TwidoSuite V2.

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TwidoSuite V2.3
Programming Guide
06/2011
35011386.05

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 Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Part I Description of Twido Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 1 Introduction to TwidoSuite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introduction to TwidoSuite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Introduction to Twido Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 2 Twido Language Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Language Object Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bit Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Word Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Floating Point and Double Word Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Addressing Bit Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Addressing Word Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Addressing Floating Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Addressing Double Word Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Addressing Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Network Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Function Block Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Structured Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Indexed Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Symbolizing Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 3 User Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
User Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Backup and Restore without Backup Cartridge or Extended Memory . . . 53
Backup and Restore with a 32K Backup Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the 64K Extended Memory Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 4 Event task management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Overview of Event Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Description of Different Event Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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 Part II Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 5 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Presentation of the Different Types of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
TwidoSuite to Controller Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Communication between TwidoSuite and a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Remote Link Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ASCII Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Modbus Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Standard Modbus Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Modbus Function Codes 23 (MB FC) - Read/Write Multiple registers and
N Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Modbus Function Codes 43/14 (MB FC) - Read Device Identification . . 138
Transparent Ready Implementation Class (Twido Serial A05, Ethernet
A15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Chapter 6 Built-In Analog Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Analog potentiometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Analog Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Chapter 7 Managing Analog Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Analog Module Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Addressing Analog Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Configuring Analog Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Analog Module Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Example of Using Analog Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Chapter 8 Twido Extreme Input/Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . 165
8.1 An Introduction to Twido Extreme Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Twido Extreme Addressing Inputs/Outputs (I/O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
8.2 Twido Extreme Input Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Twido Extreme Discrete Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Twido Extreme Analog Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8.3 Twido Extreme Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Twido Extreme Discrete Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Twido Extreme Pulse (PLS) Generator Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . 191
Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Standard Mode. . . . . . . . 197
Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Hydraulic Mode . . . . . . . 206
Twido Extreme Hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Example . . . . . . . 214
Chapter 9 Installing the AS-Interface V2 bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Presentation of the AS-Interface V2 Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
General Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Software Set up Principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Description of the Configuration Screen for the AS-Interface Bus. . . . . . 224
Configuration of the AS-Interface Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Description of the AS-Interface Window in Online Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

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Updating the AS-Interface Bus Configuration in Online Mode . . . . . . . . . 237
Automatic Addressing of an AS-Interface V2 Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
How to insert a Slave Device into an Existing AS-Interface V2
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Automatic Configuration of a Replaced AS-Interface V2 Slave . . . . . . . . 243
Addressing I/Os Associated with Slave Devices Connected to the AS-
Interface V2 Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Programming and Diagnostics for the AS-Interface V2 Bus . . . . . . . . . . . 246
AS-Interface V2 Bus Interface Module Operating Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Chapter 10 Installing and Configuring the CANopen Fieldbus . . . . 253
10.1 CANopen Fieldbus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
CANopen Knowledge Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
About CANopen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
CANOpen Boot-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Process Data Object (PDO) Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Access to Data by Explicit Exchanges (SDO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
"Node Guarding" and "Life Guarding" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Internal Bus Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
10.2 Implementing the CANopen Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
CANOpen Configuration - Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Configuration Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Declaration of a CANopen Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
CANopen Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
CANopen Network Slave Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
CANopen Objects Mapping (Slaves). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
CANopen Objects Linking (Master). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
CANopen Objects Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Addressing PDOs of the CANopen master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Programming and diagnostics for the CANopen fieldbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
CANopen Hot Swap for Twido Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Chapter 11 Installing and Configuring the CANJ1939 Fieldbus . . . 309
11.1 CANJ1939 Fieldbus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
CANJ1939 Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
CANJ19139 Parameter Group Number and Suspect Parameter Number 313
CANJ1939 Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Communication on a CANJ1939 Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
11.2 Implementing the CANJ1939 Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
CANJ1939 Implementation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog Boxes (Element, Network, Port) . . . . . . 323
Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects . . . . . . . . . . . 326

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CANJ1939 Broadcast Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
CANJ1939 Peer-to Peer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
CANJ1939 Configuration in Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
CANJ1939 Input/Output Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Request a PGN Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Chapter 12 Configuring the TwidoPort Ethernet Gateway . . . . . . . . 351
12.1 Normal Configuration and Connection of TwidoPort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Normal Configuration with TwidoSuite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
BootP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
12.2 TwidoPort’s Telnet Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Introducing Telnet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Telnet Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
IP/Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Serial Parameter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Configuring the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Security Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Ethernet Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Serial Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Saving the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Upgrading the TwidoPort Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Forgot Your Password and/or IP Configuration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
12.3 Communication Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Ethernet Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Modbus/TCP Communications Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Locally Supported Modbus Function Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Chapter 13 Operator Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Operator Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Controller Identification and State Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
System Objects and Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Time of Day Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Real-Time Correction Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Part III Description of Twido Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Chapter 14 Ladder Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Introduction to Ladder Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Ladder Diagram Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Ladder Language Graphic Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Special Ladder Instructions OPEN and SHORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

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Ladder/List Reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Guidelines for Ladder/List Reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Program Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Chapter 15 Instruction List Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Overview of List Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Operation of List Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
List Language Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Using Parentheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Stack Instructions (MPS, MRD, MPP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Chapter 16 Grafcet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Description of Grafcet Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Description of Grafcet Program Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Actions Associated with Grafcet Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Part IV Description of Instructions and Functions . . . . . . . 447
Chapter 17 Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
17.1 Boolean Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Boolean Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Understanding the Format for Describing Boolean Instructions . . . . . . . . 453
Load Instructions (LD, LDN, LDR, LDF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Assignment instructions (ST, STN, R, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Logical AND Instructions (AND, ANDN, ANDR, ANDF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Logical OR Instructions (OR, ORN, ORR, ORF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Exclusive OR, instructions (XOR, XORN, XORR, XORF). . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
NOT Instruction (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
17.2 Basic Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Basic Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Standard function blocks programming principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Timer Function Block (%TMi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
TOF Type of Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
TON Type of Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
TP Type of Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Programming and Configuring Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
Up/Down Counter Function Block (%Ci) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
Programming and Configuring Counters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Shift Bit Register Function Block (%SBRi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Step Counter Function Block (%SCi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
17.3 Numerical Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
Introduction to Numerical Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492
Assignment Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Comparison Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
Arithmetic Instructions on Integers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500

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Shift Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Conversion Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Single/Double Word Conversion Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
17.4 Program Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
END Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
NOP Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Jump Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Subroutine Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Chapter 18 Advanced Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
18.1 Advanced Function Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Bit and Word Objects Associated with Advanced Function Blocks . . . . . 521
Programming Principles for Advanced Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
LIFO/FIFO Register Function Block (%Ri). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
LIFO Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527
FIFO Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
Programming and Configuring Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
Pulse Width Modulation Function Block (%PWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
Pulse Generator Output Function Block (%PLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Drum Controller Function Block (%DR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Drum Controller Function Block %DRi Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
Programming and Configuring Drum Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Fast Counter Function Block (%FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545
Very Fast Counter Function Block (%VFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Transmitting/Receiving Messages - the Exchange Instruction (EXCH). . 559
Exchange Control Function Block (%MSGx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560
18.2 Clock Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Clock Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Schedule Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566
Time/Date Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
18.3 Twido PID Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Purpose of Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576
Step 1 - Configuration of Analog Channels Used for Control . . . . . . . . . 578
Step 2 - Prerequisites for PID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Step 3 – Configuring the PID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Step 4 - Initialization of Control Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
Step 5 - Control Set-Up AT + PID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592
Step 6 - Debugging Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
18.4 PID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599
Principal of the Regulation Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
Development Methodology of a Regulation Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Compatibilities and Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Detailed Characteristics of the PID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603

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PID Screen Elements of PID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
General Tab of PID function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Input Tab of the PID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616
PID Tab of PID function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
AT Tab of PID Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621
Output Tab of the PID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626
How to Access PID Debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629
Animation Tab of PID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630
Trace Screen of PID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633
PID States and Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635
PID Tuning with Auto-Tuning (AT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 639
PID Parameter Adjustment Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647
Role and Influence of PID Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650
Appendix 1: PID Theory Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 654
Appendix 2: First-Order with Time Delay Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
18.5 Floating point instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
Arithmetic Instructions on Floating Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659
Trigonometric Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663
Conversion instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665
Integer Conversion Instructions <-> Floating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667
18.6 ASCII instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 670
ROUND Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671
ASCII to Integer Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673
Integer to ASCII Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675
ASCII to Float Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677
Float to ASCII Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679
18.7 Instructions on Object Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 681
Table Summing Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682
Table Comparison Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684
Table Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686
Table Search Functions for Maximum and Minimum Values . . . . . . . . . . 688
Number of Occurrences of a Value in a Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689
Table Rotate Shift Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690
Table Sort Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692
Floating Point Table interpolation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694
Mean Function of the Values of a Floating Point Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 699
Chapter 19 System Bits and System Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
System Bits (%S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
System Words (%SW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741

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Important Information

NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with
the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special
messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn
of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a
procedure.

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Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by
qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

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At a Glance

Document Scope
This is the Software Reference manual for Twido programmable controllers and
consists of the following major parts:
z Description of the Twido programming software and an introduction to the
fundamentals needed to program Twido controllers.
z Description of communications, managing analog I/O, installing the AS-Interface
bus interface module, the CANopen fieldbus master module and other special
functions.
z Description of the software languages used to create Twido programs.
z Description of instructions and functions of Twido controllers.

Validity Note
The information in this manual is applicable only for Twido programmable
controllers. This documentation is valid for TwidoSuite Version 2.3.

User Comments
We welcome your comments about this document. You can reach us by e-mail at
[email protected].

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Description of Twido Software

I
Subject of this Part
This part provides an introduction to the software languages and the basic
information required to create control programs for Twido programmable controllers.

What’s in this Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
1 Introduction to TwidoSuite 17
2 Twido Language Objects 23
3 User Memory 49
4 Event task management 61

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1
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides a brief introduction to TwidoSuite, the programming and
configuration software for Twido controllers, and to the List, Ladder, and Grafcet
programming languages.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Introduction to TwidoSuite 18
Introduction to Twido Languages 19

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Introduction to TwidoSuite

Introduction
TwidoSuite is a full-featured, graphical development environment for creating,
configuring, and maintaining automation applications for Schneider Electric Twido
programmable controllers. TwidoSuite allows you to create programs with different
types of languages (see page 19), and then transfer the application to run on a
controller.

TwidoSuite
TwidoSuite is a 32-bit Windows-based program for a personal computer (PC)
running Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Professional/Vista operating systems.
The main software features of TwidoSuite:
z Project-oriented, intuitive user-interface
z Menu-free software design. All tasks and functions of a selected project step
show at all times.
z Programming and configuration support
z Communication with controller
z Task-level, first-hand help providing relevant links to the online help
NOTE: The Controller-PC link uses the TCP/IP protocol. It is essential for this
protocol to be installed on the PC.

Minimum configuration
The minimum configuration for using TwidoSuite is:
z PC-compatible computer with
z processor Pentium 466 MHz or higher recommended,
z 128 MB of RAM or higher recommended,
z 100 MB of hard disk space.

z Operating system : Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista:

z Avoid patch 834707-SP1 (corrected by patch 890175) and patch 896358
which cause display problems with Online Help.
z Service Pack 2 or higher recommended. Available for download from
www.microsoft.com web site.

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Introduction to Twido Languages

Introduction
A programmable controller reads inputs, writes to outputs, and solves logic based
on a control program. Creating a control program for a Twido controller consists of
writing a series of instructions in one of the Twido programming languages.

Twido Languages
The following languages can be used to create Twido control programs:
z Instruction List Language:
An Instruction List program is a series of logical expressions written as a
sequence of Boolean instructions.
z Ladder Diagrams:
A Ladder diagram is a graphical means of displaying a logical expression.
z Grafcet Language:
Grafcet language is made up of a series of steps and transitions. Twido supports
the use of Grafcet list instructions, but not graphical Grafcet.
You can use a personal computer (PC) to create and edit Twido control programs
using these programming languages.
A List/Ladder reversibility feature allows you to conveniently reverse a program from
Ladder to List and from List to Ladder.

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Instruction List Language

A program written in Instruction List language consists of a series of instructions
executed sequentially by the controller. The following is an example of a List
program.

Ladder Diagrams
Ladder diagrams are similar to relay logic diagrams that represent relay control
circuits. Graphic elements such as coils, contacts, and blocks represent instructions.
The following is an example of a Ladder diagram.

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Grafcet Language
The Grafcet analytical method divides any sequential control system into a series of
steps, with which actions, transitions, and conditions are associated. The following
illustration shows examples of Grafcet instructions in List and Ladder programs
respectively.

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2
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides details about the language objects used for programming
Twido controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Language Object Validation 24
Bit Objects 25
Word Objects 27
Floating Point and Double Word Objects 30
Addressing Bit Objects 34
Addressing Word Objects 35
Addressing Floating Objects 36
Addressing Double Word Objects 37
Addressing Inputs/Outputs 38
Network Addressing 40
Function Block Objects 41
Structured Objects 43
Indexed Objects 46
Symbolizing Objects 48

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Language Object Validation

Introduction
Word and bit objects are valid if memory space has been allocated in the controller.
To do this, they must be used in the application before they are downloaded to the
controller.

Example
The range of valid objects is from zero to the maximum reference for that object type.
For example, if your application’s maximum references for memory words is %MW9,
then %MW0 through %MW9 are allocated space. %MW10 in this example is not
valid and can not be accessed either internally or externally.

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Bit Objects

Introduction
Bit objects are bit-type software variables that can be used as operands and tested
by Boolean instructions. The following is a list of bit objects:
z I/O bits
z Internal bits (memory bits)
z System bits
z Step bits
z Bits extracted from words

List of Operand Bits

The following table lists and describes all of the main bit objects that are used as
operands in Boolean instructions.

Type Description Address or Maximum number Write

value access (1)
Immediate 0 or 1 (False or True) 0 or 1 - -
values
Inputs These bits are the "logical images" of the %Ix.y.z (2) Note (3) No
Outputs electrical states of the I/O. They are %Qx.y.z (2) Yes
stored in data memory and updated
during each scan of the program logic.
AS-Interface These bits are the "logical images" of the Note (4)
Inputs electrical states of the I/O. They are %IAx.y.z No
Outputs stored in data memory and updated %QAx.y.z Yes
during each scan of the program logic.
Internal Internal bits are internal memory areas %Mi 128 TWDLC•A10DRF, Yes
(Memory) used to store intermediary values while a TWDLC•A16DRF
program is running. 256 All other controllers
Note: Unused I/O bits can not be used as
internal bits.
System System bits %S0 to %S127 monitor the %Si 128 According
correct operation of the controller and the to i
correct running of the application
program.
Function blocks The function block bits correspond to the %TMi.Q, %Ci.P, Note (3) No (5)
outputs of the function blocks. and so on.
These outputs may be either directly
connected or used as an object.
Reversible Function blocks programmed using E, D, F, Q, TH0, Note (3) No
function blocks reversible programming instructions TH1
BLK, OUT_BLK, and END_BLK.

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Type Description Address or Maximum number Write

value access (1)
Word extracts One of the 16 bits in some words can be Variable Variable Variable
extracted as operand bits.
Grafcet steps Bits %X1 to %Xi are associated with %Xi 62 TWDLC•A10DRF, Yes
Grafcet steps. Step bit Xi is set to 1 when TWDLC•A16 DRF
the corresponding step is active, and set 96 TWDLC•A24DRF,
to 0 when the step is deactivated. TWDLCA•40DRF and
Modular controllers

Legends:
1. Written by the program or by using the Animation Tables Editor.
2. See I/O Addressing.
3. Number is determined by controller model.
4. Where, x = address of the expansion module (0..7); y = AS-Interface address
(0A..31B); z = channel number (0..3). (See Addressing I/Os Associated with
Slave Devices Connected to the AS-Interface V2 Bus, page 244.)
5. Except for %SBRi.j and %SCi.j, these bits can be read and written.

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Word Objects

Introduction
Word objects that are addressed in the form of 16-bit words that are stored in data
memory and can contain an integer value between -32768 and 32767 (except for
the fast counter function block which is between 0 and 65535).
Examples of word objects:
z Immediate values
z Internal words (%MWi) (memory words)
z Constant words (%KWi)
z I/O exchange words (%IWi, %QWi%)
z AS-Interface analog I/O words (IWAi, %QWAi)
z System words (%SWi)
z Function blocks (configuration and/or runtime data)

Word Formats
The contents of the words or values are stored in user memory in 16-bit binary code
(two’s complement) using the following convention:

In signed binary notation, bit 15 is allocated by convention to the sign of the coded
value:
z Bit 15 is set to 0: the content of the word is a positive value.
z Bit 15 is set to 1: the content of the word is a negative value (negative values are
expressed in two’s complement logic).
Words and immediate values can be entered or retrieved in the following format:
z Decimal
Min.: -32768, Max.: 32767 (1579, for example)
z Hexadecimal
Min.: 16#0000, Max.: 16#FFFF (for example, 16#A536)
Alternate syntax: #A536
z ASCII format rules as follows:
z The function always reads the Most Significant Byte first.
z Any ASCII character that is not in the interval [’0’ - ’9’] ([16#30 - 16#39]) is
considered to be an end character, except for a minus sign ’-’ (16#2D ) when
it is placed as the first character.

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z In case of overflow (>32767 or <-32768), the system bit %S18 (arithmetic

overflow or error) is set to 1 and 32767 or -32768 value is returned.
z If the first character of the operand is an "end" character, the value 0 is
returned and the bit %S18 is set to 1.
for example, "HELLO":
z %MW0 := "HE"
z %MW1 := "LL"
z %MW2 := "O "

Descriptions of Word Objects

The following table describes the word objects.

Words Description Address or value Maximum Write access (1)

number
Immediate These are integer values that are in the - No
values same format as the 16-bit words, which
enables values to be assigned to these
words.
Base 10 -32768 to 32767
Base 16 16#0000 to
16#FFFF
Internal Used as "working" words to store values %MWi 3000 Yes
(Memory) during operation in data memory.
Constants Store constants or alphanumeric %KWi 256 Yes,
messages. Their content can only be only by using
written or modified by using TwidoSuite TwidoSuite
during configuration.
System These 16-bit words have several %SWi 128 According to i
functions:
z Provide access to data coming directly
from the controller by reading %SWi
words.)
z Perform operations on the application
(for example, adjusting schedule
blocks).
Function blocks These words correspond to current %TM2.P, %Ci.P, Yes
parameters or values of function blocks. etc.

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Words Description Address or value Maximum Write access (1)

number
Network Assigned to controllers connected as
exchange words Remote Links. These words are used for
communication between controllers:
Network Input %INWi.j 4 per No
remote link
Network Output %QNWi.j 4 per Yes
remote link
Analog I/O Assigned to analog inputs and outputs of
words AS-Interface slave modules.
Analog Inputs %IWAx.y.z Note (2) No
Analog Outputs %QWAx.y.z Note (2) Yes
Extracted bits It is possible to extract one of the 16 bits
from the following words:
Internal %MWi:Xk 1500 Yes
System %SWi:Xk 128 Depends on i
Constants %KWi:Xk 64 No
Input %IWi.j:Xk Note (3) No
Output %QWi.j:Xk Note (3) Yes
AS-Interface Slave Input %IWAx.y.z:Xk Note (3) No
AS-Interface Slave Output %QWAx.y.z:Xk Note (3) Yes
Network Input %INWi.j:Xk Note (3) No
Network Output %QNWi.j:Xk Note (3) Yes

NOTE:
1. Written by the program or by using the Animation Tables Editor.
2. Where, x = address of the expansion module (0..7); y = AS-Interface address
(0A..31B); z = channel number (0..3). (See Addressing I/Os Associated with
Slave Devices Connected to the AS-Interface V2 Bus, page 244.)
3. Number is determined by the configuration.

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Floating Point and Double Word Objects

Introduction
TwidoSuite allows you to perform operations on floating point and double integer
word objects.
A floating point is a mathematical argument which has a decimal in its expression
(examples: 3.4E+38, 2.3 or 1.0).
A double integer word consists of 4 bytes stored in data memory and containing a
value between -2147483648 and +2147483647.

Floating Point Format and Value

The floating format used is the standard IEEE STD 734-1985 (equivalent IEC 559).
The length of the words is 32 bits, which corresponds to the single decimal point
floating numbers.
Table showing the format of a floating point value:

Bit 31 Bits {30...23} Bits {22...0}

S Exponent Fractional part

The value as expressed in the above format is determined by the following equation:

32-bit Floating Value = * * 1.Fractional part

Floating values can be represented with or without an exponent; but they must
always have a decimal point (floating point).
Floating values range from -3.402824e+38 to -1.175494e-38 and 1.175494e-38 to
3.402824e+38 (grayed values on the diagram). They also have the value 0, written
0.0
.

When a calculation result is:

z Less than -3.402824e+38, the symbol -1.#INF (for -infinite) is displayed,
z Greater than +3.402824e+38, the symbol 1.#INF (for +infinite) is displayed,
z Between -1.175494e-38 and 1.175494e-38, it is rounded off to 0.0. A value within
these limits cannot be entered as a floating value.
z Indefinite (for example the square root of a negative number) the symbol 1.#NAN
or -1.#NAN is displayed.

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Representation precision is 2-24. To display floating point numbers, it is

unnecessary to display more than 6 digits after the decimal point.
NOTE:
z the value "1285" is interpreted as a whole value; in order for it to be recognized
as a floating point value, it must be written thus: "1285.0"

Limit range of Arithmetic Functions on Floating Point

The following table describes the limit range of arithmetic functions on floating point
objects

Arithmetic Funtion Limit range and invalid operations

Type Syntax #QNAN (Invalid) #INF (Infinite)
Square root of an SQRT(x) x<0 x > 1.7E38
operand
Power of an integer EXPT(y, x) x<0 y.ln(x) > 88
by a real (where:
EXPT(%MF,%MW) x^y = %MW^%MF)
Base 10 logarithm LOG(x) x <= 0 x > 2.4E38
Natural logarithm LN(x) x <= 0 x > 1.65E38
Natural exponential EXP(x) x<0 x > 88.0

Hardware compatibility
Floating point and double word operations are not supported by all Twido
controllers.
The following table shows hardware compatibility:

Twido controller Double words Floating

supported points
supported
TWDLMDA40DUK Yes Yes
TWDLMDA40DTK Yes Yes
TWDLMDA20DUK Yes No
TWDLMDA20DTK Yes No
TWDLMDA20DRT Yes Yes
TWDLC••40DRF Yes Yes
TWDLC•A24DRF Yes No
TWDLC•A16DRF Yes No
TWDLC•A10DRF No No

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Validity Check
When the result is not within the valid range, the system bit %S18 is set to 1.
The status word %SW17 bits indicate the cause of a detected error in a floating
operation:
Different bits of the word %SW17:

%SW17:X0 Invalid operation, result is not a number (1.#NAN or -1.#NAN)

%SW17:X1 Reserved
%SW17:X2 Divided by 0, result is infinite (-1.#INF or 1.#INF)
%SW17:X3 Result greater in absolute value than +3.402824e+38, result is infinite (-1.#INF
or 1.#INF)
%SW17:X4 Reserved
to X15

This word is reset to 0 by the system on cold start, and also by the program for re-
usage purposes.

Description of Floating Point and Double Word Objects

The following table describes floating point and double word objects:

Type of object Description Address Maximum Write access Indexed form

number
Immediate values Integers (double word) or - [-] No -
decimal (floating point)
numbers with identical
format to 32 bit objects.
Internal floating point Objects used to store values %MFi 1500 Yes (ODM/T) %MFi[index]
during operation in data
Internal double word %MDi 1500 Yes (ODM/T) %MDi[index]
memory.
Floating constant Used to store constants. %KFi 128 Yes, (T) %KFi[index]
value
Double constant %KDi 128 Yes, (T) %KDi[index]
Note: 1. ODM: Write access using the Operator Display Module (see Operator Display Operation,
page 379)
2. T: Write access using TwidoSuite

Possibility of Overlap between Objects

Single, double length and floating words are stored in the data space in one memory
zone. Thus, the floating word %MFi and the double word %MDi correspond to the
single length words %MWi and %MWi+1 (the word %MWi containing the least
significant bits and the word %MWi+1 the most significant bits of the word %MFi).

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The following table shows how floating and double internal words overlap:

Floating Odd Internal

and address words
Double
%MF0 / %MW0
%MD0 %MF1 / %MW1
%MD1
%MF2 / %MW2
%MD2
%MF3 / %MW3
%MF4 / %MD3 %MW4
%MD4
... %MW5
... ...
%MFi / %MWi
%MDi
%MFi+1 / %MWi+1
%MDi+1

The following table shows how floating and double constants overlap:

Floating Odd Internal

and address words
Double
%KF0 / %KW0
%KD0
%KF1 / %KW1
%KD1
%KF2 / %KW2
%KD2 %KF3 / %KW3
%KD3
%KF4 / %KW4
%KD4
... %KW5
... ...
%kFi / %KWi
%kDi
%KFi+1 / %KWi+1
%KDi+1

Example:
%MF0 corresponds to %MW0 and %MW1. %KF543 corresponds to %KW543 and
%KW544.

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Addressing Bit Objects

Syntax
Use the following format to address internal, system, and step bit objects:

Description
The following table describes the elements in the addressing format.

Group Item Description

Symbol % The percent symbol always precedes a software variable.
Type of M Internal bits store intermediary values while a program is
object running.
S System bits provide status and control information for the
controller.
X Step bits provide status of step activities.
Number i The maximum number value depends on the number of objects
configured.

Examples of bit object addressing:

z %M25 = internal bit number 25
z %S20 = system bit number 20
z %X6 = step bit number 6

Bit Objects Extracted from Words

TwidoSuite is used to extract one of the 16 bits from words. The address of the word
is then completed by the bit row extracted according to the following syntax:

Examples:
z %MW5:X6 = bit number 6 of internal word %MW5
z %QW5.1:X10 = bit number 10 of output word %QW5.1

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Addressing Word Objects

Introduction
Addressing word objects, except for input/output addressing (see Addressing
Inputs/Outputs, page 38) and function blocks (see Function Block Objects,
page 41), follows the format described below.

Syntax
Use the following format to address internal, constant and system words:

Description
The following table describes the elements in the addressing format.

Group Item Description

Symbol % The percent symbol always precedes an internal
address.
Type of object M Internal words store intermediary values while a
program is running.
K Constant words store constant values or alphanumeric
messages. Their content can only be written or modified
by using TwidoSuite.
S System words provide status and control information for
the controller.
Syntax W 16-bit word.
Number i The maximum number value depends on the number of
objects configured.

Examples of word object addressing:

z %MW15 = internal word number 15
z %KW26 = constant word number 26
z %SW30 = system word number 30

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Addressing Floating Objects

Introduction
Addressing floating objects, except for input/output addressing (see Addressing
Inputs/Outputs, page 38) and function blocks (see Function Block Objects,
page 41), follows the format described below.

Syntax
Use the following format to address internal and constant floating objects:

Description
The following table describes the elements in the addressing format.

Group Item Description

Symbol % The percent symbol always precedes an internal
address.
Type of object M Internal floating objects store intermediary values while
a program is running.
K Floating constants are used to store constant values.
Their content can only be written or modified by using
TwidoSuite.
Syntax F 32 bit object.
Number i The maximum number value depends on the number of
objects configured.

Examples of floating object addresses:

z %MF15 = internal floating object number 15
z %KF26 = constant floating object number 26

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Addressing Double Word Objects

Introduction
Addressing double word objects, except for input/output addressing (see
Addressing Inputs/Outputs, page 38) and function blocks (see Function Block
Objects, page 41), follows the format described below.

Syntax
Use the following format to address internal and constant double words:

Description
The following table describes the elements in the addressing format.

Group Item Description

Symbol % The percent symbol always precedes an internal
address.
Type of object M Internal double words are used to store intermediary
values while a program is running.
K Constant double words store constant values or
alphanumeric messages. Their content can only be
written or modified by using TwidoSuite.
Syntax D 32 bit double word.
Number i The maximum number value depends on the number of
objects configured.

Examples of double word object addressing:

z %MD15 = internal double word number 15
z %KD26 = constant double word number 26

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Addressing Inputs/Outputs

Introduction
Each input/output (I/O) point in a Twido configuration has a unique address: For
example, the address "%I0.0.4" is assigned to input 4 of a controller.
I/O addresses can be assigned for the following hardware:
z Controller configured as Remote Link Master
z Controller configured as Remote I/O
z Expansion I/O modules
The TWDNOI10M3 AS-Interface bus interface module and the TWDNCO1M
CANopen fieldbus module each uses its own special address system for addressing
the I/Os of slave devices connected to its bus:
z For TWDNOI10M3, refer Addressing I/Os associated with slave devices
connected to the AS-Interface V2 bus (see page 244).
z For TWDNCO1M, refer Addressing PDOs of the CANopen Master
(see page 298).

Multiple References to an Output or Coil

In a program, you can have multiple references to a single output or coil. Only the
result of the last one solved is updated on the hardware outputs. For example,
%Q0.0.0 can be used more than once in a program. So it is important to confirm that
the equation will give the required status of the output.

CAUTION
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Be sure that you are certain that duplicate outputs or coils will not result in
undesired behaviour of your controller.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Format
Use the following format to address inputs/outputs.

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Use the following format to address inputs/output exchange words.

Description
The table below describes the I/O addressing format.

Group Item Value Description

Symbol % - The percent symbol always precedes an internal
address.
Object type I - Input. The "logical image" of the electrical state of
a controller or expansion I/O module input.
Q - Output. The "logical image" of the electrical state
of a controller or expansion I/O module output.
Controller x 0 Master controller (Remote Link master).
position 1-7 Remote controller (Remote Link slave).
I/O Type y 0 Base I/O (local I/O on controller).
1-7 Expansion I/O modules.
Channel z 0 - 31 I/O channel number on controller or expansion
Number I/O module. Number of available I/O points
depends on controller model or type of
expansion I/O module.

Examples
The table below shows some examples of I/O addressing.

I/O object Description

%I0.0.5 Input point number 5 on the base controller (local I/O).
%Q0.3.4 Output point number 4 on the expansion I/O module at address 3 for
the controller base (expansion I/O).
%I0.0.3 Input point number 3 on base controller.
%I3.0.1 Input point number 1 on remote I/O controller at address 3 of the
remote link.
%I0.3.2 Input point number 2 on the expansion I/O module at address 3 for
the controller base.

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Network Addressing

Introduction
Application data is exchanged between peer controllers and the master controller on
a Twido Remote Link network by using the network words %INW and %QNW. See
Communications, page 69 for more details.

Format
Use the following format for network addressing.

Description of Format
The table below describes the network addressing format.

Group Element Value Description

Symbol % - The percent symbol always precedes an internal
address.
Object type IN - Network input word. Data transfer from master to
peer.
QN - Network output word. Data transfer from peer to
master.
Format W - A16-bit word.
Controller x 0 Master controller (Remote Link master).
position 1-7 Remote controller (Remote Link slave).
Word j 0-3 Each peer controller uses from one to four words
to exchange data with the master controller.

Examples
The table below shows some examples of networking addressing.

Network object Description

%INW3.1 Network word number 1 of remote controller number 3.
%QNW0.3 Network word number 3 of the base controller.

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Function Block Objects

Introduction
Function blocks provide bit objects and specific words that can be accessed by the
program.

Example of a Function Block

The following illustration shows a counter function block.

Bit Objects
Bit objects correspond to the block outputs. These bits can be accessed by Boolean
test instructions using either of the following methods:
z Directly (for example, LD E) if they are wired to the block in reversible
programming (see Standard function blocks programming principles, page 470).
z By specifying the block type (for example, LD %Ci.E).
Inputs can be accessed in the form of instructions.

Word Objects
Word objects correspond to specified parameters and values as follows:
z Block configuration parameters: some parameters are accessible by the program
(for example, pre-selection parameters), and some are inaccessible by the
program (for example, time base).
z Current values: for example, %Ci.V, the current count value.

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Double word Objects

Double word objects increase the computational capability of your Twido controller
while executing system functions, such as fast counters (%FC), very fast counters
(%VFC) and pulse generators (%PLS).
Addressing of 32-bit double word objects used with function blocks simply consists
in appending the original syntax of the standard word objects with the "D" character.
The following example, shows how to address the current value of a fast counter in
standard format and in double word format:
z %FCi.V is current value of the fast counter in standard format.
z %FCi.VD is the current value of the fast counter in double word format.
NOTE: Double word objects are not supported by all Twido controllers. Refer to
Hardware compatibility, page 31 to find out if your Twido controller can
accommodate double words.

Objects Accessible by the Program

See the following appropriate sections for a list of objects that are accessible by the
program.
z For Basic Function Blocks, see Basic Function Blocks, page 468.
z For Advanced Function Blocks, see Bit and Word Objects Associated with
Advanced Function Blocks, page 521.

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Structured Objects

Introduction
Structured objects are combinations of adjacent objects. Twido supports the
following types of structured objects:
z Bit Strings
z Tables of words
z Tables of double words
z Tables of floating words

Bit Strings
Bit strings are a series of adjacent object bits of the same type and of a defined
length (L).
Example:Bit string %M8:6

NOTE: %M8:6 is acceptable (8 is a multiple of 8), while %M10:16 is unacceptable

(10 is not a multiple of 8).
Bit strings can be used with the Assignment instruction (see Assignment
Instructions, page 493).

Available Types of Bits

Available types of bits for bit strings:

Type Address Maximum size Write access

Discrete input bits %I0.0:L or %I1.0:L (1) 0<L<17 No
Discrete output bits %Q0.0:L or %Q1.0:L (1) 0<L<17 Yes
System bits %Si:L 0<L<17 and i+L≤128 Depending on i
with i multiple of 8
Grafcet Step bits %Xi:L 0<L<17 and i+L≤95 (2) Yes (by program)
with i multiple of 8
Internal bits %Mi:L 0<L<17 and i+L≤256 Yes
with i multiple of 8 (3)

Key:
1. Only I/O bits 0 to 16 can be read in bit string. For controllers with 24 inputs and
32 I/O modules, bits over 16 cannot be read in bit string.

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2. Maximum of i+L for TWWDLCAA10DRF and TWDLCAA16DRF is 62

3. Maximum of i+L for TWWDLCAA10DRF and TWDLCAA16DRF is 128
NOTE: %M10:=%M2 XORR %M1 corresponds to %M10:=%M2 OR.

Tables of words
Word tables are a series of adjacent words of the same type and of a defined length
(L).
Example:Word table %KW10:7

Word tables can be used with the Assignment instruction (see Assignment
Instructions, page 493).

Available Types of Words

Available types of words for word tables:

Type Address Maximum size Write access

Internal words %MWi:L 0<L<256 and i+L< 3000 Yes
Constant words %KWi:L 0<L<256 and i+L< 256 No
System Words %SWi:L 0<L and i+L<128 Depending on i

Tables of double words

Double word tables are a series of adjacent words of the same type and of a defined
length (L).
Example:Double word table %KD10:7

Double word tables can be used with the Assignment instruction (see Assignment
Instructions, page 493).

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Available Types of Double Words

Available types of words for double word tables:

Type Address Maximum size Write access

Internal words %MDi:L 0<L<256 and i+L< 3000 Yes
Constant words %KDi:L 0<L and i+L< 256 No

Tables of floating words

Floating word tables are a series of adjacent words of the same type and of a defined
length (L).
Example: Floating point table %KF10:7

Floating point tables can be used with the Assignment instruction (see Advanced
instructions).

Types of Floating Words Available

Available types of words for floating word tables:

Type Address Maximum size Write access

Internal words %MFi:L 0<L<256 and i+L< 3000 Yes
Constant words %KFi:L 0<L and i+L<256 No

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Indexed Objects

Introduction
An indexed word is a single or double word or floating point with an indexed object
address. There are two types of object addressing:
z Direct addressing
z Indexed addressing

Direct Addressing
A direct address of an object is set and defined when a program is written.
Example: %M26 is an internal bit with the direct address 26.

Indexed Addressing
An indexed address of an object provides a method of modifying the address of an
object by adding an index to the direct address of an object. The content of the index
is added to the object’s direct address. The index is defined by an internal word
%MWi. The number of "index words" is unlimited.
Example: %MW108[%MW2] is a word with an address consisting of the direct
address 108 plus the contents of word %MW2.
If word %MW2 has a value of 12, writing to %MW108[%MW2] is equivalent to writing
to %MW120 (108 plus 12).

Objects Available for Indexed Addressing

The following are the available types of objects for indexed addressing.

Type Address Maximum size Write access

Internal words %MWi[MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<3000 Yes
Constant words %KWi[%MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<256 No
Internal double words %MDi[MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<2999 Yes
Double constant %KDi[%MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<255 No
words
Internal floating %MFi[MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<2999 Yes
points
Constant floating %KFi[%MWj] 0≤i+%MWj<255 No
points

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Indexed objects can be used with the assignment instructions (see Assignment
Instructions, page 493 for single and double words) and in comparison instructions
(see Comparison Instructions, page 498 for single and double words). This type of
addressing enables series of objects of the same type (such as internal words and
constants) to be scanned in succession, by modifying the content of the index object
via the program.

Index Overflow System Bit %S20

An overflow of the index occurs when the address of an indexed object exceeds the
limits of the memory zone containing the same type of object. In summary:
z The object address plus the content of the index is less than 0.
z The object address plus the content of the index is greater than the largest word
directly referenced in the application. The maximum number is 2999 (for words
%MWi) or 255 (for words %KWi).
In the event of an index overflow, the system sets system bit %S20 to 1 and the
object is assigned an index value of 0.
NOTE: The user is responsible for monitoring any overflow. Bit %S20 must be read
by the user program for possible processing. The user must confirm that it is reset
to 0.
%S20 (initial status = 0):
z On index overflow: set to 1 by the system.
z Acknowledgment of overflow: set to 0 by the user, after modifying the index.

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Symbolizing Objects

Introduction
You can use Symbols to address TwidoSuite language objects by name or
customized mnemonics. Using symbols allows for quick examination and analysis
of program logic, and greatly simplifies the development and testing of an
application.

Example
For example, WASH_END is a symbol that could be used to identify a timer function
block that represents the end of a wash cycle. Recalling the purpose of this name
should be easier than trying to remember the role of a program address such as
%TM3.

Guidelines for Defining Symbols

The following are guidelines for defining symbols:
z A maximum of 32 characters.
z Letters (A-Z), numbers (0 -9), or underscores (_).
z First character must be an alphabetical or accented character. You can not use
the percentile sign (%).
z Do not use spaces or special characters.
z Not case-sensitive. For example, Pump1 and PUMP1 are the same symbol and
can only be used once in an application.

Editing Symbols
Symbols are defined and associated with language objects in the Symbol Editor.
Symbols and their comments are stored with the application on the PC hard drive,
but are not stored on the controller. Therefore, they can not be transferred with the
application to the controller.

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes the structure and usage of Twido user memory.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
User Memory Structure 50
Backup and Restore without Backup Cartridge or Extended Memory 53
Backup and Restore with a 32K Backup Cartridge 55
Using the 64K Extended Memory Cartridge 58

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User Memory Structure

Introduction
The controller memory accessible to your application is divided into two distinct sets:
z Bit values
z Word values (16-bit signed values) and double word values (32-bit signed values)

Bit Memory
The bit memory is located in the controller’s built-in RAM. It contains the map of 128
bit objects.

Word Memory
The word memory (16 bits) supports:
z Dynamic words: runtime memory (stored in RAM only).
z Memory words (%MW) and double words (%MD): dynamic system data and
system data.
z Program: descriptors and executable code for tasks.
z Configuration data: constant words, initial values, and input/output
configuration.

Memory Storage Types

The following are the different types of memory storage for Twido controllers.
z Random Access Memory.
Internal volatile memory: Contains dynamic words, memory words, program and
configuration data.
z EEPROM
An integrated 32 kB EEPROM that provides internal program and data backup.
Protects program from corruption due to battery or power outage lasting longer
than 30 days. Contains program and configuration data. Holds a maximum of 512
memory words. Program is not backed up here if a 64 kB extended memory
cartridge is being used and Twido has been configured to accept the 64 kB
extended memory cartridge. The Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 has no extended
memory cartridge.
z 32 kB backup cartridge
An optional external cartridge used to save a program and transfer that program
to other Twido controllers. Can be used to update the program in controller RAM.
Contains program and constants, but no memory words. The Twido Extreme
TWDLEDCK1 has no backup cartridge.

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z 64 kB extended memory cartridge

An optional external cartridge that stores a program up to 64 kB. Must remain
plugged into the controller as long as that program is being used. The
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 has no extended memory cartridge.

Saving Memory
Your controller’s program and memory words can be saved in the following:
z RAM (for up to 30 days with good battery)
z EEPROM (maximum of 32 kB)
Transferring the program from the EEPROM memory to the RAM memory is done
automatically when the program is lost in RAM (or if there is no battery). The
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 has no internal battery.
Manual transfer can also be performed using TwidoSuite.

Twido Compact and Modular Memory Configurations

The following tables describe the types of memory configurations possible with
Twido compact and modular controllers.

Compact Controllers
Memory Type 10DRF 16DRF 24DRF 40DRF 40DRF**
(32 kB) (64 kB)
Internal RAM 10 kB 10 kB 10 kB 10 kB 10 kB
Mem 1*
External RAM 16 kB 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Mem 2*
Internal EEPROM 8 kB 16 kB 32 kB 32 kB 32 kB***
External EEPROM 32 kB 32 kB 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Maximum program size 8 kB 16 kB 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Maximum external 8 kB 16 kB 32 kB 3 2kB 64 kB
backup

Modular Controllers
Memory Type 20DUK 20DRT 20DRT
20DTK 40DUK 40DUK
40DTK (32 kB) 40DTK** (64 kB)
Internal RAM 10 kB 10 kB 10 kB
Mem 1*
External RAM 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Mem 2*
Internal EEPROM 32 kB 32 kB 32 kB***

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Modular Controllers
Memory Type 20DUK 20DRT 20DRT
20DTK 40DUK 40DUK
40DTK (32 kB) 40DTK** (64 kB)
External EEPROM 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Maximum program size 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
Maximum external 32 kB 32 kB 64 kB
backup

(*) Mem 1 and Mem 2 in memory usage.

(**) in this case the 64 kB cartridge must be installed on the Twido and declared in
the configuration, if it has not already been declared,
(***) reserved for backup of the first 512 %MW words or the first 256 %MD double
words.

Twido Extreme Memory Configurations

The following table describes the possible types of memory configuration for the
Twido Extreme controllers.

Twido Extreme controller

Memory Type TWDLEDCK1
External RAM 32 kB
Internal EEPROM 32 kB
Maximum program size 32 kB

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Backup and Restore without Backup Cartridge or Extended Memory

Introduction
The following information details backup and restore memory functions in modular
and compact controllers without a backup cartridge or extended memory plugged in.
This section does not apply to the Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1) which also
has no backup cartridge. This is described in Twido Extreme User Memory.

At a Glance
Twido programs, memory words and configuration data can be backed up using the
controllers internal EEPROM. Because saving a program to the internal EEPROM
clears any previously backed up memory words, the program must be backed up
first, then the configured memory words. Dynamic data can be stored in memory
words then backed up to the EEPROM. If there is no program saved to the internal
EEPROM you cannot save memory words to it.

Memory Structure
Here is a diagram of a controller’s memory structure. The arrows show what can be
backed up to the EEPROM from RAM:

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Program Backup
Here are the steps for backing up your program into EEPROM.

Step Action
1 The following must be true:
There is a valid program in RAM.
2 From the TwidoSuite window, select See Memory Information from Program
→Debug →Check PLC and click Save.
Note: Check PLC can only be used in connected mode.

Program Restore
During power up there is one way the program will be restored to RAM from the
EEPROM (assuming there is no cartridge or extended memory in place):
z The RAM program is not valid

To restore a program manually from EEPROM do the following:

z From the TwidoSuite window, select Memory Cartridge Commands from
Program →Debug , select a connection and click Restore.

Data (%MWs) Backup

Here are the steps for backing up data (memory words) into the EEPROM:

Step Action
1 For this to work the following must be true:
A valid program in RAM (%SW96:X6=1).
The same valid program already backed up into the EEPROM.
Memory words configured in the program.
2 Set %SW97 to the length of the memory words to be saved.
Note: Length cannot exceed the configured memory word length, and it must be
greater than 0 but not greater than 512.
3 Set %SW96:X0 to 1.

Data (%MWs) Restore

Restore %MWs manually by setting system bit %S95 to 1.
For this to work the following must be true:
z A valid backup application is present in the EEPROM
z The application in RAM matches the backup application in EEPROM
z The backup memory words are valid

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Backup and Restore with a 32K Backup Cartridge

Introduction
The following information details backup and restore memory functions in modular
and compact controllers using a 32K backup cartridge.
This section does not apply to the Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1) which has
no backup cartridge. This is described in Twido Extreme User Memory.

At a Glance
The backup cartridge is used to save a program and transfer that program to other
Twido controllers. It should be removed from a controller and set aside once the
program has been installed or saved. Only program and configuration data can be
saved to the cartridge (%MWs cannot be saved to the 32K backup cartridge).
Dynamic data can be stored in memory words then backed up to the EEPROM.
When program installation is complete any %MWs that were backed up to the
internal EEPROM prior to installation will be lost.

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Memory Structure
Here is a diagram of a controller’s memory structure with the backup cartridge
attached. The arrows show what can be backed up to the EEPROM and cartridge
from RAM:

Program Backup
Here are the steps for backing up your program into the backup cartridge:

Step Action
1 Power down the controller.
2 Plug in the backup cartridge.
3 Powerup the controller.
4 From the TwidoSuite window, select Memory Cartridge Commands from
Program →Debug, select a connection and click Backup.
5 Power down the controller.
6 Remove backup cartridge from controller.

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Program Restore
To load a program saved on a backup cartridge into a controller do the following:

Step Action
1 Power down the controller.
2 Plug in the backup cartridge.
3 Powerup the controller.
(If Auto Start is configured you must power cycle again to get to run mode.)
4 Power down the controller.
5 Remove backup cartridge from controller.

Data (%MWs) Backup

Here are the steps for backing up data (memory words) into the EEPROM:

Step Action
1 For this to work the following must be true:
A valid program in RAM.
The same valid program already backed up into the EEPROM.
Memory words configured in the program.
2 Set %SW97 to the length of the memory words to be saved.
Note Length cannot exceed the configured memory word length, and it must be
greater than 0 but not greater than 512.
3 Set %SW96:X0 to 1.

Data (%MWs) Restore

Restore %MWs manually by setting system bit %S95 to 1.
For this to work the following must be true:
z A valid backup application is present in the EEPROM
z The application in RAM matches the backup application in EEPROM
z The backup memory words are valid

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Using the 64K Extended Memory Cartridge

Introduction
The following information details using the memory functions in modular controllers
using a 64K extended memory cartridge.

At a Glance
The 64K extended memory cartridge is used to extend the program memory
capability of your Twido controller from 32K to 64K. It must remain plugged into the
controller as long as the extended program is being used. If the cartridge is removed
the controller will enter the stopped state. Memory words are still backed up into the
EEPROM in the controller. Dynamic data can be stored in memory words then
backed up to the EEPROM. The 64K extended memory cartridge has the same
power up behavior as the 32K backup cartridge.

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Memory Structure
Here is a diagram of a controller’s memory structure using an extended memory
cartridge. The arrows show what is backed up into the EEPROM and the 64K
extended memory cartridge from RAM:

Configure Software and Install Extended Memory

Before you begin writing your extended program, you must install the 64K extended
memory cartridge into your controller. The following four steps show you how:

Step Action
1 Under the Hardware option menu on you TwidoSuite window enter
‘TWDXCPMFK64’.
2 Power down the controller.
3 Plug in the 64K extended memory cartridge.
4 Powerup the controller.

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Save your program.

Once your 64K extended memory cartridge has been installed and your program
written:
z From the TwidoSuite window, select Memory Cartridge Commands from
Program →Debug, select a connection and click Backup.

Data (%MWs) Backup

Here are the steps for backing up data (memory words) into the EEPROM:

Step Action
1 For this to work the following must be true:
A valid program is present
Memory words are configured in the program.
2 Set %SW97 to the length of the memory words to be saved.
Note: Length cannot exceed the configured memory word length, and it must be
greater than 0 but not greater than 512.
3 Set %SW96:X0 to 1.

Data (%MWs) Restore

Restore %MWs manually by setting system bit %S95 to 1.
For this to work the following must be true:
z A valid program is present
z The backup memory words are valid

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes event tasks and how they are executed in the controller.
NOTE: Event tasks are not managed by the Twido Brick 10 controller
(TWDLCAA10DRF).

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Overview of Event Tasks 62
Description of Different Event Sources 63
Event Management 65

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Overview of Event Tasks

Introduction
The previous chapter presented periodic and cyclic tasks in which objects are
updated at the start and end of the task. Event sources may cause a certain task to
be stopped while higher priority (event) tasks are executed to allow objects to be
updated more quickly.
An event task:
z is a part of a program executed when a given condition is met (event source),
z has a higher priority than the main program,
z produces a rapid response time enabling the overall response time of the system
to be reduced.

Description of an Event
An event is composed of:
z an event source which can be defined as a software or hardware interrupt
condition to interrupt the main program (see page 63),
z a section which is an independent programmed entity related to an event,
z an event queue which can be used to store a list of events until they are executed,
z a priority level which specifies the order of event execution.

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Overview of Different Event Sources

An event source needs to be managed by the software to make sure the main
program is properly interrupted by the event, and to call the programming section
linked to the event. The application scan time has no effect on the execution of the
events.
The following 9 event sources are allowed:
z 4 conditions linked to the VFC function block thresholds (2 events per %VFC
instance),
z 4 conditions linked to the physical inputs of a controller base,
z 1 periodic condition.

An event source can only be attached to a single event, and must be immediately
detected by TwidoSuite. Once it is detected, the software executes the
programming section attached to the event: each event is attached to a subroutine
labeled SRi: defined on configuration of the event sources.

Physical Input Events of a Controller Base

Inputs %I0.2, %I0.3, %I0.4 and %I0.5 can be used as event sources, provided they
are not locked and that the events are allowed during configuration.
Event processing can be activated by inputs 2 to 5 of a controller base (position 0),
on a rising or falling edge.
For further details on configuring this event, refer to the section entitled "Hardware
Configuration -> Input Configuration" in the "TwidoSuite Operation Guide" on-line
help.

Output Event of a %VFC Function Block

Outputs TH0 and TH1 of the %VFC function block are event sources. Outputs TH0
and TH1 are respectively set:
z to 1 when the value is greater than threshold S0 and threshold S1,
z to 0 when the value is less than threshold S0 and threshold S1.
A rising or falling edge of these outputs can activate an event process.
For further details on configuring this event, refer to the section entitled "Software
Configuration -> Very Fast Counters" in the "TwidoSuite Operation Guide" on-line
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Periodic event
This event periodically executes a single programming section. This task has higher
priority than the main task (master).
However, this event source has lower priority than the other event sources.
The period of this task is set on configuration, from 5 to 255 ms. Only one periodic
event can be used.
For further details on configuring this event, refer to the section entitled "Configuring
Program Parameters -> Scan Mode" in the "TwidoSuite Operation Guide" on-line
help.

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Event Management

Events Queue and Priority

Events have 2 possible priorities: High and Low. But only one type of event (thus
only one event source) can have High priority. The other events therefore have Low
priority, and their order of execution depends on the order in which they are
detected.
To manage the execution order of the event tasks, there are two event queues:
z in one, up to 16 High priority events can be stored (from the same event source),
z in the other, up to 16 Low priority events can be stored (from other event
sources).
These queues are managed on a FIFO basis: the first event to be stored is the first
to be executed. But they can only hold 16 events, and all additional events are lost.
The Low priority queue is only executed once the High priority queue is empty.

Event Queue Management

Each time an interrupt appears (linked to an event source), the following sequence
is launched:

Step Description
1 Interrupt management:
z recognition of the physical interrupt,
z event stored in the suitable event queue,
z verification that no event of the same priority is pending (if so the event
stays pending in the queue).
2 Save context.
3 Execution of the programming section (subroutine labeled SRi:) linked to the
event.
4 Updating of output
5 Restore context

Before the context is re-established, all the events in the queue must be executed.

Event check
System bits and words are used to check the events (see page 701):
z %S31: used to execute or delay an event,
z %S38: used to decide whether or not to place events in the events queue,
z %S39: used to find out if events are lost,
z %SW48: shows how many events have been executed since the last cold start
(counts all events except periodic events.)

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The value of bit %S39 and word %SW48 is reset to zero and that of %S31 and %S38
is set to its initial state 1 on a cold restart or after an application is loaded, but
remains unchanged after a warm restart. In all cases, the events queue is reset.

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II
Subject of this Part
This part describes communications, built-in analog functions, managing analog I/O
modules, installing the AS-Interface V2 bus and the CANopen fieldbus for Twido
controllers.

What’s in this Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
5 Communications 69
6 Built-In Analog Functions 143
7 Managing Analog Modules 149
8 Twido Extreme Input/Output Configuration 165
9 Installing the AS-Interface V2 bus 217
10 Installing and Configuring the CANopen Fieldbus 253
11 Installing and Configuring the CANJ1939 Fieldbus 309
12 Configuring the TwidoPort Ethernet Gateway 351
13 Operator Display Operation 379

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of configuring, programming, and managing
communications available with Twido controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Presentation of the Different Types of Communication 70
TwidoSuite to Controller Communication 72
Communication between TwidoSuite and a Modem 79
Remote Link Communications 90
ASCII Communications 103
Modbus Communications 114
Standard Modbus Requests 130
Modbus Function Codes 23 (MB FC) - Read/Write Multiple registers and N 135
Words
Modbus Function Codes 43/14 (MB FC) - Read Device Identification 138
Transparent Ready Implementation Class (Twido Serial A05, Ethernet A15) 142

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Presentation of the Different Types of Communication

At a Glance
Twido provides one or two serial communications ports used for communications to
remote I/O controllers, peer controllers, or general devices. Either port, if available,
can be used for any of the services, with the exception of communicating with
TwidoSuite, which can only be performed using the first port. Three different base
protocols are supported on each Twido controller: Remote Link, ASCII, or Modbus
(modbus master or modbus slave).
Moreover, the TWDLC•E40DRF compact controllers provide one RJ45 Ethernet
communications port. They support the Modbus TCP/IP client/server protocol for
peer-to-peer communications between controllers over the Ethernet network.
The TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller has only one serial port and supports
Modbus, ASCII, Ethernet and BlueTooth communications.

Remote Link
The remote link is a high-speed master/slave bus designed to communicate a small
amount of data between the master controller and up to seven remote (slave)
controllers. Application or I/O data is transferred, depending on the configuration of
the remote controllers. A mixture of remote controller types is possible, where some
can be remote I/O and some can be peers.
Remote link is not supported (neither serial RS485 nor CANJ1939) by the
TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller.

ASCII
The ASCII protocol is a simple half-duplex character mode protocol used to transmit
and/or receive a character string to/from a simple device (printer or terminal). This
protocol is supported only via the "EXCH" instruction.
For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if ASCII is used then 0V must be
applied to the communication strap contact (pin 22) to enable communication.

Modbus
The Modbus protocol is a master/slave protocol that allows for one, and only one,
master to request responses from slaves, or to act based on the request. The master
can address individual slaves, or can initiate a broadcast message to all slaves.
Slaves return a message (response) to queries that are addressed to them
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Modbus master - The modbus master mode allows the Twido controller to send a
modbus query to a slave and await its reply. The modbus master mode is supported
only via the "EXCH" instruction. Both Modbus ASCII and RTU are supported in
modbus master mode.
NOTE: It is possible to send a Modbus request to an IP slave that would not be
declared in the IP Slave List.
Modbus Slave - The modbus slave mode allows the Twido controller to respond to
modbus queries from a modbus master, and is the default communications mode if
no other type of communication is configured. The Twido controller supports the
standard modbus data and control functions and service extensions for object
access. Both Modbus ASCII and RTU are supported in modbus slave mode.
Furthermore, il is possible to change the IP address / IP sub mask and IP gateway
through some %SW without modifying the application.
NOTE: 32 devices (without repeaters) can be installed on an RS485 network (1
master and up to 31 slaves), the addresses of which can be between 1 and 247.

Modbus TCP/IP
NOTE: Modbus TCP/IP is solely supported by TWDLC•E40DRF series of compact
controllers with built-in Ethernet network interface.
The following information describes the Modbus Application Protocol (MBAP).
The Modbus Application Protocol (MBAP) is a layer-7 protocol providing peer-to-
peer communication between programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other
nodes on a LAN.
The current Twido controller TWDLC•E40DRF implementation transports Modbus
Application Protocol over TCP/IP on the Ethernet network. Modbus protocol
transactions are typical request-response message pairs. A PLC can be either client
or server depending on whether it is querying or answering messages.

Ethernet Server / Modbus Slave

The Brick 40 is a part of a network and a supervision system access to the Twido for
retrieving some data. This requirement consist in the possibility to change the IP
adress / IP sub mask and IP gateway through some %SW without modifying the
application.

Ethernet Client / Modbus Master

The Brick 40is a supervision system, requiring some data to other Ethernet
equipment (such as OTB or an other Brick 40). Tis requirement consists in the
possibility to send a Modbus request to an IP slave that would not be declared in
words to retrieve the Ethernet current status.

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TwidoSuite to Controller Communication

At a Glance
Each Twido controller has a built-in EIA RS485 terminal port, with its own internal
power supply, on Port 1. (The TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller has only one
serial port). Port 1 must be used to communicate with the TwidoSuite programming
software.
No optional cartridge or communication module can be used for this port. A modem,
however, can be used on this port.
There are several ways to connect the PC to the Twido controller RS485 Port 1:
z By TSX PCX cable,
z By telephone line: Modem connection,
z By Bluetooth for the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller using a Bluetooth
adapter (dongle) VW3 A8114.
Moreover, the TWDLC•E40DRF compact controllers have a built-in RJ45 Ethernet
network connection port that can be used to communicate with the Ethernet-capable
PC running the TwidoSuite programming software.
There are two ways for the Ethernet-capable PC to communicate with a
TWDLC•E40DRF Twido controller RJ45 port:
z By direct cable connection via a UTP Cat5 RJ45 Ethernet crossover cable (not
recommended),
z By connection to the Ethernet network via a SFTP Cat5 RJ45 Ethernet cable
available from the Schneider Electric catalog (cable reference: 490NTW000••).
The TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller can also be connected to the Ethernet
network using a OSITRACK XGS Z33ETH Modbus-Ethernet connection box.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Use TwidoSuite to properly disconnect a TSX PCX1031, TSX CRJMD25, or
Ethernet communication cable before physically removing a cable from one
controller and rapidly reinserting into another, as TwidoSuite may not sense the
disconnection if done rapidly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

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Serial Cable Connection

The EIA RS232C port on your personal computer can be connected to the
controller’s Port 1 using the TSX PCX1031 cable. (For the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1) this serial connection is a VW3 A8106 cable.) This cable converts
signals between EIA RS232 and EIA RS485. The TSX PCX1031 cable is equipped
with a 4-position rotary switch to select different modes of operation. The switch
designates the four positions as "0-3", and the appropriate setting for TwidoSuite to
Twido controller is location 2.
This connection is illustrated in the diagram below.

NOTE: For this cable, the DPT signal on pin 5 is not tied to 0V. This indicates to the
controller that the current connection is a TwidoSuite connection. The signal is
pulled up internally, informing the firmware executive that this is a TwidoSuite
connection.
For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if the ASCII protocol is used then
0V must be applied to the communication strap contact (pin 22) to enable
communication.

USB Cable Connection

The USB port on your personal computer can be connected to the controller’s Port
1 using the TSX CUSB485 and TSX CRJMD25 communication cables. (For the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1) this connection is made with TSX CUSB485
and TWD XCAFJ010 cables.) The TSX CUSB485 cable converts signals between
USB and EIA RS485.

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This connection is illustrated in the diagram below.

NOTE: For this cable, the DPT signal on pin 5 is not tied to 0V. This indicates to the
controller that the current connection is a TwidoSuite connection. The signal is
pulled up internally, informing the firmware executive that this is a TwidoSuite
connection.
For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if the ASCII protocol is used then
0V must be applied to the communication strap contact (pin 22) to enable
communication.

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Pin outs of Male and Female Connectors

The following figure shows the pin outs of a male 8-pin miniDIN connector and of a
terminal:

The following figure shows the pin outs of a SubD female 9-pin connector for the
TSX PCX1031.

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Telephone Line Connection

A modem (see page 79) connection enables programming of and communication
with the controller using a telephone line.
The modem associated with the controller is a receiving modem connected to port
1 of the controller. The modem associated with the PC can be internal, or external
and connected to a COM serial port.
This connection is illustrated in the diagram below.

NOTE: Only one modem can be connected to port 1 of the controller.

NOTE: Remember to install the software provided with the modem, as TwidoSuite
only takes into account the installed modems.

Ethernet Network Connection

NOTE: Although direct cable connection (using a Ethernet crossover cable) is
supported between the Twido TWDLC•E40DRF and the PC running the TwidoSuite
programming software, it is not recommended. Therefore, for Ethernet connection
we recommend that you always use an Ethernet network hub/switch.
The following figure shows a PC-to-Twido connection via a network Ethernet
hub/switch:

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The Twido TWDLC•E40DRF bases feature a RJ45 connector to connect to the 100
BASE-TX network Ethernet with auto negotiation. It can accomodate both 100Mbps
and 10 Mbps network speeds.
NOTE: It is also possible to use an ConneXium TwidoPort Ethernet interface module
499TWD01100 for Ethernet connection. Configuring the TwidoPort
(see page 353)explains how to declare and configure this module in TwidoSuite.
An Ethernet connection example for the Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 is provided
below.
The following figure shows the RJ45 connector of the Twido controller:

The eight pins of the RJ45 connector are arranged vertically and numbered in order
from bottom to top. The pinout for the RJ45 connector is described in the table
below:

Pinout Function Polarity

8 NC
7 NC
6 RxD (-)
5 NC
4 NC
3 RxD (+)
2 TxD (-)
1 TxD (+)

NOTE:
z The same connector and pinout is used for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
z When connecting the Twido controller to a 100Base-TX network, you should use
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Example Ethernet Connection for Twido Extreme

The following diagram shows an example of the connection between the PC running
the TwidoSuite application program and a Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 controller
via an XGS Z33ETH connection box . It is possible to connect up to 3 Twido Extreme
bases on an Ethernet network using this connection box. This type of connection is
only possible with the Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 controller.

NOTE: It is also possible to use an ConneXium TwidoPort Ethernet interface module

499TWD01100 with a TWD XCAFJ010 cable to connect the Twido Extreme.
Configuring the TwidoPort (see page 353) explains how to declare and configure
this module in TwidoSuite.

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Communication between TwidoSuite and a Modem

General
A PC executing TwidoSuite can be connected to a Twido controller for transferring
applications, animating objects and executing operator mode commands. It is also
possible to connect a Twido controller to other devices, such as another Twido
controller, for establishing communication with the application process.

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Installing the Modem

All modems the user wishes to use with TwidoSuite must be installed running
Windows from your PC.
To install your modems running Windows, follow the Windows documentation.
This installation is independent from TwidoSuite.

Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth connection is also possible for Twido controllers, via a Bluetooth adapter
(dongle) VW3 A8114. PCs not fitted with integrated Bluetooth can be used with the
Bluetooth PC adapter VW3 A8115.

NOTE: To facilitate Twido Extreme application download and debugging, Bluetooth

connection is recommended.
For the Twido Extreme this Bluetooth adapter can be connected to the PLC’s serial
port with a TWD XCAFJ010 cable

Establishing Connection
The default communication connection between TwidoSuite and the Twido
controller is made by a serial communication port, using the TSX PCX1031 cable
and a crossed adapter. For more details, refer Appendix 1 (see page 88). For the
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 the VW3 A8106 cable is required for serial
connection.
If a modem is used to connect the PC, this must be indicated in the TwidoSuite
software.

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To select a connection using TwidoSuite, click Preferences.

Result:
The following dialog box appears:

This screen allows you to create, modify or delete a connection.

To use an existing connection, select it from the connection table in Program →
Debug →Connect task.
If you have to add, modify or delete a connection, use the "Connection
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In this case, 2 serial ports are displayed (Com1 and Com2), as well as a modem
connection showing a TOSHIBA V.90 model configured to compose the number:
xxxxxxxxxx (modem number).
NOTE: Compose the number in adjacent number format.
You can change the name of each connection for application maintenance purposes
(COM1 or COM2 cannot be changed).
This is how you define and select the connection you wish to use for connecting your
PC to a modem.
However, this is just part of the process for making an overall connection between
the computer and the Twido controller.
The next step involves the Twido controller. The remote Twido must be connected
to a modem.
All modems need to be initialized to establish a connection. The Twido controller
containing at least version V2.0 firmware is capable, on power-up, of sending an
adapted string to the modem, if the modem is configured in the application.

Configuring the Modem

The procedure for configuring a modem in a Twido controller is as follows.
To add a modem to an open application, follow the procedure described in Modem
Positioning.
Once the modem is configured on port 1, the properties must be defined. In the

Describe step, double-click the Modem thumbnail .

Result: The Modem Feature dialog box appears. The Modem properties dialog box
lets you either select a known modem, create a new modem, or modify a modem
configuration.

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Illustration of the Modem Feature dialog box:

The selected configuration corresponds to the one read in the controller: the Hayes
initialization command, then read, is displayed in Hayes standard format.
NOTE: The modem is completely managed by the Twido controller through port 1.
This means you can connect a modem to communication port 2, but in this case all
of the modem’s operating modes and its initialization sequence must be performed
manually, and cannot be performed in the same way as with communication port 1.
(The Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 controller has only one serial port.)
You can select a previously-defined modem, or create a new one by clicking "New".
Illustration of the Add/Modify Modem dialog box:

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Then give the new profile a name and complete the Hayes initialization commands
as described in the modem documentation.
In the figure above, "xxxxxx" represents the initialization sequence you must enter
to prepare the modem for suitable communication, i.e. the baud rate, parity, stop bit,
and receive mode.
To complete the sequence, please refer to your modem documentation.
The maximum string length is: 127 characters.
When your application is complete, or at least when communication port 1 is fully
described, transfer the application using a "point to point connection".
The Twido controller is now ready to be connected to a PC executing TwidoSuite via
modems.
NOTE:
For the modem SR2 MOD03, configure the DTE RS 232 port as follows:
z Data rate: 19200 bauds
z Data size: 8 bits
z Parity: No Parity
z Stop bits: 1 stop bit
z Flow control: hardware flow control deactivated

Connection Sequence
Once TwidoSuite and the Twido controller are ready, establish connection as
follows:

Step Action
1 Power-up the Twido controller and modem.
2 Start your computer and run TwidoSuite.
3
Select Preferences, and select a modem connection from the "Connection
Management" table, (for example, "My modem" or the name you have given to
your modem connection – see "creation of a connection").
4 Connect TwidoSuite

NOTE: If you want to use your modem connection all the time, click "file",
"preferences", and select "my modem" (or the name you have given it). TwidoSuite
will now memorize this preference.

Operating Modes
The Twido controller sends the initialization string to the connected, powered-up
modem. When a modem is configured in the Twido application, the controller first
sends an "AT&F" command to establish whether the modem is connected. If the
controller receives an answer, the initialization string is sent to the modem.

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Internal, External and International Calls

If you are communicating with a Twido controller within your company premises, you
can use just the line extension needed to dial, such as: 8445

If you are using an internal switchboard to dial telephone numbers outside your
company and you have to first press "0" or "9" before the number, use this syntax:
0,xxxxxxxxxx or 9,xxxxxxxxxx

For international calls, the syntax is: +1xxxxxxxxxx, for example. And if you are using
a switchboard: 0,+ 1xxxxxxxxxx

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Frequently Asked Questions

When your communication has been established for a few minutes, you can
experience some communication interruptions. In this case, you must adjust the
communication parameters.
TwidoSuite uses a modbus driver to communicate via serial ports or internal
modems. When communication starts, the modbus driver is visible in the toolbar.
Double-click on the modbus driver icon to open the window. You now have access
to the modbus driver parameters, and the "runtime" tab gives you information on the
frames exchanged with the remote controller.
If the "Number of timeouts" increases or is other than 0, change the value using
"Connection management" table, accessible using TwidoSuite by clicking

Preferences. Click on the "timeout" field, then click the modification button and
enter a new, higher value. The default value is "5000", in milliseconds.
Try again with a new connection. Adjust the value until your connection stabilizes.

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Examples
z Example 1: TwidoSuite connected to a TWD LMDA 20DRT (Windows 98 SE).
z PC: Toshiba Portege 3490CT running Windows 98,
z Modem (internal on PC): Toshiba internal V.90 modem,
z Twido Controller: TWD LMDA 20DRT version 2.0,
z Modem (connected to Twido): Schneider reference SR2 MOD01, available
from the new Twido catalog. For more details, refer Appendix 2 (see page 89).
(Europe Bands: 900/1800 MHz and US Bands: 850/1900MHz)
z Cable: TSX PCX1031, connected to Twido communication port 1, and an
adaptor: 9 pin male / 9 pin male, in order to cross Rx and Tx during connection
between the modem and the Twido controller. For more details, refer
Appendix 1 (see page 88). You can also use the TSX PCX1130 cable
(RS485/232 conversion and Rx/Tx crossing).

The first test involves using 2 analog telephone lines internal to the company, and
not using the entire number – just the extension (hence only 4 digits for the internal
Toshiba V.90 modem telephone number).
For this test, the connection parameters (TwidoSuite "preferences" then
"Connection management") were established with their default value, with a timeout
of 5000 and break timeout of 20.
z Example 2: TwidoSuite connected to TWD LMDA 20DRT (windows XP Pro)
z PC: Compaq Pentium 4, 2.4GHz,
z Modem: Lucent Win modem, PCI bus,
z Twido Controller: TWD LMDA 20DRT version 2.0,
z Modem (connected to Twido): Schneider reference SR2 MOD01, available
from the new Twido catalog. For more details, refer Appendix 2 (see page 89).
(Europe Bands: 900/1800 MHz and US Bands: 850/1900MHz)

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z Cable: TSX PCX1031, connected to Twido communication port 1, and an

adaptor: 9 pin male / 9 pin male, in order to cross Rx and Tx during connection
between the modem and the Twido controller. Formore details, refer Appendix
1 (see page 88). You can also use the TSX PCX1130 cable (RS485/232
conversion and Rx/Tx crossing).

The first test involves using two analog telephone lines internal to the company, and
not using the entire number – just the extension (hence only 4 digits for the internal
Toshiba V.90 modem telephone number).
For this test, the connection parameters (TwidoSuite "preferences" then
"Connection management") were established with their default value, with a timeout
of 5000 and break timeout of 20.

Appendix 1
Crossed adaptor for cable TSX PCX1031 and SR2 MOD0X modem:

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Appendix 2
Schneider reference number SR2 MOD0X(1) (Europe Bands: 900/1800 MHz and
US Bands: 850/1900MHz)

NOTE:
1. Certain products may not be compatible and/or available in all areas. Please
contact your local Schneider representative for availability.

Appendix 3
Reference numbers of the products used in this document:
z Twido product: TWD LMDA 20DRT,
z TwidoSuite software: TWD SPU 1002 V10M,
z TSX PCX1031 cable,
z TSX PCX1130 cable,
z RTU modem: SR2 MOD01(1),
z GSM modem: SR2 MOD03(1).
NOTE:
1. Certain products may not be compatible and/or available in all areas. Please
contact your local Schneider representative for availability.

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Remote Link Communications

Introduction
The remote link is a high-speed master/slave bus designed to communicate a small
amount of data between the master controller and up to seven remote (slave)
controllers. Application or I/O data is transferred, depending on the configuration of
the remote controllers. A mixture of remote controller types is possible, where some
can be remote I/O and some can be peers.
NOTE: Remote Link communications are not supported by the TWDLEDCK1
Twido Extreme controller.
NOTE: The master controller contains information regarding the address of a
remote I/O. It does not know which specific controller is at the address. Therefore,
the master cannot validate that all the remote inputs and outputs used in the user
application actually exist. Take care that these remote inputs or outputs actually
exist.
NOTE: The remote I/O bus and the protocol used is proprietary and no third party
devices are allowed on the network.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
z Be sure that there is only one master controller on a remote link.
z Be sure that all slaves have unique addresses. No two slaves should have the
same address.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

NOTE: The remote link requires an EIA RS485 connection and can only run on one
communications port at a time.

Hardware Configuration
A remote link must use a minimum 3-wire EIA RS485 port. It can be configured to
use either the first or an optional second port if present.
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The table below lists the devices that can be used:

Remote Port Specifications

TWDLC•A10/16/24DRF, 1 Base controller equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485 port with
TWDLC••40DRF, a miniDIN connector.
TWDLMDA20/40DUK,
TWDLMDA20/40DTK,
TWDLMDA20DRT
TWDNOZ485D 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNOZ485T 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNAC485D 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16, 24
and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display expansion
module.
TWDNAC485T 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a terminal.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16, 24
and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display expansion
module.
TWDXCPODM 2 Operator Display expansion module equipped with a 3-wire
EIA RS485 port with a miniDIN connector or a 3-wire
EIA RS485 port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have a Communication expansion module.

NOTE: You can only check the presence and configuration (RS232 or RS485) of
port 2 at power-up or reset by the firmware executive program.

Cable Connection to Each Device

NOTE: The DPT signal on pin 5 must be tied to 0V on pin 7 in order to signify the
use of remote link communications. When this signal is not tied to ground, the Twido
controller as either the master or slave will default to a mode of attempting to
establish communications with TwidoSuite.
NOTE: The DPT to 0V connection is only necessary if you are connected to a base
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The cable connections made to each remote device are shown below.

Software Configuration
There must be only one master controller defined on the remote link. In addition,
each remote controller must maintain a unique slave address. Multiple masters or
slaves using identical addresses can either corrupt transmissions or create
ambiguity.

CAUTION
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Be sure that there is only one master controller on a remote link and that each
slave has a unique address.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Master Controller Configuration

The master controller is configured using TwidoSuite to manage a remote link
network of up to seven remote controllers. These seven remote controllers can be
configured either as remote I/Os or as peer controllers. The address of the master
configured using TwidoSuite corresponds to address 0.
To configure a controller as a Master Controller, use TwidoSuite to configure port 1
or port 2 as remote links and select the address 0 (Master).
Then, from the "Add remote controller" window, you can specify the slave controllers
either as remote I/O, or as peer controllers, as well as their addresses.

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Remote Controller Configuration

A remote controller is configured using TwidoSuite, by setting port 1 or 2 as a remote
link or by assigning the port an address from 1 to 7.
The table below summarizes the differences and constraints of each of these types
of remote controller configurations:

Type Application Program Data Access

Remote I/O No %I and %Q

Not even a simple "END" Only the local I/O of the

statement controller is accessible (and
RUN mode is coupled to the not its I/O extension).
Master’s.
Peer controller Yes %INW and %QNW

Run mode is independent of A maximum of 4 input words

the Master’s. and 4 output words can be
transmitted to and from each
peer.

Remote Controller Scan Synchronization

The update cycle of the remote link is not synchronized with the master controller’s
scan. The communications with the remote controllers is interrupt driven and
happens as a background task in parallel with the running of the master controller’s
scan. At the end of the scan cycle, the most up to date values are read into the
application data to be used for the next program execution. This processing is the
same for remote I/O and peer controllers.
Any controller can check for general link activity using system bit %S111. But to
achieve synchronization, a master or peer will have to use system bit %S110. This
bit is set to 1 when a complete update cycle has taken place. The application
program is responsible for resetting this to 0.
The master can enable or disable the remote link using system bit %S112.
Controllers can check on the proper configuration and correct operation of the
remote link using %S113. The DPT signal on Port 1 (used to determine if TwidoSuite
is connected) is sensed and reported on %S100.

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All these are summarized in the following table:

System Bit Status Indication

%S100 0 master/slave: DPT not active (TwidoSuite cable NOT connected)
1 master/slave: DPT active (TwidoSuite cable connected)
%S110 0 master/slave: set to 0 by the application
1 master: all remote link exchanges completed (remote I/O only)
slave: exchange with master completed
%S111 0 master: single remote link exchange completed
slave: single remote link exchange detected
1 master: single remote link exchange in progress
slave: single remote link exchange detected
%S112 0 master: remote link communication enabled
1 master: remote link communication disabled
%S113 0 master/slave: remote link configuration/operation OK
1 master: remote link configuration/operation error
slave: remote link operation error

Master Controller Restart

If a master controller restarts, one of the following events happens:
z A cold start (%S0 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z A warm start (%S1 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z In Stop mode, the master continues communicating with the slaves.

Slave Controller Restart

If a slave controller restarts, one of the following events happens:
z A cold start (%S0 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z A warm start (%S1 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z In Stop mode, the slave continues communicating with the master. If the master
indicates a Stop state:
z The remote I/Os apply a Stop state.
z A peer controller continues in its current state.

Master Controller Stop

When the master controller enters Stop mode, all slave devices continue
communicating with the master. When the master indicates a Stop is requested,
then a remote I/O controller will Stop, but peer controllers will continue in their
current Run or Stop state.

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Remote I/O Data Access

The remote controller configured to be a remote I/O does not have or execute its
own application program. The remote controller’s base discrete inputs and outputs
are a simple extension of the master controller’s. The application must only use the
full three digit addressing mechanism provided.
NOTE: The module number is always zero for remote I/O.
Illustration

To communicate with remote I/O, the master controller uses the standard input and
output notation of %I and %Q. To access the third output bit of the remote I/O
configured at address 2, instruction %Q2.0.2 is used. Similarly, to read the fifth input
bit of the remote I/O configured at location 7, instruction %I7.0.4 is used.
NOTE: The master is restricted to accessing only the discrete I/O that is part of the
remote’s local I/O. No analog or expansion I/O can be transferred, unless you use
peer communications.

