SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Always read these instructions before using this product.) Before using this product, thoroughly read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual and pay careful attention to safety and handle the products properly. The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety precautions of the programmable controller system, refer to the Users Manual for the CPU module. In this manual, the safety precautions are ranked as " WARNING" and " CAUTION".

WARNING

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury. Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Note that the CAUTION level may lead to serious consequences according to the circumstances. Always follow the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal safety. Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.

[Design Instructions]

WARNING
When data change, program change, or status control is performed from a personal computer to a running programmable controller, create an interlock circuit outside the programmable controller to ensure that the whole system always operates safely. Furthermore, for the online operations performed from a personal computer to a programmable controller CPU, the corrective actions against a communication error due to such as a cable connection fault should be predetermined as a system.

[Startup/Maintenance Instructions]

CAUTION
The online operations performed from a personal computer to a running programmable controller CPU (Program change when a programmable controller CPU is RUN, operating status changes such as forced input/output operation and RUN-STOP switching, and remote control operation) must be executed after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured. When changing a program while a programmable controller CPU is RUN, it may cause a program corruption in some operating conditions. Fully understand the precautions described in GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) before use. The positioning test functions of OPR, JOG, inching or positioning data for QD75/LD75 positioning module must be executed with the programmable controller set to STOP after the manual has been carefully read and the safety has been ensured. Specially when executing the function on the network system, ensure the safety thoroughly since the machinery whose operation cannot be checked by an operator may be activated. The operation failure may cause the injury or machine damage.

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT

(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions; i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT. (2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general industries. MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT. ("Prohibited Application") Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in; Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT. Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User. Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to the public or property. Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi representative in your region.

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REVISIONS
The manual number is written at the bottom left of the back cover. Print date Nov. 2011 Jan. 2012 Manual number SH(NA)-080984ENG-A SH(NA)-080984ENG-B First edition Model Addition FX3GC Correction Section 4.1 May 2012 SH(NA)-080984ENG-C Model Addition Q02PH, Q06PH, Q12PH, Q12PRH, Q25PH, Q25PRH Correction GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 1.5.1, Section 2.3.4, Section 3.1.1, Appendix 3 Sept. 2012 SH(NA)-080984ENG-D Correction GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL, Section 2.6, Section 3.1.4, Appendix 2 Revision

Japanese Manual Version SH-080983-E

This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

2011 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi integrated FA software, MELSOFT series. Before using the product, thoroughly read this manual to develop full familiarity with the functions and performance to ensure correct use.

CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 1 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 2 REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 3 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 4 CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 4 MANUALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 7 GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 15 TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 16

OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Function Blocks (FBs) Features of FBs Labels Programming Flow with FBs 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.5 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5

FB creation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Sequence program creation procedure using FBs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7 1-8

Overview of Screen Configuration 1.5.1 1.5.2

Main frame configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Label setting editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10

CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2.1 2.2 2.3 Creating Projects for FBs Creating New FB Data Setting Local Labels 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4 2.5 2.6 2-2 2-3 2-4

Setting labels on Function/FB Label Setting screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Data types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 Selecting data types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Assigning devices automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 2 - 12 2 - 13 2 - 14

Creating FB Programs Converting FBs Considerations when Creating FB Programs

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USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.1 Creating Sequence Programs with FBs 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.2 3-2

Pasting FBs to sequence programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 Creating input and output circuits of FB instances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6 Aligning sequence program and FB program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11 Converting/compiling all sequence programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 12 Writing sequence programs to programmable controller CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 16 3 - 19

Checking Operations of Sequence Programs

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Reading FB Programs from Programmable Controller CPU Utilizing FBs Changing FB Instance Names Deleting Unnecessary FB Data from Projects Protecting FBs Searching/Replacing FB Instance Names 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-7 4 - 10

USING FB LIBRARIES
5.1 Installing FB Library 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.3 5.4 5-2

Obtaining FB Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 Installing FB Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 5-3 5-5 5-6

Using FB Libraries Displaying Reference Manual Uninstalling FB Library

PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

6.1 6.2 6.3 System Configuration of Program Examples Processing of Program Examples Creating Program Examples 6-2 6-3 6-4

APPENDIX
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Character Strings that cannot be Used for Label Names and FB Data Names/Instance Names Supported CPU modules Using FBs Created with GX Developer in GX Works2 App - 2 App - 5 App - 6

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MANUALS

Related manuals are separately issued according to the purpose of their functions in GX Works2. Related manuals The manuals related to this product are shown below. Refer to the following tables when ordering required manuals. 1) Operation of GX Works2
Manual name GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) Explains the system configuration of GX Works2 and the functions common to Simple project and Structured project such as parameter setting, operation method for the online function. (Sold separately) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Explains methods for such as creating and monitoring programs in Simple project of GX Works2. (Sold separately) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project) Explains methods for such as creating and monitoring programs in Structured project of GX Works2. (Sold separately) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module) Explains methods of intelligent function module for such as parameter setting, monitoring programs, and predefined protocol support function in GX Works2. (Sold separately) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project) Explains fundamental methods for such as creating, editing, and monitoring programs in Simple project for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately) GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured project) Explains fundamental methods for such as creating, editing, and monitoring programs in Structured project for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately) Manual number (Model code) SH-080779ENG (13JU63)

SH-080780ENG (13JU64) SH-080781ENG (13JU65) SH-080921ENG (13JU69) SH-080787ENG (13JZ22) SH-080788ENG (13JZ23)

2)

Structured Programming
Manual name Manual number (Model code) SH-080782ENG (13JW06) SH-080783ENG (13JW07) SH-080784ENG (13JW08)

MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual (Fundamentals) Explains the programming methods, types of programming languages, and other information required to create structured programs. (Sold separately) MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual (Common Instructions) Explains the specifications and functions of common instructions such as sequence instructions, basic instructions, and application instructions, that can be used in structured programs. (Sold separately) MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Application Functions) Explains the specifications and functions of application functions that can be used in structured programs. (Sold separately) MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Special Instructions) Explains the specifications and functions of special instructions such as module dedicated instruction, PID control instruction, and built-in I/O function dedicated instruction, that can be used in structured programs. (Sold separately) FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Device & Common) Explains the devices and parameters provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately) FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Basic & Applied Instruction) Explains the sequence instructions provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately) FXCPU Structured Programming Manual (Application Functions) Explains the application functions provided in GX Works2 for structured programming. (Sold separately)

SH-080785ENG (13JW09)

JY997D26001 (09R925) JY997D34701 (09R926) JY997D34801 (09R927)

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Operation of iQ Works
Manual name Manual number (Model code) SH-080902ENG (13JZ44)

iQ Works Beginner's Manual Explains fundamental methods for such as managing the system using MELSOFT Navigator and using system labels for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately)

The Operating Manuals are included on the CD-ROM of the software package in a PDF file format. Manuals in printed form are sold separately for single purchase. Order a manual by quoting the manual number (model code) listed in the table above.

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 Purpose of this manual This manual explains the operations for creating sequence programs with function blocks (FB) in Simple project using the functions supported by GX Works2. Manuals for reference are listed in the following table according to their purpose. For information such as the content and number of each manual, refer to the list of 'Related manuals'. 1)
Purpose Learning the operating environment and installation method Learning a USB driver installation method

Installation of GX Works2 and the USB driver

GX Works2 Installation Instructions GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual Common
Details

Details

2)

Operation of GX Works2
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual Simple Project Common Function Block Structured Project Intelligent Function Module

Purpose

Simple Project

Structured Project

Learning all functions of GX Works2 Learning the project types and available languages in GX Works2 Learning the basic operations and operating procedures when creating a simple project for the first time Learning the basic operations and operating procedures when creating a structured project for the first time Learning the operations of available functions regardless of project type. Learning the functions and operation methods for programming Learning the operations and operating procedures when using function blocks (FBs) in Simple project Learning data setting methods for intelligent function module

Outline

Outline

Details

Details

Details

Outline

Details

Details

Details

Details

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3)

Operations in each programming language For details of instructions used in each programming language, refer to the section 4 and the section 5 on the following pages.
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual Simple Project
Details

Purpose

Simple Project
Outline

Structured Project

Structured Project

Ladder Diagram Simple Project Sequential Function Chart Structured Text Ladder Diagram Sequential Function Chart Structured Ladder /FBD Structured Text *1 : MELSAP3 and FX series SFC only

*1

Outline

Details

Outline Details

Outline Details

*1

Outline

Details

Structured project

Outline Details

Outline Details

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4)

Details of instructions in each programming language (for QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU)

MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual Fundamentals MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual Common Special Application Instructions Instructions Functions Manual MELSEC-Q/L for MELSEC-Q/L/QnA Programming module Programming Manual to be Manual used Common Instructions PID Control Instructions SFC -

