Ib 1500179 A

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Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine maker, this manual, related manuals
and enclosed documents before installation, operation, programming, maintenance or
inspection to fully understand the conditions described within and to ensure correct use.
Understand this numerical controller, safety items and precautions before using the unit.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution".
DANGER
When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major

injuries if handling is mistaken.
WARNING
When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if

handling is mistaken.
CAUTION
When the user may be subject to injuries or when physical

damage may occur if handling is mistaken.
Note that even items ranked as "

CAUTION", may lead to major results depending on
the situation. In any case, important information that must always be observed is described.
DANGER
There are no "Danger" items in this manual.
WARNING
There are no "Warning" items in this manual.
CAUTION
1. Items related to product and manual
The manual issued by the machine maker has a priority over this manual regarding the
items described as "restrictions" and "usable state".
Please interpret items not listed in this manual as "not possible".
This manual assumes that all option functions are provided. Confirm the specifications
issued by the machine maker before using this unit.
Some screens and functions may differ or may not be usable depending on the NC system
version.
Setting incorrect value may cause machines illegal operation or driving out of control.
Pay enough attention at programming.
CAUTION
2. Items related to programming
If 5 CONVT and INPUT are not pressed after creating, correcting, adding or inserting a ladder
circuit, the created ladder circuit will be lost.
When using this function, the PLC can be put into a STOP status by setting the rotary switch
NCSYS on the lower part of the control unit to No. 1 (STOP).
An emergency stop will result when the user PLC is stopped with this function, in the same manner
as the method using the rotary switch NCSYS. First carry out an emergency stop using the
dedicated emergency stop button, etc., then put the user PLC in an emergency stop status.
CONTENTS
1 Outline...............................................................................................................................1
2 System Configuration .....................................................................................................2
2.1 PLC Development Tool...............................................................................................2
2.2 General Configuration.................................................................................................3
2.3 Setting and Display Unit .............................................................................................4
2.4 System Selection ........................................................................................................5
2.4.1 Parameter setting................................................................................................5
3 Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation.........................................................16
3.1 Creating the File........................................................................................................23
3.1.1 Registering the edit file......................................................................................23
3.1.2 User PLC RUN/STOP by setting and display unit operation............................24
3.2 Writing the Circuit......................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Creating the circuit ............................................................................................25
3.2.2 Modifying the existing circuit .............................................................................26
3.2.3 Adding the circuit block .....................................................................................27
3.3 Reading the Circuit ...................................................................................................29
3.3.1 Reading the circuit by step number ..................................................................29
3.3.2 Reading the circuit by device number ..............................................................32
3.3.3 Reading the circuit by contact or coil number...................................................33
3.3.4 Reading the circuit by instruction......................................................................34
3.3.5 Reading the circuit by END instruction .............................................................36
3.3.6 Circuit read function ..........................................................................................37
3.4 Inserting the Circuit ...................................................................................................38
3.4.1 Inserting the circuit symbol ...............................................................................38
3.5 Deleting the Circuit....................................................................................................42
3.5.1 Deleting the circuit block ...................................................................................42
3.5.2 Deleting the circuit symbol ................................................................................45
3.6 Circuit Extension Function ........................................................................................48
3.6.1 Extension circuit operation examples ...............................................................49
3.6.2 Error message...................................................................................................57
3.6.3 Relationship between number of returns and circuit length .............................59
3.7 Monitoring the Ladder Circuit....................................................................................60
3.7.1 Monitoring the circuit .........................................................................................62
3.7.2 Freezing the screen at monitor stop trigger point.............................................64
3.7.3 Monitoring the registered device.......................................................................66
3.7.4 Monitoring the current value in decimal hexadecimal notation ........................68
4 Precautions for PLC Development Environment of GX Developer .........................69
4.1 Starting......................................................................................................................69
4.2 Onboard Initial Menu.................................................................................................69
4.3 PLC File Information + RUN/STOP Changeover Screen ........................................70
4.4 Restrictions for Circuit Display..................................................................................71
5 Messages.........................................................................................................................72
6 Alarm Messages Related to PLC ..................................................................................74
1. Outline
1. Outline
This manual is created for development of user PLC on the control unit. PLC operation performed on the
control unit is called onboard operation. The main functions of the onboard operation are listed below.
(1) Creation of new ladder files
(2) Edit of existing ladder circuits (read, write, insertion, and deletion)
(3) Ladder circuit monitor
User PLC can also be developed by using a personal computer without using the onboard unit.
(Optional software will be required.)
Mitsubishi Integrated FA Software MELSOFT GX Series "GX Developer"
The related documents are listed below.
EZMotion-NC E60/E68 Series PLC Interface Manual
IB-1500176(ENG)
EZMotion-NC E60/E68 Series PLC Programming Manual (Ladder section with MELSEC tool)
IB-1500178(ENG)
EZMotion-NC E60/E68 Series PLC Development Software Manual (MELSEC Tool Section)
IB-1500177(ENG)
Note) PLC : Programmable Logic Controller
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2. System Configuration
2.1 PLC Development Tool
2.1
PLC Development Tool
In addition to the onboard, the user PLC can be developed using the development tool operated with
the personal computer.
(1) MELSEC PLC Development Tool "GX Developer"
The GX Developer is a programming software package for the Programmable Controller MELSEC
Series produced by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The User PLC Ladder for EZMotion-NC
E60/E68 can be developed with the same operation as the MELSEC Series. Note that some of the
MELSEC Series specific functions cannot be used. For the details, refer to the "PLC Development
Software Manual (MELSEC Tool Section) (IB-1500177(ENG))".
When creating the user PLC using the GX Developer and editing that with the onboard operation, it
is necessary to set the parameter in the CNC side. For the details, refer to "2.4 System Selection".
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2.2 General Configuration
2.2
General Configuration
The system configuration when developing the onboard is shown below.
Setting
and
Display
Setting and
Display
Unit Unit
Ladder editing, ladder monitor
and PLC RUN/STOP, etc.
The ladder is developed using

the setting and display unit.
(Onboard development)
A new development is possible

with the personal computer.
BaseI/OI/O
Unit
Base
Unit
To connector RS-232C
RS-232C
RS232C
Up/downloading is carried out with
the personal computer's development
tool.
Personal computer
General printer
Used for ladder development,

creating message, ladder monitor
and saving data.
Note) Refer to this manual for editing using the setting and display unit (onboard editing), and refer
to the "PLC Development Software Manual (MELSEC Tool Section) (IB-1500177(ENG))" for
development using the personal computer.
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2.3 Setting and Display Unit
2.3
Setting and Display Unit
The following is a representative example of a setting and display unit used onboard.
Alphabetic character,
numerical character,
and symbol keys
READY LED
Function selection keys
Setting keys
READY
MONITOR
TOOL
PARAM
EDIT
MDI
DIAGN
IN/OUT
SFG
F0
SP
EOB
DELETE
C.B
INS
CAN
SHIFT
INPUT
CALC
RESET
Menu keys
Shift key
Reset key
Page keys
Cursor keys
Data correction keys
Input key (calculation)
(Note 1) To input the alphabetic characters or symbols on the lower right of the alphabetic character
and symbol keys, press SHIFT , then press the corresponding key.
(Example) "A" is input by pressing
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SHIFT
O
A
2.4 System Selection
2.4
2.4.1
System Selection
Parameter setting
The parameters for user PLC development with the control unit and to operate the user PLC are
explained.
The parameters are set in "SETUP PARAMETER" on the BIT SELECTION screen. Refer to the control
unit instruction manual for information about the BIT SELECTION screen handling method.
(1) PLC environment selection
[BIT SELECTION PARAMETER screen]
# (6451)
Data
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 <(0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 )
Bit
0: Not used for EZMotion-NC E60/E68

