DL06 User Manual.pdf

Programming Software User Manual

PC-DSOFT6-M

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Title: DirectSOFT 6 Programming Software User Manual Manual Number: PC-DSOFT6-M Issue: 2nd Edition Rev. B Issue Date: 8/19

Publication History Issue Date Description of Changes

1st Edition 10/14 Original issue 2nd Edition 9/17 Added D4-454 and minor changes

2nd Ed. Rev. A 12/18 Added D2-262 and minor changes 2nd Ed. Rev. B 8/19 Added Appendix C and misc. changes

Table of ConTenTs

Chapter 1 - Introduction Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-2

The Purpose of this Manual ...................................................................................... 1-2 Who Can and Should Use DirectSOFT6 ................................................................... 1-2 Only One DirectSOFT6 Version ................................................................................ 1-3 Supplemental Manuals ............................................................................................. 1-4 Technical Support .................................................................................................... 1-4

Conventions Used ...................................................................................................... 1-5 Menu Selections and Keystrokes ............................................................................... 1-5 Key Topics for Each Chapter ..................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 - Quick Start Getting to Know Windows ........................................................................................ 2-2

System Requirements ............................................................................................... 2-2 Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 2-2 DirectSOFT6 Package Contents ................................................................................ 2-2

Installation of DirectSOFT6 ....................................................................................... 2-3 Step 1: Load the CD ............................................................................................... 2-3 Step 2: Exit all other Windows Applications .............................................................. 2-3 Step 3: Enter the Product Key Code ......................................................................... 2-4 Step 4: Installing an Upgrade ................................................................................... 2-4 Step 5: License Agreement ....................................................................................... 2-5 Step 6: Enter the Customer Information ................................................................... 2-5 Step 7: Select the Type of Installation ...................................................................... 2-6 Step 8: Ready to Install ............................................................................................. 2-6 ii

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Step 9: Installation is Complete ................................................................................ 2-7 If an Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 2-7

Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 2-8

Welcome to DirectSOFT100 .................................................................................... 2-11 What is DirectSOFT100? ........................................................................................ 2-11 Using DirectSOFT100? ........................................................................................... 2-12

Begin Editing a Program ......................................................................................... 2-13 Step 1: Start a New Project .................................................................................... 2-13 Step 2: Select Edit Mode ........................................................................................ 2-16 Step 3: Enter an Input Element .............................................................................. 2-18 Step 4: Enter an Output Element ........................................................................... 2-19 Step 5: Enter the End Rung .................................................................................... 2-20

Establish the Communication Link .......................................................................... 2-23 Connect the PC to the PLC .................................................................................... 2-23 Step 1: Select the Port ............................................................................................ 2-23 Step 2: Select the PLC ............................................................................................ 2-24 Step 3: Choose the Protocol and Node Address ..................................................... 2-24 Step 4: Name the Link ........................................................................................... 2-25

Monitor the Program .............................................................................................. 2-29

Chapter 3 - Managing Projects Get Started Using DirectSOFT6 ................................................................................. 3-2

Understanding the Launch Window ......................................................................... 3-2

Create a New Project................................................................................................. 3-4 New Program ........................................................................................................... 3-4 Enter the New Project Information ........................................................................... 3-4

Importing Projects ..................................................................................................... 3-5 Program Documentation Mapping from TISOFT and Logicmaster ........................... 3-6

Copy or Save Existing DirectSOFT Files .................................................................... 3-7

Chapter 4 - Programming Environment Offline Toolbar Components .................................................................................... 4-2

Offline Toolbar ......................................................................................................... 4-2 iii

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Online Toolbar Components ..................................................................................... 4-5 Online Toolbar ......................................................................................................... 4-5