Purpose

Learning details of programmable controller CPU All error codes, languages special relays, and special registers Learning the types and details of common instructions Learning the types and details of instructions for intelligent function modules Learning the types and details of instructions for network modules Learning the types and details of instructions for the PID control function Learning details Using of specifications, Sequential functions, and Function instructions of Chart SFC (MELSAP3) Learning the fundamentals for creating a structured program Learning the types and details of common instructions Learning the types and details Using of instructions for Structured intelligent Ladder/ function modules FBD or Structured Learning the types and details Text of instructions for network modules Learning the types and details of instructions for the PID control function Learning the types and details of application instructions

Details

Details

Details

Using Ladder Diagram

Details

Details

Details

Details

Details

Outline

Details

Outline

Details

Outline

Details

Details

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5)

Details of instructions in each programming language (for FXCPU)

MELSEC-Q/L/F Structured Programming Manual Fundamentals FXCPU Structured Programming Manual Device & Common Sequence Instructions Application Functions FX0, FX0S, FX0N, FX1, FXU, FX2C FXCPU Programming Manual FX1S, FX1N, FX3G,FX3U, FX2N, FX1NC, FX3GC,FX3UC FX2NC

Purpose

Using Ladder Diagram

Learning the types and details of basic/ application instructions, descriptions of devices and parameters Learning details of specifications, functions, and instructions of SFC Learning the fundamentals for creating a structured program

Details

Details

Details

Using Sequential Function Chart

Details

Details

Details

Details

Using Structured Ladder/ FBD or Structured Text

Learning the descriptions of devices, parameters, and error codes Learning the types and details of sequence instructions Learning the types and details of application instructions

Details

Details

Details

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 How to read this manual

Screen display Describes the screen display procedure. Follow the and select [(menu)] to open the screen. *Screen display may differ depending on the CPU type. In that case, typical example is described.

Chapter heading Index on the right of the page number clarifies the chapter of currently open page.

Section title Clarifies the section of currently open page.

Operating procedure Describes the operating procedure of the function.

Reference location leads to the reference location and reference manual.

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This manual also uses the following columns:

This explains notes requiring attention or useful functions relating to the information given on the same page. Symbols used in this manual The following shows the symbols used in this manual with descriptions and examples.
1 2 3 4

No. -

Symbol [ ]

Description Menu name on a menu bar Toolbar icon

Example [Project]

(Underline) << "" >>

Screen name Tab name on a screen Item name on a screen Button on a screen

Q Parameter Setting screen <<PLC System>> "Timer Limit Setting" button

Keyboard key

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GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL

The following are the generic terms/abbreviations of such as software packages and programmable controller CPUs used in this manual.
Generic term and abbreviation GX Works2 Description Generic product name for SWnDNC-GXW2-E (n: version) Generic product name for SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA, SWnD5C-GPPW-EV, and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA (n: version) Generic term for personal computers on which Windows operates Generic term for Q00J, Q00, and Q01 Generic term for Q02, Q02H, Q06H, Q12H, and Q25H Generic term for Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU, and Q25PHCPU Generic term for Q12PRHCPU and Q25PRHCPU Generic term for Q00UJ, Q00U, Q01U, Q02U, Q03UD, Q03UDE, Q04UDH, Q04UDEH, Q06UDH, Q06UDEH, Q10UDH, Q10UDEH, Q13UDH, Q13UDEH, Q20UDH, Q20UDEH, Q26UDH, Q26UDEH, Q50UDEH, and Q100UDEH Generic term for Q03UDE, Q04UDEH, Q06UDEH, Q10UDEH, Q13UDEH, Q20UDEH, Q26UDEH, Q50UDEH, and Q100UDEH Generic term for Basic model QCPU, High Performance model QCPU, Process CPU, Redundant CPU, and Universal model QCPU Generic term for L02, L02-P, L26-BT, and L26-PBT Generic term for FX0, FX0S, FX0N, FX1, FXU, FX2C, FX1S, FX1N, FX1NC, FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, FX3UC Generic term for MELSAP3, MELSAP-L, and FX series SFC Generic term for components (FB library, sample programs, drawing data) which provide easy operation of programmable controller related modules and GOTs, and various devices that are connected to them Contact your local Mitsubishi representative to obtain components of MELSOFT Library. Abbreviation for a function block

GX Developer Personal computer Basic model QCPU High Performance model QCPU Process CPU Redundant CPU Universal model QCPU Built-in Ethernet port QCPU QCPU (Q mode) LCPU FXCPU SFC

MELSOFT Library

FB

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TERMS

The following are the terms used in this manual.

Term Actual device Description An actual device assigned to label after compiling a project with labels, or a device that is not described using a label Generic term for sequence instructions, basic instructions, application instructions, data link instructions, multiple CPU dedicated instructions, and multiple CPU high-speed transmission dedicated instructions Generic term for module dedicated instructions, PID control instructions, socket communication function instructions, built-in I/O function instructions, and data logging function instructions Generic term for projects created using Ladder Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text Generic term for projects created without selecting "Use Label" when creating new projects Generic term for projects created with selecting "Use Label" when creating new projects Generic term for Simple projects that do not use labels Generic term for Simple projects that use labels and Structured projects An FB pasted to a sequence program A label which becomes effective for all program data when multiple program data items are created in a project A label which becomes effective only for each program data Set for each program data. A data type which allows various device types (bit device, word device, etc.) to be stored in single aggregate (single data) A data type which allows the same device type to be stored in a consecutive area

Common instruction

Special instruction Simple Project Without labels With labels Project without labels Project with labels FB instance Global label Local label Structure Array

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1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

This chapter explains features of FBs, overview of labels, and work flow for using FBs.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Features of FBs Labels Programming Flow with FBs Overview of Screen Configuration 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-8
USING FB LIBRARIES MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

1.1

Function Blocks (FBs)

1-2

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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APPENDIX

1-1

INDEX

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1.1

Function Blocks (FBs)

An FB is designed to convert a ladder block, which is used repeatedly in a sequence program, into a component to be utilized in a sequence program. FBs can be used in projects with labels. This manual explains FBs used in Simple projects. In the operation examples, Ladder Diagram is selected as a programming language, but Structured Text can also be selected. Note, however, that FXCPU Simple projects do not support Structured Text.
<Before use of FB> Project A Program 1 <After use of FB> Project A Program 1

FB

Program 2 Program 2

Convert the repeatedly-used ladder block to a component FB

FB

Utilize

Project B Program 3

Project B FB Program 3

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1.2 Features of FBs

1.2

Features of FBs
Creating programs efficiently

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Converting a standard program into a component as a single block enables the program to be utilized easily. As an easy utilization for a sequence program is possible, the efficiency of creating a large-scale program is improved. In addition, converting a program into a component improves program readability and eases editing and debugging.

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Consistency of program quality

Reducing program creation man-hours with FB libraries

Programming languages according to the intended use are selectable

In Simple projects, Ladder Diagram or Structured Text can be selected as a programming language for FBs. The optimum programming language which meets the intended use can be selected to create FBs. FXCPU Simple project supports only Ladder Diagram.

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INDEX

APPENDIX

PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

USING FB LIBRARIES

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

With QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU, man-hours for creating a program can be reduced using FB libraries. There are FB libraries which support various devices such as CPU modules, analog input/output modules, and counter modules. FB libraries which support partner products are also supplied.

USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Converting a program into a component as an FB to utilize the program allows consistency of program quality, without relying on the technological skills of the program developers. In addition, programming mistakes which may occur at the time of utilization can be prevented.

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1.3

Labels

A label is a character string which represents a device. Using labels allows a program to be created without considering devices in the program. Therefore, a program with labels can be easily utilized even for a system with different module configuration.

<Example of program with devices>

<Example of program with labels>

Global labels and local labels

There are two types of labels, global labels and local labels. Global labels Global labels are shared among all sequence programs in a project. A specific device can be assigned to a global label. Local labels Local labels are used only in a single sequence program. They cannot be shared even if local labels with the same name are set for multiple sequence programs. Different devices are assigned to local labels for each sequence program.

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1.4 Programming Flow with FBs

1.4

Programming Flow with FBs

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

This manual explains the operating procedures with examples of FBs used on QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU. For the instructions and functions which are available for FXCPU, refer to the following manuals. FXCPU user's manuals and programming manuals

2
1.4.1 FB creation procedure
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Operating procedure

1.

Creating a project for FBs

Procedure Create a project with labels. Reference Section 2.1

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2.

Creating new FB data

Procedure Create new FB data. Reference Section 2.2

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.

Setting local labels

Procedure Set local labels to be used for the FB program. Reference Section 2.3

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

4.

Creating an FB program
Procedure Create an FB program using labels. Reference Section 2.4

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5.

Converting FBs
Procedure Conversion finalizes the edited FB program content. Reference Section 2.5

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APPENDIX

1.4.1 FB creation procedure

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INDEX

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1 OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Operations for created FBs Reading programs from programmable controller CPU (Section 4.1) Utilizing FBs (Section 4.2) Changing FB instance names (Section 4.3) Deleting FBs (Section 4.4) Protecting FBs (Section 4.5) Searching/replacing FB instance names and labels (Section 4.6)

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1.4.1 FB creation procedure

1.4 Programming Flow with FBs

1.4.2

Sequence program creation procedure using FBs

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Operating procedure

1.

