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QuickII: SOFTWARE FOR FAB Controller

Quick II is a programming software for a FAB controller (FAB), it is required to

carry out programming and simulation on a computer. It can implement the
preparation of a control program (function diagram) for FAB. It can also simulate
the operation of the edited program and display the operation in a clear manner.
The latter feature enables the accuracy of the edited program to be confirmed.
QuickII can execute both short-distance and remote communication of FAB, and
write an edited program into the EEPROM of the FAB.

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Chapter I Brief Introduction to Quick II

In order to obtain a quick and initial understanding of Quick II we will, from this
chapter forward, make a comprehensive introduction to Quick II with the help of
visual pictures.

1 . 1 Operating interface
The operating interface of Quick II is friendly and all of its operations can be
completed by clicking the mouse. By clicking Start>Programs>Quick II in the
Windows taskbar, you can enter the main interface of Quick II, as shown in Fig. 1.2

Fig. 1 . 1 Set up Quick II

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Fig. 1 . 2 Main Interface of Quick II

For Quick II, the operating methods of pull-down Instruction Tools and Quick
icons are adopted. All function blocks are directly distributed in the window. Using
a mouse with Windows operation, you can perform; creating and editing, simula-
tion running and monitoring of a FAB program quickly.

1 . 2 Two types of editing windows

Click NEW, then set the controller type and simulation type depending on require-
ments. Select a file name for storing in the computer. Two cascaded editing win-
dows, the Logical Diagram Editing window and Field Simulation Graph Editing
window, will appear in the window. You may select either one for editing purposes.

1 . 2 . 1 FAB Logical Diagram Editing window

FAB Logical Diagram Editing window is as shown in Fig. 1.3. In this editing
window, you can click the desired block in the block library on the left to draw the
Logical Function Diagram and set the block property. After the function diagram is
completed, simulation can be run in this window and the program can be down-
loaded to FAB.

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Fig. 1 . 3 FAB Logical Diagram Editing window

1 . 2 . 2 Simulation window
Quick II has two types of simulation window, the Standard Simulation window
and the Simple Simulation window. The Standard Simulation (Graph editing) win-
dow is as shown in Fig.1.4. In this editing window, you can design the Field
Simulation Graph with Draw, using the built in drawing tools, on the top of the
editing window, based on the field device. The said Field Simulation Graph editing
window is used to conform with the Function Diagram. When the Function Dia-
gram and Field Simulation Graph are completed, you may activate simulation to
execute real-time simulation of the field devices on the controlled site. The Simple
simulation window is as shown in Fig.1.5, through which you can easily view the
result of FAB operation.

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Fig. 1 . 4 Standard Simulation window

Fig. 1 . 5 Simple Simulation window

1 . 3 Main functions
1 . 3 . 1 Editing function
The main function of Quick II is programming for FAB. By using the Logical
Function Editing window of Quick II, you can create and edit your desired FAB
programs using various function blocks of FAB and can also perform file opera-
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1 . 3 . 2 Simulation operation function

After the program is edited, you can view the program operation result on the
computer and conveniently check if the said program meets your control require-
ments. Here Quick II provides you with a completely new off-line test function,
through which you can debug the program without installing the FAB on site. With
this function, many inconvenience of the site test can be avoided.

1 . 3 . 3 Real-time monitoring
Quick II has a Real-Time Monitoring window. You can view the process of the
control system and the running conditions of all FABs and control remote FABs,
by connecting the FAB communication port to the computer you can view the
process of the control system.

1 . 3 . 4 Communication with FAB

1 . 3 . 4 . 1 Local FAB communication.
Through use of an RS-232 communication port, communication between the FAB
and a computer can be realized, allowing for easily downloading programs from the
computer to FAB and uploading programs from FAB to the computer. Monitoring
of operation conditions and controlling of FAB can also be carried out.

1 . 3 . 4 . 2 Remote FAB communication

In certain applications several sets of equipments may be located at disparate
distances and far from each other. When frequent or urgent modification are needed,
caused by unexpected events, during FAB operation, the problems can be easily
solved by just connecting FAB to the telephone line through a modem.

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Chapter II Installation and uninstallation

2 . 1 Installation of Quick II
The installation of Quick II is very simple. A prompt dialogue box will appear
automatically and you will complete the installation smoothly on the computer
under its’ guidance. The main steps are as follows:
1. Insert the CD-ROM with Quick II into the CD Drive and Installation Guidance
will appear automatically. Select Install>Quick II. The dialogue box, as shown
in figure 2.1, will appear. Then wait for installation instructions.

