LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.

Welcome to LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0!

Constants and terminal blocks

Basic functions (FBD Editor only)
SFBs

Help -> Content

Help -> Context-sensitive help

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CD ROM content

The CD ROM
The CD ROM included with your installation software for LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0 contains additional
useful Information.
The readme file in the master directory of the CD contains important Information relating to the
installation.

Start.html
Thus file guides you through the contents of the CD-ROM. It helps you to:
• Install LOGO!Soft Comfort
• Start LOGO!Soft Comfort
The file also provides you with access to:
• CAD drawings
• Manuals
• Drivers
• and many more items

The directories
• CAD drawings of the LOGO! modules are found in the ..\CAD directory
• The current LOGO! manual in AcrobatReader format is found in the.. \Manuals directory
• The ..\Sample directory contains a few sample applications, which give you a solution incentive for
the many fields of applications of the versatile LOGO!.
• The Linux\Acrobat, ..Mac\acrobat or ..Windows\Tools\Acrobat directories contain a current version
of the Adobe AcrobatReader, which you need to view and print out the electronic manual on the
CD.
• The Linux\Tools\Application, ..Mac\Tools\Application or ..Windows\Tools\ Application directories
on the full version CD-ROM you will find an installed version of LOGO!Soft Comfort for each one
of these operating systems. As an alternative to an installation LOGO!Soft Comfort, simply copy
the corresponding ..Tools\Application directory to your hard disk drive and start LOGO!Soft
Comfort by calling ..\Application\LOGOComfort.

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What's new in LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0?

New SFBs
• Analog amplifier
• Differential analog trigger
• Analog value monitoring
• Shift register

Blocks
• Some of the special functions were modified
• Basic functions are provided with four inputs
• You can now invert all inputs (except the inputs of output blocks) directly and individually, without
having to use the basic NOT function.
• New inputs and outputs.

Connecting blocks
• You can also connect blocks from an output
• You can connect blocks to an existing connection
• You can connect blocks via double-click.

Simulation and test mode

• Simulation allows you to set a normally open or a normally closed function for a pushbutton.
• Circuit program of the LOGO! can be influenced, monitored and tested online with LOGO!Soft
Comfort.

General operational and functional enhancements

• You can compare circuit programs.
• The new LOGO! expansion module AM2 PT100 is integrated.
• You can print you circuit diagrams on paper up to DIN A0 format (provided, of course, you printer
offers you this capacity).
• The toolbar contains a catalog with a listing of all blocks.
• The Info Window contains new icons for deleting the window content, and for copying the content
of the window to the clipboard.
• You can use the wheel mouse to support zooming functions for the display.
• Enhanced block selection.
• Some of the SFBs were revised. You may now, for example, configure the message text SFBs by
means of drag and drop.

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Tips and Tricks

This help contains a new Tips and Tricks section. There you will find all tips and tricks topics.
The following bitmap icon indicates whether the chapter contains corresponding tips and tricks
relevant to a specific topic:

Ladder / Function Block Diagram

LOGO!Soft Comfort provides you with two options of creating circuit programs:
• As ladder diagram (LAD), or
• As function block diagram (FBD).

Who will use the ladder diagram (LAD)?

Users who are used to work with circuit diagrams.

Who will use the function block diagram (FBD)?

Users who are familiar with the logic boxes of Boolean algebra.

Differences between LAD and FBD in the Online Help

The Online Help basically describes the FBD Editor, because its functionality is closely related to that
of the LAD Editor. Differences are explained separately and indicated either in the header or with the
help of bitmap graphic shown below:

Converting circuit programs

Information on the conversion of circuit programs from LAD to FDB is found here.
Information on the conversion of circuit programs from FBD to LAD is found here.

Switching between LAD and FDB

Information on this topic is found here.

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Compatibility

Compatibility with previous LOGO! hardware series

LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0 is optimized for LOGO! units of the 0BA4 series (indicated by the order
number).
You may, of course, use the current LOGO!Soft Comfort version to create circuit programs for the
previous LOGO! hardware series. Any differences concerning the operation of LOGO!Soft Comfort
and based on differences between the previous series and the current LOGO!s series 0BA4, are
described separately. The following bitmap graphic describes the differences:

Compatibility with previous versions of LOGO! Soft Comfort

LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0 is, of course, upward compatible. You can therefore edit and expand circuit
programs written with older version using your current LOGO!Soft Comfort version.

LOGO!Soft Comfort converts old circuit programs containing AS interface I/Os for
use in the new modular LOGO!. Please note the conversion rules.

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LOGO! and LOGO!Soft Comfort on the Internet

www.siemens.com/logo/
At this Internet URL you will find abundant information about LOGO! and LOGO!Soft Comfort:
• Updates and upgrades for LOGO!Soft Comfort
• Further language packages, if the LOGO!Soft Comfort CD-ROM does not contain your language
• Numerous sample programs and applications
• FAQs (frequently answered questions)
• Downloads of current manuals and training documentation
• News
• and lots more
You are welcomed to visit this site!

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User interface

User interface - Overview

Help
For help on the elements of the user interface, refer to the context-sensitive help.

User interface and programming interface

LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0 starts with the empty user interface of LOGO!Soft Comfort. Click on this
icon:

Result: LOGO!Soft Comfort creates a new, empty circuit program

You now see the complete user interface of LOGO!Soft Comfort. The programming interface for
creating your circuit programs occupies the greater part of the screen. The icons and logical links of
the circuit program are arranged on this programming interface.

To help you to maintain an overview of large circuit programs, the right side and the bottom of the
programming interface contains scroll bars, which you can use for vertical and horizontal scrolling of
the circuit program.

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Menu bar
The menu bar is located at the top of the LOGO!Soft Comfort window. Here, you can find various
commands for editing and managing your circuit programs, as well as functions for defining your
default settings and for the transfer of the circuit program.

Toolbars
LOGO!Soft Comfort provides three toolbars:
• the standard toolbar
• the programming toolbox, and
• the simulation toolbox.

Standard toolbar
The standard toolbar is located above the programming interface. After its start, LOGO!Soft Comfort
shows you a reduced standard toolbar that provides only the essential functions.
The standard toolbar provides direct access to the essential functions of LOGO!Soft Comfort.
After you have opened a circuit program for editing on the programming interface, you can see the
complete standard toolbar.

You can use the icons to create a new circuit program or to download, save and print out an existing
program, cut/copy and paste objects, or initiate data transfer to and from LOGO! units.
You can use the mouse to select and move the standard toolbar. The toolbar is always snapped onto
the top of the menu bar when you close it.

Programming toolbox
The programming toolbox is located at the bottom of the screen. Its icons can be used to change to
other editing modes, or for quick and easy creation or editing of a circuit program.

or.
You can drag and drop the programming toolbox to another location with the mouse. The toolbox is
always snapped onto the top of the menu bar when you close it.

The LAD Editor no longer contains the Basic function (SF) icon, because you
create logical "AND" and "OR" links by interconnecting individual blocks.

Simulation toolbox
This toolbox is only relevant for the simulation of circuit programs. Further information is found here.

Info box
The Info Window, located at the bottom of the programming interface, displays information and notes,
as well as the LOGO! modules recommended via the Tools -> Determine LOGO! function for use in
your circuit program.

Status bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the program window. It shows the currently active tool, the
program status, the set zoom factor, the page number of the circuit diagram and the selected LOGO!
device.

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Description of the Info Window

Content
The info window shows in particular:
• Error messages generated at the start of simulation
• LOGO! modules determined via the Tools -> Determine LOGO! menu command or the function
key [F2]
• The date and time of the message
• The name of the circuit program for which the message was generated.
If you have opened more than one circuit program, you can determine to which program the message
belongs to.
At the start of simulation mode, the function analyzes the circuit program with regard to its resources
and the LOGO! to be used. The resources used and errors occurred are displayed in the info window.
The info window displays all information in successive order. Use the scroll bar to browse all the
information pages. All information is deleted from the info window when you close LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Operation
You can open and close the Info Window via View -> Info window or the [F4] function key. The Info
window is usually positioned at the bottom of the programming interface. You can move it with the
mouse, and snap it onto the top of the programming interface, in the same way as you move the
toolbars. You can move the window via drag and drop, or move it out of LOGO!Soft Comfort to open it
as a separate window.

A quick way of increasing/reducing the size of the Info Window

Editing the texts in the Info window

You can delete selected messages from the Info window or copy them to other applications. You can
also write personal comments in the Info Window.

Use the mouse to select a text from the Info Window, and this icon to copy it to the clipboard
of your operating system.
This icon can be used to delete the content of the info window.

Using texts from the info window in your documentation

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Description of the status bar

The status bar is split into five sections and contains useful Information about your circuit program.

Information field. Displays the currently used tool, for example.

Displays your selected LOGO! by means of a LOGO!Soft Comfort tooltip. If you

have not yet selected a LOGO!, or want to change the selection, you can double-
click on the LOGO! icon to call the Tools -> Hardware dialog.
Shows you the current program status. This field is empty if you have not made
any changes to your circuit program since you have last saved it. The field entry
"mod" (modified) indicates that you have modified your program after you have
saved it.
Shows you the currently set zoom factor.

This last field displays the current circuit program page.

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Function keys and shortcuts

We have implemented a number of function keys and shortcuts for frequently called functions, in order
to support your work with LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Function keys in LOGO!Soft Comfort:

[F1] Calls the context sensitive Online Help

[F2] Tools -> Determine LOGO!
[F3] Simulation start/exit
[F4] View -> Info Window open/close
[F5] Connector tool
[F6] Constants and terminals tool
[F7] Basic functions tool
[F8} Special functions tool
[F9] Text tool
[F10] Opens the menu bar
[F11] Cut/Join tool
[F12] Simulation tool

Shortcuts in LOGO!Soft Comfort:

In the File menu:

[Ctrl+N] File -> New (opens the default editor specified under Tools/Options/Editor)
[Ctrl+O] File -> Open
[Ctrl+S] File -> Save
[Ctrl+F1] File -> Print preview
[Ctrl+P] File -> Print
[Ctrl+-] File -> Compare
[Alt+F4] File -> Exit

In the Edit menu:

[Ctrl+Z] Edit -> Undo

[Ctrl+Y] Edit -> Redo
[Ctrl+X] Edit -> Cut
[Ctrl+C] Edit -> Copy
[Ctrl+V] Edit -> Paste
[Ctrl+A] Edit -> Select all
[Ctrl+G] Edit -> Goto block

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In the Tools menu:

[Ctrl+D] Tools -> PC -> LOGO!

[Ctrl+U] Tools -> LOGO! -> PC
[Ctrl+H] Tools -> Hardware

How to access functions via the shortcut menu

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Toolbars

Simulation toolbox and status window

The toolbox
A toolbox pops up when you open the simulation mode. It contains:
• Icons (e.g. switches) for operator control of the inputs.
• An icon for the simulation of a power loss, for testing the switching response with reference to
retentivity characteristics after power loss.
• Icons (e.g. bulbs) for monitoring outputs.
• Simulation control icons and
• Time control icons.

Click << to hide a partial area of the toolbar. To show this area again, click >>.

Arranging the toolbox

You can move this I/O toolbox to the left, right, top or bottom of the programming interface via drag
and drop, same as the other toolbars. If your program is exceptionally large and contains many I/Os,
you can also drag and drop the I/O icons out of LOGO!Soft Comfort individually to open them in a
separate window. This ensures a clear layout for your simulation.

Simulation control icons

Start simulation

Stop simulation

Hold simulation (pause).

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Time control
If you have programmed a time-sensitive circuit, you should use the time control to monitor the
reaction of your circuit program.

Start simulation for e specific time or number of cycles.

Set the period and the number of cycles using the following icons.
Setting the period and the time base for a time limited simulation or setting a
specific number of cycles

Display of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Modification of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Status display
Prerequisite: The display of signal states and process variables is enabled under Tools
Options: Simulation.
The colored indication lets you identify the "1" or "0" status of a connecting line. Default color of
connecting lines carrying a "1" signal is red. Default color of connecting lines carrying a "0" signal is
blue.
Example for the FBD Editor:

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Standard toolbar

Standard toolbar - Overview

The icons of the standard toolbar contain are assigned commands, which are also available via the
menu bar and provide quick access to the relevant functions.

The following commands are found in the standard toolbar:

File: New

Open

Close

Save

Print

Edit: Cut

Copy

Paste

Undo

Redo

Format Automatic

Horizontal

Vertical

Tools: LOGO! -> PC (Upload)

PC -> LOGO! (Download)

View: Zoom in

Zoom out

File: Properties -> Page format

Help: Direct Help

File: Convert

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File -> New

Menu command New

The command opens a new window with an empty programming interface for programming in LAD or
FBD, depending on your set mode. Depending on your default setting, a window opens with a number
of tabs in which you can specify the properties of the circuit program you are going to create. This
window can also be called later to either enter or modify the properties via the File -> Properties menu.
Program sections that have previously been placed on the clipboard by means of the cut or copy
functions remain on the clipboard and can be pasted into the new circuit program.
An icon for this menu command is also found in the standard toolbar.

Switching between LAD and FBD

The editor used to create a new circuit program is set under Tools -> Options: Editor.
Select to create the circuit program either in LAD or in FBD by clicking on the small arrow on the right
side of the "New" icon.

File -> Open...

File Open
The command opens a dialog box from which you can select and open a previously created circuit
program for further editing on the programming interface. Circuit programs created in LOGO!Soft
Comfort have the file extension *.lsc. The loaded circuit program is opened in a new window.
An icon for this menu command is also available in the standard toolbar

Circuit programs of LOGO!Soft Standard

The user can also import files created with LOGO!Soft Standard (filename extension = *.lgo). Use the
"File type" menu item to select the type of file you want to have displayed. Missing information
concerning the graphical layout of the circuit program is appropriately complemented by LOGO!Soft
Comfort.

Alternatives
• In Windows you can also drag and drop a LOGO!Soft Comfort circuit program file to the
programming interface. When you "release" this file on the programming interface, it is opened in
a new window.
• A double-click on a file with the extension *.lsc or *.lld in the file manager automatically opens
LOGO!Soft Comfort with this file.

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What happens with the clipboard content?

Program objects previously copied to the clipboard via the cut or copy functions are stored in the
clipboard and can be pasted into the new circuit program.

Last opened files

At end of the File menu you are displayed a list of the last files opened in LOGO!Soft Comfort.

File -> Close

File Close
Click on the Close menu command to close the active window. If you do not yet saved the current
circuit program, you are prompted to do so.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.
As an alternative, you can right-click on the tab of a circuit program and select the Close menu
command from the shortcut menu.

File -> Save

File Save
When you initially save a newly created program, a window opens in which you can specify the path
and filename under which you want to save your circuit program. Details are found under File -> Save
as... .
If you are saving a modified version of an existing program, a Quick Save is performed. The old
version of the circuit program is overwritten by the revised version, i.e. the new program is saved to
the same path and name as the source file.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.
As an alternative, you can right-click on the tab of a circuit program and select the Save menu
command from the shortcut menu.

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File -> Print

Menu command Print

The command first opens a menu in which you can select the scope of information on your hardcopy.
You can also call this selection menu via the Tools -> Options -> Print menu.

You can choose whether to print comments you entered under File -> Properties commentor not.
You can also choose to include or omit connection names and parameters on the hardcopy of your
circuit program.
If you require a parameter list, you can also choose whether to include the parameters of all blocks,
all selected blocks or only the special timer block on your hardcopy.
Finally, you can print out a list of connection names.
The Suppress empty pages option allows you to exclude pages that do not contain any graphical
objects.
Because blank pages are included in the page numbering, gaps will appear if these are not printed.
In the printer dialog, you can specify your default printer and the print properties. In the control panel of
your computer you can specify extended printer settings.
The AcrobatReader *.pdf format provides a further print option. You can save your program in
AcrobatReader document format and distribute it to users who do not have LOGO!Soft Comfort and
can then use AcrobatReader to view and print out your circuit program.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.
Set the page format under File -> page format.

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Edit -> Cut

Edit Cut
The command deletes one or more selected objects, i.e. blocks and/or connecting lines, from the
programming interface and copies them to the clipboard.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Copy

Edit Copy
The command is used to copy one or more selected objects, i.e. blocks/texts/connecting lines, to the
clipboard.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Paste

Copies the clipboard content to the programming interface. The insert position is either below the
previously selected object, or a position determined with a mouse click.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit Paste
You can only paste the clipboard content if sufficient resources are available. Blocks require a certain
amount of resources, depending on the block type. An error message is generated if your system does
not provide sufficient resources.
Connecting lines with open ends can only be pasted. These can only be pasted if they connect two
blocks and were copied to the clipboard together with those.

Edit -> Delete

Edit Delete
The command deletes selected objects, without copying them to the clipboard. You can retrieve
deleted objects by means of the Undo function.

Edit -> Undo

Edit Undo
This command allows you to undo actions carried out on the programming interface, i.e. this is always
the last action. Position your mouse pointer on the undo menu command and hold it there briefly. The
tooltip opens and shows you the actions you can undo by clicking on the menu item. Currently you can
undo up to 33 actions.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

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Edit -> Redo

Edit Redo
The redo reverts the last undo action. Click on the menu command to view the tooltip for the action to
be redone.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Format -> Align: Automatic

Menu Format Align automatically

Selected objects are automatically aligned in vertical and horizontal direction. Slightly offset or
adjoining blocks are aligned along a common line. Reference for vertical alignment is the relevant
upper block of a column. Reference for horizontal alignment is the block at the extreme left of a line.

The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Format -> Align: Vertical

Format Align vertical

Selected objects are aligned vertically to the objects with the highest block number or to the last
selected object you have placed into the circuit program.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Format -> Align: Horizontal

Format Align horizontal

Selected objects are aligned horizontally to objects with the highest block number or to the last object
placed into the circuit program.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

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Tools -> Transfer: PC -> LOGO!

Tools PC -> LOGO!

This command is used to download a circuit program created on the PC in LOGO!Soft Comfort to the
LOGO! module. The name of the program transferred to LOGO! is specified in the File -> Properties
menu.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Preparations
Prior to the download, the system determines the LOGO! version at least required for your circuit
program. The modular LOGO! always provides all available resources for your circuit program at the
I/Os. It is up to the user to install an appropriate number of expansion modules in the base unit.

Error messages
If the circuit program cannot be downloaded to the available LOGO!, the transfer is aborted and an
error message is displayed. The user is informed of unknown LOGO! versions and then has the choice
of continuing or canceling the download. A message in the status bar reports the successful download.
Transfer messages are displayed in the status bar and in the Info Window.
Detailed error messages are displayed in the Info Window.

Password
The circuit program is downloaded to the LOGO!, irrespective of password protection.

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Tools -> Transfer: LOGO! -> PC

Tools LOGO! -> PC

The circuit program is imported from LOGO! to LOGO!Soft Comfort. Transfer messages are displayed
in the status bar and on the Info Window.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Missing graphical information

A program imported from LOGO! to LOGO!Soft Comfort does not contain any graphical information for
the block layout on the programming interface. A suitable layout for the circuit program is therefore
generated automatically. The generated circuit diagram corresponds with the layout in the LOGO!Soft
block diagram, except that multiple instances of the same block are not displayed, but are instead
identified by means of the block connectors.
The blocks are always arranged at the top left corner of the programming interface. If necessary, the
user should use the scroll bars to bring the circuit program into view.

Cutting connections
If you have set the "Cut connections during import/upload" check box under Tools -> Options: Cut
connections, the relevant connections are cut during the upload from LOGO! to the PC, according to
the rules set in this dialog.

Password
At the start of the upload of a password protected circuit program from the LOGO! to the PC, the user
is prompted to enter the password. If the wrong or no password is entered, the transfer is aborted with
an error message.

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View -> Zoom in

View Zoom
The zoom factor is increased defined steps:
25 (min) 50 75 100 (standard) 150 200 250 300
400 (max)
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

How to quickly change the zoom factor for your circuit program

View -> Zoom out

View Zoom out

The zoom factor is reduced in defined steps:
400 (Max) 300 250 200 150 100 (standard) 75 50
25 (Min)
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

How to quickly change the zoom factor for your circuit program

File -> Properties...

The properties dialog contains the following tabs:
• General properties
• Comment
• Statistics
• Password
• Page format

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Help -> Context-sensitive help

Help Context-sensitive help
To call a help file on an object, first click on the context-sensitive help icon (see above) and then on
the object.
Result: A window opens with information on this object.
You can also right-click on objects on the programming interface call a corresponding help. The help
entry in the shortcut menu called provides you with the required support.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

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Programming toolbox

The programming toolbox - Overview

The programming toolbox contains integral icons for creating and editing programs. Each one of these
tools represents a programming mode, in which mouse operations have different effects.
The mode selection in this toolbox is not included in the menu bar.

or Catalog of the elements of a circuit program open / close

Selection tool

Text tool

Cut / Join

Join tool

Constants and Terminals

FBD Editor only:

Basic functions

Special functions

Simulation

Online test

Catalog of circuit program elements

This catalog provides a hierarchic listing of all elements you can use to create your circuit program.

You can open and close this catalog via the icons or of the programming toolbox.
The handling of the catalog is self-explanatory.

How to quickly and easily select blocks and place them into your circuit program

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Selection tool

This mode can be used to select and move blocks, text and connecting lines. Objects can be selected
individually with left-click; multiple objects can be selected with [Ctrl]+Click, or by marking them by
means of the rectangle function ("capturing" with the mouse).
You can call the selection tool in any other tool by pressing the [ESC] key or by clicking on the icon in
the programming toolbox.

