Insert PLC
The PLC insert command allows you to automatically insert a symbol representing
part or all of a PLC. It behaves differently according to where it is
launched.
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Menu: Schematic > Insert
PLC |
When this is launched from the Schematic
menu, a dialog box opens with assorted options.
If you opt to create a new PLC,
the find manufacturer part dialog
box opens, letting you select the manufacturer part for the PLC. This
manufacturer part will automatically be added to the list of PLCs in the
PLC
management.
If you select the Existing PLC
option, the PLC management opens,
letting you select the component you wish to insert.
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PLC management: Insert
PLC |
Select the PLC you wish to insert from the list of PLC components in
the Management dialog box.
If you do not select a PLC component, the options dialog box opens,
asking if you wish to create a new PLC or insert an existing PLC.
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Dockable panel: Components
> Insert PLC |
This command is available in the contextual menu of a PLC mark. Since
the PLC has been identified, the options dialog box in the previous paragraph
does not open.
When this command is launched, the dockable panel displays the structure
of the card or module to be inserted. The graphical area displays a dynamic
symbol attached to the cursor. This is automatically created, following
the channels selected in the dockable panel and the configuration associated
with it.
Configuration selection
Select the configuration to
be used for the representation of the module from the list.
Channel selection
This displays the list of channels (circuits) on the module. A series
of icons is used to define the automatic symbol.
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Filters the list of circuits. When the filter is active,
only non-inserted circuits are visible. |
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Avoids inserting circuits that are not associated with PLC
channels. (Yellow: Allows you to unselect the channels which are
not inputs or outputs / Black: Allows you to select all types
of circuits) |
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Avoids inserting macros associated with the card channels. |
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Defines the direction of the card symbol. |
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Associates channels managed in the PLC Inputs/Outputs with
the circuits in the list. |
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Dissociates the circuit/channel associations. |
Definition of columns in the list:
(from left to right)
1) Displays page breaks.
2) Inserted channels (green) and non-inserted channels (blue).
3) Checkbox to select the channels to be inserted.
4) Displays circuits not attached to PLC channels.
5) Icons showing the nature of the channel.
6) Number of the material terminal.
7) Channel address.
8) Channel mnemonic.
9) Name of the macro attached to the channel.
Input/Output properties
This section displays the properties of the channel selected in the
list above. (Only one channel can be selected). Certain values can be
modified, such as the address, mnemonic or description. Select another
macro to use by clicking on the Associated
Macro box. An options dialog box opens, letting you select your
own macro, among other things.