1:GX Developer Mode
No.6451 is used.
0:GX Developer communication invalid
1:GX Developer communication valid
(Note)
Turn the CNC power OFF after the parameter setting. Parameters are valid after the
power is turned ON again.
Depending on the setting of the bit selection #6451 bits, the operation is performed below.
(a) PLC environment selection
Choose the GX Developer mode (bit4=1).
(Note) The onboard will not start if the ladder format stored in the CNC is other than the GX
Developer.
Bit 4 = 0
Not used for EZMotion-NC E60/E68.
Bit 4 = 1
The PLC development environment of the GX Developer.
(b) GX Developer communication usage selection
Choose to use the serial port in GX Developer or in the other functions.
Bit 5 = 0
The serial port is not used for the communication with the GX Developer.
Bit 5 = 1
The serial port is used for the communication with the GX Developer.
Note that the onboard will not start regardless of the bit 4 setting.
(c) Operation state depending on each bit selection
Bit 4
0
1
Bit 5
0
Operation state
Onboard does not starts.
PLC environment for GX Developer (When using the onboard)
PLC environment for GX Developer (When using communication)
Onboard does not starts.
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(2) Onboard operation on

# ( 6451 )
Data
76543210
Bit
(00000001)
Use of parameter
#6451
0 : Onboard operation off

1 : Onboard operation on
0 : Onboard editing possible
1 : Onboard editing not possible
Operation is performed depending on how bit selection parameter # 6451 bits are set:
(a) Onboard operation on
Bit 0 = 0 : Onboard operation is off. Nothing will display even if
F0
is on.
Bit 0 = 1 : Screen is displayed for user PLC development, ladder monitor and ROM
write, etc.
(b) Onboard editing validity
Bit 2 = 0 : Onboard ladder editing is possible.
Bit 2 = 1 : Onboard ladder editing is not possible. Note that ladder monitoring is
possible.
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(3) PLC timer and counter screen on

Values can be set in timers (T) and counters (C) used with user PLC (ladder) on the setting and
display unit for use them as variable timers or variable counters.
Note : The values of the fixed timer and fixed counter cannot be set from the setting and
display unit.
Bit
76543210
# ( 6449 )
Data
Use of parameter
#6449
(000000)
0 : Timer (T) setup value screen on
1 : Timer (T) setup value program on
0 : Counter (C) setup value screen on
1 : Counter (C) setup value program on
Operation is performed depending on how bit selection parameter #6449 bits 0 and 1 are set:
Bits 0 and 1 = 0
The values set in the PLC TIMER and PLC COUNTER screens SETUP PARAMETERS are
used as the timer and counter setup values.
Bits 0 and 1 = 1
The programmed constant K values are used as the timer and counter setup values.
At the time, the programmed constant K values of the timers and counters are also displayed
on the PLC TIMER and PLC COUNTER screens of setup parameters.
Thus, even if bits 0 and 1 are set to 11, the valid setup values can be checked on the screens
in the PLC-RUN state.
However, no values can be set. If a value is set, the message "E05 NOT ACCEPTABLE" is
displayed.
When bits 0 and 1 are set to 0, the constant K values are ignored and the values set on the
screens become valid. However, since K* cannot be omitted in programming, any numeric
value must be entered in K* for programming.
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(4) Integrated timer retention and counter retention

This parameter is set to retain the current values of the integrated timer (T) and counter (C) even if
the NC power is turned off.
# ( 6449 )
Data
Integrated timer
(T232 to T239) and
counter (C0 to C23)
use #6449.
# ( 6452 )
Data
Integrated timer
(T240 to T255) and
counter (C24 to
C127) use #6452.
76543210
Bit
(00001100)
0 : Integrated timer (T232 to T239) retention off (no
retention)
1 I t
t d ti
(T232 t T239) t ti
0 : Counter (C0 to C23) retention off (no retention)
1 : Counter (C0 to C23) retention on
76543210
Bit
(00001100)
0 : Integrated timer (T240 to T255) retention off (not retention)
1 : Integrated timer (T240 to T255) retention on
0 : Counter (C24 to C127) retention off (no retention)
1 : Counter (C24 to C127) retention on
Bits 2 and 3 = 0
The current values of the integrated timer and the counter are reset to 0 when the NC power is
turned off.
Bits 2 and 3 = 1
The current values of the integrated timer and the counter are not reset to 0 even if the NC
power is turned off. The values before the power is turned off are retained.
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(5) Control unit thermal alarm ON

The self-diagnostic function detects an error in the controller temperature, etc. The function can
be enabled or disabled by a parameter.
# ( 6449 )
76543210
Bit
(10000000)
Data
Use of parameter
#6449
0 : Control unit thermal alarm detection off
1 : Control unit thermal alarm detection on
(a) Control unit thermal alarm ON (bit 7)

Bit 7 = 0
Overheat of the controller is neither detected nor posted (by special relay SM16) to the PLC.
Bit 7 = 1
If the abnormal temperature detector circuit in the controller operates, error message "Z53
TEMP. OVER 0001" is displayed in the setting and display unit. It prevents automatic
operation start after the reset state. Also, special relay SM16 is turned on to post the error
information to the PLC. The error contents can be checked by referring to file register R57.
File register
R57
0
Bit 0: Controller overheat
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(6) Alarm message on

This parameter is set to validate the interface of alarm message display created with user PLC.
Bit
76543210
# ( 6450 )
Data
(0000001)
0 : Alarm message off
1 : Alarm message on
Use of parameter
#6450
0 : F method interface
1 : R method interface
For the details on the alarm message display method, refer to the "PLC Programming Manual
(Ladder section with MELSEC tool) (IB-1500178(ENG))".
(7) Operator message on

This parameter is used to validate the interface of operator message display created with user
PLC.
# ( 6450 )
Data
Use of parameter
#6450
76543210
(00000100
Bit
)
0 : Operator message off
1: Operator message on
For the details on the operator message display method, refer to the "PLC Programming Manual
(Ladder section with MELSEC tool) (IB-1500178(ENG))".
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(8) Message display on all screens

The first 18 characters of an alarm message or operator message can be displayed in the
operation status mode/alarm display area. This function enables either an alarm or operator
message that is generally displayed only on the alarm diagnostic screen to be displayed on almost
all screens (those with an alarm display area).
Bit
76543210
# ( 6450 )
Data
(0010000)
Use of parameter
#6450
0 : Message all screen display off

1: Message all screen display on
0: Display alarm messages on all screens.
1: Display operator messages on all screens.
Depending on the settings of bits 4 and 5 of bit selection parameter #6450, the CNC operates as
follows:
Bit 4 = 0
Alarm and operator messages are displayed only on the alarm diagnostic screen but not on all
screens.
Bit 4 = 1
The first 18 characters of either alarm or operator messages are displayed in the operation
status mode/alarm display area. Whether alarm or operator messages are to be displayed is
determined by bit 5 in #6450.
Regardless of the setting of this parameter, the alarm diagnostic screen displays alarm and
operator messages in full.
Bit 5 = 0
Alarm messages are displayed when "message display on all screens" is selected.
Bit 5 = 1
Operator messages are displayed when "message display on all screens" is selected.
<Example of parameter setting>
7
Display alarm messages on all screens.
0/1
0/1
Display operator messages on all screens.
0/1
0/1
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Bit
(9) Alarm message selection