Text tool

This tool is used to insert or edit user-defined text objects in the programming interface. Instead of
user-specific or block independent text objects, you can also create labels which are assigned directly
to specific blocks and are moved or deleted along with the relevant block. To create an associated
label, click directly on the required block when the text tool is selected.
There can only be one associated label for each block. You can specify the font type, font size and
font color for each individual label.

Cut/Join

This tool is used to cut and join connections between blocks. To cut a connection, select the relevant
line with left-click while the Cut/Join tool is active. The connection is replaced at the blocks by a
reference to the partner block. The reference is labeled with the page number, block number and the
I/O of the partner block.

Connector tool

This tool is used to connect the block I/Os. To do so, move the mouse pointer to a block input or
output and press the left mouse button. Keep the mouse button pressed, drag the mouse pointer from
your selected source terminal to the target terminal. Now release the mouse button to anchor the
connecting line to both terminals. While the connecting line is being drawn, it is shown as a straight
line between the first terminal and the mouse pointer. Once it is anchored, it appears as a combination
of horizontal and vertical lines, which can be manipulated using the selection tool.

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Constants and terminals - Overview

This tool must be selected if you want to place input blocks, output blocks, flags or constants (high,
low) on the programming interface. The specific type of block to be inserted is selected from an
additional toolbox which pops up when you select the Constants and Terminals tool.

Layout in the FBD Editor

Inputs
Cursor keys
Shift register bits
Permanent logical levels
Outputs
Open connectors
Flags

Analog Inputs
Analog outputs

Layout in the LAD Editor

Make contact
Analog contact
Break contact
Relay coil
Inverted output

The number of available icons depends on the LOGO! version you have selected.
Inputs for ASi
Outputs for ASi

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Basic functions (FBD Editor only) - Overview

This tool has to be selected if you want to place standard Boolean logic blocks on the programming
interface. The specific type of block is selected from this group via an additional toolbox that is opened
when you select the basic functions tool.

AND
AND with edge evaluation
NAND
NAND with edge evaluation
OR
NOR
XOR
NOT

Inverting the inputs

You can invert individual inputs, i.e.
1. A logical "1" at a specific input is inverted to logical "0" in the circuit program;
2. A logical "0" is inverted to logical "1" in the circuit program.
To do so, right-click on the input and select the invert command from the shortcut menu.
You cannot invert the inputs of output blocks.

To invert an input, use the basic function NOT.

Timing diagrams
Each timing diagram of the basic functions displays three inputs to make evaluation easier for you.

The basic functions have three inputs.

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Special functions - Overview

This tool has to be selected if you want to place additional retentive or time-related function blocks on
the programming interface. The specific type of block is selected from an additional toolbox that opens
when you select the SFBs tool.

Timers
On-delay
Off-delay
On-/Off-delay
Retentive on-delay
Latching relay
Pulse relay
Wiping relay (pulse output)
Edge triggered wiping relay
Symmetrical clock generator
Asynchronous pulse generator
Random generator
Stairway light switch
Dual-function switch
Weekly timer
Year clock

Counters
Up/down counter
Hours counter
Trigger

Analog
Analog trigger
Differential analog trigger
Analog comparator
Analog value monitoring
Analog amplifier

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Others
latching relay
Pulse relay
Message texts
Softkey
Shift register

The LAD Editor offers you the following additional functions:

AND with edge evaluation
NAND with edge evaluation

The LOGO! version you have selected determines:

• The available blocks and
• The parameters you can set.

Block naming
In the circuit diagram, the name of timer blocks begins with "T", of counter blocks with "C" and of all
other blocks with "SF".

Inverting inputs
You can invert individual inputs, i.e.
1. A logical "1" at a specific input is inverted to logical "0" in the circuit program;
2. A logical "0" is inverted to logical "1" in the circuit program.
To do so, right-click on the input and select the invert command from the shortcut menu.
You cannot invert the inputs of output blocks.

To invert an input, use the basic function NOT.

Block configuration
The block properties dialog provides you with an easy means of setting the various block parameters.

How to quickly modify block parameters

Protection
If a Protected check box exists for the protection of a block parameter, you can enable or lock the
display and editing of this parameter in LOGO! configuration mode.

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Retentivity
The switching state and counter values of SFBs can be held retentive. This means that the current
data are retained, for example after a power loss, so that the function is resumed at the break position
after renewed power on. Hence, a timer is not reset, but instead the time-to-go expires.
However, to enable this feature for the relevant function, retentivity needs to be set. There are two
possible settings:
• on: Current data are retained
• off: Current data are not retained (default).
The hours counter forms an exception, because it is principally retentive.

Simulation toolbox and status window

The toolbox
A toolbox pops up when you open the simulation mode. It contains:
• Icons (e.g. switches) for operator control of the inputs.
• An icon for the simulation of a power loss, for testing the switching response with reference to
retentivity characteristics after power loss.
• Icons (e.g. bulbs) for monitoring outputs.
• Simulation control icons and
• Time control icons.

Click << to hide a partial area of the toolbar. To show this area again, click >>.

Arranging the toolbox

You can move this I/O toolbox to the left, right, top or bottom of the programming interface via drag
and drop, same as the other toolbars. If your program is exceptionally large and contains many I/Os,
you can also drag and drop the I/O icons out of LOGO!Soft Comfort individually to open them in a
separate window. This ensures a clear layout for your simulation.

Simulation control icons

Start simulation

Stop simulation

Hold simulation (pause).

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Time control
If you have programmed a time-sensitive circuit, you should use the time control to monitor the
reaction of your circuit program.

Start simulation for e specific time or number of cycles.

Set the period and the number of cycles using the following icons.
Setting the period and the time base for a time limited simulation or setting a
specific number of cycles

Display of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Modification of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Status display
Prerequisite: The display of signal states and process variables is enabled under Tools
Options: Simulation.
The colored indication lets you identify the "1" or "0" status of a connecting line. Default color of
connecting lines carrying a "1" signal is red. Default color of connecting lines carrying a "0" signal is
blue.
Example for the FBD Editor:

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Tools -> Online test

Difference to simulation mode

The online test and simulation modes allow you to monitor the execution of your circuit program and
how it reacts to the various input states.
In simulation mode you execute your circuit program on the PC. To do so, you not require a LOGO!.
The status of inputs can be preset on the PC.
During an online test, the circuit program is executed on a LOGO!. The user monitors this "work" of the
LOGO!. The status of the inputs corresponds with the actual states at the LOGO! inputs.

Prerequisite for an online test

Your PC must be linked to a LOGO!.
The circuit program to be tested must have been downloaded to the LOGO!.
The circuit programs in LOGO!Soft Comfort and on the LOGO! must be identical. Upload the program
from the LOGO! to your PC if necessary.
You can monitor the parameters of up to 30 blocks. The number of blocks you can monitor
simultaneously decreases when you monitor blocks that contain a high number of parameters (e.g.:
analog SFBs).

To start the online test

1. Select the Tools Online test menu command

2. If the LOGO! is in STOP, start it via the Start button

Result: The LOGO! executes your circuit program.

3. Now start the monitoring mode.

4. Select the blocks whose parameters you want to monitor.
Result: You are shown "live" how the parameters of the selected blocks change.

Switching the LOGO! to STOP

if you want to stop the LOGO! via LOGO!Soft Comfort, click on the Stop icon .

Devices as of the OBA4 series support Online tests.

Possible errors
• Your LOGO! does not support the online test.
Remedy: Install a LOGO! unit of the latest series.
• Inconsistency of the programs on your PC and on the LOGO!.
Remedy: Upload the circuit program from the LOGO! to your PC.
• You are attempting to monitor too many parameters/blocks simultaneously.
Remedy: Reduce the number of simultaneously monitored parameters/blocks.
• The communication between your PC and LOGO! goes down.
Remedy: Re-establish the connection.

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Menu bar

Menu bars - Overview

The menu bar commands, for example, contains administrative and editing functions for the circuit
program of your LOGO! and a context-sensitive help.
• File menu
• Edit menu
• Format menu
• View menu
• Tools menu
• Window menu
• Help menu

File menu

File menu - Overview

The File menu command contains commands for file management. Included are also commands for
the download, saving or creation of circuit programs, setting general file properties and for printing.

• New
• Open...
• Close
• Close All
• Save
• Save As...
• Page Setup...
• Print Preview
• Print...
• Properties...
• Compare
• Exit

Available in the LAD Editor only:

Convert (LAD > FBD)
Available in the FBD Editor only:
Convert (FBD > LAD)

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File -> New

Menu command New

The command opens a new window with an empty programming interface for programming in LAD or
FBD, depending on your set mode. Depending on your default setting, a window opens with a number
of tabs in which you can specify the properties of the circuit program you are going to create. This
window can also be called later to either enter or modify the properties via the File -> Properties menu.
Program sections that have previously been placed on the clipboard by means of the cut or copy
functions remain on the clipboard and can be pasted into the new circuit program.
An icon for this menu command is also found in the standard toolbar.

Switching between LAD and FBD

The editor used to create a new circuit program is set under Tools -> Options: Editor.
Select to create the circuit program either in LAD or in FBD by clicking on the small arrow on the right
side of the "New" icon.

File -> Open...

File Open
The command opens a dialog box from which you can select and open a previously created circuit
program for further editing on the programming interface. Circuit programs created in LOGO!Soft
Comfort have the file extension *.lsc. The loaded circuit program is opened in a new window.
An icon for this menu command is also available in the standard toolbar

Circuit programs of LOGO!Soft Standard

The user can also import files created with LOGO!Soft Standard (filename extension = *.lgo). Use the
"File type" menu item to select the type of file you want to have displayed. Missing information
concerning the graphical layout of the circuit program is appropriately complemented by LOGO!Soft
Comfort.

Alternatives
• In Windows you can also drag and drop a LOGO!Soft Comfort circuit program file to the
programming interface. When you "release" this file on the programming interface, it is opened in
a new window.
• A double-click on a file with the extension *.lsc or *.lld in the file manager automatically opens
LOGO!Soft Comfort with this file.

What happens with the clipboard content?

Program objects previously copied to the clipboard via the cut or copy functions are stored in the
clipboard and can be pasted into the new circuit program.

Last opened files

At end of the File menu you are displayed a list of the last files opened in LOGO!Soft Comfort.

File -> Close

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File Close
Click on the Close menu command to close the active window. If you do not yet saved the current
circuit program, you are prompted to do so.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.
As an alternative, you can right-click on the tab of a circuit program and select the Close menu
command from the shortcut menu.

File -> Close all

A click on the Close all menu command closes all open windows. If you have not yet saved one or
several of the current circuit programs you are prompted in a dialog to select the program to be saved.
All check marked programs will be saved.

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File -> Save As...

A dialog box opens for you to specify the path and filename under which the current circuit program is
to be saved. This allows you to save modified programs under a different name or directory, and thus
keep previous versions for retrieval.
• LOGO!Soft Comfort file FBD(*.Isc)
• LOGO!Soft Comfort file LAD (*.lld)
• LOGO!Soft Standard file (*.lgo)
• Portable Document Format (*.pdf)
• JPG file (*.jpg)
• Bitmap file (*.bmp)
The default LOGO!Soft Comfort filename extension for FBD programs is *.lsc or *.lld for LAD
programs. You can also export your program to an older LOGO!Soft version if you select the file type
*.lgo, the program format of LOGO!Soft Standard. Additional Information such as graphic information
on block positions is here not taken into account. If your circuit program contains functions not
supported in LOGO!Soft Standard, LOGO!Soft generates an export error message.
You can also save the circuit program in a graphical format, e.g. *.jpg, *.bmp or *.pdf, the
AcrobatReader document format for program documentation and presentation. However, note that
such files do not contain logic elements, i.e. you cannot reopen these in LOGO!Soft Comfort.
The AcrobatReader format offers a special feature. Saving your circuit program in *.pdf format gives
you an AcrobatReader document that is absolutely identical to the hardcopy of your program. For
example, you could distribute this document to users who do not have LOGO!Soft Comfort, and thus
enable them to view your project in AcrobatReader and make hardcopies.
As an alternative, you can right-click on the tab of a circuit program and select the Save as menu
command from the shortcut menu.

File -> Page format

This command opens a dialog box in which you can specify the page settings for creating circuit
programs. Here you can specify the paper format, page margins or whether to print in upright or
landscape format.
LOGO!Soft Comfort offers multi-page printout feature, with the position of page breaks indicated on-
screen. The print area is user-definable.
You can paginate your circuit program via the File -> properties menu.
The settings made at this point have no effect on the printer settings. Select the printer setup
command via the File -> Print menu. Finally, you can specify the scope of your hardcopies via Tools ->
Options -> Print.

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File -> Print preview

The print preview option shows what a hardcopy of your circuit program is going to look like. Choose
the relevant icons to scroll the pages, zoom the window or to start printing directly.

File -> Print

Menu command Print

The command first opens a menu in which you can select the scope of information on your hardcopy.
You can also call this selection menu via the Tools -> Options -> Print menu.

You can choose whether to print comments you entered under File -> Properties commentor not.
You can also choose to include or omit connection names and parameters on the hardcopy of your
circuit program.
If you require a parameter list, you can also choose whether to include the parameters of all blocks,
all selected blocks or only the special timer block on your hardcopy.
Finally, you can print out a list of connection names.
The Suppress empty pages option allows you to exclude pages that do not contain any graphical
objects.
Because blank pages are included in the page numbering, gaps will appear if these are not printed.
In the printer dialog, you can specify your default printer and the print properties. In the control panel of
your computer you can specify extended printer settings.
The AcrobatReader *.pdf format provides a further print option. You can save your program in
AcrobatReader document format and distribute it to users who do not have LOGO!Soft Comfort and
can then use AcrobatReader to view and print out your circuit program.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.
Set the page format under File -> page format.

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File -> Properties...

The properties dialog contains the following tabs:
• General properties
• Comment
• Statistics
• Password
• Page format

File -> Properties: Common

In the general data dialog, you can enter details of the current circuit program. There are input boxes
for project-related and internal company data. You can quickly and easily specify the version of your
circuit programs with the help of this dialog.
You can specify to load your company logo in *.gif or *.jpg format to the input field for your company
name. This feature lets you create a very individual layout of your program files.
In the program name field, you can specify a circuit program name with a maximum length of 16
characters. This is the name under which the circuit program is downloaded to LOGO! and displayed
in the LOGO! Display.
By setting the Show with new file check box, you are displayed a flag that indicates where to input
the specifications described above each time you create a new circuit program.

How to identify your circuit program version

File -> Properties: Comment

In the Comment tab, you can enter a description of the circuit program or notes relating to it. This tab
is called under the File -> Print menu, and you can here determine to output the comment on a
separate printed page.

File -> Properties: Statistics

The Statistics tab shows the date of creation circuit program and the last author.

File -> Properties: Password

In the Password tab, you can assign a password to your circuit program and also change or delete
existing ones. To assign a new password, you must enter it in both input fields New password and
confirm it with OK. The maximum length of the password is 10 characters. To change a password, you
must enter the current password in the Old password input field, enter the new password in the two
fields New password and confirm your entries with OK. You can delete your assigned password at
any time. To do so, enter the current password in the Old password field, make no entry in the New
password fields and confirm with OK.
The password protects your circuit program in LOGO!. A password protected program can be opened
and edited on your computer at any time without a password prompt. To view or edit a password
protected program in LOGO! or to upload it from LOGO! to the PC, you must enter the password.

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File -> Properties: Page format

Menu command Page format

In the Pagination tab, you can specify how and on how many numbers of pages to print your circuit
program. You can preview the pagination in this tab. If you choose more than one program page, the
page breaks are indicated by white lines on the programming interface. Your circuit program is later
printed out according to this pagination. Please note that connections extending to other pages are
simply cut off when you print the hardcopy. We recommend you create cross-references by splitting
the file at this position with the help of the Cut/Join tool. In the File -> Page format menu you can
specify the paper size, page alignment and margins.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

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File -> Compare circuit programs

This function can be used to compare two circuit programs.
LOGO!Soft Comfort does not recognize differences in the graphical block layout and in comments.

Prerequisite
• The circuit programs must be open in LOGO!Soft Comfort. As an alternative, you can also
compare a program opened in LOGO!Soft Comfort with a program on the LOGO! unit.
• You can compare only circuit programs of the same type, e.g.: *.lsc with *.lsc.

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Comparison
Procedure:

Step Legend Action

1 Select the first circuit program.

Display of the first circuit program

2 Select the second circuit program you want to compare with the first one.

Display of the second circuit program

The two arrow icons can be used to increase the display area of one circuit
program. However, the display area for the other circuit program is thus
reduced.
3 Click on the Start button

4 The table indicates the following differences if found in the two circuit
programs:
• Number of blocks
• Block parameters
• Additional/missing blocks
• Connections
• Different hardware

Editing
All options are available to you for separate editing of the two circuit programs.

Different hardware
A considerable number of messages may be output if you have configured different LOGO! devices in
the circuit programs you want to compare.
In this case, match the Logo! devices in your programs.

How to quickly change the size of the display of your circuit program
How to access functions via the shortcut menu

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File -> Convert (LAD > FBD)

Use this function to convert your circuit diagram from LAD to FBD.
The following rules apply to the conversion from LAD to FBD:
• A series circuit of contacts is converted into an AND block
• A parallel circuit of contacts is converted into an OR block
• User-defined comments are not included, as their position in the circuit diagram can not be
defined based on blocks
• Crosslinks, i.e. connections of a block output to multiple block inputs and at least one of the inputs
is connected to multiple block outputs, are converted into an OR block.
Inputs for the OR block are all block outputs of the crosslink.
The output of the OR block is connected to all block inputs of the crosslink.
• Internal flags are resolved, and the current paths are linked.

File -> Convert (FBD > LAD)

Use this function to convert your circuit diagram from FBD to LAD.
The following rules apply to the FBD to LAD conversion:
• An AND block is converted into a series contact circuit
• An OR block is converted into a parallel contact circuit
• Comments for basic functions are not applied in LAD, as a basic function is converted into multiple
contacts. Thus, the comment cannot be assigned definitely.
• In LAD, input comments are assigned to all contacts of this input.
• User-defined comments are not applied to the function block diagram, as their position in the in
the circuit diagram can not be defined based on blocks.
• XOR blocks must be converted into corresponding LAD logic consisting of positive and negative
contacts.

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File -> Exit

LOGO!Soft Comfort will be closed.
You are prompted to save changes to existing and open programs. All check marked programs are
saved.

A quick way of closing LOGO!Soft Comfort without saving the data

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Edit menu

Edit menu - Overview

In the Edit menu you will find commands for editing your circuit program. Basic commands for the
creation and editing of a circuit program are included in the icons of the programming toolbox.
• Undo
• Redo
• Delete
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Select All
• Goto block
• Bring to front
• Send to back
• Connector names...
• Block properties...
• Block properties (all blocks)...
• Cut connections...

Edit -> Undo

Edit Undo
This command allows you to undo actions carried out on the programming interface, i.e. this is always
the last action. Position your mouse pointer on the undo menu command and hold it there briefly. The
tooltip opens and shows you the actions you can undo by clicking on the menu item. Currently you can
undo up to 33 actions.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Redo

Edit Redo
The redo reverts the last undo action. Click on the menu command to view the tooltip for the action to
be redone.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Delete

Edit Delete
The command deletes selected objects, without copying them to the clipboard. You can retrieve
deleted objects by means of the Undo function.

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Edit -> Cut

Edit Cut
The command deletes one or more selected objects, i.e. blocks and/or connecting lines, from the
programming interface and copies them to the clipboard.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Copy

Edit Copy
The command is used to copy one or more selected objects, i.e. blocks/texts/connecting lines, to the
clipboard.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit -> Paste

Copies the clipboard content to the programming interface. The insert position is either below the
previously selected object, or a position determined with a mouse click.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Edit Paste
You can only paste the clipboard content if sufficient resources are available. Blocks require a certain
amount of resources, depending on the block type. An error message is generated if your system does
not provide sufficient resources.
Connecting lines with open ends can only be pasted. These can only be pasted if they connect two
blocks and were copied to the clipboard together with those.

Edit -> Select all

The command is used to select all objects on the programming interface, i.e., the blocks, connecting
lines and labels.

Edit -> Goto block

You can view a list of all blocks used, which contains information about the block number and block
type. For example, you can view the SFBs you have used. In the Block number line you can enter a
short description of the block, e.g. I1, I2, B04, ... If used in the circuit program, the specified block is
displayed in the list and highlighted in your circuit program.
A block selected from this list is also highlighted on your programming interface.

Edit -> Bring to front

You can use this command to bring one of a number of overlapping objects to the foreground.

Edit -> Send to back

You can use this command to bring one of a number of overlapping objects to the background.

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Edit -> Connector names...

Opens a dialog box for entering terminal names. Here you can store input and output names. The
connector names are shown in brackets next to the block name. Call the Tools -> Options -> Screen
menu to determine whether to display the connector names on the programming interface. Call the
Tools -> Option -> Print command to open a dialog to specify whether to include the connector names
in the circuit program and the connection list on your printed copy.

Edit -> Block properties...

To open the block properties dialog box, you first have to select the relevant block. The selected block
is then displayed in the properties dialog. The dialog box only shows the properties of the first one of
multiple blocks.

The block properties dialog box consists of several tabs. Every block has a comments tab, where you
can enter relevant block comments, for example. For some blocks a parameter tab is available where
you can describe specific block parameters. Input simulation parameters are configured in the
simulation tab.
You can also call the block properties by right-clicking on the required block, and selecting the block
properties menu command from the shortcut menu.

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Edit -> Block properties (all blocks)...

