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SIMATIC
VPU200/560
Programming Manual
Order Number: PPX:560/65–8102
Manual Assembly Number: 2597773–0006
Fourth Edition

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  • Page 1 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Order Number: PPX:560/65–8102 Manual Assembly Number: 2597773–0006 Fourth Edition...
  • Page 2 All Rights Reserved — Printed in USA Reproduction, transmission, or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express consent of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved.
  • Page 3 MANUAL PUBLICATION HISTORY SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Order Manual Number: PPX:560/65–8102 Refer to this history in all correspondence and/or discussion about this manual. Event Date Description Original Issue 7/85 Original Edition (2493938–0001) Second Edition 12/85 Second Edition (2493938–0002) Third Edition 3/86 Third Edition (2493938–0003)
  • Page 4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Pages Description Pages Description Cover/Copyright Fourth History/Effective Pages Fourth iii — vi Fourth 1-1 — 1-3 Fourth 2-1 — 2-11 Fourth 3-1 — 3-13 Fourth 4-1 — 4-6 Fourth 5-1 — 5-10 Fourth 6-1 — 6-5 Fourth 7-1 —...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Manual Overview Introduction ..............Manual Contents .
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 Configuring I/O Introduction ..............Function Keys Available .
  • Page 7 Description of the COMMENTS Operation ......... 8-29 Creating or Modifying Comments .
  • Page 8 List of Figures 2-1 VPU200–3104 ..............2-2 Screen and Message Areas of the VPU200 .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Manual Overview

    ............. . . SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    SIMATICr 560t program. This manual is arranged according to the hierarchy of the menus on the VPU200. Each section describes the functions available from a particular menu and lists the function keys used with that menu. Manual Overview SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 11: Manual Contents

    Programming SF modules, such as the ASCII module. I/O Modules Appendix A: Appendix A gives illustrations of typical illegal network constructions and Error Messages explains the different types of error messages displayed by the VPU. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Manual Overview...
  • Page 12 ..........2-10 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104...

  • Page 13: Description

    System messages and prompts are given on the left side of the screen on second and third lines from the bottom. Operating status is shown two lines from the bottom on the right side of the screen. The VPU200–3104 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 14: Keyboard

    Note that this is different from what is performed by the print operation, which is used to print entire groups of related information (such as I/O Configuration charts) that are often longer than one screen. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104...

  • Page 15: Vpu200-3104 Disk Drive

    VPU200–3104. This procedure is detailed in the paragraphs on copying disks. Note, however, that the high density VPU200 is compatible with all Siemens products (provided the disks are correctly formatted as described in this chapter). In the remainder of this manual, the term “VPU200” refers to the high density VPU200–3104;...

  • Page 16: Basic Operations Of The Vpu200

    (O.S.) disk. When you have inserted the disk, press the CONTINUE (F2) function key to ready the VPU for loading the operating system. After F2 is pressed, the selection shown in Figure 2-4 appears at the bottom of the screen. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104...

  • Page 17: Loading The O.s

    The ABORT and CONTINUE function keys are available then to allow you to correct the problem and resume the load operation without returning to the original menu. Errors occurring during the load operation will cause the operation to abort. The VPU200–3104 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 18: The Format (F3)Function Key

    Function Key source disk (the one being copied) may be either low or high density, but the target disk (the one to which the source disk is copied) must be a formatted high density disk. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104...
  • Page 19 CAUTION There is no method for determining which format was used unless you label the disk. When a First Generation format disk is copied, be sure to label the new disk “First Generation Format”. The VPU200–3104 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 20 If an error occurs after the copy operation begins, the operation will abort and the original menu will be shown on the screen. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104...

  • Page 21: The Diagnostics (F4) Function Key

    RAM diagnostic checks. (If a test does fail and you are unsure of how to correct the problem, please contact Siemens Technical Service group at 423–461–2501 for assistance.) 2-10 The VPU200–3104...
  • Page 22 When the diagnostic tests are complete the following message will appear: PRESS SPACE BAR TO RETURN TO THE POWER–UP MENU The list of the diagnostic checks will remain on the screen until the spacebar on the keyboard is pressed. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual The VPU200–3104 2-11...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Menu Structure Of The Vpu200

    ............3-13 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200...