Fig 2 . 1 Installation-Guidance window

2. Enter the Installation window of Quick II, as shown in the figure 2.2.

Fig 2 . 2 Installation-Introduction window

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If you click NEXT to enter the next step of installation, the User Name and
Computer Name will be displayed, as shown in Fig. 2.3, and you can modify them.
If you click CANCEL, the installation program will be terminated.

Fig 2 . 3 User Name Setting Window

3. Enter the Set Installation Path Setting dialogue Box, as shown in Fig.2.4. By
clicking BROWSE, you can modify the current installation path (the original
installation path is C:\ Program Files\Array\Quick II) to your desired installation
path:
If you click NEXT, it will enter the next step of installation and enter the
Setup Type window for selecting installation type, as shown in Fig.2.5. Installa-
tion Type selecting window
If you click BACK, the previous installation window will appear, as shown in
Fig.2.3.
If you click CANCEL, the installation program will be terminated.

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Fig 2 . 4 Installation Path Selection window

4. Enter Setup Type window, as shown in Fig.2.5 and select your desired installa-
tion type.
If the Typical option is selected, the Quick II normal program will be installed.
If the Compact option is selected, the Quick II basic program will be installed.
If the Custom option is selected, the user will be allowed to select the Quick II
program components.

Fig 2 . 5 Installation Type Selection window

Note: Selection of Typical option is recommended.

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5. If the Custom option is selected, it will enter Select Components window, as

shown in Fig.2.6. Select and click the element you want to install, I will then
appear in the corresponding box and the said element is selected and after being
clicked again, it is cancelled (default of Quick II is to install all components when
setup is completed).
Click NEXT to enter the next step of installation and the Setup Program Set
Name dialogue box will appear, as shown in Fig.2.7.
Click BACK, the previous installation dialogue box will be displayed, as shown
in Fig.2.5.
Click CANCEL, the installation program will be terminated.

Fig 2 . 6 Installation Components Selection window

6. Set your desired program set name on the Set Up Program Set Name window as
shown in Fig.2.7 (the original name is ARRAY). When setup is completed:
Click NEXT, installation of the program components will start, as shown in
Fig.2.8.
Click BACK, the previous Selection window will be displayed to, as shown in
Fig.2.6.
Click CANCEL and the installation program will be terminated.

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Fig 2 . 7 Program Folder Selection window

7. The installation program proceeds to the automated installation procedure.
Click CANCEL if you want to terminate now.

Fig 2 . 8 Quick II Installation window

8. When the automated installation process is completed, the Setup Finished Win-
dow appears, as shown in Fig.2.9. Click FINISH to complete the installation
process.

Fig 2 . 9 Setup Finished window

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2 . 2 Uninstallation
There are two ways for the uninstallation of Quick II:
1. Remove from the program:
Under the Windows taskbar, click >start >program>Array and select the said
program folder.
Click UNINSTALL under the said program folder with the left mouse button, as
shown in Fig. 2.10;
When a Confirm Uninstall dialogue box appears, click Yes.
When a Remove Window, as shown in Fig. 2.11, appears, removal can be done.

Fig 2 . 10 Uninstall window

This uninstallation method is more convenient for the users.

2. Remove from the console:

2.l Under the Windows window, double click My Computer then open the
Control panel, select Add/Remove Program on the Console Component and the
Add/Remove Program dialogue box appears.

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2.4 After selecting the ARRAY Quick II program folder in the said dialogue
box, click Add/Remove Program and a dialogue box appears asking if you want to
remove the program. Click Yes and the Remove window, as shown in Fig.2.10,
appears.

2.5 Click OK to complete the removal and then close the Add/Remove Pro-
gram window.

Fig 2 . 1 1 Remove window of Quick II

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Chapter III Operation Instructions and Block Library

3 . 1 Function Instructions
When Quick II is used to edit FAB programs, some basic operations including files
management, opening and closing of the Tool Bar and Status Bar access to Help
information are completed by using pull-down menu under File, Controller, Com-
munication, View, Option and Help. The Instruction Function list of.
Quick II is characterized by its flexibility and variation according to the main
selection. It can be changed according to the current operation for convenience of
your specific operations.

3 . 1 . 1 File
The instruction is mainly used for file management, including creation, opening,
saving and printing of files.

