Telemecanique XBTL900 V 1.3 software User's guide

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This guide describes the changes in the functions of XBT-L900 V1.3 software with respect to version V1.2. It is a supplement to the user guide

“Printing messages with XBT-LSOO”.

Used by itself, it does not contain sufficient information for complete installation of all terminals in the XBT range.

The reader should refer to the user manual for the selected terminal where he will find details of its functions and all necessary information for setting it up.

Trademarks : TSX7, TELWAY, UNI-TELWAY, UNI-TE, X-TEL, XBTEL are

Telemecanique trade marks.

MS-DOS, MS-OS/2 and WINDOWS are Microsoft Corporation trademarks.

PC, PS/2 are International Business Machine Corporation trademarks.

MODBUS is a Modicon trademark.

JBUS is an April trademark.

Section

1 Introduction

Updating from V1.2 -> V 1.3 software

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

4 XBT-VM terminal support

Programming the XBT-M terminal

Appendices

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Contents

Section

1 introduction

1 .l XBT-L900 V 1.3 supplement

. Structure of the guide

1.2 XBT-L900 installation

1.3 Using the guides for the terminal selected

UDdatina from V1.2 -> V 1.3 software

2.1 Improvements to existing functions l l

Version identification

Enhancements to user friendliness l

Acceleration of PC <-> XBT transfers

2.2 Enhancements to programming the terminal l

Improvements to programming of XBT-V terminals

9 Advanced programming of the XBT-M terminal

2.3 Integrating the new terminals l

Programming the XBT-A4 terminal l

Programming the XBT-BB terminal l

Programming the XBT-M terminal l

XBT-VM terminal support

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.1 Summary of operation l l

General l

Parameter-setting table

Dialogue table l

Message list

3.2 How to create an application using XBT-L900 l

Selection of the method l

Stages of creating an application

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Section

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.3

Configuring the parameter-setting table l

Access to the parameter-setting table l

Selection of parameters

3.4 Creating the message list l

Associated variables l

Addresses of variables

3.5 Configuring the operating link

3.6 Saving the application l

Selection of directory to save to l

Saving

3.7 Printing the documentation

3.8 Transferring the application l

Exporting (PC -> XBT-BB) l

Importing (XBT-BB -> PC)

XBT-VM terminal

SUDDOI~

4.1 Summary of operation l

General l

Creating the pages l

Aoolication script

4.2 Development using XBT-L900 software l

Method l

New application l

Retrieving an existing application

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Section

4 XBT-VM terminal support

4.3

Configuring the XBT-VM terminal l

General l l

Size of requests

Application configuration

4.4 Transferring the application l

Changes to XBT-L900 software from V 1.2 to V 1.3 l

Operating modes

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(continued)

Programming the XBT-M terminal

5.1

Summary of operation l l

Using simple functions

Control system command

5.2 Application development using XBT-L900 l

Developing a new application l

Retrieving applications created using XBT-L900 V 1.2

5.3 Creating the user’s own font l

Tools available l

Macro-symbols l

Saving the font set

5.4 Creating the message list l

New message list l

Entering data l

Selection of the font set

5.5 Creating macro-messages

5.6 Creating the operator guide l

Entry of operator guide l

Using macro-messages

Section

Programming the XBT-M terminal

5.7 Configuration - Messages displayed by default l

Configuration l

Messages displayed by default

5.8 Saving the application

5.9 Printing and transferring the application l

Printino l

Transferring from PC -> XBT-M (Export) l

Transferring from XBT-M -> PC (Import)

Appendices

8.1

File organization

6.2 Erasing l

Erasing an application file l

Erasing a directory

6.3 Compatibility l

Communication protocols l

Software ComDatibilitv l

Possibility of retrieving programs created using

XBT-L400 and XBT-Ll 00 via XBT-L900 l

Compatibility between XBT-L900 V 1.3 / XBT terminals

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(continued)

Introduction

1.1 XBT-L900 V 1.3 supplement

This guide is a supplement to the user guide “Printing messages with XBT-LSOO” which describes the use of version V 1.2 software. The numerous changes and improvements in version V 1.3 of the software package are described in this supplement.

The latest version of XBT-L900 V 1.3 software enables the user to program the new XBT terminals, as well as the new functions on existing terminals.

There have also been improvements in user friendliness and PC <-> XBT transfers.

The user who already has XBT-L900 V 1.2 software on FTX 507, FTX 417 programming terminals or on a compatible PC will be interested in updating it as the new software package is completely compatible with the old version, enabling all developed applications to be retrieved and, at the same time, offering additional functions.

The user should follow the procedure described in this manual to install or update the software. l

Structure of the guide

This supplement to the XBT-L900 software user guide comprises 6 sections, arranged as follows :

Introduction

This section describes the V 1.3supplement, structure of the guide, software installation and updating procedures and how to use the guides for XBT terminals.

Updates from V 1.2 -> V 1.3

This section describes improvements to the software, the updates and programming of the new terminals in version V 1.3.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

This section describes how to create an application for the XBT-BB and all the corresponding operating modes.

XBT-VM terminal support

This section describes the changes and how to import XBT-VA applications to the new XBT-VM terminals.

Introduction

Advanced programming of the XBT-M terminal

This section outlines the programming of the XBT-M terminal already described in the previous guide and presents all the new functions available.

6. Appendices

The appendix contains various information concerning the use of XBT-L900

V 1.3 software and problems which may arise for the user.

1.2

XBT-L900 installation

Configuration required

XBT-L900 V 1.3 software runs on Telemecanique FTX 507 and FTX 417 PC- compatible programming terminals.

XBT-L900 V 1.3 will also run on a PC-type microcomputer or compatible or on a

PS/2 equipped with at least

MS-DOS or PC-DOS version 3.0 or later,

- a 5’114 or 3”1/2 format disk drive

- 10 Megabyte hard disk,

- 2 Megabyte RAM memory,

- a serial port (RS 232 C asynchronous link) for communication with the XBT,

- an additional serial port or a dedicated mouse port,

- WINDOWS 3.1 or 3.0 (standard or advanced mode).

There are two different situations

- To install a new version refer to the user guide “Printing messages with the

XBT-LSOO” which describes the software installation procedure (Section 2, pages 7 to 13).

-To update a previous version of XBT-L900 software to the new V 1.3 version, the following procedure should be used : l

Stage 1 : copying the XBT-L900 V 1.3 files to hard disk

- Using DOS

Select the drive where you wish XBT-L900 to be copied (eg c:) type Ic: then press a

Create a sub-directory for XBT-L900 V 1.3

: type

1 md xbf1973 ] then press a

Introduction

XBT-L900 installation

- Change to the new directory : type

1 then press a

Place the XBT-L900 disk in the disk drive (a: for example)

- Copy the disk files

: type [copy a

: l .* I then press @$

- Remove the disk from the drive and put it in a safe place. l

Stage 2

Installing the XBT-L900 application under WINDOWS 3

- Start WINDOWS

- Activate the “WINDOWS SET UP” icon in the main group (this icon may be located in another group, depending on how WINDOWS has been installed).

Select click

OPTIONS

SET UP APPLICATIONS

OK Iwithout making any modifications.

- In the list of applications

: select XBT-L900 click on

ADD

1 then 71.

- Close the “WINDOWS SET UP” window.

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Version V 1.2

Version V 1.3

1 Introduction

XBT-L900 installation l

Stage

3 :

Checking installation l

If WINDOWS is not already open, start as follows

Type Iwin then press I(er)l. l

Open the group “APPLICATIONS ” by double clicking on its icon

Note: You should get the following screen in English from you Windows software.

Eichicr Options F@%e 1

Bard-in-a-Box forwlndowr

Icon @ appears under the “APPLICATIO~SS” heading selected. l

Launch XBT-L900 by double clicking on icon @

The main XBT-L900 application window appears

XBT-A4

Introduction

XBT-L900 installation l

Stage 4 : Deleting the old version

- After testing the new version of the XBT-L900 V 1.3 software and importing the applications, the old version can be deleted by the following procedure :

Deleting the application under WINDOWS

After choosing the program icon to delete, go to the “File” menu and select delete. This operation does not delete the program files, but cancels launching the program from WINDOWS using the icon.

The deletion is confirmed by answering the following request

Eichier Options F&tre 1

Gestionnairc de programmes

Applications

Voulez-vous supprimer le programme

Note: You should get the above screens in English from you Windows software. in

Introduction

XBT-L900 installation

Deleting program files

Warning

Deleting program files should not cause deletion of application files (extension xtx, .xfn, .xap, xts, .xgr, .fon). These files should not normally be in the same directory as the program files.

If they are, they should be saved before any of the files in the directory are deleted.

To delete old version XBT-L900 files use WINDOWS File Manager (see the next page and the WINDOWS documentation) or the following procedure can be used under DOS :

- Using DOS,

Select the drive of the old version XBT-L900 (eg. c:) type

( c: I press Q)

- Select the directory of the old version : type type

I cdxbt1900

I dir press Q)

- Request the list of files in the directory : press (Q

- Check there are no files with the following extensions

(application files)

.XTX

.XFN .XAP

.XTS .XGR .FON

- Delete all the files in this directory type I de/'.* press I(er)l

- Confirm deletion press Q) type

I Y

Quit the directory type

1 cd . .

Delete the directory type

) rdxbt1900

1 press I(er)l press (Q

1 Introduction

XBT-L900 installation l

Deleting an application file under WINDOWS

Use the “File Manager” in the main WINDOWS group.

Start File Manager by double clicking on its icon

Select the folder containing the file to be deleted (click on its icon).

The File Manager displays the file storage tree of the directories in this folder :

Note: You should get the following screen in English from you Windows software. ichier Qisque A&e Affichage Qptions

Fmi3re 1

524 16/04/1993 05122134

Select the directory containing the file to be deleted (double click on the name of the directory)

Repeat this operation as many times as necessary if there is a sub-directory

Click on the file name (eg.

ESSAI.XTX),

Select the command “Eile” then “Delete”

Confirm deletion.

Deleting a directory

Use the same method but select a directory name rather than a file name.

For further information concerning these operations, refer to the WINDOWS user guide.

Introduction

1.3

Using the guides for the terminal selected

The new models of XBT terminal can be programmed with the new version of

XBT-L900 V 1.3 software. New functions are also available to the users of existing models.

As V 1.3 software is completely compatible with its predecessors it is very easy for users to convert to the new version.

