71E71-B2-S3, A1SJ71E71-B5-S3, AJ71E71N-B2,

AJ71E71N-B5T, A1SJ71E71-B2 and A1SJ71E71N-B5T

Generic term of AJ71QE71, A1SJ71QE71-B2, AJ71QE71-B5, A1SJ71QE71-B5,

AJ71QE71N-B2, AJ71QE71N-B5T, A1SJ71QE71-B2 and A1SJ71QE71N-B5T

Generic term of QJ71E71, QJ71E71-B2 and QJ71E71-100

Generic term of C200HS, C200H, C200H

α

Series (C200HX, C200HG, C200HE), CQM1,

C1000H, C2000H, CV500, CV1000, CV2000, CVM1-CPU11, CVM1-CPU21, CS1, CJ1

CPU unit

Generic term of GL60S, GL60H, GL70H, GL120, GL130, CP-9200SH, CP-9300MS, MP-920,

MP-930, MP-940, CP-9200(H) and PROGIC-8 CPU unit

Generic term of SLC500-20, SLC500-30, SLC500-40, SLC5/01 SLC5/02, SLC5/03,

SLC5/04 SLC5/05

Generic term of 1761-L10BWA, 1761-L10BWB, 1761-L16AWA, 1761-L16BWA, 1761-

L16BWB, 1761-L16BBB, 1761-L32AWA, 1761-L32BWA, 1761-L32BWB, 1761-L32BBB,

1761-L32AAA, 1761-L20AWA-5A, 1761-L20BWA-5A, 1761-L20BWB-5A

MicroLogix1500 Series

Allen-Bradley PLC

Sharp PLC

PROSEC T Series

PROSEC V Series

Toshiba PLC

SIEMENS PLC

Large type H series

H200 to 252 Series

H Series board type

Abbreviation of 1764-LSP

Generic term of SLC 500 Series, MicroLogix1000 Series, MicroLogix1500 Series

Generic term of JW-21CU, JW-22CU, JW-31CUH, JW-32CUH, JW-33CUH, JW-50CUH,

JW-70CUH, JW-100CUH CPU unit

Generic term of T2(PU224type), T2E, T2N, T3, T3H CPU unit

Abbreviation of Model3000(S3) CPU unit

Generic term of PROSEC T Series and PROSEC V Series

Generic term of SIMATIC S7-300 Series and SIMATIC S7-400 Series CPU unit

Generic term of H-302(CPU2-03H), H-702(CPU2-07H), H-1002(CPU2-10H), H-2002(CPU2-

20H), H-4010(CPU3-40H),.J-300(CPU-03Ha), H-700(CPU-07Ha), H-2000(CPU-20Ha)

Generic term of H-200(CPU-02H, CPE-02H), H-250(CPU21-02H), H-252(CPU22-02H), H-

252B(CPU22-02HB), H-252C(CPU22-02HC, CPE22-02HC)

Generic term of H-20DR, H-28DR, H-40DR, H-64DR, H-20DT, H-28DT, H-40DT, H-64DT,

HL-40DR, HL-64DR

Generic term of EH-CPU104, EH-CPU208, EH-CPU308, EH-CPU316 EH-150 Series

HITACHI PLC

(HIDIC H Series)

Matsushita PLC

Matsushita Electric Works

PLC

Memory

OS

Object

License key

Generic term of large type H series,H-200 to 252 Series H Series board type, EH-150 Series

Abbreviation of FP Series

Generic term of FP0-C16CT, FP0-C32CT, FP1-C24C, FP1-C40C, FP2, FP3, FP5, FP10(S),

FP10SH, FP-M(C20TC) and FP-M(C32TC) abbreviation of memory (flash memory) in the GOT

Abbreviation of GOT system software

Setting data for dynamic image

Abbreviation of A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P license key (for DOS/V personal computer)

License key FD Abbreviation of SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E (license registration package for PC CPU module)

DOS/V personal computer

IBM PC/AT

®

or its compatible DOS/V personal computer

PC CPU module

Personal Computer

Abbreviation for MELSEC-Q series compatible PC CPU module (CONTEC CO., LTD. make)

Generic term of IBM PC/AT

® and compatible DOS/V personal computer

In this manual, the following products are called by new names.

Old Name

GPPW

New Name

GX Developer

Remarks

Generic term of SW D5C-GPPW-E/SW D5F-GPPW-E software packages

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1 OVERVIEW

MELSOFT

1

Chapter 1 OVERVIEW

This manual explains the system configuration, specifications, screen structure, and operating method of monitoring software GT SoftGOT (hereinafter abbreviated as GT

SoftGOT).

GT SoftGOT is used to display lamps, data, and messages on personal computers and panel controllers.

POINT

Refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5 Operating Manual (Start up Manual) for how to install and start up GT SoftGOT.

1.1 Features

(1) The monitor screen data used in the GOT-A900 Series can be used without changes.

Since GT SoftGOT uses the monitor screen data created with GT Designer without any modifications, it is possible to use the monitor screen data used in the GOT-A900 Series without any modifications.

GT SoftGOT uses the same screens and operations as GOT. Therefore, there will be no discomfort or confusion for the operators and maintenance personnel.

There is no need for conversion.

The monitor screen data is compatible.

GOT GT SoftGOT

(2) Support for various screen sizes

GT SoftGOT supports XGA (1024 x 768 dots, equivalent to type 15) and SXGA

(1280 x 1024 dots, equivalent to type 18); it is thus possible to design screens in greater detail than with conventional software. In addition, it is possible to use the same screen sizes as A97*GOT (640 x 480 dots, equivalent to type 10) and

A985GOT (800 x 600 dots, equivalent to type 12); the screen size can be selected according to the application.

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1 OVERVIEW

MEMO

MELSOFT

1

1 - 2 1 - 2

2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2

Chapter 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 System Configuration at Installation of GT SoftGOT

2.1.1 System configuration

MELSOFT

GT Works Version 5

Personal computer

2.1.2 Operation environment

The following table indicates the operating environment of the personal computer where GT SoftGOT is installed.

Description

Item

Computer main unit

DOS/V personal computer

Pentium

®

200MHz or higher (Pentium II

®

300MHz or higher recommended) based

Personal computer that are compaible with windous operating system

64M bytes or more (96M bytes or more recommended) Main memory

Hard disk space

For installation At the time of installation : 150M bytes or more

For operation At the time of operation : 50M bytes or more

PC CPU module

Contec's MELSEC-Q series-compatible PC

CPU module

Disk drive CD-ROM drive is mandatory.

3.5 inch (1.44MB) floppy disk drive

Monitor

Operating system

Resolution of 800×600 dots or more

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 operating system,

Microsoft

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium Edition operating system,

®

WindowsNT

®

Workstation 4.0 operating system 1,

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional operating system

GT Designer (SW5D5C-GOTR-PAKE Version D or later.)

WindowsNT

®

Workstation 4.0 1,

Windows

®

2000

Necessary software

Necessary License key

/License key FD

Mouse, keyboard, printer, CD-ROM drive

A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P 2

Ones that can be used with any of the above operating systems

SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E

1 When using GT SoftGOT, use a computer where WindowsNT

®

Workstation 4.0 of Service Pack 3 or later is installed.

2 When using A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P, a parallel port (Centronix/printer connector) is required in an IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer.

POINT

Depending on the language of your Operating System, this software may not start.

In such a case, start this software after setting the Regional Settings within Control

Panel of Windows

®

to "English".

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MELSOFT

2.2 System Configuration for GT SoftGOT Execution

(1) When GT SoftGOT is used on DOS/V personal computer

1

Licence

Key

(A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P)

Printer cable

Printer

Speech output device

2

PLC CPU

Direct connection to CPU

3

Connection cable

GT Works Version5

(GT SoftGOT Version5)

Ethernet connection

Ethernet board 2

DOS/V

Personal computer

Driver

Driver supplied with commercially available

Ethernet board

Commercially available

Ethernet board

Computer link connection

3

Connection cable

MELSECNET connection

6

MELSECNET/10 board

MELSECNET/H board

2

Driver

Driver supplied with

MELSECNET/10 board or MELSECNET/H board

3

Connection cable

3

Connection cable

2

Ethernet unit

2

Computer link unit/

Serial communication unit

2

Network unit

2

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(2) When GT SoftGOT is used on PC CPU module

Q bus connection

5

Ethernet connection

GT Works Version5

(GT SoftGOT Version5)

1 5

License key FD

(SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E)

Direct connection to CPU

3

Connection cable

3

Connection cable

PC CPU module


3

Connection cable

MELSECNET connection 6

3

Connection cable

4

PLC CPU on the same base

2

Ethernet module on another base

2

PLC CPU on another base

2

Computer link unit/

Serial communication unit on another base

2

Network unit on another base

1 If the license key / license key FD is required, contact your nearest Mitsubishi branch office or dealer.

2 Refer to Section 2.3 for usable unit.

3 Refer to Section 2.4 for cables for connection of the unit.

4 When making Q bus connection, use Version 1.02 or later of the "PC module setting utility" of the PC CPU module.

(The version of the PC module setting utility is displayed in "Version".)

5 When installing GT Works Version 5 or a license key FD in a PC CPU module, a CD-ROM drive and a floppy disk drive dedicated for the PC CPU module are required. To purchase a PC CPU module and its related products, contact

Contec Co., Ltd.

6 MELSECNET(II)/B connection cannot be made.

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2.3 Equipment that can Be Used Together with GT SoftGOT

2.3.1 PLC CPUs that can be connected

The following table indicates the PLC CPUs that may be connected to GT SoftGOT

(personal computer).

Variety Type

MELSEC-QCPU

MELSEC-QnACPU

MELSEC-ACPU

Motion controller CPU

MELSEC-FXCPU 5

QCPU (Q Mode)

Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,

Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU, Q12PHCPU, Q25PHCPU

QCPU (A Mode) Q02CPU-A, Q02HCPU-A, Q06HCPU-A

QnACPU (Large type) Q2ACPU (S1), Q2AHCPU (S1), Q3ACPU, Q4ACPU, Q4ARCPU

QnACPU (Small type) Q2ASCPU (S1), Q2ASHCPU (S1)

ACPU (Large type)

A2UCPU (S1), A3UCPU, A4UCPU,

A2ACPU (S1), A3ACPU,

A1NCPU, A2NCPU (S1), A3NCPU

(Version L or later for the one with link, version H or later for the one without link of AnN (S1))

ACPU (Small type)

A2USCPU (S1), A2USHCPU-S1,

A1SCPU (S1), A1SHCPU,

A2SCPU (S1) (Version C or later), A2SHCPU (S1),

A1SJCPU, A1SJHCPU,

A0J2HCPU (Version E or later) 5

A2CCPU (Version H or later) 5, A2CCPUC24, A2CJCPU 5

A1FXCPU

A171SHCPU 2, A172SHCPU 3,

A173UHCPU (S1) 4, A273UHCPU (S3) 4

FX

0

,FX

0N

, FX

0S

, FX

1

, FX

1N

, FX

1S

, FX

2

, FX

2C

, FX

2N

, FX

2NC

1 Monitoring is allowed in the A1SHCPU range only.

2 Monitoring is allowed in the A2SHCPU range only.

3 Monitoring is allowed in the A3UCPU range only.

4 The clock display function is unusable.

5 For Q bus connection, only the QCPU compatible with a multiple PLC system can be monitored.

POINT

About the clock display function

GT SoftGOT displays the clock data of the personal computer, not the clock data of the PLC CPU, while GOT reads and displays the clock data of the PLC CPU.

The clock data of the PLC CPU and the personal computer must be set equal when performing control using the clock data.