Pasting FBs
Procedure Paste FBs to the sequence program. Paste FBs of the FB Library to the sequence program. Reference Section 3.1.1 Chapter 5

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2.

Creating input/output circuits of an FB instance.

Procedure Create input and output circuits of the FB instance. Reference Section 3.1.2

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.

Converting/compiling a sequence program

Procedure Convert/compile the sequence program. Reference Section 3.1.4

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4.

Writing a program to a programmable controller CPU

Procedure Write the sequence program to the programmable controller CPU. Reference Section 3.1.5

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

Procedure Monitor the operation of the sequence program written to the programmable controller CPU.

Reference Section 3.2

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Checking the operation

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1.5.1

Overview of Screen Configuration

Main frame configuration

This section explains the screen configuration of the main frame (basic screen) of GX Works2 that is displayed when it is started up. The following is an example of a screen on which a work window and docked windows are displayed.

Screen display
Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Navigation window Sequence program FB data Work window FB instance (Entity) FB component Function Block Selection window

Docked window

Status bar

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Display contents
Name Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Display a project name. Display menu options for executing each function. Display tool buttons for executing each function. A main screen used for operations such as programming, parameter setting, and monitoring. Description Reference GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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Work window Docking window Navigation window Selection window FB component Output window Cross Reference window Device List window Watch window 1 to 4 Intelligent function module monitor 1 to 10 Replacement/search window Status bar Sequence program FB data FB instance (entity)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual A sub screen to support operations performed on a work window. (Common) Display contents of a project in tree format. Display a list of functions (such as FBs) used for programming. An FB registered as a component Display compilation and check results (errors and warnings). Display cross reference results. Display the device list. A screen used for monitoring and changing current device values. A screen used for monitoring intelligent function modules. A screen used for searching and replacing character strings in the project. Display information about a project being edited. A program and local labels. A program and local labels of FB. An FB pasted to a sequence program. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) Section 3.1.1 GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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Label setting editor

This section explains the configurations of label setting editor.

Global Label Setting screen Define labels that can be used for all sequence programs in the project. ( GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project))

Local Label Setting screen Define labels that can be used only for each sequence program. ( GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project))

Function/FB Label Setting screen Define labels that can be used only for FBs. ( *1)

*1 :

Section 2.3

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Creating New FB Data Setting Local Labels Creating FB Programs Converting FBs Considerations when Creating FB Programs

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2.1

Creating Projects for FBs

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This chapter explains how to create FBs. For the basic operations of GX Works2, refer to the following manuals. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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Creating Projects for FBs

This section explains how to create a project with labels for creating FBs.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Project] [New] (

).

The New Project screen is displayed.

2.

Set the items on the screen.

Item Project Type Use Label PLC Series PLC Type Language Select "Simple Project". Select the item. Select a programmable controller series for the project. Select a programmable controller type (programmable controller CPU model) used for the project. Select a programming language to be used. Description

3.

Click the

button.

A new project is created.

Existing projects FBs can be created in an existing project with labels. For a project without labels, select [Project] [Change Project Type] to change the project to a project with labels, and create FBs.

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Creating New FB Data

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This section explains how to create new FB data in a project with labels.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Project] [Object] [New] (

The New Data screen is displayed.

).

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Set the items on the screen.
Item Data Types Data Name Select "Function Block". Enter a data name of an FB to be created with a maximum of 32 characters. For unusable characters, refer to Appendix 1. Select a programming language to be used. The programming languages available for FB creation in Simple projects are Ladder Diagram and Structured Text. FXCPU Simple projects support Ladder Diagram only. Description
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2.

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Program Language

3.

Click the

button.

The newly created FB data is added under "FB_Pool" on the Project view, and the FB editing screen is displayed on the work window.

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Maximum number of data to be created Up to 800 FB data including other data types such as programs can be created.
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Setting Local Labels

This section explains how to define labels to be used in an FB program.

2.3.1

Setting labels on Function/FB Label Setting screen

Set items such as label classes, label names, and data types.

Screen display
Select Project view "POU" "FB_Pool" "(function block)" "Local Label".

Operating procedure

Set the items on the screen.

Item Class Description Select a label class from the list displayed by clicking (Section 2.3.2) . Maximum number of characters Ladder Diagram 32 (Input, output, input/output labels: 16) Structured Text 32 128

Label Name

Enter a desired label name. For unusable characters, refer to Appendix 1.

Data Types

Specify a data type from the Data Type Selection screen displayed by clicking . (Section 2.3.4) It can also be entered directly. Enter a constant value when "VAR_CONSTANT" is selected for "Class" and simple type is selected for "Data Type". Enter a comment.

Constant Comment*1,*2 *1 : *2 :

128 1024

A new line can be inserted into a cell by pressing the + keys. Comments on a program editor can be displayed/hidden by selecting [View] [Comment]/[Statement]/[Note].

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Class setting When an item other than the class, such as a label name and data type, is set in a blank column, "VAR" is automatically set for "Class". Change it if necessary. Characters that cannot be used for label names Any of the following label names causes an error at compilation. A label name that includes a space. A label name that begins with a numeral. A label name which is same as the one used for devices. For characters that cannot be used for label names, refer to Appendix 1. When the local label setting of an FB is changed When the local label setting of an FB pasted to a sequence program is changed, compile the program or all programs. The change of input/output label is applied to the sequence program to which the FB is pasted at compilation. Note that the change is not applied when the FB instance name is not registered in the global label setting or local label setting.
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The maximum number of input/output labels which can be used in an FB program differs according to the programming language. When setting input/output labels with local label setting of FB, set within the number of the input/output labels shown in the following table.
Programming language of FB Ladder Diagram Structured Text *1 : *2 : Applicable number of labels in an FB program Input 1 to 24*1 (Including input/output labels) 0 to 253*2 (Including input/output labels) Output 1 to 24*1 (Including input/output labels)
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For input/output labels, each input label and output label is counted as one label. When pasting labels to a sequence program in Ladder Diagram, the applicable number of input/output labels is 1 to 24 (including input/output labels). Each input label and output label is counted as one label.

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Classes

Class VAR VAR_CONSTANT VAR_RETAIN*1 VAR_INPUT VAR_OUTPUT VAR_IN_OUT *1 :

Description An internal-variable label that can be used for FB programs. A constant label that can be used for FB programs. A latch-type label that is used for FB programs. A label that is used for an input of FB program (input label). Its value cannot be changed in an FB program. A label that is used for an output of FB program (output label). A label that can be used for both input and output with the same name (input/output label). Its value can be changed in an FB program.

Not supported by FXCPU.

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A class indicates the POU applicability and the usage of label. Selectable classes differ according to the type of label setting editor. The following table shows the selectable classes on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.

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Data types

Data types of label are shown in the following table. Note that applicable data types differ according to the programming language.
: Applicable, : Not applicable Data type Bit Word [signed] Double word [signed] Word [unsigned]/16-bit string Double word [unsigned]/32-bit string Single-precision real*1 real*2 Programming language Ladder Diagram timer*4 Structured Text

Double-precision String*3 Time Timer Counter Retentive Pointer *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 :

For FXCPU, this item is supported by FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, and FX3UC only. Supported by Universal model QCPU/LCPU only. For FXCPU, this item is supported by FX3U and FX3UC only. For FXCPU, this item is supported by FX1N, FX1NC, FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, and FX3UC only.

For value ranges and details of each data type, refer to the following manuals. QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU CPU user's manuals (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals) MELSEC-Q/L Programming Manual (Common Instruction) FXCPU FXCPU user's manuals and programming manuals

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2.3.4

Selecting data types

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Selecting data type. A data type can be specified by directly entering the type in text or selecting it on the Data Type Selection screen.

Operating procedure

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1.

Click

on the data type entry field on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.

The Data Type Selection screen is displayed.

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2.

Select a type for "Type Class".

Item Simple Types Structured Data Types Function Blocks Description Specify this to select a data type from the defined structures. For details of structures, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Specify this to select a data type from the defined function blocks. Specify this to select a data type from basic types such as bit and word.

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3.

On the "Libraries" field, select the reference source such as the defined structure that is used as the data type.
Item <ALL> <PROJECT> Standard Lib Description Browse data types, structures, and function blocks defined in the project, and all libraries. Browse data types, structures, and function blocks defined in the project. (Not displayed when "Simple Types" is selected.) Browse function blocks of application functions. (Not displayed when "Simple Types" or "Structured Data Types" is selected.)

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On the "Data Type" field, select the data type, structure, or function block name. Click the button when the setting is completed.

The settings are displayed on the "Data Type" column on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.

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Setting arrays for data type

Define the data type as an array. To define a data type as an array, set the items of "Array Element" on the Data Type Selection screen.

Operation

1. Click

on the data type entry field on the Function/FB Label Setting screen. The Data Type Selection screen is displayed.