Fig 3.1 File Instructions Menu

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Instruction Name Function

New Open a new file

Open Open an old file

Close Close the current active Window

Save Save a file

Save As Save current file to a new path and a new file

Print Print a file

Print Preview Preview the file printing result

Setup Print Setup printing format

Exit Exit Quick II

3 . 1 . 2 Controller
The instruction is mainly used for reading programs from FAB. Start QuickII after
its operating interface appears, click Controller Function List. The following is
displayed:

Fig 3 . 2 Controller Instruction Menu

3 . 1 . 3 Communication
The instruction is mainly used for on-line setup of FAB with the upper computer

Fig 3 . 3 Communication Instruction Menu

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l. Configure communication: selection of communication mode and setup of com-

munication port.
2. Stop communication: when it is not necessary for FAB to communicate with the
upper computer, click this option to stop communication.

3 . 1 . 4 Display

This instruction is mainly used for selection of the opening/closing of the Field
Simulation Graph window and Logical Diagram window as well as selection of
various Tool Bars.

Fig 3 . 4 Display Instruction Menu

Instruction name Function

Close Simulation View Close Field Simulation View window

Open Simulation View Open Field Simulation View window

Close Logical View Close Logical View window

Open Logical View Open Logical View window

Standard Tool Bar Select Standard Tool Bar

Controller Tool Bar Select Controller Tool Bar

Draw Tool Bar Select Simulation view Tool Bar

Accessories Tool Bar Select Block Library Tool Bar

Status Bar Select Status Bar

Size zoom: Zoom in or zoom out the window

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3 . 1 . 5 Options:

Fig 3 . 5 Options Instruction Menu

Instruction Function
Set Wire Colour Setup block on-line colour
Setup Function Diagram
Set Valid Regin Base Colour
significant draw zone colour
Set Grid Colour Setup Function Diagram grid
point colour
Setup Frame Windows BK-colour Setup Window background colour

Setup Line Mode Setup block on-line types

Change FAB Time Modify FAB time

Change FAB Address Setup FAB address

Setup Password Setup programming

Get FAB Address Get FAB Address
Set Toolbar Mode Set Toolbar Mode

Modify Output Status Modify Output Status

3.1.6 Help:

Fig 3 . 6 Access Help for Instruction Menu

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Contents: Contents and details of help.

Search by subjects: Index of keywords.
Use help: Instructions to help functions.
About Quick II: Brief introduction to FAB.

3 . 1 . 7 Edit

Fig 3 . 7 Edit Instruction Menu

Undo: Undo the previous step operation and support consecutive operations.

Redo: Recover the contents undone by the previous step of operation and

support consecutive operations.

Cut: Cut the contents in the area highlighted with the cursor.

Copy: Copy the contents highlighted with the cursor.

Paste: Paste the contents cut or copied.

Delete: Delete various graphic components.

Select all: Select all the contents in the current window editing box and setup the

label.

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3 . 1 . 8 Search
This instruction is mainly used for finding blocks in the function diagram that meet
certain conditions.

Fig 3 . 8 Search Instruction Menu

Search by Label: find according to the comments for the blocks.

Search by Signal No: find according to the block number.

3 . 1 . 9 Image Library
This function is mainly used for providing various types of icons for you to plot
the Field Simulation Graph.

Fig 3 . 9 Image Library Instruction Menu

Liquid: storage Tank Icon.

Pointer: indicator Icon.
Flash Text: flashing Text Icon.
Flash line: streamline Icon.
Curve: curve Icon.

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3 . 1 . 10 FAB operation

Fig 3 . 10 Operation Instruction Menu

Instruction name Function

PC FAB write the program edited on the computer to FAB

FAB PC read the program existing in FAB to the computer

Diagnosis of FAB detect the status of FAB

Simulation simulate FAB run

Drive FAB start/stop FAB

Read FAB Parameters upload FAB parameters

Write FAB Parameters download FAB parameters

3 . 1 . 11 Windows

This instruction is mainly used for the arranging of multiple opening windows.
When more than two windows are opened, they can be arranged with this instruc-
tion;

Fig 3 . 11 Windows Instruction Menu

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Cascade: Cascade sub-lists.

Tile: Display sub-lists in parallel.
Arrange: Arrange the sub-lists in the form of icons.

3 . 2 Tool Bar

After the Tool Bar is activated, the icon buttons of the Tool Bar will appear in
the Edit window. You can use these icons directly without trying to locate them
in the Function List. Tool Bar will let you complete your editing and drawing
work faster and better.

3 . 2 . 1 Standard Tool Bar

Standard
Tool Bar

New Copy

Open Paste

Save Print

Read Program from FAB Block Link

Block Library Display Start Simulation

Cut X X

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3 . 2 . 2 Control Tool Bar

Control
Tool Bar

Write Program to FAB Run FAB

Monitor FAB
Stop running FAB
running status

Diagnose FAB System

Information.

