User’s

Manual
FA-M3 Programming Tool
WideField3
(Introduction and Troubleshooting)

IM 34M06Q16-01E

IM 34M06Q16-01E
Yokogawa Electric Corporation 8th Edition
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Applicable Product:
 Range-free Multi-controller FA-M3
- Model Name: SF630-MCW
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3

The document number and document model code for this manual are given below.
Refer to the document number in all communications; also refer to the document
number or the document model code when purchasing additional copies of this manual.

- Document No.: IM 34M06Q16-01E

Media No. IM 34M06Q16-01E (CD) 7th Edition: May 2017(YHQ) IM 34M06Q16-01E 7th Edition: May 31, 2017-00
All Rights Reserved Copyright  2012, Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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Important
 About This Manual
- This Manual should be passed on to the end user.
- This manual is an essential part of the product; keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
- This product is designed to be used by a person with specialized knowledge.
- Before using the product, read this manual thoroughly to have a clear understanding
of the product.
- This manual explains the functions of this product, but there is no guarantee that
they will suit the particular purpose of the user.
- Under absolutely no circumstances may the contents of this manual be transcribed
or copied, in part or in whole, without permission.
- The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
- Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this manual.
However, should any errors or omissions come to the attention of the user, please
contact the nearest Yokogawa Electric representative or sales office.

 Safety Symbols

- Danger. This symbol on the product indicates that the operator must follow the
instructions laid out in this user's manual to avoid the risk of personnel injuries,
fatalities, or damage to the instrument. Where indicated by this symbol, the manual
describes what special care the operator must exercise to prevent electrical shock
or other dangers that may result in injury or the loss of life.

- Protective Conductor Terminal

This terminal is to prevent electric shock. Before using the instrument, connect to
the Protective earth (Comply with the regulation of each country.), and route the line
through the shortest path possible.

- Functional Earth Terminal

This terminal is for stable operation. Before using the instrument, be sure to ground
this terminal.

- Alternating current. Indicates alternating current.

- Direct current. Indicates direct current.

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The following symbols are used only in the user's manual.

WARNING
- Indicates a “Warning”.
Draws attention to information essential to prevent hardware damage, software
damage or system failure.

CAUTION
- Indicates a “Caution”
Draws attention to information essential to the understanding of operation and
functions.
TIP
- Indicates a “TIP”
Gives information that complements the present topic.
SEE ALSO
- Indicates a “SEE ALSO” reference.
Identifies a source to which to refer.

 Safety Precautions when Using/Maintaining the Product

- For the protection and safe use of the product and the system controlled by it, be
sure to follow the instructions and precautions on safety stated in this manual
whenever handling the product. Take special note that if you handle the product in
a manner other than prescribed in these instructions, the protection feature of the
product may be damaged or impaired. In such cases, Yokogawa cannot guarantee
the quality, performance, function and safety of the product.
- When installing protection and/or safety circuits such as lightning protection devices
and equipment for the product and control system as well as designing or installing
separate protection and/or safety circuits for fool-proof design and fail-safe design of
processes and lines using the product and the system controlled by it, the user
should implement it using devices and equipment, additional to this product.
- If component parts or consumable are to be replaced, be sure to use parts specified
by the company.
- This product is not designed or manufactured to be used in critical applications
which directly affect or threaten human lives and safety — such as nuclear power
equipment, devices using radioactivity, railway facilities, aviation equipment,
shipboard equipment, aviation facilities or medical equipment. If so used, it is the
user’s responsibility to include in the system additional equipment and devices that
ensure personnel safety.
- Do not attempt to modify the product.
- To avoid electrical shock, turn off the power before wiring.
- This product is classified as Class A for use in industrial environments. If used in a
residential environment, it may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI).
In such situations, it is the user's responsibility to adopt the necessary measures
against EMI.

 Exemption from Responsibility

- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (hereinafter simply referred to as Yokogawa Electric)
makes no warranties regarding the product except those stated in the WARRANTY
that is provided separately.
- Yokogawa Electric assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage, direct or
indirect, caused by the use or any unpredictable defect of the product.

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 Software Supplied by the Company
- Yokogawa Electric makes no other warranties expressed or implied except as
provided in its warranty clause for software supplied by the company.
- Use the software with one computer only. You must purchase another copy of the
software for use with each additional computer.
- Copying the software for any purposes other than backup is strictly prohibited.
- Store the original media that contain the software in a safe place.
- Reverse engineering, such as decompiling of the software, is strictly prohibited.
- Under absolutely no circumstances may the software supplied by Yokogawa Electric
be transferred, exchanged, or sublet or leased, in part or as a whole, for use by any
third party without prior permission by Yokogawa Electric.

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 General Requirements for Using the FA-M3 / e-RT3 Controller
 Set the product in a location that fulfills the following requirements:
- Where the product will not be exposed to direct sunlight, and where the operating
surrounding air temperature is from 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
There are modules that must be used in an environment where the operating
surrounding air temperature is in a range smaller than 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
Refer to “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable user's manual. In
case of attaching such a module, the entire system's operating surrounding air
temperature is limited to the module's individual operating surrounding air
temperature.
- Where the relative humidity is from 10 to 90%.
In places where there is a chance of condensation, use a space heater or the like to
constantly keep the product warm and prevent condensation.
- For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment.
- Where there are no corrosive or flammable gases.
- Where the product will not be exposed to mechanical vibration or shock that exceed
specifications.
- Where there is no chance the product may be exposed to radioactivity.

 Use the correct types of wire for external wiring:

- USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
- Use conductors with temperature rating above 75°C.

 Securely tighten screws:

- Securely tighten module mounting screws and terminal screws to avoid problems
such as faulty operation.
- Tighten terminal block screws with the correct tightening torque as given in this
manual. Refer to the “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable
user's manual for the appropriate tightening torque.

 Securely lock connecting cables:

- Securely lock the connectors of cables, and check them thoroughly before turning
on the power.

 Interlock with emergency-stop circuitry using external relays:

- Equipment incorporating the FA-M3 / e-RT3 controller must be furnished with
emergency-stop circuitry that uses external relays. This circuitry should be set up to
interlock correctly with controller status (stop/run).

 Ground for low impedance:

- For safety reasons, connect the [FG] grounding terminal to a protective earth
(Comply with the regulation of each country.). For compliance to CE Marking, use
braided or other wires that can ensure low impedance even at high frequencies for
grounding.

 Configure and route cables with noise control considerations:

- Perform installation and wiring that segregates system parts that may likely become
noise sources and system parts that are susceptible to noise. Segregation can be
achieved by measures such as segregating by distance, installing a filter or
segregating the grounding system.

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 Configure for CE Marking Conformance:
- For compliance to CE Marking, perform installation and cable routing according to
the description on compliance to CE Marking in the “Hardware Manual” (IM
34M06C11-01E).
- The list of CE conforming models is available in Appendix A2. of “Hardware
Manual”.

 Keep spare parts on hand:

- We recommend that you stock up on maintenance parts, including spare modules,
in advance.
- Preventive maintenance (replacement of the module) is required for using the
module beyond 10 years.

 Discharge static electricity before touching the system:

- Because static charge can accumulate in dry conditions, first touch grounded metal
to discharge any static electricity before touching the system.

 Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth:

- Gently wipe off dirt on the product's surfaces with a soft cloth.
- If you soak the cloth in water or a neutral detergent, tightly wring it out before wiping
the product. Letting water enter the module interior can cause malfunctions.
- Do not use volatile solvents such as benzine or paint thinner or chemicals for
cleaning, as they may cause deformity, discoloration, or malfunctioning.

 Avoid storing the FA-M3 /e-RT3 controller in places with high

temperature or humidity:
- Since the CPU module has a built-in battery, avoid storage in places with high
temperature or humidity.
- Since the service life of the battery is drastically reduced by exposure to high
temperatures, take special care (storage surrounding air temperature should be
from -20°C to 75°C).
- There is a built-in lithium battery in a Sequence CPU module which serves as backup
power supply for programs, device information and configuration information.
The service life of this battery is more than 10 years in standby mode at room
temperature. Take note that the service life of the battery may be shortened when
installed or stored at locations of extreme low or high temperatures. Therefore, we
recommend that modules with built-in batteries be stored at room temperature.

 Always turn off the power before installing or removing modules:

- Failing to turn off the power supply when installing or removing modules, may result
in damage.

 Do not touch components in the module:

- In some modules you can remove the right-side cover and install ROM packs or
change switch settings. While doing this, do not touch any components on the
printed-circuit board, otherwise components may be damaged and modules may fail
to work.

 Do not use unused terminals:

- Do not connect wires to unused terminals on a terminal block or in a connector.
Doing so may adversely affect the functions of the module.

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 Use the following power source:
- Use only F3PU- as the power supply module.
- If using this product as a UL-approved product, for the external power supply, use a
limited voltage / current circuit power source or a Class 2 power source.

 Refer to the user's manual before connecting wires:

- Refer to the “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable user’s
manual for the external wiring drawing.
- Refer to “A3.6.5 Connecting Output Devices” in the “Hardware Manual” before
connecting the wiring for the output signal.
- Refer to “A3.5.4 Grounding Procedure” in the “Hardware Manual” for attaching the
grounding wiring.

 Authorized Representative:
- The Authorized Representative for this product in the EEA is:
Yokogawa Europe B. V.
Euroweg 2, 3825 HD Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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 General Requirements for Using the FA-M3 Slave Units (TAH Series)
 
Connect YHLS cable to SHIELD terminal:
- Connect the DRAIN line of the YHLS cable to the SHIELD terminal of the YHLS
master module securely. Failing to do so may affect the performance of the YHLS
system.


Do not touch components in the unit:
- Do not remove the back cover of the unit. Doing so may cause a failure.

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 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive
(This directive is only valid in the EU.)

This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement.

The marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.

Product Category
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive, this product is classified
as a “Monitoring and Control instruments”.
When disposing of products in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa Europe B. V. office.
Do not dispose of this product in domestic household waste.

 How to dispose the batteries
This is an explanation about the new EU Battery Directive. This directive is only valid in
the EU.
Batteries are included in some modules of this product. The procedure is different when
the user can remove or cannot remove.

Batteries the user can remove

The battery of F3RP6 and F3RP7 can be removed by yourself.
When you remove the battery from F3RP6 and F3RP7 and dispose it, discard them
in accordance with domestic law concerning disposal. See the User's Manual of
F3RP6 and F3RP7 for the removal procedure. Take a right action on waste
batteries, because the collection system in the EU on waste batteries are regulated. If
you don't remove the battery from this product, please see .

Batteries the user cannot remove

Dispose the battery together with this product.
When you dispose this product in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa Europe
B.V.office.
Do not dispose them as domestic household waste.

Battery category: Lithium battery

Note: With reference to Annex II of the new EU Battery Directive, the above symbol
indicates obligatory separate collection.

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Introduction
 About This Manual
The WideField3 manual set consists of the following four volumes.
Table 1 Manual List
Volume Document No.
Introduction and Troubleshooting IM 34M06Q16-01E
Offline IM 34M06Q16-02E
Online IM 34M06Q16-03E
Script IM 34M06Q16-04E
Trace Function IM 34M06Q50-21E
This manual is the operation manual, Introduction and Troubleshooting, for the Range-
free Multi-controller FA-M3 Programming Tool (known as WideField3 in this manual).

 Overview of This Manual

This manual describes how to install, utilize and troubleshoot WideField3.
For enquiries, please contact the store where you purchased the product or the nearest
Yokogawa sales office listed at the back of this manual.
We recommend using this manual together with the operation manuals of your computer
or printer, as required.

 Structure of the Manual

This manual consists of 3 parts: A, B and C.
Part A is targeted at first-time users of WideField3, as well as users migrating from
WideField (SF610) or WideField2 (SF620) to WideField3. It describes the operating
environment and basic specifications of the WideField3 software, as well as steps for
installing WideField3.
Part B describes advanced and efficient use of WideField3 that facilitates various user
operations.
Part C describes troubleshooting of WideField3.

PART A Startup Manual

A1. Overview
Gives an overview of WideField3 and describes functional differences in comparison to
WideField2 (SF620), as well as restrictions of WideField3.

A2. Operating Environment

Describes the operating environment of WideField3.

A3. Basic Specifications

Describes the screen layouts, list of functions, as well as basic specifications such as
key operation.

A4. Installing and Starting WideField3

Describes how to install and setup WideField3, how to uninstall and remove WideField3
from a personal computer, as well as to how to start and exit from WideField3.

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A5. Names of Projects, Blocks, and Macros
Describes in-CPU names and on-PC names used for blocks and macros.

PART B Advanced User’s Manual

B1. Storing Comments to CPU and Restoring Comments
Describes the various states of comment data as stored in CPU, as well as the
precautions and operation when comments are displayed or manipulated online.

B2. Updating Programs after a Change in the I/O Module Slot Position
Describes how to easily update a program when an I/O module is moved to a different
installed slot position.

B3. How to Rapidly Enter and Modify Instructions and Parameters

Describes how to rapidly enter and modify instructions and parameters.

B4. How to Use Customization Effectively

Describes various customization functions.

B5. How to Use Component Macros Effectively

Describes effective use of component macros.

B6. Collaborative Program Development

Describes how to use WideField3 in collaborative system development.

B7. Advanced Editing of Component Blocks

Describes reuse of created blocks and advanced editing of component blocks.

PART C Troubleshooting Manual

C1. Developing Programs for a Multi-CPU System
Describes precautions when configuring I/O settings for a multi-CPU system.

C2. Recovering from Communications Errors

Describes how to recover from communications errors between the personal computer
and FA-M3.

C3. Troubleshooting
Describes common errors when using WideField3 and how to perform troubleshooting.

C4. E-mail Technical Support

Describes how to send an E-mail to Yokogawa’s technical support team.

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 How to Read This Manual
Be sure to read the “Introduction” as well as “How to read this manual” before using
WideField3.
Part A of the manual describes how to set up the application, as well as gives an
overview of the software.
Part B describes advanced and efficient use of the application.
Part C describes how to troubleshoot the application.
This manual is structured so that each chapter or section can be read independently for
details on the basic specifications and individual functions of the application.
We have tried to make the user interface, operations and editing functions of the
WideField3 application as similar as possible to other generally available Windows
software. This manual does not contain information on general Windows editing
operations, which are not specific to WideField3.

 Notation
 Notation for Windows Screens and Operation
- Items in initial caps denote symbols, names and window names.
Example: WideField3, Program Monitor dialog
- Bracketed items denote menu bar items, dialog box fields, commands, and buttons.
Example: Select [File]–[New] from the menu bar.
Click [OK].