For new users the information found in the user guide “Printing messages with

XBT-LSOO” is very useful to ensure correct use of the software and operating modes.

The following tables illustrate the manuals and sections the user should refer to for optimum use of the software.

User guide

“Printing messages with XBT-LSOO”

Introduction

Using the guides for the terminal selected

For new terminals and new functions on existing terminals, refer to the following sections of the supplement.

User guide : “Printing messages with XBT-LSOO”

Version V 1.3 supplement June 1993

XBT TYPE

XBT-A4

XBT-BB

XBT-VM

XBT-M

SECTION ON USING THE PROGRAM

Terminals with

Multifunction keyboard/display Display unit

Screen terminals

2.2

Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

2.1 Improvements to existing functions l

Version identification

When several versions of XBT-L900 software are installed (which is pointless due to the upward compatibility of the versions) it is useful to be able to check quickly which version is being used.

If the software has not yet been launched, the V 1.3 version can be distinguished by its new icon.

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Xbt1900

Xbtl900

Version V 1.2

Version V 1.3

There is no point in using the old version as the two versions are compatible.

If the software has been launched, use the “About ” function in the File menu to access the correct version

Save As...

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XBT-A4

Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

Improvements to existing functions

The selected software version is thus displayed

TELEMECANIQUE

XET-L900

Version 1.3 l

Enhancements to user friendliness

The integration of new functions and new terminals has improved the user friendliness of certain commands.

Main window

The icons in the main window allow the language of the menu display to be selected, the current back-up disk and the printer are now greyed out as these functions are not available.

Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

Improvements to existing functions

Help from the application script in the XBT-V terminal :

In the programming of the XBT-V terminal the order of appearance of key words in the application window has been modified to take into account the frequency of these commands. The action of different commands has not been changed.

Application loading to an XBT-V terminal

During the transfer of an application from a PC to an XBT-V terminal the progression of the transfer is indicated by the percentage achieved.

The user is thus aware of the progression of the transfer and of the time necessary to complete it. l

Acceleration of PC <-> XBT transfers

Being able to store large numbers of messages, particularly in XBT-M terminals, has considerably increased the time it takes to transfer applications from PC ->

XBT and XBT -> PC.

The new version of XBT-L900 V 1.3 software significantly reduces the transfer time, particularly when part of the memory is not used (default message).

Both types of transfer times will be halved in normal configuration.

Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

2.2 Enhancements to programming the terminal l

Improvements to programming of XBT-V terminals

- Terminal selection

The selection of screen terminals has been improved to take account of changes in the range.

XBT-L900 version V

1.2 software supported the following XBT-V terminals

XBT-VA8

XBT-VB4

XBT-VB8

(compact monochrome terminal)

(terminal + colour monitor)

To keep up with changes in the range of screen terminals XBT-LSOOversion V 1.3 can be used for programming the following terminals

- XBT-VA8 the colour of the icon in the main window of the software has been changed so monochrome screens can be used (blue -> green)

XBT-VB4 no change

XBT-VB8 no change

XBT-WA8 (compact colour terminal)

Help during the creation of the application script

The “Help” window of the application menu has been modified

Qptions Keyboard

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THT : frml.HtH

8CK : frml .Hgr

ADR : 0,254,0,254,0

ASS : 5

LCK : OFF

FOl :2

END

PAGE 2

THT :

Text :

Backqround :

2 Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

Enhancements to programming the terminal

The pull-down menu which appears during the creation of application scripts is as follows

XBT-VA8

XBT-VM8

XBT-VB4

XBT-VB8

~ PAGE . . .

I SURV . . .

OFF

Text : enel.xtx

This requirement is more user friendly and takes into account the frequent use of these commands l

Advanced programming of the XBT-M terminal

The XBT-M terminal is a multifunctional matrix display unit with a wide range of functions.

The creation of a special character font set, the macro-message option and the operator guide are among the functions of the XBT-M terminal which contribute to its high performance.

The new version of XBT-L900 V 1.3 simplifies the development of applications for

XBT-M terminals and provides greater functionality.

In particular, the number of messages which can be programmed as a function of the size of cartridge used and the management of memory space available under

WINDOWS for XBT-L900 V 1.3 are now managed.

The possible structure of the operator guide has been considerably increased from 29 x 12 messages to 93 x 12 messages.

All the functions of the XBT-M terminal are described in the XBT-M guide:

Multifunction display unit ref. XBT XM800E. This guide describes in detail the various uses of the XBT-M terminal.

Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

2.3 Integrating the new terminals l

Programming the XBT-A4 terminal

In version V 1.2 it was possible to program the XBT-A4 terminal by selecting an

XBT-B4 type terminal and the use of the message list had to be limited to message

No 100, which is the memory limit of the XBT-A4, whereas the XBT-B4 can have up to 150 messages.

The main window of the XBT-A4 terminal can be selected with the new version of

XBT-L900 V 1.3 software.

The message list which appears enables messages 000 to 100, ie 101 messages to be configured.

All the functions are identical and the message list appears in the same way with identical message fields.

Applications for XBT-A4 terminals which have been developed using XBT-L900

V 1.2 software (selecting an XBT-B4 terminal) can be retrieved using XBT-L900

1.3 software.

The following method should be used for this operation

- select an XBT-A4 terminal

- open a new message list

- transfer from the XBT-A4 terminal to the PC (Import)

- save the application to disk

2 Updating from V 1.2 -> V 1.3 software

Integrating the new terminals l

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

The XBT-BB keyboards with function keys (11 or 23 depending on the model) can be programmed using XBT-L900 V 1.3 software.

These terminals have the following functions

- assignment of the keys to PLC variables

- serial link configuration

- parameter table configuration

Programming the XBT-BB terminals is described in further detail in section 3 of this guide. l

Programming the XBT-M terminal

The new version of XBT-L900 V 1.3 offers all the functions of the XBT-M terminal.

-Creating a usercharacterfont set with special symbols and macro-symbols

- Creating a message list with a choice of character font set and display of messages

- Creating macro-messages

- Creating an operator guide (size increased from 29 x 12 to 93 x 12)

- Saving displayed default messages

- Configuring operational parameters

Managing the log memory and the printer link

-Transferring the configuration, the message list and the usercharacterfont set

- Totally or partially deleting the message list stored in the XBT-M terminal

- Initializing a memory cartridge

- Modifying the size of the message list

The ability to modify the size of the message list enables better management of the

XBT-M terminal and PC memories.

XBT-L900 V 1.3 is compatible with applications developed under the XBT-L900 V

1.2 version of the software and all message list files and character font sets can be read in local mode.

All these functions are described in further detail in section 5 of this guide.

Updating from V 1.2 -> V

1.3 software

Integrating the new terminals l

XBT-VM terminal support

In version V 1.2 it was possible to program the XBT-VM terminal by selecting an

XBT-VA type terminal.

The XBT-VM terminal can be selected using the main window of the new version of XBT-L900 VI .3 software. Thus the programming of two types of terminal can be managed independently

XBT-VA

XBT-VM compact monochrome terminal compact colour terminal

All applications developed for XBT-VA terminals eg text pages, surveillance pages, graphic pages and the application script are compatible for XBT-VA and

XBT-VM terminals. The new functions of XBT-VM terminals are screen colour and the ability to configure the size of requests in Uni-Telway or Adjust protocol.

When connected to a Telemecanique TSX 7 programmable controller, the

XBT-VM terminal is able to use requests of 128 bytes (32 for XBT-VA terminals).

This, in conjunction with the use of contiguous variables, allows a considerable improvement in the update time of on-screen variables.

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal w

3.1 Summarv of oDeration

The XBT-BB terminal can send orders to a control system via keys. It can receive orders to lock or unlock these keys, as well as orders to control the indicator lamps

(lit, on with a steady display, blinking, off).

There are two ways of communicating between the XBT-BB terminal and the control system

ASCII protocol

UNI-TE or ADJUST protocol l

ASCII protocol

In ASCII protocol data exchanges between the terminal and the control system are made over a standard serial link using “Escape” sequences.

CONTROL

SYSTEM

XBT-BB

These sequences enable control of all the XBT-BB terminal functions and dialogue from the control system to the XBT-BB and from the XBT-BB to the control system.

ESC

C xx

1 LF CR

XBT-BB 811010 : NN = 23

XBT-BB 801010 : NN = 11 f,

NUMBER OF KEYS

Ol<XX<NN

NN = number of function keys

TEST key : XX=00

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Summary of operation l

UNI-TE or ADJUST protocol

Operation of the XBT-BB involves the management in the PLC of a word table

(dialogue table) which represents the status of the terminal indicator lamps and keys. This table is made up of PLC words containing bits mostly associated either with a key or with an indicator lamp. l l

They inform the control system of key status (pressed down or released).

They tell the XBT-BB which lamps should be blinking. l l

They tell the XBT-BB which lamps should be on with a steady display.

They tell the XBT-BB which function keys should be locked.

The XBT-BB accesses the PLC on a cyclical basis to read the dialogue table containing thecommands to beexecuted, executes them and then writesthestatus data to the PLC.

However, for it to be able to update and consult the dialogue table, it needs to be told where the table is located and its scan period. This is the reason for setting parameters in the XBT-99. All this information constitutes the parameter-setting table.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal using XBT-L900 software means creating this table and sending it to the XBT-BB terminal.

TSX7 I PMX7

PARAMETER-

DIALOGU

TABLE

XBT-BB

The parameter-setting table contains the address on the UNI-TELWAY bus of the device containing the dialogue table scanned by the XBT-BB terminal, the address of the 1” Wi word in the word table of the device and the scan period for this table.

3 Programming the

Xl3 I -l5B terminal

Summary of operation

The principle of generating the parameter-setting table remains the same if a different protocol is used.