3 . 2 . 3 Draw Tool Bar for Field Simulation Graph

By means of this Draw Bar, you can plot your system control site flow chart
according to your actual control requirements and then you can view the operation
conditions of all of the FABs during the said control process via communication
with the FABs.

Standard
Tool Bar

Cancel Selection Draw Arbitrary Graph

Draw Straight Line Input Text

Draw Square Insert Picture

Draw Round Corner Square Insert Animation

Draw Circle Draw Bend

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3.3 Block Library

Fig 3 . 12 Block Library

Separating various kinds of blocks: LOG represents logical blocks, which will be
displayed when the button is clicked with the mouse. FUN represents the special
function blocks, which will be displayed when the button is clicked. IN represents
the input blocks, which will be displayed when the button is clicked. OUT repre-
sents the output blocks, which will be displayed when the button is clicked. Please
refer to Chapter IV for details of different blocks.

3 . 3 . 1 Block Library Operation

1. Click LOG, FUN, IN, OUT used for selecting block types under the Block
Library , and corresponding blocks will be displayed in the Block Library Frame.
2. Move the cursor to the desired block and select it by clicking on it.
3. Click the corresponding editing function block in the Edit window and the
selected block will be placed in the Logical Function Diagram.

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3 . 3 . 2 Block classification
The blocks are classified into four types: Logical Block, Function Block, Input
Block and Output Block. The Input and Output blocks are only used to graphically
represent the input and output ends of FAB, without any actual functions. The key
parts are the Logical Block and Function Block, the combination of which realizes
several types of FAB control.

3 . 3 . 3 Setup of block property

It is necessary to setup the properties of the blocks in the plotting of logical
diagrams. The block properties are divided into General property and Special
property.

3 . 3 . 3 . 1 General Property

Fig 3 . 13 Setup of General property

The settings of General property mainly include:
l. Comment: for filling of a comment string, no more than 20 characters.
2. Middle Relay: for setting of the Intermediate Relay connected with the current
block. If the Intermediate Relay is set up, the other blocks can no longer use this
Intermediate Relay, which means that usage of a middle Relay is unique. The
parameter values of the middle Relay range from 0 ~ 126, totally amounting to
127.

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3. Special Input: X represents empty, HI represents high potential and LO

represents low potential. When the input is X, this terminal allows connection
with a lead from another block. When the input is HI, no lead from any other block
can be connected to this terminal and its status is always at high level. When the
input is LO, this terminal allows connection with no lead from any other block and
its status is always at low level.

3 . 3 . 3 . 2 Setup of Special Properties

Among the blocks of FAB, there are some special blocks that have special proper-
ties, including RS Relay Block, D/W Clock Switch, TEL Block, Broadcasting Play
Block and Voice Recording Block. Setup of the properties of different special
blocks is described as follows respectively.

1. Blocks with timers

All of the blocks with timers, such as MPLR, DPR, DDR, CPG, RPR and so on,
have timing function. Their Block properties Setup dialogue box is as shown in
Fig.3.14:

Fig 3.14 Setting properties for blocks with Timers

Time type: Three units, namely second, minute and hour, are available for selec-
tion;
Input time: Input the value for timing, and the time can be accurate to 0.01 second.
The properties of General Blocks shall be referred to for other settings.

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2. Blocks with counters

Blocks with counters include UCN and DCN, whose Properties Setup dialogue
box is as shown in Fig. 3.15:

Fig. 3 . 15 Setting Properties for Blocks with Counters

Number of counts: setup of the number of the counters, in the range of 1-999,999.
The properties of General Blocks shall be referred to for other settings.

3. Properties of RS relay
The dialogue box of RS relay properties setting is as shown in fig. 3.16.

Fig. 3.16 Setting Properties for RS Relay

Special input: Please refer to general properties for X, HI and LO. P0 ~ P9 indicate
the tone dial impulse input of 0 ~ 9 digit buttons on the telephone set.
Please refer to general properties for other settings.

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4. Property of TEL Block

The dialogue box is as shown in Fig. 3.17:
Phone code: Telephone number used for dial-up is keyed in here. The *, # functions
of the telephone are not supported. The length of the telephone number shall not
be greater than 25 digits. Please refer to general properties for other settings.

Fig 3 . 17 Setting TEL Block Property

5. Properties of CW Clock Switch Block

The Setup dialogue box is as shown in Fig.3.18.
Clock setup: In this setting, the status of output can be regularly changed. Two
options, Date style and Week style, are provided to meet the particular
requirements of users.

