CX-Programmer V8.0 Operation Manual Function Blocks Structured Text W447-E1-07
CX-Programmer V8.0 Operation Manual Function Blocks Structured Text W447-E1-07
CX-Programmer V8.0 Operation Manual Function Blocks Structured Text W447-E1-07
W447-E1-07
SYSMAC
CX-Programmer
Ver. 8.0 WS02-CXPC1-V8
CX-Programmer
Ver. 8.0 WS02-CXPC1-V8 Operation Manual Function Blocks/Structured Text
Revised June 2008
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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual. The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.
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OMRON, 2008
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
1 2 3 4 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii xxii xxii xxiii
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Part 2: Structured Text (ST) SECTION 4 Introduction to Structured Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
4-1 4-2 ST Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CX-Programmer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 133
Appendices
A System-defined external variables supported in function blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Structured Text Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Function Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 183 181
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SYSMAC CS/CJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@ -EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@S, CJ2H-CPU@@-EIP, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1M-CPU@@ SYSMAC One NSJ Series NSJ@-@@@@(B)-G5D NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual SYSMAC CS Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H Programmable Controllers Operation Manual
W339
Provides an outline of and describes the design, installation, maintenance, and other basic operations for the CS-series PLCs. The following information is included: An overview and features The system configuration Installation and wiring I/O memory allocation Troubleshooting
SYSMAC CJ Series CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1M-CPU@@ Programmable Controllers Operation Manual
W393
Use this manual together with the W394. Provides an outline of and describes the design, installation, maintenance, and other basic operations for the CJ-series PLCs. The following information is included: An overview and features The system configuration Installation and wiring I/O memory allocation Troubleshooting Use this manual together with the W394.
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Name SYSMAC CS/CJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1M-CPU@@, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-G5D, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Programmable Controllers Programming Manual SYSMAC CS/CJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1M-CPU@@, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-G5D, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual
Contents Describes programming and other methods to use the functions of the CS/CJ-series and NSJ-series PLCs. The following information is included: Programming Tasks File memory Other functions Use this manual together with the W339 or W393. Describes the ladder diagram programming instructions supported by CS/CJ-series and NSJ-series PLCs. When programming, use this manual together with the Operation Manual (CS1: W339 or CJ1: W393) and Programming Manual (W394).
W340
W452
Provides the following information about the NSJ-series NSJ Controllers: Overview and features Designing the system configuration Installation and wiring I/O memory allocations Troubleshooting and maintenance Use this manual in combination with the following manuals: SYSMAC CS Series Operation Manual (W339), SYSMAC CJ Series Operation Manual (W393), SYSMAC CS/CJ Series Programming Manual (W394), and NS-V1/-V2 Series Setup Manual (V083)
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Overview of Contents
Precautions provides general precautions for using the CX-Programmer Ver. 8.0. Part 1 Part 1 contains the following sections. Section 1 introduces the function block functionality of the CX-Programmer and explains the features that are not contained in the non-function block version of CX-Programmer. Section 2 provides specifications for reference when using function blocks, including specifications on function blocks, instances, and compatible PLCs, as well as usage precautions and guidelines. Section 3 describes the procedures for creating function blocks on the CX-Programmer. Part 2 Part 2 contains the following sections. Section 4 introduces the structure text programming functionality of the CX-Programmer and explains the features that are not contained in the non-structured text version of CX-Programmer. Section 5 provides specifications for reference when using structured text programming, as well as programming examples and restrictions. Section 6 explains how to create ST programs. Appendices provide information on structured text errors and ST function descriptions.
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
(1) THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST OMRON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL OMRON BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE. (2) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE BASED ON MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE SOFTWARE BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. (3) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY CONSEQUENCE THEREOF.
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Application Considerations
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL.
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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
The software specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements or for other reasons.
EXTENT OF SERVICE
The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff.
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This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Programmer and the Programmable Logic Controller. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Programmer and Programmable Controller. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CX-Programmer and Programmable Controller. 1 2 3 4 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii xxii xxii xxiii
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Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent). Personnel in charge of installing FA systems. Personnel in charge of designing FA systems. Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals. Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms. This manual provides information for programming and operating the product. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the product and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned applications.
Safety Precautions
!WARNING Confirm safety sufficiently before transferring I/O memory area status from the
CX-Programmer to the actual CPU Unit. The devices connected to Output Units may malfunction, regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit. Caution is required in respect to the following functions. Transferring from the CX-Programmer to real I/O (CIO Area) in the CPU Unit using the PLC Memory Window. Transferring from file memory to real I/O (CIO Area) in the CPU Unit using the Memory Card Window. !Caution Variables must be specified either with AT settings (or external variables), or the variables must be the same size as the data size to be processed by the instruction when specifying the first or last address of multiple words in the instruction operand. 1. If a non-array variable with a different data size and without an AT setting is specified, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. 2. Array Variable Specifications
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When the size to be processed by the instruction operand is fixed: The number of array elements must be the same as the number of elements to be processed by the instruction. Otherwise, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. When the size to be processed by the instruction operand is not fixed: The number of array elements must be greater than or the same as the size specified in the other operands. If the other operand specifying a size is a constant, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. If the other operand specifying a size is a variable, the CX-Programmer will not output an error when compiling, even if the size of the array variable is not the same as that specified by the other operand (variable). A warning message, however, will be displayed. In particular, if the number of array elements is less than the size specified by the other operand (e.g., the size of the instruction operand is 16, and the number of elements registered in the actual variable table is 10), the instruction will execute read/write processing for the area that exceeds the number of elements. For example, read/write processing will be executed for the 6 words following those for the number of elements registered in the actual variable table. If these words are used for other instructions (including internal variable allocations), unexpected operation will occur, which may result in serious accidents. Check that the system will not be adversely affected if the size of the variable specified in the operand is less than the size in the operand definition before starting PLC operations.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring a program to another node or changing contents of the I/O memory area. Doing either of these without confirming safety may result in injury. !Caution Execute online editing only after confirming that no adverse effects will be caused by extending the cycle time. Otherwise, the input signals may not be readable. !Caution Confirm safety sufficiently before monitoring power flow and present value status in the Ladder Section Window or when monitoring present values in the Watch Window. If force-set/reset or set/reset operations are inadvertently performed by pressing short-cut keys, the devices connected to Output Units may malfunction, regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit.
Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Programmer. User programs cannot be uploaded to the CX-Programmer. Observe the following precautions before starting the CX-Programmer. Exit all applications not directly related to the CX-Programmer. Particularly exit any software such as screen savers, virus checkers, E-mail or other communications software, and schedulers or other applications that start up periodically or automatically. Disable sharing hard disks, printers, or other devices with other computers on any network.
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With some notebook computers, the RS-232C port is allocated to a modem or an infrared line by default. Following the instructions in documentation for your computer and enable using the RS-232C port as a normal serial port. With some notebook computers, the default settings for saving energy do not supply the rated power to the RS-232C port. There may be both Windows settings for saving energy, as well as setting for specific computer utilities and the BIOS. Following the instructions in documentation for your computer, disable all energy saving settings. Do not turn OFF the power supply to the PLC or disconnect the connecting cable while the CX-Programmer is online with the PLC. The computer may malfunction. Confirm that no adverse effects will occur in the system before attempting any of the following. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation. Changing the operating mode of the PLC. Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory. Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory. Check the user program for proper execution before actually running it on the Unit. Not checking the program may result in an unexpected operation. When online editing is performed, the user program and parameter area data in CJ2, CS1-H, CJ1-H, CJ1M, and CP1H CPU Units is backed up in the built-in flash memory. The BKUP indicator will light on the front of the CPU Unit when the backup operation is in progress. Do not turn OFF the power supply to the CPU Unit when the BKUP indicator is lit. The data will not be backed up if power is turned OFF. To display the status of writing to flash memory on the CX-Programmer, select Display dialog to show PLC Memory Backup Status in the PLC properties and then select Windows PLC Memory Backup Status from the View Menu. Programs including function blocks (ladder programming language or structured text (ST) language) can be downloaded or uploaded in the same way as standard programs that do not contain function blocks. Tasks including function blocks, however, cannot be downloaded in task units (uploading is possible). If a user program containing function blocks created on the CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0 or later is downloaded to a CPU Unit that does not support function blocks (CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 2.0 or earlier), all instances will be treated as illegal commands and it will not be possible to edit or execute the user program. If the input variable data is not in boolean format, and numerical values only (e.g., 20) are input in the parameters, the actual value in the CIO Area address (e.g., 0020) will be passed. Therefore, be sure to include an &, #, or +, - prefix before inputting the numerical value. Addresses can be set in input parameters, but an address itself cannot be passed as an input variable. (Even if an address is set as an input parameter, the value passed to the function block will be that for the size of data of the input variable.) Therefore, an input variable cannot be used as the operand of an instruction in the function block when the operand specifies the first or last of multiple words. With CX-Programmer version 7.0, use
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an input-output variable specified as an array variable (with the first address set for the input parameter) and specify the first or last element of the array variable, or, with any version of CX-Programmer, use an internal variable with an AT setting. Alternatively, specify the first or last element in an internal variable specified as an array variable. Values are passed in a batch from the input parameters to the input variables or input-output variables before algorithm execution (not at the same time as the instructions in the algorithm are executed). Therefore, to pass the value from a parameter to an input variable or input-output variable when an instruction in the function block algorithm is executed, use an internal variable or external variable instead of an input variable or input-output variable. The same applies to the timing for writing values to the parameters from output variables. Always use internal variables with AT settings in the following cases. The addresses allocated to Basic I/O Units, Special I/O Units, and CPU Bus Units cannot be registered to global symbols, and these variables cannot be specified as external variables (e.g., the data set for global variables may not be stable). Use internal variables when Auxiliary Area bits other than those preregistered to external variables are registered to global symbols and these variables are not specified as external variables. Use internal variables when specifying PLC addresses for another node on the network: For example, the first destination word at the remote node for SEND(090) and the first source word at the remote node for RECV(098). Use internal variables when the first or last of multiple words is specified by an instruction operand and the operand cannot be specified as an array variable (e.g., the number of array elements cannot be specified).
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Converting Function Block Definitions to Library Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Usage Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-1 1-5-2 Creating Function Blocks and Executing Instances . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reusing Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Function blocks can be created easily because variables do not have to be declared in text. They are registered in variable tables. A variable can be registered automatically when it is entered in a ladder or ST program. Registered variables can also be entered in ladder programs after they have been registered in the variable table. A single function block can be converted to a library function as a single file, making it easy to reuse function blocks for standard processing. A program check can be performed on a single function block to easily confirm the function blocks reliability as a library function. Programs containing function blocks (ladder programming language or structured text (ST) language) can be downloaded or uploaded in the same way as standard programs that do not contain function blocks. Tasks containing function blocks, however, cannot be downloaded in task units (uploading is possible). One-dimensional array variables are supported, so data handling is easier for many applications. Note The IEC 61131 standard was defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as an international programmable logic controller (PLC) standard. The standard is divided into 7 parts. Specifications related to PLC programming are defined in Part 3 Textual Languages (IEC 61131-3).
A function block (ladder programming language or structured text (ST) language) can be called from another function block (ladder programming language or structured text (ST) language). Function blocks can be nested up to 8 levels and ladder/ST language function blocks can be combined freely.
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Item Model number Setup disk Compatible CPU Units (PLC models)
Specifications WS02-CXPC1-E-V7 CD-ROM CS/CJ-series CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units with unit version 3.0 or later Note The function block and structured are compatible. Device Type CPU Type text functions supported by CS/ CJ-series CPU Units with unit ver- CJ2H CJ2H-CPU68-EIP/CPU67-EIP/CPU66-EIP/CPU65-EIP sion 4.0 or later can not be used /CPU64-EIP in CS/CJ-series CPU Units with CS1G-H CS1G-CPU42H/43H/44H/45H unit version 3.0 or earlier, CPCS1H-CPU63H/64H/65H/66H/67H series PLCs, NSJ-series PLCs, or CS1H-H CJ1G-H CJ1G-CPU42H/43H/44H/45H FQM1-series PLCs. CJ1H-H CJ1H-CPU65H/66H/67H/64H-R/65H-R/66H-R/67H-R For details, refer to 1-6 Version Upgrade Information. CJ1M CJ1M-CPU11/12/13/21/22/23 The following CP-series CPU Units are compatible. CP1H CP1H-X/XA/Y CP1L CP1L-M/L Note If a user program containing function blocks created on the CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0 or later is downloaded to a CPU Unit that does not support function blocks (CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 2.0 or earlier), all instances will be treated as illegal commands and it will not be possible to edit or execute the user program. G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8 -TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D) M3D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-M3D, NSJ5-SQ0@-M3D, and NSJ8-TV0@-M3D) FQM1-CM FQM1-CM002 FQM1-MMA FQM1-MMA22 FQM1-MMP FQM1-MMP22 CS/CJ/CP Series Function Restrictions Instructions Not Supported in Function Block Definitions Block Program Instructions (BPRG and BEND), Subroutine Instructions (SBS, GSBS, RET, MCRO, and SBN), Jump Instructions (JMP, CJP, and CJPN), Step Ladder Instructions (STEP and SNXT), Immediate Refresh Instructions (!), I/O REFRESH (IORF), ONE-MS TIMER (TMHH and TMHHX) (These timers can be used with CJ1-H-R CPU Units.) NSJ Note For details and other restrictions, refer to 2-4 Programming Restrictions.
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Specifications Number of CJ2H Units: function CJ2H-CPU@@-EIP: 2,048 max. per CPU Unit block definiCS1-H/CJ1-H CPU Units: tions Suffix -CPU44H/45H/64H/65H/66H/67H/64H-R/65H-R/66H-R/67H-R: 1,024 max. per CPU Unit Suffix -CPU42H/43H/63H: 128 max. per CPU Unit CJ1M CPU Units: CJ1M-CPU11/12/13/21/22/23: 128 max. per CPU Unit CP1H CPU Units: All models: 128 max. per CPU Unit CP1L CPU Units: CP1L-M/L: 128 max. per CPU Unit NSJ Controllers: NSJ@-@@@@-G5D: 1,024 max. per Controller; NSJ@-@@@@-M3D: 128 max. per Controller FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers: FQM1-CM002/MMA22/MMP22: 128 max. per Controller 64 characters max. Function block names
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Specifications 30,000 characters max. Input variables (Inputs), output variables (Outputs), input-output variables (In Out), internal variables (Internals), and external variables (Externals) Number of variables used in Maximum number of variables per function block a function block definition (not including internal vari- Input-output variables: 16 max. ables, external variables, Input variables + input-output variables: 64 max. EN, and EN0) Output variables + input-output variables: 64 max. Allocation of addresses Automatic allocation (The allocation range can be used by variables set by the user.) Actual address specification Supported Array specifications Supported (one-dimensional arrays only and only for internal variables and input-output variables) Function blocks can be created in ladder programming language or structured text (ST, see note). CJ2H Units:
Instance names Project files Program files Function block library files
Note
The structured text (ST language) conforms to the IEC 61131-3 standard, but CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0 supports only assignment statements, selection statements (CASE and IF statements), iteration statements (FOR, WHILE, REPEAT, and EXIT statements), RETURN statements, arithmetic operators, logical operators, comparison functions, numeric functions, standard string functions, numeric string functions, OMRON expansion functions, and comments. For details, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST).
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Function Block Library Files (*.cxf) Note Project Text Files Containing Function Blocks (*.cxt)
A function block definition created in a project with CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 can be saved as a file (1 definition = 1 file), enabling definitions to be loaded into other programs and reused. When function blocks are nested, all of the nested (destination) function block definitions are included in this function block library file (.cxf). Data equivalent to that in project files created with CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 (*.cxp) can be saved as CXT text files (*.cxt).
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Main Menu
Main menu File Submenu Function Block Shortcut Function Reads the saved function block library files (*.cxf). Saves the created function block definitions to a file ([function block library file]*.cxf).
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Function Block /SFC Memory Allocation Function Block /SFC Memory Statistics Function Block Instance Address Optimize Function Block/SFC Memory Begin Send Change Cancel Transfer FB Source Release FB Online Edit Access Rights
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When a function block definitions input variables, output variables, or input-output variables have been changed after the instance was created, an error will be indicated by displaying the instances left bus bar in red. This command updates the instance with the new information and clears the error. Jumps to the function block definition for the selected instance. Generates a ladder-programmed function block for the selected program section while automatically determining address application conditions. When monitoring the program online, monitors ST variable status as well as I/O bit and word status (I/O bit monitor) of the ladder diagram in the instance. (Supported by CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 and later only). Displays on the right side the contents of the function block definition of the selected instance. (Supported by CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 and later only.) Returns to the calling instance (ladder diagram or ST). (Supported by CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 and later only.) Displays the FB Instance Viewer. (When nesting, the display shows details such as the relationship between instance nesting levels and allocated variable addresses in the instances.) Creates an instance in the program (section) at the present cursor location. When the cursor is located to the left of an input variable or the right of an output variable, sets the variables input or output parameter. Sets the range of addresses (function block instance areas) internally allocated to the selected instances variables. Checks the status of the addresses internally allocated to the selected instances variables. Checks the addresses internally allocated to each variable in the selected instance. Optimizes the allocation of addresses internally allocated to variables. Starts online editing of a function block. Transfers changes made during online editing of a function block. Cancels changes made to a function block being edited online. Transfers only the function block source. Forcefully releases the access rights for function block, SFC, and ST online editing held by another user.
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Break Point | --Set/Clear Break Point Break Point | --Clear All Break Point Mode | Run (Monitor Mode) Mode | Stop (Program Mode) Mode | Pause Step Run Step Run | Step In Step Run | Step Out Step Run | Continuous Step Run Step Run | Scan Run Always Display Current Execution Point Break Point List -----
Executes continuous scanning. (Sets the ladder execution engines run mode to MONITOR mode.) Sets the simulators operation mode to PROGRAM mode.
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Pauses simulator operation. Executes just one step of the simulators program. When there is a function block call instruction, this command moves to execution of the internal program step. When a function blocks internal program step is being executed, this command returns to the next higher level (call source) and pauses execution. Executes steps continuously for a fixed length of time.
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Executes for one cycle and pauses execution. Used with the Step Run or Continuous Step Run commands to automatically scroll the display and always show the pause point. Displays a list of the break points that have been set. (Operation can be jumped to a specified point.)
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Pop-up Menu for Function Block Variable Tables
Pop-up menu Edit Insert Variable Insert Variable Above Below Cut Copy Paste Find Replace Delete Rename Function Edits the variable. Adds a variable to the last line. Inserts the variable above the current cursor position. Inserts the variable below the current cursor position.
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Cuts the variable. Copies the variable. Pastes the variable. Searches for the variable. Variable names, variable comments, or all (text strings) can be searched. Replaces the variable. Deletes the variable. Changes only the name of the variable.
Monitor FB Instance
Shortcut Keys
F Key: Pasting Function Block Definitions in Program Enter Key: Inputting Parameters Move the cursor to the position at which to create the copied function block instance in the Ladder Section Window, and press the F Key. This operation is the same as selecting Insert - Function Block Invocation. Position the cursor at the left of the input variable or input-output variable, or at the right of the output variable and press the Enter Key. This operation is the same as selecting Insert - Function Block Parameter.
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Function Blocks
Outline
A function block is a basic program element containing a standard processing function that has been defined in advance. Once the function block has been defined, the user just has to insert the function block in the program and set the I/O in order to use the function. As a standard processing function, a function block does not contain actual addresses, but variables. The user sets addresses or constants in those variables. These address or constants are called parameters. The addresses used by the variables themselves are allocated automatically by the CX-Programmer for each program.
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Function Blocks
Section 1-2
With the CX-Programmer, a single function block can be saved as a single file and reused in other PLC programs, so standard processing functions can be made into libraries.
Program 2 Copy of function block A
Variable Variable
Output
Set
Copy of function block A Save function block as a file. Convert to library function. Input Output
Variable Variable
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Structured Programming
Easy-to-read Black Box Design Use One Function Block for Multiple Processes Reduce Coding Errors Black-boxing Know-how Data Protection Improved Reusability with Variable Programming
Structured programs created with function blocks have better design quality and require less development time. The I/O operands are displayed as variable names in the program, so the program is like a black box when entering or reading the program and no extra time is wasted trying to understand the internal algorithm. Many different processes can be created easily from a single function block by using the parameters in the standard process as input variables (such as timer SVs, control constants, speed settings, and travel distances). Coding mistakes can be reduced because blocks that have already been debugged can be reused. Read-protection can be set for function blocks to prevent programming knowhow from being disclosed. The variables in the function block cannot be accessed directly from the outside, so the data can be protected. (Data cannot be changed unintentionally.) The function blocks I/O is entered as variables, so it isnt necessary to change data addresses in a block when reusing it. Processes that are independent and reusable (such as processes for individual steps, machinery, equipment, or control systems) can be saved as function block definitions and converted to library functions.
Creating Libraries
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Function Blocks
Section 1-2
The function blocks are created with variable names that are not tied to actual addresses, so new programs can be developed easily just by reading the definitions from the file and placing them in a new program.
Mathematical expressions can be entered in structured text (ST) language. With CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 and later versions, function blocks can be nested. The function block nesting function allows just special processing to be performed in a ST-language function block nested within a ladder-language function block.
Function block (ladder language)
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Function block definitions are the programs contained in function blocks. Each function block definition contains the algorithm and variable definitions, as shown in the following diagram.
Function Block Definition
Example: CLOCK PULSE
Type
TIMER TIMER INT INT
1. Algorithm Standardized programming is written with variable names rather than real I/O memory addresses. In the CX-Programmer, algorithms can be written in either ladder programming or structured text. 2. Variable Definitions The variable table lists each variables usage (input, output, input-output, or internal) and properties (data type, etc.). For details, refer to 1-3 Variables. Number of Function Block Definitions The maximum number of function block definitions that can be created for one CPU Unit is either 128 or 1,024 depending on the CPU Unit model.
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Section 1-2
To use an actual function block definition in a program, create a copy of the function block diagram and insert it in the program. Each function block definition that is inserted in the program is called an instance or function block instance. Each instance is assigned an identifier called an instance name. By generating instances, a single function block definition can be used to process different I/O data with the same function.
Not yet in program and memory not yet allocated (abstract). Function Block Definition FB1 1. Algorithm
Standard program unit with variable names a, b, c, etc.
Program
Instance Memory used Automatic allocation Memory for FB1_1 Memory for FB1_2
Instance FB1_1 of function block definition FB1 Insert in program. Input data a b c Insert in program. Instance FB1_2 of function block definition FB1 Output data Output data Automatic allocation
2. Parameters
Table defining usage and properties of variables a, b, c, etc.
Input data
b c
Note
Instances are managed by names. More than one instance with the same name can also be inserted in the program. If two or more instances have the same name, they will use the same internal variables. Instances with different names will have different internal variables. For example, consider multiple function blocks that use a timer as an internal variable. In this case all instances will have to be given different names. If more than one instance uses the same name, the same timer would be used in multiple locations, resulting in duplicated use of the timer. If, however, internal variables are not used or they are used only temporarily and initialized the next time an instance is executed, the same instance name can be used to save memory.
instance_A TIMER_FB
Function Block Definition TIMER_FB Variable Definitions Internal variable: WORK_NUM
instance_A TIMER_FB
instance_B TIMER_FB
Number of Instances
Multiple instances can be created from a single function block definition. Up to either 256 or 2,048 instances can be created for a single CPU Unit depending on the CPU Unit model. The allowed number of instances is not related to the number of function block definitions and the number of tasks in which the instances are inserted.
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Parameters
Section 1-2
Each time an instance is created, set the real I/O memory addresses or constants for input variables, output variables, and input-output variables used to pass input data values to instances and obtain output data values from instances. These addresses and constants are called parameters.
Instance of Function Block Definition A
a c
Output 2.00
Set the constants or input source addresses from which to pass data.
Using Input Variables and Output Variables With input variables and output variables, it is not the input source address itself, but the contents at the input address in the form and size specified by the variable data type that is passed to the function block. In a similar fashion, it is not the output destination address itself, but the contents for the output address in the form and size specified by the variable data type that is passed from the function block. Even if an input source address (i.e., an input parameter) or an output destination address (i.e., an output parameter) is a word address, the data that is passed will be the data in the form and size specified by the variable data type starting from the specified word address.
Program Instance of Function Block Definition A
Output D300
Examples: If m is type WORD, one word of data from D100 will be passed to the variable. If n is type DWORD, two words of data from D200 and D201 will be passed to the variable. If k is type LWORD, four words of data from the variable will be passed to the D300 to D303.
Note
(1) Only addresses in the following areas can be used as parameters: CIO Area, Auxiliary Area, DM Area, EM Area (banks 0 to C), Holding Area, and Work Area. The following cannot be used: Index and Data Registers (both direct and indirect specifications) and indirect addresses to the DM Area and EM Area (both in binary and BCD mode). (2) Local and global symbols in the user program can also be specified as parameters. To do so, however, the data size of the local or global symbol must be the same as the data size of the function block variable. (3) When an instance is executed, input values are passed from parameters to input variables before the algorithm is processed. Output values are
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Section 1-2
passed from output variables to parameters just after processing the algorithm. If it is necessary to read or write a value within the execution cycle of the algorithm, do not pass the value to or from a parameter. Assign the value to an internal variable and use an AT setting (specified addresses). !Caution If an address is specified in an input parameter, the values in the address are passed to the input variable. The actual address data itself cannot be passed. !Caution Parameters cannot be used to read or write values within the execution cycle of the algorithm. Use an internal variable with an AT setting (specified addresses). Alternatively, reference a global symbol as an external variable. Using Input-Output Variables (In Out) When using an input-output variable, set the address for the input parameter. A constant cannot be set. The address set for the input parameter will be passed to the function block. If processing is performed inside the function block using the input-output variable, the results will be written to I/O starting at the address set for the size of the variable.
Program Instance of function block definition A Automatically set.
D200 D201
Variable a
Processing is performed inside the function block using variable a. The resulting value is written to I/O memory for the size of variable a starting at address D200.
Note
Input-output variables are specified in a CX-Programmer variable table by selecting In Out for the variable usage.
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Reference Information
Section 1-2
A variety of processes can be created easily from a single function block by using parameter-like elements (such as fixed values) as input variables and changing the values passed to the input variables for each instance. Example: Creating 3 Instances from 1 Function Block Definition
Instance CASCADE_01 Algorithm
Internal and I/O variables
Cyclic task 0
P_On EN &20 &10
ON_TIME OFF_TIME
Algorithm Variables Example: There are 3 FB instances and each has its own I/O and internal variables.
ON_TIME OFF_TIME
Cyclic task 1
P_On &7 &8
ON_TIME OFF_TIME
If internal variables are not used, if processing will not be affected, or if the internal variables are used in other locations, the same instance name can be used at multiple locations in the program.
Cyclic taskCASCADE 0
P_On &100 CONTROL EN ENO PARA_1 PARA_2 1.0
The same instance can be used at multiple locations. Function block definition
Example: CONTROL
&130
Algorithm Variables
1.1
Some precautions are required when using the same memory area. For example, if the same instance containing a timer instruction is used in more than one program location, the same timer number will be used causing coil duplication, and the timer will not function properly if both instructions are executed.
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Variables
Registration of Instances
Section 1-3
Each instance name is registered in the global symbol table as a file name.
Program Instance (sample) of function block definition A
b c
The instance is registered in the global symbol table with the instance name as the symbol name. Name Data type Address/ value N/A[Auto]
sample FB [FunctionBlock1]
Instance name
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Variables
Introduction
In a function block, the addresses (see note) are not entered as real I/O memory addresses, they are all entered as variable names. Each time an instance is created, the actual addresses used by the variable are allocated automatically in the specified I/O memory areas by the CX-Programmer. Consequently, it isnt necessary for the user to know the real I/O memory addresses used in the function block, just as it isnt necessary to know the actual memory allocations in a computer. A function block differs from a subroutine in this respect, i.e., the function block uses variables and the addresses are like black boxes. Example:
Program Function block definition A Standard program section with variable names a, b, c, etc. a b Insert in program. Input 0.00 Input 3.00 c MOV Specify inputs and outputs at the same time. a c b Output 2.00 Instance of function block definition A
Table indicating usage and properties of variables a, b, c, etc. Usage: Inputs Properties:
Name Type a c BOOL BOOL AT Initial Value Retained
The system automatically allocates the addresses used by variables a, b, and c. For example, when W100 to W120 is set as the systems non-retained memory area, bit addresses such as a = W10000, b = W10001, and c = W10002 will be allocated.