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2.3.2 Ethernet units and Ethernet boards/cards that can be used

(1) Ethernet Units

The table below lists the Ethernet units that can be used together with GT

SoftGOT.

Item Type

Q series compatible E71 QJ71E71, QJ71E71-B2, QJ71E71-100

QE71

AJ71QE71, A1SJ71QE71-B2, AJ71QE71-B5, A1SJ71QE71-B5,

AJ71QE71N-B2, AJ71QE71N-B5T, A1SJ71QE71N-B2,

A1SJ71QE71N-B5T

E71 1, 2

AJ71E71-S3, A1SJ71-B2-S3, A1SJ71E71-B5-S3,

AJ71E71N-B2, AJ71E71N-B5T, A1SJ71E71N-B2,

A1SJ71E71N-B5T

Connection CPU

QCPU (Q mode)

QnACPU

QCPU (A mode),

ACPU

1 Monitoring is allowed in the AnACPU range only.

2 GT SoftGOT does not allow connection of the AJ71E71, A1SJ71E71-B2 or A1SJ71E71-B5.

(2) Ethernet board/card

The following Ethernet boards/cards have been confirmed by Mitsubishi Electric to operate properly.

Maker Name

3COM make

Allied Telesis make

Type

EthernetLink III Lan PC Card

CenterCOM LA-PCM Ethernet PC Card LAN Adapter

RE2000 (ISA)

Remarks

Ethernet board/card

Ethernet board

POINT

When GT SoftGOT is used on the PC CPU module, access is made from the Ethernet module communication port provided as standard for the personal computer CPU module.

2.3.3 Computer link units and serial communication units that can be used

MELSEC-A Series

The following table indicates the Computer link units and the serial communication units that may be connected to GT SoftGOT

Connection via RS-422 communication cannot be used.

Item

MELSEC-Q Series (Q mode)

MELSEC-Q Series (A mode)

MELSEC-QnA Series

RS-232C Communication

QJ71C24(-R2)

A1SJ71C24-R2

AJ71QC24(-R2)

A1SJ71QC24(-R2)

AJ71C24-S8

A1SJ71C24-R2

A1SCPUC24-R2

QJ71CMO

A1SJ71UC24-R2

AJ71QC24N(-R2)

A1SJ71QC24N(-R2)

AJ71UC24

A1SJ71UC24-R2

A2CCPUC24

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2.3.4 Network units and network boards that can be connected

Network

MELSECNET/H

(1) Network units

The following table indicates the network units that can be connected with GT

SoftGOT.

Type

QJ71LP21,QJ71LP21G,

QJ71LP21-25,

QJ71LP21S-25,

QJ71BR11

Driver

PPC-DRV-01

Compatible OS

WindowsNT

Windows

R

R

Workstation 4.0,

2000 Professional

(2) Network boards

The following table indicates the network boards that can be connected with GT

SoftGOT.

Network

MELSECNET/10

MELSECNET/H

Type

Bus

Format

A70BD-J71QLP23,

A70BD-J71QLP23G,

A70BD-J71QLR23G,

A70BD-J71QBR13

Q80BD-J71BR11,

Q80BD-J71LP21-25,

Q80BD-J71LP21G

ISA

PCI

Driver

SW3DNF-MNET10

SW0DNC-MNETH10

Compatible OS

Windows

R

98,

WindowsNT

R

Workstation 4.0

Windows

R

98,

WindowsNT

R

Workstation 4.0,

Windows

R

2000 Professional

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2.4 About the cable

2.4.1 Cables used for connecting directly to CPUs

The following cables/converter have been confirmed by us that proper operation can be performed.

(1) QCPU

(a) Using the cable of Mitsubishi Electric make

RS-232 cable

QC30R2 (when peripheral device connector is D-sub, 9-pin)

Peripheral Device Side

(RS-232C cable)

(2) QnACPU, ACPU, Motion controller CPU, FXCPU

(a) Using the product of Mitsubishi Electric make

RS-232C/RS-422

Converter

PLC CPU Side

(RS-422 cable)

For ACPU, Motion controller CPU, QnACPU,

FX

1

/FX

2

CPU/FX

2C

CPU

F2-232CAB-1

(when peripheral device connector is D-sub, 9-pin)

FX-232AW(C)

FX-422CAB (0.3m)

FX-422CAB-150 (1.5m)

For FX

0

/FX

0S

/FX

0N

/FX

1S

/FX

1N

/FX

2N

/FX

2NC

CPU

FX-422CABO (1.5m)

When using the F2-232CAB or F2-232CAB-1 cable, use a compatible product.

You cannot use an incompatible product.

Check the type label indication on the cable to see if it is compatible or not.

Incompatible products Compatible products (with indication of F/FX/A)

F2- 232CAB

Y990C* * * * *

F2- 232CAB(F/FX/A)

Y990C* * * * *

F2- 232CAB- 1

Y990C* * * * *

F2- 232CAB- 1(F/FX/A)

Y990C* * * * *

REMARK

• The cables/converter used with GT SoftGOT are the same as the cables/converter used with GX Developer.

• When GT SoftGOT is used on the PC CPU module, the converter/cables used with the DOS/V personal computer are usable.

2.4.2 Cables used for connecting via Ethernet

Make sure to use cables compatible with the Ethernet unit and Ethernet board/card to be used if the connection is made via Ethernet.

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2.4.3 Cable used for connecting Computer link connection

The user needs to fabricate the RS-232C cable which is used to connect the GT

SoftGOT and Computer link unit/serial Communication unit.

The cables connection diagram indicated below.

(1) For Q Series

The connector specifications are indicated below.

Pin No.

Signal code Signal name

Signal direction

Q computible C24 GT SoftGOT

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

CD Receive carrier detection

RD(RXD) Receive data

SD(TXD) Send data

DTR(ER) Data terminal ready

SG Send ground

DSR(DR) Data set ready

RS(RTS) Request to send

CS(CTS) Clear to send

RI(CI) Call indication

1) Connection example which can turn ON/OFF CD signal (No. 1 pin)

Serial communication unit side

Signal code Pin No.

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

RI(CI)

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

Cable Connection and Signal Direction

(Connection example for full duplex/half duplex communication)

GT SoftGOT (Personal computer) side

Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

2) Connection example which cannot turn ON/OFF CD signal (No. 1 pin)

Connection example for exercising DC code control or DTR/DSR control


Signal code Pin No.

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

RI(CI)

1

2

3

4

7

8

5

6

9


(Connection example for full duplex communication)


Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

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(2) For QnA Series (large-scale QC24(N))

1) Example of connection to an external device that allows the CD signal

(No.8 pin) to be turned ON/OFF


Signal code Pin No.




Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)

6

7

8

20

3

4

1

2

5

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)

DC code control or DTR/DSR control is enabled by connecting the QC24 (N) to an external device as shown above.

2) Example of connection to an external device that does not allow the CD signal (No. 8 pin) to be turned ON/OFF


Signal code Pin No.

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

1

2

3

4

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)

7

8

5

6

20




Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)


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(3) For QnA Series (compact-scale QC24(N))

1) Example of connection to an external device that allows the CD signal

(No.1 pin) to be turned ON/OFF


Signal code Pin No.

CD

RD(RXD)

1

2

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

5

6

3

4



GT SoftGOT (Personal computer) sode

Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

7

8

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)


2) Example of connection to an external device that does not allow the CD signal (No. 1 pin) to be turned ON/OFF


Signal code Pin No.



GT SoftGOT (Personal computer) sode

Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)

3

4

1

2

5

6

7

8

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)


(4) For A Series

1) Connection example 1 when the C24 (computer link unit) has a 25-pin connector

Computer link unit side

Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)

Pin No.

5

6

7

3

4

1

2

8

20



Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

DTR(ER)

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Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

Pin No.

3

4

1

2

5

6



Signal code

FG

SD(TXD)

RD(RXD)

RS

CS(CTS)

DSR(DR)

SG

CD

7

8

SG

CD

DTR(ER) 20 DTR(ER)

If the connection between the computer link module and the GPPW is made in the manner shown above, designate "without CD terminal check".


Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)


Pin No.

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2



Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS)



Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

Pin No.

3

4

1

2

5



Signal code

CD

RD(RXD)

SD(TXD)

DTR(ER)

SG

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

6

7

DSR(DR)

RS(RTS)

CS(CTS) 8 CS(CTS)

1 DC code control or DTR/DSR control is enabled by connecting the DTR and DSR signals of the computer link module to an external device as shown above.

2 If the connection between the computer link module and the GPPW is made in the manner shown above, designate "without CD terminal check".

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2.4.4 Cables used for MELSECNET connection

The cables used for MELSECNET connection are the same as the fiber-optic cables and coaxial cables used in the MELSECNET/10 or MELSECNET/H system.

For cable details, refer to the MELSECNET/10 Network System Reference Manual or

MELSECNET/H Network System Reference Manual.

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2.5 Access range for monitoring

2.5.1 Access range that can be monitored when CPU direct connection/computer link connection

When GT SoftGOT is connected to a QnACPU, other stations besides the QnACPU cannot be monitored. In all other cases the access range that can be monitored is the same as for the GOT-A900 Series. Refer to the GOT-A900 Series User's Manual (GT

Works Version5/GT Designer Version5 compatible Connection System Manual) for the access range of CPUs that can be monitored.

2.5.2 Access range that can be monitored when connecting via Ethernet

By using the GT Designer's Ethernet setting, the designated Ethernet module can be monitored.

Communications cannot be made via the MELSECNET/B, MELSECNET(II),

MELSECNET/10

Communication via a router or a gateway can be performed only with the QCPU (Q mode).

GT SoftGOT router or gateway e.g. MELSECNET/10

POINT

Refer to Section 5.3 for how to establish an Ethernet connection.

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2.5.3 Access range that can be monitored for Q bus connection (only when PC CPU module is used)

In a multiple PLC system configuration, access can be made from the personal computer CPU module to the other CPU via the Q bus.

Access to the other station cannot be made from the PC CPU module via CC-Link.

Power supply

QCPU

(Q mode)

1) 2) 3)

PC CPU module

(GT SoftGOT)

1) : CPU No. 1

2) : CPU No. 2

3) : CPU No. 3

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2.5.4 Access ranges that can be monitored for MELSECNET connection

Device

X (LX)

Y (LY)

B (LB)

W (LW)

SB

SW

(1) Host access range

When access is made to the host, all devices of the MELSECNET/10 or

MELSECNET/H board can be monitored.

MELSECNET/H Board (in MELSECNERT/H Mode)

MELSECNET/H Board (in MELSECNERT/10 Mode)

MELSECNET/10 Board

B0 to B3FFF (16384 points)

W0 to W3FFF (16384 points)

X0 to X1FFF (8192 points)

X0 to X1FFF (8192 points)

B0 to B1FFF (8192 points)

W0 to W1FFF (8192 points)

SB0 to SB1FF (512 points)

SW0 to SW1FF (512 points)

(2) Other station access range

When access is made to the other station, all devices of the accessed CPU can be monitored.

(3) Access to other network

When access is made to the other network via the CPU, the CPU on the

MELSECNET/10, MELSECNET/H or Ethernet network can be accessed.

(The CPUs that can be accessed on the Ethernet network are the QCPU (Q mode) and QnACPU only.)

POINT

To monitor the other network, the routing parameters of the MELSECNET/10 board or MELSECNET/H board utility must be set.

For the setting of the routing parameters, refer to the MELSECNET/10 Interface

Board User's Manual or MELSECNET/H Interface Board User's Manual.

REMARK

• The access ranges of GT SoftGOT are the same as those of GX Developer.

• GT SoftGOT differs from GOT in some specifications.

The following table indicates the differences between GT SoftGOT and GOT.