Additional Toolbars ................................................................................................... 4-6 The File Toolbar ....................................................................................................... 4-7 The Edit Toolbar ....................................................................................................... 4-8 The Search Toolbar .................................................................................................. 4-9 The View Toolbar ................................................................................................... 4-10 The Tools Toolbar .................................................................................................. 4-11 The PLC Toolbar ..................................................................................................... 4-12 The PLC Diagnostics Toolbar .................................................................................. 4-13 The PLC Setup Toolbar ........................................................................................... 4-13 The Debug Toolbar ................................................................................................ 4-15 The Window Toolbar .............................................................................................. 4-16 The Help Toolbar ................................................................................................... 4-17 The Custom Toolbar .............................................................................................. 4-17 PLC System Information ......................................................................................... 4-19 Communication/Link Information........................................................................... 4-20 PLC Mode .............................................................................................................. 4-20 Program Memory Usage ........................................................................................ 4-20 PLC Type ................................................................................................................ 4-20 Program Cursor Location........................................................................................ 4-20

The Options Dialog ................................................................................................. 4-21 Ladder Options ...................................................................................................... 4-22 Global Options ....................................................................................................... 4-23

Colors in DirectSOFT6 ............................................................................................. 4-24 Select New Colors .................................................................................................. 4-24 Color Selections ..................................................................................................... 4-25 The Default Settings ............................................................................................... 4-25 Monochrome ......................................................................................................... 4-25 Colors Conveying Information ................................................................................ 4-26 Select a Theme ....................................................................................................... 4-27

The Ladder Palette .................................................................................................. 4-28 Be Familiar with the Ladder Palette ........................................................................ 4-28

The Split Screen Feature ......................................................................................... 4-30 iv

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Split Screen Bar ...................................................................................................... 4-30

The New Window Feature ....................................................................................... 4-31

Chapter 5 - Edit a Program I/O Configuration ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Referencing Program Elements ................................................................................. 5-4 Data Types ............................................................................................................... 5-4 Aliases ...................................................................................................................... 5-5 Timer/Counter Current Values .................................................................................. 5-5 Accessing I/O Points as Memory Locations ............................................................... 5-5

Entering Program Instructions .................................................................................. 5-6 The Instruction Editor ............................................................................................... 5-6 Using the Ladder Palette .......................................................................................... 5-8 Opening the Instruction Browser .............................................................................. 5-8

Shortcuts for Entering Instructions ......................................................................... 5-11 Entering NO and NC Contacts ............................................................................... 5-12 Entering Instructions in Parallel ............................................................................... 5-13 Entering Power Flow Instructions ........................................................................... 5-14 Entering Special Case Elements .............................................................................. 5-16 End Coil ................................................................................................................. 5-17 Setting and Resetting a Bit ..................................................................................... 5-18 Using Floating Point Math ...................................................................................... 5-18

Drawing/Deleting Connecting Lines ...................................................................... 5-19 Drawing the Lines .................................................................................................. 5-19 Create Midline Outputs .......................................................................................... 5-20 Deleting Connecting Lines ..................................................................................... 5-20

Selecting Rungs for Deleting, Cutting or Copying................................................. 5-21

Deleting Rungs ........................................................................................................ 5-22

Copying Rungs ......................................................................................................... 5-23

Cut and Paste Rungs ............................................................................................... 5-25

Merge (Combine) Rungs ......................................................................................... 5-26

Inserting Columns, Rows and Rungs ...................................................................... 5-27 Insert a Column to Add an Instruction ................................................................... 5-27 v

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Insert a Row or Rung .............................................................................................. 5-28

Using Search and Replace ....................................................................................... 5-29 Using the Object Section ........................................................................................ 5-29 The Search Range Section ...................................................................................... 5-30 The Document Section ........................................................................................... 5-30 The Object Table Section ....................................................................................... 5-30

Common Mistakes ................................................................................................... 5-31 Failure to Enter the Edit Mode ................................................................................ 5-31 AND above a Join ................................................................................................... 5-31 Forgetting to Select Rungs ..................................................................................... 5-31

Chapter 6 - Documentation Turn Documentation On and Off.............................................................................. 6-2

The Options Dialog .................................................................................................. 6-2 Documentation Selections ........................................................................................ 6-3 General Documentation ........................................................................................... 6-3

Using the Documentation Editor .............................................................................. 6-4 Using the Scroll Buttons ........................................................................................... 6-4 Copying Documentation Between Elements ............................................................. 6-5