Note
Constants are not registered as variables. Enter constants directly in instruction operands.
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Variables
Section 1-3
Ladder programming language: Enter hexadecimal numerical values after the # and decimal values after the &. Structured text (ST language): Enter hexadecimal numerical values after 16# and enter decimal numerical values as is. Exception: Enter directly or indirectly specified addresses for Index Registers IR0 to IR15 and Data Registers DR0 to DR15 directly into the instruction operand.
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Variable Usage
Outputs:
In Out:
Externals: External variables are either system-defined variables registered in advance with the CX-Programmer, such as the Condition Flags and some Auxiliary Area bits, or user-defined global symbols for use within instances. For details on variable usage, refer to the section on Variable Type (Usage) under Variable Definitions in 2-1-2 Function Block Elements. The following table shows the number of variables that can be used and the kind of variable that is created by default for each of the variable usages.
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Variable Properties
Variables have the following properties. The variable name is used to identify the variable in the function block. It doesnt matter if the same name is used in other function blocks. Note The variable name can be up to 30,000 characters long, but must not begin with a number. Also, the name cannot contain two underscore characters in a row. The character string cannot be the same as that of a an index register such as in IR0 to IR15. For details on other restrictions, refer to Variable Definitions in 2-1-2 Function Block Elements. Select one of the following data types for the variable: BOOL, INT, UINT, DINT, UDINT, LINT, ULINT, WORD, DWORD, LWORD, REAL, LREAL, TIMER, COUNTER, and STRING For details on variable data types, refer to Variable Definitions in 2-1-2 Function Block Elements.
Variable Name
Data Type
It is possible to set a variable to a particular I/O memory address rather than having it allocated automatically by the system. To specify a particular address, the user can input the desired I/O memory address in this property. This property can be set for internal variables only. Even if a specific address is set, the variable name must still be used in the algorithm.
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Variables
Section 1-3
Refer to Variable Definitions in 2-1-2 Function Block Elements for details on AT settings and 2-5-3 AT Settings for Internal Variables for details on using AT settings.
Array Settings
A variable can be treated as a single array of data with the same properties. To convert a variable to an array, specify that it is an array and specify the maximum number of elements. This property can be set for internal variables and input-output variables only. Only one-dimensional arrays are supported by the CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0 and later versions. Setting Procedure Click the Advanced Button, select the Array Variable option, and input the maximum number of elements. When entering an array variable name in the algorithm in a function block definition, enter the array index number in square brackets after the variable number. For details on array settings, refer to Variable Definitions in 2-1-2 Function
Block Elements.
Initial Value
This is the initial value set in a variable before the instance is executed for the first time. Afterwards, the value may be changed as the instance is executed. For example, set a boolean (BOOL) variable (bit) to either 1 (TRUE) or 0 (FALSE). Set a WORD variable to a value between 0 and 65,535 (between 0000 and FFFF hex). If an initial value is not set, the variable will be set to 0. For example, a boolean variable would be 0 (FALSE) and a WORD variable would be 0000 hex.
Retain
Select the Retain Option if you want a variables data to be retained when the PLC is turned ON again and when the PLC starts operating. Setting Procedure Select the Retain Option.
Size
When a STRING variable is used, the size required to store the text string can be set to between 1 and 255 characters.
1-3-4
(1) The value of the input parameter will be given. (2) Valid only for STRING variables.
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Variables
Section 1-3
1-3-5
FB instance areas
CIO, H, W, D, or E Area
Size (words)
Size (words)
Counter area
Automatic allocation of addresses by system
C Area
The user sets the function block instance areas in which addresses are allocated internally by the system. The variables are allocated automatically by the system to the appropriate instance area set by the user. Setting Procedure Select Function Block/SFC Memory - Function Block/SFC Memory Allocation from the PLC Menu. Set the areas in the Function Block/SFC Memory Allocation Dialog Box.
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Variables
Function Block Instance Areas CJ2-series CPU Units
FB Instance Area Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address H512 H1407 H1408 T3072 C3072 H1535 T4095 C4095 Size 896 128 1024 1024
Section 1-3
Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, HR, DM, EM (See note.) HR, DM, EM (See note.) TIM CNT
Note
Note
DM area of CP1L-L
Address D0000 to D9999 D10000 to D31999 D32000 to D32767 CP1L-L Provided Not Provided Provided
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Section 1-4
The Function Block Holding Area words are allocated from H512 to H1535. These words are different to the standard Holding Area used for programs (H000 to H511) and are used only for the function block instance area (internally allocated variable area). These words cannot be specified as instruction operands. They are displayed in red if input when a function block is not being created. Although the words can be input when creating a function block, an error will occur when the program is checked. If this area is specified not to be retained in the Function Block Memory Allocation Dialog Box, turn the power ON/OFF or clear the area without retaining the values when starting operation.
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Project
Function block definition Example: CLOCK_PULSE 1. Algorithm
tim_b
TIMX tim_a OFF_TIME
Save
TIMX tim_b ON_TIME
Read
tim_a tim_a
TIMX tim_b ON_TIME
ENO
2. Variable Definitions Usage Name
Internal Internal Input Input
tim_a tim_b ON_TIME OFF_TIME
ENO
2. Variable Definitions Usage Name
Internal Internal Input Input
tim_a tim_b ON_TIME OFF_TIME
Type
TIMER TIMER INT INT
Type
TIMER TIMER INT INT
1-5
Usage Procedures
Once a function block definition has been created and an instance of the algorithm has been created, the instance is used by calling it when it is time to execute it. Also, the function block definition that was created can be saved in a file so that it can be reused in other projects (PLCs).
1-5-1
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Usage Procedures
Section 1-5
4. Set the variables input source addresses and/or constants and output destination addresses and/or constants as the parameters to pass data for each instance. 5. Select the created instance, select Function Block Memory - Function Block Memory Allocation from the PLC Menu, and set the internal data area for each type of variable. 6. Transfer the program to the CPU Unit. 7. Start program execution in the CPU Unit and the instance will be called and executed if their input conditions are ON.
Function block definition A 1. Algorithm Standard program section with variable names a, b, c, etc. 2. Variables Table defining usage and properties of variables a, b, c, etc. 4. Specify the input source and output destination addresses. Program Input condition The instance is executed if the input condition is established. 3. Input instance name
Insert in program.
Input 0.00
Instance of function block definition A 5. The system automatically allocates the addresses used by these variables. Set the data area area in which these addresses are allocated. Output 2.00 a b
c
Output 3.00
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Input 1.00
b c
2. Variables Table defining usage and properties of variables a, b, c, etc. Save Read and insert.
Note
In the CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0, each function block definition can be compiled and checked as a program. We recommend compiling to perform a program check on each function block definition file before saving or reusing the file.
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Section 1-6
1-6
For details on the other improvements to CX-Programmer functions in this upgrade, refer to the CX-Programmer Ver. 7.2 Operation Manual (W446). IEC61131-3 Language Improvements Support has been improved for the structured text and SFC languages, which are IEC61131-3 languages. Ladder, structured text (ST), and SFC programming can be combined freely, so that the best language for each process can be used, which reduces program development time and makes the program easier to understand.
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Version 7.0 One or more program sections can be selected from the program and then Function Block (ladder) generation selected from the menu to automatically create a function block definition and automatically allocate variables according to symbols and addresses in the program sections. (Allocations can later be changed as required.) This enables legacy programming to be easily converted to function blocks.
Support for STRING Data Type and Processing Functions in Standard Text Programs
Version 6.1 Version 7.0 The STRING data type (text) cannot be used in The STRING data type (text) can be used in ST programming.This enables, for example, substituting a text string for a variable (e.g., a := ST programming. (See note.) '@READ';) to easily set a variable containing text (i.e., ASCII charac There are no text processing functions supters). In doing this, the user does not have to be concerned with the ported for ST programming. ASCII code or code size. Even in a ladder program, the user has to con Text processing functions are supported for ST programming, includsider the ASCII code and code size of text for display messages and no-protocol communica- ing text extraction, concatenation, and searching. This enables easily tions (see note) when executing string process- processing text strings and display messages in ST programming inside function blocks. ing instructions, data conversion instructions, Functions are also supported for sending and receiving text strings. and serial communications instructions. This enables easily processing no-protocol communications using ST Note The user can use the PLC memory funcprogramming in functions blocks without being concerned with ASCII tion of the CX-Programmer to input text strings in I/O memory. The data size in I/O codes. memory, however, must be considered.
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The PLC model (device type) can be set to NSJ and the CPU type can be set to the G5D. The new models of the FQM1 Flexible Motion Controller are now supported (i.e., the FQM1-CM002 Coordinator Module and the FQM1-MMA22/MMP22 Motion Control Modules).
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Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0) A function block could not be called from another A function block can be called from another function block (nested). Up function block. (Nesting not supported.) to 8 nesting levels are supported. The languages of the calling function block and called function block can be either ladder language or ST language. The nesting level relationship between function blocks can be displayed in a directory tree format. When function blocks are nested, just one Function Block Library file (.cxf extension) is stored for the calling function block and its called (nested) function block definitions.
Other Function Block Improvements The cross-reference pop-up function is supported in ladder programs within function blocks. The ST language help program can be started from the pop-up menu in ST Editor. A function blocks definitions can be opened just by double-clicking the function block instance. The cursor automatically moves down after a function block instances parameter input is confirmed.
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Instance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions for Instructions with Operands Specifying the First or Last of Multiple Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instruction Support and Operand Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CPU Unit Function Block Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-1 2-8-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation of Timer Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of Function Block Program Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Block Instance Execution Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-9
Number of Function Block Program Steps and Instance Execution Time . . . 2-9-1 2-9-2
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2-1-1
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Section 2-1
2-1-2
Algorithm
Comment
Each function block definition has a name. The names can be up to 64 characters long and there are no prohibited characters. The default function block name is FunctionBlock@, where @ is a number (assigned in order).
Function block definition name
Language
Note
Select either ladder programming language or structured text (ST language). (1) For details on ST language, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST). (2) When nesting, function blocks using ST language and ladder language can be combined freely (version 6.0 and higher only).
Variable Definitions
Variable Names
Define the operands and variables used in the function block definition. Variable names can be up to 30,000 characters long. Variables name cannot contain spaces or any of the following characters: ! # $ % & ( ) = - ~ ^ \ | @ { [ + ; * : } ] < , > . ? / Variable names cannot start with a number (0 to 9). Variable names cannot contain two underscore characters in a row. The following characters cannot be used to indicate addresses in I/O memory. A, W, H (or HR), D (or DM), E (or EM), T (or TIM), C (or CNT) followed by the numeric value (word address)
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Internal variables
Return values from Variables used to the instance pass data to and from instances using addresses
The value of the input parameter will be given. Displayed on the left side of the instance. Number allowed 64 max. per function block (excluding EN) AT setting No Array setting No Retain setting Supported (See note 2.) Variables creEN (Enable): ated by default Receives an input condition.
The value is passed on to the next execution. Displayed on the right side of the instance. 64 max. per function block (excluding ENO) No No Supported ENO (Enable Output): Outputs the function blocks execution status.
The value of the The value is external parameter passed on to the next execution. Displayed on the Not displayed. left and right sides of the instance. 16 max. per func- Unlimited tion block No Supported No None Supported Supported Supported None
Unlimited
No No No Pre-defined symbols registered in advance as variables in the CXProgrammer, such as Condition Flags and some Auxiliary Area bits.
Note
(1) For details on Externals, refer to Appendix A System-defined external variables supported in function blocks. (2) The value of the input parameter will be given. Input Variables Input variables pass external operands to the instance. The input variables are displayed on the left side of the instance. The value of the input source (data contained in the specified parameter just before the instance was called) will be passed to the input variable.
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P_On D0 EN ENO PV CV FB
D100
The value of the parameter specified as the input (value of D0) is passed to the instances input variable (PV).
Example
0.0 D100 IN16 D200 IN32 OUT32 ADD_INT_DINT EN ENO 10.0
Algorithm (Body)
P_On SIGN IN16 tmp
IN16 is an INT variable, so the content of D100 is used. IN32 is a DINT variable, so the content of D200 and D201 is used.
Variable table Usage Name Internal tmp EN Input IN16 Input IN32 Input Output ENO Output OUT32
Type
DINT BOOL INT DINT BOOL DINT
Note
1. The same name cannot be assigned to an input variable and output variable. If it is necessary to receive a value from an external variable, change the variable inside the function block, and then return the result to the external variable, use an input-output variable. 2. When the instance is executed, input values are passed from parameters to input variables before the algorithm is processed. Consequently, values cannot be read from parameters to input variables within the algorithm. If it is necessary to read a value within the execution cycle of the algorithm, do not pass the value from a parameter. Assign the value to an internal variable and use an AT setting (specified addresses). Alternatively, reference the global symbol as external variables. Initial Value Initial values can be set for input variables, but the value of the input parameter will be enabled (the input parameter value will be set when the parameter for input variable EN goes ON and the instance is executed). Note The input parameter setting cannot be omitted when using the CXProgrammer.
EN (Enable) Variable When an input variable is created, the default input variable is the EN variable. The instance will be executed when the parameter for input variable EN is ON. Output Variables Output variables pass return values from the instance to external applications. The output variables are displayed on the right side of the instance. After the instance is executed, the value of the output variable is passed to the specified parameter.
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P_On EN D0 PV FB ENO CV
D100
The value of the output variable (CV) is passed to the parameter specified as the output destination, which is D100 in this case.
Example
0.0 D100 IN16 D200 IN32 OUT32 ADD_INT_DINT EN ENO 10.0
Algorithm (Body)
EN SIGN IN16 tmp
OUT32 is a DINT variable, so the variable's value is passed to D1000 and D1001.
Variable table Usage Name Internal tmp EN Input IN16 Input IN32 Input Output ENO Output OUT32
Data type
DINT BOOL INT DINT BOOL DINT
Like internal variables, the values of output variables are retained until the next time the instance is executed (i.e., when EN turns OFF, the value of the output variable is retained). Example: In the following example, the value of output variable CV will be retained until the next time the instance is executed.
Product A counter
CTD CD LD PV CV D150 Q
Note
1. The same name cannot be assigned to an input variable and output variable. If it is necessary to receive a value from an external variable, change the variable inside the function block, and then return the result to the external variable, use an input-output variable. 2. When the instance is executed, output variables are passed to the corresponding parameters after the algorithm is processed. Consequently, values cannot be written from output variables to parameters within the algorithm. If it is necessary to write a value within the execution cycle of the algorithm, do not write the value to a parameter. Assign the value to an internal variable and use an AT setting (specified addresses). Initial Value An initial value can be set for an output variable that is not being retained, i.e., when the Retain Option is not selected. An initial value cannot be set for an output variable if the Retain Option is selected. The initial value will not be written to the output variable if the IOM Hold Bit (A50012) is ON.
Auxiliary Area control bit IOM Hold Bit (A50012) ON Initial value The initial value will not be set.
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The ENO variable is created as the default output variable. The ENO output variable will be turned ON when the instance is called. The user can change this value. The ENO output variable can be used as a flag to check whether or not instance execution has been completed normally. Input-Output Variables Input-output variables use addresses to pass data to and from a function block instance. An input-output variable is displayed on both the left and right side of the instance. The value of the input-output variable immediately after the instance is executed is not stored in the addresses internally allocated to the input-output variable by the system, but rather the value is stored in the address (and following addresses depending on the data size) of the parameter used to pass data to and from the input-output variable.
P_ON
EN
FB
ENO CAL CAL
1.0
D200
D200
Address D200 is passed to the input-output variable CAL. Inside the function block, the specified data size of I/O memory starting from D200 is processed, and changes are thus passed outside the function block instance.
Note
Input-output variables are specified a CX-Programmer variable table by selecting In Out for the variable usage. Internal Variables Internal variables are used within an instance. These variables are hidden within each instance. They cannot be referenced from outside of the instance and are not displayed in the instance. The values of internal variables are retained until the next time the instance is executed (i.e., when EN turns OFF, the value of the internal variable is retained). Consequently, even if instances of the same function block definition are executed with the same I/O parameters, the result will not necessarily be the same. Example: The internal variable tim_a in instance Pulse_2sON_1sOFF is different from internal variable tim_a in instance Pulse_4sON_1sOFF, so the instances cannot reference and will not affect each others tim_a value.
Pulse_2sON_1sOFF P_On &20 ON_TIME &10 OFF_TIME 1.0
Variable table Name Usage Internal tim_a Internal tim_b ON_TIME Input OFF_TIME Input
Data type
TIMER TIMER INT INT
Pulse_4sON_1sOFF P_On &40 ON_TIME &10 OFF_TIME CLOCK PULSE EN ENO 1.1
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0.0 D100
10.0
Algorithm (Body)
EN SIGN IN16 tmp
D200
IN32
Variable table Name Internal tmp EN Input IN16 Input IN32 Input Output ENO Output OUT32
Type
DINT BOOL INT DINT BOOL DINT
Retain Data through Power Interruptions and Start of Operation Internal variables retain the value from the last time that the instance was called. In addition, the Retain Option can be selected so that an internal variable will also retains its value when the power is interrupted or operation starts (the mode is switched from PROGRAM to RUN or MONITOR mode). When the Retain Option is selected, the value of the variable is retained when the power is interrupted or operation starts unless the CPU Unit does not have a backup battery. If the CPU Unit does not have a good battery, the value will be unstable.
Variables Variables set to Retain Condition Start of operation Power ON Status Retained Retained
When the Retain Option is not selected, the value of the variable will not be held when the power is interrupted or operation starts. Even variables not set to be retained, however, can be held at the start of operation by turning ON the IOM Hold Bit (A50012) and can be held during power interruptions by setting the PLC Setup, as shown in the following table.
Variables Condition OFF IOM Hold Bit Status at Startup (PLC Setup) selected Retained Retained IOM Hold Bit (A50012) setting ON IOM Hold Bit Status at Startup (PLC Setup) not selected Retained Not retained
Note
The IOM Hold Bit (A50012) is supported for compatibility with previous models. To hold the values of variables in function blocks, however, use the Retain Option and not the IOM Hold Bit. Initial Value An initial value can be set for an internal variable that is not being retained (i.e., when the Retain Option not selected). An initial value cannot be set for an internal variable if the Retain Option is selected. Internal variables that are not being retained will be initialized to 0. The initial value will not be written to the internal variable if the IOM Hold Bit (A50012) is ON.
Auxiliary Area control bit IOM Hold Bit (A50012) ON OFF Initial value The initial value will not be set. The initial value will be set.
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External variables are either system-defined variables that have been registered in CX-Programmer before hand, or variables that externally reference user-defined variables in the global symbol table. For details on system-defined variables, refer to Appendix A Systemdefined external variables supported in function blocks. To externally reference user-defined variables in the global symbol table, the variables of the same name and data type must be registered as an external variable. However, it is impossible to externally reference the variables userdefined as a network symbol. Variable Properties Variable Name The variable name is used to identify the variable in the function block. The name can be up to 30,000 characters long. The same name can be used in other function blocks. Note A variable name must be input for variables, even ones with AT settings (specified address). Data Type Any of the following types may be used.
Data type BOOL INT UNIT DINT UDINT LINT ULINT WORD DWORD LWORD REAL LREAL TIMER COUNTER STRING Content Bit data Integer Unsigned integer Double integer Unsigned double integer Long (4-word) integer Unsigned long (4-word) integer 16-bit data 32-bit data 64-bit data Real number Long real number Timer (See note 1.) Counter (See note 2.) Text string data Size 1 bit 16 bits 16 bits 32 bits 32 bits 64 bits 64 bits 16 bits 32 bits 64 bits 32 bits 64 bits Flag: 1 bit PV: 16 bits Flag: 1 bit PV: 16 bits Variable Inputs OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Not supported Not supported Not supported Outputs OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Not supported Not supported Not supported In Out OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Not supported Not supported Not supported Internals OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
Note
(1) The TIMER data type is used to enter variables for timer numbers (0 to 4095) in the operands for TIMER instructions (TIM, TIMH, etc.). When this variable is used in another instruction, the Timer Completion Flag (1 bit) or the timer present value (16 bits) is specified (depending on the instruction operand). The TIMER data type cannot be used in structured text function blocks. (2) The COUNTER data type is used to enter variables for counter numbers (0 to 4095) in the operands for COUNTER instructions (CNT, CNTR, etc.). When this variable is used in another instruction, the Counter Completion Flag (1 bit) or the counter present value (16 bits) is specified (depending on the instruction operand). The COUNTER data type cannot be used in structured text function blocks.
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With internal variables, it is possible to set the variable to a particular I/O memory address rather than having it allocated automatically by the system. To specify a particular address, the user can input the desired I/O memory address in this property. It is still necessary to use variable name in programming even if a particular address is specified. Note (1) The AT property can be set for internal variables only. (2) AT settings can be used only with the CIO (Core I/O Area), A (Auxiliary Area), D (Data Memory Area), E (Extended Memory Area, H (Holding Relay Area), W (Internal Relay Area). The AT property cannot be set in the following memory areas: Index Register and Data Register Areas (directly/indirectly specified) Indirectly specified DM/EM (: binary mode, *:BCD mode) (3) AT settings can be used for the following allocations. Addresses for Basic I/O Units, CPU Bus Units, or Special I/O Units Auxiliary Area bits not registered as external variables in advance PLC addresses for other nodes in the network Example: If the READ DATA FILE instruction (FREAD) is being used in the function block definition and it is necessary to check the File Memory Operation Flag (A34313), use an internal variable and specify the flags address in the AT setting. Register an internal variable, select the AT setting option, and specify A34313 as the address. The status of the File Memory Operation Flag can be checked through this internal variable.
When the AT setting is used, the function block loses its flexibility. This function should thus be used only when necessary. Array Setting With internal variables and input-output variables, a variable can be defined as an array. Note Only one-dimensional arrays are supported by the CX-Programmer. With the array setting, a large number of variables with the same properties can be used by registering just one variable. An array set for an internal variable can have from 1 to 32,000 array elements. An array set for an input-output variable can have the number of elements given in the following table.
Data type BOOL INT/UINT/WORD Number of elements 2,048 2,048
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An array can be set only for internal variables or input-output variables. Any data type except for STRING can be specified for an array variable, as long as it is an internal variable. When entering an array variable name in the algorithm of a function block definition, enter the array index number in square brackets after the variable name. The following three methods can be used to specify the index. (In this case the array variable is a[].) Directly with numbers (for ladder or ST language programming) Example: a[2] With a variable (for ladder or ST language programming) Example: a[n], where n is a variable Note INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT can be used as the variable data type.
With an equation (for ST language programming only) Example: a[b+c], where b and c are variables Note Equations can contain only arithmetic operators (+, , *, and /). An array is a collection of data elements that are the same type of data. Each array element is specified with the same variable name and a unique index. (The index indicates the location of the element in the array.) A one-dimensional array is an array with just one index number. Example: When an internal variable named SCL is set as an array variable with 10 elements, the following 10 variables can be used: SCL[0], SCL[1], SCL[2], SCL[3], SCL[4], SCL[5], SCL[6], SCL[7], SCL[8], and SCL[9]
SCL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable WORD variable
Note
Use an array variable when specifying the first or last of multiple words in an instruction operand to enable reusing the function block if an internal variable with a AT property cannot be set for the operand and an external variable cannot be set. When using an array setting for an input-output variable, specify the address of the first word for the input parameter (CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher). When using an array setting for an internal variable, prepare an array variable with the number of elements for the required size, and after set-
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ting the data in each array element, specify the first or last element in the array variable for the operand. Example:
Function block definition Variable Instance
SCL
Algorithm
SCL-BODY SCL LD P_On MOV #0000 SCL[0] MOV &0SCL[1] MOV #0300 SCL[2] MOV &4000 SCL[3] SCL S SCL[0] D
0 1 2 3 #0000 &0 #0300 &4000
Specifying this array element in the SCL instruction is the same as specifying the first address.
Write the operand data to the array variables. Specify the beginning of the array in the SCL instruction.
Note
For details, refer to 2-6 Precautions for Instructions with Operands Specifying the First or Last of Multiple Words. Initial Values When an instance is executed the first time, initial values can be set for input variables, internal variables, and output variables. For details, refer to Initial Value under the preceding descriptions of input variables, internal variables, and output variables.
Retaining Data through Power Interruptions and Start of Operation The values of internal variables can be retained through power interruptions and the start of operation. When the Retain Option is selected, the variable will be allocated to a region of memory that is retained when the power is interrupted and PLC operation starts.
Algorithm
Operand Input Restrictions Note
Enter the logic programming using the registered variables. Addresses cannot be directly input into instruction operands within function blocks. Addresses that are directly input will be treated as variable names. Exception: Input directly or indirectly specified addresses for Index Registers IR0 to IR15 and Data Registers DR0 to DR15 directly into the instruction operand. Do not input variables. Input constants directly into instruction operands. Ladder programming: Enter decimal values after the &, and enter hexadecimal numerical values after the #.
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Structured text (ST language): Enter decimal numerical values as is and enter hexadecimal numerical values after 16#.
Comment
2-2
2-2-1
Data type BOOL INT DINT LINT UINT UDINT ULINT REAL LREAL WORD DWORD LWORD STRING TIMER
COUNTER
Counter
FUNCTION BLOCK
Note
The TIMER and COUNTER data types cannot be used in structured text function blocks.
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Section 2-3
2-3
2-3-1
Instance Specifications
Composition of an Instance
The following table lists the items that the user must set when registering an instance.
Item Instance name Language Variable definitions Function block instance areas Comments Description Name of the instance The programming and variables are the same as in the function block definition. The ranges of addresses used by the variables A comment can be entered for each instance.
Instance Name
This is the name of the instance. Instance names can be up to 30,000 characters long. Instance names cannot contain spaces or any of the following characters: ! # $ % & ( ) = - ~ ^ \ | @ { [ + ; * : } ] < , > . ? / Instance names cannot start with a number (0 to 9). There are no other restrictions. The instance name is displayed above the instance in the diagram.
Instance name
&20
To use a function block, the system requires memory to store the instances internal variables, input variables, output variables, and input-output variables. These areas are known as the function block instance areas and the user must specify the first addresses and sizes of these areas. The first addresses and area sizes can be specified in 1-word units. When the CX-Programmer compiles the function, it will output an error if there are any instructions in the user program that access words in these areas.