2. Select "ARRAY" under "Array Element". 3. Enter the number of elements for "Element". 4. Set the data type of the array element in the
same manner as setting the normal data type.

To change the offset To change the offset ([Array start value]..[Array end value]) to a value other than 0, edit the offset value by directly entering the array declaration in text on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.
Enter the array declaration.

To change the array to a two- or three-dimensional array When the programming language is ST, a two- or three-dimensional array can be set. Edit by directly entering the array declaration in text on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.
Enter the array declaration.

A label whose class is VAR_CONSTANT An array cannot be set for the data type. If an array is set, an error occurs at compilation. Offset values Minus values can be set for offset values. Using arrays in ladder programs The labels of two- or three-dimensional array and structure array cannot be used in ladder programs.

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2.3.5

Assigning devices automatically

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Devices are automatically assigned to labels when a program is compiled. The ranges of devices which are automatically assigned to labels can be changed on the Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting screen. Set the ranges not to overlap with devices used in a sequence program.

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QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU Screen display

Select [Tool] [Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting].

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Latch selection field

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Operating procedure

Set the items on the screen.

Item Latch selection field Device Digit Assignment Selection Assignment Range Total Points Start End Description Select latch (1) or latch (2). This item can be selected when the range of latch (1) or latch (2) is set on the <<Device>> tab of PLC parameter. Display the devices to be assigned automatically. Display whether the range of device assignment setting is in decimal or hexadecimal. Select the device to be assigned automatically. Multiple devices can be set. Enter the range of device points to be assigned automatically. Display the total points of each device range for VAR and VAR_RETAIN. Display the device point range set on the <<Device>> tab of PLC parameter. When the latch range is set, display the device point range with the latch range. Example: When D: 0 to 12287, latch D: 5000 to 6000 are set on the <<Device>> tab of PLC parameter, display range of D: 0 to 12287, range of latch D: 5000 to 6000.

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FXCPU Screen display

Select [Tool] [Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting].

Operating procedure

Select the device type, and set the start and end addresses to be assigned automatically.

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Considerations of automatically assigned devices

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Considerations when changing automatically assigned devices All programs need to be compiled when the range of automatically assigned device is changed. Compiling all programs changes the device assignment to labels. Therefore, device values set before the program change remain on the device-assigned labels. For QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU, reset the programmable controller CPU, clear all device memories including latches, clear all file registers, then switch the programmable controller CPU to RUN for a precautionary measure. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)) For the considerations for compiling all programs, refer to the following manual. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)) Assigning devices with the "Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting" function Assign devices to labels with the "Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting" function when a program is compiled. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)) The assigned devices can be checked with the cross reference function. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)) Devices within the range set on the Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting screen cannot be used in a program. Considerations when the multiple types of devices are assigned automatically (QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU) Refer to Considerations of compilation. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)) Device types and setting ranges The types of automatically assigned devices differ by the type of CPU. The setting ranges depend on the number of device points set in PLC parameter. For details of PLC parameter, refer to the following manual. (GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)) Considerations when displaying the Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting screen When displaying the Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting screen, an error message may be displayed. In this case, terminate GX Works2, copy "vsflex8n.ocx" stored in the folder of GX Works2 installation destination to "C:\WINDOWS\system32" (for Windows XP), and restart GX Works2.

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Creating FB Programs

This section explains how to create an FB program using labels. Labels set on the Function/FB Label Setting screen and global labels can be used.

Operating procedure

1. 2.

Select Project view "POU" "FB_Pool" "(function block)" "Program".

The FB editing screen is displayed.

Create an FB program.

For the program creation method, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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2.5

Converting FBs

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For FB programs in Ladder Diagram, the edited content can be confirmed by converting the program.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Compile] [Build] (

).

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The Confirm Build Method screen is displayed.

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4
Select "Convert the selected program" and click the
The edited content of the FB program is confirmed.

button.

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1) 2)

Considerations when Creating FB Programs

This section explains considerations for creating FB programs. Use of inline structured text in FB programs For FB programs in Ladder Diagram, inline structured text cannot be used. Use of actual devices Using labels is recommended for creating FB programs. If an FB program which uses actual devices (X10, Y10, etc.) is used at multiple locations, the program may not operate normally. In addition, if an FB program which uses actual devices for the OUT instruction is used at multiple locations, duplicated coil is resulted. Duplicated coil can be avoided with the SET/RST instruction. When using master control instructions When using a master control instruction in an FB program, use the MC instruction and the MCR instruction together. When using FBs for a sequence program to be executed multiple times in a single scan If an FB, which contains a rising instruction, falling instruction, or an instruction that requires multiple scans before the execution completion, is used in a sequence program to be executed multiple times in a single scan, the program may not operate normally.
Item Program to be executed multiple times in a single scan Interrupt program Subroutine program FOR-NEXT instruction program Instruction which requires multiple scans before the execution completion (JP.READ/JP.WRITE instruction, SORT instruction, SP.FREAD/SP.FWRITE instruction, etc.) Unusable instructions for FBs which are used for above programs Rising instruction (P instruction (such as MOVP instruction), PLS, etc.) Falling instruction (PLF, LDF, ANDF, ORF, MEF, FCALLP, EFCALLP, etc.) Description Fixed-cycle execution type program

3)

4)

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5)

Example: When the values of index registers Z1 and Z2 are temporarily saved in the FB program before the execution of the program and the saved values of the index registers are restored after execution of the program.
Save the index register values in index_reg_temp before execution of the program.

Set the index register values to "0". Run the program.

Restore the values saved in index_reg_temp after execution of the program to the index registers.

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OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

When using index registers in FB programs When using index registers in an FB program, a save program and a restore program are required to protect the index register values. Through a method that the index register value is set to 0 when its value is temporarily saved, an operation error, which is detected by the consistency check of index modification (whether if the device number exceeds the device range), can be prevented.

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Specification of start I/O numbers of intelligent function modules When accessing to the buffer memory or input/output signals of an intelligent function module, specify the start I/O number using an index register. Receiving the start I/O number as an input variable enables a common FB to be used without changing the start I/O numbers of the multiple intelligent function modules whose mounting positions differ. Example 1: When accessing the input/output signals of an intelligent function module Using an index register enables access to the input/output signals of a target intelligent function module.

<Sequence program>

Specify the value of i_Start_IO_NO.

<FB program>

Access the input/output signal using the index register.

Example 2: When accessing the buffer memory of an intelligent function module. 1) Enter the start I/O number of the target intelligent function module to the index register. 2) Shift the value rightward 4 bits with the SFR instruction or use the quotient of the value divided by 16.

# $

Access the buffer memory.

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7)

<For QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU>

Set 1 (ON) to the first bit of int_WordData.

Set 0 (OFF) to the fifth bit of int_WordData. Set ON to the 0th bit and the 4th bit of int_WordData with the WOR instruction. *For the specification of the bit position, refer to the following table.

<For FXCPU>

Set OFF to the 1st bit and the 5th bit of int_WordData with the WAND instruction. * For the specification of the bit position, refer to the following table. Bit position 0th bit 1st bit 2nd bit 3rd bit 4th bit 5th bit 6th bit 7th bit 8th bit 9th bit 10th bit 11th bit 12th bit 13th bit 14th bit 15th bit (WOR instruction) Set a bit to ON. H0001 H0002 H0004 H0008 H0010 H0020 H00 4 0 H0080 H0100 H0200 H0 4 00 H0800 H1000 H2000 H4 000 H8000 (WAND instruction) Set a bit to OFF. HFFFE HFFFD HFFFB

HFFEF HFFDF HFFBF HFF7F HFEFF HFDFF HFBFF HF7 FF HEFFF HDFFF HBFFF H7 FFF

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OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

When transferring multiple bit data to a word type label A label does not allow digit specification (K4i_Counter, etc.) When transferring multiple bit data to a word type label, use the BSET/BRST instruction or the WOR/ WAND instruction to switch ON/OFF the individual bits of the target word data.

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When handling multiple word data as an array Input/output labels in an FB program do not allow an array to be used. In the following method, multiple data can be imported from a sequence program to an FB program. Example: When loading values for six points from D1000 A) Set the following three labels in the label setting of FB program. Set int_Write_Array as an array.
Storage destination of D1000 Specification of the number of points to be imported Transferring destination of multiple word data

B) In the sequence program, save values for six points to D devices from D1000.
D1000 D1001 D1002 D1003 D1004 D1005 1234 H 2345 H 3456 H 4567 H 5678H 6789H

C) For the input of an FB instance, specify D1000.

D) Using the BMOV instruction in the FB program, transfer values for six points from the input variable (i_Write_Data) to the array (int_Write_Array).

D1000(i_Write_Data) D1001 D1002 D1003 D1004 D1005

1234 H 2345 H 3456 H 4567 H 5678H 6789H Transfer 6 points with BMOV

int_Write_Array[0] int_Write_Array[1] int_Write_Array[2] int_Write_Array[3] int_Write_Array[4] int_Write_Array[5]

1234 H 2345 H 3456 H 4567 H 5678H 6789H

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This chapter explains how to create a sequence program with FBs. For the basic operations and screen details of GX Works2, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

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Creating Sequence Programs with FBs

This section explains how to create a sequence program using FBs as components.