 Representations in WideField3 Figures and Screens

Screen examples given in this manual assumes that the application is running under
Windows XP operating system environment. Under Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Windows 8 operating systems, you may observe slight differences such as differences
in icon names or application names.
Some figures in this manual may, for reasons of convenience, be emphasized or
simplified, or parts of it may be omitted. Some screen images in this manual may differ
from actual screens due to differences in the operating machine environment.

 Notation for Procedures

Procedure pages are laid out with the procedure steps on the left and the corresponding
screen images on the right.
Procedure :User actions are displayed in bold.
Description of the results of user actions is provided after the  mark.
Screens :The procedure step(s) corresponding to a screen image is indicated by
step numbers below the screen.

 Function Keys and Shortcut Keys

In addition to using a mouse, you can operate WideField3 menus using function keys
and shortcut keys.
In general, this manual describes operations using a mouse, and does not include
equivalent operations using function keys or short cut keys.

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 Other User's Manuals
You should read the following user's manuals.

- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 Read Me First (IM 34M06Q16-11E)

- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 Offline (IM 34M06Q16-02E)
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 Online (IM 34M06Q16-03E)
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 Script (IM 34M06Q16-04E)
- FA-M3V Environment Tool Trace Function (IM 34M06Q50-21E)

For individual sequence CPU modules, please refer to the relevant user's manuals.


F3SP71, 76
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual - Functions (for F3SP71-4N/4S, F3SP76-7N/7S)
(IM 34M06P15-01E)
- Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP71-4N/4S, F3SP76-7N/7S) (IM
34M06P15-02E)
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Instructions (IM 34M06P12-03E)

 F3SP66, 67
- Sequence CPU – Functions (for F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S) (IM 34M06P14-01E)
- Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S) (IM 34M06P14-
02E)
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Instructions (IM 34M06P12-03E)

 F3SP22, 28, 38, 53, 58, 59

- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Functions (for F3SP22-0S, F3SP28-3N/3S,
F3SP38-6N/6S, F3SP53-4H/4S, F3SP58-6H/6S, F3SP59-7S) (IM 34M06P13-01E)
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Instructions (IM 34M06P12-03E)

 F3SP05, 08, 21, 25, 35

- Sequence CPU – Functions (for F3SP21, F3SP25 and F3SP35) (IM 34M06P12-
02E)
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Instructions (IM 34M06P12-03E)

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Refer to the following manuals as required.

 Specifications and Layout*1 of the FA-M3, Mounting and Wiring, Testing,

Maintenance and Inspection, and System-wide Restrictions for
Mounting Modules
*1: See specific manuals for products other than the power module, base module, I/O module, cables, and terminal block
units.

- Hardware Manual (IM 34M06C11-01E)

 Fiber-optic FA-Bus Functions

- Fiber-optic FA-bus Module and Fiber-optic FA-bus Type 2 Module, FA-bus Type 2
Module (IM 34M06H45-01E)

 FA Link Functions
- FA Link H Module, Fiber-optic FA Link H Module (IM 34M06H43-01E)

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Copyrights and Trademarks

 Copyrights
The copyright of the programs and online manuals contained in the software medium of
the Software Product shall remain in YOKOGAWA.
You are allowed to print the required pages of the online manuals for the purposes of
using or operating the Product; however, reprinting or reproducing the entire document
is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Law.
Except as stated above, no part of the online manuals may be reproduced, transferred,
sold, or distributed to a third party in any manner (either in electronic or written form
including, without limitation, in the forms of paper documents, electronic media, and
transmission via the network). Nor it may be registered or recorded in the media such as
films without permission.

 Trademarks
The trade names and company names referred to in this manual are either trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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FA-M3
Programming Tool
WideField3 Introduction and Troubleshooting
IM 34M06Q16-01E 8th Edition

CONTENTS
Applicable Product: ...................................................................................i
Important ...................................................................................................ii
Introduction ...............................................................................................x
Copyrights and Trademarks ..................................................................xv

PART-A Startup Manual

A1. Overview ..................................................................................... A1-1
A1.1 Overview of WideField3 ........................................................................ A1-1
A1.2 New and Updated Functions in WideField3 ........................................A1-2
A1.2.1 Differences between WideField2 R5 and WideField3 R1 .......... A1-2
A1.2.2 Differences between WideField3 R1 and WideField3 R2 ........ A1-10
A1.2.3 Differences between WideField3 R2 and WideField3 R3 ........ A1-14
A1.2.4 Differences between WideField3 R3 and WideField3 R4 ........ A1-19
A1.3 WideField3 Function Limitations .......................................................A1-21
A1.4 Migrating from WideField2 ................................................................. A1-22
A1.5 Migrating from WideField ................................................................... A1-23
A2. Operating Environment ............................................................. A2-1
A3. Basic Specifications .................................................................. A3-1
A3.1 Screen Layout ........................................................................................ A3-1
A3.2 Function List ........................................................................................ A3-12
A3.3 List of Generated Files ........................................................................ A3-18
A3.4 Elements of Edit Circuits .................................................................... A3-20
A3.5 Shortcut Keys ...................................................................................... A3-21
A3.6 Basic Keys ........................................................................................... A3-24
A3.7 Types of Screens ................................................................................. A3-25
A4. Installing and Starting WideField3 ............................................ A4-1
A4.1 About Installing and Uninstalling Field3 .............................................A4-1
A4.2 Starting WideField3 ............................................................................... A4-1
A4.3 Exiting from WideField3........................................................................ A4-2
A5. Names of Projects, Blocks, and Macros .................................. A5-1
A5.1 On-PC Names and In-CPU Names .......................................................A5-2
A5.1.1 Names Used for Projects, Blocks, and Macros ........................ A5-2
A5.1.2 Relationship between On-PC Names and In-CPU Names ........ A5-3
A5.2 Naming Rules......................................................................................... A5-5
A5.3 Specifying Names.................................................................................. A5-8

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A5.4 System Block ....................................................................................... A5-11

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PART-B Advanced User’s Manual

B1. Storing Comments to CPU and Restoring Comments ............ B1-1
B1.1 Storage of CPU Comments .................................................................. B1-2
B1.1.1 Reference for Tag Name Definition and I/O Comments ............ B1-3
B1.1.2 Reference for Circuit Comments and Subcomments ................ B1-4
B1.1.3 Reference for Balloon Comments .............................................. B1-5
B1.2 Integrating Comments .......................................................................... B1-7
B2. Updating Programs after a Change in the I/O Module
Slot Position ............................................................................... B2-1
B2.1 If I/O Module Slot Positions Are Changed ..........................................B2-2
B2.2 If an I/O Module is Added ...................................................................... B2-3
B2.3 Reusing a Program in a System with a Different I/O
Configuration ......................................................................................... B2-4
B3. How to Rapidly Enter and Modify Instructions and
Parameters .................................................................................. B3-1
B3.1 Setting up How to Enter Instructions and Parameters ......................B3-2
B3.1.1 Setting up Instruction/Instruction Parameter Completion .......... B3-2
B3.1.2 Setting up Parameter Direct Change Input ................................ B3-3
B3.2 Entering Instructions and Parameters ................................................B3-4
B3.2.1 Using Mnemonics....................................................................... B3-4
B3.2.2 Auto Completion of Instruction Names ...................................... B3-6
B3.2.3 Auto Completion of Instruction Parameter Names .................... B3-7
B3.3 Modifying Instructions .......................................................................... B3-8
B3.3.1 Modifying Contact Instructions ................................................... B3-8
B3.3.2 Modifying Application Instructions .............................................. B3-9
B3.3.3 Modifying the Property of an Application Instruction .................. B3-9
B3.4 Modifying Instruction Parameters ..................................................... B3-11
B3.4.1 Modifying Only Addresses and Constants ............................... B3-11
B3.4.2 Modifying Instruction Parameters Including
the Device Types ...................................................................... B3-12
B4. How to Use Customization Effectively ..................................... B4-1
B4.1 Displaying and Hiding Confirmation Messages .................................B4-2
B5. How to Use Component Macros Effectively ............................ B5-1
B6. Collaborative Program Development ....................................... B6-1
B7. Advanced Editing of Component Blocks ................................. B7-1
B7.1 Reuse of Blocks..................................................................................... B-72
B7.1.1 Registering to the Library ........................................................... B7-2
B7.1.2 Using Blocks in the Common Library Folder ............................. B7-4
B7.1.3 Using Blocks of Other Projects .................................................. B7-5
B7.2 Effective Way of Using Executable Program Settings ......................B7-6
B7.2.1 Block Protection ......................................................................... B7-6
B7.2.2 Changing Common Tag Name Definition Settings .................... B7-7
B7.2.3 Changing Block Settings ............................................................ B7-8

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PART-C Troubleshooting Manual

C1. Precautions When Programming for a Multi-CPU System ..... C1-1
C2. Recovering from Communication Errors ................................. C2-1
C3. Troubleshooting ......................................................................... C3-1
C4. E-mail Technical Support........................................................... C4-1
C5. When an Unexpected Error Message is Displayed ................. C5-1
C5.1 Editing the Antivirus Security Software Settings...............................C5-1
C5.2 Upgrading from a Lower Version of WideField3 ................................C5-3
Index .......................................................................................................... Index-1
Revision Information ............................................................................................i

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Programming Tool WideField3
Introduction and Troubleshooting
PART-A Startup Manual IM 34M06Q16-01E 8th Edition

The startup manual describes basic specifications of WideField3 as well as setup and
startup procedures.

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A1. Overview
This chapter gives an overview of the FA-M3 programming tool WideField3, and
describes its difference from its predecessor, the WideField2 (SF620) software.

A1.1 Overview of WideField3

The WideField3 software provides a Windows environment for developing
programs which operate with FA-M3. Using this tool, developers are able to carry
out all aspects of development, from creating programs to debugging and
maintenance. WideField3 allows online connection to be made to FA-M3 using
USB (RS-232C for some CPU types), Ethernet or FL-net.
The WideField3 software supports a rich set of functions that facilities efficient
program development such as multi-window editing, monitor functions and
integration with other tools.
The WideField3 software not only allows you to divide a large program into
smaller modules for collaborative development, but also supports object ladder
program development with high data and program independence. Thanks to these
features, you can now create highly reusable programs.

Personal
Computer
-2 or
C
32
RS SB
U

Ethernet
/FLnet

A01_01.VSD

Figure A1.1 WideField3 Operating Diagram

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A1.2 New and Updated Functions in WideField3

This section describes the differences in functionalities between the following
WideField2 and WideField3 versions:
- Differences between Widefield2 R5 and WideField3 R1

A1.2.1 Differences between WideField2 R5 and WideField3

R1

This subsection describes functional differences between Widefield2 R5 and WideField3

R1.
SEE ALSO
For details of individual differences, see sections given in the “SEE ALSO” column in Table A1.4.

TIP
To confirm the software version in WideField3 R1, select [Help]–[Version Information] from the menu
bar. A dialog box as shown in Figure A1.2 appears. Verify that the software version is displayed as
“R1.xx”.

A01_02_R101.VSD

Figure A1.2 WideField3 R1 Version Information

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 List of Supported CPU Types

WideField3 R1 supports the following CPU types:
Table A1.1 List of Supported CPU Types in WideField3 R1
CPU Type Support
F3SP71-4S/F3SP76-7S
F3SP71-4N/F3SP76-7N Yes
F3SP66-4S/F3SP67-6S Yes
F3SP59-7S Yes
F3SP58-6S Yes
F3SP53-4S Yes
F3SP38-6S Yes
F3SP28-3S Yes
F3SP22-0S Yes
F3SP28-3N/F3SP38-6N Yes
F3SP53-4H/F3SP58-6H Yes
F3FP36-3N Yes
F3SP25-2N/F3SP35-5N Yes
F3SP21-0N Yes
F3SP05-0P Yes
F3SP08-0P Yes

TIP
There is correspondence between CPU types as shown below. For description of F3SPV-, check
the following list and refer to the explanation of the corresponding CPU.
- F3SPV3-4H: Equivalent to F3SP53-4H
- F3SPV8-6H: Equivalent to F3SP58-6H
- F3SPV3-4S: Equivalent to F3SP53-4S
- F3SPV8-6S: Equivalent to F3SP58-6S

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 List of Supported Device Types

WideField3 R1 supports the following device types:

SEE ALSO
For details of devices, see "Sequence CPU – Functions."

Table A1.2 List of Supported Device Types in WideField3 R1

Device Symbol Device Name Support
X Input relay Yes
Y Output relay Yes
I Internal relay Yes
E Shared relay or extended shared relay Yes
L Link relay Yes
M Special relay Yes
T Timer Yes
C Counter Yes
D Data register Yes
B File register Yes
F Cache register Yes
W Link register Yes
Z Special register Yes
R Shared register or extended shared register Yes
V Index register Yes
P Pointer register Yes
H Macro relay Yes
A Macro register Yes
U Macro index register Yes
Q Structure pointer register Yes

 List of Supported Communication Media

WideField3 R1 supports the following communication media:

Table A1.3 List of Supported Communication Media in WideField3 R1

Communication Media Support Note
USB Yes - Not available for Windows Me/98 operating systems
- USB3.0 is not supported.
Ethernet Yes
RS-232C Yes
FL-net Yes Using F3LX02-1N, REV 01:00 or later is required.

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 New and Updated Functions

Table A1.4 New and Updated Functions in WideField3 R1
Category Function Details Summary SEE ALSO
New CPU New CPU types Supports F3SP22-0S/71-4N/76-7N, with —
types corresponding new functions and ladder
instructions added.
Overall Resume When a file selection dialog box opens, —
references the path from the previous file selection
operation is shown.
Resume screens When a screen is opened, the state in —
which the screen was last closed is
restored.
[Close All Except Added the [Close All Except Frontmost A3.2 Function List
Frontmost Window] menu.
Window] menu
Opening a file After a file or project is saved with the D2.2 Creating a Project
saved with a [Save As] menu, the saved file or project D4.3 Saving Block and
different name can be opened for further editing. Macro Files
E2.5 Group Templates
F4.2 Defining Structure
Types
H5.2 CPU Properties
Function
K3.2 System Log
K3.3 User Log
Hiding a Added a setting to hide a confirmation B4.1 Displaying and
confirmation dialog dialog box for subsequent operations. Hiding Confirmation
box Messages
Environment Import/Export/Rest Allows importing and exporting of D1.2 Environment
setup ore defaults environment setups. Allows all the Setup
parameters of the environment setup to
be reset to default values.
Communication Allows selection of the communication D1.2 Environment
setup port number used to connect with the Setup
CPU. H12 FA-M3
Communication Server

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Compare Comparison by Comparison is made not by file E7.2 Compare Project
the components name but according to the
definition order in which files are
registration order registered in the components
definition.
Split display Allows the program edit screen E7.3 Compare Window
to be split vertically or
horizontally.
Editing blocks by Allows two blocks to be E7.3 Compare Window
referring and compared and separately
comparing edited in a single program edit
screen.
Editing Automatic IME In the Instruction Parameter —
programs control Setup dialog box of the
program edit screen, IME is
automatically switched from
Japanese input mode to
Alphanumeric mode.
Balloon comment Allows comments to be added E1.2.40 Creating and Deleting
in balloons within screens. Balloon Comments
Adjustment of line Allows adjustment of the D1.2.4 Circuit Display/Input Setup
height of circuit height of circuit comment lines.
comments
Pasting content in When pasting a circuit, its tag E1.2.32 Copying and Moving
a selected paste name definition can also be Circuits Including Tag Name
format pasted. Definitions
Collective setup Allows collective setup of E1.5.4 Setting Multiple Display
of display mode display mode. Modes
J2.3.9 Setting Multiple Display
Modes
Circuit comment Allows consecutive editing of E1.2.36 Entering and Deleting
input dialog box multiple lines of circuit Circuit Comments
comments.
Rapid entry of When entering an instruction in B3 How to Rapidly Enter and
parameter the program edit screen, Modify Instructions and
changes entering a number changes Parameters
the device address, and
entering an alphabet changes
the device type and address.
Drag and drop Allows data to be dragged and E1.2 Editing Ladder Programs
dropped from the following
screens to the program edit
screen:
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor
screen
- Tag Name Definition edit
screen
- Registered Device Monitor
screen
- Device monitor screen
Read and write Allows block and macro files D4.2 Opening Block and Macro
mode from other projects to be Files
opened in a specified mode.