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CJ2-series CPU Units
FB Instance Area Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address H512 H1407 H1408 T3072 C3072 H1535 T4095 C4095 Size 896 128 1024 1024
Section 2-3
Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, HR, DM, EM (See note.) HR, DM, EM (See note.) TIM CNT
Note
Note
DM area of CP1L-L
Address D0000 to D9999 D10000 to D31999 D32000 to D32767 CP1L-L Provided Not Provided Provided
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Function Block Instance Area Types
Section 2-3
The following settings are made in the function block instance area: CS/CJ-series CPU Units Ver. 3.0 or Later, CP-series PLCs, and NSJ Controllers Non-retained Areas
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Contents Variables for which the retain property for power OFF and operation start is set as non-retained (See note 1.) H (Function block Special Holding Area), I/O (CIO Area), H (Holding Area), W (Internal Relay Area), D (Data Memory Area) (see note 2), E (Extended Data Memory Area) (See notes 2 and 3.) Set in words H512 to H1407
Note
(1) Except when the data type is set to TIMER or COUNTER. (2) Bit data can be accessed even if the DM or EM Area is specified for the non-retained area or retained area. (3) The same bank number cannot be specified as the current bank in the user program if the EM Area is specified for the non-retained area or retained area. Retained Area
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Contents Variables for which the retain property for power OFF and operation start is set as retained (See note 1.) H (Function block Special Holding Area), H (Holding Area), D (Data Memory Area) (see note 1), E (Extended Data Memory Area) (See notes 2 and 3.) Set in words H1408 to H1535
Note
(1) Except when the data type is set to TIMER or COUNTER. (2) Bit data can be accessed even if the DM or EM Area is specified for the non-retained area or retained area. (3) The same bank number cannot be specified as the current bank in the user program if the EM Area is specified for the non-retained area or retained area. Timer Area
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Allocated words (default) Contents Variables with TIMER set as the data type. T (Timer Area) Timer Flag (1 bit) or timer PVs (16 bits) T3072 to T4095 Timer Flag (1 bit) or timer PVs (16 bits)
Counter Area
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Allocated words (default) Contents Variables with COUNTER set as the data type. C (Counter Area) Counter Flag (1 bit) or counter PVs (16 bits) C3072 to C4095 Counter Flag (1 bit) or counter PVs (16 bits)
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Function Block Holding Area (H512 to H1535)
Section 2-3
The default allocation of Function Block Holding Area words set as retained and non-retained words is H512 to H1535. These words are different to the standard Holding Area used for programs (H000 to H511), and are used only for the function block instance area (internally allocated variable area). These words cannot be specified in AT settings for internal variables. These words cannot be specified as instruction operands. These words are displayed in red if they are input when a function block is not being created. Although the words can be input when creating a function block, an error will occur when the program is checked. If this area is specified as non-retained, turn the power ON/OFF or clear the area without retaining the values when starting operation. Note To prevent overlapping of instance area addresses with addresses used in the program, set H512 to H1535 (Function Block Holding Area words) for the nonretained area and retained area. If there are not sufficient words, use words in areas not used by the user program. FQM1 Flexible Motion controller
FB Instance Area Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address 5000 5999 None T206 T255 C206 C255 Size 1000 50 50 Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, DM TIM CNT
Non-retained Areas
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Setting unit Allocated words (default) Contents Variables for which the retain property for power OFF and operation start is set as retained. (See note 1.) I/O (CIO), W (Work Area), and D (DM Area) (See note 2.) Set in words CIO 5000 to CIO 5999
Note
(1) Except when the data type is set to TIMER or COUNTER. (2) Bit data can be accessed even if the DM Area is specified for the non-retained area. Retained Area None Timer Area
Item Allocated variables Applicable areas Allocated words (default) Contents Variables with TIMER set as the data type. T (Timer Area) Timer Flag (1 bit) or timer PVs (16 bits) T206 to T255 Timer Flag (1 bit) or timer PVs (16 bits)
Counter Area
Item Allocated variables Contents Variables with COUNTER set as the data type.
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Item Applicable areas Allocated words (default)
Section 2-3
Contents C (Counter Area) Counter Flag (1 bit) or counter PVs (16 bits) C206 to C255 Counter Flag (1 bit) or counter PVs (16 bits)
If the user program contains an instruction to access the function block instance area, an error will be displayed in the Compile Tab of the Output Window of CX-Programmer if the following operations are attempted. Attempting to write during online editing (writing not possible) Executing program check (Selecting Compile from the Program Menu or Compile All PLC Programs from the PLC Menu) Example: If W0 to W511 is specified as the non-retained area of the function block instance area and W0.00 is used in the ladder program, an error will occur when compiling and be displayed as ERROR: [omitted]...- Address W0.00 is reserved for Function Block use].
Program P_Off EN FB ENO 1. 0 Instance data area Start Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Size 512
address
W0
W0.00
3.0
Compile error
Note
The allocations in the function block instance area for variables are automatically reallocated when a variable is added or deleted. A single instance requires addresses in sequence, however, so if addresses in sequence cannot be obtained, all variables will be allocated different addresses. As a result, unused areas will be created. If this occurs, execute the optimization operation to effectively use the allocated areas and remove the unused areas. A comment of up to 30,000 characters long can be entered.
A single instance can be called from multiple locations. In this case, the internal variables will be shared. Multiple instances can be created from a single function block definition. In this case, the values of internal variables will be different in each instance. Example: Counting Product A and Product B Prepare a function block definition called Down Counter (CTD) and set up counters for product A and product B. There are two types of programs, one for automatic operation and another for manual operation. The user can switch to the appropriate mode of operation. In this case, multiple instances will be created from a single function block. The same instance must be called from multiple locations.
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Program 1 (automatic operation) Product A counter
CTD CD LD PV CV D100 Q CD LD PV CV D150
Section 2-3
Program 2 (manual operation) Product B counter
CTD Q
Product B counter
CTD CD LD PV CV D200 Q
Reading different products counter values (Algorithm calculating counter value is the same.)
Program 1 Instance A
FB
Instance A
I/O variables, Internal variables
Instance B
I/O variables, Internal variables
Body
Program 2 Instance A
FB
Body
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Parameter Specifications
The data that can be set by the user in the input parameters and output parameters is as follows:
Item Input parameters Applicable data Values (See note 1.), addresses, and program symbols (global symbols and local symbols) (See note 2.) Note The data that is passed to the input variable from the parameter is the actual value of the size of the input variable data. (An address itself will not be passed even if an address is set in the parameter.) Note Input parameters must be set. If even one input parameter has not been set, a fatal error will occur and the input parameters will not be transferred to the actual PLC. Output parameters Addresses, program symbols (global symbols, local symbols) (See note 2.) Input-output parame- Addresses, program symbols (global symbols, local symbols) ters
Note
Input variable data type BOOL Contents
(1) The following table shows the methods for inputting values in parameters.
Size Parameter value input method P_Off, P_On Setting range
Bit data
1 bit
0 (FALSE), 1 (TRUE)
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Input variable data type INT DINT LINT UINT UDINT ULINT REAL Contents Size Parameter value input method
Section 2-3
Setting range
Integer Double integer Long (8-byte) integer Unsigned integer Unsigned double integer Unsigned long (8-byte) integer Real number
Positive value: & or + followed 32,768 to 32,767 by integer 2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647 Negative value: followed by 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to integer 9,223,372,036,854,775,807 Positive value: & or + followed &0 to 65,535 by integer &0 to 4,294,967,295 &0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615 Positive value: & or + followed 3.402823 1038 to 1.175494 by real number (with decimal 1038, 0, 1.175494 1038 to point) 3.402823 1038 Negative value: followed by 1.79769313486232 10308 to real number (with decimal 2.22507385850720 10308, 0, point) 2.22507385850720 10308, 1.79769313486232 10308 # followed by hexadecimal number (4 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number # followed by hexadecimal number (8 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number # followed by hexadecimal number (16 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number #0000 to FFFF or &0 to 65,535
LREAL
64 bits
WORD
16-bit data
16 bits
DWORD
32-bit data
32 bits
LWORD
64-bit data
64 bits
(2) The size of function block input variables and output variables must match the size of program symbols (global and local), as shown in the following table.
Size 1 bit 16 bits 32 bits 64 bits Function block variable data type BOOL INT, UINT, WORD DINT, UDINT, REAL, DWORD LINT, ULINT, LREAL, LWORD Program symbol (global, local) data type BOOL INT, UINT, UINT BCD, WORD DINT, UDINT, UDINT BCD, REAL, DWORD LINT, ULINT, ULINT BCD, LREAL, LWORD CHANNEL, NUMBER (see note)
Note
The program symbol NUMBER can be set only in the input parameters. The value that is input must be within the size range for the function block variable data type.
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2-3-3
Operating Specifications
The user can call an instance from any location. The instance will be executed when the input to EN is ON.
Instance
0.0 EN D0 A B ENO D10 1.0
Calling Instances
In this case, the input to EN is bit 0.0 at the left of the diagram. When the input to EN is ON, the instance is executed and the execution results are reflected in bit 1.0 and word D10. When the input to EN is OFF, the instance is not executed, bit 1.0 is turned OFF, and the content of D10 is not changed.
The system calls a function block when the input to the function blocks EN input variable is ON. When the function block is called, the system generates the instances variables and copies the algorithm registered in the function block. The instance is then executed.
Pulse_2sON_1sOFF P_On &20 ON_TIME &10 OFF_TIME ENO CLOCK PULSE EN ENO 1.0 tim_b TIMX tim_a OFF_TIME
Algorithm (Body)
1. The FB is called.
tim_a TIMX tim_b ON_TIME
2. The system generates the instance variables and copies the algorithm. FB instance (Pulse_2sON_1sOFF)
Usage Internal Internal Input Input Name 200-100ms_PULSE_tim_a 200-100ms_PULSE_tim_b 200-100ms_PULSE_ON_TIME 200-100ms_PULSE_OFF_TIME Value
----&20 &10
Algorithm (Image)
Pulse_2sON_1sOFF tim_b Pulse_2sON_1sOFF tim_a Pulse_2sON_1sOFF tim_a Pulse_2sON_1sOFF tim_b Pulse_2sON_1sOFF ENO Pulse_2sON_1sOFF ON_TIME Pulse_2sON_1sOFF OFF_TIME
The order of execution is as follows: 1. Read data from parameters to input variables. 2. Execute the algorithm. 3. Write data from output variables to parameters.
Input to EN is ON. 1. Read values from parameters to input variables.
Parameters
Parameters
Data cannot be exchanged with parameters in the algorithm itself. In addition, if an output variable is not changed by the execution of the algorithm, the output parameter will retain its previous value.
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Operation when the Instance Is Not Executed
Section 2-3
When the input to the function blocks EN input variable is OFF, the function block is not called, so the internal variables of the instance do not change (values are retained). In the same way the output variables do not change when EN is OFF (values are retained).
Program FB definition Body
P_Off EN
FB ENO
Execution results: Output variable 1.0 is turned OFF, but internal variable a retains its previous value.
Program
P_Off
P_On
Internal variable a
1.0
If the programming were entered directly into the program instead of in a function block definition, both bit 1.0 and variable a would be turned OFF.
!Caution An instance will not be executed while its EN input variable is OFF, so Differentiation and Timer instructions will not be initialized while EN is OFF. If Differentiation or Timer instructions are being used, use the Always ON Flag (P_On) for the EN input condition and include the instructions input condition within the function block definition. Nesting With CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 and later versions, a function block can be called from another function block, i.e., nesting is supported. Function blocks can be nested up to 8 levels (including the function block called from the program). The calling function block and called function block can be either ST language, ladder language, or either combination of the two.
Program
INSTANCE_FB0 FB0 INSTANCE_FB1 INSTANCE_FB2 INSTANCE_FB8 7th FB8 8th FB1
1st
FB2
FB0 (ST)
FB1 (ST)
;
FB7 (ST)
FB8 (ST)
Example:
INSTANCE_FB1 (A:=FB1__OUT1,B=:>FB1_IN1)
Example:
INSTANCE_FB2 (...,..)
Example:
INSTANCE_FB8 (...,..)
Example:
"INSTANCE_FB1," "INSTANCE_FB2," etc., are the FUNCTION BLOCK data type instance names. Note: Any combination of ladder diagrams and structured text programming can be used between the called and the calling function block.
The function block nesting levels can also be displayed in a directory tree format with the FB Instance Viewer function.
The nested function blocks function block definitions are included in the function block library file (.cxf) containing the calling function blocks definitions.
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Section 2-4
2-4
2-4-1
Programming Restrictions
Ladder Programming Restrictions
There are some restrictions on instructions used in ladder programs. Refer to the Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No. W474) Addresses in the following areas cannot be used for AT settings. Index Registers (neither indirect nor direct addressing is supported) and Data Registers Note Input the address directly, not the AT setting. Indirect addressing of DM or EM Area addresses (Neither binary-mode nor BCD-mode indirect addressing is supported.)
Instructions Prohibited in Function Block Definitions AT Setting Restrictions (Unsupported Data Areas)
Addresses, not variables, can be directly input in Index Registers (both indirect and direct addressing) and Data Registers. The following values can be input in instruction operands: Direct addressing: IR0 to IR15; Indirect addressing: ,IR0 to ,IR15; Constant offset (example): +5,IR0; DR offset: DR0,IR0; Auto-increment: ,IR0++; Auto-decrement: --,IR0 Direct addressing in instruction operands is not supported for any other areas in I/O memory.
Restrictions for Input Variables, Output Variables, and InputOutput Variables (Unsupported Data Areas)
Addresses in the following data areas cannot be used as parameters for input variables, output variables, and input-output variables. Index Registers (neither indirect nor direct addressing is supported) and Data Registers Indirect addressing of DM or EM Area addresses (Neither binary-mode nor BCD-mode indirect addressing is supported.)
Interlock Restrictions
When a function block is called from an interlocked program section, the contents of the function block definition will not be executed. The interlocked function block will behave just like an interlocked subroutine.
P_Off IL FB_BODY FB
ILC
Interlocked Interlock will not affect instructions in the function block definition.
An instance will not be executed while its EN input variable is OFF, so the following precautions are essential when using a Differentiation Instruction in a function block definition. (Differentiation Instructions include DIFU, DIFD, and any instruction with an @ or % prefix.) As long as the instances EN input variable is OFF, the execution condition will retain its previous status (the last status when the EN input variable was ON) and the Differentiation Instruction will not operate.
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Section 2-4
When the instances EN input variable goes ON, the present execution condition status will not be compared to the last cycles status. The present execution condition will be compared to the last condition when the EN input variable was ON, so the Differentiation Instruction will not operate properly. (If the EN input variable remains ON, the Differentiation Instruction will operate properly when the next rising edge or falling edge occurs.) Example:
0.0 FB1 EN IN1 ENO OUT1 LD EN OR IN1 SET OUT1
Body
These Differentiation Instructions do not operate when input condition 0.00 goes from OFF to ON the first time. The instructions do not operate while input condition 0.00 is OFF.
If Differentiation Instructions are being used, always use the Always ON Flag (P_On) for the EN input condition and include the instructions input condition within the function block definition.
P_ On FB1 EN 0.00 a IN 1
The EN input condition is always ON, so these Differentiation Instructions operate normally. Body
ENO O UT1
LD a OR I N1 SET OUT1
Input a decimal numerical value after # when specifying the first operand of the following instructions. MILH(517), MILR(518), MILC(519), DIM(631), MSKS(690), MSKR(692), CLI(691), FAL(006), FALS(007), TKON(820), TKOF(821) Note & is not supported. CNR(545), CNRX(547) (RESET TIMER/COUNTER) instructions cannot be used to reset multiple timers and counters within a function block at the same time. Always specify the same variable for the first operand (timer/counter number 1) and second operand (timer/counter number 2). Different variables cannot be specified for the first and second operand. Timer Instructions in Function Block Definitions An instance will not be executed while its EN input variable is OFF, so the following precautions are essential when using a Timer Instruction in a function block definition. The Timer Instruction will not be initialized even though the instances EN input variable goes OFF. Consequently, the timers Completion Flag will not be turned OFF if the EN input variable goes OFF after the timer started operating.
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Section 2-4
0.00 EN
Body
FB1 ENO UP LD EN TI M t i m U P
The timers Completion Flag (UP) will not be turned OFF even though input condition 0.00 goes OFF.
If Timer Instructions are being used, always use the Always ON Flag (P_On) for the EN input condition and include the instructions input condition within the function block definition.
P_ On FB1 EN 0.00 a ENO UP LD a TI M t i m U P
Body
The timers completion flag (UP) is turned OFF when input condition a (0.00) goes OFF.
If the same instance containing a timer is used in multiple locations at the same time, the timer will be duplicated.
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ST Programming Restrictions
Only the following statements and operators are supported. Assignment statements Selection statements (CASE and IF statements) Iteration statements (FOR, WHILE, REPEAT, and EXIT statements) RETURN statements Function block calling statements Arithmetic operators Logical operators Comparison operators Numerical functions Arithmetic functions Standard text string functions Numeric text string functions OMRON expansion functions Comments The TIMER and COUNTER data types cannot be used. For further details, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST).
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Programming Restrictions
Branches are not allowed on the left side of the instance. Branches are allowed on the right side.
Incorrect
FB
Correct
FB
Instruction
Instruction
Incorrect
FB
Correct
FB
FB
A function blocks input cannot be connected to another function blocks output. In this case, a variable must be registered to transfer the execution status from the first function blocks output to the second function blocks input.
0.0 0.0 FB1 EN XOUT D100 FB2 XIN1 0.0 XIN2 EN D3000 XIN1 D100 XIN2 FB2 EN XOUT FB1 D3000
Tasks including function blocks cannot be downloaded in task units, but uploading is possible. When a user program created with the CX-Programmer is downloaded to the CPU Unit and read by a Programming Console, the instances will all be displayed as question marks. (The instance names will not be displayed.) The following online editing operations cannot be performed on the user program in the CPU Unit. Changing or deleting function block definitions (variable table or algorithm) Inserting instances or changing instance names Note The instances I/O parameters can be changed, instances can be deleted, and instructions outside of an instance can be changed.
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If a fatal error occurs in the CPU Unit while a function block definition is being executed, ladder program execution will stop at the point where the error occurred.
Program Instance name FB definition Body LD P_On ++ AAA Fatal error occurs here. MOV AAA BBB
Error-related Restrictions
FB ENO BBB
10.0
D200
In this case, the MOV AAA BBB instruction will not be executed and output variable D200 will retain the same value that it had before the function block was executed.
To use a function block, the system requires memory areas to store the instances internal variables, input variables, output variables, and input-output variables. CJ2-series CPU Units
Function block instance Initial value of area start address Non-retained H512 Retained Timer Counter H1408 T3072 C3072 Initial value Allowed data areas of size 896 CIO, WR, HR, DM, EM (See note.) 128 HR, DM, EM (See note.) 1024 TIM 1024 CNT
Note
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Initial value Allowed data areas of size 896 CIO, WR, HR, DM (See note.) 128 HR, DM (See note.) 1024 TIM 1024 CNT
Note
DM area of CP1L-L
Address D0000 to D9999 D10000 to D31999 D32000 to D32767 CP1L-L Provided Not Provided Provided
If there is an instruction in the user program that accesses an address in an FB instance area, the CX-Programmer will output an error in the following cases. When a program check is performed by the user by selecting Program Compile from the Program Menu or Compile All Programs from the PLC Menu. When attempting to write the program through online editing (writing is not possible).
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2-5-1
Use the following data type for text string data. STRING
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The following two restrictions apply. An address can be set in an input parameter, but an address itself cannot be passed to an input variable (even if an address is set in the input parameter, the value for the size of the input variable data type is passed to the function block). Therefore, when the first or last of multiple words is specified in the instruction operand within the function block, an input variable cannot be used for the operand. Specify either to use internal variables with AT settings, specify the first or last element in an input-output array variable (set the input parameter to the first address) (CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher), specify the first or last element in an internal array variable, or use an external variable (as described in 2-5-4 Array Settings for Input-Output Variables and Internal Variables).
Program
Instance for function block definition A The actual value is passed If the size of the data type in DATA_1 is 1 word, the value for the word D00100 is D00100 DATA_1 passed. W500
DATA_2
An input variable cannot be used to specify the address of an operand that specifies the first (or last) address of multiple words. For example, the XFER (BLOCK TRANSFER) instruction cannot be used to transfer 10 words from the address beginning with DATA_1 to the address beginning with DATA_2.
If the size of the data type in DATA_2 is 2 words, the value for the 2 words W500 and W501 is passed. The address can be specified, but the address itself is not passed.
Values are passed in a batch from the input parameters to the input variables before algorithm execution (not at the same time as the instruction in the algorithm is executed). Therefore, to pass the value from a parameter to an input variable when the instruction in the function block algorithm is executed, use an internal variable or external variable instead of an input variable.
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To paste into the program and then pass values outside (the program) from the function block for each instance, or monitor values, use output variables.
Program Instance for function block definition A. The actual value is passed.
OK_Flag W0.00 W0.01
NG_ Flag
The following restrictions apply. Values are passed from output variables to output parameters all at once after algorithm execution. Input-Output Variables to Return FB Processing Results from Values Passed from Input Parameters to Output Parameters An input-output variable can be used to implement the functionality of both input and output parameters. Internal operation involves passing the address set for the parameter to the input-output variable, but the use of the input-output variable inside the function block is the same as that of other variables.
Program Section Instance of FB definition A Specify an address for the input parameter; the address will be passed to the FB.
D100 a a D100
D100 can be used in the rest of the program after being changed in the FB. Use an input-output variable to implement Contents can be changed in the FB. both input and output variable functions while changing the value in the FB. "a" indicates D100. This address D100 a is passed. (Example: WORD data type)
Input-output variables can be set as arrays (which is not possible for input variables and output variables). If an input-output array variable is used, a range of addresses of the specified size starting from the address set for the input parameter can be used inside the FB. Input-output variables should thus be used when its necessary to pass large quantities of data to a function block.
Program Section Instance of FB definition A Specify an address for the input parameter; the address will be passed to the FB.
D200 Data Data D200
Use an input-output variable to pass large quantities of data to the FB (only the first Contents can be changed in the FB. address is actually passed). This address is passed.
D200 D201 D209 Data WORD data Array setting 10 elements "Data[0]" indicates D200. "Data [1]" indicates D201 Etc.
D200 to D2009 can be used in the rest of the program after being changed in the FB.
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Condition Flags (e.g., Always ON Flag, Equals Flag), Clock Pulses (e.g., 1.0 second clock pulse bit), pre-registered Auxiliary Area Bits (e.g., First Cycle Flag), and global symbols used in the program are all external variables defined by the system. Variables that are not specified as Inputs, Outputs, In Out, or Externals are Internals. Internal variables include variables with internally allocated addresses and variables requiring addresses with AT settings (e.g., I/O allocation addresses, addresses specially allocated for Special I/O Units). Variables requiring array settings include input-output variables and internal variables. For details on conditions requiring AT settings or array settings, refer to 2-5-3 AT Settings for Internal Variables, and 2-5-4 Array Settings for Input-Output Variables and Internal Variables.
2-5-3
When Auxiliary Area bits that are not pre-registered to external variables are used, and these bits are registered to global symbols that are not specified as external variables. When setting the first destination word at the remote node for SEND(090) and the first source word at the local node for RECV(098). When the instruction operand specifies the first or last of multiple words, and an array variable cannot be specified for the operand (e.g., the number of array elements cannot be specified).
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Make sure that the data size to be processed by the instruction is the same as the number of elements. For details on the data sizes processed by each instruction, refer to 2-7 Instruction Support and Operand Restrictions.
2. Set the data in each of the array elements using the MOV instruction in the function block definition. 3. Specify the first (or last) element of the array variable for the operand. This enables specification of the first (or last) address in a range of words. Examples are provided below. Handling a Single String of Data in Multiple Words In this example, an array contains the directory and filename (operand S2) for an FREAD instruction. Variable Table Input-output variable or internal variable, data type = WORD, array setting with 10 elements, variable names = filename[0] to filename[9] Data Settings and Internal Function Block Processing Input-output variables: Set the input parameter to the address of the first word in the data (example: D100). The data (#5C31, #3233, #0000, etc.) is set in D100 to D109 in advance from the main user program.
FREAD (omitted) (omitted) read_num[0] (omitted) Specify the first element of the array in the instruction operand.
Internal variables: Use ladder programming within the function block to set data into the array.
MOV #5C31 file_name[0] Set data in each array element. MOV #3233 file_name[1] MOV #0000 file_name[2]) Specify the first element FREAD (omitted) (omitted) file_name[0] (omitted) of the array in the instruction operand.
Handling Control Data in Multiple Words In this example, an array contains the number of words and first source word (operand S1) for an FREAD instruction. Variable table Input-output variable or internal variable, data type = DINT, array setting with 3 elements, variable names = read_num[0] to read_num[9] Data Settings and Internal Function Block Processing Input-output variables: Set the input parameter to the address of the first word in the data (example: D200). The data is set in D200 to D205 in advance from the main user program.
FREAD (omitted) read_num[0] (omitted) (omitted) Specify the first element of the array in the instruction operand.
Internal variables: Use ladder programming within the function block to set data into the array. Ladder Programming
MOVL &100 read_num[0] (No._of_words) MOVL &0 read_num[1] (1st_source_word) Set data in each array element. Specify the first element of the array in the instruction operand.
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The allowed amount of read data must be determined in advance and an array must be prepared that can handle the maximum amount of data. In this example, an array receives the FREAD instructions read data (operand D). Variable table Input-output variable or internal variable, data type = WORD, array setting with 100 elements, variable names = read_data[0] to read_data[99] Data Settings and Internal Function Block Processing Input-output variables: Set the input parameter to the address of the first word in the read data (example: D200).
FREAD (omitted) (omitted) (omitted) read_data[0]
Internal variables:
FREAD (omitted) (omitted) (omitted) read_data[0]
A two-element array can be used to store the result from a ladder programs SIGNED BINARY DIVIDE (/) instruction. The result from the instruction is D (quotient) and D+1 (remainder). This method can be used to obtain the remainder from a division operation in ladder programming. When ST language is used, it isnt necessary to use an array to receive the result of a division operation. Also, the remainder cant be calculated directly in ST language. The remainder must be calculated as follows: Remainder = Dividend (Divisor Quotient)
Note
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Word addresses: Specify the constant offset of the Index Register using an indirect specification (e.g., +a,IR0). Bit addresses: Specify an instruction that can specify a bit address within a word (e.g., &b in second operand of SETB instruction when writing and TST instruction when reading). Example: Special I/O Units
Instance for function block definition A.
1) Specify the first CIO Area word n (n = CIO 2000 + unit number 10) Used constants: Unit number (input variable, INT data type) Offset (internal variable, DINT data type) Relay (internal variable, WORD data type, 400 array elements, AT setting = 2000)
&3
Unit No.
Stores the real I/O memory address for the relay in IR0.
2) Specify the designated bit in the CIO Area (e.g., CIO word n+1, bit 02)
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All I/O memory areas
MOVR(560)
IR@
Index Register Example: Specifying +5,IR0 using Specify address constant offset specification, not in IR0 variable name Function block Indirect +5 offset specifiInstruction cation Specify ad+5,IR0 dress at +5 a IR0 offset from IR0.
I/O memory
Note
(1) When Index Registers IR0 to IR15 are used within function blocks, using the same Index Register within other function blocks or in the program outside of function blocks will create competition between the two instances and the program will not execute properly. Therefore, when using Index Registers (IR0 to IR15), always save the value of the Index Register at the point when the function block starts (or before the Index Register is used), and when the function block is completed (or after the Index Register has been used), incorporate processing in the program to return the Index Register to the saved value.
Example: Starting function block (or before using Index Register): 1. Save the value of IR (e.g., A).
Value A
Value A IR0
At start of function block (or before Index Register is used): 3. Return IR to saved valuev(e.g., A)
Value A
Value A IR0
(2) Always set the value before using Index Registers. Operation will not be stable if Index Registers are used without the values being set.
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Application Examples
The following examples are for using Index Registers IR0 to IR15 within function blocks.
Details When Index Registers are used within this function block, processing to save the Index Register value is performed when the function starts (or before the Index Register is used) to enable the value to be returned to the original Index Register value after the function block is completed (or after the Index Register is used). Example: Save the contents of Index Register IR0 by storing it in SaveIR[0] (internal variable, data type DINT, 1 array element). Example: The real I/O memory address for the first word of CIO 1500 + unit number 25 allocated in the CPU Bus Unit allocation area based on the CPU Bus Units unit number (&0 to &15) passed from the function block is stored in IR0. Procedure: Assumes that unit numbers &0 to &15 have already been input (from outside the function block) in UnitNo (input variables, INT data type). 1. Multiple UnitNo by &25, and store in Offset (internal variable, DINT data type) 2. Store the real I/O memory address for SCPU_Relay (internal variable, WORD data type, (if required, specify the array as 400 elements (see note), AT setting = 1500)) in Index Register IR0. Note Specifying an array for SCPU_relay, such as SCPU_relay [2], for example, enables the address CIO 1500 + (UnitNo &25) + 2 to be specified. This also applies in example 2 below. 3. Increment the real I/O memory address in Index Register IR0 by the value for the variable Offset (variable UnitNo &25).