Fig 3 . 18 Setting CW Clock Switch Block Properties

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If Week Style is selected , and Set Time is clicked, the frame of setting time will be
on and you can set up to 127 intervals for the time switch. Please note that you should
set the time according to a time sequence. You can set a time point for CW block in
QuickII very easily. Please see the following figure 3.

Fig. 3 . 19 Setting Clock Mode

In Fig. 3.19, there are some items such as Number, Start Week Time.

Time setting operations

Add: When you need to add a time, click ADD and a dialogue box will appear,
as shown in Fig.3.20. Select the switch state ON/OFF and set the switch
time. Then click OK and a time record is added.
Note: They must be set in a time sequence.

Insert: When you need to insert a time in the existing time setting combination, please
click INSERT and a dialogue box will appear, as shown in Fig.3.20. Select the
switch status ON/OFF and set the switch time. Then click OK and a time record
is inserted.

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Fig. 3 . 20 Setting Time

Delete: When you want to delete a time, put the cursor on the said time record and
click CANCEL. When the Confirm Cancel frame appears, click OK to cancel the
said time record.
Modify: When you want to modify a time, put the cursor on the said time record
and click MODIFY. As a time setting frame, similar to that shown in Fig.3.20 appears,
reset the time, click OK and the said time record is modified.
Print: When you want to print your set time on paper then click PRINT.
If DATE STYLE is selected, click SETUP DATE. As the Setup Date frame
appears, the date and time can be set, as shown in Fig. 3.21.

Fig. 3 . 21 Setting Block Property for CW Clock

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You can key in a new time or make changes through the keyboard in this box.
Number, State, Date and Time item are set in the Setup Time box shown in Fig.
3.21.

The time setting operations are as follows:

Add: When you need to add a time, please click ADD and a dialogue box will appear, as
shown in Fig. 3.21. Select the switch state ON/OFF and set the date and time of switch.
Then click OK and a time record is added.

Fig 3.22 Add A Time Record

It should be pointed out that Quick II provides you with the best date setting
method. You will have a permanent calendar chart appear, as shown in Fig. 3.22,
only by clicking once the Page Down arrow on the right of the Date box. You
may select whatever date you want to set on this permanent calendar and click
OK to complete setting of the date. Therefore FAB can realize real-time control
without any limitation.
Insert: When you need to insert a time in the existing time setup combination
please put the cursor on the said time, click INSERT and a dialogue box will
appear, as shown in Fig. 3.21. Select the switch status ON/OFF and set the
time and date of switch. Then click OK to finish the setup.
Delete: When you want to cancel a time, put the cursor on the said time record
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Click OK to delete the time record.

Modify: When you want to modify a time, put the cursor on the said time record
and click MODIFY. As a time setting frame, similar to that shown in
Fig. 3.22, appears, reset the state, date and time, then click OK and the said time
record is modified.
Print: When you want to print your set time on paper, what you need to do is
simply click PRINT.

Notes:
(1) The time is arranged in an order from earlier to later and the time sequence
shall be considered for adding or modifying any time record, for example: AM
9:00, AM 11:00, PM 3:00, PM 6:00, etc.
(2) In the case of multiple records, the said block will be divided into multiple
blocks when it is written to FAB and you can view the number of blocks used by the
current program in the State Bar of the Function Graph Edit Window.
(3) If the first time is set ON and the second time is set OFF , the two times share
one common block, if two consecutive times are both set to ON or OFF, each of
them should occupy a separate block.

6. Properties of Voice broadcasting and Recording Blocks

The Setup Properties dialogue box of Voice Broadcasting Block and Voice Record
Block is as shown in Fig. 3.21. Setting Output: Set the ports for voice broadcasting
and recording. The port here is a memory space oriented at voice storage. There
1 ~ 98 such ports in total. In addition, there is a No. 99 port (for record block),
whose function is to clear all of the voice contents in No. 0 ~ 98 ports, so please be
careful when using it.

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Fig. 3 . 23 Setup the Properties of Voice broadcasting

and Recording Blocks

7. Setup for Analog block.

The diagram of property of analog block AN is as fig 3.24.

Fig 3 . 24 Setup of Property of Analog Block

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The explanation of option listed in Fig 3.24 is as follows:

(1) comment: Users can add letters of explanation in this bar.
(2) Special input: HI, LO ,X, LM.
If X has been selected, this said port can be connected to Input port.
If LM has been selected, it means that this said port can be set to a fixed digital
value. Please refer to (3) to know how to set the value.
(3) Relation Value
The range of LM is 0.0~10.0.
(4) Relation
It provides <,>,=,>=,<=,= 6 options. And this comparison block is for the
comparison between input 1 and input 3.
For example.
When < has been selected,
if input 1<input 3, then Q=1. if input 1>input3, then Q=0.