The one of the following two data can be selected and displayed for the message data.
Data created with the user PLC (stored in the user PLC area)
External alarm message data input with the text format (stored in the area different from the user
PLC)
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
<- Bit
#(6450) Data 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
0: Alarm message in user PLC display

No.6450 is used.
1: External alarm message display
Depending on the setting of bit selection #6450 bits, the operation is performed below.
Bit 6 = 0
The PLC alarm message in the user PLC is displayed.
Bit 6 = 1
The external alarm message input with the text format is displayed.
(10) Message language change code
This parameter is set to change display language (message division) when message data is
displayed on the screen.
# ( 6453 )
Data
76543210
Bit
(00000000)
Use of parameter #6453
No.
#6453
Bit
Message language change code
Remarks
Language 1 is displayed.
(11) High-speed input and output specification

These parameters are set to specify input/output signals required for input/output processing
synchronized with high-speed processing when high-speed processing of user PLC is performed.
The input signals are specified in bit selection parameters #6457 and #6458 and the output signals
are specified in #6460 and #6461.
Refer to the "PLC Programming Manual (Ladder section with MELSEC tool) (IB-1500178(ENG))"
for details of correspondence between the parameters and input/output devices X and Y, etc.
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(12) NC alarm 4 output invalid (parameter for standard PLC)

This parameter selects whether to include the NC alarm 4 in the NC alarm output 1 during the
standard PLC specifications.
# ( 6469 )
Data
Use of parameter
#6469
76543210
Bit
(00000001)
0 : Include NC alarm 4 in alarm output
1: Do not include NC alarm 4 in alarm output
Bit 0 = 0
When using the standard PLC specifications without the additional remote IO, there is no
output point for the NC alarms 2, 3 and 4. Thus, when the additional DIO card is not used, the
logical sum of NC alarm 1, 2, 3 and 4 are output in NC alarm 1 output. This parameter selects
whether the NC alarm 4 that indicates an operation alarm is included at that time. (Bit 0 = 0
includes the NC alarm 4.)
Bit 0 = 1
The operation error NC alarm 4 is not included in the NC alarm 1 output explained in Bit 0 = 0.
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Table: "Contents of bit selection parameters #6449 to #6496"

Symbol
name
#6449
0
R2924
Controller
thermal
alarm on
R2924 H
R2925
R2925 H
R2926
R2926 H
R2927
Reserved
External
alarm
message
display
#6450
1
#6451
L
3
Counter C
retention
Alarm/
operator
change
Full screen
display of
message
GX
Developer
communication on
PLC
development
environment
selection
#6452
Integrated
timer T
retention
1
PLC counter
program on
0
PLC counter
program on
1
0
R
F
Operator
Alarm
message on method method message on
Onboard
editing not
possible
Counter
(fixed)
retention
Integrated
timer
(fixed)
retention
Onboard on
#6453
L
Message language change code
R2927 H
R2928
High-speed input specification 1
R2928 H
R2929
(Spare)
R2929 H
(Spare)
R2930
High-speed output specification 1
R2930 H
R2931
(Spare)
R2931 H
(Spare)
#6454
#6455
#6456
#6457
#6458
#6459
#6460
#6461
#6462
#6463
#6464
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Symbol
name
#6465
R2932 L
#6466
R2932 H
#6467
R2933 L
#6468
R2933 H
#6469
R2934 L
NC alarm 4
output off
#6470
R2934 H
#6471
R2935 L
#6472
R2935 H
#6473
R2936 L
#6474
R2936 H
#6475
R2937 L
#6476
R2937 H
#6477
R2938 L
#6478
R2938 H
#6479
R2939 L
#6480
R2939 H
Standard PLC
parameter
(Note 1) Be sure to set the bits indicated - and blanks to 0.

(Note 2) Parameters #6481 to #6496 are reserved for debugging by Mitsubishi.
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3. Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation

A ladder circuit can be created on board and further the created ladder circuit can be edited on board.
The operation state of the sequence circuit in operation can also be monitored.
<
>
Note :
To edit or create ladder circuits, stop the
user PLC. For the operation procedure,
see the section "3.1.2 User PLC
RUN/STOP by setting and display unit
operation."
Built-in
memory
The table below lists the items to be explained in this section:

Function item
Registers an edit file.
Mode
File
specifica-tion
mode
Creating the file
Writing the circuit
Reading the circuit

Circuit mode
Inserting the circuit
Erasing the circuit
Monitoring the
ladder circuit.
User PLC RUN/STOP

Creates a circuit. (Not usable)
Modifies an existing circuit.
Adds circuit blocks.
Reads a circuit by step number.
Reads a circuit by device number.
Reads a circuit by contact or coil number.
Reads a circuit by an instruction.
Reads the last circuit by the END instruction.
Inserts circuit symbols.
Erases circuit blocks.
Erases circuit symbols.
Monitors the circuit.
Freezes the screen at monitor stop trigger point.
Monitors registration.
Monitors the current value (Decimal Hexadecimal)
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The modes and function items above are explained in order.

(1) Menu operation
F0
Controller function selection key

(Function menu)
MESSG.
LADDER
MENU
FILE
Press menu key
MENU
MENU
4 LADDER
(Submenu)
2 CIRCUT
Press menu key
2 CIRCUT
(Operation menu)
1 READ
2 WRITE
5 COMVT
1
5
3 INSERT
4 DELETE
MENU
6 MONIT
2
3
7
MENU
MENU
MENU
9 SET
(2) Circuit mode display screen
MEM (
MENU
4002 STEP )
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MENU
(3) Basic key operation

(a) The following basic five instruction input patterns are available:
1)
Circuit
symbol
+ device number
(Example)
2)
Circuit
symbol
+ device number + device number
(Example)
3)
Circuit
symbol
+ instruction + device number
(Example)
4)
Circuit
symbol
+ instruction + device number + device number
(Example)
5)
Circuit
symbol
+ instruction + device number + device number + device number
(Example)
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(b) Caution on key operation

1) Some symbols used as commands in the setting display unit of the control unit do not have
corresponding keys such as < and > . In that case, operation is carried out using the
alternative keys shown in the following table. The alternative keys can also be used even if
there are keys corresponding to commands. The following table shows the basic keys such
as < and > and the alternative keys.
Note) The actual key for the
INPUT
key is
INPUT
CALC
, but is shown as
INPUT
in this manual.
Basic key and alternate key operation in programming