Example Saving the Index Register Value before Using Index Register
Store IR0 temporarily in backup buffer
Using Index Registers 1) Setting the value in the Index Register. (Stores the real I/O memory address for first CIO Area word n.)
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Example 2) Specifying constant offset of Index Register (Specifying a bit between CIO n+0 to n+24) Details
Section 2-6
The real I/O memory address for CIO 1500 + (UnitNo &25) is stored in Index Register IR0 by the processing in step 1 above. Therefore the word address is specified using the constant offset from IR0. For example, specifying +2,IR0 will specify CIO 1500 + (UnitNo &25) + 2. Note CIO 1500 + (UnitNo &25) + 2 can also by specified by specifying SCPU_relay [2] using the array setting with SCPU_relay. Specify bit addresses using instructions that can specify bit addresses within words (e.g., second operand of TST(350/351)/ SETB(532) instructions). Example: Variable NodeSelf_OK turns ON when NetCheck_OK (internal variable, BOOL data type) is ON and bit 15 of the word at the +6 offset from IR0 (CIO 1500 + UnitNo &25 +6) is ON. The Index Register returns to the original value after this function block is completed (or after the Index Register has been used). Example: The value for variable SaveIR[0] that was saved is stored in Index Register IR0, and the value is returned to the contents from when this function started (or prior to using the Index Register).
2-6
Precautions for Instructions with Operands Specifying the First or Last of Multiple Words
When using ladder programming to create function blocks with instruction operands specifying the first or last of a range of words, the following precautions apply when specifying variables for the operand. When the operand specifies the first or last word of multiple words, the instruction operates according to the internally allocated address for AT setting (or external variable setting). Therefore, the variable data type and number of array elements are unrelated to the operation of the instruction. Either specify a variable with an AT setting, or an array variable with a size that matches the data size to be processed by the instruction. For details on whether an AT setting (or external variable setting) or an array setting for a number of elements is required to specify the first address of a range of words in the instruction operand, refer to 2-7 Instruction Support and Operand Restrictions. Note To specify the first or last of multiple words in an instruction operand, always specify a variable with AT setting (or an external variable), or a variable with the same size as the data size to be processed in the instruction. The following precautions apply. 1. If a non-array variable is specified without AT setting and without a matching data size, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. 2. The following precautions apply to when an array variable is specified.
1,2,3...
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Size to Be Processed in the Instruction Operand Is Fixed
Section 2-6
Make sure that the number of elements in the array is the same as size to be processed by the instruction. Otherwise, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. Size to Be Processed in the Instruction Operand Is Not Fixed Make sure that the number of elements in the array is the same or greater than the size specified by another operand. Other Operand Specifying Size: Constant The CX-Programmer outputs an error when compiling. Other Operand Specifying Size: Variable The CX-Programmer will not output an error when compiling (a warning message will be displayed) even if the number of elements in the array does not match the size specified in another operand (variable). In particular, when the number of elements in the array is less than the size specified by another operand, (for example, when instruction processing size is 16 and the number of elements actually registered in the variable table is 10), the instruction will execute read/write processing in the areas exceeding the number of elements. (In this example, read/write processing will be executed for the next 6 words after the number of elements registered in the actual variable table.) If the same area is being used by another instruction (including internal variable allocations), unexpected operation may occur, which may result in a serious accident. Do not use variables with a size that does not match the data size to be processed by the instruction in the operand specifying the first address (or last address) for a range of words. Always use either non-array variables data type with a size that is the same as the data size required by the instruction or array variable with the number of elements that is the same as the data size required by the instruction. Otherwise, the following errors will occur. Non-array Variables without Matching Data Size and without AT Setting If the operand specifying the first address (or last address) of multiple words uses a non-array variable data type with a size that does not match the data size required by the instruction and an AT setting is also not used, the CX-Programmer will output a compile error. Example: BLOCK TRANSFER(070) instruction: XFER W S D (W: Number of words, S: First source word; D: First destination word) When &10 is specified in W, variable a with data type WORD is specified in S, and variable b with data type WORD is specified in D: XFER &10 a b The XFER(070) instruction will transfer the data in the 10 words beginning from the automatically allocated address in variable a to the 10 words beginning with the automatically allocated address in variable b. Therefore, the CX-Programmer will output a compile error.
Example: XFER &10 a b (variables a and b are WORD data types) Internally allocated address Example: H700
Variable a (1 word)
Example: H7@@
10 words are transferred regardless of the size of variable a.
This area will be overwritten, so the CX-Programmer will output a compile error.
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Array Variables The result depends on the following conditions. Size to Be Processed by Instruction Is Fixed
Section 2-6
If the size to be processed by the instruction is a fixed operand, and this size does not match the number of array elements, the CX-Programmer will output a compile error. Example: LINE TO COLUMN(064) instruction; COLM E.g., COLM a b[0] c S D N (S: Bit number, D: First destination word, N: Source word) If an array for a WORD data type with 10 array elements is specified in D when it should be for 16 array elements, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. Size to Be Processed by Instruction Is Not Fixed When the operand size to be processed by the instruction is not fixed (when the size is specified by another operand in the instruction), make sure that the number of array elements is the same or greater than the size specified in the other operand (i.e., size to be processed by the instruction). Other Operand Specifying Size: Constant The CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling. Example: BLOCK TRANSFER: XFER W S D (W: Number of words, S: First source word; D: First destination word) When &20 is specified in W, array variable a with data type WORD and 10 elements is specified in S, and array variable b with data type WORD and 10 elements is specified in D: XFER &20 a[0] b[0] Even though the array variables a[0] and b[0] are both 10 words, the XFER(070) instruction will execute transfer processing for the 20 words specified in W. As a result, the XFER(070) instruction will perform read/write processing for the I/O memory area following the number of array elements that was allocated, as shown in the following diagram. Therefore, if a[10 elements] is internally allocated words (e.g., H700 to H709), and b[10 elements] is internally allocated words (e.g., H800 to H809), XFER(070) will transfer data in words H700 to H719 to words H800 to H819. In this operation, if another internally allocated variable (e.g., c), is allocated words in H810 to H819, the words will be overwritten, causing unexpected operation to occur. To transfer 20 words, make sure that the number of elements is specified as 20 elements for both array variable a and b.
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20 words
Example: H710
Example: H810 20 words will be transferred regardless of the size of array variables a and b. Example: H819 The variables allocated in this area (H810 to H819 in this example) are overwritten. The data is variablelength data, so the CX-Programmer will not output a compile error.
Example: H719
Other Operand Specifying Size: Variable Even if the number of array elements does not match the size (i.e., size to be processed by the instruction) specified in another operand (variable), the CXProgrammer will not output an error when compiling. The instruction will be executed according to the size specified by the operand, regardless of the number of elements in the array variable. Particularly if the number of elements in the array is less than the size (i.e., size to be processed by the instruction) specified by another operand (variable), other variables will be affected and unexpected operation may occur.
2-7
Instruction Support
Instructions that are not supported for use in function block definitions by the CX-Programmer, CP-series CPU Units, and CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0 are given as Not supported in function blocks in the Symbol column. Operands that specify the first or last of multiple words, thereby requiring AT setting or specification of array variables, are indicated as follows in the AT setting or array required column. Yes: An AT setting (or external specification) or array variable must be specified for the operand to specify the first or last of multiple words. The value within parentheses is the fixed size used by the instruction for reading, writing, or other processing. This size indicates either the data type size or the size required for the array variable specified in word units. For array variables, this size must be the same as the number of elements. Otherwise, the CX-Programmer will output an error when compiling.
Restrictions on Operands
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If not fixed is indicated in parentheses, the size used by the instruction for reading, writing, or other processing can be changed. Make sure that the maximum size required for the number of array elements is provided. Even if the number of array elements in an operand with unfixed size does not match the size specified in another operand, the CX-Programmer will not output an error when compiling. The instruction will operate according to the size specified in the other operand, regardless of the number of array variable elements. ---: Operands that do not require an AT setting or specification of array variables. Note When specifying the first or last word of multiple words in an instruction operand, input parameters cannot be used to pass data to or from variables. Either an AT setting must be used or one of the following must be used: 1) An input-output variable set to an array must be used and the address of the first word must be set for the input parameter (CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher) or 2) An array variable with the required number of elements must be prepared, and after the array data is set in the function block definition, the first or last element in the array variable must be specified for the operand.
Any operands for which an AT setting must be specified for an I/O memory address on a remote node in the network are indicated as Specify address at remote node with AT setting in the AT setting or array required column. The following table lists all of the instructions supported by the CS/CJ-series CPU Units, CP-series CPU Units, NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, and FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers (unit version 3.0 or later). Some instructions are supported only by FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers (unit version 3.0 or later). These are indicated by FQM1 only under the mnemonic. There are also instructions that are supported only by the CS/CJ-series CPU Units, CP-series CPU Units, and NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, i.e., that cannot be used by the FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers (unit version 3.0 or later). Refer to the FQM1 Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No. O013) to confirm the instructions that are supported. For details, refer to the Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No. W474).
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Specifications
Item Specification CJ2H-CPU68-EIP CJ2H-CPU67-EIP CJ2H-CPU66-EIP CJ2H-CPU65-EIP CJ2H-CPU64-EIP 2,560 400K 250K 150K 100K 50K 32K words (The DM and EM areas can be accessed in bit-units.) 32K words 15 banks E0_00000 to EE_32767 EM 7 to EM E 32K words 10 banks E0_00000 to E9_32767 EM 6 to EM9 32K words 4 banks E0_00000 to E3_32767 EM3 32K words 4 banks E0_00000 to E3_32767 EM3
32K words 25 banks E0_00000 to E18_32767 Force-set/ EM 11 to EM 18 reset enabled area Function Maxi1,024 blocks mum number of definitions 2,048 Maximum number of instances Source/ Comment areas Symbol tables/ comments/ program indexes 3.5MB (See note.)
There is no restriction on the memory capacity by the stored data. The total capacity of source and comment areas is 3.5 MB.
Specification CS1HCS1HCS1HCS1HCS1HCS1GCPU67H CPU66H CPU65H CPU64H CPU63H CPU45H 5,120 250K 120K 60K 30K 20K 60K 32K words 32K 32K words words 13 banks 7 banks
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128
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
256
2,048
2,048
256
256
2,048
2,048
1,280
1,280
1,280
1,280
704
704
704
1,664
1,664
1,024
512
512
1,024
512
512
512
128
128
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
128
128
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
128
128
128
64
64
128
64
64
64
I/O points Program capacity (steps) Data memory Extended Data Memory
30K
1,280 60K
30K
960 20K
10K
32K words 32K words 32K words 32K words 32K words 1 bank 7 banks 3 banks 1 bank 3 banks E0_00000 to E0_32767 E0_00000 E0_00000 E0_00000 E0_00000 to to to to E6_32767 E2_32767 E2_32767 E2_32767 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 128 128
Function Maxiblocks mum number of definitions Maxi2,048 mum number of instances 2,048 Total for Comall files ment Memory (Kbytes) Unit (ver. 4.0 or later)
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
256
256
2,048
1,280
1,280
1,280
1,280
1,280
704
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512
512
512
128
128
64
64
64
64
64
64
128
128
64
64
64
64
64
64
128
128
128
64
128
64
64
64
Number of scheduled interrupts PWM outputs Maximum value of subroutine number Maximum value of jump number in JMP instruction Internal inputs
2 2 1,024 1,024
256 256
Internal outputs
--10 points 4 interrupt inputs (pulse catch) 2 high-speed counter inputs (50-kHz phase difference or 100-kHz single-phase) 6 points 6 points -- 2 pulse outputs (100 kHz) 2 pulse outputs 2 PWM outputs (100 kHz) 1 PWM output
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Specification Units without internal I/O functions
256
704
256
64
64
64
Program capacity (steps) Data memory Number of connectable Expansion Units and Expansion I/O Units Function blocks Maximum number of definitions Maximum number of instances Inside comment Function block memory program memory (Kbytes) Comment files (Kbytes) Program index files (Kbytes) Variable tables (Kbytes)
20K 32K words 7 Units (CP-series Expansion Units and Expansion I/O Units) 128 256 256
64 64 64
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Number of connectable Expan3 Units (CP-series Expansion Units and sion Units and Expansion I/O Units Expansion I/O Units) Function blocks Maximum number of definitions Maximum number of instances Inside comment Function block memory program memory (Kbytes) Comment files (Kbytes) Program index files (Kbytes) Variable tables (Kbytes) 128 256 256
L models CP1LCP1LCP1LL20D@-@ L14D@-@ L10D@-@ 10 points 54 points 60 points (14 built-in (20 built-in points + 40 points + 40 points/ points/ Expansion Expansion Rack x 1 Rack x 1 Racks) Rack) 5K 10K words (D00000 to D09999, and D32000 to D32767) 1 Unit (CP-series ExpanNone sion Unit or Expansion I/O Unit)
64 64 64
Max. number of I/O points Program capacity (steps) Data memory Extended data memory Function blocks Maximum number of definitions Maximum number of instances Inside comment Function block memory program memory (Kbytes) Comment files (Kbytes) Program index files (Kbytes) Variable tables (Kbytes)
64 64 128
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Program capacity (steps) Data memory Function blocks Maximum number of definitions Maximum number of instances Inside comment Function block memory program memory (Kbytes) Comment files (Kbytes) Program index files (Kbytes) Variable tables (Kbytes)
64 64 64
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If this option is selected, all timers will operate the same regardless of timer number, as shown in the following table. Timer Operation for Timer Numbers T0000 to T4095
Refresh When instruction is executed Description The PV is refreshed each time the instruction is executed. If the PV is 0, the Completion Flag is turned ON. If it is not 0, the Completion Flag is turned OFF. When execution of all All PV are refreshed once each cycle. tasks is completed Every 80 ms If the cycle time exceeds 80 ms, all PV are refreshed once every 80 ms.
If this option is not selected, the refreshing of timer instructions with timer numbers T0000 to T2047 will be different from those with timer numbers T2048 to T4095, as given below. This behavior is the same for CPU Units that do not support function blocks. (Refer to the descriptions of individual instruction in the CS/CJ Series Instruction Reference for details.)
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Description The PV is refreshed each time the instruction is executed. If the PV is 0, the Completion Flag is turned ON. If it is not 0, the Completion Flag is turned OFF. When execution of all All PV are refreshed once each cycle. tasks is completed Every 80 ms If the cycle time exceeds 80 ms, all PV are refreshed once every 80 ms.
Select the Apply the same spec as TO-2047 to T2048-4095 Option to ensure consistent operation when using the timer numbers allocated by default to function block variables (T3072 to T4095).
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Note
The number of instruction steps in the function block definition (p) will not be diminished in subsequence instances when the same function block definition is copied to multiple locations (i.e., for multiple instances). Therefore, in the above equation, the number of instances is not multiplied by the number of instruction steps in the function block definition (p). The following table applies only to CP-series CPU Units with unit version Ver. 1.0 or later and CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version Ver. 3.0 or later, NSJ Controllers, and FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers.
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Contents Number of steps Call part --57 steps 1-bit (BOOL) input vari6 steps I/O parameter able or output variable transfer part The data type is 1-word (INT, UINT, or 6 steps shown in parenthe- WORD) input variable or ses. output variable 6 steps 2-word (DINT, UDINT, DWORD, or REAL) input variable or output variable 4-word (LINT, ULINT, 12 steps LWORD, or LREAL) input variable or output variable Input-output variables 18 steps Number of instruc- The total number of instruction steps (same as standard tion steps in func- user program) + 27 steps. tion block definition
Example: Input variables with a 1-word data type (INT): 5 Output variables with a 1-word data type (INT): 5 Function block definition section: 100 steps Number of steps for 1 instance = 57 + (5 + 5) 6 steps + 100 steps + 27 steps = 244 steps When the program is written in ST language, the actual number of steps cannot be calculated. The number of instruction steps in each function block definition can be found in the function block definitions properties.
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Startup time not including 3.3 s 6.8 s 8.8 s I/O parameter transfer 0.24 s 0.4 s 0.7 s I/O parameter trans- 1-bit input variable, outfer processing time put variable, or input-output variable (BOOL) The data type is indicated in paren- 1-word input variable, 0.19 s 0.3 s 0.6 s theses. output variable, or inputoutput variable (INT, UINT, WORD) 2-word input variable, 0.19 s 0.5 s 0.8 s output variable, or inputoutput variable (DINT, UDINT, DWORD, REAL) 4-word input variable, 0.38 s 1.0 s 1.6 s output variable, or inputoutput variable (LINT, ULINT, LWORD, LREAL) Function block defi- Total instruction processing time (same as standard user program) nition instruction execution time
1.1 s
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Example: CJ1H-CPU67H-R Input variables with a 1-word data type (INT): 3 Output variables with a 1-word data type (INT): 2 Total instruction processing time in function block definition section: 10 s Execution time for 1 instance = 3.3 s + (3 + 2) 0.19 s + 10 s = 14.25 s Note The execution time is increased according to the number of multiple instances when the same function block definition has been copied to multiple locations.
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3-2-10 Checking Instance Information such as Nesting Levels . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-11 Checking the Size of the Function Block Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-12 Compiling Function Block Definitions (Checking Program). . . . . . 3-2-13 Printing Function Block Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-14 Password Protection of Function Block Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-15 Comparing Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-16 Saving and Reusing Function Block Definition Files . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-17 Downloading/Uploading Programs to the Actual CPU Unit . . . . . . 3-2-18 Monitoring and Debugging Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-19 Online Editing Function Block Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The following procedures are used to create function blocks, save them in files, transfer them to the CPU Unit, monitor them, and debug them.
Refer to 3-2-1 Creating a Project for details. Creating a New Project 1. Start the CX-Programmer and select New from the File Menu. 2. Select a Device type: CS1G-H, CS1H-H, CJ1G-H, CJ1H-H, CJ1M, or CP1H, CP1L, NSJ, or FQM1-CM (MMA/MMP).
1,2,3...
Reusing an Existing CX-Programmer Project 1. Start the CX-Programmer, and read the existing project file (.cxp) created using CX-Programmer Ver. 4.0 or earlier by selecting the file from the File Menu. 2. Select a Device type: CS1H-H, CS1G-H, CJ1G-H, CJ1H-H, CJ1M, or CP1H, CP1L, NSJ, or FQM1-CM (MMA/MMP).
1,2,3...
Refer to 3-2-2 Creating a New Function Block Definition for details. 1. Select Function Blocks in the project workspace and right-click. 2. Select Insert Function Block - Ladder or Insert Function Blocks Structured Text from the pop-up menu.
Refer to 3-2-3 Defining Function Blocks Created by User for details. Registering Variables before Inputting the Ladder Program or ST Program 1. Register variables in the variable table. 2. Create the ladder program or ST program.
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Registering Variables as Necessary while Inputting the Ladder Program or ST Program 1. Create the ladder program or ST program. 2. Register a variable in the variable table whenever required.
1,2,3...
Refer to 3-2-4 Creating Instances from Function Block Definitions for details.
Inserting Instances in the Ladder Section Window and then Inputting the Instance Name 1. Place the cursor at the location at which to create an instance (i.e., a copy) of the function block and press the F Key. 2. Input the name of the instance. 3. Select the function block definition to be copied.
1,2,3...
Registering Instance Names in the Global Symbol Table and then Selecting the Instance Name when Inserting 1. Select Function Block as the data type for the variable in the global symbol table. 2. Press the F Key in the Ladder Section Window.
1,2,3...
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3. Select the name of the instance that was registered from the pull-down menu on the FB Instance Field.
Refer to 3-2-5 Setting Function Block Parameters Using the Enter Key for details. 1. Place the cursor at the position of the input variable or output variable and press the P Key. 2. Input the source address for the input variable or the destination address for the output variable.
1. Select the instance and select Function Block/SFC Memory - Function Block/SFC Memory Allocation from the PLC Menu. 2. Set the function block memory allocations.
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Creating a Project
Creating New Projects with CX-Programmer 1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Programmer and select New from the File Menu. 2. In the Change PLC Window, select a Device Type that supports function blocks. These are listed in the following table.
Device CJ2H CS1G-H CS1H-H CJ1G-H CJ1H-H CJ1M CP1H CP1L NSJ CPU CPU68-EIP/67-EIP/66-EIP/65-EIP/64-EIP CPU42H/43H/44H/45H CPU63H/64H/65H/66H/67H CPU42H/43H/44H/45H CPU65H/66H/67H/64H-R/65H-R/66H-R/67H-R CPU11/12/13/21/22/23 CP1H-XA/X/Y CP1L-M/L G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D) M3D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-M3D, NSJ5-SQ0@-M3D, and NSJ8-TV0@-M3D) FQM1-CM002 FQM1-MMA22 FQM1-MMP22
3. Press the Settings Button and select the CPU Type. For details on other settings, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
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2. Function block definitions are created by inserting function block definitions after the Function Blocks icon. Creating Function Block Definitions Function blocks can be defined by the user using either ladder programming or structured text.
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Creating (Inserting) Function Block Definitions with Ladders 1. Select Function Blocks in the project workspace, right-click, and select Insert Function Blocks - Ladder from the pop-up menu. (Or select Function Block - Ladder from the Insert Menu.) Creating (Inserting) Function Block Definitions with Structured Text 1. Select Function Blocks in the project workspace, right-click, and select Insert Function Blocks - Structured Text from the pop-up menu. (Or select Function Block - Structured Text from the Insert Menu.)
2. A function block called FunctionBlock1 will be automatically inserted either after the for ladder programming language (default) or the for ST language. This icon contains the definitions for the newly created (inserted) function block. 3. Whenever a function block definition is created, the name FunctionBlock@ will be assigned automatically, where @ is a serial number. These names can be changed. All names must contain no more than 64 characters.
Note
To specify the default folder (file location) in the Function Block Library File Dialog Box, select Tools - Options, click the General Tab and the select the default file in the OMRON FB library storage location field.
3. Specify the folder in which the OMRON FB Library file is located, select the library file, and click the Open Button. The library file will be inserted as a function block definition after the .
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One of the following windows will be displayed when the newly created Function Block 1 icon is double-clicked (or if it is right-clicked and Open is selected from the pop-up menu). A variable table for the variables used in the function block is displayed on top and an input area for the ladder program or structured text is displayed on the bottom.
Ladder Program
Structured Text
Variable table
ST input area
As shown, a function block definition consists of a variable table that serves as an interface and a ladder program or structured text that serves as an algorithm. Variable Table as an Interface At this point, the variable table is empty because there are no variables allocated for I/O memory addresses in the PLC. Ladder Program or Structure Text as an Algorithm With some exceptions, the ladder program for the function block can contain any of the instructions used in the normal program. Refer to 2-4 Programming Restrictions for restrictions on the instructions that can be used. Structured text can be input according to the ST language defined in IEC61131-3. Using OMRON FB Library Files Double-click the inserted function block library (or right-click and select Open from the pop-up menu) to display the variable table that has finished being created at the top right window, and the ladder program that has finished being created in the bottom right window. Both windows are displayed in gray and cannot be edited.
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Variable table
Ladder program
Note
Function block definitions are not displayed in the default settings for OMRON FB Library files (.cxf). To display definitions, select the Display the inside of FB option in the function block properties. (Select the OMRON FB Library file in the project workspace, right-click, select Properties, and select the Display the inside of FB option in the General Tab.)
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The New Variable Dialog Box shown below will be displayed. Name: Input the name of the variable. Data Type: Select the data type. Usage: Select the variable type. Initial Value: Select the initial value of the variable at the start of operation. Retain: Select if the value of the variable is to be maintained when the power is turned ON or when the operating mode is changed from PROGRAM or MONITOR mode to RUN mode. The value will be cleared at these times if Retain is not selected.
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Input the name of the function block variable
Section 3-2
The default data type is BOOL. Change as required. Type of variable to register (i.e., the sheet) Initial value
Note (a) For user-defined external variables, the global symbol table can be browsed by registering the same variable name in the global symbol table. (b) External variables defined by the system are registered in the external variable table in advance. 2. For example, input aaa as the variable name and click the OK Button. As shown below, a BOOL variable called aaa will be created on the Inputs Sheet of the Variable Table.
Note
(1) After a variable is added, it can be selected to display in reverse video, then moved to another line by dragging and dropping. To select a variable for dragging and dropping, select the variable in any of the columns except the Name field. (2) After inputting a variable, the sheet where the variable is registered can be changed by double-clicking and changing the setting in the Usage field (N: Internals, I: Inputs, O: Outputs, E: Externals, P: In Out). The variable can also be copied or moved between the sheets for internal, external, input, output, and input-output variables. Select the variable, right-click, and select Copy or Cut from the pop-up menu, and then select Paste. (3) Variable names must also be input for variables specified with AT (allocating actual address) settings. (4) The following text is used to indicate I/O memory addresses in the PLC and thus cannot be input as variable names in the function block variable table. A, W, H, HR, D, DM, E, EM, T, TIM, C, or CNT followed by a numeric value
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Creating the Algorithm 1,2,3... Using a Ladder Program
Section 3-2
1. Press the C Key and select aaa registered earlier from the pull-down menu in the New Contact Dialog Box.
Press the C Key and select aaa registered earlier from the pull-down menu in the New Contact Dialog Box.
2. Click the OK Button. A contact will be entered with the function block internal variable aaa as the operand (variable type: internal).
The rest of the ladder program is input in exactly the same way as for standard programs with CX-Programmer. Note Addresses cannot be directly input for instruction operands within function blocks. Only Index Registers (IR) and Data Registers (DR) can be input directly as follows (not as variables): Addresses DR0 to DR5, direct specifications IR0 to IR15, and indirect specifications ,IR0 to ,IR15. Using Structured Text An ST language program (see note) can either be input directly into the ST input area or a program input into a general-purpose text editor can be copied and then pasted into the ST input area using the Paste Command on the Edit Menu. Note The ST language conforms to IEC61131-3. For details, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST).
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Note
(1) Tabs or spaces can be input to create indents. They will not affect the algorithm. (2) The display size can be changed by holding down the Ctrl Key and turning the scrolling wheel on a wheel mouse. (3) When an ST language program is input or pasted into the ST input area, syntax keywords reserved words will be automatically displayed in blue, comments in green, errors in red, and everything else in black. (4) To change the font size or colors, select Options from the Tools Menu and then click the ST Font Button on the Appearance Tab Page. The font names, font size (default is 8 point) and color can be changed. (5) For details on structured text specifications, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST).
2. Click the OK Button. The New Variable Dialog Box will be displayed. With special instructions, a New Variable Dialog Box will be display for each operand in the instruction.
Set the data type and other properties other than the name.
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The properties for all input variables will initially be displayed as follows: Usage: Internal Data Type: BOOL for contacts and WORD for channel (word) Initial Value: The default for the data type. Retain: Not selected. 3. Make any required changes and click the OK Button. 4. As shown below, the variable that was registered will be displayed in the variable table above the program.
5. If the type or properties of a variable that was input are not correct, doubleclick the variable in the variable table and make the required corrections. Reference Information AT Settings (Specified Address) AT settings can be made in the variable properties to specify allocation addresses for Basic I/O Units, Special I/O Units, or CPU Bus Units, or Auxiliary Area addresses not registered using the CX-Programmer. A variable name is required to achieve this. Use the following procedure to specify an address. 1,2,3... 1. After inputting the variable name in the New Variable Dialog Box, click the Advanced Button. The Advanced Settings Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Select AT (Specified Address) under AT Settings and input the desired address.
Select AT.
Input address.
The variable name is used to enter variables into the algorithm in the function block definition even when they have an address specified for the AT settings (the same as for variables without a specified address). For example, if a variable named Restart has an address of A50100 specified for the AT settings, Restart is specified for the instruction operand. Array Settings An array can be specified to use the same data properties for more than one variable and manage the variables as a group. Use the following procedure to set an array.
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1,2,3...
Section 3-2
1. After inputting the variable name in the New Variable Dialog Box, click the Advanced Button. The Advanced Settings Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Select Array Variable in the Array Settings and input the maximum number of elements in the array.