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Illustration

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Peer Controller Data Access

To communicate with peer controllers, the master uses network words %INW and
%QNW to exchange data. Each peer on the network is accessed by its remote
address "j" using words %INWj.k and %QNWj.k. Each peer controller on the network
uses %INW0.0 to %INW0.3 and %QNW0.0 to %QNW0.3 to access data on the
master. Network words are updated automatically when the controllers are in Run
or Stop mode.
The example below illustrates the exchange of a master with two configured peer
controllers.

There is no peer-to-peer messaging within the remote link. The master application
program can be used to manage the network words, in order to transfer information
between the remote controllers, in effect using the master as a bridge.

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Status Information
In addition to the system bits explained earlier, the master maintains the presence
and configuration status of remote controllers. This action is performed in system
words %SW111 and %SW113. Either the remote or the master can acquire the
value of the last detected error that occurred while communicating on the remote link
in system word %SW112.

System Use
Words
%SW111 Remote link status: two bits for each remote controller (master only)
x0-6 0-Remote controller 1-7 not present
1-Remote controller 1-7 present
x8-14 0-Remote I/O detected at Remote controller 1-7
1-Peer controller detected at Remote controller 1-7
%SW112 Remote Link configuration/operation error code
00: successful operations
01 - timeout detected (slave)
02 - checksum error detected (slave)
03 - configuration mismatch (slave)
04 - (for port 1 only) Port unavailable, punit connected or punit mode
%SW113 Remote link configuration: two bits for each remote controller (master only)
x0-6 0-Remote controller 1-7 not configured
1-Remote controller 1-7 configured
x8-14 0-Remote I/O configured as remote controller 1-7
1-Peer controller configured as remote controller 1-7

Remote Link Example

To configure a Remote Link, you must:
1. Configure the hardware.
2. Wire the controllers.
3. Connect the communications cable between the PC to the controllers.
4. Configure the software.
5. Write an application.

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The diagrams below illustrate the use of the remote link with remote I/O and a peer
controller.
Step 1: Configure the Hardware:

The hardware configuration is three base controllers of any type. Port 1 is used for
two communication modes. One mode is to configure and transfer the application
program with TwidoSuite. The second mode is for the Remote Link network. If
available, an optional Port 2 on any of the controllers can be used, but a controller
only supports a single Remote Link.
NOTE: In this example, the two first inputs on the Remote I/O are hard wired to the
first two outputs.
Step 2: Wire the controllers

Connect the A(+) and B(-) signal wires together. And at each controller, the DPT
signal is tied to ground. Although tying the signal to the ground is not required for
use with a remote link on Port 2 (optional cartridge or communication module), it is
good practice.

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Step 3: Connect the Communications Cable between the PC and Controllers:

The TSX PCX1031 or TSX CUSB485 and TSX CRJMD25 multi-function

programming cables areused to communicate with each of the three base
controllers. Be sure that the cable is on switch position 2. In order to program each
of the controllers, a point-to-point communication with each controller will need to be
to established. To establish this communication: connect to Port 1 of the first
controller, transfer the configuration and application data, and set the controller to
the run state. Repeat this procedure for each controller.
NOTE: The cable needs to be moved after each controller configuration and
application transfer.
Step 4: Configure the Software:
Each of the three controllers uses TwidoSuite to create a configuration, and if
appropriate, the application program.
For the master controller, edit the controller communication setup to set the protocol
to "Remote Link" and the Address to "0 (Master)".

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Configure the remote controller on the master by adding a "Remote I/O" at address
"1" and a "Peer PLC" at address "2".

For the controller configured as a remote I/O, verify that the controller
communication setup is set to "Remote Link" and the address is set to "1".

For the controller configured as peer, verify that the controller communication setup
is set to "Remote Link" and the address is set to "2".

Step 5: Write the applications:

For the Master controller, write the following application program:

For the controller configured as a remote I/O, do not write any application program.

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For the controller configured as peer, write the following application:

In this example, the master application increments an internal memory word and
communicates this to the peer controller using a single network word. The peer
controller takes the word received from the master and echoes it back. In the master,
a different memory word receives and stores this transmission.
For communication with the remote I/O controller, the master sends its local inputs
to the remote I/O’s outputs. With the external I/O hard wiring of the remote I/O, the
signals are returned and retrieved by the master.

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ASCII Communications

Introduction
ASCII protocol provides Twido controllers a simple half-duplex character mode
protocol to transmit and/or receive data with a simple device. This protocol is
supported using the EXCHx instruction and controlled using the %MSGx function
block.
Three types of communications are possible with the ASCII Protocol:
z Transmission Only
z Transmission/Reception
z Reception Only
The maximum size of frames transmitted and/or received using the EXCHx
instruction is 256 bytes.

Hardware Configuration
An ASCII link (see system bits %S103 and %S104 (see page 702)) can be
established on either the EIA RS232 or EIA RS485 port and can run on as many as
two communications ports at a time.
The table below lists the devices that can be used:

Device Port Specifications

TWDLC•A10/16/24DRF, 1 Base controller equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485 port with
TWDLC••40DRF, a miniDIN connector.
TWDLMDA20/40DTK,
TWDLMDA20DRT
TWDLEDCK1 1 Base controller equipped with non-isolated EIA RS485
type, maximum length limited to 200 m.
Note: The following configuration options are not possible
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

TWDNOZ232D 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS232

port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNOZ485D 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
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Device Port Specifications

TWDNOZ485T 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNAC232D 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS232
port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16, 24
and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display expansion
module.
TWDNAC485D 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16, 24
and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display expansion
module.
TWDNAC485T 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA RS485
port with a terminal.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16, 24
and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display expansion
module.
TWDXCPODM 2 Operator Display expansion module equipped with a 3-wire
EIA RS232 port with a miniDIN connector, a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a miniDIN connector and a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have a Communication expansion module.

NOTE: You can only check the presence and configuration (RS232 or RS485) of
port 2 at power-up or reset by the firmware executive program. (The Twido Extreme
TWDLEDCK1 controller has only one serial port.)

Nominal Cabling
Nominal cable connections are illustrated below for both the EIA RS232 and the EIA
RS485 types.
NOTE: If port 1 is used on the Twido controller, the DPT signal on pin 5 must be tied
to 0V on pin 7. This signifies to the Twido controller that the communications through
port 1 is ASCII and is not the protocol used to communicate with the TwidoSuite
software.
NOTE: For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if ASCII is used then 0V
must be applied to the communication strap contact (pin 22) to enable
communication. This indicates to the Twido controller that communication through
port 1 is not the protocol used to communicate with the TwidoSuite software.

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Cable connections to each device are illustrated below.

Software Configuration
To configure the controller to use a serial connection to send and receive characters
using the ASCII protocol, you must:

Step Description
1 Configure the serial port for ASCII using TwidoSuite1.
2 Create in your application a transmission/reception table that will be used by
the EXCHx instruction.
1
The following configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1
PLC:
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

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Configuring the Port

A Twido controller can use its primary port 1 or an optionally configured port 2 to use
the ASCII protocol. (The Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 PLC has only one serial
port.)To configure a serial port for ASCII:

Step Action
1 Define any additional communication adapters or modules configured to the
base.
2 Declare the ASCII network in the Describe step of TwidoSuite (see and for
ASCII).
3 Select Port 1 (or Port 2 if installed) to configure in the Describe window (see ).
4 To configure the ASCII element, use any of the two methods:
z Click the Configure icon from the toolbar then select the ASCII element in
the describe graphic,
z Double click the ASCII element in the describe graphic.

5 To bring up the Feature dialog box associated to the ASCII link hardware
parameters, use any of the two methods:
z Click the Configure icon from the toolbar then select the ASCII link in the
describe graphic,
z Double click the ASCII link in the describe graphic.

6 Configure the Feature dialog box that appears, as explained in the subsequent
steps:.

7 Set the communication parameters.

The following configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme
TWDLEDCK1 PLC:
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

8 Click Advanced button to set the advanced parameters.

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Configuring the Transmission/Reception table for ASCII mode

The maximum size of the transmitted and/or received frames is 256 bytes. The word
table associated with the EXCHx instruction is composed of the transmission and
reception control tables.

Most significant byte Least significant byte

Control table Command Length (transmission/reception)
Reserved (0) Reserved (0)
Transmission table Transmitted Byte 1 Transmitted Byte 2
...
...
Transmitted Byte n
Transmitted Byte n+1
Reception table Received Byte 1 Received Byte 2
...
...
Received Byte p
Received Byte p+1

Control table
The Length byte contains the length of the transmission table in bytes (250 max.),
which is overwritten by the number of characters received at the end of the
reception, if reception is requested.
The Command byte must contain one of the following:
z 0: Transmission only
z 1: Send/receive
z 2: Reception Only

Transmission/reception tables
When in Transmit Only mode, the Control and Transmission tables are filled in prior
to executing the EXCHx instruction, and can be of type %KW or %MW. No space is
required for the reception of characters in Transmission only mode. Once all bytes
are transmitted, %MSGx.D is set to 1, and a new EXCHx instruction can be
executed.
When in Transmit/Receive mode, the Control and Transmission tables are filled in
prior to executing the EXCHx instruction, and must be of type %MW. Space for up
to 256 reception bytes is required at the end of the Transmission table. Once all
bytes are transmitted, the Twido controller switches to reception mode and waits to
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When in Reception only mode, the Control table is filled in prior to executing the
EXCHx instruction, and must be of type %MW. Space for up to 256 reception bytes
is required at the end of the Control table. Twido controller immediately enters the
reception mode and waits to receive any bytes.
Reception ends when end of frame bytes used have been received, or the
Reception table is full. In this case, an error code (receive table overflowed) appears
in the word %SW63 and %SW64. If a non-zero timeout is configured, reception ends
when the timeout is completed. If a zero timeout value is selected, there is no
reception timeout. Therefore to stop reception, %MSGx.R input must be activated.

Message Exchange
The language offers two services for the communication:
z EXCHx instruction: to transmit/receive messages
z %MSGx Function Block: to control the message exchanges.
Twido controller uses the protocol configured for that port when processing an
EXCHx instruction.
NOTE: Each communications port can be configured for different protocols or the
same. The EXCHx instruction or %MSGx function block for each communications
port is accessed by appending the port number (1 or 2).

EXCHx Instruction
The EXCHx instruction allows the Twido controller to send and/or receive
information to/from ASCII devices. The user defines a table of words (%MWi:L or
%KWi:L) containing control information and the data to be sent and/or received (up
to 256 bytes in transmission and/or reception). The format for the word table is
described earlier.
A message exchange is performed using the EXCHx instruction:

The Twido controller must finish the exchange from the first EXCHx instruction
before a second can be launched. The %MSGx function block must be used when
sending several messages.
The processing of the EXCHx list instruction occurs immediately, with any
transmissions started under interrupt control (reception of data is also under
interrupt control), which is considered background processing.

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%MSGx Function Block

The use of the %MSGx function block is optional; it can be used to manage data
exchanges. The %MSGx function block has three purposes:
z Communications error checking
The error checking verifies that the parameter L (length of the Word table)
programmed with the EXCHx instruction is large enough to contain the length of
the message to be sent. This is compared with the length programmed in the
least significant byte of the first word of the word table.
z Coordination of multiple messages
To ensure the coordination when sending multiple messages, the %MSGx
function block provides the information required to determine when transmission
of a previous message is complete.
z Transmission of priority messages
The %MSGx function block allows current message transmissions to be stopped
in order to allow the immediate sending of an urgent message.
The %MSGx function block has one input and two outputs associated with it:

Input/Output Definition Description

R Reset input Set to 1: re-initializes communication or resets
block (%MSGx.E = 0 and %MSGx.D = 1).
%MSGx.D Communication 0: Request in progress.
complete 1: communication done if end of transmission,
end character received, error, or reset of block.
%MSGx.E Error 0: message length OK and link OK.
1: if bad command, table incorrectly configured,
incorrect character received (speed, parity, and
so on.), or reception table full.

Limitations
It is important to note the following limitations:
z Port 2 availability and type (see %SW7) is checked only at power-up or reset
z Any message processing on Port 1 is aborted when the TwidoSuite is connected
z EXCHx or %MSG can not be processed on a port configured as Remote Link
z EXCHx aborts active Modbus Slave processing
z Processing of EXCHx instructions is not re-tried in the event of an error
z Reset input (R) can be used to abort EXCHx instruction reception processing
z EXCHx instructions can be configured with a time out to abort reception
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Error and Operating Mode Conditions

If an error occurs when using the EXCHx instruction, bits %MSGx.D and %MSGx.E
are set to 1 and system word %SW63 contains the error code for Port 1, and
%SW64 contains the error code for Port 2.

System Use
Words
%SW63 EXCH1 error code:
0 - operation was successful
1 – number of bytes to be transmitted is too great (> 250)
2 - transmission table too small
3 - word table too small
4 - receive table overflowed
5 - time-out elapsed
6 - transmission error
7 - bad command within table
8 - selected port not configured/available
9 - reception error
10 - cannot use %KW if receiving
11 - transmission offset larger than transmission table
12 - reception offset larger than reception table
13 - controller stopped EXCH processing
%SW64 EXCH2 error code: See %SW63.

Consequence of Controller Restart on the Communication

If a controller restarts, one of the following events happens:
z A cold start (%S0 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z A warm start (%S1 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z In Stop, the controller stops all ASCII communications.

ASCII Link Example

To configure an ASCII Link, you must:
1. Configure the hardware.
2. Connect the ASCII communications cable.
3. Configure the port.
4. Write an application.
5. Initialize the Animation Table Editor.

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The diagram below illustrates the use of the ASCII communications with a Terminal
Emulator on a PC.

Step 1: Configure the Hardware:

The hardware configuration is two serial connections from the PC to a Twido

controller with an optional EIA RS232 Port 2. On a Modular controller, the optional
Port 2 is a TWDNOZ232D or a TWDNAC232D in the TWDXCPODM. On the
Compact controller, the optional Port 2 is a TWDNAC232D. The Twido Extreme
TWDLEDCK1 controller has only one serial port and thus does not have a Port 2.
To configure the controller, connect the TSX PCX1031 cable (not shown) to Port 1
of the Twido controller. Next, connect the cable to the COM 1 port of the PC. Be sure
that the switch is in position 2. Finally, connect the COM 2 port of the PC to the
optional EIA RS232 Port 2 on the Twido controller. The wiring schematic is provided
in the next step.

Step 2: ASCII Communications Cable (EIA RS232) Wiring Schematic:

The minimum number of wires used in an ASCII communications cable is 3. Cross

the transmit and receive signals.
NOTE: On the PC side of the cable, additional connections (such as Data Terminal
Ready and Data Set Ready) may be needed to satisfy the handshaking. No
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Step 3: Port Configuration:

Use a simple Terminal Emulator application on the PC to configure the COM2 port
and to ensure that there is no flow control.
Use TwidoSuite to configure the controller’s port. First, the hardware option is
configured. In this example, the TWDNOZ232D is added to the Modular base
controller.
Second, the Controller Communication Setup is initialized with all of the same
parameter settings as the Terminal Emulator on the PC. In this example, capital
letter "A" is chosen for "1st end character", in order to terminate character reception.
A 10 second timeout is chosen for "Response Timeout" parameter. Only one of
these two parameters will be invoked, depending on whichever happens first.

Step 4: Write the application:

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Use TwidoSuite to create an application program with three primary parts. First,
initialize the Control and Transmission tables to use for the EXCH instruction. In this
example, a command is set up to both send and receive data. The amount of data
to send will be set to 4 bytes, as defined in the application, followed by the end of
frame character used (in this case, the first end character "A"). Start and end
characters do not display in the Animation table, where only data characters show
up. Anyway, those characters are automatically transmitted or checked at reception
(by %SW63 and %SW64), when used.
Next, check the status bit associated with %MSG2 and issue the EXCH2 instruction
only if the port is ready. For the EXCH2 instruction, a value of 8 words is specified.
There are 2 Control words (%MW10 and %MW11), 2 words to be used for transmit
information (%MW12 and %MW13), and 4 words to receive data (%MW14 through
%MW16).
Finally, the error status of the %MSG2 is sensed and stored on the first output bit on
the local base controller I/O. Additional error checking using %SW64 could also be
added to make this more accurate.

Step 5: Initialize the Animation Table Editor:

The final step is to download this application controller and run it. Initialize an
Animation Table Editor to animate and display the %MW10 through %MW16 words.
On the Terminal Emulator, characters "O- K - CR - LF - A" can be displayed as many
times as the EXCH block response timeout has elapsed. On the Terminal Emulator,
type in "T - W - I - D - O - A". This information is exchanged with Twido controller and
displayed in the Animation Table Editor.

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Modbus Communications

Introduction
The Modbus protocol is a master-slave protocol that allows for one, and only one,
master to request responses from slaves, or to act based on the request. Each slave
must have a unique address. The master can address individual slaves, or can
initiate a broadcast message to all slaves. Slaves return a message (response) to
queries that are addressed to them individually. Responses are not returned to
broadcast queries from the master.

CAUTION
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
z Be sure that there is only one Modbus master controller on the bus and that
each Modbus slave has a unique address.
z Be sure that all Modbus slaves have unique addresses.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Hardware Configuration
A Modbus link can be established on either the EIA RS232 or EIA RS485 port and
can run on as many as two communications ports at a time. Each of these ports can
be assigned its own Modbus address, using system bit %S101 and system words
%SW101 and %SW102 (see page 702).
The table below lists the devices that can be used:

Device Port Specifications

TWDLC•A10/16/24DRF, 1 Base controller supporting a 3-wire EIA RS485 port with
TWDLC••40DRF, a miniDIN connector.
TWDLMDA20/40DTK,
TWDLMDA20DRT
TWDLEDCK1 1 Base controller equipped with non-isolated EIA RS485
type, maximum length limited to 200 m.
Note: The following configuration options are not
possible
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

TWDNOZ232D 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA

RS232 port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.

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Device Port Specifications

TWDNOZ485D 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNOZ485T 2 Communication module equipped with a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have an Operator Display expansion module.
TWDNAC232D 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA
RS232 port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16,
24 and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display
expansion module.
TWDNAC485D 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a miniDIN connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16,
24 and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display
expansion module.
TWDNAC485T 2 Communication adapter equipped with a 3-wire EIA
RS485 port with a terminal connector.
Note: This adapter is only available for the Compact 16,
24 and 40 I/O controllers and the Operator Display
expansion module.
TWDXCPODM 2 Operator Display expansion module equipped with a 3-
wire EIA RS232 port with a miniDIN connector, a 3-wire
EIA RS485 port with a miniDIN connector and a 3-wire
EIA RS485 port with a terminal.
Note: This module is only available for the Modular
controllers. When the module is attached, the controller
cannot have a Communication expansion module.

NOTE: The presence and configuration (RS232 or RS485) of Port 2 is checked at

power-up or at reset by the firmware executive program.

Nominal Cabling
Nominal cable connections are illustrated below for both the EIA RS232 and the EIA
RS485 types.
NOTE: If port 1 is used on the Twido controller, the DPT signal on pin 5 must be tied
to the circuit common (COM) on pin 7. This signifies to the Twido controller that the
communications through port 1 is Modbus and is not the protocol used to
communicate with the TwidoSuite software.

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NOTE: For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if Modbus is used for
programming then the communication strap contact (pin 22) must be disconnected.
If 0V is applied to this contact (pin 22) this indicates to the Twido controller that
communication through port 1 is not the protocol used to communicate with the
TwidoSuite software.
The cable connections made to each remote device are shown below.

Software Configuration
To configure the controller to use a serial connection to send and receive characters
using the Modbus protocol, you must:

Step Description
1 Configure the serial port for Modbus using TwidoSuite.1
2 Create in your application a transmission/reception table that will be used by
the EXCHx instruction.
1
The following configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1):
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

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Configuring the Port

A Twido controller can use its primary port 1 or an optionally configured port 2 to use
the Modbus protocol. (The Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1) has only one serial
port.) To configure a serial port for Modbus:

Step Action
1 Define any additional communication adapters or modules configured to the
base.
2 Declare the Modbus network in the Describe step of TwidoSuite (refer How to
Create a Network (Modbus example).
3 Select Port 1 (or Port 2 if installed) to configure in the Describe window (refer
Configure an Object.
4 To configure the Modbus element, use any of the two methods:
z Click the Configure icon from the toolbar then select the Modbus element in
the describe graphic,
z Double click the Modbus element in the describe graphic.

5 To bring up the Feature dialog box associated to the Modbus link hardware
parameters, use any of the two methods:
z Click the Configure icon from the toolbar then select the Modbus link in the
describe graphic,
z Double click the Modbus link in the describe graphic.

6 Configure the Feature dialog box that appears, as explained in the subsequent
steps:.

7 Select Modbus in the Protocol :Type box.

8 Set the associated communication parameters.
The following configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme
PLC (TWDLEDCK1):
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits

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Modbus Master
Modbus master mode allows the controller to send a Modbus query to a slave, and
to wait for the response. The Modbus Master mode is only supported via the EXCHx
instruction. Both Modbus ASCII and RTU are supported in Modbus Master mode.
The maximum size of the transmitted and/or received frames is 250 bytes.
Moreover, the word table associated with the EXCHx instruction is composed of the
control, transmission and reception tables.

Most significant byte Least significant byte

Control table Command Length (Transmission/Reception)
Reception offset Transmission offset
Transmission table Transmitted Byte 1 Transmitted Byte 2
... ...
... Transmitted Byte n
Transmitted Byte n+1
Reception table Received Byte 1 Received Byte 2
... ...
... Received Byte p
Received Byte p+1

NOTE: In addition to queries to invidual slaves, the Modbus master controller can
initiate a broadcast query to all slaves. The command byte in case of a boradcast
query must be set to 00, while the slave address must be set to 0.

Control table
The Length byte contains the length of the transmission table (maximum 250
bytes), which is overwritten by the number of characters received at the end of the
reception, if reception is requested.
This parameter is the length in bytes of the transmission table. If the Tx Offset
parameter is equal to 0, this parameter will be equal to the length of the transmission
frame. If the Tx Offset parameter is not equal to 0, one byte of the transmission table
(indicated by the offset value) will not be transmitted and this parameter is equal to
the frame length itself plus 1.
The Command byte in case of Modbus RTU request (except for broadcast) must
always equal to 1 (Tx and Rx).
The Tx Offset byte contains the rank (1 for the first byte, 2 for the second byte, and
so on) within the Transmission Table of the byte to ignore when transmitting the
bytes. This is used to handle the issues associated with byte/word values within the
Modbus protocol. For example, if this byte contains 3, the third byte would be
ignored, making the fourth byte in the table the third byte to be transmitted.

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The Rx Offset byte contains the rank (1 for the first byte, 2 for the second byte, and
so on) within the Reception Table to add when transmitting the packet. This is used
to handle the issues associated with byte/word values within the Modbus protocol.
For example, if this byte contains 3, the third byte within the table would be filled with
a ZERO, and the third byte which was actually received would be entered into the
fourth location in the table.

Transmission/reception tables
When using either mode (Modbus ASCII or Modbus RTU), the Transmission table
is filled with the request prior to executing the EXCHx instruction. At execution time,
the controller determines what the Data Link Layer is, and performs all conversions
necessary to process the transmission and response. Start, end, and check
characters are not stored in the Transmission/Reception tables.
Once all bytes are transmitted, the controller switches to reception mode and waits
to receive any bytes.
Reception is completed in one of several ways:
z timeout on a character or frame has been detected,
z end of frame character(s) received in ASCII mode,
z the Reception table is full.
Transmitted byte X entries contain Modbus protocol (RTU encoding) data that is to
be transmitted. If the communications port is configured for Modbus ASCII, the
correct framing characters are appended to the transmission. The first byte contains
the device address (specific or broadcast), the second byte contains the function
code, and the rest contain the information associated with that function code.
NOTE: This is a typical application, but does not define all the possibilities. No
validation of the data being transmitted will be performed.
Received Bytes X contain Modbus protocol (RTU encoding) data that is to be
received. If the communications port is configured for Modbus ASCII, the correct
framing characters are removed from the response. The first byte contains the
device address, the second byte contains the function code (or response code), and
the rest contain the information associated with that function code.
NOTE: This is a typical application, but does not define all the possibilities. No
validation of the data being received will be performed, except for checksum
verification.

Modbus Slave
Modbus slave mode allows the controller to respond to standard Modbus queries
from a Modbus master.
When TSX PCX1031 cable is attached to the controller, TwidoSuite
communications are started at the port, temporarily disabling the communications
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The Modbus protocol supports two Data Link Layer formats: ASCII and RTU. Each
is defined by the Physical Layer implementation, with ASCII using 7 data bits, and
RTU using 8 data bits.
When using Modbus ASCII mode, each byte in the message is sent as two ASCII
characters. The Modbus ASCII frame begins with a start character (’:’), and can end
with two end characters (CR and LF). The end of frame character defaults to 0x0A
(line feed), and the user can modify the value of this byte during configuration. The
check value for the Modbus ASCII frame is a simple two’s complement of the frame,
excluding the start and end characters.
Modbus RTU mode does not reformat the message prior to transmitting; however,
it uses a different checksum calculation mode, specified as a CRC.
The Modbus Data Link Layer has the following limitations:
z Address 1-247
z Bits: 128 bits on request
z Words: 125 words of 16 bits on request

Message Exchange
The language offers two services for communication:
z EXCHx instruction: to transmit/receive messages
z %MSGx Function Block: to control the message exchanges.
The Twido controller uses the protocol configured for that port when processing an
EXCHx instruction.
NOTE: Each communications port can be configured for different protocols or the
same. The EXCHx instruction or %MSGx function block for each communications
port is accessed by appending the port number (1 or 2).

EXCHx Instruction
The EXCHx instruction allows the Twido controller to send and/or receive
information to/from Modbus devices. The user defines a table of words (%MWi:L)
containing control information and the data to be sent and/or received (up to 250
bytes in transmission and/or reception). The format for the word table is described
earlier.
A message exchange is performed using the EXCHx instruction:

The Twido controller must finish the exchange from the first EXCHx instruction
before a second can be launched. The %MSGx function block must be used when
sending several messages.

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The processing of the EXCHx list instruction occurs immediately, with any
transmissions started under interrupt control (reception of data is also under
interrupt control), which is considered background processing.

%MSGx Function Block

The use of the %MSGx function block is optional; it can be used to manage data
exchanges. The %MSGx function block has three purposes:
z Communications error checking
The error checking verifies that the parameter L (length of the Word table)
programmed with the EXCHx instruction is large enough to contain the length of
the message to be sent. This is compared with the length programmed in the
least significant byte of the first word of the word table.
z Coordination of multiple messages
To ensure the coordination when sending multiple messages, the %MSGx
function block provides the information required to determine when transmission
of a previous message is complete.
z Transmission of priority messages
The %MSGx function block allows current message transmissions to be stopped
in order to allow the immediate sending of an urgent message.
The %MSGx function block has one input and two outputs associated with it:

Input/Output Definition Description

R Reset input Set to 1: re-initializes communication or resets
block (%MSGx.E = 0 and %MSGx.D = 1).
%MSGx.D Communication 0: request in progress.
complete 1: communication done if end of transmission,
end character received, error, or reset of block.
%MSGx.E Error 0: message length OK and link OK.
1: if bad command, table incorrectly configured,
incorrect character received (speed, parity, and
so on.), or reception table full.

Limitations
It is important to note the following limitations:
z Port 2 presence and configuration (RS232 or RS485) is checked at power-up or
reset
z Any message processing on Port 1 is aborted when the TwidoSuite is connected
z EXCHx or %MSG can not be processed on a port configured as Remote Link
z EXCHx aborts active Modbus Slave processing
z Processing of EXCHx instructions is not re-tried in the event of an error
z Reset input (R) can be used to abort EXCHx instruction reception processing
z EXCHx instructions can be configured with a time out to abort reception
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Error and Operating Mode Conditions

If an error occurs when using the EXCHx instruction, bits %MSGx.D and %MSGx.E
are set to 1 and system word %SW63 contains the error code for Port 1, and
%SW64 contains the error code for Port 2.

System Use
Words
%SW63 EXCH1 error code:
0 - operation was successful
1 – number of bytes to be transmitted is too great (> 250)
2 - transmission table too small
3 - word table too small
4 - receive table overflowed
5 - time-out elapsed
6 - transmission
7 - bad command within table
8 - selected port not configured/available
9 - reception error
10 - can not use %KW if receiving
11 - transmission offset larger than transmission table
12 - reception offset larger than reception table
13 - controller stopped EXCH processing
%SW64 EXCH2 error code: See %SW63.

Master Controller Restart

If a master/slave controller restarts, one of the following events happens:
z A cold start (%S0 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z A warm start (%S1 = 1) forces a re-initialization of the communications.
z In Stop mode, the controller stops all Modbus communications.

Modbus Link Example 1

To configure a Modbus Link, you must:
1. Configure the hardware.1
2. Connect the Modbus communications cable.
3. Configure the port.
4. Write an application.
5. Initialize the Animation Table Editor.
The diagrams below illustrate the use of Modbus request code 3 to read a slave’s
output words. This example uses two Twido Controllers.

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1Thefollowing configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1):
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits
Step 1: Configure the Hardware:

The hardware configuration is two Twido controllers. One will be configured as the
Modbus Master and the other as the Modbus Slave.
NOTE: In this example, each controller is configured to use EIA RS485 on Port 1
and an optional EIA RS485 Port 2. On a Modular controller, the optional Port 2 can
be either a TWDNOZ485D or a TWDNOZ485T, or if you use TWDXCPODM, it can
be either a TWDNAC485D or a TWDNAC485T. On a Compact controller, the
optional Port 2 can be either a TWDNAC485D or a TWDNAC485T. The
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 controller has only one serial port and thus does not
have a Port 2.
To configure each controller, connect the TSX PCX1031 cable to Port 1 of the
controller.
NOTE: The TSX PCX1031 can only be connected to one controller at a time, on
RS485 EIA port 1 only.
Next, connect the cable to the COM 1 port of the PC. Be sure that the cable is in
switch position 2. Download and monitor the application. Repeat procedure for
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Step 2: Connect the Modbus Communications Cable:

The wiring in this example demonstrates a simple point to point connection. The
three signals D1(A+), D0(B-), and COM(0V) are wired according to the diagram.
If using Port 1 of the Twido controller, the DPT signal (pin 5) must be tied to circuit
common (pin 7). This conditioning of DPT determines if TwidoSuite is connected.
When tied to the ground, the controller will use the port configuration set in the
application to determine the type of communication.
For the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme controller, if Modbus is used for programming
then the communication strap contact (pin 22) must be disconnected. If 0V is applied
to this contact (pin 22) this indicates to the Twido controller that communication
through port 1 is not the protocol used to communicate with the TwidoSuite software.
Step 3: Port Configuration1:

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1Thefollowing configuration options are not possible for the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1):
z 7 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
z 8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits
z 8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits
In both master and slave applications, the optional EIA RS485 ports are configured.
Ensure that the controller’s communication parameters are modified in Modbus
protocol and at different addresses.
In this example, the master is set to an address of 1 and the slave to 2. The number
of bits is set to 8, indicating that we will be using Modbus RTU mode. If this had been
set to 7, then we would be using Modbus-ASCII mode. The only other default
modified was to increase the response timeout to 1 second.
NOTE: Since Modbus RTU mode was selected, the "End of Frame" parameter was
ignored.
Step 4: Write the application:

Using TwidoSuite, an application program is written for both the master and the
slave. For the slave, we simply write some memory words to a set of known values.
In the master, the word table of the EXCHx instruction is initialized to read 4 words
from the slave at Modbus address 2 starting at location %MW0.
NOTE: Notice the use of the RX offset set in %MW1 of the Modbus master. The
offset of three will add a byte (value = 0) at the third position in the reception area of
the table. This aligns the words in the master so that they fall correctly on word
boundaries. Without this offset, each word of data would be split between two words
in the exchange block. This offset is used for convenience.
Before executing the EXCH2 instruction, the application checks the communication
bit associated with %MSG2. Finally, the error status of the %MSG2 is sensed and
stored on the first output bit on the local base controller I/O. Additional error checking
using %SW64 could also be added to make this more accurate.

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Step 5:Initialize the animation table editor in the master:

After downloading and setting each controller to run, open an animation table on the
master. Examine the response section of the table to check that the response code
is 3 and that the correct number of bytes was read. Also in this example, note that
the words read from the slave (beginning at %MW7) are aligned correctly with the
word boundaries in the master.

Modbus Link Example 2

The diagram below illustrates the use of Modbus request 16 to write output words to
a slave. This example uses two Twido Controllers.
Step 1: Configure the Hardware:

The hardware configuration is identical to the previous example.

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Step 2: Connect the Modbus Communications Cable (RS485):

The Modbus communications cabling is identical to the previous example.

Step 3: Port Configuration:

The port configurations are identical to those in the previous example.

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Step 4: Write the application:

Using TwidoSuite, an application program is created for both the master and the
slave. For the slave, write a single memory word %MW18. This will allocate space
on the slave for the memory addresses from %MW0 through %MW18. Without
allocating the space, the Modbus request would be trying to write to locations that
did not exist on the slave.
In the master, the word table of the EXCH2 instruction is initialized to read 4 bytes
to the slave at Modbus address 2 at the address %MW16 (10 hexadecimal).
NOTE: Notice the use of the TX offset set in %MW1 of the Modbus master
application. The offset of seven will suppress the high byte in the sixth word (the
value 00 hexadecimal in %MW5). This works to align the data values in the
transmission table of the word table so that they fall correctly on word boundaries.
Before executing the EXCH2 instruction, the application checks the communication
bit associated with %MSG2. Finally, the error status of the %MSG2 is sensed and
stored on the first output bit on the local base controller I/O. Additional error checking
using %SW64 could also be added to make this more accurate.

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Step 5:Initialize the Animation Table Editor:

Create the following animation table on the master:

Create the following animation table on the slave:

After downloading and setting each controller to run, open an animation table on the
slave controller. The two values in %MW16 and %MW17 are written to the slave. In
the master, the animation table can be used to examine the reception table portion
of the exchange data. This data displays the slave address, the response code, the
first word written, and the number of words written starting at %MW8 in the example
above.

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Standard Modbus Requests

Introduction
These requests are used to exchange memory words or bits between remote
devices. The table format is the same for both RTU and ASCII modes.

Format Reference number

Bit %Mi
Word %MWi

Modbus Master: Read N Bits

The following table represents requests 01 and 02.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 06 (Transmission length) (*)
(Transmission/reception)
1 03 (Reception offset) 00 (Transmission offset)
Transmission 2 Slave@(1..247) 01 or 02 (Request code)
table 3 Address of the first bit to read
4 N1 = Number of bits to read
Reception table 5 Slave@(1..247) 01 or 02 (Response code)
(after response)
6 00 (byte added by Rx N2
Offset action) = Number of data bytes to read
= [1+(N1-1)/8],
where [] means integral part
7 Value of the 1st byte Value of the 2nd byte (if N1>1)
(value = 00 or 01)
8 Value of the 3rd byte
(if N1>1)
...
(N2/2)+6 (if Value of the N th byte (if
2
N2 is even) N >1)
1
(N2/2+1)+6
(if N2 is odd

(*) This byte also receives the length of the string transmitted after response

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Modbus Master: Read N Words

The following table represents requests 03 and 04.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 06 (Transmission length) (*)
(Transmission/reception)
1 03 (Reception Offset) 00 (Transmission offset)
Transmission table 2 Slave@(1..247) 03 or 04 (Request code)
3 Address of the first word to read
4 N = Number of words to read
Reception table 5 Slave@(1..247) 03 or 04 (Response code)
(after response)
6 00 (byte added by Rx 2*N (number of bytes read)
Offset action)
7 First word read
8 Second word read (if N>1)
...
N+6 Word N read (if N>2)

(*) This byte also receives the length of the string transmitted after response
NOTE: The Rx offset of three will add a byte (value = 0) at the third position in the
reception table. This ensures a good positioning of the number of bytes read and of
the read words’ values in this table.

Modbus Master: Write Bit

This table represents Request 05.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 06 (Transmission length) (*)
(Transmission/reception)
1 00 (Reception offset) 00 (Transmission offset)
Transmission table 2 Slave@(1..247) 05 (Request code)
3 Address of the bit to write
4 Bit value to write

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Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Reception table 5 Slave@(1..247) 05 (Response code)
(after response)
6 Address of the bit written
7 Value written

(*) This byte also receives the length of the string transmitted after response
NOTE:
z This request does not need the use of offset.
z The response frame is the same as the request frame here (in a normal case).
z For a bit to write 1, the associated word in the transmission table must contain the
value FF00H, and 0 for the bit to write 0.

Modbus Master: Write Word

This table represents Request 06.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 06 (Transmission length) (*)
(Transmission/reception)
1 00 (Reception offset) 00 (Transmission offset)
Transmission table 2 Slave@(1..247) 06 (Request code)
3 Address of the word to write
4 Word value to write
Reception table 5 Slave@(1..247) 06 (Response code)
(after response)
6 Address of the word written
7 Value written

(*) This byte also receives the length of the string transmitted after response
NOTE:
z This request does not need the use of offset.
z The response frame is the same as the request frame here (in a normal case).

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Modbus Master: Write of N Bits

This table represents Request 15.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 8 + number of bytes
(Transmission/reception) (transmission)
1 00 (Reception Offset) 07 (Transmission offset)
Transmission 2 Slave@(1..247) 15 (Request code)
table
3 Number of the first bit to write
4 N1 = Number of bits to write
5 00 (byte not sent, offset N2
effect) = Number of data bytes to write
= [1+(N1-1)/8],
where [] means integral part
6 Value of the 1st byte Value of the 2nd byte
7 Value of the 3rd byte Value of the 4th byte
...
(N2/2)+5 (if N2 Value of the N th byte
2
is even)
(N2/2+1)+5 (if
N2 is odd
Reception Slave@(1..247) 15 (Response code)
table (after st
response) Address of the 1 bit written
Address of bits written (= N1)

NOTE:
z The Tx Offset=7 will suppress the 7th byte in the sent frame. This also allows a
good correspondence of words’ values in the transmission table.

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Modbus Master: Write of N Words

This table represents Request 16.

Table Most significant byte Least significant byte

Index
Control table 0 01 8 + (2*N) (Transmission
(Transmission/reception) length)
1 00 (Reception offset) 07 (Transmission offset)
Transmission table 2 Slave@(1..247) 16 (Request code)
3 Address of the first word to write
4 N = Number of words to write
5 00 (byte not sent, offset 2*N = Number of bytes to
effect) write
6 First word value to write
7 Second value to write
...
N+5 N values to write
Reception table N+6 Slave@(1..247) 16 (Response code)
(after response)
N+7 Address of the first word written
N+8 Address of words written (= N)

NOTE: The Tx Offset = 7 will suppress the 7th byte in the sent frame. This also
allows a good correspondence of words’ values in the transmission table.

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Modbus Function Codes 23 (MB FC) - Read/Write Multiple registers and N Words

Description
The Read/Write Multiple Registers function code performs a combination of one
read operation and one write operation in a single Modbus transaction.
NOTE: The write operation is performed before the read operation.
Holding registers are addressed starting at zero. Therefore, holding registers 1 to 16
are addressed in the PDU as 0 to 15.

Request Parameters
The request specifies the starting address and the number of holding registers to be
read as well as the starting address, the number of holding registers and the data to
be written.
The byte count specifies the number of bytes that will be written in the write date
field.
The following tables gives the Read/Write Multiple Registers request parameter
values:

Parameter Number of Bytes Values

Function code 1 Byte 0x17
Read Starting Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Quantity to Read 2 Bytes 0x0000 to approx. 0x0076
Write Starting Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Quantity to Write 2 Bytes 0x0000 to approx. 0x0076
Write Byte Count 1 Byte N* x 2
Write Registers Value N* x 2 Bytes

N* is the quantity to write.

Response Parameters
The standard response contains the data from the group of registers that were read.
The byte count parameter specifies the quantity of bytes that will be contained in the
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The following tables gives the Read/Write Multiple Registers response parameter
values:

Parameter Number of Bytes Values

Function code 1 Byte 0x17
Byte Count 1 Byte N* x 2
Read Register Value N* x 2 Bytes

N* is the quantity to write.

Error Parameters
The following table gives the values for the returned errors.

Parameter Number of Bytes Values

Error code 1 Byte 0x97
Exception code 1 Byte 01, 02, 03 or 04

Transmission/Reception table
The following tables give the significant byte parameters for transmission/reception:

Index Most significant byte Least significant byte

Control Table 0 01 (Transmission/reception) 12 + (2N) (Transmission
length)
1 03 (Reception offset) 11 (Transmission offset)
Transmission Table 2 2 Slave address (1,,,147) 23 (Request code)
3 Address of the first word to read
4 X = Number of words to read
5 Address of the first word to write
6 N = Number of words to write
7 00 (Byte not sent, offset effect) 2*N = NB of bytes to write
8 First value to write
9 Second value to write
...
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Index Most significant byte Least significant byte

ReceptionTable(after N+6 Slave address (1,,,147) 23 (Request code)
reponse) N+7 00 ( bytes added due to 2*X = NB of bytes read
reception offset)
N+8 First word read
N+9 Second word read ( if X>1)
...
X+N+7 Word N read ( if N>2)

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Modbus Function Codes 43/14 (MB FC) - Read Device Identification

Description
The Read Device Indentification function code retrieves the identification of a
remote device as well as additional information relative its physical and functional
description.
The Read Device Identification interface is modeled as an address space composed
of a set of addressable data elements. The data elements are called objects
identified by an object ID.

Device Identification Structure

The interface consists of three categories of objects:
z Basic Device Identification - All objects of this category are mandatory:
z VendorName
z Product code
z Revision number

z Regular Device Identification - In addition to Basic data objects, the device

provides additional and optional identification and description data objects. All of
the objects of this category are defined in the standard but their implementation
is optional
z Extended Device Identification - In addition to regular data objects, the device
provides additional and optional identification and description private data about
the physical device itself. All of these data objects are device dependent.
The interface objects are summarized in the table below:

Object ID Object Name/Description Type M/O Category

0x00 VendorName ASCII string Mandatory Basic
0x01 ProductCode ASCII string Mandatory
0x02 MajorMinorRevision ASCII string Mandatory
0x03 VendorURL ASCII string Optional Regular
0x04 ProductName ASCII string Optional
0x05 ModelName ASCII string Optional
0x06 UserApplicationName ASCII string Optional
0x07 Reserved Optional
...
0x7F
0x80 Optionally, private objects may be Device Optional Extended
... defined. dependent
0xFF The range [0x80 - 0xFF] is
product dependent.

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Request Parameters
The request for Read Device Identification function code is composed of the
following parameters:

Parameter Description
Function Code Function code 43 (decimal), 20x2B (hex).
Modbus Modbus Encapsulated Interface is assigned number 14 which
Encapsulated identifies the read identification request interface.
Interface (MEI) type
Read Device ID Code Read Device ID Code: this parameter defines four access types:
z 01 - request to retrieve the basic device identification (stream
access)
z 02 - request to retrieve regular device identification (stream
access)
z 03 - request to retrieve extended device identification (stream
access)
z 04 - request to retrieve one specific identification object
(individual access)
An exception code 03 is returned in the response if the Read Device
ID Code is illegal.
Note: If the server is asked for a description level (Read Device ID
code) higher than its conformity level, it must respond in
accordance with its actual conformity level.
Object ID For Read Device ID Codes 01, 02 or 03 - stream access
This parameter is used if a response cannot fit in a single response
and several transactions (requests/responses) need to be
generated in order to get the full response.
The Object ID byte gives the identification of the first object to be
retrieved.
For the first transaction, the Object ID must be set to 0 to obtain the
beginning of the device identification data.
For the following transactions, the Object ID must be set to the
value returned by the server in its previous response.
If the Object ID does not match any known object, the server
responds as though the Object ID had been set to 0 and restarts at
the beginning.
For Read Device ID Code 04 - individual access
The object ID identifies the object to be returned.
If the Object ID does not match any known objects, the server
returns an exception response with exception code 02 (illegal data
address).

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Request Parameters Value Table

The following values can be given to the request parameters:

Parameter Bytes Possible values

Function Code 1 byte 0x2B
MEI Type 1 byte 0x0E
Read Device ID code 1 byte 01, 02, 03, 04
Object ID 1 byte 0x00 to 0xFF

Response Parameters
The table below describes the response parameters returned for Read Device
Identification request:

Parameter Description
Function Code Function code 43 (decimal), 20x2B (hex).
Modbus MEI is assigned number 14 which identifies the read identification
Encapsulated request interface.
Interface (MEI) type
Read Device ID Code The Read Device ID codes returned are the same as the ones
included in the request: 01, 02, 03 or 04.
Conformity Level Identification conformity level of the device and type of access
supported:
z 01 - basic identification (stream access only)
z 02 - regular identification (stream access only)
z 03 - extended identification (stream access only)
z 81 - basic identification (stream access and individual access)
z 82 - regular identification (stream access and individual access)
z 83 - extended identification (stream access and individual
access)
More follows For Read Device ID Codes 01, 02 or 03 - stream access
If the response returned does not fit into a single response, several
transactions may be required to send the response. The following
applies:
z 00 : no more objects are available
z FF : other identification objects are available and further Modbus
transactions are required.
For Read Device ID Code 04 - individual access
This parameter must be set to 00.
Next Object ID If More Follows is set to FF, this contains the identification of the
next object to be requested.
If More Follows is set to 00, this must be set to 00 (the parameter
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Parameter Description
Number of Objects Number of identification objects returned in the response.
Note: In the case of an individual access, Number of Objects is
always set to 1.
Object0.Id Identification of the first object returned in the PDU (stream access)
or the requested object (individual access).
Object0.Length Length of the first object in bytes.
Object0.Value Value of the first object (Object0.Length bytes).
......... .........
ObjectN.Id Identification of the last object returned within the response.
ObjectN.Length Length of the last object in bytes.
ObjectN.Value Value of the last object (ObjectN.Length bytes).

Response Parameters Value Table

The following values can be given to the request parameters:

Parameter Bytes Possible values

Function Code 1 byte 0x2B
MEI Type 1 byte 0x0E
Read Device ID code 1 byte 01, 02, 03, 04
Conformity level 1 byte
More Follows 1 byte 00/FF
Next Object ID 1 byte Object ID number
List of:
Object ID 1 byte
Object Length 1 byte
Object Value Object Length Value depends on the object ID

Error Parameters Value Table

The following values can be found in error codes returned:

Parameter Bytes Possible values

Function Code 1 byte 0xAB:
Fc 0x2B + 0x80
MEI Type 1 byte 14
Exception code 1 byte 01 / 02 / 03 / 04

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Transparent Ready Implementation Class (Twido Serial A05, Ethernet A15)

Overview
The following Modbus Function codes are supported by both serial Modbus and
TCP/IP Modbus. For detailed information about Modbus protocol, please refer to
document Modbus Application Protocol which is available at http://www.modbus-
ida.org

Twido Supported Modbus Function Codes (MB FC)

The following table describes function codes supported by both Twido serial and
TCP/IP Modbus:

Supported Supported Sub-fc Function

MB FC code
1 — Read multiple internal bits %M
2 — Read multiple internal bits %M
3 — Read multiple internal registers %MW
4 — Read multiple internal registers %MW
5 — Force single internal bit %M
6 — Write single internal register %MW
8 00 only Echo diagnostics
15 — Write multiple internal bits %M
16 — Write multiple internal registers %MW
23 — Read/write multiple internal registers %MW
43 14 Read device identification (regular service)

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6
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes how to manage the built-in analog channel and
potentiometers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Analog potentiometer 144
Analog Channel 146

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Analog potentiometer

Introduction
Twido controllers have:
z An analog potentiometer on TWDLC•A10DRF, TWDLC•A16DRF controllers and
on all modular controllers (TWDLMDA20DTK, TWDLMDA20DUK,
TWDLMDA20DRT, TWDLMDA40DTK and TWDLMDA40DUK,
z Two potentiometers on the TWDLC•A24DRF and TWDLC••40DRFcontrollers.

Programming
The numerical values, from 0 to 1023 for analog potentiometer 1, and from 0 to 1023
for analog potentiometer 2, corresponding to the analog values provided by these
potentiometers are contained in the following two input words:
z %IW0.0.0 for analog potentiometer 1 (on left)
z %IW0.0.1 for analog potentiometer 2 (on right)

These words can be used in arithmetic operations. They can be used for any type
of adjustment, for example, presetting a time-delay or a counter, adjusting the
frequency of the pulse generator or machine preheating time.

Example
Adjusting the duration of a time-delay from 5 to 10 s using analog potentiometer 1:

For this adjustment practically the entire

adjustment range of analog
potentiometer 1 from 0 to 1023 is used.

The following parameters are selected at configuration for the time-delay block
%TM0:
z Type TON
z Timebase: 10 ms

The preset value of the time-delay is calculated from the adjustment value of the
potentiometer using the following equation %TM0.P := (%IW0.0.0/2)+500.

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Code for the above example:

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Analog Channel

Introduction
All Modular controllers (TWDLMDA20DTK, TWDLMDA20DUK, TWDLMDA20DRT,
TWDLMDA40DTK, and TWDLMDA40DUK) have a built-in analog channel. The
voltage input ranges from 0 to 10 V and the digitized signal from 0 to 1023
. The analog channel takes advantage of a simple averaging scheme that takes
place over eight samples.

Principle
An analog to discrete converter samples an input voltage from 0 to 10 V to a discrete
value from 0 to 1023. This value is stored in system word %IW0.0.1. The value is
linear through the entire range, so that each increment is approximately 20 mV (10
V/512). Once the system detects value 1023, the channel is considered saturated.

Programming Example
Controlling the temperature of an oven: The cooking temperature is set to 350° C.
A variation of +/- 2.5° C results in tripping of output %Q0.0 and %Q0.2, respectively.
Practically all of the possible setting ranges of the analog channel from 0 to 1023 is
used in this example. Analog setting for the temperature set points are:

Temperature (° C) Voltage System Word %IW0.0.0

0 0 0
347.5 7.72 395
350 7.77 398
352.5 7.83 401
450 10 1023

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Code for the above example:

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7
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of managing analog modules for Twido
controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Analog Module Overview 150
Addressing Analog Inputs and Outputs 151
Configuring Analog Inputs and Outputs 153
Analog Module Status Information 161
Example of Using Analog Modules 163

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Analog Module Overview

Introduction
In addition to the built-in 10-bit potentiometer and 9-bit analog channel, all the Twido
controllers that support expansion I/O are also able to configure and communicate
with analog I/O modules.
These analog modules are:

Name Points Signal Range Encoding

TM2AMI2HT 2 In 0 - 10 Volts or 4 - 20 mA 12 Bit
TM2AMI2LT 2 In Inputs - Thermocouple 16 bit
TM2AMO1HT 1 Out 0 - 10 Volts or 4 - 20 mA 12 Bit
TM2AMM3HT 2 In, 1 Out 0 - 10 Volts or 4 - 20 mA 12 Bit
TM2AMM6HT 4 In, 2 Out 0 - 10 Volts or 4 - 20 mA 12 Bit
TM2ALM3LT 2 In, 1 Out 0 - 10 Volts, Inputs Th or PT100, 12 Bit
Outputs 4 - 20 mA
TM2AVO2HT 2 Out +/- 10 Volts 11 Bit + sign
TM2AMI4LT 4 In 0 - 10 Volts, 0 - 20 mA, NI or PT 3-wire 12 Bit
sensors
TM2AMI8HT 8 In 0 - 10 Volts or 0 - 20 mA 10 Bit
TM2ARI8HT 8 In NTC or PTC sensors 10 Bit

Operating Analog Modules

Input and output words (%IW and %QW) are used to exchange data between the
user application and any of the analog channels. The updating of these words is
done synchronously with the controller scan during RUN mode.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Be aware of the output default values when the controller is in STOP mode.
z The analog output is set to its fall-back position.
z The discrete output is set to zero.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

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Addressing Analog Inputs and Outputs

Introduction
Addresses are assigned to the analog channels depending on their location on the
expansion bus.

Example of Addressing Analog I/O

In this example, a TWDLMDA40DUK has a built-in analog-adjusted 10-bit
potentiometer, a 9-bit built-in analog channel. On the expansion bus are the
following: a TM2AMM3HT analog module, a TM2DMM8DRT input/output discrete
relay module, and a second TM2AMM3HT analog module are configured.

The table below details the addressing for each output.

Description Base Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

Potentiometer 1 %IW0.0.0
Built-in analog channel %IW0.0.1
Analog input channel 1 %IW0.1.0 %IW0.3.0
Analog input channel 2 %IW0.1.1 %IW0.3.1

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Description Base Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

Analog output channel 1 %QW0.1.0 %QW0.3.0
Discrete input channels %I0.2.0 - %I0.2.3
Discrete output channels %Q0.2.0 -%Q0.2.3

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Configuring Analog Inputs and Outputs

Introduction
This section provides information on configuring analog module inputs and outputs.

Configuring Analog I/O

Use the Configuration Editor to set parameters of analog I/O modules that you
added as expansion modules when you described the system (refer Position
Option).
NOTE: All analog I/O configuration parameters can be modified online and offline.
For example, for the TM2AMI2LT module the Type of input (J, K or T) can be
modified both offline and online.

Configuration Editor Contents

In Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware the configuration pane
displays a Description zone containing the reference number and a short
description of the module followed by the module configuration table.
If you have several modules in your system then to display the configuration table
for the appropriate module, click on the desired module in the upper graphical pane.

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The following example shows the hardware configuration pane for the TM2AMI2LT
module.

The table shows: Address, Symbol, Type, Range, Minimum, Maximum and
Units
z In TM2AMI4LT and TM2AMI8HT, the table is preceded by an Input type list box.
z In TM2AVO2HT and TM2AMI8HT, the Type column is replaced by a Configured
column with check boxes.
z In TM2ARI8HT, each channel (0-7) is configured individually within a tab, in
which you can choose either the Chart or Formula configuration method. The
table can be seen in a Recap tab.

Description
The Description zone displays a short summary of the module.

Address
Each row of the spreadsheet represents either an input or output channel of the
module.

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The addresses of each of these are identified in the following table, where "i" is the
location of the module on the expansion bus.

Module Name Address

TM2AMI2LT 2 Inputs (%IWi.0, %IWi.1)
TM2ALM3LT 2 Inputs (%IWi.0, %IWi.1), 1 Output (%QWi.0)
TM2AMM3HT 2 Inputs (%IWi.0, %IWi.1), 1 Output (%QWi.0)
TM2AMM6HT 4 Inputs (%IWi.0 to %IWi.3), 2 Outputs (%QWi.0, %QWi.1)
TM2AMI2HT 2 Inputs (%IWi.0, %IWi.1)
TM2AMO1HT 1 Output (%QWi.0)
TM2AVO2HT 2 Outputs (%QWi.0, %QWi.1)
TM2AMI4LT 4 Inputs (%IWi.0 to %IWi.3)
TM2AMI8HT 8 Inputs (%IWi.0 to %IWi.7)
TM2ARI8HT 8 Inputs (%IWi.0 to %IWi.7)

Symbol
This is a read-only display of a symbol, if assigned, for the address.

Input and Output Type

This identifies the mode of a channel. The choices depend on the channel and type
of module.
For the TM2AMO1HT, TM2AMM3HT and TM2ALM3LT, you can configure the
single output channel type as:

Type
Not in use
0 - 10 V
4 – 20 mA

For the TM2AMM6HT, you can configure the 4 input and the 2 output channel types
as:

Input type
0 - 10 V
4 – 20 mA

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For the TM2AMI2HT and TM2AMM3HT, you can configure the 2 input channel types
as:

Type
Not in use
0 - 10 V
4 – 20 mA

For the TM2AMI2LT*, you can configure the 2 input channel types as:

Type
Not in use
Thermocouple K
Thermocouple J
Thermocouple T

NOTE: *In order to use the TM2AMI2LT module, make sure your PLC firmware is
version 4.0 or later.
For the TM2ALM3LT, you can configure the 2 input channel types as:

Type
Not in use
Thermocouple K
Thermocouple J
Thermocouple T
PT 100

For the TM2AVO2HT, there is no type to adjust.

For the TM2AMI4LT, you can configure the 4 input types as:

Input type Type

Not in use
Voltage
0-10 V
Not in use
Current
0-20 mA
Not in use
PT 100
Temperature PT 1000
NI 100
NI 1000

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For the TM2AMI8HT, you can configure the 8 input types as:

Input type
0 - 10 V
0 - 20 mA

For the TM2ARI8HT, you can configure each input channel (0-7) individually, from
the Operation field in the lower part of the window. Directly choose a Mode, and a
Range, if needed. You can then view a summary of all information in the Recap tab,
with a Type column showing:

Type
Not in use
NTC / CTN
PTC / CTP

CAUTION
INCORRECT EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Be sure that the wiring is in agreement with the TwidoSuite configuration. If you
have wired your input for a voltage measurement, and you configure TwidoSuite
for a current type of configuration, you may permanently damage the analog
module.
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Range
This identifies the range of values for a channel. The choices depend on the specific
type of channel and module.
Once the Type is configured, you can set the corresponding Range. A table shows
the Minimum and Maximum values accepted - either fixed or user-defined -
together with the Unit, if needed.

Range (NTC Minimum Maximum Units I/O Analog Modules

sensors)
TM2AMI2LT
TM2ALM3LT
TM2AMO1HT
0 4095 TM2AMM3HT
TM2AMM6HT
Normal None TM2AMI2HT
TM2AMI4LT
-2048 2047 TM2AVO2HT
TM2AMI8HT
0 1023
TM2ARI8HT
User defined User defined
Custom with a min. of with a max. of None All I/O Analog Modules
-32768 32767
Celsius K: -2700 K: 13700 0.1 ° C TM2AMI2LT
J: -2000 J: 7600
T: -2700 T: 4000
K: 0 K: 13000 TM2ALM3LT
J: 0 J: 12000
T: 0 T: 40000
Dynamically updated by TM2ARI8HT
TwidoSuite according to user-
defined parameters
TM2AMI4LT
-2000 6000
(Pt sensor)
TM2AMI4LT
-500 1500
(Ni sensor)

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Range (NTC Minimum Maximum Units I/O Analog Modules

sensors)
Fahrenheit K: -4540 K: 24980 0.1 ° F TM2AMI2LT
J: -3280 J: 14000
T: -4540 T: 7520
K: 320 K: 23720 TM2ALM3LT
J: 320 J: 21920
T: 320 T: 7520
Dynamically updated by TM2ARI8HT
TwidoSuite according to user-
defined parameters
TM2AMI4LT
-3280 11120
(Pt sensor)
TM2AMI4LT
-580 3020
(Ni sensor)
100 10000 TM2ARI8HT
74 199 TM2AMI4LT (Ni100)
Resistance 742 1987 Ohm TM2AMI4LT (Ni1000)
18 314 TM2AMI4LT (Pt100)
184 3138 TM2AMI4LT (Pt1000)

Chart or Formula Method

In TM2ARI8HT, each channel (0-7) is configured individually within a tab. Check the
Used box then choose between Chart and Formula configuration methods.
z Chart (graphical) method
(R1, T1) and (R2, T2) correspond to float format coordinates of two points
belonging to the curve.
R1(default 8700) and R2 (default 200) values are expressed in Ohms.
T1 (default 233.15) and T2 (default 398.15) values can have their unit set in the
Unit list box: Kelvin (default), Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Note: Changing the temperature unit after setting the T1 and T2 values will not
automatically recalculate T1 and T2 values with the new unit.
z Formula method
Provided you know Rref, Tref and B parameters, you can use this method to
define sensor characteristics.
Rref (default 330) is expressed in Ohms.
B is default 3569 (min. 1, max. 32767).
Tref (default 298.15) can have its unit set in the Unit list box: Kelvin (default),
Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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Here is a table of corresponding min./max. Tref values between units:

Unit Min. value Max. value

Kelvin 1 650
Celsius -272 376
Fahrenheit -457 710

In both Chart and Formula windows, you can import values from another channel in
the currently configured channel:
1. Select a channel number out of the Channel No box.
2. Press the Import values button.
Some error messages can be associated with these windows.
NOTE: If you start setting values then decide to switch from Chart to Formula or from
Formula to Chart, a message pops up, explaining that it will revert to default values
and that any modified values will be lost.

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Analog Module Status Information

Status Table
The following table has the information you need to monitor the status of Analog I/O
modules.

System Function Description

Word
%SW80 Base I/O Status For standard analog module, %SW8x is described as follows:
Bit [0] All analog channels in normal state
Bit [1] Module in initialization state
Bit [2] Power supply default
Bit [3] Configuration default
Bit [4] Conversion in running for input channel 0
Bit [5] Conversion in running for input channel 1
Bit [6] Invalid parameter for input channel 0
Bit [7] Invalid parameter for input channel 1
Bit [8 & 9] Not used
Bit [10] Overflow value for input channel 0
Bit [11] Overflow value for input channel 1
Bit [12] Underflow value for input channel 0
Bit [13] Underflow value for input channel 1
Bit [14] Not used
Bit [15] Invalid parameter for output channel
%SW80 Base I/O Status For TM2AMI4LT and TM2AMM6HT analog modules, %SW8x is described as
cont’d cont’d follows:
Bit [0 & 1] Channel 0 state
0 0: Analog channel in normal state
0 1: Invalid parameter for input channel
1 0: Unavailable input value (module in initialization state, conversion in running),
1 1: Invalid value for input channel (overflow or underflow value)
Bit [2 & 3] Channel 1 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [4 & 5] Channel 2 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [6 & 7] Channel 3 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [8 to 15] Not used

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System Function Description

Word
%SW80 Base I/O Status For TM2AMI8HT analog module, %SW8x is described as follows:
cont’d cont’d Bit [0 & 1] Channel 0 state
0 0: Analog channel in normal state
0 1: Invalid parameter for input channel
1 0: Unavailable input value (module in initialization state, conversion in running),
1 1: Invalid value for input channel (overflow or underflow value)
Bit [2 & 3] Channel 1 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [4 & 5] Channel 2 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [6 & 7] Channel 3 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [8 & 9] Channel 4 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [10 & 11] Channel 5 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [12 & 13] Channel 6 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [14 & 15] Channel 7 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
%SW81 Expansion I/O Module 1 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW82 Expansion I/O Module 2 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW83 Expansion I/O Module 3 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW84 Expansion I/O Module 4 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW85 Expansion I/O Module 5 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW86 Expansion I/O Module 6 Status: Same definitions as %SW80
%SW87 Expansion I/O Module 7 Status: Same definitions as %SW80

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Example of Using Analog Modules

Introduction
This section provides an example of using Analog modules available with Twido.

Example: analog input

This example compares the analog input signal with five separate threshold values.
A comparison of the analog input is made and a bit is set on the base controller if it
is less than or equal to the threshold.

Example: analog output

The following program uses an analog card in slot 1 and 2. The card used in slot 1
has a 10-volt output with a "normal" range:

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z Example of output values for %QW1.0=4095 (normal case):

The following table shows the output voltage value according to the maximum value
assigned to %QW1.0:

numerical value analog value (volt)

Minimum 0 0
Maximum 4095 10
Value 1 100 0.244
Value 2 2460 6

z Example of output values for a customized range (minimum = 0, maximum =

1000):
The following table shows the output voltage value according to the maximum value
assigned to %QW1.0:

numerical value analog value (volt)

Minimum 0 0
Maximum 1000 10
Value 1 100 1
Value 2 600 6

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8
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of the Twido Extreme base inputs and outputs
and describes input and output addressing.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
8.1 An Introduction to Twido Extreme Inputs and Outputs 166
8.2 Twido Extreme Input Configuration 169
8.3 Twido Extreme Output Configuration 187

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8.1 An Introduction to Twido Extreme Inputs and

Outputs

Twido Extreme Addressing Inputs/Outputs (I/O)

Introduction
The Twido Extreme base has a single 70-pin connector which includes the power
supply, inputs, outputs and communication bus. This section provides an overview
of the inputs and outputs and their addresses.

I/O Addresses
Each input/output (I/O) point in a Twido configuration has a unique address. For
example, the address "%I0.0.4" is assigned to input 4 of the PLC.
The address format is as follows:

%I is used for discrete input, %IW for analog (and PWM) input and %Q is used for
discrete (and PWM) output.

Types of Input/Output
The following table provides a summary of the type and number of Twido Extreme
inputs and outputs and their addresses:

KEY SWITCH INPUT (total of 1)

INPUTS (total of 22)
Type Maximum Address Range
Number
Discrete Switch to Ground (source) 11 %I0.0 - %I0.10
Switch to Battery (sink) 2 %I0.11, %I0.12
Analog Active Analog Sensor 4 %IW0.0 - %IW0.3
Passive Analog Sensor 3 %IW0.4 - %IW0.6
1
Note: The input %IW0.7 can be used as either an active analog input or a PWM input

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KEY SWITCH INPUT (total of 1)

INPUTS (total of 22)
Analog/PWM Active Analog Sensor or Pulse Width 1 %IW0.7
Modulation1 (1 kHz maximum)
PWM Pulse Width Modulation (5 kHz maximum) 1 %IW0.8
OUTPUTS (total of 19)
Type Number Address
Discrete 1 A discrete current sourcing driver 1 %Q0.4
50 mA discrete current sourcing driver, 1 %Q0.3
Dedicated SECU, PLC status output
12/24 V 300 mA digital current sinking 14 %Q0.5 - %Q0.18
driver
PLS/PWM PLS or PWM (10 Hz to 1 kHz) 2 %Q0.0, %Q0.1
PLS or PWM (10 Hz to 5 kHz 1 %Q0.2
1
Note: The input %IW0.7 can be used as either an active analog input or a PWM input

For further information on the specification and pin position for these inputs and
outputs see .

Key Switch
The key switch is a special (physical) input which is used to:
z turn the Twido Extreme on and off
z set the Twido Extreme in standby mode.

NOTE: To enable WARM restart from standby mode, the Twido Extreme must not
be disconnected from the power supply. If the power supply is not maintained, the
controller performs a COLD restart and date and time information is lost.
In standby mode the Twido Extreme keeps RAM alive and RTC data intact but this
implies that the PLC must be connected to the power supply (as it has no internal
battery). To illustrate this further an analogy to a car ignition switch can be made.
The key switch works like a car ignition switch which is linked to the car radio. When
the engine is switched off, the car radio is also switched off, but the radio channels,
time and other data are preserved in memory. As long as the radio is not
disconnected from the car battery, when the motor is restarted the radio is restarted
with all the data intact.
The key switch has not been allocated an address in the above table as this is a
special type of input that cannot be configured in TwidoSuite and therefore has no
dedicated address.

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I/O Updates
Input bits (%I for discrete), input words (%IW for analog) and output (%Q) bits are
used to exchange data between the user application and the discrete or analog
channels. These objects are updated synchronously with the controller scan during
RUN mode.

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Subject of this Section

This section describes the input configuration for the Twido Extreme PLC.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Twido Extreme Discrete Input Configuration 170
Twido Extreme Analog Input Configuration 175
Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration 179
Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration Example 181

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Twido Extreme Discrete Input Configuration

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of discrete inputs.

Discrete Input
There are two main types of discrete input:
z Switch to Ground input
z Switch to Battery input (+)
Discrete input consist of Input Values, Rising Edge Values, and Falling Edge Values.
The Rising and the Falling Edge values are computed from the current image and
the previous image data from two consecutive scans.
Each input can be filtered, forced or latched

Input Filtering
Input filters reduce the effect of noise on the PLC input . Setting a filter value of 3 (or
12) ms ensures that sudden changes of input levels (due to noise) are ignored
unless this new input level persists for 3 (or 12) ms.

Input Forcing
Forced values may be assigned to input (and output) values in a user-defined
list/ladder program. This maybe useful for debugging purposes. This is described in
forcing input/output values.

Input Latching
Input latching is a special function that can be assigned to all or any one of the four
inputs (%I0.0 to %I0.3) on a Twido Extreme.This function is used to memorize (or
latch) any pulse with a duration less than the controller scan time. When a pulse is
shorter than one scan and has a value greater than or equal to 1 ms, the controller
latches the pulse, which is then updated in the next scan. Due to noise consider-
ations, a latched input must persist for more than 1ms in order to be recognised as
a rising edge. This latching mechanism only recognises rising edges. Falling edges
cannot be latched. Assigning inputs to be latched is done via the discrete input
configuration screen presented below.

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To ensure proper detection of a pulse signal when the latching input option is
selected, the pulse width (TON) and the period (P) must meet the following two
requirements:
z TON ≥1 ms
z The input signal period (P) must be at least twice the maximum program scan
time (%SW31):
P ≥ 2 x %SW31
NOTE: If this condition is not fulfilled, some pulses may be missed
The following figure shows the input signal requirements when latching input is
used:

Discrete Input Addresses

The following table shows the addresses assigned to Twido Extreme discrete
inputs:

DISCRETE INPUTS (total of 13)

Type Max Number Address Range
Switch to Ground (source) 11 %I0.0 - %I0.10
Switch to Battery (sink) 2 %I0.11, %I0.12

The key switch has not been included in the above table as this is a special type of
input that cannot be configured in TwidoSuite and has no dedicated address. For
more information (see Twido Extreme Addressing Inputs/Outputs (I/O), page 166).
NOTE: In ladder programs the I/O address syntax is %I0.i (i=0...19) and %Q0.j
(j=0...18) as is displayed in the configuration tables. In list programs however, the
syntax %IW0.0.i and %Q0.0.j is used to refer to these same addresses. Inputs
%I0.13-%I0.19 are discrete mappings of analog inputs.

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Discrete Input Configuration

Discrete inputs used in the ladder/list program may be viewed and configured in the
Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware Module Configuration pane of
TwidoSuite.
The Module Configuration Input tab lists all inputs used and available, as shown
below:

NOTE: In online mode, the input values are also displayed.

The first 4 inputs %I0.0 - %I0.3 can be either latched or used for events (rising edge,
falling edge or both) and thus can be linked to a subroutine.
The first 13 inputs %I0.0 - %I0.12 can be filtered (3 ms or 12 ms) and one of these
may be used for a RUN/STOP function.
%I0.0 to %I0.10 are Switch to Ground inputs.
%I0.11 to %I0.13 are Switch to Battery inputs.
The analog inputs %IW0.0 to %IW0.6 are associated with the discrete inputs %I0.13
to %I0.19 which change state depending on the corresponding analog values, as
shown in the table below :

Discrete Input Change of State Corresponding Analog Value

1 to 0 ≤1.2 V DC
0 to 1 ≥3.1 V DC

For example, if %IW0.0 ≥ 3.1V, %I0.13 changes from 0 to 1.

These inputs cannot be filtered or latched or associated to an event.

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Input Configuration Fields

The input configuration fields displayed in the above figure are detailed in the
following table. As indicated certain fields in this table are for display purposes only
and cannot be modified.

Field Possible Values Function

Used Check box selected or not. For display purposes only. Displays inputs
Selected relates to used. used by the program.
Cleared relates to unused.
Address Input Addresses %I0.0-%I0.19 Address of each discrete input.
Symbol User defined value: alphanumeric max 32 characters. To provide name for input. This field can be
edited. When applied, this name is then
displayed in the Ladder/List program.
Used by user logic, Event For display purposes only. Lists any
function blocks using this input, or indicates
whether the input is used to trigger an
event.
Filter Drop-down list box with following options: Filters are used to reduce the effect of noise
z No filter on the PLC input.
z 3 ms
z 12 ms

Latch? Check box selected or not. Latching allows incoming pulses with
This applies to only the first 4 inputs %I0.0 to %I0.3. amplitude widths shorter than the PLC scan
Inputs with filters cannot be latched. time to be captured and recorded.
Inputs associated with events cannot be latched.
Selected relates to latched.
Cleared relates to not latched.
Run/Stop? Check box selected or not. To run or stop a PLC program.
This applies to only the first 13 inputs %I0.0 - %I0.12.
Selected relates to RUN.
Cleared relates to STOP.
Deactivation Drop-down list box with following options: To configure whether an event is triggered
z Not used by an input.
z Rising edge
z Falling edge
z Both edges

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High Priority Check box selected or not. To make an event high priority (triggered).
Only one input (%I0.0 to %I0.3) can be chosen.
This can only be selected if there is an event
triggered, (i.e., Deactivation field is anything other
than "Not Used").
SR Number A subroutine number selected from drop down list To assign a subroutine number to an event
box. (triggered).
This can only be selected if there is an event
triggered, (i.e., Deactivation field is anything other
than "Not Used").

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Twido Extreme Analog Input Configuration

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of analog inputs and provides an example.

Analog Input
There are three types of analog input :
z Active (Sensor) Analog input
z Passive (Sensor) Analog input
z PWM input
Active sensors use external power to provide signals.
Passive sensors use part of the signal energy.
PWM inputs are described in the next section.

Analog Input Addresses

The following table shows the addresses assigned to Twido Extreme analog inputs:

ANALOG INPUTS (total of 9)

Type Max Number Address Range
Active 4 %IW0.0 - %IW0.3
Passive 3 %IW0.4 - %IW0.6
Analog/PWM 1 %IW0.7
PWM 1 %IW0.8

Analog Input Configuration

Analog inputs used in the ladder/list program may be viewed and configured in the
Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware Module Configuration pane of
TwidoSuite.

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Scrolling down in the Module Configuration Input tab lists the analog inputs used and
available, as shown below :

NOTE: In online mode, the input values are also displayed.

The first 4 inputs %IW0.0 - %IW0.3 are Active inputs.
The next 4 inputs %IW0.4 - %IW0.6 are Passive inputs.
The analog inputs %IW0.0 to %IW0.6 are associated with the discrete inputs %I0.13
to %I0.19 which change state depending on the corresponding analog values, as
shown in the table below :

Discrete Input Change of State Corresponding Analog Value

1 to 0 ≤1.2 V DC
0 to 1 ≥3.1 V DC

For example, if %IW0.0 ≥ 3.1V, %I0.13 changes from 0 to 1.

%IW0.7 and %IW0.8 are PWM inputs and are described in the next section. %IW0.7
can also be used, however, for analog input if desired.

Input Configuration Fields

The input configuration fields displayed in the above figure are detailed in the
following table. As indicated, certain fields in this table are for display purposes only
and cannot be modified.

Field Possible Values Function

Used Check box selected or not. For display purposes only. Displays
Selected relates to used. inputs used by the program. This field
Cleared relates to unused. cannot be edited.
Address Input Addresses %IW0.0-%IW0.6 Address of each analog input.
Symbol User defined value: alphanumeric max 32 characters. To provide name for input. This field can
be edited. When applied, this name is
then displayed in the Ladder/List
program.

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Field Possible Values Function

Equivalent to %I0.13 to %I0.19 For display purposes only. Lists
equivalent discrete mappings.
Scope Drop-down list box with following options: Enables the voltage range to be
z Normal (default) selected (normal mode) or altered
z Customized (customized mode) in the subsequent
fields.
Maximum/Minimim Normal mode: min 0, max 5120 %IW range: min 0, max 5120
corresponding to
voltage range: min 0, max 5 V.
These fields cannot be edited.
Customized mode: min -32,768, max +32,767 in user Enables customization of analog input.
defined units. In customized mode these fields can be
edited.

Example: Analog Input

This example compares the analog input signal with five separate threshold values.
A comparison of the analog input is made and if it is less than the threshold a bit is
set in Twido Extreme.

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The same example is shown below as a List program:

0 LD [ %IW0.0.1<16 ]
1 ST %Q0.0.0
2 LD [ %IW0.0.1<32 ]
3 ST %Q0.0.1
4 LD [ %IW0.0.1<64 ]
5 ST %Q0.0.2
6 LD [ %IW0.0.1<128 ]
7 ST %Q0.0.3
8 LD [ %IW0.0.0<256 ]
9 ST %Q0.0.4
NOTE: In ladder programs the I/O address syntax is %IW0.i (i=0...8) and %Q0.j
(j=0...18) as is displayed in the configuration tables. In list programs however, the
syntax %IW0.0.i and %Q0.0.j is used to refer to these same addresses.

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Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration

Overview
This section describes the configuration of PWM inputs.

PWM Input
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) input is a special type of input that converts a
rectangular signal input into a parameter (calculating it from the signal).
This is particularly useful in creating a more stable environment which is less
sensitive to noise disturbance.
For example, a single axis lever (see Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration
Example, page 181) can be used with more precision with less risk of erratic
behavior caused by noise. This is a distinctive feature of the Twido Extreme PLC.

PWM Input Addresses

The adresses %IW0.7 and %IW0.8 are dedicated to Twido Extreme PWM inputs,
but %IW0.7 may also be used as an Analog input.

PWM Input Configuration

PWM outputs can be viewed and configured in the Program →Configure →
Configure the Hardware Module Configuration pane of TwidoSuite.
Scroll down the Configuration pane to display the Table of PWM Inputs as shown
below:

Input Configuration Fields

The PWM input configuration fields are described in the following table. As
indicated, certain fields in this table are for display purposes only (read-only) and
cannot be modified.

Field Possible Values Function

Used Check box selected or not. For display purposes only. Displays inputs
Selected relates to used. used by the program. This field cannot be
Cleared relates to unused. edited.
Address Input Addresses %IW0.7,%IW0.8 Address of each Analog/PWM input.