GT SoftGOT GOT Item

QCPU (Q mode),

QnACPU monitor range

Multi PLC monitor

Other network monitor

All devices

Possible

Possible

Within AnACPU range

Impossible

Impossible

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Chapter 3 SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Specifications of the GT SoftGOT

The following specifications of the GT SoftGOT.

Item Specifications

Resolution (dots)

Display color (color)

640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024

256

Memory capacity (byte)

Connection form

9M

Direct connection to CPU, Ethernet connection, Q bus connection 2,


1 Usable only when GT SoftGOT is used on the PC CPU module.

POINT

If the resolution of the personal computer used is the same as that of GT

SoftGOT, it is recommended to hide the frame and menu part using the full screen mode function (refer to Section 6.7).

If the full screen mode function is not used, the top/bottom and left/right parts of the display will be off screen slightly depending on the frame and menu part.

The resolution of the monitor data created in GT Designer and the resolution of

GT SoftGOT must be the same.

If they are different, the screen will be displayed in the following manner:

1) If the resolution of the monitor data is higher than the resolution of GT SoftGOT

Graphics that are off-screen will not be displayed.

2) If the resolution of the monitor data is lower than the resolution of GT SoftGOT

The resolution of GT SoftGOT has the priority in the moving range of window screens, position of messages displayed in the alarm flow function, and display of the superimposed window.

Graphics not defined within the resolution set in the monitor data are not refreshed. (Out-of-date graphics may remain in the parts outside the area defined within the resolution.) This can be prevented in the following way:

(a) When using monitor data created with resolutions of 640 x 400 dots or 320 x 240 dots in GT SoftGOT, change the GOT type (resolution) of the monitor data created in GT Designer to the resolution used in GT SoftGOT.

(b) Use the mouse to change the screen size of GT SoftGOT to the size of the monitor data created in GT Designer.

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3.2 Functions that cannot be Used

3

Note that the following functions cannot be used on GT SoftGOT.

Function category Function name

Object functions 1

Extension function 2 System monitor function 3

Option functions 2

Ladder monitor function 3,

Network monitor function 3,

Other functions

Test function, Barcode function,

Touch key function (part of extension) 6

Transparent function,

Sound function 4,

Special unit monitor function,

Motion monitor function,

Human sensor function,

Gateway function

Operation Panel function 5

List editor function 3,

Servo amplifier monitor function

Brightness adjustment function,

1 For function details, refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5 Reference

Manual.

2 For function details, refer to the GOT-A900 Series Operating Manual (GT Works Version

5/GT Designer Version 5 compatible Extended Option Functions Manual).

3 The equivalent functions can be obtained by using GT SoftGOT and GX Developer on the same personal computer.

4 Unusable when GT SoftGOT is used on the PC CPU module.

5 By using the keyboard function, an equivalent function can be used.

6 The following touch keys (extension) are unusable.

Ladder monitor System monitor

Clock setting

Brightness adjustment

Servo amplifier monitor

Screen clean-up

List editing

Special module monitor

Network monitor

Motion monitor

POINT

About the clock display function

While GOT reads and displays the clock data of the PLC CPU, GT SoftGOT displays the clock data of the personal computer, not the clock data of the PLC

CPU.

When performing clock data-based control, etc., match the clock data of the PLC

CPU and personal computer.

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(1) About utility functions

(a) About display of utility screen

GT SoftGOT does allow two points on the display section to be touched together.

To display the utility screen, therefore, you need to preset the touch key for displaying the utility screen at the time of screen creation.

(b) Usability of utility functions

When using the utility functions on GT SoftGOT, not that some functions are unusable.

The following table indicates whether the utility functions are usable or not on GT SoftGOT.

: Usable : Unusable

Usability Item

System monitor

Network monitor

List editor

Ladder monitor

Motion monitor

Special unit monitor

Servo amplifier monitor

Memory information

Screen & OS copy

Set up

Clock

Screen clean up

Password

Self-test

POINT

In the setup of the utility functions, some functions are inoperative if set.

The following table indicates whether they are operative or not on GT SoftGOT.

: Operative : Partly restricted : Inoperative

Item

Buzzer volume

Outside speaker

Screen save time

Screen save light

Language

Operability

1

Description

When Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 operating system /

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium Edition operating system is used, "LONG" and "SHORT" of the buzzer volume are not reflected.

Operates.

May be set but does not function.

May be set but does not function.

Operates.

1 Unusable when GT SoftGOT is used on the PC CPU module.

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3.3 Restrictions on and Instructions for use of GT SoftGOT

3.3.1 Restrictions on and instructions for GT SoftGOT

(1) Restriction on starting up GT SoftGOT

More than one GT SoftGOT cannot be started up on one personal computer.

(2) Monitor data that may be monitored

If you use on GT SoftGOT the monitor data of GT Designer earlier or the monitor data converted with GT Converter, proper operation may not be performed.

The monitor data created with GT Designer earlier or the monitor data converted with GT Converter should be read once on GT Designer later and saved.

(3) About object functions

If you perform a memory card save with the alarm history function or the recipe function, data is saved on the hard disk.

Also, data can not be output directly to the printer using the report function, hard copy function, etc.

A print image (TXT/CSV/BMP format file) is saved to the personal computer's hard disk, so output each file to the printer separately.

The saving folder will vary according to the GOT type setting in the option settings, so take care.

Each bit of data is stored in the folder listed below on the personal computer's hard disk.

Melsec

SoftGOT

MemCard

Alarmhst......

Alarm history function data is stored.

Hardcopy.....

Hard copy function data is stored.

Recipe.........

Recipe function data is stored.

Report..........Report function data is stored.

With the recipe function, if there is a recipe file present in the PC card, a new recipe file will not be created as with the actual GOT.

Because of that, if there is a recipe file in the MemCard or Recipe folder that differs from the read monitor data's recipe function settings, reading data from or writing data to the recipe file may not operate normally.

In these cases, delete the recipe files in the MemCard or Recipe folder before reading the monitor data.

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A file saved as a printing image will not be deleted even if GT SoftGOT is exited. Because of that, files saved as printing images will accumulate on the personal computer's hard disk, and the GT SoftGOT may not operate due to a lack of available open space on the hard disk.

If the printing trigger is frequently set to ON and monitor data is used, check that there is enough available open space on the personal computer's hard disk, and delete printing files if necessary.

If Wordpad or Memopad were used to open saved printing image files (TXT files), the display of the character spacing may be slightly out of line. If the character spacing is out of line, adjust the character font or font size.

When setting the odd point of 16-bit data as the first device with the recipe function at the time of FXCPU connection, use the device of CN199 or earlier.

3.3.2 Restrictions on and instructions for PLC CPU connection

GT SoftGOT supports only the following connection forms.

Connection form Description

CPU direct connection

Ethernet connection

Q bus connection

Communication with the QCPU, QnACPU, ACPU, motion controller CPU or FXCPU can be made.

Communication via the Ethernet module set on GT Designer can be made.

Communication with the other CPU on the base loaded with the personal CPU module can be made (Allowed only when

GT SoftGOT is used on the personal computer CPU.)

Communication via a computer link unit or a serial communication unit can be made.

Communication via a network module can be made.


MELSECNET/10,

MELSECNET/H connection

Bus connection, CC-Link connection and third party PLC connection are not allowed.

Refer to Section 2.3 for the CPU that can be connected with GT SoftGOT.

When connecting GT SoftGOT to FX

0

, FX

0S

, FX

1

, FX

1S

, FX

2

or FX

2C

via 2PIF, use 2PIF of Ver 3.01A or later.

When connecting GT SoftGOT to the function extension board of the FXCPU, you must make the following settings on the FXCPU side.

1) On GX Developer, choose "PLC parameter"-"PLC System setting (2)" and click the checked "Communication setting" check box.

2) Set "0" in device "D8120".

When GT SoftGOT is connected to the QnACPU, note that any other station than the QnACPU cannot be monitored.

The access ranges of the other network systems that can be monitored are the same as those of the GOT.

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4 SCREEN CONFIGURATION OF GT SOFTGOT

Chapter 4 SCREEN CONFIGURATION OF GT SOFTGOT

4.1 Screen Configuration and Various Tools of GT SoftGOT

This section describes configuration and various tools of GT SoftGOT.

Title bar

Menu bar

Tool bar

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Monitor

Screen

Status bar

Dropdown menu

1 For the explanations of the title bar, menu bar and drop-down menu, refer to the

GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5 Reference Manual.

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(1) Tool bar

Items allocated on the menu bar are displayed in buttons.

Move the cursor to the tool button and click it. The function starts.

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12)

Tool button names

Number Name Description

1)

2)

3)

4)

6)

7)

8)

5)

9)

Open project Opens the project data created on GT Designer.

Start of monitoring Starts monitoring.

End of monitoring Ends monitoring.

Refer to Recipe data References recipe data/print file.

Refer to Alarm

History data

References alarm history data/print file.

Refer to Report data References report logging data/print file.

Option Setup Sets the option functions.

Mail Setup

Mail Condition

Sets the mail transmission destination.

Enables/disables the mail transmission setting defined with GT Designer.

10) Mail History

11)

12)

KeyBoard Enable

KeyBoard Disable

References the mail transmission history.

Enables input using the keyboard function when selected.

Disables input using the keyboard function when selected.

(2) Status bar

The communication setting of GT SoftGOT defined in the option setting is displayed here.

1) 2) 3)

4

Description of each status bar

Number

1)

2)

3)

Description

Type of CPU defined in the option setting

Communication port on the personal computer side defined in the option setting

Transmission speed of GT SoftGOT and the CPU defined in the option setting

POINT

You can make selection to display or hide the toolbar and status bar.

Choosing "View" - "Toolbar" or "Status bar" on the menu bar displays or hides the toolbar or status bar.

Checked : The toolbar/status bar is displayed.

Unchecked : The toolbar/status bar is hidden.

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4.2 Menu Configuration

Project

View

Mail

Online

Tool

Help

Open

Snap Shot

Print

Print Preview

Print Setup

Page Setup

GT SoftGOT

Tool bar

Status bar

Full screen mode

Full screen mode Cancel

Mail setup

Mail Condition

Mail History

Key Board Disable

Key Board Enable

Popupmenu ineffective

Popupmenu effectiove

Monitor Start

Monior Stop

Online after starting

Comm. Error dialogue

Option

Recipe

Alarm History

Report

Hard copy

About GT SoftGOT

MELFANSweb

(1) Menu bar

This section lists and describes the commands assigned to the menu bar.

Chooses the project data created on GT Designer and reads the monitor data.

Saves the monitor data being simulated into any file in BMP format.

Prints the monitor data being simulated.

Shows the printing image.

Sets the printer.

Sets the page.

Exits from GT SoftGOT.

Display/hides the tool bar

Display/hides the status bar

Displays GT SoftGOT on a full screen.

Cancels the full screen mode.

Sets the mail transmission destination.

Enables/disables (send/not to send) the mail transmission setting defined with GT Designer.

References the mail transmission history.

Disables input using the keyboard function when selected.

Enables input using the keyboard function when selected.

Choosing this function invalidates the operation performed using the right-click menu.

Choosing this function validates the operation performed using the right-click menu.

Starts monitoring.

Stops monitoring.

If this item is checked, starts up GT SoftGOT in online mode from the next time.

Selects whether to display or hide the error dialogue box when a communication error occurred.

Sets the type of CPU to be connected to, screen size (resolution) etc.

References recipe data/print file.

References alarm history data/print file.

References report logging data/print file.

References hardcopy data/print file.

Shows the software version of GT SoftGOT installed.

Connects to MELFANSweb.

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(2) Right-clicking the mouse

The list of the commands assigned to the mouse right-click menu will be explained.