When the name of an array variable is entered in the algorithm in the function block definition, square brackets surrounding the index will appear after the array name. For example, if you create a variable named PV with a maximum of 3 elements, PV[0], PV[1], and PV[2] could be specified as instruction operands. There are three ways to specify indices. Directly with numbers, e.g., PV[1] in the above example (for ladder programming or ST language programming) With a variable, e.g., PV[a] in the above example, where a is the name of a variable with a data type of INT (for ladder programming or ST language programming) With an equation, e.g., PV[a+b] or PV[a+1} in the above example, where a and b are the names of variables with a data type of INT (for ST language programming only) Using Structured Text When using structured text, a dialog box will not be displayed to register the variable whenever a variable name that has not been registered is input. Be sure to always register variables used in standard text programming in the variable table, either as you need them or after completing the program. (Place the cursor in the tab page on which to register the variable, right-click, and select Insert Variable from the pop-up menu. Note For details on structured text specifications, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST).
Copying User Program Circuits and Pasting in Ladder Programming of Function Block Definitions
A single circuit or multiple circuits in the user program can be copied and pasted in the ladder programming of function block definitions. This operation, however, is subject to the following restrictions. Source Instruction Operand: Address Only Note Addresses are not registered in the function block definition variable tables. After pasting, the addresses will be displayed in the operand in red. Doubleclick on the instruction and input the variable name into the operand. Index Registers (IR) and Data Registers (DR), however, do not require modification after pasting and function in the operand as is.
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Source Instruction Operand: Address and I/O Comment
Section 3-2
Automatically generate symbol name Option Selected in Symbols Tab under Options in Tools Menu The user program symbol names (in the global symbol table only) will be generated automatically as AutoGen_ + Address (if the option is deselected, the symbol names will be removed). Example 1: For address 100.01, the symbol name will be displayed as AutoGen_100_01. Example 2: For address D0, the symbol name will be displayed as AutoGen_D0. If circuits in the user program are copied and pasted into the function block definition program as is, the symbols will be registered automatically in the function block definition symbol table (at the same time as copying the circuits) as the symbol name AutoGen_Address and I/O comments as Comment. This function enables programmed circuits to be easily reused in function blocks as addresses and I/O comments. Note The prefix AutoGen_ is not added to Index Registers (IR) and Global Data Registers (DR), and they cannot be registered in the original global symbol table. Automatically generate symbol name Option Not Selected in Symbols Tab under Options in Tools Menu Addresses and I/O comments are not registered in the function block definition variable tables. Addresses are displayed in the operand in red. I/O comments will be lost. Double-click on the instruction and input the symbol name into the operand. Index Registers (IR) and Data Registers (DR), however, do not require modification after pasting and function in the operand as is.
The user program symbol is automatically registered in the internal variables of the function block definition variable table. This operation, however, is subject to the following restrictions. Addresses Symbol addresses are not registered. Use AT settings to specify the same address. Symbol Data Types The symbol data types are converted when pasted from the user program into the function block definition, as shown in the following table.
Symbol data type in user program CHANNEL NUMBER Variable data type after pasting in function block program WORD The variable will not be registered, and the value (number) will be pasted directly into the operand as a constant. WORD DWORD LWORD
Symbol data types CHANNEL, NUMBER, UINT BCD, UDINT BCD, or ULINT BCD, however, cannot be copied from the symbol table (not the program) and then pasted into the variable table in the function block definition.
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Symbols with automatically generated symbol names (AutoGen_ + Address) cannot be copied from a global symbol table and pasted into the function block definition symbol table.
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The addresses of the operands used in the instructions in the selected program circuits will be automatically allocated as listed below depending on application conditions.
Application inside selected program circuits Application outside selected Not used Used in input Used in Used in program circuits and output output input sections section section Not used --Internal vari- Internal vari- Internal variable (See note.) able able Used --Input variable Output variInput-output variable able
Note
Even if an address is allocated to I/O, it will be considered to be not used and converted to an internal variable if it is not used outside the selected circuits (no matter where it is used inside the selected circuits).
Note
Names will be automatically set for addresses without symbol names as follows: AutoGen_address. AT specifications will be automatically removed. 3. Change the allocations to internal, input, output, or input-output variables as required. Right-click the variable and select the desired variable type from the Change usage Menu.
If necessary, double-click any variable in the variable list and change the name or comment. The array and AT settings can also be changed. 4. Click the OK Button. The following Function Block (Ladder) Generation Dialog Box will be displayed.
Input the FB definition name and comment, and then click the OK Button. 5. The function block definition will be generated based on the settings and will appear under the function blocks in the Workspace.
Function Blocks FunctionBlock1
6. The following dialog box will be displayed asking if you want to insert an instance of the function block definition below the original program circuits.
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7. Click the Yes Button to insert an instance and click the No Button to not insert an instance. 8. The following New Function Block Invocation Dialog Box will appear if the Yes Button was clicked.
Enter the function block instance name and click the OK Button. An instance of the function block definition will be inserted below the original program circuits as shown below.
9. Enter the input conditions and parameters for the instance that was inserted. Note The function block definition generation function is convenient for converting existing ladder programming that has been proven in actual operation into function blocks. The application of addresses within the selected program circuits is analyzed both inside and outside the selection to allocate internal, input, output, and input-output variables as accurately as possible. Program circuits that contain operands that are only symbols (i.e., that are not addresses) cannot be converted. To create function blocks from program circuits that contain operands that are only symbols, copy and past the program circuits into a function block definition. Refer to Copying User Program Circuits and Pasting in Ladder Programming of Function Block Definitions on page 90 for details.
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Program Circuits That Must Be Altered before Generating a Function Block Definition
Section 3-2
In the following case, the program circuits must be altered before a function block definition can be automatically generated. Addresses Used Both as Bits and Words The bit and word addresses will be registered as different variables. The program can be altered in advance to avoid this. Example: MOV(021) for W0 and SET for W0.02
Here, the instruction can be changed to specify a word instead of a bit. As shown below, W0 is used both for MOV(021) and SETB(532), and the bit number for SETB(532) is specified using &2.
Program Circuits That Must Be Altered after Generating a Function Block Definition
In the following cases, operand specifications must be changed using array settings after generating the function block definition. Instructions with Multiword Operands, Some of Which Are Changed by Another Instruction in the Program Circuits Example: D0 Specified as the First Word for MOVL(498) and D1 Specified for MOV(021)
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As shown below, the variables must be changed to specify the first word in an array and a specific word in the same array after the function block definition has been generated. Example: DT_WORD is set as a WORD array variable with 2 elements. DT_WORD[0] is specified for MOVL(498) and DT_WORD[1] is specified for MOV(021).
Instructions with Two Operands Specifying Starting and Ending Words Example: D0 to D9 Specified for BSET(071)
As shown below, the variables must be changed to specify the first word in an array and a specific word in the same array after the function block definition has been generated. Example: DT_WORD is set as a WORD array variable with 10 elements. DT_WORD[0] is specified for the first operand and DT_WORD[9] is specified for the second operand of BSET(071).
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Operands with Sizes Affected by Other Operands
Section 3-2
Example: Five Transfer Words, D0 Specified for the First Source Word, and D100 Specified for the First Destination Word for XFER(070)
As shown below, the variables must be changed to set the first elements in two different arrays after the function block definition has been generated. Example: DT_WORD1 and DT_WORD2 are set as WORD array variables with 5 elements each. DT_WORD1[0] is specified for the first word for the first operand and DT_WORD2[0] is specified for first word for the second operand of XFER(070).
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Method 1: Using the F Key in the Ladder Section Window and Inputting the Instance Name 1,2,3... 1. In the Ladder Section Window, place the cursor in the program where the instance is to be inserted and press the F Key. (Alternately, select Function Block Invocation from the Insert Menu.) The New Function Block Invocation Dialog Box will be displayed. When using ST language, a function block can be called by selecting FUNCTION BLOCK as the variables data type, using the desired instance name, and entering the following function block call statement. Specify arguments in parentheses after the instance name (to pass input variable values from the calling function block to input variables in the called function block) and also specify return values (to receive output variable values from the called function block to output variables in the calling function block). The instance name can be set to any internal variable with the FUNCTION BLOCK data type. 2. Input the instance name, select the function block from which to create an instance, and click the OK Button.
Press F Key with cursor here. Following dialog Input the instance name. box is displayed.
3. As an example, set the instance name in the FB Instance Field to sample, set the function block in the FB Definition Field to FunctionBlock1, and click the OK Button. As shown below, a copy of the function block definition called FunctionBlock1 will be created with an instance name of sample.
Instance name Function block definition An instance called sample is created from the function block definition called FunctionBlock1.
The instance will be automatically registered in the global symbol table with an instance name of sample and a data type of FUNCTION BLOCK. Method 2: Registering the Instance Name in the Global Symbol Table in Advance and Then Selecting the Instance Name If the instance name is registered in the global symbol table in advance, the instance name can be selected from the global symbol table to create other instances.
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1,2,3...
Section 3-2
1. For a ladder diagram, select a data type of Function block in the global symbol table, input the instance name, and registered the instance. For ST, select a data type of Function block, use the instance name, and use a call statement for the function block as follows to call the function block: Input the instance name (any internal variable name with a function block data type) followed by the arguments in parentheses (i.e., specify the input variable values of the calling function block to pass to the input variables of the called function block). Also include the return values (i.e., specify the output variable values of the called function block to pass back to the output variables of the calling function block). 2. Press the F Key in the Ladder Section Window. The Function Block Invocation Dialog Box will be displayed. 3. Select the instance name that was previously registered from the pulldown menu on the FB Instance Field. The instance will be created.
Restrictions
Observe the following restrictions when creating instances. Refer to 2-4 Programming Restrictions for details. No more than one function block can be created in each program circuit. The rung cannot be branched to the left of an instance. Instances cannot be connected directly to the left bus bar, i.e., an EN must always be inserted. Note If changes are made in the I/O variables in a variable table for a function block definition, the bus bar to the left of all instances that have been created from that function block definition will be displayed in red to indicate an error. When this happens, select the function block, right-click, and select Update Invocation. The instance will be updated for any changes that have been made in the function block definition and the red bus bar display indicating an error will be cleared.
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Instance name Function block definition Press the P Key with the cursor on the left of the instance. The New Parameter Dialog Box will be displayed.
Input the address from which to pass data to the input variable.
2. Set the source address from which to pass the address data to the input variable. Also set the destination address to which the address data will be passed from the output variable.
Note
Set the data in all the input parameters. If even a single input parameter remains blank, the left bus bar for the instance will be displayed in red to indicate an error. If this happens, the program cannot be transferred to the CPU Unit.
Long (4-word) inte- 64 bits ger Unsigned integer Unsigned double integer Unsigned long (4word) integer 16 bits 32 bits 64 bits
P_Off, P_On 0 (FALSE), 1 (TRUE) Positive value: & or + followed 32768 to +32767 by integer 2147483648 to +2147483647 Negative value: followed by 9223372036854775808 to integer +9223372036854775807 Positive value: & or + followed &0 to 65535 by integer &0 to 4294967295 &0 to 18446744073709551615
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Input variable data type REAL Content Real number Size 32 bits Input method Positive value: & or + followed by real number (with decimal point) Negative value: followed by real number (with decimal point)
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Setting range
LREAL
64 bits
3.402823 1038 to 1.175494 1038, 0, +1.175494 1038 to +3.402823 1038 1.79769313486232 10308 to 2.22507385850720 10308, 0, +2.22507385850720 10 308 to +1.79769313486232 10308
#0000 to FFFF or &0 to 65535
WORD
16-bit data
16 bits
DWORD
32-bit data
32 bits
LWORD
64-bit data
64 bits
# followed by hexadecimal number (4 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number # followed by hexadecimal number (8 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number # followed by hexadecimal number (16 digits max.) & or + followed by decimal number
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If a non-boolean data type is used for the input variable and only a numerical value (e.g., 20) is input, the value for the CIO Area address (e.g, CIO 0020) will be passed, and not the numerical value. To set a numerical value, always insert an &, #, + or prefix before inputting the numerical value. Example Programs:
Instance for function block definition A
10
( INT ) DATA_1
If the data format for DATA_1 is INT, and "10" is input, the value for CIO 0010 will be passed.
&10
( INT ) DATA_1
If the data format for DATA_1 is INT, and the prefix & is added so that "&10" is input, the numerical value will be passed.
If the input variable data type is boolean and a numerical value only (e.g., 0 or 1) is input in the parameter, the value for CIO 000000 (0.00) or CIO 000001 (0.01) will be passed. Always input P_Off for 0 (OFF) and P_On for 1 (ON).
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First address
Last address
Size
The non-retained and retained areas are set in words. The timer and counter areas are set by time and counter numbers. The default values are as follows: CJ2-series CPU Units
FB Instance Area Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address H512 H1407 H1408 T3072 C3072 H1535 T4095 C4095 Size 896 128 1024 1024 Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, HR, DM, EM (See note.) HR, DM, EM (See note.) TIM CNT
Note
Note
(1) Bit data can be accessed even if the DM or EM Area is specified for the non-retained area or retained area.
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(2) The Function Block Holding Area words are allocated in H512 to H1535. These words cannot be specified in instruction operands in the user program. These words can also not be specified in the internal variables AT settings. (3) Words H512 to H1535 are contained in the Holding Area, but the addresses set as non-retained will be cleared when the power is turned OFF and ON again or when operation is started. (4) To prevent overlapping of instance area addresses and addresses used in the program, set H512 to H1535 (Function Block Holding Area words) for the non-retained area and retained area. If there are not sufficient words, use words in areas not used by the user program. If another area is set, the addresses may overlap with addresses that are used in the user program. If the addresses in the function block instance areas overlap with any of the addresses used in the user program, an error will occur when compiling. This error will also occur when a program is downloaded, edited online, or checked by the user.
Work Area Addresses used in the user program overlap with the instance areas.
If addresses are duplicated and an error occurs, either change the function block instance areas or the addresses used in the user program. FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers
FB Instance Area Non Retain (See note.) Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address 5000 5999 None T206 C206 Size 1000 Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, DM
T255 C255
50 50
TIM CNT
Note
Bit data can be accessed even if the DM Area is specified for the non-retained area. CP-series CPU Units
FB Instance Area Non Retain Retain Timers Counters Default value Start address End address H512 H1407 H1408 T3072 C3072 H1535 T4095 C4095 Size 896 128 1024 1024 Applicable memory areas CIO, WR, HR, DM (See note.) HR, DM (See note.) TIM CNT
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Note DM area of CP1L-L
Address D0000 to D9999 D10000 to D31999 D32000 to D32767 CP1L-L Provided Not Provided Provided
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Right-click on the instance name and select Function Block Instance Address.
3. The FB Interface Memory Dialog Box will be displayed. Check the I/O memory addresses internally allocated to variables here.
Example: Addresses used internally for the input variables.
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Method Used for Checking Addresses Internally Allocated to Variables
Program Instance of function block definition A, instance name: sample
a b c
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Right-click and select Function Block Memory Address. FM Instance Memory Dialog Box
Inputs Name Type a BOOL Outputs Name Type b BOOL c BOOL Address W400.00 Address W401.00 W401.02
Instance name
The following procedure can be used to check the number of addresses allocated to variables and the number still available for allocation in the function block instance areas. 1. Select the instance in the Ladder Section Window, right-click, and select Memory Allocation - Function Block/SFC Memory - Function Block/SFC Memory Statistics from the PLC Menu. 2. The Function Block/SFC Memory Statistics Dialog Box will be displayed as shown below. Check address usage here.
The total number The number of of words in each The number words still available. interface area. of words already used.
When a variable is added or deleted, addresses are automatically re-allocated in the variables instance area. Consecutive addresses are required for each instance, so all of the variables will be allocated to a different block of addresses if the original block of addresses cannot accommodate the change in variables. This will result in an unused block of addresses. The following procedure can be used to eliminate the unused areas in memory so that memory is used more efficiently. 1. Select the instance in the Ladder Section Window, right-click, and select Memory Allocation - Function Block/SFC Memory - Optimize Function/SFC Memory from the PLC Menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.
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2. Click the OK Button. Allocations to the function block instance areas will be optimized.
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FB Instance Viewer
Note: Variables can be registered by dragging and dropping them in the Watch Window.
When nesting, this area shows the nesting level relationship between instances (function block definition names in parentheses). The higher-level is the calling block and the lower-level is the called block. Also, if there are array variables or timer/counter variables, they are displayed just below the instance.
The variable names, data types, addresses (allocated internal addresses), and comments are displayed for variables used in the active instance selected in the directory tree in the area on the left.
The Used #, Free #, and Max # fields under Function Block refer to the number of function block definitions.
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Select the function block definition, right-click, and select Compile from the pop-up menu. (Alternately, press the Ctrl + F7 Keys.) The function block will be compiled and the results of the program check will be automatically displayed on the Compile Table Page of the Output Window.
2. Select the All Rung or Select Rung option. When the Select Rung option is selected, specify the start rung and end rung numbers. When a page number has been specified in the header and footer fields in File - Page Setup, the first page number can be specified. 3. Select either of the following options for the function block printing range. Symbol table and program (default) Symbol table Program 4. Click the OK Button, and display the Print Dialog Box. After setting the printer, number of items to print and the paper setting, click the OK button.
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5. The following variable table followed by the algorithm (e.g, ladder programming language) will be printed.
Note
For details on print settings, refer to the section on printing in the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
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2. The Function Block Properties Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the Protection Tab and click the Set Button.
3. The Function Block Protect Setting Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the protection level in the Protection Type Field.
The following table shows the functions restricted in each protection level.
Function Protect Type Prohibit writing and Prohibit writing display Prohibited Allowed Prohibited Allowed
Displaying function block contents Printing function block contents Editing function block contents Saving/loading to function block library files
Allowed
4. Input the password in the Password Field of the Function Block Protect Setting Dialog Box. Input the same password again in the confirmation field to verify the password and click the Set Button. The password can be up to 8 characters long and only alphanumeric characters can be used. 5. When a function block definition has been password protected, the function block definitions icon will change to indicate that it is protected. The icon also indicates the protection level, as shown below. : Prohibit writing and display (same for ladder and ST) : Prohibit writing (ladder) : Prohibit writing (ST) Protecting Multiple Function Block Definitions 1,2,3... Use the following procedure to set the password protection for two or more function block definitions at the same time. 1. Select Function Blocks in the project workspace, right-click, and select Function Block Protection - Set from the pop-up menu.
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2. The Function Block Protection Collective Setting Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the names of the function blocks that you want to protect, select the Protection Type (protection level), input the password, and click the Set Button.
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2. The Function Block Protection Collective Release Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the names of the function blocks that you want to be unprotected, input the password, and click the Release Button. 3. If the password input matches the selected function blocks passwords, the protection will be cleared for all of the function block definitions at once.
Use the following procedure to read a function block library file (*.cxf) into a project. 1. Select the function block definition item under the PLC directory in the Project Workspace, right-click, and select Insert Function Block - From File from the pop-up menu (or select File - Function Block - Load Function Block from File). 2. The following dialog box will be displayed. Select a function block library file (*.cxf) and click the Open Button.
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3. A function block called FunctionBlock1 will be automatically inserted after the Function Blocks icon. This icon contains the definition of the function block. 4. Double-click the FunctionBlock1 Icon. The variable table and algorithm will be display.
Note
Double-click
I/O values can be monitored in the algorithm within the function block.
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(2) If an array variable is used in a function block and a symbol is used for the array variables arguments, the present value cannot be monitored if that array variable is used as the operand of an input condition or special instruction. In this case, the input condition or instruction will be displayed in red.
With the CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 and later versions, it is possible to monitor the ST programs within an instance when monitoring the program. To monitor I/O bits and words (I/O Bit Monitor), either double-click the instance or rightclick the instance and select Monitor FB Instance from the pop-up menu. To return to the original instance, right-click in the ST program monitor window and select To Upper Layer from the pop-up menu.
Double-click the instance. The ST program and variable monitoring areas are displayed.
The ST program is displayed in the left side of the window (called the ST program monitor window).
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The values of variables used in the ST program are displayed in the right side of the window (called the ST variable monitor window). At this point, it is possible to monitor variable values, change PVs, force-set or force-reset bits, and copy/paste variables in the Watch Window. (These operations are described below.) Monitoring Variables Variable values are displayed in blue in the ST variable monitor window. Changing PVs To change a PV, select the desired variable in the ST variable monitor window (displayed in reverse video when selected), right-click, and select Set - Value from the pop-up menu.
Select the variable.
The Set New Value Dialog Box will be displayed. Input the new value in the Value field. Force-setting and Force-resetting Bits To force-set, force-reset, or clear the forced status, select the desired variable in the ST variable monitor window (displayed in reverse video when selected), right-click, and select Force - On, Force - Off, Force - Cancel, or Force Cancel All Forces from the pop-up menu. Copying and Pasting in the Watch Window 1,2,3... 1. To copy a variable to the Watch Window, select the desired variable in the ST variable monitor window (displayed in reverse video when selected), right-click, and select Copy from the pop-up menu. 2. Right-click in the Watch Window and select Paste from the pop-up menu.
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Select the variable in the ST variable monitor window, right-click, and select Copy.
Checking Programs within Function Block Definitions 1,2,3... Monitoring Instance Variables in the Watch Window 1,2,3...
Use the following procedure to check the program in the function block definition for an instance during monitoring. Right-click the instance and select To Lower Layer from the pop-up menu. The function block definition will be displayed. Use the following procedure to monitor instance variables.
1. Select View - Window - Watch. A Watch Window will be displayed. 2. Use any one of the three following methods to display the FB variables registration Dialog Box. a. Right-click the instance and select Register in Watch Windows from the pop-up menu. b. c. Copy the instance and paste it in the Watch Window. Right-click an empty row in the Watch Window and select Register in Watch Windows from the pop-up menu.
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3. Select Usage - Data Type. The FB Instance setting can also be selected. The default Usage is N: Internal and the other available selections are I: Input, O: Output, and E: External. The default Data Type is A: All. Special data types BOOL and INT can also be selected. 4. Click the OK Button. The selected variable will be registered in the Watch Window and the value will be displayed as shown below.
Select Register in Watch Windows. or Copy the instance and paste it in the Watch Window. or Right-click an empty row in the Watch Window and select Register in Watch Windows.
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The present values of input variables and output variables (parameters) are displayed below the parameters.
The CX-One Ver 1.1 (CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1) and later versions have a simulation function that can simulate the operation of a ladder program or ST program within a function block instance. Both step execution and break point operation are supported. To return to the original instance, right-click in the ST program monitor window and select To Upper Layer from the pop-up menu.
Enabling the Simulation Function Use the following procedure to enable the simulation function.
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1. Open the program containing the instance to be debugged. 2. Select View - Toolbars and select the Simulator Debug Option in the Toolbars Tab. 3. Select Work Online Simulator from the CX-Programmers PLC Menu and transfer the program to the CX-Simulator in the computer. Note
Step Execution (Step Run) Executes the program in step (instruction) increments. When the instance is stopped, this function can move to the first step (instruction) of the ladder or ST program in that instance. The program in the instance can be executed with the Step Run or Continuous Step Run method (see note).
Note
Set the duration of the step execution for Continuous Step Run operation by selecting the CX-Programmers Tools - Options command and setting the Continuous Step Interval on the PLCs Tab Page. Step In Use the following procedure to begin step execution of a ladder/ST program within an instance (called Step Run operation).
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1. Pause execution of the instance. (See note.) 2. Click the Step In Icon or select Tools - Simulation - Mode - Step In.
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Example: Step In from Instance to Internal Ladder Program
Stopped here.
Moves to here.
Stopped here.
Note
When the program is being executed at a point outside of the function block instance, the processing is the same as normal Step Run operation. Step Out Use the following procedure to pause step execution of a ladder/ST program within an instance (Step Run operation) and return to one level higher in the program (the program or instance that was the source of the call).
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1. During Step Run operation, move the cursor to any stopping point in the instance. 2. Click the Step Out Icon or select Tools - Simulation - Mode - Step Out.
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Example: Returning from an ST Program to the Calling Program or Instance
Stopped here. Moves to here.
Note
The Step Out command can be executed only in a ladder/ST program within an instance. Display when Operation is Paused by the Simulation Function The color of the cursor (or arrow in an ST program) indicates whether an operation has been paused in the Simulation Function Window, as well as which operation has been paused.
Debug operation Step Run or Continuous Step Run Color (default) Pink Program execution Details status Simulator paused Paused by Step Run status operation or the Pause Button Not executed due to Step is not being exeinterlock or other cuted because of an instruction such as IL, function. MILR/MILH, JMP0, or FOR/BREAK. Simulator instruction Paused (break status) by break a break point.
Regular color
Break point
Blue
Note
(1) When Tools - Simulation - Always Display Current Execution Point has been selected, the Simulator automatically scrolls the display to show the paused point in the instance when performing Step Run or Continuous Step Run operation. (2) The color of the cursor (or arrow in an ST program), which indicates when an operation has been paused in the Simulation Function Window, can be changed from its default color. To change the color, select Tools - Options and click the Appearance Tab. Select Pause Simulator, Simulator Instruction Break, or Simulator IO Break, and change the color for that condition.
Break Point Operation in an Instance Execution can be paused automatically at the preset break point in the instance. (In this case, the Step In operation cannot be used.)
Note
When a break point is set for an instance, the break point is valid for that instance only. (The break point is not valid for other instances created from the same function block definition.)
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3. Enter the size of memory to reserve in each field in the Memory Size Edit for FB Online Edit Dialog Box.
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1. While online with the PLC, right-click a function block definition in the Workspace (see note) and select FB online Edit - Begin from the pop-up menu. Note Online editing can also be started from the Function Block Definition Window, the Instance Ladder/ST Monitor Window, or a function block call instruction (from the normal ladder program or from a ladder program in a function block).
The following dialog box will be displayed before the FB Online Editor is started.
At the same time, a list of instances that will be affected is displayed in the Output Window.
Note
Affect of Function Block Definition Changes on Instances When a function block definition is changed, the contents of all instances that call that function block definition will also be changed. This is illustrated below.
Example Function Block Definition FB1 User Program
Affected
Change function block definitions only after considering the affect of the change on overall program operation. 2. Click the Yes Button. The contents of the function block definition will be displayed and can be edited.
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3. After editing the contents of the function block definition, select FB online Edit - Send Changes. The following FB Online Edit - Transfer Dialog Box will be displayed.
4. Select one of the following transfer modes and click the Yes Button. Normal Mode Quick Mode Refer to Transfer Modes on page 124 and Selecting a Transfer Mode on page 125 for details on the transfer modes.
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The new function block definition will be transferred to the buffer memory in the CPU Unit and the progress of the transfer will be displayed in a dialog box.
(At this point, the CPU Unit will still be operating with the previous function block definition.) The following dialog box will appear when the transfer has been completed.
(At this point, the CPU Unit will still be operating with the previous function block definition.) 5. Click the Yes Button. The user program in the CPU Unit will be updated with the new function block definition from the buffer memory of the CPU Unit. (If the No Button is click, the new function block definition in the buffer memory will be discarded and the program will not be changed.) In either case, the program will return to the status in which function block definitions cannot be edited. To edit another function block definition, select FB online Edit - Begin and begin the online editing procedure from the beginning. Transfer Modes Normal Mode In Normal Mode, both the source code and object code are transferred to the CPU Unit. Some time may be required for Normal Mode transfers because of the quantity of data that must be sent. Other editing or transfer operations cannot be performed until the transfer has been completed. Note The Display confirmation of FB online edit changes Option can be selected to display a confirmation dialog box after the source code has been transferred but just before updating the user memory in the CPU Unit.
Quick Mode In Quick Mode, only the object code is transferred to the CPU Unit. The source code is not transferred, making Quick Mode faster than Normal Mode. After transferring the object code either 1) select Program - Transfer FB Source to transfer the source code or 2) transfer the source code according to instructions displayed in a dialog box when you go offline. After transferring the object code, FB Source will be displayed in yellow at the bottom of the window to indicate that the source code has not yet been transferred. This message will disappear when the source code is transferred.