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Find, replace Find Integrated separate dialog E4.1.1 Finding Devices/Comments
and jump boxes for searching blocks and
an entire project into a single
search dialog box.
Find Instructions Integrated separate dialog E4.1.2 Finding Instruction
boxes for searching blocks and
an entire project for
instructions into a single
instruction search dialog box.
Replace Integrated separate dialog E4.2 Replace
boxes for replacing in blocks
and an entire project into a
single replace dialog box.
Jump Added jump destinations such E4.1 Find
as next and previous
inputs/outputs.
Tag name Using multiple I/O Up to three I/O comments can E2.8 Multiple I/O Comments
definitions comments be specified to a single tag
name definition.
Common tag Allows selection of whether to D2.2.1 Creating a New Project
name definition load a common tag name
template definition template when
creating a new project.
Drag and drop Allows data to be dragged and E2.2.4 Copying, Cutting, Pasting,
dropped from the following Moving and Deleting
screens to the Tag Name
Definition screen:
- Program edit screen
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor
screen
- Registered Device Monitor
screen
- Device monitor screen
Project Project setup/ Integrated Define D3.1 Building a Project
configuration Components, Configuration, H5 CPU Properties
and CPU Properties of
WideField2 R5 into Project
Settings/Configuration.
Print Print setup From the print setup dialog E8 Printing
box, items to be printed and
the print layout can be
specified.
Print order modification and
print page preview are also
possible.
Device Import Allows device data in csv H8 Device Manager
manager format to be imported.
FA-M3 User account Sets up information of users H11 FA-M3 Defender
Defender setup who log in to the CPU. (User Authentication and
Operation Protection)
Operation Sets up protection against H11 FA-M3 Defender
protection operations on the CPU. (User Authentication and
Operation Protection)
Cross Cross reference The cross reference window E6 Cross Reference
reference shows other locations where
the device currently selected in
the program is used.
Also allows jumping to the
location in another program
where the device is used.
Device list Device list Lists device usage status for E5 Device List
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Sampling Setup wizard Added a wizard for setting up K4 Sampling Trace Tool
trace the sampling trace.
Number of items Increased the number of K4 Sampling Trace Tool
to be traced traceable items as follows:
- Bit device: from 16 to 64
- Register device: from 4 to
128
Number of trace Allows up to 174,762 K4 Sampling Trace Tool
operations operations 34M06H32 d on the
number of devices to be
traced.
Start and end Added conditions specifiable to K4 Sampling Trace Tool
trigger conditions start and end triggers.
Trace result Allows operations such as K4 Sampling Trace Tool
window selection and filtering of
displayed data and
overlapping with past data.
Registered Drag and drop Allows data to be dragged and J5 Registered Device Monitor
device dropped from the following
monitor screens to the Registered
Device Monitor screen for
device registration:
- Program edit screen
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor
screen
- Device monitor screen
Copy and paste Allows moving and copying of J5 Registered Device Monitor
registered devices.
Register Items from the following J5 Registered Device Monitor
screens can be selected and
set in the registered device
monitor:
- Program edit screen
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor
screen
- Device monitor screen
Sort Allows sorting of monitored J5.1 Registered Device Monitor
devices by switching the order Window
of the line positions of the
devices.
I/O comment Displays I/O comments of J5.1 Registered Device Monitor
display monitored items. Window
Device Advanced Allows display of I/O J3.6.1 Advanced Function Module
monitor function module comments assigned to Relay Monitor Window
relay monitor addresses.
Advanced Allows selection of module J3.6 Advanced Function Module
function module types when the monitor starts Monitor
monitor up.
Drag and drop Allows device monitor data to J3 Device Monitor
be dragged and dropped to the
following screens:
- Program edit screen
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor
screen
- Registered Device Monitor
screen
Tag name Drag and drop Allows tag name definition J4 Tag Name Definition Monitor
definition monitor data to be dragged
monitor and dropped to the following
screens:
- Program edit screen
- Program monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition screen
- Registered Device Monitor
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Program Drag and drop Allows program monitor data to be dragged J2 Program Monitor
monitor and dropped to the following screens:
- Program edit screen
- Tag Name Definition Monitor screen
- Tag Name Definition screen
- Registered Device Monitor screen
- Device monitor screen
Balloon monitor Allows current values of devices to be J2.6 Balloon Monitor
displayed in program monitor balloons.
Circuit comment Allows programs to be executed by K2.3 Commenting
out temporarily activating or disabling selected Out Circuits
instructions or circuits.
Online Online editing Allows pasting of circuits copied or cut from K2 Online Edit
other blocks.
Project window Added alarm statuses, various logs, CPU —
properties and module configuration to the
project tree.
Operation Operation log Maintains a record of operations performed K3.4 Operation Log
log on the CPU by users.

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A1.2.2 Differences between WideField3 R1 and WideField3

R2
This subsection describes functional differences between Widefield3 R1 and WideField3
R2.

SEE ALSO
For details of individual differences, see sections given in the “SEE ALSO” column in Table A1.6.

TIP
To confirm the software version in WideField3 R2, select [Help]–[Version Information] from the menu
bar. A dialog box as shown in Figure A1.3 appears. Verify that the software version is displayed as
“R2.xx”.

A01_02_R201.VSD
Figure A1.3 WideField3 R2 Version Information

 List of Supported CPU Types

F3SP71-4S and F3SP76-7S have been added to the CPU types previously supported
by WideField3 R2.

Table A1.5 List of Supported CPU Types in WideField3 R2

CPU Type Support
F3SP71-4S/F3SP76-7S Yes
F3SP71-4N/F3SP76-7N Yes
F3SP66-4S/F3SP67-6S Yes
F3SP59-7S Yes
F3SP58-6S Yes
F3SP53-4S Yes
F3SP38-6S Yes
F3SP28-3S Yes
F3SP22-0S Yes
F3SP28-3N/F3SP38-6N Yes
F3SP53-4H/F3SP58-6H Yes
F3FP36-3N Yes
F3SP25-2N/F3SP35-5N Yes
F3SP21-0N Yes
F3SP05-0P Yes
F3SP08-0P Yes

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TIP
There is correspondence between CPU types as shown below. For description of F3SPV-, check
the following list and refer to the explanation of the corresponding CPU.
- F3SPV3-4H: Equivalent to F3SP53-4H
- F3SPV8-6H: Equivalent to F3SP58-6H
- F3SPV3-4S: Equivalent to F3SP53-4S
- F3SPV8-6S: Equivalent to F3SP58-6S
- F3SPV9-7S: Device capacities and instructions are equivalent to F3SP76-7S

 New and Updated Functions

Table A1.6 New and Updated Functions in WideField3 R2
Category Function Details Summary SEE ALSO Version
New CPU New CPU types Supports F3SP71-4S/76-7S, R2.01
types with corresponding new
functions and ladder instructions
added.
Editing Instruction Displays the range of D1.2.4 Circuit Display/Input R2.01
programs range display instructions used in pairs, such Setup
as IL-ILC and FOR-NEXT. E1.5.3 Display Instruction
Range
E1.5.4 Setting Multiple
Display Modes
Find Find circuit Circuit comment-out locations E4.1.10 Find Circuit R2.01
comment-out can be searched for. Comment-out
Online Monitoring Program monitoring and D1.2.4 Circuit Display/Input R2.01
editing during online debugging functions can be used Setup
editing during online editing. D1.2.5 Program Monitor
Setup
K2.5 Monitoring During
Online Editing
Script Programming can be done using Throughout PART G R2.01
languages such as BASIC, in
addition to the ladder language.
Operating 64-bit OS Windows Vista (64-bit version) R2.03
environ- support and Windows 7 (64-bit version)
ment are now supported.
Balloon Balloon - Balloons can be stored in the B1.1.3 Reference for R2.03
CPU. Balloon Comments
- All balloons can be collectively E1.2.39 Creating and
shown and hidden. Deleting Balloon
- Balloons can be copied. Comments
- The display setup can be H9.1.3 Storing Balloon
saved. Comments
H9.3 Online Operation of
Balloon Comments
Find Find devices Only the displayed devices can E4.1.1 Finding R2.03
be searched. Devices/Comments
Circuit All cancel All the circuit commenting-out K2.3.4 Canceling All Circuit R2.03
comment- can be canceled. Commenting-Out
out E4.1.10 Find Circuit
Comment-out
Script Editing - Display of constant name G3.2.1 Arithmetic R2.03
candidates is available. Operators
- Constant names can be G3.3 Control Statements
registered. G11. Program Control
- The ++ and -- operators are Functions
supported. G2.3.4 Display of Input
- The SELECT statement is Candidates
supported. G2.3.5 Registering and
- The maximum nests of the Editing of Constant
IF/SELECT and FOR statements Definition
are increased from 2 to 8.

Script Monitoring The script monitor can be G5.4 Monitoring in the R2.03
hidden. Script Pane

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Online Cancel If any conversion error occurs K2. Online Edit R2.03
editing operation during online editing, you can
exit the online editing and
restores the state before the
editing by discarding the entire
changes made. The program on
the CPU retains the state before
editing.
New CPU New CPU types Supports F3SPV9-7S, with R2.04
types corresponding new functions.
Editing Conversion If a circuit has multiple branches E1.1.2 Circuits with R2.04
programs in the same line to which the Conversion Errors
same logic is specified, a
conversion error occurs.
Editing Vertical line Inserting and deleting vertical E1.2.23 Inserting R2.04
programs input lines using the function keys are Connection Lines
improved.
Editing Continuation Return numbers in continuation E1.2.24 Entering R2.04
programs line lines are shown. Continuation Circuit
Editing Line range Line ranges can be selected by E1.2.28 Selecting Circuits R2.04
programs selection specifying start and end lines,
without dragging a mouse.
Editing Device list The device list screen can be E5.1 Fundamentals of R2.04
programs displayed in the output window. Device List
Also, device usage in the
program edit screen can be
immediately viewed.
Editing Displaying of If a space character is included E1.2.39 Entering and R2.04
programs I/O comment in an I/O comment and there Deleting I/O Comments
should be a new line in the
middle of the next character
string, the new line occurs at the
space character and the
character string is displayed.
Project Saving When a project is closed, project D2.2.4 Closing a Project R2.04
settings, blocks, and other
configurations can be saved at
the same time.
Print Cross Cross reference printing can be E8.4.4 Device List Settings R2.04
reference selected when a device list is E8.5.5 Print Layout for
printed. Device List
Print Print screen The print range of the program E8.3.4 Configuring R2.04
output settings is valid, even for Program Output Settings
print screen.
Download Tag name Tag name definitions can be H2.3 Downloading Tag R2.04
definitions downloaded during RUN. Name Definitions during
(Valid for F3SP71-4S/SP76-7S RUN
R3 or later)
Upload Tag name Items to be transferred during a H3.1.2 Procedure for R2.04
definitions project upload can be selected. Uploading a Project
SP71/76 supports uploading of H3.2 Uploading Blocks and
tag name definitions only. Macros
H3.3 Uploading Tag Name
Definitions

Program Watch monitor Devices are automatically J6 Watch Monitor R2.04

monitor displayed in accordance with the
visible area of the program
monitor, allowing such devices to
be monitored. Also, the display
format and data length can be
specified for each device.
Online Circuit Circuit comments and K2.4.3 Precautions for R2.04
editing comment/subco subcomments can be added Online Editing
mment during online editing.
(Valid for F3SP71-4S/SP76-7S
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Online Forcible If you are writing data to the J1.10 Forcibly Canceling R2.04
editing canceling of the CPU using the online editing Online Editing Mode
CPU online function but the operation does
editing mode not finish successfully due to a
communication error, you can
recover FA-M3 by forcibly
canceling the CPU online editing
mode, without having to turning
FA-M3 off and then on again.
(Valid for F3SP71-4S/SP76-7S
R3 or later)
Properties Initial values For a new project or new D3.1.16 Component Block R2.04
block/macro, circuit Setup
comments/subcomments,
common tag name definitions,
and block tag name definitions
are stored to the CPU by default.

CAUTION

- Once a project is opened in WideField3 R2 and is converted to WideField3 R2

format, the project can no longer be used in WideField3 R1. A project created in
WideField3 R2 must be converted to a lower format so that it can be used in
WideField3 R1 if necessary.
- For WideField3 versions earlier than R2.03, the script monitoring is not possible for
programs using script syntax that contains a SELECT statement or any other new
features. Also, trying to perform online editing causes a compile error.
- When downloading a program created with WideField3 R1.01 or earlier (including
R1.01) to the CPU, you cannot download only balloons to the CPU.

TIP
To identify the type and Rev number of the CPU connected from WideField3, check the information
displayed on Status Bar.

SEE ALSO
For details on Status Bar, see Section A3.1, "Screen Layout."

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A1.2.3 Differences between WideField3 R2 and WideField3

R3

This subsection describes functional differences between WideField3 R2 and

WideField3 R3.

SEE ALSO
For details of individual differences, see sections given in the “SEE ALSO” column in Table A1.8.

TIP
To confirm the software version in WideField3 R3, select [Help]–[Version Information] from the menu
bar. A dialog box as shown in Figure A1.3 appears. Verify that the software version is displayed as
“R3.xx”.