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Field Possible Values Function

Symbol User defined value: alphanumeric max 32 To provide name for input. This field can be
characters. edited. When applied, this name is then
displayed in the Ladder/List program.
Type Drop-down list box with following options: Select Analog if this is to be used as analog
z Analog input.
z Frequency (default) If input is PWM choose which parameter
z Ratio you want to convert the PWM input signal
z Pulse width into.
Scope Drop-down list box with following options: Enables the range to be customized in the
z Normal (default) subsequent fields.
z Customized

Maximum/Minimum Normal mode: In normal mode, these fields cannot be

Frequency: min 0, max 20000 edited.
Ratio: min 0, max 100
Pulse width: min 0, max 20000
Customized mode: Enables analog/PWM input to be
For all Types: min -32768, max 32767 customized. In customized mode these
fields can be edited.

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Twido Extreme PWM Input Configuration Example

Introduction
This section illustrates how to configure a Twido Extreme PWM input by means of
an application example.
In this example you will learn how to:
z configure a PWM input to accept a single-axis lever, and
z use this input to control the speed and direction of a motor.

PWM Input Example

As illustrated below, a motor is controlled via a single-axis lever with PWM output
and an ATV31 drive. The lever position provides the speed and rotation direction
(forwards or reverse).

The different hardware labelled in this example are listed below:

Diagram Reference Description

label
1 TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme PLC
2 TWDXPUJ1A Single-axis lever
3 VW3A8114 BlueTooth dongle - to enable wireless transfer from PC to
PLC

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Diagram Reference Description

label
4 ATV31H037M2A Altivar ATV31 drive - to change speed and direction of
motor
5 VW3CANTAP2 CANopen junction box (TAP) - to connect the ATV31 drive
to the PLC
6 - Motor 0.37kW 1490 rpm
7 - PC with TwidoSuite software
8 XB6AV5BB Yellow Harmony style 6 signalling unit
9 XB6AV4BB Red Harmony style 6 signalling unit
10 XB6AV3BB Green Harmony style 6 signalling unit

The direction and speed of the motor depend on the PWM duty cycle provided by
the lever output signal:

Condition Result
If duty cycle > 52% Motor turns clockwise, speed = (duty cycle - 50)*30 rpm,
green signal unit lights up
If 48% ≤duty cycle ≤52% Motor stops, red signal unit lights up
If duty cycle < 48% Motor turns anticlockwise, speed = (50 - duty cycle )*30 rpm,
yellow signal unit lights up

A CANopen network is used between the PLC and the Altivar drive. The
Twido Extreme has an integrated CANopen field bus so no additional CANopen
module is required.
The Altivar drive is controlled by the DRIVE macro that is used in the PLC program.

Creating Application Example

Follow the steps below to create the example previously described in this section
using TwidoSuite.

Step Action
1 Declare the Twido Extreme in the Describe window using drag and drop from
the describe catalog and create a CANopen network with an ATV31 drive to
control the motor speed and direction.
Note: Implementing a CANopen bus (see page 268) describes how to create
CANopen networks . For Twido Extreme a CANopen master module is not
required as this is integrated in the Twido Extreme. Other CANopen features
for the Twido Extreme are presented in CANopen Fieldbus Overview,
page 254.
2 Configure the PWM input using TwidoSuite, to convert the PWM signal
generated by the single axis lever to a ratio.

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Step Action
3 Write a program to activate Twido Extreme outputs depending on the ratio
value calculated from the input signal.
4 Physically connect the hardware components previously listed to the
Twido Extreme PLC.
5 Transfer the program from the PC to the PLC.

Configuring PWM Input

In Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware →Input tab →Table of
PWM inputs, choose Ratio in the Type field for the %IW0.7 input, as follows:

NOTE: Further details on these configuration fields are provided in PWM Input
Configuration (see page 179).

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PWM Input Programming Example

The program is shown here first in ladder and then in list. The program uses the
macro DRIVE to control the Altivar drive.

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PWM Input Application Example List Program:

----(* START MACRO DRIVE *)
0 LD 1
1 [ D_MANAGER 0 ]
----(* IF PWM RATIO > 52% RUN FORWARD *)
2 LD [ %IW0.0.7 > 52 ]
3 ST %Q0.0.5
4 [ D_RUN_FWD 0 ]
----(* IF PWM RATIO < 48% RUN REVERSE*)
5 LD [ %IW0.0.7 < 48 ]
6 [ D_RUN_REV 0 ]
7 ST %Q0.0.6
----(* IF PWM RATIO IS BETWEEN 48% AND 52 % STOP MOTOR *)
8 LD [ %IW0.0.7 >= 48 ]
9 AND [ %IW0.0.7 <= 52 ]
10 [ D_STOP 0 ]
11 ST %Q0.0.7
----(* ADJUST RATIO TO MOTOR SPEED *)
12 LD %Q0.0.5
13 [ %MW101 := %IW0.0.7 - 50 ]
14 [ %MW100 := 30 * %MW101 ]
----
15 LD %Q0.0.6
16 [ %MW101 := 50 - %IW0.0.7 ]
17 [ %MW100 := 30 * %MW101 ]
----(* SEND SPEED TO ATV *)
18 LD 1
19 [ %MW3 := 0 ]
20 [ %MW4 := %MW100 ]
21 [ D_SELECT_SPEED 0 ]
----(* RESET ERROR BIT *)
22 LD %I0.0.0
23 [ D_CLEAR_ERR 0 ]

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Ladder/List I/O Syntax

NOTE: In ladder programs the I/O address syntax is %IW0.i (i=0...8) and %Q0.j
(j=0...18) as is displayed in the configuration tables. In list programs however, the
syntax %IW0.0.i and %Q0.0.j is used to refer to these same addresses.

Input/Output Connections
Connect the hardware inputs and outputs:
z Connect the output of the lever to the %IW0.7 Twido Extreme input.
z Connect the Altivar drive input via the junction box to the Twido Extreme
CANopen port.
z Connect the Twido Extreme outputs %Q0.5, %Q0.6 and %Q0.7 to the signalling
units to enable the system to be monitored.
z Connect the Altivar drive to the motor.
z Connect the BlueTooth dongle to the Twido Extreme for program transfer.

NOTE: For more information about the single-axis lever and I/O connections (see ).

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8.3 Twido Extreme Output Configuration

Subject of this Section

This section describes the output configuration for the Twido Extreme PLC.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Twido Extreme Discrete Output Configuration 188
Twido Extreme Pulse (PLS) Generator Output Configuration 191
Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Standard Mode 197
Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Hydraulic Mode 206
Twido Extreme Hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Example 214

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Twido Extreme Discrete Output Configuration

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of discrete outputs.

Discrete Output
Discrete output is the only type of output for the Twido Extreme.
Discrete outputs may be standard discrete outputs or relate to function blocks (such
as PWM or PLS) or provide information concerning the PLC status (such an output
is limited to 50 mA). One output performs in reverse logic: a value of 1 relates to a
0 (or low) voltage and a value of 0 relates to a high voltage. This can be useful for
certain applications, such as relays.

Discrete Output Addresses

The following table shows the addresses assigned to Twido Extreme discrete
outputs:

DISCRETE OUTPUTS (total of 19)

Type Max Number Address Range
PLS/PWM 3 %Q0.0 - %Q0.2
Normal (1A)/PLC Status (limited to 50mA) 1 %Q0.3
Normal (1A) 1 %Q0.4
Normal ( 300 mA) 13 %Q0.5 - %Q0.17
Reverse 1 %Q0.18
Note: %Q0.3 is the only address that can be used to provide PLC Status but alternatively this
address could be used as a Normal Discrete address.

Discrete Output Configuration

Discrete outputs used in the ladder/list program may be viewed and configured in
the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware Module Configuration pane
of TwidoSuite.

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Scrolling down in the Module Configuration Output tab lists the discrete outputs used
and available, as shown below:

NOTE: In online mode, the output values are also displayed.

The first 3 outputs %Q0.0 - %Q0.2 are dedicated to PLS/PWM function blocks.
Outputs %Q0.3 - %Q0.17 are normal discrete outputs with different possible levels
of output current and protection.
Output %Q0.3 can be used to provide PLC status.
Output %Q0.18 is the reverse logic output (a value of 1 relates to a 0 (or low) voltage
and a value of 0 relates to a high voltage).
Outputs %Q0.10 to %Q0.17 are only available with a 12 V DC power supply and
when the 12 V DC power supply check box is selected. These outputs are not
available with 24 V DC.

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Output Configuration Fields

The output configuration fields displayed in the above figure are detailed in the
following table. Some fields in this table are for display purposes only and cannot be
modified.

Field Possible Values Function

12V Power Check box selected or not. Selected if 12 V DC power supply is
Supply check To activate 12 V DC power supply, select this check used.
box box and a pop-up message informs you that outputs If 12 V DC check box is selected, all
are %Q0.10 to %Q0.17 are now active. outputs are available.
To de-activate 12 V DC power supply, clear this If 12 V DC check box is cleared, power
check box and a pop-up message informs you that supply is 24 V and %Q0.10 to %Q0.17
outputs are %Q0.10 to %Q0.17 are no longer active. are not available.
Used Check box selected or not. For display purposes only. Displays
outputs used by the program.
Address Output Addresses %Q0.0-%Q0.18 Address of each discrete output.
Symbol User defined value: alphanumeric max 32 characters. To provide name for the output. This field
can be edited. When applied, this name is
then displayed in the Ladder/List program.
Status Check box: selected or not Used to indicate PLC status.
This is applied by selecting and clicking Apply (or by If the PLC is in RUN, output is set to 1.
changing window in which case you will be asked if you If the PLC is in STOP or has detected an
wish to apply changes). error, output is set to 0.
Used by user logic For display purposes only. Lists any
function blocks or program logic that uses
this output.

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Twido Extreme Pulse (PLS) Generator Output Configuration

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of PLS output for the Twido Extreme PLC.

Pulse (PLS) Generator Output

PLS is a special function that has %Q0.0 - %Q0.2 as dedicated outputs on a
Twido Extreme PLC. A user-defined function block generates a pulse signal on
these outputs. This square signal has a constant (user-configurable) period P with
a constant (non-configurable) duty cycle. The duty cycle of the PLS generator is
factory-set to 50%(TON / P).
Illustration of PLS duty cycle = 50%(TON / P):

Twido Extreme supports 3 PLS generators.

Dedicated PLS/PWM Outputs

The outputs %Q0.0 - %Q0.2 are dedicated to either a %PLS or a %PWM function
block. For example, creating the function block %PLSi (i=0...2) automatically
assigns the output %Q0.i to this function block. Once this output has been used for
%PLSi it cannot be reused by a %PWMi function block or elsewhere in the program.

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%PLS Function Block

The figure below presents the ladder representation of a %PLS function block for the
Twido Extreme PLC.

A %PLS function block has several variables which are summarized in the following
table Configuring a %PLS Function Block (see page 194) describes how to
configure these variables.
The %PLSi (i = 0...2) function block has the following variables:

Object Description Possible values Write access

IN Enable function 0,1 N
If IN=1, the pulse generation is
produced at PLSi.Q
IF IN=0, PLSi.Q is set to 0
PLSi.R Reset to 0 0,1 N
If PLSi.R=1, outputs %PLSi.Q and
%PLSi.D are set to 0.
PLSi.Q Generation in program 0,1 N
If PLSi.Q=1, the pulse signal is
generated at the configured
dedicated output %Q0.i.
PLSi.D End of cycle 0,1 N
If PLSi.D=1, signal generation is
complete. The number of desired
pulses has been reached.
TYPE This defines the possible range for the Single or Double (word) Y
number of pulses that can be defined.
ADJUSTABLE This defines whether or not the preset Y/N Y
period value can be modified. Y enables modification of preset
value.
Note
1 The variable PLSi.N (or ND for double word) defines the total number of pulses desired. This must be defined in the
user’s ladder/list program using, for example, an operator block, as shown below in step 1.

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Object Description Possible values Write access

PLS0.P and Preset period Frequency range: 10...1000 Hz Y
PLS1.P (This is calculated from the user defined which gives the following
Frequency in the configuration table.) Period range: 100...10 000 (in
10 μs).
PLS2.P Preset period Frequency range: 10...5000 Hz Y
(This is calculated from the user defined which gives the following
Frequency in the configuration table.) Period range: 20...10 000 (in
10 μs).

PLSi.N1 Total No. of pulses to be generated. 0 ≤PLSi.N ≤32 767 Y

PLSi.ND1 Total No. of pulses (double word format) 0 ≤PLSi.ND ≤4 294 967 295 Y
to be generated.
Note
1 The variable PLSi.N (or ND
for double word) defines the total number of pulses desired. This must be defined in the
user’s ladder/list program using, for example, an operator block, as shown below in step 1.

The following illustration shows a pulse diagram for the PLS function block.

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Configuring a %PLS Function Block

The following table shows you how to configure a %PLS function block.

Step Action
1 Create a %PLSi function block in the ladder/list editor (i = 0..2) Ladder Diagram
Blocks (see page 404).
2 Example: Ladder program with function block in section 2 and %PLSi.N
variable configured in section 1 (1).

(1) The variable PLSi.N (or ND for double word) defines the total number of
pulses desired. This must be defined in the ladder/list program using, for
example, an operator block, as shown in step 1.
The default value is set to 0. To produce an unlimited number of pulses, set
%PLSi.N or %PLSi.ND to zero.

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Step Action
3 Example: The same example is shown below as a List program (1).

(1) The variable PLSi.N (or ND for double word) defines the total number of
pulses desired. This must be defined in the ladder/list program using, for
example, an operator block, as shown in step 1.
The default value is set to 0. To produce an unlimited number of pulses, set
%PLSi.N or %PLSi.ND to zero.
4 Open the PLS Configuration table (see page 196)
Result:

The %PLSi address that you previously defined for your function block in the
ladder editor will be displayed here (shown as selected in the Used check box).
You can define up to 3 %PLS function blocks.
5 Click the row in the left hand side pane that corresponds to the %PLSi that you
wish to configure. If you have already used the dedicated output Q0.i elsewhere
in the program you will get an error message telling you that you cannot
configure this %PLS. In this case, return to your program and assign another
%PLS or %Q.

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Step Action
6 Only the General tab applies to %PLS function blocks. The other tabs (Hydraulic
and Inputs) relate only to %PWM function blocks and are not available for
%PLS.
In the right hand side pane (General tab),
z select Type %PLS
z enter a Frequency (2) (3)
For %PLS0 and %PLS1 : Frequency 10 ... 1000 Hz => Period 100 ... 10 000
For %PLS2: Frequency 10 ... 5000 Hz => Period 20 ... 10 000
z select or clear Double word
z select or clear Adjustable

The number of pulses cannot be configured in this window.(1)

(1)
The variable PLSi.N (or ND for double word) defines the total number of
pulses desired. This must be defined in the ladder/list program using, for
example, an operator block, as shown in step 1.
(2) Entering
a frequency value that is outside the range will result in an error
message.
(3)The period P (given in 10 μs) is calculated from the frequency value F that
you enter (P = 1/F). A frequency of 10 results in a period of 10 000; a frequency
of 1000 gives a period of 100.
7 To configure all other required PLS outputs (including those not yet used in the
program), repeat steps 3 and 4.
When selecting another %PLS you will be asked whether or not you wish to
apply changes, to which you reply "yes".
8 Click Apply (or change window and you will be asked whether or not you wish
to apply changes).
9
If you return to previous screen using the button, previous windows are
displayed in their prior state.

Opening the %PLS Configuration Table

The table below shows you how to open the %PLS configuration table

Step Action
1 To open the %PLS configuration table from the Program window:
Double click the %PLS function block in the Ladder editor.
2 To open the %PLS configuration table from elsewhere In TwidoSuite:
1. Select Program →Configure →Configure the data
2. Select I/O Objects from Object Categories
3. Select %PLS/%PWM from I/O Objects

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Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Standard Mode

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of PWM output in standard mode.

PWM Output
The PWM is a special function that can be assigned to an output. This rectangular
signal has a constant (user-configurable) period P with the possibility of varying the
pulse width TON and thus the duty cycle (TON / P).
Illustration of PWM duty cycle:

PWM Output Addresses

You can configure up to 3 PWM outputs.
PWM is assigned to output %Q0.0 to %Q0.2:

PWM Address Dedicated Output

%PWM0 %Q0.0
%PWM1 %Q0.1
%PWM2 %Q0.2

The outputs %Q0.0 - %Q0.2 are dedicated to either a %PWM or a %PLS function
block. For example, creating the function block %PWMi (i=0...2) automatically
assigns the output %Q0.i to this function block. Once this output has been used for
%PWMi it cannot be reused by a %PLSi function block or elsewhere in the program.

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%PWM Function Block

The figure below presents the ladder representation of a %PWM function block for
the Twido Extreme PLC.

A %PWM function block has several variables which are summarized in the
following table Configuring a %PWM Function Block (see page 201) describes how
to configure these variables.
The %PWMi (i = 0...2) function block has the following variables:

Object Description Possible values Write

access
IN Enable function 0,1 N
If IN=1, the pulse generation is produced at the
configured dedicated output %Q0.i (i=0,1,2).
IF IN=0, the output channel is set to 0
%PWMi.R Duty cycle This value gives the percentage of the signal in Y
Modifying the % PWMi.R duty state 1 in a period P. The pulse width TON is thus
cycle in the program modulates equal to:
the width of the signal. TON = P * (%PWMi.R/100).
(P is the period in 10 μs).
The default value is 0 and values greater than 100
are considered to be equal to 100.
For Q0.0 and Q0.1 the duty cycle values must be
between 5% and 95%.
For Q0.2, duty cycle values must be between 20%
and 80%.
%PWMi.R must be defined in the ladder/list
program using, for example, an operator block, as
shown below in step 1.
PWM0.P and Preset period Frequency range: 10...1000 Hz Y
PWM1.P (This is calculated from the user which gives the following
defined Frequency in the Period range: 100...10 000 (in 10 μs).
configuration table.)

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Object Description Possible values Write

access
PWM2.P Preset period Frequency range: 10...5000 Hz Y
(This is calculated from the user which gives the following
defined Frequency in the Period range: 20...10 000 (in 10 μs).
configuration table.)
ADJUSTABLE This defines whether or not the Y/N Y
preset period value can be Y enables modification of preset value.
modified.

PWM function block with varying duty cycles

The following illustration shows a pulse diagram for the PWM function block with
varying duty cycles.

In the following programming example, the signal width is modified by the program
according to the state of controller inputs %I0.0 and %I0.1.
If %I0.1 and %I0.2 are set to 0 and the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 20%, the duration
of the signal at state 1 is then: 20 % x 500 ms = 100 ms.
If %I0.0 is set to 0, %I0.1 is set to 1 and the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 50%, the
duration is then 250 ms.
If %I0.0 and %I0.1 are set to 1 and the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 80% (duration 400
ms).

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Programming Example:

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Configuring a %PWM Function Block

The following table shows you how to configure a %PWM function block.

Step Action
1 Create a %PWMi function block in the ladder/list editor (i = 0..2) Ladder Diagram
Blocks (see page 404).
Example: Ladder program with function block in section 2 and duty cycle
%PWM0.R variable configured in section 1.

The same example is shown below as a List program:

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Step Action
2 Open the PMW Configuration table (see page 203)
Result:

The %PWMi address that you previously defined for your function block in the
ladder editor will be displayed here (shown as selected in the Used check box).
You can define up to 3 %PWM function blocks.PMW Output Configuration
describes these fields (see page 197).
3 Click the row in the left hand side pane that corresponds to the %PWMi that you
wish to configure. If you have already used the dedicated output Q0.i elsewhere
in the program you will get an error message telling you that you cannot
configure this %PWM. In this case, return to your program and assign another
%PWM or %Q.
4 The General tab with PWM selected relates to %PWM output. The Hydraulic tab
relates to %PWM output in hydraulic mode (see page 206).
In the right hand side pane (General tab),
z select Type %PWM
z enter a Frequency (1) (2)
For %PLS0 and %PLS1 : Frequency 10 ... 1000 Hz => Period 100 ... 10 000
For %PLS2: Frequency 10 ... 5000 Hz => Period 20 ... 10 000
z select or clear Adjustable
z selecting Relative Hydraulic or Progressive Hydraulic enables the
hydraulic mode.
The duty cycle cannot be configured in this window. This must be defined in the
ladder/list program using, for example, an operator block, as shown in step 1.
(1) Entering a frequency value that is outside the range will result in an error
message.
(2)The period P (given in 10 μs) is calculated from the frequency value F that
you enter (P=1/F). A frequency of 10 results in a period of 10 000; a frequency
of 1000 gives a period of 100.
5 To configure all other required PWM outputs (including those not yet used in the
program), repeat steps 3 and 4.
When selecting another %PWM you will be asked whether or not you wish to
apply changes, to which you reply "yes"

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Step Action
6 Click Apply (or change window and you will be asked whether or not you wish
to apply changes).
7
If you return to previous screen using the button, previous windows are
displayed in their prior state.

Opening the %PWM Configuration Table

The table below shows you how to open the %PWM configuration table

Step Action
1 To open the %PWM configuration table from the Program window:
Double click the %PWM function block in the Ladder editor.
2 To open the %PWM configuration table from elsewhere In TwidoSuite:
1. Select Program →Configure →Configure the data
2. Select I/O Objects from Object Categories
3. Select %PLS/%PWM from I/O Objects

PWM Output Configuration

PWM outputs can be viewed and configured in Program →Configure →
Configure the Data →I/O Objects →%PLS/%PWM.
The PWM Configuration Table General tab is displayed below:

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PWM Output General Tab Configuration Fields

The PWM Output configuration fields are described in the following table. As
indicated, certain fields in this table are for display purposes only (read-only) and
cannot be modified.

Field Possible Values Function

Filter Box Drop-down list box with following options: Enables you to view/hide the used/unused
z All objects.
z Used
z Unused

Used Check box selected or not. For display purposes only. Displays PWM
Selected relates to used. outputs used by the program. This field cannot
Cleared relates to unused. be edited.
Address PWM Output Addresses: Address of each PWM output.
z %PWM0
z %PWM1
z %PWM2

Symbol User defined value: alphanumeric max 32 To provide name for PWM output. This field
characters. can be edited. When applied, this name is then
displayed in the Ladder/List program.
Type 3 options, to choose: To choose PLS or PWM generation.
PLS/PWM z Not Used
z %PLS
z %PWM

Frequency User defined value in the following range: Frequency of the PWM output signal.
z For %PLS0 and %PLS1 : 10 ... 1000 Hz in
standard mode.
For %PLS2: 10 ... 5000 Hz in standard mode.
z 50 Hz ... 400 Hz in hydraulic mode
(see page 206).
Period Derived from the frequency (P=1/F). Period (in10 μs) of the PWM output signal.
Note: The period can be modified in the application
program by using the %PLSi.P parameter.
Adjustable Check box selected or not This defines whether or not the preset period
If selected, it is possible to modify the period via the value can be modified.
TwidoSuite program or Animation Tables Editor
using the %PLSi.P parameter.
If not selected it is not possible to modify the period
using the %PLSi.P parameter.
Relative Check boxes (see Twido Extreme PWM Output Enable/Disable the Hydraulic Mode.
Hydraulic Configuration in Hydraulic Mode, page 206)
Progressive Note: Checking these boxes enables the Hydraulic
Hydraulic and Input tabs.

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Field Possible Values Function

Dedicated PWM dedicated output: Output dedicated to the PWM.
Output z %Q0.0
z %Q0.1
z %Q0.2

Apply/Cancel Click: To save or discard changes to TwidoSuite

z Apply to confirm and save changes project.
z Cancel to discard changes

Duty Cycle
You can set and modify the duty cycle (R) in the user program using the %PWMi.R
parameter.
For Q0.0 and Q0.1, duty cycle values must be between 5% and 95%.
For Q0.2, duty cycle values must be between 20% and 80%.

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Twido Extreme PWM Output Configuration in Hydraulic Mode

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of the PWM output in hydraulic mode.

PWM Output in Hydraulic Mode

The PWM is a special function that can be assigned to an output. This rectangular
signal has a constant (user-configurable) period with the possibility of varying the
duty cycle. PWM output (see page 197) describes this in more detail.
PWM in hydraulic mode allows the Twido Extreme to control a hydraulic system.

PWM Output Addresses

You can configure up to 3 PWM outputs.
PWM is assigned to output %Q0.0 to %Q0.2:

PWM Address Dedicated Output

%PWM0 %Q0.0
%PWM1 %Q0.1
%PWM2 %Q0.2

The outputs %Q0.0.0 - %Q0.0.2 are dedicated to either a %PWM or a %PLS

function block. For example, creating the function block %PWMi (i=0...2)
automatically assigns the output %Q0.i to this function block. Once this output has
been used for %PWMi it cannot be reused by a %PLSi function block or elsewhere
in the program.
NOTE: In hydraulic mode, other discrete inputs and outputs can also be used. The
three outputs %Q0.0-%Q0.2, however are reserved for signal output for %PWM0-
%PWM2 and thus may not be reused.

PWM Output Hydraulic Tab Configuration

PWM outputs may be viewed and configured in Program →Configure →
Configure the Data →I/O Objects →%PLS/%PWM →Hydraulic tab

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Fields in the Hydraulic tab are only enabled if you first select PWM and Relative
Hydraulic or Progressive Hydraulic in the General tab displayed below:

The PWM Configuration Table, Hydraulic tab is displayed below:

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PWM Output Hydraulic Tab Configuration Fields

The PWM output hydraulic tab configuration fields are described in the following
table.

Field Possible Values Function

Command Choose one of the 2 following options: see Definition of Dither, page 208 and
z Dither Definition of Ramp, page 209
z Ramp

Displacement Ramp mode: Set the value in the range [0 s...9 s] for: To set the duration of the rising and the
z slow ramp falling of the ramp (ramp mode) or to
z fast ramp set the dither frequency (dither mode).
Dither mode: Set the value in the range [2 Hz...400 Hz]
for:
z slow dither
z fast dither

Frequency/Period User defined value in the following range: To modify the frequency value set in the
z [50 Hz...400 Hz in hydraulic mode] General tab. The period is calculated
from the user entered frequency and
cannot be directly modified.
Apply/Cancel Click: To save or discard changes to
z Apply to confirm and save changes TwidoSuite project
z Cancel to discard changes

Definition of Dither
Stiction and hysteresis can make controlling a hydraulic valve seem erratic and
unpredictable:
z stiction can prevent the valve spool from moving when input signal changes are
small, and
z hysteresis can cause the spool shift to be different for the same command signal
input, depending on whether the change is increasing or decreasing
There are 2 definitions for dither:
z In the constant zone (see page 212), a rapid, small movement of the spool about
the desired position is intended to keep the spool moving to avoid stiction. This is
limited to a movement of 5% of the total displacement value around the desired
position.
z In a rising or falling ramp (see page 212), the valve position changes frequency.
For example, for a dither with a frequency of 100 Hz, the valve changes its
position every 10 ms.
NOTE: Dither amplitude must be large enough and the frequency slow enough to
enable the spool to respond. The dither amplitude must not, however, be too large
and the frequency not too slow to not cause a resulting pulsation in the hydraulic
output.

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Definition of Ramp
Ramps are used to slow down the response of a valve driver to a changing input
command. This results in a smooth transition when a rapid change of command
input signal occurs.
Ramps have no effect if the input signal change is slower than the ramp setting.
Ramps can be fixed or adjustable. For fast (or slow) settings the slope of the ramp
is the same for both rising and falling.
In Relative Hydraulic mode, Twido Extreme permits you to configure a total of four
ramps (2 slow/fast rising and 2 slow/fast falling ramps) with a PWM ratio varying
between 5% and 95% . Independent ramps will have separate ramp commands for
rising and falling (See below). You must set at least one rising and one falling ramp.
Symmetrical ramps have the same slope for rising and and falling. Independent
control of acceleration and deceleration can be achieved with separate ramp
commands for each ramp. If dual coil bi-directional valve drivers are used with four
potentiometers you can control 4 ramps (slow/fast rising and slow/fast falling).
In Progressive Hydraulic mode, Twido Extreme permits you to configure two
ramps (slow and fast) whilst defining a setpoint value that you wish the PWM ratio
to reach.

PWM Ramp Configuration

PWM ramps can be viewed and configured in Program →Configure →Configure
the Data →I/O Objects →%PLS/%PWM →Input tab.
The PWM Configuration Table, Input tab obtained after selecting Relative
Hydraulic mode in the General tab is displayed below:

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The PWM Configuration Table, Input tab obtained after selecting Progressive
Hydraulic mode in the General tab is displayed below:

PWM Ramp Input Tab Configuration Fields

The PWM ramp configuration fields are described in the following table. The Input
tab is available only if one of the hydraulic check boxes (Progressive or Relative) is
selected in the General tab. Entering addresses in these fields enables you to
specify four ramps.

Hydraulic mode Field Possible Values Function

Relative Slow rising When the trigger is set to 1,
ramp the slow rising ramp
transition starts. The ratio
increases slowly from 5% to
95%.
Fast rising When the trigger is set to 1,
ramp the fast rising ramp
transition starts. The ratio
choose the trigger for the ramp: increases rapidly from 5% to
z Memory bit %Mi (i=0...99) 95%.
Slow falling z Digital input %I0.j (j=0...19) When the trigger is set to 1,
ramp z Digital output %Q0.k (k=0...18)) the slow falling ramp
transition starts. The ratio
decreases slowly from 95%
to 5%.
Fast falling When the trigger is set to 1,
ramp the fast falling ramp
transition starts. The ratio
decreases rapidly from 95%
to 5%.

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Hydraulic mode Field Possible Values Function

Relative/Progressive Current Ratio z %MWi (i=0...99) Current value of the PWM
z %QWCxyz (x= 0 or 1; y = 0...31; z = 0...7) ratio.

Progressive Slow Ramp When the trigger is set to 1,

the slow ramp transition
starts. The ratio changes
choose the trigger for the ramp: slowly from the current ratio
z Memory bit %Mi (i=0...99) value to the setpoint value.
Fast Ramp z Digital input %I0.j (j=0...19) When the trigger is set to 1,
z Digital output %Q0.k (k=0...18)) the fast ramp transition
starts. The ratio changes
rapidly from the current ratio
value to the setpoint value.
Setpoint z %IW0i (i=0...8) Setpoint value that you wish
z %IWCxyz (x= 0 or 1; y = 0...31; z = 0...7) ratio to reach.
z %MWi (i=0...99)
z %QWCxyz (x= 0 or 1; y = 0...31; z = 0...7)
Apply/Cancel Click: To save or discard changes
z Apply to confirm and save changes to TwidoSuite project.
z Cancel to discard changes

Ramp Priority
In the event that both slow and fast triggers are set simultaneously for the same
ramp, the following defined order of prioirity exists to protect the valve:
z fast falling
z slow falling
z slow rising
z fast rising

Duty Cycle
You can set and modify the duty cycle(R) in the user (ladder or list) program using
the %PWMi.R parameter. For hydraulic applications, the duty cycle must lie in the
range: 5% ≤R ≤95%.
For Q0.0 and Q0.1the duty cycle values must be between 5% and 95%.
For Q0.2, the duty cycle values must be between 20% and 80%.

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Hydraulic PWM Output in Online Mode

In online mode you can monitor the state of the PWM output ramp from Program →
Debug →Monitor software configuration:

There are 6 different states in the PWM signal in online mode, as shown below:

State State Online diagram

number
1 Dead zone

2 Fast rising ramp

transition

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State State Online diagram

number
3 Slow rising ramp
transition

4 Constant zone

5 Fast falling ramp

transition

6 Slow falling ramp

transition

Effect of Twido Extreme Operating Modes on PWM Outputs

System bit Operating mode Effect

state
%S0=1 Cold restart The output is reset to its initial state and the
output signal is null.
%S1=1 Warm restart The output restarts in the same state as is was
prior to the power cut.
%S9=1 PLC in STOP mode The outputs %Q0.0, %Q0.1 and %Q0.2 are set
or to 0 regardless of the state of system bit %S8.
Outputs reset in RUN mode

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Twido Extreme Hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Example

Overview
This section explains how to configure PWM output in hydraulic mode through an
application example

Hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Process

Follow the steps below to configure the PWM output to control a hydraulic system:

Stage Description
1 Configure the PWM output General tab
2 Configure the PWM output Hydraulic tab
3 Configure the PWM output Input tab

PWM Output Configuration Window Access

You may access the output configuration window:
z either by double-clicking the PWM function block in a ladder program,
z or by selecting Program →Configure →Configure the Data →I/O objects →
%PLS/%PWM

PWM Output General Tab Configuration

Configure PWM output General tab as follows:

Step Action
1 Select %PWM in the Type PLS/PWM field.
2 Set the frequency to 150 Hz
Result: The period in x10 μs is calculated from the frequency (P=1/F)
3 Select the one of the Hydraulic check boxes (Progressive or Relative) to enable
access to hydraulic and input tabs
4 Result:

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PWM Output Hydraulic Tab Configuration

Configure PWM output Hydraulic tab as follows:

Step Action
1 Select Ramp in the Command field.
2 Set the Slow Displacement to 6 s.
3 Set the Fast Displacement to 1 s.
4 If needed, modify the frequency previously set.
5 Result:

PWM Output Input Tab Configuration

Configure PWM output Input tab as follows:

Step Action
1 Set the slow rising ramp.
2 Set the fast rising ramp.
3 Set the slow falling ramp.
4 Set the fast falling ramp.
5 Set the current ratio (optional)
6 Click apply to save the changes in all tabs.
7 Result:

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9
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides information on the software installation of the AS-Interface
Master module TWDNOI10M3 and its slaves.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Presentation of the AS-Interface V2 Bus 218
General Functional Description 219
Software Set up Principles 222
Description of the Configuration Screen for the AS-Interface Bus 224
Configuration of the AS-Interface Bus 226
Description of the AS-Interface Window in Online Mode 231
Modification of Slave Address 235
Updating the AS-Interface Bus Configuration in Online Mode 237
Automatic Addressing of an AS-Interface V2 Slave 241
How to insert a Slave Device into an Existing AS-Interface V2 Configuration 242
Automatic Configuration of a Replaced AS-Interface V2 Slave 243
Addressing I/Os Associated with Slave Devices Connected to the AS-Interface 244
V2 Bus
Programming and Diagnostics for the AS-Interface V2 Bus 246
AS-Interface V2 Bus Interface Module Operating Mode: 251

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Presentation of the AS-Interface V2 Bus

Introduction
The AS-Interface Bus (Actuator Sensor-Interface) allows the interconnection on a
single cable of sensor devices/actuators at the lowest level of automation.
These sensors/actuators will be defined in the documentation as slave devices.
To implement the AS-Interface application you need to define the physical context
of the application into which it will integrated (expansion bus, supply, processor,
modules, AS-Interface slave devices connected to the bus) then ensure its software
implementation.
This second aspect will be carried out from the different TwidoSuite editors:
z either in local mode,
z or in online mode.

AS-Interface V2 Bus
The AS-interface Master module TWDNOI10M3 includes the following
functionalities:
z M3 profile: This profile includes all the functionalities defined by the AS-Interface
V2 standard, but does not support the S7-4 analog profiles
z One AS-Interface channel per module
z Automatic addressing for the slave with the address 0
z Management of profiles and parameters
z Protection from polarity reversion on the bus inputs
The AS-Interface bus then allows:
z Up to 31 standard address and 62 extended address slaves
z Up to 248 inputs and 186 outputs
z Up to 7 analog slaves (Max of four I/0 per slave)
z A cycle time of 10 ms maximum
A maximum of 2 AS-Interface Master modules can be connected to a Twido modular
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General Functional Description

General Introduction
For the AS-Interface configuration, TwidoSuite software allows the user to:
z Manually configure the bus (declaration of slaves and assignment of addresses
on the bus)
z Adapt the configuration according to what is present on the bus
z Acknowledge the slave parameters
z Control bus status
For this reason, all data coming from or going to the AS-Interface Master are stored
in specific objects (words and bits).

AS-Interface Master Structure

The AS-Interface module includes data fields that allow you to manage the lists of
slaves and the images of input / output data. This information is stored in volatile
memory.
The figure below shows TWDNOI10M3 module architecture.

Key:

Address Item Description

1 I/O data Images of 248 inputs and 186 outputs of AS-
(IDI, ODI) Interface V2 bus.
2 Current parameters Image of the parameters of all the slaves.
(PI, PP)

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Address Item Description

3 Configuration/Identification This field contains all the I/O codes and the
(CDI, PCD) identification codes for all the slaves detected.
4 LDS List of all slaves detected on the bus.
5 LAS List of slaves activated on the bus.
6 LPS List of slaves provided on the bus and configured
via TwidoSuite.
7 LPF List of inoperative slaves.

Structure of Slave Devices

The standard address slaves each have:
z 4 input/output bits
z 4 parametering bits
The slaves with extended addresses each have:
z 4 input/output bits (the last bit is reserved for entry only)
z 3 parametering bits
Each slave has its own address, profile and sub-profile (defines variables
exchange).
The figure below shows the structure of an extended address slave:

Key:

Address Item Description

1 Input/output Input data is stored by the slave and made available for the
data AS-Interface master.
Output data is updated by the master module.

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Address Item Description

2 Parameters The parameters are used to control and switch internal
operating modes to the sensor or the actuator.
3 Configuration/ This field contains:
Identification z the code which corresponds to I/O configuration,
z the slave identification (ID) code,
z the slave identification codes (ID1 and ID2).

4 Address Physical address of slave.

Note: The operating parameters, address, configuration and identification data are saved
in a non-volatile memory.

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Software Set up Principles

At a Glance
To respect the philosophy adopted in TwidoSuite, the user should adopt a step-by-
step approach when creating an AS-Interface application.

Set up Principle
The user must know how to functionally configure his AS-Interface bus
(see page 242).
The following table shows the different software implementation phases of the AS-
Interface bus.

Mode Phase Description

Local Declaration of module Choice of the slot for the AS-Interface Master
module TWDNOI10M3 on the expansion bus.
Configuration of the Choice of "master" modes.
module channel
Declaration of slave Selection for each device:
devices z of its slot number on the bus,
z of the type of standard or extended address
slave.
Confirmation of Confirmation at slave level.
configuration parameters
Global confirmation of Confirmation of application level.
the application
Local or Symbolization (optional) Symbolization of the variables associated with the
connected slave devices.
Programming Programming the AS-Interface V2 function.
Connected Transfer Transfer of the application to the PLC.
Debugging Debugging the application with the help of:
z the AS-Interface Window used on the one hand
to display slaves (address, parameters), and on
the other, to assign them the desired addresses,
z diagnostic screens allowing identification of
errors.

NOTE: The declaration and deletion of the AS-Interface Master module on the
expansion bus is the same as for another expansion module. However, once two
AS-Interface Master modules have been declared on the expansion bus,
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Precautions Prior to Connection

Before connecting (via the software) the PC to the controller and to avoid any
detection problem:
z Ensure that no slave is physically present on the bus with address 0
z Ensure that 2 slaves are not physically present with the same address.

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Description of the Configuration Screen for the AS-Interface Bus

At a Glance
The configuration screen of the AS-Interface master module gives access to the
parameters associated with the module and the slave devices.
It can be used to display and modify parameters in offline mode.
NOTE: In order to access to the AS-Interface master module configuration screen :
double click on the AS-Interface master module, or go to program\ configure\
configure the hardware page and click on AS-Interface master module.

Illustration of Offline Mode

Illustration of the configuration screen in offline mode:

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Description of the Screen in Offline Mode

This screen groups all data making up the bus in three blocks of information:

Blocks Description
AS-interface configuration Bus image desired by the user: view of standard and extended
address setting slaves expected on the bus. Move the cursor
down the vertical bar to access the following addresses.
Inaccessible addresses correspond to addresses not available
here for slave configuration. If, for example, a new standard
address setting slave is declared with the address 1A, the
address 1B is automatically made inaccessible.
Slave xxA/B Configuration of the selected slave:
z Characteristics: IO code, ID code, ID1 and ID2 codes
(profiles), and comments on the slave,
z Parameters: list of parameters (modifiable), in binary (4
check boxes) or decimal (1 check box) form, at the discretion
of the user,
z Inputs/Outputs: list of available I/Os and their respective
addresses.
Master mode Activation or deactivation is possible for the two functionalities
available for this AS-Interface module (for example, automatic
addressing).
"Network down" allows you to force the AS-Interface bus to
enter the offline mode.
"Automatic addressing" mode is checked by default.
Note: The "Data exchange activation" function is not yet
available.

The screen also includes 2 buttons:

Buttons Description
Apply Saves the AS-Interface Bus current configuration data.
The configuration can then be transferred to the Twido
controller.
Cancel Discard all changes in progress.

NOTE: Changes in the configuration screen can only be made in offline mode.

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Configuration of the AS-Interface Bus

Introduction
AS-Interface bus configuration takes place in the configuration screen in local mode.
Once the AS-Interface Master and the master modes have been selected,
configuration of the AS-Interface bus consists of configuring the slave devices.

Procedure for Declaring and Configuring a Slave

Procedure for creating or modifying a slave on the AS-Interface V2 bus:

Step Action
1 Select the desired address cell (from those available) in the bus image:

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Step Action
2 In the slave configuration screen, enter or modify:
z the name of the new profile (limited to 13 characters),
z a comment (optional).

Or click Insert from catalog button in the function quick access bar and
select a slave from the pre-configured AS-Interface profile family.
Illustration of a Configuration Screen for a slave:

Note:
z For a new slave, a new screen for configuring the slave is displayed, the
"Address" field shows the selected address, the "Profile" fields are set to F
by default and all other fields in the screen are blank
z For a modification, the slave configuration screen is displayed with fields
containing the values previously defined for the selected slave
3 Enter:
z the IO code (corresponds to the input/output configuration),
z the ID code (identifier), (plus ID1 and for an extended type).

Note:
The "Inputs" and "Outputs" fields show the number of input and output
channels. They are automatically implemented when the IO code is entered.
4 For each parameter define:
z the system’s acknowledgement (box checked in "Bits" view, or decimal
value between 0 and 15 in "Decimal" view),
z a name that is more meaningful than "Parameter X" (optional).

Note:
The selected parameters are the image of permanent parameters to be
provided to the AS-Interface Master.

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Step Action
5 If needed, modify "Address" (within the limit of available addresses on the bus),
by clicking the up/down arrows to the left of the address (access is then given
to authorized addresses) or by entering the address using the keyboard.
6 Confirm the slave configuration by clicking on the Apply button.
The result is the check that:
z the IO and ID are authorized,
z the slave address is authorized (if keyboard entry is used) according to the
ID code ("bank" /B slaves are only available if the ID code is equal to A).
If a detected error occurs, an error message warns the user (for example: "The
slave cannot have this address") and the screen is displayed again with the
initial values (in the profile or address, depending on the condition itself).

NOTE: The software limits the number of analog slave declarations to 7.

NOTE: About the Schneider AS-Interface catalog: when you click Insert from
catalog, you can create and configure slaves in "Private family" (other than those in
the Schneider AS-Interface catalog.

AS-Interface Catalog

The Insert from catalog button can be used to facilitate configuration of

slaves on the bus. When you use a slave from the Schneider products family, use
this button to simplify and speed up configuration.
NOTE: An AS-Interface slave can be added by clicking on the Insert to catalog

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Clicking on Insert from catalog opens the following pane:

The drop-down menu gives you access to all product families of the Schneider AS-
Interface catalog:

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After you have selected a product, the list of corresponding slaves appears. Click on
the required slave and validate by clicking "Insert"
NOTE:
z Click the product name in the AS-Interface catalog to display its characteristics in
the right pane.
z You can add and configure slaves that are not part of the Schneider catalog.
Simply select the private family and configure the new slave.

Shortcut menu
When you right click, a shortcut menu appears:

The shorcut menu is used to:

z Cut (Ctrl+X)
z Copy (Ctrl+C)
z Paste (Ctrl+V)
z Delete (Del)

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Description of the AS-Interface Window in Online Mode

At a Glance
When the PC is connected to the controller (after uploading the application to the
controller), the AS-Interface Window displays online features.
In online mode, the AS-Interface Window dynamically provides an image of the
physical bus that includes the:
z List of expected slaves (entered) during configuration with their name, and the list
of detected slaves (with unknown names, but otherwise expected),
z Status of the AS-Interface module and the slave devices,
z Image of the profile, parameters and input/output values of the selected slaves.
It also enables the user:
z To obtain diagnostics of the slaves on which an error is detected (see page 233),
z To modify the address of a slave in online mode (see page 235),
z To transmit the image of the slaves to the configuration screen (see page 237),
z To address all the slaves with the desired addresses (during the first debugging).

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Illustration of the AS-Interface Window

The illustration of the AS-Interface Window (in online mode only) looks like this:

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Description of the AS-Interface Window

The AS-Interface Window provides the same information as the configuration
screen (see page 225).
The differences are listed in the following table:

Schedule Description
AS-interface V2 Image of the physical bus.
configuration Includes slave status:
z Green indicator lamp: the slave with this address is active.
z Red indicator lamp: an error is detected on the slave at this
address, and the message informs you of the error type in the
"Error on the network" window.
Slave xxA/B Image of the configuration of the selected slave:
z Characteristics: image of the profile detected (unavailable, non-
modifiable),
z Parameters: image of the parameters detected. The user can
select only the parameter display format,
z Inputs/Outputs: the input/output values detected are displayed,
non-modifiable.
Error on the network Informs you of the detected error type, if an error is detected on the
selected slave.
AS-Interface Bus Information resulting from an implicit "Read Status" command.
z Shows bus status: for example, "Configuration OK = OFF"
indicates that the configuration specified by the user does not
correspond to the physical configuration of the bus,
z Shows the authorized functionalities for the AS-Interface Master
module: for example, "Automatic addressing active = ON"
indicates that the automatic addressing Master mode is
authorized.

Displaying Slave Status

When the indicator lamp associated with an address is red, there is an error
detected on the slave associated with this address. The "Error on the network"
window then provides the diagnostics of the selected slave.
Description of errors:
z The profile specified by the user by the configuration of a given address does not
correspond to the actual profile detected for this address on the bus (diagnostics:
"Profile error"),
z A new slave, not specified at configuration, is detected on the bus: a red indicator
lamp is then displayed for this address and the slave name displayed is
"Unknown" (diagnostics: "Slave not projected"),

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z Peripheral inoperative, if the slave detected supports it (diagnostics: "Peripheral

inoperative"),
z A configured profile is specified but no slave is detected for this address on the
bus (diagnostics: "Slave not detected").

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Modification of Slave Address

At a Glance
From the AS-Interface Window, the user can modify the address of a slave in online
mode.

Modification of Slave Address

The following table shows the procedure for modifying a slave address:

Step Description
1 Access the AS-Interface Window.
2 Select a slave in the "AS-interface V2 Configuration" zone.
3 Drag and drop the slave to the cell corresponding to the desired address.
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Step Description
Result:
All the slave parameters are automatically checked to see if the operation is possible.
Illustration of result:

After performing this operation, the diagnostics for the slave at address 3B indicate "slave
not detected" meaning that the slave expected at this address is no longer there. By
selecting the address 15B, the profile and the parameters of the moved slave can be re-
located, but the name of the slave remains unknown as it was not expected at this address.

NOTE: The profile and parameters of a slave are not associated with a name.
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Updating the AS-Interface Bus Configuration in Online Mode

At a Glance
In online mode, no modification of the configuration screen is authorized and the
physical configuration and software configuration can be different. Any difference in
profile or parameters for a configured or non-configured slave can be taken into
account in the configuration screen; in fact, it is possible to transmit any modification
to the configuration screen before transferring the new application to the controller.
The procedure to follow in order to take the physical configuration into account is the
following:

Step Description
1 Transfer of the desired slave configuration to the configuration screen.
2 Acceptance of the configuration in the configuration screen.
3 Confirmation of the new configuration.
4 Transfer of the application to the module.

Transfer of a Slave Image to the Configuration Screen.

In the case when a slave that is not specified in the configuration is detected on the
bus, an "Unknown" slave appears in the "AS-interface V2 Configuration zone" of the
AS-Interface window for the detected address.
The following table describes the procedure for transferring the image of the
"Unknown" slave to the configuration screen:

Step Description
1 Access the AS-Interface window.
2 Select the desired slave in the "AS-interface V2 Configuration" zone.

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Step Description
3 Right click on the mouse to select "Transfer Conf".
Illustration:

Result:
The image of the selected slave (image of the profile and parameters) is then
transferred to the configuration screen.
4 Repeat the operation for each of the slaves whose image you would like to
transfer to the configuration screen.

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Return to the Configuration Screen

When the user returns to the configuration screen, all the new slaves (unexpected)
which have been transferred are visible.
Illustration of the configuration screen following the transfer of all slaves:

Key:
z The cross signifies that there are differences between the image of the profile of
the transferred slave, and the profile initially desired in the configuration screen.
z The exclamation mark signifies that a new profile was added to the configuration
screen.
Explanation:
The configuration screen always shows the permanent image of the desired
configuration (this is why the slave is still present as 3B in spite of the change of
address (see page 235)), completed by the current image of the bus.
The profiles and parameters of the expected slaves displayed correspond to those
which were expected. The profiles and parameters of the unknown slaves displayed
correspond to the images of those detected.

Procedure for Transferring the Definitive Application to the Module

Before transferring a new application to the module, the user can, for each slave,
accept the detected profile and parameters (transferred to the configuration screen)
or modify the configuration "manually" (see page 226).

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The following table describes the steps to follow to confirm and transfer the definitive
configuration to the module:

Step Action
1 Via the software, disconnect the PC from the module.
Note:
No modification can be carried out in the configuration screen if the PC is
connected to the module.
2 Right click on the desired slave.
3 2 choices:
z Select "Accept Conf" to accept the detected profile of the selected slave.

Illustration:

For each of the slaves marked with a cross, a message will warn the user that
this operation will overwrite the initial profile (displayed on-screen) of the slave.
z Select the other choices in the right click menu to configure the selected
slave manually.
4 Repeat the operation for each of the desired slaves in the configuration.
5 Press the "OK" button to confirm and create the new application.
Result: Automatic return to the main screen.
6 Transfer the application to the module.

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Automatic Addressing of an AS-Interface V2 Slave

At a Glance
Each slave on the AS-Interface bus must be assigned (via configuration) a unique
physical address. This must be the same as the one declared in TwidoSuite.
TwidoSuite software offers an automatic slave addressing utility so that an AS-
Interface console does not have to be used.
The automatic addressing utility is used for:
z replacing an inoperative slave,
z inserting a new slave.

Procedure
The table below shows the procedure for setting the Automatic addressing
parameter.

Step Action
1 Access the AS-Interface V2 master module’s configuration screen.
2 Click on the Automatic addressing check box found in the Master mode
zone.
Result: The Automatic addressing utility will be activated (box checked) or
disabled (box not checked.
Note: By default, the Automatic addressing parameter has been selected in
the configuration screen.

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How to insert a Slave Device into an Existing AS-Interface V2 Configuration

At a Glance
It is possible to insert a device into an existing AS-Interface V2 configuration without
having to use the pocket programmer.
This operation is possible once:
z the Automatic addressing utility of configuration mode is active (see page 241),
z a single slave is absent in the physical configuration,
z the slave which is to be inserted is specified in the configuration screen,
z the slave has the profile expected by the configuration,
z the slave has the address 0 (A).
The AS-Interface V2 module will therefore automatically assign to the slave the
value predefined in the configuration.

Procedure
The following table shows the procedure for making the automatic insertion of a new
slave effective.

Step Action
1 Add the new slave in the configuration screen in local mode.
2 Carry out a configuration transfer to the PLC in connected mode.
3 Physically link the new slave with address 0 (A) to the AS-Interface V2 bus.

NOTE: An application can be modified by carrying out the above manipulation as

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Automatic Configuration of a Replaced AS-Interface V2 Slave

Principle
When a slave has been declared inoperative, it can be automatically replaced with
a slave of the same type.
This happens without the AS-Interface V2 bus having to stop, and without requiring
any manipulation since the configuration mode’s Automatic addressing utility is
active (see page 241).
Two options are available:
z The replacement slave is programmed with the same address using the pocket
programmer, and has the same profile and sub-profile as the inoperative slave. It
is thus automatically inserted into the list of detected slaves (LDS) and into the
list of active slaves (LAS),
z The replacement slave is blank (address 0 (A), new slave) and has the same
profile as the inoperative slave. It will automatically assume the address of the
replaced slave, and will then be inserted into the list of detected slaves (LDS) and
the list of active slaves (LAS).

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Addressing I/Os Associated with Slave Devices Connected to the AS-Interface

V2 Bus

At a Glance
This page presents the details relating to the addressing of discrete or analog I/Os
of slave devices.
To avoid confusion with Remote I/Os, new symbols are available with an AS-
Interface syntax: %IA for example.

Illustration
Reminder of the principles of addressing:

Specific Values
The table below gives specific values to AS-Interface V2 slave objects:

Part Values Comment

IA - Image of the physical discrete input of the
slave.
QA - Image of the physical discrete output of
the slave.
IWA - Image of the physical analog input of the
slave.
QWA - Image of the physical analog output of the
slave.
x 1 to 7 Address of AS-Interface module on the
expansion bus.
n 0A to 31B Slot 0 cannot be configured.
i 0 to 3 -

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Examples
The table below shows some examples of I/O addressing:

I/O object Description

%IWA4.1A.0 Analog input 0 of slave 1A of the AS-Interface module situated in
position 4 on the expansion bus.
%QA2.5B.1 Discrete output 1 of slave 5B of the AS-Interface module situated
in position 2 on the expansion bus.
%IA1.12A.2 Discrete input 2 of slave 12A of the AS-Interface module situated
in position 1 on the expansion bus.

Implicit Exchanges
The objects described below are exchanged implicitly, in other words they are
exchanged automatically on each PLC cycle.

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Programming and Diagnostics for the AS-Interface V2 Bus

Explicit Exchanges
Objects (words and bits) associated with the AS-Interface bus contribute data (for
example: bus operation, slave status, etc.) and additional commands to carry out
advanced programming of the AS-Interface function.
These objects are exchanged explicitly between the Twido controller and the AS-
Interface Master by the expansion bus:
z At the request of the program user by way of the instruction: ASI_CMD (see
"Presentation of the ASI_CMD" instruction below)
z Via the AS-Interface window or the animation table.

Reserved Specific System Words

System words reserved in the Twido controller for the AS-Interface Master modules
enable you to determine the status of the network: %SW73 is reserved for the first
AS-Interface expansion module, and %SW74 for the second. Only the first 5 bits of
these words are used; they are read-only.
The following table shows the bits used:

System Bit Description

Words
0 system status ( = 1 if configuration OK, otherwise 0)
%SW73 1 data exchange ( = 1 data exchange is enabled, 0 if in mode Data
and
Exchange Off (see page 251))
%SW74
2 system stopped ( = 1 if the Offline (see page 251) mode is enabled,
otherwise 0)
3 ASI_CMD instruction terminated ( = 1 if terminated, 0 if in progress)
4 ASI_CMD error instruction ( = 1 if there is an error in the instruction,
otherwise 0)

Example of use (for the first AS-Interface expansion module):

Before using an ASI_CMD instruction, the %SW73:X3 bit must be checked to see
whether an instruction is not in progress: check that %SW73:X3 = 1.
To ascertain whether the instruction has then correctly executed, check that the
%SW73:X4 bit equals 0.

Presentation of the ASI_CMD Instruction

For each user program, the ASI_CMD instruction allows the user to program his
network and obtain the slave diagnostics. The instruction parameters are passed by
internal words (memory words) %MWx.

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The syntax of the instruction is as follows:

ASI_CMD n %MW x : l
Legend:

Symbol Description
n Address of AS-Interface expansion module (1 to 7).
x Number of the first internal word (memory word) passed in parameter.
l Length of the instruction in number of words (2).

Using the ASI_CMD Instruction

The following table describes the action of the ASI_CMD instruction according to the
value of the parameters %MW(x), and %MW(x+1) when necessary. For slave
diagnostics requests, the result is returned in %MW(x+1).

%MWx %MWx+1 Action

1 0 Exits Offline mode.
1 1 Switches to Offline mode.
2 0 Prohibits the exchange of data between the Master and its slaves
(enters Data Exchange Off mode).
2 1 Authorizes the exchange of data between the Master and its
slaves (exits Data Exchange Off mode).
3 Reserved -
4 Result Reads the list of active slaves (LAS table) with addresses from 0A
to 15A (1 bit per slave).
5 Result Reads the list of active slaves (LAS table) with addresses from
16A to 31A (1 bit per slave).
6 Result Reads the list of active slaves (LAS table) with addresses from 0B
to 15B (1 bit per slave).
7 Result Reads the list of active slaves (LAS table) with addresses from
16B to 31B (1 bit per slave).
8 Result Reads the list of detected slaves (LDS table) with addresses from
0A to 15A (1 bit per slave).
9 Result Reads the list of detected slaves (LDS table) with addresses from
16A to 31A (1 bit per slave).
10 Result Reads the list of detected slaves (LDS table) with addresses from
0B to 15B (1 bit per slave).
11 Result Reads the list of detected slaves (LDS table) with addresses from
16B to 31B (1 bit per slave).
12 Result Reads the list of peripheral faults on slaves (LPF table) with
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%MWx %MWx+1 Action

13 Result Reads the list of peripheral faults on slaves (LPF table) with
addresses 16A to 31A (1 bit per slave).
14 Result Reads the list of peripheral faults on slaves (LPF table) with
addresses 0B to 15B (1 bit per slave).
15 Result Reads the list of peripheral faults on slaves (LPF table) with
addresses 16B to 31B (1 bit per slave).
16 Result Reads bus status.
See the results details in the next paragraph.
32 Param Writes a new parameter in an AS-Interface slave (PI table).
Param:
z Byte 0: New parameter to write – 0 to 15
z Byte 1: Address - 0 to 31 (for 0A to 31A) and 100 to 131 (for 0B
to 31B)
33 Param Reads a parameter on an AS-Interface slave (PI table).
Param:
z Byte 0: New parameter to write – 0 to 15
z Byte 1: Address - 0 to 31 (for 0A to 31A) and 100 to 131 (for 0B
to 31B)

NOTE: Bus status is updated on each PLC scan.. But the result of the ASI_CMD bus
reading instruction is available only at the end if the following PLC scan.

Details of the results of the ASI_CMD instruction to read bus status

In the case when bus status is read by the ASI_CMD instruction (value of the %MWx
parameter is equal to 16), the format of the result in the %MWx+1 word is as follows:

%MWx+1 Designation (1=OK, 0=NOK)

least significant bit 0 Configuration OK
bit 1 LDS.0 (slave present with address 0)
bit 2 Auto addressing active
bit 3 Auto addressing available
bit 4 Configuration Mode active
bit 5 Normal operation active
bit 6 APF (power supply problem)
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%MWx+1 Designation (1=OK, 0=NOK)

most significant bit 0 Peripheral OK
bit 1 Data exchange active
bit 2 Offline Mode
bit 3 Normal mode (1)
bit 4 Communication interruption with the AS-Interface Master
bit 5 ASI_CMD instruction in progress
bit 6 ASI_CMD instruction error

Details of the results of the ASI_CMD instruction to read slave status

In the case of slave diagnostics by ASI_CMD instruction (%MWx value between 4
and 15), the slaves’ status is returned in the bits (1=OK) of the %MWx+1 word. The
following table gives the detail of the results according to the value of the %MWx
word:

%MWx %MWx+1
value most significant byte least significant byte
bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0
4, 8, 12 15A 14A 13A 12A 11A 10A 9A 8A 7A 6A 5A 4A 3A 2A 1A 0A
5, 9, 13 31A 30A 29A 28A 27A 26A 25A 24A 23A 22A 21A 20A 19A 18A 17A 16A
6, 10, 14 15B 14B 13B 12B 11B 10B 9B 8B 7B 6B 5B 4B 3B 2B 1B 0B
7, 11, 15 31B 30B 29B 28B 27B 26B 25B 24B 23B 22B 21B 20B 19B 18B 17B 16B

To read whether slave 20B is active, the ASI_CMD instruction must be executed
with the %MWx internal word having a value of 7. The result is returned in the
%MWx+1 internal word; the status of slave 20B is given by the value of bit 4 of the
least significant byte: If bit 4 is equal to 1, then slave 20B is active.

Programming Examples for the ASI_CMD Instruction

To force the AS-Interface Master (positioned at 1 on the expansion bus) to switch to
Offline mode:
LD 1
[%MW0 := 16#0001 ]
[%MW1 := 16#0001 ]
LD %SW73:X3 //If no ASI_CMD instruction is in progress, then continue
[ASI_CMD1 %MW0:2] //to force the switch to Offline mode

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To read the table of slaves active for addresses 0A to 15A:

LD 1
[%MW0 := 16#0004 ]
[%MW1 := 16#0000 //optional]
LD %SW73:X3 //If no ASI_CMD instruction is in progress, then continue
[ASI_CMD1 %MW0:2] //to read the LAS table for addresses 0A to 15A

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AS-Interface V2 Bus Interface Module Operating Mode:

At a Glance
The AS-Interface bus interface module TWDNOI10M3 has three operating modes,
each of which responds to particular needs. These modes are:
z Protected mode,
z Offline mode,
z Data Exchange Off mode.
Using the ASI_CMD (see page 246) instruction in a user program allows you to
enter or exit these modes.

Protected Mode
The protected operating mode is the mode generally used for an application which
is running. It assumes that the AS-Interface V2 module is configured in TwidoSuite.
This:
z continually checks that the list of detected slaves is the same as the list of
expected slaves,
z monitors the power supply.
In this mode, a slave will only be activated if it has been declared in the configuration
and been detected.
At power up or during the configuration phase, the Twido controller forces the AS-
Interface module into protected mode.

Offline Mode
When the module is put into Offline mode, it first resets all the slaves present to zero
and stops exchanges on the bus. When in Offline mode, the outputs are forced to
zero.
In addition to using the PB2 button on the TWDNOI10M3 AS-Interface module,
Offline mode can also be accessed via the software by using the ASI_CMD
(see page 249) instruction, which also allows you to exit the mode and return to
protected mode.

Data Exchange Off Mode

When the Data Exchange Off mode is engaged, exchanges on the bus continue to
function, but data is no longer refreshed.
This mode can only be accessed by using the ASI_CMD (see page 247) instruction.

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CANopen Fieldbus
10
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes how to install and configure the TWDNCO1M CANopen
master module, the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus and its slave devices
on the CANopen fieldbus.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
10.1 CANopen Fieldbus Overview 254
10.2 Implementing the CANopen Bus 268

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Subject of this Section

This section is intended to provide you with general knowledge about the CANopen
fieldbus technology and to introduce CAN-specific terminology that will be used
throughout the remainder of this chapter.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
CANopen Knowledge Base 255
About CANopen 256
CANOpen Boot-Up 259
Process Data Object (PDO) Transmission 262
Access to Data by Explicit Exchanges (SDO) 264
"Node Guarding" and "Life Guarding" 265
Internal Bus Management 267

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CANopen Knowledge Base

Introduction
The following describes useful technical terms and acronyms for CANopen network
communication.

EDS file
EDS (Electronic Data Sheet)
An EDS file describes the communication properties of a device on the CAN network
(baudrates, transmission types, I/O features, ...). It is provided by the device
manufacturer. It is used in the configuration tool to configure a node (like a driver in
an operating system).

PDO
PDO (Process Data Object)
CANopen frame containing I/O data.
We distinguish between:
z Transmit-PDOs (TPDOs with data provided by a node) and
z Receive-PDOs (RPDOs with data to be consumed by a node).

The transmission direction is always seen from a node’s point of view. A PDO (either
TPDO or RPDO) does not necessarily contain the whole data image of a node.
Normally, analog input data and discrete input data are divided into different TPDOs.
The same is true for outputs.

SDO
SDO (Service Data Object)
CANopen frames containing parameters.
SDOs are typically used to read or write parameters while the application is running.

COB-ID
COB-ID (Communication Object Identifier)
Each CANopen frame starts with a COB-ID working as the Identifier in the CAN
frame. During the configuration phase, each node receives the COB-ID(s) of the
frame(s) for which it is the provider (or consumer).

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About CANopen

Introduction
CANopen is a standard fieldbus protocol for industrial control systems. It is
particularly well suited to real-time PLCs, as it provides an effective, low-cost
solution for integrated and transportable industrial applications.

The CANopen Protocol

The CANopen protocol was created as a subset of CAL (CAN Application Layer
Protocol). By defining profiles, it can be more specifically adapted to use with
standard industrial components. CANopen is a CiA (CAN in Automation) standard
which was widely accepted by the motion industry as soon as it became available.
In Europe, CANopen is now recognized as the industry standard for industrial
systems based on a CAN design.

Physical Layer
CAN uses a differentially driven two-wire bus line (common return). A CAN signal is
the difference between the voltage levels of the CAN-high and CAN-low wires. (See
figure below.)
The following diagram shows the components of the physical layer of a two-wire
CAN bus:

1 CAN-high wire
2 CAN-low wire
3 potential difference between CAN-high/CAN-low signals
4 120Ω resistance jack
5 node
The bus wires can be routed in parallel, twisted or shielded form in accordance with
electromagnetic compatibility requirements. A single line structure minimizes
reflection.

CANopen Profiles
The communication profile
The CANopen profile family is based on a "communication profile", which specifies
the main communication mechanisms and their description (DS301).

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The device profile

The most important types of devices used in industrial automation are described in
the "Device profiles". They also define device functionalities.
Examples of the standard devices described are:
z discrete and analog input/output modules (DS401),
z motors (DS402),
z control devices (DSP403),
z closed loop controllers (DSP404),
z PLCs (DS405),
z encoders (DS406).

Device Configuration via the CAN Bus

The ability to configure devices via the CAN bus is a basic requirement made by
manufacturers (for each profile family) to ensure autonomy.

General Specifications for CANopen Profiles

CANopen is a set of profiles for CAN systems with the following specifications:
z open bus system,
z real-time data exchange without protocol overload,
z modular design with possibility of resizing,
z interoperability and interchangeability of devices,
z supported by a large number of international manufacturers,
z standardized network configuration,
z access to all device parameters,
z synchronization and circulation of cyclical process data and/or event-driven data
(possibility of short system response times).

CANopen Product Certification

All manufacturers offering CANopen-certified products on the market are members
of the CiA group. As an active member of the CiA group, Schneider Electric
Industries SAS develops its products in compliance with the standardization
recommendations set by this association.

CAN Standards
CANopen specifications are defined by the CiA group and can be accessed (subject
to some restrictions) on the group site at http://www.can-cia.com. The sourcecodes
for master and slave devices are available from the various suppliers.
NOTE: To find out more about CANopen standard specifications and mechanisms,
please visit CiA’s home page (http://www.can-cia.de/).

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Communication on a CANopen Network

The communication profile is based on CAL services and protocols.
It provides the user with access to two types of exchange: SDO and PDO.
On power up, the device enters an initialization phase then goes into the Pre-
operational state. At this stage, only SDO communication is authorized. After
receiving a startup command, the device switches to the operational state. PDO
exchanges can then be used, and SDO communication remains possible.

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CANOpen Boot-Up

Boot-up Procedure
A minimum device configuration specifies a shortened boot procedure. This
procedure is illustrated in the following diagram:

Legend

Number Description
1 Module power up
2 After initialization, the module automatically goes into PRE-
OPERATIONAL state.
3 NMT service indication: START REMOTE NODE
4 NMT service indication: PRE-OPERATIONAL

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Number Description
5 NMT service indication: STOP REMOTE NODE
6 NMT service indication: RESET NODE
7 NMT service indication: RESET COMMUNICATION

Active CANopen Objects depending on State Machine

The crosses in the table below indicate which CANopen objects are active in each
state.

Initialization Pre-operational Operational Stopped

PDO object X
SDO object X X
Emergency X X
Boot-Up X X
NMT X X X

Reset Application
The device goes into the "Reset Application" state:
z after the device starts up,
z or by using the "Reset Node" Network management (NMT) service.
In this state, the device profile is initialized, and all the device profile information is
reset to default values. When initialization is complete, the device automatically
goes into the "Reset Communication" state.

Reset Communication
The device goes into the "Reset Communication" state:
z after the "Reset Application" state,
z or by using the "Reset Communication" Network management (NMT) service.
In this state, all the parameters (standard values, depending on the device
configuration) of the supported communication objects (objects pertaining to device
identification such as device type, heartbeat, etc.: 1000H - 1FFFH) are saved in the
object directory. The device then automatically goes into the "Init" state.

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Init
The device goes into "Init" mode after being in the "Reset Communication" state.
This state enables you to:
z define the required communication objects (SDO, PDO, Emergency),
z install the corresponding CAL services
z configure the CAN-Controller.
Initialization of the device is complete and the device automatically goes into the
"Pre-Operational" state.
NOTE: The TWDNCO1M CANopen master module and the Twido Extreme
integrated CANopen bus master does not support SYNC mode.

Pre-Operational
The device goes into "Pre-Operational" state:
z after the "Init" state, or
z on receiving the "Enter Pre-Operational" NMT indication if it was in Operational
state.
When the device is in this state, its configuration can be modified. However, only
SDOs can be used to read or write device-related data.
When configuration is complete, the device goes into one of the following states on
receiving the corresponding indication:
z "Stopped" on receiving the "STOP REMOTE NODE" NMT indication,
z "Operational" on receiving the "START REMOTE NODE" NMT indication.

Stopped
The device goes into the "Stopped" state on receiving the "Node stop" indication
(NMT service) if it was in "Pre-Operational" or "Operational" state.
In this state, the device cannot be configured. No service is available to read and
write device-related data (SDO). Only the slave monitoring function ("Node
guarding") remains active.

Operational
The device goes into the "Operational" state if it was in the "Pre-Operational" state
on receiving the "Start Remote Node" indication.
When the CANopen network is started using the "Node start" NMT services in
"Operational" state, all device functionalities can be used. Communication can use
PDOs or SDOs.
NOTE: Modifications to the configuration in "Operational" mode may have
unexpected consequences and should therefore only be made in "Pre-Operational"
mode.

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Process Data Object (PDO) Transmission

Definition of PDO
PDOs are objects which provide the communication interface with process data and
enable them to be exchanged in real time. A CANOpen device’s PDO set describes
the implicit exchanges between this device and its communication partners on the
network.
The exchange of PDOs is authorized when the device is in "Operational" mode.

Types of PDO
There are two types of PDO:
z PDOs transmitted by the device (often labeled:Transmit PDO or Tx-PDO or
TPDO),
z PDOs received by the device (often labeled:Receive PDO or Rx-PDO or RPDO).

PDO Producers and Consumers

PDOs are based on a "Producer / Consumer" model. The device that sends out a
PDO is called the "producer" whilst the one that receives it is known as the
"consumer".
Thus, writing an output to the TWDNCO1M master module, or to the Twido Extreme
integrated CANopen bus master, sends a TPDO associated with the master, which
contains the value of the output to be updated. In this case, the master is the PDO
"producer" (while the slave device is the PDO "consumer").
In contrast, an input is updated by the transmission of a RPDO by the master module
which is then the "consumer".

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PDO Transmission Mode

In addition to defining data to be transported, it is possible to configure the type of
exchange for each PDO.
PDO can be exchanged by the TWDNCO1M master module, or by the
Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master, in the following transmission
mode:

Mode number Mode type Mode name

254 or 255 Asynchronous Change of state

Change of state (Modes 254 and 255)

"Change of state" corresponds to the modification of an input value (event control).
Immediately after the change, the data is sent onto the bus. Event control makes it
possible to make optimal use of bus bandwidth, as only the modification is
transmitted, rather than the whole process image. This makes it possible to achieve
a very short response time, as when an input value is modified, it is not necessary
to wait for the next request from the master.
When selecting "change of state" PDO transmission, you should however bear in
mind that a number of events will probably occur at the same time, generating
delays whilst lower priority PDOs wait their turn to be transmitted to the bus. You
should also avoid a situation where continual modification of an input with a high-
priority PDO blocks the bus (this is known as a "babbling idiot").
NOTE: As a general rule, you should only choose to use PDO transmission with
analog input modules if the Delta mode (object 6426H) or the inhibit time (objects
1800H to 1804H, sub-index 3) are set to avoid a bus overload.

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Access to Data by Explicit Exchanges (SDO)

What is an SDO?
Service Data Objects (SDOs) allow a device’s data to be accessed by using explicit
requests.
The SDO service is available when the device is in an "Operational" or "Pre-
Operational" state.

Types of SDO
There are two types of SDO:
z read SDOs (Download SDOs),
z write SDOs (Upload SDOs).

Client/Server Model
The SDO protocol is based on a ’Client / Server’ model.
For a Download SDO
The client sends a request indicating the object to be read.
The server returns the data contained within the object.
For an Upload SDO
The client sends a request indicating the object to be written to and the desired
value.
After the object has been updated, the server returns a confirmation message.
For an unprocessed SDO
In both cases, if an SDO could not be processed, the server returns an error code
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Node Guarding" and "Life Guarding"

Definition of Life-Time
The "Life time" parameter is calculated as follows:
Life Time = Guard Time x Life Time Factor
The object 100CH contains the ’’Guard Time’’ parameter expressed in milliseconds.
The object 100DH contains the "Life Time Factor" parameter.

Activation of Monitoring
If one of these two parameters is set to "0" (default configuration) the module does
not perform monitoring (no "Life Guarding").
To activate monitoring over time, you must at least enter the value 1 in the object
100DH and specify a time in ms in the object 100CH.

Improve Reliable Operation

To improve reliable operation, it is advisable to enter a "Life time factor" of 2.
If not, should a delay occur (for example due to processing of messages of the
highest priority or internal processing on the "Node Guarding") master, the module
switches into "Pre-Operational" state without generating an error notification.

Importance of Monitoring
These two monitoring mechanisms are particularly important to the CANopen
system, given that devices do not usually operate in event-controlled mode.

Slave Monitoring
Monitoring is performed in the following way:

Phase Description
1 The master sets "Remote Frames" (remote transmit requests) on the
"Guarding COB-IDs" of the slaves to be monitored.
2 The slaves concerned respond by sending the "Guarding" message. It
contains the "Status Code" of the slave and the "Toggle Bit", which must
change after each message.
3 The master compares the "Status" and "Toggle Bit" information:
If they are not in the state expected by the NMT master or if no response is
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Master Monitoring
If the master requests "Guarding" messages on a strictly cyclical basis, the slave
can detect if a master is inoperative.
If the slave does not receive a request from the master within the defined "Life Time"
interval (Guarding error), it considers that the master is inoperative ("Watchdog"
function).
In this case, the corresponding outputs go into an error state and the slave switches
back into "Pre-Operational" mode.
NOTE: The "Remote" request from the master obtains a response, even if there are
no values entered in the "Guard Time" and "Life Time Factor" objects. Time
monitoring is only activated when the values in the two objects are greater than 0.
Typical values for the "Guard Time" parameter are between 250 ms and 2 seconds.

"Guarding" Protocol
The value of the ’’Toggle Bit’’ (t) sent in the first ’’Guarding’’ message is ’’0’’.
Then, the bit changes (’’toggles’’) in each subsequent ’’Guarding’’ message, which
makes it possible to indicate if a message has been lost.
The bus head indicates its network state (s) in the seven remaining bits:

Network state Response

Stopped 0x04 or 0x84
Pre-operational 0x7F or 0xFF
Operational 0x05 or 0x85

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Internal Bus Management

Switching the Internal Bus to the "Stop" State

The internal bus automatically switches from the ’’Stop’’ to the ’’Run’’ state when the
communication module switches from the "Pre-operational" to the "Operational"
state.
When the internal bus switches to the "Stop" state all the expansion module* outputs
are set to zero.
The communication module outputs are maintained in their current state.

Configuration of Expansion Modules

The internal bus is used to update the configuration of the discrete and analog
expansion module* parameters.
The parameters are sent to the communication module when the bus is in the ’’Stop’’
state.
These new configuration parameters are acknowledged when the bus goes into the
’’Run’’ state.
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10.2 Implementing the CANopen Bus

Introduction
This section describes how to implement the CANopen fieldbus on the Twido PLC
system, using either the TWDNCO1M CANopen master module or the
Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Overview 269
Hardware Setup 271
CANOpen Configuration - Default Parameter 272
Configuration Methodology 276
Declaration of a CANopen Master 278
CANopen Configuration Tool 279
CANopen Network Slave Declaration 283
CANopen Objects Mapping (Slaves) 291
CANopen Objects Linking (Master) 294
CANopen Objects Symbols 297
Addressing PDOs of the CANopen master 298
Programming and diagnostics for the CANopen fieldbus 300
CANopen Hot Swap for Twido Controllers 308

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Overview

Hardware and Software Requirements

The following hardware and software is required to implement a CANopen bus on
your Twido compact or modular base:

Hardware Requirements
Twido PLC compact or modular Compact base:
base controller z TWDLC•24DRF
z TWDLC••40DRF

Modular base:
z TWDLMDA20•••
z TWDLMDA40•••

CANopen master 1 CANopen master module: TWDNCO1M

CANopen slave devices 16 CANopen slaves maximum
CANopen connectors and
cables
Programming cable for the z Serial cable: TSX PCX1031
Twido PLC z USB cables: TSX CUSB485, TSX CRJMD25 and
TSX PCX3030
z Mini-DIN to free wire communication cable:
TSX CX100

Software Requirements
Twido PLC configuration TwidoSuite
software

The following hardware and software is required to implement a CANopen bus on

your Twido Extreme:

Hardware Requirements
Twido Extreme base TWDLEDCK1
controller
CANopen slave devices 16 CANopen slaves maximum
CANopen connectors and See Twido Extreme Hardware Guide.
cables
Programming cable for the z Serial cable: VW3 A8106
Twido Extreme z USB cables: TSX CUSB485 and TWD XCAFJ010
z PLC BlueTooth adapter: VW3 A8114

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Software Requirements
Twido PLC configuration TwidoSuite
software

CANopen Implementation Procedure

The following procedure will guide you through the installation, configuration and
use of your CANopen network:

Step Description
1 Hardware Setup
2 Configuration Methodology
3 Declaration of the CANopen Master
4 Network CANopen Slave Declaration
5 CANopen Objects Mapping
6 CANopen Objects Linking
7 CANopen Objects Symbolization
8 Network CANopen Diagnostics
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Hardware Setup

Twido Extreme CANopen Wiring

For Twido Extreme base controller see .