The functions of the commands are the same as those of the commands in (1)

Menu bar.

Open

Monitor Start/Stop



Option

View

Set

Tool

Help

GT SoftGOT Exit

Tool bar

Status bar

Full Screen mode

Full Screen mode Cancel

Mail setup

Mail Condition

Mail History

Key Board Disable

Key Board Enable

Popupmenu ineffective

Popupmenu effective

Recipe

Alarm History

Report

Hard copy

About GT SoftGOT

MELFANSweb

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Chapter 5 GT SOFTGOT OPERATING METHOD

5.1 General Procedure for Monitoring with GT SoftGOT

The following shows a general procedure for monitoring with GT SoftGOT after installation of GT SoftGOT.

Start

Install GT SoftGOT.

....

Refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5

Operating Manual (Startup).

Where was

GT SoftGOT installed?

GT SoftGOT is used on PC CPU module.

GT SoftGOT is used on DOS/V personal computer

Install the system driver into the DOS/V personal computer.

Attach the license key (A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P) to the DOS/V personal computer.

....

....

Refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT

Designer Version 5 Operating Manual

(Startup).

Refer to

Section

5.2 (1).

Register the license to the PC CPU module with

....

the license key FD (SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E).

Refer to

Section

5.2 (2).

Start GT SoftGOT.

Set the options of GT SoftGOT.

....

Refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5

Operating Manual (Startup).

....

Refer to Section 5.5.

Open the project created using GT Designer*1.

....


Perform monitoring operation with GT SoftGOT.

....


Stop monitoring.

....


Exit from GT SoftGOT.

....


End

1 Monitoring is started if the previously opened project is already open. (Refer to Section 5.5)

POINT

It is also possible to start up GT SoftGOT automatically when Windows

®

is started up.

Refer to Section 5.9 for how to start up GT SoftGOT automatically.

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5.2 How to Use the License Key/License Key FD

When using GT SoftGOT, you must always use the following license key/license key

FD to make the license right of GT SoftGOT recognized.

• DOS/V personal computer : License key (A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P)

• PC CPU module : License key FD (SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E)

How to use the license key/license key FD will be described.

(1) When using GT SoftGOT on DOS/V personal computer

When using GT SoftGOT on the DOS/V personal computer, always attach the license key (A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P) to the DOS/V personal computer.

If monitoring with GT SoftGOT is performed without attaching the license key to the personal computer, GT SoftGOT will automatically be terminated after approximately 10 minutes.

Moreover, if the system driver has not been installed on the DOS/V personal computer, GT SoftGOT does not recognize that the license key is attached.

Therefore, make sure to install the system driver as well.

Refer to the GT Works Version5/GT Designer Version5 Operating Manual (Start up Manual) for how to install the system driver.

1)

Attach the license key in the following manner:

1) Attach the license key to the parallel port

(Centro/printer connector) of the DOS/V personal computer.

2)

License key

2) Connect the printer cable to the license key when a printer is used.

Printer cable

DOS/V Personal computer

5

POINT

Fasten the license key securely to ensure that it will not come off.

If the license key comes off while monitoring is performed with GT SoftGOT, GT

SoftGOT will automatically be terminated in about 10 minutes as in the case where monitoring is executed without the license key being attached.

If a printer switch is used, connect the license key before the printer switch (on the

DOS/V personal computer side).

If a parallel port is not provided as standard equipment, as in the case of notebook personal computers, an external option compatible with the notebook personal computer used is required.

The following devices cannot be used at the same port as the license key:

1) SCSI interface for printer port

2) FDD/HDD/CD-ROM/ZIP drive connected to printer port

3) Devices that use a data transmission method other than the standard network specification, including printer port communication type Interlink and Centro printer interface

If the DOS/V personal computer used is a Fujitsu-made FM/V Series computer, make sure to shut off the power supply to the DOS/V personal computer after installing the system driver, and then restart the DOS/V personal computer to use

GT SoftGOT.

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(2) When using GT SoftGOT on PC CPU module

When using GT SoftGOT on the PC CPU module, always register the license with the license key FD (SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E/license registration package for

PC CPU module).

If you execute monitoring using GT SoftGOT without attaching the license key

FD to the personal computer, GT SoftGOT will automatically be terminated in about 10 minutes.

(a) Registering the license

1) Start Explorer and click the drive where the license key

FD is inserted.

Double-click "SGLKEY.exe".

To display Explorer, choose [Start]-[Programs]-[Explorer].

2) Click the picture of the key.

As the license registration confirmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button.

3) Click the [Close] button.

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(b) Canceling the license

When uninstalling GT SoftGOT, cancel the license with the license key FD.

1) Start Explorer and click the drive where the license key

FD is inserted.

Double-click "SGLKEY.exe".

To display Explorer, choose [Start]-[Programs]-[Explorer].

2) Click the picture of the key.

As the license cancellation confirmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button.

3) Click the [Close] button.

In this status, the license of the product is canceled and the license right is held by the license key FD.

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POINT

(1) The license is not made valid if you attach the license key designed for DOS/V personal computer (A9GTSOFT-LKEY-P) to the PC CPU module.

(2) About the license key FD (SW5D5F-SGLKEY-E)

(a) Use the license key FD as purchased.

(You cannot use the license key FD that was created by copying.)

(b) Save the license key FD carefully.

(c) Never perform any of the following operations for the license key FD.

Performing any of such operations will damage the license key FD.

1) FD formatting

2) Write of file to FD

3) Copying of file from/to FD (to/from other drive)

4) Deletion of file on FD, changing of file name, changing of file attributes

5) Running of analyzing tool (e.g. SCANDISK) for FD

(d) When canceling the license with the license key FD, use the license key FD that was used to register the license.

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5.3 How to set up the Ethernet connection

POINT

Read the manual for the Ethernet unit to be used thoroughly and understand it fully before proceeding with setting up the Ethernet connection.

If many devices (including GT SoftGOT) are connected, line traffic may become dense, causing a time-out error. If a time-out error occurs, reduce the number of connected devices or increase the time-out value in the option setting of GT

SoftGOT.

5.3.1 When using E71

For communication from GT SoftGOT via the E71, there are the following setting items and precautions. The explanations in this section will be made for

the following system configuration.

<E71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 1

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 1

Port No. : 5001

<GT SoftGOT>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 3

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 3

Port No. : 5001

<E71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 2

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 2

Port No. : 5001

POINT

The "N/W No." and "PLC No." to be specified for Ethernet connection to the E71 should be those set as desired on GT Designer.

Refer to item (6) in this section for how to set up the Ethernet unit, network number of GT SoftGOT, personal computer number, IP address, and port number.

Procedure for communications via E71

Restrictions

(a) Communications cannot be made via the MELSECNET/B, MELSECNET(II),

MELSECNET/10

(b) Communications can be made only within the same segment.

Communication cannot be made via the router or gateway.

(1) Compatible models

AJ71E71-S3, A1SJ71E71-B2-S3, A1SJ71E71-B5-S3, AJ71E71N-B2,

AJ71E71N-B5T, A1SJ71E71-B2, A1SJ71E71N-B5T

(2) E71 switch settings

AJ71E71-S3,

AJ71E71N-B2, AJ71E71N-B5T,

A1SJ71E71N-B2, A1SJ71E71N-B5T

0 (online mode)

A1SJ71E71-B2-S3, A1SJ71E71-B5-S3

0 (online mode) Operation mode setting switch

Communications condition setting switch

CPU communications timing setting switch

SW2 OFF (BIN code)

SW7 ON (online program correction enabled)

SW2 OFF (BIN code)

SW3 ON (online program correction enabled)

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(3) Sequence programs

Initial processing and communication line open processing sequence programs are needed. Necessary communication parameters and sequence program examples will be given below.

(a) Communication parameters

The following are the communication parameter setting examples.

Setting item

Application setting*1

IP address of E71

100H

192.168.0.2

E71 port number 5001

IP address of other node FFFFFFFF

Other node port number FFFF*2

Set value

*1

: Value specified for application setting

The user can change the settings of 1), 2) and 3).

4), 5) and 6) are fixed settings.

The following shows details of the application setting.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

5) 4) 3)

6)

2) 1)

1): Fixed buffer application

0: For send/no communication

1: For receive

2): Existence check

0: No

1: Yes

3): Paring open

0: No

1: Yes

4): Communication system (Set to 1: UDP/IP)

5): Fixed buffer communication (Set to 0: With procedure)

0: With procedure

1: Without procedure

6): Open system (Set to 00: Active, UDP/IP)

*2: The other node port number is a fixed setting.

The user can change the other settings.

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In a communications-ready status, the E71's RUN LED comes on and RDY LED flickers.

(4) Setting on the personal computer

Set the IP address.

(5) Communications check

When the preparations for communications via the E71 are complete, execute the Ping command in the MS prompt of Windows

®

.

When connections are OK

C:\>ping 192. 168. 0. 2

Reply from 192. 168. 0. 2:bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=32

When connections are not good

C:\>ping 192. 168. 0. 2

Request timed out.

If ping does not pass through, check the cable and unit connections and

Windows

®

side IP address and other settings.

POINT

It is also possible to perform the Ping test using GX Developer (SW6D5C-GPPW

6.01B or later).

Refer to the Operating Manual of GX Developer for more details on the Ping test.

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(6) Settings with GT Designer and GT SoftGOT

(a) Make the following settings for the E71 to be monitored in "Ethernet Setting" of GT Designer.

Refer to the Help function of GT Designer for details of Ethernet setting.

Setting Item

N/W No.

PLC No.

IP address

Port No.

Description

Set any number.

Set any number.

Set the IP address assigned to the connected E71.

Set the port No. of the connection target E71 set in the sequence program.

(b) Define the settings of GT SoftGOT in "Option Setting" of GT SoftGOT.

Refer to Section 5.4 for Option setting.

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5.3.2 When using QE71

For communication from GX Developer via the QE71, there are the following setting items and precautions. The explanations in this section will be made for the following system configuration.

<QE71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 1

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 1

Port No. : 5001

<GT SoftGOT>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 3

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 3

Port No. : 5001

<QE71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 2

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 2

Port No. : 5001

POINT

The "port No." specified for Ethernet connection to the QE71 is fixed at "5001".


Procedure for communications via QE71

Restrictions


MELSECNET/10.

(b) Communication cannot be made via the router or gateway.


Use the QE71 and PLC whose function version is B or later.

(2) QE71 switch settings

Operation mode setting switch ............................. 0 (online)

Automatic start mode............................................ SW3 ON

When SW3 is ON, initial processing is performed independently of Y19 (initial processing request). Communications are also enabled if the CPU module is

STOPped.

For the way to perform initial processing using Y19 (initial processing request), refer to the AJ71QE71 User's Manual and create an initial processing program.

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(3) Parameter setting (Setting with GX Developer)

On the MELSECNET/Ethernet network parameter setting screen, set the network type, starting I/O No., network No., group No., station number and IP address.

Item Setting Screen Examples

Ethernet Parameters

IP Address Setting


Set the IP address.


Refer to Section 5.3.1 (5) for communications check.

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(a) Make the following settings for the QE71 to be monitored in "Ethernet

Setting" of GT Designer.


Setting Item

N/W No.

PLC No.

IP address

Port No.

Description

Set the Network No. assigned to the connected QE71.

Set the Station No. assigned to the connected QE71.

Set the IP address assigned to the connected QE71.

Fixed at "5001".



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5.3.3 When using Q Series Compatible E71

For communication from GX Developer via the Q-compatible E71, there are the following setting items and precautions. The explanations in this section will be made for the following system configuration.