Figure A1.4 WideField3 R3 Version Information

 List of Supported CPU Types

Table A1.7 List of Supported CPU Types in WideField3 R3

CPU Type Support
F3SP71-4S/ F3SP76-7S Yes
F3SP71-4N/ F3SP76-7N Yes
F3SP66-4S/ F3SP67-6S Yes
F3SP59-7S Yes
F3SP58-6S Yes
F3SP53-4S Yes
F3SP38-6S Yes
F3SP28-3S Yes
F3SP22-0S Yes
F3SP28-3N/ F3SP38-6N Yes
F3SP53-4H/ F3SP58-6H Yes
F3FP36-3N Yes
F3SP25-2N/ F3SP35-5N Yes
F3SP21-0N Yes
F3SP05-0P Yes
F3SP08-0P Yes

TIP
There is correspondence between CPU types as shown below. For description of F3SPV-, check
the following list and refer to the explanation of the corresponding CPU.
- F3SPV3-4H： Equivalent to F3SP53-4H
- F3SPV8-6H： Equivalent to F3SP58-6H
- F3SPV3-4S： Equivalent to F3SP53-4S
- F3SPV8-6S： Equivalent to F3SP58-6S
- F3SPV9-7S： Device capacities and instructions are equivalent to F3SP76-7S

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 New and Updated Functions

Table A1.8 New and Updated Functions in WideField3 R3
Category Function Details Summary SEE ALSO Version
Live Logic Real-time changes in device FA-M3 Environment R3.01
Analyzer data can be checked on the Tool Trace Function
screen. IM34M06Q50-21E
Operating Windows8 OS Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit R3.01
environment support versions) are now supported.
Project/Block/ File name A file name of up to 80 A5. Names of R3.01
Macro characters can be specified for a Projects, Blocks,
project, block, or macro. and Macros
Cross references Displaying of The I/O comment column is E6.1 Fundamentals R3.01
I/O comment displayed in a cross reference. of Cross References
Project window Create a new A new block or macro can be R3.01
block or macro created in the project window.
Project Open project A project can be opened even A5. Names of R3.01
when the project file name is Projects, Blocks,
different from the project folder and Macros
name.
Tag name Jump You can jump to the previous or R3.01
definitions next valid line from the current
cursor position.
Editing programs/ Popup menu There are two display types of R3.01
Program monitor/ the popup menu. One contains
Online editing/Tag "all items" and the other contains
name definitions/ "minimum items". To display all
Tag name items, select [Displays all
definition monitor/ menus] from the popup menu or
Constant Definition display the popup menu while
holding down the [Shift] key.
Editing Collective setup The display format specified in E1.5.4 Setting R3.01
programs/Program of display mode collective setup of display mode Multiple Display
monitor/Online can be applied to all opened Modes
editing program edit, program monitor, J2.3.9 Setting
and online edit screens. Multiple Display
Modes
Execution with The user logging into Windows D1.1 WideField3 R3.03
user privileges with the user privileges can System Files and
execute WideField3. Generated
Data
Editing programs Easing of circuit The upper limit of the line count E1.1 Cautions for R3.03
line count for a circuit is extended from 25 Editing Ladder
restriction to 130. Also, the number of Program
returns for a continuation circuit
is extended from 2 to 9. The
number of instructions remains
as 128.
Column count of Previously, the column count of E1.8 Column Count R3.03
a circuit a circuit was fixed to 11. Now in Circuit
you can configure (modify) the
number in accordance with the
operating environment. There
are initially 15 columns.
Entering You do not have to enter insert E1.2.35 Overwrite R3.03
instructions mode to insert instructions. Mode and Insert
Mode
Entering If an entered instruction does not E1.2.24 Entering R3.03
instructions fit in a single line, a continuation Continuation Circuit
line is added automatically.
Column You can insert a column across E1.2.27 Inserting R3.03
insertion the entire circuit. You can insert Columns
a column just before or just after
a column.
Warning of The user is warned of duplicate E1.9 Warning of R3.03
duplicate use use of devices or labels during Duplicate Use
input of instructions and
instruction parameters.

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Category Function Details Summary SEE ALSO Version
Editing programs Simultaneously You can enter I/O comments E1.2.39 Entering R3.03
entering I/O simultaneously with instructions and Deleting I/O
comments and instruction parameters. Comments
E1.3 Entering Tag
Names and
Addresses
Zooming up and You can use a numeric value to E1.5.5 Zooming Up R3.03
down specify the zoom rate. You can and Down
also select automatic adjustment
to fit the screen size.
Cross references Highlight display The cross reference information E6.1 Fundamentals R3.03
of the device at the position of Cross References
cursor on the program edit
screen is highlighted (displayed
on a different background color
from the surrounding area).
Printing Partial printing You can specify a line range of a E8.2.3 Printing a R3.03
ladder program and print the Selection in
selected range. Program Editing
Debugging Changing bit You can change the current K1.2 Changing R3.03
data value with a bit data. Word, Long Word,
Bit or Double Long
Word Data
Online editing Reflecting You can reflect the results of K2.2 Reflecting R3.03
changes to online editing to offline files Changes on File
offline files during online editing. Also, you
can select the timing for applying
changes to offline files either at
the end of online editing or at the
end of program monitoring.
Deleting labels If a range to be deleted includes R3.03
a label, a confirmation message
appears before the deletion.

CAUTION
Once a project is opened in WideField3 R3 and is converted to WideField3 R3 format,
the project can no longer be used in WideField3 R2. A project created in WideField3 R3
must be converted to a lower format so that it can be used in WideField3 R2 if
necessary.

TIP
To identify the type and Rev number of the CPU connected from WideField3, check the information
displayed on Status Bar.

SEE ALSO
For details on Status Bar, see Section A3.1, "Screen Layout."

 Compatibility between WideField3 R3.02 or Earlier and WideField3

R3.03 or Later
With WideField3 R3.03, the column count of a circuit is extended and the restriction of
the line count of a circuit is eased during program editing. Therefore, there is a
restriction on the block/macro file compatibility.
There is no restriction on the upward compatibility of block/macro files. The backward
compatibility has the following restrictions.

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 Ladder Program Created with Any Circuit Column Count Other Than 11
The ladder program edit screen of WideField3 R3.02 or earlier shows a circuit with 11
columns. Therefore, except for a circuit with 11 columns in WideField3 R3.03 or later, a
circuit displayed in a single line is converted to a continuation circuit when displayed in
WideField3 R3.02 or earlier.
In addition, regardless of the column count of a circuit, block/macro files saved on
WideField3 R3.03 or later with a conversion error cannot be used with WideField3 R3.02
or earlier. When you try to open such a block/macro file, the error message appears as
shown below. To use in WideField3R3.02 or earlier, you must correct the conversion
error with WideField3 R3.03 or later.

A01_03.vsd

 Circuit with 26 or More Lines (Continuation Circuit with 3 or More

Returns)
WideField3 R3.02 or earlier has restrictions on the number of lines in a circuit (up to 25
lines) and the number of returns in a continuation circuit (up to 2 returns). With
WideField3 R3.03 or later, these restrictions are extended to up to 130 lines and up to 9
returns, respectively. Therefore, for circuits which exceed the limitations in WideField3
R3.02 or earlier, circuits that appear as a ladder in WideField3 R3.03 or later appear as
mnemonics in WideField3 R3.02 or earlier. To display these circuits as a ladder, you can
use mnemonic editing to divide them so that they meet the restrictions.
In addition, the line count of 25 and the return count of 2 apply to a circuit with 11
columns. Circuits created with a column count other than 11 may have an increased
number of lines and returns when displayed with 11 columns. If you create a circuit in
WideField3 R3.03 or later with a column count other than 11, it may be displayed as
mnemonics on the ladder program edit screen in WideField3 R3.02 or earlier, even if it
does not have more than 25 lines and 2 returns in continuation.

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├── ││──────────○┤
├── ││─|
├── ││─| Circuit exceeding 25 lines
：
├── ││─|
├── ││─|

A circuit with more than 25 lines created with WideField3 R3.03 or

later is displayed as mnemonics in WideField3 R3.02 or earlier.

LD
OR
OR
Mnemonics display
：
OR
OR
OUT

Figure A1.5 Backward Compatibility of Circuit with More Than 25 Lines

SEE ALSO
- For details on the column count of a circuit, see Section E1.8, "Column Count in Circuit" (Offline).
- For details on the limitations on circuits, see Section E1.1.1, "Limitations on Editing Ladder
Program" (Offline).
- For details on mnemonic editing, see Section E1.2.44, "Mnemonic Editing Function" (Offline).

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A1.2.4 Differences between WideField3 R3 and WideField3

R4
This subsection describes differences in functions between WideField3 R3 and
WideField3 R4.

SEE ALSO
For details of individual functional differences, see the sections given in the “SEE ALSO” column in
Table A1.8.2.

TIP
To confirm the software version of WideField3 R4, select [Help]-[About WideField3] from the menu bar.
A dialog box as shown in Figure A1.6 appears. Verify that the version is displayed as “R4.xx”.

Figure A1.6 WideField3 R4 Version Information

 List of Supported CPU Types

Table A1.8.1 List of Supported CPU Types in WideField3 R4

CPU Type Support
F3SP71-4S/ F3SP76-7S Yes
F3SP71-4N/ F3SP76-7N Yes
F3SP66-4S/ F3SP67-6S Yes
F3SP59-7S Yes
F3SP58-6S Yes
F3SP53-4S Yes
F3SP38-6S Yes
F3SP28-3S Yes
F3SP22-0S Yes
F3SP28-3N/ F3SP38-6N Yes
F3SP53-4H/ F3SP58-6H Yes
F3FP36-3N Yes
F3SP25-2N/ F3SP35-5N Yes
F3SP21-0N Yes
F3SP05-0P Yes
F3SP08-0P Yes
Virtual-M3 Yes

TIP
There is correspondence between CPU types as shown below. For a description of F3SPV-,
check the following list and refer to the explanation of the corresponding CPU.
- F3SPV3-4H: Equivalent to F3SP53-4H
- F3SPV8-6H: Equivalent to F3SP58-6H
- F3SPV3-4S: Equivalent to F3SP53-4S
- F3SPV8-6S: Equivalent to F3SP58-6S
- F3SPV9-7S: Device capacities and instructions are equivalent to F3SP76-7S

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 New and Updated Functions

Table A1.8.2 New and Updated Functions in WideField3 R4
Category Function Details Summary SEE ALSO Version
Operating Windows 10 OS Windows 10 is now supported. R4.01
environment support
Simulation Virtual FA-M3 FA-M3 Simulation Software Virtual- IM 34M06Q50-22E R4.01
support M3 is now available.
Debugging Bit set You can set or reset a single-bit by R4.01
Bit reset changing the current value.
Program syntax Warning When you run a program syntax D1.2.6 Program R4.02
check provided to check on a program that uses the Syntax Check
indicate the HRD/HWR instructions, a warning is Setup
presence of the output. You can select [Error], D3.2.1 Checking
HRD/HWR [Warning], or [Ignore] for each item Programs
instructions from [Set up Environment]-[Program
Syntax Check]. By default, [Warning]
is selected.

CAUTION

Projects in WideField3 R4 use the same format as WideField3 R3. A project created in
WideField3 R4 can also be used in WideField3 R3. Therefore, you do not have to
convert a project in WideField3 R4 format into one in WideField3 R3.

SEE ALSO
For details on Virtual-M3, see “FA-M3 Simulation Software Virtual-M3” (IM 34M06Q50-22E).

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A1.3 WideField3 Function Limitations

This section describes some limitations of WideField3.
These limitations refer to specific functions accessible from the WideField3 user
interface, including incomplete functions intended for future use and known
operational instability under specific conditions.
Table A1.9 WideField3 Function Limitations
Category Function Details Limitations
User data Security setting for To move WideField3 user data that is set up in a
directories personal folder in Windows (Users folder for Windows
7/8) to a folder on another personal computer, use a
folder for which the logged in user has the write
privilege.
USB Communications Depending on the chipset used by the PC running the
WideField3 software, reliable USB connection is not
always guaranteed.
A USB connection may be unreliable or even
disconnected due to noise. If this happens, remove and
re-attach the USB cable to the PC.
FL-net Communications Communications to the CPU may fail during FL-net
(OPCN-2) setup when the WideField3 window is
minimized.
FA Link Communications Communications to the CPU may fail during FA link
setup when the WideField3 window is minimized.
Sampling trace Communications Communications to the CPU may fail when the
WideField3 window is minimized.
Device manager Communications Communications to the CPU may fail when the
WideField3 window is minimized.
Use with Communications To connect WideField3 online with ToolBox, execute
ToolBox WideField3 with administrator privileges.
Backward Circuits with more Circuits which exceed the limitations in WideField3
compatibility than 25 lines R3.02 or earlier cause a warning to be displayed during
Continuation circuits syntax checks in WideField3 R3.03 or later. If using
with more than 2 these circuits in WideField3 R3.02 or earlier, they are
returns in continuation displayed as a mnemonic, or depending on the circuit,
may not be properly loaded from the sequence CPU
module. If you may need to use a circuit in WideField3
R3.02 or earlier, take steps so that you can differentiate
it from the others, such as by protecting that
block/macro, or divide the circuit so that it meets the
limitations in WideField3 R3.02 or earlier.

SEE ALSO
- For details on syntax check, see Section D3.2.1, "Checking Programs." Also, for details on the
program syntax check, see Section D1.2.6, "Program Syntax Check Setup."
- For details on protection, see Section D4.4, "Editing Local Devices and Properties of Blocks and
Macros" (Offline).

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A1.4 Migrating from WideField2

This section highlights differences between the use of WideField2 and WideField3
for the convenience of users migrating from WideField2.

 User File Compatibility

In WideField3, blocks or macros created in WideField2 can be opened in read or write
mode. In write mode, you can also edit blocks and macros.

CAUTION

- A project that has been opened in WideField3 and automatically converted to

WideField3 format can no longer be used directly in WideField2 again.
- To use a projected created in WideField3 in the WideField2 software, you must first
convert it to a lower version format.
- A project saved by WideField3 in card load format cannot be opened in WideField2.
To save a WideField3 project in WideField2 compatible card load format,
downgrade and save the project using WideField3 in WideField2 format, and then
open the project in WideField2 and save it in card load format.

 Automatic Conversion of Projects

Project configuration files are added when a project created in WideField2 is opened in
WideField3. The following table shows the files to be added.
Table A1.10 List of Automatic Project Conversions
Item to be Added File Name
In-CPU names file LONGNAME.TXT
Screen resume file Resumeinfo.USR

TIP
The in-CPU names file saves the corresponding relationship between a project file name, block file
names, and macro file names recognized by the personal computer and an executable program name,
block names, and macro names stored in the CPU.

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A1.5 Migrating from WideField

This section highlights differences between the use of WideField and WideField3
for the convenience of users migrating form WideField.