3.1.1

Pasting FBs to sequence programs

When calling an FB within a ladder program

On the pasted FB instance, label names of I/O variables and their corresponding data types are displayed. Paste FBs from the Project view of the Navigation window or from the Function Block Selection window to a sequence program. When the FB is pasted, an FB instance name is registered to the local label or the global label as a label.

Operating procedure

1.

Select an FB from the Project view of the Navigation window and move to a desired position on the sequence program with the drag-and-drop operation.

The Input FB Instance Name screen is displayed.

2.

Click to

select local label or global label to register the FB instance name.

3.

Change the FB instance name if necessary.

When changing the name, avoid creating the same name in the same program.

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4.

Click the

button.

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The FB instance is displayed on the editing screen.

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FB instance name FB instance names can be changed later. (Section 4.5) A name can be set using up to 16 characters. Alphabets are case-sensitive. Numeric characters cannot be used as the first character. For unusable characters, refer to Appendix 1. Registering FB instance names to local label or global label When an FB is pasted, an FB instance name is automatically registered as a label on the setting screen of the label selected in step 2.

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Other pasting methods FBs can also be pasted from the Function Block Selection window with the drag-and-drop operation. The Function Block Selection window is displayed by selecting [View] [Docking Window] [Function Block Selection Window]. When the same FB is pasted repeatedly Pasting an FB to a sequence program causes the file size to be increased. Pasting the same FB to one sequence program repeatedly also causes the size increase of the sequence program according to the number of times of pasting.
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Display of FB instance

On the pasted FB instance, label names of I/O variables and their corresponding data types are displayed.
FB instance name

Data name Label name

Data name Label name

The following are the representation of data types. B: Bit W: Word [signed] D: Double word [signed] E: Single-precision real L: Double-precision real S: String

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When calling an FB within an ST program

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By entering an FB name in an ST program, the FB can be called in the same manner as pasting an FB in a ladder program.

Operating procedure

Enter an FB label name, input variable, and output variable in the ST program.
Values must be specified for entered input variable and output variable. Note that entering of output variable can be omitted when a result of output variable is not required. Example: When the defined FB is "TIMER" [Details of defined FB] FB label name: FB_TIMER Input variable: Setting value 1 second, setting value 10 seconds, setting value 100 seconds, start, stop Output variable: In operation, timer up 1, timer up 2 [Data entering example] Enter data in the ST program as shown below.
FB label name Input variable Device that assigns a value to an input variable

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FB_TIMER (Setting value 1 second: = X0, Setting value 10 seconds: = X1, Setting value 100 seconds: = X2, Start: = X3, Stop: = X4, In operation: = Y70, Timer up 1: = Y71, Timer up2: = Y72);

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Output variable

Device that assigns a value to an output variable

The output of the FB can be obtained by specifying the output variable name with a 'period (.)' suffixed to the FB name. Enter an instruction to obtain the output after performing the FB call.
Y70: = FB_TIMER. In operation;

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3.1.2

Creating input and output circuits of FB instances

Create input and output circuits of the FB instance pasted to a sequence program.

Input circuit

Output circuit

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Compile] [Build].

The Confirm Build Method screen is displayed.

2.

Select "Convert the selected program", and click the

button.

The ladder block is converted, and lines are connected to the input labels and output labels of the FB instance.

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3.

Enter elements to the input circuit.

Enter elements in the same manner as creating normal ladder programs. Create a program meeting data type of input variable.

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

<Bit type>

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

If the data type of input variable is not a bit type, enter the device directly on the Enter Symbol screen.

5
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<Other than bit type>

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4.

Enter elements to the output circuit in the same manner as the input circuit.
Edit the program other than FBs as necessary. After finishing the editing, convert/compile the program.

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Number of contacts that can be created in input circuit and output circuit By setting "Display Connection of Ladder Diagram", the number of contacts occupied in input circuit or output circuit of an FB instance is determined as below.
Setting of the number of displayed contacts 9 contacts 11 contacts 13 contacts 17 contacts 21 contacts Number of contacts in input circuit 3 contacts 4 contacts 5 contacts 7 contacts 9 contacts Number of contacts in output circuit 2 contacts + 1 coil 3 contacts + 1 coil 4 contacts + 1 coil 6 contacts + 1 coil 8 contacts + 1 coil

Instructions that exceed the number of occupied contacts cannot be entered. When instructions cannot be placed by changing the number of displayed contacts, the ladder block is not displayed properly. For the setting of the number of displayed contacts, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Comment A comment can be entered on a program.
Statement Note

Device comment

Label comment

There are four types of comments as below.

Type Device comment Label comment Statement Note Description Enter the function of the device. Enter the function of the label. Enter the function of the ladder block. Enter the function of the output instruction. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Reference GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

Checking duplicated coils in the ladder programs When the same devices are used in the source ladder program and the target FB, even if "Check duplicated coil" is selected under "Program Editor" "Ladder/SFC" "Enter ladder" in the option setting, the duplicated coils are not detected. Check the duplicated coils in the source ladder program and the target FB by the Cross reference function. The duplicated coils can be checked by clearing the item for "Program Check" under [Tool] [Options] "Compile" "Basic Setting". When using labels in a sequence program When using labels in a sequence program, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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1)

Considerations for using FBs

A single FB can be pasted to a single ladder block. The output of an FB instance cannot be directly connect to the input of another FB instance. When connecting FBs each other, use a coil to initially receive the output of a single FB, and then connect the contact of the coil to the input of the other FB.

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2)

Wrapping lines cannot be created in the input and output circuits. Insert a coil to receive the output and use the contact of the coil as the target instruction condition.

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

6
3) Parallel connections cannot be created in the input or output circuit. An error occurs when the program is converted.
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4)

The data type of the input or output circuit of the FB instance, and the data type of the contact/coil/application instruction to be connected must be the same. Using different data types at the connection causes an error at compilation. If the instance is not registered on the label setting screen when utilizing the FB to the ladder program, the information of FB name change and FB deletion are not applied to the label setting and the program. In this case, delete the FB instance in the program manually, and utilize the FBs again.

5)

3.1.2 Creating input and output circuits of FB instances

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6)

When the label setting of FB is changed, compile the program or all programs. The change of input/output label is applied to the utilization destination ladder program at compilation. Note that the change is not applied when the FB instance is not registered in the global label setting or local label setting.

<Example of FB (before changing label setting)>

<Label setting of FB> Switch input label sequence Delete output label OUT1 Add output label PLUS3

Execute compilation

<Example of FB (after changing label setting)>

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3.1.3

Aligning sequence program and FB program

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

An alignment of a sequence program and an FB program allows a sequence program to be edited while checking the FB program.

Operating procedure

1.

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Move the cursor to the FB instance.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Move the cursor to the FB instance.

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

2.

Select [View] [Tile FB Horizontally].

The sequence program and the FB program are displayed horizontally.

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Other display methods An FB program can also be displayed by moving the cursor to the FB instance and performing any of the following operations. ++ + + double-click

3.1.4

Converting/compiling all sequence programs

Convert/compile all sequence programs to be executed on a programmable controller CPU.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Compile] [Rebuild All] (

).

The following message is displayed. Clear the check box if the duplicated coil check, ladder program check, and consistency (pairing) check are not performed after the compilation.

2.

Click the button after reading and understanding the considerations described on the message.
All programs are converted/compiled and the result is displayed on the Output window. By double-clicking the result (errors/warnings only), the corresponding error location in the program is displayed.

Output window

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1
When a program is compiled with [Compile] Since only programs that are not compiled are subjected to compilation, time required for compilation can be reduced. For considerations of compilation, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project) Program size after compilation When compilation is executed, the FB is applied to a program as an internal processing of a sequence program, resulting in increase of the program size. The program size can be checked on the Memory Capacity Calculation Result screen.
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

FB

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Apply the FB to the program as an internal processing

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Calculating memory size (QCPU(Q mode)/LCPU)

Data size required for writing a program to a programmable controller CPU can be checked on the Memory Capacity Calculation Result screen. Excess of the capacity when writing a program to a programmable controller CPU can be prevented by checking the memory size.

5
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Operating procedure

1.

Select [Tool] [Confirm Memory Size].

The Confirm Memory Size screen is displayed.

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File list
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2.

Set the items on the screen.

Item Description Set the memory whose size is to be calculated, and memory card type. For details of the memory card application, refer to the following manuals. QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection) MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection) Select data whose size is to be calculated.

Target Memory/Memory Card Type

File list Target

3.

Click the

button.

The Memory Capacity Calculation Result screen is displayed.

<For online calculation>

Target section Calculation result section

Sum total section Memory status graph graph section section

The offline calculation and online calculation can be switched. For details of the Memory Capacity Calculation Result screen, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

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3.1 Creating Sequence Programs with FBs

Calculating memory size (FXCPU)

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Display sizes and capacities of program and symbolic information calculated offline. Displayed values are values when the program and parameters are written to a programmable controller CPU.