Documenting and Assigning Nicknames .................................................................. 6-6 Create an Unassigned Nickname .............................................................................. 6-6 Assign the Nickname to an Element ......................................................................... 6-6

Entering Rung Comments ......................................................................................... 6-9 Comments are Free-form ......................................................................................... 6-9 Selecting Rungs for Comments ................................................................................ 6-9 Using the Scroll Buttons ......................................................................................... 6-10 Use the Editing Keys ............................................................................................... 6-10 Move Rung Comments .......................................................................................... 6-11

Entering Stage Comments ...................................................................................... 6-12 Use Stage View ....................................................................................................... 6-12 Comments are Free-form ....................................................................................... 6-13 Selecting Stages to Comment ................................................................................ 6-13 Editing the Comments ........................................................................................... 6-13 vi

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Importing and Exporting ........................................................................................ 6-14 Exporting Program Documentation ........................................................................ 6-14 Export Element Documentation ............................................................................. 6-16 Export Rung Comments ......................................................................................... 6-18 Importing a Program .............................................................................................. 6-19 Importing Element Documentation ........................................................................ 6-22 Importing Program Comments .............................................................................. 6-24 Insert Instructions ................................................................................................... 6-24 Restore ................................................................................................................... 6-27

Prevent Documentation Loss .................................................................................. 6-28 Save Project ............................................................................................................ 6-28 Backup Project ....................................................................................................... 6-29

Chapter 7 - Other Views Tabbed Views ............................................................................................................ 7-2

The Primary Views .................................................................................................... 7-2

Stage (RLLPLUS) View ................................................................................................ 7-4 Troubleshooting RLLplus vs. RLL ............................................................................... 7-4 Stage Components ................................................................................................... 7-4

Mnemonic View ......................................................................................................... 7-5 Handheld Programmer Aid ....................................................................................... 7-5

Cross Reference (XRef) View ..................................................................................... 7-6 XRef Mode ............................................................................................................... 7-6 Change the XRef Query ........................................................................................... 7-7 XRef Toolbar ............................................................................................................ 7-8 Usage Mode ............................................................................................................. 7-9 Usage Mode Toolbar ................................................................................................ 7-9 XRef DB .................................................................................................................. 7-10

PID View ................................................................................................................... 7-11 PID Setup ............................................................................................................... 7-11

Trend View ............................................................................................................... 7-13 Creating a new Trend View .................................................................................... 7-13 Output Window ..................................................................................................... 7-15 vii

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Bookmark ................................................................................................................. 7-17

View Terminology.................................................................................................... 7-18

Chapter 8 - Printing Print the Current View .............................................................................................. 8-2

Print the Ladder View ............................................................................................... 8-2 Other Print Views ..................................................................................................... 8-3

Print Multiple Views .................................................................................................. 8-5

Print View Common Setup ........................................................................................ 8-7

Using Print Preview ................................................................................................... 8-8 Print Preview Setup .................................................................................................. 8-8 Print Preview ............................................................................................................ 8-9

Print Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 8-10 Parts of Program not Printed .................................................................................. 8-10 Program Prints “Garbage” ...................................................................................... 8-10 DirectSOFT6 Crashes .............................................................................................. 8-10 Print Setup Dialog .................................................................................................. 8-11

Chapter 9 - Setup and Manage Communication Links Establish the Communications Link .......................................................................... 9-2

Setup a Serial Link ..................................................................................................... 9-2 Link Status ................................................................................................................ 9-6

Setup an Ethernet Link .............................................................................................. 9-7 NetEdit3 Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................... 9-12

Setup a Modem Link ............................................................................................... 9-14 Modem Setup ........................................................................................................ 9-14 Configuring the Link .............................................................................................. 9-18

Comm Link Options ................................................................................................. 9-22

Going Online ........................................................................................................... 9-24 Connect the PLC .................................................................................................... 9-24 Use the Project Folder ............................................................................................ 9-24 Use the Link ........................................................................................................... 9-24 viii