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Chapter IV Basic operations

This chapter introduces to you how to use Quick II to edit the Logical Function
Diagram Program and draw the Field Environment Control Diagram, how to use it
to simulate operation of the edited program and how to make the computer commu-
nicate with FAB so as to complete the writing of the program to FAB.

If you want to make a Function Diagram Program, you should first open a new
empty file and put all the blocks required for satisfying the control requirements
into the Edit Box. Then set the properties of different function blocks and link them
up with lines according to their logical control relations, thus completing a Logical
Function Diagram. Moreover, in order to help the user to find out if the edited
function diagram can achieve the expected control effects, Quick II provides the
user with a direct simulation function. You can run the simulation function either
directly on the Function Diagram or on the Field Simulation Graph. In both cases,
the detailed result of FAB running in accordance with the program can be observed,
in the following, we will introduce QuickII with an example.

Example: using FAB to compose a multifunction switch for a staircase lighting

system.
Control requirements:
1. Lighting is turned on upon pressing of the switch and automatically
turned off after one minute.
2. Lighting flashes 5 seconds before automatically turning off.
3. Lighting is turned on upon twice pressing of the switch and maintained
constantly on.
4. Lighting is turned off when the switch is pressed for 2 seconds and more.
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4 . 1 Open File
4 . 1 . 1 Open a new file
Operating method
1. To open a new file, click NEW option under the Function List file or the icon
in the Tool Bar, as shown in Fig. 4.1.

Fig. 4 . 1. Open a new file

2. Now a dialogue box will appear, as shown in Fig. 4.2:

Fig. 4 . 2. Options box for controller type

In the above figure, controller type options are provided in the left box and you can
select your desired FAB type by clicking on it.

c.6 input 4 output: FAB with 6 input and 4 output

d.12 input 8 output: FAB with 12 input and 8 output
In the above figure, Simulation type options are provided in the right box and you
can select your desired simulation type and click on it.

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a. Standard type: DRAW tool or other picture transferring method (e.g. transfer-
ring of BMP, TIF or other pictures) can be to plot Field Simulation Graph in this
Simulation window, as shown in Fig. 4.3.

Fig. 4 . 3. Standard Simulation window

b. Simple type: This Simulation window gives you a clear FAB outline diagram,
with this you can view the status of each input and output after the simulation
function is activated.

Fig 4 . 4 Simple Simulation window

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3.(1). When the controller type and emulation type are selected, click OK
to open a new group of Function Diagram
Editing window and Control Field Simulation Graph Editing window, as
shown in Fig.4.5.

Fig. 4 . 5. Editing Window for new file

4 . 1 . 2 Open an existing file

Operating methods:
1. To open a file, click the OPEN option under the Function List or the icon on
the Tool Bar with the left mouse button, as shown in Fig. 4.6.

Fig. 4 . 6 open an existing file

2. Click to open the dialogue box, as shown in Fig 4.7

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Fig. 4 . 7 Open an existing field dialogue box

3. Click the file to be opened and then the click OPEN and the file opens. You can
execute modification, print or other operations of the file.

4 . 2 Edit Function Diagram Program

4 . 2 . 1 Place blocks

Fig. 4 . 8 Place blocks

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The desired block can be directly selected from the Block Library on the left of the
Edit window and dropped in the Edit in box using the mouse.
Operating procedure:
1. Select the corresponding block group. To select the Basic Block click LOG;
to select the Special Block, click FUN.
2. Select your desired block by clicking on it.
3. Move the cursor to the proper position in the Function Diagram Editing box
and then click on this position, thus the block is placed.
4. Place all required blocks by repeating the above mentioned steps.

Example: There are totally 10 blocks required for the staircase lighting system, as
shown in Fig. 4.9. Place all these 10 blocks in the Edit box.

Fig 4 . 9. Put the blocks required in the Edit box

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A brief description of the Block Library is given here:

The Block Library stores all of the Basic Function Blocks, Special Function
Blocks and I/O Blocks required for editing the Function Diagram. Click LOG
under the Block Library to display the Basic Function Blocks; click FUN to
display Special Function Blocks; click IN to display Input Blocks and OUT to
display Output Blocks, as shown in Fig. 4.10(A), 4.10(B), 4.10(C) and 4.10(D).

Fig. 4.10(A) Special Function Blocks Fig. 4.10.(B) Basic Function

Blocks

Fig. 4.10(C) Input Function Blocks Fig. 4.10.(D) Output

Function Blocks

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The graphs in the In Library and Out Library are only for you to select the input
and output devices corresponding to the actual equipment, as shown in Fig. 4.8, so
that the simulation run will have a more straight forward feeling, without any actual
logical operation function.