A window with two sections is opened with this command. In the left section, you can see all the
blocks used in your program. Click on a block to view its corresponding parameters in the right
column. You can now edit these parameters and set the changes with a click on the Apply button.
The modified block is displayed in blue color in the selection list, if you do not accept the parameter
changes made and select another block. All changes are discarded by clicking on the Cancel button.
You confirm your entries and exit the dialog with OK.
Each block you call via the "select block from drawing" options box is highlighted in the circuit diagram.
Special functions
Basic functions
Constants and Terminals

Edit -> Cut connection...

You can choose to cut connections via the Cut/Join tool either manually or automatically.

In this dialog you can specify the connections to be cut:

• Connections routed across a block and/or
• Connections exceeding a configurable length
Confirm these settings and cut the connections according to these criteria with OK.

By calling the Tools -> Options: Cut Connections menu and setting the Cut connections during
import/upload check box, the settings described above also apply to:
• The upload of circuit programs from LOGO! to LOGO!Soft Comfort
• The import of circuit programs created with LOGO!Soft

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Format menu

Format menu - Overview

This menu provides formatting options for labels and function groups. You can define the font, the font
size and style as well as the alignment of selected objects.
• Font...
• Align
• Format Grid
• Snap to Grid

Format -> Font

Here you can specify the font type, size, style, and the text color. To redefine the format of existing text
objects, you first have to select them. You can then specify the font attributes to suit requirements and
click on OK to apply the new formats.
You can choose to set particular default formats. New text objects are then displayed with these
default settings. To return to the standard settings, click the Standard button.

Format -> Align

This command offers various options of aligning labels and function blocks.
Vertical
Horizontal
Automatic

Format -> Format grid

This tool helps you to organize the various objects of your circuit program on the programming
interface. The grid is switched on by default.
You can adjust the grid pattern (spacing) in increments of 5 points.
If you have enabled the snap-to-grid function, the objects are aligned with the relevant grid
intersections. This helps you to avoid a vertical or horizontal offset of the objects. To fine position
objects on your programming interface, you need to disable the snap-to-grid function.
You can hide the grid by via the Visibility check box.

Format -> Format -> Snap to grid

If you have made changes to the grid pattern, or inserted objects while the grid was disabled, the
position of objects may be offset when they are aligned to the grid points. Call this command to correct
the offset of selected objects and to realign these.

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View menu

View menu - Overview

In the View menu, you can set the zoom factor for the display of your circuit, and decide to show or
hide various display windows.
• Zoom...
• Zoom In
• Zoom Out
• Toolbars
• Info Window
• Status bar
• Tooltips

View -> Zoom

LOGO!Soft Comfort offers a variety of options for enlarging or reducing the size of the circuit program
display. By selecting Zoom, you open a dialog box in which you can set the zoom factor from a default
list or in the relevant box.
If you choose an unfavorable zoom factor, the objects may appear out of focus on your screen. You
should therefore use the default zoom factors wherever possible. This effect has no influence on the
layout of the printed circuit program.

How to quickly change the zoom factor for your circuit program

View -> Zoom in

View Zoom
The zoom factor is increased defined steps:
25 (min) 50 75 100 (standard) 150 200 250 300
400 (max)
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

How to quickly change the zoom factor for your circuit program

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View -> Zoom out

View Zoom out

The zoom factor is reduced in defined steps:
400 (Max) 300 250 200 150 100 (standard) 75 50
25 (Min)
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

How to quickly change the zoom factor for your circuit program

View -> Toolbars

This command lets you hide or show selected toolbars.
• Standard: Hide/show the standard toolbar on
• Tools: Hide/show the Programming toolbar

View -> Info Window

This menu command can be used to show or hide the Info Window. You can also use the function key
[F4].

View -> Status bar

This menu command can be used to hide or show the status bar.

View -> Tooltips

In LOGO!Soft Comfort, you can use the mouse-over-button function to displays the icon name, which
represents the tooltip.
This helps you to quickly recall the function of the icon, without having to call the menu or the help.

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Tools menu

Tools menu - Overview

The options menu provides the following menu commands:
• Transfer
• LOGO!
• Hardware...
• Simulation
• Simulation parameters...
• Online test
• Options...

Tools -> Transfer

Prerequisite for data transfer

The serial interface used to link LOGO! to the PC must be configured via the Tools -> Options ->
Interface menu.
• Otherwise LOGO!Soft Comfort will return an appropriate error message. Click on the Select
interface... button to open the options dialog for the configuration of the used interface. If the
wrong or no interface is set, you can determine the PC interface LOGO! is connected to or you
can start a search for the interface
• For further information on how to connect the LOGO! to your PC via USB interface, refer to the
LOGO! manual.
• The LOGO! must be connected to the PC with the PC cable.
• LOGO! may neither be in RUN nor in editing mode.

The LOGO! must be prepared for data transfer via the PC/Card -> PC <-> LOGO
setting. For further information, refer to the LOGO! manual.

Menu commands
The Tools Transfer menu contains the following menu commands:
Tools -> Transfer: PC -> LOGO!
Tools -> Transfer: LOGO! -> PC
Tools -> Transfer: Set clock...
Tools -> Transfer: Summer/Winter time...
Tools -> Transfer: Hours counter

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Tools -> Transfer: PC -> LOGO!

Tools PC -> LOGO!

This command is used to download a circuit program created on the PC in LOGO!Soft Comfort to the
LOGO! module. The name of the program transferred to LOGO! is specified in the File -> Properties
menu.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Preparations
Prior to the download, the system determines the LOGO! version at least required for your circuit
program. The modular LOGO! always provides all available resources for your circuit program at the
I/Os. It is up to the user to install an appropriate number of expansion modules in the base unit.

Error messages
If the circuit program cannot be downloaded to the available LOGO!, the transfer is aborted and an
error message is displayed. The user is informed of unknown LOGO! versions and then has the choice
of continuing or canceling the download. A message in the status bar reports the successful download.
Transfer messages are displayed in the status bar and in the Info Window.
Detailed error messages are displayed in the Info Window.

Password
The circuit program is downloaded to the LOGO!, irrespective of password protection.

Tools -> Transfer: LOGO! -> PC

Tools LOGO! -> PC

The circuit program is imported from LOGO! to LOGO!Soft Comfort. Transfer messages are displayed
in the status bar and on the Info Window.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Missing graphical information

A program imported from LOGO! to LOGO!Soft Comfort does not contain any graphical information for
the block layout on the programming interface. A suitable layout for the circuit program is therefore
generated automatically. The generated circuit diagram corresponds with the layout in the LOGO!Soft
block diagram, except that multiple instances of the same block are not displayed, but are instead
identified by means of the block connectors.
The blocks are always arranged at the top left corner of the programming interface. If necessary, the
user should use the scroll bars to bring the circuit program into view.

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Cutting connections
If you have set the "Cut connections during import/upload" check box under Tools -> Options: Cut
connections, the relevant connections are cut during the upload from LOGO! to the PC, according to
the rules set in this dialog.

Password
At the start of the upload of a password protected circuit program from the LOGO! to the PC, the user
is prompted to enter the password. If the wrong or no password is entered, the transfer is aborted with
an error message.

Tools -> Transfer: Set clock...

This menu option can be used to view and set the date and time of the connected LOGO!.
Click on current time to apply the system time of the PC in LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Manual input of values

You can enter the values via the keyboard, by clicking on the number input box instead of clicking on
the arrow icons of the date and time setting function. LOGO!Soft Comfort automatically corrects any
invalid date values.

Tools -> Transfer: Summer time/Winter time...

This menu command lets you set an automatic conversion of the summer and winter time for the
LOGO! clock.
You can specify a country-specific time conversion (United States of America: US, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland: UK) or regional conversion (European Union: EU), or customize
the date and the time zones for the conversion.

Note that this function is only supported in LOGO! modules as of the series 0BA3.

Tools -> Transfer: Hours counter

Use this menu command to read the hours counter of LOGO!.
You can also fetch the hours counter from LOGO! modules with password protected program without
having to enter a password.

Only the LOGO! modules => version 0BA3 support this function. Also, you can
only transfer the hours counter of a LOGO! that is not equipped with a red
module, because you delete the LOGO! program if you remove this module..

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Tools -> Determine LOGO!

When you click on this menu command, LOGO!Soft Comfort calculates the minimum LOGO! version
requirements for the LOGO! circuit program. The result is shown in the status bar. The Info window
displays all versions to which you can download the program. You can also use the function key [F2]
to execute this menu command.

LOGO! units of the series 0BA0 to 0BA2 display which and how many expansion
modules are required for the standard unit in order to run your circuit program.

Tools -> Hardware

You have two options of selecting the device when you create your program in LOGO!Soft Comfort:
1. You can first create your program and then determine the required LOGO! via the Tools ->
Determine LOGO! dialog.
2. You can first determine the LOGO! version for which you want to create your circuit program by
calling the Tools Hardware dialog. You can also call the device selection dialog by
double-clicking on the LOGO! icon in the status bar.
The device selection dialog shows you which blocks and memory resources are available to you.
If you have already created a circuit program or are using some blocks, the hardware selection dialog
offers you only the LOGO! devices you can operate with the currently used blocks.

The function also provides information on which and how many additional
expansion modules are required for the standard LOGO! units of the 0BA0 to
0BA2 series.

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Start of simulation

Introduction
The program simulation function allows you to test a program and modify its parameters. This ensures
the download of a fully functioning and optimized program to your LOGO!.

Simulation mode
Click on the Simulation icon in the programming toolbox to start the simulation. This changes the
program to simulation mode.

Simulation
The active icon is highlighted in simulation mode. By clicking once again on the Simulation icon, or on
any other icon of the programming toolbox, you exit simulation mode and open another tool mode (e.g.
for selecting or inserting blocks).
At the start of simulation mode, the program is verified and the results are output to the message
window.

Input functions
Select the Tools Simulation Parameters command to configure the response of an input. The
dialog shows only the inputs actually used in your circuit diagram.

You have four options:

• Switch
• Momentary pushbutton
• Frequency (not for analog inputs)
• Analog (analog inputs only)

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Switch
A switch latches when actuated and released by actuating it once again.

Momentary pushbutton
A momentary pushbutton is only active while it is held down. The contact opens as soon as you
release the button.
You can determine a make or break action for the pushbuttons.

Frequency (not for analog inputs)

The frequency of the frequency input can be preset or changed while simulation is running. The
frequency is expressed in Hz units. A frequency input is a special case in this context, because it is
only useful in conjunction with the frequency trigger SFB.

Analog (analog inputs only)

You can preset the value for the Analog Input or modify it while running in simulation mode. The unit of
the analog value to be set corresponds with the default process variable. The range corresponds with
the specified measurement range, provided the option "Auto range " is selected. The value range
corresponds in this case with the measurement range of the function connected to the input. The
analog input represents a special case, because it should only be used for analog SFBs.
When simulation is active, you can change the switch settings of a digital input per mouse click on the
input. In the simulation tab of the block properties menu you can select the input switch setting
(Switch/Pushbutton/Frequency). Enter your settings with "Apply".
Please refer to the information on analog value processing section for help on analog block
parameters.

"Name" column
Digital inputs are designated I.
Analog inputs are designated AI.

Settings
When you save your circuit program, the settings for circuit simulation are included. Thus, you do not
need to enter the simulation parameters once again when you exit and re-open your circuit program.
While simulation mode is active, you can right-click on a digital input to change its settings. In the
simulation tab of the block properties menu, you can select the switching action of the input
(switch/momentary pushbutton/frequency). The setting is input by clicking on the Apply button.

The relevant LOGO! versions are also equipped with Ia inputs used for the ASi
bus. Modular LOGO! units as of the series 0BA3 do not distinguish between
normal inputs and AS interface inputs. The user determines the type of input
based on the modules used and the order in which they are installed. This is why
AS-Interface inputs are here displayed only as I input.

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Tools -> Online test

Difference to simulation mode

The online test and simulation modes allow you to monitor the execution of your circuit program and
how it reacts to the various input states.
In simulation mode you execute your circuit program on the PC. To do so, you not require a LOGO!.
The status of inputs can be preset on the PC.
During an online test, the circuit program is executed on a LOGO!. The user monitors this "work" of the
LOGO!. The status of the inputs corresponds with the actual states at the LOGO! inputs.

Prerequisite for an online test

Your PC must be linked to a LOGO!.
The circuit program to be tested must have been downloaded to the LOGO!.
The circuit programs in LOGO!Soft Comfort and on the LOGO! must be identical. Upload the program
from the LOGO! to your PC if necessary.
You can monitor the parameters of up to 30 blocks. The number of blocks you can monitor
simultaneously decreases when you monitor blocks that contain a high number of parameters (e.g.:
analog SFBs).

To start the online test

1. Select the Tools Online test menu command

2. If the LOGO! is in STOP, start it via the Start button

Result: The LOGO! executes your circuit program.

3. Now start the monitoring mode.

4. Select the blocks whose parameters you want to monitor.
Result: You are shown "live" how the parameters of the selected blocks change.

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Switching the LOGO! to STOP

if you want to stop the LOGO! via LOGO!Soft Comfort, click on the Stop icon .

Devices as of the OBA4 series support Online tests.

Possible errors
• Your LOGO! does not support the online test.
Remedy: Install a LOGO! unit of the latest series.
• Inconsistency of the programs on your PC and on the LOGO!.
Remedy: Upload the circuit program from the LOGO! to your PC.
• You are attempting to monitor too many parameters/blocks simultaneously.
Remedy: Reduce the number of simultaneously monitored parameters/blocks.
The communication between your PC and LOGO! goes down.
Remedy: Re-establish the connection.

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Tools -> Options: General

Here you can select the dialog language for the menus and for the Online Help.
• Editor
• Language
• Document view
• Screen
• Print
• Cut connections
• Interface
• Simulation
• Colors
• Look & Feel

Tools -> Options: Editor

Here you define the default editor, i.e. the FBD or LAD editor.

Tools -> Options: Language

Here you set the dialog language for LOGO!Soft Comfort.
To set and apply a new language, you need to close and restart LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Tools -> Options: Document view

Here you determine whether to display the circuit programs in LOGO!Soft Comfort in as dialog tab or
as a window.
Of advantage of the window view is, that you can arrange several circuit programs next to each other
for easy comparison.
In the tab view, you can right-click on the tab to open a shortcut menu with the following menu items:
• Close
• Save
• Save as ...

Tools -> Options: Screen

Here you can specify to show or hide comments, connector names and/or block parameters on-
screen.

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Tools -> Options: Print

Here you determine the print scope:
• The comment you have entered under File -> Properties comment
• Connector names and parameters
• A list of the parameters of all blocks, of all selected blocks, or only of the special time functions
• List of connector names.
This dialog is always displayed before you start printing.

Tools -> Options: Cut connections

Here you will find the following check boxes.
• A check box you can set to cut all connections routed across blocks and/or exceed a defined
length.
• A check box to set the criteria for cutting connections during the import or transfer (upload) of
circuit programs from LOGO! to the PC.
• A check box you can set to determine whether to cut connections during the import or transfer
(upload) of circuit programs from LOGO! to the PC. The criteria for cutting connections are defined
under Tools -> Options -> Cut connections fest.

Tools -> Options: Interface

The following options are available:

• Specify the interface, if you know exactly which one links the LOGO!.
• If you do not know exactly to which interface the LOGO! is connected, leave it to LOGO!Soft to
determine the relevant interface.

Tools -> Options: Simulation

In simulation mode you can here switch the display of signal states and process variables on or off.
Switching it off improves the performance of your simulation because when you disable the display of
signal states and process variables, there is no need for LOGO!Soft Comfort to calculate these values
continuously.

Tools -> Options: Colors

Here you can define the color settings:
• The desktop color
• The colors of signal lines carrying a logical "1" or "0" signal in simulation mode
To restore the original settings, click the Standard button.

Tools -> Options: Look & Feel

Here you can personalize the layout of the LOGO!Soft Comfort user interface. Try it out!

How to display the corresponding tooltip for a shortcut key

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Window menu

Window menu - Overview

In this windows dialog, you can arrange your circuit program windows on the desktop You can
duplicate existing circuit programs and split the windows in order to obtain a clearer overview of large
programs.
• Tile horizontally
• Tile vertically
• Cascade
• Split vertically
• Split horizontally
• Undo split

Window -> Tile horizontally

You can tile several windows containing circuit program horizontally on the programming interface.
This menu command is only available if you have set the window view instead of the dialog tab view
via the Tools -> Options -> Document view dialog.

Window -> Tile vertically

You can tile several windows containing circuit program vertically on the programming interface.
This menu command is only available if you have set the window view instead of the dialog tab view
via the Tools -> Options -> Document view dialog.

Window -> Cascade

You can cascade several open windows containing circuit programs on your programming interface,
starting on the upper left corner.
This menu command is only available if you have set the window view instead of the dialog tab view
via the Tools -> Options -> Document view dialog.

Window -> Split vertically

If you have a large circuit program and want to view and compare widely distributed circuit object, you
can split the window vertically. The split, of course, affects only the window, but not your circuit
program. You can use the scroll bars in the split windows to view or modify the various elements of
your circuit diagram.
You can also split the window into several partitions, if you consider it necessary. You can split each
window several, both in horizontal and in vertical direction., whereby only the partition is affected in
which the last mouse operation has taken place.
You can modify your circuit program in any area of the split window. These changes are, of course,
executed throughout the circuit program, because only the window was split, and not the circuit
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Window -> Split horizontally

If you have a large circuit program and want to view and compare widely distributed circuit object, you
can split the window horizontally. The split, of course, affects only the window, but not your circuit
program. You can use the scroll bars in the split windows to view or modify the various elements of
your circuit diagram.
You can also split the window into several partitions, if you consider it necessary. You can split each
window several, both in horizontal and in vertical direction., whereby only the partition is affected in
which the last mouse operation has taken place.
You can modify your circuit program in any area of the split window. These changes are, of course,
executed throughout the circuit program, because only the window was split, and not the circuit
program.

Window -> Undo split

You can use this menu command to undo all splits of a circuit program window.

Window -> Selection list

The selection list at the end of the Window menu shows you all the windows you have opened on the
programming interface. You can use this selection list to quickly change between windows.

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Help menu

Help menu - Overview

This menu provides you with help and information on LOGO!Soft Comfort.
• Content
• Context-sensitive help
• Update Center...
• About...

Help -> Content

The Online Help

The Online Help provides you quickly and reliably with information about program configuration, tools
and the creation of circuit programs under LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Topics of the Online Help

The user interface section describes the user interface with its toolbars and the LOGO!Soft Comfort
menus in detail.
Refer to the tutorial for a quick and easy introduction to the basics of operating LOGO!Soft Comfort
and its circuit programming features.
Towards the end of this section you will find an extensive practical example that takes you through all
the steps of circuit program creation.
The sample applications section introduces a few applications for LOGO!.
The reference chapter contains the following subsections:
• In the subsection circuit programs in LOGO!Soft Comfort , you will find a knowledge base
containing information on memory requirements, circuit program limits for LOGO! or details on
blocks.
• The constants and terminals, basic functions (only FBD editor) and special functions subsections
provide you with information about the various elements of a circuit program.
In the Tips and Tricks section we have gathered information that supports your daily tasks with
LOGO!Soft Comfort.
The Online Help naturally includes an index as well as a full text search feature for keyword and
terminology based searches.

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Help -> Context-sensitive help

Help Context-sensitive help
To call a help file on an object, first click on the context-sensitive help icon (see above) and then on
the object.
Result: A window opens with information on this object.
You can also right-click on objects on the programming interface call a corresponding help. The help
entry in the shortcut menu called provides you with the required support.
The standard toolbar also contains an icon for this menu command.

Help -> Update Center

The Update Center helps you to install other languages, program add-ons and Service Packs for your
LOGO!Soft Comfort.
You can choose to install software add-ons either online via the Internet or from your local file system
(CD-ROM, floppy or hard disk drive).
If you choose to update the system from your local file system, you are prompted to enter the directory
path that contains your update files. You are then shown all update and add-on files available for your
software version. In the next step you install the selected updates.
To download the update from the Internet, you may have to specify a Proxy Server if your system is
not connected directly to the Internet. In the next step, connect to the relevant Internet site to select
the relevant LOGO!Soft Comfort updates for the download and installation. You are prompted to
manually close the Internet connection when you have completed these actions.
LOGO!Soft Comfort is closed when the update is completed. The functionality of the updates is
available to you after the restart of LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Help -> About...

The General tab displays the version number and the release version of your LOGO!Soft Comfort
software.
The System tab provides you with information on the version of the Java Runtime environment used,
the program paths, the installed operating system and on the memory used.

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Tutorial

Prerequisites for working with the tutorial

We assume you are familiar with PC operation and that you know how to create a function block
diagram. To download your circuit programs, you also need the PC cable for connecting the serial PC
interface to your LOGO! unit.

Getting started with program creation

Introducing the creation of circuit programs

You are going to learn the basics of working with LOGO!Soft Comfort, by creating a simple circuit
program and simulating it on your PC. Towards the end of this chapter, you will find a few sample
applications for LOGO!Soft Comfort, and information on how to prepare, transfer and archive your
application. In the subsequent chapters, these functions are once again explained in full detail.
Factory door
Dual-function switch
Air-conditioning system

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User interface

User interface - Overview

Help
For help on the elements of the user interface, refer to the context-sensitive help.

User interface and programming interface

LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0 starts with the empty user interface of LOGO!Soft Comfort. Click on this
icon:

Result: LOGO!Soft Comfort creates a new, empty circuit program

You now see the complete user interface of LOGO!Soft Comfort. The programming interface for
creating your circuit programs occupies the greater part of the screen. The icons and logical links of
the circuit program are arranged on this programming interface.