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Chapter 10 - Debugging and Monitoring Monitor with Data View .......................................................................................... 10-2

Using Data View ..................................................................................................... 10-2 Open a New Data View Window ............................................................................ 10-2 A Closer Look ......................................................................................................... 10-3 Data View Options ................................................................................................. 10-4 Select Bits for Display ............................................................................................. 10-5 Data View Documentation Options ........................................................................ 10-7 Apply Options ........................................................................................................ 10-7 Data View Mode Options ....................................................................................... 10-8 Make Data View Entries .......................................................................................... 10-8 Data Format and Size ........................................................................................... 10-10 Write the Edits ...................................................................................................... 10-11 Auto-increment .................................................................................................... 10-12 Editing Entries ...................................................................................................... 10-12 Save the Data View Window ................................................................................ 10-13 Using Pause Bits ................................................................................................... 10-14 Use Override Bits to Control I/O

(DL05, DL06, D2-240, D2-250-1, D2-260, D2-262, D3-350, D4-450, D4-454) ... 10-15

Change Value Dialog ............................................................................................. 10-16 Use the Change Value Dialog ............................................................................... 10-16 Specify an Element Reference or Nickname .......................................................... 10-17 Enter a New Value ................................................................................................ 10-18

Using the Memory Editor ...................................................................................... 10-20 Select the Locations to View ................................................................................. 10-20

Test Mode Operations for Debugging ................................................................. 10-22 Select Test Mode .................................................................................................. 10-22 Test Program Operations ...................................................................................... 10-23 The Test Operations Window ............................................................................... 10-24

Trap Monitor ......................................................................................................... 10-25 Access the Trap Monitor....................................................................................... 10-25 Use with Data View .............................................................................................. 10-27

Stack Monitor (D4-440 Only) ................................................................................ 10-28 Access the Stack Monitor ..................................................................................... 10-28 ix

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Trend View ............................................................................................................. 10-29 Using the Trend View .......................................................................................... 10-29 The Crosshair Cursor ........................................................................................... 10-30

Check DirectSOFT6 File Revision ........................................................................... 10-33

Appendix A - Protocols and Cable Diagrams Protocols and Cables ................................................................................................. A-2

Programming Cable Diagrams .................................................................................. A-6

Appendix B - Communications Troubleshooting Communications Resources ....................................................................................... B-2

Startup ..................................................................................................................... B-2 USB-TO-SERIAL Devices ............................................................................................ B-9 DUMP (used to troubleshoot SERIAL and MODEM links) ........................................ B-10

Editing the DSxxx.ini file ......................................................................................... B-10 Windows XP and Windows 7/8/10 ........................................................................ B-10 Windows Vista ....................................................................................................... B-11 UAC = ON ............................................................................................................. B-11 UAC = OFF . .......................................................................................................... B-12 Other Editable Parameters ..................................................................................... B-12

Other Possible Issues ............................................................................................... B-15 How to Change USB-Serial Port Assignment .......................................................... B-15 “PORT UNAVAILABLE OR IN USE” ......................................................................... B-15 Laptop AC Adapter Issue ....................................................................................... B-15

Appendix C - Hardware - Software Compatibility Table Hardware – Software Compatibility Table ...............................................................C–2

IntroductIon 111 ChapterChapterChapter

In This Chapter...

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-2

Conventions Used ...................................................................................................... 1-5

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction The Purpose of this Manual

This manual describes how to use the DirectSOFT6 software for programming and monitoring any of the DirectLogic and compatible CPUs. This manual will not teach you how to develop a relay ladder logic (RLL) program or attempt to familiarize you with the instruction sets of the CPUs. Please refer to the applicable PLC user manual for the RLL instructions. The Quick Start chapter will show the first time user how to get started using DirectSOFT6. The balance of the manual will detail all of the programming tools made available to the user.

Who Can and Should Use DirectSOFT6 If you have a PLC belonging to the DirectLOGIC CPU family, you can use DirectSOFT6 to manage your existing ladder logic programs and to create new ones. The families of PLCs that currently exist under this description are shown below.