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As a rule, use Normal Mode to transfer function block definition changes. If too much time is required, increase the baud rate as much as possible before the transfer. If too much time is still required and debugging efficiency is hindered by continuous online editing, use Quick Mode as an exception, but be sure you understand the restrictions given in the following note (Mode Restrictions in Quick Mode). Guidelines for transfer times are given below for eight function block definitions with a source code totaling 8 Kbytes for all 8 definitions and all instances.
At 115.2 kbps: At 19.2 kbps: Normal Mode 5s 10 s Quick Mode 1s 2s
Note
Restrictions in Quick Mode A program containing function blocks cannot be uploaded correctly to the CXProgrammer unless the source code for all function block definitions has been transferred to the CPU Unit. Whenever using Quick Mode to transfer changes to function block definitions, always select Program - Transfer FB Source later to transfer the source code as well. Even if the source code is not transferred, it will be automatically transferred when you go offline unless the computer or CX-Programmer crashes before the source code can be transferred. In that happens, it may be impossible to upload the program. (See note.) Note It may be still be possible to transfer the source code even if the above problem occurs.
a. The following dialog box will be displayed the next time the CX-Programmer is started.
b. c.
Click the OK Button. Go online with the CPU Unit to which a transfer was made using Quick Mode.
d. When you go online, the CXP project automatically backed up in the computer will be started and the following dialog box will be displayed.
e. Click the Yes Button and then following the instructions provided in the dialog boxes. The source code automatically backed up in the computer can be compared to the object code in the CPU Unit and if they match, the source code can be transferred.
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Source Code and Object Code Before transferring a program, the CX-Programmer normally compiles the source code into object code so that the CPU Unit can execute it and then transfers both the source code and object code to the CPU Unit. The CPU Unit stores the source code and object code in user memory and built-in flash memory. Only when both the source code and object code exist in the CPU Unit can the CX-Programmer transfer and restore the program for the upload operation.
Cycle Time Monitor Time Be sure that the cycle time monitor time set in the PLC Setup is not exceeded when the program is rewritten as a result of online editing in MONITOR mode. If the monitor time is exceeded, a cycle time exceeded error will occur and CPU Unit operation will stop. If this occurs, switch to PROGRAM mode and then to MONITOR or RUN mode to restart operation.
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The previous status flags for all differentiated instructions (DIFU(013), @ instructions, DIFD(014), and % instructions) will be initialized (i.e., turned OFF) when online editing is finished. After performing online editing, do not turn OFF the power supply to the PLC until the CPU Unit has finished backing up data to the built-in flash memory (i.e., until the BKUP indicator stops flashing). If the power supply is turned OFF before the data is backed up, the data will not be backed up and the program will return to the status it had before online editing was performed.
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ST Language
This section explains the specifications and operating procedures for ST programs directly allocated to CX-Programmer tasks (ST tasks). Refer to the following sections for information on functions and operations specific to ST programs used in other programs (function blocks or SFC). ST programs used in function block instances: Refer to Part 1: Function Blocks in this manual. ST programs used in SFC: Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual: SFC (W469).
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The ST (Structured Text) language is a high-level language code for industrial controls (mainly PLCs) defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard. The standard control statements, operators, and functions make the ST language ideal for mathematical processing that is difficult to write in ladder programming. (The ST language does not support all of the processing that can be written in ladder language.) The ST language supported by CX-Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher conforms with the IEC 61131-3 standard, and these ST-language programs can be allocated to tasks. The PLC must be a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit with unit version 4.0 or later, or a CJ2-series CPU Unit. The following list shows the features of the ST language.
Programs can be written like high-level languages such as C, and comments can be included to make the program easy to read.
ST Program IF score > setover THEN underNG := FALSE; OK := FALSE; overNG := TRUE; (*If score>setover*) (*Turn OFF underNG*) (*Turn OFF OK*) (*Turn ON overNG*)
ELSIF score < setunder THEN (*If score=<setover and score < setunder*) overNG := FALSE; (*Turn ON overNG*) OK := FALSE; (*Turn OFF OK*) underNG := TRUE; (*Turn ON underNG*) ELSE underNG := FALSE; overNG := FALSE; OK := TRUE; END_IF; (*If setover>score>setunder*) (*Turn OFF underNG*) (*Turn OFF overNG*) (*Turn OFF OK*) (*End of IF statement*)
ST programs can be uploaded and downloaded just like ordinary programs, but ST program tasks cannot be uploaded and downloaded in task units.
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CX-Programmer Specifications
This section describes the operating environment for CX-Programmer ST programs (ST tasks). For details on the basic CX-Programmer operating environment, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446). For details on the CX-Programmer operating environment used with other programs (function block or SFC), refer to Part 1: Function Blocks in this manual, or the CX-Programmer Operation Manual: SFC (W469).
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Item Specification Program languages that can SFC, ladder, or ST (These programs can be combined be allocated to tasks freely.) ST program units Task units Up to 288 tasks (32 cyclic tasks, and 256 extra cyclic tasks) Tasks to which ST programs Cyclic tasks and extra cyclic tasks can be allocated Online editing ST chart editing Note The user can select standard mode (ST source code included in transfer) or quick mode (ST source code not included in transfer). Array variables can be used in SFC, ladder, and ST programs.
Array variables
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Inputting ST Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ST Language Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statement Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ST Language Configuration
ST Language Configuration An ST language program is composed from statements. There are two kinds of statements: assignment and control. Assignment statement: This statement uses an equation to store a calculation result in a variable. Control statement: Includes statements such as selection statements and iteration statements. For details on each kind of statement, refer to 5-4 ST Language Configuration. Statement Contents Statements are composed of the following elements. Variables (Refer to 5-4-2 Variables.) Constants (Refer to 5-4-3 Inputting Constants.) Operators (Refer to 5-4-4 Operators.) Functions (Refer to 5-4-5 Standard Functions and 5-4-6 OMRON Expansion Functions.) Example of a Control Statement
Statement (e.g., CASE): Configured using variables, Variable Constant equations, etc. Equation: Configured using operators and operands.
CASE COLOR OF 1: NofRed := NofRed + 1; 2: NofBlue := NofBlue+1; ELSE NofOther := NofOther+1; END CASE; IF NofRed > 100 OR NofBlue >100 THEN STOP:=TRUE END IF; Statement (e.g., IF): Configured using variables, equations, etc.
(*Variable COLOR value is...*) (*1: Increment variable NofRed by 1*) (*2: Increment variable NofBlue by 1*) (*Neither 1 or 2: Increment variable NofOther by 1*)
(* When NofRed or NofBlue exceeds 100*) (*Assign TRUE for variable STOP*)
Comment: A comment can be attached to a statement. Configured using (* before the comment and *) after the comment.
Note
In an ST program, addresses are not input as actual I/O memory addresses. Variable names are used for all address inputs. The addresses that use variables are set by the user. For details on variable specifications and setting methods, refer to the CXProgrammer Ver. 7.2 Operation Manual (W446).
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Data type BOOL INT DINT LINT UINT UINT BCD UDINT UDINT BCD ULINT ULINT BCD REAL LREAL WORD DWORD LWORD STRING FUNCTION BLOCK CHANNEL NUMBER
1.79769313486232 10308 to 2.22507385850720 10308, 0, 2.22507385850720 10308 to 1.79769313486232 10308 #0000 to FFFF or &0 to 65,535 #00000000 to FFFFFFFF or &0 to 4,294,967,295 #0000000000000000 to FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF or &0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615 ----(See note 1.) (See note 2.)
Note
(1) In ST programs, these data types are recognized as the following data types. UNIT BCD is recognized as WORD. UDINT BCD is recognized as DWORD. ULINT BCD is recognized as LWORD. CHANNEL is recognized as WORD. (2) This data type cannot be used in an ST program. A program error will occur if this data type is specified.
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Syntax Rules
Statements (assignment and control statements) must always end in a semicolon (;). The statement cannot be completed by simply using a carriage return. Do not use a semicolon (;) as a delimiter within a statement such as following reserved words, values, or equations. Inserting a semicolon within a statement, except at the end of a statement, will result in a syntax error.
Statement Delimiters
Comments
Comments are enclosed in parentheses and asterisks, i.e., (*comment*). Any characters except parentheses and asterisks can be used within a comment. Nesting within comments is not supported. Notation (*comment*) Note Example (*this is the comment*)
Nesting in comments is not possible, i.e., (*(*this type of nesting is not supported*)*)
Any number of spaces, carriage returns, and tabs, or combinations of these can be used anywhere within statements. Therefore, use spaces, carriage returns, and tabs between reserved words and equations to make them easier to read. Spaces, carriage returns, and tabs cannot be used between the following tokens (the smallest meaningful unit for compiling), in which case they are referred to as token separators. Tokens: Reserved words, variable names, special characters, constants (numerical values) Reserved words (upper or lower case): AND, CASE, DO, ELSE, FOR, IT, NOT, OF, OR, REPEAT, THEN, TO, UNTIL, WHILE, XOR, TRUE, FALSE, ELSIF, BY, EXIT, RETURN Variable names: Any text that is not a reserved word will be recognized as a variable name. <=, >=, <>, :=, .., &, (*, *) Numerical value only for decimal numbers 16# followed by numerical value for hexadecimal numbers 2# followed by numerical value for binary numbers 8# followed by numerical value for octal numbers If a space, carriage return, or tab is used between any of the above tokens, the parts of the token on either side will be treated as separate tokens. Therefore, make sure that spaces, carriage returns, or tabs are not used within a single token.
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Always use a space, carriage return, tab, or other token separator between reserved words and variable names. Using token separators between other token combinations is optional. In the following example, the box (@) indicates where a space, carriage return, tab, or other token separator is required. IF@A>0THEN@X=10; ELSE@ X:=0; END_IF;
Reserved words and variable names do not distinguish between upper and lower case (either can be used). The following characters enclosed in square brackets cannot be used in variable names. [!], ["], [#], [$], [%], [&], [`], [(],, [)], [-], [=], [^], [~], [\], [|], [@], [`], [[], [{], [;], [+], [:], [*], []], [}], [,], [<], [.], [>], [/], [?] The numbers 0 to 9 cannot be used as the first character of variable names. An underscore cannot be followed immediately by another underscore in variable names. Spaces cannot be used in variable names. An error message will occur if any of these characters are used in this way.
Operator Priority
Consider the operator priority in the structured text syntax, or enclose operations requiring priority in parentheses. Example: AND takes priority over OR. Therefore, in the example X OR Y AND Z, priority will be given to Y AND Z.
The following text strings are supported: Strings with up to 255 alphanumeric characters The text strings are not case sensitive. Text strings defined in the ST language are stored in PLC memory as follows:
Data for the Text String "123456" n n+1 n+2 n+3 31 32 33 34 35 36 00 00 The null code (00) is stored at the end of the text string.
Two hexadecimal digits following a dollar sign ($) are interpreted as hexadecimal values.
Notation $02 $03 Description The hexadecimal number 02 (start code) The hexadecimal number 03 (end code)
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Certain alphabet characters following a dollar sign ($) are interpreted as listed in the following table.
Notation $$ $ $L or $l $N or $n $P or $p $R or $r $T or $t Description The dollar sign (ASCII 24) A single quotation mark (ASCII 27) Line feed (ASCII 0A) Carriage return + line feed (ASCII 0D 0A) New page (ASCII 0C) Carriage return (ASCII 0D) Tab (ASCII 09)
When a text string is being stored from the ladder program in an ST function blocks STRING variable, append a NULL character (#00) to the end of the text string. Example: Passing string data to the function block STRING variable StrX:
Ladder program that stores "123456" in STRING variable StrX: MOV #3132 D100 MOV #3334 D101 MOV #3536 D102 MOV #0000 D103 Attach a NULL character (#00) at the end.
STRING data is stored to the function block by the ladder program above.
D100
(STRING) StrX
(STRING) StrX
D100
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Changing Fonts
To change font sizes or display colors, select Tools - Options, click the Appearance Tab, and then click the ST Font Button. The font name, font size (default is 8 point), and color can be changed.
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Statements
Function Ends the statement All text between (* and *) is treated as a comment. Substitutes the results of the expression, variable, or value on the right for the variable on the left. Evaluates an expression when the condition for it is true. Example ; (*comment*) A:=B;
Statement End of statement Comment AssignAssignment ment statement Control IF, THEN, ELSIF, ELSE, statements END_IF
Repeatedly evaluates an expression according to the initial value, final value, and increment. Repeatedly evaluates an expression as long as a condition is true. Repeatedly evaluates an expression until a condition is true.
EXIT RETURN
Stops repeated processing. ST program: RETURN; Ends the ST task that is being executed, and executes the next task. ST used in SFC: Ends the SFC action program that is being executed, and executes the next action program. ST used in a function block: Returns from the called program to the point in the calling program where the call occurred. Calls a function block definition.
IF (condition_1) THEN (expression 1); ELSIF (condition_2) THEN (expression 2); ELSE (expression 3); END_IF; CASE (variable) OF 1: (expression 1); 2: (expression 2); 3: (expression 3); ELSE (expression 4); END_CASE; FOR (identifier) := (initial_value) TO (final_value) BY (increment) DO (expression); END_FOR; WHILE (condition) DO (expression); END_WHILE; REPEAT (expression); UNTIL (condition) END_REPEAT; EXIT;
When used in a function block: Variable name with FUNCTION BLOCK data type (called function block definitions input variable name := calling function block definitions variable name or constant, ..., called function block definitions output variable name or constant => calling function block definitions output variable name, ...);
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Variables
For details on variable specifications and setting methods, refer to the CXProgrammer Operation Manual (W469).
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Numerical values can be expressed in decimal, hexadecimal, octal, or binary, as shown in the following examples. Notation Decimal: Octal: Binary: Text string: Note Method Numerical value only 8# followed by numerical value 2# followed by numerical value Example (for the decimal value 12) 12 8#14 2#1100
Negative hexadecimal, octal, and binary numbers are expressed as 2s complements. The valid range of INT data is -32,768 to 32,767 in decimal, but 0000 to FFFF in hexadecimal, so the 2s complement is used for negative integers. For example, when a value of -10 decimal is set in an INT variable, it will be expressed as 16#FFF6 in hexadecimal.
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Operators
Symbol Data types supported by operator Priority 1: Lowest 11: Highest 1 Depends on the function (refer to Appendix C Function Descriptions) REAL, LREAL BOOL, WORD, DWORD, LWORD INT, DINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL BOOL, INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, WORD, DWORD, LWORD, REAL, LREAL BOOL, INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, WORD, DWORD, LWORD, REAL, LREAL BOOL, INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, WORD, DWORD, LWORD, REAL, LREAL BOOL, WORD, DWORD, LWORD BOOL, WORD, DWORD, LWORD BOOL, WORD, DWORD, LWORD BOOL, WORD, DWORD, LWORD 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 11
Operation
Parentheses and brackets Function evaluation Exponential Complement Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Comparisons Equality Non-equality Boolean AND Boolean AND Boolean exclusive OR Boolean OR
(expression), array[index] identifier ** NOT * / + <, >, <=, >= = <> & AND XOR OR
Note
Operations are performed according to the data type. Therefore, the addition result for INT data, for example, must be a variable using the INT data type. Particularly care is required when a carry or borrow occurs in an operation for integer type variables. For example, using integer
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type variables A=3 and B= 2, if the operation (A/B)*2 is performed, the result of A/B is 1 (1.5 with the value below the decimal discarded), so (A/B)*2 = 2.
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Standard Functions
Syntax Absolute values, trigonometric functions, etc. Exponential (EXPT) Source_data_type_TO_New_data_type (Variable_name) Source_data_type_TO_STRING (Variable_name) STRING_TO_New_data_type (Variable_name)
Function type Numerical Functions Arithmetic Functions Data Type Conversion Functions Number-String Conversion Functions
Numerical Functions
Function ABS (argument) Argument data type INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL REAL, LREAL Return value data type INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, REAL, LREAL REAL, LREAL Description Absolute value [argument] Example a: = ABS (b) (*absolute value of variable b stored in variable a*) a: = SQRT (b) (*square root of variable b stored in variable a*) a: = LN (b) (*natural logarithm of variable b stored in variable a*)
SQRT (argument)
Square root: argument Natural logarithm: LOGe argument Common logarithm: LOG10 argument
LN (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
LOG (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
EXP (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
SIN (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
COS (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
TAN (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
ASIN (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
ACOS (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
ATAN (argument)
REAL, LREAL
REAL, LREAL
a: = LOG (b) (*common logarithm of variable b stored in variable a*) ara: = EXP (b) Natural exponential: e gument (*natural exponential of variable b stored in variable a*) Sine: SIN argument a: = SIN (b) (*sine of variable b stored in variable a*) Cosine: COS argument a: = COS (b) (*cosine of variable b stored in variable a*) Tangent: TAN argument a: = TAN (b) (*tangent of variable b stored in variable a*) a: = ASIN (b) 1 Arc sine: SIN argument (*arc sine of variable b stored in variable a*) a: = ACOS (b) 1 Arc cosine: COS argu(*arc cosine of variable b ment stored in variable a*) 1 argu- a: = ATAN (b) Arc tangent: TAN (*arc tangent of variable b ment stored in variable a*)
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Function EXPT (base, exponent) Argument data type REAL, LREAL Exponent INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT Base Return value data type REAL, LREAL Description
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Exponential: Baseexponent a: = EXPT (b, c) (*Exponential with variable b as the base and variable c as the exponent is stored in variable a*)
Note
The data type returned for numerical functions is the same as that used in the argument. Therefore, variables substituted for function return values must be the same data type as the argument. The following functions can be used with CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 4.0 or later, or CJ2-series CPU Units.
LEN(String)
String
STRING
Return Description value data type INT Detects the length of a text string. STRING
Example
LEFT(<Source_string>, <Number_of_characters>)
Source_ STRING string Number_of_ INT, characters UINT Source_ STRING string Number_of_ INT, characters UINT Source_ string STRING
RIGHT(<Source_string>, <Number_of_characters>)
STRING
STRING
Number_of_ INT, characters UINT Position INT, UINT CONSource_ STRING CAT(<Source_string_1>,<S string ource_string_2>,...) *Up to 32 source strings.* STRING STRING INT, UINT STRING
a: = LEN (b) (*number of characters in string b stored in variable a*) Extracts characa: = LEFT (b,c) ters from a text (*number of characters specified string starting from by variable c extracted from the the left. left of text string b and stored in variable a*) Extracts characa: = RIGHT (b,c) ters from a text (*number of characters specified string starting from by variable c extracted from the the right. eight of text string b and stored in variable a*) Extracts characa: = MID (b,c,d) ters from a text (*number of characters specified string. by variable c extracted from text string b starting at position specified by variable d and stored in variable a*) Concatenates text strings. a: = CONCAT (b,c...) (*text strings b, c... are joined and stored in variable a*) a: = INSERT (b,c,d) (*text string c inserted into text string b at position specified by variable d and resulting string stored in variable a*)
STRING
INSERT(<Source_string>, Source_ <Insert_string>,<Position>) string Insert_ string Position DELETE(<Source_string>, <Number_of_characters>, <Position>)
STRING
STRING
Deletes characters a: = DELETE (b,c,d) from a text string. (*number of characters specified by variable c deleted from text string b starting from position specified by variable d and resulting string stored in variable a*)
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Function Argument data type Return value data type STRING Description
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Source_ string Replace_ string Number_of_ characters Position Source_ string Find_string
Replaces charac- a: = REPLACE (b,c,d,e) ters in a text string. (*number of characters specified by variable d in source string b replaced with text string c starting from position specified by variable e and resulting string stored in variable a*)
FIND(<Source_string>, <Find_string>)
INT
a: = FIND (b,c) (*first occurrence of text string c found in text string b and position stored in variable a; 0 stored if text string c is not found.*)
The following data type conversion functions can be used in structured text. Source_data_type_TO_New_data_type (Variable_name) Example: REAL_TO_INT (C) In this example, the data type for variable C will be changed from REAL to INT.
The combinations of data types that can be converted are given in the following table. (YES = Conversion possible, No = Conversion not possible)
TO
FROM BOOL BOOL INT DINT LINT UINT UDINT ULINT WORD DWORD LWORD REAL LREAL WORD_ BCD No No No No No No No No No No No No No INT No No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES DINT No YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES LINT No YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No No UINT No YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES UDINT No YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES ULINT No YES YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES No No
DWORD LWORD No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No YES No No No No No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No No No No No
DWORD_ No BCD
The following number-string conversion functions can be used in structured text. Source_data_type_TO_STRING (Variable_name) Example: INT_TO_STRING (C) In this example, the integer variable C will be changed to a STRING variable. STRING_TO_New_data_type (Variable_name) Example: STRING_TO_INT (C)
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In this example, the STRING variable C will be changed to an integer.
The combinations of data types that can be converted are given in the following table. (YES = Conversion possible, No = Conversion not possible)
FROM BOOL BOOL INT DINT LINT UINT UDINT ULINT WORD DWORD LWORD REAL LREAL STRING No No No No No No No No No No No No No INT No No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES DINT No YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES LINT No YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No UINT No YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES UDINT No YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No
TO ULINT YES YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES No WORD No YES YES YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES YES DWORD No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No YES YES YES YES LWORD No YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES No YES YES No REAL No YES YES YES YES YES YES No No No No No No LREAL No YES YES YES YES YES YES No No No No No No STRING No YES YES No YES YES No YES YES No No No No
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Function type Memory Card Functions Communications Functions Angle Conversion Functions
The following functions can be used with CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 4.0 or later, or CJ2-series CPU Units.
Argument data type Return Description value data type --Writes a text string to a Memory Card. Example
STRING STRING
WRITE_TEXT(a,b,c,d) (*text string a is written to a file with the file name and directory specified by variable b; if variable d is 0, the text string is added to the file along with delimiter specified by variable c; if variable d is 1, a new file is created*)
Communications Functions
Function
The following functions can be used with CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 4.0 or later, or CJ2-series CPU Units.
Argument data type Description Return value data type --Sends a text string to the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit. --Sends a text string to the serial port on a Serial Communications Board. Example
TXD_CPU(<Send_string>) Send_string
STRING
TXD_CPU(a) (*text string a is sent from the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit*) TXD_SCB(a,b) (*text string a is sent from the serial port specified by variable b on the Serial Communications Board*)
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Function Argument data type Return value data type --Description
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STRING INT, UINT, WORD Serial_port INT, UINT, WORD Internal_logic INT, _port UINT, WORD Storage_ STRING location Number_of_ INT, characters UINT, WORD STRING INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD STRING
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Sends a text string to a TXD_SCU(a,b,c,d) serial port on a Serial (*text string a is sent from Communications Unit. the serial port specified by variable c on the Serial Communications Unit specified by variable b using the internal logic port specified by variable d*. The variable d indicates the internal logic port number.) Receives a text string RXD_CPU(a,b) from the RS-232C port (*number of characters on the CPU Unit. specified by variable b are received from the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit and stored in variable a*) Receives a text string RXD_SCB(a,b,c) from the serial port on (*number of characters a Serial Communicaspecified by variable b are tions Board. received from the serial port specified by variable c on the Serial Communications Board and stored in variable a*) Receives a text string from a serial port on a Serial Communications Unit. RXD_SCU(a,b,c,d,e) (*number of characters specified by variable b are received from the serial port specified by variable d on the Serial Communications Unit specified by variable c using the internal logic port specified by variable e and stored in variable a*. The variable e indicates the internal logic port number.)
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INT, UINT, WORD SCU_unit_ INT, number UINT, WORD Serial_port INT, UINT, WORD Internal_logic INT, _port UINT, WORD
The following functions can be used with CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 4.0 or later, or CJ2-series CPU Units.
Example a:=DEG_TO_RAD(b) (*an angle in degrees in variable b is converted to radians and stored in variable a*) a:=RAD_TO_DEG(b) (*an angle in radians in variable b is converted to degrees and stored in variable a*)
Argument Return value Description data type data type DEG_TO_RAD(argument) REAL, LREAL REAL, LREAL Converts an angle from degrees to radians.
RAD_TO_DEG (argument)
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Assignment
Summary The left side of the statement (variable) is substituted with the right side of the statement (equation, variable, or constant). Reserved Words := Combination of colon (:) and equals sign (=). Statement Syntax Variable: = Equation, variable, or constant; Usage Use assignment statements for inputting values in variables. This is a basic statement for use before or within control statements. This statement can be used for setting initial values, storing calculation results, and incrementing or decrementing variables. Description Substitutes (stores) an equation, variable, or constant for the variable. Examples Example 1: Substitute variable A with the result of the equation X+1. A:=X+1; Example 2: Substitute variable A with the value of variable B. A:=B; Example 3: Substitute variable A with the constant 10. A:=10; Precautions The data type of the equation, variable, or constant to be assigned must be the same as the data type of the variable to be substituted. Otherwise, a syntax error will occur.
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IF Statement (Single Condition) Summary This statement is used to execute an expression when a specified condition is met. If the condition is not met, a different expression is executed. Reserved Words IF, THEN, (ELSE), END_IF Note ELSE can be omitted. Statement Syntax IF <condition> THEN <expression_1>; ELSE <expression_2>; END_IF;
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False
Expression 2
Usage Use the IF statement to perform a different operation depending on whether a single condition (condition equation) is met. Description Condition = If true, execute expression_1 Condition = If false, execute expression_2 Precautions IF must be used together with END_IF. The condition must include a true or false equation for the evaluation result. Example: IF(A>10) The condition can also be specified as a boolean variable only rather than an equation. As a result, the variable value is 1 (ON) = True result, 0 (OFF) = False result. Statements that can be used in expression_1 and expression_2 are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT. Example: IF <condition_1> THEN IF <condition_2> THEN <expression_1>; ELSE <expression_2>: END_IF; END_IF; The processing flow diagram is as follows:
Expression 1
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ELSE corresponds to THEN immediately before it, as shown in the above diagram. Multiple statements can be executed within expression_1 and expression_2. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. The ELSE statement can be omitted. When ELSE is omitted, no operation is executed if the result of the condition equation is false. Processing Flow Diagram
False
Examples Example 1: If variable A>0 is true, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 10. If A>0 is false, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 0. IF A>0 THEN X:=10; ELSE X:=0; END_IF; Example 2: If variable A>0 and variable B>1 are both true, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 10, and variable Y will be substituted with numerical value 20. If variable A>0 and variable B>1 are both false, variable X and variable Y will both be substituted with numerical value 0. IF A>0 AND B>1 THEN X:=10; Y:=20; ELSE X:=0; Y:=0; END_IF; Example 3: If the boolean (BOOL data type) variable A=1(ON), variable X will be substituted with numerical value 10. If variable A=0(OFF), variable X will be substituted with numerical value 0. IF A THEN X:=10; ELSE X:=0; END_IF; IF Statement (Multiple Conditions) Summary This statement is used to execute an expression when a specified condition is met. If the first condition is not met, but another condition is met, a corresponding expression is executed. If none of the conditions is met, a different expression is executed. Reserved Words IF, THEN, ELSIF, (ELSE), END_IF
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Note Statement Syntax ELSE can be omitted. IF <condition_1> THEN <expression_1>; ELSIF <condition_2> THEN <expression_2>; ELSIF <condition_3> THEN <expression_3>; ... ELSIF <condition_n> THEN <expression_n>; ELSE <expression_m>; END_IF; Processing Flow Chart
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False
False False
Expression m
Usage Use the IF statement to perform different operations depending which of multiple conditions (condition equation) is met. Description Condition 1 = If true, execute expression 1 Condition 1 = If false, Condition 2 = If true, execute expression 2 Condition 2 = If false, Condition 3 = If true, execute expression 3 etc. Condition n = If true, execute expression n If none of these conditions are met, condition m is executed. Precautions IF must be used together with END_IF. Condition_@ contains the true or false result of the equation (e.g., IF(A>10)). A boolean (BOOL data type) variable only can also be specified as the condition rather than an equation. For boolean conditions, the result is true when the variable value is 1 (ON) and false when it is 0 (OFF). Statements that can be used in expression_@ are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT.