  • Page 24: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter describes the menu structure of the VPU200. The menus are grouped by functions available within each operating mode (Online or Offline). Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 25: Menu Divisions

    Figure 3-1 is a flow diagram of the menu structure. Basically, there are two main divisions: The Menus accessed in the Online mode, and The Menus available in the Offline mode. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200...

  • Page 26: Vpu200 Menu Structure

    EXIT Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 PRINT LADDER EXIT PRINT LADDER SFBOX EXIT Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Figure 3-1 VPU200 Menu Structure Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 27: Function Keys

    The up arrow key will show the next line of the rung; the down arrow will show the previous line of the rung. The arrow keys cannot be used to step to the next rung of the program. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200...

  • Page 28: Accessing The Menus

    Accessing the Menus To begin operation of the VPU200, load the operating system. (This procedure is detailed in Chapter 2.) After the operating system is loaded, the Mode Selection screen appears. Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 29 Function keys F4 and F5 provide the options of accessing support functions or printing cross-references. If F4, Support, is selected, the VPU performs this operation in Online mode. With the selection of F5, printing of cross-references is done in the Offline mode. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200...

  • Page 30: Online Menus

    (CONFigure I/O.) This begins the series of operations CONFIO which allow you to configure inputs and outputs for the 560 P/C. (See Chapter 5 for the details of this operation.) Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 31 O.S. is loaded. Therefore, then using a disk for the first time, format and insert it for initialization in the offline mode. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200...

  • Page 32: Offline Menus

    NOTE: Depending upon the size of the program, the number of comments and synonyms, and the amount of editing that has been done, compacting may require from a few minutes up to 24 hours for completion. 3-10 Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 33 Chapter 7 for the details of this operation. This begins the series of operations through which LADDER networks may be created or modified. See Chapter 8 for the details of this operation. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200 3-11...

  • Page 34: Support Functions

    After selection of baud rate, the first page of the Support Functions menu is displayed. For a complete description of each of the support functions, refer to Chapter 9. 3-12 Menu Structure of the VPU200 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 35: Print Cross-References

    Once this is done, the display for selecting print parameters appears. The print options may then be selected. This operation is discussed in detail in Chapter 7. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Menu Structure of the VPU200 3-13...
  • Page 36 ............SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 37: Configure Memory Hierarchy

    Figure 4-1 shows the function keys which are in the CONFME hierarchy. An explanation of the process of configuring memory follows the description of the function keys in this chapter. Figure 4-1 Configure Memory Hierarchy Configuring Memory SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 38: Configure Memory Display

    Figure 4-2 Default Memory Configuration The function keys which become available depend on whether the system is in the Online or Offline mode. The following paragraphs describe the function keys available in each mode. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Configuring Memory...

  • Page 39: Function Keys Available In Online Mode

    If you press the F1 function key for NO, the EXIT operation will abort and you may save the changes. If you press the F2 function key for YES, the changes will be discarded and the EXIT operation will proceed. Configuring Memory SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 40: Function Keys Available In The Offline Mode

    Note that only the F1 function key (EXIT) can be used to leave the CONFME hierarchy. All other operations return to the CONFME line. Remember to save all changes before pressing the EXIT function key. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Configuring Memory...

  • Page 41: Configuring Memory

    After the table is completed, use the WRITPC (F5) or WRITDK (F4) function keys to enter the changes into the P/C or save them on a Program Disk. Configuring Memory SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Configuring I/O

    Chapter 5 Configuring I/O Introduction ..............Function Keys Available .

  • Page 43: Introduction

    Introduction This section describes the function keys available after pressing the CONFIO (F3) function key in either the Online or Offline mode. Figure 5-1 shows the arrangement of the function keys used with this operation. Following the discussion on the function keys, the process of configuring the I/O variables is described.

  • Page 44: Function Keys Available

    Function Keys When the Configure I/O function is selected, Function Keys F1 – F7 are Available labeled as shown and described below; and the chart shown in Figure 11 is displayed. FUNCTION KEYS NOTE: When the system is Offline, the READPC and WRITPC function keys are not available and will not be displayed.
  • Page 45 Introduction (continued) (READ DisK.) This function key obtains the I/O Module READDK Definition chart from the Program Disk for the base and channel which were typed on the screen. The displayed chart will be redrawn to show the values obtained from the Program Disk.