Installing the TWDNCO1M Master Module

For other compact or modular base controllers install the TWDNCO1M master
module on a Twido PLC system (DIN-rail or panel mounting) and connect it to the
Twido PLC internal bus (the connection method is the same as for Assembling an
I/O Expansion Module). Follow these steps:

Step Action Description

1 Installation Preparation Consult the Twido Programmable Controllers
Hardware Reference Guide (TWD USE 10AE) for
instructions on:
z correct mounting positions for Twido modules,
z adding and removing Twido components from a
DIN rail,
z direct mounting on a panel surface,
z minimum clearances for modules in a control
panel.
2 Mounting the Install the TWDNCO1M master module on a DIN rail
TWDNCO1M Module or panel. For more details, see TwdoHW - Installing
an expansion module.
3 Module Connection to Connect the CANopen master module to the Twido
the Twido PLC’s Bus PLC internal bus (for more details, see TwdoHW -
Installing an expansion module).
4 CANopen Wiring and Follow the wiring and connections directions
Connections outlined in CANopen Wiring and Connections to
connect the CAN bus power supply and signal lines.

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CANOpen Configuration - Default Parameter

Overview
This functionality allows the user to configure the reset of CANOpen slaves.

User functionality
To reset the CANOpen slaves three configurations exist:
z Default Reset (Default Value):
CANOpen Master choose which Reset is sent to slave (Reset Com only for
Lexium 05, Reset All for all other slaves).
z Reset All Parameters:
CANOpen Master forces the Reset All on the slave (even Lexium 05).
z Reset Communication Only (recommended for customers):
CANOpen Master resets only communication of the slave.
Each configuration can be used for each slave.

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Modes of Operation
To configure CANOpen network, add CANOpen Master expansion Describe tab
of TwidoSuite. Next, add its CANOpen Slaves for the Describe list and link them
each other.

Step Action
1 Double click on CAN Open network to link the PDOs of the slave.

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Step Action
2 Right click on the slave to configure the CAN Open (slave’s mapping) and to configure the slave

NOTE: It is possible to configure the Reset Parameter. Default is the default value. It is also possible to
delete the slave.

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Step Action
3 Double click on the CAN Open master to see the global configuration of the module on Configuration Part of
TwidoSuite.

Compatibility
To implement this functionality, the functional level must be increased to 5.2. For
more information on functional levels, refer to Functional Levels Description.
NOTE: New applications generated with TwidoSuite V2.20 won’t be open with an
oldest version of TwidoSuite. The Firmware is also impacted, a new version must be
synchronized with TwidoSuite.

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Configuration Methodology

Overview
The CANopen configuration is performed via the CANopen Configuration tools
accessible from the Describe window in TwidoSuite.
NOTE:
1. CANopen network, master and slave configuration, as well as configuration of
communication parameters is performed only in Offline mode.
2. No change to the CANopen configuration is allowed in Online mode.
3. In Online mode, only certain parameters can be adjusted, such as %IWC and
%QWC PDO addressing parameters.

Configuration Methodology
The following table describes the different software implementation phases of the
CANopen bus:

Mode Phase Description

Local CANopen master In the describe window, add a TWDNCO1M
declaration CANopen master module to your Twido
application.1
1
This is not needed in the case of the Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1, as the
CANopen master bus is integrated in the base controller.
Configuration of the Configure the CANopen network by:
CANopen network z importing EDS files of all slave devices to the
network catalog,
z adding the slave devices from the catalog to the
CANopen network.
PDO mapping Perform the mapping of TPDOs and RPDOs
objects of each slave device declared on the
network.
PDO Linking Link each slave PDO to the corresponding master
module PDO.
Local or Symbolization Symbolization of the variables associated with the
connected (optional) slave devices.
Programming Programming the CANopen function.

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Mode Phase Description

Connected Transfer Transfer of the application to the PLC.
Debugging Debugging the application with the help of
animation and monitoring screens

NOTE: The declaration and deletion of the TWDNCO1M CANopen master module
on the expansion bus is the same as for any other expansion module. However, only
one CANopen master module is allowed on the Twido expansion bus. The
TwidoSuite user interface program will not permit another CANopen module to be
added.

Advice Prior to Connection

Before connecting (via the software) the PC to the controller and to avoid any
detection problem:
z Ensure that no slave is physically present on the bus with address 127 (127 is a
reserved, factory-set address assigned to the TWDNCO1M master module or to
the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master).
z Ensure that there a no slaves installed on the CANopen bus with duplicate
addresses.

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Declaration of a CANopen Master

Overview
This section explains how to declare a CANopen bus master module on your
compact or modular controller internal bus.
NOTE: The information in the section is not applicable to Twido Extreme
TWDLDCK1 base controller which has an integrated CANopen bus master module.

Procedure
The table below shows the different steps when declaring the master CANopen.

Step Action Comment

1 Select Describe step from the TwidoSuite See .
interface.
2 Display the product catalog and select a See .
TWDNCO1M module to add to the system Note: A TWDNCO1M master module can be inserted in
description. any available expansion position. It can be subsequently
moved to the left or right of other expansion modules.
You may continue adding other expansions module (up to
7 including the TWDNCO1M module).
Note: Only one TWDNCO1M CANopen master module is
allowed.
Only TWDC•A24DRF, TWDC••40DRF, TWDLMDA20•••
and TWDLMDA40••• controllers are supported.

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CANopen Configuration Tool

Overview
This section describes how to access the CANopen configuration tool.

CANopen Configurator
The CANopen configuration tool is accessed from the Describe window by clicking
on the appropriate CANopen element as follows:

CANopen Action Result

element
CANopen double click (or
slave linked to right click and
CANopen select
master CANopen
Configuration)
on slave

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CANopen Action Result

element
CANopen double click (or
master right click and
TWDNCOM1 select
(Read only) Configuration)
on the master

Extreme double click (or

TWDLEDCK1 right click and
(Read only) select
Configuration)
on the base,
then select
CANopen tab in
the resulting
panel

CANopen Double click or

Network right click and
select
Configuration

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CANopen Action Result

element
CANopen Right click on
Slave (linked the slave and
or non-linked) select
Configuration

CANopen Double click or

Port on (right click and
Master select
CANopen
configuration)
on the purple
Canopen port

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The Master CANopen configuration screen can also be viewed (but not edited) by
selecting Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware task.
z for Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1, select the CANopen tab and click Configure.
z for other compact and modular base controllers, select the TWDNCO1M module
in the upper graphical pane and click Configure in the lower configuration pane
(there are no tabs for compact and modular PLCs).
NOTE: You can deactivate the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master by
clearing the Activate CANopen network check box in the CANopen tab of the
configuration pane. This will free CANopen dedicated memory. Deactivating the
Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master will delete the CANopen network
configuration.

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CANopen Network Slave Declaration

Overview
The network CANopen slave declaration is a three-stage process that consists of:
1. importing the CANopen slave devices’ EDS files into the Twido Describe catalog,
2. building the CANopen network by adding up to 16 slave devices from the catalog
to the network,
3. configuring the network management parameters (network speed and error
control protocol parameters.)

Importing Slave Profiles

The table below describes how to import new CANopen slaves profiles (.EDS files)
into the CANopen Configuration Tool catalog:

Step Action
1 Right click on CANopen Elements in the Catalog of the Describe window and
select Import as shown below.

Result: The operating system’s Open dialog box appears.

2 Browse to the location of the folder containing the EDS files of CANopen slave
devices you want to add to the catalog.
Result: The name of available EDS files appears in the Open dialog box:

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Step Action
3 Choose an EDS file ("filename".EDS) from the list and click Open.
Result: The CANopen Configuration Tool loads the object dictionary for the
selected device.
Note: This process may take several minutes, depending on the size of the
selected EDS file. A progress bar indicates the state of completion of the loading
process, as shown in the example below:

4 Wait till the loading process is complete, then repeat steps 2 to 3 for any new
slave profile you want to add to the catalog.
Note: You only need to perform this process once, for all device profiles and
object dictionaries listed in the loaded catalog are stored by TwidoSuite.

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Step Action
5 To display the device properties of a CANopen slave, expand the CANopen
Elements tree structure in the catalog of the Describe window by double clicking
the type of element (or the plus sign to its left)to the lowest level and then, clicking
the slave device, as shown below:

Note: The device properties of the selected CANopen slave are shown in the
lower half of the Catalog area, these are:
z the vendor’s name (for example, Schneider Electric),
z the slave profile (for example, EDS file for ATV 31 CANopen Slave),
z the author’s name (for example, Author S.T.I.E.),
z the creation date for that profile (for example, 01-14-2004.)

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Step Action
6 Note: Basic slaves, for example BASIC_ATV371, are slaves that when included
in your CANopen configuration (Describe workspace) are preconfigured. Other
profiles in the catalog, for example, ATV71_V1.1 (V1.1) provide you with
unconfigured slaves that can be later customized.
In order to add OTB or FTB slaves, right click on Advantys OTB (or Advantys
FTB) and select Configure. This launches the external configuration tool
Advantys Lite which should be already installed on your computer.
7 To delete a slave profile from the Catalog, right click on the profile, in the Catalog
and select Delete as shown below.

Note: You may store in the CANopen Elements Catalog more device profiles than
you actually need for your current CANopen bus configuration. Profiles that are
already loaded in the Catalog may be stored for future use.

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Building the CANopen Network

The table below describes how to declare slave devices on a Twido CANopen
network. Note that you can only declare slaves whose EDS profiles have been
previously added to or are already stored in the Catalog. Some slaves (e.g.
Advantys FTB and OTB modules) require an external configuration tool. Such
slaves must be configured externally prior to connecting the slave to the master. If
the necessary tool is not installed on your PC, you will not be able to add these
slaves to the Describe graphical workspace..

Step Action
1 Expand the CANopen Elements tree structure in the Catalog of the Describe
window to display the appropriate slave device and its properties as previously
described in step 5 of Importing Slave Profiles.

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Step Action
2 Drag and drop the desired number of slave devices from the Catalog. (See
Positioning Methods and Rules)
Result: The devices appear unconfigured in the graphical workspace of the
Describe window.
Notes:
z If you drag and drop a BASIC element from the catalog tree, for example:
BASIC_ATV371, the device placed in the Describe workspace is
preconfigured (PDO mappings defined) and requires only an address and
an optional name to be assigned. If you select a non basic element, for
example: ATV71_V1.1 (V1.1), the device placed in the Describe workspace
can be customized, for more information refer to Objects Mapping
(see page 292).
z A maximum of 16 slaves can be declared on a Twido CANopen network.

3 Optional: You can configure a slave by right clicking on it and selecting

Configure
Result:

Here you can define:

z Name: a maximum of 32 characters - but size should be limited as the name
is used to generate automatic symbols
z address: available values from 1 to 16
z supervision mode (the error control protocol you wish to use to manage
communications between the TWDNCO1M master module or the
Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master and the selected slave
device):
z Node Guarding
z Heartbeat
z None (see Supervision Options below)

This step is optional as slaves will be automatically configured with defaults

when the network is created (see next step).

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Step Action
4 You can connect slaves to other slaves by Creating a Link. If the slaves are
unconfigured they will remain unconfigured until they are connected to a
CANopen master.
5 Connect the slaves to the CANopen master by Creating a Link.
Result: The connected slave (if previously unconfigured) now displays a
configuration with a name and node address. If the slave was previously
configured it retains it configuration when it is connected to the master.
The newly connected (previously unconfigured) slave device takes the node
address with the lowest available index. (For example, if slave devices are
declared at node addresses 1, 2 and 4, then a newly added slave device will
take the available node address 3, as default.
6 You can change a slave’s name and assign it to any available node address (1
to 16) by configuring it as described in step 2.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for any new slave device you want to declare on the
CANopen network.
8 To delete a slave device or network link from the CANopen network, right click
the object in the graphical workspace and select Delete.
9 To configure network management parameters, right click on the network
link and select Configure (see Configuring the Network Management
Parameters (see page 283)below).
Note: The network management parameters can only be configured if the
CANopen master is linked. If the CANopen master is not linked only the name
of the network can be modified. (Default: my network x)

Supervision Options
The error control protocol you wish to use to manage communications between the
TWDNCO1M master module or the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master
and the selected slave device is defined in the slave configuration with the following
options:
z Node Guarding
z Heartbeat
z None
If the supervision option is set to None in the network slaves table, the outputs will
not return to their fallback values in the event of a break in connection (*) between
this slave and the TWDNCO1M master module or the Twido Extreme integrated
CANopen bus master.
(*) this disconnection can be caused by:
z disconnection of the expansion TWDNCO1M CANopen master module from the
Twido PLC base controller (not applicable to Twido Extreme controller),
z disconnection of this CANopen slave from the Twido CANopen bus,
z an inoperative bus cable,
z a TwidoSuite "Reset" command (Online →Firmware / Reset),

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z a TwidoSuite load configuration command (Online →Download),

z a command for firmware download to the TWDNCO1M master module (or to
Twido Extreme base controller) via TwidoSuite (Online →Firmware Download)
(not applicable to Twido Extreme controller.

Configuring the Network Management Parameters

The procedure below describes how to configure network management parameters
such as the Baudrate (network speed) and life-time. (Error control protocols are
defined in the slave configuration)

Step Action
1 To configure network management parameters, right click on the network
link and select Configure.
Result:

2 Select the Baudrate (network speed) from the drop-down list: 125, 250 (default
value), 500.
3 Configure the Life-time period. This takes values in the range [300, 32,767]
with default value 300 ms. This parameter defines the communications cycle-
time period that will be implemented in the supervision field of each slave
device.
In the Supervision field, enter the consumer time in ms.
The CANopen master calculates the producer time from this value using the
following formula:
Producer time = 2/3 Consumer time
Note: Do not enter 0 in this field.

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CANopen Objects Mapping (Slaves)

Overview
The Mapping dialog box of a slave CANopen configuration allows you to consult the
slave dictionary and configure the PDOs of each slave device (for slaves without
default PDOs) declared on the network.

Mapping Dialog box

To access the Mapping dialog box, double click (or right click and select CANopen
Configuration) on a linked slave. This option is unavailable if the slave is not linked
to a CANopen Master.
Result: The Mapping dialog box appears on screen, as shown in the following
figure:

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Objects Mapping
To find out how to use the Mapping dialog box to configure the TPDOs and RPDOs
of each slave device, follow these guidelines:

Step Action
1 Double click (or right click and select CANopen Configuration) on the slave for you
wish to configure. (The slave must be linked to a CANopen Master for this option to
be available).
Result:

All CANopen objects supported by the selected slave are displayed on the left under
Available Objects.
Predefined default PDOs - Transmit-PDOs (PDO TX) for the selected slave are
displayed on the right. Use the Type toggle list to display the predefined default
Receive-PDOs (PDO RX).
Mapped Objects on the lower right shows the predefined mapping of each selected
PDO.
2 You may choose to customize the PDO mapping for "non BASIC" slaves, for
example: ATV71_V1.1 (V1.1), that you dragged and dropped into the Describe
graphical workspace. The "BASIC" slaves are already configured and cannot
therefore be customized. Customization is possible using these Mapped Objects.
A RPDO or TPDO is a 64-byte object that can contain up to eight 8-byte word objects
or four 16-byte word objects or any combination of those two types of word objects,
not too exceed the overall 64-byte limit of the PDO.
To customize the PDO mapping, select the Mapped Object you wish to modify.
Example: Select the first Transmit-PDO (PDO R1).
Result: The predefined PDO mapping (or the current customized mapping) appears
in the Mapped Object frame.

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Step Action
3 To delete an unused word object from the PDO mapping structure, select the word

object (indexed 1 to 8) and click the Delete icon .

4 From the Available Objects frame, select the word object in the object family that

you wish to map, and click the Add icon to append the word object to the
Mapped Objects structure.
Note: To restore the default mapping structure for the selected PDO, click the

Default icon .
5 To change a word object’s address within the mapped PDO structure, use the Move

up/down arrow icons / .

6 Click OK to confirm changes to the mapped PDO structure and save the PDO
mapping to the TwidoSuite project (or cancel to abandon modifications).
7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 for each PDO mapping you wish to configure.
8 PDO memory usage:
Usage of PDO memory can be monitored via the memory status bar located on the

right in the Mapped Objects frame: .

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CANopen Objects Linking (Master)

Overview
The Linking dialog box of the Master CANopen Configuration is used to define the
physical link between the selected PDOs of the slave devices and the TWDNCO1M
CANopen master module or the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master
PDOs.

Linking Dialog Box

To access the Linking dialog box, double click (or right click and select CANopen
Configuration) the CANopen Master port on the TWDNCO1M master module or
the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master.
Result: The Linking dialog box appears on screen, as shown in the following figure:

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Objects Linking
To find out how to use the Linking dialog box to define the physical link between
slave device and master module PDOs, follow these guidelines:

Step Action
1 Double click (or right click and select CANopen Configuration) the CANopen
Master port on the TWDNCO1M or Twido Extreme.
Result: The Linking dialog box appears on screen, as shown in the following
figure:

Non-linked PDOs are displayed on the left under Not-Linked Slave PDOs and
the linked PDOs are displayed on the right under Linked Master PDOs.
Use the Type toggle list to switch between Receive and Transmit PDOs.
Note: Selecting Receive or Transmit in the Slave PDOs frame automatically
toggles the Master PDOs to the opposite type: Transmit or Receive,
respectively.
2 From the Not-Linked Slave PDOs frame, select the PDO you wish to link to the
TWDNCO1M CANopen master or the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus

master and click the Add icon to append the PDO to the Master PDOs
link list.
Note: The TWDNCO1M master and the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen
bus master supports a maximum of 16 TPDO links and 16 RPDO links.
3 To change the address index of a PDO link within the Linked Master PDOs

frame, use the Move up/down arrow icons / .

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Step Action
4 To delete an unused PDO link within the Linked Master PDOs frame, select the

desired PDO (indexed 1 to 16) and click the Delete icon .

5 Click OK to confirm changes to the mapped PDO structure and save the PDO
linking to the TwidoSuite project (or cancel to abandon modifications).
6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each slave PDO you wish to link to the CANopen
master.
SDO additional memory usage:
Predefined PDOs and word objects do not use any additional SDO memory.
However, both the removal and the addition of word objects to the PDO
mapping structure require the use of additional system memory. The current
use of SDO memory is in the status bar located at the bottom of the Linking

dialog box: .

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CANopen Objects Symbols

Overview
The Symbol column in the CANopen master module configuration dialog box allows
you to define a symbol for the variables associated with the CANopen master.

Object Symbols
CANopen object symbols can be edited in the Master module configuration as
follows:

Step Action
1 Double click (or right click and select Configuration) on the CANopen master.
For Twido Extreme, double click (or right click and select Configuration) on the
base and then select the CANopen tab in the resulting panel.
The following is displayed:

2 Edit the entries in the Symbol column: give descriptive names for the variables.
You can use up to to 32 characters:
z Letters a-z
z Numbers 0-9
z Underscore _

All other characters and spaces are forbidden.

NOTE: For more information about editing symbols, please refer to Symbolizing
Objects, page 48.

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Addressing PDOs of the CANopen master

At a Glance
This sub-section describes addressing of PDO inputs and PDO outputs of the
CANopen master.
To avoid confusion with Remote I/Os, a new designation is implemented for
CANopen objects’ syntax: %IWC for example.

Illustration
Reminder of the addressing principles:

Specific Values
The table below gives specific values to CANopen slave objects:

Part Values Comment

IWC - Image of the physical PDO input.
QWC - Image of the physical PDO output.
IWCD - Same usage as IWC, but in double-word
format.
QWCD - Same usage as QWC, but in double-word
format.
IWCF - Same usage as IWC, but in float format.
QWCF - Same usage as QWC, but in float format.

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Part Values Comment

x 1 to 7 Address of TWDNCO1M CANopen
master module on the Twido expansion
bus.
For Twido Extreme x=1
n 0 to 15 PDO number (according to PDO index.)
i 0 to 7 Channel number (according to PDO sub-
index.)

Example
The table below shows an example of PDO addressing:

I/O object Description

%IWC4.1.0 PDO number 1, sub-index 0 input of the CANopen module located
at address 4 on the Twido expansion bus.

Implicit Exchanges
The objects described below are exchanged implicitly, in other words they are
exchanged automatically on each PLC cycle.

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Programming and diagnostics for the CANopen fieldbus

Explicit Exchanges
Objects (words and bits) associated with the CANopen fieldbus contribute data (for
example: bus operation, slave status, etc.) and additional commands to carry out
advanced programming of the CANopen function.
These objects are exchanged explicitly between the Twido controller and the
CANopen Master module via the expansion bus:
z at the request of the program user by way of the instruction: CAN_CMD (see
"Presentation of the CAN_CMD" instruction below)
z via the debug screen or the animation table.

CANopen Master Reserved Specific System Words

System words reserved in the Twido controller for the TWDNCO1M CANopen
Master module enable you to determine the status of the network: %SW8x (x=1-7)
is reserved for the CANopen master moduled installed at expansion address x on
the Twido bus. Only the first 7 bits of these words are used; they are read-only.
For the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master the reserved specific
system word is always %SW81 (%SW82... %SW87 are unused).
The following table shows the bits used:

System Bit Description

Words
0 Configuration status of CANopen master ( = 1 if
%SW8x configuration OK, otherwise 0)
(x=1-7) 1 Operational mode of CANopen master ( = 1 data exchange
is enabled, otherwise 0)
2 System stopped ( = 1 if the Offline mode is enabled,
otherwise 0)
3 CAN_CMD instruction complete ( = 1 if command complete,
otherwise 0 when command is in progress)
4 CAN_CMD instruction error ( = 1 if there is an error in the
instruction, otherwise 0)
5 Initialization error ( = 1)
6 Loss of message, "power supply related error ( = 1)"

Example of use (for the CANopen master module installed at expansion address 1
on the Twido bus):
Before using an CAN_CMD instruction, the %SW81:X3 bit must be checked to see
whether an instruction is not in progress: check that %SW81:X3 = 1.

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To ascertain whether the instruction has then correctly executed, check that the
%SW81:X4 bit equals 0.

CANopen Slave Reserved Specific System Words

%SW20 to %SW27 are reserved system words that allow you to know the current
state of the 16 CANopen slaves with node addresses ranging from 1 to 16. The
content of these memory words is read-only.
The following table describes system words %SW20 to %SW27:

Node address
System (slave number)
Word content / Description
words Bit Bit
[15-8] [7-0]
%SW20 2 1 When %SW2x takes the following value:
z = 0 => All modules were missing on the CANopen bus
%SW21 4 3
at CANopen master start up(1).
%SW22 6 5
z = 1 => Unexpected module was present on the network.
%SW23 8 7 It has signalled itself as "not error free" before it was
%SW24 10 9 removed from the network.
z = 2 => Node State Operational (module is in operational
%SW25 12 11
state):
%SW26 14 13 - "error free".
%SW27 16 15 z = 3 => Node State Operational (module is in operational
state):
- "not error free".
z = 4 => Node State Preoperational (module is in
preoperational state):
- expected modules only (those declared as expected in
the configuration table);
- module can be set to operational;
- "error free".
z = 5 => Node State Preoperational (module is in
preoperational state):
- expected modules only (those declared as expected in
the configuration table);
- module can be set to operational;
- "not error free".

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Node address
System (slave number)
Word content / Description
words Bit Bit
[15-8] [7-0]
z = 6 => Node State Preoperational (module is in
preoperational state):
- expected modules only (those declared as expected in
the configuration table);
- module is present but its current state does not allow
to set it to operational;
- "error free".
z = 7 => Node State Preoperational (module is in
preoperational state):
- expected modules only (those declared as expected in
the configuration table);
- module is present but its current state does not allow
to set it to operational;
- "not error free".
z = 8 => Wrong module (a module was detected with
different device identity information):
- "error free".
z = 9 => Wrong module (a module was detected with
different device identity information):
- "not error free".
z = 10 => Slave configuration error (module has
answered SDO Write request of the SDO command
table with an error confirmation or has not followed the
rules of the SDO protocol):
- "error free".
z = 11 => Slave configuration error:
- "not error free".
z = 12 => Missing Module / Error Control Timeout / SDO
Timeout (a module that was configured is not available,
has disappeared during operation or does not answer
SDO access):
- "error free".

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Node address
System (slave number)
Word content / Description
words Bit Bit
[15-8] [7-0]
z = 13 => Missing Module / Error Control Timeout / SDO
Timeout (a module that was configured is not available,
has disappeared during operation or does not answer
SDO access):
- "not error free".(1)
z = 14 => Unexpected module (a module was detected
that is not in the configuration table):
- "error free".
z = 15 => Unexpected module (a module was detected
that is not in the configuration table):
- "not error free".

NOTE:
1. When %SW2x takes the following value:
z =0, for a slave means that all slaves are missing,
z =13, for a slave means that this slave is missing and at least 1 slave is present
on the CANopen bus.

Presentation of the CAN_CMD Instruction

For each user program, the CAN_CMD instruction allows the user to program his
network and obtain the slave diagnostics. The instruction parameters are passed by
internal words (memory words) %MWx.
The syntax of the instruction is as follows:
CAN_CMDn %MWx:l
Legend:

Symbol Description
n Expansion address of CANopen master module on the Twido bus (1 to 7).
x Number of the first internal word (memory word) passed in parameter.
l Length of the instruction in number of words (2 or 6).

NOTE: The Master CanOpen Twido doesn’t manage objects like strings but only 8,
16 and 32 bit objects (signed or unsigned).

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Using the CAN_CMD Instruction

The CAN_CMD instruction allows you to program and manage the CANopen
network and to perform diagnostic checks of individual slave devices. Command
parameters are passed via memory words %MWx.
The following table describes the action of the CAN_CMD instruction according to
the value of the parameters %MW(x) to %MW(x+5) as needed:

%MWx %MWx+1 %MWx+2 %MWx+3 %MWx+4 %MWx+5

Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Action
[15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0]
Reset CANopen
1 0
communication.
1 1 Reset CANopen nodes.
– Switch from operational to
2 0
pre-operational mode.
Switch to operational
2 1
mode.
3 => Start Read SDO
command.
3 or 4
4 => Start Write SDO
command.
Node = 1-16 => Node
Node
address
Index PDO object index.
Sub = 0-255 => Object
sub-index
Sub Len
Len = Length of data in
byte
Payload according to the
Data 1
length field (Len) value
Payload according to the
Data 2
length field (Len) value

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%MWx %MWx+1 %MWx+2 %MWx+3 %MWx+4 %MWx+5

Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Action
[15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0] [15-8] [7-0]

5 (1) Node Reset CANopen

communication for a
node.

6 (1) Node Reset CANopen nodes for

a node.

7 (1) Node Switch from operational to

pre-operational mode for
a node.

8 (1) Node Switch to operational

mode for a node.
(1)
CAN_CMD available only for:Twido Extreme with firmware version 4.0 or higher and TWDNCO1M CANopen
master module with firmware version 2.0 or higher.

NOTE: Bus status is updated on each PLC scan. However, the result of the
CAN_CMD bus reading instruction is available only at the end of the following PLC
scan.

Programming Examples for the CAN_CMD Instruction

Example 1:
To force the TWDNCO1M CANopen Master (located at address 1 on the Twido
expansion bus) or the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master to switch to
Init mode:
LD 1
[%MW0 := 16#0001]
[%MW1 := 16#0001]
LD %SW81:X3 (* If no CAN_CMD instruction is in *)
(* progress, then continue *)
[CAN_CMD1 %MW0:2] (* To force the CANopen master to *)
(* switch to Init mode *)
----
LDN %SW81:X4 (* (optional) To know if the CAN_CMD *)
(* instruction has been succesfully completed, before *)
(* sending a new one. *)

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Example 2:
To read the following variable: SDO_Slave:1_index:24576_sub-index:1_length:4
LD 1
[%MW6 := %MW4] (* Store the result of the last *)
(* SDO command *)
[%MW7 := %MW5] (* Store the result of the last SDO *)
(* command*)
----
LD %SW81:X3 (* If there is no CAN_CMD instruction *)
(* in progress, then continue*)
[%MW0 := 16#0003]
[%MW1 := 16#0001] (* SDO read to address node 1*)
[%MW2 := 16#6000] (* Access to index number 24576*)
[%MW3 := 16#0104] (* Access to sub-index number 1 *)
(* and length value 4 *)
[CAN_CMD1 %MW0:6] (* Start SDO command*)
Example 3:
To write the following variable: SDO_Slave:1_index:24576_sub-index:1_length:4
LD 1
[%MW0 := 16#0004]
[%MW1 := 16#0001] (* SDO write to address node 1*)
[%MW2 := 16#6000] (*Access to index number 24576*)
[%MW3 := 16#0104] (* Access to sub-index number 1 * )
(* and length value 4 *)
[%MW4 := 16#1234] (* Data 1 value*)
[%MW5 := 16#1234] (* Data 2 value*)
----
LD %SW81:X3 (* If there is no CAN_CMD instruction *)
(* in progress, then continue *)
[CAN_CMD1 %MW0:6] (* Start SDO command*)

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Example 4:
To force the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master to switch to Init mode:
LD 1
[%MW0 := 16#0005] (*Command type 5 to 8*)
[%MW1 := 16#0001] (*Node address*)
----
LD %SW81:X3 (*If no CAN_CMD instruction is in *)
(* progress, then continue *)
[CAN_CMD1 %MW0:2] (* To force the Twido Extreme *)
(* integrated CANopen bus master to switch to Init mode*)

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CANopen Hot Swap for Twido Controllers

CANopen Hot Swap

The CANopen network with a Twido Controller and CANopen master TWDNCO1M
(with firmware version 2.0 or higher) supports hot swap. The Twido Extreme also
supports hot swap. Hot swap means that you can disconnect and reconnect a
CANopen slave without switching off/on the master (or without disconnecting it from
the PLC in the case of a Twido Extreme controller).

Hot Swap Compatibility

The hot swap functionality is available only if node supervision (Guard Time or
HeartBeat) has been configured. For more details on how to configure node
supervision see Configuring the Network Management Parameters, page 290.

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CANJ1939 Fieldbus
11
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes how to install and configure a CANJ1939 Fieldbus with a
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 base controller.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
11.1 CANJ1939 Fieldbus Overview 310
11.2 Implementing the CANJ1939 Bus 317

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11.1 CANJ1939 Fieldbus Overview

Subject of this Section

This section provides general information on the CANJ1939 fieldbus and introduces
CANJ1939-specific terminology that will be used throughout the remainder of this
chapter.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
CANJ1939 Knowledge Base 311
CANJ19139 Parameter Group Number and Suspect Parameter Number 313
CANJ1939 Identifier 314
Communication on a CANJ1939 Network 316

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CANJ1939 Knowledge Base

Introduction
The following section provides basic information about CANJ1939 network
communications.

Applications
CANJ1939 is a high layer protocol for the CAN fieldbus developed by the SAE
(Society of Automotive Engineers) for equipment used in industries ranging from
agriculture, construction, and fire/rescue to forestry, materials handling, and on- and
off-highway equipment.

Characteristics
CANJ1939 is a high speed communications network designed to support real-time
closed loop control functions between electronic devices which may be physically
distributed throughout the vehicle.
CANJ1939 is capable of performing all of the functions of J1708/J1587 as well as
the control system support and any one application may utilize one or the other or
both of these networks.
NOTE: Jl708/Jl587 is an older, widely used, network intended to provide simple
information exchange, including diagnostic data, between electronic devices.

Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is a computer based electronic assembly from which
CANJ1939 messages may be sent or received.
In the remainder of this document ECUs are called CANJ1939 elements.

Parameter Group Number (PGN)

In the CANJ1939 specification, similar or related parameters (signals) are grouped
together into a Parameter Group (PG). Each Parameter Group can be identified via
a unique number: its Parameter Group Number (PGN) (see Parameter Group
Number (PGN), page 313).

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Suspect Parameter Number (SPN)

A Suspect Parameter Number (SPN) is used to identify a particular parameter
(signal) associated with a CANJ1939 element (see Suspect Parameter Number
(SPN), page 313).
An SPN is a unique 19-bit number that is part of a PGN.
NOTE: A detailed list of all SPNs and PGNs is provided by the SAE committee in a
MS Excel spreadsheet (see http://www.sae.org/).

Communication Methods
Three core communication methods exist within CANJ1939:
z Peer-to-peer communications (see page 316): the message is directed to a
particular device, a specific destination address is included within the identifier of
the message.
z Broadcast Communications (see page 316): the message is transmitted on the
network without directing it to a specific destination. This permits any device to
use the data without requiring additional request messages.
z Proprietary Communications: not used in Twido Extreme

Additional Sources
Form more details about CANJ1939, please refer to the following SAE literature:

Document Document Name

Reference
Number
SAE J1939 Recommended Practice for a Serial Control and Communications
Vehicle Network
SAE J1939-11 Physical Layer—250K Bits/s, Shielded Twisted Pair
SAE J1939-13 Off-Board Diagnostic Connector
SAE J1939-15 Reduced Physical Layer, 250K Bits/s, Un-Shielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
SAE J1939-21 Data Link Layer
SAE J1939-31 Network Layer
SAE J1939-71 Vehicle Application Layer
SAE J1939-73 Application Layer - Diagnostics
SAE J1939-81 Network Management Protocol

You may also refer to the following Internet sites:

z The CAN In Automation (CIA) web site: http://www.can-cia.org/
z The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) web site: http://www.sae.org/

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CANJ19139 Parameter Group Number and Suspect Parameter Number

Introduction
This section presents information relating to the Parameter Group Number and
Suspect Parameter Number usage on a CANJ1939 network.

Parameter Group (PG)

Parameter Group (PG) is a collection of parameters that are conveyed in a
CANJ1939 message.
Parameter Groups include:
z commands
z data
z requests
z acknowledgments
z negative-acknowledgments

The PG is not dependent on the source address field: any source is allowed to send
any PG.

Parameter Group Number (PGN)

The Parameter Group Number (PGN) is a 24-bit representation that identifies a
particular PG.
The PGN structure permits a total of up to 8672 different parameter groups. With the
transmission of a parameter group, the PGN is coded in the CAN identifier.

Suspect Parameter Number (SPN)

A Suspect Parameter Number (SPN) is a 19-bit number used to identify a particular
element, component, or parameter associated with an ECU (CANJ1939 element).
This capability is especially useful for diagnostics, permitting an ECU which has
detected an issue associated with a particular component, such as a sensor, to
transmit a message identifying the inoperative component. SPNs are assigned by
the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Committee. The first 511 SPNs are
reserved and will be later assigned to correspond to the exact same number as the
Parameter Identifier (PID) of J1587.

Examples of SPNs
z Engine coolant temperature
z Fuel temperature
z Engine oil temperature
z Turbo oil temperature
z Engine intercooler temperature

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CANJ1939 Identifier

Introduction
CANJ1939 provides a complete network definition using the 29-bit identifier (CAN
Extended Frame) defined within the CAN protocol.
NOTE: CANJ1939 also enables 11-bit identifier (CAN Standard Frame) devices to
be used within the same network, defining all messages as proprietary, permitting
both device types to coexist without interference.

CANJ1939 Identifier Description

The CANJ1939 identifier’s 29-bit frame structure is described as follows:

The following sections describe the various parts that compose the CANJ1939
frame.

Priority
The Priority field (3 bits) is used to determine message priority during the arbitration
process:
z A value of 000 has the highest priority. Higher priority messages would typically
be used for high speed control messages.
z A value of 111 has the lowest priority. Lower priority messages would be used for
data which is not time critical.

Reserved (R)
The R bit is reserved. This default will permit future use of the bit for other purposes
as defined by the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) committee.

Data Page (DP)

The DP bit is used as a page selector:
z Page 0 contains all the messages which are presently being defined.
z Page 1 is reserved for future use. It is designed to provide additional expansion
capacity once page 0 memory space is used up.

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PDU Format (PF)

The PF field (8 bits) identifies one of two message formats that can be transmitted:
z If 0 ≤PF ≤239, then PDU1 format is used for peer-to-peer (see page 316)
communication methods.
z If 240 ≤PF ≤255, then PDU2 format is used for broadcast communication
(see page 316) methods.
NOTE: PDU stands for Protocol Data Unit.

PDU Specific (PS)

The PS field (8 bits) is dependent on the value of the PDU:
z If PDU1 format is used then the PS field contains a Destination Address (DA). 240
Parameter Groups are provided in each data page of PDU1 format
z If PDU2 format is used then the PS field contains a Group Extension (GE). The
Group Extension field, in conjunction with the four least significant bits of the PDU
Format field, provide for 4096 Parameter Groups for each Data Page (DP)

Source Address
The Source Address field (8 bits) contains the unique address of the ECU
(CANJ1939 element) transmitting the message.

Other Fields
z SOF (Start Of Frame): The initial bit in a CAN frame used only to indicate the
beginning of the frame.
z SRR (Substitute Remote Request): This bit is entirely defined and controlled by
CAN and therefore not described or modified by CANJ1939.
z IDE (Identifier Extension Bit): This bit is entirely defined and controlled by CAN
and therefore not described or modified by CANJ1939.
z RTR (Remote Transmission Request): This feature of CAN is not used in
CANJ1939.

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Communication on a CANJ1939 Network

Overview
This section provides details about collision detection, address assignment and
communication methods on a CANJ1939 network.

Collision Detection
CANJ1939 uses the CAN protocol which permits any device to transmit a message
on the network when the bus is idle.
Collisions are avoided due to the arbitration process that occurs while the identifier
is transmitted (using a non-destructive arbitration scheme). Arbitration, permits high
priority messages to get through with low latency (delay) times because there is
equal access to the network by any device.

Address Assignment
For a given network, each network element address must be unique (0 to 254, 255
available for Broadcast). The PGNs are not Source Address dependent. Therefore
any CANJ1939 element can transmit any message.

Broadcast
Most messages used on the CANJ1939 network are of the Broadcast type. This
means that the data are transmitted over the network without directing it to a specific
destination. This permits any device to use those data without requiring additional
request messages. This also permits future software revisions to easily
accommodate new devices (address assignments).

Peer to Peer
When a message must be directed to a particular device, a specific destination
address can be included within the identifier of the message.

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11.2 Implementing the CANJ1939 Bus

Introduction
This section describes how to implement a CANJ1939 fieldbus using the
Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 base controller.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
CANJ1939 Implementation Overview 318
Hardware Setup 319
CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology 320
CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog Boxes (Element, Network, Port) 323
Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects 326
Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects 333
CANJ1939 Broadcast Configuration 336
CANJ1939 Peer-to Peer Configuration 338
CANJ1939 Configuration in Expert Mode 340
CANJ1939 Input/Output Objects 342
Request a PGN Output 346

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CANJ1939 Implementation Overview

Hardware and Software Requirements

The following hardware and software is required to implement a CANJ1939 bus on
your Twido PLC system:

Hardware Requirements
Twido Extreme PLC base Extreme base
z TWDLEDCK1

CANJ1939 connectors and See Twido Extreme Hardware Guide.

cables
Programming cables for the PC to controller programming cables: USB
Twido Extreme PLC z TSX CUSB485 and TWD XCAFJ010

Programming cable for the PC to controller programming cable: serial

Twido Extreme PLC z VW3 A8106

BlueTooth dongle - to enable PLC BlueTooth adapter:

wireless transfer from PC to z VW3 A8114
PLC

Software Requirements
Twido PLC configuration TwidoSuite V2.0 or higher
software

CANJ1939 Implementation Procedure

The following procedure will guide you through the installation, configuration and
use of your CANJ1939 network:

Step Description
1 Hardware Setup
2 CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology
3 Configuration Dialog Boxes
4 Creation of Transmit/Receive Objects
5 Broadcast Configuration
6 Peer-to-Peer Configuration
7 Expert Mode Configuration
8 CANJ1939 I/O Objects
9 Using SPN Requests
These steps are detailed in the following sections.

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Hardware Setup

Installing the Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1)

To install the Twido Extreme, follow these steps:

Step Action Description

1 Mounting the Install the TWDLEDCK1 Twido Extreme (horizontally
Twido Extreme or vertically) using the mounting holes. For more
TWDLEDCK1 details, see .
2 CANJ1939 Wiring and Connect power supply and devices using the 70-pin
Connections connector. For wiring details, refer to .

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CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology

Overview
This section describes the general methodology for configuring the CANJ1939 bus.
Further details are provided in subsequent sections.
CANJ1939 configuration is performed in the Describe window of TwidoSuite. The
results of your configuration may be then viewed in Program →Configure the
Hardware, Module Configuration CANJ1939 tab (see Viewing CANJ1939
Transmit/Receive objects, page 333).
NOTE:
1. CANJ1939 configuration can only be performed in Offline mode.
2. No changes can be made when the Twido Extreme is connected to the PC. Only
the network name, element names and "Expert Mode" check box can be modified
in Online mode.

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CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology

The following table describes the different software implementation phases for a
CANJ1939 network. For a more detailed description of how to create and configure
a CANJ1939 network in TwidoSuite (see ).

Mode Phase Description

Local Hardware selection Create a CANJ1939 network, in the graphical
workspace of the Describe window of TwidoSuite,
by selecting a Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 base
controller and the desired number of CANJ1939
devices from the Product Catalog.
Configuring the Configure the CANJ1939 network in the Describe
CANJ1939 network window by:
z allocating a unique address (0 to 254, 255 is
available for Broadcast) (2) to each CANJ1939
element. A single CANJ1939 device may have
multiple addresses. In which case several
elements with the same name should be created
in TwidoSuite but with different addresses. For
further details of these dialog boxes (see
CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog Boxes
(Element, Network, Port), page 323),
z connecting the elements together in the
graphical workspace (see ),
z defining appropriate (receive or transmit)
message objects (maximum 8 bytes of data) for
each relevant CANJ1939 element. For further
details see Creating or Deleting CANJ1939
Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326.
Viewing CANJ1939 Previously defined message objects may be viewed
message objects in the Program →Configure →Configure the
Hardware window (Module Configuration pane,
select CANJ1939 tab).
For further details of this configuration pane (see
Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects,
page 333),
Renaming message Message objects have predefined descriptive
objects (optional) names. You can, however, edit these names
(maximum 32 characters) in the Program →
Configure →Configure the Hardware window
(Module Configuration pane, select CANJ1939
tab).
Programming Programming the CANJ1939 function.

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Mode Phase Description

Online Transfer Transfer of the application to the PLC.
Debugging Debugging the application with the help of animation
and monitoring screens

NOTE:
1. A CANJ1939 device is represented in TwidoSuite by a CANJ1939 element (or
elements). A device (or element) is also known as an Electronic Control Unit
(ECU) (see Electronic Control Unit (ECU), page 311).
2. Element addresses are restricted to values 0 to 254. See CANJ1939 Knowledge
Base, page 311

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CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog Boxes (Element, Network, Port)

Overview
This section details the CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog boxes used in the Describe
window of TwidoSuite.

Configuring a CANJ1939 Element/Network/Port

The following table shows how to configure a CANJ1939 element, network or port
that you have previously created and details the corresponding dialog box fields:

Step Action
1 In the Describe window, roll the mouse over the element, network or port until configuration (screwdriver)
cursor appears, double-click (or click right and choose "configure").
Result: one of the following configuration dialog box opens, see steps 2, 3 and 4.
2 Port Configuration dialog box

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Step Action
3 Element Configuration dialog box

4 Network Configuration dialog box

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Step Action
5 The following fields can be modified (optional):
z Name: the default name is "Element 1" (for element) and "My network 1"(for network) and this field is
limited to 32 characters.
z Address: the default value is 0. Element addresses are restricted to values 0 to 255.
z Expert Mode check box: when this is selected the PGN/SPN numbers are displayed. By default this
check box is cleared and even if you leave this box selected when you close this dialog box the default
value (cleared) is reinstated when the dialog box is reopened.
z #: this takes values from 0 to 31 and provides a simple identification number for different types of
messages (see Parameter Group Number (PGN), page 311). If two or more message objects come from
the same parameter group, and thus share the same #, changing the # value for one object will
automatically apply this value to the others. The table is also re-ordered to always display the objects in
ascending # order.
z Priority: this takes values from 0 to 7(0 being the highest priority). These values are preset according to
the particular message object (SPN) (see Suspect Parameter Number (SPN), page 312). These can be
edited, however, and changing the priority for one message object results in attributing the same priority
to all message objects that share the same #.
z Periodic mode (transmit objects) check box: when this is selected the message is sent periodically with
the period (in ms) that you indicate in the Period field. If the periodic mode check box is cleared the period
field cannot be edited. Changing the periodic mode for one message object results in applying the same
mode to all message objects that share the same #.
z Hourglass mode(receive objects) check box: when this is selected the time (in ms) indicated in the
Period field provides a time out period. (If the Twido Extreme does not receive a message after this time
out period a Parameter Group error occurs.) System Words %SW33 to %SW40 are updated.
z Period: (in ms) this takes values from 10 to 60000 (default value is 100) and can only be edited if the
corresponding periodic mode (transmit objects) or Time out (receive objects) check box is selected.
z Descr: press this button to display a description of the message object (SPN).
z Processor instance: (1) indicates to the CANJ1939 element which PLC will send it messages.
Authorized values are 0 and 1.
z Function instance: (1) particular occurrence of a given function in an automobile system and given
network. If only one instance of a certain Function exists in a network, then this field must be set to ‘0’ to
define it as the first instance.
z Automobile system instance: (1) particular occurrence of a given vehicle system in a given network. If
only one instance of a certain automobile system exists in a network, then this field must be set to ‘0’ to
define it as the first instance.

Note: (1)All these values are specified in SAE J1939.

6 The following fields are read-only:
z Manufacturer’s code: (1) indicates the manufacturer in charge of the production of the electronic control
module.
z Function: (1) indicates the primary function of the Controller Application.
z Automobile system: (1) a group of functions in a network.
z Industrial group: (1)indicates an industry group

Note: (1)All these values are specified in SAE J1939.

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Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects

Overview
CANJ1939 messages can be either transmit or receive objects. These are created
via the appropriate (element or port) configuration dialog box accessible from the
Describe window. A transmit object is an object transmitted by the Twido Extreme
and a receive object is one received by the Twido Extreme.
This section explains how to create and delete transmit/receive objects. Broadcast
messages are defined by adding objects on a port. Peer-to-peer messages are
defined by adding objects to the appropriate element(s). See Communication on a
CANJ1939 Network, page 316.
NOTE: In TwidoSuite you can configure the CANJ1939 network for messages
(broadcast or peer-to-peer) that are sent by the Twido Extreme PLC. TwidoSuite
can only be used to configure Twido Extreme controllers. Other non-Twido products
connected on the CANJ1939 network cannot be configured using TwidoSuite.

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Creating Transmit/Receive Objects

The following steps show how to create transmit/receive objects.

Step Action
1 In the Describe window, roll the mouse over appropriate element (for peer to peer) or port (for broadcast)
until configuration (screwdriver) cursor appears, double-click (or click right and choose "configure") to
open the configuration dialog box.
Result: the following Configuration dialog box opens (port example).

Note:This example is for a broadcast message. Peer to peer messages are created in the same way but
by configuring an element.
For example of element Configuration dialog boxes and more detailed information concerning their fields
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Step Action
2 Click "Add an object".
Result: the following dialog box opens:

3 Select type "Receive" or "Transmit" and choose the desired message object from the Type list. (This
Type list may be scrolled with the scroll bar or by typing the first three letters of the object name.
If your chosen object has already been created on another CANJ1939 element, port or network (with the
same type Receive/Transmit), you will receive an error message and be prevented from adding this
object.
(Selecting the Expert Mode check box reveals the corresponding PGNs/SPNs.(1))
The Type of object (Receive or Transmit) will depend on whether you are configuring an element or port
as well as the type of messaging you require (broadcast or peer-to-peer). See Message Object Summary
(see page 330) below.
In the "source address" field you can choose to deal with the desired message object from All
CANJ1939 elements or from just one CANJ1939 element by selecting its address. The "source
address" field is not available if "Transmit" is selected in the Type list.
(1)
CANJ1939 Message objects are grouped into different types (or Parameter Groups). Each message
object, therefore, is associated with a hexadecimal Parameter Group Number (PGN) and also has its
own individual hexadecimal identity number known as a Suspect Parameter Number (SPN). Thus a
message object is often referred to by its SPN and several SPNs are related to the same PGN. For
further information see CANJ1939 Configuration in Expert Mode, page 340.

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Step Action
4 Click Cancel to abandon or OK to add the selected object and close the "Add an Object" Configuration
dialog box.
Result: the (element or port) Configuration dialog box displays the chosen message objects.
Example:

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each message object you wish to create for this element or port.
No more than 32 indexes of the same type (transmit or receive) can be added on an element or port. If
you try to exceed this, an error message will appear and you will not be able to add a new object.
6 If necessary, resolve conflicts by deleting objects.
If the total size of your chosen message objects (SPNs) exceeds the memory limitations of TwidoSuite
(this will be depend on the SPNs chosen, as these differ in size), you will receive the error message "too
many SPNs defined on the network" and be prompted to delete some objects (2).
(2) If
you try to add a transmit (receive) object (which exceeds 8 bytes) and there is already another
transmit (receive) object which comes from the same parameter group (on an element or port), you will
receive a conflict error message and you will be prompted to "Create" (default option) a new instance of
this parameter group which includes your message object. You will also be given the choice to "Replace"
(which deletes the conflicting message object of the same parameter group) or "Cancel" (to discard
changes).

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Step Action
7 (Optional) You can manually edit certain fields in the (element or port) Configuration dialog box such as
#, priority, periodic mode (for detailed explanation of these fields, see CANJ1939 Configuration Dialog
Boxes (Element, Network, Port), page 323
If necessary, manually edit the # fields to assign new indexes for the created object groups (PGNs).
Make sure that the created message objects have consecutive # indexes. For more information on the
# field, see Message Object Indexes below.
8 Click Cancel to discard changes or click OK to save changes and close the Configuration dialog box.

Message Object Summary

This table summarizes what it means to add transmit/receive objects on the
CANJ1939 or on the CANJ1939 port.

Transmit object added Receive object added

on an Element Twido Extreme sends a message to Twido Extreme will deal with this
(Peer-to-Peer) an element. (This enables the message if this element sends it
element to receive this message)
on the CANJ1939 Twido Extreme sends a message to Twido Extreme will deal with this
Port an element configured to receive it message if it appears on the
(Broadcast) (i.e., the element has the same network
message object declared as a Note: you can configure
transmit object) Twido Extreme to deal with this
message from All CANJ1939
elements or from just one
CANJ1939 element

Messages sent by other devices cannot be configured in TwidoSuite.

Message Object Indexes

The # field is a TwidoSuite index for the created object groups (PGNs) and takes
values from 0 to 31. If two or more message objects come from the same parameter
group, they will share the same #. Thus changing the # value for one object will
automatically apply this value to the others. The table is also re-ordered to always
display the objects in ascending # order. It is not possible to create a message object
with an # index that has already been used by another element or port (TwidoSuite
produces an error message in such cases). To resolve this, you can manually edit
the # field and assign a new index number.
Note: To ensure that all the added SPNs are later accessible in the Program →
Configure →Configure the Hardware (Module Configuration pane, CANJ1939
tab) window, make sure that the created message objects have consecutive #
indexes. For example if you add 6 SPNs, they are automatically numbered #0 to #5.
If you then delete the SPN with index #3, the SPNs #4 and #5 will not be visible in
the configuration screen. To avoid this, manually edit the indexes #4 and #5
replacing them with indexes #3 and #4 to ensure a consecutive index list #0 to #4.

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Deleting Transmit/Receive Objects

The following steps show how to delete transmit/receive objects.

Step Action
1 In the Describe window, roll the mouse over appropriate element or port until
configuration (screwdriver) cursor appears, double click (or click right and
choose "configure") to open the configuration dialog box which displays
previously created transmit/receive objects
Result: the following dialog box opens:

2 Click the receive/transmit object that you want to delete and click "Delete an
object" or press delete on the keyboard.
(Selecting the Expert Mode check box reveals the corresponding PGNs/SPNs
(1).
(1) CANJ1939 Message objects are grouped into different types (or Parameter
Groups). Each message object, therefore, is associated with a hexadecimal
Parameter Group Number (PGN) and also has its own individual hexadecimal
identity number known as a Suspect Parameter Number (SPN). Thus a
message object is often referred to by its SPN and several SPNs are related to
the same PGN. For further information see CANJ1939 Configuration in Expert
Mode, page 340.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each message object you wish to delete.

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Step Action
4 After deleting message objects always make sure that the resulting indexes #
are consecutive. This will ensure that all SPNs are later accessible in the
Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware (Module Configuration
pane, CANJ1939 tab) window.
For example, if you add 6 SPNs, they are automatically numbered #0 to #5. If
you then delete the SPN with index #3, the SPNs #4 and #5 will not be visible
in the configuration screen. To avoid this, manually edit the indexes #4 and #5
replacing them with indexes #3 and #4 to ensure a consecutive index list #0 to
#4.
5 Click Cancel to discard or OK to delete the selected object (s) and close the
Configuration dialog box.

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Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects

Overview
This section explains how to view previously defined CANJ1939 message objects in
the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window (Module
Configuration pane, select CANJ1939 tab) of TwidoSuite and details the fields
found in this pane.
NOTE: No actual configuration may be done in this window.
See (CANJ1939 Configuration Methodology, page 320) for general configuration
information and see Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects,
page 326 to add and delete message objects.

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Viewing Transmit/Receive Objects

Selecting Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window (Module
Configuration pane, CANJ1939 tab) displays previously created transmit/receive
objects as shown in the following figure.

NOTE: To ensure that all previously created message objects appear in this pane
the message objects must be indexed consecutively in the configuration dialog
box used for Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects
(see page 330) accessible from the Describe window.
Only the symbol field can be edited in this pane. If you choose to modify this field
you will be asked if you wish to apply these changes when you leave this window. If
an object with a modified symbol is later deleted, the symbol modification is not
saved.

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For more information concerning the address field see CANJ1939 Input/Output
Objects, page 342.
If an SPN is smaller than 8 bits, ":Xi" is appended to the address to provide the
starting position of the SPN in the word.

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CANJ1939 Broadcast Configuration

Overview
This section describes broadcast configuration in a CANJ1939 network.

Broadcast Messages
In a CANJ1939 network each device (element) has at least one address. Most
messages, however, are broadcast, and, therefore not directed to a specific
destination address.
CANJ1939 Messages consist of a 29-bit identifier (see CANJ1939 Identifier,
page 314 for more details) which defines the message priority, the sender and what
data is contained. Broadcast messages differ in this identifier by a field containing a
Group Extension which indicates that the message must be broadcast to all network
elements and not to a particular address. Broadcast message objects are also
referred to as PDU2 type objects (see CANJ1939 Identifier, page 314).
Broadcast messages are created in TwidoSuite by adding message objects on the
port in the Describe window of TwidoSuite.

Broadcast Messages Transmitted by Twido Extreme

The table below shows how to create a CANJ1939 message that will be broadcast
by the Twido Extreme to all network devices.

Step Action
1 Create and configure your CANJ1939 network in the Describe window of
TwidoSuite.
See and .
2 Add the desired Transmit object(s) to the port. This will be broadcast to all
elements on the network (see Creating or Deleting CANJ1939
Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326). This enables any device to use the data
contained in this message.
3 Open the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window
(Module Configuration pane, select CANJ1939 tab) window to display the
message objects that you have configured in the previous step
See Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects, page 333.

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Broadcast Messages Received by Twido Extreme

Twido Extreme can be configured to receive messages that are broadcast on the
CANJ1939 network. TwidoSuite can only be used to configure Twido Extreme
controllers. Other non-Twido products connected on the CANJ1939 network cannot
be configured using TwidoSuite. The table below shows how to configure the
Twido Extreme to receive messages that will be broadcast by the CANJ1939
element.

Step Action
1 Create and configure the CANJ1939 network in the Describe window of
TwidoSuite.
See and .
2 Add the desired Receive object(s) to the port (see ). This will be received by
the Twido Extreme if it is broadcast on the network.
Note: You can configure Twido Extreme to deal with message from All
CANJ1939 elements or from just one CANJ1939 element.
SeeCreating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326.
3 Open the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window
(Module Configuration pane, select CANJ1939 tab) window to display the
message objects that you have configured in the previous step
See Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects, page 333.

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CANJ1939 Peer-to Peer Configuration

Overview
This section describes Peer-to-Peer configuration in a CANJ1939 network.

Peer-to-Peer Messages
Peer-to-Peer messages are defined in CANJ1939 by a destination address field in
the CANJ1939 29-bit identifier. Peer-to-Peer message objects are also referred to
as PDU1 type objects (see CAN identifier section CANJ1939 Identifier, page 314 for
more details).
Peer-to-Peer messages are created in TwidoSuite by adding message objects on
the element in the Describe window of TwidoSuite.

Peer-to-Peer Messages Transmitted by Twido Extreme Defined on an Element

The table below shows how to create a CANJ1939 message that will be sent by the
Twido Extreme to a specific address.

Step Action
1 Create and configure your CANJ1939 network in the Describe window of
TwidoSuite.
See and .
2 Add the desired Transmit object(s) to the element (see Creating or Deleting
CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326). This message will be sent
by the Twido Extreme. This enables this element to receive this message
when it is transmit by the Twido Extreme.
3 Open the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window
(Module Configuration pane, select CANJ1939 tab) window to display the
message objects that you have configured in the previous step
See Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects, page 333.

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Peer-to-Peer Messages Received by Twido Extreme Defined on an Element

Twido Extreme can be configured to receive messages that are sent by another
device (Peer-to-Peer) on the CANJ1939 network. TwidoSuite can only be used to
configure Twido Extreme controllers. Other non-Twido products connected on the
CANJ1939 network cannot be configured using TwidoSuite. The table below shows
how to configure the Twido Extreme to receive messages that are sent by another
device (Peer-to-Peer) on the CANJ1939 network.

Step Action
1 Create and configure your CANJ1939 network in the Describe window of
TwidoSuite.
See and .
2 Add the desired Receive object(s) to the element (see Creating or Deleting
CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326). This will be received by the
Twido Extreme if it is sent by this element.
3 Open the Program →Configure →Configure the Hardware window
(Module Configuration pane, select CANJ1939 tab) window to display the
message objects that you have configured in the previous step
See Viewing CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive objects, page 333.

Messages Sent by Other Devices

Only messages sent by the Twido Extreme can be created in TwidoSuite. Messages
sent by other CANJ1939 elements (devices) cannot be configured in TwidoSuite.
These must be created in the device firmware.

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CANJ1939 Configuration in Expert Mode

Overview
CANJ1939 configuration involves adding appropriate transmit or receive objects on
elements in the network. See Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive
Objects, page 326. This can also be done in expert mode (by selecting the Expert
Mode check box in the Configuration dialog box). This section explains the use of
this mode.

Selecting Expert Mode

In the TwidoSuite Describe Window, double-click the network, element or port that
you wish to configure to open the Configuration dialog box. Select the Expert Mode
check box.
Result: The Add/Delete an Object buttons are now called Add/Delete an SPN. The
corresponding PGNs/SPNs are revealed. All objects that are added are displayed
with their PGNs and SPNs.

PGNs and SPNs

CANJ1939 Message objects are grouped into different types (or Parameter
Groups). Each message object, therefore, is associated with a hexadecimal
Parameter Group Number (PGN) and also has its own individual hexadecimal
identity number known as a Suspect Parameter Number (SPN). Thus a message
object is often referred to by its SPN and several SPNs are related to the same PGN.
For further information see CANJ19139 Parameter Group Number and Suspect
Parameter Number, page 313

SPN Request
A particular use of the Expert Mode is to request specific information from a
CANJ1939 element on the network. This is done by adding a particular Transmit
SPN to the CANJ1939 element and by assigning this SPN value to the %IWC in the
ladder/list program. See Request a PGN Output, page 346 for an example.

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CAN J1939 User Objects

The I/O objects are:
z %IWC0.i.j, %QWC0.i.j (word format - there are no I/O bits)
z %IWCD0.i.j, %QWCD0.i.j (double word format)
z %IWCF0.i.j, %QWC0.i.j (floating point format)
where
z i is the SPN index (# in the Describe Configuration dialog
box)
i = 0,..., 31
z j is the channel number (the position (in bytes) of the SPN)
j = 0,...7 (for word); j = 0,...,6 (otherwise)
The double word and floating point format I/Os ( %IWCD, %QWCD and %IWCF,
%QWCF) have the same structure as the double word and floating point internal
memory objects (%MD and %MF). For more information see CANJ1939
Input/Output Objects, page 342.

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CANJ1939 Input/Output Objects

Introduction
This section describes the addressing of CANJ1939 inputs and outputs.
The syntax implemented for CANJ1939 objects is explained in the following
illustration.

Illustration
Reminder of the addressing principles:

Specific Values
The table below gives specific values to CANJ1939 objects:

Part Values Comment

IWC - Image of the physical PGN input.
QWC - Image of the physical PGN output.
IWCD - Same usage as IWC, but in double-word
format.
QWCD - Same usage as QWC, but in double-word
format.
IWCF - Same usage as IWC, but in floating point
format.
QWCF - Same usage as QWC, but in floating point
format.
0 0 This is always O for CANJ1939 (and
always 1 for CANopen).
Note: If an SPN is smaller than 8 bits, ":Xi" is appended to the address to
provide the starting position of the SPN in the word. This address cannot be
used directly in an SPN Request program. The SPN size, however, can be used
in such a program.

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Part Values Comment

i 0 to 31 PGN index (# in the Describe
Configuration dialog box)
j 0 to 7 for Channel number (the position (in bytes) of
word the SPN)
0 to 6
otherwise
Note: If an SPN is smaller than 8 bits, ":Xi" is appended to the address to
provide the starting position of the SPN in the word. This address cannot be
used directly in an SPN Request program. The SPN size, however, can be used
in such a program.

Example
The table below shows an example of CANJ1939 addressing:

I/O object Description

%IWC0.1.0 PGN 1, sub-index 0 input of the Twido Extreme CANJ1939 bus.

Double Word and Floating Point I/Os

Single, double length and floating point words share the same memory zone. Thus,
the floating point word %IWCF0.i.1 and the double word %IWCD0.i.1 correspond to
the single length words %IWC0.i.j and %IWC0.i.j+1 (the word %IWC0.i.j containing
the least significant bits and the word %IWC0.i.j+1 the most significant bits of the
word %IWCF0.i.j)
The table below shows the overlap of memory allocation for single and double
floating point words of type %IWC. The same applies for %QWC.

Double and Floating Point format Single word format

Even address Odd address
%IWCD0.i.0/%IWCF0.i.0 ... %IWC0.i.0
%IWCD0.i.1/%IWCF0.i.1 %IWC0.i.1
%IWCD0.i.2/%IWCF0.i.2 %IWC0.i.2
%IWCD0.i.3/%IWCF0.i.3 %IWC0.i.3
%IWCD0.i.4/%IWCF0.i.4 %IWC0.i.4
%IWCD0.i.5/%IWCF0.i.5 %IWC0.i.5
%IWCD0.i.6/%IWCF0.i.6 %IWC0.i.6
... %IWC0.i.7

NOTE: There are no special instructions (like CAN_CMD for CANopen) in

CANJ1939.

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CANJ1939 Reserved System Words

System words are reserved to provide status information.
%SW80 contains 16 bits of memory (word format) to provide status information
concerning the CANJ1939 port.
%SW80 is described as follows:
z Bit [0] Init error - Lost address to a contending claim
z Bit [1] Init error - Unable to claim an address
z Bit [2] Passive state on port
z Bit [3] Bus-off state on port

%SW33 to %SW40 provide status information concerning the 32 PGN input/output

objects.
The following table illustrates these I/O system words

%SWx PGN object number Content

%SW33 3 -2 1-0 4 bits per PGN :
0 = Normal state
%SW34 7-6 5-4
1 = PGN received without error
%SW35 11- 10 9-8 2 = Forces PGN output to be written
%SW36 15 -14 13- 12 4 = PGN error (input or output)
There are 3 types of PGN error
%SW37 19 - 18 17 - 16
z error on PGN reception
%SW38 23 - 22 21 - 20 z time out on PGN reception
z error on PGN transmission
%SW39 27 - 26 25 -24
%SW40 31 -30 29 - 28

For example, to force the PGN output to be written for a particular PGN, set bit 2 in
the corresponding %SW.

CANJ1939 Programming
Ladder or List programs are created in a similar way to other Twido applications.
See Ladder Language, page 399 and Instruction List Language, page 423. When
using the data browser in the ladder/list program editor, select the appropriate object
type (%IWC0, %QWC0, %IWCD0, %QWCD0, %IWCF0 and %QWCF0) in the
Address menu. If the Twido Extreme is later replaced by a base that does not
support the CANJ1939 protocol, these entries must be deleted from the program
and they are no longer available in the data browser Address list.

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CANJ19393 Error messages

The following conditions will produce error messages in a program concerning
CANJ1939 I/O objects:
z When entering an object (%IWC0, %QWC0, %IWCD0, %QWCD0, %IWCF0 and
%QWCF0) the SPN number i (0 to 31) or channel number j (0 to 7) is out of range.
z The PLC chosen in the Describe window does not support the CANJ1939
protocol.
z There is no SPN defined at address i, channel j.

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Request a PGN Output

Introduction
A PGN is sent by a CANJ1939 element anytime its value changes. To force a PGN
output, use any of the following 2 methods:
z SPN labelled RQST is used by the Twido Extreme to request a PGN from a
CANJ1939 element.
z System Word %SW33 is used to force a PGN output.

Process of a PGN Request

The following diagram illustrates a PGN request through an example. In this
example, the Twido Extreme sends a request to the CANJ1939 element for the
Exhaust Temperature Parameter Group. This process is explained in the table that
follows:

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The table below details the process of a PGN request:

Stage Description
1 Twido Extreme sends a SPN RQST to a CANJ1939 element to request the value
of the PGN Exhaust Temperature
2 The CANJ1939 element sends the value of the PGN requested (Exhaust
Temperature)

Using SPN RQST

To use the SPN RQST method, configure the CANJ1939 Network as detailed below
in the following example:

Step Action Window location in

TwidoSuite
1 Create a CANJ1939 network with a CANJ1939 element. Describe
For further details on how to create a CANJ1939 network, see .
2 On the CANJ1939 element: Describe
z Add the Parameter Group Number (RQST) transmit SPN. For further
details on how to define appropriate (receive or transmit) SPN, see
Creating or Deleting CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326.
z Add the receive SPN that you want to request (for example Engine
Exhaust Gas Temperature - Right Manifold). For further details on how to
define appropriate (receive or transmit) SPN, see Creating or Deleting
CANJ1939 Transmit/Receive Objects, page 326.
3 On the CANJ1939 element: Describe
1. Right-click and select configuration.
2. Select the Expert Mode check box.
3. Record the PGN you want to request. (For example, the number of the
Parameter Group Exhaust Temperature is 65031)
4 Record the address of the output exchange word (%QWCD0.y.z) assigned to Program →Configure →
the SPN RQST that you have added in the previous step. Configure the hardware →
CANJ1939 tab →Address
field
5 Assign the PGN you want to force to the output exchange word %QWCD0.y.z Program →Program →
recorded. Edit Program
Example: to make a request on the PG Exhaust Temperature
(PGN=65031(16#FE07)), use the list instruction:
%QWC0.0.0 := 16#FE07
Note: You can also adjust %QWCD0.y.z online using the animation table.
Note: If the parameter requested is not available, the CANJ1939 element send a Non-ACKnowledgement (NACK)
to the Twido Extreme.

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Step Action Window location in

TwidoSuite
6 See the value of the forced parameter in the input exchange word
%IWCD0.y.z. online by:
z using the animation table (see ,
z connecting %IWCD0.y.z on an output.

7 Calculate the actual value of the forced

parameter:

Note: If the parameter requested is not available, the CANJ1939 element send a Non-ACKnowledgement (NACK)
to the Twido Extreme.

Using System Word %SW33

To use the System Word %SW33 method follow this procedure, which is illustrated
in the application example bellow:

Step Action Window location in

TwidoSuite
1 On the CANJ1939 element you want to force a PGN output: Describe
1. Right-click and select configuration.
2. Select the Expert Mode check box.
3. Record the PGN you want to force.
2 Record the address of the output exchange word (%QWCD0.y.z) assigned to the Program →Configure
PGN that you want to force. →Configure the
hardware →
CANJ1939 tab →
Address field
3 Set the System Word %SW33 to 2 (see example below). Program →Program
Note: You can also adjust %QWCD0.y.z online using the animation table →Edit Program
4 Assign the PGN you want to force to the output exchange word %QWCD0.y.z Program →Program
recorded (see example below). →Edit Program
Note: You can also adjust %QWCD0.y.z online using the animation table
5 See the value of the requested parameter in the input exchange word %IWCD0.y.z.
by:
z using the animation table (see ),
z connecting %IWCD0.y.z on an output.

6 Calculate the actual value of the requested parameter:

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System Word %SW33 Example

This example shows how to force an Exhaust Temperature PG output every second:
Assumptions:
z You want to force the PG Exhaust Temperature (PGN=65031(16#FE07))
transmission.
z The output exchange word %QWCD0.0.0 is assigned to the PGN 65031.

(*to force a rising edge of %M0 every second*)

LD %S6
ST %M0
LDR %M0
ST %Q0.0.0
[ %SW33 := %SW33 OR 2 ](*On each rising edge of %M0*)
(*System Word %SW33 is set to 2*)
[ %QWCD0.0.0 := 16#FE07 ](*PG Exhaust Temperature is
assigned*)
(*to the output exchange word %QWCD0.0.0*)
The same example is shown below as a Ladder program:

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Ethernet Gateway
12
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides information on the software configuration of the ConneXium
TwidoPort Ethernet Gateway module.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
12.1 Normal Configuration and Connection of TwidoPort 352
12.2 TwidoPort’s Telnet Configuration 361
12.3 Communication Features 375

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12.1 Normal Configuration and Connection of

TwidoPort

Subject of this Section

This section provides information on how to perform a normal configuration of the
ConneXium TwidoPort module with the TwidoSuite application program, module
connectivity and BootP configuration information, as well.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Normal Configuration with TwidoSuite 353
BootP Configuration 360

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Normal Configuration with TwidoSuite

Foreword
Configure TwidoPort with these instructions:
NOTE: Plug ’n play feature
When TwidoPort is configured with TwidoSuite, TwidoPort’s IP configuration is
stored in the Twido controller. Therefore, maintenance personnel can exchange
TwidoPorts without additional configuration.
To use the plug ’n play functionality, use TwidoSuite and upgrade the Twido
firmware to 3.4 or higher.

Installing the 499TWD01100 TwidoPort Module

To install TwidoPort on a Twido PLC system (DIN-rail or panel mounting) and
connect it to the Twido PLC internal bus, follow these steps:

Step Description Action

1 Installation Preparation Consult the Twido Programmable Controllers
Hardware Reference Guide (TWD USE 10AE) for
instructions on:
z correct mounting positions for Twido modules,
z adding and removing Twido components from a
DIN rail,
z direct mounting on a panel surface,
z minimum clearances for modules in a control
panel.
2 Mounting the Install the module on a DIN rail or panel. For more
499TWD01100 details, see How to Install the TwidoPort Ethernet
TwidoPort Module Interface Module.

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Step Description Action

3 Protective Earth (PE) Attach a grounded wire to the M3 screw terminal on
Grounding the bottom of TwidoPort.
4 Serial and Ethernet Connect the modular plug end of the (supplied)
Connections TwidoPort-to-Twido cable to TwidoPort’s serial port
and connect the other end to the Twido PLC’s
RS485 serial port.
Connect the RJ45 plug from a standard Ethernet
network cable (not supplied) into TwidoPort’s
Ethernet port.

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Declaring the 499TWD01100 TwidoPort Module

The table below shows the different stages when declaring the 499TWD01100
TwidoPort module.

Step Action Comment

1 Select Port 1 (or Port 2 if See .
installed) to configure in
the Describe window.
2 Configure the Feature
dialog box that appears, as
explained in the following
steps (see Note 2).

3 Select Modbus in the

Protocol Type box.
4 Select Describe step from See .
the TwidoSuite interface.
5 Display the product catalog See .
and select and add a At this stage, you may continue adding any other optional module supported
499TWD01100 module to by your Twido controller.
the system description. Note: Only one 499TWD01100 TwidoPort module is allowed.
Note 1 Any RS485 Modbus port on Twido can be used.
Note 2 You can choose any available Modbus address for Port 1 of the Twido controller. Whatever the address
you choose for Port 1, you must set the Punit/Address (see page 357)to 1 in the Connexions
Management tab of TwidoSuite.
Note 3 The 499TWD01100 TwidoPort module must also be configured (see Configuring the 499TWD01100
TwidoPort Module, page 355) and when Setting Up Ethernet Connection in TwidoSuite (see page 357)
the Punit/Address value must be changed from the default value "Direct" to the address of the Modbus
Port (for example, 1 or whatever address you previously used for the controller).

Configuring the 499TWD01100 TwidoPort Module

NOTE: The Ethernet parameters of TwidoPort can be configured when the
TwidoSuite application program is in offline mode only.

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To configure TwidoPort’s Ethernet parameters, follow this procedure:

Step Action Comment

Foreword To find out more about IP parameters (IP address, subnet mask and gateway address), please refer to
and .
1 Select the 499TWD01100 TwidoPort Result: The Ethernet Configuration dialog box appears,
module to configure TwidoPort’s IP as shown in the example below.
parameters, see .
Result: The TwidoPort Configuration
window appears on screen, as shown in
the following sub-section.

2 Enter TwidoPort’s static IP Address in Note: For good device communication, the IP addresses of
dotted decimal notation. the PC running the TwidoSuite application and TwidoPort
(See notes 1 and 2.) must share the same network ID.
3 Enter the valid Subnetwork mask Note: For good device communication, the subnet mask
assigned to TwidoPort by your network configured on the PC running the TwidoSuite application
administrator. Please note that you cannot and TwidoPort’s subnet mask must match.
leave this field blank; you must enter a As default, the TwidoSuite application automatically
value. computes and displays a default subnet mask based on
(See notes 1 and 3.) the class IP that you have provided in the IP Address field
above. Default subnet mask values, according to the
category of the TwidoPort’s network IP address, follow this
rule:
Class A network -> Default subnet mask: 255.0.0.0
Class B network -> Default subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Class C network -> Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Note 1 Consult with your network or system administrator to obtain valid IP parameters for your network.
Note 2 To allow good communication over the network, each connected device must have a unique IP address.
When connected to the network, TwidoPort runs a check for duplicate IP address. If a duplicate IP
address is located over the network, the STATUS LED will emit 4 flashes periodically. You must then
enter a new duplicate-free IP address in this field.
Note 3 Unless TwidoPort has special need for subnetting, use the default subnet mask.
Note 4 If there is no gateway device on your network, simply enter TwidoPort’s IP address in the Gateway
Address field.

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Step Action Comment

4 Enter the IP address of the Gateway. On the LAN, the gateway must be on the same segment as
(See notes 1 and 4.) TwidoPort. This information typically is provided to you by
your network administrator. Please note that no default
value is provided by the application, and that you must
enter a valid gateway address in this field.
5 Validate the configuration and transfer it to
the Twido controller.
6 Power off the Twido controller, then power
on again.
Note 1 Consult with your network or system administrator to obtain valid IP parameters for your network.
Note 2 To allow good communication over the network, each connected device must have a unique IP address.
When connected to the network, TwidoPort runs a check for duplicate IP address. If a duplicate IP
address is located over the network, the STATUS LED will emit 4 flashes periodically. You must then
enter a new duplicate-free IP address in this field.
Note 3 Unless TwidoPort has special need for subnetting, use the default subnet mask.
Note 4 If there is no gateway device on your network, simply enter TwidoPort’s IP address in the Gateway
Address field.

Setting Up Ethernet Connection in TwidoSuite

To allow the PC running TwidoSuite and the Twido controller to communicate over
the Ethernet network.

Select Preferences

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Result:
The following Connections Management dialog box appears:

Step Action
1 Click the Add button in the Connections Management dialog box.
Result: A new connection line is added. The new line displays suggested
default connection settings. You will need to change these settings.
Note: To set a new value in a field, you have two options:
z Select the desired field, then click the Modify button.
z Double click the desired field.