Operating procedure

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Select [Tool] [Confirm Memory Size].

The Confirm Memory Size screen is displayed. For details, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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3.1.5

Writing sequence programs to programmable controller CPU

Write created data to a programmable controller CPU or a memory card. Before writing data, set a communication route of a personal computer and programmable controller CPU with the connection destination setting. In addition, set the programmable controller CPU to the STOP status. For details of connection destination setting, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Online] [Write to PLC] (

).

The Online Data Operation screen is displayed.

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3.1 Creating Sequence Programs with FBs

2.

Select the target data.

Symbolic information must be selected. If symbolic information is not written, inconsistency may occur between the data on the project and the data written to the programmable controller CPU.

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.

Click the

button.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.1.5 Writing sequence programs to programmable controller CPU

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FXCPU Symbolic information can be read from/write to a programmable controller CPU in a project of FX3U/FX3UC version 3.00 or later only. When a memory cassette to which the symbolic information has been written is used on an FXCPU other than FX3U/ FX3UC version 3.00 or later, the memory cassette can be used, however, the symbolic information cannot be read from the memory cassette. When the symbolic information is written to a memory cassette on an FXCPU other than FX3U/FX3UC version 3.00 or later, the symbolic information may be corrupted.

USING FB LIBRARIES

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Writing target for symbolic information When symbolic information is selected, the memory size for the symbolic information is required. For QCPU(Q mode)/LCPU, the writing target for symbolic information can be changed to standard ROM or memory card (other than program memory or device memory), resulting that the capacity of program memory can be reserved. Default writing target for symbolic information The default writing target for symbolic information can be set for each project. Select [Tool] [Options] "Symbolic Information", and select a writing target from "Setting for Writing of Symbolic Information to PLC".

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Symbolic information

The symbolic information is data that store the program configuration such as labels and FBs. To restore these data included in the symbolic information when reading a program from the programmable controller CPU, write/read the symbolic information to/from the programmable controller CPU. Data such as labels and FBs included in the symbolic information cannot be restored if only sequence programs are read. The following table shows the program data included in the symbolic information.
Item Global labels POU Symbolic information Programs Local labels FBs Structures Included data

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3.2 Checking Operations of Sequence Programs

3.2

Checking Operations of Sequence Programs

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Execute the Monitor function to check the operation of the programs written to the programmable controller CPU. FB programs can also be monitored.

Operating procedure

2
).
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Select [Online] [Monitor] [Start Monitoring] (

The monitoring starts. Double-click the FB instance to monitor the FB program.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

Double-click the FB instance.

6
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Change Instance (Function Block) screen If monitoring is started on an FB program when FBs are used at multiple locations in a sequence program, the Change Instance (Function Block) screen is displayed. Select an instance. The screen can also be displayed by activating the FB program's work window and selecting [Online] [Monitor] [Change Instance (Function Block)].

Ladder editing mode with option setting When "Use the Switching Ladder Edit Mode (Read, Write, Monitor, Monitor (Write))" is selected in the option setting, the ladder programs cannot be edited when Start Monitoring is executed. Execute 'monitor (write mode)' to edit the programs in the monitoring status. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

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OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

This chapter explains how to manage and edit FBs. For the basic operations and screen details of GX Works2, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6

Reading FB Programs from Programmable Controller CPU Utilizing FBs Changing FB Instance Names Deleting Unnecessary FB Data from Projects Protecting FBs Searching/Replacing FB Instance Names

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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4.1

Reading FB Programs from Programmable Controller CPU

Read FB programs from a programmable controller CPU. When reading FB programs, read symbolic information with a project with labels using the Read from PLC function. Before reading data, set a communication route of a personal computer and programmable controller CPU with the connection destination setting. For details of connection destination setting, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

Operating procedure

1. 2.

Select [Online] [Read from PLC].

The Online Data Operation screen is displayed.

Select "Symbolic Information".

3.

Click the

button.

FXCPU For FXCPU projects with labels, created project data can be read from FX3U/FX3UC version 3.00 or later only.

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4.2

Utilizing FBs

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

FBs can be utilized to other projects by copying them. To utilize FBs for other projects, start another GX Works2, and open the source project and the target project. This section explains how to utilize FBs using an existing project.

Operating procedure

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

1. 2.

Open the source project. Start another GX Works2, and open the target project.
If the programmable controller types differ between the two projects, match the programmable controller type. A programmable controller type can be changed by selecting [Project] [Change PLC Type].

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.

Move the FB data in the source project to "FB_Pool" in the target project with the drag-and-drop operation.
Source project Target project

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

The FB data is copied to the project of the sequence program, and displayed on the Project view.

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When utilizing FBs created with GX Developer in GX Works2 Open a project of GX Developer by selecting [Project] [Open Other Data] [Open Other Project]. For considerations, refer to Appendix 3.

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4.3

Changing FB Instance Names

This section explains how to change the FB instance name of an FB pasted to a sequence program. FB instance names registered to the global label or local label also need to be changed.

Operating procedure

1.

Move the cursor to the FB instance.

FB instance name

2.

Select [Edit] [Edit FB Instance].

The Edit FB Instance Name screen is displayed.

3.

Enter a new FB instance name.

4.

Click the

button.

The FB instance name is changed.

FB instance name after change

5.

Open the global label or local label setting screen, and change the label name to the same as the new FB instance name.
If the program is compiled without changing the label, a compilation error occurs.

Changing FB instance of the same name When the same FB instance name is set to the FB instances created from the same FB, changing one of the FB instance name causes to change all FB instances of the same name in the program. Note, however, that FB instance names are case-sensitive.

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4.4

Deleting Unnecessary FB Data from Projects

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

This section explains how to delete FB data from a project. FB instances and FB instance names registered to the global label or local label may be deleted at the same time.

Operating procedure

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

1.

Select an FB to be deleted on the Project view.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2.

Select [Project] [Object] [Delete].

A confirmation message for deleting data is displayed.

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

3.

Click the

button.

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A message for selecting the deletion method is displayed.

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4.

Select the deletion method, and click the

The following are the targets to be deleted.
Deletion method FB data

button.

Deletion target

"Delete the function block and the function block FB instance (including input circuits and output circuits) in the import target program" FB instance names registered on the label setting editor "Delete only function block" FB data

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4.5

Protecting FBs

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Setting a block password protects created FB programs and disables browsing program contents. The following operations are disabled when a block password is set. Displaying and editing FB programs Editing FB local labels Copying data to other projects

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Tool] [Block Password].

The Set Block Password screen is displayed.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5 2.
Select an FB to be protected, and click the
The Change Block Password screen is displayed.

button.
USING FB LIBRARIES

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3.

Enter a password, and click the

button.

On the "Registration Status" field of the Set Block Password screen, "Unlocked" is displayed.

4.

Click the

button.

The protection of the FB by the block password becomes effective when the project is saved and opened once again. The lock marks are appended to the FB icons on the Project view.

Changing block passwords To change a block password, simply set a new password for the POU to which a block password has already been set. However, the block password must be unlocked before changing it.

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Unlocking block passwords

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Unlock the block password. Unlock of the block password is valid while the project is being opened. The lock status is restored when the project is opened again.

Operating procedure

1. 2.

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Select [Tool] [Block Password]. Select an FB to unlock the block password, and click the
The Unlock Block Password screen is displayed.

button.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

The block password is unlocked, and "Unlocked" is displayed on the "Registration Status" field of the Set Block Password screen.

Deleting block passwords

Delete the block password.

1. 2.

Select [Tool] [Block Password]. Select an FB to delete the block password, and click the
The following message is displayed.

button.

3.

Click the

button.
APPENDIX

The password is deleted.

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USING FB LIBRARIES

Operating procedure

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3.

Enter a password, and click the

button.

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4.6

Searching/Replacing FB Instance Names

FB instance names and labels can be searched/replaced. In this section, the search function is explained as an example.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Find/Replace] [Find String].

The Find/Replace screen is displayed.

2.

Enter an FB instance name to be searched for "Find In", and click the button or the
When the

button.
button is clicked, the cursor moves to the corresponding position.

When the button is clicked, the search result is displayed. By double-clicking the row in the search result, the cursor jumps to the corresponding character string.

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OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

USING FB LIBRARIES

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

The FB Library is a collection of FBs and it is provided as MELSOFT Library. This chapter explains how to use the FB Library. For the overview of the FB Library, refer to the following manual. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) Note that the FB Library is not supported by FXCPU.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
5.2 5.3 5.4 Using FB Libraries Displaying Reference Manual Uninstalling FB Library 5-3 5-5 5-6
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5.1

Installing FB Library

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5
USING FB LIBRARIES

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PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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5.1

Installing FB Library

Install the FB Library. Log onto the personal computer to which the FB Library is to be installed as a user with Administrator privilege, and install the FB Library.

5.1.1

Obtaining FB Library

Contact your local Mitsubishi representative to obtain the FB Library.