  • Page 46: Function Keys Available Via Show In Online Mode

    Function Keys When the SHOW (F2) function key is pressed while in the Online mode, the Available via displayed I/O Module Definition chart will be replaced with the “I/O SHOW in Online Configuration” chart. An example of the chart is shown in Figure 5-2. The Mode first slot shown on the screen will be the one on which the cursor was placed in the I/O Module Definition chart.
  • Page 47 Introduction (continued) As shown in Figure 5-2, the I/O Configuration Chart is displayed when the SHOW Function Key is pressed. The Function Keys now available are labeled as shown and described below. FUNCTION KEYS (COMPare.) Pressing this function key compares the COMP displayed I/O Configuration chart with the actual configuration of the I/O modules in a particular base.

  • Page 48: Function Keys Available With Show In Offline Mode

    Function Keys When the SHOW (F2) function key is pressed .while in the Offline mode, the Available with I/O Configuration Chart is displayed as shown in Figure 10. The Function SHOW in Offline Keys now available are labeled as shown and described below. Mode FUNCTION KEYS (SYNonym ON or SYNonym OFF.) This function key...

  • Page 49: Configuring The I/O Variables

    Configuring the I/O Variables After the Configure I/O (F3) key is pressed, a chart, Figure 5-3, appears for entry of I/O module configurations. The values shown in the table will be for the current I/O configuration and will be obtained from the P/C (if Online) or from the Program Disk (if Offline).
  • Page 50 After the function key is pressed, the I/O Module Definition chart will be placed on the screen. The cursor will be next to the word “Channel” when the chart appears. You should type the number of the channel and base you wish to configure.

  • Page 51: Time-Saving Tip

    Configuring the I/O Variables (continued) NOTE: The I/O points do not have to follow in strict sequential order. The slots may be assigned any I/O points you desire (keeping within the 8-point boundary rule). Remember that the I/O points assigned to each slot must be unique.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Naming The Program Disk

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  • Page 53: Introduction

    Figure 6-1 The Title Hierarchy A title may be composed of up to 16 lines with 60 characters in each line. The TITLE (F5) function key in the Offline Menu is the access to this operation. Naming the Program Disk SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 54 The location of the cursor in the line is not important. After the blank line is inserted, the cursor will move to the first position of the new line. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Naming the Program Disk...
  • Page 55 Pressing the YES (F2) function key will cause the title to be deleted; pressing the NO (F1) function key will abort the delete operation and display the first menu on the screen. Naming the Program Disk SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 56 ABORT (F1) function key. After pressing either of the function keys, the system will leave the TITLE operation and return to the previous display. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Naming the Program Disk...
  • Page 57 ............7-13 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing...
  • Page 58 Note that the mode of operation is important when using the PRINT function key. The principal difference between the two modes is that synonyms and comments can only be printed in the Offline mode. All other categories may be printed regardless of the mode of operation. Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 59: Print Hierarchy

    Figure 7-1 Print Hierarchy SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Parameters For Printing

    Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 61 (which is the long vertical line which joins the networks together). Note that if 72 was chosen for the number of columns, only NO will be allowed for this entry. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing...

  • Page 62: Operation Of The Print Key

    EXECUTE (F2) function key. This will begin the printing of the displayed screen. The phrase, PRINT SCREEN, will appear while the operation is in progress. When the print operation is complete, the original display appears. Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 63: Operation Of The Print Function Key

    This menu shows the default values for printing in a fully expanded system. Unless specified otherwise, all available categories will be printed. To prevent a category from being printed, change the “Y” (Yes) to an “N” (No). SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing...

  • Page 64: Printing While In The Offline Mode

    If the parameters are already set, proceed with the print operation by pressing the CONT (F2) function key. A menu then appears for entry of what you desire to print. See Figure 7-4. Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 65: Offline Mode Print Options

    Memory Configuration: This category prints the memory configuration as found on the Program Disk. (If you wish to print the memory configuration as it appears in the P/C, the VPU200 must be in the Online mode.) SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing...
  • Page 66 Once the items to be printed are typed in the menu, begin the print operation by pressing the EXECUTE (F2) function key. When all the items are printed, the final page of the printout will read ***PRINTING COMPLETE***. 7-10 Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 67: Interrupting The Print Operation

    (pressing either ABORT or SUSPEND) because of characters stored in the buffer memory of the printer. After the SUSPEND key is pressed, the following function keys will be displayed at the bottom of the screen: SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing 7-11...
  • Page 68 VPU200 error message will appear and the print operation will abort. NOTE: The time required for printing depends on the number of options selected, the size of V-memory, and the printing baud rate. 7-12 Printing SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 69: Printing Cross-References

    Upon completion of these items, press F2 to continue. A listing of cross-reference options then appears as shown in Figure 7-6. Figure 7-6 Cross-reference Options SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Printing 7-13...
  • Page 70 ..........8-34 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs...