<Q Series Compatible E71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 1

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 1

Port No. : 5001

<GT SoftGOT>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 3

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 3

Port No. : 5001

<Q Series Compatible E71>

N/W No. : 1

PC No. : 2

IP address : 192. 168. 0. 2

Port No. : 5001

POINT

The "port No." specified for Ethernet connection to the Q series-compatible E71 is fixed at "5001".


Procedure for and restrictions on communications via Q-compatible E71

Restrictions


MELSECNET/10.


QJ71E71, QJ71E71-B2, QJ71E71-100

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(2) Network parameter setting (Setting with GX Developer)

Parameter setting can be made from the MELSECNET/ETHERNET network parameter setting screen.

Set the network type, first I/O No., network No., group No., station number, mode and operation setting.

Item Setting Screen Examples

Ethernet Parameters

Operation Setting

: Operation settings

To make communications with GX Developer, ask the person in charge of the network about the IP address setting to confirm, and set the IP address.

Since "any" values may be set to the other items, set them according to the specifications of the other node and application connected to the Q seriescompatible E71.

The following are the operation setting items that may be set to "any" values on GX

Developer.

(1) Communication data code

Either "Binary code" or "ASCII code" may be specified.

(2) Initial Timing

Independently of this setting, communications can be made from GX Developer if the PLC CPU is at a STOP.

(3) Enable Write at RUN time

Independently of this setting, online program correction or device test can be performed from GX Developer.

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Set the IP address.


Refer to Section 5.3.1 (5) for communications check.


(a) Make the following settings for the Q series-compatible E71 to be monitored in "Ethernet Setting" of GT Designer.


Setting Item

N/W No.

PLC No.

IP address

Port No.

Description

Set the Network No. assigned to the connected Q seriescompatible E71.

Set the Station No. assigned to the connected Q seriescompatible E71.

Set the IP address assigned to the connected Q seriescompatible E71.

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5.3.4 How to Set Devices Using GT Designer

The following explains how to set devices defined with GT Designer when connected via Ethernet.

1)

2)

(1) If Ethernet unit 1) (an Ethernet unit set as local station) is monitored by GT

SoftGOT, set the network setting to the local station when the device is set with

GT Designer.

<Setting example with GT Designer>

(2) If Ethernet unit 2) (an Ethernet unit that is not set as local station) is monitored by

GT SoftGOT, set the network setting to other station (network No. "1", personal computer station No. "2") when the device is set with GT Designer.

<Setting example with GT Designer>

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5.4 How to set up the Computer link connection

When connecting the GOT and the computer link unit and serial communication unit and modem interface unit for monitoring, set the switches of the computer link unit and serial communication unit as follows.

5.4.1 When using A Series

(1) When connecting with an AJ71C24-S8

The following shows the settings when connecting with an AJ71C24-S8.

Switch

Station number switch

Mode switch

SW11

SW12

SW13

SW14

SW15

SW16

SW17

SW18

SW21

SW22

SW23

SW24

Baud rate (Transmission speed)

9600bps 19200bps

0

1

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

(2) When connecting with an AJ71UC24

The following shows the settings when connecting with an AJ71UC24.

Switch

SW16

SW17

SW18

SW21

SW22

SW23

SW24


Mode switch

SW11

SW12

SW13

SW14

SW15


9600bps 19200bps

0

1

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

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(3) When connecting with an A1SJ71UC24-R2 and A1SJ71C24-R2.

The following shows the settings when connecting with an A1SJ71UC24-R2 and

A1SJ71C24-R2.

Switch


Mode switch

SW01

SW02

SW03

SW04

SW05

SW06

SW07

SW08

SW09

SW10

SW11

SW12


9600bps 19200bps

No applicable switch

1



OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

5.4.2 When using QnA Series

The following shows the settings when connecting with a QnA series

(AJ71QC24(-R2), AJ71QC24N(-R2), A1SJ71QC24(-R2) and A1SJ71QC24N(-R2)).

Switch

SW06

SW07

SW08

SW09

SW10

SW11

SW12


Mode switch

SW01

SW02

SW03

SW04

SW05

9600bps

ON

OFF

ON

OFF


19200bps 38400bps 57600bps 115200bps

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

0

5

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

38400 bps, 57600 bps and 115200 bps can be set only for the following units.

• AJ71QC24N (-R2) • A1SJ71QC24N (-R2)

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5.4.3 When using Q Series

Use I/O assignment setting of GX Developer to set the QJ71C24(-R2) switches.

For details of the setting method, refer to GX Developer Operating Manual.

Settings depend on the channel (interface number) of the unit to which the GT

SoftGOT is connected.

Set the switches as indicated below according to the channel where the GT SoftGOT is connected.

However, when the GT SoftGOT is connected with the QJ71CMO, only CH2 is usable.

Channel Where GT

SoftGOT Is Connected

Settings

CH1

CH2

POINT

When using the GT SoftGOT connected to the serial communication unit of function version B, you can use CH1 and CH2 of the serial communication unit together.

Hence, you can use the GT SoftGOT and GX Developer or similar peripheral device or two GT SoftGOTs connected to one serial communication unit.

Note that the above connections cannot be made on the serial communication unit of function version A.

5.4.4 Transmission specifications

Item

Transmission speed

Data length

Stop bit

Parity bit

Sum check

The following transmission specifications apply to the case where communication is made between the GT SoftGOT and computer link or serial communication module.

Q Series

QJ71C24(-R2)

QJ71CMO

Settings

QnA Series

AJ71QC24N(-R2),

A1SJ71QC24N(-R2)

AJ71QC24(-R2),

A1SJ71QC24(-R2)

A Series

AJ71C24-S8, AJ71UC24

A1SJ71UC24-R2, A1SJ71C24-R2

9600bps/19200bps/38400bps/57600bps/115200bps 9600bps/19200bps

8 bits

1 bits

Yes (odd)

Yes

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5.5 Option Setting

[Tool bar]

In Option Setting, it is possible to set the type of the PLC CPU to be connected to and the screen size to be monitored (resolution), etc.

POINT

Make option setting before startling monitor.

After start of monitor on GT SoftGOT, option setting cannot be made.

Choose any

1) When making option setting, choose any of the following.

"Online" - "Option"

"Option" on toolbar

"Option" by right-clicking the mouse

(Refer to Section 4.2 for right-clicking the mouse)

2) As the Option setting dialog box appears, make settings. (Refer to Section 5.5.1.)

After setting, press Apply to update the information.

Clicking the OK button closes the dialog box.

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1)

2)

4)

5)

3)

6)

7)

8)

9) 10) 11)

Number

1)

Item

Connection

——

Description

Select the connection method of GT SoftGOT.

"CPU" : Select this option when direct connection to CPU is used.

"C24" : Select this option when computer link connection is used.

"NET/H" : Select this when using the MELSECNET/H board.

(Also select "NET/H" when using the MELSECNET/H board in the NET/10 mode.)

"NET/10" : Select this when using the MELSECNET/10 board.

"Ethernet" : Select this option when Ethernet connection is used.

"Q-BUS" : Select this option when Q bus connection is used. (May be set only when the PC CPU module is used.)

(The default is "CPU".)

If "CPU"/"C24"/"NET/H"/"NET/10" is selected as the connection method, designate the connection destination.

When "CPU" is selected: Selects the type of CPU to be connected.

When "C24" is selected: Selects the type of computer link unit or serial communication unit to be connected.

2)

3)

When "NET/H" or "NET/10" is selected: select the board to be used (board mounted to the personal computer).

CPU/C24

Comm. port

Baud rate

When you selected "CPU"/"C24" in the connection method, the following items are set.

Choose the communication port on the personal computer side.

"COM1" to "COM6" (The default is "COM1".)

Set the transmission speed to/from the CPU.

Set the baud rate to be used.

When connecting a QnA/A series computer link, set the same baud rate as the one set in the computer link/serial communication unit to be used.

Timeout

Host

Set the timeout period and retry count.

Set the timeout period for host monitor.

"3" to "90" (seconds)

Other station Set the timeout period for other station monitor.

"3" to "90" (seconds)

Retry Set the number of retries.

"0" to "10" (times)

GT SoftGOT operates even with the default settings.

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Number Item Description

4)

5)

6)

7)

Ethernet

NET No.

PC No.

Port No.

Comm. Wait


Resolution

Print data

When you selected "Ethernet" in the connection method, the following items are set.

Set the network number of GT SoftGOT.

"1" to "239" (The default is "1.")

Set the station number of GT SoftGOT.

The station number must be different from the personal computers personal computer number of the

Ethernet unit to be monitored. "1" to "64" (The default is "1.")

Set the port number of GT SoftGOT.

"1024" to "65535" (The default is "5001.")

Set the transmission wait time in order to reduce the load on the network and target PLC.

"0" to "10000" (x 10 ms) (The default is "0.")

Enable this check box to display the error dialogue box in GT SoftGOT when a communication error occurred.

(The check box is enabled by default.)

Select the screen size (resolution: dots) to be monitored.

"640 x 480," "800 x 600," "1024 x 768," "1280 x 1024"

(The default is "640 x 480.")

Select the format of the data saved in the "Memcard" folder in the alarm history function, etc.

(The default is "Text file.")

Saves data in text file format.

8)

Text file

CSV file


9) OK

10) Cancel

11) Apply

Saves data in CSV file format.

Enable this check box if it is desired to start up GT SoftGOT in online mode. If this check box is enabled, GT SoftGOT starts up in online mode from the next time.

(The check box is disabled by default.)

Used to update the settings and close the dialog box.

Used to cancel the settings and close the dialog box.

Used to update the settings.

GT SoftGOT operates even with the default settings.

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5.6 Execution of monitor

[Tool bar]

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Choose any

1) To start monitor, choose any of the following.

"Online" - "Monitor start"

"Start of Monitoring" on toolbar

"Monitor start" by right-clicking the mouse


2) Monitor of the project monitored previously starts.

POINT

When monitor is performed for the first time on GT SoftGOT, choosing "Start" causes GT SoftGOT to show the utility screen.

In this case, choose "Open" (refer to Section 5.7) and read the monitor data to start monitor.

For details of the utility function, refer to the GOT-A900 Series Operating Manual

(GT Works Version5/GT Designer Version5 compatible Extended Option

Functions Manual)

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5.7 Opening the Project

[Tool bar]

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Choose any

1) To open a project, choose any of the following.

"Project" - "Open"

"Open project" on toolbar

"Open" by right-clicking the mouse


2) Choose the project where the monitor data created on GT Designer is stored.

(To the following page)

3) The left dialog box appears.

(The dialogue box is not displayed if GT

SoftGOT is already in online mode.)

Select Yes

to start monitoring the project monitored previously.

(Display the Utility screen in order to open a project for the first time.)

Turn the power supply to the PLC off or disconnect the communication cable that connects the personal computer and PLC in advance if it is not desired to go into online mode with the previous monitor data or if it is desired to open a project in off-line mode.

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4) As the "Reading data" dialog box appears, make settings. (Refer to Section 5.7.1)

Choosing

Reading

reads the monitor data of the selected project.

Go to step 5) if the power supply to the PLC is turned off or the communication cable is disconnected in step 3).

Otherwise, go to step 6).

5) The message shown to the left is displayed. Turn the power supply to the PLC on or connect the communication cable, and then select

OK

.

6) The monitoring of the selected project starts.

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5.7.1 Description of the monitor data reading dialog box

1)

2)

3)

4)

MELSOFT

5) 6) 5) 6)

Number

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

Item

Project title

Project ID

GOT type

Trans size

Description

Object

Delete all old monitor data

"All data"

Check when reading all monitor data of the selected project.

"Select data"

Check when reading some monitor data of the selected project.

Turn on the check box when reading the monitor data of the selected project after deletion of the already read monitor data.

The settings and data size of the monitor data to be read appear.