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Multiple statements can be executed in expression_@. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. The ELSE statement can be omitted. When ELSE is omitted, no operation is executed if the result of any condition equation is false. Examples Example 1: If variable A>0 is true, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 10. If A>0 is false, but variable B=1, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 1. If A>0 is false, but variable B=2, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 2. If either of these conditions is met, variable X will be substituted with numerical value 0. IF A>0 THEN X:=10; ELSIF B=1 THEN X:=1; ELSIF B=2 THEN X:=2; ELSE X:=0; END_IF;
CASE Statement Summary This statement executes an expression containing a selected integer that matches the value from an integer equation. If the selected integer value is not the same, either no expression or a specified expression is executed. Reserved Word CASE Statement Syntax CASE <integer_equation> OF <integer_equation_value_1 >:<expression_1>; <integer_equation_value_2>:<expression_2>; ... <integer_equation_value_n>:<expression_n>; ELSE <expression_m>; END_CASE;
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Yes
No
Same as selected value 2?
Yes
No
Yes
Usage Use the CASE statement to execute different operations depending on specified integer values. Description If the integer_equation matches integer_equation_value_n, expression_n is executed. if the integer_equation does not match any of integer_equation_value_n, expression_m is executed. Precautions CASE must be used together with END_CASE. The result of the integer_equation must be in integer format (INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT). Statements that can be used in expression_@ are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT. Multiple statements can be executed in expression_@. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. Variables in integer format (INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT), or equations that return integer values can be specified in the integer_equation. When OR logic is used for multiple integers in the integer_equation_value_n, separate the numerical value using a comma delimiter. To specify a sequence of integers, use two periods (..) as delimiters between the first and last integers.
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Example 1: If variable A is 1, variable X is substituted with numerical value 1. If variable A is 2, variable X is substituted with numerical value 2. If variable A is 3, variable X is substituted with numerical value 3. If neither of these cases matches, variable Y will be substituted with 0. CASE A OF 1:X:=1; 2:X:=2; 3:X:=3; ELSE Y:=0; END_CASE; Example 2: If variable A is 1, variable X is substituted with numerical value 1. If variable A is 2 or 5, variable X is substituted with numerical value 2. If variable A is a value between 6 and 10, variable X is substituted with numerical value 3. If variable A is 11, 12, or a value between 15 and 20, variable X is substituted with numerical value 4. If neither of these cases matches, variable Y will be substituted with 0. CASE A OF 1:X:=1; 2,5:X:=2; 6..10:X:=3; 11,12,15..20:X:=4; ELSE Y:=0; END_CASE; FOR Statement Summary This statement is used to execute a specified expression repeatedly until a variable (referred to here as an iteration variable) reaches a specified value. Reserved Words FOR, TO, (BY), DO, END_FOR Note BY can be omitted. Statement Syntax FOR <iteration_variable>:= <initial_value> TO <final_value_equation> BY <increment_value_equation> DO <expression>; END_FOR;
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Iteration variable = Initial
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True
Iteration
False Expression
End
Usage Use the FOR statement when the number of iterations has been determined beforehand. FOR is particularly useful when switching the number of elements in an array variable according to the value of a specified iteration variable. Description When the iteration_variable is the initial_value, the expression is executed. After execution, the value obtained from the increment_equation is added to the iteration_variable, and if the iteration_variable < final_value_equation (see note 1), the expression is executed. After execution, the value obtained from the increment_equation is added to the iteration_variable, and if the iteration_variable < final_value_equation value (see note 1), the expression is executed. This process is repeated. If the iteration_variable final_value_equation (see note 2), the processing ends. Note (1) If the value from the increment_equation is negative, the condition is iteration_variable > final_value_equation value. (2) If the value from the increment_equation is negative, the condition is iteration_variable final_value_equation. Precautions A negative value can be specified in the increment_equation FOR must be used in combination with END_FOR. The initial_value, final_value_equation, and final_value_equation must be an integer data type (INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT). After processing is executed with the final value, the iteration value is incremented to the final value + 1 and iteration processing ends. Example: In the following structured text, the value of a becomes TRUE.
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FOR i:=0 TO 100 DO array[i]:=0; END_FOR;
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IF i=101 THEN a:=TRUE; ELSE a:=FALSE; END_IF; Do not use a FOR statement in which an iteration variable is changed directly. Doing so may result in unexpected operations. Example: FOR i:=0 TO 100 BY 1 DO array[i]:=0; i:=i+5; END_FOR; Statements that can be used in the expression are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT. Multiple statements can be executed in the expression. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. BY increment_equation can be omitted. When omitted, BY is taken as 1. Variables with integer data types (INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT), or equations that return integer values can be specified in the initial_value, final_value_equation, and increment_equation. Example 1: The iteration is performed when the iteration variable n = 0 to 50 in increments of 5, and the array variable SP[n] is substituted with 100. FOR n:=0 TO 50 BY 5 DO SP[n]:=100; END_FOR; Example 2: The total value of elements DATA[1] to DATA[50] of array variable DATA[n] is calculated, and substituted for the variable SUM. FOR n:=0 TO 50 BY 1 DO SUM:=SUM+DATA[n]; END_FOR; Example 3: The maximum and minimum values from elements DATA[1] to DATA[50] of array variable DATA[n] are detected. The maximum value is substituted for variable MAX and the minimum value is substituted for variable MIN. The value for DATA[n] is between 0 and 1000. MAX:=0; MIN:=1000; FOR n:=1 TO 50 BY 1 DO IF DATA[n]>MAX THEN MAX:=DATA[n]; END IF; IF DATA[n]<MIN THEN MIN:=DATA[n]; END IF; END_FOR; WHILE Statement Summary This statement is used to execute a specified expression repeatedly for as long as a specified condition is true.
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Reserved Words WHILE, DO, END_WHILE Statement Syntax WHILE <condition> DO <expression>; END_WHILE; Processing Flow Chart
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Usage Use the WHILE statement when the number of iterations has not been determined beforehand (depends on the condition being met) to repeat specified processing for the duration that the condition is met. This statement can be used to execute processing while the condition equation is true only (pretest loop). Description Before the expression is executed, the condition is evaluated. If the condition is true, the expression is executed. Afterwards, the condition is evaluated again. This process is repeated. If the condition is false, the expression is not executed and the condition evaluation ends. Precautions WHILE must be used in combination with END_WHILE. Before executing the expression, if the condition equation is false, the process will end without executing the expression. Statements that can be used in the expression are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT. Multiple statements can be executed in the expression. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. The condition can also be specified as a boolean variable (BOOL data type) only rather than an equation. Examples Example 1: The value exceeding 1000 in increments of 7 is calculated and substituted for variable A. A:=0; WHILE A<=1000 DO A:=A+7; END_WHILE;
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Example 2: While X<3000, the value of X is doubled, and the value is substituted for the array variable DATA[1]. The value of X is then multiplied by 2 again, and the value is substituted for the array variable DATA[2]. This process is repeated. n:=1 WHILE X<3000 DO X:=X*2; DATA[n]:=X; n:=n+1; END_WHIE;
REPEAT Statement Summary This statement is used to repeatedly execute an expression until a specified condition is true. Reserved Words REPEAT, UNTIL, END_REPEAT Statement Syntax REPEAT <expression>; UNTIL <condition> END_REPEAT Processing Flow Chart
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Usage Use the REPEAT statement to repeat processing for as long as a condition is met after specified processing, when the number of iterations is undetermined beforehand (depends on whether the condition is met). This statement can be used to determine whether to repeat processing according to the results of specified processing execution (post-test loop).
Description The expression will execute the first time without a condition. Thereafter, the condition equation will be evaluated. If the condition is false, the expression will be executed again. If the condition is true, processing will end without executing the expression.
Precautions REPEAT must be used together with END_REPEAT. Even if the condition equation is true before the expression has been executed, the expression will be executed.
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Statements that can be used in the expression are assignment statements, IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT. Multiple statements can be executed in the expression. Be sure to use a semicolon (;) delimiter between multiple statements in an expression. The condition can also be specified as a boolean variable (BOOL data type) only rather than an equation. Examples Example 1: Numeric values from 1 through 10 are incremented and the total is substituted for the variable TOTAL. A:=1; TOTAL:=0; REPEAT TOTAL:=TOTAL+A; A:=A+1; UNTIL A>10 END_REPEAT;
EXIT Statement Summary This statement is used within iteration statements (FOR, WHILE, REPEAT) only to force an iteration statement to end. This statement can also be used within an IF statement to force an iteration statement to end when a specified condition is met. Reserved Words EXIT Statement Syntax (Example: Using within IF Statement) FOR (WHILE, REPEAT) expression ... IF <condition> THEN EXIT; END_IF; ... END_FOR (WHILE, REPEAT); Usage Use the EXIT statement to force iteration processing to end before the end condition is met. Description (Example: Using within IF Statement) When the condition equation is true, the iteration statement (FOR, WHILE, REPEAT) is forced to end, and any statements after EXIT will not be executed. Note (1) The condition can also be specified as a boolean variable (BOOL data type) only rather than an equation. (2) Even if the condition equation is true before the expression has been executed, the expression will be executed. Example Processing is repeated from when variable n = 1 until 50 in increments of 1 and n is added to array variable DATA[n]. If DATA[n] exceeds 100, however, processing will end.
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FOR n:=1; TO 50 BY 1 DO DATA[n]:=DATA[n]+n; IF DATA[n]>100 THEN EXIT; END_IF; END_FOR; RETURN Statement Summary
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The function of the RETURN statement depends on the type of program in which ST is used. ST program: Forcibly ends the ST task that is being executed, and executes the next task. ST used in SFC: Forcibly ends the action program that is being executed, and executes the next action program or transition program. ST used in a function block: Forcibly ends the ST-language function block containing the RETURN statement, returns to the place in the calling function block instance where the call occurred, and executes the next instruction. Reserved Words RETURN Statement Syntax RETURN Usage Use the RETURN statement to forcibly end an SFC program and function block that is executing an ST task. Function Block Call Statement Summary This statement calls a function block definition. Reserved Words None Statement Syntax Enter the arguments (specified variable values that are passed to the called function blocks input variables) and return value (specified variable that receives the function blocks output variable value) in parentheses after the instance name (see note). The two methods (entry method 1 and entry method 2) that can be used to enter these parameters are described in the following paragraphs. Note The data type is any of the function blocks internal variable names (when ST is used in the function blocks instance) or global variable names (when ST is used in an ST task or SFC action program). Entry Method 1 Use this method to enter both the argument specification (called function block definitions variable name) and return value specification. A(B:=C, .......... ,D=>E)
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A: Instance name B: Called function block definitions input variable name
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C: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks input variable or a constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) D: Called function block definitions output variable name or constant E: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks output variable or constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) Note Delimit all of the B:=C type assignments with commas. Delimit only the required number of D=>E type assignments with commas. Entry Method 2 Use this method to enter just the return value specification, and omit the argument specification (called function block definitions variable name). A(C, .......... ,E) A: Instance name B: Omitted (called function block definitions input variable name) C: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks input variable or a constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) D: Omitted (called function block definitions output variable name or constant) E: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks output variable or constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) Note When B and D are omitted, as shown above, C is moved to the B position and passed automatically in the order that values are registered in that variable table. In contrast, the values from the D position are automatically received at E in the order that values are registered in that variable table. Usage Use the function block call statement to call a function block definition (ST or ladder language) from an ST-language program. Description 1. The following instance is registered in the internal or global variables in the variable table.
Internal variable element Content Example Name Any instance name Calcu_execute Data type FUNCTION BLOCK FUNCTION BLOCK FB definition Selects the called func- Calculation tion block definition.
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2. The values that will be passed between variables are specified within parentheses after the instance name registered in step 1 (Calcu_execute in this example), and a semi-colon marks the end of the statement, as shown in the following example. Calcu_execute (A:=B,C=>D) ; The value of B is passed to A, and at the same time the value of C is received at D. A: Called function block definitions input variable name B: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks input variable or a constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) C: Called function block definitions output variable name or constant D: One of the following values, depending on the ST program being used Calling function blocks output variable or constant (when ST is being used in the function blocks instance) Global variable or local variable name (when ST is being used in an ST task or SFC action program) Examples Showing Additional Details The following two examples show how to actually use an ST program to call a function block. Example 1: These examples show how to call a function block from each kind of source program (ST task, SFC, and function block). Conditions: A function block is called. The called function block is written in ladder language or ST language. Call Details a. Calling a function block from an ST task or SFC program
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Function block (ST) Program Instance_ST ST (ST) Example) ... Instance_FB(...,...);
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Variable Settings Setting the variables of the ST program and SFC program (call source) The ST program and SFC program have the following variables, and the following values are passed with the called function block.
Variable name in ST task/ SFC program IN1 IN2 IN3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 A Note Data type: BOOL B Note Data type: BOOL Instance_FB Note Data type: FUNCTIONBLOCK Values passed to (or received from) variables in the called function block Passed to FB_IN1 (input variable). Passed to FB_IN2 (input variable). Passed to FB_IN3 (input variable). Received from FB_OUT1 (output variable). Received from FB_OUT2 (output variable). Received from FB_OUT3 (output variable). Passed to EN (internal variable). Received from ENO (internal variable). Calling function block definition: Function block
Function block (call source) variable settings The function block (call source) has the following variables, and the following values are passed with the called function block.
Variable type Function block (call source) variable name IN1 IN2 IN3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 Values passed to (or received from) variables in the called function block Passed to FB2_IN1. Passed to FB2_IN2. Passed to FB2_IN3. Received from FB2_OUT1. Received from FB2_OUT2. Received from FB2_OUT3.
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Variable type Function block (call source) variable name A Note Data type: BOOL B Internal variables (instance) Note Data type: BOOL Instance_FB Note Data type: FUNCTIONBLOCK
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Values passed to (or received from) variables in the called function block Passed to EN. Received from ENO. Calling function block definition: Function block 2
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Function block (call destination) variable settings The function block (call destination) has the following variables, and the following values are passed with the call source (ST program, SFC program, or call source function block).
Variable type Function block (call destination) variable name FB_IN1 FB_IN2 FB_IN3 FB_OUT1 FB_OUT2 FB_OUT3 Values received from (or passed to) variables in the calling function block Received from IN1. Received from IN2. Received from IN3. Passed to OUT1. Passed to OUT2. Passed to OUT3.
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Examples Example of Entry Method 1 Instance_FB(EN:=A,FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:= IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT2=> OUT2,FB_OUT3=> OUT3,ENO=>B) It is all right for the arguments and return values to be listed in irregular order. The input variables' arguments must be at the beginning of the list, or just after the EN variable if the EN variable is listed. Output variables may be omitted if the data is not used. Specification method 2 cannot be used together with specification method A in the same function block call statement. Examples of other Entry Formats EN not entered: Instance_FB(FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:= IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT2=> OUT2,FB_OUT3=> OUT3,ENO=>B) EN and ENO not entered: Instance_FB(FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:= IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT2=> OUT2,FB_OUT3=> OUT3) ENO not entered: Instance_FB(EN:=A,FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:=IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT2=>OUT2,FB_OUT3=>OUT3) FB_OUT2 data not required: Instance_FB(EN:=A,FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:=IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT3=>OUT3,ENO=>B)
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Instance_FB(FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_IN2:=IN2,FB_IN3:=IN3, FB_OUT1=>OUT1,FB_OUT3=>OUT3) Different order of entry:
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Instance_FB(EN:=A,FB_IN1:=IN1,FB_OUT1=> OUT1,FB_IN2:=IN2, FB_OUT2=>OUT2,FB_IN3:= IN3,FB_OUT3=> OUT3,ENO=>B) Example of Entry Method 2 In this example, only parameter variables (including constants) of a new instance are entered. Instance_FB(IN1, IN2, IN3, OUT1, OUT2, OUT3) Instance_FB(IN1, IN2, IN3, OUT1) The arguments and return values must be listed in a fixed order. Input variable 1, Input variable 2, ..., Output variable 1, Output variable 2, ... The input variables arguments must be at the beginning of the list, or just after the EN variable if the EN variable is listed. An output variable can be omitted if the data is not actually being used and the output variable is not in the middle of the list of output variables. Example: Instance_FB(IN1, IN2, IN3, OUT1, OUT3) In this case, the OUT3 at the end of the list would return the value from FB_OUT2. The EN and ENO data cannot be entered as an argument or return value. Specification method 1 cannot be used together with specification method B in the same function block call statement. Example 2 In the following example, function block 1 calls function block 2, which calculate the average value by calling a function block from within a function block.
Program
The data1, data2, and data3 values are passed to input1, input2, and input3.
The average value is returned in AVG. Average_FB is an instance name with data type FUNCTION BLOCK.
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If bCheck is true, function block 2 is called to calculate the average value. The 3 values data1, data2, and data3 are passed to function block 2 input variables input1, input2, and input3 respectively. The result of the calculation (average) is returned to AVG. Note The following diagram shows the Average_FB function block called with specification method A (both function blocks variables listed).
IF bCheck = TRUE THEN Average(input1:=data1,input2:=data2,input3:=data3,average=>AVG); ELSE RETURN; END_IF; Function Block 2 Variable Table
Variable type Input variable Input variable Input variable Input variable Output variable Output variable Variable name EN input1 input2 input3 ENO average Data type BOOL INT INT INT BOOL INT Passage to/from FB1 --Received from data1 Received from data2 Received from data3 --Passed to AVG
ST-language Algorithm Calculates the average value of input1, input2, and input3 and stores the result in average. average:=(input1+input2+input3)/3;
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Input Variable INT Input_Num; Input-Output Variable STRING Output_String; Internal Variable WORD Num_BCD; (*Check Input_BCD input parameter (BCD data)*) IF(Input_BCDNum>=0 & Input_BCD<=16#Num<=9999) THEN
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ENO:=true; ELSE ENO:=false; RETURN; END_IF;
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Num_BCD:=INT_TO_BCD_WORD(Input_Num); (*For example, if Num is 100 (16#0064), it is converted to BCD 0100*) Output_String:=WORD_TO_STRING(Num_BCD); (*Convert BCD 0100 to text string*)
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Nesting There is no restriction on the number of nests that can be used in IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, or REPEAT statements. Data Type Restrictions Integers can only be allocated to variables with data types WORD, DWORD, INT, DINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT. For example, if A is an INT data type, A:=1; it possible. If the value is not an integer data type, a syntax error will occur. For example, if A is an INT data type, a syntax error will occur for A:=2.5;. If a real number (floating point decimal data) can only be allocated to variables with data types REAL and UREAL. For example, if A is a REAL data type, A:=1.5; is possible. If the value is not an real data type, a syntax error will occur. For example, if A is a REAL data type, a syntax error will occur for A:=2;. Use A:=2.0;. Bits (TRUE, FALSE) can only be allocated to variables with the BOOL data type. For example, if A is a BOOL data type, A:=FALSE; is possible. If a BOOL data type is not used, a syntax error will occur. For example, if A is an INT data type, a syntax error will occur for A:=FALSE;. Data types must all be consistent within the structured text. For example, if A, B, and C are INT data types, A:=B+C; is possible. If, however, A and B are INT data types, but C is a REAL data type or LINT data type, a syntax error will occur for A:=B+C;. In the structured text, the following cannot be used: P_CY, P_EQ, P_ER, P_N, P_GE, P_GT, P_LE, P_LT, P_NE, P_OF, and P_UF
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FOR i:=0 TO 100 BY 1 DO a:=a+1; END_FOR; Q: What occurs when the array subscript is exceeded?
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A: For the array variable INT[10] with 10 elements, an error will not be detected for the following type of statement. Operation will be unstable when this statement is executed. i:=15; INT[i]:=10; Q: Are the variables in the structured text editor automatically registered in the variable tables? A: No. Register the variables in the variable table before using them. Q: Can ladder programming instructions be called directly? A: No.
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This section explains how to create ST programs. For details on creating a function block with ST language, refer to SECTION 3 Creating Function Blocks in Part 1: Function Blocks of this manual.
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Creating a Project
1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Programmer and select File -New. 2. In the Change PLC Dialog Box, select a PLC model that supports ST programs from the Device Type list. Refer to 4-2-1 PLC Models Compatible with ST Programs (ST Tasks) for a table of the PLC models that support ST programs. 3. Click the Settings Button, and select the CPU Type. For details on other settings, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
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An ST program will be inserted in the project workspace, and the ST Editor will be displayed on the right side of the workspace. Note (1) Ladder and SFC programs can also be created. To create these programs, right-click the Programs Item in the project workspace to display the pop-up menu, and select Insert Program - Ladder or Insert Program - SFC. For details on ladder programming, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446). For details on SFC programming, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual: SFC (W469).
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(2) When a new project has been created, ST programs can be set as the PLCs initial program type. Select Tools - Options and click the PLCs Tab to set this option.
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2. Click the General Tab in the displayed Program Properties Dialog box, and select the task from the Task Type List. To set a program name, input the program name in the Name Text Box in this tab page.
3. Click the Close Button to close the Program Properties Dialog Box.
4. When the program is allocated to a task, the check mark over the ST programs icon will be deleted. The allocated task number will be shown in parentheses after the program name.
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There are two kinds of variables: global variables and local variables. This section explains how to set local variables. For details on setting global variables, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
1. Registering Variables (with Local Addresses) 1. Double-click the inserted ST programs Symbols in the project workspace.
2. The symbol table will be displayed. Right-click to display the pop-up menu, and select Insert Symbol from the pop-up menu. (It is also possible to select Insert - Symbol.) 3. The New Symbol Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the following items, and click the OK Button.
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Name: Input the variable name. Data type: Select the data type. Address or Value: Input the address.
Input the name.
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4. The variables set in the symbol table will be registered. Note When variables are being registered without specifying addresses, the CXProgrammer can be set to allocate addresses automatically. For details on Automatic Allocation, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
2. Creating the ST Program 1,2,3... 1. The ST language can be input directly in the ST Editor Window, or the ST data can be created in a text editor and then pasted in the ST Editor Window by selecting Edit - Paste.
Symbol table
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If the symbol table with the registered variables is displayed while inputting the ST program, it is easy to reference the variable names for programming. Note (1) Tabs or spaces can be input to create indents. They will not affect the algorithm. (2) The display size can be changed by holding down the Ctrl Key and turning the scrolling wheel on a wheel mouse. (3) When an ST language program is input or pasted into the ST input area, syntax keywords reserved words will be automatically displayed in blue,
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comments in green, tex strings in brown, errors in red, and everything else in black. (4) To change the font size or colors, select Options from the Tools Menu and then click the ST Font Button on the Appearance Tab Page. The font names, font size (default is 8 point) and color can be changed. (5) For details on ST language specifications, refer to SECTION 5 Structured Text (ST) Language Specifications in Part 2: Structured Text (ST) in this manual.
When using structured text, a dialog box will not be displayed to register the variable whenever a variable name that has not been registered is input. Be sure to always register variables used in standard text programming in the variable table, either as you need them or after completing the program.
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Comparing ST Programs
It is possible to compare the edited ST program with an ST program block in the actual PLC or another project file to check whether the two ST programs are identical. For details on comparing programs, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
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The Set New Value Dialog Box will be displayed. Input the new value in the Value field. Force-setting and Force-resetting Bits To force-set, force-reset, or clear the forced status, select the desired variable in the ST variable monitor window (displayed in reverse video when selected), right-click, and select Force - On, Force - Off, Force - Cancel, or Force Cancel All Forces from the pop-up menu. Copying and Pasting in the Watch Window 1,2,3... 1. To copy a variable to the Watch Window, select the desired variable in the ST variable monitor window (displayed in reverse video when selected), right-click, and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
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2. Right-click in the Watch Window and select Paste from the pop-up menu.
Select the variable in the ST variable monitor window, right-click, and select Copy.
The ST program can be connected to a simulator and monitored, although the step execution and breakpoint functions cannot be used.
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1. After editing is completed, select Program - Online Edit - Send Changes. The Send Changes Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Select the desired transfer mode and click the OK Button. The edited ST program will be transferred to the PLC. For details on the transfer modes, refer to Transfer Modes on page 177 and Selecting a Transfer Mode on page 177. 3. After the transfer is completed, the ST program will return to its previous status in which the ST program cannot be edited. If further editing is necessary, resume the online editing procedure from the beginning of the procedure (Starting Online Editing).
To discard the changes made to the ST program, select Program - Online Edit - Cancel. The edited ST program will not be sent to the PLC, and the ST program will revert to the original status before online editing was started.
In Standard Mode, both the ST programs source code and object code are transferred to the CPU Unit. Some time may be required for Standard Mode transfers because of the quantity of data that must be sent. Other editing or transfer operations cannot be performed until the transfer has been completed. In Quick Mode, only the ST programs object code is transferred to the CPU Unit. The ST source code is not transferred, making Quick Mode faster than Normal Mode. After transferring the object code in Quick Mode, either 1) select Program - Transfer SFC/ST Source to PLC to transfer the source code or 2) transfer the source code according to instructions displayed in a dialog box when you go offline. After transferring the object code, a yellow mark will be displayed at the bottom of the window until offline status is entered to indicate that the source code has not yet been transferred. This yellow mark will disappear when the source code is transferred.
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As a rule, use Standard Mode to transfer ST program changes, unless online editing is performed frequently. If too much time is required, increase the baud rate as much as possible before the transfer. If too much time is still required and debugging efficiency is hindered by continuous online editing, use Quick Mode as an exception, but be sure you understand the restrictions given in the following note (Mode Restrictions in Quick Mode).
!Caution Restrictions in Quick Mode (ST Source Code Not Transferred) When the ST programs ST source code is not being transferred, the CX-Programmer cannot upload the program correctly the next time. Consequently, after the ST programs online editing changes have been transferred in Quick Mode, it may be impossible to upload the program later (see note) if the computer or CX-Programmer crashes before the source code can be transferred. Note It may be still be possible to transfer the source code with the following procedure, even if the above problem occurs.
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Transferring Source Code from a Backup Project 1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Programmer.
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2. The following dialog box will be displayed if a projects ST source code was being transferred in Quick Mode and the transfer failed.
3. Click the OK Button. the CX-Programmer will start the backup project from the previous Quick Mode transfer. 4. Connect online with the PLC that was the destination of the Quick Mode transfer. The following dialog box will be displayed.
5. Click the Yes Button. If the PLC is not in RUN mode, the program will be compared between the project and PLC, and the ST source code will be transferred if the programs match. If the PLC is in RUN mode, switch the operating mode to another mode, and execute the ST source code transfer from the CX-Programmer menu. Manually Transferring the ST Source Code 1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Programmer, and open the project file with the ST source code to be transferred. 2. Connect online with the PLC that was the destination of the Quick Mode transfer. The flashing yellow message Src, Fail will be displayed in the CXProgrammers status bar 3. Select Program - Online Edit - Transfer SFC/ST Source to PLC. The ST source code transfer dialog box will be displayed. 4. Click the OK Button. The ST source code that was automatically backed up in the computer will be compared with the object code in the actual PLC, and the ST source code can be transferred if the code matches. Note Before transferring a program, the CX-Programmer normally compiles the program code (ST source code) into object code, which can be executed in the CPU Unit, and then transfers both the source code and object code to the CPU Unit. The CPU Unit stores the programs ST source code and object code in user memory and built-in flash memory. Only when both the source code and object code exist in the CPU Unit can the CX-Programmer transfer and restore the program for the upload operation.
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For CJ2-series CPU Units, there is no restriction on the number of steps that can be added to or deleted from a function block definition during one online editing operation. Online editing is not possible for ST programs that exceed 4 Ksteps (except for CJ2-series CPU Units). A maximum of 0.5 Ksteps can be added to or deleted from an ST program during one online editing operation (except for CJ2-series CPU Units). After performing online editing, do not turn OFF the power supply to the PLC until the CPU Unit has finished backing up data to the built-in flash memory (i.e., until the BKUP indicator goes OFF). If the power supply is turned OFF before the data is backed up, the data will not be backed up and the program will return to the status it had before online editing was performed.