  • Page 71: Introduction

    This section provides information necessary to enter ladder programs into the P/C with the VPU200. The peripheral functions associated with ladder programs such as debugging, editing, and entering comments, are also explained in this section. Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 72: Overview Of The Ladder Hierarchy

    Online or Offline mode. Functions other than programming are available according to mode selected. The following paragraphs describe the operations available in each of the modes. Figure 8-1 Main Divisions of Ladder Hierarchy SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs...

  • Page 73: Operations Available In The Online Mode

    V and K memory. See Section 8.6. Pressing the spacebar displays the following additional keys. This function key begins the series of operations which are DEBUG: used to troubleshoot a program. See Section 8.7. Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 74: Operations Available In The Offline Mode

    See Section 8.5. This function key will begin the series of operations for MEMORY: entering and modifying V and K memory. See Section 8.6. Pressing the spacebar displays the following additional function keys. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs...
  • Page 75 To step to another rung of the program, you must use the UP and DOWN function keys rather than the arrow keys. Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 76: Using The Modify And Insert Operations

    The following paragraphs detail use of the MODIFY and INSERT operations. The MODIFY operation is used to alter an existing network. Figure 8-2 describes the function keys available after pressing the Modify or Insert Function key. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs...

  • Page 77: Modify And Insert Hierarchy

    Using the MODIFY and INSERT Operations (continued) Figure 8-2 Modify and Insert Hierarchy Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 78 This function key places ladder logic input elements into a CONTACT rung. When the key is pressed, the symbol for a contact and the following keys appear on the screen: SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs...
  • Page 79 This function key allows you to place box operations (for example, counters and timers) into a rung of ladder logic. After the function key is pressed, the following choices become available: 8-10 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 of the VPU200/565 Programming Manual. This function key is used to delete elements from a rung of DELETE ladder logic. When this function key is pressed, the keys displayed are the following: SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-11...
  • Page 81 Instead a message will be displayed to indicate that the rung is incorrect. You must correct the error (or abort the operation) before proceeding to another operation. 8-12 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 82: Using The Block Operation

    Pressing the BLOCK function key displays function keys labeled as shown and described below. NOTE: The PUT function key will only be available when the VPU200 is in the Offline mode of operation. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-13...
  • Page 83 After the block is deleted, the rungs following the block will be moved into the vacated space. Also, the selected block will default to the rung shown at the top of the screen. 8-14 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 84 Program Disk, the operation will be aborted with an error message displayed on the screen. The second disk must be reconfigured before the PUT operation will copy the block to the second disk. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-15...

  • Page 85: Description Of The Find Operation

    To begin the operation, press the Return key. When the address is found, it will be shown at the top of the screen. The F8 (Null OPeration) function key is used to find the next empty rung in the ladder logic program. 8-16 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 86 Return key until the sought box operation is found. When the sought element is found, it is displayed. To quit the FIND operation, you must press the ABORT (F1) function key. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-17...

  • Page 87: Using The Memory Operation

    When the function key is pressed the memory locations will be displayed in numeric order. The format for each memory location will be integer by default. Additionally, the following function keys will become available: 8-18 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 88 REAL is floating point IEEE format, and also requires two memory locations.) Pressing the spacebar again returns the previous display of function keys to the screen. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-19...
  • Page 89 Also, the section of the chart which appears will be the section that was last displayed before you quit the memory operation.) 8-20 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 90: Description Of The Debug Operation

    The DEBUG operation is available only in the Online mode. The function keys which are in the DEBUG hierarchy are shown in Figure 8-6. The DEBUG operation is used to troubleshoot a program. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-21...