DirectLOGIC PLC Family

DL05 CPUs Two built-in ports Max. baud = 38.4 K

DL06 CPUs Two built-in ports Max. baud = 38.4 K

DL205 CPUs One built-in port D2-230; fixed baud = 9.6 K Two built-in ports D2-240; max. baud = 19.2 K Two built-in ports D2-250(-1)/D2-260/D2-262 max baud =38.4 K

DL405 CPUs Two built-in ports D4-430/D4-440; max. baud = 19.2 K Four built-in ports D4-450/D4-454; max. baud = 38.4 K

DL105 CPUs One built-in port Fixed baud = 9.6 K

DL305 CPUs D3-330 requires D3-232-DCU; max. baud = 19.2 K Two built-in ports D3-340/D3-350; max. baud = 38.4 K

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Besides being easy to use, DirectSOFT6 includes the following new features:

Crisp new graphics-based displays in Ladder View and Stage View with alpha-blended Block Cursors.

Color Setup dialog now offers selection of over 16 million colors -- along with the ability to configure Block Cursor and Ladder View Box colors.

Now ZOOM IN / ZOOM OUT to eleven (11) levels via new drop-down Zoom control on the main offline toolbar.

New Trend View tool which is a new debugging tool for tracking multiple elements values over time.

New graphical indicator denotes edge-triggered (vs. level-triggered) Boxes and IBoxes in Ladder View.

DirectSOFT now automatically Checks for Updates on startup. Also added ability to manually “Check for Updates...” under the Help menu.

Over 40 new IBoxes including: MOVER - Move Real, FILTERD - Filter Over Time - BCD Double and DECBYBCD - Decrement by BCD

Secure installation of program to meet safety needs.

See the chart below for the PLCs and the supporting firmware revisions required for the new IBox instructions.

Only One DirectSOFT6 Version There is only one DirectSOFT version for the DirectLOGIC PLC family. All licensed versions of DirectSOFT programming software (v1.0 - v5.0) can be upgraded to version 6. Also, all programs created with older versions of DirectSOFT are compatible with DirectSOFT6.

PLC Firmware

DL05 5.10

DL06 2.10

D2-250-1 4.60 D2-260 2.40 D2-262 1.00 D4-450 3.30 D4-454 1.01

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Supplemental Manuals Depending on the products you have purchased, there may be other manuals that are necessary to use for your application.

User Manuals

DL05 User Manual s D0-USER-M

DL06 User Manual s D0-06USER-M

DL105 User Manual s D1-USER-M

DL205 User Manual s D2-USER-M

DL305 User Manual s D3-USER-M

DL350 User Manual s D3-350-M

DL405 User Manual s D4-USER-M

DL454 User Manual – D4-454-M

NOTE: AutomationDirect also has many associated product user manuals, such as analog system manuals, which will assist you with your application.

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Conventions Used

When the “notepad” symbol is shown in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will be a special note. The word NOTE: in boldface will mark the beginning of the text.

When the “exclamation mark” symbol is shown in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will be a warning. This information could prevent injury, loss of property, or even death (in extreme cases).

The word WARNING: in boldface will mark the beginning of the text.

Whenever the “lightbulb” is shown in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will provide a special tip. The word TIP: in boldface will mark the beginning of the text.

Menu Selections and Keystrokes When the software requires you to use a particular keystroke or menu selection, the written instructions will be in boldface type. Combination keystrokes will be separated with a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + C means: Hold down the Ctrl key and press the C key. Menu selections can also be combinations and separated by a greater-than sign. For example, File > Write Program > to Disk is a menu selection combination.

Key Topics for Each Chapter The beginning of each chapter will list the key topics that can be found in that chapter.

Quick Start 222

In This Chapter...

Getting to Know Windows ........................................................................................ 2-2

Installation of DirectSOFT6 ....................................................................................... 2-3

Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 2-8

Welcome to DirectSOFT100 .................................................................................... 2-11

Begin Editing a Program ......................................................................................... 2-13

Establish the Communication Link .......................................................................... 2-23

Monitor the Program .........