 User File Compatibility

When you open a project, block or tag name definition created in WideField using
WideField3, WideField3 automatically converts the file into WideField3 format to allow
editing.

CAUTION

A project that has been opened in WideField3 and automatically converted to

WideField3 format can no longer be used directly in WideField again.
To use a projected created in WideField3 in the WideField software, you must first
convert it to a lower version format.

 Automatic Conversion of Tag Name Strings

All period (“.”) characters used in tag names in a project created in WideField are
automatically converted to underscore (“_”) characters when the project is opened in
WideField3. All the mappings between tag names and addresses are correct after
conversion. Note that all programs are modified during conversion.
Table A1.11 List of Automatic Tag Name Conversions
Item Before Conversion After Conversion by WideField3
Tag name strings “.” “_”

 Automatic Conversion of Projects

Formats of all user files are automatically converted when a project created in WideField
is opened in WideField3. The following table shows the setup information after
conversion.
Table A1.12 List of Automatic Project Conversions
Item Before Conversion After Conversion by WideField3
Reference tag name definition  Block tag name definition
Store tag name definition  No
Store circuit comments and I/O
 No
comments
Maximum common tag name
5120 Preset value +1
definitions

Project configuration files are added when a project created in WideField is opened in
WideField3. The following table shows the files to be added.
Table A1.13 List of Files to be Added
Item to be Added File Name
In-CPU names file LONGNAME.TXT
Screen resume file Resumeinfo.USR

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 Tag Name Oriented Development

The WideField3 program development environment is designed as a tag name oriented
development environment.
Entered data (tag names or addresses) is stored in block files which are displayed as
programs with the entered data unchanged. However, addresses entered during online
editing or uploading which already have tag names assigned are converted to tag
names before saving.
Consistent to its tag-name oriented development design philosophy, the replace
operation is not allowed in address display mode in WideField3.

 Using Projects Created in WideField3 in WideField or WideField2

Projects created in WideField3 and WideField projects which have been opened in
WideField3 cannot be used directly in WideField or WideField2. To use a project which
has been opened in WideField3 in WideField or WideField2, perform conversion by
selecting [File]–[Save Project in Other Formats]–[Downgrade and Save] from the
WideField3 menu.

CAUTION

If a project that is opened and then downloaded to a sequence CPU using WideField3 is
uploaded using WideField or WideField2, the project may sometimes fail to be
generated properly. If this happens, perform [File]–[Save Project in Other Formats]–
[Downgrade and Save] in WideField3 for the project saved on the personal computer
before using it in WideField or WideField2.

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A2. Operating Environment

This section describes the operating environment of WideField3.

Table A2.1 Operating Environment

Item Specifications
PC PC/AT compatible
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Required Software .NET Framework 2.0, .DirectX 9.0c or later
Software Media CD-ROM
CPU Pentium 1GHz or better, and can run an operating system listed above
Memory 1GB or more, and can run an operating system listed above
Hard Disk Capacity 400MB or more available
Display 1024×768 dots or more recommended
Communications *1*2 USB, RS-232C, Ethernet, FL-net
Any printer compatible with the operating systems listed above and supports
Printer
A4 printing
F3SP05-0P, F3SP08-0P, F3SP08-SP,
F3SP21-0N, F3SP22-0S, F3SP25-2N, F3SP35-5N,
F3SP28-3N, F3SP38-6N, F3SP53-4H,
F3SP58-6H, F3SP28-3S, F3SP38-6S,
Compatible CPU Modules F3SP53-4S, F3SP58-6S, F3SP59-7S,
F3SPV3-4H, F3SPV8-6H, F3FP36-3N,
F3SPV3-4S, F3SPV8-6S,
F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S,
F3SP71-4N, F3SP76-7N, F3SP71-4S, F3SP76-7S, F3SPV9-7S
*1: For FL-net communications, network card must support TCP/IP protocol.
Usable communications conditions vary with CPU type.
*2: Depending on the chipset used by the PC running the WideField3 software, reliable USB connection is not always
guaranteed.

CAUTION

Set the display font size to a small font size.

The text on the screen may be displayed incorrectly if a large font size is chosen.
Pay careful attention to the Windows folder security before installing and running the
WideField3 software.

CAUTION

Some operating environments may not display the font you choose on WideField3.
Start it by choosing the font which can be displayed.

CAUTION

Do not run the WideField3 software and the WideField (SF610) or WideField2 (SF620)
software concurrently.

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 Connecting to FA-M3
FA-M3 sequence CPU module and WideField3 (running on PC) can be connected via
RS-232C, USB, Ethernet, or FL-net.

 Connecting Using USB

Prepare a standard USB cable, which is available commercially.
- Connecting to the PC
Connect the cable to the USB port of the PC.
- Connecting to the sequence CPU module
Connect the cable to the USB port located on the front panel of the sequence CPU
module. Inserting the cable when the RDY LED is lit initiates installation of the driver
software. Follow the displayed messages to install the driver software.

TIP
- Use a USB1.1/2.0-compliant generic USB cable (up to 5m long).
- Depending on the chipset used by the PC running the WideField3 software, reliable USB
connection is not always guaranteed.
- A USB connection may become unreliable or even disconnected due to noise. If this happens,
remove and re-attach the USB cable to the PC.

 Connecting Using RS-232C

Prepare a proprietary FA-M3 CPU cable as shown in Table A2.2.
Select a cable with an appropriate serial port connector for the PC to be used.
Table A2.2 Cables for CPU Port
Type Basic Specifications Code Specifications
-2T (3m long)
KM11 -3T (5m long) DOS/V compatible, D-sub 9 pin
-4T (10m long)
-1N (3m long) DOS/V compatible
KM13 USB1.1-compliant cable for use
-1S (3m long) with USB port

- Connecting to the PC
Connect the cable to the serial port of the PC. The serial port is located at the back
for most PCs but located in front for some PCs.
- Connecting to the sequence CPU module
Connect the cable to the PROGRAMMER or SIO port of the sequence CPU module.
Remove the protective cover from the sequence CPU module to be accessed or
configured from WideField3, and connect the cable securely.

SEE ALSO
When using a USB cable for connection, you may need to configure the serial port on the PC.
For more information on the USB-Serial converter cable, see “USB-Serial Converter”
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 Connecting Using Ethernet via Ethernet Interface Module
Connect the (10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connector on the PC to the
(10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connector on the Ethernet interface module using a
(10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) cable.

SEE ALSO
For details on Ethernet connection, see “Ethernet Interface Module” (IM 34M06H24-01E, IM
34M06H24-04E).

 Connecting Using Ethernet via Connector on Front Panel of CPU

Module
Connect the (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connector on the PC to the (10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX) connector on the front panel of the CPU module using a (10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX) cable.

SEE ALSO
For details, see “Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S)” (IM34M06P14-
02E) and “Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP71-4N/4S, F3SP76-7N/7S)” (IM34M06P15-
02E).

 Connecting Using FL-net

Connect the (10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connector on the PC to the
(10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connector on the FL-net (OPCN-2) interface
module using a (10BASE5/10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) cable.

CAUTION

To connect to FL-net using F3LX02-1N, REV 01:00 or later is required.

SEE ALSO
For details on FL-net connection, see “FL-net (OPCN-2) Interface Module” (IM34M06H32-□□E)

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A3. Basic Specifications

This chapter describes basic specifications, including screen layout, a list of all
functions and operations of shortcut keys.

A3.1 Screen Layout

This section describes the layout of a WideField3 screen.

A03_01.VSD

Figure A3.1 Screen Layout

 Title Bar
The title bar displays the file name of the open project, the name of the active window
and the name of the block or macro file being edited.
Project file name

Name of active window and file name

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Figure A3.2 Layout of Title Bar

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 Menu Bar
The menu bar displays names of menus which are available in WideField3. You can
select a menu from the menu bar. The menus displayed in the menu bar are dependant
on the function that is currently active e.g. online or tag name definition function.

Figure A3.3 Layout of Menu Bar A03_03.VSD

 Toolbar
The toolbar displays icons of the most frequently used menus from the menu bar. You
can select a menu from the menu bar or the toolbar.
To register a menu to the toolbar, use the Set up Environment dialog box.
To switch between showing and hiding the tool bar, use [View]–[Toolbar].

A03_04.VSD

Figure A3.4 Layout of Toolbar (The figure shows the single row of icons divided into two.)

 Instruction Palette
The instruction palette displays icons for instructions and comments. You can create a
circuit by selecting instructions from the instruction palette.
To switch between showing and hiding the instruction palette, use [View]–[Instruction
Palette].

A03_05.VSD

Figure A3.5 Layout of Instruction Palette

 Find Bar
The find bar displays an area for entering devices for search conditions and icons to
specify for performing searches. You can also select devices for search conditions from
past history.
To switch between showing and hiding the find bar, use [View]–[Find Bar].

A03_06.VSD

Figure A3.6 Layout of Find Bar

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 File Comparison Bar

The file comparison bar displays icons for operations related to the file comparison
function. You can use these icons to compare files and specify operations in the
comparison results display screen.
To switch between showing and hiding the file comparison bar, use [View]–[File
Comparison Bar].

A03_07.VSD

Figure A3.7 Layout of File Comparison Bar

 Status Bar
The status bar displays various status information of the WideField3 software.
To switch between showing or hiding the status bar, use [View]–[Status Bar].
Displays Overwrite/
Describes the menu item under the Displays the type and Rev
mouse cursor. Insert mode.
number of the CPU connected.

Displays Communication
medium. Displays the number of lines
and steps in the block and
The status of the FA-M3 command macro.
connection is displayed here.
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Figure A3.8 Layout of Status Bar

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 Project Window - Offline

In offline mode, the Project window displays the components of a project open in
WideField3.
It displays the components of the executable program, and lists the blocks and
instruction macros within the project.
To switch between showing or hiding the Project window, use [View]–[Project Window].

Figure A3.10 Layout of Offline Project Window

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You can call up the following functions directly from the offline project tree.

Table A3.1 Function List of Offline Project Tree

Tree Item Operation Function
Project Select [Compare Project] from the Opens the Start Project Comparison
popup menu. dialog box.
Select [Check Program] from the Performs a syntax check on the project.
popup menu.
Select [Find in Project] from the Opens the Find in Project dialog box.
popup menu.
Select [Find Instruction in Project] Opens the Find Instruction in Project
from the popup menu. dialog box.
Select [Replace in Project] from the Opens the Project Replace dialog box.
popup menu.
Select [Obsolete Device List] from the Opens the Obsolete Device List dialog
popup menu. box.
CPU Type Double-click, or Opens the CPU Type Settings screen of
Name select [Open] from the popup menu. the Project Settings/Configuration window.
Component Double-click, or Opens the Execution Block Components
Definition select [Open] from the popup menu. screen of the Project
Settings/Configuration window.
Common Tag Double-click, or Opens the Common Tag Name Definition
Name select [Open] from the popup menu. edit window.
Definition Select [Compare] from the popup Compares files in Common Tag Name
menu. Definition.
Select [Output CSV Data] from the Exports Common Tag Name Definition as
popup menu. CSV data.
Select [Load CSV Data] from the Imports CSV data to Common Tag Name
popup menu. Definition.
Constant Double-click, or Opens the Constant Definition edit
Definition select [Open] from the popup menu. window.
Select [Compare] from the popup Compares files in Constant Definition.
menu.
CPU Properties Double-click, or Opens the CPU Properties screen of the
select [Open] from the popup menu. Project Settings/Configuration window.
Project Settings/ Double-click Opens the Project Settings/Configuration
Configuration window.
Component Select [Define Program Components] Opens the Execution Block Components
Blocks from the popup menu. screen of the Project
Settings/Configuration window.
Block under the Double-click, or Opens the Edit Block window.
Component select [Open] from the popup menu.
Blocks Select [Reference Block (Read Opens the block in read mode.
Mode)] from the popup menu.
Select [Reference Block (Write Mode)] Opens the block in write mode.
from the popup menu.
Select [Rename Library Block] from Renames the common library block file.
the popup menu.
Select [Delete Library Block] from the Deletes the selected block from the
popup menu. common library.
Block List Select [New] from the popup menu. Create a new block.

Select [Copy File] from the popup Copies a project block with a different
menu. name.
Select [Insert File] from the popup Adds a block file to the project.
menu.
Select [Rename File] from the popup Changes the file name of the specified
menu. block in the project.
Select [Delete File] from the popup Deletes a block file in the project.
menu.

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Tree Item Operation Function
Block under the Select [Compare] from the popup Compares block programs.
Block List menu.
Select [Block Tag Name Definition] Opens the Block Tag Name Definition
from the popup menu. window.
Select [Local Device/Properties] from Opens the Local Device/Properties dialog
the popup menu. box.
Select [Copy File] from the popup Copies a block with a different name.
menu.
Select [Rename File] from the popup Changes the block file name.
menu.
Select [Delete File] from the popup Deletes the block.
menu.
Select [Add to Library] from the popup Registers the block in the common library.
menu.
Double-click, or Opens the Edit Block window.
select [Open] from the popup menu.
Macro List Select [New] from the popup menu. Create a new macro.

Select [Copy File] from the popup Copies a project macro with a different
menu. name.
Select [Rename File] from the popup Changes the file name of the specified
menu. macro in the project.
Select [Delete File] from the popup Deletes a macro file in the project.
menu.
Select [Extract Macro] from the popup Adds a macro file to the project.
menu.
Macro under Select [Compare] from the popup Compares macro programs.
the Macro List menu.
Select [Block Tag Name Definition] Opens the Macro Tag Name Definition
from the popup menu. window.
Select [Local Device/Properties] from Opens the Local Device/Properties dialog
the popup menu. box.
Select [Copy File] from the popup Copies a project block with a different
menu. name.
Select [Rename File] from the popup Changes the macro file name.
menu.
Select [Delete File] from the popup Deletes the macro.
menu.
Select [Register Macro] from the Registers a macro in the macro folder.
popup menu.
Double-click, or Opens the Edit Macro window.
select [Open] from the popup menu.

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 Project Window - Online

In online mode, the Project window displays the information for the CPU module that
WideField3 is connected to online.
It displays the CPU type name, components of the executable program, and instruction
macro list as the information for the CPU module.
To switch between showing and hiding the Project window, use [View]–[Project Window].

Displays the CPU type for the Double-click to open windows for
connection destination. each log type.
Double-click to open the Display
CPU Program Information dialog
box. Double-click to open the Common
Tag Name Definition monitor
Double-click to open the Alarm
window.
display window.

Double-click to load the CPU

properties information from the
CPU and open the CPU Properties
window.
Displays the component blocks in
Double-click to load the project the CPU program.
setup from the CPU and open the Double-click to open the Monitor
Project Settings/Configuration
window. Block window.
Displays the macros in the CPU
program.
Double-click to open the Monitor
Displays the module configuration.
Double-click a module type name Macro window.
to open the advanced function
module monitor.