Compatible GX Works2 versions Install an FB library onto a personal computer on which GX Works2 Version 1.12N or a later is installed. Since compatible GX Works2 versions differ according to FB libraries, contact your local Mitsubishi representative for details.

5.1.2

Installing FB Library

Operating procedure

1. 2.

Decompress the installer file. Double-click "setup.exe" in the decompressed folder.

The installation is executed. Install the file according to the instructions on the screen. The FB Library and a reference manual are installed in the following folder. When the installation path of GX Works2 is C:\Program Files\MELSOFT\GPPW2 C:\Program Files\MELSOFT\GPPW2\MELSOFT\Library

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5.2 Using FB Libraries

5.2

Using FB Libraries

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

Import the installed FB libraries to a project.

Operating procedure

1.

Select [Project] [Library] [Install].

The Install screen is displayed.

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

2.

Select a library from "Library List", and click the button.

"FB List" is updated.

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

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3.

Select FBs to be imported from "FB List".

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4.

Click the

button.

The imported FB library is displayed on the Project view. For the method for pasting FBs to a sequence program, refer to Chapter 3. For the method for using FB libraries and the application of labels, refer to the FB library reference manual. (Section 5.3)

Editing FB libraries Since a folder which contains FB library project files is for a system use, do not change the folder name or delete the folder. If the folder name is changed or the folder is deleted, a system malfunction may occur. In addition, do not store GX Works2 project files or any other files. For a location to which FB library project files are to be stored, refer to Section 5.1.2. FB libraries (whose name starts with M+/P+) are read-only files. They can be deleted but cannot be edited. To edit a library, copy or paste FB library data after importing the library. Copying FB libraries FB library data can be copied or pasted even for projects with different programmable controller types as long as project types are identical.

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5.3 Displaying Reference Manual

5.3

Displaying Reference Manual

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

This section explains how to check the usage of the imported FB library and the application of labels.

Operating procedure

1. 2.

Select an FB from the Project view. Right-click and select [Data Help] from the shortcut menu.
The reference manual of the selected FB data is displayed.

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

4
MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

5
USING FB LIBRARIES

6
PROGRAM EXAMPLES USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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5.4

Uninstalling FB Library

This section explains how to uninstall the installed FB Library, using Windows XP as an example.

Operating procedure

1. 2. 3.

Select [Start] [Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs]. Select "MELSOFT Library (Module Model)". Click the button.

Uninstall the FB Library according to the instructions on the screen.

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This chapter explains program examples using FBs.

6.2 6.3

Processing of Program Examples Creating Program Examples

6-3 6-4

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USING FB LIBRARIES

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

6.1

System Configuration of Program Examples

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CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

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6.1

System Configuration of Program Examples

The following shows an example of system configuration. This system controls the operations of a conveyor using a CPU module, an input module, and an output module.

Sensor (X1)

Conveyor Control panel Operation panel Operation Buzzer (X0) (Y1) (Y0)

Motor

#
No. Base unit Power supply module CPU module Input module Output module Category Q33B Q62P

&

'
Description Connect to the operation switch (X0) and sensor (X1). Connect to the conveyor driving relay (Y0) and buzzer (Y1).

Model name

Q02UCPU QX40 QY40P

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6.2

Processing of Program Examples

1
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

When the number of boxes to be conveyed is set, and the operation switch is pressed, the conveyor starts to operate. When conveying the set number of boxes is completed, the conveyor stops. Buzzer sound is produced for three seconds when the operation is started and stopped.
Start

2
CREATING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Turn the operation switch (X0) ON.

The buzzer (Y1) sounds for 3 seconds.

3
USING FUNCTION BLOCKS

Operation of the conveyor (Y0) is started.

Count the number of conveyed boxes.

YES The buzzer (Y1) sounds for 3 seconds again.

Operation of the conveyor (Y0) is stopped.

End
APPENDIX

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USING FB LIBRARIES

Has the set number of boxes been conveyed?

NO

MANAGING AND EDITING FUNCTION BLOCKS

The sensor (X1) detects the conveyed boxes.

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6.3

Creating Program Examples

This section explains how to set FB local labels, and the examples of FB program and sequence program using FBs, based on the system configuration and processing aforementioned.

Setting FB local labels

Set label names, classes, and data types as below.

Class VAR_INPUT VAR_INPUT VAR_OUTPUT VAR_OUTPUT VAR_OUTPUT VAR_OUTPUT VAR_INPUT VAR VAR VAR VAR VAR Label name FB_EN i_sensor FB_ENO FB_OK o_conveyor o_buzzer i_counter counter counter_end conveyor_end timer1 timer2 Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Word [signed] Word [signed] Bit Bit Word [signed] Word [signed] Data type Operation switch Sensor FB is running Normal end Conveyor Buzzer Number of boxes to be conveyed Remaining number of boxes to be conveyed conveying completed Conveyor driving ended 3-second measurement (operation start) 3-second measurement (operation stop) Comment

The following is a setting example displayed on the Function/FB Label Setting screen.

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6.3 Creating Program Examples

Create an FB program using labels which have been set. (Chapter 2)

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Sequence program example using FBs

Paste FBs to a sequence program to create the input circuit and output circuit. (Chapter 3) In the program example below, the number of boxes to be conveyed is six.

Sequence program example for increased number of conveyors

Converting conveyor control functions into components as FBs enables a sequence program to be easily altered when a conveyor which performs the same control is added.

Additional conveyor

Conveyor

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OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION BLOCKS

The additional conveyor operation switch, sensor, conveyor driving relay, and buzzer are to be assigned X2, X3, Y2, and Y3 respectively. In the program sample below, the number of boxes to be conveyed with the additional conveyor is 12.

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Appendix 1 Character Strings that cannot be Used for Label Names and FB Data Names/Instance Names Appendix 2 Supported CPU modules Appendix 3 Using FBs Created with GX Developer in GX Works2

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Appendix 1

Character Strings that cannot be Used for Label Names and FB Data Names/Instance Names

Character strings used for application function names, common instruction names, special instruction names, instructions, etc. are called reserved words. These reserved words cannot be used for label names, FB data names, or FB instance names. If the character string defined as a reserved word is used, an error occurs during entry or compilation. The following tables show character strings that cannot be used for FB data names, FB instance names or label names.
: Applicable, : Not applicable Category Character string VAR, VAR_RETAIN, VAR_ACCESS, VAR_CONSTANT, VAR_CONSTANT_RETAIN, VAR_INPUT, VAR_INPUT_RETAIN, VAR_OUTPUT,VAR_OUTPUT_RETAIN, VAR_IN_OUT, VAR_IN_EXT, VAR_EXTERNAL, VAR_EXTERNAL_CONSTANT, VAR_EXTERNAL_CONSTANT_RETAIN, VAR_EXTERNAL_RETAIN, VAR_GLOBAL, VAR_GLOBAL_CONSTANT, VAR_GLOBAL_CONSTANT_RETAIN, VAR_GLOBAL_RETAIN BOOL, BYTE, INT, SINT, DINT, LINT, UINT, USINT, UDINT, ULINT, WORD, DWORD, LWORD, ARRAY, REAL, LREAL, TIME, STRING, TIMER, COUNTER, RETENTIVETIMER, POINTER, Bit, Word [Unsigned]/Bit String [16-bit], Double Word [Unsigned]/Bit String [32-bit], Word [Signed], Double Word [Signed], FLOAT (Single Precision), FLOAT (Double Precision), String, Time, Timer, Counter, Retentive Timer, Pointer ANY, ANY_NUM, ANY_BIT, ANY_REAL, ANY_INT, ANY_DATE ANY_SIMPLE, ANY16, ANY32 X, Y, D, M, T, B, C, F, L, P, V, Z, W, I, N, U, J, K, H, E, A, SD, SM, SW, SB, FX, FY, DX, DY, FD, TR, BL, , SG, VD, ZR, ZZ*1 Such as X0 NOT, MOD (, ), LD, LDN, ST, STN, S, S1, R, R1, AND, ANDN, OR, ORN, XOR, XORN, ADD, SUB, , MUL, DIV, GT, GE, EQ, NE, LE, LT, JMP, JMPC, JMPCN, CAL, CALC, CALCN, RET, RETC, RETCN IL operator LDI, LDP, LDF, ANI, ANDP, ANDF, ANB, ORI, ORP, ORF, ORB, MPS, MRD, MPP, INV, MEP, MEF, EGP, EGF, OUT(H), SET, RST, PLS, PLF, FF, DELTA(P), SFT(P), MC, MCR, STOP, PAGE, NOP, NOPLF Application instructions such as DMOD, PCHK, INC(P) (MELSEC-Q/L Programming Manual (Common Instructions), MELSEC-Q/L Structured Programming Manual (Common Instructions) SFCP, SFCPEND, BLOCK, BEND, TRANL, TRANO, TRANA, TRANC, TRANCA, TRANOA, SEND, TRANOC, TRANOCA, TRANCO, TRANCOC, STEPN, STEPD, STEPSC, STEPSE, STEPST, STEPR, STEPC, STEPG, STEPI, STEPID, STEPISC, STEPISE, STEPIST, STEPIR, TRANJ, TRANOJ, TRANOCJ, TRANCJ, TRANCOJ, TRANCOCJ RETURN, IF, THEN, ELSE, ELSIF, END_IF, CASE, OF, END_CASE, FOR, TO, BY, DO, END_FOR, WHILE, END_WHILE, REPEAT, UNTIL, END_REPEAT, EXIT, TYPE, END_TYPE, STRUCT, END_STRUCT, RETAIN, VAR_ACCESS, END_VAR, FUNCTION, END_FUNCTION, FUNCTION_BLOCK, END_FUNCTION_BLOCK, STEP, INITIAL_STEP, END_STEP, TRANSITION, END_TRANSITION, FROM, UNTILWHILE FB data name/FB instance name Label name