Instruction
Basic key
operation
D+
Alternative key
operation
A
Instruction
Basic key
operation
Alternative key
operation
LD>
>
AND>
>
OR>
>
LDD>
>
ANDD>
>
ORD>
>
LD<
<
AND<
<
D/
LD=
OR<
<
AND=
LDD<
<
OR=
ANDD<
<
LDD=
ORD<
<
ANDD=
SPACE
SP
ORD=
enter the key sequence
(Example) To program
[
SP
SP
INPUT
It is displayed in the setting area as the key sequence is entered during operation.
However, when INPUT is pressed, the program (circuit) is displayed in the ladder display
area as
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(4) Terms
(a) Device and device No.
The device is the address signal used to classify the signals handled by the PLC, and the
device No. is a serial No. assigned to that device. The device Nos. for device X, Y, M and H are
hexadecimal, and all others are decimals.
(b) Device list
Device
X
Device number
X0 to XABF
(2752)
Unit
1 bit
Contents
Input signal to PLC, such as machine input
Y0 to YDFF
(3584)
1 bit
Output signal from PLC, such as machine output
M0 to M8191
(8192)
1 bit
Temporary storage
F0 to F127
(128)
1 bit
Temporary storage, alarm message interface
L0 to L255
(256)
1 bit
Latch relay (backup memory)
SM0 to SM127
(128)
1 bit
Special relay
T0 to T15
(16)
1 bit/16 bits
10 ms unit timer
T16 to T55
(40)
1 bit/16 bits
10 ms unit timer (fixed timer)
T56 to T135
(80)
1 bit/16 bits
100 ms unit timer
T136 to T231
(96)
1 bit/16 bits
100 ms unit timer (fixed timer)
SM
T232 to T239
(8)
1 bit/16 bits
100 ms unit integrated timer
T240 to T255
(16)
1 bit/16 bits
100 ms unit integrated timer(fixed timer)
C0 to C23
(24)
1 bit/16 bits
Counter
C24 to C127
(104)
1 bit/16 bits
Counter (fixed counter)
D0 to D1023
(1024)
16 bits/32 bits
Data register, operation register
R0 to R8191
(8192)
16 bits/32 bits
File register, PLC-NC interface

The user released registers are R500 to R549 and R1900
to R2799. R1900 to R2799 are backed up by the battery.
Z0 to Z1
(2)
16 bits
Index of D or R address (n)
Z
N
P
N0 to N7
(8)
Master control nesting level
P0 to P255
(256)
Label of conditional jump and subroutine call.
Decimal constant for 16-bit instructions
Decimal constant for 32-bit instructions
H0 to HFFFF
Hexadecimal constant for 16-bit instructions
H0 to HFFFFFFFF
Hexadecimal constant for 32-bit instructions
K-32768 to K32767
K
K-2147483648 to
K2147483647
Note 1) The application of devices indicated by a in the "Device" column is determined.

Do not use undefined device Nos., even when blank.
(c) Circuit symbols
The eight symbols listed in the table below are used in the circuit:
Circuit symbol
Contents
Used in the A-contact circuit.
Used in the B-contact circuit.
Used in the A-contact OR circuit.
Used in the B-contact OR circuit.
Used for a coil, (Y, M, F, L, SM, T, C)
Used for programming a functional instruction.
Used to connect circuit symbols.
Used to connect circuit symbols.
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(d) Circuit block

The circuit block is a circuit closed by the
(Example)
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or
symbol.
(e) Step number and pointer (P)

Step numbers are sequentially assigned to the programmed circuits. They change
automatically when the circuit are edited.
A pointer (P) is a label which indicates the destination to go when a conditional jump occurs or
when a subroutine call is issued. some pointers are used for special purposes as follows:
P128 to P159 : These pointers can be used the same way as P0 to P127. In addition, these can
be used as the page feed symbols when the ladder circuit is printed out.
P250 to P255 : These pointers are used to delimit the PLC programming levels.
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3.1 Creating the File

(1) Menu operation
F0
Control unit function selection key

(Function menu)
LADDER
MESSG.
MENU
FILE
Press function menu
3 FILE
.
(Submenu)
2 WRITE
4 RUN/SP
3.1.1 Registering the edit file

When creating a ladder circuit, the file name and size expected to be used must be registered.
(Already registered items need not be registered.)
(Note) In the PLC development environment of the GX Developer, a new circuit cannot be created,
so this operation is not necessary.
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3.1.2 User PLC RUN/STOP by setting and display unit operation

To create or update the ladder circuits or message data, the user PLC must be stopped.
[Basic operation]
(1) Stop the user PLC as follows:
(2) Run the user PLC as follows:

0
[Operation procedure]
(1) Press F0 and
3 FILE
to display the PLC edit file registration screen.
(2) Press 4 RUN/SP to display the setting area. The message display area display "PLC RUN" if the
user PLC is running, or "PLC STOP" if it is in the stop state.
(3) To stop the user PLC, press 1 and then
INPUT
INPUT
. To run the user PLC, press 0 and then
. The message display area displays "PLC STOP" or "PLC RUN".
CAUTION
(1) The PLC can be put into a STOP status by setting the rotary switch NCSYS on the lower part
of the control unit to No. 1 (STOP).
(2) An emergency stop will result when the user PLC is stopped with this function, in the same
manner as the method using the rotary switch NCSYS. First carry out an emergency stop
using the dedicated emergency stop button, etc., then put the user PLC in an emergency
stop status.
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3.2 Writing the Circuit

3.2.1 Creating the circuit
This operation creates a new ladder circuit or completely erases existing ladder circuits.
(Note) In the PLC development environment of the GX Developer, a new circuit cannot be created.
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3.2.2 Modifying the existing circuit

This operation modifies the existing sequential circuits.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the read operation, read the circuit block to be modified.
(2) Pressing 2 W RITE erases all circuit blocks from the screen, only leaving the circuit block at the
cursor position.
When modifying the circuit block other than the one displayed on the top of the screen, move the
cursor to the beginning of the target block and then press 2 W RITE : the specified circuit block
moves to the top of the screen and the other blocks disappear.
keys, move the cursor to the position where the circuit is to be

(3) Using the
modified and then enter the necessary instruction and data.
(4) Be sure to press 5 CONVT and INPUT after modifying the circuit.
Pressing the two keys displays the message COMPLETED in the message display area and, at
the same time, displays the modified circuit.
Point
(1)
If the circuit modification involves the change of a step number, the succeeding program step
numbers and conditional jump (CJ) destination labels are also accordingly changed.
(Example) Modify coil Y10 to Y35.
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3.2.3 Adding the circuit block

This operation adds a circuit block to the existing sequential circuits.
[Basic operation]
Reading the circuit
(1) According to the read operation, read the circuit steps where a circuit block is to be added to.
(2) Pressing 2 W RITE erases all circuit blocks from the screen, only leaving the circuit block at the
cursor position.
When adding the circuit block to the one other than that displayed on the top of the screen, move
the cursor to the beginning of the target block and then press 2 W RITE : the specified circuit
block moves to the top of the screen and the other blocks disappear.
(3) Pressing + and INPUT erases the circuit block on the top of the screen and displays the next step
number and two vertical base lines.
(4) Write an additional circuit block by entering necessary instructions and data.
(5) Be sure to press 5 CONVT and INPUT after adding the circuit.
(Example) Add the circuit block containing devices X5 and Y15 to step No.50.
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Point
(1)
Inserting or adding a circuit block automatically changes the succeeding program step
numbers and CJ destination labels.
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3.3 Reading the Circuit