  • Page 91: Debug Operation Hierarchy

    Description of the DEBUG Operation (continued) Figure 8-6 DEBUG Operation Hierarchy 8-22 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 92 If “ST.ON” is displayed pressing the function key will show the status of the chart or the ladder rung elements. ST.ON will change to “ST.OFF”. which indicates that pressing the function key will turn the status off again. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-23...
  • Page 93 The particular keys displayed is determined by whether the ladder logic program or the status chart is being displayed. Each of the keys is described below, and the mode in which it is available is given. 8-24 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 94 This function key is also available only while the rungs of DOWN the program are displayed. It displays the previous rung of the program. This function key “unforces” an element previously forced. UNFORC SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-25...
  • Page 95 The READ (F5) function key is used to obtain the current value or the preset of timers/counters and preset values of EDRUMS and place it on the prompt line.) 8-26 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 96 If you wish to put other elements in the chart, press the function keys for these and identify the elements with a number. When all entries are typed into the chart, press the EXIT function key to save the chart and complete the operation. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-27...
  • Page 97 After the element is chosen, the format for the element can be changed by moving the cursor to the area after the “=” sign. Finally, when all three words have been chosen, press the EXIT function key to complete the operation. 8-28 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 98: Description Of The Comments Operation

    A comment may be up to 16 lines longs with 60 characters in each line. All comments are in uppercase only. Figure 8-7 COMMENT Operation Hierarchy SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-29...

  • Page 99: Creating Or Modifying Comments

    These choices allow you to change the comment as needed. Aside from the ABORT and ENTER function keys, there are six function keys for creating comment. The following paragraphs explain these six function keys: 8-30 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 100 Instead, the cursor will move to the first character of the next line of text. Also, the VPU will stop accepting and displaying characters which are typed beyond the last space of the current line. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-31...

  • Page 101: Copying Comments

    When the cursor is on this line, the function keys at the bottom of the screen will change to the following: 8-32 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 102 The comment will remain, but the prompt for selecting the output element will reappear with the output element incremented by one. You may continue creating comments or press the EXIT (F1) function key to leave the COMMENT operation. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-33...

  • Page 103: Using The Synonym Operation

    5-letter groups. The function keys available in this operation are shown in Figure 8-8. Figure 8-8 SYNONYM Hierarchy After pressing F2 (SYN), function keys are available as shown and described below: 8-34 Entering Ladder Programs SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 104 Each synonym is entered into memory when the cursor is moved off location of the synonym. To terminate the operation, press the EXIT (F1) function key. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Entering Ladder Programs 8-35...
  • Page 105 ......... . . 9-16 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions...

  • Page 106: Accessing Support Functions Menu

    Support Functions, is reached from the primary operations menu (Figure 9-2). The Auxiliary Support Functions Menu contains only those functions for clearing P/C memory, restarting the P/C, displaying P/C errors and setting scan time. Figure 9-1 Accessing Support Functions Menu Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 107: Accessing Auxiliary Support Functions Menu

    Figure 9-2 Accessing Auxiliary Support Functions Menu SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions...

  • Page 108: Complete Support Functions

    The first page of the Support Functions menu is displayed as shown in Figure 9-3. Figure 9-3 Support Functions Menu, page 1 Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 109: Accessing Support Functions

    If you press the F2 (YES) function key, the system will begin the requested function. When the requested function is complete, the system will return to the menu showing the available support functions. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions...

  • Page 110: Compare P/C To Disk Menu

    VPU proceeds directly into the function. Figure 9-4 shows the menu that appears the first time Function 17 is called. Figure 9-4 Compare P/C to Disk Menu Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 111 The Ignore, F6, key is entered in the Type field for any IGNORE memory categories that are not to be examined or verified. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions...
  • Page 112 After the function is initiated by typing the number, pressing the Return key, and answering yes to the prompt, the following line will appear on the screen: YEAR= MONTH= DAY= HOUR= MINUTE= SECOND= DAY OF WEEK= Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 113 P/C to begin its self-diagnostics. If the diagnostics pass, the message, “P/C PASSED SELF-DIAGNOSTICS,” will be shown. If the diagnostics fail, a phrase describing why the diagnostics failed will be shown on the screen. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions...
  • Page 114 Note that this function works only for those modules which set the F (failure) bit. To determine if a particular module does set the F bit, check the manual that accompanies the module. 9-10 Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 115: Example Listing Of P/C Card Failure Class

    Function 29: Function 29 “Show P/C Diagnostic Cell”) will obtain the diagnostic cell from the P/C. The function will then display the cell on the screen in the form shown in Figure 9-7. Figure 9-7 Result of Function 29 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions 9-11...
  • Page 116 Pressing F4 places the system in Program Off mode. In the PGMOFF Program Off mode, discrete outputs are set to zero, and word outputs are frozen (remain in the state they were when F4 was pressed). 9-12 Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 117 Offline due to failure in Standby Offline due to loss of HBU Communications. Appendix A provides a listing of communication error messages that are given when a communication error occurs with a Hot Back-up unit connected. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions 9-13...