For further details on operation of the XBT-BB, refer to the XBT-BB terminal user manual. l

Parameter-setting table

The parameter-setting table is located in the working memory of the XBT-BB terminal, and is made up of 7 words which indicate to the terminal

- the address of the PLC which contains the dialogue table

- the address of the first word in the dialogue table

- the scan period for the dialogue table by the terminal

Parameter address

20000

20001

20002

20003

20004

20005

Details

Network no

Station no

Gate no

Module no

Channel no the device containing the dialogue table scanned by the

XBT-BB

Address in the dialogue table in the PLC

Possible values

0 to 255

0 to 65525 and 65535

20006

Expressed in ms

Minimum period for the

XBT-BB to scan the dialogue table

0 to 65535

Default value

254

65535

320

This parameter-setting table is created using XBT-L900 software and is transmitted to the XBT-BB terminal.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Summary of operation l

Dialogue table

The dialogue table is located in the PLC memory and is made up of IO words of

16 bits containing the images of the indicator lamps and keys. It is arranged as follows

Wn, F

User lamps blinking

Wn, 0

Wntl

Bits reserved by the XET-BB

V23

V22 V21 V20 Vl9 Vt8 V17 VI6

User lamps on I off

Wn+2

Wn+3

Bits resewed by the XBT-BB

V23 V22 V21 V20 V19 V18 V17 Vi6

Function keys locked I unlocked

Wn+4

Wn+5

Bits resewed by the XBT-BB

F23 F22 F21 F20 F19

F16 F17 F16

Wn+6

Word reserved by the XBT-BB

XBT cycle number

Wn+7

Function key status (pressed down I released)

Wn+8

Wn+9

Bits resewed by the XBT-BB

F23 F22 F21 F20 F19 FIB F17 F16 note

: the shaded parts indicate the bits used by the 12 keys of the XBT-BB.

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Summary of operation l

Message list

When an XBT-BB terminal is connected to an existing installation or is used in an installation where the variables controlled by the function keys are divided among several devices, it may be helpful to assign each function key to a different variable.

In this case, if the dialogue table is configured in the device connected to the

XBT-BB terminal, two operating modes will be available simultaneously

- message list

- dialogue table

Example :

XBT-BB terminal connected to a TSX 7 PLC with a dialogue table configured at w30.

Key F5 on the terminal is represented by bit W38,5 in the PLC, and this key can be assigned to a different variable in the message list, which can be accessed via the Uni-Telway bus (eg. bit B14 of station 3).

Possible message list :

Type of message

Details

Momentary contact command the bit corresponding to the key is set to

1 while the

: key is pressed down

Push-on/push-off command: the corresponding bit changes status each time the key is pressed

Selective command

: pressing the key sets Wi,j to 1 and the other bits of word

Wi are set to 0

Associated variable bit or extract word bit

Bi or Wi,j bit or extract word bit

Bi or Wi,j extract word bit Wi,j

3 rruyrammlng rne XB

I -IA3 terminal

3.2 How to create an application using XBT-L900

XBT-L900

It must first be decided if the creation of a message list would be useful. l

Selection of the method

To create an application for an XBT-BB terminal one or two tables must be created, depending on the situation :

- parameter-setting table

- message list

The decision to create a message list should be made in conjunction with the selection of the operating type (refer to section 3.1 Operating summary or the

XBT-BB terminal user guide). l

Stages of creating an application

The following method should be used to create an application for an XBT-BB terminal using XBT-L900 software

- Configure the parameter-setting table

Create the message list

Configure the operating link

Save the application

- Print the documentation

- Transfer the application

The various stages are essential in order to ensure that the application development cycle includes all steps for correct operation, file saving and maintenance of the application.

The user interface of the XBT-L900 allows the various stages to be moved through easily and with low risk of error. Checking all parameters and error messages enables rapid application development for XBT-BB terminals.

Sections 3.3 to 3.8 describe in further detail the various operations to be performed at each stage.

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3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.3

Configuring the parameter-setting table

The parameter-setting table contains the address of the connected device

(Uni-Telway Steve1 addressing system), the dialogue table address, when a TSX 7 programmable controller is being used, and the update period for the table. l

Access to the parameter-setting table

After launching XBT-L900 and selecting the XBT-BB terminal, click on the “Message list” icon.

The directory of the applications can thus be accessed and an existing application can be opened by selecting its name or a new one created by clicking on “New”.

Directory

: c:\xbtl900

After clicking on “New” the file name is defined when the application is saved (click on the diskette icon).

This application file is called “ESSAI.XTX” by default.

The “Message list” window appears with a single “Configuration” menu which accesses the configuration of the various tables and is used to initialize the XBT-BB terminal memory.

Select “Parameter-setting table” in the pull-down menu to access parameter- setting.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Configuring the parameter-setting table

Operating !Jne... Iu Iw

XBT-BB memory !nitialisation...

; 0 i

254 i 0

..,..:,.....,,.....,,......,.................,.....................

. .

; 0

. .

. i

254

. i 0

. .

; 254 ; 0

: 0

; 0

. f i

. i

; 254 ; 0 !

. . . . . . . . .

; 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

254

; 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

254

; 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8887

I.....: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 0

. . . . . . . _..:.... i

254

; 0

_._.

254

..:.. l”‘...:..

; 0 i

;

254

; 0 l.i’_ . . . . . . 1

254

; 0

. . . . . i

: tt i

254

[ 0

; 254 ; 0

#I i # ; 8 i 254

; 0 i 254 ; 0 i

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Selection of parameters

Possible values

Default value

Details

Channel no

Word W no

Cycle time

Address of word table update

#to 65527

0 to 65535

320

The parameter-setting table appears in a window and contains information on the

5 Uni-Telway address fields, the PLC address for the table of IO words and the update period for this table.

All values entered by the operator are checked and if there is an error a help message appears defining the cause.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Configuring the parameter-setting table l

Selection of word table address

This address must be located in the W words (CW words must not be used as the

XBT-BB terminal would write the data to this table). The table is 10 words long and if an address is selected at the top of the memory space then the existence of the

10 words must be checked.

Example

Address selected W3850 => number of words configured t 3860 l

Selection of cycle time in ms

This is the value of the period in which the XBT-BB terminal updates the states of the function keys in the PLC memory.

The default value is 320 ms, which corresponds to 3 updates per second.

Implementing too short a cycle time is pointless, as this would increase the traffic on the line without significantly improving the response time.

Example

Network 2 PLC, station 7

SCM 2116 at slot 4

Address of XBT-BB terminal

PLC table from word W 148

Dialogue table address in

PLC

UNI-TELWAY address

pzqrJ

Station

Gate

I I

%zA\

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.4 Creating the message list

To create the message list complete the information in the field for each message

(11 or 23) according to the number of function keys on the selected XBT-BB.

Presentation of message list

Configuration

Num T Uar. R S G U W

0001 FjB12

;

2 i 7 ; 0 ; 254 i 0

,...,,.......,....,.__......................................................

0002 F i

W10,3 i

2 i

,.,....,...,...........................................

; 0

; i 254 : 0 :

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0003 P

;

El3

;

; 0

..,....,...,.,..............................................................

; 254 i 0 i

0004 P i

WlEi,4

;

2 i

7 j 0

,,,....,..,..,..............................................................

; 254 ; 0

0005 S i

W8,O

;

2 ;7 ;o

,.,....,..,,.,...................................................

;

; 254 i 0 ;

0006 S ; W8,l i

2 j

7 j 0 ;

254 m

0007 I#

; # ; 0 I 254 ! 0 : 254 f 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..‘......... ~.........:.........:.........:

0008 # i # ; 0 I

254 j 0 ; 254 ; 0

.,.....,..,,.,.........,...........’....__........,.........................

;

254 i 0

;

During data entry use the “ENTER” key to move between fields. If an error occurs a message describing the type of error is displayed in red in the error message zone.

Example

: Variable error in an S type message

(word extract bit Wi,j required) error message -> zone

Configuration

C~3nrl. reject

( T = ‘2;’ ) 83 f u = “RXX’ ]

Num 1 Uar.

0001 S j

812

.,...:.....

0002 FiW103

. . . . . . . . . . . . ..‘......

0003 P

B13

[R IS IG IU W

:2 .7 i 0 i

254 0 i2 .7

! 0 i 254 ! 0 !

:...................:......._.:.... . . . . . . . . . . .._. i2 ‘7

! 0 : 254 ! 0 !

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Creating the message list l

Associated variables

Variables should preferably be selected with contiguous elements, to simplify and speed up the dialogue with the PLC or connected device (eg : Fl to F7 on bits BO to B6, or W3,O to W3,6).

Separate elements can, of course, be selected which is the case when accessing different devices connected to the Uni-Telway bus (eg : Fl on bit B5 of station 3, F2 on bit 85 of station 4, etc).

Type S messages require a variable which is a word extract bit Wi,j.

This particular type only allows execution of one of a number of commands with automatic locking on the others. l

Addresses of variables

Address on the

UNI-TELWAY bus of the variable assigned to the key number of the message

The associated address is assigned to each variable by filling in the various fields in the message list. If an error occurs a message is displayed in red on the entry line to warn the user.

Network Station

Gate

Module Channel

Qmfiguration

I I

Num T Var. p 1s p pJ w

0001 s j w1,3 i

/7 io j

254 D

0002 F

W10,3 ;

; 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 254 i 0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j

El3

: 2

.7 IO t 254 ! fl f

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Creating the message list

3.5 Configuring the operating link

Theconfiguration of the operating linkcan be accessed in theConfiguration” menu and enables the operating parameters of the serial link between the XBT-BB terminal and the control system to be defined.

Accessing the link configuration window i 254 i 0 i i 254 i 0 i

When the link configuration window appears the following information should be entered in the fields

: speed, data format, number of stop bits, parity bit and transmission mode.

The choice of communication protocol is defined by the cable connecting the

XBT-BB terminal and the control system.

Operating Line: c

Speed

Parity

Mode

Format stop

Half Duplc:

0 Full Duplex

0 7 bits

@ 8 bits

@ 1 bit

0 2 bits

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

‘rp

3.6 Saving the application

The application generated by the user should be saved in a file on a disk or diskette for subsequent use.

All data concerning the dialogue table, the parameter-setting table and the message list are saved in a file with the extension (XTX).

The save function is accessed either by clicking on the diskette icon (blue) of the main XBT-L900 screen, or by selecting “Save as” in the “File” menu. The “Save” command in the file menu directly saves the application under the file name which appears in the window entry line. l

Selection of directory to save to

By default the XBT-L900 saves this file to the current directory. It is up to the user to create an XBT-BB application directory, if required.

This directory can be created under DOS using the r&command (Make Directory, for further details refer to the DOS reference manual) or using the WINDOWS File

Manager (refer to the WINDOWS documentation).

The directory where the application is to be saved can then be selected using

XBT-LSOO. l

Saving c:~btl900

Save As

Current directory

Return to previous directories

Select directory h

Select volume

File name

Confirm / cancel

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.7 Printing the documentation

In order to print out an application a message list must be open. The printing functions are accessed either by clicking on the printer icon (yellow) of the main

XBT-L900 screen, or by selecting “Print” in the “File” menu.