3.3.1 Reading the circuit by step number
This operation reads the circuit blocks by specifying a step number.
[Basic operation]
(1) Press 2 CIRCUIT , 1 READ , and
9 SET
, enter the step number, then press INPUT . This
displays the circuit blocks starting from the one whose step number is specified on the screen.
If the number of an intermediate step of a circuit block is specified, the step numbers are
displayed from the first step of the block.
and
INPUT
displays the circuit on the previous screen (scrolling one screen up) while
pressing + and
INPUT
displays the circuit on the next screen (scrolling one screen down).
(2) Pressing
Pressing INPUT successively scrolls another screen down. when the screen is scrolled down to the
last circuit block, LADDER END is displayed in the message display area.
Pressing
after pressing INPUT and INPUT works the same as above.
Note) It takes time to display another screen by pressing
pressing + and
INPUT
and
INPUT
three times more than by
(3) If one circuit block is divided in two screens, use the cursor key or to move the cursor to
the top or bottom of the screen and further press the cursor key to scroll the screen one line.
Continue to press the cursor key until the whole block appears on the screen.
Even when the circuit block is not divided in two screens, pressing the cursor key or can
scroll the screen. Note that, however, pressing the cursor key can scroll the screen but cannot
display the next circuit.
(Example 1) Read the program with step No.100.
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(Example 2) After reading the program with step No.100, move the cursor key to the bottom of
the screen, then press four times then four times.
Note) If part of the circuit block displayed on the bottom of the screen is hidden on the next screen, it
can be displayed on the current screen by moving the cursor beyond the bottom of the screen.
Pressing the cursor key further cannot display the next circuit block.
Similarly, pressing the cursor key cannot display the circuit blocks before the step read
out, step No. 100 in the above example.
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(Example 3) After reading the program with step No.100, operate the + ,
and then
INPUT
keys.
100
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INPUT
INPUT
INPUT

3.3.2 Reading the circuit by device number

This operation reads the circuit block containing the specified device number.
[Basic operation]
(1) Press 2 CIRCUIT and 1 READ , enter the device number, then press INPUT .
The circuit block containing the specified device number is displayed.
If several circuit blocks contain the specified device number, the circuit block with the smallest step
number is first displayed. Pressing INPUT , displays the circuit with the second smallest step number
under the circuit block currently displayed.
When the screen is full of circuit blocks, pressing INPUT pushes the first circuit block out of the screen
and adds another circuit block on the bottom.
(2) If another device number is specified during the operation, the circuit block containing the specified
device number is displayed under the one previously displayed.
(3) After all target blocks have been read, an attempt to read another circuit block causes PROG. NOT
FOUND to be displayed in the message display area.
(Example)
Read the circuit block containing Y30.
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3.3.3 Reading the circuit by contact or coil number

This operation reads the circuit block containing the specified contact or coil number.
[Basic operation]
(1) Press
2 CIRCUIT
1 READ
, and a circuit symbol key (
, or 5 < > ), enter the device number, then press INPUT . The circuit block containing
the specified contact or coil number is displayed.
If several circuit blocks contain the specified contact or coil number, the circuit block with the
smallest step number is first displayed. Pressing INPUT displays the circuit with the second smallest
step number under the circuit block currently displayed. When the screen is full of circuit blocks,
pressing INPUT pushes the first circuit block out of the screen and adds another circuit block on the
bottom.
4
(2) If another contact or coil number is specified during the operation, the circuit block containing the
specified contact or coil number is displayed under the one previously displayed.
(4) When reading the circuit block by contact, pressing
contact A while pressing
(5) Pressing
<>
and entering a device number reads
and entering a device number reads contact B.
and entering a device number reads the OUT instruction.
(Example) Read the circuit block containing contact A with device No. X10.
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3.3.4 Reading the circuit by instruction

This operation reads the circuit block containing the specified instruction.
[Basic operation]
(1) Press 2 CIRCUIT , 1 READ , and 6 [ ] , specify the instruction, and then press INPUT . The
circuit block containing the specified instruction is displayed.
If several circuit blocks contain the specified instruction, the circuit block with the smallest step
number is first displayed. Pressing INPUT displays the circuit with the second smallest step number
under the circuit block currently displayed. Specification of a device number is ignored.
(2) If another instruction is specified during the operation, the circuit block containing the specified
instruction is displayed under the one previously displayed.
(3) When the screen is full of circuit blocks, pressing INPUT pushes the first circuit block out of the screen
and adds another circuit block on the bottom. (See example 2.)
(Example 1)
insignificant.)
Read the circuit block containing the PLS M80 instruction.
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(here, M80 is

(Example 2) Read the circuit block containing the MOV instruction.
4023
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3.3.5 Reading the circuit by END instruction

This operation reads the circuit block immediately before the block containing the END instruction.
[Basic operation]
(1) Press 2 CIRCUIT , 1 READ , and 6 [ ] , type E N D , and then press
block immediately before the one containing the END instruction is displayed.
(Example) Read the last circuit block.
The message display area displays LADDER END.
MEMORY (
4002 STEP)
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INPUT
. The circuit

3.3.6 Circuit read function

Read object
Example of displayed
circuit
Example of operation
2
9 SET
Reads the circuit blocks

of the specified step
and succeeding steps.
INPUT
Step number
Remarks
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Reads the circuit block

containing the specified
device number
disregarding the types
of symbols.
Device number
T
Circuit symbol
and device.
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
<>
INPUT
<>
INPUT
INPUT
When reading a circuit

block specifying device
T or C, the device
indicated by circuit
"
symbol "
cannot by read. For
example,
cannot be read.
Reads each circuit
symbol separately.
The combination of
circuit symbol
" and device
"
number cannot be used
for reading.
Reads the circuit blocks
of the specified timer or
counter coil.
Reads the blocks
containing the MOV
instruction disregarding
device numbers.
Circuit symbol
with instruction code.
6
INPUT
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Reads the last circuit

block of the sequence
circuit.

3.4 Inserting the Circuit

3.4.1 Inserting the circuit symbol
This operation inserts the circuit in units of circuit symbols.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the circuit read operation, display the circuit block into which a circuit symbol is to be
inserted.
(2) Pressing
3 INSERT
erases all circuit blocks except for the one at the cursor position.
When inserting a circuit symbol into the circuit block other than the one displayed on the top of
the screen, move the cursor to the beginning of the target block and then press 3 INSERT : the
specified circuit block moves to the top of the screen and the other blocks disappear.
(3) Using the cursor keys, move the cursor to the position where a symbol is to be inserted and perform
the instruction input operation. Note that, depending on the system, data insertion may be not
allowed at the top of the screen. with such system, an attempt to insert a circuit symbol results in an
operation error, displaying OPERATION ERROR in the message display area.
(4) After insertion of a circuit, be sure to press
5 CONVT
and
INPUT
When INPUT is pressed, COMPLETED is displayed in the message display area and the updated
circuit is displayed.
Point
Inserting or adding a circuit changes automatically the succeeding program step numbers and CJ
destination labels.
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(Example) Read step No.18 and insert contact B with device No.X8 as an AND circuit after the
contact with device No. Y15.
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The following shows the examples of insertion/addition of other circuit symbols.