  • Page 118: Support Functions Menu

    P/C; press Return. A prompt asks whether you are sure you wish that function performed. If you press F1 (NO), the function is aborted. Pressing F2 (YES) begins the requested operation. 9-14 Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 119 P/C and on the disk must be identical. Load All without IR (Function 90) will copy the memory configuration from the disk to the P/C. Save all (Function 60) will copy the memory configuration from the P/C to the disk. SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Using VPU200 Support Functions 9-15...

  • Page 120: Accessing Auxiliary Support Functions

    The auxiliary support functions are a subset of the complete support functions described in the preceding paragraphs. Each auxiliary function operates from this menu just as it does in the complete support functions menu. 9-16 Using VPU200 Support Functions SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 121: Chapter 10 Programming Sf I/O Modules

    ............. 10-4 SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Programming SF I/O Modules...

  • Page 122: Introduction

    Box functions can be programmed for Special Function I/O modules, such as the ASCII module. Figure 10-1 shows the menu hierarchy to access the SFBOX operation. Figure 10-1 Accessing SFBOX Operation 10-2 Programming SF I/O Modules SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 123: Operating Mode

    SF Box operations are available only in the Online mode since communication with the module is required. After pressing the SFBOX key, a directory appears as shown in Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2 Special Function Programmable Module Directory SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Programming SF I/O Modules 10-3...

  • Page 124: Functions Available

    (F2) key displays the first box instruction for the type selected. If no boxes of this type are programmed a box is displayed for creating an instruction Figure 10-4). The function keys are labeled as shown and described in the paragraphs following Figure 10-5. 10-4 Programming SF I/O Modules SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...

  • Page 125: Sf Box In Display Mode

    The DEBUG key provides for debugging of an SFBOX. DEBUG After F5 is pressed. the function key labels are as follows: SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual Programming SF I/O Modules 10-5...
  • Page 126 The COPY key initiates the copy operation. The function COPY key labels change to indicate the valid responses to make for completion of the copy function. The DELETE key allows deletion of the box currently DELETE displayed. 10-6 Programming SF I/O Modules SIMATIC VPU200/560 Programming Manual...
  • Page 127 Appendix A Error Messages Invalid Ladder Logic Constructions ..........560/565 Online Error Conditions .

  • Page 128: Invalid Ladder Logic Constructions

    Invalid Ladder Logic Constructions The ladder diagrams shown in the following figures illustrate errors that may be encountered while programming ladder logic in the MODIFY or INSERT mode. The ladder logic shown for each error represents a typical example of what might cause the error condition. The error message you receive with the structure is given beneath the ladder diagram.
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  • Page 130 Invalid Ladder Logic Constructions (continued) Error Messages VPU200/560 Programming...
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  • Page 134 Invalid Ladder Logic Constructions (continued) Error Messages VPU200/560 Programming...

  • Page 135: 560/565 Online Error Conditions

    560/565 Online Error Conditions The following are SIMATIC 560/565 error conditions reported by the VPU200 that require a change or a fix for the situation that caused the error before the requested operation can proceed. Fatal Error The sequencer will not perform or continue with the requested operation Detected because a fatal error was found.

  • Page 136: Vpu Generated Error Messages

    VPU Generated Error Messages The following is a list of VPU error messages and warnings that may appear. A description of what may have caused the error and what can be done to correct it is given after the message. Communications The VPU200 has lost communications with the sequencer.

  • Page 137: Unable To Redraw Ladders Because Of Error

    Unable to Redraw This will occur when you go to the Ladder mode if there is no Ladders because communication with the sequencer. (See Communications Error.) of Error Network Too Large This error occurs on a Modify or Insert operation when the newly edited to Insert into rung is too large to fit in the existing L-memory.
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