2 In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the new connection. A valid
name may contain up to 32 alphnumeric characters.
3 In the Connection Type field, click to unfold the dropdown list that includes:
Serial, Ethernet, and USB (if any).
Select Ethernet as you are setting up a new Ethernet connection between your
PC and an Ethernet-capable Twido controller.
4 In the IP / Phone field, enter a valid IP address which is the IP information of
the Twido controller you wish to connect to.
IP Address: Enter the static IP address that you have previously specified for
your Twido controller.

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Step Action
5 The Punit / Address field can be filled in when IP / Phone has been selected.
For an Ethernet connection, the default Punit/Address value is Direct. This
default must be changed to 1 (or to whatever address you have previously
used for the controller).
Note: If you use an address different than 1, connection is not possible
(whatever the address you configured for Port 1 (see page 355) of the Twido
controller).
For a Serial Type connection, default value is Punit. When any of those is
selected, the next three fields (Baudrate, Parity and Stop Bits) are disabled.
If you do not know the controller address, @ allows you to select it later, once
the program has been transferred. (A window pops up before the first
connection to let you choose the controller to which you transfer, with a 1-247
range, and 1 as the default address value.)

6 Use the default settings in Timeout and Break timeout fields, unless you have
specific timeout needs. (For more details, please refer to .)
7 Click the OK button to save the new connection settings and close the
Connections management dialog box.
Result: All newly-added connections are appended in the Preferences →
Connections Management table and in the Program →Debug →Connect
→Select a connection table.

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BootP Configuration

BootP Process
TwidoPort expects a response from the BootP server within two minutes of its BootP
request transmission. If it does not, TwidoPort assumes the default IP configuration
that is constructed from a MAC address of this structure:

MAC Address
The MAC Address has the structure:
MAC[0] MAC[1] MAC[2] MAC[3] MAC[4] MAC[5].
For Example, if the MAC address is 0080F4012C71, the default IP address would
be 85.16.44.113.

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12.2 TwidoPort’s Telnet Configuration

Subject of this Section

This section describes how to configure the ConneXium TwidoPort module with a
Tenet session.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Introducing Telnet Configuration 362
Telnet Main Menu 363
IP/Ethernet Settings 364
Serial Parameter Configuration 365
Configuring the Gateway 366
Security Configuration 367
Ethernet Statistics 368
Serial Statistics 369
Saving the Configuration 370
Restoring Default Settings 371
Upgrading the TwidoPort Firmware 372
Forgot Your Password and/or IP Configuration? 374

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Introducing Telnet Configuration

Overview of Telnet Configuration

Configure TwidoPort with a Telnet session (using a VT100-compatible Telnet client)
for those cases in which a specific Twido configuration is not found or in which the
BootP request is not answered after two minutes (resulting in the implementation of
the default IP address).

Preparation to Telnet Configuration

NOTE: TwidoPort’s Telenet requirements
While configuring TwidoPort with Telnet, make sure:
z TwidoPort is supplied with power (from a Twido controller) through its serial
connection.
z Telnet’s local echo is set to off.

To use Telnet, add TwidoPort’s default IP address (or TwidoPort’s configured IP

address) to the PC’s routing table using the command:

Example:
If the IP address of the PC is 192.168.10.30 and the default IP address (or the
configured IP address) of TwidoPort is 85.16.44.113, the complete command
would be:

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Telnet Main Menu

Launching the Telnet Main Menu

When you start a Telnet session (e.g., by typing telnet 85.16.44.113 at a
command prompt or by using WindowsTM HyperterminalTM), the Telnet main menu
appears after your press Enter:

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IP/Ethernet Settings

Configuring the IP/Ethernet Settings

Use the following instructions to change the IP/Ethernet settings:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 1 to change the IP source STORED may already be the IP source.
to STORED and press Enter.
3 Set desired IP parameters manually. Other parameters include:
(See TwidoPort Ethernet settings z IP Address
following this table.) z Default Gateway
z Netmask
z Ethernet Frame Type
4 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You
may have to press Enter again to
update the screen.)

IP Source
The select IP Source option dictates the location from which the IP configuration
is obtained:
z STORED—from local flash memory.
z SERVED—from BootP server.
z TWIDO—from the Twido controller.

The default IP address (DEFAULT) is derived from the MAC address. (By definition,
the default is not selectable.)
NOTE: A valid IP configuration in the Twido controller overrides the user selection.

Example of Ethernet Settings

The following figure shows an example of TwidoPort’s Ethernet settings:

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Serial Parameter Configuration

Foreword
NOTE: Under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to configure TwidoPort’s
serial parameters because the module supports an autobaud algorithm that
eliminates the need for serial configuration.

Configuring the Serial Parameters

To configure TwidoPort’s serial parameters:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 2 to change the serial See the following figure.
settings.
3 Verify or reset the settings. Other parameters include:
z Baud Rate
z Data Bits
z Parity
z Stop Bits
z Protocol

4 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You
may have to press Enter again to
update the screen.)

Example of Serial Settings

The following figure shows an example of TwidoPort’s serial settings:

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Configuring the Gateway

Foreword
NOTE: Usually, it is not necessary to configure TwidoPort’s gateway parameters.

Configuring the Gateway Parameters

To configure the TwidoPort’s gateway:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the Telnet main
menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 3 to change See the following figure.
the gateway parameters.
3 The following gateway parameters are available:
(1) Slave Address Source FIXED If the slave address source is
FIXED, set the address to the value
of the Twido controller’s Modbus
address. Valid addresses are in the
1 to 247 range.
UNIT_ID The unit ID of the Modbus/TCP
frame will be used.
(2) Gateway Mode SLAVE Only option for this version.
(3) MB broadcasts DISABLED No broadcast messages are sent on
TwidoPort’s serial port.
ENABLED Broadcast messages are sent from
the Twido controller’s serial port.
(See note below.)
4 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You may have to
press Enter again to update the screen.)
Note Twido does not support any broadcast Modbus messages.

Example of Gateway Settings

The following figure shows an example of TwidoPort’s gateway settings:

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Security Configuration

Configuring the Security Settings

Use the following instructions to change the default password:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 4 and press Enter. The Security Configuration Screen
appears.
3 Select C and press Enter.
4 Enter the old password. Authorized users will know the old
password (default is USERUSER).
5 Enter a new password. Retype the new password. (See note
below.)
6 Enter the new password again. See the note below for acceptable
passwords.
7 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You
may have to press Enter again to
update the screen.)
Note Password details:
z minimum length: 4 characters
z maximum length: 10 characters
z allowed characters: 0 to 9, a to z, A to Z (no spaces)

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Ethernet Statistics

Viewing Ethernet Statistics

To view TwidoPort’s Ethernet statistics:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 5 to display the See the figure that follows this table.
Ethernet Module Statistics
screen.
3 Press Enter to refresh the screen.
4 Press C to clear statistics and press All counters are reset to 0.
Enter.
5 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You
may have to press Enter again to
update the screen.)

The Ethernet Module Statistics Screen

TwidoPort’s Ethernet Module Statistics screen:

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Serial Statistics

Viewing Serial Statistics

To view TwidoPort’s serial statistics:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) 6 to display the Serial See the figure that follows this table.
Statistics screen and press The serial statistics are updated.
Enter.
3 Press C to clear statistics and press All counters are reset to 0.
Enter.
4 Select R and press Enter. The Telnet main menu appears. (You
may have to press Enter again to
update the screen.)

The Serial Statistics Screen

TwidoPort’s Serial Statistics screen:

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Saving the Configuration

Saving the Configuration

To save the changes to the configuration, type the configuration password:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select S and press Enter.
3 Enter the configuration password. The default password is USERUSER).
(See note below.)
Note For more details on how to set a personalized security password, please refer
to Security Configuration, page 367.

The Save Configuration Confirmation Screen

TwidoPort’s Save Configuration confirmation screen:

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Restoring Default Settings

Restoring Default Settings

To restore TwidoPort’s default settings:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select D to display the Default See the figure that follows this table.
Configuration screen.
3 Press Enter. Press Enter. is required to display
the main menu.
4 Save the default configuration. See Saving the Configuration
(see page 370), above.

The Default Configuration Screen

TwidoPort’s Default Configuration screen:

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Upgrading the TwidoPort Firmware

Foreword
NOTE:
1. Obtain a newer version of the TwidoPort firmware before attempting to upgrade
the firmware with these instructions.
2. Stop the process before upgrading the firmware.
3. Modbus communication will not be available during the firmware upgrade
procedure.

Upgrading the Firmware

To upgrade the current TwidoPort’s firmware with the latest firmware release you
have obtained, follow this procedure:

Step Action Comment

1 Start a Telnet session. Use the instructions above to open the
Telnet main menu (see page 363).
2 Select (type) F to initiate the firmware Five seconds after selecting F
upgrade. (firmware upgrade), TwidoPort resets
and the Telnet connection is lost.
3 At the command line, type: ftp and For example: ftp 85.16.44.113
TwidoPort’s IP address.
4 Enter: ftptwd At the login name prompt.
5 Enter: cd fw This takes the user to the fw directory.
6 Enter: put App.out . A message indicates that the ftp was
(See notes 1 and 2.) successful. (See note 3.)
Note 1 File names are case-sensitive.
Note 2 Make sure App.out is in the current working directory of the ftp client.
Note 3 A message indicates that TwidoPort will automatically reboot 5 seconds after a
successful ftp.

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Firmware Upgrade In Progress

The following figure shows a typical Firmware Upgrade In-Progress screen:

Kernel Mode
In the absence of valid firmware, TwidoPort goes into Kernel mode. If you attempt
to use Telnet to connect to TwidoPort while it is in this mode, you will see:

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Forgot Your Password and/or IP Configuration?

Connecting in Backup Mode

Use these instructions to connect to TwidoPort in backup mode.

Step Action Comment

1 Connect pin 3 to pin 6 (ground) of the Use the Schneider 170 XTS 04 100
serial connector. RJ45 T-connector. (See the following
illustration.)
2 Connect via ftp to TwidoPort. (See TwidoPort uses the following default IP
note.) configuration:
z IP address: 192.168.2.102
z Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
z Gateway address: 192.168.2.102
z Frame type: Ethernet II

3 Get file fw/Conf.dat. Obtain the IP configuration and

4 Open the Conf.dat file in a text editor. password from the Conf.dat file.
Note No password is required.

FTP Connection
The following illustration shows how to connect to TwidoPort via ftp in backup mode:

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12.3 Communication Features

Subject of this Section

This section describes the communications features supported by the ConneXium
TwidoPort Ethernet gateway.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Ethernet Features 376
Modbus/TCP Communications Protocol 377
Locally Supported Modbus Function Codes 378

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Ethernet Features

Introduction
The ConneXium TwidoPort adds Ethernet connectivity to the Schneider Electric
Twido product line. It is the gateway between a single Twido Modbus/RTU (RS485)
device and the physical layer of Modbus/TCP networks in slave mode. TwidoPort
does not require a separate power supply because it gets power from the Twido
controller through its serial port. This gateway module supports slave mode only.

Ethernet Features
TwidoPort supports the following Ethernet features:
z Auto-negotiation
TwidoPort supports 10/100TX auto-negotiation. It communicates only in half-
duplex mode.
z Auto-MDI/MDI-X
TwidoPort supports auto-switching of transmit and receive wire pairs to establish
communications with the end device (auto-MDI/MDI-X). TwidoPort, therefore,
transparently interconnects infrastructure or end devices with either straight-
through or crossover cables.

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Modbus/TCP Communications Protocol

About Modbus
The Modbus protocol is a master/slave protocol that allows one master to request
responses from slaves or to take action based on their requests. The master can
address individual slaves or can initiate a broadcast message to all slaves. Slaves
return a message (response) to queries that are addressed to them individually.
Responses are not returned to broadcast queries from the master.

About Modbus/TCP Communications

TwidoPort supports up to 8 simultaneous Modbus/TCP connections. Attempting to
use more than 8 connections results in a degradation of performance because
TwidoPort closes the connection with the longest idle time to accept a new
connection request.

Theory of Operations
Modbus/TCP clients can communicate with Twido through TwidoPort, a bridge
between Twido devices (Modbus/RTU over RS485 serial link) and Modbus/TCP
over Ethernet networks.
NOTE: When implementing TwidoPort on a network, the system design
requirements must account for the inherent limited bandwidth of serial connections.
Expect a peak performance of approximately 40 Modbus transactions per second.
Requesting multiple registers in a single request is more efficient than placing a
separate request for each register.
You cannot initiate read or write requests from the Twido controller through
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Locally Supported Modbus Function Codes

List Function Codes

TwidoPort answers the following locally supported Modbus function codes only
when the unit ID is set to 254. (Locally supported function codes are those answered
directly by TwidoPort and not by the Twido controller.)

Modbus Subfunction OPCODE Description

Function Code Code
8 0 N/A return query data
8 10 N/A clear counters
8 11 N/A return bus message count
8 12 N/A return bus comm. error count
8 13 N/A return bus exception error count
8 14 N/A return slave message count
8 15 N/A return slave no response count
8 21 3 get Ethernet statistics
8 21 4 clear Ethernet statistics
43 14 N/A read device ID (see note 1.)
Note 1 TwidoPort supports only the basic object IDs of the read device
identification function code with both stream and individual access.

NOTE: See the Modbus specification at www.modbus.org for details on message

formats and access classes.

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13
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides details for using the optional Twido Operator Display.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Operator Display 380
Controller Identification and State Information 383
System Objects and Variables 385
Serial Port Settings 392
Time of Day Clock 393
Real-Time Correction Factor 394

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Operator Display

Introduction
The Operator Display is a Twido option for displaying and controlling application
data and some controller functions such as operating state and the Real-Time Clock
(RTC). This option is available as a cartridge (TWDXCPODC) for the Compact
controllers or as an expansion module (TWDXCPODM) for the Modular controllers.
The Operator Display has two operating modes:
z Display Mode: only displays data.
z Edit mode: allows you to change data.
NOTE: The operator display is updated at a specific interval of the controller scan
cycle. This can cause confusion in interpreting the display of dedicated outputs for
%PLS or %PWM pulses. At the time these outputs are sampled, their value will
always be zero, and this value will be displayed.

Displays and Functions

The Operator Display provides the following separate displays with the associated
functions you can perform for each display.
z Controller Identification and State Information: Operations Display
Display firmware revision and the controller state. Change the controller state
with the Run, Initial, and Stop commands.
z System Objects and Variables: Data Display
Select application data by the address: %I, %Q, and all other software objects on
the base controller. Monitor and change the value of a selected software data
object.
z Serial Port Settings: Communication Display
Display and modify communication port settings.
z Time of Day Clock: Time/Date Display
Display and configure the current date and time (if the RTC is installed).
z Real Time Correction: RTC Factor
Display and modify the RTC Correction value for the optional RTC.
NOTE:
1. The TWDLC••40DRF series of compact controllers and the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1) have an integrated RTC.
2. On all other controllers, time of day clock and real-time correction are only
available if the Real-Time Clock (RTC) option cartridge (TWDXCPRTC) is
installed.

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Illustration
The following illustration shows a view of the Operator Display, which consists of a
display area (here in Normal mode) and four push-button input keys.

Display area
The Operator Display provides an LCD display capable of displaying two lines of
characters:
z The first line of the display has three 13-segment characters and four 7-segment
characters.
z The second line has one 13-segment character, one 3-segment character (for a
plus/minus sign), and five 7-segment characters.
NOTE: If in Normal mode, the first line indicates an object name and the second line
displays its value. If in Data mode, the first line displays %SW68 value and the
second line displays %SW69 value.

Input keys
The functions of the four input push-buttons depend on the Operator Display mode.

Key In Display Mode In Edit Mode

ESC Discard changes and return to previous
display.
Go to the next value of an object being edited.

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Key In Display Mode In Edit Mode

Advance to next display. Go to the next object type to edit.

MOD/ENTER Go to edit mode. Accept changes and return to previous

display.

Selecting and Navigating the Displays

The initial display or screen of the Operator Display shows the controller identifi-
cation and state information. Press the push-button to sequence through each
of the displays. The screens for the Time of Day Clock or the Real-Time Correction
Factor are not displayed if the optional RTC cartridge (TWDXCPRTC) is not
detected on the controller.
As a shortcut, press the ESC key to return to the initial display screen. For most
screens, pressing the ESC key will return to the Controller Identification and State
Information screen. Only when editing System Objects and Variables that are not
the initial entry (%I0.0.0), will pressing ESC take you to the first or initial system
object entry.
To modify an object value, instead of pressing the push-button to go to the first
value digit, press the MOD/ENTER key again.

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Controller Identification and State Information

Introduction
The initial display or screen of the Twido optional Operator Display shows the
Controller Identification and State Information.

Example
The firmware revision is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display area, and
the controller state is displayed in the upper-left corner of the display area, as seen
in the following:

Controller States
Controller states include any of the following:
z NCF: Not Configured
The controller is in the NCF state until an application is loaded. No other state is
allowed until an application program is loaded. You can test the I/O by modifying
system bit S8 (see System Bits (%S), page 702).
z STP: Stopped
Once an application is present in the controller, the state changes to the STP or
Stopped state. In this state, the application is not running. Inputs are updated and
data values are held at their last value. Outputs are not updated in this state.
z INI: Initial
You can choose to change the controller to the INI or initial state only from the
STP state. The application is not running. The controller’s inputs are updated and
data values are set to their initial state. No outputs are updated from this state.
z RUN: Running
When in the RUN or running state the application is running. The controller’s
inputs are updated and data values are set according to the application. This is
the only state where the outputs are updated.
z HLT: Halted (User Application Error)
If the controller has entered an ERR or error state, the application is halted. Inputs
are updated and data values are held at their last value. From this state, outputs
are not updated. In this mode, the error code is displayed in the lower-right portion
of the Operator Display as an unsigned decimal value.

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z NEX: Not Executable (not executable)

An online modification was made to user logic. Consequences: The application
is no longer executable. It will not go back into this state until all causes for the
Non-Executable state have been resolved.

Displaying and Changing Controller States

Using the Operator Display, you can change to the INI state from the STP state, or
from STP to RUN, or from RUN to STP. Do the following to change the state of the
controller:

Step Action
1 Press the key until the Operations Display is shown (or press ESC). The current
controller state is displayed in the upper-left corner of the display area.
2 Press the MOD/ENTER key to enter edit mode.
3 Press the key to select a controller state.
4 Press the MOD/ENTER key to accept the modified value, or press the ESC key to
discard any modifications made while in edit mode.

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System Objects and Variables

Introduction
The optional Operator Display provides these features for monitoring and adjusting
application data:
z Select application data by address (such as %I or %Q).
z Monitor the value of a selected software object/variable.
z Change the value of the currently displayed data object (including forcing inputs
and outputs).

System Objects and Variables

The following table lists the system objects and variables, in the order accessed, that
can be displayed and modified by the Operator Display.

Object Variable/Attribute Description Access

Input %Ix.y.z Value Read/Force
Output %Qx.y.z Value Read/Write/Force
Timer %TMX.V Current Value Read/Write
%TMX.P Preset value Read/Write
%TMX.Q Done Read
Counter %Cx.V Current Value Read/Write
%Cx.P Preset value Read/Write
%Cx.D Done Read
%Cx.E Empty Read
%Cx.F Full Read
Memory Bit %Mx Value Read/Write
Word Memory %MWx Value Read/Write
Constant Word %KWx Value Read
System Bit %Sx Value Read/Write
System Word %SWx Value Read/Write
Analog Input %IWx.y.z Value Read
Analog output %QWx.y.z Value Read/Write
Fast Counter %FCx.V Current Value Read
%FCx.VD* Current Value Read
%FCx.P Preset value Read/Write
%FCx.PD* Preset value Read/Write
%FCx.D Done Read

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Object Variable/Attribute Description Access

Very Fast Counter %VFCx.V Current Value Read
%VFCx.VD* Current Value Read
%VFCx.P Preset value Read/Write
%VFCx.PD* Preset value Read/Write
%VFCx.U Count Direction Read
%VFCx.C Catch Value Read
%VFCx.CD* Catch Value Read
%VFCx.S0 Threshold 0 Value Read/Write
%VFCx.S0D* Threshold 0 Value Read/Write
%VFCx.S1 Threshold Value1 Read/Write
%VFCx.S1D* Threshold Value1 Read/Write
%VFCx.F Overflow Read
%VFCx.T Timebase Read/Write
%VFCx.R Reflex Output Enable Read/Write
%VFCx.S Reflex Input Enable Read/Write
Input Network Word %INWx.z Value Read
Output Network Word %QNWx.z Value Read/Write
Grafcet %Xx Step Bit Read
Pulse Generator %PLS.N Number of Pulses Read/Write
%PLS.ND* Number of Pulses Read/Write
%PLS.P Preset value Read/Write
%PLS.D Done Read
%PLS.Q Current Output Read
Pulse Width Modulator %PWM.R Ratio Read/Write
%PWM.P Preset value Read/Write
Drum Controller %DRx.S Current Step Number Full Read
%DRx.F Read
Step counter %SCx.n Step Counter bit Read/Write
Register %Rx.I Input Read/Write
%Rx.O Output Read/Write
%Rx.E Empty Read
%Rx.F Full Read
Shift bit register %SBR.x.yy Register Bit Read/Write
Message %MSGx.D Done Read
%MSGx.E Error Read
AS-Interface slave input %IAx.y.z Value Read/Force
AS-Interface analog slave %IWAx.y.z Value Read
input
AS-Interface slave output %QAx.y.z Value Read/Write/Force

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Object Variable/Attribute Description Access

AS-Interface analog slave %QWAx.y.z Value Read/Write
output
CANopen slave PDO input %IWCx.y.z Single-word value Read
CANopen slave PDO %QWCx.y.z Single-word value Read/Write
output

Notes:
1. (*) means a 32-bit double word variable. The double word option is available on
all controllers with the exception of the Twido TWDLC•A10DRF controllers.
2. Variables will not be displayed if they are not used in an application since Twido
uses dynamic memory allocation.
3. If the value of %MW is greater than +32767 or less than -32768, the operator
display will continue to blink.
4. If the value of %SW is greater than 65535, the operator display continues to blink,
except for %SW0 and %SW11. If a value is entered that is more than the limit,
the value will return to the configured value.
5. If a value is entered for %PLS.P that is more than the limit, the value written is the
saturation value.

Displaying and Modifying Objects and Variables

Each type of system object is accessed by starting with the Input Object (%I),
sequencing through to the Message object (%MSG), and finally looping back to the
Input Object (%I).
To display a system object:

Step Action
1 Press the key until the Data Display screen is shown.
The Input object ("I") will be displayed in the upper left corner of the display area.
The letter " I " (or the name of the object previously viewed as data) is not blinking.
2 Press the MOD/ENTER key to enter edit mode.
The Input Object "I" character (or previous object name viewed as data) begins
blinking.
3 Press the key to step sequentially through the list of objects.
4 Press the key to step sequentially through the field of an object type and press
the key to increment through the value of that field. You can use the key
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Step Action
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until editing is complete.
6 Press the MOD/ENTER key to accept the modified values.
Note: The object’s name and address have to be validated before accepting any
modifications. That is, they must exist in the configuration of the controller prior to
using the operator display.
Press ESC to discard any changes made in edit mode.

Data Values and Display Formats

In general, the data value for an object or variable is shown as a signed or unsigned
integer in the lower-right of the display area. In addition, all fields suppress leading
zeros for displayed values. The address of each object is displayed on the Operator
Display in one of the following seven formats:
z I/O format
z AS-Interface slaves I/O format
z CANopen slaves I/O format
z Function Block Format
z Simple Format
z Network I/O format
z Step Counter Format
z Shift bit register format

Input/Output Format
The input/output objects (%I, %Q, %IW and %QW) have three-part addresses (e.g.:
%IX.Y.Z) and are displayed as follows:
z Object type and controller address in the upper-left
z Expansion address in the upper-center
z I/O channel in the upper-right
In the case of a simple input (%I) and output (%Q), the lower-left portion of the
display will contain a character that is either "U" for unforced or "F" for a forced bit.
The force value is displayed in the lower-right of the screen.
The output object %Q0.3.11 appears in the display area as follows:

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AS-Interface slaves I/O format

AS-Interface slave I/O objects (%IA, %QA, %IWA and %QWA) have four-part
addresses (e.g.: %IAx.y.z) and are displayed as follows:
z The object type in the upper-left
z AS-Interface master address on the expansion bus in the upper-left center
z Address of the slave on the AS-Interface bus in the upper-right center
z Slave I/O channel in the upper-right.
In the case of a simple input (%IA) and output (%QA), the lower-left portion of the
display will contain a character that is either "U" for unforced or "F" for a forced bit.
The force value is displayed in the lower-right of the screen.
The output object %QA1.3A.2 appears in the display area as follows:

CANopen slaves I/O format

CANopen slave PDO I/O objects (%IWC and %QWC) have four-part addresses
(e.g.: %IWCx.y.z) and are displayed as follows:
z The object type in the upper-left
z CANopen master address on the expansion bus in the upper-left center
z Address of the slave on the CANopen bus in the upper-right center
z Slave PDO I/O channel in the upper-right.
z Signed value for the object in the lower portion
In the following example, the PDO output object %QWC1.3.2 contains the signed
value +24680:

Function Block Format

The function blocks (%TM, %C, %FC, %VFC, %PLS, %PWM, %DR, %R, and
%MSGj) have two-part addresses containing an object number and a variable or
attribute name. They are displayed as follows:
z Function block name in the upper-left
z Function block number (or instance) in the upper-right

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z The variable or attribute in the lower-left

z Value for the attribute in the lower-right
In the following example, the current value for timer number 123 is set to 1,234.

Simple Format
A simple format is used for objects %M, %MW, %KW, %MD, %KD, %MF, %KF, %S,
%SW and %X as follows:
z Object number in the upper-right
z Signed value for the objects in the lower portion
In the following example, memory word number 67 contains the value +123.

Network Input/Output Format

The network input/output objects (%INW and %QNW) appear in the display area as
follows:
z Object type in the upper-left
z Controller address in the upper-center
z Object number in the upper-right
z Signed value for the object in the lower portion
In the following example, the first input network word of the remote controller
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Step Counter Format

The step counter (%SC) format displays the object number and the step counter bit
as follows:
z Object name and number in the upper-left
z Step counter bit in the upper right
z The value of the step counter bit in the lower portion of the display
In the following example, bit number 129 of step counter number 3 is set to 1.

Shift Bit Register Format

The shift bit register (%SBR) appears in the display area as follows:
z Object name and number in the upper-left
z Register bit number in the upper-right
z Register bit value in the lower-right
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Serial Port Settings

Introduction
The operator display allows you to display the protocol settings and change the
addresses of all serial ports configured using TwidoSuite. The maximum number of
serial ports is two. In the example below, the first port is configured as Modbus
protocol with an address 123. The second serial port is configured as a remote link
with an address of 4.

Displaying and Modifying Serial Port Settings

Twido controllers can support up to two serial ports. To display the serial port
settings using the operator display:

Step Action
1 Press the key until the Communication Display is shown. The single letter of
the protocol setting of the first serial port ("M", "R", or "A") will be displayed in the
upper left corner of the operator display.
2 Press the MOD/ENTER key to enter the edit mode.
3 Press the key until you are in the field that you wish to modify.
4 Press the key to increment the value of that field.
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until the address settings are complete.
6 Press the MOD/ENTER key to accept the modified values or ESC to discard any
modifications made while in edit mode.
Note: The address is part of the configuration data on the Controller. Changing its value
using the operator display means that you can no longer connect using TwidoSuite as equal.
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Time of Day Clock

Introduction
You can modify the date and time using the operator display if the RTC option
cartridge (TWDXCPRTC) is installed on your Twido controller. The Month is
displayed in the upper-left side of the HMI Display. Until a valid time has been
entered, the month field will contain the value "RTC". The day of the month is
displayed in the upper-right corner of the display. The time of day is in military
format. The hours and minutes are shown in the lower-right corner of the display and
are separated by the letter "h". The example below shows that the RTC is set to
March 28, at 2:22 PM.

NOTE:
1. The TWDLCA•40DRF series of compact controllers and the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1) have an integrated RTC.
2. On all other controllers, time of day clock and real-time correction are only
available if the Real-Time Clock (RTC) option cartridge (TWDXCPRTC) is
installed.

Displaying and Modifying Time of Day Clock

To display and modify the Time of Day Clock:

Step Action
1 Press the key until the Time/Date Display is shown. The month value ("JAN",
"FEB") will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the display area. The value "RTC"
will be displayed in the upper-left corner if no month has been initialized.
2 Press the MOD/ENTER key to enter the edit mode.
3 Press the key until you are in the field that you wish to modify.
4 Press the key increment the value of that field.
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until the Time of Day value is complete.
6 Press the MOD/ENTER key to accept the modified values or ESC to discard any
modifications made while in edit mode.

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Real-Time Correction Factor

Introduction
Each Real-Time Clock (RTC) has a RTC Correction Factor value that is used to
correct for inaccuracies in the RTC module.
You can display and modify the Real-Time Correction Factor:
z using the operator display,
z by selecting Program →Debug →Check PLC →Configure Real Time Clock
from the task tool panel if you are connected,
z using system bits and system words, see System Bits and System Words,
page 701.

Real-Time Correction Factor for Compact and Modular bases

For compact and modular bases, the Real-Time Correction Factor is an unsigned 3-
digit integer (from 0 to 127) displayed in the lower-right corner of the display.
The example below shows a correction factor of 127.

Displaying and Modifying RTC Correction

To display and modify the Real-Time Correction Factor:

Step Action
1 Press the key until the RTC Factor Display is shown. "RTC Corr" will be
displayed in the upper line of the operator display.
2 Press the MOD/ENTER key to enter edit mode.
3 Press the key until you are in the field that you wish to modify.
4 Press the key to increment the value of that field.
5 Continue Steps 3 and 4 until the RTC correction value is complete.
6 Press the MOD/ENTER key to accept the modified values or ESC to discard any
modifications made while in edit mode.

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Real-Time Correction Factor for Twido Extreme Bases

For Twido Extreme TWDLEDCK1 bases, the Real-Time Correction Factor needs to
be calculated as follows:

Step Action
1 Set the Real-Time Clock Value.
2 After a few weeks, determine the deviation of the Real-Time Clock on your PLC.
3 Calculate the factor necessary for a Real-Time Correction on a weekly basis.
4 Set the Real-Time Correction Factor with this value.
Result: the Real-Time Correction Factor will be added to (or subtracted from)
the Real-Time Clock value of your PLC every week.

The Real-Time Correction Factor for Twido Extreme is a 6 bit value:

Bits Description Possible values

0
1
2 The correction factor in
0 to 63
3 seconds

4
5
6 Sign of the correction factor 0: subtraction
1: addition

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III
Subject of this Part
This part provides instructions for using the Ladder, List, and Grafcet programming
languages to create control programs for Twido programmable controllers.

What’s in this Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
14 Ladder Language 399
15 Instruction List Language 423
16 Grafcet 435

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14
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes programming using Ladder Language.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Introduction to Ladder Diagrams 400
Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams 402
Ladder Diagram Blocks 404
Ladder Language Graphic Elements 407
Special Ladder Instructions OPEN and SHORT 410
Programming Advice 412
Ladder/List Reversibility 417
Guidelines for Ladder/List Reversibility 419
Program Documentation 421

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Introduction to Ladder Diagrams

Introduction
Ladder diagrams are similar to relay logic diagrams that represent relay control
circuits. The main differences between the two are the following features of Ladder
programming that are not found in relay logic diagrams:
z All inputs are represented by contact symbols ( ).
z All outputs are represented by coil symbols ( ).
z Numerical operations are included in the graphical Ladder instruction set.

Ladder Equivalents to Relay Circuits

The following illustration shows a simplified wiring diagram of a relay logic circuit and
the equivalent Ladder diagram.

Notice that in the above illustration, all inputs associated with a switching device in
the relay logic diagram are shown as contacts in the Ladder diagram. The M1 output
coil in the relay logic diagram is represented with an output coil symbol in the Ladder
diagram. The address numbers appearing above each contact/coil symbol in the
Ladder diagram are references to the locations of the external input/output
connections to the controller.

Ladder Rungs
A program written in Ladder language is composed of rungs which are sets of
graphical instructions drawn between two vertical potential bars. The rungs are
executed sequentially by the controller.

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The set of graphical instructions represent the following functions:

z Inputs/outputs of the controller (push buttons, sensors, relays, pilot lights, etc.)
z Functions of the controller (timers, counters, etc.)
z Math and logic operations (addition, division, AND, XOR, etc.)
z Comparison operators and other numerical operations (A<B, A=B, shift, rotate,
etc.)
z Internal variables in the controller (bits, words, etc.)
These graphical instructions are arranged with vertical and horizontal connections
leading eventually to one or several outputs and/or actions. A rung cannot support
more than one group of linked instructions.

Example of Ladder Rungs

The following diagram is an example of a Ladder program composed of two rungs.

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Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams

Programming Grid
Each Ladder rung consists of a grid of seven rows by eleven columns that are
organized into two zones as shown in the following illustration.

Grid Zones
The Ladder diagram programming grid is divided into two zones:
z Test Zone
Contains the conditions that are tested in order to perform actions. Consists of
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z Action Zone
Contains the output or operation that will be performed according to the results of
the tests of the conditions in the Test Zone. Consists of columns 8 - 11, and
contains coils and operation blocks.

Entering Instructions in the Grid

A Ladder rung provides a seven by eleven programming grid that starts in the first
cell in the upper left-hand corner of the grid. Programming consists of entering
instructions into the cells of the grid. Test instructions, comparisons, and functions
are entered in cells in the test zone and are left-justified. The test logic provides
continuity to the action zone where coils, numerical operations, and program flow
control instructions are entered and are right-justified.
The rung is solved or executed (tests made and outputs assigned) within the grid
from top to bottom and from left to right.

Sections/Subroutines
Each section/subroutine consists of:
z A section header with with section number (automatically assigned by the
program), section/subroutine label, a user-defined section/subroutine title and
four lines of user comments. See .
z A sequence of rungs below the section/subroutine header.

Rung Headers
In addition to the rung, a rung header appears directly above the rung. Use the rung
header to document the logical purpose of the rung. The rung header can contain
the following information:
z Rung number
z Labels (%Li)
z Rung title
z Rung comments
For more details about using the rung header to document your programs, see
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Ladder Diagram Blocks

Introduction
Ladder diagrams consist of blocks representing program flow and functions such as
the following:
z Contacts
z Coils
z Program flow instructions
z Function blocks
z Comparison blocks
z Operation blocks

Contacts, Coils, and Program Flow

Contacts, coils, and program flow (jump and call) instructions occupy a single cell of
the ladder programming grid. Function blocks, comparison blocks, and operation
blocks occupy multiple cells.
The following are examples of a contact and a coil.

Function Blocks
Function blocks are placed in the test zone of the programming grid. The block must
appear in the first row; no ladder instructions or lines of continuity may appear above
or below the function block. Ladder test instructions lead to the function block’s input
side, and test instructions and/or action instructions lead from the block’s output
side.
Function blocks are vertically oriented and occupy two columns by four rows of the
programming grid.

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The following is an example of a counter function block.

Comparison Blocks
Comparison blocks are placed in the test zone of the programming grid. The block
may appear in any row or column in the test zone as long as the entire length of the
instruction resides in the test zone.
Comparison blocks are horizontally oriented and occupy two columns by one row of
the programming grid.
See the following example of a comparison block.

To edit the comparison block, click on the field just above the comparison box and
type in your expression. Both symbols and addresses may be used as operands
here. The comment field however is disabled.

Operation blocks
Operation blocks are placed in the action zone of the programming grid. The block
may appear in any row in the action zone. The instruction is right-justified; it appears
on the right and ends in the last column.
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Operation blocks are horizontally oriented and occupy four columns by one row of
the programming grid.
The following is an example of an operation block.

To edit the operation block, click on the field just above the operation box and type
in your expression. Both symbols and addresses may be used as operands here.
The comment field (top box), however, is disabled.
If symbols have been previously defined, the expression will be displayed with both
addresses (lower box) and symbols (upper box) as shown in the following example
of an operation block. Here, the address %MW2 has been previously defined with
the symbol OPERATE_SWITCH.

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Ladder Language Graphic Elements

Introduction
Instructions in Ladder diagrams consist of graphic elements.

Contacts
The contacts graphic elements are programmed in the test zone and take up one
cell (one row high by one column wide).

Name Graphic Instruction Function

element
Normally open contact LD Passing contact when the
controlling bit object is at state 1.

Normally closed LDN Passing contact when the

contact controlling bit object is at state 0.

Contact for detecting a LDR Rising edge: detecting the change

rising edge from 0 to 1 of the controlling bit
object.

Contact for detecting a LDF Falling edge: detecting the change

falling edge from 1 to 0 of the controlling bit
object.

Link Elements
The graphic link elements are used to insert/delete ladder loops:.

Name Graphic Function

element
Insert a link Insert an empty ladder loop

Delete a link Delete an empty ladder loop

Note:
1. If the ladder loop contains any elements, you
must first delete all ladder elements before you
can delete the ladder loop,
2. The keyboard shortcut used to remove an
element is DELETE.

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Coils
The coil graphic elements are programmed in the action zone and take up one cell
(one row high and one column wide).

Name Graphic Instruction Function

element
Direct coil ST The associated bit object takes the
value of the test zone result.

Inverse coil STN The associated bit object takes the

negated value of the test zone result.

Set coil S The associated bit object is set to 1

when the result of the test zone is 1.

Reset coil R The associated bit object is set to 0

when the result of the test zone is 1.

Jump or Subroutine JMP Connect to a labeled instruction,

call SR upstream or downstream.

Transition condition Grafcet language. Used when the

coil programming of the transition
conditions associated with the
transitions causes a changeover to the
next step.
Return from a RET Placed at the end of subroutines to
subroutine return to the main program.

Stop program END Defines the end of the program.

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Function blocks
The graphic elements of function blocks are programmed in the test zone and
require four rows by two columns of cells (except for very fast counters which require
five rows by two columns).

Name Graphic Function

element
Timers, counters, Each of the function blocks uses inputs and outputs
registers, and so on. that enable links to the other graphic elements..
Note: Outputs of function blocks can not be
connected to each other (vertical shorts).

Operate and Comparison Blocks

Comparison blocks are programmed in the test zone, and operation blocks are
programmed in the action zone.

Name Graphic Function

element
Comparison block Compares two operands, the output changes to 1
when the result is checked.
Size: one row by two columns

operation block Performs arithmetic and logic operations.

Size: one row by four columns

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Special Ladder Instructions OPEN and SHORT

Introduction
The OPEN and SHORT instructions provide a convenient method for debugging
and troubleshooting Ladder programs. These special instructions alter the logic of a
rung by either shorting or opening the continuity of a rung as explained in the
following table.

Instruction Description List Instruction

OPEN At the beginning of the rung. LD 0
Within a rung: Creates a break in the AND 0
continuity of a ladder rung regardless of the
results of the last logical operation.
SHORT At the beginning of the rung. LD 1
Within a rung: Allows the continuity to pass OR 1
through the rung regardless of the results of
the last logical operation.

In List programming, the LD, OR and AND instructions are used to create the OPEN
and SHORT instructions using immediate values of 0 and 1 respectively.

Examples
The following are examples of using the OPEN and SHORT instructions.

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When no RESET input is required, as you cannot delete the link segment to the
function block R-input, use the OPEN element to permanently break the input
segment.

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Handling Program Jumps

Use program jumps with care to avoid long loops that can increase scan time. Avoid
jumps to instructions that are located upstream. (An upstream instruction line
appears before a jump in a program. A downstream instruction line appears after a
jump in a program.).

Programming of Outputs
Output bits, like internal bits, should only be modified once in the program. In the
case of output bits, only the last value scanned is taken into account when the
outputs are updated.

Using Directly-Wired Emergency Stop Sensors

Sensors used directly for emergency stops must not be processed by the controller.
They must be connected directly to the corresponding outputs.

Handling Power Returns

Make power returns conditional on a manual operation. An automatic restart of the
installation could cause unexpected operation of equipment (use system bits %S0,
%S1 and %S9).

Time and Schedule Block Management

The state of system bit %S51, which indicates any RTC faults, should be checked.

Syntax and Error Checking

When a program is entered, TwidoSuite checks the syntax of the instructions, the
operands, and their association.

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Additional Notes on Using Parentheses

Assignment operations should not be placed within parentheses:

In order to perform the same function, the following equations must be programmed:

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If several contacts are parellelized, they must be nested within each other or
completely separate:

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The following schematics cannot be programmed:

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In order to execute schematics equivalent to those, they must be modified as

follows:

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Ladder/List Reversibility

Introduction
Program reversibility is a feature of the TwidoSuite programming software that
provides conversion of application program sections from Ladder to List and from
List back to Ladder.
You can set the default display of programs: either List or Ladder format in user
preferences. You can toggle program sections between List and Ladder views.
NOTE: When switching between ladder and list views, only the rungs in the selected
section are reversed. This enables you to display a program with some sections in
ladder view and other sections in list view in the same window.

Understanding Reversibility
A key to understanding the program reversibility feature is examining the
relationship of a Ladder rung and the associated instruction List sequence:
z Ladder rung: A collection of Ladder instructions that constitute a logical
expression.
z List sequence: A collection of List programming instructions that correspond to
the Ladder instructions and represents the same logical expression.
The following illustration displays a common Ladder rung and its equivalent program
logic expressed as a sequence of List instructions.

An application program is stored internally as List instructions, regardless if the

program is written in Ladder language or List language. TwidoSuite takes advantage
of the program structure similarities between the two languages and uses this
internal List image of the program to display it in the List and Ladder viewers and
editors as either a List program (its basic form), or graphically as a Ladder diagram,
depending upon the selected user preference.

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Ensuring Reversibility
Programs created in Ladder can always be reversed to List. However, some List
logic may not reverse to Ladder. To ensure reversibility from List to Ladder, it is
important to follow the set of List programming guidelines in Guidelines for
Ladder/List Reversibility, page 419.

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Guidelines for Ladder/List Reversibility

Instructions Required for Reversibility

The structure of a reversible function block in List language requires the use of the
following instructions:
z BLK marks the block start, and defines the beginning of the rung and the start of
the input portion to the block.
z OUT_BLK marks the beginning of the output portion of the block.
z END_BLK marks the end of the block and the rung.
The use of the reversible function block instructions are not mandatory for a properly
functioning List program. For some instructions it is possible to program in List which
is not reversible. For a description of non-reversible List programming of standard
function blocks, see Standard function blocks programming principles, page 470.

Non-Equivalent Instructions to Avoid

Avoid the use of certain List instructions, or certain combinations of instructions and
operands, which have no equivalents in Ladder diagrams. For example, the N
instruction (inverses the value in the Boolean accumulator) has no equivalent
Ladder instruction.
The following table identifies all List programming instructions that will not reverse
to Ladder.

List Instruction Operand Description

JMPCN %Li Jump Conditional Not
N none Negation (Not)
ENDCN none End Conditional Not

Unconditional Rungs
Programming unconditional rungs also requires following List programming
guidelines to ensure List-to-Ladder reversibility. Unconditional rungs do not have
tests or conditions. The outputs or action instructions are always executed.

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The following diagram provides examples of unconditional rungs and the equivalent
List sequence.

Notice that each of the above unconditional List sequences begin with a load
instruction followed by a one, except for the JMP instruction. This combination sets
the Boolean accumulator value to one, and therefore sets the coil (store instruction)
to one and sets%MW5 to zero on every scan of the program. The exception is the
unconditional jump List instruction (JMP %L6) which is executed regardless of the
value of the accumulator and does not need the accumulator set to one.

Ladder List Rungs

If a List program is reversed that is not completely reversible, the reversible portions
are displayed in the Ladder view and the irreversible portions are displayed as
Ladder List Rungs.
A Ladder List Rung functions just like a small List editor, allowing the user to view
and modify the irreversible parts of a Ladder program.

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Program Documentation

Documenting Your Program

You can document your program by entering comments using the List and Ladder
editors:
z Use the List Editor to document your program with List Line Comments. These
comments may appear on the same line as programming instructions, or they
may appear on lines of their own.
z Use the Ladder Editor to document your program using rung headers. These are
found directly above the rung.
The TwidoSuite programming software uses these comments for reversibility. When
reversing a program from List to Ladder, TwidoSuite uses some of the List
comments to construct a rung header. For this, the comments inserted between List
sequences are used for rung headers.

Example of List Line Comments

The following is an example of a List program with List Line Comments.

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Reversing List Comments to Ladder

When List instructions are reversed to a Ladder diagram, List Line Comments are
displayed in the Ladder Editor according to the following rules:
z The first comment that is on a line by itself is assigned as the rung header.
z Any comments found after the first become the body of the rung.
z Once the body lines of the header are occupied, then the rest of the line
comments between List sequences are ignored, as are any comments that are
found on list lines that also contain list instructions.

Example of Rung Header Comments

The following is an example of a Ladder program with rung header comments.

Reversing Ladder Comments to List

When a Ladder diagram is reversed to List instructions, rung header comments are
displayed in the List Editor according to the following rules:
z Any rung header comments are inserted between the associated List sequences.
z Any labels (%Li: ) or subroutine declarations (SRi:) are placed on the next line
following the header and immediately prior to the List sequence.
z If the List was reversed to Ladder, any comments that were ignored will reappear
in the List Editor.

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes programming using Instruction List Language.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Overview of List Programs 424
Operation of List Instructions 426
List Language Instructions 427
Using Parentheses 430
Stack Instructions (MPS, MRD, MPP) 433

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Overview of List Programs

Introduction
A program written in List language consists of a series of instructions executed
sequentially by the controller. Each List instruction is represented by a single
program line and consists of three components:
z Line number
z Instruction code
z Operand(s)

Example of a List Program

The following is an example of a List program.

Line Number
Line numbers are generated automatically when you enter an instruction. Blank
lines and Comment lines do not have line numbers.

Instruction Code
The instruction code is a symbol for an operator that identifies the operation to be
performed using the operand(s). Typical operators specify Boolean and numerical
operations.
For example, in the sample program above, LD is the abbreviation for the instruction
code for a LOAD instruction. The LOAD instruction places (loads) the value of the
operand %I0.1 into an internal register called the accumulator.

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There are basically two types of instructions:

z Test instructions
These setup or test for the necessary conditions to perform an action. For
example, LOAD (LD) and AND.
z Action instructions
These perform actions as a result of setup conditions. For example, assignment
instructions such as STORE (ST) and RESET (R).

Operand
An operand is a number, address, or symbol representing a value that a program
can manipulate in an instruction. For example, in the sample program above, the
operand %I0.1 is an address assigned the value of an input to the controller. An
instruction can have from zero to three operands depending on the type of
instruction code.
Operands can represent the following:
z Controller inputs and outputs such as sensors, push buttons, and relays.
z Predefined system functions such as timers and counters.
z Arithmetic, logical, comparison, and numerical operations.
z Controller internal variables such as bits and words.

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Operation of List Instructions

Introduction
List instructions have only one explicit operand, the other operand is implied. The
implied operand is the value in the Boolean accumulator. For example, in the
instruction LD %I0.1, %I0.1 is the explicit operand. An implicit operand is stored in
the accumulator and will be written over by value of %I0.1.

Operation
A List instruction performs a specified operation on the contents of the accumulator
and the explicit operand, and replaces the contents of the accumulator with the
result. For example, the operation AND %I1.2 performs a logical AND between the
contents of the accumulator and the Input 1.2 and will replace the contents of the
accumulator with this result.
All Boolean instructions, except for Load, Store, and Not, operate on two operands.
The value of the two operands can be either True or False, and program execution
of the instructions produces a single value: either True or False. Load instructions
place the value of the operand in the accumulator, while Store instructions transfer
the value in the accumulator to the operand. The Not instruction has no explicit
operands and simply inverts the state of the accumulator.

Supported List Instructions

The following table shows a selection of instructions in List Instruction language:

Type of Instruction Example Function

Bit instruction LD %M10 Reads internal bit %M10
Block instruction IN %TM0 Starts the timer %TM0
Word instruction [%MW10 := %MW50+100] Addition operation
Program instruction SR5 Calls subroutine #5
Grafcet instruction -*-8 Step #8

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List Language Instructions

Introduction
List language consists of the following types of instructions:
z Test Instructions
z Action instructions
z Function block instructions
This section identifies and describes the Twido instructions for List programming.

Test Instructions
The following table describes test instructions in List language.

Name Equivalent Function

graphic
element
LD The Boolean result is the same as the status of the
operand.

LDN The Boolean result is the same as the reverse status of

the operand.

LDR The Boolean result changes to 1 on detection of the

operand (rising edge) changing from 0 to 1.

LDF The Boolean result changes to 1 on detection of the

operand (falling edge) changing from 1 to 0.

AND The Boolean result is equal to the AND logic between the
Boolean result of the previous instruction and the status
of the operand.
ANDN The Boolean result is equal to the AND logic between the
Boolean result of the previous instruction and the reverse
status of the operand.
ANDR The Boolean result is equal to the AND logic between the
Boolean result of the previous instruction and the
detection of the operand’s rising edge (1 = rising edge).
ANDF The Boolean result is equal to the AND logic between the
Boolean result of the previous instruction and the
detection of the operand’s falling edge (1 = falling edge).

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Name Equivalent Function

graphic
element
OR The Boolean result is equal to the OR logic between the
Boolean result of the previous instruction and the status
of the operand.

AND( Logic AND (8 parenthesis levels)

OR( Logic OR (8 parenthesis levels)

XOR, XORN, Exclusive OR

XORR, XORF

MPS Switching to the coils.

MRD
MPP

N - Negation (NOT)

Action instructions
The following table describes action instructions in List language.

Name Equivalent Function

graphic
element
ST The associated operand takes the value of the test zone
result.
STN The associated operand takes the reverse value of the test
zone result.

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Name Equivalent Function

graphic
element
S The associated operand is set to 1 when the result of the
test zone is 1.

R The associated operand is set to 0 when the result of the

test zone is 1.

JMP Connect unconditionally to a labeled sequence, upstream

or downstream.

SRn Connection at the beginning of a subroutine.

RET Return from a subroutine.

END End of program.

ENDC End of the conditioned program at a Boolean result of 1.

ENDCN End of the conditioned program at a Boolean result of 0.

Function Block Instructions

The following table describes function blocks in List language.

Name Equivalent Function

graphic
element
Timers, counters, For each of the function blocks, there are
registers, and so on. instructions for controlling the block.
A structured form is used to hardwire the block
inputs and outputs directly.
Note: Outputs of function blocks can not be
connected to each other (vertical shorts).

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Using Parentheses

Introduction
In AND and OR logical instructions, parentheses are use to specify divergences in
Ladder Editors. Parentheses are associated with instructions, as follows:
z Opening the parentheses is associated with the AND or OR instruction.
z Closing the parentheses is an instruction which is required for each open
parentheses.

Example Using an AND Instruction

The following diagrams are examples of using a parentheses with an AND
instruction: AND(...).

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Example Using an OR Instruction

The following diagrams are examples of using parentheses with an OR instruction:
OR(...).

Modifiers
The following table lists modifiers that can be assigned to parentheses.

Modifier Function Example

N Negation AND(N or OR(N
F Falling edge AND(F or OR(F
R Rising edge AND(R or OR(R
[ Comparison See Comparison Instructions, page 498

Nesting Parenthesis
It is possible to nest up to eight levels of parentheses.
Observe the following rules when nesting parentheses:
z Each open parentheses must have a corresponding closed parentheses.
z Labels (%Li:), subroutines (SRi:), jump instructions (JMP), and function block
instructions must not be placed in expressions between parentheses.
z Store instructions ST, STN, S, and R must not be programmed between
parentheses.
z Stack instructions MPS, MRD, and MPP cannot be used between parentheses.

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Examples of Nesting Parentheses

The following diagrams provide examples of nesting parentheses.

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Stack Instructions (MPS, MRD, MPP)

Introduction
The Stack instructions process routing to coils.The MPS, MRD, and MPP
instructions use a temporary storage area called the stack which can store up to
eight Boolean expressions.
NOTE: These instructions can not be used within an expression between
parentheses.

Operation of Stack Instructions

The following table describes the operation of the three stack instructions.

Instruction Description Function

MPS Memory Push onto stack Stores the result of the last logical instruction
(contents of the accumulator) onto the top of
stack (a push) and shifts the other values to the
bottom of the stack.
MRD Memory Read from stack Reads the top of stack into the accumulator.
MPP Memory Pop from stack Copies the value at the top of stack into the
accumulator (a pop) and shifts the other values
towards the top of the stack.

Examples of Stack Instructions

The following diagrams are examples of using stack instructions.

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Examples of Stack Operation

The following diagrams display how stack instructions operate.

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes programming using Grafcet Language.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Description of Grafcet Instructions 436
Description of Grafcet Program Structure 441
Actions Associated with Grafcet Steps 444

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Description of Grafcet Instructions

Introduction
Grafcet instructions in TwidoSuite offer a simple method of translating a control
sequence (Grafcet chart).
The maximum number of Grafcet steps depend on the type of Twido controller. The
number of steps active at any one time is limited only by the total number of steps.
For the TWDLCAA10DRF and the TWDLCAA16DRF, steps 1 through 62 are
available. Steps 0 and 63 are reserved for pre- and post-processing. For all other
controllers, steps 1 through 95 are available.

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Grafcet Instructions
The following table lists all instructions and objects required to program a Grafcet
chart:

Graphic Transcription in Function

representation (1) TwidoSuite language
Illustration:
=*= i Start the initial step (2)

#i Activate step i after deactivating the

current step
-*- i Start step i and validate the associated
transition (2)
# Deactivate the current step without
activating any other steps
#Di Deactivate step i and the current step
=*= POST Start post-processing and end
sequential processing
%Xi Bit associated with step i, can be tested
and written (maximum number of steps
depends on controller)
LD %Xi, LDN %Xi Test the activity of step i
AND %Xi, ANDN %Xi,
OR %Xi, ORN %Xi
XOR %Xi, XORN %Xi
S %Xi Activate step i

R %Xi Deactivate step i

(1) The graphic representation is not taken into account.

(2) The first step =*=i or -*-i written indicates the start of sequential processing and
thus the end of preprocessing.

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Grafcet Examples
Linear sequence:

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Alternative sequence:

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Simultaneous sequences:

NOTE: For a Grafcet Chart to be operational, at least one active step must be
declared using the =*=i instruction (initial step) or the chart should be pre-positioned
during preprocessing using system bit %S23 and the instruction S %Xi.

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Description of Grafcet Program Structure

Introduction
A TwidoSuite Grafcet program has three parts:
z Preprocessing
z Sequential processing
z Post-Processing

Preprocessing
Preprocessing consists of the following:
z Power returns
z Error management
z Changes of operating mode
z Pre-positioning Grafcet steps
z Input logic

The rising edge of input %I0.6 sets bit %S21 to 1. This disables the active steps and
enables the initial steps.

Preprocessing begins with the first line of the program and ends with the first
occurrence of a "= * =" or "- * -" instruction.

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Three system bits are dedicated to Grafcet control: %S21, %S22 and %S23. Each
of these system bits are set to 1 (if needed) by the application, normally in
preprocessing. The associated function is performed by the system at the end of
preprocessing and the system bit is then reset to 0 by the system.

System Bit Name Description

%S21 Grafcet All active steps are deactivated and the initial steps are
initialization activated.
%S22 Grafcet re- All steps are deactivated.
initialization
%S23 Grafcet pre- This bit must be set to 1 if %Xi objects are explicitly
positioning written by the application in preprocessing. If this bit is
maintained to 1 by the preprocessing without any
explicit change of the %Xi objects, Grafcet is frozen (no
updates are taken into account).

Sequential Processing
Sequential processing takes place in the chart (instructions representing the chart):
z Steps
z Actions associated with steps
z Transitions
z Transition conditions

Example:

Sequential processing ends with the execution of the "= * = POST" instruction or with
the end of the program.

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Post-Processing
Post-processing consists of the following:
z Commands from the sequential processing for controlling the outputs
z Interlocks specific to the outputs

Example:

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Actions Associated with Grafcet Steps

Introduction
A TwidoSuite Grafcet program offers two ways to program the actions associated
with steps:
z In the post-processing section
z Within List instructions or Ladder rungs of the steps themselves

Associating Actions in Post-Processing

If there are security or running mode constraints, it is preferable to program actions
in the post-processing section of a Grafcet application. You can use Set and Reset
List instructions or energize coils in a Ladder program to activate Grafcet steps
(%Xi).
Example:

Associating Actions from an Application

You can program the actions associated with steps within List instructions or Ladder
rungs. In this case, the List instruction or Ladder rung is not scanned unless the step
is active. This is the most efficient, readable, and maintainable way to use Grafcet.

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Example:

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Functions
IV
Subject of this Part
This part provides detailed descriptions about basic and advanced instructions and
system bits and words for Twido languages.

What’s in this Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
17 Basic Instructions 449
18 Advanced Instructions 519
19 System Bits and System Words 701

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17
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides details about instructions and function blocks that are used to
create basic control programs for Twido controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
17.1 Boolean Processing 450
17.2 Basic Function Blocks 467
17.3 Numerical Processing 491
17.4 Program Instructions 511

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17.1 Boolean Processing

Aim of this Section

This section provides an introduction to Boolean processing including descriptions
and programming guidelines for Boolean instructions.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Boolean Instructions 451
Understanding the Format for Describing Boolean Instructions 453
Load Instructions (LD, LDN, LDR, LDF) 455
Assignment instructions (ST, STN, R, S) 457
Logical AND Instructions (AND, ANDN, ANDR, ANDF) 459
Logical OR Instructions (OR, ORN, ORR, ORF) 461
Exclusive OR, instructions (XOR, XORN, XORR, XORF) 463
NOT Instruction (N) 465

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Boolean Instructions

Introduction
Boolean instructions can be compared to Ladder language elements. These
instructions are summarized in the following table.

Item Instruction Example Description

Test elements The Load (LD) LD %I0.0 Contact is closed when bit
instruction is equivalent %I0.0 is at state 1.
to an open contact.
Action elements The Store (ST) ST %Q0.0 The associated bit object
instruction is equivalent takes a logical value of the bit
to a coil. accumulator (result of
previous logic).

The Boolean result of the test elements is applied to the action elements as shown
by the following instructions.

Testing Controller Inputs

Boolean test instructions can be used to detect rising or falling edges on the
controller inputs. An edge is detected when the state of an input has changed
between "scan n-1" and the current "scan n". This edge remains detected during the
current scan.

Rising Edge Detection

The LDR instruction (Load Rising Edge) is equivalent to a rising edge detection
contact. The rising edge detects a change of the input value from 0 to 1.
A positive transition sensing contact is used to detect a rising edge as seen in the
following diagram.

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Falling Edge Detection

The LDF instruction (Load Falling Edge) is equivalent to a falling edge detection
contact. The falling edge detects a change of the controlling input from 1 to 0.
A negative transition sensing contact is used to detect a falling edge as seen in the
following diagram.

Edge Detection
The following table summarizes the instructions and timing for detecting edges:

Edge Test Instruction Ladder Timing diagram

diagram
Rising edge LDR %I0.0

Falling edge LDF %I0.0

NOTE: It is now possible to apply edge instructions to the %Mi internal bits.

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Understanding the Format for Describing Boolean Instructions

Introduction
Each Boolean instruction in this section is described using the following information:
z Brief description
z Example of the instruction and the corresponding ladder diagram
z List of permitted operands
z Timing diagram
The following explanations provide more detail on how Boolean instructions are
described in this section.

Examples
The following illustration shows how examples are given for each instruction.

Permitted Operands
The following table defines the types of permitted operands used for Boolean
instructions.

Operand Description
0/1 Immediate value of 0 or 1
%I Controller input %Ii.j
%Q Controller output %Qi.j
%M Internal bit %Mi
%S System bit %Si
%X Step bit %Xi
%BLK.x Function block bit (for example, %TMi.Q)
%•:Xk Word bit (for example, %MWi:Xk)
[ Comparison expression (for example, [%MWi<1000])

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Timing Diagrams
The following illustration shows how timing diagrams are displayed for each
instruction.

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Load Instructions (LD, LDN, LDR, LDF)

Introduction
Load instructions LD, LDN, LDR, and LDF correspond respectively to the opened,
closed, rising edge, and falling edge contacts (LDR and LDF are used only with
controller inputs and internal words, and for AS-Interface and PDO CANopen slave
inputs).

Examples
The following diagrams are examples of Load instructions.

Permitted Operands
The following table lists the types of load instructions with Ladder equivalents and
permitted operands.

List Instruction Ladder Equivalent Permitted Operands

LD 0/1, %I, %IA, %IWCx.y.z:Xk, %Q, %QA,
%M, %S, %X, %BLK.x, %•:Xk,[

LDN 0/1, %I, %IA, %IWCx.y.z:Xk, %Q, %QA,

%M, %S, %X, %BLK.x, %•:Xk,[

LDR %I, %IA, %M

LDF %I, %IA, %M

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Timing diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for Load instructions.

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Assignment instructions (ST, STN, R, S)

Introduction
The assignment instructions ST, STN, S, and R correspond respectively to the
direct, inverse, set, and reset coils.

Examples
The following diagrams are examples of assignment instructions.

Permitted Operands
The following table lists the types of assignment instructions with ladder equivalents
and permitted operands.

List Instruction Ladder Equivalent Permitted Operands

ST %Q,%QA,%M,%S,%BLK.x,%•:Xk

STN %Q,%QA%M,%S,%BLK.x,%•:Xk

S %Q,%QA,%M,%S,%X,%BLK.x,%•:Xk

R %Q,%QA,%M,%S,%X,%BLK.x,%•:Xk

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Timing diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for assignment instructions.

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Logical AND Instructions (AND, ANDN, ANDR, ANDF)

Introduction
The AND instructions perform a logical AND operation between the operand (or its
inverse, or its rising or falling edge) and the Boolean result of the preceding
instruction.

Examples
The following diagrams are examples of logic AND instructions.

Permitted Operands
The following table lists the types of AND instructions with ladder equivalents and
permitted operands.

List Instruction Ladder Equivalent Permitted Operands

AND 0/1, %I, %IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X,
%BLK.x, %•:Xk, [

ANDN 0/1, %I, %IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X,

%BLK.x, %•:Xk, [

ANDR %I, %IA, %M

ANDF %I, %IA, %M

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Timing diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for the AND instructions.

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Logical OR Instructions (OR, ORN, ORR, ORF)

Introduction
The OR instructions perform a logical OR operation between the operand (or its
inverse, or its rising or falling edge) and the Boolean result of the preceding
instruction.

Examples
The following diagrams are examples of logic OR instructions.

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Permitted Operands
The following table lists the types of OR instructions with Ladder equivalents and
permitted operands.

List Instruction Ladder Equivalent Permitted Operands

OR 0/1, %I,%IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X, %BLK.x,
%•:Xk

ORN 0/1, %I,%IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X, %BLK.x,

%•:Xk

ORR %I, %IA, %M

ORF %I, %IA, %M

Timing diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for the OR instructions.

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Exclusive OR, instructions (XOR, XORN, XORR, XORF)

Introduction
The XOR instruction performs an exclusive OR operation between the operand and
the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
The XORN instruction performs an exclusive OR operation between the inverse of
the operand and the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
The XORR instruction performs an exclusive OR operation between the rising edge
of the operand and the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
The XORF instruction performs an exclusive OR operation between the falling edge
of the operand and the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.

Examples
The following example shows the use of XOR instructions.

Permitted Operands
The following table lists the types of XOR instructions and permitted operands.

List instruction Permitted Operands

XOR %I, %IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X,
%BLK.x, %•:Xk
XORN %I, %IA, %Q, %QA, %M, %S, %X,
%BLK.x, %•:Xk

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List instruction Permitted Operands

XORR %I, %IA, %M
XORF %I, %IA, %M

Timing Diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for the XOR instructions.

Special Cases
The following are special rules for using XOR instructions in Ladder programs:
z Do not insert XOR contacts in the first position of a rung.
z Do not insert XOR contacts in parallel with other ladder elements (see the
following example.)
As shown in the following example, inserting an element in parallel with the XOR
contact will generate a validation error.

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NOT Instruction (N)

Introduction
The NOT (N) instruction negates the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.

Example
The following is an example of using the NOT instruction.

NOTE: The NOT instruction is not reversible.

Permitted Operands
Not applicable.

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Timing Diagram
The following diagram displays the timing for the NOT instruction.

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17.2 Basic Function Blocks

Aim of this Section

This section provides descriptions and programming guidelines for using basic
function blocks.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Basic Function Blocks 468
Standard function blocks programming principles 470
Timer Function Block (%TMi) 472
TOF Type of Timer 474
TON Type of Timer 475
TP Type of Timer 476
Programming and Configuring Timers 477
Up/Down Counter Function Block (%Ci) 480
Programming and Configuring Counters 483
Shift Bit Register Function Block (%SBRi) 485
Step Counter Function Block (%SCi) 488

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Basic Function Blocks

Introduction
Function blocks are the sources for bit objects and specific words that are used by
programs. Basic function blocks provide simple functions such as timers or up/down
counting.

Example of a Function Block

The following illustration is an example of an up/down Counter function block.

Bit Objects
Bit objects correspond to the block outputs. These bits can be accessed by Boolean
test instructions using either of the following methods:
z Directly (for example, LD E) if they are wired to the block in reversible
programming (see Standard function blocks programming principles, page 470).
z By specifying the block type (for example, LD %Ci.E).
Inputs can be accessed in the form of instructions.

Word Objects
Word objects correspond to specified parameters and values as follows:
z Block configuration parameters: Some parameters are accessible by the
program (for example, pre-selection parameters) and some are inaccessible by
the program (for example, time base).
z Current values: For example, %Ci.V, the current count value.

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Accessible Bit and Word Objects

The following table describes the Basic function blocks bit and word objects that can
be accessed by the program.

Basic Symbol Range Types of Description Address Write

Function (i) Objects Access
Block
Timer %TMi 0 - 127 Word Current Value %TMi.V no
Preset value %TMi.P yes
Bit Timer output %TMi.Q no
Up/Down %Ci 0 - 127 Word Current Value %Ci.V no
Counter
Preset value %Ci.P yes
Bit Underflow %Ci.E no
output (empty)
Preset output %Ci.D no
reached
Overflow output %Ci.F no
(full)

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Standard function blocks programming principles

Introduction
Use one of the following methods to program standard function blocks:
z Function block instructions (for example, BLK %TM2): This reversible method of
programming ladder language enables operations to be performed on the block
in a single place in the program.
z Specific instructions (for example, CU %Ci): This non-reversible method enables
operations to be performed on the block’s inputs in several places in the program
(for example, line 100 CU %C1, line 174 CD %C1, line 209 LD %C1.D).

Reversible Programming
Use instructions BLK, OUT_BLK, and END_BLK for reversible programming:
z BLK: Indicates the beginning of the block.
z OUT_BLK: Is used to directly wire the block outputs.
z END_BLK: Indicates the end of the block.

Example with Output Wiring

The following example shows reversible programming of a counter function block
with wired outputs.

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Example without Output Wiring

This example shows reversible programming of a counter function block without
wired outputs.

NOTE: Only test and input instructions on the relevant block can be placed between
the BLK and OUT_BLK instructions (or between BLK and END_BLK when
OUT_BLK is not programmed).

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Timer Function Block (%TMi)

Introduction
There are three types of Timer function blocks:
z TON (Timer On-Delay): this type of timer is used to control on-delay actions.
z TOF (Timer Off-Delay): this type of timer is used to control off-delay actions.
z TP (Timer - Pulse): this type of timer is used to create a pulse of a precise
duration.
The delays or pulse periods are programmable and may be modified using the
TwidoSuite.

Illustration
The following is an illustration of the Timer function block.

Parameters
The Timer function block has the following parameters:

Parameter Label Value

Timer number %TMi 0 to 63: TWDLCAA10DRF and TWDLCAA16DRF
0 to 127 for all other controllers.
Type TON • Timer On-Delay (default)
TOF • Timer Off-Delay
TP • pulse (monostable)
Time base TB 1 min (default), 1 s, 100 ms, 10 ms, 1 ms

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Parameter Label Value

Current Value %TMi.V Word which increments from 0 to %TMi.P when the timer is
running. May be read and tested, but not written by the
program. %TMi.V can be modified using the Animation
Tables Editor.
Preset value %TMi.P 0 - 9999. Word which may be read, tested, and written by
the program. Default value is 9999. The period or delay
generated is %TMi.P x TB.
Animation Tables Y/N Y: Yes, the preset %TMi.P value can be modified using the
Editor Animation Tables Editor.
N: No, the preset %TMi.P value cannot be modified.
Enable (or IN Starts the timer on rising edge (TON or TP types) or falling
instruction) input edge (TOF type).
Timer output Q Associated bit %TMi.Q is set to 1 depending on the function
performed: TON, TOF, or TP

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TOF Type of Timer

Introduction
Use the TOF (Timer Off-Delay) type of timer to control off-delay actions. This delay
is programmable using TwidoSuite.

Timing Diagram
The following timing diagram illustrates the operation of the TOF type timer.

Operation
The following table describes the operation of the TOF type timer.

Phase Description
1 The current value %TMi.V is set to 0 on a rising edge at input IN, even if the timer
is running.
2 The %TMi.Q output bit is set to 1 when a rising edge is detected at input N.
3 The timer starts on the falling edge of input IN.
4 The current value %TMi.V increases to %TMi.P in increments of one unit for
each pulse of the time base TB.
5 The %TMi.Q output bit is reset to 0 when the current value reaches %TMi.P.

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TON Type of Timer

Introduction
The TON (Timer On-Delay) type of timer is used to control on-delay actions. This
delay is programmable using the TwidoSuite.

Timing Diagram
The following timing diagram illustrates the operation of the TON type timer.

Operation
The following table describes the operation of the TON type timer.

Phase Description
1 The timer starts on the rising edge of the IN input.
2 The current value %TMi.V increases from 0 to %TMi.P in increments of one unit
for each pulse of the time base TB.
3 The %TMi.Q output bit is set to 1 when the current value has reached %TMi.P.
4 The %TMi.Q output bit remains at 1 while the IN input is at 1.
5 When a falling edge is detected at the IN input, the timer is stopped, even if the
timer has not reached %TMi.P, and %TMi.V is set to 0.

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TP Type of Timer

Introduction
The TP (Timer - Pulse) type of timer is used to create pulses of a precise duration.
This delay is programmable using the TwidoSuite.

Timing Diagram
The following timing diagram illustrates the operation of the TP type timer.

Operation
The following table describes the operation of the TP type timer.

Phase Description
1 The timer starts on the rising edge of the IN input. The current value %TMi.V is
set to 0 if the timer has not already started.
2 The %TMi.Q output bit is set to 1 when the timer starts.
3 The current value %TMi.V of the timer increases from 0 to %TMi.P in increments
of one unit per pulse of the time base TB.
4 The %TMi.Q output bit is set to 0 when the current value has reached %TMi.P.
5 The current value %TMi.V is set to 0 when %TMi.V equals %TMi.P and input IN
returns to 0.
6 This timer cannot be reset. Once %TMi.V equals %TMi.P, and input IN is 0, then
%TMi.V is set to 0.

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Programming and Configuring Timers

Introduction
Timer function blocks (%TMi) are programmed in the same way regardless of how
they are to be used. The timer function (TON, TOF, or TP) is selected during
configuration.

Examples
The following illustration is a timer function block with examples of reversible and
non-reversible programming.

Configuration
The following parameters must be entered during configuration:
z Timer type: TON, TOF, or TP
z Timebase: 1 min, 1 s, 100 ms, 10 ms or 1 ms
z Preset value (%TMi.P): 0 to 9999
z Adjust: Checked or Not Checked

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Special Cases
The following table contains a list of special cases for programming the Timer
function block.

Special case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Forces the current value to 0. Sets output %TMi.Q
to 0. The preset value is reset to the value defined
during configuration.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect on the current and preset values of
the timer. The current value does not change
during a power outage.
Effect of a controller stop Stopping the controller does not freeze the current
value.
Effect of a program jump Jumping over the timer block does not freeze the
timer. The timer will continue to increment until it
reaches the preset value (%TMi.P). At that point,
the Done bit (%TMi.Q) assigned to output Q of the
timer block changes state. However, the
associated output wired directly to the block
output is not activated and not scanned by the
controller.
Testing by bit %TMi.Q (done bit) It is advisable to test bit %TMi.Q only once in the
program.
Effect of modifying the preset %TMi.P Modifying the present value by using an
instruction or by adjusting the value only takes
effect on the next activation of the timer.

Timers with a 1 ms Time Base

The 1 ms time base is only available with the first six timers. The four system words
%SW76, %SW77, %SW78, and SW79, can be used as "hourglasses." These four
words are decremented individually by the system every millisecond if they have a
positive value.
Multiple timing can be achieved by successive loading of one of these words or by
testing the intermediate values. If the value of one of these four words is less than
0, it will not be modified. A timer can be "frozen" by setting the corresponding bit 15
to 1, and then "unfrozen" by resetting it to 0.

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Programming Example
The following is an example of programming a timer function block.

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Up/Down Counter Function Block (%Ci)

Introduction
The Counter function block (%Ci) provides up and down counting of events. These
two operations can be done simultaneously.

Illustration
The following is an illustration of the up/down Counter function block.

Parameters
The Counter function block has the following parameters:

Parameter Label Value

Counter number %Ci 0 to 127
Current Value %Ci.V Word is incremented or decremented according to
inputs (or instructions) CU and CD. Can be read and
tested but not written by the program. Use the Data
Editor to modify %Ci.V.
Preset value %Ci.P 0 ≤%Ci.P ≤9999. Word can be read, tested, and
written (default value: 9999).
Edit using the ADJ z Y: Yes, the preset value can be modified by using
Animation Tables the Animation Tables Editor.
Editor z N: No, the preset value cannot be modified by using
the Animation Tables Editor.
Reset input (or R At state 1: %Ci.V = 0.
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Parameter Label Value

Reset input (or S At state 1: %Ci.V = %Ci.P.
instruction)
Upcount input (or CU Increments %Ci.V on a rising edge.
instruction)
Downcount input (or CD Decrements %Ci.V on a rising edge.
instruction)
Downcount overflow E (Empty) The associated bit %Ci.E=1, when down counter
output %Ci.V changes from 0 to 9999 (set to 1 when %Ci.V
reaches 9999, and reset to 0 if the counter continues to
count down).
Preset output reached D (Done) The associated bit %Ci.D=1, when %Ci.V=%Ci.P.
Upcount overflow F (Full) The associated bit %Ci.F=1, when %Ci.V changes
output from 9999 to 0 (set to 1 when %Ci.V reaches 0, and
reset to 0 if the counter continues to count up).

Operation
The following table describes the main stages of up/down counter operation.

Operation Action Result

Counting A rising edge appears at the The %Ci.V current value is
upcounting input CU (or incremented by one unit.
instruction CU is activated).
The %Ci.V current value is equal The "preset reached" output bit %Ci.D
to the %Ci.P preset value. switches to 1.
The %Ci.V current value The output bit %Ci.F (upcounting
changes from 9999 to 0. overflow) switches to 1.
If the counter continues to count The output bit %Ci.F (upcounting
up. overflow) is reset to zero.
Downcount A rising edge appears at the The current value %Ci.V is
downcounting input CD (or decremented by one unit.
instruction CD is activated).
The current value %Ci.V The output bit %Ci.E (downcounting
changes from 0 to 9999. overflow) switches to 1.
If the counter continues to count The output bit %Ci.F (downcounting
down. overflow) is reset to zero.
Up/down count To use both the upcount and downcount functions simultaneously (or to
activate both instructions CD and CU), the two corresponding inputs CU
and CD must be controlled simultaneously. These two inputs are then
scanned in succession. If they are both at 1, the current value remains
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Operation Action Result

Reset Input R is set to state 1(or the R The current value %Ci.V is forced to 0.
instruction is activated). Outputs %Ci.E, %Ci.D and %Ci.F are
at 0. The reset input has priority.
Preset If input S is set to 1 (or the S The current value %Ci.V takes the
instruction is activated) and the %Ci.P value and the %Ci.D output is
reset input is at 0 (or the R set to 1.
instruction is inactive).

Special Cases
The following table shows a list of special operating/configuration cases for
counters.

Special case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) z The current value %Ci.V is set to 0.
z Output bits %Ci.E, %Ci.D, and %Ci.F are set to
0.
z The preset value is initialized with the value
defined during configuration.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) of a Has no effect on the current value of the counter
controller stop (%Ci.V).
Effect of modifying the preset %Ci.P Modifying the preset value via an instruction or by
adjusting it takes effect when the block is
processed by the application (activation of one of
the inputs).

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Programming and Configuring Counters

Introduction
The following example is a counter that provides a count of up to 5000 items. Each
pulse on input %I1.2 (when internal bit %M0 is set to 1) increments the counter %C8
up to its final preset value (bit %C8.D=1). The counter is reset by input %I1.1.

Programming Example
The following illustration is a counter function block with examples of reversible and
non-reversible programming.

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Configuration
The following parameters must be entered during configuration:
z Preset value (%Ci.P): set to 5000 in this example
z Adjust: Yes

Example of an Up/Down Counter

The following illustration is an example of an Up/Down Counter function block.

In this example, if we take %C1.P 4, the current value of the %C1.V counter will be
incremented from 0 to 3, then decremented from 3 to 0. Whereas %I0.0=1 %C1.V
oscillates between 0 and 3.

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Shift Bit Register Function Block (%SBRi)

Introduction
The Shift Bit Register function block (%SBRi) provides a left or right shift of binary
data bits (0 or 1).