To help you to maintain an overview of large circuit programs, the right side and the bottom of the
programming interface contains scroll bars, which you can use for vertical and horizontal scrolling of
the circuit program.

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Menu bar
The menu bar is located at the top of the LOGO!Soft Comfort window. Here, you can find various
commands for editing and managing your circuit programs, as well as functions for defining your
default settings and for the transfer of the circuit program.

Toolbars
LOGO!Soft Comfort provides three toolbars:
• the standard toolbar
• the programming toolbox, and
• the simulation toolbox.

Standard toolbar
The standard toolbar is located above the programming interface. After its start, LOGO!Soft Comfort
shows you a reduced standard toolbar that provides only the essential functions.
The standard toolbar provides direct access to the essential functions of LOGO!Soft Comfort.
After you have opened a circuit program for editing on the programming interface, you can see the
complete standard toolbar.

You can use the icons to create a new circuit program or to download, save and print out an existing
program, cut/copy and paste objects, or initiate data transfer to and from LOGO! units.
You can use the mouse to select and move the standard toolbar. The toolbar is always snapped onto
the top of the menu bar when you close it.

Programming toolbox
The programming toolbox is located at the bottom of the screen. Its icons can be used to change to
other editing modes, or for quick and easy creation or editing of a circuit program.

or.
You can drag and drop the programming toolbox to another location with the mouse. The toolbox is
always snapped onto the top of the menu bar when you close it.

The LAD Editor no longer contains the Basic function (SF) icon, because you
create logical "AND" and "OR" links by interconnecting individual blocks.

Simulation toolbox
This toolbox is only relevant for the simulation of circuit programs. Further information is found here.

Info box
The Info Window, located at the bottom of the programming interface, displays information and notes,
as well as the LOGO! modules recommended via the Tools -> Determine LOGO! function for use in
your circuit program.

Status bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the program window. It shows the currently active tool, the
program status, the set zoom factor, the page number of the circuit diagram and the selected LOGO!
device.

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Creating a circuit program

Creating a circuit program

Creating programs with the help of the toolboxes

In this intro section you require only the toolboxes and standard toolbars.
Drag the mouse pointer onto the toolbox icon and left click to select it. This selection is indicated.

To create a circuit program

1. Create a new circuit program
2. Select the blocks required
3. Place the blocks
4. Configure and comment the blocks
5. Connect the blocks
6. Optimize the circuit program
7. Save the circuit program
Please note that not all blocks are available at all times.

Creating a new circuit program

You can start to create a new circuit program immediately after you have started LOGO!Soft Comfort.
To do so, click on the File new icon in the standard toolbar.

File new
LOGO!Soft Comfort then opens the FBD Editor (or the default editor specified under
Tools/Options/Editor), and you can create the new circuit program in a new window on the
programming interface.
Click on the small arrow on the right side of the File new icon to open the LAD or FBD Editor.

Selecting blocks
Your first step in programming a circuit diagram is to select the blocks for your circuit. Determine the
order in which you want to insert the I/Os and the standard/SFB blocks.
Under Co in the programming toolbox, you will find the constants and terminals (only in the LAD
editor), that is, a selection of I/Os and constant signals. Under BF, you will find the basic logic
functions of Boolean algebra, i.e. standard digital logic blocks. Under SF you can find the special
functions. You can also call the respective function groups via the function keys.

Only in the LAD editor:

or [F6] Constants / Terminals

or [F8] SFBs
Only in the FBD editor:

or [F7] Basic functions

A quick and easy way of selecting blocks and placing them into your circuit program

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Placing blocks
Click on the icon group that contains the required block or, as an alternative, press the function key. All
blocks belonging to the selected function group are now shown below the programming interface.
Example for the FBD Editor:

You can insert the selected function on your programming interface with a simple mouse click. The
first group function is set by default, and you can select other functions with the mouse before you
place them.
Example for the FBD Editor:

There is no need to align the blocks right away. A precise alignment of the blocks at this time does not
make sense, unless you have interconnected them and entered the comments in your circuit program.
Information on block numbering is found here.

How to quickly and easily select blocks and place them into your circuit program

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Editing blocks

Direct Help menus

A right-click on an object opens a shortcut menu that offer you various object editing options. The topic
of the shortcut menu depends on the selected object. Not only the blocks or connecting lines objects,
but also the programming interface and toolbars are here considered as being objects.
You can also call a Help on the selected object in the shortcut menu.

Configuring Blocks
Double-click with the left mouse button to open a window for entering the block properties. In addition
to the comments tab, the SFBs, some of the basic functions and the constants/terminals can also be
edited in several parameter tabs. You can here determine the values and setting for your circuit
blocks. A Help on the parameters of the relevant block can be called by pressing the help button.
Special functions can be recognized by the green letters of the parameter comment at the left of the
block.

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Connecting blocks
To complete the circuit diagram, you must interconnect the blocks. In the programming toolbar, select
the block connection icon.
Example for FBD:

Connector
Position the mouse pointer onto the block connector. Press the left mouse button and hold it. Move the
pointer from the source connector to the target connector. Release the mouse button.
LOGO!Soft Comfort connects the two terminals.
Example for LAD:

LOGO!Soft Comfort offers you a further option of connecting blocks, i.e. via right-click on the input or
output (new function in LOGO!Soft Comfort V4.0) of a block. In the shortcut menu, click the
Connect to block... menu command. This calls a selection list that contains all blocks available for
your connection. Click on the relevant target block. LOGO!Soft Comfort then draws the connecting
line. This method is especially useful for connecting a source to a target blocks over a greater distance
on the programming interface.

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Note on the LAD Editor:

Do not forget to connect the I/Os to the bus bar on the left edge of the editor
window.

Connecting blocks: Help

After the line is connected from an output to an input, or vice versa, a pop-up window opens to show
the connection. Release the mouse button to snap the line onto the indicated input.
You can refer to the short information (tool tips) in LOGO!Soft Comfort for additional Help on circuit
programming. Move the mouse pointer over a block and briefly hold it in this position. The name of the
block is shown. The name of the block input appears when you move the mouse pointer onto the
input.

To make it easier for you to interconnect blocks, a blue frame around the mouse pointer pops when it
is "captured" by a pin.

Connecting blocks: Rules

The following rules apply to the connection of blocks:
• An output can be fanned out to multiple inputs.
• However, you cannot fan out an input to multiple outputs.
• I/Os may not be interconnected in the same path of a circuit program (recursionis not permitted).
Interconnect a flag or output if necessary.
• SFBs also have green "connectors". These do not represent connecting pins, but are used instead
for assigning the parameter settings.
• Analog I/Os cannot be connected to digital I/Os.

Multiple connections
You can connect I/Os to existing connections.

A quick and easy way of connecting blocks in large circuit programs

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Availability of blocks

Hardware defaults
The memory space and the device series of your LOGO! determines:
• How many blocks you can use in the circuit program
• Which blocks you have available to create your circuit program
A LOGO! of the latest device generation is selected by default.
After you have create a circuit program, an info window shows you which LOGO! modules are
available for executing your circuit program, by calling the Extras -> Determine LOGO! menu
command or pressing the function key [F2].
The blocks which are not available for your selected LOGO! are grayed out.

Optimizing the circuit program

Should you determine in the course of the creation that a LOGO! unit is unable to handle your circuit
program, you should first fall back on the all the functional resources offered to you by the LOGO! unit.
You could, for instance, replace memory intensive blocks with a structure consisting of several blocks,
which altogether require less memory space.
If the various attempts of tuning your program do not return the desired results, you could install
further LOGO! units, or optimize your application, or reduce its functional scope.

Nesting Depth
LOGO!Soft Comfort restricts the nesting depth for your circuit program. The maximum nesting depth of
a program path consists of 58 blocks (56 blocks, as well as one input and one output for each path).
The status bar warns you briefly if you exceed this nesting depth.

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Editing the layout

Editing and optimizing the layout

The circuit program is ready-for-use after you have inserted and connected the blocks. However, a
slight touchup of your circuit is required in order to optimize your layout. You can reposition the
inserted blocks and lines accordingly.

Selecting objects
Before you can move or align objects you must first select them. Click on the Selection Tool in the
programming toolbox. You can also select this Selection Tool per [ESC] key.

or [ESC] Selection
Single blocks or connecting lines are selected simply per mouse click. Groups of blocks or connecting
lines are selected by "capturing" them with the mouse pointer. To "capture" objects, keep the left
mouse button pressed and draw a frame around them and then release the mouse button. The
"captured" objects are highlighted by small red squares at the corners of the selected fields.
Sample for the FBD Editor:

In addition to the selection of single objects by way of simple mouse click or highlighting object groups
by "capturing", there is a further selection option: Under "optional selection", mark the objects one after
the other, i.e. hold down the [Ctrl] key while you select the objects. Hold down the [Ctrl] key and click
on a selected object once again to remove it from the selection.

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Editing selected objects

You can delete single or grouped objects via the [Del] key, or move them with drag and drop or via the
keyboard. The cursor keys allow fine positioning in very small steps. However, the snap function may
not be set in the Format -> Grid menu when doing so. You can also cut, copy and paste selected
objects by means of the relevant toolbox icons.

Cut a Selected Object

Copy a Selected Object

Paste a Selected Object

Editing selected connecting lines

A special option is offered for editing connecting lines. Selected connecting lines are indicated by
round and square blue handles. The round handles can be used to move the lines at a right angle into
the direction in which they extend. The square handles can be used to reassign the beginning or end
of a line. The lines are moved by dragging the round handles.
Example for the FBD Editor:

If the end of a connecting line is not assigned to a suitable target connector, it is automatically
reconnected to its initial position after you "release" the mouse button.

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Replacing blocks
How to replace a block in your circuit diagram with another function:
1. Insert the new block above or below the block you want to replace.
2. Rewire the connecting lines of the old block to the new one as described under Editing selected
connecting lines.
3. After having rewired all the connecting lines, you can delete the old block and move the new block
into this position.
Example for the FBD Editor:

By keeping to this block replacement order, you can maintain your connecting lines. If you first delete
the old block, you also delete its connections, which means you have to recreate all connections.

Cutting connections
It may turn out to be difficult to interpret the layout of a large circuit, especially if it contains many line
crossings. You can clean up your connection layout, using the "Cut/Join" tool of the programming
toolbox.

Cut/Join
Click on a connection after you have called this tool. The selected connecting line is graphically split.
However, the link between the blocks remains active.
The open ends of the cut connection are now shown with arrowhead icons, which indicate the
direction of the signal flow. Above the icons, you can now see the cross-references, including the page
number of the circuit diagram, the block name and the number of the block terminal that is connected
to the open link.
Right-click on the line connecting the two blocks you want to cut, then select the cut command.
You can also cut a group of connections, using the Edit -> Cut Connections...menu command. Before
you cut any connections, you can also set the cutting criteria, e.g. cut all connections routed through
blocks.
Example for the FBD Editor:

The connection is closed again by clicking on its open end, while the Cut/Join tool is active. Optionally,
you can close the connection by right-clicking on an open end and calling the Link menu command.

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Example for the FBD Editor:

You should not use this tool to edit smaller circuit diagrams. In most cases you can optimize the layout
by repositioning the icons.

Applications and advantages

Large and complex circuit layouts may contain numerous line crossings, thus making it more or less
difficult to interpret the circuit. In such cases, the Cut/Join button is a highly effective means of clearing
up the circuit layout.
You can quickly jump to the partner connector by right-clicking the open end of a cut connection. This
opens a shortcut menu, in which you can call the Goto partner connector menu command to jump to
the partner end of the cut connection.
Another advantage of the Cut/Join tool is its utilization for circuits extending across more than one
printable page, i.e. with page break. The connecting lines of two circuit blocks which are shown on
different pages are cut without cross-reference. However, if you cut such connections using the
Cut/Join tool you generate a cross-reference pointing to the source or the connection target.
Example for the FBD Editor:

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Documentation and saving

Documentation of the circuit program

Labels
You can create block independent and associated labels using the text tool of the programming
toolbox. To do so, click on the text tool.

Text tool
When this icon is active, open a text input box by clicking on a free area of the programming interface
or on a block. After you have entered the label text, simply click anywhere outside the label window or
press the [ESC] key. The window is closed and the label text is displayed in the diagram. That label
can now be selected, moved or aligned.
Example for the FBD Editor:

Block independent and associated text

Click on a free area of the programming interface to create a block independent label. A label can be
edited by calling the text tool and then clicking on the relevant label.
By clicking on a block with the text tool, you create an associated label, namely the block comment.
You can also input and edit this comment in the comments tab of the block properties dialog. The
block comment can be used, for example, to assign a name to a block or to insert comments
describing the task of the block within your circuit.

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If you select a block with an associated label, the text is not marked. However, when you move the
block, you also move the label. When you copy or cut the block, only the block itself is copied to the
clipboard. A cut operation deletes the associated label. However, the associated label can be selected
and moved, copied, cut or pasted individually. An associated label that is pasted from the clipboard is
no longer associated with the block.
In Edit -> Input/Output Names you can assign block numbers and connector names to the I/Os.

Opening and saving the circuit program

Saving the circuit program

Click on the save icon in the standard toolbar to save the circuit program.

File Save
The circuit program is saved under the name it was opened with, while older versions are overwritten.
When you initially save it, you are prompted to specify a program path and name.

Opening a circuit program

You can always open a circuit program for further editing, by clicking on the File open icon. You open
a list of recently opened programs by clicking on the arrow icon on the right side of the button.

File Open

Simulation of a circuit program

Start of simulation

Introduction
The program simulation function allows you to test a program and modify its parameters. This ensures
the download of a fully functioning and optimized program to your LOGO!.

Simulation mode
Click on the Simulation icon in the programming toolbox to start the simulation. This changes the
program to simulation mode.

Simulation
The active icon is highlighted in simulation mode. By clicking once again on the Simulation icon, or on
any other icon of the programming toolbox, you exit simulation mode and open another tool mode (e.g.
for selecting or inserting blocks).
At the start of simulation mode, the program is verified and the results are output to the message
window.

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Description of the Info Window

Content
The info window shows in particular:
• Error messages generated at the start of simulation
• LOGO! modules determined via the Tools -> Determine LOGO! menu command or the function
key [F2]
• The date and time of the message
• The name of the circuit program for which the message was generated.
If you have opened more than one circuit program, you can determine to which program the message
belongs to.
At the start of simulation mode, the function analyzes the circuit program with regard to its resources
and the LOGO! to be used. The resources used and errors occurred are displayed in the info window.
The info window displays all information in successive order. Use the scroll bar to browse all the
information pages. All information is deleted from the info window when you close LOGO!Soft Comfort.

Operation
You can open and close the Info Window via View -> Info window or the [F4] function key. The Info
window is usually positioned at the bottom of the programming interface. You can move it with the
mouse, and snap it onto the top of the programming interface, in the same way as you move the
toolbars. You can move the window via drag and drop, or move it out of LOGO!Soft Comfort to open it
as a separate window.

A quick way of increasing/reducing the size of the Info Window

Editing the texts in the Info window

You can delete selected messages from the Info window or copy them to other applications. You can
also write personal comments in the Info Window.

Use the mouse to select a text from the Info Window, and this icon to copy it to the clipboard
of your operating system.
This icon can be used to delete the content of the info window.

Using texts from the info window in your documentation

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Simulation toolbox and status window

The toolbox
A toolbox pops up when you open the simulation mode. It contains:
• Icons (e.g. switches) for operator control of the inputs.
• An icon for the simulation of a power loss, for testing the switching response with reference to
retentivity characteristics after power loss.
• Icons (e.g. bulbs) for monitoring outputs.
• Simulation control icons and
• Time control icons.

Click << to hide a partial area of the toolbar. To show this area again, click >>.

Arranging the toolbox

You can move this I/O toolbox to the left, right, top or bottom of the programming interface via drag
and drop, same as the other toolbars. If your program is exceptionally large and contains many I/Os,
you can also drag and drop the I/O icons out of LOGO!Soft Comfort individually to open them in a
separate window. This ensures a clear layout for your simulation.

Simulation control icons

Start simulation

Stop simulation

Hold simulation (pause).

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Time control
If you have programmed a time-sensitive circuit, you should use the time control to monitor the
reaction of your circuit program.

Start simulation for e specific time or number of cycles.

Set the period and the number of cycles using the following icons.
Setting the period and the time base for a time limited simulation or setting a
specific number of cycles

Display of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Modification of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Status display
Prerequisite: The display of signal states and process variables is enabled under Tools
Options: Simulation.
The colored indication lets you identify the "1" or "0" status of a connecting line. Default color of
connecting lines carrying a "1" signal is red. Default color of connecting lines carrying a "0" signal is
blue.
Example for the FBD Editor:

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Circuit program simulation

Layout of inputs
The inputs are displayed in the form of key or switch icons. The name of the input is displayed below
the icon. An open input represents an inactive switch. When you click on the icon, it is indicated active
and the switch is shown in closed state.

Icon for pushbutton I1, not actuated open input

Icon for pushbutton I1, actuated closed input

Icon for pushbutton I2, not actuated open input

Icon for pushbutton I2, actuated closed input

Layout of analog and frequency inputs

You can set the analog voltage or frequency values for analog and frequency inputs by means of a
slide resistor. You can pop up and operate this slide controller directly in the diagram via mouse click
on the relevant block. If you want to specify a more precise value, enter it directly or set it directly via
the up/down keys at the side of the input window.

Display for input block I1 Frequency input

Display for input block I1 Frequency input

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Layout of the outputs

In simulation mode, the outputs Q and the flag M. are displayed as outputs.
The status of an output or flag is indicated by a light or dark bulb icon. The name of the output in your
circuit program is displayed below this icon.

Status display of output Q1 Output switched off

Status display of output Q1 Output switched on

The output status only indicates the status as such. Here, you cannot switch an output by clicking on
an icon. When your circuit program switches an output, the indicator lamp is active; when the output is
switched off, the indicator lamp is also switched off.

Outputs for the AS-Interface bus outputs for the ASi bus can be identified by the
letter Qa (only available for the relevant LOGO! versions). Modular LOGO! units
as of the series 0BA3 do not distinguish between normal inputs and AS interface
inputs. The user determines the type of the input, based on the inserted modules
and the order in which they are installed. This is why AS-Interface outputs are
here indicated only by the letter Q.

Power Off
The user can simulate a power loss by clicking on the Mains icon to interrupt the power supply to all
inputs.

Power icon, not actuated

Power icon, actuated Simulated power failure

This function can be used to test the reaction of the circuit to power loss and restart, as well as its
retentivity. In contrast to the start of simulation, retentivity is relevant for the "Power off" function. The
start of a simulation is equivalent to the "Load Program" function in LOGO!. All values are reset,
including the retentive values.

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Layout of message texts

In simulation mode, the message texts are displayed in a small pop-up window. The tab for the
respective message text is displayed in different colors, depending on its status:
• Message texts that have not yet been output are displayed in black color.
• Previous incoming or outgoing message texts, and texts that had to be acknowledged, are
displayed in blue color.
• A current message text or text that is yet to be acknowledged is displayed in red color.

The "Acknowledge" box is displayed in white color to indicates message texts which have to be
acknowledged.

Parameter assignment in simulation mode

You can double-click on a block while a simulation is performed to open the block properties dialog.
Here, you can here comments or modify parameters, same as in programming mode.

In simulation mode you are shown the actual parameter values . This analysis option allows you to test
the reaction of your circuit program. Several parameter assignment windows can be opened
concurrently in simulation mode.

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Alternative operation
You can click directly on the inputs to switch them on or off. This option is also available when you
deactivate the status display. If you deselect the simulation status display via the View -> Toolbars ->
Simulation command, the lower bar with the I/O switches is hidden.

You can select the status window with the mouse, or drag and drop it out of LOGO!Soft Comfort to
form a separate window. This is a particularly helpful feature for handling a large amount of I/Os in
your circuit program, and for arranging the I/O layout to suit your requirements.
Example for the FBD Editor:

Simulation toolbox and status window

The toolbox
A toolbox pops up when you open the simulation mode. It contains:
• Icons (e.g. switches) for operator control of the inputs.
• An icon for the simulation of a power loss, for testing the switching response with reference to
retentivity characteristics after power loss.
• Icons (e.g. bulbs) for monitoring outputs.
• Simulation control icons and
• Time control icons.

Click << to hide a partial area of the toolbar. To show this area again, click >>.

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Arranging the toolbox

You can move this I/O toolbox to the left, right, top or bottom of the programming interface via drag
and drop, same as the other toolbars. If your program is exceptionally large and contains many I/Os,
you can also drag and drop the I/O icons out of LOGO!Soft Comfort individually to open them in a
separate window. This ensures a clear layout for your simulation.

Simulation control icons

Start simulation

Stop simulation

Hold simulation (pause).

Time control
If you have programmed a time-sensitive circuit, you should use the time control to monitor the
reaction of your circuit program.

Start simulation for e specific time or number of cycles.

Set the period and the number of cycles using the following icons.
Setting the period and the time base for a time limited simulation or setting a
specific number of cycles

Display of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Modification of the current time in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Status display
Prerequisite: The display of signal states and process variables is enabled under Tools
Options: Simulation.
The colored indication lets you identify the "1" or "0" status of a connecting line. Default color of
connecting lines carrying a "1" signal is red. Default color of connecting lines carrying a "0" signal is
blue.
Example for the FBD Editor:

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Practical example

Practical example: Introduction

This practical sample application for a service water pump offers newcomers a step-by-step
introduction. In contrast to the previous tutorial, the user learns here how to apply the learned
functions, based on a practical example.
Further samples of circuit programs are found in the sample applications section.