Fig 4 . 11. Usage of Input and Output Function Blocks

Note: The graphs in the In Library can only be placed in the Input Ports but not in
the Output Ports; and vice versa, the graphs in the Out Library cannot be place in
the Input Ports.

4 . 2 . 2 Edit block properties:

Different blocks have different properties, which may be set according to the
control requirements.
Operating methods:
1. Select a function block in the Function Diagram Editing box and click on it. An
Edit Function List appears, as shown in Fig. 4.12. Then select Properties in the
function list. Or you may double click the said function block directly.

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Fig. 4 . 12. Operation Menu of Blocks

2. A Setup Properties dialogue box appears, as shown in Fig. 4.13. Set the at-
tributes according to your requirements.

Fig. 4 . 13 Dialogue box for setting block attributes

Comment: for filling in Comment String, no more than 20 characters.
Middle Relay: for setting the Middle Relay connected with the current block (the
value range of the Middle Relay is 0 ~ 126).
Special Input: special input, in which X is empty, HI is high proportion and Lo is
low proportion.

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3. Click OK to complete the setup.

4. Set the properties of all blocks by repeating the above operating steps.

Note: Different blocks have different properties setup, especially the Special Func-
tion blocks. Please refer to Chapter III, Section 3.4 for details.

4 . 2 . 3 Link:
After the blocks required for plotting the whole Function Diagram are placed
and their properties are setup, it is necessary to establish links according to the
logical control relations so as to make a complete function diagram. This software
provides two link modes, i.e. automatic link and manual link.
Operating method
1. Click the Set line mode option under the Option Function List with the left
mouse button and then click the Auto or Manual in the sub-option, as shown in
Fig. 4.14. The default mode is automatic link mode.

Fig. 4 . 14 Select the link mode

2. After the link mode is set up, click the icon and the cursor changes to the
shape of a pen, i.e. into the link status.
3 a. With automatic link selected in the first step, as the cursor is moved to the I/
O ports of the blocks, its shape will change into a +, indicating that an end point
can be determined through clicking the mouse. Now click the output ports (or
input ports) of a block, requiring a link, then move to the input ports (or output
ports) of the next block and click, thus the link is automatically established by the
system.

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When the shape of the mouse cursor changes into +, click on it. This method is
suitable for the case in which the program is simple and the number of blocks is
small.

Fig 4 . 15 Link the line between blocks

3 b. Whether you select the manual link or automatic link in the first step, you
can link the line as follows. Move the cursor to the start point of the connect
line (it means that any input or output of a block), its shape will change into a +
click and move the cursor to another point, and click again. At the ends of the
lines, there will appear mark numbers, such as L5, L6 and so on, as shown in Fig
4.16.

Fig 4 . 16

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The operation is as follows:

Move the cursor to the mark number which needs change, click on it, Fig 4.17
will be shown. Select the change the line number, then Fig 4.18 will be shown. And
you can modify the mark number in Fig 4.18.

Fig 4 . 17 Change line No

Fig 4 . 18 Modify number

3 c. If the manual link is selected in the first step, click the output port of the
former block, moving the mouse cursor according to your desired path, click at
turning, thus forming a turning point, and go on moving the mouse cursor to the
input port of the next block. And the link line can be set in the similar way.

4. Click again and the link state will be cancelled.

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4 . 2 . 4 Move the link or block:

In case that there are a lot of links and blocks in your Function Diagram the
diagram may be difficult to read due to so many crisscrossing lines, you can move
some of the links or blocks to make the diagram tidy and easier to read.
Operating method:
1. Click the link or block to be moved and it will turn to a red colour.
2. Put the cursor on the link or block to be moved and drag it to the proper
position.
3. Click again to complete the move.
4. Move all of the links and blocks that need to be moved with the same method
to make the whole function diagram tidy and clear.

4 . 2 . 5 Delete block or link

When you want to delete unnecessary blocks or wrong links, the
operation steps are as follows:
1. Select the link or block to be deleted.
2. Press the Delete key on the keyboard, or click the right mouse button and
select the Delete option, thus the link or block is deleted.

4 . 2 . 6 Simulation operation
Quick II has an Simulation Run Function in addition to the editing of function
diagram. When programming is completed, the Simulation Run Function may be
activated for checking if the program meets your control requirements.
The operating method is as follows:
1. To activate simulation, Click the Simulation option under Instruction FAB
Operation Menu and then click Start, as shown in Fig. 4.19, or directly click the
icon in the Tool Bar. Now you can see the result of program running through the
input and output status in the frame, as shown in Fig. 4.20.