Illustration
The following is an example of a Shift Register function block.

Parameters
The Shift Bit Register function block has the following parameters.

Parameter Label Value

Register number %SBRi 0 to 7
Register bit %SBRi.j Bits 0 to 15 (j = 0 to 15) of the shift register can be
tested by a Test instruction and written using an
Assignment instruction.
Reset input (or R When function parameter R is 1, this sets register
instruction) bits 0 to 15 %SBRi.j to 0.
Shift to left input (or CU On a rising edge, shifts a register bit to the left.
instruction)
Shift to right input (or CD On a rising edge, shifts a register bit to the right.
instruction)

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Operation
The following illustration shows a bit pattern before and after a shift operation.

This is also true of a request to shift a bit to the right (Bit 15 to Bit 0) using the CD
instruction. Bit 0 is lost.
If a 16-bit register is not adequate, it is possible to use the program to cascade
several registers.

Programming
In the following example, a bit is shifted to the left every second while Bit 0 assumes
the opposite state to Bit 15.

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Special Cases
The following table contains a list of special cases for programming the Shift Bit
Register function block.

Special Case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Sets all the bits of the register word to 0.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect on the bits of the register word.

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Step Counter Function Block (%SCi)

Introduction
A Step Counter function block (%SCi) provides a series of steps to which actions
can be assigned. Moving from one step to another depends on external or internal
events. Each time a step is active, the associated bit (step counter bit %SCi.j) is set
to 1. The step counter can control output bits (%Qi.j), internal bits (%Mi) or AS
interface slave output bits (%QAx.y.z). Only one step of a step counter can be active
at a time.

Illustration
The following is an example of a Step Counter function block.

Parameters
The step function block has the following parameters:

Parameter Label Value

Step counter number %SCi 0-7
Step Counter bit %SCi.j Step counter bits 0 to 255 (j = 0 to 255) can be
tested by a Load logical operation and written by
an Assignment instruction.
Reset input (or R When function parameter R is 1, this resets the
instruction) step counter.
Increment input (or CU On a rising edge, increments the step counter by
instruction) one step.
Decrement input (or CD On a rising edge, decrements the step counter
instruction) by one step.

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Timing Diagram
The following timing diagram illustrates the operation of the step function block.

Programming
The following is an example of a Step Counter function block.
z Step Counter 0 is incremented by input %I0.2.
z Step Counter 0 is reset to 0 by input %I0.3 or when it arrives at step 3.
z Step 0 controls output %Q0.1, step 1 controls output %Q0.2, and step 2 controls
output %Q0.3.

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The following illustration shows both reversible and non-reversible programming for
this example.

Special case
The following table contains a list of special cases for operating the Step Counter
function block.

Special case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Initializes the step counter.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect on the step counter.

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17.3 Numerical Processing

Aim of this Section

This section provides an introduction to Numerical Processing including descriptions
and programming guidelines.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Introduction to Numerical Instructions 492
Assignment Instructions 493
Comparison Instructions 498
Arithmetic Instructions on Integers 500
Logic Instructions 503
Shift Instructions 505
Conversion Instructions 507
Single/Double Word Conversion Instructions 509

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Introduction to Numerical Instructions

At a Glance
Numerical instructions generally apply to 16-bit words (see Word Objects, page 27)
and to 32-bit double words (see page 30). They are written between square
brackets. If the result of the preceding logical operation was true (Boolean
accumulator = 1), the numerical instruction is executed. If the result of the preceding
logical operation was false (Boolean accumulator = 0), the numerical instruction is
not executed and the operand remains unchanged.

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Assignment Instructions

Introduction
Assignment instructions are used to load Operand Op2 into Operand Op1.

Assignment
Syntax for Assignment instructions.

Assignment operations can be performed on:

z Bit strings
z Words
z Double words
z Floating word
z Word tables
z Double word tables
z Floating word tables

Assignment of Bit Strings

Operations can be performed on the following bit strings (see Structured Objects,
page 43):
z Bit string -> bit string (Example 1)
z Bit string -> word (Example 2) or double word (indexed)
z Word or double word (indexed) -> bit string (Example 3)
z Immediate value -> bit string

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Examples
Examples of bit string assignments.

Usage rules:
z For bit string -> word assignment: The bits in the string are transferred to the word
starting on the right (first bit in the string to bit 0 in the word), and the word bits
which are not involved in the transfer (length ≤16) are set to 0.
z For word -> bit string assignment: The word bits are transferred from the right
(word bit 0 to the first bit in the string).

Bit String Assignments

Syntax for bit string assignments.

Operator Syntax Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

:= [Op1: = Op2] %MWi,%QWi, %QWCi Immediate value,
%QWAi,%SWi %MWi, %KWi,
Operand 1 (Op1) takes %MWi[%MWi], %MDi, %IW,%IWAi, %IWCi
the value of Operand 2 %MDi[%MWi] %INWi, %QWi, %QWAi
(Op2) %Mi:L, %Qi:L, %Si:L, %QWCi, %QNWi,
%Xi:L %SWi, %BLK.x,
%MWi[%MWi],
%KWi[%MWi],
%MDi[%MWi],
%KDi[%MWi],
%Mi:L,%Qi:L, %Si:L,
%Xi:L, %Ii:L

NOTE: The abbreviation %BLK.x (for example, %C0.P) is used to describe any
function block word.

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Assignment of Words
Assignment operations can be performed on the following words and double words:
z Word (indexed) -> word (2, for example) (indexed or not)
z Double word (indexed) -> double word (indexed or not)
z Immediate whole value -> word (Example 3) or double word (indexed or not)
z Bit string -> word or double word
z Floating point (indexed or not)-> floating point (indexed or not)
z Word or double word -> bit string
z Immediate floating point value -> floating point (indexed or not)

Examples
Examples of word assignments.

Syntax
Syntax for word assignments.

Operator Syntax
:= [Op1: = Op2]
Operand 1 (Op1) takes the value of Operand 2 (Op2)

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The following table gives details operands:

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

word, %BLK.x, %MWi, %QWi, Immediate value, %MWi,
double %QWAi, %QWCi, %SWi %KWi, %IW, %IWAi,
word, bit %MWi[MWi], %MDi, %IWCi, %QWi,
string %MDi[%MWj], %Mi:L, %QWAi,%QWCi, %SWi,
%Qi:L, %Si:L, %Xi:L %MWi[MWi], %KWi[MWi],
%MDi, %MDi[%MWj],
%KDi, %KDi[MWj] %INW,
%Mi:L, %Qi:L, %QNW,
%Si:L, %Xi:L, %Ii:L
Floating %MFi, %MFi[%MWj] Immediate floating point
point value, %MFi,
%MFi[%MWj], %KFi,
%KFi[%MWj]

NOTE: The abbreviation %BLK.x (for example, R3.I) is used to describe any
function block word. For bit strings %Mi:L, %Si:L, and %Xi:L, the base address of
the first of the bit string must be a multiple of 8 (0, 8, 16, ..., 96, ...).

Assignment of Word, Double Word and Floating Point Tables

Assignment operations can be performed on the following object tables (see Tables
of words, page 44):
z Immediate whole value -> word table (Example 1) or double word table
z Word -> word table (Example 2)
z Word table -> word table (Example 3)
Table length (L) should be the same for both tables.
z Double word -> double word table
z Double word table -> double word table
Table length (L) should be the same for both tables.
z Immediate floating point value -> floating point table
z Floating point -> floating point table
z Floating point table-> floating point table
Table length (L) should be the same for both tables.

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Examples
Examples of word table assignments:

Syntax
Syntax for word, double word and floating point table assignments

Operator Syntax
:= [Op1: = Op2]
Operand 1 (Op1) takes the value of Operand 2 (Op2)

The following table gives details operands:

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

word table %MWi:L, %SWi:L %MWi:L, %SWi:L, Immediate whole
value, %MWi, %KWi, %IW, %QW,
%IWA, %QWA, %SWi, %BLK.x
Double word %MDi:L Immediate whole value, %MDi,
tables %KDi,%MDi:L, %KDi:L
Floating word %MFi:L Immediate floating point value, %MFi,
tables %KFi, %MFi:L, %KFi:L

NOTE: The abbreviation %BLK.x (for example, R3.I) is used to describe any
function block word.

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Comparison Instructions

Introduction
Comparison instructions are used to compare two operands.
The following table lists the types of Comparison instructions.

Instruction Function
> Test if operand 1 is greater than operand 2
>= Test if operand 1 is greater than or equal to operand 2
< Test if operand 1 is less than operand 2
<= Test if operand 1 is less than or equal to operand 2
= Test if operand 1 is equal than operand 2
<> Test if operand 1 is different from operand 2

Structure
The comparison is executed inside square brackets following instructions LD, AND,
and OR. The result is 1 when the comparison requested is true.
Examples of Comparison instructions.

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Syntax
Syntax for Comparison instructions:

Operator Syntax
>, >=, <, <=, =, <> LD [Op1 Operator Op2]
AND [Op1 Operator Op2]
OR [Op1 Operator Op2]

Operands:

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

Words %MWi, %KWi, %INWi, %IW, Immediate value, %MWi,
%IWAi, %IWCi, %QNWi, %KWi, %INWi, %IW, %IWAi,
%QWi, %QWAi, %QWCi, %IWCi, %QNWi, %QW,
%QNWi, %SWi, %BLK.x %QWAi, %QWCi, %SWi,
%BLK.x, %MWi [%MWi],
%KWi [%MWi]
Double words %MDi, %KDi Immediate value, %MDi,
%KDi, %MDi [%MWi], %KD
[%MWi]
Floating point words %MFi, %KFi Immediate floating point value,
%MFi, %KFi, %MFi [%MWi],
%KFi [%MWi]

NOTE: Comparison instructions can be used within parentheses.

An example of using Comparison instruction within parentheses:

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Arithmetic Instructions on Integers

Introduction
Arithmetic instructions are used to perform arithmetic operations between two
integer operands or on one integer operand.
The following table lists the types of Arithmetic instructions.

Instruction Function
+ Add two operands
- Subtract two operands
* Multiply two operands
/ Divide two operands
REM Remainder of division of the two operands
SQRT Square root of an operand
INC Increment an operand
DEC Decrement an operand
ABS Absolute value of an operand

Structure
Arithmetic operations are performed as follows:

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Syntax
The syntax depends on the operators used as shown in the table below.

Operator Syntax
+,-,*,/,REM [Op1: = Op 2 Operator Op3]
INC, DEC [Operator Op1]
SQRT (1) [Op1: = SQRT(Op2)]
ABS (1) [Op1: = ABS(Op2)]

Operands:

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operands 2 and 3

(Op2 & 3) (1)
Words %MWi, %QWi, Immediate value,
%QWAi, %QWCi, %MWi, %KWi, %INW,
%SWi %IW, %IWAi, %IWCi,
%QNW, %QW,
%QWAi, %QWCi,
%SWi, %BLK.x
Double words %MDi Immediate value,
%MDi, %KDi

NOTE: (1) With this operator, Op2 cannot be an immediate value.

The ABS function can only be used with double words (%MD and %KD) and floating
points (%MF and %KF). Consequently, OP1 and OP2 must be double words or
floating points.

Overflow and Error Conditions

Addition
z Overflow during word operation
If the result exceeds the capacity of the result word, bit %S18 (overflow) is set to
1 and the result is not significant (see Example 1, next page). The user program
manages bit %S18.
Note:
For double words, the limits are -2147483648 and 2147483647.
Multiplication
z Overflow during operation
If the result exceeds the capacity of the result word, bit %S18 (overflow) is set to
1 and the result is not significant.

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Division / remainder
z Division by 0
If the divider is 0, the division is impossible and system bit %S18 is set to 1. The
result is then incorrect.
z Overflow during operation
If the division quotient exceeds the capacity of the result word, bit %S18 is set to
1.
Square root extraction
z Overflow during operation
Square root extraction is only performed on positive values. Thus, the result is
always positive. If the square root operand is negative, system bit %S18 is set to
1 and the result is incorrect.
NOTE: The user program is responsible for managing system bits %S17 and %S18.
These are set to 1 by the controller and must be reset by the program so that they
can be reused (see previous page for example).

Examples
Example 1: overflow during addition.

If %MW1 =23241 and %MW2=21853, the real result (45094) cannot be expressed
in one 16-bit word, bit %S18 is set to 1 and the result obtained (-20442) is incorrect.
In this example when the result is greater than 32767, its value is fixed at 32767.

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Logic Instructions

Introduction
The Logic instructions are used to perform a logical operation between two word
operands or on one word operand.
The following table lists the types of Logic instructions.

Instruction Function
AND AND (bit-wise) between two operands
OR Logic OR (bit-wise) between two operands
XOR Exclusive OR (bit-wise) between two operands
NOT Logic complement (bit-wise) of an operand

Structure
Logic operations are performed as follows:

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Syntax
The syntax depends on the operators used:

Operator Syntax Operand 1 (Op1) Operands 2 and 3

(Op2 & 3)
AND, OR, XOR [Op1: = Op2 Operator Op3] %MWi, %QWi, Immediate value (1),
NOT [Op1:=NOT(Op2)] %QWAi, %QWCi, %MWi, %KWi, %IW,
%SWi %IWAi, %IWCi,
%QW, %QWAi,
%QWCi, %SWi,
%BLK.x

NOTE: (1) With NOT, Op2 cannot be an immediate value.

Example
The following is an example of a logical AND instruction:
[%MW15:=%MW32 AND %MW12]

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Shift Instructions

Introduction
Shift instructions move bits of an operand a certain number of positions to the right
or to the left.
The following table lists the types of Shift instructions.

Instruction Function
Logic shift
SHL(op2,i) Logic shift of i positions to
the left.

SHR(op2,i) Logic shift of i positions to

the right.

Rotate shift
ROL(op2,i) Rotate shift of i positions
to the left.

ROR(op2,i) Rotate shift of i positions

to the right.

NOTE: System bit %S17 (see page 702) is used to indicate the last ejected bit.

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Structure
Shift operations are performed as follows:

Syntax
The syntax depends on the operators used as shown in the table below.

Operator Syntax
SHL, SHR [Op1: = Operator (Op2,i)]
ROL, ROR

Operands:

Types Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

Words %MWi, %QWi, %MWi, %KWi, %IW,
%QWAi, %QWCi, %IWAi, %IWCi,
%SWi %QW, %QWAi,
%QWCi, %SWi,
%BLK.x
Double word %MDi %MDi, %KDi

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Conversion Instructions

Introduction
Conversion instructions perform conversion between different representations of
numbers.
The following table lists the types of Conversion instructions.

Instruction Function
BTI BCD --> Binary conversion
ITB Binary --> BCD conversion

Review of BCD Code

Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) represents a decimal digit (0 to 9) by coding four
binary bits. A 16-bit word object can thus contain a number expressed in four digits
(0000 - 9999), and a 32 bit double word object can therefore contain an eight-figure
number.
During conversion, system bit %S18 is set to 1 if the value is not BCD. This bit must
be tested and reset to 0 by the program.
BCD representation of decimal numbers:

Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
BCD 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001

Examples:
z Word %MW5 expresses the BCD value "2450" which corresponds to the binary
value: 0010 0100 0101 0000
z Word %MW12 expresses the decimal value "2450" which corresponds to the
binary value: 0000 1001 1001 0010
Word %MW5 is converted to word %MW12 by using instruction BTI.
Word %MW12 is converted to word %MW5 by using instruction ITB.

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Structure
Conversion operations are performed as follows:

Syntax
The syntax depends on the operators used as shown in the table below.

Operator Syntax
BTI, ITB [Op1: = Operator (Op2)]

Operands:

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

Words %MWi, %QWi, %MWi, %KWi, %IW,
%QWAi, %QWCi, %IWAi, %IWCi,
%SWi %QW, %QWAi,
%QWCi, %SWi,
%BLK.x
Double words %MDi %MDi, %KDi

Application Example:
The BTI instruction is used to process a setpoint value at controller inputs via BCD
encoded thumb wheels.
The ITB instruction is used to display numerical values (for example, the result of a
calculation, the current value of a function block) on BCD coded displays.

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Single/Double Word Conversion Instructions

Introduction
The following table describes instructions used to perform conversions between
single and double words:

Instruction Function
LW LSB of double word extracted to a word.
HW MSB of double word extracted to a word.
CONCATW Concatenates two words into a double word.
DWORD Converts a 16 bit word into a 32 bit double word.

Structure
Conversion operations are performed as follows:

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Syntax
The syntax depends on the operators used as shown in the following table: l

Operator Syntax Operand 1 Operand 2 Operand 3

(Op1) (Op2) (Op3)
LW, HW Op1 = Operator (Op2) %MWi %MDi, %KDi [-]
CONCATW Op1 = Operator (Op2, Op3)) %MDi %MWi, %MWi,
%KWi, %KWi,
immediate immediate
value value
DWORD Op1 = Operator (Op2) %MDi %MWi, [-]
%KWi

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17.4 Program Instructions

Aim of this Section

This section provides an introduction to Program Instructions.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
END Instructions 512
NOP Instruction 514
Jump Instructions 515
Subroutine Instructions 517

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END Instructions

Introduction
The End instructions define the end of the execution of a program scan.

END, ENDC, and ENDCN

Three different end instructions are available:
z END: unconditional end of program
z ENDC: end of program if Boolean result of preceding test instruction is 1
z ENDCN: end of program if Boolean result of preceding test instruction is 0

By default (normal mode) when the end of program is activated, the outputs are
updated and the next scan is started.
If scanning is periodic, when the end of period is reached the outputs are updated
and the next scan is started.

Examples
Example of an unconditional END instruction.

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Example of a conditional END instruction.

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NOP Instruction

NOP
The NOP instruction does not perform any operation. Use it to "reserve" lines in a
program so that you can insert instructions later without modifying the line numbers.

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Jump Instructions

Introduction
Jump instructions cause the execution of a program to be interrupted immediately
and to be continued from the line after the program line containing label %Li (i =0 to
15 for module without I/O expansion TWDLCxx10DRF/TWDLCxx16DRF and 0 to 63
for the others).

JMP, JMPC and JMPCN

Three different Jump instructions are available:
z JMP: unconditional program jump
z JMPC: program jump if Boolean result of preceding logic is 1
z JMPCN: program jump if Boolean result of preceding logic is 0

Examples
Examples of jump instructions.

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Guidelines
z Jump instructions are not permitted between parentheses, and must not be
placed between the instructions AND(, OR(and a close parenthesis instruction
")".
z The label can only be placed before a LD, LDN, LDR, LDF or BLK instruction.
z The label number of label %Li must be defined only once in a program.
z The program jump is performed to a line of programming which is downstream or
upstream. When the jump is upstream, attention must be paid to the program
scan time. Extended scan time can cause triggering of the watchdog.

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Subroutine Instructions

Introduction
The Subroutine instructions cause a program to perform a subroutine and then
return to the main program.

SRn, SRn: and RET.

The subroutines consist of three steps:
z The SRn instruction calls the subroutine referenced by label SRn, if the result of
the preceding Boolean instruction is 1.
z The subroutine is referenced by a label SRn:, with n = 0 to 15 for
TWDLCAA10DRF, TWDLCAA16DRF and 0 to 63 for all other controllers.
z The RET instruction placed at the end of the subroutine returns program flow to
the main program.

Example
Examples of subroutine instructions.

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Guidelines
z A subroutine should not call up another subroutine.
z Subroutine instructions are not permitted between parentheses, and must not be
placed between the instructions AND(, OR( and a close parenthesis instruction
")".
z The label can only be placed before a LD or BLK instruction marking the start of
a Boolean equation (or rung).
z Calling the subroutine should not be followed by an assignment instruction. This
is because the subroutine may change the content of the boolean accumulator.
Therefore upon return, it could have a different value than before the call. See the
following example.
Example of programming a subroutine.

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18
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides details about instructions and function blocks that are used to
create advanced control programs for Twido programmable controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
18.1 Advanced Function Blocks 520
18.2 Clock Functions 564
18.3 Twido PID Quick Start Guide 575
18.4 PID Function 598
18.5 Floating point instructions 658
18.6 ASCII instructions 670
18.7 Instructions on Object Tables 681

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18.1 Advanced Function Blocks

Aim of this Section

This section provides an introduction to advanced function blocks including
programming examples.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Bit and Word Objects Associated with Advanced Function Blocks 521
Programming Principles for Advanced Function Blocks 523
LIFO/FIFO Register Function Block (%Ri) 525
LIFO Operation 527
FIFO Operation 528
Programming and Configuring Registers 529
Pulse Width Modulation Function Block (%PWM) 532
Pulse Generator Output Function Block (%PLS) 536
Drum Controller Function Block (%DR) 539
Drum Controller Function Block %DRi Operation 541
Programming and Configuring Drum Controllers 543
Fast Counter Function Block (%FC) 545
Very Fast Counter Function Block (%VFC) 548
Transmitting/Receiving Messages - the Exchange Instruction (EXCH) 559
Exchange Control Function Block (%MSGx) 560

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Bit and Word Objects Associated with Advanced Function Blocks

Introduction
Advanced function blocks use similar types of dedicated words and bits as the
standard function blocks. Advanced function blocks include:
z LIFO/FIFO registers (%R)
z Drum controllers (%DR)
z Fast counters (%FC)
z Very fast counters (%VFC)
z Pulse width modulation output (%PWM)
z Pulse generator output (%PLS)
z Shift Bit Register (%SBR)
z Step counter (%SC)
z Message control block (%MSG)

Objects Accessible by the Program

The table below contains an overview of the words and bits accessible by the
program that are associated with the various advanced function blocks. Please note
that write access in the table below depends on the "Adjustable" setting selected
during configuration. Setting this allows or denies access to the words or bits by
TwidoSuite or the operator interface.

Advanced Associated Words and Bits Address Write

Function Block Access
%R Word Register input %Ri.I Yes
Word Register output %Ri.O Yes
Bit Register output full %Ri.F No
Bit Register output empty %Ri.E No
%DR Word Current step number %DRi.S Yes
Bit Last step equals current step %DRi.F No
%FC Word Current Value %FCi.V Yes
Word Preset value %FCi.P Yes
Bit Done %FCi.D No

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Advanced Associated Words and Bits Address Write

Function Block Access
%VFC Word Current Value %VFCi.V No
Word Preset value %VFCi.P Yes
Bit Counting direction %VFCi.U No
Word Capture Value %VFCi.C No
Word Threshold 0 Value %VFCi.S0 Yes
Word Threshold Value1 %VFCi.S1 Yes
Bit Overflow %VFCi.F No
Bit Reflex Output 0 Enable %VFCi.R Yes
Bit Reflex Output 1 Enable %VFCi.S Yes
Bit Threshold Output 0 %VFCi.TH0 No
Bit Threshold Output 1 %VFCi.TH1 No
Bit Frequency Measure Time Base %VFCi.T Yes
%PWM Word Percentage of pulse at 1 in %PWMi.R Yes
relationship to the total period.
Word Preset period %PWMi.P Yes
%PLS Word Number of pulses %PLSi.N Yes
Word Preset value %PLSi.P Yes
Bit Current output enabled %PLSi.Q No
Bit Generation done %PLSi.D No
%SBR Bit Register Bit %SBRi.J No
%SC Bit Step counter Bit %SCi.j Yes
%MSG Bit Done %MSGi.D No
Bit Error %MSGi.E No

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Programming Principles for Advanced Function Blocks

At a Glance
All Twido applications are stored in the form of List programs, even if written in the
Ladder Editor, and therefore, Twido controllers can be called List "machines." The
term "reversibility" refers to the ability of TwidoSuite to represent a List application
as Ladder and then back again. By default, all Ladder programs are reversible.
As with basic function blocks, advanced function blocks must also take into
consideration reversibility rules. The structure of reversible function blocks in List
language requires the use of the following instructions:
z BLK: Marks the block start and the input portion of the function block
z OUT_BLK: Marks the beginning of the output portion of the function block
z END_BLK: Marks the end of the function block

NOTE: The use of these reversible function block instructions is not mandatory for
a properly functioning List program. For some instructions it is possible to program
in List language without being reversible.

Dedicated Inputs and Outputs

The Fast Counter, Very Fast Counter, PLS, and PWM advanced functions use
dedicated inputs and outputs, but these bits are not reserved for exclusive use by
any single block. Rather, the use of these dedicated resources must be managed.
When using these advanced functions, you must manage how the dedicated inputs
and outputs are allocated. TwidoSuite assists in configuring these resources by
displaying input/output configuration details and notifying if a dedicated input or
output is already used by a configured function block.
The following tables summarizes the dependencies of dedicated inputs and outputs
and specific functions.
When used with counting functions:

Inputs Use
%I0.0.0 %VFC0: Up/Down management or Phase B
%I0.0.1 %VFC0: Pulse input or Phase A
%I0.0.2 %FC0: Pulse input or %VFC0 pre-set input
%I0.0.3 %FC1: Pulse input or %VFC0 capture input
%I0.0.4 %FC2: Pulse input or %VFC1 capture input
%I0.0.5 %VFC1 pre-set input
%I0.0.6 %VFC1: Up/Down management or Phase B
%I0.0.7 %VFC1: Pulse input or Phase A

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When used with counting or special functions:

Outputs Use
%Q0.0.0 %PLS0 or PWM0 output
%Q0.0.1 %PLS1 or PWM1 output
%Q0.0.2 Reflex outputs for %VFC0
%Q0.0.3
%Q0.0.4 Reflex outputs for %VFC1
%Q0.0.5

Using Dedicated Inputs and Outputs

TwidoSuite enforces the following rules for using dedicated inputs and outputs.
z Each function block that uses dedicated I/O must be configured and then
referenced in the application. The dedicated I/O is only allocated when a function
block is configured and not when it is referenced in a program.
z After a function block is configured, its dedicated input and output cannot be used
by the application or by another function block.
For example, if you configure %PLS0, you can not use %Q0.0.0 in %DR0 (drum
controller) or in the application logic (that is, ST %Q0.0.0).
z If a dedicated input or output is needed by a function block that is already in use
by the application or another function block, this function block cannot be
configured.
For example, if you configure %FC0 as an up counter, you can not configure
%VFC0 to use %I0.0.2 as capture input.
NOTE: To change the use of dedicated I/O, unconfigure the function block by setting
the type of the object to "not used," and then remove references to the function block
in your application.

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LIFO/FIFO Register Function Block (%Ri)

Introduction
A register is a memory block which can store up to 16 words of 16 bits each in two
different ways:
z Queue (First In, First Out) known as FIFO.
z Stack (Last In, First Out) know as LIFO.

Illustration
The following is an illustration of the register function block.

Parameters
The Counter function block has the following parameters:

Parameter Label Value

Register number %Ri 0 to 3.
Type FIFO or Queue or Stack.
LIFO
Input word %Ri.I Register input word. Can be read, tested, and written.
Output word %Ri.O Register output word. Can be read, tested and written.
Storage Input (or I (In) On a rising edge, stores the contents of word %Ri.I in
instruction) the register.
Retrieval Input (or O (Out) On a rising edge, loads a data word of the register into
instruction) word %Ri.O.

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Parameter Label Value

Reset input (or R (Reset) At state 1, initializes the register.
instruction)
Empty Output E (Empty) The associated bit %Ri.E indicates that the register is
empty. Can be tested.
Full Output F (Full) The associated bit %Ri.F indicates that the register is
full. Can be tested.

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LIFO Operation

Introduction
In LIFO operation (Last In, First Out), the last data item entered is the first to be
retrieved.

Operation
The following table describes LIFO operation.

Step Description Example

1 When a storage request is
received (rising edge at input I
or activation of instruction I), the
contents of input word %Ri.I
(which has already been
loaded) are stored at the top of
the stack (Fig. a). When the
stack is full (output F=1), no
further storage is possible.

2 When a retrieval request is

received (rising edge at input
O or activation of instruction O),
the highest data word (last word
to be entered) is loaded into
word %Ri.0 (Fig. b). When the
register is empty (output E=1)
no further retrieval is possible.
Output word %Ri.O does not
change and retains its value.
3 The stack can be reset at any
time (state 1 at input R or
activation of instruction R). The
element indicated by the pointer
is then the highest in the stack.

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FIFO Operation

Introduction
In FIFO operation (First In, First Out), the first data item entered is the first to be
retrieved.

Operation
The following table describes FIFO operation.

Step Description Example

1 When a storage request is received
(rising edge at input I or activation of
instruction I), the contents of input word
%Ri.I (which has already been loaded)
are stored at the top of the queue (Fig.
a). When the queue is full (output F=1),
no further storage is possible.

2 When a retrieval request is received

(rising edge at input O or activation of
instruction O), the data word lowest in
the queue is loaded into output word
%Ri.O and the contents of the register
are moved down one place in the
queue (Fig. b).
When the register is empty (output
E=1) no further retrieval is possible.
Output word %Ri.O does not change
and retains its value.
3 The queue can be reset at any time
(state 1 at input R or activation of
instruction R).

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Programming and Configuring Registers

Introduction
The following programming example shows the content of a memory word
(%MW34) being loaded into a register (%R2.I) on reception of a storage request
(%I0.2), if register %R2 is not full (%R2.F = 0). The storage request in the register
is made by %M1. The retrieval request is made by input %I0.3, and %R2.O is loaded
into %MW20, if the register is not empty (%R2.E = 0).

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Programming Example
The following illustration is a register function block with examples of reversible and
non-reversible programming.

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Configuration
The only parameter that must be entered during configuration is the type of register:
z FIFO (default), or
z LIFO

Special Cases
The following table contains a list of special cases for programming the Shift Bit
Register function block:

Special case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Initializes the contents of the register. The output
bit %Ri.E associated with the output E is set to 1.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) of a Has no effect on the current value of the register,
controller stop nor on the state of its output bits.

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Pulse Width Modulation Function Block (%PWM)

Introduction
The Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM) function block generates a square wave
signal on dedicated output channels %Q0.0.0 or %Q0.0.1, with variable width and,
consequently, duty cycle. Controllers with relay outputs for these two channels do
not support this function due to a frequency limitation.
There are two %PWM blocks available. %PWM0 uses dedicated output %Q0.0.0
and %PMW1 uses dedicated output %Q0.0.1. The %PLS function blocks contend
to use these same dedicated outputs so you must choose between the two
functions.

Illustration
PWM block and timing diagram:

Parameters
The following table lists parameters for the PWM function block.

Parameter Label Description

Timebase TB 0.142 ms, 0.57 ms, 10 ms, 1 s (default value)
Preselection of %PWMi.P 0 < %PWMi.P <= 32767 with time base 10 ms or 1 s
the period 0 < %PWMi.P <= 255 with time base 0.57 ms or 0.142 s
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Parameter Label Description

Duty cycle %PWMi.R This value gives the percentage of the signal in state 1 in
a period. The width Tp is thus equal to:
Tp = T * (%PWMi.R/100). The user application writes the
value for %PWMi.R. It is this word which controls the duty
cycle of the period. For T definition, see "range of periods"
below.
The default value is 0 and values greater than 100 are
considered to be equal to 100.
Pulse IN At state 1, the pulse width modulation signal is generated
generation input at the output channel. At state 0, the output channel is set
to 0.

Range of Periods
The preset value and the time base can be modified during configuration. They are
used to fix the signal period T=%PWMi.P * TB. The lower the ratios to be obtained,
the greater the selected %PWMi.P must be. The range of periods available:
z 0.142 ms to 36.5 ms in steps of 0.142 ms (27.4Hz to 7kHz)
z 0.57 ms to 146 ms in steps of 0.57 ms (6./84 Hz to 1.75 kHz)
z 10 ms to 5.45 mins in steps of 10 ms
z 1 sec to 9.1 hours in steps of 1 sec

For fast time-base (0.147 ms & 0.142 ms), all values are working.For 10ms and 1s
time-base, preset value determine the number of "step" between 0 and 100%. For
instance :
%PWM0.P = 2 => available ratio are 0%, 50%, 100%
%PWM0.P = 5 => available ratio are 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%
%PWM0.P = 10 => ratios are 0-10-20-30-40-50-60-70-80-90-100 %
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Operation
The frequency of the output signal is set during configuration by selecting the time
base TB and the preset %PWMi.P. Modifying the % PWMi.R duty cycle in the
program modulates the width of the signal. Below is an illustration of a pulse diagram
for the PWM function block with varying duty cycles.

Programming and Configuration

In this example, the signal width is modified by the program according to the state
of controller inputs %I0.0.0 and %I0.0.1.
If %I0.0.1 and %I0.0.2 are set to 0, the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 20%, the duration
of the signal at state 1 is then: 20 % x 500 ms = 100 ms.
If %I0.0.0 is set to 0 and %I0.0.1 is set to 1, the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 50%
(duration 250 ms).
If %I0.0.0 and %I0.0.1 are set to 1, the %PWM0.R ratio is set at 80% (duration 400
ms).

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Programming Example:

Special Cases
The following table shows a list of special operating of the PWM function block.

Special case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Sets the %PWMi.R ratio to 0. In addition, the value
for %PWMi.P is reset to the configured value, and
this will supersede any changes made with the
Animations Table Editor or the optional Operator
Display.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect.
Effect due to the fact that outputs are Forcing output %Q0.0.0 or %Q0.0.1 using a
dedicated to the %PWM block programming device does not stop the signal
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Pulse Generator Output Function Block (%PLS)

Introduction
The %PLS function block is used to generate square wave signals. There are two
%PLS functions available on the dedicated output channels %Q0.0.0 or %Q0.0.1.
The %PLS function block allows only a single signal width, or duty cycle, of 50%.
You can choose to limit the number of pulses or the period when the pulse train is
executed. These can be determined at the time of configuration and/or updated by
the user application.
NOTE: Controllers with relay outputs for these two channels do not support %PLS
function.

Representation
An example of the pulse generator function block in single-word mode:

z TON=T/2 for the 0.142ms and 0.57ms time bases

= (%PLSi.P*TB)/2
z TON=[whole part(%PLSi.P)/2]*TB for the 10ms to 1s time bases.

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Specifications
The table below contains the characteristics of the PLS function block:

Function Object Description

Timebase TB 0.142 ms, 0.57 ms, 10 ms, 1 sec
Preset %PLSi.P Pulses on output %PLS1 are not stopped when %PLS1.N or
period %PLS1.ND* is reached for time bases 0.142 ms and 0.57 ms.
z 1 < %PLSi.P <= 32767 for time base 10 ms or 1 s
z 0 < %PLSi.P <= 255 for time base 0.57 ms or 0.142 ms
z 0 = Function not in use.

To obtain a good level of precision from the duty cycle with time
bases of 10ms and 1s, you are recommended to have a %PLSi
>= 100 if P is odd.
Number of %PLSi.N The number of pulses to be generated in period T can be limited
pulses %PLSi.ND* to the range 0 <= %PLSi.N <= 32767 in standard mode or
0 <= %PLSi.ND <= 4294967295 in double word mode . The
default value is set to 0.
To produce an unlimited number of pulses, set %PLSi.N or
%PLSi.ND to zero. The number of pulses can always be
changed irrespective of the Adjustable setting.
Adjustable Y/N If set to Y, it is possible to modify the preset value %PLSi.P via
the HMI or Animation Tables Editor. Set to N means that there is
no access to the preset.
Pulse IN At state 1, the pulse generation is produced at the dedicated
generation output channel. At state 0, the output channel is set to 0.
input
Reset input R At state 1, outputs %PLSi.Q and %PLSi.D are set to 0.The
number of pulses generated in period T is set to 0.
Current %PLSi.Q At state 1, indicates that the pulse signal is generated at the
pulse dedicated output channel configured.
output
generation
Pulse %PLSi.D At state 1, signal generation is complete. The number of desired
generation pulses has been reached.
done output

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Range of Periods
The preset value and the time base can be modified during configuration. They are
used to fix the signal period T=%PLSi.P * TB. The range of periods available:
z 0.142 ms to 36.5 ms in steps of 0.142 ms (27.4Hz to 7kHz)
z 0.57 ms to 146 ms in steps of 0.57 ms (6.84 Hz to 1.75 kHz)
z 20 ms to 5.45 mins in steps of 10 ms
z 2 sec to 9.1 hours in steps of 1 sec

Operation
The following is an illustration of the %PLS function block.

Special Cases

Special case Description

Effect of cold restart (%S0=1) Sets the %PLSi.P to that defined during configuration
Effect of warm restart Has no effect
(%S1=1)
Effect of modifying the preset Takes effect immediately
(%PLSi.P)
Effect due to the fact that Forcing output %Q0.0.0 or %Q0.0.1 using a programming
outputs are dedicated to the device does not stop the signal generation.
%PLS block

NOTE: %PLSx.D is set when the number of desired pulses has been reached. It is
reset by either setting the IN or the R inputs to 1.

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Drum Controller Function Block (%DR)

Introduction
The drum controller operates on a principle similar to an electromechanical drum
controller which changes step according to external events. On each step, the high
point of a cam gives a command which is executed by the controller. In the case of
a drum controller, these high points are symbolized by state 1 for each step and are
assigned to output bits %Qi.j, internal bits %Mi or AS interface slave output bits
%QAx.y.z known as control bits.

Illustration
The following is an illustration of the drum controller function block.

Parameters
The drum controller function block has the following parameters:

Parameter Label Value

Number %DRi 0 to 3 Compact Controller0 to 7 Modular Controllers
Current step number %DRi.S 0<%DRi.S<7. Word which can be read and written.
Written value must be a decimal immediate value.
When written, the effect takes place on the next
execution of the function block.
Number of steps 1 to 8 (default)

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Parameter Label Value

Input to return to step R (Reset) At state 1, sets the drum controller to step 0.
0(or instruction)
Advance input (or U (Upper) On a rising edge, causes the drum controller to
instruction) advance by one step and updates the control bits.
Output F (Full) Indicates that the current step equals the last step
defined. The associated bit %DRi.F can be tested
(for example, %DRi.F=1, if %DRi.S= number of
steps configured - 1).
Control bits Outputs or internal bits associated with the step (16
control bits) and defined in the Configuration Editor.

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Drum Controller Function Block %DRi Operation

Introduction
The drum controller consists of:
z A matrix of constant data (the cams) organized in eight steps (0 to 7) and 16 data
bits (state of the step) arranged in columns numbered 0 to F.
z A list of control bits is associated with a configured output (%Qi.j.k), memory word
(%Mi) or AS interface slave output (%QAx.y.z). During the current step, the
control bits take on the binary states defined for this step.
The example in the following table summarizes the main characteristics of the drum
controller.

Column 0 1 2 D O F
Control bits %Q0.1 %Q0.3 %Q1.5 %Q0.6 %Q0.5 %Q1.0
0 steps 0 0 1 1 1 0
1 steps 1 0 1 1 0 0

5 steps 1 1 1 0 0 0
6 steps 0 1 1 0 1 0
7 steps 1 1 1 1 0 0

Operation
In the above example, step 5 is the current step, control bits %Q0.1, %Q0.3, and
%Q1.5 are set to state 1; control bits %Q0.6, %Q0.5, and %Q1.0 are set to state 0.
The current step number is incremented on each rising edge at input U (or on
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Timing Diagram
The following diagram illustrates the operation of the drum controller.

Special Cases
The following table contains a list of special cases for drum controller operation.

Special case Description

Effects of a cold restart Resets the drum controller to step 0 (update of control bits).
(%S0=1)
Effect of a warm restart Updates the control bits after the current step.
(%S1=1)
Effect of a program jump The fact that the drum controller is no longer scanned means the
control bits are not reset.
Updating the control bits Only occurs when there is a change of step or in the case of a
warm or cold restart.

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Programming and Configuring Drum Controllers

Introduction
The following is an example of programming and configuring a drum controller. The
first six outputs %Q0.0 to %Q0.5 are activated in succession each time input %I0.1
is set to 1. Input I0.0 resets the outputs to 0.

Programming Example
The following illustration is a drum controller function block with examples of
reversible and non-reversible programming.

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Configuration
The following information is defined during configuration:
z Number of steps: 6
z The output states (control bits) for each drum controller step.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Step 1: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Step 2: 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Step 3: 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Step 4: 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Step 5: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Step 6: 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

z Assignment of the control bits.

1: %Q0.0 4: %Q0.1
2: %Q0.2 5: %Q0.3
3: %Q0.4 6: %Q0.5

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Fast Counter Function Block (%FC)

Introduction
The Fast Counter function block (%FC) serves as either an up-counter or a down-
counter. It can count the rising edge of discrete inputs up to frequencies of 5 kHz(1)
in single word or double word computational mode. Because the Fast Counters are
managed by specific hardware interrupts, maintaining maximum frequency
sampling rates may vary depending on your specific application and hardware
configuration.
NOTE: (1) For Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1), the Fast Counter can count the
rising edge up to frequencies of 10 kHz.
The TWDLC••40DRF Compact controllers can accomodate up to four fast counters,
while all other series of Compact controllers can be configured to use a maximum of
three fast counters. Modular controllers can only use a maximum of two. The Fast
Counter function blocks %FC0, %FC1, %FC2, and %FC3 use dedicated inputs
%I0.0.2, %I0.0.3, %I0.0.4 and %I0.0.5 respectively. These bits are not reserved for
their exclusive use. Their allocation must be considered with the use of other
function blocks for these dedicated resources.

Illustration
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Parameters
The following table lists parameters for the Fast Counter function block.

Parameter Label Description

Function TYPE Set at configuration, this can be set to either up-count or down-
count.
Preset value Initial value may be set:
%FCi.P ->between 1 and 65535 in standard mode,
%FCi.PD ->between 1 and 4294967295 in double word mode,
Adjustable Y/N If set to Y, it is possible to modify the preset value %FCi.P or
%FCi.PD and the current value %FCi.V or %FCi.VD with the
Operator Display or Animation Tables Editor. If set to N, there is
no access to the preset.
Current Value %FCi.V The current value increments or decrements according the up or
%FCi.VD down counting function selected. For up-counting, the current
counting value is updated and can reach 65535 in standard
mode (%FCi.V) and 4294967295 in double word mode
(%FCi.VD). For down-counting, the current value is the preset
value %FCi.P or %FCi.PD and can count down to zero.
Enter to IN At state 1, the current value is updated according to the pulses
enable applied to the physical input. At state 0, the current value is held
at its last value.
Reset %FCi.R Used to initialize the block. At state 1, the current value is reset
to 0 if configured as an up-counter, or set to %FCi.P or %FCi.PD
if configured as a down-counter. The done bit %FCi.D is set
back to its default value.
Done %FCi.D This bit is set to 1 when %FCi.V or %FCi.VD reaches the %FCi.P
or %FCi.PD configured as an up-counter, or when %FCi.V or
%FCi.VD reaches zero when configured as a down-counter.
This read-only bit is reset only by the setting %FCi.R to 1.

Special Note
If configured to be adjustable, then the application can change the preset value
%FCi.P or %FCi.PD and current value %FCi.V or %FCi.VD at any time. But, a new
value is taken into account only if the input reset is active or at the rising edge of
output %FCi.D. This allows for successive different counts without the loss of a
single pulse.

Operation
If configured to up-count, when a rising edge appears at the dedicated input, the
current value is incremented by one. When the preset value %FCi.P or %FCi.PD is
reached, the Done output bit %FCi.D is set to 1.

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If configured to down-count, when a rising edge appears at the dedicated input, the
current value is decreased by one. When the value is zero, the Done output bit
%FCi.D is set to 1.

Configuration and Programming

In this example, the application counts a number of items up to 5000 while %I1.1 is
set to 1. The input for %FC0 is the dedicated input %I0.0.2. When the preset value
is reached, %FC0.D is set to 1 and retains the same value until %FC0.R is
commanded by the result of "AND" on %I1.2 and %M0.

Special Cases
The following table contains a list of special operating cases for the %FC function
block:

Special case Description

Effect of cold restart (%S0=1) Resets all the %FC attributes with the values
configured by the user or user application.
Effect of warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect.
Effect of Controller stop The %FC continues to count with the parameter
settings enabled at the time the controller was stopped.

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Very Fast Counter Function Block (%VFC)

Introduction
The Very Fast Counter function block (%VFC) can be configured by TwidoSuite to
perform any one of the following functions:
z Up/down counter
z Up/down 2-phase counter
z Single Up Counter
z Single Down Counter
z Frequency Meter

The %VFC supports counting of discrete input up to frequencies of 20kHz in single

word or double word computational mode. The TWDLC••40DRF Compact
controllers can accomodate up to two very fast counters, while all other series of
Compact controllers can configure one very fast counter (%VFC). Modular
controllers can configure up to two very fast counters (%VFC).

Dedicated I/O Assignments

The Very Fast Counter function blocks (%VFC) use dedicated inputs and auxiliary
inputs and outputs. These inputs and outputs are not reserved for their exclusive
use. Their allocation must be considered with the use of other function blocks for
these dedicated resources. The following array summarizes these assignments:

Main inputs Auxiliary inputs Reflex outputs

%VFC0 Selected Use IA input IB input IPres Ica Output 0 Output 1
Up/down counter %I0.0.1 %I0.0.0 %I0.0.2 (1) %I0.0.3 (1) %Q0.0.2 (1) %Q0.0.3 (1)
(UP=0/DO=1)
Up/Down 2-Phase %I0.0.1 %I0.0.0 %I0.0.2 (1) %I0.0.3 (1) %Q0.0.2 (1) %Q0.0.3 (1)
Counter (Pulse)
Single Up Counter %I0.0.1 (2) %I0.0.2 (1) %I0.0.3 (1) %Q0.0.2 (1) %Q0.0.3 (1)
Single Down Counter %I0.0.1 (2) %I0.0.2 (1) %I0.0.3 (1) %Q0.0.2 (1) %Q0.0.3 (1)
Frequency Meter %I0.0.1 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

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Main inputs Auxiliary inputs Reflex outputs

%VFC1 Selected Use IA input Input IB) IPres Ica Output 0 Output 1
Up/down counter %I0.0.7 %I0.0.6 %I0.0.5 (1) %I0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.5 (1)
(UP = 0/DO =
1)
Up/Down 2-Phase %I0.0.7 %I0.0.6 %I0.0.5 (1) %I0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.5 (1)
Counter (Pulse)
Single Up Counter %I0.0.7 (2) %I0.0.5 (1) %I0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.5 (1)
Single Down Counter %I0.0.7 (2) %I0.0.5 (1) %I0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.4 (1) %Q0.0.5 (1)
Frequency Meter %I0.0.7 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
Comments:

Illustration
Here is a block representation of the Very Fast Counter (%VFC) in single-word
mode:

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Specifications
The following table lists characteristics for the very fast counter (%VFC) function
block.

Function Description Values %VFC Run-time

Use Access
Current Value Current value that is increased or decreased %VFCi.V: 0 -> 65535 CM Read
(%VFCi.V) according to the physical inputs and the function %VFCi.VD: 0 ->
(%VFCi.VD*) selected. This value can be preset or reset using the 4294967295
preset input (%VFCi.S).
Preset value Only used by the up/down counting function and %VFCi.P: 0 -> 65535 CM or FM Read and
(%VFCi.P) single up or down counting. %VFCi.PD: 0 -> Write (1)
(%VFCi.PD*) 4294967295
Capture Value Only used by the up/down counting function and %VFCi.C: 0 -> 65535 CM Read
(%VFCi.C) single up or down counting. %VFCi.CD: 0 ->
(%VFCi.CD*) 4294967295
Counting Set by the system, this bit is used by the up/down 0 (Down counting) CM Read
direction counting function to indicate to you the direction of 1 (Up counting)
(%VFCi.U) counting:
As a single phase up or down counter, %I0.0.0
decides the direction for %VFC0 and %I0.0.6 for
%VFC1.
For a two-phase up/down counter, it is the phase
difference between the two signals that determines
the direction.
For %VFC0, %I0.0 is dedicated to IB and %I0.1 to
IA. For %VFC1, %I0.6 is dedicated to IB and %I0.7
to IA.
Enable Reflex Validate Reflex Output 0 0 (Disable) CM Read and
Output 0 1 (Enable) Write (2)
(%VFCi.R)
Enable Reflex Validate Reflex Output 1 0 (Disable) CM Read and
Output 1 1 (Enable) Write (2)
(%VFCi.S)
Threshold This word contains the value of threshold 0. The %VFCi.S0: 0 -> CM Read and
Value S0 meaning is defined during configuration of the 65535 Write (1)
(%VFCi.S0) function block. Note: This value must be less than %VFCi.S0D: 0 ->
(%VFCi.S0D*) %VFCi.S1. 4294967295
Threshold This word contains the value of threshold 0. The %VFCi.S1: 0 -> CM Read and
Value S1 meaning is defined during configuration of the 65535 Write (1)
(%VFCi.S1) function block. Note: This value must be greater than %VFCi.S1D: 0 ->
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Function Description Values %VFC Run-time

Use Access
Frequency Configuration item for 100 or 1000 millisecond time 1000 or 100 FM Read and
Measure Time base. Write (1)
Base
(%VFCi.T)
Adjustable Configurable item that when selected, allows the N (No) CM or FM No
(Y/N) user to modify the preset, threshold, and frequency Y (Yes)
measure time base values while running.
Enter to Used to validate or inhibit the current function. 0 (No) CM or FM Read and
enable Write (3)
(IN)
Preset input Depending on the configuration, at state 1: 0 or 1 CM or FM Read and
(S) z Up/Down if down function in progress, Up/down Write
2-phase or Single Down Counting: initializes the
current value with the preset value.
z Up/Down if up function in progress or Single Up
Counting: resets the current value to zero.
In addition, this also initializes the operation of the
threshold outputs and takes into account any user
modifications to the threshold values set by the
Operator Display or user program.
Overflow 0 to 65535 or from 65535 to 0 in standard mode 0 or 1 CM Read
output 0 to 4294967295 or from 4294967295 to 0 in double
(F) word mode
Threshold Set to 1 when the current value is greater than or 0 or 1 CM Read
Bit 0 equal to the threshold value %VFCi.S0. It is
(%VFCi.TH0) advisable to test this bit only once in the program
because it is updated in real time. The user
application is responsible for the validity of the value
at its time of use.
Threshold Set to 1 when the current value is greater than or 0 or 1 CM Read
Bit 1 equal to the threshold value %VFCi.S1. It is
(%VFCi.TH1) advisable to test this bit only once in the program
because it is updated in real time. The user
application is responsible for the validity of the value
at its time of use.

(*) Means a 32-bit double word variable. The double word option is available on all
controllers with the exception of the Twido TWDLC•A10DRF controllers.
(1) Writable only if Adjust is set to one.
(2) Access available only if configured.

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(3) Read and write access only through the application. Not the Operator Display or
Animation Tables Editor.
CM = Counting Mode
FM = Frequency Meter Mode

Counting Function Description

The very fast counting function (%VFC) works at a maximum frequency of 20 kHz,
with a range of 0 to 65535 in standard mode and 0 to 4294967295. The pulses to be
counted are applied in the following way:

Function Description %VFC0 %VFC1

IA IB IA IB
Up/Down Counter The pulses are applied to the physical input, the %I0.0.1 %I0.0.0 %I0.0.7 %I0.0.6
current operation (upcount/downcount) is given by
the state of the physical input IB.
Up/Down 2-Phase The two phases of the encoder are applied to %I0.0.1 %I0.0.0 %I0.0.7 %I0.0.6
Counter physical inputs IA and IB.
Single Up Counter The pulses are applied to the physical input IA. IB is %I0.0.1 ND %I0.0.7 ND
not used.
Single Down The pulses are applied to the physical input IA. IB is %I0.0.1 ND %I0.0.7 ND
Counter not used.

Notes on Function Blocks

Upcount or downcount operations are made on the rising edge of pulses, and only
if the counting block is enabled.
There are two optional inputs used in counting mode: ICa and IPres. ICa is used to
capture the current value (%VFCi.V or %VFCi.VD) and stored it in %VFCi.C or
%VFCi.CD. The Ica inputs are specified as %I0.0.3 for %VFC0 and %I0.0.4 for
%VFC1 if available.
When IPres input is active, the current value is affected in the following ways:
z For up counting, %VFCi.V or %VFCi.VD is reset to 0
z For downcounting, %VFCi.V or %VFCi.VD is written with the content of %VFCi.P
or %VFCi.PD, respectively.
z For frequency counting, %VFCi.V or %VFCi.PD is set to 0
Important: %VFCi.F is also set to 0. The IPres inputs are specified as %I0.0.2 for
%VFC0 and %I0.0.5 for %VFC1 if available.

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Notes on Function Block Outputs

For all functions, the current value is compared to two thresholds (%VFCi.S0 or
%VFCi.S0D and % VFCi.S1 or %VFCi.S1D). According to the result of this
comparison two bit objects (%VFCi.TH0 and %VFCi.TH1) are set to 1 if the current
value is greater or equal to the corresponding threshold, or reset to 0 in the opposite
case. Reflex outputs (if configured) are set to 1 in accordance with these
comparisons. Note: None, 1 or 2 outputs can be configured.
%VFC.U is an output of the FB, it gives the direction of the associated counter
variation (1 for UP, 0 for DOWN).

Counting Function Diagram

The following is a counting function diagram in standard mode (in double word
mode, you will use the double word function variables, accordingly):

NOTE: Outputs are managed independently from the controller cycle time. The
response time is between 0 and 1ms.

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Single Up Counter Operation

The following is an example of using %VFC in a single up counter mode. The
following configuration elements have been set for this example:
%VFC0.P preset value is 17, while the %VFC0.S0 lower threshold value is 14, and
the %VFC0.S1 upper threshold is 20.

Reflex value < %VFC.S0 %VFC0.S0 <= value < %VFC0.S1 value >= %VFC0.S1
Output
%Q0.0.2 X
%Q0.0.3 X X

A timing chart follows:

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Single Down Counter Operation

The following is an example of using %VFC in a single down counter mode. The
following configuration elements have been set for this example:
%VFC0.P preset value is 17, while the %VFC0.S0 lower threshold value is 14, and
the %VFC0.S1 upper threshold is 20.

Reflex value < %VFC.S0 %VFC0.S0 <= value < %VFC0.S1 value >= %VFC0.S1
Output
%Q0.0.2 X X
%Q0.0.3 X

Example:

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Up-Down Counter Operation

The following is an example of using %VFC in an up-down counter mode. The
following configuration elements have been set for this example:
%VFC0.P preset value is 17, while the %VFC0.S0 lower threshold value is 14, and
the %VFC0.S1 upper threshold is 20.

Reflex value < %VFC.S0 %VFC0.S0 <= value < %VFC0.S1 value >= %VFC0.S1
Output
%Q0.0.2 X
%Q0.0.3 X X

Example:

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Frequency Meter Function Description

The frequency meter function of a %VFC is used to measure the frequency of a
periodic signal in Hz on input IA. The frequency range which can be measured is
from 10 to 20kHz. The user can choose between 2 time bases, the choice being
made by a new object %VFC.T (Time base). A value of 100 = time base of 100 ms
and a value of 1000 = time base of 1 second.

Time Base Measurement range Accuracy Update

100 ms 100 Hz to 20 kHz 0.05 % for 20 kHz, 10 % for 10 times per second
100 Hz
1s 10 Hz to 20 kHz 0.005 % for 20 kHz, 10 % for Once per second
10 Hz

Frequency Meter Function Diagram

The following is a frequency meter function diagram:

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Frequency Meter Operation

The following is a timing diagram example of using %VFC in a frequency meter
mode.

Special Cases
The following table shows a list of special operating of the %VFC function block.

Special case Description

Effect of cold restart (%S0=1) Resets all the %VFC attributes with the values
configured by the user or user application.
Effect of warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect
Effect of Controller stop The %VFC stops its function and the outputs stay in
their current state.

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Transmitting/Receiving Messages - the Exchange Instruction (EXCH)

Introduction
A Twido controller can be configured to communicate with Modbus slave devices or
can send and/or receive messages in character mode (ASCII).
TwidoSuite provides the following functions for these communications:
z EXCH instruction to transmit/receive messages
z Exchange control function block (%MSG) to control the data exchanges

The Twido controller uses the protocol configured for the specified port when
processing an EXCH instruction. Each communication port can be assigned a
different protocol. The communication ports are accessed by appending the port
number to the EXCH or %MSG function (EXCH1, EXCH2, %MSG1, %MSG2).
In addition, TWDLC•E40DRF series controllers implement Modbus TCP messaging
over the Ethernet network by using the EXCH3 intruction and %MSG3 function.

EXCH Instruction
The EXCH instruction allows a Twido controller to send and/or receive information
to/from ASCII devices. The user defines a table of words (%MWi:L) containing the
data to be sent and/or received (up to 250 data bytes in transmission and/or
reception). The format for the word table is described in the paragraphs about each
protocol. A message exchange is performed using the EXCH instruction.

Syntax
The following is the format for the EXCH instruction:
[EXCHx %MWi:L]
Where: x = serial port number (1 or 2); x = Ethernet port (3); L = total number of
words of the word table (maximum 125). Modbus frame length must be ≤255 Bytes .
The Twido controller must finish the exchange from the first EXCHx instruction
before a second exchange instruction can be started. The %MSG function block
must be used when sending several messages.
NOTE: To find out more information about the Modbus TCP messaging instruction
EXCH3, please refer to .

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Exchange Control Function Block (%MSGx)

Introduction
NOTE: The "x" in %MSGx signifies the controller port: "x = 1 or 2"
z x = 1 or 2, signifies the serial port 1 or 2 of the controller, respectively;
z x = 3, signifies the Ethernet network port of the controller (on TWDLC•E40DRF
controllers only). For more information about the %MSG3 function, please refer
to .
The %MSGx function block manages data exchanges and has three functions:
z Communications error checking:
Error checking verifies that the block length (word table) programmed with the
EXCH instruction is large enough to contain the length of the message to be sent
(compare with length programmed in the least significant byte of the first word of
the word table).
Error 1 : Invalid command, table incorrectly configured, incorrect character
received (speed, parity, etc.) or reception table full (not updated).
z Coordination of multiple messages:
To ensure coordination when sending multiple messages, the %MSGx function
block provides the information required to determine when a previous message
is complete.
z Transmission of priority messages:
The %MSGx function block allows the current message transmission to be
stopped, in order to allow the immediate sending of an urgent message.
The programming of the %MSGx function block is optional.

Illustration
The following is an example of the %MSGx function block.

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Parameters
The following table lists parameters for the %MSGx function block.

Parameter Label Value

Reset input (or R At state 1, reinitializes communication: %MSGx.E = 0 and
instruction) %MSGx.D = 1.
Comm. done %MSGx.D State 1, comm. done, if:
output z End of transmission (if transmission)
z End of reception (end character received)
z Error
z Reset the block

State 0, request in progress.

"Detected Error" %MSGx.E State 1, comm. done, if:
output z Bad command
z Table incorrectly configured
z Incorrect character received (speed, parity, etc.)
z Reception table full (not updated)

State 0, message length OK, link OK.

If an error occurs when using an EXCH instruction, bits %MSGx.D and %MSGx.E
are set to 1, and system word %SW63 contains the error code for Port 1, and
%SW64 contains the error code for Port 2. See System Words (%SW), page 710.

Reset Input (R)

When Reset Input set to 1:
z Any messages that are being transmitted are stopped.
z The "Detected Error" output is reset to 0.
z The Done bit is set to 1.
A new message can now be sent.

"Detected Error" Output (%MSGx.E)

The "detected error" output is set to 1 either because of a communications
programming error or a message transmission error. The "detected error "output is
set to 1 if the number of bytes defined in the data block associated with the EXCH
instruction (word 1, least significant byte) is greater than 128 (+80 in hexadecimal
by FA).
The "detected error" output is also set to 1if a problem exists in sending a Modbus
message to a Modbus device. In this case, the user should check wiring, and that
the destination device supports Modbus communication.

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Communications Done output (%MSGx.D)

When the Done output is set to 1, the Twido controller is ready to send another
message. Use of the %MSGx.D bit is recommended when multiple messages are
sent. If it is not used, messages may be lost.

Transmission of Several Successive Messages

Execution of the EXCH instruction activates a message block in the application
program. The message is transmitted if the message block is not already active
(%MSGx.D = 1). If several messages are sent in the same cycle, only the first
message is transmitted. The user is responsible for managing the transmission of
several messages using the program.
Example of a transmission of two messages in succession on port 2:

Reinitializing Exchanges
An exchange is cancelled by activating the input (or instruction) R. This input
initializes communication and resets output %MSGx.E to 0 and output %MSGx.D to
1. It is possible to reinitialize an exchange if an error is detected.
Example of reinitializing an exchange:

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Special Cases
The following table the special operating cases for the %MSGx function block.

Special Case Description

Effect of a cold restart (%S0=1) Forces a reinitialization of the communication.
Effect of a warm restart (%S1=1) Has no effect.
Effect of a controller stop If a message transmission is in progress, the
controller stops its transfer and reinitializes the
outputs %MSGx.D and %MSGx.E.

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18.2 Clock Functions

Aim of this Section

This section describes the time management functions for Twido controllers.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Clock Functions 565
Schedule Blocks 566
Time/Date Stamping 569
Setting the Date and Time 571

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Clock Functions

Introduction
Twido controllers have a time-of-day clock function, which requires the Real-Time
Clock option (RTC) and provides the following:
z Schedule blocks are used to control actions at predefined or calculated times.
z Time/date stamping is used to assign time and dates to events and measure
event duration.
The Twido time-of-day clock can be accessed by selecting Schedule Blocks from
from the TwidoSuite Program →Configure →Configure Data task. Additionally,
the time-of-day clock can be set by a program. Clock settings continue to operate
for up to 30 days when the controller is switched off, if the battery has been charged
for at least six consecutive hours before the controller is switched off.
The time-of-day clock has a 24-hour format and takes leap years into account.

RTC Correction Value

The RTC Correction value is necessary for the correct operation of the RTC. Each
RTC unit has its own correction value written on the unit. This value is configurable
in TwidoSuite by using the Configure RTC option from the TwidoSuite Monitoring
Utility accessible via the TwidoSuite Application Launcher.

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Schedule Blocks

Introduction
Schedule Blocks are used to control actions at a predefined month, day, and time.
A maximum of 16 schedule blocks can be used and do not require any program
entry.
NOTE: Check system bit %S51 and system word %SW118 to confirm that the Real-
Time Clock (RTC) option is installed see System Bits (%S), page 702. The RTC
option is required for using schedule blocks.

Parameters
The following table lists parameters for a schedule block:

Parameter Format Function/Range

Schedule block n n = 0 to 15
number
Configured Check box Check this box to configure the selected schedule block
number.
Output bit %Qx.y.z Output assignment is activated by schedule block: %Mi
or %Qj.k.
This output is set to 1 when the current date and time
are between the setting of the start of the active period
and the setting of the end of the active period.
Start month January to The month to start the schedule block.
December
End month January to The month to end the schedule block.
December
Start date 1 - 31 The day in the month to start the schedule block.
End date 1 - 31 The day in the month to end the schedule block.
Start time hh:mm The time-of-day, hours (0 to 23) and minutes (0 to 59),
to start the schedule block.
Stop time hh:mm The time-of-day, hours (0 to 23) and minutes (0 to 59),
to end the schedule block.
Day of week Monday - Check boxes that identify the day of the week for
Sunday activation of the schedule block.

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Enabling Schedule Blocks

The bits of system word %SW114 enable (bit set to 1) or disable (bit set to 0) the
operation of each of the 16 schedule blocks.
Assignment of schedule blocks in %SW114:

By default (or after a cold restart) all bits of this system word are set to 1. Use of
these bits by the program is optional.

Output of Schedule Blocks

If the same output (%Mi or %Qj.k) is assigned by several blocks, it is the OR of the
results of each of the blocks which is finally assigned to this object (it is possible to
have several "operating ranges" for the same output).

Example
The following table shows the parameters for a summer month spray program
example:

Parameter Value Description

Schedule block 6 Schedule block number 6
Output bit %Q0.2 Activate output %Q0.2
Start month June Start activity in June
End month September Stop activity in September
Start date 21 Start activity on the 21st day of June
End date 21 Stop activity on the 21st day of September
Day of week Monday, Wednesday, Run activity on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday Friday
Start time 21:00 Start activity at 21:00
Stop time 22:00 Stop activity at 22:00

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Using the following program, the schedule block can be disabled through a switch
or a humidity detector wired to input %I0.1.

The following timing diagram shows the activation of output %Q0.2.

Time Dating by Program

Date and time are both available in system words %SW50 to %SW53 (see System
Words (%SW), page 710). It is therefore possible to perform time and date stamping
in the controller program by making arithmetic comparisons between the current
date and time and the immediate values or words %MWi (or %KWi), which can
contain setpoints.

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Time/Date Stamping

Introduction
System words %SW49 to %SW53 contain the current date and time in BCD format
(see Review of BCD Code, page 507, which is useful for display on or transmission
to a peripheral device. These system words can be used to store the time and date
of an event (see System Words (%SW), page 710.
NOTE: Date and time can also be set by using the optional Operator Display (see
Time of Day Clock, page 393).

Dating an Event
To date an event it is sufficient to use assignment operations, to transfer the
contents of system words to internal words, and then process these internal words
(for example, transmission to display unit by EXCH instruction).

Programming Example
The following example shows how to date a rising edge on input %I0.1.

Once an event is detected, the word table contains:

Encoding Most significant byte Least significant byte

%MW11 Day of the week1
%MW12 00 Second
%MW13 Hour Minute
%MW14 Month Day
%MW15 Century Year

NOTE: (1) 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday, 3 = Wednesday, 4 = Thursday, 5 = Friday, 6

= Saturday, 7 = Sunday.

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Example of Word Table

Example data for 13:40:30 on Monday, 19 April, 2002:

Word Value (hex) Meaning

%MW11 0001 Monday
%MW12 0030 30 seconds
%MW13 1340 13 hours, 40 minutes
%MW14 0419 04 = April, 19th
%MW15 2002 2002

Date and time of the last stop

System words %SW54 to %SW57 contain the date and time of the last stop, and
word %SW58 contains the code showing the cause of the last stop, in BCD format
(see System Words (%SW), page 710).

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Setting the Date and Time

Introduction
You can update the date and time settings by using one of the following methods:
z TwidoSuite
Use the Adjust Time dialog box. This dialog box is available from either
z the TwidoSuite Monitoring Utility accessible via the TwidoSuite
Application Launcher or
z by selecting Program →Debug, connecting yourself and selecting Check
PLC.
z System Words
Use system words %SW49 to %SW53 or system word %SW59.
The date and time settings can only be updated when the RTC option cartridge
(TWDXCPRTC) is installed on the controller. Note that the TWDLC••40DRF series
of compact controllers and the Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1) have an
integrated RTC onboard.

Using %SW49 to %SW53

To use system words %SW49 to %SW53 to set the date and time, bit %S50 must
be set to 1. This results in the following:
z Cancels the update of words %SW49 to %SW53 via the internal clock.
z Transmits the values written in words %SW49 to %SW53 to the internal clock.

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Programming Example:

Words %MW10 to %MW14 will contain the new date and time in BCD format (see
Review of BCD Code, page 507) and will correspond to the coding of words %SW49
to %SW53.
The word table must contain the new date and time:

Encoding Most significant byte Least significant byte

%MW10 Day of the week1
%MW11 Second
%MW12 Hour Minute
%MW13 Month Day
%MW14 Century Year

NOTE: (1) 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday, 3 = Wednesday, 4 = Thursday, 5 = Friday, 6

= Saturday, 7 = Sunday.

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Example data for Monday, 19 April, 2002:

Word Value (hex) Meaning

%MW10 0001 Monday
%MW11 0030 30 seconds
%MW12 1340 13 hours, 40 minutes
%MW13 0419 04 = April, 19th
%MW14 2002 2002

Using %SW59
Another method of updating the date and time is to use system bit %S59 and date
adjustment system word %SW59.
Setting bit %S59 to 1 enables adjustment of the current date and time by word
%SW59 (see System Words (%SW), page 710). %SW59 increments or decrements
each of the date and time components on a rising edge.

Application Example
The following front panel is created to modify the hour, minutes, and seconds of the
internal clock.

Description of the Commands:

z The Hours/Minutes/Seconds switch selects the time display to change using
inputs %I0.2, %I0.3, and %I0.4 respectively.
z Push button "+" increments the selected time display using input %I0.0.
z Push button "-" decrements the selected time display using input %I0.1.

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The following program reads the inputs from the panel and sets the internal clock.

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18.3 Twido PID Quick Start Guide

Overview
This section contains information for getting started with the PID control and Auto-
Tuning functions available on Twido controllers.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Purpose of Document 576
Step 1 - Configuration of Analog Channels Used for Control 578
Step 2 - Prerequisites for PID Configuration 580
Step 3 – Configuring the PID 582
Step 4 - Initialization of Control Set-Up 588
Step 5 - Control Set-Up AT + PID 592
Step 6 - Debugging Adjustments 596

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Purpose of Document

Introduction
This quick start guide aims to guide you, by providing examples, through all the
steps required to correctly configure and set up your Twido controller’s PID control
functions.
NOTE: Implementing the PID function on a Twido does not require an advanced
level of system understanding, but does demand a certain degree of rigor for good
results.

This document contains:

This document explains the following steps:

Step Description
1 Configuration of analog channels used for control
2 Prerequisites for PID configuration
3 PID configuration
4 Initialization of control setup.
5 AT + PID control setup
6 Debugging and adjustments

Concerning the example used in this guide

For this example, we have chosen a Type K ThermoCouple (0-200° ).
We will use transistor control with the output therefore being a base controller output
controlled directly by the PID controller using PWM (see Step 3 – Configuring the
PID, page 582

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The diagram below shows the experimental setup used in the example:

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Step 1 - Configuration of Analog Channels Used for Control

Introduction
In general, a PID controller uses an analog feedback signal (known as the "process
value") to measure the value to be adjusted.
This value can be a level, a temperature, a distance, or another value for other
applications.

Example of an Analog Measurement Signal

Let us take the example of a temperature measurement.
The sensor sends an analog measurement which depends on the measured value
back to the controller. For temperature and with sensors such as PT100s or
Thermocouples, the measured signal increases with an increase in current
temperature.

How to Add an Analog Card (Expansion Module)

In offline mode, once you have selected the base controller, add the analog card as
a base extension. The numbering of the channels will depend on its configuration
slot.

How to Configure Analog Input Channels

The following table describes the procedure for configuring the analog channels of
the expansion module:

Step Action
1 Select Describe step from the TwidoSuite interface.
See .
2 Display the product catalog and select a module to add to the system
description.
For example, TM2ALM3LT for measuring temperature using a PT100 or
Thermocouple.
3 Add the module to the system description (see .)
4 Use the Configuration Editor to set parameters of analog I/O modules that you
added as expansion modules when you described the system.
5 In the Type column, select the input type corresponding to the type of sensor
used (ThermoCouple K, if the sensor is of this type).
6 In the Range column, select the measurement unit for the sensor. For
temperature sensors it is easier to select Celsius, as this makes the number
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Step Action
7 Provide an address for the input symbol of the configured analog card. It will
be used to complete the PID fields (%IW1.0, for this example).
8 Do the same for an analog output if an output must be used to drive the control
system.

Example of Analog Channel Configuration

Several types of configuration are possible depending on the type of measurement
used, as indicated below:
z For the application in the example used in this document, we have chosen a Type
K ThermoCouple (0-200° ). The process value read will be directly
comprehensible (2000 counts = 200° as the unit factor is 0.1).
z For other types of measurement, you choose 0-10V or 4-20 mA in the Type
column, or Custom in the Range column. Then adjust the value scale (enter 0 in
the Minimum column and 10000 in the Maximum column) to be able to read the
process value directly (10 V = 10000 counts).
The example below shows a configuration for a ThermoCouple K analog channel:

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Step 2 - Prerequisites for PID Configuration

Introduction
Before configuring the PID, ensure that the following phases have been performed:

Phase Description
1 PID enabled in the program.
2 Scan period configured

Enabling PID in the Program

The PID controller must be enabled in the program by an instruction. This instruction
can be permanent or be a condition of an input or internal bit. In the following
example, the PID is enabled by the instruction %M0:
z In Ladder:

z In Instruction List:
----
0 LD %M0
1 [ PID 0 ]
NOTE: Ensure that you use correct syntax:
Check that there is a space between "PID" and the PID number (e.g.
PID<space>0).

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Configuration of Scan Period

When using PID controllers, you are strongly advised to configure the scan mode of
the PLC cycle to periodic. The table below describes the procedure for configuring
the scan mode. In this mode, the %s19=1 (scan period overrun) shows that the PLC
scan time is greater than the period defined by the user.

Step Action
1 Use the Program →Configure →Configure the Behavior task to configure the
controller Scan Mode settings.
2 Check the Periodic box.
3 Set the cycle time as shown in the screen below:

Note: The cycle time should be adjusted to the size of the program and desired
performance. (A time of 50ms is a good compromise).

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Step 3 – Configuring the PID

Introduction
For this example, we have chosen to implement the majority of PID controller
functions for Twido. Some selections are not essential and can be simplified.

Auto-Tuning (AT)
The PID controller has an Auto-Tuning function that simplifies the regulation loop
setting (this function is referred to as AT in the rest of the document).

Operating Modes
The Twido PID controller offers four distinct operating modes, configurable in the
General tab in the PID dialog box:
z PID = Simple PID controller.
z AT + PID = The Auto-Tuning function is active when the PID starts up and
automatically enters the gain values Kp, Ti, Td (PID tab) and the type of PID
action (Output tab). At the end of the Auto-Tuning, sequence, the controller
switches to PID mode for the adjusted setpoint, and using the parameters set by
AT.
z AT = The Auto-Tuning function is active when the PID starts up and automatically
enters the gain values Kp, Ti, Td (PID tab) and the type of PID action (Output
tab). At the end of the sequence the PID stops and waits. The gain values Kp, Ti,
Td (PID tab) and the type of PID action (Output tab) are entered.
z Word address = The selection of PID operating mode can be controlled by the
program by assigning the desired value to the word address associated to this
selection:
z %MWxx=1: The controller operates in simple PID mode.
z %MWxx=2: The controller operates in AT + PID.
z %MWxx=3: The controller operates in AT mode only.
z %MWxx=4: The controller operates in PI mode only.

This type of configuration via the word address enables the user to manage the
PID controller operating mode via the application program, thus making it
possible to adapt to the final requirements.
NOTE: PI regulation can be selected from the PID tab.

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Launching the PID Dialog Box

The table below shows the PID dialog box and the procedure for accessing the
different PID settings configuration tabs:

Step Action
1 Select the Program →Configure →Configure the Data task on the
TwidoSuite interface.
Result: The default software configuration window appears.
2 Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID)
from the Objects Type frame.
3 Select the desired PID# from the PID table.
4 The PID dialog box appears in the foreground and is used to enter the different
controller settings as shown in the figure below. In offline mode, this displays
several tabs: General, Input, PID, AT, Output:

Important: The tabs must be entered in the order in which they appear in the
PID dialog box: first General, Input, PID, AT then Output.
Note: In online mode, this screen displays two more tabs, Animation and
Trace, used respectively for the diagnostics and display of the controller
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Dynamic Modification of Parameters

For the dynamic modification of the PID parameters (in operation and in online
mode), it is advised to enter the memory addresses in the associated fields, thus
avoiding switching to offline mode to make on-the-fly changes to values.

General Tab Setting

The following table shows how to set the General tab in the PID dialog box:

Step Action
1 In the General tab, check the Configured box to activate the PID and set the
following tabs.
2 In the Operating mode drop-down list, select the type of operation desired
(see page 582).
In the example: We will select the Memory address mode and enter the word
%MW17 in the associated field. The PID operating mode will then be linked to
the value in %MW17.

Input Tab Setting

The following table shows how to set the Input tab in the PID dialog box:

Step Action
1 In the Input tab, enter the analog channel used as a measurement in the
associated field.
In the example: We have chosen %IW1.0 as this is used as a temperature
measurement.
2 Where necessary, set alarms on the low and high measurement thresholds by
checking the boxes and filling in the associated fields.
Note: The values entered may be fixed values (entered in the associated
fields) or modifiable values (by filling in the fields associated with the memory
addresses: %MWxx).

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PID Tab Setting

The following table shows how to set the PID tab in the PID dialog box:

Step Action
1 In the PID tab, enter the value to be used to set the controller setpoint. In
general, this value is a memory address or setpoint of an analog input.
In the example: We have entered %MW0, which will be used as a setpoint
word.
2 The Corrector type can be selected only if the PID operating mode has been
previously chosen in the General tab.
In the example: the Corrector type is set to automatic and disabled.
Note: If you have previously chosen PID as your operating mode, you can
select the desired corrector type (PID or PI) from the drop-down list. If PI is
selected the Td parameter is forced to zero and this field is disabled.
3 Set the Kp, Ti, Td parameters.
Important: If the AT or AT+PID mode is selected, it is essential that the Kp, Ti
and Td fields be completed with memory addresses, to enable the Auto-
Tuning function to automatically fill in the values found.
In the example: We have entered %MW10 for Kp, %MW11 for Ti and %MW12
for Td.
Note: In principle, it is rather difficult to determine the optimal adjustment
values of Kp, Ti and Td for an application that has not yet been created.
Consequently, we strongly recommend you enter the memory words
addresses in these fields, in order to enter these values in online mode thus
avoiding switching to offline mode to make on-the-fly changes to values.
4 Enter the PID Sampling period. This value is used by the controller to acquire
measurements and update outputs.
In the example: We have set the PID sampling period to 100, or 1s. Given that
the adjusted system has a time constant of several minutes, this sampling
period value seems correct.
Important: We advise you set the sampling period to a multiple of the
controller scan period, and a value consistent with the adjusted system.