Switches the project tree between

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Figure A3.11 Layout of Online Project Window

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You can call up the following functions directly from the online project tree.

Table A3.2 Function List of Online Project Tree

Tree Item Operation Function
CPU Type Double-click, or Opens the Display CPU Program
Name select [CPU Program Information] Information dialog box.
from the popup menu.
Alarm Status Double-click, or Opens the Display Alarm dialog box.
select [Display Alarm] from the popup
menu.
Select [Cancel Alarm] from the popup Cancels the alarm.
menu.
Operation Log Double-click, or Opens the Display Operation Log window.
select [Display Operation Log] from
the popup menu.
Select [Save As] from the popup Saves the operation log.
menu.
System Log Double-click, or Opens the System log display window.
select [Display System Log] from the
popup menu.
Select [Clear System Log] from the Clears the system log.
popup menu.
Select [Save As] from the popup Saves the system log.
menu.
User Log Double-click, or Opens the User log display window.
select [Display User Log] from the
popup menu.
Select [Clear User Log] from the Clears the user log.
popup menu.
Select [Save As] from the popup Saves the user log.
menu.
Common Tag Double-click, or Opens the Common Tag Name Definition
Name select [Common Tag Name Definition] monitor window.
Definition from the popup menu.
Select [Download Common Tag Name Downloads common tag name definitions.
Definition] from the popup menu.
Select [Upload Common Tag Name Uploads and applies common tag name
Definition] from the popup menu. definitions to the offline project.
CPU Properties Double-click, or Uploads the CPU properties.
select [CPU Properties] from the
popup menu.
Project Double-click Uploads the project settings/configuration.
Settings/Config
uration
Block under the Select [Local Device/Properties] from Loads the local device/properties
Component the popup menu. information from the CPU, and opens the
Blocks Local Device/Properties dialog box.
Select [Block Tag Name Definition] Opens the Block Tag Name Definition
from the popup menu. window.
Select [Download Block] from the Downloads the block when an offline
popup menu. project contains the same block.
Select [Download Block Tag Name Downloads block tag name definitions.
Definition] from the popup menu.
Select [Upload Block] from the popup Uploads the block and updates the data
menu. on the offline project.
Select [Upload Block Tag Name Uploads and applies block tag name
Definition] from the popup menu. definitions to the offline project.
Select [Compare] from the popup Compares the blocks when an offline
menu. project contains the same block.
Double-click, or Opens the Monitor Block window.
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Tree Item Operation Function
Macro under Select [Local Device/Properties] from Loads the local device/properties
the Macro List the popup menu. information in the CPU, and opens the
Local Device/Properties dialog box.
Select [Block Tag Name Definition Opens the Macro Tag Name Definition
Monitor] from the popup menu. monitor window.
Select [Download Block] from the Downloads the macro when an offline
popup menu. project contains the same macro.
Select [Download Block Tag Name Downloads macro tag name definitions.
Definition] from the popup menu.
Select [Upload Block] from the popup Uploads the macro and updates the data
menu. on the offline project.
Select [Upload Block Tag Name Uploads and applies macro tag name
Definition] from the popup menu. definitions to the offline project.
Select [Compare] from the popup Compares the macros when an offline
menu. project contains the same macro.
Double-click, or Opens the Monitor Macro window.
select [Open] from the popup menu.
Module Select [Update with Latest Updates the module configuration.
Components Information] from the popup menu.
Module type Double-click Opens the Device Monitor.
under the
Module Select [Adv. Function Module Register Opens the Advanced Function Module
Components Monitor] from the popup menu. Register Monitor.
Select [Input Relay Monitor] from the Opens the Input/Output Relay Monitor.
popup menu.

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 Output Window
The output window is an auxiliary window that facilitates WideField3 functions.
Tab name of the output window

A03_12.VSD

Figure A3.12 Layout of Output Window

The output window is used for the following WideField3 function.

- Cross reference
- Device list
- Warning of duplicate use

 Balloon List Window

The balloon list window shows a list of balloons created in the project. The display of the
balloon list window can be switched between the Online and Offline tabs.

Figure A3.13 Layout of Balloon List Window

SEE ALSO
For details of the balloon list window, see Section E1.2.40, "Creating and Deleting Balloon Comments"
(Offline).

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 Search Window
The search window allows simple viewing of project cross references.

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Figure A3.14 Layout of Search Window

SEE ALSO
For details on the search window and cross references, see Chapter E6, "Cross Reference" (Offline).

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A3.2 Function List

The following table lists all the WideField3 functions.
Table A3.3 Function List
Menu Bar Menu Command Description
New Project Creates a new project.
Open project Opens an existing project.
Open project (Restore Opens a project with the same screen configuration as
Display Status) when the project was last saved.
Close Project Closes an open project.
Save Project Saves an open project.
Save Project As Saves an open project with a different name.
Save Current Display Status Saves the current screen configuration.
Restore Display Status Restores the saved screen configuration.
Open Project in Other Converts non-WideField3 format (card load format,
Formats CADM3 format) or compressed and segmented project
data into WideField3 format and opens the project.
Save Project in Other Saves an open project in non-WideField3 format (card
Formats load format, CADM3 format, WideField2 or WideField
format) or compressed and segmented project data.
Creates a new block, instruction macro, group template
New
or structure type definition.
Opens a file (block/macro, reference block (in read
mode), reference block (in write mode), CADM3 file, log
Open
file, group template, structure type definition, or CPU
properties).
File Close Closes various open files and screens.
Close All Closes all open windows.
Close All Except Frontmost Closes all windows except for the currently active
Window window.
Saves an open file, overwriting the existing file. During
program monitoring or block monitoring, the menu
Save
display changes to [Reflect on File] and when selected,
reflects online edited data on a file.
Saves an open block or instruction macro with a different
file name. During program monitoring or block
Save As monitoring, the menu display changes to [Reflect on
Another File] and when selected, reflects online edited
data on a file with a different name.
Print Setup Performs printer set up.
Print Preview Displays a preview of print output.
Print Prints various screens and projects.
Performs print preview for and prints the range selected
Print Selection
on the program editing screen.
Compare Project Performs comparison between projects.
Compare Window Performs comparison against the active window.
Displays a project history listing up to 5 most recently
Recent Opened Projects
opened projects.
Exit Exits the application.

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Menu Bar Menu Command Description
Cancels the previous operation and restores the original
Undo
state.
Converts the entered circuit into the instruction
Convert
mnemonic.
Cut Cuts the designated area and pastes it on the clipboard.
Copies the designated area and pastes it on the
Copy
clipboard.
Pastes the contents of the clipboard onto the designated
Paste
area.
Paste Special Pastes the contents in a selected format.
Delete Deletes the designated area.
Saves the circuits in the designated area to the clipboard
Image Copy
as a bitmap.
Revises the attributes of instructions in the program.
Revise Instruction/Circuit
Mnemonic/script contents can also be edited.
Insert Line Inserts one line.
Insert Column (Before) Inserts one column before the current cursor position.
Insert Column (After) Inserts one column after the current cursor position.
Deletes the lines in the designated area and removes
Delete Lines
the resulting empty spaces.
Deletes lines in the designated area temporarily. The
Temporary Delete deleted lines simply change in color but do not
Edit
disappear.
Undo Temporary Delete Restores items that were temporarily deleted.
Ladder Symbols Displays the circuit instruction symbols.
Hides all circuits after the circuit comment up to the next
Hide/Show Circuits circuit comment, or redisplays circuits that have been
hidden.
Inserts a page break mark in a circuit comment during
Page Break
printing.
Delete Page Break Deletes page breaks.
Insert Blank Page Inserts a blank page.
Create Balloon Creates balloon comments or monitor.
Comment/Monitor
Circuit Comment-out Temporarily disables, activates or inactivates the circuit
or instruction. Also, commenting out that has been set
can be disabled.
Output CSV data for Circuit Exports circuit comment/subcomment information in the
Comment/Subcomment program as CSV data.
Load CSV Data for Circuit Imports circuit comment/subcomment information from
Comment/Subcomment CSV data into the program.
Block Tag Name Definition Displays the tag name definition screen..
Defines the number of local devices in a block and the
Local Device/Properties
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Menu Bar Menu Command Description
Find Searches for a device.
Find in Project Searches a project for a device, block name, label,
circuit comment, subcomment, or I/O comment and
displays results in a list.
Find Instruction Searches for an instruction.
Find Instruction in Project Searches a project for an instruction and displays results
in a list.
Find Circuit Comment-out Searches for circuit comment-out locations.
Find Circuit Comment-out in Searches a project for circuit comment-out locations and
Project displays them in a list.
Searches upwards/downwards for the previous
Find Next
designated search item.
Jump to Tag Name Jumps to the appropriate location in the tag name
Definition definition for the device at the cursor position.
Jumps to the appropriate location in the device monitor
Find Jump to Device Monitor
for the device at the cursor position.
Jumps to a designated place. The submenu provides
options for a sequential search, setting or jumping back
to a starting point of a sequential search, jumping one
step back, and jumping to the next input or output, the
Jump
next address, the first line, the last line, a designated line
number, a designated instruction number, the line start,
the line end, and the next or previous circuit comment
line.
Replace Replaces a circuit device with another.
Replaces tag names or addresses over all blocks in a
Replace in Project
project.
Displays a device list and marks devices currently used
Obsolete Device List
in a block.
Search Cross-Reference Creates a cross reference to the device currently
selected in a block.
Toolbar Switches between displaying and hiding the tool bar.
Switches between displaying and hiding the instruction
Instruction Palette
palette.
Status Bar Switches between displaying and hiding the status bar.
Find Bar Switches between displaying and hiding the find bar.
Switches between displaying and hiding the file
File Comparison Bar
comparison bar.
Zoom Bar Shows or hides the zoom bar.
Switches between displaying and hiding the action
Action Monitor
monitor.
Switches between displaying and hiding the project
Project Window
window.
Output Window Switches between displaying and hiding the output
window.
View Balloon Comment List Switches between displaying and hiding the balloon list
window.
Page Display Specifies how to display a page.
Search Window Displays the simplified cross reference window.
Display Ladder Converted Displays a ladder program converted from a script.
from Script
Specify Display Mode Specifies various display modes. The submenu provides
options for I/O comment display, (expanded) instruction
parameter display, instruction number display, address
display, detailed display, instruction range display, and
display format.
Redraw Redraws a circuit.
Enlarges or reduces circuits in the display. The submenu
Zoom
provides options for enlargement and reduction.
Temporarily stops monitoring the entire screen. The
Suspend Monitoring
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Menu Bar Menu Command Description
Project Settings Performs various project settings.
Define Program Defines the components of an executable program.
Components
User Log Message Creates a user log message in a project.
Common Tag Name Defines common tag names for all blocks in a project.
Definition
Constant Definition Defines constant names and values in a project.
I/O Comment Display Displays the I/O Comment Display Settings dialog box.
Settings
Check Program Checks program syntax of all blocks in a project.
Searches all blocks in a project for a device, block name,
Find in Project label, circuit comment/subcomment or I/O comment and
displays the result as a list.
Searches all blocks in a project for a specified instruction
Find Instruction in Project
and displays the result as a list.
Find Circuit Comment-out in Searches a project for circuit comment-out locations and
Project displays them in a list.
Replaces tag names or addresses over all blocks in a
Replace in Project
project.
Change I/O Installation Changes all addresses of input/output relays to
Project
Position accompany a change in the I/O slot.
Displays a device list and marks devices used in any
Obsolete Device List
block in a project.
Device List Displays device usage in a map or list.
Copy File Copies a block in a project and saves it with a different
name within the project.
Copies block, common tag name definition or constant
Insert File
definition file from other folders into a project.
Changes the block or macro file name of a block or
Rename File
instruction macro in a project.
Delete File Deletes a block or instruction macro file in a project.
Add to Library Registers a block in the library.
Rename Library Block Changes the name of a block registered in the library.
Delete Library Block Deletes a block from the library.
Registers instruction macros in a project to the macro
Register Macro
folder.
Extracts an instruction macro from a macro folder into a
Extract Macro
project.
Converts data from tag name format to address format
Convert Data
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Menu Bar Menu Command Description
Connect Connects the PC and the FA-M3.
Disconnect Disconnects the PC and the FA-M3.
Program Monitor Monitors the circuits of a block of the CPU.
Macro Monitor Monitors the circuits of an instruction macro of the CPU.
Displays I/O component information for the connection
X+Y Input/Output Relay
destination.
Device Monitor Monitors devices of the CPU.
Registered Device Monitor Designates devices to be monitored.
Watch Monitor Displays devices automatically in accordance with the
visible area of the program monitor, allowing such
devices to be monitored.
Configuration Displays the project setup.
Displays information of projects stored in the CPU in a
CPU Program Information
list.
Common Tag Name Displays items copied from the project folder to the
Definition monitor folder.
Constant Definition This menu command is not supported in WideField3
R1.01.
CPU Properties Reads and displays CPU properties stored in a
destination CPU.
Switches the operating mode. The submenu provides
Operating Mode options to change to Run mode, Stop mode or Debug
mode.
Downloads executable programs from the PC to the
CPU.
Download[PC->CPU]
Online Transfers a designated block or macro from the PC to
the CPU.
Transfers executable programs from the CPU to the PC.
Transfers a designated block or macro from the CPU to
Upload[CPU->PC]
the PC.
Transfers tag name definitions from the CPU to the PC.
Compares the executable programs in the PC and the
Compare File and CPU
CPU.
Manages the ROM pack. The submenu provides options
to transfer from file to ROM, to transfer from CPU to
ROM Management ROM, to compare a file to the ROM, to erase the ROM,
to switch to ROM Writer mode, and to cancel ROM writer
mode.
Performs various controls over the CPU.
The submenu provides options to temporarily change
communication speed, to set the time, to clear the
Extended Functions program in the CPU, to clear devices, to reset start, to
forcibly cancel online editing mode, to manage exclusive
access control, to clear CPU properties, as well as to
enable/disable CPU properties.
Adv. Function Module Defines the data type and comment to be displayed in
Register Monitor the Advanced Function Module Register Monitor.
Online Balloon Executes online operation of balloon comments. This
Comment/Monitor menu provides options to store online balloon
comment/monitor in the CPU, to reflect online balloon
comment/monitor to offline projects, and to read balloon
comment/monitor from the CPU.