(a) Inserting the contact
(i)
(ii)
(b) Inserting the horizontal bar
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(c) Inserting the vertical bar
(Before keying in)
(After keying in)
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3.5 Deleting the Circuit

3.5.1 Deleting the circuit block
This operation can delete circuit blocks one by one.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the circuit read operation, display the circuit block to be deleted.
(2) Pressing 4 DELETE erases all circuit blocks except for the one at the cursor position.
When deleting the circuit block other than the one displayed on the top of the screen, move the
cursor to the beginning of the target block and then press 4 DELETE : the specified circuit block
moves to the top of the screen.
(3) Press
<>
Pressing the
INPUT
or
. DELETE 1-CIRCUIT is displayed in the message display area.
key again deletes the specified block.
Even when the target circuit block contains the data instruction for the output device, pressing
or 6 [ ] , and INPUT can delete the block.
4 DELETE and 5 < >
Note) After deleting the circuit block, there is no need to press
5 CONVT
and
INPUT
Point
Deleting a circuit changes automatically the succeeding program step numbers and CJ destination
labels.
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(Example) Read step No.25 and delete the circuit block containing it.
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(Example) When an attempt to press 5 CONVT and INPUT after creating the circuit causes a
LADDER ERROR, delete the faulty circuit block. Or, delete a circuit block before
pressing 5 CONVT and INPUT .
Move the cursor down.
When a normal circuit block is deleted, DELETE 1-CIRCUIT is displayed in the message display
area. when a circuit block with no step number assigned is deleted, DELETE 1-CIRCUIT (DISP) is
displayed.
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3.5.2 Deleting the circuit symbol

This operation can delete a sequence circuit in units of circuit symbols.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the circuit read operation, display the circuit block containing the circuit symbol to be
deleted.
(2) Pressing 4 DELETE erases all circuit blocks except for the one at the cursor position.
When deleting the circuit block other than the one displayed on the top of the screen, move the
cursor to the beginning of the target block and then press 4 DELETE : the specified circuit block
moves to the top of the screen.
(3) Using the cursor keys, move the cursor to the circuit symbol to be deleted, and press
2
(4) After deleting the circuit, be sure to press
, or
5 CONVT
and
then press
INPUT
INPUT
to delete it.
When the INPUT key is pressed, COMPLETED is displayed in the message display area and the
updated circuit is displayed.
Point
Deleting a circuit symbol and conversion change automatically the succeeding program step
numbers and CJ destination labels.
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(Example) Read step No.12 and delete X3.
The following shows examples of deletion of other circuit symbols.

(a) Deleting the contact
(i)
Conversion is invalid with this circuit.
(ii)
(iii)
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(b) Deleting the vertical bar
(i)
Conversion is invalid with this circuit.
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3.6 Circuit Extension Function

The circuit extension function is used to create an M300 series ladder circuit which is wider than eight
contacts and one coil (equivalent to nine contacts). The circuit extension function operation method and
specifications are explained.
Caution
(1) When 2 W RITE is pressed, a maximum of six returns can be made if the number of extended
lines is one; when
3 INSERT
is pressed, the number of returns is up to one.
Ladder circuit display buffers consist of 18 stages long and nine contacts (containing a coil) wide. Six
stages are displayed on the screen. The section not displayed on the screens displayed by using
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3.6.1 Extension circuit operation examples

(1) Write example of a single return
M11
Write
M21
Write
Likewise, a maximum of six returns can be made if the number of extended lines is one.
Circuit symbols to enable an extension during write
Circuit symbols to disable an extension during write
If any of the symbols is used, an "OPERATION ERROR" occurs when
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INPUT
is pressed.

(2) Write example of two or more extended lines
X1
Write
X2
Write
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(3) Write example of function instruction into return part
Write
To write a function instruction into the return part, once extend by writing (horizontal line) before
writing the function instruction. If the function instruction is directly written, an "OPERATION ERROR"
occurs.
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(4) Insertion example 1 of a single extended line
F1
Insert
F2
Insert
The insertion function inserts a contact
etc., in the cursor position.
If nine contacts (containing a coil) are exceeded, the line is extended as shown above. However,
only one return can be made in insertion operation.
Circuit symbols to enable an extension during insertion
Circuit symbols to disable an extension during insertion
If any of the circuit symbols is used, an "OPERATION ERROR" occurs when
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INPUT
is pressed.

(5) Insertion example 2 of a single extended line (when more than one coil exists)
F3
Insert
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(6) Insertion example when function instruction exists in coil part
F3
Insert
F4
Insert
F5
Insert
Note) If a function instruction handled as a contact, such as =, >, or < exists in the return part, no
insertion can be made. If insertion is made, an "OPERATION ERROR" occurs.
Insert
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(7) Insertion example 1 when two or more lines are extended
F1
Insert
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(8) Insertion example 2 when two or more lines are extended
F5
Insert
F6
Insert
M17
M18
M27
M28
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3.6.2 Error message
Insert
An "OPERATION ERROR" occurs.
F1
Insert
A "CIRCUIT CONTINUATION ERROR" or "OPERATION ERROR" occurs.

If two or more lines are extended, only one return can be made.
F1
Insert
"CIRCUIT CONTINUATIVE SIZE OVER" occurs.

The number of returns is maximum six.
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F1
Insert
"LADDER OVER FLOW" occurs. The maximum number of stages as a result of extension is 18.
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3.6.3 Relationship between number of returns and circuit length

The relationship between the number of returns and the maximum length of circuit that can be created at
the time is as listed below:
Number of returns (times)
Circuit length (stages)
18
11
When the limits are exceeded, a "CIRCUIT CREATION ERROR" occurs.

(Example)
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3.7 Monitoring the Ladder Circuit

The operation state of the sequence circuits can be monitored. The following monitoring functions are
available:
1. Circuit monitoring function
2. Screen freezing function at monitor stop trigger point
3. Registered device monitoring function
4. Decimal/hexadecimal current value monitoring function
(1) Screen display structure during monitoring
MEM (
4002 STEP )
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(2) Monitor screen display method

(a) An energized circuit and nonenergized circuit are displayed as follows:
Nonenergized circuit :
Energized
(b) The monitor screen displays not only the ON/OFF states of the circuits but also the set values
and current values of the timer (T), counter (C), data register (D), and file register (R) contained
in the circuits displayed. Up to six values of such symbols from the above of the circuits are
displayed in order from left to right in the monitor display section.
(Example)
Note 1) The set and current values of the timer and counter are monitored disregarding whether the
,
) or coils (
). If the set value is not a
circuit symbols are contacts (
constant but the data register value, the contents of the data register are monitored as the set
value.
The values set not by a program but by the "SETUP PARAMETERS" on the PLC TIMER
screen and PLC COUNTER screen can be used as the set values of the timer (T) and counter
(C), in which case the values set by the screens are displayed as the set values.
BIT SELECT Parameter
#6449
OFF
BIT0
ON
OFF
BIT1
ON
Setting method
The timer value set in PLC TIMER screen is valid.
The timer value set in program is valid.
The counter value set in PLC COUNTER screen is valid.
The counter value set in program is valid.
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Note 2) When data in the data register and file register is displayed for monitoring, the system converts
the data stored in a binary form from 0 to 65535 to decimal number. Therefore, if the contents
are BCD data, different figures are displayed.
(Example)
When D0 in the
circuit is monitored, D0=99 is displayed.
When D0 in the
circuit is monitored, D0=153 is displayed.
(c) The MCR instruction and function instructions are always displayed in the form of
regardless of the operation states. These are never displayed in
.
3.7.1 Monitoring the circuit

This operation monitors the operation states of the sequence circuits dynamically.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the circuit read operation, read the circuit block to be monitored.
(2) Pressing 6 MONIT displays the operation state of the sequence circuit and the set and current
values of the timer, counter, data register, and file register for monitoring.
Successively pressing the + and
INPUT
keys enables monitoring the succeeding circuit.
To monitor the circuit preceding the one currently displayed, press the
and
INPUT
keys.
After this, the circuit preceding the current one can be monitored sequentially each time
pressed.
After pressing the
and
INPUT
keys, pressing the + and
INPUT
is
keys returns to the previous
circuit. After this, the succeeding circuit can be monitored sequentially each time
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INPUT
INPUT
is pressed.