The application is printed in the following format by default

- Configuration of communication link

- Configuration of dialogue table

- Message list

It is possible to print only part of the message list by selecting the zone to be printed.

Use the mouse to select as follows

- select the first message (click on the message number)

- drag down using the left hand mouse button until reaching the last message required

The following message appears during printing :

Send

ESSAIXTX to spooler...

Ifaproblemoccursduringprinting,checktheprinterconfigurationintheconfiguration

WINDOWS control panel (Main Group).

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

3.8 Transferring the application

To transfer data to or from an XBT-BB terminal the communication link between the

PC and the XBT-BB terminal must be operating correctly. This link is configured in

“Communication” mode in the “Configuration” menu of the main XBT-L900 screen.

It is possible to initialize the memory of the XBT-BB terminal before transferring the application.

A message list must be open in order to activate the Transfer mode.

The transfer is launched from the main XBT-L900 window using the arrows to determine the transfer direction.

XBT-BB8

Import

Programming the XBT-66 terminal

Transferring the application

Two types of transfer are possible, global or partial.

During a global transfer all data is sent to the XBT-BB terminal or to the PC.

During a partial transfer the data to be transferred is selected by clicking on the corresponding boxes. The message list, dialogue table and configuration of the operating link can be selected. l

Exporting (Transferring from PC -> XBT-66)

After opening the message list corresponding to the application to be transferred

(even if it is empty), select the transfer direction (PC to XBT-BB) by clicking on the

“Export” arrow. The window with the choice of data to transfer appears and the transfer can be launched.

Configuration

0 Parameter Table

IJ Operating Line

Thus a global or partial transfer can be selected. For a partial transfer select the data to be transferred by clicking on the corresponding boxes and confirm by clicking

“OK”.

Partial transfer of message list

It is possible to transfer only part of the message list. To do this, open the message list and select the zone to be sent using the mouse (click on the message number, drag down as for partial printing) and then select the transfer direction.

The window illustrated above does not appear for a partial transfer of the message list, the XBT-BB terminal window appears immediately.

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Transferring the application

This transfer does not alter configuration of the dialogue table and the operating link in the XBT-BB terminal.

After confirmation of the transfer the transfer window appears and indicates the various phases of the transfer.

Recording pv

If the transfer from the PC to the XBT-BB is interrupted by clicking on the “STOP” key, the messages already sent to the terminal are confirmed. This would implement a partial transfer of the message list up to the message number displayed on the transfer window.

If a problem occurs in communicating with the XBT-BB terminal a window is displayed indicating the cause of the problem. If this happens, the configuration of the communication link (‘Configuration” then “Communication” menu of the main

XBT-L900 screen) and the connection of the XBT-BB and PC using an XBT-Z915,

905 or 9052 cable should be checked.

The “COM 1:” or “COM 2:” communication ports should also be checked to make sure they correspond to those in use.

No response from the terminal. nn

3 Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Transferring the application l

Importing

(XBT-BB -> PC)

The same method is used to transfer from the XBT-BB to the PC. A message list must be open and the transfer window which appears is used to select the type of transfer.

@ Partial 0 Message lid

Configuration

0 Operating Line

A global or partial transfer is thus selected. For a partial transfer the data to be transferred must beselected by clicking on thecorresponding boxes andconfirming by clicking “OK”.

Partial transfer of a message list

Part of the message list can be read in the memory of the XBT-BB terminal so they can be reused in another application. To do this, open the message list and select the zone to be sent using the mouse (click on the message number, drag down as for partial printing) and then select the transfer direction.

The window illustrated above does not appear for a partial transfer of the message list, the transfer to the PC window appears immediately.

Programming the XBT-BB terminal

Transferring the application

After confirmation of the transfer, the transfer window appears and indicates the various phases of the transfer.

Recording

There are two different methods of interrupting transfer from the XBT-BB to the PC, and these methods have different results.

“Cancel” stops the transfer. The data already transmitted is not saved, and the application and the message list are not modified. The transfer is completely cancelled.

“Stop” interrupts the transfer. The data already transmitted is confirmed, and the message list open is modified up to the message number displayed on the transfer window at the time of the “Stop” command.

If a problem occurs in communicating with the XBT-BB terminal a window is displayed indicating the cause of the problem. If this happens, the configuration of the communication link (“Configuration” then “Communication” menu of the main

XBT-LSOO screen) and the connection of the XBT-BB and PC using an XBT-Z915,

905 or 9052 cable should be checked.

The “COM 1 :I’ or “COM 2:” communication ports should also be checked to make sure they correspond to those in use.

4 XBT-VM terminal support

4.1 Summary of operation

The XBT-VM is a compact screen terminal comprising a semi-graphic colour screen and a keyboard composed of function keys with LEDs, numerical keys and service keys.

As the XBT-VA terminal, it is intended to be used as an operator dialogue station and for the maintenance of a production control system. It can also be connected locally to a printer.

37 key keyboard

14 function keys

:II

I

with LEDs

12 number keys,

11 edit keys system lamps

I l

General

XBT-L900 is especially designed to speed the development of applications for

XBT-VM terminals.

An XBT-VM application offers the operator three types of function

- a surveillance application

The variables are scanned automatically, independently of the displayed application pages (40 variables per station, a maximum of 10 stations). Indication of changes of state with hard copy to a printer enable this function to be used for centralising faults in the applications.

- accessing the PLCs Adjust mode

With the XBT-VM terminal, a list of TSX 7 variables and their format can be saved.

This enables the operator to modify or force their status with no risk of error for control system operation.

- operator dialogue application

The tree structure of these text and graphic pages enables the operator to follow the progress of the manufacturing process and react to its status.

XBT-VM terminal support

Summary of operation

The application and these three functions are accessed from the screen pages.

Application development consists of defining the necessary pages during their creation or retrieving them from another application and defining the links between the pages. l

Creating the pages

Creating the pages involves creating the files containing the different pages. These are associated during the creation of the application pages script.

The three types of pages used can be created

- text page (message list)

- surveillance page (message list)

- semi-graphic page

After creating the applications directory, creation of the text or surveillance pages is accessed by clicking on the “message list” icon of the main XBT-LSOOscreen, and choosing between text or surveillance pages.

These pages are created by completing the associated message list and assigning the various message variables.

Semi-graphic pages are created using the software graphic editor.

The XBT-VM terminal also offers the user the possibility of creating a specia character font set so that he can create his own symbols

All functions concerning the creation of text and graphic pages are described in th user guide “Printing messages with XBT-LSOO” (Section 4)

XBT-VM terminal support

Summary of operation l

Application script

After the creation of the various text and graphic pages, these pages are associated to create the application. The association of pages is done in the application script.

The first operation involves assigning the various text, surveillance and graphic pages to the application script.

Options

Keyboard

PAGE 1

TiiT : frml.Htx

ECK : frml .xgr

FiDR : 0,254,0,254,0

RSS : 5

LCK : OFF

FOl : 2

END

PRGE 2

THT :

Text :

Backqround :

This application window enables the userto create or modify an existing application.

Follow the simple instructions in the “Help” window to select the application pages and to associate them to each other.

The four basic instructions are

- PAGE (Application page no)

- SURV (Surveillance page no)

- ON / OFF (Controlled access to the page)

- FOi (association to FOi function key)

These operations are described in the user guide “Printing messages with

XBT-LSOO”, Section 4.5 on programming screen terminals (pages 82 to 97).

4 XBT-VM terminal support

4.2 Development using XBT-L900 software l

Method

To develop an application for an XBT-VM terminal, the following steps are implemented

- create a special character font set (optional)

- create text pages

- create surveillance pages

- create graphic pages

- create application directory

- application script configuration

- definition of terminal configuration

- save the application

- print application dossier

- transfer to the terminal

For further details on using XBT-L900 to develop an application for an XBT-VM terminal, refer to the user guide “Printing messages with XBT-LSOO”, section 4.4 to

4.6 on programming screen terminals. l

New application

Developing an application for an XBT-VM terminal using XBT-L900 V 1.3 is done in the same way as for an XBT-VA terminal using XBT-L900 V1.2.

The only differences are in operating mode configuration and the transfer mode and are explained in sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this manual. l

Retrieving an existing application created for an XBT-VA terminal

There are two different situations

- retrieving application elements, ie semi-graphic or text pages and using them in a new application using XBT-L900 V 1.3 software.

- retrieving a complete application including the text and graphic pages, the application script and terminal configuration.

In the first situation the operation is simplified as XBT-L900 V 1.3 enables the pages selected to be copied to the new directory.

XBT-VM terminal support

Development using XBT-L900 software

From within the application script window for the script being created, call up the

“Add pages” window.

Configuration...

BCK : frml.

ROA

0,254

ASS : 5

LCK : OFF

FOl : 2

EN0

PAGE 2

THT : c:\xbil900

Iprclsaxtx

K.1

Itmpl

IvmG.wI

[xbtl900]

Text

I enel.xtx frml.Htx frm2.titH

l-----l

Background

The directory manager is used to find files corresponding to the text and graphic pages required.

Select disk

Select directory

Move back one level on the directories b-1

[XBT2] i-1

Select the required file and click on “Add”. XBT-L900 then copies the file to the new application directory.

To import an entire application including text and graphic pages, application script and terminal configuration, use the directory manager to work on the relevant application directly.

The modifications are automatically saved by clicking on the diskette icon of the main XBT-L900 screen.

To create a new application with another name, while in an existing application, use the WINDOWS file to duplicate the directory containing the text and graphic page files and the application files (file -.xap).

Warning : the directory containing the page files should have the same name as the application file with extension .APP.

4 XBT-VM terminal support

4.3 Confiaurina the XBT-VM terminal l

General

The configuration enables the operating parameters of the terminal to be set for the operating phase. It can be implemented in two different ways

- directly on the XBT-VM terminal

- using XBT-L900

Whenconfiguration isdirectlyimplementedontheXBT-VMteninalin”Configuration” mode, 13 sub-menus can be accessed.

LANGUAGES

PASSWORD

CONFIGURATION MODE

MAIN MENU

CONFIG. APPLICATION

TRANSFER APPLIC.

OPERATING MODE

STATUSTABLE

PRINTER

FlO

Fl 1

F12

DISPLAY APPLICATION

SELF TESTS

ADJUST MENU

EVENTS DISPLAY

CLOCK

EXTERNAL MONITOR

F13

F14

For further details on the direct configuration of the XBT-VM terminal, refer to the

XBT-VM userguide”Compact colourterminal screen”, ref. XBT XVM800E, Section

2.5, pages 29 to 37.