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Menu Menu Command Description
Forced Set Forces a device to set.
Forced Reset Forces a device to reset.
Cancel Forced Set/Reset Cancels a device that has been forced set or reset.
Cancel All Forced Set/Reset Cancels forced sets/resets on devices.
Change Word Data Changes the current value of a device with word data.
Changes the current value of a device with long word
Change Long Word Data
data.
Change Double Long Word Changes the current value of a device with double long
Data word data.
Change Bit Data Changes the current value of a device with a bit data
Change Current Value of
Changes the current value of a timer or counter.
Timer/Counter
Change Preset Value of
Changes the preset value of a timer or counter.
Debug/ Timer/Counter
Maintenance Starts online editing. In online edit mode, the menu
Start Online Editing
display changes to [End Online Editing].
Start Block Restarts a stopped block.
Stop Block Stops a running block.
Stops refreshing. The submenu provides options to stop
Stop Refreshing
input, output, common and link registers and relays.
Restart Refreshing Restarts refreshing of all points.
Displays all current alarms generated by the CPU.
Display Alarm When alarms are displayed, the menu display changes
to [Redisplay Alarm].
Cancel Alarm Cancels CPU alarm data.
Display CPU Log Displays various logs. The submenu provides options for
displaying the operation, system and user logs, and for
clearing the logs.
Set up Environment Set up the PC environment.
Import Environment Settings Imports an environment setup.
Export Environment Settings Exports an environment setup.
Return to Default Restores the default environment setup.
Environment Settings
Display Hidden Message Resets the setting for hiding confirmation dialog boxes to
Dialog Boxes allow them to be displayed again.
Customize Keys Customizes shortcut keys for WideField3.
Language Change Changes the language mode for WideField3.
Automatically updates the database to be referred to in a
Auto Indexing
cross reference.
Tools
Return to Initial Display Reset the layout of windows currently displayed to the
Status default.
Mail Uses E-mail to debug the sequence CPU.
Starts the mailer program, and displays a screen for
E-mail to Technical Support preparing a new message to be sent to technical support
at Yokogawa.
Set up I/O Module Starts FA link and FL-net tools.
Device Management Starts Device Manager.
Sampling Trace Starts Sampling Trace.
Live Logic Analyzer Starts Live Logic Analyzer.
FA-M3 Defender Starts FA-M3 Defender.
Cascade Displays windows, overlapped in a cascade manner.
Tile Displays windows alongside, in a tile manner.
Window
Arrange Icons Arranges the icons.
Window List Displays a list of all windows currently open.
WideField3 Help Displays help information by function.
Help Contents and Index Displays help information by keyword.
About WideField3 Displays WideField3 version information.

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A3.3 List of Generated Files

This section describes the generated files.

CAUTION
User program files in WideField3 are managed as version 5 files in WideField series.

Table A3.4 Generated Files

Generated
Icon Extension Description SEE ALSO
File

Stores project information, such

.YPJT *1 as the project title and CPU type.
D2 Overview of Projects

Project file Stores information defining the

1 elements that composes the
.YPRG * executable program, such as
D2 Overview of Projects
component blocks.
Stores a program uploaded
.YMPR through email.
H10.4 Remote OME by Email
Stores the environment for
Configuration
file .YC running programs, such as device D2 Overview of Projects
capacities.
User log Sets and stores messages stored
message file .YUMS in the user log.
D2 Overview of Projects

Common tag Stores tag name definition

name definition .YCMN information shared by multiple D2 Overview of Projects
file blocks.
Constant
definition file .YCDF Stores constant definitions. D2 Overview of Projects

Block file .YBLK *1 Stores circuits. D2 Overview of Projects

Stores tag names used in a block,

Block tag
together with the allocated
name definition .YSIG D2 Overview of Projects
addresses and I/O comments for
file
the tag names.
Instruction
macro file .YMCR *1 Stores macro circuits. D2 Overview of Projects

Stores tag names used in a

Macro tag
macro, together with the allocated
name definition .YMCS D2 Overview of Projects
addresses and I/O comments for
file
the tag names.
Group
template file .YGRP Stores group templates. E2.5 Group Templates

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Generated
Icon Extension Description SEE ALSO
File
Structure Type
Definition File .YGRS Stores a structure type definition. F4 Structures
System Log
File .YSLG Stores system logs. K3.2 System Log

User Log File .YULG Stores user logs. K3.3 User Log
Operation Log .YCLG
Stores operation logs. K3.4 Operation Log
File .YOLG
Sampling
.YTST2
Trace Setup Stores sampling trace settings. K4 Sampling Trace Tool
File .YTSC
Sampling .YTRC2
Trace Results .CSV Stores sampling trace results. K4 Sampling Trace Tool
File .YTRS
Device .YDVF Stores device data. H8 Device Manager
Management Stores device data in the format H8 Device Manager
File .YMDV suitable for the email functions. H10.4 Remote OME by Email
CPU Property Download this file to set up the
File .YPRP CPU.
D2 Overview of Projects
FA Link Setup Stores FA link configuration H7.1 Station Assignment and
File .FAI information. Monitoring of FA Links
Balloon
Comment File .YBLC Stores balloon comments. D2 Overview of Projects
Stores the corresponding
relationship between on-PC
names, such as a project file
In-CPU names
file .TXT name and block file names, and D2 Overview of Projects
in-CPU names such as an
executable program name and
block names.
Operation
Stores operation protection
Protection .YODF H11.2 Operation Protection
settings.
Settings File
Print Setup
File .YPRN Stores print settings. D2 Overview of Projects
Screen
Resume File .YUSR Stores screen states. D2 Overview of Projects
*1: File names with these extensions are "on-PC names."
For details on on-PC names, see Section A5.2, "Naming Rules."

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A3.4 Elements of Edit Circuits

This section describes the elements of an edit circuit.

Figure A3.15 Elements of Edit Circuit

Table A3.5 Specifications of Circuit Elements

Element Item Specifications
Up to 16 alphanumeric characters, beginning with two letters.
String may also contain special characters ‘-‘ (hyphen), ‘_’ (underscore)
and ‘.’ (period).
Number of Characters,
A period character can be used as a separator between a structure
Valid Characters
Tag Name name and a structure member name.
However, strings that are not distinguishable from device names are not
allowed.
For block tag name reference, up to 5,120.
Number Registered
For common tag name reference, up to 70,000.
2 to 7 alphanumeric characters, beginning with a letter.
String may also contain special characters ‘-‘ (hyphens) and ‘_’
Structure name (underscore).
Structure However, strings that are not distinguishable from device names are not
allowed.
Structure member name 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters.
Separator Period
Up to 16 alphanumeric characters, beginning with a '#' character.
Number of Characters,
Constant name String may also contain special characters ‘-‘ (hyphen) and ‘_’
Valid Characters
(underscore).
Number of Lines in 1
Up to 130 lines.
Circuit
Number of Instructions in 1
Up to 128 instructions.
Circuit Circuit
Continuation Circuit Up to 9 returns
Number of Columns in 1
11-19 columns
Circuit
Number of Characters Up to 72 characters.
Circuit Comment For model, F3SP-S and F3SP71/76, no restriction.
Number Registered For other CPU types, up to 3,000, including sub-comments in the entire
executable program.
Number of Characters Up to 24 characters.
Subcomment For model, F3SP-S and F3SP71/76, no restriction.
Number Registered For other CPU types, up to 3,000, including circuit comments in the
entire executable program
Number of Characters Up to 32 characters.
I/O Comment For block tag name definition reference, up to 5,120.
Number Registered
For common tag name definition reference, up to 70,000.
Title Number of Characters Up to 24 characters.
Alphanumeric string of up to 6 characters, beginning with two
Number of Characters alphabets.
Label Special characters ‘-‘ (hyphen) and ‘_’ (underscore).
There is a maximum limit over the entire executable program, which is
Number Registered
dependant on the CPU Type.
A comment name must be up to 64 characters.
Number of Characters A comment can contain up 32 lines. Each line can be up to 64
Balloon Comment characters.
Number Registered No restriction

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A3.5 Shortcut Keys

Shortcut keys are assigned to certain menus or instructions to allow a user to
select menus or enter instructions using the keyboard.
For example, pressing [Ctrl] + [N] selects the [New] menu. The following table
lists typical shortcut keys and icons.
Some functions on menus are not assigned with shortcut keys.
Table A3.6 List of Shortcut Keys
Classification Shortcut Key Icon Menu
Ctrl+N New
Ctrl+S Save, Reflect on File
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+U Convert
Ctrl+X Cut
Ctrl+C Copy
Ctrl+V Paste
Delete Delete
Shift+Insert Insert Line
Shift+Delete Delete Lines
Alt+Enter Local Device/Properties
Ctrl+F Find
F3 Find Next
Shift+F3 — Find Previous
Ctrl+R Replace

Menu Ctrl+Home Top

Ctrl+End Bottom
Ctrl+I Display I/O Comment
Ctrl+K Display Instruction Number
Ctrl+A Display Address
Ctrl+W Detail
F5 Forced Set
Shift+F5 Forced Reset
F6 Cancel Forced Set/Reset
Shift+F6 Cancel All Forced Set/Reset
F7 Change Word Data
Shift+F7 Change Long Word Data
F8 Change Current Value of Timer/Counter
Shift+F8 Change Preset Value of Timer/Counter
Ctrl+H Start Block
Alt+Ctrl+Z Stop Block
F1 Help

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Classification Shortcut Key Icon Description
Instruction F4 Application Instruction
Shift+F4 Application Instruction List
F5 Contact A
Shift+F5 Contact B
F6 Contact A OR
Shift+F6 Contact B OR
F7 OUT
Shift+F7 OUTN
F8 Vertical Line
Shift+F8 Delete Connect Line
F9 Horizontal Line
Shift+F9 Continuation Line
F11 TIM
Shift+F11 CNT
F12 SET
Shift+F12 RST
Ctrl+F7 Circuit Comment
Ctrl+F8 I/O Comment
Ctrl+F9 Subcomment
Ctrl+F6 Label

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 Access Keys
Access keys are letters assigned to menu items to allow a user to select a menu using
the keyboard. Access keys are displayed as underlined letters on a menu.
For example, pressing the [ALT] key, followed by the [T] key opens the [Tools] menu.
Pressing the [E] key in this state selects the [Set up Environment] menu item.

A03_16.VSD

Figure A3.16 Access Keys

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A3.6 Basic Keys

The following table list the keys used in WideField3 and their functions.
Table A3.7 Basic Keys
Key Purpose
- Interrupts execution.
Esc
- Cancels the selection of an instruction.
Tab - Switches between input areas in a dialog.
Insert - Switches between overwrite and insert mode.
Ctrl - Selects a menu item when used in combination with other keys.
Alt - Selects a menu bar item when used in combination with other keys.
Page Up - Scrolls the screen up.
Page Down - Scrolls the screen down.
- Deletes the element at the cursor.
Delete
- Deletes 1 character.
Shift - Enters a shifted character.
Backspace - Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position.
Enter - Enters a carriage return character.
$ - Prefixes a hexadecimal number.
% - Prefixes in a floating-point number.
” - Delimits a character string.
_ (underscore) - Separates a group name and a member name.
. (period) - Separates a structure name and a member name.
[] - Delimits an array index for a structure array.
/ - Prefixes a local device name.

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A3.7 Types of Screens

This section describes the different types of screens and their restrictions.
WideField3 uses the following types of screens.

 Windows
Windows can be enlarged or reduced. Multi-window operations are supported.
You can open up to 16 online windows concurrently.
To close a window, select [File]–[Close] from the menu bar.
To close all windows that are currently displayed, select [File]–[Close All].
To close all the windows except for the currently active window, select [File]-[Close All
Except Frontmost Window].

TIP
If you open a new window when the maximum number of windows are already open, the window at the
back (the rearmost window of the window stack) automatically closes. If the window at the back is an
Edit Block window being edited or is under online editing, a message box appears to check if you want
to save or apply any changes made.

 Modeless Dialogs
Menu operations sometimes move control to a modeless dialog. To close a modeless
dialog, click on the corresponding button displayed on the dialog. Commands from
menus have no effect on a modeless dialog.

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The following table summarizes the types of screen and their limitations.
Table A3.8 Types of Screens
Screen
Category Type of Screen Purpose Restrictions
Type
Circuit edit screen Creates circuits for a block Window 1 screen per block
Tag name definition edit
Performs block tag name definitions. Window 1 screen per block
Edit Block screen
Device usage status display Modeless
Displays a list of devices used in a block. 1 screen
screen dialog
Circuit edit screen Creates circuits for a macro. Window 1 screen per macro
Tag name definition edit
Edit Instruction Performs macro tag name definitions. Window 1 screen per macro
screen
Macro
Device usage status display Displays a list of devices used in a Modeless
1 screen
screen macro. dialog
Program comparison results Displays the comparison results for 2
Window No restrictions
screen programs as a ladder and/or a list.
Compare file
Project comparison results Displays the comparison results for 2
Window No restrictions
screen projects as a list.
System log reference screen Loads system log files. Window Up to 16 screens
CPU Log User log reference screen Loads user log files. Window Up to 16 screens
Reference Operation log reference
Loads operation log files. Window Up to 16 screens
screen
Edit Group
Group template edit screen Sets the members in a group. Window No restrictions
Template
Edit Structure Structure type definition edit
Defines the members of a structure type. Window No restrictions
Type Definition screen
Edit Constant Constant definition edit Defines constant names for constant
Window 1 screen
Definition screen values
Tag name definition edit
Defines tags common to all blocks. Window 1 screen
screen
Displays a list of errors detected during
Project Syntax check results screen Window 1 screen
program syntax checking.
Configuration
Project search list screen Displays the results of a project search. Window No restrictions
Project device usage status Displays a list of devices used in all Modeless
1 screen
display screen blocks. dialog
Block operation status Displays a list of blocks with their
Window 1 screen
display screen execution status.
Program
Circuit monitor screen Monitors circuits of blocks. Window 1 screen per block
Monitor
Modeless
Device usage status screen Displays a list of devices used in a block. 1 screen
dialog
Circuit monitor screen Monitors circuits of macros. Window 1 screen per macro
Macro Monitor Modeless
Device usage status screen Displays a list of devices used in a block. 1 screen
dialog
I/O configuration display
Displays a list of the I/O configuration Window 1 screen
Device Monitor screen
Device monitor screen Monitors devices displayed as a list. Window Up to 16 screens
Registered Registered device monitor
Registers and monitors devices. Window 1 screen
Device Monitor screen
Device monitor screen
Monitors a list of devices displayed in the
Watch Monitor working in association with Window 1 screen
program monitor screen.
the program monitor screen
Alarm Monitor Alarm monitor screen Reads the status of CPU alarms Window 1 screen
Compare Displays a list of differences found in
Comparison results screen Window 1 screen
Online comparisons
E-Mail Inbox mails screen Displays a list of incoming mails Window 1 screen
Project Project
Settings/ settings/configuration edit Edits the project settings/configuration. Window 1 screen
Configuration screen

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A4. Installing and Starting WideField3

This section describes how to install the WideField3 software, how to remove it
from the PC when it is no longer required, how to start the WideField3 software,
and how to exit from the WideField3 software.