"Base"

"Window"

"Others"

Tab

Reading

Cancel

Turn on the read data check boxes when you chose "Select data" in Object.

"Base"/"Window" tab

Turn on the screen number and screen title check boxes of the screen to be read.

"Others" tab

Turn on the read data (part data, comment, common settings, high-quality font, sound

WAVE) check boxes.

Common settings are always read.

Used to read the monitor data of the selected project.

Used to cancel reading the monitor data of the selected project.

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5.8 Operation at Monitoring

On GT SoftGOT, touching the touch keys is performed by pressing the mouse button.

Touching is indicated by "beep".

POINT

When the sound card is fitted, the sound set in "Default sound" after choosing

"Control Panel"-"Sounds" beeps on Windows

®

98, Windows

®

Me.

5.9 Stopping Monitoring

Choose any

4) To stop monitoring, choose any of the following:

"Online" - "Monitor stop"

"End of monitoring" on toolbar

"Monitor Stop" by right-clicking the mouse


[Tool bar]

5.10 Exiting from GT SoftGOT

Choose any

1) To exit from GT SoftGOT, choose any of the following.

"Project" - "GT SoftGOT Exit"

"Close" in system menu

"GT SoftGOT Exit" by right-clicking the mouse


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5.11 Automatic Startup

The following explains how to start up GT SoftGOT automatically when Windows

®

is started up by using "Online after starting."

1) After starting up GT SoftGOT, the monitor data for which the monitoring should be automatically started up is read and monitored by GT

SoftGOT.

[Example of Windows

®

98 screen]

2) Choose any of the following.

"Online" - "Online after Starting."

Online after starting by right-clicking the mouse.


3) Close GT SoftGOT.

4) Start up Windows Explorer and copy the GT

SoftGOT icon in "MELSOFT application" to

"Startup" in Windows.

5) GT SoftGOT automatically starts up when

Windows® is started up from the next time, and automatically begins monitoring.

POINT

Make sure that the power supply to the connected PLC CPU is turned on before starting up Windows

®

when performing automatic startup.

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Chapter 6 FUNCTIONS OF GT SOFTGOT

6.1 Snap Shot Function

The snap shot function allows a screen image being monitored on GT SoftGOT to be saved into any folder as a BMP format file.

6.1.1 Operating procedure

1) Select "Project" - "Snap Shot" during GT

SoftGOT monitoring.

2) Choose the folder which will save the data.

After setting the file name, press

Save

to save the screen image of GT Simulator in BMP format.

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6.2 Print Function

The print function allows a screen image being monitored on GT SoftGOT to be output to a printer.

6.2.1 Operating procedure

1) Select "Project" - "Print" during GT SoftGOT monitoring to start printing.

Note that printing cannot be done if the printer is not specified.

6

6.2.2 Print preview

Selecting Print preview shows a printing image.

6.2.3 Page setup

Selecting Page setup shows the following dialog box.

1)

2)

Number

1)

Item

Image data

2) Margin

Description

Choose "Reverse" to print the screen in reverse video.

(Defaults to "Normal".)

Set the margins on a page to be printed.

When margins have been set, the screen to be printed is reduced according to the specified values.

The reduction image of the screen can also be checked in Print preview.

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6.3 Data Reference Function

It is possible to reference data of the following object functions stored on the hard disk of the personal computer:

Recipe function............................... References recipe data stored as CSV format files.

Alarm history display function ........ References print image data of alarm history stored as text format files or as CSV format files.

Report function ............................... References print image data of reports stored as text format files or as CSV format files.

Hardcopy function .......................... References screen image data stored as BMP format files.

[Tool bar]

Choose any

1) Choose any of the following.

"Tool" - "Recipe/Alarm History/Report/Hard

Copy"

Click the corresponding button on the tool bar.

(Only for Recipe, Alarm History, and Report)

"Tool" - "Recipe/Alarm History/Report/Hard

Copy" by right-clicking the mouse.


2) Select a file to be referenced.

Select the type of file to be referenced for reference alarm history data or report data.

POINT

Data cannot be updated while being referenced. (The data is held during this time.)

(The held data is reflected when the print data is updated after the data reference is over.)

Use the format shown in Example 1 if tables are created in the alarm history display function or report function.

Tables with the format shown in Example 2 cannot be properly displayed in CSV files.

(Example 1) Table created with GT Designer

X

A

1

B

2

Y 3 4

CSV file table

X

A

1

Y 3

B

2

4

(Example 2) Table created with GT Designer

X

A

1

B

2

Y 3 4

CSV file table

A

X

B

1

Y 3

2

4

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6.4 Mail Function

POINT

If the mail function is used, e-mail is sent from GT SoftGOT, so mail software is not required on the sending side.

In order to use the mail function, it is necessary to make a contract with a service provider and set up the environment so that e-mail can be sent.

6.4.1 Mail function overview

It is possible to send messages from GT SoftGOT to personal computers and mobile phones.

The mail function can only be used in the following object functions:

Alarm history display function

Time action function

(1) Using the alarm history display function

It is possible to send error and recovery information at error/recovery of stations using the alarm history display function.

Error occurrence or recovery

E-mail is sent.

Mobile phone

E-mail is sent.

Personal computer

(GT SoftGOT)

Personal computer

(2) Using the time action function

It is possible to send alarm history data, recipe data, and screen images stored in

"Memcard" at the specified date and time using the time action function.

Date and time set by the time action function

E-mail is sent.

Personal computer

(GT SoftGOT)

Personal computer

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6.4.2 Operation flow when using the mail function

The following flowchart shows operations involved in using the mail function of GT

SoftGOT.

Start

Create the monitor screen data using GT Designer

(Define the mail transmission settings by each object function).

Refer to GT Designer Help function

Start up GT SoftGOT.

Refer to GT Works Version5/GT Designer Version5

Operating Manual (Start up Manual).

Set the mail destination.

Test the mail transmission.

Check the mail transmission conditions as necessary.

Read in the monitor screen data and start monitoring.

Refer to section 6. 4. 3.

Refer to section 5. 7.

End

(E-mail is sent to personal computers or mobile phones when the conditions are met.)

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6.4.3 How to set up the mail function

[Tool bar]

The following explains how to set up the mail function to send e-mail using GT

SoftGOT.

Mail Setup.......... Used to set the mail destination and perform a mail transmission test.

Mail Condition ... Used to set the mail transmission conditions.

Choose any

1) Choose any of the following to set up the mail function:

"Mail" - "Mail Setup/Mail Condition"

"Mail Setup/Mail Condition" in the tool bar

"Mail" - "Mail Setup/Mail Condition" by rightclicking the mouse.


(Send Mail setup dialog box)

2) As the Send Mail setup dialog box or Mail

Condition dialog box appears.make settings.

(Refer to Section 6.4.3 (1), (2))

Clicking the OK

button closes the dialog box.

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(1) Contents of the mail setup dialogue box

The settings necessary to send e-mail from GT SoftGOT to the target device are defined below.

In addition, it is possible to perform mail transmission tests from this dialogue box.

5)

1)

2)

3)

4)

6) 7) 8)

Number

1)

2)

3)

Dialup

Item

Manual

(No dialup)

Interval

Mail Address

FROM

TO

CC

BCC

SMTP

Subject

POP3 authentication

POP3

Auto

Entry

Retry

User name

Password

Description

Set whether or not to send e-mail via dialup.

Check this radio button to send e-mail via dialup.

(The default is "Manual.")

If "Auto" is checked, a connection to the mail server is made and e-mail is sent when the mail conditions are established. The connection to the server is canceled after e-mail is sent.

It is necessary to set "Entry," "Retry," and "Interval."

Check this radio button to send e-mail without using dialup.

If "Manual" is set, the connection to the mail server is always active when e-mail is sent.

The connection to the server is not canceled even after e-mail is sent.

Select the dialup connection entry name in Windows

®

.

Refer to the Help function in Windows

® for how to create a dial up entry.

Set the number of retries made if a dialup fails.

"0" to "10"

Set the interval between retries.

"1" to "10" (minutes)

Enter the origin, destination, server name, and title of mail.

(The default is "1.")

(The default is "1.")

Enter the address of the mail origin.

Enter the address of the mail destination.

Enter the address of the mail destination (copy). (E-mail can be sent even this field is blank.)

Enter the address of the mail destination (blind copy). (E-mail can be sent even this field is blank.)

Enter the mail server name.

Enter the title of the mail.

Enable the check box and enter the necessary information if POP3 authentication is required when sending e-mail.

Enter the POP3 server name.


Enter the user name.

Enter the password corresponding to the user name.

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Number Item Description

Enable this check box to create a mail transmission history.

4) Create mail history

5)

6)

7)

8)

Mail Test

OK

Cancel

Apply

Test e-mail is sent to the destination by clicking the "Send" button.

Used to update the settings and close the dialog box.

Used to cancel the settings and close the dialog box.

Used to update the settings.

If more than one address is entered, they should be separated with a space or a comma.

It is possible to enter up to 32 addresses per setting.

Up to 64 characters can be used for one address.


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(a) Performing dialup (automatic)

The following explains an outline of how to make the necessary settings in order to perform dialup (automatically) by GT SoftGOT.

POINT

Refer to the manual of the service provider and the Help function in Windows

®

for how to set the dialup network connection.

1) Set up the modem to be used.

2) Double-click "My Computer" - "Dial-up Networking" in Windows

®

.

A wizard for creating dialup network connection is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the settings.

3) After creating the dialup network connection, double-click the icon created.

4) In the screen shown below, enter the user name and password specified by the service provider and enable the "Save password" check box.

When the setting is complete, click "Connect" and connect to the service provider.

If the connection is established successfully, cancel the connection and close the dialogue box.

<Example of Windows

®

98 screen>

Be sure to check

5) After making the settings mentioned above, it becomes possible to select the entry set in "Entry" of the mail setting by GT SoftGOT.

REMARK

If you run "Dialup (Auto)," be sure to log on when you start Windows

®

.

If you do not log on, you can not check "Save password" in step 4) above.

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(b) Mail test

It is possible to check whether e-mail can be sent properly before starting monitoring by GT SoftGOT.

In the mail test, the following sample massage of GT SoftGOT is sent to the destination based on the definition set in the Mail Setup dialogue box.

1) GT SoftGOT sample message displayed at the destination.

SoftGOT TEST MAIL

This is testmail.

POINT

If "Create mail history" is checked in the Mail Setup dialogue box, the status of the mail test is saved as one of the history data items.

Refer to Section 6.4.5 for a description of the mail history.

(2) Mail Condition Setup dialogue box

If the mail transmission is set with GT Designer, it is possible to set not to send email for certain functions without modifying the monitor screen data.

Disable the functions for which e-mail is not to be sent.

(Check boxes are enabled by default.)

POINT

If the mail function is not set by each object function, this setting is ignored for that function (e-mail is not sent even if the check boxes are checked).

Refer to the Help function of GT Designer for how to set objects.

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6.4.4 Sending e-mail

When e-mail is sent from GT SoftGOT to the target device, the reception header part shown at the destination displays a message that shows that the e-mail is from GT

SoftGOT.

(a) Example of display in the reception header part at the destination

From : *****************

To : ********************

Cc : ********************

Subject : GT SoftGOT

X-Mailer : GT SoftGOT (Version5)

POINT

The format and contents of the display of e-mail sent vary depending on the mailer specifications used at the destination.

When e-mail is sent to a mobile phone, the display may vary depending on the specifications (screen size) of the mobile phone.

GT SoftGOT can send up to 64 e-mail at one time. If alarms occur 65 times or more, the 65th e-mail and subsequent are not sent.

(1) When sending e-mail using the alarm history display function

If an alarm occurs in GT SoftGOT, the time and information of the alarm are sent to the destination by e-mail.

