CLIP - DOS Upgrade
Q: Is there an
upgrade for the DOS based CLIP 6.0?
A: No, we have not upgraded the
DOS CLIP tool. We have released a Windows based tool called
WindLDR. With this one software package all current IDEC
PLCs can be programmed. The current version is 4.20.
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Programming
Software for Various O/I Products
Q: What software
do I have to buy in order to program HG series products?
A: Current software (as of the
writing of this FAQ) are: for HG1X Series - WindMSG, (p/n
WINDMSG); for HG1B and HG2A - WindOI-NV Ver 1.10, (p/n
HG9Z-ZSS2WE); for HG2F- WindOI-NV2, (p/n HG9Y-ZSS2W2E)
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WINDLDR - Tag Name
Import from Excel
Q: Is there a way
to import tag information from an Excel file?
A: Yes, our latest WindLDR
version (version 4.10) has the import/export feature. You
can both import and export tag information between WindLDR
and an Excel spreadsheet. You will find this feature under
the "File" menu in WindLDR.
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Uploading Programs
from Multiple micro-1 PLCs
Q: How can I
upload from more than one Micro-1 PLCs in a 1:N
communication system?
A: To upload a program from more
than one PLC, follow these steps:
- Open the communication setting dialog and change the
device number to the desired PLC number.
- Ensure that the PLC network settings in the
communication settings dialogue is set to
"1:N".
- Open the function area settings dialog and change the
device number to the desired PLC number. Click the OK
button.
- You can press the upload button in the tool bar or
open the upload dialog within the online menu. Press the
OK button and the program should be uploaded. Remember
to wait for the conversion message box to blink before
pressing the OK button.
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WindLDR - Assigning
Allocation Numbers, Tag Names and Comments
Q: Can I assign
allocation numbers, tag names and comments to coils used in
a program prior to programming?
A: Yes, allocation numbers, tag
names and comments can be assigned to coils used in a
program. The Tag Name Editor allows the user to pre-assign
allocation numbers, tag names, and comments to coils before
programming.
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CLIP/CUBIQ - Lack
Operand Tag Names
Q: CLIP and CUBIQ
don't have options for operand tag Names. How will this
affect my program if I try to read a WindLDR program in CLIP
or CUBIQ?
A: When a WindLDR program is
read in CLIP or CUBIQ, the tag names will not be seen. CLIP
and CUBIQ are able to read only the Allocation numbers. The
rest of the program will not be affected.
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WindLDR -
Communication Settings
Q: What are the
communication settings for the Micro-1, Micro3/3C,
Microsmart, ONC?
A: Within the communication
settings of the Micro-1, the data length has to be set to 8.
The data length for the Micro3/3C, Microsmart, ONC should be
set to 7.
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WindLDR - Counter
in Rung Comment Editor
Q: What is the
counter in the left hand corner of the Rung Comment Editor
used for?
A: The counter in the left hand
corner allows the user to go directly to a particular rung
comment without having to go through each individual rung
comment within the program.
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WindLDR - FONT
command
Q: What does the
FONT command in the ladder preference affect?
A: The FONT command will only
affect the written characters, such as the allocation
numbers and tag names. The font change doesn't effect the
ladder lines.
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WindLDR - Function
Area Settings Buffer
Q: Is the
Function Area Settings buffer cleared when the PLC type is
changed for a program?
A: Yes, the Function Area
settings buffer is cleared when the PLC type is changed.
There is no need to go into the Function Area Settings if
the user decides to use the default settings.
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WindLDR - Operand
Tag Name Character Length
Q: Is there a
limit to the number of characters for an operand tag name in
WindLDR
A: Yes. The limit is 100
characters.
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WindLDR - MACRO
Instruction
Q: What does the
"MACRO" instruction in WindLDR do?
A: The Macro instruction is
available in the Micro3/3C, ONC, and Microsmart PLCs. Macro
uses MOV instructions to move data to PLC data registers.
This instruction is a software instruction only; it does not
exist in the PLC itself.
Macro has three operands: the Source Operand (S1), the
Destination Operand #1 (D1) and the Destination Operand #2
(D2)
The Source operand specifies the 16-bit word data to be
processed by the macro instruction. It can be inputted by
two types of data. They are the Constant (Character) and the
Constant (Hexadecimal).
The constant (character) can be any character on the
keyboard (ASCII character). The constant (hexadecimal) can
be any hex code. The constant (hexadecimal) also includes
all ENQ characters of the American National Standard
Institute (ANSI), i.e. 0X00 to 0XFF. When this code is
inputted the computer assigns the code given to a particular
function.
The Destination operand specifies the 16-bit word data to
store the result of the macro instruction. The Destination
Operand #1 (D1) serves as the beginning of the data
register, while Destination Operand #2 (D2) serves as the
ending of the data register. When D1 is set, the macro
instruction looks at the length of S1 to set D2. The user
does not set D2; it is set by the macro instruction.
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WindLDR -
uploading a Micro-1 program from the loader to the PC
Q: How do I
upload a Micro-1 program from the loader to the PC?
A: A program can be uploaded to
the PC by following these steps: In the PLC selection
dialog, select the type of PLC loader. Click OK. In the
upload Dialog, change the "Upload From:" from PLC
to Loader. On the Loader, press TRS, ENTR. Make sure the
screen reads " TRS L T P Go?" In the upload
Dialog, press OK. On the Loader, press ENTR. A message box
should appear on the PC saying "Program upload
Successful. The loader screen will say "TRS LTP
END". When the message box comes up saying that the
program was successfully uploaded, another dialog box will
appear after the OK button is clicked. The message box will
read, "Wait for conversion to ladder". It is very
important that you do not press the OK button in the message
box until the message box blinks. If you do press the OK
button before the box blinks an error will appear telling
you that the mnemonic to ladder conversion has failed. The
program should be successfully uploaded to the PC.
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WindLDR - OS
compatibility
Q: What operating
systems can WindLDR be used with?
A: WindLDR 4.10 is compatible
with the following operating systems : Windows 95,98, 2000,
NT4.0, ME, XP
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WindLGC - OS
Compatibility
Q: What operating
systems is WindLGC compatible with?
A: WindLGC 3.0 is compatible
with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT, XP, Linux, and Mac OS X.
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