The task

Application
In addition to the drinking water supply, rainwater takes an increasing part in domestic water supply
systems, thus saving money and helping to protect the environment. For example, rainwater can be
used for:
• Washing clothes
• Watering the garden
• Watering indoor plants
• Washing the car or
• Flushing the toilet
Rainwater can be collected a suitable system for use instead of drinking water.

Description of the system

The rainwater is collected in a reservoir. From the reservoir, it is pumped into a respective water
supply system. From there it can be tapped in the same way as drinking water. The system functions
can be upheld by supplying drinking water if the reservoir runs out of service water.
A control circuit is to be created that suits the requirements for such an installation.
The sketch below illustrates how such a service water system works:

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Requirements on the control system

• Service water must be available at all times. An emergency control system must change over to
drinking water supply, e.g. if service water runs low.
• The ingress of service water into the drinking water network must be prevented when switching
over to drinking water supply.
• The pump must be disabled if the service water reservoir runs low of water (dry-run protection).

Layout of the solution

The pump and a solenoid valve are controlled via a pressure switch and three float switches, which
are installed in the service water reservoir. The pump must be switched on if the pressure in the
burner drops below minimum. When the operating pressure is reached, the pump is switched off again
after a tracking time of a few seconds. The tracking time prevents pump oscillation if water is tapped
over an extended period.

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Solution with LOGO!

Connecting field devices

In addition to the LOGO! unit, all you need is the pressure switch and the float switches to control the
pump. If you are using a 3-phase AC motor, a contactor relay is required for switching the pump. In
systems with single-phase AC pumps, you must install a contactor relay if the current of the AC pump
exceeds the switching capacity of the output relay Q1. A solenoid valve can usually be controlled
directly, due to its low power consumption.

Connection diagram

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Block diagram
The block diagram shows you how to interconnect the pump controls and the solenoid valve. Its layout
corresponds with the structure of the circuit diagram.

Options
For specific applications, you also have the choice of integrating additional functions which could
otherwise only be realized with additional switchgear:
• Enabling the pump at specific times, e.g. only during the summer months or at a specific time-of-
day
• Indication of imminent or existing shortage of water
• System error messages

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Input of project data

After you have planned your project, you can start to create it in LOGO!Soft Comfort. If you do not
want to start programming right away, you can first input your project data in the properties menu
dialog.

When working through the following steps, you should remember to save your circuit program at
regular intervals. You may want to open a revised version at a later time to test out other options.

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Placing blocks
In the next step, place the required blocks into the programming interface. Note that in addition to the
standard and special functions, you also require I/O blocks. At this stage of progress it is sufficient for
you to place the blocks roughly into position that seems appropriate to you for connecting them later.
Fine positioning is carried out after all connections are made.

FBD Editor:

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Connecting blocks
Connect the blocks as you have planned previously. Connect them by drawing the connecting line,
starting at the output of a source block and ending at the input of the target block. This has the
advantage that you are shown the name of the connector when you interconnect the input, which is in
particular of advantage for the various connectors of SFBs.

FBD-Editor:

LAD-Editor:

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"Cleaning up" the programming interface

Some of the connecting lines may be routed across blocks. The layout of the circuit program is not
particularly clear at the present. In order to "tidy up" the programming interface, select the connecting
lines and blocks where required and move or align them until you have optimized the circuit program
layout as far as possible.

FBD Editor:

LAD Editor:

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Optimizing the view

Unwanted, though unavoidable line crossings can be cut using the Cut/Join tool. This improves the
overview.

FBD Editor:

LAD Editor:

You have now completed your circuit program. Verify all connections once again and configure the
block parameters to suit your requirements.

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Starting the simulation

Switch to simulation mode to start testing the circuit program. At the start of simulation, LOGO!Soft
Comfort verifies the circuit program and shows any existing errors, which you can view by calling the
info window via the View -> Info Window menu or pressing function key [F4]. You can also use
function key [F2] in the info window to display the LOGO! modules capable of running your program.

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Testing the circuit program

Although you now know that you can run your circuit program in LOGO!, you still need to make sure
your circuit program operates as planned. You may also want to modify certain parameters. You can
try out different input values, test the reaction of the system to power failure and compare your
calculations or expectations with the simulated reaction of the outputs.
The float and pressure switches have a momentary action. If, however, you wish to simulate your
circuit, for testing purposes simply change the input function from momentary action to switching
action.
Example for the FBD Editor:

When you have made all corrections and everything runs as expected, you can start to document your
circuit program.

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Circuit program documentation

Program comments
You can now start to add comments to your program using the Text tool. Describe the I/Os to add
transparency to your circuit. There is no need to display the connector names on-screen. You should
nevertheless assign names to the connectors, because you may want to print out a connection list at a
later time. In the File -> Properties comment dialog, you can add a comment to your circuit program,
which you can include on your print.
Example for the FBD Editor:

Saving the file to a storage medium

Before you transfer your circuit program, you should save it once again. Choose the relevant
command from the menu and enter a program name and path.

Program hardcopy
A hardcopy of the program can be very helpful for planning modifications on paper, or if you wish to
present the program to friends or colleagues when there is no PC available. The print option allows
you to specify the print format and the details to be omitted.

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Transferring the circuit program

Password Protection
To protect your know-how and prevent unauthorized access to your circuit program, you can assign a
password before you transfer it to LOGO!.
To assign this password, call the File -> Properties -> Password Menu. Enter your password and
confirm it with OK.
Password protection is included when you transfer the circuit program to LOGO! and is activated when
LOGO! exits transfer mode.
The password protects your circuit program in LOGO!. Editing values and parameters, or viewing the
circuit program in LOGO!, or uploading the circuit program from LOGO! to the PC is now only possible
after you have entered the password.

Transferring the circuit program

Finally, transfer your circuit program to a suitable LOGO! version and then connect the module.
Connect LOGO! with the consumer units in your project.
You have created the circuit program under LOGO!Soft Comfort within a very short time and,
compared with conventional methods, you have saved yourself a considerable amount of time and
effort.

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Sample applications

Sample applications - Overview

Introduction
To give you an impression of the versatility of LOGO!, we have provided a small collection of
applications, in addition to the service water pump application shown in the tutorial. The examples
referred to in this section are an extract from the LOGO! manual. The LOGO! manual describes these
in more detail, i.e. it shows the conventional solution and compares it with the efficient LOGO! solution.
This LOGO!Soft Comfort Online Help describes the tasks only briefly and presents the relevant
solution with LOGO!Soft Comfort. The circuit programs shown, as well as many others, are found on
your LOGO!Soft Comfort CD-ROM in the ..\Samples directory. Included is an extensive documentation
for the various samples.

Note
LOGO! sample applications are available free of charge to our customers. These are provided without
guarantee, and are intended for general information about the possible fields of application for LOGO!
modules and LOGO!Soft Comfort software. Custom solutions may be different.
The user operates the system at his own responsibility. We also refer to local standards and system-
related installation regulations.

Dual-function switch
Air-conditioning system
Factory door
Please also note the rain water pump sample.

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Dual-function switch

Requirements for stairway lighting systems

The basic requirements for a stairway lighting system are as follows:
• When someone is using the stairs, the stairwell lights should be on.
• If no-one is in the stairway, the lights should go out in order to save energy.

The standard solution

Up to now two methods were known to control such a lighting system:
• Pulse relay: When the lights are off, press any of the pushbuttons to switch on the lights. When
the lights are on, press any of the pushbuttons to switch off the lights again.
Disadvantage: People often forget to switch off the lights
• Automatic stairwell light switch: Press any one of the pushbuttons to switch on the lights. The
lights switch off again automatically when a preset off delay time has expired.
Disadvantage: You can't keep the lights switched on over an extended period of time. The
permanent on switch, usually installed inside the stairwell lighting timer unit, may be difficult or
impossible to access.
The wiring is the same for both systems.

LOGO!Soft Comfort solution

The LOGO! system can replace the automatic stairwell light switch or the pulse relay.
LOGO! also lets you create a simple automatic stairwell light switch via the stairwell light switch SFB.
You can also implement both functions (off delay timer and pulse relay) in a single unit. What is more,
you can incorporate extra functions without making any alterations to the wiring. In our example
program, we have combined the advantages of both the current impulse relay and the automatic
stairwell lighting timer as follows:

• Actuate the pushbutton the light is switched on and switched off again on expiration of a
predefined time.
• Hold the pushbutton down Switches on continuous lighting
• Press the pushbutton once more Switches off the lighting
The wiring of a lighting system with LOGO! is the same as for standard corridor or stairway lighting
systems. Only the automatic lighting timer/pulse relay is replaced.
LOGO! lets you quickly and easily combine all those functions in a single dual-function switch SFB,
without additional wiring and expenditure.
Air-conditioning system
Factory door

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Air-conditioning system

Requirements for an air-conditioning system

An air-conditioning system supplies fresh air into a room and exhausts the contaminated air. Let us
look at the following sample system:
• A room contains an extractor fan and a fresh-air fan.
• Each fan is monitored by means of a flow sensor.
• The pressure in the room may rise above the atmospheric pressure.
• The fresh-air fan may only be switched on if the flow sensor signals the safe operational state of
the extractor fan.
• A warning lamp indicates failure of one of the fans.

Standard solution
The fans are monitored by means of flow sensors. If no air flow is registered after a short delay time
has expired, the system is switched off and an error message is generated, which can be
acknowledged by pressing the off button.
Fan monitoring requires an analyzer circuit with several switching devices, in addition to the flow
sensors. A single LOGO! module can replace this analyzer circuit.

LOGO!Soft Comfort solution

The use of LOGO! reduces the amount of switchgear. Thus, you save installation time and space in
the control cabinet. You may even be able to use as a smaller control cabinet.
With LOGO! you can also switch off of the fans sequentially after the system is switched off.

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The circuit in LOGO!Soft Comfort

The system is switched on and off at the inputs I1 and I2. The fans are connected to outputs Q1 and
Q2, the flow sensors are connected to the inputs I3 and I4. Blocks B07 and B10 are used to set the
watchdog times after which the flow sensors should send a signal to the fault output Q3.

You can invert output Q3 to use output messages at Q4. Relay Q4 only drops out if main power is lost
or if there is a fault in the system. The output can then be used for a remote message.
Dual-function switch
Factory door

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Factory door

Requirements for a gate control system

In many cases a factory entrance is closed with roll gates. Those gates are only opened when vehicles
need to enter or leave the factory grounds. The gate is controlled by the porter.
• The sliding gate is opened and closed by means of a pushbutton control in the gatehouse. The
porter can monitor the gate operation.
• The roll gate is normally fully opened or it is closed. However, gate movements can always be
interrupted.
• A flashing light is activated five seconds before the gate moves, and while the gate is in motion.
• A safety pressure strip ensures that people are not injured and that no objects are trapped and
damaged when the gate is closing.

Standard solution
There are many different control systems for operating automatic gates. The OPEN and CLOSE
buttons initiate gate movements into the relevant direction, provided it is not already moving in the
opposite direction. Movement of the gate is terminated either by means of the STOP button or the
relevant limit switch.

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LOGO!Soft Comfort solution

A LOGO! circuit provides a further feature compared to standard controls: The actuation of a safety
bar interrupts the closing motion of the gate. Five seconds before the gate is opens or closes, a
flashing light is activated and signals the start of the movement. It continues flashing until the gate has
stopped.
In contrast to standard solutions, LOGO! offers an easy and economic means of modifying the control
system.

Dual-function switch
Air-conditioning system

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Circuit programs in LOGO!Soft Comfort

Circuit programs - Introduction

With LOGO!Soft Comfort you can start right away to design your own circuit programs. The tutorial
section provides you with detailed information about the creation and simulation of circuit programs.
You first use the LOGO!Soft Comfort software to write your programs, and secondly let it calculate
which LOGO! version you need at least to put your ideas into practice!
Any particular program settings are not required.
The type of LOGO! unit you can use to put your ideas into practice depends on a number of factors:
• The number of I/Os to be used
• Memory requirements of the circuit program
• The use of particular SFBs

• Required connection to a communication system, e.g. Asia interface.

Analog value processing

The following SFBs process analog values:

• Analog trigger
• Differential analog trigger
• Analog comparator
• Analog value monitoring
• Analog amplifier
You can customize various parameters for these special functions and for the analog inputs.

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From the electrical signal to the analog value

A sensor is connected to an analog input and converts the variable to be measured into an electrical
signal. This value of this signal lies within the typical range of the sensor.
A pressure sensor, for example, converts a pressure of 1000 mbar into a voltage of 0 V, and a
pressure of 5000 mbar into a voltage of 10 V.
LOGO! always converts the electrical values at the analog inputs into digital values from 0 to 1000.
LOGO! thus converts the 0-V signal of this pressure sensor into a digital value of 0, and the 10-V
signal into 1000.
However, because you cannot always process the value range of 0 to 1000 as determined by LOGO!,
You can multiply the digital values by a gain factor, and then shift the zero of the value range.
Using this method, you can thus map the 0 V to 10 V range of the pressure sensor to a value range
from 1000 to 5000. You can now output an analog value on the LOGO! display that is actually
proportional to the measured pressure.
In LOGO!Soft Comfort it suffices to specify only the sensor and the measurement range. LOGO!Soft
Comfort automatically adapts the gain and zero offset.
Analog value = (input and converted value * gain) + zero offset

Sensor
Here you specify which sensor is connected to your LOGO!. Options are:
• Sensors with the value ranges:
• 0..10 V
• 0..20 mA
• 4..20 mA
• PT100 sensors

Measurement range
You can use the measurement range setting to specify the range of values you want to use for the
analog SFB.
Let us assume you want to evaluate a temperature range of -25°C to +60°C. Enter a "minimum
measurement range" of -25, and a "maximum measurement range" of +60. Just presume the unit.
You can achieve an adequate resolution by scaling your measurement range as small as possible.
For example, to monitor a pressure of 1 to 5 bar, we advise you to select a millibar unit and to enter a
measurement range of 1000 to 5000. This way you provide a means of fine adjustment of your
threshold and limit values.

Gain
LOGO!Soft Comfort automatically adjusts the gain to an appropriate value. The gain represents the
factor by which the input sensor signal is multiplied.
If you prefer to determine the gain by yourself, you can here set the values to a range between 0.00
and 10.00. To enter a 0 value does not make any sense, because the product of the calculation would
always return 0, regardless of the input analog value.

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Zero offset
With this parameter you determine the zero offset for the process variables. LOGO!Soft Comfort
automatically calculates and sets an appropriate zero offset.
If you prefer to determine the offset by yourself, you can here set the values to a range between -10
000 und + 10 000.

Analog value
An SFB outputs the analog value at the block output.
The table below shows a few examples, which highlight the association between the measured value,
input signal, offset and gain.

Measured electrical Internal Gain Zero offset Analog value

value signal from value
sensor
0V 0 0
5V 500 0,01 0 5
10 V 1000 10

4 mA 0 0
12 mA 500 10 0 5000
20 mA 1000 10000

0 mA 0 50
10 mA 500 1 50 550
20 mA 1000 1050

1000 mbar 0V 0 1000

3700 mbar 6.75 V 675 4 1000 3700
5000 mbar 10 V 1000 5000

-30 °C 0 mA 0 -30
0 °C 6 mA 300 0,1 -30 0
70 °C 20 mA 1000 70

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Rounding error
LOGO!Soft Comfort calculates the gain and the zero offset. When you download the circuit program
from the PC to your LOGO!, the LOGO! cannot accept all decimals. The measurement range may thus
have changed slightly when you upload the circuit program from your LOGO! to the PC again.

In contrast to what was said above, the formula is calculated as follows:

Analog value = (input and converted value + zero offset) * gain/100

Gain
This parameter is specified in % units.

Zero offset
You can here enter values between -999 and + 999.

Examples

Measured electrical Internal Gain Zero offset Analog

value signal from value value
sensor
0V 0 0
5V 500 0 1 5
10 V 1000 10

4 mA 0 0
12 mA 500 0 1000 5000
20 mA 1000 10000

0 mA 0 50
10 mA 500 50 100 550
20 mA 1000 1050

1000 mbar 0V 0 1000

3700 mbar 6.75 V 675 250 400 3700
5000 mbar 10 V 1000 5000

-30 °C 0 mA 0 -30
0 °C 6 mA 300 -300 10 0
70 °C 20 mA 1000 70

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Conversion of circuit programs of previous versions

Circuit programs containing ASi inputs or ASi outputs which were created for
previous versions of the modular LOGO! are converted in the following
operations:
• When the circuit program is assigned to a modular LOGO! via Tools ->
Hardware
• When the circuit program is downloaded without changes to a modular
LOGO!
If one or more AS-Interface inputs or outputs are cut out of an older circuit
program and pasted into the circuit program for a modular LOGO!, the inserted
I/Os are also converted in the new circuit program.

Conversion rules:
The inputs Ia1 to Ia4 are converted to I13 to I16. If the target inputs for the
conversion are occupied otherwise, the source is converted to the next free input
with the lowest block number.
Outputs Qa1 to Qa4 are converted to Q9 to Q12. If the target outputs for the
conversion are occupied otherwise, the source is converted to the next free
output with the lowest block number.
After conversion, the Info window shows you which AS-Interface I/Os were
converted to I/Os of the modular LOGO!. If the conversion is not compatible to
your physical hardware structure, you must adapt the block numbers of the
relevant I/Os via the block properties dialog.

LOGO! Hardware

LOGO!Soft Comfort lets you create programs for LOGO! devices of various series. Differences are
found in the performance, memory space, number of program blocks (e.g.: flag blocks) and in the
structure of the devices.

Hence, because there are device-specific differences with regard to the functions,
you are forced not only to distinguish between the LOGO! versions, but also to take
their version status into account. You can identify the version status by the suffix of
the LOGO! order number.
The current LOGO! versions already belong to the 5th generation. They can be
identified by the last digits of their order number: 0BA3. You can identify the first
three generations of LOGO! devices by the 0, 1 and 2 suffix. The major difference
to the first three generations of LOGO! lies in their modular structure. Long and AS
interface versions are no longer available as of version 0BA3. The standard
devices are now equipped with an expansion interface, to which you can connect
expansion modules (digital/analog and bus modules) for adapting the LOGO! to
suit your personal requirements. This modular structure, however, hardly
influences programming. You can still program your LOGO! in the usual way. All
you have to take into consideration is, that AS interfaces and analog I/Os are
determined by the position at which the relevant expansion module is installed.

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Current range of modules:

Version Name Order no.

Standard LOGO! 12/24RC (DC) 6ED1 052-1MD00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 24 (DC) 6ED1 052-1CC00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 24RC (AC/DC) 6ED1 052-1HB00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 230RC (AC) 6ED1 052-1FB00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 12/24RCo (DC) 6ED1 052-2MD00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 24RCo (AC/DC) 6ED1 052-2HB00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 230RCo (AC) 6ED1 052-2FB00-0BA4
Standard LOGO! 240 (DC) 6ED1 052-2CC00-0BA4

memory space is identical for all these modules.

The following expansion modules are available for the standard units

Version Name Order no.

Digital LOGO! DM8 230R 6ED1 055-1FB00-0BA0
Digital LOGO! DM8 24 6ED1 055-1CB00-0BA0
Digital LOGO! DM8 12/24R 6ED1 055-1MB00-0BA0
Digital LOGO! DM8 24R (AC/DC) 6ED1 055-1HB00-0BA0
Analog LOGO! AM2 12/24 6ED1 055-1MA00-0BA0
Analog LOGO! AM2 PT100 12/24 6ED1 055-1MD00-0BA0

Special functions, depending on LOGO! versions

Special function 0BA0 0BA0 0BA0 0BA1 0BA2 0BA3

Stand ...L ...LB1 all all all
ard 1
On delay Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Off delay Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Retentive on delay Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/off delay No No No No Yes Yes
Latching relay (Yes) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pulse relay (Yes) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wiping relay No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Edge-triggered wiping relay No No No No Yes Yes
Weekly timer)* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yearly timer )* No No No Yes Yes Yes
Up/down counter* (Yes) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hours counter No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Symmetrical clock pulse Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
generator
Asynchronous pulse No No No Yes Yes Yes
generator
Random generator No No No No Yes Yes
Threshold trigger No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Analog trigger No No No No Yes Yes
Analog comparator No No No No Yes Yes
Stairwell light switch No No No No Yes Yes
Dual-function switch No No No No Yes Yes
Message texts No No No No Yes Yes
Softkey No No No No No Yes
)* Use of this function only makes sense for LOGO! versions with integrated real-
time clock.
Restrictions of 0BA0 Standard: the pulse relays, counters and latching relays are
not retentive, the counter has four digits.
The shift register, analog value monitoring, analog amplifier and differential
analog trigger SFBs are available only for device series 0BA4 or later.

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Memory

Memory requirements

The description of the device series 0BA3 and earlier is found below.

The blocks in your circuit program require a certain amount of memory space. The table shows you
how much of the memory space each block occupies.
Memory space required for data backup after power failure is specified in the "Retentivity" column
(retentivity enabled).