Moreover, if the alarm recovers, the time and information of the alarm recovery are sent to the destination by e-mail.

For the details of the alarm history display functions, refer to the GT Designer help function.

(a) Example of display at the destination (when an alarm occurred)

1)

2)

[Alarm history occurred information]

[Occur Time]

2001/01/15 13:29:22

[Occur Information]

Line A supply conveyor stopped.

[Detailed Information]

Alarm history: A-line supply converter stopped. Check the power source.

1) The comment entered in the alarm history display function is displayed.

2) The content of detailed display entered in the alarm history display function is displayed.

"Detailed In formation" is not displayed if the details of the alarm history display function are set to be displayed in the base screen or window screen.

[Detailed Information] is not displayed if the detail display setting of the alarm history display function has not been made or if it has been made to the base screen or window screen.

"detail comment nothing" appears under [Detailed Information].

Set the details to be displayed in the comment window in order to display the "Detailed In formation".

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(b) Example of display at destination (when an alarm recovered)

[Alarm history repaired information]

[repair Time]

2001/01/15 13:40:59

[repair Information]

Alarm "Line A supply conveyor stopped." recovered.

(2) When sending e-mail using the time action function

E-mail with the following data attached is sent to the destination at the day of the week/time set with GT designer.

Alarm history data.......... CSV format file

Recipe data.................... CSV format file

Display image ................ BMP format file

For the details of the time action functions, refer to the GT Designer help function.

(a) Example of display at destination (when alarm history data is sent)

[Time Action]

[Attribute]

Daily SUN,FRI

[Start time] 12:20:00

Attached file Alarm history data

Alarmhst.csv

POINT

Owing to the specification of the mobile phone to use, the e-mail with data may not be sent.

For the details, refer to the manual of the mobile phone to use.

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6.4.5 Mail history

[Tool bar]

It is possible to reference the operation history data of the e-mail sent from GT

SoftGOT.

It is also possible to reference the errors generated at the time e-mail was sent.

The mail history data can be displayed using Notepad or a similar editor in Windows

®

.

(1) How to reference mail history

The following explains how to reference the mail history data.

Choose any

1) Choose any of the following to reference mail history:

"Mail" - "Mail History"

"Mail History" in the tool bar

"Mail" - "Mail History" by right-clicking the mouse.


(a) Example of mail history data display

2000/12/23 13:40:57

2000/12/23 13:40:58

2000/12/23 13:40:58

2000/12/23 13:40:58

2000/12/23 14:01:23

2000/12/23 14:01:29

2000/12/23 14:01:29

2000/12/23 14:01:29

SMTP:***** Serch...

SMTP:***** Connect...

SMTP:***** Connect Complete.

Sendmail Complete.

SMTP:***** Serch...

SMTP:***** is not found.

Sendmail can not Complete.

<ErrCode:***> *******************

POINT

The mail history cannot be referenced if the data does not exist.

In order to create a mail history, enable "Create mail history" in the Mail Setup dialogue box.

Refer to Section 6.4.4 for a description of the Mail Setup dialogue box.

The mail history data is not deleted even if GT SoftGOT is closed.

The user should delete any history data that is no longer necessary.

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6.5 Keyboard input function

The following operations can be performed using the keyboard input function.

• Input operations using the numerical input function and the ASCII input function can be performed from the keyboard.

• The numerical input function, ASCII input function, data list display function, alarm list display function and alarm history display function can be executed from the keyboard by assigning key codes to function keys (F1 to F8, [Shift]+F1 to [Shift]+F8).

6.5.1 Keyboard Input Enabling/Disabling Procedure

[Tool bar]

2) KeyBoard Disable

1) KeyBoard Enable

Choose any

1) Input from the keyboard is disabled by default.

Therefore, if you want to input from the keyboard, select one of the following.

• "Set" - "KeyBoard Enable"

• "KeyBoard Enable" on tool bar

• "Mail" - "KeyBoard Enable" by right-clicking the mouse.


2) If you want to disable keyboard input again, select one of the following.

• "Set" - "KeyBoard Disable"

• "KeyBoard Disable" on tool bar

• "Mail" - "KeyBoard Disable" by right-clicking the mouse.


6.5.2 When operating the numerical input function or the ASCII input function from the keyboard of a PC

When using the numerical input function or the ASCII input function, numeric values/ASCII codes can be entered from the keyboard of a PC.

The following lists the operation when each key is pressed.

Type of key

[Back Space] key

[Enter] key

[Esc] key

[-] key

[.] key

Numeric key

Alphabetic key

Arrow key

[Delete] key

Operation when entering a numeric value

Operation when entering ASCII code

Erases the least significant digit and shifts the entire content one digit to the right.

Confirms the current operation, writes to a device, and closes the current dialog box.

Displays/erases the cursor.

Inputs a minus sign.

Inputs a decimal point.

Inputs numeric values (0 to 9).

Input alphabetic letters (A to F).

Moves the cursor.

Inputs ASCII code, shift JIS code, and letters.

Erases a character being input.

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6.5.3 How to Use the Function Keys

The numerical input function, ASCII input function, data list display function, alarm list display function and alarm history display function can be executed from the keyboard by assigning key codes to function keys (F1 to F8, [Shift]+F1 to [Shift]+F8).

For more information about the key codes of each function, refer to the GT Works

Version 5/GT Designer Version 5 Reference Manual.

(1) Assigning the key codes

Assign key codes to the Edit Operation panel dialog box of GT Designer.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

Assign Shift + F1 to Shift + F8 .

Assign F1 to F8 .

6.5.4 Precautions for Use

(1) When a window screen is displayed over a base screen, and the alarm list display function or the alarm history display function has been set up on both the screens, key input is enabled for the alarm list display function or the alarm history display function on the base screen.

(2) Do not set up multiple alarm list display functions or do not set up both the alarm list display function and the alarm history display function on a single base screen.

If set up, the operations assigned to the function keys may not be performed properly.

(3) No operation is performed even if a key is pressed while the touch switch to prohibit simultaneous key pressing is ON.

(4) If any key input is performed while executing screen save, the screen save is cancelled. (The key entered does not operate as the key input function.)

(5) If both key code “000D” (Enter key) and operation setting are specified to a function key using the numerical input function or the ASCII input function, the operation specified by the operation setting will not be performed.

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6.6 Full Screen Mode Function

You can display the full monitor screen of GT SoftGOT on the personal computer screen.

When the full screen mode function is not used

When the full screen mode function is used

When the full screen mode function is not used, the frame part is displayed.

When the full screen mode function is used, the frame part is hidden and the full monitor screen can be displayed on the personal computer.

POINT

• When using the full screen mode function, you cannot perform such operations as exiting from GT SoftGOT, since the menu bar, toolbar and status bar of GT

SoftGOT are hidden.

To perform operations of the menu bar and toolbar, use the mouse right-click menu.

• If the full screen mode function is canceled, the toolbar and status bar remain hidden.

To display them, perform menu operation or right-click the mouse.

6.6.1 Full screen mode function types

There are the following full screen mode function types.

(1) Full screen 1

Only a monitor screen is displayed fully on the screen.

Use this function with the personal computer or panel computer where a mouse and keyboard are connected.

<Operation procedure>

1) The operations performed on the menu bar and toolbar can be performed by right-clicking the mouse.

2) Hold down the [Shift] key and double-click on the monitor screen to minimize the screen.

3) Press the F12 key (function key) to exit from GT

SoftGOT.

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(2) Full screen 2

A monitor screen is displayed fully on the screen with a small dialog. GT

SoftGOT can be minimized/exited in the small dialog.

Since GT SoftGOT can be exited on the monitor screen, it can be used on the panel computer where a mouse and keyboard are not connected.


1) The following operations can be performed in the small dialog.

• Min: Minimizes GT SoftGOT.

• Exit: Exits GT SoftGOT.




SoftGOT.

(3) Full screen 3

A monitor screen is displayed fully on the screen with a small dialog. GT

SoftGOT can be opened/monitored/minimized/exited in the small dialog.

Since GT SoftGOT can be exited on the monitor screen, it can be used on the panel computer where a mouse and keyboard are not connected.


1) The following operations can be performed in the small dialog.

• Open: Opens a project.

• Online: Starts monitoring.

(Cannot be selected during monitoring.)

• Min: Minimizes GT SoftGOT.

• Exit: Exits GT SoftGOT.




SoftGOT.

POINT

Turning ON the GOT internal device (system information area of GT SoftGOT:

GS500.b0) exits GT SoftGOT.

By setting the above device as a touch switch, you can exit GT SoftGOT without using a mouse and keyboard.

For details of the GOT internal device, refer to the GT Works Version5/GT Designer

Version5 Reference Manual.

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6.6.2 Setting method

The full screen mode can either be set before or after starting GT SoftGOT.

(1) Method of setting before starting GT SoftGOT

1) Choose the GT SoftGOT icon in the

C:/Windows/startmenu/program/MELSOFT application and right-click the mouse to select the [Properties] menu.

(If the GT SoftGOT starting icon was not registered at the time of installation, create the shortcut of the GT SoftGOT execution file

(.EXE).)

<For display in full screen 1 mode>

Add " -NOFRAME" at the end.

One space

2) As the GT SoftGOT properties appear, choose the shortcut tab and add the keyword of the mode to be used to "Target".

• Full screen 1: " -NOFRAME"

• Full screen 2: " -NOFRAMEDLG"

• Full screen 3: " -NOFRAMEDLGMENU"

3) After addition, click the [OK] button.

4) When GT SoftGOT is started next, GT

SoftGOT is started in the full screen mode.

5) When you want to cancel the full screen mode, delete the keyword added to "Target".

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(2) Method of setting after starting GT SoftGOT

POINT

This setting is also made valid when you exit and restart GT SoftGOT.

When the full screen mode is set after the start of GT SoftGOT, GT SoftGOT is displayed in the full screen 1 mode.

When you want to display GT SoftGOT in the full screen 2 or 3 mode, set the full screen mode in the method (1).

When you have set the full screen mode in the method (1), you cannot cancel the full screen mode in this method.

To cancel the full screen mode, delete the keyword that was added to the link destination in (1).

1) Choose either of the following.

• "View" - "Full screen mode"

• "View" - "Full screen mode" by right-clicking the mouse.


2) GT SoftGOT is displayed in the full screen 1 mode.

3) To cancel the full screen mode, right-click the mouse and select "View" - "Full screen mode cancel".

6.6.3 Precautions for use

(1) The small dialog is movable but cannot be closed.

It is always displayed in the front position.

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6.7 Disable/Enable of Popupmenu

6.7.1 Setting method

The right-click of the mouse can be disabled (the menu can be hidden).

When the Popupmenu is set to be disabled, the menu is not displayed if you right-click the mouse.

This setting is also enabled when you exit and then restart GT SoftGOT.

1) Choose either of the following.

• "Set" - "Popupmenu ineffective"

• "Set" - "Popupmenu ineffective" by right-clicking the mouse.


2) The right-click of the mouse is disabled.

3) When you want to enable the right-click of the mouse again, choose "Set" - "Popupmenu effective".

6.7.2 Precautions for use

(1) When the full screen mode and Poppuppmenu disable are set, the operations of the menu bar and mouse right-click menu cannot be performed. Therefore, the pop-up menu cannot be enabled until the full screen mode is canceled.

When you want to enable the pop-up menu, cancel the full screen mode in the following method.

(a) When the keyword of the full screen mode was added to the property of the

GT SoftGOT icon.

After exiting GT SoftGOT (pressing the [F12] key or turning ON the GOT internal device GS500.b0), delete the added keyword.

(b) When the full screen mode was executed from the menu.