(Example) Read and monitor step No.10.
MEM (
4002 STEP )
5.CONVT
6.MONIT
MENU
(3) Operations no monitoring

(a) Read the target circuit by step number and enter monitor mode, then switch the monitor
and INPUT keys.
screens by pressing the + or
(b) Read the target circuit block by contact, coil number, or instruction, and then enter monitor
mode. (Note 1)
2
0
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(c) After entering monitor mode, read the target circuit block by step number and then monitor it.
(d) After entering monitor mode, read the target circuit by contact, coil number, or instruction and
then monitor it. (Note 1)
Note 1) When monitor mode is entered in this way, the screen cannot be switched by pressing
and INPUT keys.
the + or
3.7.2 Freezing the screen at monitor stop trigger point

During circuit monitoring, this operation can freeze the monitor screen at the monitor stop trigger point
regardless of the PLC operation.
[Basic operation]
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(1) According to the circuit monitor operation, monitor the screen to be stopped at the trigger point.
(2) Press the
0~2
INPUT
Circuit
Symbol
, or
or
<>
keys, enter the
device number, and then press INPUT . when the specified device changes, the monitor screen is
frozen with the current display kept.
(3) To release the frozen screen, press 6 MONIT again.
<Operation conditions>
(1) Only one trigger point can be specified. If two or more trigger points are specified, the one specified
last is assumed.
(2) Only the devices used in the OUT or contact instruction can be specified as the trigger point. The
trigger point need not be the device displayed on the current monitor screen.
If a data register (D) or file register (R) is specified as the trigger point, OPERATION ERROR is
displayed in the message display area.
(3) The screen may not be frozen if the specified trigger point is included in a high-speed processing
circuit such as the one including a pulse instruction.
(Example) Monitor the circuit according to the circuit monitor operation, then stop the screen
when the timer T1 exceeds the given time.
MEM (
5.CONVT
4002 STEP )
6.MONIT
MENU
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3.7.3 Monitoring the registered device

This operation can monitor a maximum of six devices by registering the device types and numbers.
[Basic operation]
(1) Enter monitor mode with circuit monitor operation.
(2) To monitor devices other than those displayed on the current monitor screen, press
register the target device, then press
monitor display area.
INPUT
INPUT
. The registered device is displayed on the right of the
When several devices are registered, repeat the procedure of specifying

device, and
, the target
for each device
When several devices are registered, they are displayed sequentially from the right to left in the
monitor display area.
Up to six devices can be registered at a time. If more than six devices are specified, the first six
devices are registered. If the registration monitoring falls on the normal monitoring of the timer (T),
counter (C), data register (D), or file register (R), the former is given priority.
For devices T, C, D, R, and index register (Z), the current values are displayed while for bit devices
X, Y, L, F, and M, ON/OFF states are displayed.
(3) To release the registration monitoring, press 6 MONIT again, or display the previous or next
screen to change the display in the ladder display area.
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(Example) According to the circuit monitor operation, display the screen to monitor, and register T5
and Y30 for registration monitoring.
5.CONVT
6.MONIT
MENU
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3.7.4 Monitoring the current value in decimal hexadecimal notation

During circuit monitoring and registration monitoring, the values of T, C, D, R and Z are normally
displayed in decimal notation. They can be displayed in hexadecimal notation by the switching
operation.
[Basic operation]
(1) According to the circuit monitor operation, display the circuit to be monitored.
(2) Press H , and INPUT : the decimal values of T, C, D, R and Z displayed in the circuit or registration
monitor screen are changed to the hexadecimal values. while the values are displayed in
hexadecimal notation, H is prefixed to each number.
(3) To change the hexadecimal value back to the decimal value, press K and
INPUT
, or 6 MONIT .
(Example) Reading data register D10 and displaying the contents in hexadecimal number.
X1
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4. Precautions for PLC Development Environment of GX Developer

4.1 Starting

4.1 Starting
The conditions shown below must be satisfied to start the onboard operation by pressing the function
selection key F0 .
Items
Conditions
Ladder format stored in the CNC
GX Developer format (Note 1)
Onboard operation valid parameter

(Bit selection parameter #6451 bit 0)
1: ON
PLC environment selection parameter

1: ON (Note1)
GX Developer communication usage selection

parameter
0: OFF (Note1)
Waveform display valid parameter

(#1222 bit 2)
0: OFF
Note1) If the contents are changed, the power must be turned ON again.
When the conditions described above are not satisfied, the other function screen is displayed following
to the priority below, or a blank screen is displayed.
Sarvo waveform screen
High
> Onboard
Priority
Low
4.2 Onboard Initial Menu

The initial screen menu configuration and shift immediately after starting is shown below.
MENU
L AD D ER
The ladder diaplay screen is

displayed.
FILE
MENU
The PLC file infomation + RUN/STOP
changeover screen is diaplayed.
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Change with "MENU"

4.3 PLC File Information + RUN/STOP Changeover Screen
4.3 PLC File Information + RUN/STOP Changeover Screen

By pressing the "FILE" menu, the PLC file information + RUN/STOP changeover screen is displayed.
The name and size of the file related to the ladder created with the GX Developer and transferred are
displayed.
PLC FILE INFORMATION

NAME
(TESTLAD
LADDER FILE
COMMENT FILE 1 (
MESSAGE FILE 1 (
COMMENT FILE 1 (
MESSAGE FILE 2 (
)(
)(
)(
)(
)(
SIZE
28K BYTE)
K BYTE)
K BYTE)
K BYTE)
K BYTE)
RU N/ SP
RUN/STOP changeover screen
By pressing the "RUN/SP" menu, the current PLC state and data setting area are displayed on the lower
part of the screen.
PLC STOP
0:RUN 1:STOP ( )
PLC state
Data setting part
Input "0" or "1" to the ( ), and press the "INPUT".
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4.4 Restrictions for Circuit Display
4.4 Restrictions for Circuit Display

With the GX Developer and the onboard, their restriction specifications for the circuit display and editing
are different. The restriction specification of the onboard is narrower than that of the GX Developer, so
pay attention when creating a circuit in the GX Developer side.
(1) Restriction specification
No. of
Display
contacts
specification
No.
of
for 1 screen
stages
Restriction specification for
1 circuit
Onboard
8 contacts, 1 coil
GX Developer
11 contacts, 1 coil
9 stages
Window size depending on the

screen reduction rate
200 or more series contacts,
24 stages
18 stages (No. of returns: 0)

(Note1)
(Note) For the relationship between the number of the returns and the number of stages of the circuit,
refer to the section "3.6.3 Relationship between number of returns and circuit length".
(2) Process of circuit over restriction specification
When the circuit over the onboard circuit restriction specification is created in the GX Developer side,
the following messages are displayed.
Operation
The circuit is displayed
with the "READ" or
"MONIT" function.
The "WRITE", "INSERT
"DELETE" or "CONVT"
function is selected.
Message
"DISPLAY OVER FLOW"
Process
The circuit is not displayed.
(Only mother line is displayed.)
"NOT WRITE"
Editing operation is prohibited.
(3) Difference of the number of steps