4 XBT-VM terminal support

Configuring the XBT-VM terminal

Seven of these sub-menus can be configured with XBT-LSOO. They can be archived to disk and exported to the XBT-VM terminal.

The configuration window is accessed from the application window using the

“Options” menu. m

Keyboard

The configuration window has 7 sub-menus. Click on the name to access the corresponding window and enter information into the various fields of the active window in order to define the parameters.

The use of each parameter is described in further detail in the XBT-VM user guide

“Compact colour screen terminal”, ref. XBT XVM800E, Section 2.5, pages 29 to 37.

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Configuring the XBT-VM terminal l

Size of requests

One of the main updates in the XBT-VM terminal is the possibility of using of 128 byte object list requests.

This considerably improves the update time for variables during the display of an operator dialogue page.

Conditions of use

- the XBT-VM terminal is linked to a PLC in Adjust or Uni-Telway mode

- the PLC selected to read or write the variables to is a TSX 7 series 40 or series 30 V 3.9.

-forcommunication betweenseveral PLCstheyarelinked bythe Uni-Telway bus or the MAPWAY and TELWAY network

- all variables in the message list are contiguous

If these conditions are respected the update response time of the pages can be significantly improved

Example of the choice of variables

PRESSURE FAULT

PRESSURE = --

FAULT IN PUMP N”: -

PUMP SPEED = ----- TWMN

CLOSE VALVE

OPEN DRAIN

CURRENT PHASE = -----

OPEN VALVE

DECREASE LEVEL

INCREASE LEVEL

TIME PASSED = ------- MN

NO OF PASSAGES = ---

REMAINING TIME = ------ MN

TEMPERATURE = --- “C.

878

WI0 w200

WI1

8101

884 c4,v

8103

8117 w11,3

T17,V c14,v

T8,V w201

In example 1 the variables are separated, in example 2 they are contiguous.

4 XBT-VM terminal support

Configuring the XBT-VM terminal

In example 1 the terminal transmits 14 read requests to obtain all the variable values. In example 2 the XBT-VM terminal only sends one request to read objects to the PLC as all the values are contiguous.

(Request to read object, segment W, address of the first word 17, number of objects 9).

Thus the time gained is considerable and demand for the PLC communication kernel is reduced.

Configuration of the size of requests

After clicking on “Operating mode”, the operating mode configuration window appears.

Serial link

Mode

Speed

Parity

7485 Protocol

Checksum

. . . . . . .

Answer

Request Size

0 Will1 0 Wlllronl

With 0 Without

0 32 0

128

Selecting the size of requests is only possible in Uni-Telway or Adjust protocol. Two values can be chosen

- 32 bytes (for TSXI 7 PLCs or Telway 7 network)

128 bytes (for TSX 7 series 40 PLCs, Uni-Telway bus or Mapway network

The default value is 32 bytes and if 128 bytes are configured, check that this value is consistent with the communication architecture.

The maximum number of consecutive words is limited to 15 or60 when list of objects requests are used.

4 XBT-VM terminal support

Configuring the XBT-VM terminal l

Application Configuration

The values of the two parameters are displayed in the “Application Configuration” window close to their respective horizontal scroll bars, used for adjusting their values.

Variable Refresh

Intensity

Screen stand by

Printing

Events logging

101

0 Wfh i ..__..__

. .

. . . .

. .

$4 I

Display time : lNonc

@Yes ONo

0 Type D 0 Type V 0 Type N.1.K jiGz-@j

0 Type D 0 Type V 0 Type N.&K

“Intensity” is a parameter which controls the brightness of the screen. It varies from

0 to 100 % and its default value is 50.

“Surveillance of messages” is a parameter which enables the scan report of surveillance of messages (N) to be set.

Example

If N = 10, the XBT-VM terminal implements an update of the surveillance page for every IO updates of the application page. The value varies between 0 and 255, and the default value is set at 0 (there is no exchange unless the surveillance pages are programmed and the value is other than 0).

XBT-VM terminal support

4.4 Transferring the application from PC -> XBT-VM (Export) l

Changes to XBT-L900 software from V 1.2 to V 1.3

In version V 1.2 of

XBT-L900 the applicatian and configuration had to be transferred separately, which meant two separate transfer operations.

Version V 1.3 enables XBT-VA and XBT-VM terminals to transfer the configuration only, or the configuration and application simultaneously, which means only one transfer operation. The application transfer also includes the configuration and this is implemented immediately.

VERSION v 1.2

VERSION v 1.3

CONFIGURATION

TRANSFER

CONFIGURATION

ONLY

CONFIGURATION

ONLY

APPLICATION

TRANSFER

APPLICATION

ONLY

APPLICATION AND

CONFIGURATION

(configuration, if selected by operator)

_ l

Operating modes

To implement a configuration transfer only, perform the following operations :

- open the application window

- open the configuration window

- click on the transfer arrow or on Export in the keyboard menu

BCK

: frml.

XBT-VM terminal support

Transferring the application from PC -> XBT-VM

During the transfer the “Export configuration” window appears to indicate the transfer. A help message if displayed if there is a fault or an error.

Export Configuration v

Transferring the application

During transfer of the application the consistency of the script is checked before the application is transferred. The time this operation takes depends on the length of the script and enables simple errors to be avoided (forgetting the page number, association errors, file name errors, etc).

The application transfer is implemented simply by opening the “Application” window, and clicking on the “Export” arrow. A dialogue window then appears and enables the configuration to be transferred before the application or not at all.

Do you wish to transfer also the configuration ?

4 XBT-VM terminal support

Transferring the application from PC -> XBT-VM

Responding “Yes” implements configuration transfer, then application transfer.

Responding “Cancel” implements a return to the script window with no transfer.

Responding “No” implementstransferof the application only, theformerconfiguration is still valid.

During the transfer data messages are displayed in the window to enable progression of the operation to be followed.

The transfer can only be implemented correctly when communication between the

PC and the terminal is operating properly.

If a problem occurs in communicating with the XBT-VM terminal a window is displayed indicating the cause of the problem.

No response from the terminal.

If this happens, the configuration of the communication link (“Configuration” then

“Communication” menu of the main XBT-L900 screen) and the connection of the

XBT-VM and PC using an XBT-Z915,905 or 9052 cable should be checked.

The “COM 1 :‘I or “COM 2:” communication ports should also be checked to make sure they correspond to those in use.

XBT-VM terminal support

Transferring the application from PC -> XBT-VM

Compatibility problems during transfers.

Upwards compatibility of applications is totally guaranteed. However, the new operation concerning selection of the size of requests for XBT-VM terminals, means that the configuration of an XBT-VM terminal is different to that of an XBT-VA terminal.

Loading the configuration of an XBT-VM terminal into an XBT-VA terminal would thus not be possible.

The entire application, script, surveillance pages, dialogue pages are always compatible between XBT-VM and XBT-VA terminals.

All applications created for XBT-VA terminals can be easily transferred to an

XBT-VM terminal.

The table illustrates whether or not transfers are possible, in different situations.

Transferring application from

XBT-VM -> XBT-VA

Transferring application from

XBT-VA -> XBT-VM

Application only

Configuration only

Possible

Programming the XBT-M terminal

5.1

Summary of operation

The XBT-M is a message box type terminal fitted with a fluorescent matrix display with 128 x 20 pixel resolution.

This terminal has a protected integral clock and a serial printer link. It can control the display of messages by discrete inputs and has an operator guide function controlled by three pushbuttons. c

*Removable lithium battery

(RAM memory + clock back-up)

\ r

EEPROM memory carlridge can be disconnected when powered off (APPLICATION

MESSAGE MEMORY)

Serial communication

Port

, i

*RS232C serial printer

Port

XBT-MB041

IX only

Parallel interface +

3 operator guide inputs

24V DC powel supply + relay output

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Summary of operation

Many types of display are possible and various sizes can be used. It is possible to scroll the message and use symbols set by the operator.

The XBT-M terminal can also display the value of variables in the form of histograms.

DOUBLE

WIDTH

SINGLE

SIZE

DOUBLE

WIDTH

SINGLE SIZE

DISPLAY

CAPACfTY l

1 line of :

10 characters (h = 20 mm) l scrolling of 42 characters l

1 line of

21 characters (h = 20 mm) l scrolling of 84 characters

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2 lines of

10 characters (h = 10 mm) l scrolling of 42 characters/line

LIFT SPEED 1.1~~‘s

P 1357 Ks 7 5387Mm

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LIFT SPEED I. lm/s l

2 independant lines of

21 characters/line (h = 10 mm) l scrolling of 84 characters/line

2 lines

Display combination of double width and single size characters

In addition to these functions the XBT-M terminal has an internal memoryforstoring the displayed messages. The contents of this log memory can be printed at a command from the operator or the control system.

The displayed messages may come directly from the control system linked to the terminal or can be called up from the terminal memory cartridge.

Its functions can be summarized as follows

- data sources (integral memory or control system)

- destinations (display unit, log memory, printer)

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Using simple functions

A command initiates an action. l

Using compound functions

A command initiates several actions. l

Control system command

XBT-M terminalssupportthreetypesofserialcommunication(RS232C, RS 422/485, current loop) and can communicate using ASCII, ADJUST (Telemecanique) or Uni-

TE (Telemecanique) communication protocols.

A 12 input parallel link is available for connecting to the discrete outputs of a control system and commands for the serial and parallel ports can be used simultaneously.

For further details on the functions of XBT-M terminals, refer to the guide “XBT-M

Multifunction matrix display” (ref. XBT XM800E).

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Application development using XBT-L900 l

Developing a new application

The XBT-M message box hasalarge number of functions and provides sophisticated operator dialogue. The complexity of developing an application for an XBT-M terminal using XBT-L900 software is dependent on the functions required by the application.

The entire method using all the terminal functions is described here.

Analysis of the application must enable a certain number of parameters to be defined, for example :

- communication protocol used

- creation of a special character font set

- use of macro-messages

- use of the operator guide

- number of application messages

The number of messages used determines the size of the memory cartridge required for the application, taking account of the fact that XBT-L900 V 1.3 allows the size of the message list and therefore the associated memory cartridge to be modified during development.