As the full screen mode is canceled by pressing the [Alt] + [F9] key, enable the Popupmenu from the menu.

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Chapter 7 TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Error messages

The following table indicates the error messages displayed during use of GT SoftGOT, their definitions and causes, and corrective actions.

Type Error message Definition and cause Corrective action

GOT type of the project is not correct.

PLC type of the project is different from setting 'GT SoftGOT'.

Cannot access the project file.

GOT type of the read project is other than the GOT-A900 series (GOT-F900 series).

The project's GOT type has been selected to GOT with resolution of 640 x

480 dots or less.

PLC type of the read project is different from the setting on GT SoftGOT.

Access to the specified project file could not be made.

Screen data size is too large.

Change the GOT type of the project created on GT Designer to the GOT-

A900 series.

Change the GOT type of projects created with GT Designer to GOT with a resolution of 640 x 480 dots or more.

Make correction so that the PLC type of the project created on GT Designer is the same as the CPU type of GT SoftGOT.

Check the access right of the project file

(e.g. a9gotp.got).

Check to see if the screen data size is not more than 9M bytes.

Failed in reading.

Please retry after checking the following.

Data size and number of the data.

Capacity of free disk.

Please close Dialogue if it is displayed.

Waiting for 'Offline mode'. Please wait at several seconds.

File access privilege of the project file.

Hard disk is short of free space.

Since the message such as "This function can't be used now." is displayed on the screen, read cannot be performed.

Waiting for the end processing of the script function.

(Waiting for offline mode)

Increase the free space of hard disk to more than 50M bytes.

After choosing "OK" in the dialog box to erase the on-screen message, perform read again.

After the message "Off-Line processing execution" appears on the screen, perform read again.

Since the message such as "This function

After choosing "OK" in the dialog box to

The simulation cannot be ended.

Please retry after shutting Dialogue on the can't be used now." is displayed on the screen, you cannot exit from GT SoftGOT properly.

erase the on-screen message, exit from

GT SoftGOT again.

simulation screen

Access to the project file cannot be made.

Check the access right of the project file

(e.g. a9gotp.got).

There is the other internal cause than the above that does not allow you to exit from the software.

After choosing "OK" in the dialog box, wait for some time and exit from GT SoftGOT again.

Please do logoff/the termination of

Windows after ending 'GT SoftGOT'.

This function can’t be used now.

Logoff/exit processing of Windows was executed before exiting from GT

SoftGOT.

You selected the function unusable with

GT SoftGOT.

After exiting from GT SoftGOT, execute logoff/exit processing of Windows.

Press "OK".

check communication

Cable is disconnected.

Cable is open.

Transmission speed (baudrate) is incorrect.

Connection target PLC differs from the

PLC type of the project.

Check the cable.

Check the transmission speed (baudrate) of the CPU.

Check the connection target PLC.

Communication error occurred.

Retry : Communication begins again.

Cancel : Communication is interrupted.

Please reexecute 'GT

SoftGOT', if communicate agin.

Cable is disconnected.

Cable is open.

Transmission speed (baudrate) is incorrect.

Connection target PLC differs from the

PLC type of the project.

After checking for the left causes, choose the button in the displayed dialog box.

"Retry"

Restarts communication.

"Cancel"

After Cancel is selected, all communications will not be made.

When performing monitor, restart GT

SoftGOT.

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Type Error message

License key

(for

The license key is necessary to operate

GT SoftGOT ends at about 10 minutes when executing without installing the

DOS/V personal license key.

The license key is not installed.

computer)

GT SoftGOT is ended.

This License key floppy disk is only for

PPC-CPU.

License key FD

(for PC

CPU module)

Definition and cause

The license key is not installed.

This is a illegal License key floppy disk.

Please insert the master floppy disk.

The license registration destination is not the PC CPU module.

The floppy disk of the copied license key

FD is inserted.

Failed to disable the product. Please use the License key floppy disk which you used to enable the product for disabling too.

An attempt was made to register a new license to the personal computer CPU module where the license has already been registered.

Failed to enable the product, because this

License key floppy disk has no license.

An attempt was made to register the license with the license key FD that does not hold the license.

Failed to write on floppy disk. Please remove the write protect of floppy disk.

The license key FD is write-protected.

System driver

The system driver to access the license key is not installed.

Please install the system driver.

Register the license to the PC CPU module with the license key FD.

Register the license with the regular license key floppy disk.

Register a new license after canceling the license with the license key FD that was used to register the license.

Write-enable the write-protected license key FD.

Corrective action

Check that the license key is installed.

Register the license using the license key

FD that holds the license.

The system driver has not been installed. Install the system driver.

POINT

Regarding the communication time-out (system alarm 402) during Ethernet connection.

If a part of communication is in the condition of time-out error, “402 communication time-out” is displayed on the system alarm. (The dialog of communication will not be displayed.)

When the above error occurs, confirm the following.

• N/W No, PC No and IP address are correctly set for Ethernet setting.

• All of the other stations specified for Device setting are available.

• If the heavy load of PLC prevents the communication from completing within the time-out value set in advance, set the value larger.

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7.2 Troubleshooting Related to the License Key

Check the following items if the license key is not recognized even if it has been installed on the DOS/V personal computer or the printer does not operate properly after being connected on the external side of the license key.

Cannot print

Problem

The license key cannot be recognized


The license key is connected to the personal computer’s serial port.

The license key is installed on the DOS/V personal computer via the printer switch

(the devices are installed in the order from the DOS/V personal computer, then the printer switch, and then the license key).

It is possible that the power supply to the printer port is shut off via setting of the

DOS/V personal computer.

The system driver is not installed.

The parallel port may not be used unless the printer driver is set for each local port when using the Microsoft

®

Windows NT

®

Workstation 4.0 operating system.

In the case of a Fujitsu-made FM/V Series computer

If a printer cable that is 5 m or longer is used, the printing may be disturbed by noise from the surroundings.

Corrective action

Connect the license key to the printer port.

Install the license key closer to the DOS/V personal computer than the printer switch

(i.e., install the devices in the order from the DOS/V personal computer, then the license key, and then the printer switch.)

Change the settings so that the printer port can be used.

Install the system driver.

Install the necessary printer drivers.

(Complete the printer settings even if a printer is not used.)

Install the system driver and restart the

DOS/V personal computer.

Check the cable length.

(Check the overall cable length when a switch is used.)

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7.3 Troubleshooting Related to Mail Transmission

Mail is not sent.

Problem

(1) Troubleshooting

No dialogue boxes are displayed by GT SoftGOT for errors related to mail transmission and dialup.

Corrective action Definition and cause

The mail send setting of GT SoftGOT has not been made.

Mail send setting has been made on GT

Designer.

The mail send setting method is wrong.

Make the mail send setting of GT SoftGOT.

(Refer to Section 6.4.)

Reexamine the mail send setting of GT

SoftGOT.

600 to 750s

Error code

(2) Error code

No dialogue boxes are displayed by GT SoftGOT for errors related to mail transmission and dialup.

Refer to the mail history data for error codes and error messages.

Refer to Section 6.4.5 for how to reference the mail history data.

The following table lists the error codes related to mail transmission and dialup, their definitions and causes, and the corrective actions to take:


Setting errors of personal computers and peripheral devices (e.g., modem)

Corrective action

Refer to the Help function in Windows

®

.

POINT

"SMTP Error Report : ************" is displayed in the mail history data if an error is reported from the mail server.

Consult the server administrator if this type of error occurs.

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APPENDIX

Appendix1 List of Functions Added to Update GT SoftGOT

The following indicates the functions added to up to Version 29F of GT SoftGOT

Version 5.

: Allowed for use

: Not allowed for use

POINT

In addition to the functions given in the following table, GT SoftGOT is also compatible with an update to GT Designer. For details of a GT Designer update, refer to the GT Works Version 5/GT Designer Version 5 Reference Manual.

(1) Connection forms added

Item

Ethernet Connection

Q Buss Connection

Computer link Connection

Connection with multiple PLC system

Connection with MELSEC-Q Series Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU

Connection with MELSEC-Q Series Q12PHCPU/Q25PHCPU

MELSECNET/10, MELSECNET/H connection

(2) GT SoftGOT forms added

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Item Description

Mail

Keyboard input

Alarm occurrence or recovery from alarm is sent by email using the alarm history display function.

The alarm history data/recipe file/screen image is sent by e-mail using the time action function.

The numerical input function or ASCII input function is entered from the keyboard of the personal computer.

Full screen mode Full screen is displayed on the personal computer.

Popupmenu

Setting of whether the mouse right-click menu is disabled or enabled.

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Hard copy

Item

Operating environment

(3) Object functions added

Item

Compatible with the JPEG format when saving to the

PC card

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(4) Other functions added

Description

GT SoftGOT is used in the PC CPU module.

Compatible with Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium

Edition operating system or Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional operating system.

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INDEX

Ind

[A]

Access range................................................. 2-13

Automatic Startup.......................................... 5-29

[C]

Cable................................................................ 2-7

Clock display function ..................................... 2-4

Computer link units.......................................... 2-5

Converter ......................................................... 2-7

[D]

Data Reference function ................................. 6-3

Description of the monitor data reading dialog box

....................................................................... 5-24

Disable/Enable of Popupmenu ..................... 6-20

[E]

Error messages ............................................... 7-1

Ethernet units and Ethernet boards/cards...... 2-5

Execution of monitor ..................................... 5-21

Exiting from GT SoftGOT.............................. 5-25

[F]

Full screen mode function............................. 6-16

Function that cannot be Used......................... 3-2

[H]

How to Attach the License Key....................... 5-2

How to set up the Computer link connection

....................................................................... 5-18

How to set up the Ethernet connection .......... 5-3

How to set up the mail function....................... 6-6

[I]

Install the system driver .................................. 5-2

[K]

KeyBoard input function................................ 6-14

[L]

List of functions added to updated GT SoftGOT

Version5.............................................. Appendix-1

[M]

Mail function .....................................................6-4

Mail function overview .....................................6-4

Mail history .....................................................6-13

MELFANSweb .................................................4-3

Memory card save ...........................................3-4

Menu configuration ..........................................4-3

Monitor data that may be monitored ...............3-4

[N]

Network units, Network boards .......................2-6

[O]

Opening the project .......................................5-22

Operating procedure overview ........................5-1

Operation at Monitoring .................................5-25

Operation environment ....................................2-1

Operation at monitoring .................................5-25

Operation flow when using the mail function ..6-5

Option Setting ................................................5-18

Option Setting Dialog Box .............................5-19

[P]

Page setup .......................................................6-2

PLC CPUs........................................................2-4

Print Function ...................................................6-2

Print preview ....................................................6-2

[Q]

Q bus connection ...........................................2-14

[R]

Restrictions on and instructions for use of GT

SoftGOT ...........................................................3-4

Restrictions on and instructions for PLC CPU connection........................................................3-5

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[S]

Screen Configuration

Title bar ........................................................ 4-1

Menu bar...................................................... 4-1

Dropdown menu .......................................... 4-1

Monitor screen ............................................. 4-1

Tool bar........................................................ 4-2

Status bar..................................................... 4-2

Sending e-mail............................................... 6-11

Serial communication units ............................. 2-5

Snap shot function........................................... 6-1

Specifications of the GT SoftGOT .................. 3-1

System configuration

System configuration at installation of GT

SoftGOT....................................................... 2-1

System configuration for GT SoftGOT Excution

..................................................................... 2-2

System monitor function ................................. 3-2

[T]

Troubleshooting............................................... 7-2

Troubleshooting Related to Mail Transmission7-3

Troubleshooting Related to the License Key . 7-2

[U]

Utility function .................................................. 3-3

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