With the GX Developer and the onboard, their numbers of steps are different, so the step number
displayed in the same circuit may be different.
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5. Messages
5. Messages
During operation onboard, messages are displayed on the screen.
There are two types of messages: error messages and function messages.
(1) Error messages
An error message is displayed when the operator operates the E3 unit incorrectly or defines invalid
data.
Error message
Meaning
Action to be taken
OPERATION ERROR
The unit is operated incorrectly.
Operate the unit correctly.
SETTING ERROR
Invalid data is input in the data

setting area.
Input correct data.
PROG NOT FOUND
(1) When an attempt was made to

search a device, instruction, or
coil in read mode, the specified
device, instruction, or coil was
not found.
(2) When an attempt was made to
print a ladder or message, the
specified ladder or message
data was not found.
(1) Specify a device, instruction, or

coil used in the ladder circuit.
COMMAND CODE
ERROR
In write mode, the specified

sequence instruction is invalid.
Specify the sequence instruction

correctly.
DEVICE NO. ERROR
In write mode, an invalid device

number is specified.
Specify a valid device number.
COIL ALREADY
USED
In write mode, the same name as

the existing coil is specified.
Although the message is displayed,

the specified data is written.
LADDER ERROR
There is a circuit that cannot be

converted in convert mode.
Delete or recreate the circuit.
PROGRAM SIZE
OVER
(1) In convert mode, the circuit size

exceeds the registered size.
(2) The No. of messages set for the
No. of used messages
registration exceeded the max.
No. of usage messages.
(1) Using the file function, increase

the registered size.
(2) Set the No. of used messages to
below the max. No. of usage
messages.
PLC RUN
An attempt is made to edit the user

PLC program while it is running.
(An attempt is made to perform
some operation inhibited while the
user PLC is running.)
Stop the user PLC by setting system

selection switch No.2 to on or by
operation as described under
section 3.1.2.
NOT WRITE
An attempt is made to write data

without a read operation such as a
step search or coil search.
Perform a necessary read

operation.
CIRCUIT
CONTINUATIVE SIZE
OVER
When an attempt is made to create

a ladder circuit with six or more
returns.
Change the ladder circuit to up to six

returns.
LADDER OVER
FLOW
When the created circuit exceeds

18 stages after return.
Change the circuit to up to 18

stages after return.
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(2) Specify an existing program.
5. Messages
Error message
Meaning
Action to be taken
(1) When a vertical line exists at the

return start position in an
extended circuit.
(2) When an attempt is made to
perform two or more returns in a
circuit having two or more
extended lines.
(1) Place a vertical line at a position

after return.
SETTING ERROR
(1) Invalid key data is entered.

(2) An attempt is made to read
messages exceeding the
number of registered messages.
Enter valid key data.
MESSAGE LINK
ERROR
Message size cannot be judged

correctly.
Register it on message initial.
CIRCUIT
CONTINUATION
ERROR
(2) Extension operation cannot be

performed.
Create a new circuit by write
operation, etc.
(2) Function messages

The function messages are displayed to give operation instructions or report processing states.
Function message
Description
SELECT FUNCTION
Displayed when function selection is needed.
DISPLAY OVER FLOW
Displayed when an attempt is made to move the cursor two screens

or more with the down cursor key . Pressing the key
cannot scroll the screen any more.
LADDER END
Displayed when the last program is read in read mode.
DELETE 1-CIRCUIT
Displayed when deletion of one circuit is specified in delete mode.
COMPLETED
Displayed when execution of the specified command ends.
PRESS <CNV>
Displayed when an attempt is made to read the user PLC Program

after editing (writing, inserting, or deleting) it but before conversion.
DELETE 1-CIRCUIT (DISP)
Displayed when deletion of a circuit block in the buffer (not yet

converted) of the screen is specified in delete mode.
EXECUTION
Displayed while the specified command is being executed.
SELECT FILE!
Displayed when an attempt is made to write ladder circuit or perform

message operation without registering edit file.
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6. Alarm Messages Related to PLC
6. Alarm Messages Related to PLC

The alarm messages related to the execution of the PLC are shown below.
Alarm
Message
No.
U01
No PLC
U10
Illegal
PLC
Sub-status
1
2
State
Remedy
The ladder is not a GX

Developer ladder
format.
EMG will
be
applied.
Scan time error

(The scan time is 1
second or longer.)
Ladder operation mode
illegal
A ladder different from
the designated mode
was downloaded.
Only
alarm
display
EMG will
be
applied.
Set "1" to the PLC

environment selection
parameter (BIT SELECT
#6451/bit4).
Download the GX
Developer format ladder.
Then, turn the CNC
power ON again.
Edit the ladder size to a
smaller size.
0x0080
GX Developer ladder
code error
0x008
The ladder format is

illegal.
EMG will
be
applied.
EMG will
be
applied.
0x0010
0x0040
U50
Stop
PLC
0x0400
Number
of
ladder
steps
0x800
Number
of
ladder
steps
Details
Software exceptional
interrupt
The ladder process
stopped abnormally
due to a S/W command
code illegal, etc.
Software exceptional
interrupt
The ladder process
stopped abnormally
due to a bus error, etc.
Bit 0: BIN command
operation error
Bit 1: BCD command
operation error
Bit6: CALL/CALLS/RET
command error
Bit7: IRET command
execution error
The ladder is stopped.
(The user ladder does
not run.)
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EMG will
be
applied.
Set "1" to the PLC

#6451/bit4).
Download the GX
Then, turn the CNC
power ON again.
Download the correct GX
Set "1" to the PLC
#6451/bit4).
Download the GX
Then, turn the CNC
power ON again.
Turn the power ON again.
(If the error is not reset,
download the correct
ladder.)
BIN and
BCD
error
Only
alarm
display
BCD, BIN error

Refer to the methods for
using the BCD and BIN
function commands.
EMG will
be
applied
for other
than BIN
and
BCD.
Other than BCD and BIN

Turn the power ON again.
(If the error is not reset,
download the correct
ladder.)
Start the ladder.
Revision History
Date of revision
Manual No.
June.2008
IB(NA)1500179-A
Revision details
First edition created.
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Precautions for Safety

When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major

When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if

When the user may be subject to injuries or when physical

Note that even items ranked as "

PLC Development Tool

The system configuration when developing the onboard is shown below.

The ladder is developed using

A new development is possible

Used for ladder development,

Setting and Display Unit

Function selection keys

0: Not used for EZMotion-NC E60/E68

(2) Onboard operation on

0 : Onboard operation off

(3) PLC timer and counter screen on

(4) Integrated timer retention and counter retention

(5) Control unit thermal alarm ON

(a) Control unit thermal alarm ON (bit 7)

(6) Alarm message on

(7) Operator message on

(8) Message display on all screens

0 : Message all screen display off

Display alarm messages on all screens.

Display operator messages on all screens.

(9) Alarm message selection

0: Alarm message in user PLC display

1: External alarm message display

Use of parameter #6453

Message language change code

(11) High-speed input and output specification

(12) NC alarm 4 output invalid (parameter for standard PLC)

Table: "Contents of bit selection parameters #6449 to #6496"

Message language change code

High-speed input specification 1

High-speed input specification 2

High-speed input specification 3

High-speed input specification 4

High-speed output specification 1

High-speed output specification 2

High-speed output specification 3

High-speed output specification 4

(Note 1) Be sure to set the bits indicated - and blanks to 0.

3. Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation

3. Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation

The table below lists the items to be explained in this section:

Creating the file

Writing the circuit

Reading the circuit

User PLC RUN/STOP

3. Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation

The modes and function items above are explained in order.

Controller function selection key

(2) Circuit mode display screen

3. Creating Ladder Circuit and Monitor Operation

(3) Basic key operation

+ device number + device number

+ instruction + device number