Block RAM Rem

(Bytes) (Bytes)
AND (with/without edge evaluation) 12 -
NAND 12 -
OR (with/without edge evaluation) 12 -
NOR 12 -
XOR 8 -
NOT 4 -
On delay 8 3
Off delay 12 3
On/off delay 12 3
Retentive on delay 12 3
Wiping relay 8 3
Edge-triggered wiping relay 16 4
Asynchronous pulse generator 12 3
Random generator 12 -
Stairway light switch 12 3
Dual-function switch 16 3
Weekly timer 20 -
Yearly timer 8 -
Up/down counter 24 5
Hours counter 24 9
Threshold trigger 16 -
Analog trigger 16 -
Differential analog trigger 16 -
Analog comparator 24 -
Analog value monitoring 20 -
Analog amplifier 12 -
Latching relay 8 1
Pulse relay 12 1
Message texts 8 -
Softkey 8 2
Shift register 12 1

The following specifications apply:

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The blocks in your circuit program require a certain amount of memory space. The table below shows
you how much memory space the blocks use in the various memory areas:

Block Par RAM Timer REM

Basic functions 0 0 0 0
On delay 1 1 1 0
Off delay 2 1 1 0
On/off delay 2 1 1 0
Retentive on delay 2 1 1 0
Wiping relay 1 1 1 0
Edge-triggered wiping relay 1 1 1 0
Symmetrical pulse generator 1 1 1 0
Asynchronous pulse generator 3 1 1 0
Random generator 2 1 1 0
Stairway light switch 1 1 1 0
Dual-function switch 2 1 1 0
Weekly timer 6 2 0 0
Yearly timer 2 0 0 0
Up/down counter* 2 (2) 0 (2)
Hours counter 2 0 0 4
Threshold trigger 3 3 1 0
Analog trigger 4 2 0 0
Analog comparator 3 4 0 0
Latching relay* 0 (1) 0 (1)
Pulse relay* 0 (1) 0 (1)
Message texts 1 0 0 0
Softkey* 1 (1) 0 (1)

*: Depending on the whether the function is configured with or without retentivity, it occupies the
following memory space:
• Retentivity off: The function occupies RAM space
• Retentivity on: The function occupies REM space
Here you will find information on memory space provide by LOGO!.

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Memory space
You may use up to 130 blocks in your circuit program.
The maximum memory space used by a LOGO! circuit program is:
• RAM: 2000 bytes
• Retentive data: 60 bytes

The following specifications apply

LOGO! series Blocks Par RAM Timer REM Flags

LOGO! 0BA2 ... 56 48 27 16 15 8
0BA3
LOGO! 0BA1 56 48 27 16 15 4
LOGO! 0BA0 30 27 24 10 0/7 0

The Info Window displays the memory space used when you call the Tools -> Determine LOGO!
function, or when you press the function key [F2].

Program path
A program path consists of a number of blocks, which start with an input and end with an output.

Nesting depth
The number of blocks in a program path describes the nesting depth.
I/Os in the sense of nesting depth are:
• Inputs (I , AI)
• High, Low (Hi, Lo)
• Flags (M)
• Outputs (Q)
Blocks in the sense of nesting depth are:
• Basic functions
• Special functions

Further I/Os in the sense of nesting depth are:

• AS-Interface inputs (Ia)
• AS-Interface outputs (Qa)

LOGO! restricts the nesting depth for your circuit program. Your circuit program has a maximum
nesting depth of 58 objects.

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This determines the following:

1 input
+ 56 blocks
+ 1 output
max. depth of the program path: 58 objects

During a simulation or download the system returns an error message if you enter a program path in
LOGO!Soft Comfort that exceeds the maximum nesting depth.

Implementing longer program paths

Longer program paths can be implemented by means of signal recursion. This is done by appending a
flag block to the end of the path. The remaining blocks are connected to the output of the flag block.
LOGO! interprets the flag as output of the first program path and also as terminal block of the
downstream blocks. LOGO! interprets the long path with flag as two separate paths. If no more flags
are available, you can use an output block instead.

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Blocks and block numbers

Blocks
Blocks represent terminals or functions. LOGO!Soft Comfort distinguishes between various types of
block and identifies these by means of an abbreviation.

Block type Identifier Block type Identifier

Input I Flag M
Output Q High Hi
Function B Low Lo

AS-Interface input*: Identifier Ia

AS-Interface output*: Identifier Qa

*: Note that LOGO! versions 0BA0 to 0BA2 do not distinguish between standard
inputs and AS-Interface inputs. Due to the modular structure of the units as of
version 0BA3, the block number of a digital, analog or AS-Interface block is
determined by the slot position of the expansion module.

Block numbers

Block number assignment

LOGO!Soft Comfort assigns every block you insert in the circuit program a block number. LOGO!
displays the number of the current block at the top right of the display. LOGO!Soft Comfort displays
the block number directly above the inserted block.
Block numbers are used for orientation on the LOGO! display and for the assignment of logical links.
In LOGO!Soft Comfort you can also track cut connections by means of their indicated block number.
The corresponding terminal name on the LOGO! or a simple block name replaces the block number at
constants and terminals. Each input, output and flag can be assigned further block identifiers via
comments. The high and low signal blocks do not have a block number.

Determination of block numbers on a LOGO!

LOGO! has no default position for analog inputs or digital outputs. The respective block number is
determined by the hardware structure.

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Example of a LOGO! with expansion modules:

The following practical example illustrates the assignment of block numbers.

LOGO! offers two types of standard devices, i.e. units with and without analog inputs. Standard units
without analog inputs are equipped with eight digital inputs I1 to I8. The standard units used in this
example are equipped with analog inputs, i.e. they provide six digital inputs I1 to I6 and two
combination analog/digital inputs I7/AI1 and I8/AI2. The combination inputs can be used both as digital
or analog inputs in your circuit program.
The four successive digital inputs of the first expansion module occupy (counted continuously) the
input blocks I9 to I12.
They are followed by an analog expansion module equipped with two inputs, which occupy the input
blocks AI3 and AI4.
Finally, we have inserted an AS-Interface communication module equipped with four digital inputs,
which digital inputs occupy the input blocks I13 to I16. The block number of the AS-Interface input is
determined by the hardware structure.
The output blocks are numbered likewise.

On a LOGO! without modular structure, the position of an analog or digital output

is fixed, for example.

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Constants and connectors

Constants and terminals - Overview

This tool must be selected if you want to place input blocks, output blocks, flags or constants (high,
low) on the programming interface. The specific type of block to be inserted is selected from an
additional toolbox which pops up when you select the Constants and Terminals tool.

Layout in the FBD Editor

Inputs
Cursor keys
Shift register bits
Permanent logical levels
Outputs
Open connectors
Flags

Analog Inputs
Analog outputs

Layout in the LAD Editor

Make contact
Analog contact
Break contact
Relay coil
Inverted output

The number of available icons depends on the LOGO! version you have selected.
Inputs for ASi
Outputs for ASi

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FBD

Inputs

Input blocks represent the input terminals of LOGO!. Up to 24 digital inputs are available to you.
In your block configuration, you can assign an input block a new input terminal, if this terminal is not
already used in the circuit program.

The names of digital and AS-Interface inputs of the 0BA0 to 0BA2 series are
different.

Cursor keys

Up to four cursor keys are available to you. Cursor keys are programmed for the circuit program in the
same ways as other inputs. Cursor keys can save switches and inputs, and allow operator control of
the circuit program.

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Outputs

Input blocks represent the input terminals of LOGO!. You can use up to 16 outputs. In your block
configuration, you can assign an output block a new terminal, provided this terminal is not already
used in your circuit program.
The output always carries the signal of the previous program cycle. This value doe not change within
the current program cycle.

The name of digital and AS-Interface outputs differs in the unit versions 0BA0 to
0BA2.

Shift register bits

LOGO! provides the shift register bits S1 to S8, which are assigned the read-only attribute in the circuit
program. The content of shift register bits can only be modified by means of the Shift register special
function

Permanent logical levels

Set the block input to logical hi (hi = high) to set it permanently to logical ‘1’ or 'H' state.

Set the block input to logical lo (lo = low) to set it permanently to logical ‘1’ or 'L' state.

Open connectors

Interconnect the output of an unused block (e.g.: for message texts) with the "open connector" block.

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Flags

Flag blocks output their input signal. LOGO! provides 24 digital flags M1 ... M24 and 6 analog flags
AM1 ... AM6.

LOGO! provides 8 digital flags M1 ... M8.

In your block configuration, you can assign a new number to the flag, provided this flag number does
not already exist in your circuit program.
The output always carries the signal of the previous program cycle. This value doe not change within
the current program cycle.

Startup flag M8
The M8 flag is set in the first cycle of the user program and can thus be used in your circuit program
as startup flag. It is reset after the first program execution cycle.
In the subsequent cycles, the M8 flag reacts in the same way as the M1 to M7 flags.

Analog inputs

The LOGO! versions 12/24 RC, 12/24 RCo and 24, as well as the expansion modules AM2 12/24
process analog signals. You can use up to eight digital inputs. in your block configuration, you can
assign a new input terminal to an input block, provided this terminal is not already used in the circuit
program.

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For help on analog block parameter, refer to Information on analog value processing.

The block input number is not determined by the hardware structure in systems
operating with units of the 0BA0 to 0BA2 series.

Analog outputs

Two analog outputs are available, namely AQ1 and AQ2. You can only set an analog value at the
analog output, i.e. a function with an analog output or analog flag AM.

AS-Interface inputs
The modular LOGO! can be connected to the AS-Interface bus by means of a communication module.
If the new AS-Interface input is not yet used in your circuit program, assign a new AS-Interface input to
an input block via the block parameters.
There is no difference to standard inputs.

LOGO! versions of the type LB11 can be connected directly to an AS-Interface

bus.

AS-Interface inputs a re named Ia. The block number of an AS-Interface inputs is

determined by the hardware structure.
Circuit programs with AS-Interface I/Os are converted for use in the modular
LOGO!. Information is found in the Conversion of circuit programs.

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AS-Interface outputs
You can connect the modular LOGO! to an AS-Interface bus by means of a communication module. If
your circuit program does not yet contain this new AS-Interface output, assign a new AS-Interface
output to an output block in your block configuration.
There is no difference to standard outputs.

LOGO! versions of the type LB11 can be connected directly to an AS-Interface

bus.
AS-Interface outputs are named Qa. The block number of an AS-Interface output
is determined by the hardware structure.
The output always carries the signal of the previous program cycle. This value
doe not change within the current program cycle.
Circuit programs with AS-Interface I/Os are converted for use in the modular
LOGO!. Information id found in the section Conversion of circuit programs.

LAD

Break contacts

Break contacts, as well as make contacts and analog contacts represent the input terminals of a
LOGO! .
A pop-up window opens when you insert the contact in your circuit diagram. In this dialog you can
specify the type of input according to your LOGO!. You can also select a fixed logical level for the
input.
Inputs
Inputs for ASi
Fixed level
To change an input in your LAD circuit diagram, double-click on the corresponding block to open a
pop-up window in which you can make your changes.

Analog contacts

Analog contacts, same as break contacts and make contacts represent the input terminals of a LOGO!
unit.
A pop-up window opens when you insert the contact in your circuit diagram. In this dialog you can
specify the type of input according to your LOGO! unit.
Analog inputs
To change an input in your LAD circuit diagram, double-click on the corresponding block in your circuit
diagram to open a pop-up window in which you can make your changes.

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Make contact

Make contacts, as well as break contacts and analog contacts represent the input terminals of a
LOGO!.
A pop-up window opens when you place the contact into your circuit diagram. In this dialog, you can
specify the type of input according to the LOGO! used. You can also select a fixed logical level for the
input.
Inputs
Inputs for ASi
Fixed logical level
To change an input in your LAD circuit diagram, double-click on the corresponding block to open the
relevant pop-up dialog.

Relay coils

Relay coils, same as inverted outputs, represent the output terminals of a LOGO! unit.
Outputs
To change an output in your LAD circuit diagram, double-click on the corresponding block to open a
pop-up window in which you can assign various functions to the output.
Outputs for ASi
Flags
Internal flag

Inverted outputs

Inverted outputs, same as relay coils, represent the output terminals of a LOGO! unit.
Outputs
To change an output in your LAD circuit diagram, double-click on the corresponding block to open a
pop-up window in which you can assign various functions to the output.
Outputs for ASi
Flags
Internal flag

Internal flag

You can use an internal flag to terminate a current path and continue it in a new path.
Contrary to the flag block, this does not use a flag resource in your LOGO! unit.

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Basic functions (only FBD Editor)

Basic functions (FBD Editor only) - Overview

This tool has to be selected if you want to place standard Boolean logic blocks on the programming
interface. The specific type of block is selected from this group via an additional toolbox that is opened
when you select the basic functions tool.

AND
AND with edge evaluation
NAND
NAND with edge evaluation
OR
NOR
XOR
NOT

Inverting the inputs

You can invert individual inputs, i.e.
1. A logical "1" at a specific input is inverted to logical "0" in the circuit program;
2. A logical "0" is inverted to logical "1" in the circuit program.
To do so, right-click on the input and select the invert command from the shortcut menu.
You cannot invert the inputs of output blocks.

To invert an input, use the basic function NOT.

Timing diagrams
Each timing diagram of the basic functions displays three inputs to make evaluation easier for you.

The basic functions have three inputs.

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AND

The output of an AND function is only 1 if all inputs are 1, i.e. when they are closed.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Logic table of the AND block:

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output

0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0 0
0 0 1 1 0
0 1 0 0 0
0 1 0 1 0
0 1 1 0 0
0 1 1 1 0
1 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 0
1 0 1 1 0
1 1 0 0 0
1 1 0 1 0
1 1 1 0 0
1 1 1 1 1

AND with edge evaluation

The output of an AND with edge evaluation is only 1 if all inputs are 1 and at least one input was 0
during the last cycle.
The output is set to 1 for the duration of one cycle and must be reset to 0 for the duration of the next
cycle before it can be set to 1 again.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Timing diagram of an AND with edge evaluation

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NAND

The output of an NAND function is only 0 if all inputs are 1, i.e. when they are closed.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Logic table of the NAND block:

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output

0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 1
0 0 1 1 1
0 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 1 1
0 1 1 0 1
0 1 1 1 1
1 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1 1
1 0 1 0 1
1 0 1 1 1
1 1 0 0 1
1 1 0 1 1
1 1 1 0 1
1 1 1 1 0

NAND with edge evaluation

The output of a NAND with edge evaluation is only 1 at least one input is 0 and all inputs were 1
during the last cycle.
The output is set to 1 for the duration of one cycle and must be reset to 0 at least for the duration of
the next cycle before it can be set to 1 again.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Timing diagram of a NAND with edge evaluation

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OR

The output of an OR is 1 if at least one input is 1 hat, i.e. when it is closed.

A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 0.
Logic table of the OR function:

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output

0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 1
0 0 1 1 1
0 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 1 1
0 1 1 0 1
0 1 1 1 1
1 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1 1
1 0 1 0 1
1 0 1 1 1
1 1 0 0 1
1 1 0 1 1
1 1 1 0 1
1 1 1 1 1

NOR

The output of a NOR (NOT OR) is only 1 if all inputs are 0 hat, i.e. when they are open. When one of
the inputs is switched on (logical 1 state), the output is switched off.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 0.
Logic table of the NOR function:

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output

0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0 0
0 0 1 1 0
0 1 0 0 0
0 1 0 1 0
0 1 1 0 0
0 1 1 1 0
1 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 0
1 0 1 1 0
1 1 0 0 0
1 1 0 1 0
1 1 1 0 0
1 1 1 1 0

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XOR

The XOR (exclusive OR) output is 1 if the signal status of the inputs is different.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 0.
Logic table of the XOR function:

Input 1 Input 2 Output

0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

NOT

The output is 1 if the input is 0. The NOT block inverts the input status.
Advantage of the NOT, for example: LOGO! no longer requires break contacts. You simply use a
make contact and convert it into a break contact with the help of the NOT function.
Logic table of the NOT function:

Input 1 Output
0 1
1 0

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Special functions

Special functions - Overview

This tool has to be selected if you want to place additional retentive or time-related function blocks on
the programming interface. The specific type of block is selected from an additional toolbox that opens
when you select the SFBs tool.

Timers
On-delay
Off-delay
On-/Off-delay
Retentive on-delay
Latching relay
Pulse relay
Wiping relay (pulse output)
Edge triggered wiping relay
Symmetrical clock generator
Asynchronous pulse generator
Random generator
Stairway light switch
Dual-function switch
Weekly timer
Year clock

Counters
Up/down counter
Hours counter
Trigger

Analog
Analog trigger
Differential analog trigger
Analog comparator
Analog value monitoring
Analog amplifier

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Others
latching relay
Pulse relay
Message texts
Softkey
Shift register

The LAD Editor offers you the following additional functions:

AND with edge evaluation
NAND with edge evaluation

The LOGO! version you have selected determines:

• The available blocks and
• The parameters you can set.

Block naming
In the circuit diagram, the name of timer blocks begins with "T", of counter blocks with "C" and of all
other blocks with "SF".

Inverting inputs
You can invert individual inputs, i.e.
1. A logical "1" at a specific input is inverted to logical "0" in the circuit program;
2. A logical "0" is inverted to logical "1" in the circuit program.
To do so, right-click on the input and select the invert command from the shortcut menu.
You cannot invert the inputs of output blocks.

To invert an input, use the basic function NOT.

Block configuration
The block properties dialog provides you with an easy means of setting the various block parameters.

How to quickly modify block parameters

Protection
If a Protected check box exists for the protection of a block parameter, you can enable or lock the
display and editing of this parameter in LOGO! configuration mode.

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Retentivity
The switching state and counter values of SFBs can be held retentive. This means that the current
data are retained, for example after a power loss, so that the function is resumed at the break position
after renewed power on. Hence, a timer is not reset, but instead the time-to-go expires.
However, to enable this feature for the relevant function, retentivity needs to be set. There are two
possible settings:
• on: Current data are retained
• off: Current data are not retained (default).
The hours counter forms an exception, because it is principally retentive.

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Times

On-delay

Short description
The output is not switched on until a configured delay time has expired.

Connection Description
Trg input The on delay time is triggered via the Trg (Trigger) input
Parameter T represents the on delay time after which the output is switched on (output signal
transition 0 to 1).
Retentivity on = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q switches on after a specified time T has expired, provided Trg is still set.

Parameter T
The time set in parameter T can be formed by the actual value of another, already programmed
function:
• Analog comparators
• Analog triggers
• Analog amplifiers, and
• Up/Down counters.
You select the required function via the block number.
For information on the validity and accuracy of the time base, refer to the LOGO! manual.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The time Ta (the current time in LOGO!) is triggered with the 0 to 1 transition at input Trg.
If the status at input Trg stays 1 at least for the duration of the configured time T, the output is set to 1
when this time has expired (the on signal of the output follows the on signal of the input with delay).
The time is reset if the status at input Trg changes to 0 again before the time T has expired.
The output is reset to 0 when input Trg is 0.

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Off-delay

Short description
The output with off delay is not reset until a defined time has expired.

Connection Description
Input Trg Start the off delay time with a negative edge (1 to 0 transition) at input Trg (Trigger)
Input R Reset the off delay time and set the output to 0 via the R (Reset) input.
Reset has priority over Trg
Parameter The output is switched off on expiration of the delay time T (output signal transition 1 to
0).
Retentivity on = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is switched on for the duration of the time T after a trigger at input Trg.

Parameter T
The time set in parameter T can be formed by the actual value of another, already programmed
function:
• Analog comparators
• Analog triggers
• Analog amplifiers, and
• Up/Down counters.
You select the required function via the block number.
For information on the validity and accuracy of the time base, refer to the LOGO! manual.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

Output Q is set to 1 instantaneously with a 0 to 1 transition at input Trg.
At the 1 to 0 transition at input Trg, LOGO! retriggers the current time T, and the output remains set.
The output Q is reset to 0 when Ta reaches the value specified in T (Ta=T) (off delay).
A one-shot at input Trg retriggers the time Ta.
You can reset the time Ta and the output via the input R (Reset) before the time Ta has expired.

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On-/Off-delay

Short description
The on/off delay function is used to set an output after a configured on delay time and then reset it
again upon expiration of a second configured time.

Connection Description
input Trg You trigger the on delay with a positive edge (0 to 1 transition) at input Trg (Trigger).
You trigger the off delay with a negative edge (1 to 0 transition).
Parameter TH is the on delay time for the output (output signal transition 0 to 1).
TL is the off delay time for the output (output signal transition 1 to 0).
Retentivity on = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is switched on upon expiration of a configured time TH if Trg is still set. It is switched
off again upon expiration of the time TL and if Trg has not been set again.

Parameter T
The time set in parameter T can be formed by the actual value of another, already programmed
function:
• Analog comparators
• Analog triggers
• Analog amplifiers, and
• Up/Down counters.
You select the required function via the block number.
For information on the validity and accuracy of the time base, refer to the LOGO! manual.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The time TH is triggered with a 0 to 1 transition at input Trg.
If the status at input Trg is 1 at least for the duration of the configured time TH, the output is set to
logical 1 upon expiration of this time (output is on delayed to the input signal).
The time TH is reset if the status at input Trg is reset to 0 before this time has expired.
The time TL is triggered with the 1 to 0 transition at the output.
If the status at input Trg remains 0 at least for the duration of a configured time TL, the output is reset
to 0 upon expiration of this time (output is off delayed to the input signal).
The time TL is reset if the status at input Trg is returns to 1 before this time has expired.

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Retentive on-delay

Short description
A one-shot at the input triggers a configurable time. The output is set upon expiration of this time.

