Concept V2.5

1. Concept V2.5 • Lesson 7 Objectives: • After completing this lesson, the learner will be able to: • Describe some of the features and benefits of the Concept Programming Software. • State the different programming languages available from within the Concept package. Define the configuration rules associated with the Quantum Controller.

2. Concept V2.5

3. What is Concept Software ? • A Windows-based integrated application environment and tool set for PLC programming which complies with IEC1131-3

4. Ladder Diagram Sequential Function Chart 984 LL Core Function Block Diagram IEC NON IEC EFB Toolkit C++, Borland C Structured Text Communication, Diagnostics, PID Tuning Tool Instruction List The Benefits • Program an Entire Control System with One Tool Set • Choose the appropriate tool to most efficiently fulfill all aspects of an applications requirements

5. The Benefits • Optimize Productivity by Minimizing Duplication of Effort • Reusable function blocks, programs elements, macros and data structures • Quick and efficient to develop, design and debug • Guaranteed software consistency and greatly improved software quality

6. The Benefits • Point and Click Programming • Cut, Copy, Paste • Drag and Drop • Navigate Complex Programs with Ease • Project Browser Window for Quick Navigation • Powerful search functions • Hierarchical structure • Create the Perfect Graphic • Free-form graphic editor (FBD only) • Position documentation anywhere in program

7. The Benefits • Monitor and Modify On-Line • Powerful on-line monitoring of activity flow • Online grouped modifications - while system is running • Zoom into Derived Function Blocks

8. The Benefits • 16 and 32 bit IEC PLC simulators • Test your application before downloading it to the Quantum PLC • Provides the same animation and user interface characteristics as a real Quantum PLC

9. The Benefits • Comprehensive On-line Help • Controller hardware • Quantum • Compact • Momentum • Hot-Standby • Concept software • Editors • Function Blocks • Utilities

10. Concept Security • Different Levels of Password Protection • Supervisor allocates access privileges:

11. Programming Languages • IEC Languages: • Function Block Diagram • Ladder Diagram • Structured Text • Instruction List • Sequential Function Chart • Non-IEC Languages: • 984 Ladder Logic • EFB “C” Toolkit Derived FunctionBlocks Custom Written Elementary Function Blocks

12. IEC Function Block Diagram • Graphical • Data flow oriented • Continuous or Discrete Control Applications • Hierarchical: Elementary & Derived Function Blocks

13. Functions and Function Blocks • Over 400 powerful build-in blocks delivered as standard • All blocks can be used in FBD, LD, ST, IL, DFBs and macros • Pre-canned functionality to meet the needs of any application • Can be supplemented with user-written custom EFBs • Conveniently grouped into functional libraries and sub-libraries

14. IEC Ladder Diagram • Cell oriented - intuitive powerflow animation • Discrete control oriented • Familiar • Easily maintained • Hierarchical - via DFBs • Multiple power rails

15. IEC Structured Text • High level textual language • For complex calculationsand algorithms • Reusable functions speed program development • Import/export facility • Supports indirect addressing • Well suited to batch control applications

16. IEC Instruction List • Text-based boolean language • Supports jumps • Non-engineering based programming • Competitive product conversion potential • Import/export facility

17. Derived Function Blocks - DFB’s • User definable and reusable • DFBs support multiple nesting layers • Encapsulation of frequently used functionality • Underlying code only exists ONCE in the Quantum PLC

18. IEC Sequential Function Chart • Diagrammatic representation of process state • Activity flow oriented • Sequential control applications • Simplifies troubleshooting • Integrated step and transition time diagnostics with learning capability • Action and transition sections

19. 984 Ladder Logic • Smooth Migration • Import of existing Modsoft programs

20. EFB “C” Toolkit • A programming tool for protecting know-how and the development of custom-written, high-performance functions • Create your own library of Elementary Function Blocks and Functions • Once created can be used just like any standard EFB • Supports Borland 5.0 Compilers • Sold As Separate Product • 16 / 32 Bit EFB support • Can be tested with IEC simulators C

21. Variable Declarations • 32 Characters in Length • Variables • Named Constants e.g., MyPi instead of 3.14…... • Literals -can be changed on-line without download changes • Conforms to IEC Naming Convention • Must start with Alpha or Underscore Character • No spaces • International character set supported • Symbols can start with numbers (optional - not IEC1131-3 compliant) • Support of Unlocated & Located Variables • i.e., Pump_house vs. Pump_house @ 400001

22. Database Import / Export • Monitor Pro (Factorylink) • Exported as Factorylink File Format • or use Monitor Pro Symbol Database Linker • ASCII • Text Delimited File Format • Text delimited format supports initial values for data structure elements • ST and IL

23. Wide Platform Support • Four Hardware CPU families • 16 Models ! • Six I/O families • Over 190 module types !

24. Communications Network Support for Programming • Modbus • Standard RS-232C support • Now more practical due to reduced download times • Modbus Plus • Good performance and network visibility • Ethernet TCP / IP • Utilizes the Quantum Ethernet Modules • Program from anywhere on the planet! • Check-out PEP1 at IP address 198.202.137.28 PEP1