Tab Setting for AT

The following table shows how to set the AT tab in the PID dialog box:

Step Action
1 In the AT tab, check the Authorize box if you want to use AT.
Special For further details about setting these values refer to the Auto tuning tab of the
Note PID function (see page 621) section.
Advice We strongly recommend you enter the memory words addresses in these
fields, in order to enter these values in online mode thus avoiding switching to
offline mode to make on-the-fly changes to values.

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Step Action
2 Enter the Measurement limit value. This is the limit value that the
measurement must not exceed during AT.
3 Enter the Output setpoint value which is the controller output value sent to
generate AT.
Special For further details about setting these values refer to the Auto tuning tab of the
Note PID function (see page 621) section.
Advice We strongly recommend you enter the memory words addresses in these
fields, in order to enter these values in online mode thus avoiding switching to
offline mode to make on-the-fly changes to values.

Output Tab Setting

The following table shows how to set the Output tab in the PID dialog box:

WARNING
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Do not use a relay output with the PID function.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

NOTE: Use a solid state output in conjunction with the PID function. Using a relay
may result in quickly exceeding its life cycle limits resulting in an inoperative relay,
with contacts either frozen open or soldered close.

Step Action
1 In the Output tab, enter the selection from the Action drop-down list.
This selection depends on the configured system:
z Direct action: the controller output decreases as the variation value
(setpoint - measurement) increases (cold controller).
z Inverse action: Direct action: the controller output decreases as the
variation value (setpoint - measurement) increases (hot controller).
Important: When using the AT function, this list automatically selects Bit
address. The operating mode is determined by the AT function, and in this
case entered in the bit associated with this field.
2 Where necessary, enter the threshold values of the controller output in the
Alarms field. This function may be necessary in certain applications for
managing process alarms where thresholds are exceeded.

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Step Action
3 Set the Manual mode operating mode.
The drop-down list offers several choices:
z Inhibit = no manual mode.
z Authorize = the controller operates in manual mode only.
z Bit address = the value of the bit is used to change the operation of manual
mode (bit set to 0 = automatic mode, bit set to 1 = manual mode).
In the example: Here we select %M2 to activate the choice, and %MW18 to
adjust the value of the manual setpoint.
Use the manual mode to make trials to determine the min/max output
limitation, or most accurate AT output setpoint.
4 Adjust the Discrete output word. This word is used by the controller to send
the control setpoint. It can be sent directly to an analog output channel (%QW..)
or to a memory word (%MWxx) for additional processing.
Important: When using the PWM function, enter a memory address (%MWxx)
in this field.
5 Set the PWM output if required by the system:
1. Check the Authorize box if you intend to control the system via a PWM
actuator.
2. Enter the PWM control Period in the associated field.
3. Enter the Output used to control the PWM actuator. We recommend you
use the base controller transistor outputs for this function (for example,
%Q0.0 or %Q0.1 for the TWDLMDA20DRT base controller).
6 Confirm the controller configuration by clicking OK in the bottom left of the
screen.
7 To configure several PID controllers, click Next to increment the number of the
PID to be set.

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Step 4 - Initialization of Control Set-Up

Prerequisites for Set-Up

Before set-up, you must follow the steps below:

Step Action
1 Connect the PC to the controller and transfer the application.
2 Switch the controller to RUN mode.

NOTE: Before switching the controller to RUN mode, check that the machine’s
operating conditions allow this for the rest of the application.

Procedure
The steps below must be followed to initialize control set-up:

Step Action
1 Create an animation table containing the main objects needed for diagnostics.
In the example:
z %MW0: loop controller setpoint,
z %IW1.0: measurement,
z %M0: enabling of loop controller,
z %M1: loop controller action type (set by the AT function),
z %M2: selection of Automatic or Manual mode,
z %MW10 to %MW12: PID loop controller coefficients,
z %MW13: measurement limit not to be exceeded in AT mode,
z %MW14: loop controller output setpoint in AT mode,
z %MW15: discrete output of the PID loop controller (entered by the controller),
z %MW16: setting of the PWM period,
z %MW17: operating mode selection for the PID controller,
z %MW18: manual setpoint associated with the %M2 bit selection.

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Step Action
2 Check the consistency of the value measured in the %IW1.0 field.
In the example:
1. A measurement of 248 counts is obtained when the system stable and cold.
2. This seems consistent, as we have a multiplication coefficient of 10 between the
temperature and the value read. We can also influence the measurement
externally to make sure the reading is consistent (increase the temperature
around the probe to check the measurement also increases).
Note: This test is quite important, as the operation of the controller depends
essentially on the accuracy of the measurement.
3. If you have any doubt about the accuracy of the measurement, set the controller
to STOP mode and check the wiring to the inputs of the analog card (voltmeter
or ammeter for inputs 0-10V / 4-20mA, ohmmeter for the PT100 (100 ohms at
20° ) or Thermocouple (a few tens of ohms):
z First disconnect the probe from the analog card terminals.
z Check there is no wiring reversal (the colors of the wires connected to the
inputs, compensation cable for the PT100).
Important: IN0 and IN1 input channels have a shared potential at the
terminals (-).
z Check that the analog card is powered by a 24 VDC supply to the first two
terminals.
z Check that the 4-20 mA input sensors are supplied. The Twido analog input
cards are not a source of current.
3 To power up the loop controller, start by controlling the PID controller in Manual
mode in order to increase the limit values needed by the AT function.
To set the controller to Manual mode:
1. Switch the controller to RUN mode.
2. Enter the memory addresses with the following values in the animation table:
z %M2: Manual mode selection = 1,
(M2=1 => Manual Mode, M2=0 => Automatic Mode),
z %MW16: PWM period setting = 10,
z %MW17: Operating mode selection for the PID controller = 1 (PID only),
z %MW18: Manual setpoint associated with the %M2 bit selection = 1000.
This setpoint value can be selected several times, on condition that the
system be left to return to its initial state.
In the example: We have selected the value 1000, which corresponds to an
average temperature increase value (for information, 2000 counts = 200° ).
When cold, the system starts at a value of 250 counts.
4 Check that the controller is RUN mode.
(%M0: controller validation = 1, to be entered in the animation table.)
5 Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID) from
the Objects Type frame.
Select the desired PID# from the PID table.

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Step Action
6 Activate the Animation tab for the required PID number and check that the
animation matches the screen below:

Note: The screens of the PID controller are only refreshed if the controller is
enabled (and API set to RUN).
7 Activate the Trace tab for the required PID number, then:
1. Set the time elapse drop-down list to 15 min to see a trace of the measurement
signal’s progress.
2. Check that the measurement value remains within the acceptable values for the
system. The increase in the measurement can be checked in the Trace tab.
When this has stabilized, read the value corresponding to the stabilization of the
measurement graph (for example, 350 counts corresponding to 35° , or an
increase of 10° compared with the initial state).

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Step Action
8 Set the time elapse scroll list to 15min to see a trace of the measurement signal’s
progress.
Check that the measurement value remains within the acceptable values for the
system. We can view the increase in the measurement from the Trace tab. When
this has stabilized, read the value corresponding to the stabilization of the
measurement graph (for example, 350 counts corresponding to 35° , or an increase
of 10° compared with the initial state).
9 If we see that the actuator is not controlled, check the output circuit:
z For an analog output, check the output voltage or current from the analog card.
z For a PWM output, check:
z the LED of the output concerned is lit (%Q0.1, in this example),
z the wiring of the supplies and 0V circuit for the TWDLMDA20DRT base
outputs,
z the actuator power supply.

10 Close the PID display screen and stop the manual mode by entering the following
values in the animation table:
z %M0: Enable loop controller = 0 (stop the loop controller)
z %M2: Selection of Automatic or Manual mode = 0 (stop manual mode)
z %MW17: Operating mode selection for the PID controller = 0
z %MW18: Manual setpoint associated with %M2 bit selection = 0.

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Step 5 - Control Set-Up AT + PID

Introduction
In this section, we will be looking at how to configure the controller to start operation
in AT+PID. mode. In this operating mode, the controller will automatically adjust the
controller to coefficients Kp, Ti, Td.
NOTE: During the sequence, the system should not be subject to any disturbance
due to external variations that would affect the final adjustments. Also, before
launching the AT sequence, make sure the system is stabilized.

Reminder of Kp, Ti and Td Settings

For operation in AT+PID mode to be possible, the following two conditions must be
met:
z The Kp, Ti, Td coefficients must be configured as memory addresses
(%MWxx).
z The Action type in the Output tab must be set to a memory bit address
(%Mxx).

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To set the controller to AT+PIDmode, proceed as follows:

Step Action
1 Enter or check the memory addresses with the following values in the
animation table:
z %M2: selection of Automatic or Manual mode = 0,
z %MW0: loop controller setpoint = 600 (in this example, the setpoint is active
after the AT sequence and the controller maintains a temperature of 60° ),
z %MW10 to %MW12: coefficients of the PID controller (leave at 0, the AT
sequence will fill them in),
z %MW13: measurement limit not to be exceeded in AT mode = 900 (in the
example, if 90° is exceeded an error will occur inAT),
z %MW14: controller output setpoint in AT mode = 2000 (from the test in
manual mode).
This is the step change value applied to the process. In AT mode, the output
setpoint is directly applied at the controller output.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value. The value must therefore
be between 0 and 10,000.
Note: The output autotuning setpoint must always be greater than the last
output applied to the process.
z %MW15: discrete output of the PID loop controller (entered by the
controller),
z %MW16: PWM period setting (leave 10, as set previously),
z %MW17: operating mode selection for the PID controller = 2 (AT + PID),
z %MW18: manual setpoint associated with the %M2 bit selection = 0.

2 Configure the Twido controller so that it scans in Periodic mode.

3 Set the Time of the Twido controller scanning period so that the Sampling
period (Ts) value of the PID controller is an exact multiple.
Note: For further details on how to determine the sampling period, see Auto-
Tuning Requirements, page 639 and Methods for Determining the Sampling
Period (Ts), page 640.
4 Check that the controller is RUN mode.
5 Enter the memory bit %M0.
%M0: controller validation = 1 in the animation table.
6 Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID)
from the Objects Type frame.
Select the desired PID# from the PID table.

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Step Action
7 Activate the Animation tab for the required PID number and check that the
animation matches the screen below:

Note: The screens of the PID controller are only refreshed if the controller is
enabled (and API set to RUN).
8 Click on Trace button and wait for the system to startAT.

Note: The waiting time may last for 10-20 minutes before the AT procedure
changes.

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Storage of Calculated Kp, Ti and Td Coefficients

Once the Auto-Tuning sequence is complete, the memory words assigned to the Kp,
Ti and Td coefficients are completed with the calculated values. These values are
written to the RAM memory and saved in the controller as long as the application is
valid (power-down of less than 30 days) and no cold-start is performed (%S0).
NOTE: If the system is not influenced by outside fluctuations, the values may be
hard written in the settings of the PID controller and the controller switched to PID
mode only.

Repetition of AT
The Auto-Tuning sequence is repeated on every switch to RUN or cold start (%S0).
You should therefore test the diagnostics words using the program what to do in the
event of a restart.

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Step 6 - Debugging Adjustments

Accessing the Animation Table

To make it easier to debug the system, the animation table can be accessed at any
time when the PID controller screens are in the foreground.
NOTE:
When viewing only the setpoint and process value graphs using the Detach button
in the Trace tab (see Trace tab window below), the animation table can then be
accessed via Program →Debug →Animate the program task.

Screen data can be exported into Excel format by clicking on the Export button. This
opens a dialog box in which you can specify the name and location of an .cvs file. In
this dialog box click Save to export the data or Cancel to abandon export.

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Returning to PID Screens

To return to the PID controller screens without losing the graph trace history,
proceed as follows:

Step Action
1 Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID)
from the Objects Type frame.
Select the desired PID# from the PID table.
2 Click the Animation tab.

History of PID States

In the Animation tab for the PID controllers, you can access the last 15 states of the
current controller by making your selection from the drop-down list as shown below:

NOTE: The PID states are stored when the PC and TwidoSuite are in online mode.

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18.4 PID Function

Aim of this Section

This section describes the behavior, functionalities and implementation of the PID
function.
NOTE: To find out quick setup information about your PID controller as well as the
PID autotuning, please refer to the Twido PID Quick Start Guide, page 575.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Overview 599
Principal of the Regulation Loop 600
Development Methodology of a Regulation Application 601
Compatibilities and Performances 602
Detailed Characteristics of the PID Function 603
How to Access the PID Configuration 607
PID Screen Elements of PID Function 608
General Tab of PID function 613
Input Tab of the PID 616
PID Tab of PID function 618
AT Tab of PID Function 621
Output Tab of the PID 626
How to Access PID Debugging 629
Animation Tab of PID Function 630
Trace Screen of PID Function 633
PID States and Error Codes 635
PID Tuning with Auto-Tuning (AT) 639
PID Parameter Adjustment Method 647
Role and Influence of PID Parameters 650
Appendix 1: PID Theory Fundamentals 654
Appendix 2: First-Order with Time Delay Model 656

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Overview

General
The PID regulation function is a TwidoSuite programming language function.
This function is particularly adapted to:
z Answering the needs of the sequential process which need the auxiliary
adjustment functions (examples: plastic film packaging machine, finishing
treatment machine, presses, etc.)
z Responding to the needs of the simple adjustment process (examples: metal
furnaces, ceramic furnaces, small refrigerating groups, etc.)
It is very easy to install as it is carried out in the:
z Configuration
z and Debug
screens associated with a program line (operation block in Ladder Language or by
simply calling the PID in Instruction List) indicating the number of the PID used.
The correct syntax when writing a PID instruction is: PID<space>n, when n is the
PID number.
Example of a program line in Ladder Language:

NOTE: In any given Twido automation application, the maximum number of

configurable PID functions is 14.

Key Features
The key features are as follows:
z Analog input,
z Linear conversion of the configurable measurement,
z High or low configurable input alarm,
z Analog or PWM output,
z Cut off for the configurable output,
z Configurable direct or inverse action.

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Principal of the Regulation Loop

At a Glance
The working of a regulation loop has three distinct phases:
z The acquisition of data:
z Measurements from the process’ sensors (analog, encoders)
z Setpoint(s) generally from the controller’s internal variables or from data from
a TwidoSuite animation table
z Execution of the PID regulation algorithm
z The sending of orders adapted to the characteristics of the actuators to be driven
via the discrete (PWM) or analog outputs
The PID algorithm generates the command signal from:
z The measurement sampled by the input module
z The setpoint value fixed by either the operator or the program
z The values of the different corrector parameters
The signal from the corrector is either directly handled by a controller analog output
card linked to the actuator, or handled via a PWM adjustment on a discrete output
of the controller.

Illustration
The following diagram schematizes the principal of a regulation loop.

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Development Methodology of a Regulation Application

Diagram of the Principal

The following diagram describes all of the tasks to be carried out during the creation
and debugging of a regulation application.
Note: The order defined depends upon your own work methods, and is provided as
an example.

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Compatibilities and Performances

At a Glance
The Twido PID function is a function that is available for controllers compatible with
Twido version 2.0 or higher, which is why its installation is subject to a number of
hardware and software compatibilities described in the following paragraphs.
In addition, this function requires the resources presented in the Performances
paragraph.

Compatibility
The Twido PID function is available on Twido controllers version 2.0 or higher
software.
If you have Twidos with an earlier version of the software, you can update your
firmware in order to use this PID function.
NOTE: The version 1.0 analog input/output modules can be used as PID
input/output modules without needing to be updated.
In order to configure and program a PID on these different hardware versions, you
must have the TwidoSuite software.

Performance
The PID regulation loops have the following performances:

Description Time
Loop execution time 0.4 ms

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Detailed Characteristics of the PID Function

General
The PID function completes a PID correction via an analog measurement and
setpoint in the default [0-10000] format and provides an analog command in the
same format or a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) on a discrete output.
All the PID parameters are explained in the windows used to configure them. Here,
we will simply summarize the functions available, indicate measurement values and
describe how they integrate into PID in a functional flow diagram.
NOTE: For use at full scale (best resolution), you can configure your analog input
connected to the PID’s measurement branch in 0-10000 format. However, if you use
the default configuration (0-4095), the controller will function correctly.
NOTE: In order for regulation to operate correctly, it is essential that the Twido PLC
is in periodic mode. The PID function is then executed periodically on each cycle,
and the PID input data sampling complies with the period set in configuration (see
table below).

Details of Available Functions

The following table indicates the different functions available and their scale:

Function Scale and comment

Linear conversion of input Allows you to convert a value in 0 to 10000 format
(analog input module resolution) to a value between -
32768 and 32767
Proportional gain Using a factor of 100, its value is between 1 and 10000.
This corresponds to a gain value varying between 0.01
and 100.
Note: If you enter an invalid value of gain (negative or
null gain), TwidoSuite ignores this user-setting and
automatically assigns the default value of 100 to this
factor.
Integral time Using a timebase of 0.1 seconds, its value is between 0
and 20000. This corresponds to an integral time of
between 0 and 2000.0 seconds.
Derivative time Using a timebase of 0.1 seconds, its value is between 0
and 10000. This corresponds to a derivative time of
between 0 and 1000.0 seconds.

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Function Scale and comment

Sampling period Using a timebase of 0.01 seconds, its value is between
1 and 10000. This corresponds to a sampling period of
between 0.01 and 100 seconds.
PWM output Using a timebase of 0.1 seconds, its value is between 1
and 500. This corresponds to a modulation period of
between 0.1 and 50 seconds. PWM precision depends
both pwm period and scan period. The precision is
improved when PWM.R has greatest number of values.
For instance with scan period = 20ms and PWM period
= 200ms, PWM.R can take values 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%,
40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%. With scan
period = 50ms and PWM period = 200ms, PWM.R can
take values 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the
periode PWM.P.

Analog output Value between 0 and +10000

High level alarm on process This alarm is set after conversion. It is set to a value
variable between -32768 and 32767 if conversion is activated
and to 0 and 10000 if it is not.
Low level alarm on process This alarm is set after conversion. It is set to a value
variable between -32768 and 32767 if conversion is activated
and to 0 and 10000 if it is not.
High limit value on output This limit value is between 0 and 10000 for an analog
output value. When PWM is active, the limit corresponds
to a percentage of the modulated period. 0% for 0 and
100% for 10000.
Low limit value on output This limit value is between 0 and 10000 for an analog
output value. When PWM is active, the limit corresponds
to a percentage of the modulated period. 0% for 0 and
100% for 10000.

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Function Scale and comment

Manual mode When manual mode is active the output is assigned a
fixed value set by the user. This output value is
between 0 and 10000 (0 to 100% for PWM output).
Use the manual mode to make trials to determine the
min/max output limitation, or most accurate AT
output setpoint.
Direct or inverse action Direct or inverse is available and acts directly on the
output.
Auto-Tuning (AT) This function provides automatic tuning of the Kp, Ti, Td
and Direct/Reverse Action parameters to achieve
refined convergence of the PID function.

NOTE: For a more in-depth explanation of how each of the functions described in
the above table works, refer to the diagram below.

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Operating Principles
The following diagram presents the operating principle of the PID function.

NOTE: In ONLINE mode, when the PLC is in periodic task, the value displayed in
the Ts Field (in the PID software configuration screen) can be different with the
parameter entered (%MW). The Ts value is a multiple of the periodic task, whereas
the %MW value is the value read by the PLC.
NOTE: The parameters used are described in the table on the page above and in
the configuration screens.

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How to Access the PID Configuration

At a Glance
The following paragraphs describe how to access the PID configuration screens on
Twido controllers.

Procedure
The following table describes the procedure for accessing the PID configuration
screens:

Step Action
1 Check that you are in offline mode.
2 Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID
from the Objects Type frame.
3 Select the desired PID# from the PID table. (see page 609)
Result: The PID configuration window opens and displays the General
(see page 613) tab by default.

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PID Screen Elements of PID Function

At a Glance
The PID configuration window permits to:
z Configure each TWIDO PID (in offline mode),
z Debug each TWIDO PID (in online mode).

This section describes the PID Screen Elements, including:

z Access to the PID Configuration Screen,
z PID Selection Table of the PID Function,
z PID Tabs of the PID Function,
z PID Trace.

Access to the PID Configuration Screen

To access the PID configuration window:

If... Then ... Outcome

You are in Select Program → Debug → You will go to the Animation tab and will
online Monitor software configuration → have access to the debugging and
mode. Advanced objects →PID. adjustment parameters.
You are in Select Program → Configure → You will go to the General tab by default
offline Configure the datas → Advanced and will have access to the configuration
mode. objects →PID. parameters.

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PID Selection Table of the PID Function

The table below is used to select the PID you wish to Configure/Debug.

The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
Address Specify the PID number that you wish to configure here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Configured To configure the PID, this box must be checked. Otherwise no action can
be performed in these screens and the PID, though it exists in the
application, cannot be used.
Note: You must first complete the current PID configuration before switching
to another PID or performing any another software task.

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Field Description
Used Read only, this box is checked if the PID with corresponding number is
used in the application program
Sort option box Select the corresponding sort option according to whether you wish to
display All, or only Used or Unused PID in the PID selection table.
Note: You must first complete the current PID configuration before switching
to another PID or performing any another software task.

PID Tabs of the PID Function

The PID tabs allow you to to configure the PID parameters. The screen below shows
the tabs of The PID.

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The table below describes the tabs of the PID.

Field Description
General Tab Specify the PID General parameters, see General Tab of PID function,
page 613
Input Tab Specify the PID Input parameters, see Input Tab of the PID, page 616
PID Tab Specify the PID internal parameters, see PID Tab of PID function,
page 618
AT Tab Specify the AT parameters, see AT Tab of PID Function, page 621
Output Tab Specify the PID Output parameters, see Output Tab of the PID,
page 626
Animation Tab View/Debug the PID, see Animation Tab of PID Function, page 630

NOTE: In some cases, some tabs and fields may not be accessible for either of the
two following reasons:
z The operating mode (offline or online) which is currently active does not allow you
to access these parameters.
z The "PID only" operating mode is selected, which prevents access to the AT tab
parameters that are no longer needed.

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PIDTrace of the PID Function

The PID trace button allows you to view the PID control.

This tab allows you to view PID operation and to make adjustments to the way it
behaves, see Trace Screen of PID Function, page 633.

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General Tab of PID function

At a Glance
Select Advanced Objects from the Object Category frame and choose PID from the
Objects Type frame.
Select the desired PID# from the PID table.
The PID configuration window allows you to:
z configure each TWIDO PID (in online mode),
z debug each TWIDO PID (in offline mode),
When you open this screen, if you are:
z in offline mode: the General tab is displayed by default and you have access to
the configuration parameters,
z in online mode: the Animation tab is displayed and you have access to the
debugging and adjustment parameters.
NOTE: In some cases, some tabs and fields may not be accessible for either of the
following reasons:
z The operating mode (offline or online) which is currently active does not allow you
to access these parameters.
z The "PID only" operating mode is selected, which prevents access to the AT tab
parameters that are no longer needed.
The following paragraphs describe the General tab.

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General Tab of the PID Function

The screen below is used to enter the general PID parameters.

Description
The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to configure here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Configured To configure the PID, this box must be checked. Otherwise no action can
be performed in these screens and the PID, though it exists in the
application, cannot be used.

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Field Description
Operating mode Specify the desired operating mode here. You may choose from three
operating modes and a word address, as follows:
z PID
z AT
z AT+PID
z Word address

Word address You may provide an internal word in this text box (%MW0 to %MW2999)
that is used to programmatically set the operating mode. The internal
word can take four possible values depending on the operating mode
you wish to set:
z %MWx = 1 (to set PID only)
z %MWx = 2 (to set AT + PID)
z %MWx = 3 (to set AT only)
z %MWx = 4 (to set PI only)

PID States If you check to enable this option, you may provide a memory word in
this text box (%MW0 to %MW2999) that is used by the PID controller to
store the current PID state while running the PID controller and/or the
autotuning function (for more details, please refer to PID States and
Error Codes, page 635.)
Diagram The diagram allows you to view the different possibilities available for
configuring your PID.

NOTE: Make sure to use the autotuning only when no other PID are running, the
influence of the others PID produces a but calculus of the constant Kp, Ti, Td.

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Input Tab of the PID

At a Glance
The tab is used to enter the PID input parameters.
NOTE: It is accessible in offline mode.

Input tab of the PID Function

The screen below is used to enter the PID input parameters.

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Description
The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to configure here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Measurement Specify the variable that will contain the process value to be controlled
here.
The default scale is 0 to 10000. You can enter either an internal word
(%MW0 to %MW2999) or an analog input (%IWx.0 to %IWx.1).
Conversion Check this box if you wish to convert the process variable specified as a
PID input.
If this box is checked, both the Min value and Max value fields are
accessible.
The conversion is linear and converts a value between 0 and 10,000 into
a value for which the minimum and maximum are between -32768 and
+32767.
Min value Specify the minimum and maximum of the conversion scale. The
Max value process variable is then automatically rescaled within the [Min value to
Max value] interval.
Note: The Min value must always be less than the Max value.
Min value or Max value can be internal words (%MW0 to %MW2999),
internal constants (%KW0 to %KW255) or a value between -32768 and
+32767.
Alarms Check this box if you wish to activate alarms on input variables.
Note: The alarm values should be determined relative to the process
variable obtained after the conversion phase. They must therefore be
between Min value and Max value when conversion is active.
Otherwise they will be between 0 and 10000.
Low Specify the high alarm value in the Low field.
Output This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
Output must contain the address of the bit which will be set to 1 when
the lower limit is reached. Output can be either an internal bit (%M0 to
%M255) or an output (%Qx.0 to %Qx.32).
High Specify the low alarm value in the High field.
Output This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
Output must contain the address of the bit which will be set to 1 when
the upper limit is reached. Output can be either an internal bit (%M0 to
%M255) or an output (%Qx.0 to %Qx.32).
Diagram The diagram allows you to view the different possibilities available for
configuring your PID.

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PID Tab of PID function

At a Glance
The PID tab is used to enter the internal PID parameters.
NOTE: It is accessible in offline mode.

PID Tab of the PID Function

The screen below is used to enter the internal PID parameters.

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Description
The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to configure here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Setpoint Specify the PID setpoint value here. This value can be an internal word
(%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a
direct value.
This value must therefore be between 0 and 10000 when conversion
is inhibited. Otherwise it must be between the Min value and the
Max value for the conversion.
Corrector type If the PID operating mode has been previously chosen in the General
tab, you can select the desired Corrector type (PID or PI) from the
drop-down list. If other operating modes have been chosen the
Corrector type is set to automatic and cannot be modified manually.
If PI is selected from the drop-down list, the Td parameter is forced to
zero and this field is disabled.
Kp * 100 Specify the PID proportional coefficient multiplied by 100 here.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
The valid range for the Kp parameter is: 0 < Kp < 10000.
Note: If Kp is mistakenly set to 0 (Kp ≤0 is invalid), the default value
Kp=100 is automatically assigned by the PID function.
TI (0.1 sec) Specify the integral action coefficient here for a timebase of 0.1
seconds.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
It must be between 0 and 20000.
Note: To disable the integral action of the PID, set this coefficient to 0.
Td (0.1 sec) Specify the derivative action coefficient here for a timebase of 0.1
seconds.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
It must be between 0 and 10000.
Note: To disable the derivative action of the PID, set this coefficient to
0.

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Field Description
Sampling period Specify the PID sampling period here for a timebase of 10-2 seconds
(10 ms).
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal
constant (%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
It must be between 1 (0.01 s) and 10000 (100 s).
Diagram The diagram allows you to view the different possibilities available for
configuring your PID.

NOTE: When AT is enabled, Kp, Ti and Td parameters are no longer set by the user
for they are automatically and programmatically set by the AT algorithm. In this case,
you must enter in these fields an internal word only (%MW0 to %MW2999).
Note: Do not enter an internal constant or a direct value when AT is enable, for this
will trigger an error when running your PID application.

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AT Tab of PID Function

At a Glance
The setting of correct PID parameters may be complex and time-consuming. This
can make process control difficult to setup for the less experienced, though not
necessarily for a process control professional. Thus, optimum tuning may
sometimes be difficult to achieve.
The PID Auto-Tuning algorithm is designed to automatically determine adequate
values for the following four PID terms:
z Gain factor,
z Integral value,
z Derivative value, and
z Direct or Reverse action.

Thus, the AT function can provide rapid and fine tuning for the process loop.

AT Requirements
PID Auto-tuning is particularly suited for temperature control processes.
In general, the processes that can be controlled by the AT function must meet the
following requirements:
z the process is mostly linear over the entire operating range,
z the process response to a level change of the analog output follows a transient
asymptotic pattern, and
z there is little disturbance in process variables. (In the case of a temperature
control process, this implies there is no abnormally high rate of heat exchange
between the process and its environment.)

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AT Operating Principle
The following diagram describes the operating principle of the AT function and how
it interacts with the PID loops:

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AT Tab of the PID function

The screen below is used to enable/disable the AT function and enter the AT
parameters.
NOTE: It is accessible in offline mode only.

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Description
PID Auto-Tuning is an open-loop process that is acting directly on the control
process without regulation or any limitation other than provided by the Process
Variable (PV) Limit and the Output Setpoint. Therefore, both values must be
carefully selected within the allowable range as specified by the process to prevent
potential process overload.

WARNING
UNSTABLE PID OPERATION
z The Process Variable (PV) limit and the output setpoint values must be set with
complete understanding of their effect on the machine or process.
z Do not exceed the allowable range for Process Variable and Output Setpoint
values.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

WARNING
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Do not use a relay output with the PID function.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
Authorize Check this box if you wish to enable the AT mode.
There are two ways to use this checkbox, depending on whether you set the
operating mode manually or via a word address in the General tab of the PID
function:
z If you set the Operating mode to PID+AT or AT from the General tab
(see page 613)), then the Authorize option is automatically checked and is
not available (it cannot be cleared).
z If you set the operating mode via a word address %MWx (%MWx = 2:
PID+AT; %MWx = 3: AT), then you must check the Authorize option
manually to allow configuring the AT parameters.
Result: In either of the above cases, all the fields in this AT tab configuration
screen become active and you must fill in the Setpoint and Output fields with the
appropriate values.

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Field Description
Process Specify the limit that the measured process variable shall not exceed during the
Variable AT process. This parameter helps provide stability to the control system, as AT
(PV) Limit is an open loop process.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to a maximum of %MW2999,
depending on amount of system memory available), an internal constant
(%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
This value must therefore be between 0 and 10000 when conversion is
inhibited. Otherwise it must be between the Min value and the Max value for the
conversion.
AT Output Specify the AT output value here. This is the value of the step-change that is
setpoint applied to the process.
This value can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999), an internal constant
(%KW0 to %KW255) or a direct value.
This value must therefore be between 0 and 10000.
The AT output setpoint value should be chosen appropriately using your
practical experience of the process you are controlling. In case of doubt ,or to
determine the most appropriate value, select manual mode and monitor the
system response to various manual output setpoint trials.
Note: The AT Output Setpoint must always be larger than the output last applied
to the process.

NOTE: When the AT function is enabled, constants (%KWx) or direct values are no
longer allowed, only memory words are allowed in the following set of PID fields:
z Kp, Ti and Td parameters must be set as memory words (%MWx) in the PID
tab;
z Action field is automatically set to "Address bit" in the OUT tab;
z Bit box must be filled in with an adequate memory bit (%Mx) in the OUT tab.

Calculated Kp, Ti, Td Coefficients

Once the AT process is complete, the calculated Kp, Ti and Td PID coefficients:
z are stored in their respective memory words (%MWx), and
z can be viewed in the Animation tab, in TwidoSuite online mode only.

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Output Tab of the PID

At a Glance
The tab is used to enter the PID output parameters.
NOTE: It is accessible in offline mode.

Ouput Tab of the PID Function

The screen below is used to enter the internal PID parameters.

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Description
The table below describes the settings that you may define.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to configure here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Action Specify the type of PID action on the process here. Three options are
available: Reverse, Direct or bit address.
If you have selected bit address, you can modify this type via the
program, by modifying the associated bit which is either an internal bit
(%M0 to %M255) or an input (%Ix.0 to %Ix.32).
Action is direct if the bit is set to 1 and reverse if it is not.
Note: When AT is enabled, the Auto-Tuning algorithm automatically
determines the correct type of action direct or reverse for the control
process. In this case, only one option is available from the Action
dropdown list: Address bit. You must then enter in the associated Bit
textbox an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999). Do not attempt to enter
an internal constant or a direct value in the Bit textbox, for this will trigger
an execution error.
Limits Specify here whether you want to place limits on the PID output. Three
Bit options are available: Enable, Disable or bit address.
If you have selected bit address, you can enable (bit to 1) or disable (bit
to 0) limit management by the program, by modifying the associated bit
which is either an internal bit (%M0 to %M255) or an input (%Ix.0 to
%Ix.32).
Min. Set the high and low limits for the PID output here.
Max. Note: The Min. must always be less than the Max..
Min. or Max. can be internal words (%MW0 to %MW2999), internal
constants (%KW0 to %KW255) or a value between 1 and 10000.
Manual mode Specify here whether you want to change the PID to manual mode. Three
Bit options are available: Enable, Disable or bit address.
Output If you have selected bit address, you can switch to manual mode (bit to
1) or switch to automatic mode (bit to 0) using the program, by modifying
the associated bit which is either an internal bit (%M0 to %M255) or an
input (%Ix.0 to %Ix.32).
The Output of manual mode must contain the value that you wish to
assign to the analog output when the PID is in manual mode.
This Output can be either a word (%MW0 to %MW2999) or a direct value
in the [0-10000] format.
Analog output Specify the PID output in auto mode here.
This Analog output can be %MW-type (%MW0 to %MW2999) or %QW-
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Field Description
PWM output Check this box if you want to use the PWM function of PID.
enabled Specify the modulation period in Period (0.1s). This period must be
Period (0.1s) between 1 and 500 and can be an internal word (%MW0 to %MW2999) or
Output an internal constant (%KW0 to %KW255). PWM precision depends both
pwm period and scan period. The precision is improved when PWM.R has
greatest number of values. For instance with scan period = 20ms and
PWM period = 200ms, PWM.R can take values 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%,
50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%. With scan period = 50ms and PWM
period = 200ms, PWM.R can take values 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%
of the periode PWM.P.

Specify the PWM output bit as the value in Output. This can be either an
internal bit (%M0 to %M255) or an output (%Qx.0 to %Qx.32).
Diagram The diagram allows you to view the different possibilities available for
configuring your PID.

Note:
z The term Reverse in the action field is used to reach a high setpoint (e.g.: for
heating)

z The term Direct in the action field is used to reach a low setpoint (e.g.: for cooling)

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How to Access PID Debugging

At a Glance
The following paragraphs describe how to access the PID debugging screens on
TWIDO controllers.

Procedure
The following table describes the procedure for accessing the PID debugging
screens:

Step Action
1 Check that you are in online mode.
2 In the monitor software configuration screen, select Advanced Objects from
the Object Category frame and choose PID from the Objects Type frame.
3 Select the desired PID# from the PID table.
Note: You can also double-click the PID graphic element in the ladder rung to
access the PID configuratrion window.
4 Click the Animation tab.
Result: The PID configuration window opens and displays the Animation
(see page 630) tab by default.

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Animation Tab of PID Function

At a Glance
The tab is used to debug the PID.
The diagram depends on the type of PID control that you have created. Only
configured elements are shown.
The display is dynamic. Active links are shown in red and inactive links are shown
in black.
NOTE: It is accessible in online mode. In this mode, when the PLC is in periodic
task, the value displayed in the Ts Field (in the PID software configuration screen)
can be different with the parameter entered (%MW). The Ts value is a multiple of the
periodic task, whereas the %MW value is the value read by the PLC.

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Animation Tab of PID Function

The screen below is used to view and debug the PID.

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Description
The following table describes the different zones of the window.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to debug here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Operating mode This field shows the current PID operating mode.
List of PID states This dropdown list allows you to view the last 15 PID states in real time.
This list is updated with each change of state indicating the date and time
of the change as well as the current state.
Create an Click on Create an Animation Table, to create a file containing all the
Animation Table variables shown in the diagram to enable you modify them online and
debug your PID.

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Trace Screen of PID Function

At a Glance
This screen allows you to view PID operation and to make adjustments to the way it
behaves.
The graphs begin to be traced as soon as the debug window is displayed.
NOTE: It is accessible in online mode.

Animation Tab of PID Function

The screen below is used to view the PID control.

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Description
The following table describes the different zones of the window.

Field Description
PID number Specify the PID number that you wish to view here.
The value is between 0 and 13, 14 PID maximum per application.
Chart This zone displays the setpoint and process value graphs.
The scale on the horizontal axis (X) is determined using the menu to the
top right of the window.
The scale on the vertical axis is determined using the PID input
configuration values (with or without conversion). It is automatically
optimized so as to obtain the best view of the graphs.
Horizontal axis This menu allows you to modify the scale of the horizontal axis. You can
scale menu choose from 4 values: 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
Initialize This button clears the chart and restarts tracing the graphs.
Export This button enables you to export the screen data into Excel format.
Click on Export to open a dialog box in which you can specify the name
and location of an .cvs file. In this dialog box, click Save to export the
data or Cancel to abandon the export.

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PID States and Error Codes

At a Glance
In addition to the List of PID States available from the Animation dialog box (see
Animation Tab of PID Function, page 630) that allows to view and switch back to one
of the 15 latest PID states, the Twido PID controller also has the ability to record the
current state of both the PID controller and the AT process to a user-defined memory
word.
To find out how to enable and configure the PID state memory word (%MWi) see
General Tab of PID function, page 613.

PID State Memory Word

The PID state memory word can record any of three types of PID information, as
follows:
z Current state of the PID controller (PID State)
z Current state of the autotuning process (AT State)
z PID and AT error codes

NOTE: The PID state memory word is read-only.

PID State Memory Word

The following is the PID controller state versus memory word hexadecimal coding
concordance table:

PID State hexadecimal notation Description

0000h PID control is not active
2000h PID control in progress
4000h PID setpoint has been reached

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Description of AT State
The autotuning process is divided into 4 consecutive phases. Each phase of the
process must be fulfilled in order to bring the autotuning to a successful completion.
The following process response curve and table describe the 4 phases of the Twido
PID autotuning:

The autotuning phases are described in the following table:

AT Phase Description
1 Phase 1 is the stabilization phase. It starts at the time the user launches the
AT process. During this phase, the Twido autotuning performs checks to
ensure that the process variable is in steady state.
Note: The output last applied to the process before start of the autotuning is
used as both the starting point and the relaxation point for the autotuning
process.
2 Phase 2 applies the fist step-change to the process. It produces a process
step-response similar to the one shown in the above figure.

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AT Phase Description
3 Phase 3 is the relaxation phase that starts when the first step-response has
stabilized.
Note: Relaxation occurs toward equilibrium that is determined as the output
last applied to the process before start of the autotuning.
4 Phase 4 applies the second step-change to the process in the same amount
and manner as in Phase 2 described above. The autotuning process ends and
the AT parameters are computed and stored in their respective memory words
upon completion of Phase 4.
Note: After this phase is complete, the process variable is restored to the
output level last applied to the process before start of the autotuning.

AT State Memory Word

The following is the PID controller state versus memory word hexadecimal coding
concordance table:

AT State hexadecimal notation Description

0100h Autotuning phase 1 in progress
0200h Autotuning phase 2 in progress
0400h Autotuning phase 3 in progress
0800h Autotuning phase 4 in progress
1000h Autotuning process complete

PID and AT Error Codes

The following table describes the potential execution errors that may be
encountered during both PID control and autotuning processes:

PID/AT Error code

Processes (hexadecimal) Description
PID Error 8001h Operating mode value out of range
8002h Linear conversion min and max equal
8003h Upper limit for discrete output lower than lower limit
8004h Process variable limit out of linear conversion range
8005h Process variable limit less than 0 or greater than 10000
8006h Setpoint out of linear conversion range
8007h Setpoint less than 0 or greater than 10000
8008h Control action different from action determined at AT start

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PID/AT Error code

Processes (hexadecimal) Description
Autotuning 8009h The process variable (PV) limit has been reached
Error
800Ah Due to either oversampling or output setpoint too low
800Bh Kp is zero
800Ch The time constant is negative
800Dh Delay is negative
800Eh Error calculating Kp
800Fh Time constant over delay ratio > 20
8010h Time constant over delay ratio < 2
8011h The limit for Kp has been exceeded
8012h The limit for Ti has been exceeded
8013h The limit for Td has been exceeded

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PID Tuning with Auto-Tuning (AT)

Overview of PID Tuning

The PID control function relies on the following three user-defined parameters: Kp,
Ti and Td. PID tuning aims at determining these process parameters accurately to
provide refined control of the process.

Scope of the Auto-Tuning

The AT function of the Twido PLC is especially suited for automatic tuning of thermal
processes. As values of the PID parameters may vary greatly from one control
process to another, the auto-tuning function provided by the Twido PLC can help
you determine more accurate values than simply provided by best guesses, with
less effort.
NOTE: Not recommended to use the auto-tuning when other PID are running.

Auto-Tuning Requirements
When using the auto-tuning function, make sure the control process and the Twido
PLC meet all of the following four requirements:
z The control process must be an open-loop, stable system.
z At the start of the auto-tuning run, the control process must be in steady state with
a null process input (e.g.: an oven or a furnace shall be at ambient temperature.)
z During operation of the auto-tuning, make sure that no disturbances enter
through the process for either computed parameters will be incorrect or the auto-
tuning process will not operate correctly (e.g.: the door of the oven shall not be
opened, not even momentarily.)
z Configure the Twido PLC to scan in Periodic mode. Once you have determined
the correct sampling period (Ts) for the auto-tuning, the scan period must be
configured so that the sampling period (Ts) is an exact multiple of the Twido PLC
scan period.
NOTE: To ensure a correct run of the PID control and of the auto-tuning process, it
is essential that the Twido PLC be configured to execute scans in Periodic mode
(not Cyclic). In Periodic mode, each scan of the PLC starts at regular time intervals.
This way, the sampling rate is constant throughout the measurement duration
(unlike cyclic mode where a scan starts as soon as the previous one ends, which
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AT Operating Modes
The auto-tuning can be used either independently (AT mode) or in conjunction with
the PID control (AT + PID):
z AT mode: After convergence of the AT process and successful completion with
the determination of the PID control parameters Kp, Ti and Td (or after detection
of an error in the AT algorithm), the AT numerical output is set to 0 and the
following message appears in the List of PID States drop-down list: "Auto-tuning
complete."
z AT + PID mode: The AT is launched first. After successful completion of the AT,
the PID control loop starts (based on the Kp, TI and Td parameters computed by
the AT)."
Note on AT+PID: If the AT algorithm encounters an error:
z no PID parameter is computed;
z the AT numerical output is set to output last applied to the process before start
of the autotuning;
z an error message appears in the List of PID States drop-down list
z the PID control is cancelled.

NOTE: Bumpless transition

While in AT+PID mode, the transition from AT to PID is bumpless.

Methods for Determining the Sampling Period (Ts)

As will be explained in the two following sections, Appendix 1: PID Theory
Fundamentals (see page 654) and Appendix 2: PID Tuning With the Auto-Tuning
(AT) (see page 656)), the sampling period (Ts) is a key parameter of the PID
control. The sampling period can be deduced from the AT time constant (τ ).
There are two methods for evaluating the correct sampling period (Ts) by using the
auto-tuning:· They are described in the following sections.
z The process response curve method
z The trial-and-error method

Both methods are described in the two following subsections.

Introducing the Process Response Curve Method

This method consists in setting a step change at the control process input and
recording the process output curve with time.
The process response curve method makes the following assumption:
z The control process can be adequately described as a first-order with time delay
model by the following transfer function:

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Using the Process Response Curve Method

To determine the sampling period (Ts) using the process response curve method,
follow these steps:

Step Action
1 It is assumed that you have already configured the various settings in the
General, Input, PID, AT and Output tabs of the PID.
2 Select the PID > Output tab.
3 Select Authorize or Address bit from the Manual mode dropdown list to allow
manual output and set the Output field to a high level (in the [5000-10000]
range).
4 Select PLC > Transfer PC => PLC... to download the application program to
the Twido PLC.
5 Within the PID configuration window, switch to Trace mode.
6 Run the PID and check the response curve rise.
7 When the response curve has reached a steady state, stop the PID
measurement.
Note: Keep the PID Trace window active.
8 Use the following graphical method to determine time constant (τ ) of the control
process:
1. Compute the process variable output at 63% rise (S[63%]) by using the
following formula: S[63%] = S[initial] + (S[ending]-S[initial])x63%
2. Find out graphically the time abscissa (t[63%]) that corresponds to S(63%).
3. Find out graphically the initial time (t[initial]) that corresponds the start of the
process response rise.
4. Compute the time constant (τ ) of the control process by using the following
relationship: τ = t[63%]-t[initial]
9 Compute the sampling period (Ts) based on the value of (τ ) that you have just
determined in the previous step, using the following rule: Ts = τ /75
Note: The base unit for the sampling period is 10ms. Therefore, you should
round up/down the value of Ts to the nearest 10ms.
10 Select Program > Configure the Behavior to set the Scan Mode parameters
and proceed as follows:
1. Set the Scan mode of the Twido PLC to Periodic.
2. Set the Scan Period so that the sampling period (Ts) is an exact multiple
of the scan period, using the following rule: Scan Period = Ts / n,
where "n" is a positive integer.
Note: You must choose "n" so that the resulting Scan Period is a positive
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Example of Process Response Curve

This example shows you how to measure the time constant (τ ) of a simple thermal
process by using the process response curve method described in the previous
subsection.
The experimental setup for the time constant measurement is as follows:
z The control process consists in a forced air oven equipped with a heating lamp.
z Temperature measurements are gathered by the Twido PLC via a Pt100 probe,
and temperature data are recorded in ° C.
z The Twido PLC drives a heating lamp via the PWM discrete output of the PID.

The experiment is carried out as follows:

Step Action
1 The PID Output tab is selected from the PID configuration screen.
2 Manual mode is selected from the Output tab.
3 The manual mode Output is set to 10000.
4 The PID run is launched from the PID Trace tab.
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Step Action
6 The following information is obtained directly from the graphical analysis of the
response curve, as shown in the figure below:

where
z S[i] = initial value of process variable = 260
z S[e] = ending value of process variable = 660
z S[63%] = process variable at 63% rise = S[i] + (S[e] - S[i]) x 63%
= 260+(660-260)x63%
= 512
z τ = time constant
= time elapsed from the start of the rise till S[63%] is reached
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Step Action
7 The sampling period (Ts) is determined using the following relationship:
Ts = τ /75
= 570/75 = 7.6 s (7600 ms)
8 In the Program > Scan mode edit dialog box, the Scan Period must be set so that
the sampling period (Ts) is an exact multiple of the scan period, as in the following
example: Scan Period = Ts/76 = 7600/76 = 100 ms (which satisfies the condition:
2 ms ≤Scan Period ≤150 ms.)

Trial-and-Error Method
The trial-and-error method consists in providing successive guesses of the sampling
period to the auto-tuning function until the auto-tuning algorithm converges
successfully towards Kp, Ti and Td that are deemed satisfactory by the user.
NOTE: Unlike the process response curve method, the trial-and-error method is not
based on any approximation law of the process response. However, it has the
advantage of converging towards a value of the sampling period that is in the same
order of magnitude as the actual value.
Top perform a trial-and-error estimation of the auto-tuning parameters, follow these
steps:

Step Action
1 Select the AT tab from the PID configuration window.
2 Set the Output limitation of AT to 10000.
3 Select the PID tab from the PID configuration window.
4 Provide the first or nth guess in the Sampling Period field.
Note: If you do not have any first indication of the possible range for the
sampling period, set this value to the minimum possible: 1 (1 unit of 10 ms).
5 Select PLC > Transfer PC => PLC... from menu bar to download the
application program to the Twido PLC.
6 Launch Auto-Tuning.
7 Select the Animation tab from the PID configuration screen.
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Step Action
9 Two cases may occur:
z Auto-tuning completes successfully: You may continue to Step 9.
z Auto-tuning unsuccessfull: This means the current guess for the
sampling period (Ts) is not correct. Try a new Ts guess and repeat steps 3
through 8, as many times as required until the auto-tuning process
eventually converges.
Follow these guidelines to provide a new Ts guess:
z AT ends with the error message "The computed time constant is
negative!": This means the sampling period Ts is too large. You
should decrease the value of Ts to provide as new guess.
z AT ends with the error message "Sampling error!": This means the
sampling period Ts is too small. You should increase the value of Ts to
provide as new guess.
10 You may now view the PID control parameters (Kp, Ti and Td) in Animation tab,
and adjust them in the PID tab of the PID configuration screen, as needed.
Note: If the PID regulation provided by this set of control parameters does not
provide results that are totally satisfactory, you may still refine the trial-and-
error evaluation of the sampling period until you obtain the right set of Kp, Ti
and Td control parameters.

Adjusting PID Parameters

To refine the process regulation provided by the PID parameters (Kp, Ti, Td)
obtained from auto-tuning, you also have the ability to adjust those parameter values
manually, directly from the PID tab of the PID configuration screen or via the
corresponding memory words (%MW).

Limitations on Using the Auto-tuning and the PID Control

Auto-tuning is best suited for processes whose time constant (τ ) and delay-time (θ)
meet the following requirement: 10 s < (τ + θ) < 2700 s (i.e.: 45 min)
NOTE: Auto-tuning will not work when: (τ /θ) < 2 or (τ /θ) > 20.
PID control is best suited for the regulation of processes that satisfy the following
condition: 2 < (τ /θ) < 20 where (τ ) is the time constant of the process and (θ) is the
delay-time.
NOTE: Depending on the ratio (τ /θ):
z (τ /θ) < 2 : The PID regulation has reached its limitations; more advanced
regulation techniques are needed in this case.
z (τ /θ) > 20 : In this case, a simple on/off (or two-step) controller can be used in
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Troubleshooting of the Auto-tuning Function

The following table records the auto-tuning error messages and describes possible
causes as well as troubleshooting actions:

Error Message Possible Cause Explanation / Possible Solution

Autotuning error: the The process variable is reaching As the AT is an open-loop process, the Process
process variable (PV) limit the maximum value allowed. Variable (PV) Limit works as an upper limit.
has been reached
Autotuning error : due to Any of two possible causes: Increase either the sampling period or the AT
either oversampling or z Sampling period is too small. Output Setpoint value.
output setpoint too low z AT Output is set too low.

Autotuning error: the time The sampling period may be too For more details, refer to Limitations on Using the
constant is negative large. Auto-tuning and the PID Control (see page 639).
Autotuning error: error The AT algorithm is unstable (no Check the PID and AT parameters and make
calculating Kp convergence). adjustments that can improve convergence.
z Disturbances on the process Check also that there is no disturbance that could
while autotuning have affect the process variable.
caused a distortion of the Try to modify
process static gain z the ouput setpoint,
evaluation. z the sampling period.
z The process variable
Make sure there is no process disturbance while
transient response is not big autotuning is in progress.
enough for the autotuning to
determine the static gain.
z A combination of the above
possible causes may effect
on the process.
Autotuning error: time τ /θ > 20 PID regulation may no longer be stable.
constant over delay ratio > For more details, refer to Limitations on Using the
20 Auto-tuning and the PID Control (see page 639).
Autotuning error: time τ /θ < 2 PID regulation may no longer be stable.
constant over delay ratio < 2 For more details, refer to Limitations on Using the
Auto-tuning and the PID Control (see page 639).
Autotuning error: the limit for Computed value of static gain Measurement sensitivity of some application
Kp has been exceeded (Kp) is greater than 10000. variables may be too low. The application’s
measurement range must be rescaled within the [0-
10000] interval.
Autotuning error: the limit for Computed value of integral time Computational limit is reached.
Ti has been exceeded constant (Ti) is greater than
20000.
Autotuning error: the limit for Computed value of derivative Computational limit is reached.
Td has been exceeded time constant (Td) is greater
than 10000.

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PID Parameter Adjustment Method

Introduction
Numerous methods to adjust the PID parameters exist, we suggest Ziegler and
Nichols which have two variants:
z closed loop adjustment,
z open loop adjustment.

Before implementing one of these methods, you must set the PID action direction:
z if an increase in the OUT output causes an increase in the PV measurement,
make the PID inverted (KP > 0),
z on the other hand, if this causes a PV reduction, make the PID direct (KP < 0).

Closed Loop Adjustment

This principal consists of using a proportional command (Ti = 0, Td = 0 ) to start the
process by increasing production until it starts to oscillate again after having applied
a level to the PID corrector setpoint. All that is required is to raise the critical
production level (Kpc) which has caused the non damped oscillation and the
oscillation period (Tc) to reduce the values giving an optimal regulation of the
regulator.

According to the kind of (PID or PI) regulator, the adjustment of the coefficients is
executed with the following values:

- Kp Ti Td
PID Kpc/1,7 Tc/2 Tc/8
PI Kpc/2,22 0,83 x Tc -

where Kp = proportional production, Ti = integration time and TD = diversion time.

NOTE: This adjustment method provides a very dynamic command which can
express itself through unwanted overshootsduring the change of setpoint pulses. In
this case, lower the production value until you get the required behavior.

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Open Loop Adjustment

As the regulator is in manual mode, you apply a level to the output and make the
procedure response start the same as an integrator with pure delay time.

The intersection point on the right hand side which is representative of the integrator
with the time axes, determines the time Tu. Next, Tg time is defined as the time
necessary for the controlled variable (measurement) to have the same variation size
(% of the scale) as the regulator output.
According to the kind of (PID or PI) regulator, the adjustment of the coefficients is
executed with the following values:

- Kp Ti Td
PID -1,2 Tg/Tu 2 x Tu 0,5 x Tu
PI -0,9 Tg/Tu 3,3 x Tu -

where Kp = proportional production, Ti = integration time and TD = diversion time.

NOTE: Attention to the units. If the adjustment is carried out in PL7, multiply the
value obtained for KP by 100.

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This adjustment method also provides a very dynamic command, which can express
itself through unwanted overshoots during the change of setpoints’ pulses. In this
case, lower the production value until you get the required behavior. The method is
interesting because it does not require any assumptions about the nature and the
order of the procedure. You can apply it just as well to the stable procedures as to
real integrating procedures. It is really interesting in the case of slow procedures
(glass industry,…) because the user only requires the beginning of the response to
regulate the coefficients Kp, Ti and Td.

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Role and Influence of PID Parameters

Influence of Proportional Action

Proportional action is used to influence the process response speed. The higher the
gain, the faster the response, and the lower the static error (in direct proportion),
though the more stability deteriorates. A suitable compromise between speed and
stability must be found. The influence of integral action on process response to a
scale division is as follows:

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Influence of Integral Action

Integral action is used to cancel out static error (deviation between the process value
and the setpoint). The higher the level of integral action (low Ti), the faster the
response and the more stability deteriorates. It is also necessary to find a suitable
compromise between speed and stability. The influence of integral action on
process response to a scale division is as follows:

NOTE: A low Ti means a high level of integral action.

where Kp = proportional gain, Ti = integration time and Td = derivative time.

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Influence of Derivative Action

Derivative action is anticipatory. In practice, it adds a term which takes account of
the speed of variation in the deviation, which makes it possible to anticipate changes
by accelerating process response times when the deviation increases and by
slowing them down when the deviation decreases. The higher the level of derivative
action (high Td), the faster the response. A suitable compromise between speed and
stability must be found. The influence of derivative action on process response to a
scale division is as follows:

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Limits of the PID Control Loop

If the process is assimilated to a pure delay first order with a transfer function:

where:
= model time constant,

= model delay,

The process control performance depends on the ratio

The suitable PID process control is attained in the following domain: 2- -20

For <2, in other words for fast control loops (low ) or for processes with a large

delay (high t) the PID process control is no longer suitable. In such cases more
complex algorithms should be used.

For >20, a process control using a threshold plus hysterisis is sufficient.

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Appendix 1: PID Theory Fundamentals

Introduction
The PID control function onboard all Twido controllers provides an efficient control
to simple industrial processes that consist of one system stimulus (referred to as
Setpoint in this document) and one measurable property of the system (referred to
as Measure or Process Variable).

The PID Controller Model

The Twido PID controller implements a mixed (serial - parallel) PID correction (see
PID Model Diagram below) via an analog measurement and setpoint in the [0-
10000] format and provides an analog command to the controlled process in the
same format.
The mixed form of the PID controller model is described in the following diagram:

where
where:
z I = the integral action (acting independently and parallel to the derivative action),
z D = the derivative action (acting independently and parallel to the integral
action),
z P = the proportional action (acting serially on the combined output of the integral
and derivative actions,
z U = the PID controller output (later fed as input into the controlled process.)

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The PID Control Law

The PID controller is comprised of the mixed combination (serial - parallel) of the
controller gain (Kp), and the integral (Ti) and derivative (Td) time constants. Thus,
the PID control law that is used by the Twido controller is of the following form (Eq.1):

where
z Kp = the controller proportional gain,
z Ti = the integral time constant,
z Td = the derivative time constant,
z Ts = the sampling period,
z ε(i) = the deviation (ε(i) = setpoint - process variable.)

NOTE: Two different computational algorithms are used, depending on the value of
the integral time constant (Ti):
z Ti ≠ 0: In this case, an incremental algortihm is used.
z Ti = 0: This is the case for non-integrating processes. In this case, a positional
algotrithm is used, along with a +5000 offset that is applied to the PID output
variable.
For a detailed description of Kp, Ti and Td please refer to PID Tab of PID function,
page 618.
As can be inferred from (equ.1) and (equ.1’), the key parameter for the PID
regulation is the sampling period (Ts). The sampling period depends closely on the
time constant (τ ), a parameter intrinsic to the process the PID aims to control. (See
Appendix 2: First-Order with Time Delay Model, page 656.)

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Appendix 2: First-Order with Time Delay Model

Introduction
This section presents the first-order with time delay model used to describe a variety
of simple but nonetheless important industrial processes, including thermal
processes.

First-Order with Time Delay Model

It is widely assumed that simple (one-stimulus) thermal processes can be
adequately approximated by a first-order with time delay model.
The transfer function of such first-order, open-loop process has the following form in
the Laplace domain (equ.2):

where
z k = the static gain,
z τ = the time constant,
z θ = the delay-time,
z U = the process input (this is the output of the PID controller),
z S = the process output.

The Process Time Constant τ

The key parameter of the process response law (equ.2) is the time constant τ . It is
a parameter intrinsic to the process to control.
The time constant (τ ) of a first-order system is defined as the time (in sec) it takes
the system output variable to reach 63% of the final output from the time the system
started reacting to the step stimulus u(t).

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The following figure shows a typical first-order process response to a step stimulus:

where
z k = the static gain computed as the ratio ΔS/ΔU,
z τ = the time at 63% rise = the time constant,
z 2τ = the time at 86% rise,
z 3τ = the time at 95% rise.

NOTE: When auto-tuning is implemented, the sampling period (Ts) must be chosen
in the following range: [τ /125 <Ts < τ /25]. Ideally, you should use [Ts= τ /75]. (See
PID Tuning with Auto-Tuning (AT), page 639.)

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18.5 Floating point instructions

Aim of this Section

This section describes advanced floating point (see page 30) instructions in
TwidoSuite language.
The Comparison and Assignment instructions are described in the Numerical
Processing, page 491

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Arithmetic Instructions on Floating Point 659
Trigonometric Instructions 663
Conversion instructions 665
Integer Conversion Instructions <-> Floating 667

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Arithmetic Instructions on Floating Point

General
These instructions are used to perform an arithmetic operation between two
operands or on one operand.

+ addition of two operands SQRT square root of an operand

- subtraction of two operands ABS absolute value of an operand
* multiplication of two operands TRUNC whole part of a floating point value
/ division of two operands EXP natural exponential
LOG base 10 logarithm EXPT power of an integer by a real
LN natural logarithm

Structure
Ladder Language

Instruction List Language

LD %M0
[%MF0:=%MF10+129.7]

LD %I3.2
[%MF1:=SQRT(%MF10)]

LDR %I3.3
[%MF2:=ABS(%MF20)]

LDR %I3.5
[%MF8:=TRUNC(%MF2)]

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Ladder Language

Instruction List Language

LD %M0
[%MF0:=LOG(%MF10]

LD %I3.2
[%MF2:=LN(%MF20)]

LDR %I3.3
[%MF4:=EXP(%MF40)]

LDR %I3.4
[%MF6:=EXPT(%MF50,%MW52)]

Syntax
Operators and syntax of arithmetic instructions on floating point

Operators Syntax
+, - *, / Op1:=Op2 Operator Op3
SQRT, ABS, TRUNC, Op1:=Operator(Op2)
LOG, EXP, LN
EXPT Op1:=Operator (Op2,Op3)

NOTE: When you perform an addition or subtraction between 2 floating point

numbers, the two operands must comply with the condition: ,
where Op1>Op2. If this condition is not respected, the result is equal to operand 1
(Op1). This phenomenon is of little consequence in the case of an isolated
operation, as the resulting error is very low ( ), but it can have unforeseen
consequences where the calculation is repeated.

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E.g. in the case where the instruction %MF2:= %MF2 + %MF0 is repeated
indefinitely. If the initial conditions are %MF0 = 1.0 and %MF2 = 0, the value %MF2
becomes blocked at 16777216.
We therefore recommend you take great care when programming repeated
calculations. If, however, you wish to program this type of calculation, it is up to the
client application to manage truncation errors.
Operands of arithmetic instructions on floating point:

Operators Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2) Operand 3 (Op3)

+, - *, / %MFi %MFi, %KFi, %MFi, %KFi,
immediate value immediate value
SQRT, ABS, LOG, %MFi %MFi, %KFi [-]
EXP, LN
TRUNC %MFi, %MDi %MFi, %KFi [-]
EXPT %MFi %MFi, %KFi %MWi, %KWi,
immediate value
Note: TwidoSuite prevents the use of function with a %MWi as Op1.

Rules of Use
z Operations on floating point and integer values can not be directly mixed.
Conversion operations (see page 667) convert into one or other of these
formats.)
z The system bit %S18 is managed in the same way as integer operations
(see page 500), the word %SW17 (see page 710) indicates the cause of the
detected fault.
z When the operand of the function is an invalid number (e.g. logarithm of a
negative number), it produces an indeterminate or infinite result and changes bit
%S18 to 1, the word %SW17 indicates the cause of the detected error.
NOTE: For the TRUNC instruction, the system bit %S17 is not affected.

Examples for TRUNC Instruction with %MDi

The table below shows examples of TRUNC instruction when %MDi is used to store
the result :

Example Result
TRUNC (3.5) 3
TRUNC (324.18765) 324
TRUNC (927.8904) 927
*
Note: This example applies to the TRUNC instruction when used with %MDi. (When
used with %MFi, the TRUNC instruction has no overflow and therefore has no
maximum/minimum limits.)

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Example Result
TRUNC (-7.7) -7
TRUNC (45.678E+20) 2 147 483 647 (maximum signed double word) *
%S18 is set to 1
TRUNC (-94.56E+13) - 2 147 483 648 (minimum signed double word)*
%S18 is set to 1
*
Note: This example applies to the TRUNC instruction when used with %MDi. (When
used with %MFi, the TRUNC instruction has no overflow and therefore has no
maximum/minimum limits.)

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Trigonometric Instructions

General
These instructions enable the user to perform trigonometric operations.

SIN sine of an angle expressed in ASIN

radian, arc sine (result within and )

COS cosine of an angle expressed in ACOS arc cosine (result within 0 and )
radian,
TAN tangent of an angle expressed ATAN
in radian, arc tangent (result within and )

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %M0
[%MF0:=SIN(%MF10)]

LD %I3.2
[%MF2:=TAN(%MF10)]

LDR %I3.3
[%MF4:=ATAN(%MF20)]

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Structured text language

IF %M0 THEN
%MF0:=SIN(%MF10);
END_IF;
IF %I3.2 THEN
%MF2:=TAN(%MF10);
END_IF;
IF %I3.3 THEN
%MF4:=ATAN(%MF20);
END_IF;

Syntax
Operators, operands and syntax of instructions for trigonometric operations

Operators Syntax Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

SIN, COS, TAN, ASIN, Op1:=Operator(Op2) %MFi %MFi, %KFi
ACOS, ATAN

Rules of use
z when the operand of the function is an invalid number (e.g.: arc cosine of a
number greater than 1), it produces an indeterminate or infinite result and
changes bit %S18 to 1, the word %SW17 (see page 710) indicates the cause of
the detected error.
z the functions SIN/COS/TAN allow as a parameter an angle between
and but their precision decreases progressively for the angles outside the
period and because of the imprecision brought by the modulo
carried out on the parameter before any operation.

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Conversion instructions

General
These instructions are used to carry out conversion operations.

DEG_TO_RAD conversion of degrees into radian, the result is the value

of the angle between 0 and
RAD_TO_DEG conversion of an angle expressed in radian, the result is
the value of the angle between 0 and 360 degrees

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %M0
[%MF0:=DEG_TO_RAD(%MF10)]

LD %M2
[%MF2:=RAD_TO_DEG(%MF20)]
Structured Text language
IF %M0 THEN
%MF0:=DEG_TO_RAD(%MF10);
END_IF;
IF %M2 THEN
%MF2:=RAD_TO_DEG(%MF20);
END_IF;

Syntax
Operators, operands and syntax of conversion instructions

Operators Syntax Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

DEG_TO_RAD Op1:=Operator(Op2) %MFi %MFi, %KFi
RAD_TO_DEG

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Rules of use
The angle to be converted must be between -737280.0 and +737280.0 (for
DEG_TO_RAD conversions) or between and (for RAD_TO_DEG
conversions).
For values outside these ranges, the displayed result will be + 1.#QNAN, the %S18
and %SW17:X0 bits being set at 1.

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Integer Conversion Instructions <-> Floating

General
Four conversion instructions are offered.
Integer conversion instructions list<-> floating:

INT_TO_REAL conversion of an integer word --> floating

DINT_TO_REAL conversion of a double word (integer) --> floating
REAL_TO_INT conversation of a floating --> integer word (the result is the
nearest algebraic value)
REAL_TO_DINT conversation of a floating --> double integer word (the result
is the nearest algebraic value)

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD TRUE
[%MF0:=INT_TO_REAL(%MW10)]

LD I1.8
[%MD4:=REAL_TO_DINT(%MF9)]
Structured Text language
%MF0:=INT_TO_REAL(%MW10);
IF %I1.8 THEN
%MD4:=REAL_TO_DINT(%MF9);
END_IF;

Syntax
Operators and syntax (conversion of an integer word --> floating):

Operators Syntax
INT_TO_REAL Op1=INT_TO_REAL(Op2)

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Operands (conversion of an integer word --> floating):

Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

%MFi %MWi,%KWi

Example: integer word conversion --> floating: 147 --> 1.47e+02

Operators and syntax (double conversion of integer word --> floating):

Operators Syntax
DINT_TO_REAL Op1=DINT_TO_REAL(Op2)

Operands (double conversion of integer word --> floating):

Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

%MFi %MDi,%KDi

Example:integer double word conversion --> floating: 68905000 --> 6.8905e+07

Operators and syntax (floating conversion --> integer word or integer double word):

Operators Syntax
REAL_TO_INT Op1=Operator(Op2)
REAL_TO_DINT

Operators (floating conversion --> integer word or integer double word):

Type Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2)

Words %MWi %MFi, %KFi
Double words %MDi %MFi, %KFi

Example:
floating conversion --> integer word: 5978.6 --> 5979
floating conversion --> integer double word: -1235978.6 --> -1235979
NOTE: If during a real to integer (or real to integer double word) conversion the
floating value is outside the limits of the word (or double word),bit %S18 is set to 1.

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Precision of Rounding
Standard IEEE 754 defines 4 rounding modes for floating operations.
The mode employed by the instructions above is the "rounded to the nearest" mode:
"if the nearest representable values are at an equal distance from the theoretical
result, the value given will be the value whose low significance bit is equal to 0".
In certain cases, the result of the rounding can thus take a default value or an excess
value.
For example:
Rounding of the value 10.5 -> 10
Rounding of the value 11.5 -> 12

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18.6 ASCII instructions

Aim of this Section

This section describes advanced ASCII instructions in TwidoSuite language.

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
ROUND Instruction 671
ASCII to Integer Conversion 673
Integer to ASCII Conversion 675
ASCII to Float Conversion 677
Float to ASCII Conversion 679

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ROUND Instruction

Instruction Description
The ROUND instruction rounds a floating point representation that is stored in an
ASCII string.

Instruction Syntax
For the ROUND instruction, use the following syntax: Op1 := ROUND( Op2,Op3 ).
For example:

Instruction Parameters
The table below describes the ROUND function parameters:

Parameters Description
Op1 %MW in which result is stored
Op2 %MW containing the floating point to be rounded
Op3 Number of significant digits required in rounding
Integer between 1 and 8

Instruction Rules
The ROUND instruction rules are as follows:
z The operand is always rounded down.
z The end character of the operand string is used as an end character for the result
string.
z The end character can be any ASCII character that is not in the interval [’0’ - ’9’]
([16#30 - 16#39]), except for:
z dot ’.’ (16#2E),
z minus ’-’ (16#2D),
z plus ’+’ (16#2B),
z Exp ’e’ or ’E’ (16#65 or 16#45).

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z The result and operand should not be longer than 13 Bytes: Maximum size of an
ASCII string is 13 Bytes.
z The scientific notation is not authorized.

Syntax Errors
TwidoSuite checks the syntax. The following examples would result in syntax errors:

Incorrect Syntax Correct Syntax

%MW10:= ROUND (%MW1,4) %MW10:7 := ROUND (%MW1,4)
missing ":7" in result
%MW10:13:= ROUND (%MW1,4) %MW10:7 := ROUND (%MW1,4)
%MW10:n where n ≠ 7 is incorrect

Examples
The table below shows examples of ROUND instruction:

Example Result
ROUND ("987654321", 5) "987650000"
ROUND ("-11.1", 8) "-11.1"
ROUND ("NAN") "NAN"

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ASCII to Integer Conversion

Instruction Description
The ASCII to Integer conversion instruction converts an ASCII string into an Integer
value.

Instruction Syntax
For the ASCII to Integer conversion instruction, use the following syntax:
Op1 := ASCII_TO_INT( Op2 ).
For example:

Instruction Parameters
The table below describes the ASCII to Integer conversion function parameters:

Parameters Description
Op1 %MW in which result is stored
Op2 %MW or %KW

Conversion Rules
The ASCII to Integer instruction rules are as follows:
z OP2 must be included between -32768 to 32767.
z The function always reads the Most Significant Byte first.
z Any ASCII character that is not in the interval [’0’ - ’9’] ([16#30 - 16#39]) is
considered to be an end character, except for a minus sign ’-’ (16#2D )when it is
placed as the first character.
z In case of overflow (>32767 or <-32768), the system bit %S18 (arithmetic
overflow or error) is set to 1 and 32767 or -32768 value is returned.
z If the first character of the operand is an "end" character, the value 0 is returned
and the bit %S18 is set to 1.
z The scientific notation is not authorized.

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Examples
Consider that the following ASCII data has been stored in %MW10 to %MW13:

Parameter Hexadecimal value ASCII value

%MW10 16#3932 ‘9’, ’2’
%MW11 16#3133 ‘1’, ‘3’
%MW12 6#2038 ‘ ‘, ‘8’
%MW13 16#3820 ‘8’, ‘ ‘

The table below shows examples of ASCII to Integer conversion:

Example Result
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_INT(%MW10) %MW20 = 29318
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_INT(%MW12) %MW20 = 8
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_INT(%MW13) %MW20 = 0 and %S18 is set to 1

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Integer to ASCII Conversion

Instruction Description
The Integer to ASCII conversion instruction converts an Integer into an ASCII string
value.

Instruction Syntax
For the Integer to ASCII conversion instruction, use the following syntax:
Op1 := INT_TO_ASCII( Op2 ).
For example:

Instruction Parameters
The table below describes the Integer to ASCII conversion function parameters:

Parameters Description
Op1 %MW in which result is stored
Op2 %MW, %KW, %SW, %IW, %QW or any WORD
(Immediate values are not accepted)

Conversion Rules
The Integer to ASCII conversion rules are as follows:
z Op2 must be included between -32768 to 32767.
z The function writes always the Most Significant Byte first.
z End character is "Enter" (ASCII 13).
z The function automatically determines how many %MWs should be filled with
ASCII values (from 1 to 4).

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Syntax Errors
TwidoSuite checks the syntax. The following examples would result in syntax errors:

Incorrect Syntax Correct Syntax

%MW10 := INT_TO_ASCII (%MW1) %MW10:4 := INT_TO_ASCII (%MW1)
missing ":4" in result
%MW10:n := INT_TO_ASCII (%MW1) %MW10:4 := INT_TO_ASCII (%MW1)
%MW10:n where n ≠ 4 is incorrect

Examples
For the instruction MW10:4 := INT_TO_ASCII(%MW1):

If ... Then...
Integer value Hexadecimal value ASCII value
%MW10 = 16#3231 ‘2’, ‘1’
%MW1 = 123
%MW11 = 16#0D33 ‘3’
%MW10 = 16#3534 ‘5’, ‘4’
%MW1 = 45
%MW11 = 16#000D ‘Enter‘
%MW1 = 7 %MW10 = 16#0D37 ‘Enter’, ‘7’
%MW10 = 16#3145 ‘1’, ‘-’
%MW11 = 16#3332 ‘3’, ‘2’
%MW1 = -12369
%MW10 = 16#3936 ‘9’, ‘6’
%MW11 = 16#000D ‘Enter‘

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ASCII to Float Conversion

Instruction Description
The ASCII to Float conversion instruction converts an ASCII string into a floating
point value.

Instruction Syntax
For the ASCII to Float conversion instruction, use the following syntax:
Op1 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT( Op2 ).
For example:

Instruction Parameters
The table below describes the ASCII to Float conversion function parameters:

Parameters Description
Op1 %MF
Op2 %MW or %KW

Conversion Rules
ASCII to Float conversion rules are as follows:
z The function always reads the Most Significant Byte first.
z Any ASCII character that is not in the interval [’0’ - ’9’] ([16#30 - 16#39]) is
considered to be "end" character, except for:
z dot ’.’ (16#2E),
z minus ’-’ (16#2D),
z plus ’+’ (16#2B),
z Exp ’e’ or ’E’ (16#65 or 16#45).

z ASCII string format can be scientific notation (i.e. "-2.34567e+13") or decimal

notation (i.e. "9826.3457")

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z In case of overflow (calculation result is >3.402824E+38 or <-3.402824E+38):

z The system bit %S18 (arithmetic overflow or error) is set to 1,
z %SW17:X3 is set to 1,
z Value +/- 1.#INF (+ or - infinite value) is returned.

z If the calculation result is between -1.175494E-38 and 1.175494E-38, then the

result is rounded to 0.0.
z If the operand is not a number:
z Value 1.#QNAN is returned,
z The bit %SW17:X0 is set to 1.

Examples
Consider that the following ASCII data has been stored in %MW10 to %MW14:

Parameter Hexadecimal value ASCII value

%MW10 16#382D ’8’, ’-’
%MW11 16#322E ’2’, ’.’
%MW12 16#3536 ’5’, ’6’
%MW13 16#2B65 ’+’, ’e’
%MW14 16#2032 ’ ’,’2’

The table below shows examples of ASCII to Float conversion:

Example Result
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT(%MW10) %MF20 = -826.5
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT(%MW11) %MF20 = 1.#QNAN
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT(%MW12) %MF20 = 6500.0
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT(%MW13) %MF20 = 1.#QNAN
%MW20 := ASCII_TO_FLOAT(%MW14) %MF20 = 2.0

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Float to ASCII Conversion

Instruction Description
The Float to ASCII conversion instruction converts a floating point value into an
ASCII string value.

Instruction Syntax
For the Float to ASCII conversion instruction, use the following syntax:
Op1 := FLOAT_TO_ASCII( Op2 ).
For example:

Conversion Parameters
The table below describes the Float to ASCII conversion function parameters:

Parameters Description
Op1 %MW
Op2 %MF or %KF

Conversion Rules
The Float to ASCII conversion rules are as follows:
z The function always writes the Most Significant Byte first,
z The representation is made using conventional scientific notation,
z "Infinite" or "Not A Number" results return the string "NAN",
z The end character is "Enter" (ASCII 13),
z The function automatically determines how many %MWs should be filled with
ASCII values,
z Conversion precision is 6 figures
z The scientific notation is not authorized.

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Syntax Errors
TwidoSuite checks the syntax. The following examples would result in syntax errors:

Incorrect Syntax Correct Syntax

%MW10 := FLOAT_TO_ASCII (%MF1) %MW10:7 := FLOAT_TO_ASCII(%MF1)
missing ":7" in result
%MW10:n := FLOAT_TO_ASCII (%MF1) %MW10:7 := FLOAT_TO_ASCII(%MF1)
%MW10:n where n ≠ 7 is incorrect

Examples
For the instruction %MW10:7 := FLOAT_TO_ASCII(%MF1):

Number to Convert Result

1234567800 1.23456e+09
0.000000921 9.21e-07
9.87654321 9.87654
1234 1.234e+03

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18.7 Instructions on Object Tables

Aim of this Section

This section describes instructions specific to tables:
z of double words,
z of floating point objects.
Assignment instructions for tables are described in the chapter on "basic
instructions" (see page 496).