Class identifier

Data type

Data type hierarchy Device name Character string recognized as device (Device name + Numeral) ST operator

Application instruction in GX Works2

SFC instruction

ST code body

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Category

Character string

FB data name/FB instance name

Label name

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Function name in application Function names in application functions such as AND_E, NOT_E function Function block name in application function Symbol Date and time literal Function block names in application functions such as CTD, CTU /, \, *, ?, <, >, |,", :, [, ], ,, =, +, %, ', ~, @, {, }, &, ^, ., tab character, ;, !, #, $, ` DATE, DATE_AND_TIME, DT, TIME, TIME_OF_DAY, TOD ACTION, END_ACTION, CONFIGURATION, END_CONFIGURATION, CONSTANT, F_EDGE, R_EDGE, AT, PROGRAM, WITH, END_PROGRAM, TRUE, FALSE, READ_ONLY, READ_WRITE, RESOURCE, END_RESOURCE, ON, TASK, EN, ENO, BODY_CCE, BODY_FBD, BODY_IL, , BODY_LD, BODY_SFC, BODY_ST, END_BODY, END_PARAMETER_SECTION, PARAM_FILE_PATH, PARAMETER_SECTION, SINGLE, RETAIN, INTERVAL Such as K1AAA Such as %IX0 ;FB BLK START, ;FB START, ;FB END, ;FB BLK END, ;FB IN, ;FB OUT, ;FB_NAME, ;INSTANCE_NAME, ;FB, ;INSTANCE Such as MOV COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, COM7, COM8, COM9, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, LPT4, LPT5, LPT6, LPT7, LPT8, LPT9, AUX, CON, PRN, NUL

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String that starts with K1 to K8 Address Statement in Ladder Diagram Common instruction Windows reserved word *1 :

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Whether to handle a device name indexed with ZZ device as a reserved word depends on the parameter setting. When Z device is specified for 32-bit index setting: Not handled as a reserved word. When ZZ device is specified for 32-bit index setting: Handled as a reserved word.

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Considerations for using labels

In a function, the same name as the function cannot be used for a label. Inapplicable character strings differ between label names and data names such as FB data names and structure names. Therefore, if a label name which contains an FB data name or structure name is set when setting a label of instance or structure, an error may occur. A space cannot be used. A numeral cannot be used at the beginning of label name. A label name is not case-sensitive. An error may occur at compilation when the same label names with different cases (example: 'AAA' and 'aaa') are declared. In ST programs, the same label name can be used for a global label and local label by setting the following option. Select "Use the same label name in global label and local label" under [Tool] [Options] "Compile" "Basic Setting". An underscore (_) cannot be used at the beginning or end of label name. Consecutive underscores (_) cannot be used for a data name or a label name. For Simple projects, function names and function block names in common instructions and application functions can be used.

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Supported CPU modules

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The following are the programmable controller CPUs with which the FBs can be used in GX Works2.
Programmable controller series Programmable controller type Basic model QCPU (Q00J, Q00, Q01) High-performance model QCPU (Q02, Q02H, Q06H, Q12H, Q25H) QCPU (Q mode) Process CPU (Q02PH, Q06PH, Q12PH, Q25PH) Universal model QCPU (Q00UJ, Q00U, Q01U, Q02U, Q03UD, Q03UDE, Q04UDH, Q04UDEH, Q06UDH, Q06UDEH, Q10UDH, Q10UDEH, Q13UDH, Q13UDEH, Q20UDH, Q20UDEH, Q26UDH, Q26UDEH, Q50UDEH, Q100UDEH) LCPU FXCPU L02, L02-P, L26-BT, L26-PBT FX1S, FX1N, FX1NC, FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, FX3UC Redundant CPU (Q12PRH, Q25PRH)

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Using FBs Created with GX Developer in GX Works2

FBs created with GX Developer can be used by selecting [Open Other Project] under [Project] [Open Other Data], and open the project in GX Works2. Note that GX Works2 and GX Developer differ in the following points. Character strings that cannot be used for label names For unusable character strings with GX Developer, refer to the following manual. GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual Usable instructions with ST programs Instruction names differ between GX Developer ST and GX Works2 ST. If compilation results in an error, change the relevant part to the instruction name of GX Works2. For the ST instructions of GX Developer and GX Works2, refer to the following. GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)'s "ST instruction table for GX Works2 and GX Developer" Program after compilation When FBs have been utilized, the compiled programs of GX Works2 do not match with that of GX Developer. When the compiled programs of GX Works2 are to be matched with that of GX Developer, select [Tool] [Option], and clear "Enable calling function block and using inline ST" under [Compile] [Basic Setting] [Function Block Call].

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Assigning devices automatically ...................................... 2-9 FXCPU .................................................................... 2-10 QCPU (Q mode)/LCPU ............................................. 2-9

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block password ................................................................ 4-7 Deleting ..................................................................... 4-9 Setting ....................................................................... 4-7 Unlocking .................................................................. 4-9

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Calculating memory size (FXCPU) ................................ 3-15 Calculating memory size (QCPU(Q mode)/LCPU) ........ 3-13 Change Instance (Function Block) screen ..................... 3-20 Checking Operations of Sequence Programs ................ 3-19 Classes ............................................................................ 2-5 Comment ......................................................................... 3-8 Compatible CPU ..........................................................App-5 Compile .......................................................................... 3-12 Considerations of automatically assigned devices ........ 2-11 Converting ...................................................................... 2-13 Converting/compiling ..................................................... 3-12 Creating Projects for FBs ................................................. 2-2 Creating Sequence program ............................................ 3-2

Uninstalling ............................................................... 5-6 FB Programs .................................................................. 2-12 Aligning programs ................................................... 3-11 Considerations ........................................................ 2-14 Converting ............................................................... 2-13 Creating .................................................................. 2-12 Reading from Programmable Controller CPU ........... 4-2 FBs Considerations for using FBs .................................... 3-9 Paste ......................................................................... 3-2 FBs Created with GX Developer ..................................App-6 Function Blocks (FB) Features of FBs ........................................................ 1-3

[G]
Global labels .................................................................... 1-4

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Label name ....................................................... 2-4, 3-2, 3-4 Labels ............................................................................... 1-4 Character strings that cannot be used ..................App-2 Ladder editing mode ...................................................... 3-20 Local labels ...................................................................... 1-4 Setting ....................................................................... 2-4

[M]
Maximum number of input/output labels .......................... 2-5 Monitor ........................................................................... 3-19

[D]
Data name ........................................................ 2-3, 3-2, 3-4 Character strings that cannot be used ..................App-2 Data types ........................................................................ 2-6 Device/Label Automatic-Assign Setting ........................... 2-9 Docking window ............................................................... 1-9

[N]
Navigation window ........................................................... 1-9

[O]
Output window ............................................................... 3-12

[F]
FB .................................................................................... 1-2 Create FBs ................................................................ 2-1 Creating New FB Data .............................................. 2-3 Programming Flow with FBs ..................................... 1-5 Protecting .................................................................. 4-7 FB component .................................................................. 1-9 FB data ............................................................................ 1-9 Deleting ..................................................................... 4-5 FB instance ...................................................................... 1-9 Creating input and output circuits ............................. 3-6 FB instance name ............................................................ 3-2 Changing .................................................................. 4-4 Character strings that cannot be used ..................App-2 Searching/Replacing ............................................... 4-10 FB Label Setting screen ..........................................1-10, 2-4 FB Libraries ...................................................................... 5-1 Displaying the Reference Manual ............................. 5-5 Importing to a project ................................................ 5-3 Installing .................................................................... 5-2 Obtaining .................................................................. 5-2

[P]
password .......................................................................... 4-7 Program examples ........................................................... 6-1 Program size after compilation ....................................... 3-13

[R]
Read from PLC ................................................................ 4-2 Rebuild All ...................................................................... 3-12 Reusing ............................................................................ 3-2

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Selecting data types ......................................................... 2-7 Selection window ............................................................. 1-9 Setting arrays for data type .............................................. 2-8 Symbolic information ...................................................... 3-18 Default writing target ............................................... 3-17 Writing target ........................................................... 3-17

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