Connection Description
Input Trg Trigger the on delay time via the Trg (Trigger) input.
Input R Reset the time on delay time and reset the output to 0 via input R (Reset).
Reset takes priority over Trg.
Parameter T is the on delay time for the output (output signal transition 0 to 1).
Retentivity on = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is switched on upon expiration of the time T.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The current time Ta is triggered with a 0 to 1 signal transition at input Trg. Output Q is set to 1 when
Ta reaches the time T. A further pulse at input Trg does not affect Ta.
The output and the time Ta are only reset to 0 with a1 signal at input R.
If retentivity is not set, output Q and the expired time are reset after a power loss.

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Wiping relay (pulse output)

Short description
An input signal generates an output signal of a configurable length.

Connection Description
Input Trg You trigger the time for the wiping relay with a signal at input Trg (Trigger)
Parameter T represents the time after which the output is reset (output signal transition 1 to 0).
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q A pulse at Trg sets Q. The output stays set until the time T has expired and if Trg = 1 for
the duration of this time. A 1 to 0 transition at Trg prior to the expiration of T also resets
the output to 0.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

With the input signal Trg = 1, output Q is set to 1. The signal also triggers the time Ta, while the output
remains set.
When Ta reaches the value defined at T (Ta=T), the output Q is reset to 0 state (pulse output).
If the signal at input Trg changes from 1 to 0 before this time has expired, the output is immediately
reset from 1 to 0.

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Edge triggered wiping relay

Short description
An input pulse generates a preset number of output pulses with a defined pulse/pause ratio
(retriggerable), after a configured delay time has expired.

Connection Description
Input Trg You trigger the times for the Edge-triggered wiping relay with a signal at input Trg
(Trigger).
Input R The output and the current time Ta are reset to 0 with a signal at input R.
Parameter The interpulse period TL and the pulse period TH are adjustable.
N determines the number of pulse/pause cycles TL / TH:
Value range: 1...9.
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Output Q is set when the time TL has expired and is reset when TH has expired.

Only the parameter T exists. T represents the off delay time for the output.
Input R is not available

Timing diagram

TL = 0; N = 1

Description of the function

With the change at input Trg to 1, the time TL (time low) is triggered. After the time TL has expired,
output Q is set to 1 for the duration of the time TH (time high).
If input Trg is retriggered prior to the expiration of the preset time (TL + TH), the time Ta is reset and
the pulse/pause period is restarted.

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Symmetrical pulse generator

The symmetrical pulse generator is only available for devices of the series 0BA3.
LOGO! devices of the current series use an asynchronous pulse generator instead of the
symmetrical pulse generator.

Short description
The function outputs a pulse signal with a configurable period.

Connection Description
Input En You enable (En=1) or disable (En=0) the pulse generator with the signal at input En
(Enable)
Parameter T is the on or off time of the output
Output Q Q is toggled periodically on and off with the pulse time T.

Timing diagram

Description of function
You define the length of the on and off times at the parameter T. The En input enables the pulse
generator. The pulse generator sets the output to 1 for the duration of the time T, then to 0 for the
duration of the time T and so forth, until input En = 0.
Always specify a time T of 0.1 s. A time T is not defined for T = 0.05 s and T = 0.00 s.

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Asynchronous pulse generator

Description of function
The pulse shape at the output can be modified via a configurable pulse/pause ratio.

Connection Description
Input En You enable/disable the asynchronous pulse generator with the signal at input En.
Input Inv The Inv input can be used to invert the output signal of the active asynchronous pulse
generator..
Parameter You can customize the pulse/pause ratio.
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is toggled on and off cyclically with the pulse times TH and TL .

Timing diagram

Description of the function

You can set the pulse/pause ratio at the TH (Time High) and TL (Time Low) parameters.
The INV input can be used to invert the output signal. The input block INV only inverts the output
signal if the block is enabled via EN.

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Random generator

Short description
The output of a random generator is toggled within a configurable time.

Connection Description
Input En The positive edge (0 to 1 transition) a at the enable input En (Enable) triggers the on
delay for the random generator.
The negative edge (1 to 0 transition) triggers the off delay for the random generator.
Parameter The on delay is determined at random and lies between 0 s and TH.
The off delay is determined at random and lies between 0 s and TL.
Output Q Q is set on expiration of the on delay if En is still set. it is reset when the off delay time
has expired and if En has not been set again.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

With the 0 to 1 transition at input En, a random time (on delay time) between 0 s and TH is set and
triggered. If the status at input En is 1 at least for the duration of the on delay, the output is set to 1
when this on delay time has expired.
The time is reset if the status at input En is reset to 0 before the on delay time has expired.
When input En is reset 0, a random time (off delay time) between 0 s and TL is set and triggered.
If the status at input En is 0 at least for the duration of the off delay time, the output Q is reset to 0
when the off delay time has expired.
The time is reset if the status at input En returns to 1 before the on delay time has expired.

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Stairway lighting switch

Short description
The edge of an input pulse triggers a configurable time. The output is reset when this time has
expired. An off warning can be output prior to the expiration of this time.

Connection Description
Input Trg You trigger the time (off delay) for the stairway switch with a signal at input Trg
(Trigger).
Parameter The output is reset (1 to 0 transition when the time T has expired.
T! determines the triggering time for the prewarning.
T!L determines the length of the prewarning time.
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is reset after the time T has expired. A warning signal can be output before this time
has expired.

Timing diagram

The prewarning time is set to 15 s. The T! and T!L parameters thus become
obsolete.

Changing the time base

You can change the prewarning time base and the period.

Time base T Prewarning time Prewarning period

Seconds* 750 ms 50 ms
Minutes 15 s 1s
Hours 15 min 1 min

* makes sense only for programs with a cycle time of < 25 ms

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Description of the function

Output Q is set to 1 with a 0 to 1 signal transition at input Trg. The 1 to 0 transition at input Trg triggers
the current time and output Q remains set.
Output Q is reset to 0 when Ta reaches the time T. Before the off delay time (T - T!) has expired, you
can output a prewarning that resets Q for the duration of the off prewarning time T!L.
Ta is retriggered (optional) at the next high/low transition at input Trg and if Ta is expiring.

Scan cycle time

For information on how to determine the scan cycle time of a LOGO!, refer to the appendix of the
LOGO! manual.

Multiple function switch

Short description
Switch with two different functions:
• Pulse switch with off delay
• Switch (continuous light)

Connection Description
Input Trg With a signal at input Trg (Trigger) you set output Q (continuous light), or reset Q with
off delay. Output Q can be reset with a signal at the Trg input.
Input R You set the current time Ta, and reset the output to 0, with a signal at input R.
Parameter The output is reset (1 to 0 transition) when the time T has expired.
TL determines the period during which the input must be set in order to enable the
permanent light function.
T! determines the on delay for the prewarning time.
T!L determines the length of the prewarning time.
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Output Q is set with a signal at input Trg, and it is reset again after a configured time
has expired and depending on the pulse width at input Trg, or it is reset with another
signal at input Trg.

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Timing diagram

Only the TL and TH. parameters exist.

The output is reset when TH has expired.
TL determines the period during which the input must be set in order to enable the
permanent light function.
Input R is not available to the user.

Description of the function

Output Q is set to 1 with a 0 to 1 signal transition at Trg.
If output Q = 0, and input Trg is set hi at least for the duration of TL, the permanent lighting function is
enabled and output Q is set accordingly.
The off delay time T is triggered when the status at input Trg changes to 0 before the time TL has
expired.
Output Q is reset when the Ta = T.
Before the off delay time (T - T!) has expired, you can output an off prewarning that resets Q for the
duration of the off preqarning time T!L. A further signal at input Trg always resets T and output Q.

Caution
The time base for the T, T! and T!L must be identical.

Weekly timer

Caution
Your LOGO! must be equipped with an internal real-time clock if you are going to use this SFB.

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Short description
The output is controlled by means of a configurable on/off date. The function supports any
combination of weekdays.

Connection Description
Parameter At the No1, No2, No3 (cam) parameters you set the on and off triggers for each cam of
the weekly timer. The parameter units are the days and the time-of-day.
Output Q Q is set when the configured cam is actuated.

Timing diagram (three practical examples)

No1: Daily: 06:30 h to 08:00 h

No2: Tuesday: 03:10 h to 04:15 h
No3: Saturday and Sunday: 16:30 h to 23:10 h

Description of the function

Each weekly timer is equipped with three cams. You can configure a time hysteresis for each
individual cam. At the cams you set the on and off hysteresis. The weekly timer sets the output at a
certain time, provided it is not already set.
The output is reset at a certain time, provided it is not already reset. A conflict is generated in the
weekly timer when the set on time and the set off time at another cam are identical. In this case, cam 3
takes priority over cam 2, while cam 2 takes priority over cam 1.
The switching status of the weekly timer is determined by the status at the No1, No2 and No3 cams.

On times
Any time between 00:00 h and 23:59 h.

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Special characteristics to note when configuring

The block properties window offers a tab for each one of the three cams. Here you can set the weekly
on times for the cams. Each tab offers you in addition an option of defining the on and off times for
each cam in hour and minute units. Hence, the shortest switching cycle is one minute.
You can disable the on and off times individually, i.e. you can achieve switching cycles extending
across more than one day, for example, by setting the on time for cam 1 to Monday 7:00 h and the off
time of cam 2 to Wednesday 13:07 h, while disabling the on time for cam 2.

Backup of the real-time clock

The internal real-time clock of LOGO! is buffered against power loss. The buffering time is influenced
by the ambient temperature, and is typically 80 hours at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

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Yearly timer

Caution
Your LOGO! must be equipped with an internal real-time clock if you are going to use this SFB.

Short description
The output is controlled by means of a configurable on/off date

Connection Description
Parameter At the No (cam) parameter you set the on and off trigger for the cam of the yearly timer.
Output Q Q is set on when the configured cam is switched on.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The yearly timer sets and resets the output at specific on and off times.
The off-date identifies the day on which the output is reset again. The first value defines the month, the
second the day.
When you select the Every month check box, the yearly clock switches on or off at a certain day of
every month.

The Every month setting is available only as of the 0BA4 device series.

Backup of the real-time clock

The internal real-time clock of LOGO! is buffered against power loss. The buffering time is influenced
by the ambient temperature, and is typically 80 hours at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

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Special characteristics to note when configuring

A click on the dialog box enables direct keyboard input of the month and day values. The values
entered may not exceed the logical maximum of the relevant input boxes, otherwise LOGO!Soft
Comfort returns an error message.
The calendar icon offers you an easy way of setting the date. It opens a window where you can set
the days and months by clicking the relevant buttons.

Sample configuration
The output of a LOGO! is to be switched on annually, from 1st of March to 4th of April and from 7th of
July to 19th of November. This requires two blocks for configuring the specific on times. The outputs
are then linked via an OR block.

Place two yearly timer switch SFBs on your programming interface and configure the blocks as
specified.

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Create a logical link of the blocks via a standard OR block. The OR output is 1 if at least one of the
yearly timer switches is set.

Counter

Up/Down counter

Short description
An input pulse increments or decrements an internal value, depending on the parameter setting. The
output is set or reset when a configured threshold is reached. The direction of count can be changed
with a signal at input Dir.

Connection Description
Input R You reset the output and the internal counter value to zero with a signal at input R
(Reset).
Input Cnt This function counts the 0 to 1 transitions at input Cnt. It does not count 1 to 0
transitions.
Use
• The inputs I5/I6 for high-frequency counts (only available for certain LOGO! devices, see the
LOGO! manual): max. 2 kHz.
• Any other input or circuit element for low-frequency counts (5 Hz).
Input Dir Input Dir (Direction) determines the direction of count:
Dir = 0: Up
Dir = 1: Down
Parameter On: On threshold
Value range: 0...999999
Off: Off threshold
Value range: 0...999999
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is set and reset according to the actual value at Cnt and the set thresholds.

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Timing diagram

Description of the function

The function increments (Dir = 0) or decrements (Dir = 1) the internal counter by one count with every
positive edge at input Cnt.
You can reset the output, and the internal counter value to '000000', with a signal at the reset input R.
As long as R=1, the output is 0 and the pulses at input Cnt are not counted.
Output Q is set and reset according to the actual value at Cnt and the set thresholds. See the following
rules for calculation.

Calculation rule
• If the on threshold >= off threshold, then:
Q = 1, if Cnt >= On
Q = 0, if Cnt < Off.
• If the on threshold < off threshold, then:
Q = 1, if On <= Cnt < Off.

The off parameter does not exist. The calculation rule is therefore void.

Preset On/Off parameters

The preset limit values for the on and/or off parameters can also be derived from the actual value of
another, already configured function. You can use the actual values of the following functions:
• Analog comparator (actual value Ax - Ay)
• Analog trigger (actual value Ax)
• Analog amplifier (actual value Ax) and
• Up/down counter (actual value Cnt).
Select the required function via the block number.

Caution
The function polls the limit value of the counter once in each cycle.
Thus, if the pulses at the fast inputs I5/I6 are faster than the scan cycle time, the SFB might not switch
until the so specified limit has been exceeded.
Example: Up to 100 pulses per cycle can be counted; 900 pulses have been counted so far. On = 950;
Off = 10000. The output is set in the next cycle, after the value has reached 1000.
The output would not be set at all if the value Off = 980

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Scan cycle time

For information on how to determine the scan cycle time of a LOGO!, refer to the appendix in the
LOGO! manual.

Hours counter

Short description
A configured time is triggered with a signal at the monitoring input. The output is set when this time
has expired.

Connection Description
Input R A positive edge (0 to 1 transition) at input R resets output Q and sets a configured value
MI at the counter for the duration of the time-to-go (MN).
Input En En is the monitoring input. LOGO! scans the on-time of this input.
Input Ral A positive edge at input Ral (Reset all) resets both the hours counter (OT) and the
output, and sets the configured value MI at the counter to for the duration of the time-to-
go (MN). That is,
• Output Q = 0,
• The measured operating hours OT = 0, and
• The time-to-go of the maintenance interval MN = MI.
Parameter MI: Maintenance interval to be specified in hour units
Range of values: 0000...9999 h
OT: otal operating time
Range of values: 00000...99999 h
Q 0:
• When "R" is selected:
Q = 1, if MN = 0;
Q = 0, if R = 1 or Ral = 1
• When "R+En" is selected:
Q = 1, if MN = 0;
Q = 0, if R = 1 or Ral = 1 or En = 0.
Output Q The output is set when the time-to-go MN = 0. The output is reset:
• When "Q 0:R+En", if
R = 1 or Ral = 1 or En = 0
• When "Q 0:R",
if R = 1 or Ral = 1.

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Timing diagram

MI = Configured time interval

MN = Time-to-go
OT = Total time expired since the last 1 signal at the Ral input
These values are principally held retentive!

Description of the function

The hours counter monitors input En. As long as the status at this input is 1, LOGO! calculates the
time expired and the time-to-go MN. LOGO! displays these times when set to configuration mode. The
output is set to 1 when the time-to-go is equal to zero.
You reset output Q and the time-to-go counter to the specified value MI with a signal at input R. The
internal total count OT is continued.
You reset output Q and the time-to-go counter to the specified value MI with a signal at input Ral. The
internal total counter OT is reset to 0.
Depending on your configuration of the Q parameter, the output is either reset with a reset signal at
input R or Ral ("Q R"), or when the reset signal is 1 or the En signal is 0 ("Q R+En").

Viewing the MI, MN and OT values

In LOGO!Soft Comfort you can fetch the hours counter via the Tools -> Transfer -> Hours counter
menu command.

Limit value of OT
The value of the operating hours in OT are retained when you reset the hours counter with a signal at
input R. The hours counter OT continues the count as long as En = 1, irrespective of the status at the
reset input R. The counter limit of OT is 99999 h. The hours counter stops when it reaches this value.
In programming mode, you can set the initial value of OT. The counter starts operation at any value
other than zero. MN is automatically calculated at the START, based on the MI and OT values.
Example: MI = 100, OT = 130, the result is MN = 70

Parameter preset
In Logo!SoftComfort, you can define MI and an OT start value.
You determine that Q does not depend on En by selecting the corresponding check box.

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Frequency trigger

Short description
The output is switched on and off, depending on two configurable frequencies.

Connection Description
Input Fre The function count o to 1 transitions at input Fre. ! to 0 transitions are not counted.
Use
• Inputs I5/I6 for fast counts (only available for specific LOGO! devices, see the LOGO!
manual): max. 2 kHz.
• Any other input or circuit element for low frequencies (5 Hz).
Parameter On: On threshold
Range of values: 0000...9999
Off: Off threshold
Range of values: 0000...9999
G_T: Time interval or gate time during which the input pulses are measured.
Range of values: 00:05 s...99:99 s
Output Q Q is set or reset according to the threshold values.

The following parameters are valid:

TH high: High threshold
Range of values 0..9999
TH low: Low threshold
Range of values 0..9999
G_T: Time interval or gate time during which the
input pulses are measured.
Range of values: 00:05 s...99:99 s

Timing diagram

fa = Input frequency

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Description of the function

The trigger measures the signals at input Fre. The pulses are captured during a configurable period
G_T.
Q is set or reset according to the set thresholds. See the following calculation rule.

Calculation rule
• If the threshold (On) > threshold (Off), then:
Q = 1, if fa >= On
Q = 0, if fa < Off.
• If the threshold (On) < threshold (Off), then Q = 1, if
On <= fa < Off.

The following calculation rules apply

• If fre > threshold (On), then:
Q=1
• If fre <= threshold (Off), then:
Q=0

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Analog

Analog threshold trigger

Short description
The output is set or reset depending on two configurable thresholds (hysteresis).

Connection Description
Input Ax Input the analog signal to be evaluated at input Ax.
Use the analog inputs AI1...AI8, the analog flags AM1...AM6, the block number of a
function with analog output, or the analog outputs AQ1 and AQ2.
0 - 10 V is proportional to 0 - 1000 (internal value).
Parameter A: Gain
Range of values: 00,00...10,00
B: Zero offset
Range of values: +- 10.000
On: On threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
Off: Off threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
p: Number of decimals
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, 3
Output Q Q is set or reset depending on the set thresholds.

These parameters apply:

G: Gain in [%]
Range of values 0..1000 %
O: Offset
Range of values ±999
TH high: On threshold
Range of values 0..9999
TH low: Off threshold
Range of values 0..9999

Parameter p (number of decimals)

Does not apply to the display of On, Off and Ax values in a message text.
Does not apply to the comparison of On and Off values! (The compare function ignores the decimal
point.)

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Timing diagram

Description of the function

The function reads the value of the signal at the analog input Ax.
This value is multiplied by the value of parameter A (gain). Parameter B (offset) is added to the
product, hence
(Ax * Gain) + Offset = Actual value Ax.
Output Q is set or reset depending on the set threshold values. See the following calculation rule.

The function is as follows

The offset parameter is added to the read analog value. The sum is multiplied by the
value of the gain parameter.
Value = (AI+offset)*gain
Output Q is set to 1 if the calculated value exceeds the on threshold (TH high).
Q is reset to 0 when the value reaches or drops below the off threshold (TH low).

Calculation rule
• If threshold (On) >= threshold (Off), then:
Q = 1, if the actual value Ax > On
Q = 0, if the actual value Ax <= Off.
• If threshold (On) < threshold (Off), then Q = 1, if
On <= the actual value Ax < Off.

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Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

Please not the help on analog block parameters in the Information on analog value processing section.

Note
The decimal point setting must be identical in the min. and max. range.

Analog differential trigger

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Short description
The output is set and reset depending on a configurable threshold and a differential value.

Connection Description
Input Ax You apply the analog signal to be analyzed at input Ax.
Use the analog inputs AI1...AI8, the analog flags AM1...AM6, the block number of a
function with analog output, or the analog outputs AQ1 and AQ2.
0 - 10 V is proportional to 0 - 1000 (internal value).
Parameter A: Gain
Range of values: 00,00...10,00
B: Zero offset
Range of values: +- 10.000
On: On threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
Delta: Differential value for calculating the off parameter
Range of values: +- 20.000
p: Number of decimals
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, 3
Output Q Q is set or reset, depending on the threshold and difference values.

Parameter p (number of decimals)

Does not apply to the display of On, Off and Ax values in a message text.
Does not apply to the comparison of On and Off values! (The compare function ignores the decimal
point.)

Timing diagram A: Function with negative difference Delta

Timing diagram B: Function with positive difference Delta

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Description of the function

The function fetches the analog signal at input Ax.
Ax is multiplied by the value of the A (gain) parameter, and the value at parameter B (offset) is added
to product, i.e.
(Ax * gain) + offset = actual value of Ax.
Output Q is set or reset, depending on the set (On) threshold and difference value (Delta). The
function automatically calculates the Off parameter: Off = On + Delta, whereby Delta may be positive
or negative. See the calculation rule below.

Calculation rule
• When you set a negative differential value Delta, the On threshold >= Off threshold, and:
Q = 1, if the actual value Ax > On
Q = 0, if the actual value Ax <= Off.
See the timing diagram A.
• When you set a positive differential value Delta, the On threshold < the Off threshold, and Q = 1,
if:
On <= the actual value Ax < Off.
See the timing diagram B.

Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

Please not the help on analog block parameters in the Information on analog value processing section.

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Analog comparator

Short description
The output is set and reset depending on the difference Ax - Ay and on two configurable thresholds.

Connection Description
Inputs Ax, Ay Input the analog signals of which you want to determine the delta at the inputs Ax and
Ay.
Use the analog inputs AI1...AI8, the analog flags AM1...AM6, the block number of a
function with analog output, or the analog outputs AQ1 and AQ2.
AI1..AI8: 0 - 10 V corresponds with 0 - 1000 (internal value).
Parameter A: Gain
Range of values: 00.00...10.00
B: Zero offset
Range of values: +- 10.000
On: On threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
Off: Off threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
p: Number of decimals
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, 3
Output Q Q is set or reset depending on the set thresholds.