The application development method consists of performing the following steps

Creating a special character font set

Creating a message list

Creating macro-messages

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Application development using XBT-L900

Creating an operator guide

Configuring the terminal

Saving the application

Transferring the application

Printing the application dossier

Naturally, the user should ignore any step corresponding to functions not used

(special character font set, macro-messages, operator guide). l

Retrieving applications created using

XBT-L900 V 1.2

Application files created using XBT-L900 V 1.2 can quite easily be retrieved in local mode. The work directory for the old application should be selected and the old files worked on. Changing the work directory in the “Character font set” function is also valid for lists of messages and enables an old version to be modified transparently.

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5.3 Creating the user’s own font

The font set supplied with XBT-L900 V 1.3 for XBT-M terminals has 224 characters and is entitled defaut .xfn. If the user does not find the graphic or special characters he requires, it is possible to modify one or morecharacters in this font set or to create a new set using the default character font set as a basis.

The method of creation is very simple.

The operator uses a grid of dots representing the character to be drawn and can draw the character pixel by pixel.

The creation procedure is as follows

Select the XBT-M terminal from the main XBT-L900 window.

XBT-M8

- Access the font set window : click on the font set icon :

- Open a font set

: for a new font set

: click on “New” for an existing font ‘set

: select the font set then click on “Open”.

This accesses the character editor. First select the character to be modified using the scroll bar and the mouse.

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Characters can be drawn in single size or in double height, but they can be used in four authorized modes

- single size

- double width

- double height

- double size

When creating a symbol needing more pixels it is possible to place several basic symbols side by side to create a macro-symbol (see example).

0 Single Size

0 Double Height

Single size

6 x 8

Double height

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Entering I modifying a character

To modify a character, proceed as follows

- Select the character resolution

Single size or Double height.

- Bring the character into the window by using the scroll bar.

- Select the character you wish to modify by clicking higher up, in the window located above the scroll bar. It then appears in reverse video.

Using the grid, it is possible to modify each of the pixels which make up the character. To modify a pixel, click on it. To make the same modification to several pixels, click on the first pixel, then drag the mouse over all the other pixels you wish to modify, holding the mouse button down. Release the button once all these pixels have been modified.

It is also possible to use the tools (available in the window) to perform certain operations on the selected character, or on the complete font set.

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Tools available

These commands are available in the “Tools” menu in the window.

‘t,

Expand character

Single Size o IDouble..Heighti

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grid : toggles the appearance of the grid in the character modification window

Delete : the selected character is replaced by a blank character (all its pixels are white)

Invert : the selected character is changed to reverse video (each black pixel is replaced by a white pixel and vice-versa).

Restore : cancel the last modification made to the selected character.

The next two tools are only available in Double Height resolution on the XBT-M

_ Expand character: automatically draws the selected character, based on the same character previously created in Single Size resolution.

Use to

- Change to single size,

Create or modify a character,

- Change to double height,

Select the Expand character command.

Expand font set : automatically draws each character in the font set from the same character previously created in Single Size resolution.

Use to

Change to single size,

Create or modify any characters in the font set which you wish to change,

Change to double height,

Select the Expand font set command.

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Creating the user’s own font

When a symbol is created, it can be displayed in the four display modes and can therefore be used in messages of various sizes.

Example of the display of a symbol created in single size and expanded to double height. l

Macro-symbols

As there are no inter character spaces, “macro-symbols” can be created in any display mode by placing characters side by side.

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Saving the font set

The font set is saved either by clicking on the diskette icon of the main XBT-L9Or window, or by closing the font set window.

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5.4

Creating the message list

To create a message list, start at the main XBT-L900 window (XBT-M terminal selected).

- Main window with XBT-M terminal selected

- Create a message list : click on icon

The window for opening a document appears. enel.xtx m8.xtx pruelsaxbc sollacxbc

Directory

: c:bbtl900

I-1

[alsth.app)

ItmPl

Ivm8.aPPl

[xbtl900]

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New message list

In the window for opening a document

Click on “New” to create a new application or to open an existing file.

After clicking on “New”, a window called “Message list size” appears :

Kb [lOO

Messages]

16 Kb [400

Messages)

24 Kb [600

Messages]

56 Kb [1400

Messages]

88 Kb [2200

Messages]

A 24 K cartridge is selected by default. This cartridge corresponds to a list of 600 messages. When there is sufficient information about the application, a different cartridge size can be defined. The command “Modification of message list size” is used to change the size of the cartridge.

Warning:

The size of the message list may be limited by the memory available for Windows in the PC. If there is insufficient memory an error message appears and a smaller size must be selected, or more memory freed for Windows.

If there is insufficient memory to open an existing message list (file

. xtx), the same error message appears and more memory must be freed for Windows.

If the size options in the “Message list size” window are greyed out, the size of the message list cannot be selected due to lack of memory available in Windows.

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Creating the message list

After clicking on “Ok” or opening an existing file, the “message list” grid appears :

Example

Sollac.xtx

Options

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This list comprises the following parameters

R s

NUM

TEXT

TYPE

X allows a number to be associated with the message, and the number to be called up by a command from the control system message text (21 single size alphanumeric characters) or length of the histogram message type (V = fixed display, D = blinking display, H = histogram display) position of first character of message in the display unit (OrX284), X + message length < 84

Select the display line (Y = 1 or 2 according to the size of characters (Y = A,B,C,D or E for histograms)

Confirm parameters for updating the variables (A = 1 with updating,

A = 2 without updating) variable conversion coefficient (0.001 5 C I 1)

Associated TSX 7 variable, in Uni-Te or ADJUST protocol size of message and histogram display (F = 1 double height display,

F = 2 double width display, F = 3 double size display)

Number of network to which the PLC is connected

Station number (PLC address)

Gate number (Uni-Telway addressing)

Module address (slot in the I/O rack)

Channel number (Uni-Telway device address)

For further details on using message parameters in an XBT-M terminal, refer to the user guide “XBT-M

Multifunction display” ref. XBT XM800E.

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Entering data

- The various parameters can be entered using the mouse and the keyboard

- The parameter to be entered is shown in bold

To move around the grid, click once on the selected parameter

To move around using the keyboard use the arrow keys, +, T, 1. Confirm selection of a message parameter by pressing a.

Important

Once a message parameter has been selected, entering a single character will delete the whole of any message field and allow a new message to be defined.

To modify an existing message, the cursor must be placed at the end of the message by pressing F2 or the (0) key (deletes the preceding character).

Any message definition or movement is then performed from the cursor position.

A syntax check is performed on each parameter, and it is not possible to proceed to the next parameter until the current parameter has been correctly constructed.

Moving from one line to another can only take place if the defined message is coherent. If not, a message is displayed which tells the operator the source of the error.

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When using the keyboard, confirming the final message parameter automatically brings up the next message.

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For information about the significance, the limits and the use of any parameters associated with a message, refer to the user guide “XBT-M : Multifunction matrix display” ref. XBT XM800E.

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Selection of the font set

(only possible with the mouse)

One of the main advantages of the XBT-M terminal is that the matrix display can display ASCII messages and symbols at the same time. These symbols must be created using a special font set which has been saved.

In the message text field, it is possible to use characters which cannot be accessed from the keyboard, or to use characters in a font set which has previously been created (see Section 5.3).

The XBT-M supports a default font set of 224 single size characters and a default font set of 224 double height characters (both these font sets are stored in the same file).

- When parameter F of the selected message is 0 or 2, the single size font set is displayed.

When parameter F of the selected message is 1 or 3, the double height font set is displayed.

When a font set or special character is used in a message, the font set used to display the message can be selected.

The “Options” menu in the message list window accesses selection of the font set. lnitialise cartridge...

This function enables special user-defined characters to be used in a message. The defined font set is the same for the whole message list.

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Selecting the font set :

Click on the -1 the required font set. button in the active “Font set” window, then select

Title of active font set

Font set selection

WCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU

Left

Message :

Translaticm

Select the .xfn file containing the font set to be used for display of messages font1 .xfn font2.xfn

Directory

: c:~btl900\alsth.app

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The font set window appears

Zoom of message currently being edited.

Scroll bar for the selected font set.

Window displaying characters for selection/entry.

Selection of font set.

Current message.

Entering characters in the displayed font set :

With the Message list and active Font set windows both open

- Click on message field F and select the format in which you wish it to be displayed.

- Click on the message text field.

- Type in the characters which can be accessed from the keyboard (these appear in the zoom of the active Font set window).

- Click in the active Font set window.

Use the scroll bar to bring the required character into view.

- Clickon the required character, which then appears both in the zoom, and in the text field of the message list.

- Click again in the message text field.

TYPE F2 BEFORE CONTINUING TO ENTER FROM THE KEYBOARD.

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Comment :

Characters which cannot be displayed by the microcomputer show up as black squares in the message text field. To see how it will actually look, leave the active

Font set window open, and click on the message text field. The message appears in the zoom window exactly as it will be displayed.

Confirming the active font set

When a special font set is selected in the message list to be used for one or more messages, the last font set that has been used is confirmed.

The XBT-M only manages one 224 character user-defined font set. This means that all the active symbols-in an application must be located in the same font set.

This font set is transferred to the XBT-M when the message list is transferred.

Saving the message list

The message list is saved on closing, or by clicking on the diskette icon of the main

XBT-L900 screen.

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5.5 Creating macro-messages

A simple message in the message list has a display field of 21 single size characters. Sometimes data or operator instructions above this size have to be displayed.

In this case, the XBT-M terminal can use an 84 character display buffer to manage a function for scrolling the messages, which can link the messages together to make up a macro-message.

Creating a macro-message :

The message list should be open and completed with the messages which are to be displayed. A macro-message is made up of a string of messages (8 maximum) linked together by their numbers.

To create a macro-message, select the first message in the macro-message in the message list (eg

: message N”4). Open the macro-messages window using the

“Options” menu in the message list and the “Macro-message” command.

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The “Macro-message” window appears with the number of the selected message.

This window has 4 commands which are used to create the macro-message.

Add

Select from the message list the next message to be added and click on “Add”.

This selection is made using the mouse on one of the fields in the message.

The macro-message is constructed in this way, with up to 8 messages (size of the macro-messages window). The “Add” command enables a message to be inserted into a macro-message using the following procedure

- select the message to be inserted from the message list

- select the number of the message in the macro-message window after which the additional message is to be inserted

- click on “Add”

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Previous

This command checks that the first message in a macro-message has been selected, while the macro-message is being displayed.

Example

- message 5 in the message list is selected, the “Macro-message” window is open, the “Previous” command shows that the macro-message does not start at 5.

Previous messages

- Close the “Macro-message” window, select message No4 in the message list, open the “Macro-message” window, click on “Previous” and see that the macro-message starts at 4.