What’s in this Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Table Summing Functions 682
Table Comparison Functions 684
Table Search Functions 686
Table Search Functions for Maximum and Minimum Values 688
Number of Occurrences of a Value in a Table 689
Table Rotate Shift Function 690
Table Sort Function 692
Floating Point Table interpolation Function 694
Mean Function of the Values of a Floating Point Table 699

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Table Summing Functions

General
The SUM_ARR function adds together all the elements of an object table:
z if the table is made up of double words, the result is given in the form of a double
word
z if the table is made up of floating words, the result is given in the form of a floating
word

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[%MD5:=SUM_ARR(%MD3:1)]
%MD5:=SUM_ARR(%KD5:2)
%MF0:=SUM_ARR(%KF8:5)

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Syntax
Syntax of table summing instruction:

Res:=SUM_ARR(Tab)

Parameters of table summing instruction

Type Result (res) Table (Tab)

Double word tables %MDi %MDi:L,%KDi:L
Floating word tables %MFi %MFi:L,%KFi:L

NOTE: When the result is not within the valid double word format range according
to the table operand, the system bit %S18 is set to 1.

Example
%MD4:=SUM(%MD30:4)
where %MD30=10, %MD32=20, %MD34=30, %MD36=40
%MD4:=10+20+30+40

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Table Comparison Functions

General
The EQUAL _ARR function carries out a comparison of two tables, element by
element.
If a difference is shown, the rank of the first dissimilar elements is returned in the
form of a word, otherwise the returned value is equal to -1.
The comparison is carried out on the whole table.

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[%MW5:=EQUAL_ARR(%MD20:7,KD0:7)]
Structured Text language
%MW0:=EQUAL_ARR(%MD20:7,%KF0:7)

%MW15:=EQUAL_ARR(%MF0:5,%KF0:5)

Syntax
Syntax of table comparison instruction:

Res:=EQUAL_ARR(Tab1,Tab2)

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Parameters of table comparison instructions:

Type Result (Res) Tables (Tab1 and Tab2)

Double word tables %MWi %MDi:L,%KDi:L
Floating word tables %MWi %MFi:L,%KFi:L

NOTE:
z it is mandatory that the tables are of the same length and same type.

Example
%MW5:=EQUAL_ARR(%MD30:4,%KD0:4)
Comparison of 2 tables:

Rank Word Table Constant word tables Difference

0 %MD30=10 %KD0=10 =
1 %MD32=20 %KD2=20 =
2 %MD34=30 %KD4=60 Different
3 %MD36=40 %KD6=40 =

The value of the word %MW5 is 2 (different first rank)

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Table Search Functions

General
There are 3 search functions:
z FIND_EQR: searches for the position in a double or floating word table of the first
element which is equal to a given value
z FIND_GTR: searches for the position in a double or floating word table of the first
element which is greater than a given value
z FIND_LTR: searches for the position in a double or floating word table of the first
element which is less than a given value
The result of these instructions is equal to the rank of the first element which is found
or at -1 if the search is unsuccessful.

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[%MW5:=FIND_EQR(%MD20:7,KD0)]
LD %I1.2
[%MW0:=FIND_GTR(%MD20:7,%KD0)]
%MW1:=FIND_LTR(%MF40:5,%KF4)

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Syntax
Syntax of table search instructions:

Function Syntax
FIND_EQR Res:=Function(Tab,Val)
FIND_GTR
FIND_LTR

Parameters of floating word and double word table search instructions:

Type Result (Res) Table (Tab) Value (val)

Floating word tables %MWi %MFi:L,%KFi:L %MFi,%KFi
Double word tables %MWi %MDi:L,%KDi:L %MDi,%KDi

Example
%MW5:=FIND_EQR(%MD30:4,%KD0)
Search for the position of the first double word =%KD0=30 in the table:

Rank Word Table Result

0 %MD30=10 -
1 %MD32=20 -
2 %MD34=30 Value (val), rank
3 %MD36=40 -

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Table Search Functions for Maximum and Minimum Values

General
There are 2 search functions:
z MAX_ARR: search for the maximum value in a double word and floating word
table
z MIN_ARR: search for the minimum value in a double word and floating word table
The result of these instructions is equal to the maximum value (or minimum) found
in the table.

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I1.2
[%MD0:=MIN_ARR(%MD20:7)]
%MF8:=MIN_ARR(%MF40:5)

Syntax
Syntax of table search instructions for max and min values:

Function Syntax
MAX_ARR Res:=Function(Tab)
MIN_ARR

Parameters of table search instructions for max and min values:

Type Result (Res) Table (Tab)

Double word tables %MDi %MDi:L,%KDi:L
Floating word tables %MFi %MFi:L,%KFi:L

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Number of Occurrences of a Value in a Table

General
This search function:
z OCCUR_ARR: searches in a double word or floating word table for a number of
elements equal to a given value

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[%MW5:=OCCUR_ARR(%MF20:7,%KF0)]
LD %I1.2
[%MW0:=OCCUR_ARR(%MD20:7,%MD1)

Syntax
Syntax of table search instructions for max and min values:

Function Syntax
OCCUR_ARR Res:=Function(Tab,Val)

Parameters of table search instructions for max and min values:

Type Result (Res) Table (Tab) Value (Val)

Double word tables %MWi %MDi:L,%KDi:L %MDi,%KDi
Floating word tables %MFi %MFi:L,%KFi:L %MFi,%KFi

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Table Rotate Shift Function

General
There are 2 shift functions:
z ROL_ARR: performs a rotate shift of n positions from top to bottom of the
elements in a floating word table
Illustration of the ROL_ARR functions

z ROR_ARR: performs a rotate shift of n positions from bottom to top of the

elements in a floating word table
Illustration of the ROR_ARR functions

Structure
Ladder language

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Instruction List Language

LDR %I3.2
[ROL_ARR(%KW0,%MD20:7)]
LDR %I1.2
[ROR_ARR(2,%MD20:7)]
LDR %I1.3
[ROR_ARR(2,%MF40:5)]

Syntax
Syntax of rotate shift instructions in floating word or double word tables ROL_ARR
and ROR_ARR

Function Syntax
ROL_ARR Function(n,Tab)
ROR_ARR

Parameters of rotate shift instructions for floating word tables: ROL_ARR and
ROR_ARR:

Type Number of positions (n) Table (Tab)

Floating word tables %MWi, immediate value %MFi:L
Double word tables %MWi, immediate value %MDi:L

NOTE: if the value of n is negative or null, no shift is performed.

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Table Sort Function

General
The sort function available is as follows:
z SORT_ARR: performs sorts in ascending or descending order of the elements of
a double word or floating word table and stores the result in the same table.

Structure
Ladder language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[SORT_ARR(%MW20,%MF0:6)]
LD %I1.2
[SORT_ARR(-1,%MD20:6)]
LD %I1.3
[SORT_ARR(0,%MF40:8)

Syntax
Syntax of table sort functions:

Function Syntax
SORT_ARR Function(direction,Tab)

z the "direction" parameter gives the order of the sort: direction > 0 the sort is done
in ascending order; direction < 0, the sort is done in descending order, direction
= 0 no sort is performed.
z the result (sorted table) is returned in the Tab parameter (table to sort).

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Parameters of table sort functions:

Type Sort direction Table (Tab)

Double word tables %MWi, immediate value %MDi:L
Floating word tables %MWi, immediate value %MFi:L

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Floating Point Table interpolation Function

Overview
The LKUP function is used to interpolate a set of X versus Y floating point data for
a given X value.

Interpolation Rule
The LKUP function makes use the linear interpolation rule, as defined in the
following equation:

(equation 1:)

for , where ;

assuming values are ranked in ascending order: .

NOTE: If any of two consecutive Xi values are equal (Xi=Xi+1=X), equation (1) yields
an invalid exception. In this case, to cope with this exception the following algorithm
is used in place of equation (1):

(equation 2:)

for , where .

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Graphical Representation of the Linear Interpolation Rule

The following graph illustrates the linear interpolation rule described above:

Syntax of the LKUP Function

The LKUP function uses three operands, two of which are function attributes, as
described in the following table:

Syntax Operand 1 (Op1) Operand 2 (Op2) Operands 3 (Op3)

Output variable User-defined (X) value User-defined (Xi,Yi) variable
array
[Op1: = LKUP(Op2,Op3)] %MWi %MF0 Integer value, %MWi or %KWi

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Definition of Op1
Op1 is the memory word that contains the output variable of the interpolation
function.
Depending on the value of Op1, the user can know whether the interpolation was
successful or not, and what prevented success, as outlined in the following table:

Op1 Description
(%MWi)
0 Successful interpolation
1 Interpolation error: Bad array, Xm < Xm-1
2 Interpolation error: Op2 out of range, X < X1
4 Interpolation error: Op2 out of range, X > Xm
8 Invalid size of data array:
z Op3 is set as odd number, or
z Op3 < 6.

NOTE: Op1 does not contain the computed interpolation value (Y). For a given (X)
value, the result of the interpolation (Y) is contained in %MF2 of the Op3 array (See
Definition of Op3 below).

Definition of Op2
Op2 is the floating point variable (%MF0 of the Op3 floating point array) that
contains the user-defined (X) value for which to compute the interpolated (Y) value:
z Valid range for Op2 is as follows: .

Definition of Op3
Op3 sets the size (Op3 / 2) of the floating-point array where the (Xi,Yi) data pairs are
stored.
Xi and Yi data are stored in floating point objects with even indexes, starting at
%MF4 (note that %MF0 and %MF2 floating point objects are reserved for the user
set-point X and the interpolated value Y, respectively).
Given an array of (m) data pairs (Xi,Yi), the upper index (u) of the floating point array
(%MFu) is set by using the following relationships:
z (equation 3:) ;
z (equation 4:) .

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The floating point array Op3 (%MFi) has a structure similar to that of the following
example (where Op3=8):

(X) (X1) (X2) (X3)

%MF0 %MF4 %MF8 %MF12
%MF2 %MF6 %MF10 %MF14
(Y) (Y1) (Y2) (Y3)
(Op3=8)

NOTE: As a result of the above floating-point array’s structure, Op3 must meet both
of the following requirements, or otherwise this will trigger a detected error of the
LKUP function:
z Op3 is an even number, and
z Op3 ≥ 6 (for there must be at least 2 data points to allow linear interpolation).

Structure
Interpolation operations are performed as follows:

Example
The following is an example use of a LKUP interpolation function:
[%MW20:=LKUP(%MF0,10)]
In this example:
z %MW20 is Op1 (the output variable).
z %MF0 is the user-defined (X) value which corresponding (Y) value must be
computed by linear interpolation.
z %MF2 stores the computed value (Y) resulting from the linear interpolation.
z 10 is Op3 (as given by equation 3 above). It sets the size of the floating point
array. The highest ranking item %MFu, where u=18 is given by equation 4,
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There are 4 pairs of data points stored in Op3 array [%MF4..%MF18]:

z %MF4 contains X1,%MF6 contains Y1.
z %MF8 contains X2,%MF10 contains Y2.
z %MF12 contains X3,%MF14 contains Y3.
z %MF16 contains X4,%MF18 contains Y4.

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Mean Function of the Values of a Floating Point Table

General
The MEAN function is used to calculate the mean average from a given number of
values in a floating point table.

Structure
Ladder Language

Instruction List Language

LD %I3.2
[%MF0:=MEAN(%MF10:5)]

Syntax
Syntax of the floating point table mean calculation function:

Function Syntax
MEAN Result=Function(Op1)

Parameters of the calculation function for a given number L of values from a floating
point table:

Operand (Op1) Result (Res)

%MFi:L, %KFi:L %MFi

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Subject of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of the system bits and system words that can be
used to create control programs for Twido controllers.

What’s in this Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
System Bits (%S) 702
System Words (%SW) 710

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System Bits (%S)

Introduction
The following section provides detailed information about the function of system bits
and how they are controlled.

Detailed Description
The following table provides an overview of the system bits and how they are
controlled:

System Function Description Init Control

Bit state
%S0 Cold Start Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 by: 0 S or U->S,
z A power return with loss of data (battery fault), SIM
z The user program or Animation Table Editor,
z Operations Display.

This bit is set to 1 during the first complete scan. It is

reset to 0 by the system before the next scan.
%S1 Warm Start Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 by: 0 S or U->S
z A power return with data backup,
z The user program or Animation Table Editor,
z Operations Display.

It is reset to 0 by the system at the end of the complete

scan.
%S4 Time base: 10 ms The rate of status changes is measured by an internal - S, SIM
%S5 Time base: 100 ms clock. They are not synchronized with the controller
%S6 Time base: 1 s scan.
%S7 Time base: 1 min Example: %S4

%S8 Wiring test Initially set to 1, this bit is used to test the wiring when 1 U
the controller is in "non-configured" state. To modify
the value of this bit, use the operations display keys to
make the required output status changes:
z Set to 1, output reset,
z Set to 0, wiring test authorized.

%S9 Reset outputs Normally set to 0. It can be set to 1 by the program or 0 U, SIM
by the terminal (in the Animation Table Editor):
z At state 1, outputs are forced to 0 when the
controller is in RUN mode,
z At state 0, outputs are updated normally.

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Bit state
%S10 I/O communication Normally set to 1 (TRUE on control panel). This bit can 1 S
status be set to 0 (FALSE on control panel) by the system
when an I/O communication interruption is detected.
%S11 Watchdog overflow Normally set to 0. This bit can be set to 1 by the 0 S, SIM
system when the program execution time (scan time)
exceeds the maximum scan time (software
watchdog).
Watchdog overflow causes the controller to change to
HALT.
%S12 PLC in RUN mode This bit reflects the running state of the controller. The 0 S, SIM
systems sets the bit to 1 when the controller is
running. Or to 0 for stop, init, or any other state.
%S13 First cycle in RUN Normally at 0, this bit is set to 1 by the system during 1 S, SIM
the first scan after the controller has been changed to
RUN.
%S17 Last ejected bit Normally set to 0. It is set by the system according to 0 S->U, SIM
the value of the last ejected bit.
It indicates the value of the last ejected bit.
%S18 Arithmetic overflow or Normally set to 0. It is set to 1 in the case of an 0 S->U, SIM
error overflow when a 16 bit operation is performed, that is:
z A result greater than + 32 767 or less than - 32 768,
in single length,
z A result greater than + 2 147 483 647 or less than
- 2 147 483 648, in double length,
z A result greater than + 3.402824E+38 or less than
- 3.402824E+38, in floating point,
z Division by 0,
z The square root of a negative number,
z BTI or ITB conversion not significant: BCD value
out of limits.
It must be tested by the user program, after each
operation where there is a risk of an overflow, then
reset to 0 by the user if an overflow occurs.
%S19 Scan period overrun Normally at 0, this bit is set to 1 by the system in the 0 S->U, SIM
(periodic scan) event of a scan period overrun (scan time greater than
the period defined by the user at configuration or
programmed in %SW0).
This bit is reset to 0 by the user.
%S20 Index overflow Normally at 0, it is set to 1 when the address of the 0 S->U, SIM
indexed object becomes less than 0 or more than the
maximum size of an object.
It must be tested by the user program, after each
operation where there is a risk of overflow, then reset
to 0 if an overflow occurs.

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Bit state
%S21 GRAFCET initialization Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 by: 0 U->S, SIM
z A cold restart, %S0=1,
z The user program, in the preprocessing program
part only, using a Set Instruction (S %S21) or a set
coil -(S)- %S21,
z The terminal.

At state 1, it causes GRAFCET initialization. Active

steps are deactivated and initial steps are activated.
It is reset to 0 by the system after GRAFCET
initialization.
%S22 GRAFCET reset Normally set to 0, it can only be set to 1 by the program 0 U->S, SIM
in pre-processing.
At state 1 it causes the active steps of the entire
GRAFCET to be deactivated. It is reset to 0 by the
system at the start of the execution of the sequential
processing.
%S23 Preset and freeze Normally set to 0, it can only be set to 1 by the program 0 U->S, SIM
GRAFCET in the pre-processing program module.
Set to 1, it validates the pre-positioning of GRAFCET.
Maintaining this bit at 1 freezes the GRAFCET
(freezes the chart). It is reset to 0 by the system at the
start of the execution of the sequential processing to
ensure that the GRAFCET chart moves on from the
frozen situation.

%S24 (1) Operations Display Normally at 0, this bit can be set to 1 by the user. 0 U->S
z At state 0, the Operator Display is operating
normally,
z At state 1, the Operator Display is frozen, stays on
current display, blinking disabled, and input key
processing stopped.
(1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

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Bit state

%S25 (1) Choosing a display You can choose between two display modes on the 2- 0 U
mode on the operator line operator display: data mode and normal mode.
display z If %S25=0, then normal mode is enabled.
On the first line, you can write an object name (a
system word, a memory word, a system bit, etc.).
On the second line, you can read its value.
z If %S25=1, then data mode is enabled.
On the first line, you can display %SW68 value.
On the second line, you can display %SW69 value.
When %S25=1, the operator keyboard is disabled.
Note: Firmware version must be V3.0 or higher.
(1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

%S26 (1) Choosing a signed or You can choose between two value types: signed or 0 U
unsigned value on the unsigned.
operator display z If %S26=0, then signed value (-32768 to 32767)
display is enabled.
+/- signs appear at each start of line.
z If %S26=1, then unsigned value (0 to 65535)
display is enabled.
%S26 can only be used if %S25=1.
Note: Firmware version must be V3.0 or higher.
(1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%S31 Event mask Normally at 1. 1 U->S, SIM
z Set to 0, events cannot be executed and are
queued.
z Set to 1, events can be executed,

This bit can be set to its initial state 1 by the user and
the system (on cold re-start).
%S33 Read or Write selection Normally at 0. 0 U->S, SIM
for Ethernet Server z Set to 0, the %SW33 to %SW38 contains the
configuration application Ethernet configuration (IP declared or
read/change IP assigned by BOOTP or automatic IP self
assigned).
z Set to 1, then the new configuration is given by
%SW33 to %SW38.
This bit can be set to its initial state 0 by the user and
the system (on cold re-start).Then, the Ethernet is
reset to apply the application configuration whatever
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Bit state
%S38 Permission for events to Normally at 1. 1 U->S, SIM
be placed in the events z Set to 0, events cannot be placed in the events
queue queue.
z Set to 1, events are placed in the events queue as
soon as they are detected,
This bit can be set to its initial state 1 by the user and
the system (on cold re-start).
%S39 Saturation of the events Normally at 0. 0 U->S, SIM
queue z Set to 0, all events are reported,
z Set to 1, at least one event is lost.

This bit can be set to 0 by the user and the system (on
cold re-start).
%S50 Updating the date and Normally on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U->S, SIM
time using words program or the Operator Display.
%SW49 to %SW53 z Set to 0, the date and time can be read,
z Set to 1, the date and time can be updated.

The controller’s internal RTC is updated on a falling

edge of %S50.
%S51 Time-of-day clock status Normally on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U->S, SIM
program or the Operator Display.
z Set to 0, the date and time are consistent,
z Set to 1, the date and time must be initialized by
the user.
When this bit is set to 1, the time of day clock data is
not valid. The date and time may never have been
configured, the battery may be low, or the controller
correction constant may be invalid (never configured,
difference between the corrected clock value and the
saved value, or value out of range).
State 1 transitioning to state 0 forces a write of the
correction constant to the RTC.
%S52 RTC = error This bit managed by the system indicates that the 0 S, SIM
RTC correction has not been entered, and the date
and time are false.
z Set to 0, the date and time are consistent,
z At state 1, the date and time must be initialized.

%S59 Updating the date and Normally on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U, SIM
time using word %SW59 program or the Operator Display.
z Set to 0, the system word %SW59 is not managed,
z Set to 1, the date and time are incremented or
decremented according to the rising edges on the
control bits set in %SW59.

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Bit state

%S66 (1) BAT LED display This system bit can be set by the user. It allows the 0 S or U->S
enable/disable user to turn on/off the BAT LED:
(only on controllers that z Set to 0, BAT LED is enabled (it is reset to 0 by the
support an external system at power-up),
battery: z Set to 1, BAT LED is disabled (LED remains off
TWDLC••40DRF even if there is a low external battery power or
controllers.) there is no external battery in the compartment).
(1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

%S69 (1) User STAT LED display Set to 0, STAT LED is off. 0 U, SIM
Set to 1, STAT LED is on.
(1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

%S75 (1) External battery status This system bit is set by the system. It indicates the 0 S
(only on controllers that external battery status and is readble by the user:
support an external z Set to 0, external battery is operating normally,
battery: z Set to 1, external battery power is low, or external
TWDLC••40DRF battery is absent from compartment.
controllers.) (1)
This system bit is not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%S95 Restore memory words This bit can be set when memory words were 0 U, SIM
previously saved to the internal EEPROM. Upon
completion the system sets this bit back to 0 and the
number of memory words restored is set in %SW97
%S96 Backup program OK This bit can be read at any time (either by the program 0 S, SIM
or while adjusting), in particular after a cold start or a
warm restart.
z Set to 0, the backup program is invalid.
z Set to 1, the backup program is valid.

%S97 Save %MW OK This bit can be read at any time (either by the program 0 S, SIM
or while adjusting), in particular after a cold start or a
warm restart.
z Set to 0, save %MW is not OK.
z Set to 1, save %MW is OK.

%S100 TwidoSuite Shows whether the TwidoSuite communication cable - S

communications cable is connected.
connection z Set to 1, TwidoSuite communications cable is
either not attached or TwidoSuite is connected.
z Set to 0, TwidoSuite Remote Link cable is
connected.

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Bit state
%S101 Changing a port address Used to change a port address using system words 0 U
(Modbus protocol) %SW101 (port 1) and %SW102 (port 2). To do this,
%S101 must be set to 1.
z Set to 0, the address cannot be changed. The
value of %SW101 and %SW102 matches the
current port address,
z Set to 1, the address can be changed by changing
the values of %SW101 (port 1) and %SW102 (port
2). Having modified the values of the system
words, %S101 must be set back to 0.
Note:
z in online mode, the address of port 2 cannot be
changed using system bit %S101 and system word
%SW102.
z %SW102 and Port 2 are not available for the
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%S103 Using the ASCII protocol Enables the use of the ASCII protocol on Comm 1 0 U
%S104 (1) (%S103) or Comm 2 (%S104). The ASCII protocol is
configured using system words %SW103 and
%SW105 for Comm 1, and %SW104 and %SW106
for Comm 2.
z Set to 0, the protocol used is the one configured in
TwidoSuite,
z Set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used on Comm 1
(%S103) or Comm 2 (%S104). In this case, the
system words %SW103 and %SW105 must be
previously configured for Comm 1, and %SW104
and %SW106 for Comm 2.
Note: %S104, %SW104, %SW106 and Comm 2 are
not available for the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).
%S110 Remote link exchanges This bit is reset to 0 by the program or by the terminal. 0 S->U
z Set to 1 for a master, all remote link exchanges
(remote I/O only) are completed.
z Set to 1 for a slave, exchange with master is
completed.
%S111 Single remote link z Set to 0 for a master, a single remote link exchange 0 S
exchange is completed.
z Set to 1 for a master, a single remote link exchange
is active.
%S112 Remote link connection z Set to 0 for a master, the remote link is activated. 0 U
z Set to 1 for a master, the remote link is deactivated.

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Bit state
%S113 Remote link z Set to 0 for a master or slave, the remote link 0 S->U
configuration/operation configuration/operation is OK.
z Set to 1 for a master, the remote link
configuration/operation has an error.
z Set to 1 for a slave, the remote link
configuration/operation has an error.
%S118 Remote I/O error Normally set to 1. This bit can be set to 0 when an I/O 1 S
communication interruption is detected on the remote
link.
%S119 Local I/O error Normally set to 1. This bit can be set to 0 when an I/O 1 S
communication interruption is detected on the base
controller. %SW118 determines the nature of the
communication interruption. Resets to 1 when the
communication interruption disappears.
%S120 Input PWM0 overflow Normally set to 0. This bit can be set to 1 by the 0 S->U
(%IW0.7) controller when the signal frequency at %IW0.7 is out
of valid range for %IW0.7. Resets to 0 by the user.
%S121 Input PWM1 overflow Normally set to 0. This bit can be set to 1 by the 0 S->U
(%IW0.8) controller when the signal frequency at %IW0.8 is out
of valid range for %IW0.8. Resets to 0 by the user.

NOTE: (1) This system bit is not available for the Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).

Table Abbreviations Described

Abbreviation table:

Abbreviation Description
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U->S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S->U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
SIM Applied in TwidoSuite Simulator

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System Words (%SW)

Introduction
The following section provides detailed information about the function of the system
words and how they are controlled.

Detailed Description
The following table provides detailed information about the function of the system
words and how they are controlled:

System Function Description Control

Words
%SW0 Controller scan Modifies controller scan period defined at configuration through the user U, SIM
period (periodic program in the Animation Table Editor.
task)
%SW1 Save the value of Modifies the cycle time [5-255 ms] of a Periodic event, without losing the U,SIM
a Periodic event Period value saved in the Periodic event box of the Scan Mode window.
Allows you to recover the Period value saved in the Periodic event box:
z in case of a cold start, or
z if the value you write in %SW1 is outside [5-255] range.

%SW1 value can be modified at each end of a cycle, in the program or

in the Animation table, without having to stop the program. Cycle times
can be correctly observed while the program is running.
%SW6 Controller Status Controller Status: S, SIM
0 = NO CONFIG
2 = STOP
3 = RUN
4 = HALT

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%SW7 Controller state z Bit [0]: Backup/restore in progress: S,SIM
z Set to 1 if backup/restore in progress,
z Set to 0 if backup/restore complete or disabled.

z Bit [1]: Controller’s configuration OK:

z Set to 1 if configuration ok.

z Bit [3..2] EEPROM status bits:

z 00 = No cartridge
z 01 = 32 kb EEPROM cartridge *
z 10 = 64 kb EEPROM cartridge*
z 11 = Reserved for future use

z Bit [4]: Application in RAM different than EEPROM:

z Set to 1 if RAM application different to EEPROM.

z Bit [5]: RAM application different to cartridge*:

z Set to 1 if RAM application different to cartridge.

z Bit [6] not used (status 0)

z Bit [7]: Controller reserved:
z Set to 1 if reserved.

z Bit [8]: Application in Write mode:

z Set to 1 if application is protected.

z Bit [9] not used (status 0)

z Bit [10]: Second serial port installed*:
z Set to 1 if installed.

z Bit [11]: Second serial port type*: (0 = EIA RS-232, 1 = EIA RS-485):
z Set to 0 = EIA RS-232
z Set to 1 = EIA RS-485

z Bit [12]: application valid in internal memory:

z Set to 1 if application valid.

z Bit [13] Valid application in cartridge*:

z Set to 1 if application valid.

z Bit [14] Valid application in RAM:

z Set to 1 if application valid.

z Bit [15]: ready for execution:

z Set to 1 if ready for execution.

Note: * EEPROM cartridge and second serial port are not available for
Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%SW11 Software Contains the maximum value of the watchdog. The value (10 to 500 ms) U, SIM
watchdog value is defined by the configuration.

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Words
%SW14 Commercial For example, if %SW14=0232: S, SIM
version, Vxx.yy z 8 MSB=02 in hexadecimal, then xx=2 in decimal
z 8 LSB=32 in hexadecimal, then yy=50 in decimal

As a result, Commercial version is V2.50.

Note: Firmware version must be 2.5 or higher.
%SW15 Firmware patch, For example, if %SW15=0005: S, SIM
Pzz z 8 MSB is not used
z 8 LSB=05 in hexadecimal, then zz=5 in decimal

As a result, Firmware patch is P05.

Note: Firmware version must be 2.5 or higher.
%SW16 Firmware version, For example, if %SW16=0232: S, SIM
Vxx.yy z 8 MSB=02 in hexadecimal, then xx=2 in decimal
z 8 LSB=32 in hexadecimal, then yy=50 in decimal

As a result, Firmware version is V2.50.

Note: Firmware version must be 2.5 or higher.
%SW17 Default status for When an error is detected in a floating arithmetic operation, bit %S18 is S and U,
floating operation set to 1 and the default status of %SW17 is updated according to the SIM
following coding:
z Bit [0]: Invalid operation, result is not a number (1.#NAN or -1.#NAN),
z Bit 1: Reserved,
z Bit 2: Divided by 0, result is infinite (-1.#INF or 1.#INF),
z Bit 3: Result greater in absolute value than +3.402824e+38, result is
infinite (-1.#INF or 1.#INF).
%SW18- 100 ms absolute The counter works using two words: S and U,
%SW19 timer counter z %SW18 represents the least significant word, SIM
z %SW19 represents the most significant word.

%SW20 to Provides status for For more details, refer to CANopen Slave Reserved Specific System S
%SW27 CANopen slave Words (see page 300).
modules with node
address 1 to 16.
%SW30 Last scan time Shows execution time of the last controller scan cycle (in ms). S, SIM
Note: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle.

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Words
%SW31 Max scan time Shows execution time of the longest controller scan cycle since the last S, SIM
cold start (in ms).
Notes:
z This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan
cycle.
z To ensure proper detection of a pulse signal when the latching input
option is selected, the pulse width (TON) and the period (P) must
meet the following two requirements:
z TON ≥ 1 ms
z The input signal period (P) must follow the Nyquist-Shannon
sampling rule stating that the input signal period (P) must be at
least twice the maximum program scan time (%SW31):
P ≥ 2 x %SW31.
Note: If this condition is not fulfilled, some pulses may be missed.
%SW32 Min. scan time Shows execution time of shortest controller scan cycle since the last S, SIM
cold start (in ms).
Note: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle.
The Ethernet current IP setting have to be available for the customer
and have also to allow to be changed. The Read or Write selection will
be done using the system bit %S33.
%SW33 With IP address: %SW33 and %SW34 U
TWDLC•E40DRF For IP address A.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
controllers:
%SW34 IP address: %SW33 and %SW34
IP address for
For IP address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
Ethernet Server
%SW35 configuration Sub-network mask: %SW35 and %SW36
read/change For Sub-network mask AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW35 = CC.DD and %SW36
= AA.BB
%SW36 Sub-network mask: %SW35 and %SW36
For Sub-network mask AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW35 = CC.DD and %SW36
= AA.BB
%SW37 Gateway address: %SW37 and %SW38
For IP address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
%SW38 Gateway address: %SW37 and %SW38
For IP address A.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB

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Words
PGN object number Content
%SW33 With 3-2 1-0
Twido Extreme:
%SW34 7-6 5-4
PGN input/output
%SW35 objects status 11-10 9-8 4 bits per PGN:
%SW36 information 15-14 13-12 0 = Normal state U
1 = PGN received without error
%SW37 19-18 17-16 2 = Forces PGN output to be written
%SW38 23-22 21-20 4 = PGN error (input or output)
%SW39 27-26 25-24
%SW40 31-30 29-28
%SW48 Number of events Shows how many events have been executed since the last cold start. S, SIM
(Counts all events except periodic events.)
Note: Set to 0 (after application loading and cold start), increments on
each event execution.

System Function Description Control

Words
%SW49 Real-Time Clock RTC Functions: words containing current date and time values (in S and U,
%SW50 (RTC) BCD): SIM
%SW51 %SW49 xN Day of the week (N=1 for
%SW52 Monday)
%SW53
%SW50 00SS Seconds
%SW51 HHMM Hour and minute
%SW52 MMDD Month and day
%SW53 CCYY Century and year
These words are controlled by the system when bit %S50 is at 0.
These words can be written by the user program or by the terminal
when bit %S50 is set to 1. On a falling edge of %S50 the controller’s
internal RTC is updated from the values written in these words.
%SW54 Date and time of the System words containing the date and time of the last power outage S, YES
%SW55 last stop or controller stop (in BCD):
%SW56 %SW54 SS Seconds
%SW57
%SW55 HHMM Hour and minute
%SW56 MMDD Month and day
%SW57 CCYY Century and year

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Words
%SW58 Code of last stop Displays code giving cause of last stop: S, SIM
1= Run/Stop input edge
2= Stop at software detected fault
(controller scan overshoot)
3= Stop command
4= Power outage
5= Stop at hardware detected fault

System Function Description Control

Word
%SW59 Adjust current Adjusts the current date. U, SIM
date Contains two sets of 8 bits to adjust current date.
The operation is always performed on rising edge of the bit. This word is
enabled by bit %S59.
Increment Decrement Parameter
bit 0 bit 8 Day of week
bit 1 bit 9 Seconds
bit 2 bit 10 Minutes
bit 3 bit 11 Hours
bit 4 bit 12 Days
bit 5 bit 13 Month
bit 6 bit 14 Years
bit 7 bit 15 Centuries
%SW60 RTC correction RTC correction value U
%SW63 EXCH1 block EXCH1 error code: S
error code 0 - operation was successful
1 – number of bytes to be transmitted is too great (> 250)
2 - transmission table too small
3 - word table too small
4 - receive table overflowed
5 - time-out elapsed
6 - transmission
7 - bad command within table
8 - selected port not configured/available
9 - reception error
10 - can not use %KW if receiving
11 - transmission offset larger than transmission table
12 - reception offset larger than reception table
13 - controller stopped EXCH processing

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Word

%SW64 (1) EXCH2 block EXCH2 error code: See %SW63. S

error code (1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).

%SW65 (1) EXCH3 block EXCH3 error code is implemented on Ethernet-capable S

error code TWDLCAE40DRF Twido controllers only
1-4, 6-13: See %SW63. (Note that eror code 5 is invalid and replaced by
the Ethernet-specific error codes 109 and 122 described below.)
The following are Ethernet-specific error codes:
101 - no such IP address
102 - the TCP connection is broken
103 - no socket available (all connection channels are busy)
104 - network is down
105 - network cannot be reached
106 - network dropped connection on reset
107 - connection aborted by peer device
108 - connection reset by peer device
109 - connection time-out elapsed
110 - rejection on connection attempt
111 - host is down
120 - unknown index (remote device is not indexed in configuration table)
121 - fatal (MAC, Chip, Duplicated IP)122 - receiving timed-out elapsed
after data was sent
123 - Ethernet initialization in progress
(1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).
%SW67 Function and Contains the following information: S, SIM
type of controller z Controller type bits [0 -11]
z 8B0 = TWDLC•A10DRF
z 8B1 = TWDLC•A16DRF
z 8B2 = TWDLMDA20DUK/DTK
z 8B3 = TWDLC•A24DRF
z 8B4 = TWDLMDA40DUK/DTK
z 8B6 = TWDLMDA20DRT
z 8B8 = TWDLC•A40DRF
z 8B9 = TWDLC•E40DRF
z 8BA = TWDLEDCK1
z Bit 12,13,14,15 not used = 0

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Words

%SW68 (1) Elements to be If %S25=1, then data display mode is enabled. The operator keyboard U
and displayed is disabled.
simultaneously %SW68 and %SW69 can be displayed on the 2-line operator display:
%SW69 (1)
on the 2-line z %SW68 value on the first line,
operator display z %SW69 value on the second line.

Note: Firmware version must be V3.0 or higher.

(1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).

%SW73 (1) AS-Interface z Bit [0]: Set to 1 if configuration OK. S and U

and System State z Bit [1]: Set to 1 if data exchange enabled.
z Bit [2]: Set to 1 if module in Offline mode.
%SW74 (1)
z Bit [3]: Set to 1 if ASI_CMD instruction terminated.
z Bit [4]: Set to 1 error in ASI_CMD instruction in progress.
(1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).
%SW76 to Down counters 1- These 4 words serve as 1 ms timers. They are decremented individually S and U,
%SW79 4 by the system every ms if they have a positive value. This gives 4 down SIM
counters down counting in ms which is equal to an operating range of 1
ms to 32767 ms. Setting bit 15 to 1 can stop decrementation.
%SW80 Base I/O Status For standard analog module, %SW8x is described as follows: S, SIM
Bit [0] All analog channels in normal state
Bit [1] Module in initialization state
Bit [2] Power supply error detected
Bit [3] Configuration error detected
Bit [4] Conversion in running for input channel 0
Bit [5] Conversion in running for input channel 1
Bit [6] Invalid parameter for input channel 0
Bit [7] Invalid parameter for input channel 1
Bit [8 & 9] Not used
Bit [10] Overflow value for input channel 0
Bit [11] Overflow value for input channel 1
Bit [12] Underflow value for input channel 0
Bit [13] Underflow value for input channel 1
Bit [14] Not used
Bit [15] Invalid parameter for output channel

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Words
%SW80 Base I/O Status For TM2AMI4LT and TM2AMM6HT analog modules, %SW8x is S, SIM
cont’d cont’d described as follows:
Bit [0 & 1] Channel 0 state
0 0: Analog channel in normal state
0 1: Invalid parameter for input channel
1 0: Unavailable input value (module in initialization state, conversion in
running),
1 1: Invalid value for input channel (overflow or underflow value)
Bit [2 & 3] Channel 1 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [4 & 5] Channel 2 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [6 & 7] Channel 3 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [8 to 15] Not used
%SW80 Base I/O Status For TM2AMI8HT analog module, %SW8x is described as follows: S, SIM
cont’d cont’d Bit [0 & 1] Channel 0 state
0 0: Analog channel in normal state
0 1: Invalid parameter for input channel
1 0: Unavailable input value (module in initialization state, conversion in
running),
1 1: Invalid value for input channel (overflow or underflow value)
Bit [2 & 3] Channel 1 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [4 & 5] Channel 2 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [6 & 7] Channel 3 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [8 & 9] Channel 4 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [10 & 11] Channel 5 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [12 & 13] Channel 6 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
Bit [14 & 15] Channel 7 state (same description as bit [0 & 1])
%SW80 Twido Extreme For Twido Extreme only, %SW80 is described as follows: S
CANJ1939 port Bit [0] Init error - Lost address to a contending claim
status Bit [1] Init error - Unable to claim an address
Bit [2] Error passive state on port
Bit [3] Bus-off state on port
%SW81 z Expansion I/O Module 1 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
z CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 1:
z Bit [0] Configuration state (1 = configuration OK; 0 = configuration error)
Bit [1] Operational state (1 = PDO exchange ON; 0 = PDO exchange OFF)
Bit [2] Init state (1 = init state ON; 0 = init state OFF)
Bit [3] CAN_CMD instruction complete (1 = complete; 0 = in progress)
Bit [4] CAN_CMD instruction error (1 = error; 0 = OK)
Bit [5] Initialization error (1 = error; 0 = OK)
Bit [6] Loss of message, power supply error (1 = error; 0 = OK)
Note: For the Twido Extreme integrated CANopen bus master the reserved specific system
word is always %SW81 (%SW82 ... %SW87 are unused).

%SW82 (1) Expansion I/O Module 2 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 2: Same definitions as %SW81
(1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

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%SW83 (1) Expansion I/O Module 3 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 3: Same definitions as %SW81

%SW84 (1) Expansion I/O Module 4 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 4: Same definitions as %SW81

%SW85 (1) Expansion I/O Module 5 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 5: Same definitions as %SW81

%SW86 (1) Expansion I/O Module 6 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 6: Same definitions as %SW81

%SW87 (1) Expansion I/O Module 7 Status: Same definitions as %SW80 S, SIM
CANopen Master Module Status at Expansion Address 7: Same definitions as %SW81
(1)
This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%SW94 Application’s In case of an application change, in terms of configuration or S, SIM
signature programming data, the signature (sum of all checksums) changes
consequently.
If %SW94=91F3 in hexadecimal, the application’s signature is 91F3 in
hexadecimal.
Note: Firmware version must be V2.5 or higher.

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Words
%SW96 Command and/or z Bit [0]: Indicates that the %MW memory words must be saved to S and U,
diagnostics for EEPROM: SIM
save/restore z Set to 1 if a backup is required,
function of z Set to 0 if the backup in progress is not complete.
application
z Bit [1]: This bit is set by the firmware to indicate when the save is
program and complete:
%MW.
z Set to 1 if the backup is complete,
z Set to 0 if a new backup request is asked for.

z Bit [2]: Backup error, refer to bits 8, 9, 10 and 14 for further

information:
z Set to 1 if an error appeared,
z Set to 0 if a new backup request is asked for.

z Bit [6]: Set to 1 if the controller contains a valid application in RAM.

z Bit [8]: Indicates that the number of %MWs specified in %SW97 is
greater than the number of %MWs configured in the application:
z Set to 1 if an error is detected,

z Bit [9]: Indicates that the number of %MWs specified in %SW97 is

greater than the maximum number of %MWs that can be defined by
any application in TwidoSuite. Please note that bit 8 can be set even
if bit 9 is also set.
z Set to 1 if an error is detected,

z Bit [10]: Difference between internal RAM and internal EEPROM (1

= yes).
z Set to 1 if there is a difference.

z Bit [14]: Indicates if an EEPROM write error has occurred:

z Set to 1 if an error is detected,

%SW97 Command or When saving memory words, this value represents the physical number S and U,
diagnostics for %MW to be saved to internal EEPROM. When restoring memory words, SIM
save/restore this value is updated with the number of memory words restored to
function RAM.
For the save operation, when this number is set to 0, memory words will
not be stored. The user must define the user logic program. Otherwise,
this program is set to 0 in the controller application, except in the
following case:
On cold start, this word is set to -1 if the internal Flash EEPROM has no
saved memory word %MW file. In the case of a cold start where the
internal Flash EEPROM contains a memory word %MW list, the value
of the number of saved memory words in the file must be set in this
system word %SW97.

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Words
%SW101 Value of the port’s When bit %S101 is set to 1, you can change the Modbus address of S
%SW102 (1) Modbus address port 1 or port 2. The address of port 1 is %SW101, and that of port 2
is %SW102.
Note:
z in online mode, the address of port 2 cannot be changed using
system bit %S101 and system word %SW102.
z %S102 and Port 2 are not available for Twido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).
%SW103 Configuration for use When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII S
%SW104 (1) of the ASCII protocol protocol is used. System word %SW103 (Comm 1) or %SW104
(Comm 2) must be set according to the elements below:

z Baud rate:
z 0: 1200 bauds,
z 1: 2400 bauds,
z 2: 4800 bauds,
z 3: 9600 bauds,
z 4: 19200 bauds,
z 5: 38400 bauds.

z RTS/CTS:
z 0: disabled,
z 1: enabled.

z Parity:
z 00: none,
z 10: odd,
z 11: even.

z Stop bit:
z 0: 1 stop bit,
z 1: 2 stop bits.

z Data bits:
z 0: 7 data bits,
z 1: 8 data bits.

Note: %S104, %SW104 and Comm 2 are not available for

Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).

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Words
%SW105 Configuration for use When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII S
%SW106 (1) of the ASCII protocol protocol is used. System word %SW105 (Comm 1) or %SW106
(Comm 2) must be set according to the elements below:

Note: %S104, %SW106 and Comm 2 are not available for

Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1).
%SW111 Remote link status Indication: Bit 0 corresponds to remote controller 1, bit 1 to remote S
controller 2, etc.
Bit [0] to [6]:
z Set to 0 = remote controller 1-7 absent
z Set to 1 = remote controller 1-7 present

Bit [8] to bit [14]:

z Set to 0 = remote I/O detected on remote controller 1-7
z Set to 1 = extension controller detected on remote controller 1-7

%SW112 Remote Link config- 00: successful operations S

uration/operation er- 01: timeout detected (slave)
ror code 02: checksum error detected (slave)
03: configuration mismatch (slave)
04 - (for port 1 only) Port unavailable, punit connected or punit mode
This is set to 1 by the system and must be reset by the user.
%SW113 Remote link Indication: Bit 0 corresponds to remote controller 1, bit 1 to remote S
configuration controller 2, etc.
Bit [0] to [6]:
z Set to 0 = remote controller 1-7 not configured
z Set to 1 = remote controller 1-7 configured

Bit [8] to bit [14]:

z Set to 0 = remote I/O configured as remote controller 1-7
z Set to 1 = peer controller configured as remote controller 1-7

%SW114 Enable schedule Enables or disables operation of schedule blocks by the user S and U,
blocks program or operator display. SIM
Bit 0: 1 = enables schedule block #0
...
Bit 15: 1 = enables schedule block #15
Initially all schedule blocks are enabled.
If schedule blocks are configured the default value is FFFF
If no schedule blocks are configured the default value is 0.

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%SW118 Base controller Shows conditions on base controller. S, SIM
status word Bit 9: 0 = External fault or comm. interruption
Bit 12: 0 = RTC* not installed
Bit 13: 0 = Configuration error (I/O extension* configured but absent
or inoperative).
All the other bits of this word are set to 1 and are reserved. For a
controller which operates properly, the value of this word is FFFFh.
Note: *for Twido Extreme PLC (TWDLEDCK1), there is no extension
I/O and RTC is integrated.

%SW120 (1) Expansion I/O One bit per module. S, SIM

module status(2) Address 0 = Bit 0
1 = Detected Error
0 = OK
%SW121 ASCII frame size When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII U
%SW122 protocol is used. You can change the ASCII frame size of port 1 or
port 2. The ASCII frame size of port 1 is %SW121, and that of port 2
is %SW122.
The value is used only on EXCH instruction start. Then, if some bytes
are already received, you can’t stop the reception until the last byte.

NOTE: (1) This system word is not available for theTwido Extreme PLC
(TWDLEDCK1).
(2)
If a single expansion module is missing at power on, then all expansion module
bits are set to 1 (Detected Error).

Table Abbreviations Described

Abbreviation table:

Abbreviation Description
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
SIM Applied in TwidoSuite Simulator

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Glossary
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0-9

%
Prefix that identifies internal memory addresses in the controller that are used to
store the value of program variables, constants, I/O, and so on.

Addresses
Internal registers in the controller used to store values for program variables,
constants, I/O, and so on. Addresses are identified with a percentage symbol (%)
prefix. For example, %I0.1 specifies an address within the controller RAM memory
containing the value for input channel 1.

Analog potentiometer
An applied voltage that can be adjusted and converted into a discrete value for use
by an application.

Analyze program
A command that compiles a program and checks for program errors: syntax and
structure errors, symbols without corresponding addresses, resources used by the
program that are not available, and if the program does not fit in available controller
memory. Error Messages are displayed in the Program Errors Viewer.

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Animation table
Table created within a language editor or an operating screen. When a PC is
connected to the controller, provides a view of controller variables and allows values
to be forced when debugging. Can be saved as a separate file with an extension of
.tat.

Animation Tables Editor

A specialized window in the TwidoSuite application for viewing and creating
Animation Tables.

Application
A TwidoSuite application consists of a program, configuration data, symbols, and
documentation.

Application browser
A specialized window in the TwidoSuite that displays a graphical tree-like view of an
application. Provides for convenient configuration and viewing of an application.

Application file
Twido applications are stored as file type .twd.

ASCII
(American Standard Code for Information Interchange) Communication protocol for
representing alphanumeric characters, notably letters, figures and certain graphic
and control characters.

Auto line validate

When inserting or modifying List instructions, this optional setting allows for program
lines to be validated as each is entered for errors and unresolved symbols. Each
element must be corrected before you can exit the line. Selected using the
Preferences dialog box.

Auto load
A feature that is enabled and provides for the automatic transfer of an application
from a backup cartridge to the controller RAM in case of a lost or corrupted
application. At power up, the controller compares the application that is presently in
the controller RAM to the application in the optional backup memory cartridge (if
installed). If there is a difference, then the copy in the backup cartridge is copied to
the controller and the internal EEPROM. If the backup cartridge is not installed, then
the application in the internal EEPROM is copied to the controller.

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Backup
A command that copies the application in controller RAM into both the controller
internal EEPROM and the optional backup memory cartridge (if installed).

BootP
A UDP/IP-based protocol (Bootstrap Protocol) which allows a booting host to
configure itself dynamically and without user supervision. BootP provides a means
to notify a host of its assigned IP address.

CAN
Controller Area Network: field bus originally developed for automobile applications
which is now used in many sectors, from industrial to tertiary.

CiA
CAN in Automation: international organization of users and manufacturers of CAN
products.

Client
A computer process requesting service from other computer processes.

COB
Communication OBject: transport unit on CAN bus. A COB is identified by a
unique identifier, which is coded on 11 bits, [0, 2047]. A COB contains a maximum
of 8 data bytes. The priority of a COB transmission is shown by its identifier - the
weaker the identifier, the more priority the associated COB has.

Coil
A ladder diagram element representing an output from the controller.

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Cold start or restart

A start up by the controller with all data initialized to default values, and the program
started from the beginning with all variables cleared. All software and hardware
settings are initialized. A cold restart can be caused by loading a new application into
controller RAM. Any controller without battery backup powers up in Cold Start.

Comment lines
In List programs, comments can be entered on separate lines from instructions.
Comments lines do not have line numbers, and must be inserted within parenthesis
and asterisks such as: (*COMMENTS GO HERE*).

Comments
Comments are texts you enter to document the purpose of a program. For Ladder
programs, enter up to three lines of text in the Rung Header to describe the purpose
of the rung. Each line can consist of 1 to 64 characters. For List programs, enter text
on n unnumbered program line. Comments must be inserted within parenthesis and
asterisks such as: (*COMMENTS GO HERE*).

Compact controller
Type of Twido controller that provides a simple, all-in-one configuration with limited
expansion. Modular is the other type of Twido controller.

Configuration editor
Specialized TwidoSuite window used to manage hardware and software
configuration.

Constants
A configured value that cannot be modified by the program being executed.

Contact
A ladder diagram element representing an input to the controller.

Counter
A function block used to count events (up or down counting).

Cross references
Generation of a list of operands, symbols, line/rung numbers, and operators used in
an application to simplify creating and managing applications.

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Cross References Viewer

A specialized window in the TwidoSuite application for viewing cross references.

Data variable
See Variable.

Date/Clock functions
Allow control of events by month, day of month, and time of day. See Schedule
Blocks.

Default gateway
The IP address of the network or host to which all packets addressed to an unknown
network or host are sent. The default gateway is typically a router or other device.

Drum controller
A function block that operates similar to an electromechanical drum controller with
step changes associated with external events.

EDS
Electronic Data Sheet: description file for each CAN device (provided by the
manufacturers).

EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. Twido has an internal
EEPROM and an optional external EEPROM memory cartridge.

Erase
This command deletes the application in the controller, and has two options:
z To delete the contents of the controller RAM, the controller internal EEPROM,
and the installed optional backup cartridge.
z To delete the contents of the installed optional backup cartridge only.

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Executive loader
A 32-Bit Windows application used for downloading a new Firmware Executive
program to a Twido controller.

Expansion bus
Expansion I/O Modules connect to the base controller using this bus.

Expansion I/O modules

Optional Expansion I/O Modules are available to add I/O points to a Twido controller.
(Not all controller models allow expansion).

Fast counters
A function block that provides for faster up/down counting than available with the
Counters function block. A Fast Counter can count up to a rate of 5 KHz.

FIFO
First In, First Out. A function block used for queue operations.

Firmware executive
The Firmware Executive is the operating system that executes your applications and
manages controller operation.

Forcing
Intentionally setting controller inputs and outputs to 0 or 1 values even if the actual
values are different. Used for debugging while animating a program.

Frame
A group of bits which form a discrete block of information. Frames contain network
control information or data. The size and composition of a frame is determined by
the network technology being used.

Framing types
Two common framing types are Ethernet II and IEEE 802.3.

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Function block
A program unit of inputs and variables organized to calculate values for outputs
based on a defined function such as a timer or a counter.

Gateway
A device which connects networks with dissimilar network architectures and which
operates at the Application Layer. This term may refer to a router.

Grafcet
Grafcet is used to represent the functioning of a sequential operation in a structured
and graphic form.
This is an analytical method that divides any sequential control system into a series
of steps, with which actions, transitions, and conditions are associated.

Host
A node on a network.

Hub
A device which connects a series of flexible and centralized modules to create a
network.

Init state
The operating state of TwidoSuite that is displayed on the Status Bar when
TwidoSuite is started or does not have an open application.

Initialize
A command that sets all data values to initial states. The controller must be in Stop
or Error mode.

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Instance
A unique object in a program that belongs to a specific type of function block. For
example, in the timer format %TMi, i is a number representing the instance.

Instruction List language

A program written in instruction list language (IL) is composed of a series of
instructions executed sequentially by the controller. Each instruction is composed of
a line number, an instruction code, and an operand.

Internet
The global interconnection of TCP/IP based computer communication networks.

IP
Internet Protocol. A common network layer protocol. IP is most often used with TCP.

IP Address
Internet Protocol Address. A 32-bit address assigned to hosts using TCP/IP.

Ladder editor
Specialized TwidoSuite window used to edit a Ladder program.

Ladder language
A program written in Ladder language is composed of graphical representation of
instructions of a controller program with symbols for contacts, coils, and blocks in a
series of rungs executed sequentially by a controller.

Ladder list rung

Displays parts of a List program that are not reversible to Ladder language.

Latching input
Incoming pulses are captured and recorded for later examination by the application.

LIFO
Last In, First Out. A function block used for stack operations.

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List editor
Simple program editor used to create and edit a List program.

MAC Address
Media Access Control address. The hardware address of a device. A MAC address
is assigned to an Ethernet TCP/IP module in the factory.

Master controller
A Twido controller configured to be the Master on a Remote Link network.

MBAP
Modbus Application Protocol

Memory cartridge
Optional Backup Memory Cartridges that can be used to backup and restore an
application (program and configuration data). There are two sizes available: 32 and
64 Kb.

Memory usage indicator

A portion of the Status Bar in the TwidoSuite main window that displays a
percentage of total controller memory used by an application. Provides an indication
when memory is low.

Modbus
A master-slave communications protocol that allows one single master to request
responses from slaves.

Modular controller
Type of Twido controller that offers flexible configuration with expansion capabilities.
Compact is the other type of Twido controller.

Monitor state
The operating state of TwidoSuite that is displayed on the Status Bar when a PC is
connected to a controller in a non-write mode.

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Network
Interconnected devices sharing a common data path and protocol for
communication.

Node
An addressable device on a communications network.

Offline operation
An operation mode of TwidoSuite when a PC is not connected to the controller and
the application in PC memory is not the same as the application in controller
memory. You create and develop an application in Offline operation.

Offline state
The operating state of TwidoSuite that is displayed on the Status Bar when a PC is
not connected to a controller.

Online operation
An operation mode of TwidoSuite when a PC is connected to the controller and the
application in PC memory is the same as the application in controller memory.
Online operation can be used to debug an application.

Online state
The operating state of TwidoSuite that is displayed on the Status Bar when a PC is
connected to the controller.

Operand
A number, address, or symbol representing a value that a program can manipulate
in an instruction.

Operating states
Indicates the TwidoSuite state. Displayed in the status bar. There are four operating
states: Initial, Offline, Online, and Monitor.

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Operator
A symbol or code specifying the operation to be performed by an instruction.

Packet
The unit of data sent across a network.

PC
Personal Computer.

Peer controller
A Twido controller configured as a slave on a Remote Link network. An application
can be executed in the Peer Controller memory and the program can access both
local and expansion I/O data, but I/O data can not be passed to the Master
Controller. The program running in the Peer Controller passes information to the
Master Controller by using network words (%INW and %QNW).

PLC
Twido programmable controller. There are two types of controllers: Compact and
Modular.

PLS
Pulse Generation. A function block that generates a square wave with a 50% on and
50% off duty cycle.

Preferences
A dialog box with selectable options for setting up the List and Ladder program
editors.

Program errors viewer

Specialized TwidoSuite window used to view program errors and messages.

Programmable controller
A Twido controller. There are two types of controllers: Compact and Modular.

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Protection
Refers to two different types of application protection: password protection which
provides access control, and controller application protection which prevents all
reads and writes of the application program.

Protocol
Describes message formats and a set of rules used by two or more devices to
communicate using those formats.

PWM
Pulse Width Modulation. A function block that generates a rectangular wave with a
variable duty cycle that can be set by a program.

RAM
Random Access Memory. Twido applications are downloaded into internal volatile
RAM to be executed.

Real-time clock
An option that will keep the time even when the controller is not powered for a limited
amount of time.

Reflex output
In a counting mode, the very fast counter’s current value (%VFC.V) is measured
against its configured thresholds to determine the state of these dedicated outputs.

Registers
Special registers internal to the controller dedicated to LIFO/FIFO function blocks.

Remote controller
A Twido controller configured to communicate with a Master Controller on a Remote
Link network.

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Remote link
High-speed master/slave bus designed to communicate a small amount of data
between a Master Controller and up to seven Remote Controllers (slaves). There
are two types of Remote Controllers that can be configured to transfer data to a
Master Controller: a Peer Controller that can transfer application data, or a Remote
I/O Controller that can transfer I/O data. A Remote link network can consist of a
mixture of both types.

Resource manager
A component of TwidoSuite that monitors the memory requirements of an
application during programming and configuring by tracking references to software
objects made by an application. An object is considered to be referenced by the
application if it is used as an operand in a list instruction or ladder rung. Displays
status information about the percentage of total memory used, and provides an
indication if memory is getting low. See Memory Usage Indicator.

Reversible instructions
A method of programming that allows instructions to be viewed alternately as List
instructions or Ladder rungs.

Router
A device that connects two or more sections of a network and allows information to
flow between them. A router examines every packet it receives and decides whether
to block the packet from the rest of the network or transmit it. The router will attempt
to send the packet through the network by the most efficient path.

RTC
See Real-Time Clock.

RTU
Remote Terminal Unit. A protocol using eight bits that is used for communicating
between a controller and a PC.

Run
A command that causes the controller to run an application program.

Rung
A rung is located between two potential bars in a grid and is composed of a group
of graphical elements joined to each other by horizontal and vertical links. The
maximum dimensions of a rung are seven rows and eleven columns.

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Rung header
A panel that appears directly over a Ladder rung and can be used to document the
purpose of the rung.

Scan
A controller scans a program and essentially performs three basic functions. First, it
reads inputs and places these values in memory. Next, it executes the application
program one instruction at a time and stores results in memory. Finally, it uses the
results to update outputs.

Scan mode
Specifies how the controller scans a program. There are two types of scan modes:
Normal (Cyclic), the controller scans continuously, or Periodic, the controller scans
for a selected duration (range of 2 - 150 msec) before starting another scan.

Schedule blocks
A function block used to program Date and Time functions to control events.
Requires Real-Time Clock option.

Server
A computer process that provides services to clients. This term may also refer to the
computer process on which the service is based.

Step
A Grafcet step designates a state of sequential operation of automation.

Stop
A command that causes the controller to stop running an application program.

Subnet
A physical or logical network within an IP network, which shares a network address
with other portions of the network.

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Subnet mask
A bit mask used to identify or determine which bits in an IP address correspond to
the network address and which bits correspond to the subnet portions of the
address. The subnet mask is the network address plus the bits reserved for
identifying the subnetwork.

Switch
A network device which connects two or more separate network segments and
allows traffic to be passed between them. A switch determines whether a frame
should be blocked or transmitted based on its destination address.

Symbol
A symbol is a string of a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters, of which the first
character is alphabetic. It allows you to personalize a controller object to facilitate
the maintainability of the application.

Symbol table
A table of the symbols used in an application. Displayed in the Symbol Editor.

TCP
Transmission Control Protocol.

TCP/IP
A protocol suite consisting of the Transmission Control Protocol and the Internet
Protocol; the suite of communications protocols on which the Internet is based.

Threshold outputs
Coils that are controlled directly by the very fast counter (%VFC) according to the
settings established during configuration.

Timer
A function block used to select a time duration for controlling an event.

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Twido
A line of Schneider Electric controllers consisting of two types of controllers
(Compact and Modular), Expansion Modules to add I/O points, and options such as
Real-Time Clock, communications, operator display, and backup memory
cartridges.

TwidoSuite
A 32-Bit Windows, graphical development software for configuring and
programming Twido controllers.

UDP
A communications protocol (User Datagram Protocol) that is the part of the TCP/IP
suite used by applications to transfer datagrams. UDP is also the part of TCP/IP
responsible for port addresses.

Unresolved symbol
A symbol without a variable address.

Variable
Memory unit that can be addressed and modified by a program.

Very fast counter:

A function block that provides for faster counting than available with Counters and
Fast Counters function blocks. A Very Fast Counter can count up to a rate of 20 KHz.

Warm restart
A power-up by the controller after a power loss without changing the application.
Controller returns to the state which existed before the power loss and completes
the scan which was in progress. All of the application data is preserved. This feature
is only available on modular controllers.

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B
AC
Symbols %S120, 709
%S121, 709
Closed loop adjustment, 647
%S13, 703
-, 659
%S17, 703
*, 659
%S18, 703
/, 659
%S19, 703
%Ci, 480
%S20, 703
%DR, 539
%S21, 704
%FC, 545
%S22, 704
%INW, 40
%S23, 704
%MSG, 560
%S24, 704
%PLS, 536
%S25, 705
%PWM, 532
%S26, 705
%QNW, 40
%S31, 705
%S, 702
%S33, 705
%S0, 702
%S38, 706
%S0=1
%S39, 706
Twido Extreme, 213
%S4, 702
%S1, 702
%S5, 702
Twido Extreme, 213
%S50, 706
%S10, 703
%S51, 706
%S100, 707
%S52, 706
%S101, 708
%S59, 706
%S103, 708
%S6, 702
%S104, 708
%S66, 707
%S11, 703
%S69, 707
%S110, 708
%S7, 702
%S111, 708
%S75, 707
%S112, 708
%S8, 702
%S113, 709
%S9, 702
%S118, 709
Twido Extreme, 213
%S119, 709
%S95, 707
%S12, 703

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%S96, 707 %SW52, 714

%S97, 707 %SW53, 714
%SBR, 485 %SW54, 714
%SCi, 488 %SW55, 714
%SW, 710 %SW56, 714
%SW0, 710 %SW57, 714
%SW1, 710 %SW58, 715
%SW101, 721 %SW59, 715
%SW102, 721 %SW6, 710
%SW103, 721 %SW60, 715
%SW104, 721 %SW63, 715
%SW105, 722 %SW64, 716
%SW106, 722 %SW65, 716
%SW11, 711 %SW67, 716
%SW111, 722 %SW68, 717
%SW112, 722 %SW69, 717
%SW113, 722 %SW7, 711
%SW114, 722 %SW73, 717
%SW118, 723 %SW74, 717
%SW120, 723 %SW76, 717
%SW121, 723 %SW77, 717
%SW122, 723 %SW78, 717
%SW14, 712 %SW79, 717
%SW15, 712 %SW80, 717
%SW16, 712 Twido Extreme, 344, 718
%SW17, 712 %SW81...%SW87, 300
%SW18, 712 %SW81..%SW87, 718
%SW19, 712 %SW94, 719
%SW20..%SW27, 301, 712 %SW96, 720
%SW30, 712 %SW97, 720
%SW31, 713 %TM, 477
%SW32, 713 %VFC, 548
%SW33, 713, 714 +, 659
Twido Extreme, 344
%SW34, 713, 714
%SW35, 713, 714 A
%SW36, 713, 714 ABS, 659
%SW37, 713, 714 Absolute value, 500
%SW38, 713, 714 Accessing debugging
%SW39, 714 PID, 629
%SW40, 714 Accessing the configuration
%SW48, 714 PID, 607
%SW49, 714 Accumulator, 426
%SW50, 714 ACOS, 663
%SW51, 714 Action Zone, 402

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active analog input Interface bus, 246

Twido Extreme, 175 Slave diagnostics, 233
Add, 500 Slave insertion, 242
Addressing analog I/O modules, 151 software configuration, 226
Addressing I/O, 38 software set up principle, 222
Advanced function blocks transfer of a slave image, 237
Bit and word objects, 521 ASCII
Programming principles, 523 communication, 70
Analog Channel, 146 Communications, 103
analog input Configuring the port, 106
Twido Extreme, 175 Hardware configuration, 103
analog input addresses Software configuration, 105
Twido Extreme, 175 ASCII Link
analog input configuration Example, 110
Twido Extreme, 175 ASIN, 663
analog input configuration fields Assignment instructions, 457
Twido Extreme, 176 Numerical, 493
analog input example AT tab
Twido Extreme, 177 PID, 621
Analog module ATAN, 663
Example, 163
Analog Module
operating, 150 B
Analog modules Backup and restore
addressing, 151 32K backup cartridge, 55
Analog Modules 64K extended memory cartridge, 58
Configuring I/O, 153 memory structure, 50
AND instructions, 459 without cartridges, 53
Animation tab Basic function blocks, 468
PID, 630 Bit objects, 521
Arithmetic Instructions, 500 Addressing, 34
AS-Interface Bus V2 Function blocks, 41
configuration screen, 224 Overview, 25
AS-Interface V2 bus Bit strings, 43
accepting the new configuration, 240 BLK, 419
Changing a slave address, 235 Blocks
Explicit exchanges, 246 in Ladder diagrams, 404
general functional description, 219 Boolean accumulator, 426
I/O addressing, 244 Boolean instructions, 451
Implicit exchanges, 245 OR, 461
in online mode, 231 Understanding the format used in this
Inoperative slave, 243 manual, 453
Operating mode, 251 Boot-up, 259
Presentation, 218 broadcast (receive) messages
Programming and diagnostics for the AS- CANJ1939, 337

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broadcast (transmit) messages 315

CANJ1939, 336 SOF (start of frame), 315
broadcast configuration source address, 315
CANJ1939, 336 SPN (suspect parameter number), 313
Bus AS-Interface V2 SPN request, 340
automatic slave addressing, 241 SRR (Substitute Remote Request), 315
Bus AS-Interface V2 bus system words, 344
debugging the bus, 237 viewing transmit/receive objects, 333
CANJ1939 bus
configuration methodology, 320
C CANJ1939 elements, 311
Calculation, 500 CANJ1939 programming
CAN bus line, 256 data browsing, 344
CAN_CMD, 303 I/O error messages, 345
CAN-high, 256 CANJ1939: identifier, 314
CAN-low, 256 CANopen bus
CANJ1939 configuration methodology, 276
address assignment, 316 CANopen fieldbus
broadcast, 316 Explicit exchanges, 300
broadcast (receive) messages, 337 Implicit exchanges, 299
broadcast (transmit) messages, 336 Programming and diagnostics for the
broadcast configuration, 336 CANopen fieldbus, 300
collision detection, 316 CANopen master
communication, 316 PDO addressing, 298
configuration dialog boxes, 323 CANopen: Description, 256
creating (or deleting) transmit/receive ob- CANopen: Hot Swap, 308
jects, 326 CANopen: The protocol, 256
creating transmit/receive objects, 327 Clock functions
deleting transmit/receive objects, 331 Overview, 565
DP (data page), 314 Schedule blocks, 566
element configuration, 323 Setting date and time, 571
expert mode configuration, 340 time and date stamping, 569
I/O objects, 342 Coils, 404
IDE (Identifier Extension), 315 graphic elements, 408
implementing the CANJ1939 Bus, 317 communication by Ethernet, 72
knowledge base, 311 communication by modem, 72, 79
network configuration, 323 communication cable connection, 72
PDU format, 315 communication overview, 70
peer to peer, 316 Communication with a PC
PG (parameter group), 313 using Ethernet for Twido Extreme, 78
PGN (parameter group number), 313 Communications
port configuration, 323 ASCII, 103
PS (PDU Specific), 315 Modbus, 114
RTR (Remote Transmission Request, Remote Link, 90

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Comparison block discrete input configuration fields

graphic element, 409 Twido Extreme, 173
Comparison blocks, 405 discrete output
Comparison Instructions, 498 Twido Extreme, 188
Configuration discrete output addresses
PID, 607 Twido Extreme, 188
Configuring discrete output configuration
Transmission/Reception table for ASCII, Twido Extreme, 188
107 discrete output configuration fields
Configuring Twido Extreme, 190
A port for ASCII, 106 dither, 208
Port for Modbus, 117 Divide, 500
configuring a %PLS function block Documenting your program, 421
Twido Extreme, 194 Double word objects
configuring a %PWM function block Addressing, 37
Twido Extreme, 201 Function blocks, 42
Contacts, 404 Overview, 30
graphic element, 407 Drum controller function block, 539
Control parameters Drum controllers
ASCII, 107 programming and configuring, 543
Control table
Modbus, 118
Conversion instructions, 507 E
COS, 663 ECU (Electronic Control Unit), 311
Counters, 480 Edge detection
Programming and configuring, 483 falling, 452
Rising, 451
END Instructions, 512
D END_BLK, 419
Debugging EQUAL_ARR, 684
PID, 629 error, 501
Decrement, 500 Ethernet connection
dedicated PLS/PWM outputs Twido Extreme, 78
Twido Extreme, 191 Event tasks
DEG_TO_RAD, 665 Different event sources, 63
Derivative action, 652 Event management, 65
DINT_TO_REAL, 667 Overview, 62
Direct labeling, 46 Example
discrete input Up/Down Counter, 484
Twido Extreme, 170 EXCH, 559
discrete input addresses EXCH instruction, 559
Twido Extreme, 171 Exchange function block, 560
discrete input configuration Exclusive OR, instructions, 463
discrete input configuration, 170 EXP, 659

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expert mode configuration H

CANJ1939, 340
hydraulic
EXPT, 659
dither, 208
ramp, 209
F hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Exam-
ple
Fast counter function block, 545
Twido Extreme, 214
FIFO
introduction, 525
operation, 528 I
FIND_, 686
I/O
Floating objects
Addressing, 38
Addressing, 36
I/O addresses
Floating point objects
Twido Extreme, 166
Overview, 30
Increment, 500
Function blocks
Index overflow, 47
Counters, 480
indexes
drum controller, 539
message object, 330
Drum controller, 543
input filtering
graphic element, 409
Twido Extreme, 170
in programming grid, 404
input forcing
Overview of basic function blocks, 468
Twido Extreme, 170
programming standard function blocks,
input latching
470
Twido Extreme, 170
Function Blocks
Input tab
PWM, 532
PID, 616
Function blocks
input/output overview
registers, 525
Twido Extreme, 166
Schedule blocks, 566
inputs/outputs
Shift Bit Register (%SBR), 485
Twido Extreme, 166
Step counter (%SCi), 488
Instructions
timers, 472, 477
AND, 459
Arithmetic, 500
G Assignment, 457
Comparison, 498
General tab
Conversion, 507
PID, 608, 613
instructions
Grafcet
END, 512
associated actions, 444
Instructions
Examples, 438
JMP, 515
Instructions, 436
Load, 455
preprocessing, 441
logic, 503
sequential processing, 442
instructions
Graphic elements
NOP, 514
Ladder diagrams, 407

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Instructions List Language

NOT, 465 overview, 424
RET, 517 List Line Comments, 421
SR, 517 LKUP, 694
XOR, 463 LN, 659
INT_TO_REAL, 667 LOG, 659
Integral action, 651 logic instructions, 503

J M
JMP, 515 MAX_ARR, 688
Jump Instructions, 515 MEAN, 699
Memory
32K cartridge, 55
K 64K cartridge, 58
key switch Structure, 50
input, 167 without cartridge, 53
Memory bits, 25
Memory words, 27
L message object
Labeling indexes, 330
Indexed, 46 summary, 330
Ladder diagrams MIN_ARR, 688
blocks, 404 Modbus
graphic elements, 407 communication, 70
introduction, 400 Communications, 114
OPEN and SHORT, 410 Configuring the port, 117
programming principles, 402 Hardware configuration, 114
Ladder List Rung, 420 master, 71
Ladder program slave, 71
reversing to List, 417 Software configuration, 116
Ladder rungs, 400 Standard requests, 130
LD, 455 modbus function code
LDF, 452, 455 read device identification, 138
LDN, 455 Modbus Link
LDR, 451, 455 Example 1, 122
Life guarding, 265 Example 2, 126
Life time, 265 Mode: Operational, 261
LIFO Mode: pre-operational, 261
introduction, 525 MPP, 433
operation, 527 MPS, 433
Link elements MRD, 433
graphic elements, 407 Multiply, 500
List instructions, 427

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N OR Instruction, 461
OUT_BLK, 419
Network
Output tab
Addressing, 40
PID, 626
Node guarding, 265
overflow, 501
Non-reversible programming, 523
Overflow
NOP, 514
Index, 47
NOP Instruction, 514
Overview
NOT instruction, 465
PID, 599
Numerical instructions
Assignment, 493
shift, 505 P
Numerical processing
Parameters, 472
Overview, 492
Parentheses
modifiers, 431
O nesting, 431
using in programs, 430
Object tables, 43
passive analog input
Object validation, 24
Twido Extreme, 175
Objects
PG (parameter group), 313
words, 27
PGN
Bit objects, 25
request, 346
Double word, 30
PGN (parameter group number), 313
Floating point, 30
Physical layer, 256
Function blocks, 41
CAN bus line, 256
Structured, 43
PID
OCCUR_ARR, 689
Animation tab, 630
OPEN, 410
AT tab, 621
Open loop adjustment, 648
Configuration, 607
opening the %PLS configuration table
Debugging, 629
Twido Extreme, 196
General tab, 608, 613
opening the %PWM configuration table
Input tab, 616
Twido Extreme, 203
Output tab, 626
Operands, 426
Overview, 599
operating modes
PID tab, 618
Twido Extreme, 213
Trace tab, 633
Operation blocks, 405
PID characteristics, 603
operation blocks
PID tab
graphic element, 409
PID, 618
Operator Display
Pin outs
Controller ID and states, 383
Communications cable female connec-
Overview, 380
tor, 75
Real-Time correction, 394
Communications cable male connector,
Serial port settings, 392
75
System objects and variables, 385
Time of day clock, 393

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PLS R
Twido Extreme, 191
R, 457
PLS function block
RAD_TO_DEG, 665
Twido Extreme, 192
REAL_TO_DINT, 667
Potentiometer, 144
REAL_TO_INT, 667
Programming
Real-Time correction factor, 394
documenting your program, 421
Receiving messages, 559
Programming advice, 412
Registers
Programming grid, 402
FIFO, 528
Programming languages
LIFO, 527
overview, 19
programming and configuring, 529
Programming Principles, 523
Remainder, 500
Proportional action, 650
remote link
Protocol
communication, 70
Modbus TCP/IP, 71
Remote Link
protocols, 70
Communications, 90
Pulse generation, 536
Example, 98
pulse generator output
Hardware configuration, 90
Twido Extreme, 191
Master controller configuration, 92
Pulse width modulation, 532
Remote controller configuration, 93
PWM function block
Remote controller scan synchronization,
Twido Extreme, 198
93
PWM hydraulic output
Remote I/O data access, 95
Twido Extreme, 206
Software configuration, 92
PWM hydraulic output configuration
RET, 517
Twido Extreme, 206
Reversibility
PWM input
guidelines, 419
Twido Extreme, 179
introduction, 417
PWM input addresses
Reversible programming, 523
Twido Extreme, 179
ROL_ARR, 690
PWM input configuration
ROR_ARR, 690
Twido Extreme, 179
RTC correction, 565
PWM Input Configuration Example
Rung Header, 403
Twido Extreme, 181
comments, 422
PWM output
Rungs
Twido Extreme, 197
unconditional, 419
PWM output addresses
Twido Extreme, 197, 206
PWM output configuration S
Twido Extreme, 197
S, 457
Shift bit register, 485
Q Shift instructions, 505
SHORT, 410
Queue, 525
SIN, 663
Single/double word conversion instructions,

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509 Twido Extreme

SORT_ARR, 692 active analog input, 175
SPN (suspect parameter number), 313 Twido Extreme
SQRT, 659 analog input , 175
Square root, 500 analog input addresses, 175
SR, 517 analog input configuration, 175
ST, 457 analog input configuration fields, 176
Stack, 525 analog input example, 177
Stack instructions, 433 configuring a %PLS function block, 194
Step counter, 488 configuring a %PWM function block, 201
STN, 457 dedicated PLS/PWM outputs, 191
Subroutine instructions, 517 Twido Extreme
Subtract, 500 discrete input , 170
SUM_ARR, 682 discrete input addresses, 171
summary Twido Extreme
message object, 330 discrete input configuration, 170
Symbolizing, 48 discrete input configuration fields, 173
System bits, 702 discrete output , 188
System words, 710 discrete output addresses, 188
discrete output configuration, 188
discrete output configuration fields, 190
T dither, 208
TAN, 663 Ethernet connection, 78
TCP/IP hydraulic PWM Output Configuration Ex-
Protocol, 71 ample, 214
Test Zone, 402 Twido Extreme
Timers, 472 I/O addresses, 166
introduction, 472 input filtering, 170
programming and configuring, 477 input forcing, 170
time base of 1 ms, 478 input latching, 170
TOF type, 474 input/output overview , 166
TON type, 475 inputs/outputs, 166
TP type, 476 Twido Extreme
TOF timer, 474 opening the %PLS configuration table,
TON timer, 475 196
TP type timer, 476 opening the %PWM configuration table,
Trace tab
PID, 633
transmit/receive objects (CANJ1939)
creating, 327
creating (or deleting), 326
deleting, 331
viewing, 333
Transmitting messages, 559
TRUNC, 659

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203
operating modes, 213
passive analog input, 175
PLS, 191
PLS function blockj, 192
pulse generator output, 191
PWM function block, 198
PWM hydraulic output , 206
PWM hydraulic output configuration, 206
PWM input , 179
PWM input addresses, 179
PWM input configuration, 179
PWM Input Configuration Example, 181
PWM output , 197
PWM output addresses, 197, 206
PWM output configuration, 197
ramp, 209
TwidoSuite
Introduction, 18

U
Unconditional rungs, 419

V
Very fast counters function block (%VFC),
548

W
Word Objects, 521
Word objects
Addressing, 35
Function blocks, 41
Overview, 27

X
XOR, 463

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