The following parameters apply:

G: Gain in [%]
Range of values: 0..1000 %
O: Offset
Range of values: ±999
delta : Threshold

Q is set to 1 when the difference Ax-Ay exceeds the threshold.

Parameter p (number of decimals)

Does not apply to Ax, Ay, Delta, On and Off values displayed in a message text.
Does not apply to the comparison of on and off values! (The compare function ignores the decimal
point.)

Timing diagram

Q for Ax - Ay > 200, On = Off = 200

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Description of the function

The function reads the value of the signal at the analog input Ax.
This value is multiplied by the value of parameter A (gain). Parameter B (offset) is added to the
product, hence
(Ax * gain) + offset = Actual value Ax.
(Ay * gain) + offset = Actual value Ay.
Output Q is set or reset depending on the difference of the actual values Ax - Ay and the set
thresholds. See the following calculation rule.

Calculation rule
• If threshold On >= Threshold Off, then:
Q = 1, if (actual value Ax - actual value Ay) > On
Q = 0, if (actual value Ax - actual value Ay) <= Off.
• If threshold On < Threshold Off, then Q = 1, falls:
On <= (actual value Ax - actual value Ay) < Off.

The following functions/calculation rules apply

The function adds the relevant specified offset to the analog values Ax and Ay.
The sum is multiplied with the value of the gain parameter. The difference is
formed of both calculated values.
Output Q is set if this difference between these values exceeds the threshold you
have configured under delta.
Calculation rule:
Q = 1, if:
((Ax + offset) * gain) - ((Ay + offset)*gain)>threshold delta
Q is reset to 0 when the threshold reaches or drops below delta.

Reducing the input sensitivity of the analog comparator

You can delay the output of the analog comparator selectively by means of the "on delay" and "off
delay" SFBs. By doing so, you determine that output Q is only set if the input trigger length Trg (=
output of the analog comparator) exceeds the defined on delay time. Output Q can only be reset if the
length of the input trigger is longer than the defined off delay time.
This way you can set a virtual hysteresis, which renders the input less sensitive to short changes.

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Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

For help on analog block parameters, refer to the Information on analog value processing section.

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Analog value monitoring

Short description
This special function saves the process variable of an analog input to memory, and sets the output
when the output variable exceeds or drops below this stored value plus a configurable offset.

Connection Description
Input En A positive edge (0 to 1 transition) at input En saves the analog value at input Ax
("Aen") to memory and starts monitoring of the analog range Aen +- Delta.
Input Ax You apply the analog signal to be monitored at input Ax.
Use the analog inputs AI1...AI8, the analog flags AM1...AM6, the block number of
a function with analog output, or the analog outputs AQ1 and AQ2.
0 - 10 V is proportional to 0 - 1000 (internal value).
Parameter A: Gain
Range of values: 00,00...10,00
B: Zero offset
Range of values: +- 10.000
Delta: Difference value for the Aen on/off threshold
Range of values: +- 20.000
p: Number of decimals
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, 3
Output Q Q is set/reset, depending on the stored analog value and the offset.

Parameter p (number of decimals)

Does not apply to the display of On, Off and Ax values in a message text.
Does not apply to the comparison of On and Off values! (The compare function ignores the decimal
point.)

Timing diagram

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Description of the function

A 0 to 1 transition at input En saves the value of the signal at the analog input Ax. This saved process
variable is referred to as Aen".
Both the analog actual values Ax and Aen are multiplied by the value at parameter A (gain), and
parameter B (offset) is then added to the product, i.e.
(Ax * gain) + offset = Actual value Aen, when input En changes from 0 to 1, or
(Ax * gain) + offset = Actual value Ax.
Output Q is set when the signal at input En = 1 and if the actual value at input Ax is out of range of
Aen +- Delta.
Output Q is reset, when the actual value at input Ax lies within the range of Aen +- Delta, or when the
signal at input En changes to lo.

Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

Please not the help on analog block parameters in the Information on analog value processing section.

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Analog amplifier

This special function is only available for devices as of the series 0BA4.

Short description
This SFB amplifies an analog input value and returns it at the analog output.

Connection Description
Input Ax Input the analog signal to be amplified at input Ax.
Use the analog inputs AI1...AI8, the analog flags AM1...AM6, the block number of a
function with analog output, or the analog outputs AQ1 and AQ2.
AI1..AI8: 0 - 10 V corresponds with 0 - 1000 (internal value).
Parameter A: Gain
Range of values: 00.00...10.00
B: Zero offset
Range of values: +- 10000
p: Number of decimals
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, 3
Output AQ This SFB has an analog output! You can connect this output only to the analog input
of a function or to an analog flag.
range of values for AQ: -32768...+32767

Parameter p (number of decimals)

Applies only to the AQ value in a message text.

Description of the function

The function reads the value of an analog signal at the analog input Ax.
This value is multiplied by the gain parameter A. Parameter B (offset) is added to the product, i.e.
(Ax * gain) + offset = Actual value Ax.
The actual value Ax is output at AQ.

Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

For help on analog block parameters, refer to the Information on analog value processing section.

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Miscellaneous

Latching relay

Short description
A signal at input S sets output Q. A signal at input R resets output Q.

Connection Description
Input S Set output Q with a signal at input S (Set).
Input R Reset output Q with a signal at input R (Reset). Output Q is reset if S and R are
both set (reset has priority over set).
Parameter Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is set with a signal at input S and remains set until it is reset with signal at input
R.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The latching relay represents a simple binary memory logic. The output value depends on the input
states and the previous status at the output.
Logic table of the latching relay:

S R Q Remark
0 0 x Status unchanged
0 1 0 Reset
1 0 1 Set
1 1 0 Reset
When retentivity is enabled, the output signal corresponds with the signal status prior to the power
loss.

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Pulse relay

Short description
The output is set and reset with a short one-shot at the input.

Connection Description
Input Trg You switch output Q on or off with a signal at input Trg (Trigger) input.
Input S A one-shot at input S (Set) sets the output to logical 1.
Input R A one-shot at input R (Reset) resets the output to logical 0
Parameter Selection:
RS (input R priority), or
SR (input S priority)
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q Q is switched on with a signal at Trg and is reset again at the next Trg pulse,
if both S and R = 0.

The special function does not have an S input and priority preselection.
The following applies to output Q:
Q is switched on with a signal at Trg, and is switched off again with the
next signal at Trg or R.

Timing diagram

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Description of the function

The status of output Q changes with each 0 to 1 transition at input Trg and if both S and R = 0, i.e. the
output is switched on or off.
Input Trg does not influence the SFB when S = 1 or R = 1.
A one-shot at input S sets the pulse relay, i.e. the output is set to logical 1.
A one-shot at input R resets the pulse relay to its initial state, i.e. the output is set to logical 0.
Either the input R takes priority over input S (i.e. the signal at input S has no effect as long as R = 1),
or the input S takes priority over input R (i.e. the signal at input R has no effect as long as S = 1),
depending on your configuration.

The valid function is:

The status at output Q is toggled with each 0 to 1 transition at input Trg, i.e. the output
is switched on or off.
You reset the pulse relay to its initial state with a one-shot at input, i.e. the output is
reset to 0.
The pulse relay is reset and output Q = 0 after power on or by a reset signal.

Caution
If Trg = 0 and Par = RS, the "Pulse relay" SFB corresponds with the "Latching relay" SFB function.

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Message text

The description of the device series 0BA3 and earlier is found below.

Short description
Display of a configured message text in RUN mode.

Connection Description
Input En A 0 to 1 transition at En (Enable) triggers the output of the message text.
Input P P is the priority of the message text.
0 is the lowest, 30 the highest priority.
Quit: Acknowledgement of the message text
Parameter Text: Input of the message text
Par: Parameter or actual value of another, already configured function
(see "Visible parameters or actual values")
Time: Shows the continuously updated time-of-day
Date: Shows the continuously updated date
EnTime: Shows the time of the 0 to 1 transition
EnDate: Shows the 0 to 1 transition of the date
Output Q Q remains set as long as the message text is queued.

Description of the function

With a 0 to 1 transition of the signal at input En, the display outputs your configured message text
(actual value, text, TOD, date) in RUN mode.
Acknowledgement disabled (Ack = Off):
The message text is hidden with a 0 to 1 signal transition at input En.
Acknowledgement enabled (Ack = On):
After input En is reset to 0, the message text is displayed until acknowledged by pressing the OK
button. The message text cannot be acknowledged as long as input En is high.
If several message text functions were triggered with En=1, the message with the highest priority (0 =
lowest, 30 = highest) is displayed. This also implies that a new message text is only displayed if its
priority is higher than that of previously enabled message texts.
After a message text is disabled or acknowledged, the function automatically shows the previously
active message text that takes the highest priority.
You can change between the display in RUN mode and the message texts by means of the and
buttons.

Restrictions
Up to 10 message text functions are available.

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Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

"General" area
Here you will find the following settings:·
• Priority of the message text
• Check box for message text acknowledgement
"Blocks" area
Shows a list of all the circuit program blocks and their parameters.
"General parameters" area
Shows general parameters such as the current date.
"Block parameters" area
Shows the parameters of a block selected from the "Blocks" area which you can
output in the message text.
"Insert" button
Button for inserting a parameter selected from the "Block parameters" or
"General parameters" area into the message text.
"Messages" area
You arrange the message text in this area. Information entered in this area
corresponds with that on the Logo! display.
"Delete" button
Button for deleting entries from the "Messages" area

"Special characters" button

Button for inserting special characters in the "Messages" area

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To arrange the message text

1. From the "Blocks" area, select the block whose parameters you want to output.
2. Drag and drop the parameters required from the "Block parameters" to the "Messages" area.
You may also use the "Insert" button to do so.
3. In the "Messages" area, you can add parameter data as required.

Simulation mode
In simulation mode, the message texts are displayed in a small window. The tab for the respective
message text is displayed in different colors, depending on the message text status:
• Message texts not yet called are displayed in black color.
• Message texts cleared form the queue and acknowledged message texts are displayed in blue
color.
• Queued message texts are shown in red color.
• In LOGO!Soft Comfort, click "Details" to view information on the parameters shown in the
message text.

The following specifications apply:

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Short description
Display of a configured message text in RUN mode

Connection Description
Input En The message text is output with a 0 to 1 transition at input En (Enable).
Parameter P P is the priority of the message text.
0 is the lowest, 9 the highest priority.
Parameter Par: Parameter or actual value of another, already programmed function (see
"Displayable parameters or actual values")
Output Q Q remains set as long as the message text is queued.

Description of the function

In RUN mode, a 0 to 1 transition of the signal at input En triggers the output of your configured
message text on the display. The message text is closed after a 1 to 0 transition at input En and if the
acknowledgment attribute is not set. If the acknowledgment attribute is set, the message text is not
closed until input En=0 and the message is acknowledged at the LOGO! with OK. The status at output
Q remains 1 as long as the message text is displayed.
Of several message text functions triggered with En=1, the one with the highest priority is displayed.
Low-priority messages can also by displayed by pressing the button on the LOGO!.
You can switch between the standard display and the message text display by means of the LOGO!
buttons and .

Restrictions
Up to five message text functions are available.

Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

The message text can be configured in the block properties dialog. You can enter up to 4 lines for
each message text (the text display of the LOGO! has four rows) and set the priority. You can move to
the next line using the cursor keys or the mouse. Hit the [ENTER] key to confirm all your entries in the
block properties dialog and to close the dialog.
You may also enter the actual values of other blocks in the text lines. To dos so, select the relevant
block from the Block dialog. A Parameter dialog opens to display a list of all parameters available for
the selected block. The block parameter you select in this dialog is written to the selected text line. The
actual parameter value is now included when you call the message text.

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Set the "Acknowledge message" attribute to specify whether a message is be acknowledged before it
is closed.

Simulation mode
In simulation mode, the message texts are displayed in a small window. The tab for the respective
message text is displayed in different colors, depending on the message text status:
• Message texts not yet called are displayed in black color.
• Message texts cleared form the queue and acknowledged message texts are displayed in blue
color.
• Queued message texts are shown in red color.

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Softkey

Short description
This SFB provides the action of a mechanical pushbutton or switch.

Connection Description
Input En Output Q is set with a 0 to 1 signal transition at input En (Enable) and if, in addition,
'Switch=On' has been confirmed in configuration mode.
Parameter Programming mode:
Sets either a pushbutton action for one cycle or a switching action of the function.
Start: On or Off state that is applied in the initial cycle after program startup, is
retentivity is not set.
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.

Configuration mode (RUN):

Switch: Switches the pushbutton or switch on or off.
Output Q Output Q remains set 1, as long as En=1 and the status at the parameter Type = Switch
and Status = On.
Output Q is set for the duration of one cycle if EN=1 and the status at the parameters
Type = momentary (pushbutton) and Status = On.

The SFB contains the following parameters:

Parameter Type: The softkey can be configured by means of the switch or
pushbutton function.
Parameter Status: Sets the status of the pushbutton/switch, i.e. On or Off.

Factory state
Default of 'Par' is 'momentary action switch'.

Timing diagram

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Description of the function

The output is set, when input En is set and the 'Switch' parameter is set to 'On' and confirmed with OK.
This action is performed irrespective of a configured switch or pushbutton function.
The output is reset to '0' in the following threes cases:
• With a 1 to 0 signal transition at input En.
• When a pushbutton function is configured and one cycle has expired after its actuation.
• When the 'Switch' parameter sets the 'Off' status in configuration mode, and this has been
confirmed with OK.

The function as follows:

• The softkey function is configured with the Type=Switch parameter. The switch status
= on. Output Q is set with the 0 to 1 transition at input En. Output Q remains set, until
either the status at input En is reset to 0, or the switch status changes to off.
• The softkey function is configured with the Type=Momentary. The pushbutton status =
on. Output Q is set for the duration of one cycle with a 0 to 1 transition at input En.
Output Q is retriggered for the duration of one cycle if the status of the input signal at
changes again from 0 to 1, or if the pushbutton status changes from Off to On.

Particular characteristics to be noted when configuring

The softkey can be used both with momentary pushbutton or switching action. A t the status
parameter you can define the on (actuated) or off state for the switch/pushbutton.
If the softkey is assigned a pushbutton action, the output is always set for the duration of one cycle
with a 0 to 1 transition at input En when the pushbutton is in on state, or if the pushbutton state
changes from Off to On when En=1.

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Shift register

This special function is only available for devices as of the series 0BA4.

Short description
The shift register function can be used to read an input value and to shift the bits. The output value
corresponds with the configured shift register bit. The shift direction can be changed at a special input.

Connection Description
Input In The function when started reads this input value.
Input Trg The SFB is started with a positive edge (0 t 1 transition) at input Trg (Trigger). A 1 to 0 transition
is irrelevant.
Input Dir You define the shift direction of the shift register bits S1...S8 at the Dir input:
Dir = 0: shift up (S1 >> S8)
Dir = 1: shift down (S8 >> S1)
Parameter Shift register bit that determines the value of output Q.
Possible settings: S1 ... S8
Retentivity set (on) = the status is retentive in memory.
Output Q The output value corresponds with the configured shift register bit.

Timing diagram

Description of the function

The function reads the value of input In with a positive edge (0 to 1 transition) at input Trg (Trigger).
This value is written to shift register bits S1 or S8, depending on the set shift direction:
• Shift up: S1 accepts the value of input In; the previous value of S1 is shifted to S2, S2 is shifted to
S3, etc.
• Shift down: S8 accepts the value of input In; the previous value of S8 is shifted to S7, S7 is shifted
to S6, etc.
Q outputs the value of the configured shift register bits.
If retentivity is not enabled, the shift function restarts at S1 or S8 after a power loss.

Note
The special function shift register can be used only once in the circuit program.

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Additional functions of the LAD Editor

AND with edge evaluation

The output of an AND with edge evaluation is only 1 if all inputs are 1 and at least one input was 0
during the last cycle.
The output is set to 1 for the duration of one cycle and must be reset to 0 for the duration of the next
cycle before it can be set to 1 again.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Timing diagram of an AND with edge evaluation

NAND with edge evaluation

The output of a NAND with edge evaluation is only 1 at least one input is 0 and all inputs were 1
during the last cycle.
The output is set to 1 for the duration of one cycle and must be reset to 0 at least for the duration of
the next cycle before it can be set to 1 again.
A block input that is not used (x) is assigned: x = 1.
Timing diagram of a NAND with edge evaluation

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Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

How to maintain an overview during simulation

A quick and easy way of selecting blocks and placing these into your circuit program
A quick and easy way of connecting blocks in large circuit programs
How to use the Info Window texts for your documentation
A quick and easy way of increasing/reducing the size of the Info Window
How to display the corresponding tooltip for a function key
How to identify your circuit program version
How to access functions via the shortcut menu
A quick and easy way of zooming your circuit program window
A quick way of changing block parameters
A quick way of closing LOGO!Soft without saving the data

How to maintain an overview during simulation

It may be difficult in simulation mode to maintain a clear overview of large circuit programs and/or
when working on low resolution screens. We advice you take the following procedure:
1. Maximize the LOGO!Soft Comfort application window to full screen size.
2. Close the Info Window and the catalog.
3. Position the mouse pointer onto the small strip, directly at the left side of the icons of the circuit
program inputs. Keep the left mouse button pressed and drag and drop the input toolbox out of the
LOGO!Soft Comfort application window to the top edge of the screen.
4. Do the same with the toolbox of your circuit program outputs, as described under 3.
Advantage: The space for editing the circuit program has increased. You can still access the I/O
toolbars without restriction, since they always remain in the foreground.
Note: You can restore the I/O toolbars to their original position by left-clicking the small cross icon in
the upper right corner of the toolbox.

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A quick and easy way of selecting blocks and placing these into
your circuit program
You have two alternatives to the standard selection of blocks via the programming toolbox icons:

Alternative 1
1. Open the catalog via the programming toolbox.
2. Click on the required block in the catalog to select it.
3. In your circuit program, left-click the block insert position. The block appears at the correct
position.
4. To insert further instances of this block, left-click on the relevant insert positions.
5. To insert a further block, select it from the catalog and proceed as described under item 3 and 4.
Advantage: When you change between constants/terminals, basic functions an SFBs, you save
yourself having to click the relevant icons in the programming toolbox.

Alternative 2
1. Open the catalog of the programming toolbox.
2. Click on any block in the catalog to select it.
3. If you are creating a large program, you can close the catalog and also hide the programming
toolbox.
4. Hold down the Ctrl key and left-click the block insert position in your circuit program. You are
displayed a mask with block list, from which you can select the required block with a double-click.
5. Tip: In the mask header, you will also find an input field. You could, for example, enter the initial
letter of the required SFB to restrict the display in the mask to a list of blocks with this initial. You
thus do not have to browse the entire mask, and you can quickly find the relevant block.
By the way, you can also use wildcards such as * or ?.
6. The block is inserted at the correct position in your circuit program.
7. To insert further instances of this block, left-click on the relevant insert positions.
8. To insert a further block, select it from the catalog and proceed as described previously.
Advantage: You do not depend on the catalog and the programming toolbox to create large
programs. You can thus close and hide these to provide more screen space for your circuit program.

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A quick and easy way of connecting blocks in large circuit

programs
In addition to the conventional method of creating connections by means of the programming toolbox
icons, you have a further alternative:
4. After you have placed the blocks into the circuit program, double-click on the input or output of a
block.
5. A mask opens with a list of the target blocks. Select a block with double-click.
Tipp: In the mask header you will find an input field. You could, for example, enter the initial letter
of the required SFB to restrict the display in the mask to a list of blocks with this initial. You thus do
not have to browse the entire mask, and you can quickly find the relevant block.
By the way, you can also use wildcards such as * or ?.
6. The connection is made.
Advantage: Particularly when you are handling large circuit programs, this method provides you with
a quick and easy means of creating connections.

How to use the Info Window texts for your documentation

1. Use the mouse to mark the text you want to copy to your documentation.

2. Click the icon . The selected text is copied to the clipboard of your operating system.
3. Change to your documentation editor.
4. Call the Edit menu and select the Paste command to insert the den text from the clipboard into
your documentation.

A quick and easy way of increasing/reducing the size of the Info

Window
Double-click the title bar of the Info Window to switch the window to full-screen mode in the
LOGO!Soft Comfort application window. Double-click the title bar of the Info Window to restore it to its
original size.

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How to display a corresponding tooltip for a function key

Prerequisite: The tooltips are enabled.
Under Tools -> Options -> Look and Feel, select Metal or Extended Windows Look and Feel.
With the help of the mouse-over-icon function, LOGO!Soft Comfort does not only show the tooltip for
this icon, but also the corresponding function key (if available).
Here you will find an overview of the shortcuts.

How to identify your circuit program version

The first 16 characters you enter in the Project name field in the File -> General properties dialog are
downloaded to the LOGO!. The version identifier included with these 16 characters is maintained
when you download and upload the circuit program between the PC <-> LOGO!.

This function is not available for LOGO! modules of the 0BA0 and 0BA1 series.

How to access functions via the context sensitive menu

Right-click on an object to open a context sensitive window that offers you all the major functions.

A quick and easy way of zooming your circuit program window

Press [CTRL] and turn the mouse wheel.
Result: The size of your circuit program window changes

A quick way of changing block parameters

Click the parameter field you want to change. Press [CTRL] and turn the mouse wheel.
Result: The parameter changes

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A quick way of closing LOGO!Soft Comfort without saving the data

Open the File menu, press [CTRL] and click the Close menu command.
Result: LOGO!Soft Comfort is closed without prompt.
Caution: New or changed circuit programs will not be saved.

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