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Previous messages

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Delete

To delete a message from a macro-message, select it in the “Macro-message” window, and click on “Delete”. If this message is not the last one in the macro- message, a link with the following message is created.

Example

Deleting message N” 2

Select the message to be deleted

The selected message is deleted.

The new macro-message starts at message N”4, contains message No5 and ends at message N”7.

Warning

Deletion cannot be undone. If a mistake is made, the”Add”command must be used to insert the deleted message.

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Creating macro-messages

This command enables a new macro-message to be created using the following procedure

- select the first message of the macro-message to be created from the list of messages

- click on “New” and create the associations using the “Add” command

The “New” command also enables existing macro-messages to be displayed.

When a message number in the message list has been selected and “New” has been clicked on, the message will appear in the “Macro-message” window if it is already a macro-message.

If this happens, check that it is the first message in the macro-message by using the

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Saving macro-messages

The macro-messages are finked to the open message list.

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5.6 Creating the operator guide

The operator guide is a structured set of messages defined during the creation of the application. It is intended to help the operator. Special keys are used to move around the message tree structure, or to implement necessary actions under the control of the control system depending on how far advanced the process is.

Operator guide structure

The operator guide comprises messages or standard macro-messages from the message list with two additional parameters (Item and Level). These create the links between the messages which make up the operator guide.

When creating the operator guide, it is useful to display these links to create the structure of the operator guide.

N” TEXT + PARAMETERS

ITEM

LEVEL

When creating the operator guide using XBT-LSOO, the Item and Level parameters are automatically calculated by the software as a function of the structure defined for the operator guide. The links between messages are automatically created by the software.

Three pushbuttons, or commands transmitted by the control system, are used to enter or move around the operator guide. For clarity in the following examples, the pushbuttons are used. The result is identical to the commands transmitted by the control system.

Example of operator guide structure : level 0 c-i

300

+ @

PROCEDURE

CHECKS

(ENTER)

310 level1

310

ELECTRICAL

CHECKS lb:, pg @(l40/ item

1 vsouLpTpALGyE tq

CHECK

ISOLATION

Y level 2

329

H @b3’ 1 PO:%:,, 14

TEST

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340

HYDRAULIC

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The operator moves around the operator guide either horizontally on one level item by item or vertically level by level.

The following commands are used to move around:

GUlDE ACTfGffS

ENTER

!

CANCEL

NEXT ITEM

NEXT LEVEL

PREVIOUS LEVEL

OPERATOR ACTKWS o+o

COMMENT

At the ITEM or LEVEL message which = *

Cancels last operation

) @ + e.

Move to last possible item j t$;;z last level

0 j

CanretumtolevelO

/ 0 + @ = 0 / From level 0

For further details on using the operator guide, refer to the user guide “XBT-M

Multifunction Matrix Display” (ref. XBT XMBOOE) Section 1.7.

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Entry of operator guide

Entry of the operator guide comes after entry of messages and macro-messages.

The operator guide editor is accessed by the “Options” menu in the “Message list” window.

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Creating the operator guide

The first message in the operator guide should be selected from the message list using the mouse, then the structure of the guide is created using the “Add H” or

“Add V” commands.

The next message is then selected from the message list, and it is entered in the operator guide in the same way.

The same procedure is used for all messages in the operator guide.

The first message in an operator guide can only have one link.

Messages are represented in the guide by a box containing the number of the corresponding message. Messages are selected by clicking on them with the mouse. The selected message appears in reverse video and it is at this point that the commands “Add H”, “Add V” and “Delete” are available.

When a branch of the operator guide cannot be represented on screen (overlapping with another branch), the access arrow is greyed out. To make the missing branch appear, double-click on the box containing a greyed out arrow.

A message that is already used in the operator guide or is part of a macro-message is represented by a shaded box. The “Add H” and “Add v” commands do not work on this type of message.

These three commands are used to create the structure of the operator guide :

This command enables the operator guide to be extended horizontally. It adds horizontally (Item) the messageselectedfrom the message list to the operator guide which is being set up.

IAdd -> LEVEL

This command enables the operator guide to be extended vertically. It adds vertically (Level) the message selected from the message list to the operator guide which is being set up.

This command deletes the selected message from the operator guide which is being set up. Warning

: this operation can wipe out an entire branch of the operator guide and cannot be cancelled.

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Creating the operator guide

Using macro-messages in the operator guide

Macro-messages can be used in the user guide. A macro-message is represented by its first and its last message, linked by a double arrow.

Macro-message

10 -> 12

The macro-message is selected from the message list by the number of its first message. The commands used are the same as those used for messages.

A macro-message in the operator guide is selected by the number of its last message. example

: @GjpBI for the macro-message from 10 to 12.

To delete a message from a macro-message

Select it by clicking on its box

- Click on Delete.

Warning

: this operation can wipe out an entire branch of the operator guide which is directly linked to the deleted message.

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Creating the operator guide

Displaying the operator guide

- Open the operator guide window.

- Double-click on the boxes containing a greyed out arrow. To view the whole of the operator guide window, it may be necessary to use the scroll bars.

Saving the operator guide

Only one operator guide is linked to the message list.

Operator guide characteristics

The operator guide is available on XBT-M 80411 X terminals. Its maximum size is

12 levels and 93 items. Control system commands or pushbuttons linked directly to the XBT-M terminal, and activated by the operator, are used to move through the items and levels.

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Configuration

Configuring the XBT-M terminal enables the operating parameters to be set. For certain parameters this configuration can be performed in local mode. Connection to the XBT-M terminal is necessary to test the other adjustment parameters, such as screen brightness.

Parameters configured in local mode

- Communication protocol used

- Configuration of the serial operating link

(link with the control system)

- Selection of the printing operation

- Configuration of the serial printer link

- Display language for the XBT-M terminal system messages

Selection of messages displayed by default

- Configuration of the display unit

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Accessing the configuration

The configuration is accessed from the”Message list” window. Select “Configuration” in the pull-down “Options” menu.

Eont set...

Operator Guide...

Macro-message...

Erase

XBTM...

Qefault messages...

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Configuration - Messages displayed by default

The “XBT-M8 configuration” window appears

Format

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LANGUAGE: lEngllsh

FUNCTION MODES

AUXILIARY LINE

Prlntlng

Speed

Format

7 bits @ 8 bits

Parity

Conn.

Terminator :

0 Rs232 modem

OCR @LFCR q

UNI-TE address printing

This window has 6 information blocks to be filled in.

Serial operating link configuration menu

- select the protocol (Uni-Te or ASCII)

- serial operating link parameters

Auxiliary line configuration menu

(printer on XBT-M80411 X)

- printing operation

“With” printing authorizes the copying of messages and transparent printing

(refer to the XBT-M installation guide

Multifunction display unit ref.

XBT XM800E section 5.4, 6.4 or 7.4 depending on the protocol selected).

Select the “CR” terminator if the printer is configured for auto-LF, if not select

CR LF (line feed generated by the XBT-M terminal).

To print the UNI-TE address (Uni-Te protocol only)

: click in the box to select or deselect printing of the UNI-TE client address (station connected to the

XBT-M terminal where the terminal looks for the value of the variable).

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Configuration - Messages displayed by default

- serial printer link parameters speed (from 110 to 9600 bauds) number of stop bits

(1 or 2) number of data bits (1 or 2) parity bit (even, odd or without)

RS 232 (No management of service signals, pins 2-3-7 only)

RS 232 Modem (Management of service signals for the RTS, CTS, DSR,

DTR data flow control, complete version of the RS 232 C cable)

To ensure correct printing these parameters must be identical in the configuration of the printer used and in the XBT-M terminal.

Language selection menu

Select the language in which the XBT-M system messages will be displayed

(6 languages available

English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German).

Compound function (XBT-M8041 IX only)

The operating modes menu is used to select the type of printing and saving.

FUNCTION MODES :

YIStorage and printing

Time :

12 . .

- Simple

No message is printed systematically, all orders to print come from the control system.

All messages displayed on the XBT-M terminal are systematically sent to the printer (“With” printing in the configuration).

Automatic saving

All displayed messages are saved to the log, and there is no systematic printing.

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Configuration - Messages displayed by default

- Saving and printing

All displayed messages are saved to the log and systematically printed. This mode corresponds to automatic saving and automatic printing.

Window for adjusting the date and the time of the clock

This function is used to adjust the date and time of the internal clock in the

XBT-M terminal. The date and time are initialized by the integral clock in the

PC when the window is opened.

Select the item to be modified and use the arrows to alter its value. The clock in the XBT-M terminal is initialized to this value when the configuration is transferred.

Window for adjusting the display parameters

This function is used to adjust the legibility of the display according to the conditions of use.

-DlSF’lAY CONFIGURATION

Blinking

Scrolling

Brightness

: m m

0 lest

This window is used to adjust how quickly the lamps blink, message scrolling speed and the brightness of the display. If the XBT-M terminal is connected to a PC, pressing “Test” will immediately show the result of the modifications.

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Messages displayed by default

The user can define one or two messages to be displayed by default on power-up

(if these two messages are not defined, the XBT-M displays “RUNNING” mode on the first line and the time on the second line for XBT-M80411X).

Selection is accessed from the “Message list” window.

Select ‘Qefault Messages” in the Qptions menu.

The “Messages Displayed by Default” window appears

: numbers into the terminal

Registers the default message numbers in the PC are retained

To define the messages :

Click on the “Message 1” or “Message 2” entry zones, then enter the message number using the keyboard.

The display parameters defined in the selected message (s) are implemented, in particular the display format.

Warning :

When a message list or a configuration is transferred, this data is not sent to the

XBT-M terminal. To display the default messages when the terminal is powered up, the default messages displayed must be “Exported” after the application has been transferred.

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5.8

Saving the application

Saving an application consists of saving the two files containing the application developed for the XBT-M to the PC disk (hard disk or diskette).

- the message list and configuration data

- the special font set defined by the user

Saving these files is always done in the same way, using one of three methods.

- select the “Save” or “Save as” commands in the “File” menu of the main

XBT-L900 window

- click on the diskette icon in the main

XBT-L900 window

- close the window by double-clicking on the system menu box

This method does not allow the file name to be changed.

A document can be saved using its current name or it can be saved as a different name.

The current name is the name of the document being worked on.

This name appears in the title bar of the window, after “Message list”.

Above example

: sollacxtx

The “Save” command in the “File” menu of the main XBT-L900 window saves the fileunderitscurrent name, withoutaskingforconfirmation.TheoldfileisoveMlritten by the new one.

