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GFK-1115 Chapter 5 PCS Connection Editor 5 - 3
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Elements of the Connection List
A single entry in the connection list consists of the following three segments:
■ ID: Identification for a connection (PLC station). The assignment of variables to certain
connections is accomplished through the ID. If input or output fields are defined as part
of a picture, the PLC address (tagname) must be entered with the ID (e.g., VALUE1/ID).
Variable names without an ID are automatically assigned the default connection DD. An
ID consists of one to two alphanumeric characters of your choosing.
■ Connection: Type of connection, either Genius, SNP90 or Internal:
Genius: The connection to the PLC is accomplished over the Genius bus.
SNP90: The connection to the PLC is accomplished over the RS-232 interface (IF0) on
the Panel. The GE Fanuc SNP90 protocol is used for the transmission.
Internal: Internal variables are located within the Panel. A list of these internal
variables is provided in the PANELWARE Configuration Software Reference Manual
(GFK-0849).
■ PLC Type: Further description of the PLC.
Using Function Keys in the Connection List
Whenever a connection list is displayed, six function keys are active to allow editing, inserting,
and deleting of connections, protocol parameters, and the VAT.
Overview
F1 Edit .......................................... Editing Connections
Allows the selected connection to be edited (changed).
F2 Ins
........................................... Inserting Connections
Inserts a new connection into the list.
F3 Del
........................................... Deleting Connections
Deletes the selected connection.
F4 PLC Node Parameters
............... Editing PLC Node Parameters
Allows the PLC node parameters (protocol parameters) of the
selected connection to be edited.
F5 VAT
......................................... Editing Variable Assignment Table (VAT)
Displays the variable assignment table of the selected
connection so that it can be edited.
F10 Exit
........................................ Closing the Connection List
Closes the Connection List window and redisplays the Main
menu.