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Fig. 4 . 19. Start the Simulation Instruction

2. Please observe that your programs are running properly.

3. Click again to terminate the simulation function.

Fig. 4 . 20. The Simulation operation of FAB Program

In the above Simulation Graph, you can see the ON or OFF status of all inputs and
outputs, as well as the input status and the current status of timing and counting of
all blocks. So you can easily judge through this Simulation Function if the edited
program meets the control requirements.

4.2.7 Save and print

Operating methods for files saving:
1. To save a program, click Save or Save as under the Function List with the left
mouse button, as shown in Fig. 4.21, or click the icon on the Tool Bar;

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2. The next dialogue box appears, as shown in Fig. 4.22, in which you can set the
path and file name for save;
3. Click Save or Save as and save is completed.

Fig. 4 . 21. Save file

Fig. 4 . 22 Save the dialogue box

Operating methods for printing files:

1. Click the Print option under the File Menu.
2. A dialogue box appears, as shown in Fig. 4.23. Set your print requirements
according to the prompt given on the frame.
3. Click OK.

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Fig. 4 . 23. Print file

4.2.8 Write/Read
When the program is edited and has been proved through the simulation test to
meet your control requirements, the Com. port of the computer can be connected
with FAB directly through the programming interface or through a modem and the
interface. In this way, remote and local communication between the computer and
FAB will be realized so that programs can be uploaded to and downloaded from
FAB. All these operations are very simple in Quick II.

Fig. 4 . 24. FAB Communication Connection Frame

Operating methods is as follows:

1. Click Configuration option under the Communication Instructions Menu,
as shown in Fig. 4.25.

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Fig. 4.2: Communication Configuration

2. A dialogue box appears, as shown in Fig. 4.26.

Fig. 4 . 26. Communication Configuration

3. Fill in the FAB address.

4. Setup the connection mode:
1) For download, select modem mode by clicking on Modem.
(Note: the modem here is the modem already installed in your Windows) and
select the telephone number for dial-up.
2) For local writing, select Serial Port and then the Serial Port selection by
clicking on it to prepare the com port.
3) Click OK to complete the setup.
4) If the communication link is still not established, a Prompt window will pop up
for you to reselect another modem or communication port

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5. Write/Read
1) Click PC FAB or the FAB PC option under the FAB Operation Menu, as shown
in Fig. 4.27. A Confirm Password window will appear, as shown in Fig. 4.28.

Fig 4 . 27 Write/Read

Fig. 4 . 28. Password Confirm

Notes:
1. The communication setup must be completed before communication can be estab-
lished between the computer and FAB so as to complete the upload/download of the
program.
2. During download from computer to FAB, if Run After Write At Once is selected,
FAB will run the program,, after download, at once. If the option of not running at
once is selected, or when the power supply to hardware is lost and then reconnected,
click RUN under FAB, and FAB will start the program execution.

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4.3 Plot Field Simulation Graph

When the Standard Simulation Edit Window of Quick II is in activated status, you
can directly draw in the Edit box using the icons in the Draw Bar or insert BMP or
animation Picture using BMP or Animation in the Tool Bar. This makes Quick II
more convenient for you and you can easily draw a desired Field Simulation Graph
with it. If the Draw Bar is not displayed, it can be selected from the Instructions
Function List.

Fig 4 . 29 Draw Bar in Simulation Frame

4.3.1 Plot with Draw Icons:

Operating method:
1. Click the Draw icon corresponding to the field environment in the Draw Bar:

rounded corner
straight line icon square icon square icon

circle icon polygon icon The icons may be

added with comments

bend icon draw icon

2. Move the cursor into the Editing box, hold the left mouse button down and
drag the mouse to make the graph in the desired nature and size;
3. Click to fix the graph;
4. If it is necessary to move a graph or change its shape and size, select the
graph to be changed and drag the mouse cursor to move the graph or click the
boundary of the graph to zoom it.

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4 . 3 . 2 Insert Graph File directly

is the icon for inserting a BMP File and is the icon for inserting an
Animation File.
Operating methods:
1. Select the icon or
2. Move the cursor into the editing box.
3. Click the left mouse button and an Insert dialogue box appears, as shown in
Fig. 4.2:

Fig. 4 . 30. Insert BMP file

4. Select the path for and name of the Picture File to be inserted.
5. Click Open Old File to insert the said picture into the Simulation Graph editing
box. Draw a complete Field Simulation Graph as shown in Fig. 4.31.

Fig. 4 . 31 Standard Field Simulation Graph

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