Double-clicking on the system menu box enables the user (after confirmation) to close the window and save the modifications, to cancel the operation and leave the window open, or to close the window without saving the modifications.

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I-M terminal

Saving the application

Confirmation window

C:V(BTL9OO~LSTH.AP~aIsth.xtx save the modifications ? has changed,

The directory and the name under which the file is saved can be changed by using the “Save as” command in the “File” menu, or by clicking on the diskette icon of the main XBT-L900 window. c:\xbtl900

Save As : alsthxtx

I h

Current directory

Return to c: directories

Select directory

Select volume

File name

Confirm/cancel a9

Programming the XBT-M terminal

5.9 Printing and transferring the application l

Printing

In order to print out an application a message list must be open. The printing functions are accessed either by clicking on the printer icon (yellow) of the main

XBT-L900 screen, or by selecting “Print” in the “File” menu.

The application is printed in the following format by default

- Configuration of communication link

- Message list

- Macro-messages and operator guide

It is possible to print only part of the message list by selecting the zone to be printed.

Use the mouse to select as follows :

- select the first message (click on the message number)

- drag down using the left hand mouse button until reaching the last message required.

The following message appears during printing

Send alsthxbc to spooler...

If a problem occursduring printing, checkthe printerconfiguration in the WINDOWS configuration control panel (Main Group).

- hr w

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Transferring from PC -> XBT-M (Export)

The XBT-M terminal must be in “Running” mode and connected to the PC via the serial link for all transfer operations. The configuration parameters of the

PC c-> XBT-M serial link are defined in the “Configuration” menu of the main

XBT-L900 window.

To transfer an application created using XBT-L900 to an XBT-M terminal proceed as follows

- initialize the cartridge (optional)

- delete the messages (optional)

- transfer the message list

- transfer the special font set

- transfer the configuration

- transfer the default messages

- Initializing the cartridge

New cartridges must be initialized. Otherwise this operation is to initialize the memory and ensure that the application only contains the elements transferred after initialization.

The operation is executed by the “lnitialise Cartridge” command in the “Options” menu in the message list.

- Deleting messages

This operation deletes the contents of the stored message list from the XBT-M terminal memory. If the open message list is smaller then the XBT-M terminal cartridge, there is a partial deletion limited to the message list. The messages to be deleted can be selected from the message list using the mouse.

This operation is implemented by the “Erase XBT-M” command in the “Options” menu in the message list.

Modification of message list Size...

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Printing and transferring the application

- Transferring the message list

This transfer is only possible if the message list is open and if its size corresponds to the size of the XBT-M memory cartridge.

A partial transfer is possible by selecting the messages to be transferred.

Transfer is accessed by clicking on the arrow

There are two possible situations : if the message list uses the default font set, the messages are sent to and saved by the terminal.

If the message list uses a font set other than the default set, the software suggests transferring the relevant font set automatically.

Non Standard Font set

Transfer Font set

C:WBTLSOOWLSTH.AP~fontl to the XBTM ?

.xfn

A window showing the various stages of the transfer is displayed. This enables the user to follow the progress of the transfer and warns him of any problems.

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Printing and transferring the application

Transferring the configuration

To transfer the configuration the message list and the configuration window should be open. The transfer is initiated by clicking on the arrow.

Transferring the default messages

If the message numbers are defined in the “Messages displayed by default” window, these numbers must be transferred to the XBT-M terminal. On the next power-up these two messages will then be displayed instead of “RUNNING” appearing on the first line and the time on the second line.

This operation is performed by selecting “Default Messages” in the “Options” menu in the message list, and by clicking on the “Export” button.

Message

: l-m-j lnitialise cartridge...

Modification of message list Size...

- Adjusting the display unit and the

The display unit and the date and time of the clock can be adjusted when the XBT-M terminal is connected to a PC. These adjustments can be made from the

“Configuration” window and are transferred to the XBT-M terminal at the same time as the configuration.

DISPLAY CONFIGURATION

Blinking

Scrolling

Brightness

Iest

4djusting and testing the display unit

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Printing and transferring the application l

Transferring from XBT-M -> PC (Import)

Transfers can be made from an XBT-M terminal to a PC. A special font set (import implemented in font set mode) or a message list can be imported.

The message list must be empty and must be the same size or larger than the list located in the XBT-M terminal.

If the open list is smaller than the message list in the terminal, only a partial transfer is implemented.

Example :

Size of cartridge in XBT-M terminal

24 Kb, 600 messages

Size of message list open on PC

400 messages on a 16 Kb cartridge.

The operator is then warned that only messages 0 to 399 will be transferred.

0 I l

- Cartridge size 024 Kb [messages 0 to 05991

- Message list size 016 Kb (messages 0 to

0399)

Import Messages 0000 to 0399 ?

Is also possible for the user to transfer only selected messages. Use the mouse to select the block of messages to be transferred from the message list, then initiate the transfer.

Communication error

If there is a problem in communicating with the XBT-M terminal a window is displayed indicating the cause of the problem. If this happens, the configuration of the communication link (“Configuration” then “Communication” menu of the main

XST-L900 screen) and the connection of the XBT-M and PC using an XBT-Z915,

905 or 9052 cable should be checked.

The “COM 1 :‘I or “COM 2:” communication ports should also be checked to make sure they correspond to those in use.

Appendices

6.1 File organization

XBT-L900 V 1.3 organizes its files as follows

: l

Terminals with keyboard / display and display units

The application directory contains

: r-imgiq

Directory created by the user under WINDOWS or under DOS

- the term “application” defines a message list,

- in the case of the XBT-M display unit, an “application” groups together a message list, a configuration and a font set in two files. l

Screen terminals

The application directory contains

Page database

Files name l XTX Message list or text pages name l XTS name l XGR Graphic name l FON User font set

APl*XAP

-the

XBT-V configuration,

- name of fhe page files,

- link between pages.

APl*APP

]

Sub-directory

- nom*XTX nom l XTS

Files for pages used in application

- nom l XGR nom *FON

I are selected

The term “appliition” defines a set of pages as well as the links between the pages.

The name of a file can comprise up to 8 characters followed by an extension of 3 characters. The extension is added by the program and serves to identify the type of file.

Appendices

6.2 Erasing l

Erasing an application file

Use the “file manager” which is in the WINDOWS main group.

- Launch the file manager by double-clicking on its icon,

- Select the storage drive where the file you wish to erase is located (click on its icon).

The program manager displays the tree structure of the directories in this drive :

Note: You should get the following screen in English from you Windows software.

Eichicr Disque Arbre Affichage Options

Ftnetre 1

524 16/04/1993 08:22:34

Select the directory where the file you wish to erase is stored (double-click on the directory name),

Repeat this operation as many times as necessary if the file is located in a sub-directory,

Click on the file name (eg

ESSAI.XTX),

Select the command “Eile” then “Delete”,

Confirm deletion.

Erasing a directory

Theprocedureisthesameasforerasing select a directory name. afile, but insteadofselectingafilename,

For further information about these operations, refer to the WINDOWS user guide.

Appendices

6.3 Compatibility

. Communication protocols

XBT terminals

- ASCII mode : allows the XBT to be connected to any system equipped with a serial link communication module.

ADJUST protocol : allows the XBT to be connected to the terminal port of any

Telemecanique TSX 7 series PLC.

UNI-TEprotocol(communicationprotocolfortheTelemecaniqueUNI-TELWAY multidrop industrial bus)

: allows the XBT to be connected to any module which supports this protocol.

- SCI port on CPUs of TSX 7 series 40 PLCs

- SCM type modules (series 30 or 40 modular PLCs)

- SCG type modules (TSX 17 PLCs).

- JBUS protocol

(industrial communication protocol specified by APRIL)

: allows the XBT to be connected to any module supporting this protocol, in particular JBUS modules on APRIL series 1000 PLCs.

MODBUS protocol

(industrial communication protocol specified by MODICON

: allows the XBT to be connected to any module supporting this protocol.

The protocols supported by the XBT terminal can be identified by the letter in their product reference.

Protocols supported :

Series XBT- 4

JBUS/MODBUS protocols

ASCII/ADJUST protocols

- Series XBT- 7

Series XBT- 8

ASCIVADJUSTAJNI-TE protocols

Appendices

Compatibility l

Software compatibility

It is generally possible to retrieve existing applications developed using XBT-Ll 00 and XBT-L400 software by direct connection to the terminal loaded with the application to be retrieved.

All that is needed is to perform an XBT to PC transfer.

Where message lists have been created using XBT-LlOO or XBT-L400, it is possible to retrieve any stored files by using the following method

Transfer the whole of the saved list to the XBT terminal (PC + XBT transfer) using the original program (XBT-LlOO or XBT-L400),

- Retrieve the contents of the XBT memory using XBT-L900 (XBT 7) PC transfer),

It is then possible to make and save modifications under XBT-LSOO. l

Possibility of retrieving programs created using XBT-L400 and XBT-LlOO via XBT-L900

XBT-A4

XBT-A7 I A8

XBT-B4 I C4

XBT-B7 I C7

XBT-B8 I C8

XBT-C87

XBT-K7 I K8

XBT-MB

PROGRAM CREATED USING :

XBT Terminal

TYPE

XBT-L4OO

YES (XBT-L400 1.2)

YES

XBT-Lt

YES

YES * l

XBT-M8 functions are reduced to XBT-K functions if they have been saved using

XBT-LlOO (see XBT-M guide section 3.3).

Appendices

Compatibility

Programming the range of XBT terminals

. Compatibility between XBT-L900 V 1.3 / XBT terminals

XBT-L900 can be used to program terminals whose commercial reference begins with one of the following prefixes:

Terminals with keyboard / display unit :

XBT-A4

XBT-A7

XBT-A8

XBT-B4

XBT-B7

XBT-B8

XBT-C4

XBT-C7

XBT-C8

XBT-C87

Display units :

XBT-K7

XBT-K8 XBT-M8

Terminals with keyboard / CRT screen :

XBT-VA8

XBT-VB4

XBT-VB8

XBT-VM8

Terminals with keyboard :

XBT-BB8

Tslemecanique has a policy of ontinuous development and improvement and reserves the right to supply products which may differ in detail from those described and illuslratx! in this publication. Their description cannot be considered in anyway to form the basis of a contract.

0 Copyright Telemecanique 1993. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied. in whole or in pati, in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storage in a retrieval system.

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