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Appendix A
System-defined external variables supported in function blocks
Name
Greater Than or Equals (GE) Flag Not Equals (NE) Flag Less Than or Equals (LE) Flag Instruction Execution Error (ER) Flag Carry (CY) Flag Greater Than (GT) Flag Equals (EQ) Flag Less Than (LT) Flag Negative (N) Flag Overflow (OF) Flag Underflow (UF) Flag Access Error Flag Always OFF Flag Always ON Flag Clock Pulses 0.02 second clock pulse bit 0.1 second clock pulse bit 0.2 second clock pulse bit 1 minute clock pulse bit 1.0 second clock pulse bit Auxiliary Area Flags/ First Cycle Flag Bits Step Flag First Task Execution Flag Maximum Cycle Time Present Scan Time Cycle Time Error Flag Low Battery Flag I/O VerIFication Error Flag Output OFF Bit OMRON FB Library CIO Area specification words (see note) HR Area specification WR Area specification DM Area specification EM0 to C Area specification
External variable in CX-Programmer P_GE P_NE P_LE P_ER P_CY P_GT P_EQ P_LT P_N P_OF P_UF P_AER P_Off P_On P_0_02s P_0_1s P_0_2s P_1mim P_1s P_First_Cycle P_Step P_First_Cycle_Task P_Max_Cycle_Time P_Cycle_Time_Value P_Cycle_Time_Error P_Low_Battery P_IO_Verify_Error P_Output_Off_Bit P_CIO P_HR P_WR P_DM P_EM0 to P_EMC
Data type BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL UDINT UDINT BOOL BOOL BOOL BOOL WORD WORD WORD WORD WORD
Address CF00 CF001 CF002 CF003 CF004 CF005 CF006 CF007 CF008 CF009 CF010 CF011 CF114 CF113 CF103 CF100 CF101 CF104 CF102 A200.11 A200.12 A200.15 A262 A264 A401.08 A402.04 A402.09 A500.15 A450 A452 A451 A460 A461 to A473
Note These words are external variables for the OMRON FB Library. Do not use these words for creating function blocks.
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Structured Text Errors Error Messages
Error Message %s' Input variables cannot be assigned a value %s' operator not supported by %s data type Cause of error A value was substituted for an input variable. A numerical value or variable for a data type that is not supported by the operator was used. %s' variable had a read only A value was substituted for a memory AT Address and can- variable allocated to a readonly memory address (readnot be assigned a value only Auxiliary Area address or Condition Flag). Array index out of range An array index larger than the array size was specified. Conversion cannot convert A numeric equation in which from %s to %s the data type of the operation result does not match the variable at the substitution destination and a variable that is different from the data type was substituted. Division by Zero The numeric expression contains division by 0. End of comment not found The comment does not have a closing parenthesis and asterisk *) corresponding to the opening parenthesis and asterisk (* of the comment. Invalid Literal Format '%s' The numeric format is illegal. Example
Array[100]:=10; (*Array is an array variable with an array size of 100*) Y:=ABS(X); (*X is an INT type variable, Y is a UINT type variable*)
(*comment
X:=123_; (*There is no numeral after underscore*) X:=1__23; (*The underscore is followed immediately by another underscore*) X:=2#301; Y:=8#90; (*A numeral that cannot be used with binary or octal values has been used*) Note The underscore can be inserted between numerals to make them easier to read. Placing 2#, 8#, and 16# at the beginning of the numeral expresses the numerals as binary, octal, and hexadecimal values, respectively. X:=1e2; (*an index was used for a numeric value that was not a REAL data type*) Note e indicates an exponent of 10. Array[Index]:=10; (*Index is a WORD type variable*)
A numeric equation with a non-integer type operation result or a non-integer variable has been specified in the array index.
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A numeric equation with a non-integer type operation result, or a non-integer variable or numeric value has been specified in the integer equation of a CASE statement. Invalid expression The numeric equation is illegal. For example, the integer equation or condition equation is illegal or has not been specified in the syntax (IF, WHILE, REPEAT, FOR, CASE). Invalid parameter in FOR loop A variable with data type other declaration than INT, DINT, LINT, UINT, UDINT, or ULINT has been used for variables in a FOR statement. Invalid statement The statement is illegal. E.g., The statement (IF, WHILE, REPEAT, FOR, CASE, REPEAT) does not contain an IF, WHILE, REPEAT, FOR, CASE, or REPEAT in the syntax, respectively. Invalid variable for Function The specified variable for the output function output is illegal (A non-boolean (BOOL) variable or numeral has been specified as the ENO transfer destination.) Missing ( The call for a data format conversion instruction or function does not contain a ( (opening parenthesis). Missing ) The operator parentheses or the call for a data format conversion instruction or function does not contain a ) (closing parenthesis) corresponding to ( (opening parenthesis). Missing : The integer equation in the CASE statement is not followed by a : (colon). Missing := Missing ; Missing DO Missing END_CASE := is not included in the assignment equation. The statement is not concluded by a ; (semicolon). DO is not provided in the FOR or WHILE statement. END_CASE is not provided at the end of the CASE statement. END_FOR is not provided at the end of the FOR statement. END_IF is not provided at the end of the IF statement. END_REPEAT is not provided at the end of the REPEAT statement.
WHILE DO (*The WHILE statement does not contain a condition equation*) X:=X+1; END_WHILE; FOR I:=1 TO 100 DO (*I is a WORD type variable*) X:=X+1; END_FOR; X:=X+1; (*There is no REPEAT in the syntax*) UNTIL X>10 END_REPEAT;
Y:=SIN(X1, ENO=>1);
Y:=INT_TO_DINT X);
Y:=(X1+X2/2
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Missing Input Parameter. All input variables must be set. Missing OF Missing THEN Missing TO Missing UNTIL Missing [
Y:=EXPT(X);
Missing ]
Missing constant
CASE A OF 2..: X:=1; 2,: X:=2; END_CASE; Result:=NOT 1; Y:=-X; (*X is an UINT type variable, Y is an INT type variable*)
Negation not supported by %s A minus symbol was used data type before a variable with a data type that does not support negative values (UINT, UDINT, ULINT). There must be one line of There is no line of valid code valid code (excluding com(excluding comments). ments) Too many variables specified Too many parameter settings for Function are specified for the function. Undefined identifier '%s' A variable that is not defined in the variable table has been used. Unexpected syntax '%s' A keyword (reserved word) or variable has been used illegally. Usage mismatch in Function variable Value out of range
Y:=SIN(X1,X2);
The function parameter has been used illegally. A value outside the range for the variable data type has been substituted in the variable. Y:=SIN(Z:=X); (*X and Y are REAL type variables, and Z Variable '%s' is not a Function A variable that cannot be is not a SIN function parameter *) parameter specified in the function parameter has been specified in the parameter.
FOR I:=1 TO 100 DO BY -1 (*The DO position is illegal*) X:=X+1; END_FOR; Y:=SIN(X1,EN=>BOOL1); (*The input parameter EN has been used as an output parameter*) X:=32768; (*X is an INT type variable*)
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Appendix B
Warning Messages
Warning message Keyword '%s' is redundant Cause of warning Example The keyword has been used in an invalid location. For example, use of the EXIT statement outside a loop syntax. Data may be lost due to con- Y:=DINT_TO_INT(X); (*X is a DINT type variable, Y is an version of a data type with a INT type variable*) large data size to a data type with a small data size.
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Appendix C
Function Descriptions Standard Functions
Text String Functions
LEN: Detect String Length Function Finds the length of a specified text string. Application Return_value := LEN(string); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name String Return_value Data type STRING INT Description Specifies the text string for which to find the length. Returns the size of the specified text string.
Example
Variables STRING Message INT Result Message
LEFT: Extract Characters from Left Function Extracts the specified number of characters from the left of the specified text string. Application Return_value := LEFT(Source_string, Number_of_characters); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Number_of_characters Return_value STRING INT, UINT STRING Data type Description Specifies the text string from which to extract characters. Specifies the number of characters to extract. Returns the extracted characters.
Example
Variables STRING Message STRING Result Message
RIGHT: Extract Characters from Right Function Extracts the specified number of characters from the right of the specified text string. Application Return_value := RIGHT(Source_string, Number_of_characters);
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Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Number_of_characters Return_value Data type STRING INT, UINT STRING Description Specifies the text string from which to extract characters. Specifies the number of characters to extract. Returns the extracted characters.
Appendix C
Example
Variables STRING Message STRING Result Message
MID: Extract Characters from Middle Function Extracts the specified number of characters starting from the specified position of the specified text string. Application Return_value := MID (Source_string, Number_of_characters, Position); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Number_of_characters Position Data type STRING INT, UINT INT, UINT Description Specifies the text string from which to extract characters. Specifies the number of characters to extract. Specifies the position from which to start extracting characters. The first character is position 1 (e.g., position 1 is A in message 1 in the following illustration). Returns the extracted characters.
Return_value
STRING
Example
Variables STRING Message STRING Result Message
CONCAT: Concatenate Strings Function Joins the specified text strings. Up to 31 text strings can be specified. Application Return_value := CONCAT(Source_string_1, Source_string_2, ); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string_1 Source_string_2 : Return_value Data type STRING STRING STRING Description Specifies a text string to be joined. Specifies a text string to be joined. Returns the joined text strings.
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Function Descriptions
Example
Variables STRING STRING STRING STRING Message 1 Message1 Message2 Message3 Result
Appendix C
C Message 2 D
Message 3
INSERT: Insert Characters Function Inserts the specified characters into a text string. Application Return_value := INSERT(Source_string, Insert_string, Position); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Insert_string Position Data type STRING STRING INT, UINT Description Specifies the text string into which to insert characters. Specifies the text string to be inserted. Specifies the position at which to insert characters. The first character is position 1 (e.g., position 1 is A in message 1 in the following illustration). Returns the text string with the characters inserted.
Return_value
STRING
Example
Variables STRING Message1 STRING Message2 STRING Result Message 1
Message 2
Result := INSERT(Message1, Message2, 2); "ABEFGHC" is stored in the Result variable. Result
DELETE: Delete Characters Function Deletes the specified number of characters starting from the specified position of the specified text string. Application Return_value := DEL (Source_string, Number_of_characters, Position); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Number_of_characters Position Data type STRING INT, UINT INT, UINT Description Specifies the text string from which to delete characters. Specifies the number of characters to delete. Specifies the position from which to delete characters. The first character is position 1 (e.g., position 1 is A in message 1 in the following illustration). Returns the text string with the specified number of characters deleted.
Return_value
STRING
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Function Descriptions
Example
Variables STRING Message1 STRING Result Message
Appendix C
REPLACE: Replace Characters Function Replaces the specified number of characters starting from the specified position of the specified text string. Application Return_value := REPLACE(Source_string, Replace_string, Number_of_characters, Position); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Replace_string Number_of_characters Position Data type STRING STRING INT, UINT INT, UINT Description Specifies the text string in which to replace characters. Specifies the replace text string. Specifies the number of characters to be replaced. Specifies the position from which to replace characters. The first character is position 1 (e.g., position 1 is A in message 1 in the following illustration). Returns the text string with the characters replaced.
Return_value
STRING
Example
Message 1 Variables STRING Message1 STRING Message2 STRING Result
Message 2
FIND: Find Characters Function Finds the first occurrence of the specified text string in another text string and returns the position. If the text string is not found, 0 is returned. Application Return_value := FIND(Source_string, Find_string); Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Source_string Find_string Return_value Data type STRING STRING INT Description Specifies the text string to search. Specifies the text string to find. Returns the position of the first occurrence of the find text string. The first character is position 1 (e.g., position 1 is A in message 1 in the following illustration).
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Example
Variables STRING Message1 STRING Message2 INT Result Message 1
Appendix C
Message 2
Delimiter
STRING
Parameter
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Function Descriptions
Example
Variables BOOL BOOL STRING INT STRING STRING P_MemCardBusyFlag P_MemCardAskFlag FileName LogData1 2 3 FiledStrl1 2 3 CsvLineStr (* File Memory Operation Flag *) AT A343.13 (* Memory Card Detected Flag *) AT A343.15 (* File name *) (* Log number *) (* Log number text string *) (* CSV-format log, 1-line text string *)
Appendix C
FileName := '\LOGFILE'; LogData1 := 12; LogData2 := 345; LogData3 := 6789; (* Output data to text file if Memory Card write conditions are met. *) IF ( P_MemCardAckFlag AND (NOT P_MemCardBusyFlag) ) THEN (* Convert from number to text string *) FieldStr1 := INT_TO_STRING( LogData1 ); FieldStr2 := INT_TO_STRING( LogData2 ); FieldStr3 := INT_TO_STRING( LogData3 ); (* Create 1-row CSV-format numeric value text string *) CsvLineStr := FieldStr1 + ',' + FieldStr2 + ',' + FieldStr3; (* Output one line of numeric data to file *) WRITE_TEXT( CsvLineStr, FileName, '$n', 0 ); END_IF; Contents of output file LOGFILE.TXT 12,345,6789
Address A343.13
Description ON when any of the following conditions exists: CMND instruction sending a FINS command to the local CPU Unit. File Memory Instruction being executed. Program replacement using the control bit in the Auxiliary Area. Easy backup operation. ON when a Memory Card has been detected.
A343.15
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on the FWRIT File Memory Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual.
Communications Functions
TXD_CPU: Send String via CPU Unit RS-232C Port Function Sends a text string from the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit. Application TXD_CPU (Send_string); Conditions The serial communications mode of the RS-232C port must be set to no-protocol communications. Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Send_string Data type STRING Description Specifies the text string to send.
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Function Descriptions
Example
CPU Unit Get Scene Number command: @READ
Appendix C
RS-232C port
Barcode Reader
(* Variable to control send function *) (* Process number *) (* Send message *) (* Send Ready Flag *) AT A392.05
(* Send data when DoSendData is ON and iProcess is 0 *) IF (DoSendData = TRUE) AND (iProcess = 0) THEN iProcess := 1; DoSendData := FALSE; END_IF; (* Execute send processing according to process number *) CASE iProcess OF 1: (* Create send text data *) Message := '@READ'; iProcess := 2; 2: (* Execute send function if sending is enabled *) IF SendEnableCPUPort = TRUE THEN TXD_CPU(Message); iProcess := 3; END_IF; 3: (* Sending is finished if Send Ready Flag is ON *) IF SendEnableCPUPort = TRUE THEN iProcess := 0; END_IF; END_CASE;
Address A392.05
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on TXD Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual. TXD_SCB: Send String via Serial Port on Serial Communications Board Function Sends a text string from a serial port on a Serial Communications Board (SCB). Application TXD_SCB (Send_string, Serial_port); Conditions The serial communications mode of the serial port must be set to no-protocol communications. Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Send_string Serial_port Data type STRING INT, UINT, WORD Description Specifies the text string to send. Specifies the number of the serial port. 1: Serial port 1 2: Serial port 2
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Function Descriptions
Example
Serial Communications Board CPU Unit (SCB)
Appendix C
Serial port 1
Barcode Reader
P_DoSendData (* Variable to control send function *) iProcess (* Process number *) Message (* Send message *) P_SendEnableSCBPort1 (* Send Ready Flag *) AT A356.05 Serial port 1 used.
(* Use serial port number 1 *) (*Send data when P_DoSendData is ON and iProcess is 0 *) IF (P_DoSendData = TRUE) AND (iProcess = 0) THEN iProcess := 1; P_DoSendData := FALSE; END_IF; (* Execute send processing according to process number *) CASE iProcess OF 1: (* Create send text data *) Message := '@READ'; iProcess := 2; 2: (* Execute send function if sending is enabled *) IF P_SendEnableSCBPort1 = TRUE THEN TXD_SCB(Message, 1); iProcess := 3; END_IF; 3: (* Sending is finished if Send Ready Flag is ON *) IF P_SendEnableSCBPort1 = TRUE THEN iProcess := 0; END_IF; END_CASE;
Related Auxiliary Area Flag Port 1 Send Ready Flag Port 2 Send Ready Flag
Description ON when sending is enabled in no-protocol mode. ON when sending is enabled in no-protocol mode.
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on TXD Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual. TXD_SCU: Send String via Serial Port on Serial Communications Unit Function Sends a text string from a serial port on a Serial Communications Unit (SCU). Application TXD_SCU (Send_string, SCU_unit_number, Serial_port, Internal_logic_port); Conditions The serial communications mode of the serial port must be set to no-protocol communications.
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Function Descriptions
Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Send_string SCU_unit_number Serial_port Internal_logic_port Data type STRING INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD Description Specifies the text string to send. Specifies the number of the Serial Communications Unit. 1: Serial port 1 2: Serial port 2 0 to 7: Internal logic port number specified 16#F: Automatic internal logic port allocation
Appendix C
Example
Serial Communications Unit (SCU) CPU Unit Unit No. : 0 Get Scene Number Get Scene Number Command: @READ command: @READ
Serial port 2
Barcode reader
Variables BOOL INT STRING BOOL BOOL P_DoSendData iProcess Message P_TXDU_Exe P_ComInstEnable (* Variable to control send function *) (* Process number *) (* Send message *) (* TXDU Execution Flag *) AT 1519.05 Unit number 0, Use serial port 2. (* Communications Port Enable Flag*) AT A202.07 Use port 7.
(* Use the following: Unit number: 0, Serial port number: 2, Logical port number: 7 *) (* Send data when P_DoSendData is ON and iProcess is 0 *) IF (P_DoSendData = TRUE) AND (iProcess = 0) THEN iProcess := 1; P_DoSendData := FALSE; END_IF; (* Execute send processing according to process number *) CASE iProcess OF 1: (* Create send text data *) Message := '@READ'; iProcess := 2; 2: (* Execute send function if Communications Port Enable Flag and TXDU Execution Flag are ON *) IF (P_ComInstEnable = TRUE) AND (P_TXDU_Exe = FALSE) THEN TXD_SCU(Message, 0, 2, 7); iProcess := 3; END_IF; 3: (* Sending has been completed if Communications Port Enable Flag is ON *) IF P_ComInstEnable = TRUE THEN iProcess := 0; END_IF; END_CASE;
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Appendix C
Related Auxiliary Area Flag Communications Instruction Enable Flags Related CPU Bus Unit Area bits n = CIO 150 + 25 x unit number Port 1: n+9 Port 2: n+19
Address A202.00 to A202.07 ON when network communications can be executed. The bit numbers correspond directly to the internal logic port numbers Bits 00 to 07: Internal logic ports 0 to 7
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on TXDU Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual. RXD_CPU: Receive String via CPU Unit RS-232C Port Function Receives a text string from the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit. Application RXD_CPU (Storage_location, Number_of_characters) Conditions The serial communications mode of the RS-232C port must be set to no-protocol communications. Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Storage_location Number_of_characters Data type STRING INT, UINT, WORD Description Specifies the storage location for the received text string. Specifies the number of characters to receive. 0 to 255
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Function Descriptions
Example
CPU Unit Message Value to read
RS-232C port
Appendix C
Barcode reader
Variables BOOL STRING BOOL P_DoRecvData Message P_EndRecvCPUPort (* Variable to control receive function *) (* Variable to store received message *) (* Reception Completed Flag *) AT A392.06
(* Receive data when P_DoRecvData is ON and reception has been completed*) IF (P_DoRecvData = TRUE) AND (P_EndRecvCPUPort = TRUE) THEN (* Get 16 characters *) RXD_CPU(Message, 16); P_DoRecvData := FALSE; END_IF;
Related Auxiliary Area Flag RS-232C Port Reception Completed Flag RS-232C Port Reception Overflow Flag RS-232C Port Reception Counter
Address A392.06
A392.07
ON when a data overflow occurred during reception in no-protocol mode. Contains the number of characters received in no-protocol mode.
A393
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on RXD Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual. RXD_SCB: Receive String via Serial Port on Serial Communications Board Function Receives a text string from a serial port on a Serial Communications Board (SCB). Application RXD_SCB (Storage_location, Number_of_characters, Serial_port) Conditions The serial communications mode of the serial port must be set to no-protocol communications. Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Storage_location Number_of_characters Serial_port Data type STRING INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD Description Specifies the storage location for the received text string. Specifies the number of characters to receive. 0 to 255 Specifies the number of the serial port. 1: Serial port 1 2: Serial port 2
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Function Descriptions
Example
Serial Communications Board (SCB) CPU Unit
Appendix C
Serial port 1
Barcode reader
Variables BOOL P_DoRecvData STRING Message BOOL P_EndRecvSCBPort1 (* Variable to control receive function *) (* Variable to store received message *) (* Reception Completed Flag *) AT A356.06 Use serial port 1
(* Use serial port number 1 *) (* Receive data when P_DoRecvData is ON and reception has been completed*) IF (P_DoRecvData = TRUE) AND (P_EndRecvSCBPort1 = TRUE) THEN (* Get 16 characters *) RXD_SCB(Message, 16, 1); P_DoRecvData := FALSE; END_IF;
Related Auxiliary Area Flag Port 1 Reception Completed Flag Port 1 Reception Overflow Flag Port 1 Reception Counter Port 2 Reception Completed Flag Port 2 Reception Overflow Flag Port 2 Reception Counter
Description ON when reception has been completed in no-protocol mode. ON when a data overflow occurred during reception in no-protocol mode. Contains the number of characters received in no-protocol mode. ON when reception has been completed in no-protocol mode. ON when a data overflow occurred during reception in no-protocol mode. Contains the number of characters received in no-protocol mode.
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on RXD Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual. RXD_SCU: Receive String via Serial Port on Serial Communications Unit Function Receives a text string from a serial port on a Serial Communications Unit (SCU). Application RXD_SCU (Storage_location, Number_of_characters, SCU_unit_number, Serial_port, Internal_logic_port); Conditions The serial communications mode of the serial port must be set to no-protocol communications.
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Function Descriptions
Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Storage_location Number_of_characters SCU_unit_number Serial_port Internal_logic_port Data type STRING INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD INT, UINT, WORD
Appendix C
Description Specifies the storage location for the received text string. Specifies the number of characters to receive. 0 to 255 Specifies the number of the Serial Communications Unit. 1: Serial port 1 2: Serial port 2 0 to 7: Internal logic port number specified 16#F: Automatic internal logic port allocation
Example
Serial Communications Unit (SCU) CPU Unit Unit No.: 0 Message Value to read
Serial port 2
Barcode reader
Variables BOOL INT STRING BOOL BOOL P_DoRecvData iProcess Message P_RXDU_Recv (* Variable to control receive function *) (* Process number *) (* Variable to store received message *) (* Status of Serial Communications Unit *) AT 1519.06 Unit No. 0 Use serial port 2 P_ComInstEnable (* Communications Port Enable Flag *)*) AT A202.07 Use port 7
(* Use the following: Unit number: 0, Serial port number: 2, Logical port number: 7 *) (* Receive data when P_DoRecvData is ON and iProcess is 0 *) IF (P_DoRecvData = TRUE) AND (iProcess = 0) THEN iProcess := 1; P_DoRecvData := FALSE; END_IF; (* Execute receive processing according to process number *) CASE iProcess OF 1: (* Reception function executed if Communications Enabled Flag and Reception Completed Flag are ON. *); IF (P_ComInstEnable = TRUE) AND (P_RXDU_Recv = TRUE) THEN RXD_SCU(Message, 16, 0, 2, 7); iProcess := 2; END_IF; 2: (* Reception has been completed if Communications Port Enable Flag is ON *) IF P_ComInstEnable = TRUE THEN iProcess := 0; END_IF; END_CASE;
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Appendix C
ON when network communications can be executed. The bit numbers correspond directly to the internal logic port numbers Bits 00 to 07: Internal logic ports 0 to 7
Related CPU Bus Unit Area bits n = CIO 150 + 25 x unit number 06 Port 1: n+9 Port 2: n+19 n = CIO 150 + 25 x unit number 07 Port 1: n+9 Port 2: n+19 n = CIO 150 + 25 x unit number --Port 1: n+10 Port 2: n+20
ON when a data overflow occurred during reception in no-protocol mode. Contains the number of characters received in no-protocol mode.
For further information and precautions on related Auxiliary Area flags, refer to the section on RXDU Serial Communications Instruction in the CS/CJ-series Instruction Reference Manual.
RAD_TO_DEG: Convert Radians to Degrees Function Converts an angle in radians to degrees. Application Return_value := RAD_TO_DEG (argument) Arguments and Return Values
Variable name Argument Return_value Data type REAL, LREAL REAL, LREAL Description Specifies an angle in radians. Returns an angle in degrees.
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Index A
addresses allocation areas, 42 checking internal allocations, 104 setting allocation areas, 102 algorithm creating, 87 applications precautions, xxiii array settings, 20, 38, 59, 89 AT settings, 19, 38, 89 restrictions, 51 automatically generating function block definitions, 92 advantages, 12 application guidelines, 56 creating, 23 debugging, 113 defining, 85 elements, 31 errors, 55 monitoring, 113 operating specifications, 49 outline, 11 restrictions, 51 reusing, 24 setting parameters, 99 specifications, 6, 7, 30 structure, 13 functions, 4 function blocks, 6, 7 restrictions, 5
C
compiling, 107
D
data types, 19, 37 determining, 56 debugging function blocks, 113 differentiation restrictions, 51
G
global symbol table, 18
I
IEC 61131-3, 4, 7 input variables, 32 input-output variables, 35 inputs, 19 instance areas, 21, 42 setting, 21, 102 instances creating, 23, 97 multiple, 46 number of, 14 outline, 14 registering in global symbol table, 18 specifications, 42 internal variables, 35 internals, 19
E
errors function blocks, 55 external variables, 37 externals, 19
F
features, 4 files function block definitions, 112 library, 8 project text files, 8 function block definitions, 13 checking for an instance, 106 compiling, 107 creating, 82 saving to files, 112 function blocks
L
ladder programming function block definition, 84 restrictions in function blocks, 51
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Index
M
menus, 8 main, 8 popup, 10 monitoring function blocks, 113
V
variable names, 19 variables address allocations, 21 checking address allocations, 104 creating as needed, 88 definitions, 31 introduction, 18 properties, 19, 37 registering in advance, 85 restrictions, 51 setting allocation areas, 21 usage, 19, 32
O
online editing function block definitions, 121 restrictions, 54 output variables, 33 outputs, 19
P
parameters outline, 15 precautions, xxi applications, xxiii general, xxii safety, xxii Programming Consoles, 54 projects creating, 82
S
safety precautions, xxii specifications CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0, 5 function block operation, 49 instances, 42 structured text function block definition, 84 restrictions, 53 symbol name automatically generating, 91
T
timer instructions operation, 75 restrictions, 52
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Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual.
Revision code
The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
Revision Date code 01 February 2005 02 November 2005 03 04 July 2006 January 2007 Revised content Original production Added Ver. 6.1 upgrade information, such as information on the Simulation functions and ST program variable monitoring. Added Ver. 7.0 upgrade information. Pages 17 and 18: Changed can to cannot in table (two locations) and changed note. Page 29: Changed text in inputs cell for the status of value at next execution. Page 213: Changed illustration. Pages 214, 216 to 218, and 202: Changed illustration and changed code. Pages 215 and 219: Changed text in bottom right cell. Added upgrade information from Ver. 7.0 to Ver. 7.2. Correction of wrong description. Added upgrade information from Ver. 7.2 to Ver. 8.0.
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OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC One Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173-5302 U.S.A. Tel: (1) 847-843-7900/Fax: (1) 847-843-7787 OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. No. 438A Alexandra Road # 05-05/08 (Lobby 2), Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967 Tel: (65) 6835-3011/Fax: (65) 6835-2711 OMRON (CHINA) CO., LTD. Room 2211, Bank of China Tower, 200 Yin Cheng Zhong Road, PuDong New Area, Shanghai, 200120, China Tel: (86) 21-5037-2222/Fax: (86) 21-5037-2200
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OMRON Corporation 2005 All Rights Reserved. In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. Cat. No. W447-E1-07