A4.1 About Installing and Uninstalling

WideField3

SEE ALSO
For Explaining about installation/uninstallaion of WideField3, refer to “FA-M3 Programming Tool
WideField3 Readme First (IM34M06Q16-11E)”.

A4.2 Starting WideField3

This section describes how to start the WideField3 software.

 Procedure 
(1) On the [Start] menu, select [All
Programs]–[FA-M3 Application]–
[WideField3].
 The start screen of WideField3 is
displayed.

TIP
You can also use the WideField3 shortcut
icon on the desktop to start the software.

CAUTION

Do not install the WideField3 software and the WideField (SF610) or WideField2
(SF620) software on the same PC.
The following restrictions apply if you have multiple WideField3 applications running
concurrently:
- You cannot open project files with the same name concurrently.
- Only one WideField3 application can connect online to a single FA-M3.
- You can change the environment setup in each WideField3 application. Each
WideField3 application will operate according to its respective environment setup
until you exit from the application. When you initiate a new WideField3 application, it
uses the environment setup of the WideField3 application most recently terminated.

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A4.3 Exiting from WideField3

This section describes how to exit from WideField3. The required procedure is
given below.

 Procedure 
(1) On the menu bar, click [File]–[Exit].
 WideField3 exits.

CAUTION

If you attempt to exit from WideField3 with an extended tool (I/O module setup, device
manager, sampling trace tool, FA-M3 Defender) running, WideField3 will display the
following dialog box and abort exit processing.

Figure A4.2 Confirmation Dialog Box

You must exit from all extended tools before exiting from WideField3.

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A5. Names of Projects, Blocks, and

Macros
In WideField3 R2 and earlier, in-CPU names such as block names and
executable program names must be the same as the on-PC names of the
corresponding files used on a PC.
In WideField3 R3 and later, on-PC names different from in-CPU names can
be specified for the files used on a PC.
On-PC names different from in-CPU names can be used for "project files",
"block files", and "macro files". Up to eight characters can be specified for
an in-CPU name and up to 80 characters can be specified for an on-PC
name.
This chapter describes in-CPU names and on-PC names.

SEE ALSO
For details on the naming rules for in-CPU names and on-PC names, see Section A5.2,
"Naming Rules."

■ CPU Modules That Support On-PC Names Different from In-CPU

Names
Table A5.1 shows CPU modules that support on-PC names different from in-
CPU names.

Table A5.1 CPU Modules That Support On-PC Names Different from In-CPU Names
CPU Type Limitations SEE ALSO
F3SP22-0S, On-PC names different from in-CPU names can be used. -
F3SP28-3S,
F3SP38-6S,
F3SP53-4S,
F3SP58-6S,
F3SP59-7S
F3SP66-4S, On-PC names different from in-CPU names can be used. -
F3SP67-6S
F3SP71-4N, On-PC names different from in-CPU names can be used. -
F3SP76-7N
F3SP71-4S, On-PC names different from in-CPU names can be used. -
F3SP76-7S
F3SPV3-4S, On-PC names must be the same as in-CPU names. -
F3SPV8-6S,
F3SPV9-7S

CAUTION

If on-PC names different from in-CPU names are used for a CPU module that
does not support using such names, an error occurs during syntax checking.
In such a case, specify the same names as in-CPU names for the on-PC names.

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A5.1 On-PC Names and In-CPU Names

This section describes differences between on-PC names and in-CPU
names of projects, blocks, and macros.

A5.1.1 Names Used for Projects, Blocks, and Macros

Projects, blocks, and macros have two types of names: on-PC names and
in-CPU names.

Figure A5.1 On-PC Name and In-CPU Name of a Block

As shown in Figure A5.1, after a block is downloaded from a PC to a CPU,

the in-CPU name is used.
Conversely, after the block is uploaded from the CPU to the PC, the on-PC
name is used.

TIP
You can specify the same name as an in-CPU name for the corresponding on-PC name.
When you use file formats supported in WideField3 R2.04 and earlier, use the same names
between "in-CPU names" and "on-PC names".

SEE ALSO
Block/macro names used for instruction parameters must be on-CPU names.
For details on instruction parameters, see E1.2.18, "Entering Escape Sequences, Block/Macro
Names, and Label Names" (Offline).

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A5.1.2 Relationship between On-PC Names and In-CPU

Names
Relationship between file names on a personal computer and the
corresponding names in a CPU is shown in Figure A5.2.

Figure A5.2 File Names on a Personal Computer and the Corresponding Names in a
CPU

● File Names on a Personal Computer

The following file names are used on a personal computer.

- 1 Project file name

The on-PC name of a project.

SEE ALSO
Some file names used on a personal computer must be the same as the project names. For
details, see A3.3, "List of Generated Files."

- 2 Block file name

The on-PC name of a block.
- 3 Macro file name
The on-PC name of a macro.

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● Names in a CPU
The following file names are used in a CPU.

- A Executable program name

The in-CPU name of a project.
- B Block name
The in-CPU name of a block.
- C Macro name
The in-CPU name of a macro.

For these in-CPU names, use names used in a CPU.

SEE ALSO
For details on other files that compose a project, see A3.3, "List of Generated Files."

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A5.2 Naming Rules

The rules shown in Table A5.2 are applied to the characters that are used
for on-PC names and in-CPU names.

Table A5.2 Naming Rules for On-PC Names and In-CPU Names
Name Type Rule Type Naming Rules
On-PC name File name A name of up to 80 characters
(excluding its file extension)
Available special The following characters can be used:
characters - "-" (hyphen)
- "_" (underscore)
- "@" (at sign)
- "( )" (parentheses)
- "#" (number sign)
- " " (space character, which cannot be used at the
beginning and end of a file name)
* All lowercase characters are converted
to uppercase characters.
In-CPU name File name An alphanumeric string of up to eight characters
beginning with two alphabets
(excluding its file extension)
Available special The following characters can be used:
characters - "-" (hyphen)
- "_" (underscore)

CAUTION
WideField3 reserves block names that begin with "WF3SYS."
If a block file with a block name that begins with "WF3SYS" is registered in a
component definition, an error occurs during syntax checking.

SEE ALSO
For details on language setup, see D1.3, "Language Setup" (Offline).

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■ Behaviors That Occur When Names Are Duplicated

When a block or macro is newly created or renamed, the block name or macro
name may be duplicated.
The following describes behaviors that occur when names are duplicated and
also gives some examples of the behaviors.

● When a block file name is duplicated with the block name of

another block
If the block file name of a created block is duplicated with the block name of
another block that already exists in the project, an error occurs during syntax
checking.

Table A5.3 Example of a Block File Name Duplicated with the Block Name of Another
Block
Block File Name Block Name Behavior
BLOCK_01 BLOCK01
BLOCK_02 BLOCK02
BLOCK01 BLOCK03 An error occurs during syntax checking because the
block file name "BLOCK01" is already used as an
existing block name.

● When a block name is duplicated with the block name of another

block
If the block name of a created block is duplicated with the block name of another
block that already exists in the project, an error occurs during syntax checking.

Table A5.4 Example of a Block Name Duplicated with the Block Name of Another
Block
Block File Name Block Name Behavior
BLOCK_01 BLOCK01
BLOCK_02 BLOCK02
BLOCK_03 BLOCK01 An error occurs during syntax checking because the
block name "BLOCK01" is already used as an existing
block name.

● When a macro name is duplicated with the macro name of

another macro
If the macro name of a created macro is duplicated with the macro name of
another macro that already exists in the project, when a macro with the macro
name is downloaded, WideField3 searches for it and downloads the macro
found first.
The macro file name actually used is displayed in warning information during
syntax checking.

Table A5.5 Example of a Macro Name Duplicated with the Macro Name of Another
Macro
Macro File Name Macro Name Behavior
MACRO_01 MACRO01
MACRO_02 MACRO02
MACRO_03 MACRO01 The macro name "MACRO01" is already used as an
existing macro name.
When a macro with this macro name is downloaded,
WideField3 downloads the macro found first.

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■ Limitations on the Length of a Full Path

There are some limitations on the length of the full path to a project file.
Figure A5.3 illustrates the limitations on the length.

Figure A5.3 On-PC Name of a File and Full Path to the File

- A Project folder
Up to 80 characters in length
- B On-PC name
Up to 80 characters in length (excluding the file extension)
- C Full path
Up to 255 characters in length (including the file extension)

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A5.3 Specifying Names

This section describes how to specify on-PC names and in-CPU names for
projects, blocks, and macros in WideField3.

■ Specifying Names for a Project

When creating a new project, specify names for the project as follows.

- [Project File Name]

Specify an on-PC name for the project according to the naming rules for on-
PC names. As in the case of WideField3 R2 and earlier, you can specify the
same name as the in-CPU name.
- [Name of Executable Program]
Specify an executable program name that is used in a CPU, according to
the naming rules for in-CPU names.

Figure A5.4 Creating a New Project

SEE ALSO
- For details on the naming rules of on-PC names, see Section A5.2, "Naming Rules."
- For details on creating a new project, see D2.2.1, "Creating a New Project" (Offline).

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TIP
When a project is created, various files related to the project are created in a folder with a
folder name that is the same as the project name.
In WideField3 R3 and later, even if this folder is copied by using Windows Explorer or the
folder name is changed, the project in the new folder can be opened.

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■ Specifying Names for a Block/Macro

When creating a new block or macro, specify names for it as follows.

- [File Name]
Specify an on-PC name for the block or macro according to the naming
rules for on-PC names. As in the case of WideField3 R2 and earlier, you
can specify the same name as the in-CPU name.
- [Block/Macro Name]
Specify a block name or macro name that is used in a CPU, according to
the naming rules for in-CPU names.

Figure A5.5 Creating a New Block/Macro

SEE ALSO
- For details on the naming rules of on-PC names, see Section A5.2, "Naming Rules."
- For details on creating a new block or macro, see D4.1, "Creating New Block and Macro
Files" (Offline).

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A5.4 System Block

When the in-CPU name of a project is different from its on-PC name or the
in-CPU names of one or more blocks/macros are different from their on-PC
names, the system block is generated when the project is downloaded to
the CPU.
The system block is generated as shown in the following figure.

Figure A5.6 Overview Illustration of the System Block

The system block has the following features:

- It stores the in-CPU names file.
- It uses a block area.
- The name of the system block is "#System Block01 (WF3SYS01)."
- The name and contents of the system block cannot be changed.

TIP
The in-CPU names file stores the corresponding relationship between on-PC names, such as
a project file name and block file names, and in-CPU names such as an executable program
name and block names that are used when these files are stored in a CPU.

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● System Block Displayed in the Project Window

The system block is displayed with a name of "#System Block01 (WF3SYS01)"
under [Component Blocks] in the tree of the online project window. However, the
system block is not displayed offline.
The system block cannot be opened or edited.

Figure A5.7 System Block Displayed in the Project Window

● System Block Displayed in the Execution Block Components

Screen
The system block is displayed with a name of "#System Block01 (WF3SYS01)"
in the System Block tab of the Execution Block Components screen on the
Project Settings/Configuration window during offline and online.

Figure A5.8 System Block Displayed in the Execution Block Components Screen

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Introduction and Troubleshooting
PART-B Advanced User’s Manual IM 34M06Q16-01E 8th Edition

This manual describes useful functions that will help the user take full advantage of
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B1. Storing Comments to CPU and

Restoring Comments
There are two types of comments: those attached to programs and those attached
to devices. The former are circuit comments, subcomments and balloon
comments, and the latter are I/O comments.
Circuit comments and subcomments are saved in block and macro files (with file
name extensions '.yblk' and '.ymcr'), and balloon comments are saved in balloon
comment files (with the file name extension '.yblc'), while I/O comments are saved
in tag name definition files (with file name extensions '.ysig' and '.ymcs').

Some CPU types allow comments contained in programs created using

WideField3 to be stored in the CPU, and also allow these stored comments to be
restored to circuits by online operations (upload, program monitor). Stored
comments enable more user-friendly edit operations.
Only the CPU types listed in the table below support stored comments in the CPU.
Table B1.1 CPU Types that Support Stored Comments
CPU Type that Support Stored Comments Circuit Comments/ I/O Comments Balloon Comments
Subcomments
F3SP22-0S, F3SP28-3S, F3SP38-6S,  
F3SP53-4S, F3SP58-6S, F3SP59-7S
F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S  
F3SP71-4N, F3SP76-7N, F3SP71-4S, F3SP76-7S   

Other CPU types that are not listed in the above table do not support stored
comments. Even for CPU types that support stored comments, comments will not
be stored to the CPU if programs are downloaded with the stored comments
option disabled.

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B1.1 Storage of CPU Comments

Comments within programs created in WideField3 are stored in the CPU during
download operations. Downloaded comments can be broadly classified into three
categories:
- tag name definition and I/O comments
- circuit comments and subcomments
- balloon comments
These comments are restored along with the circuits by WideField3 through
upload and program monitor operations.

WideField3 always uses I/O comment data stored with the tag name definition in
the project file created on the personal computer regardless of whether I/O
comment data is stored in the CPU. If circuit comment and subcomment data is
stored in the CPU, WideField3 uses the data for reconstruction on the PC. If not,
WideFiled3 uses the circuit comment and subcomment data saved in the project
file for reconstruction (see the figures below).

Comment data that is reconstructed in WideField3 can be modified, added or

deleted by online operations (e.g. online edit operations). In some situations (for
instance, if the project file is absent in WideField3 or if debug operations are
carried out from multiple PCs), however, comment data may become inconsistent
between the CPU and the project file.

This chapter describes the various states of stored comment data (the concept of
reference for comment integration) and how modified comments are handled in
online operations.

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B1.1.1 Reference for Tag Name Definition and I/O Comments

Tag name definition and I/O comment data may be stored in the CPU but the data
source used for reconstructing comments in WideField3 varies with the operation
performed.
Table B1.3 Reference Source for Combining Tag Name Definition and I/O Comments
WideField3 Operation Stored to CPU? Reference
Upload Yes Tag name definition in CPU
No Tag name definition in project file *1
Program monitor Yes Tag name definition in project file
No Tag name definition in project file
*1: Only for an "overwriting" upload. For an initial upload, no target is referred to.

If tag name definition and I/O comment data is stored in the CPU, a user may add
to or modify the data in the CPU online edit. The program monitor function,
however, makes such changes only to the project file and thus the changes are
not reflected in the tag name definition and I/O comment data in the CPU.
In addition, on a PC without the project file, tag name definition and I/O comments
are not displayed in the program monitor (the information cannot be
reconstructed in the program monitor) unless the program monitor is executed
after an upload operation.
It can be seen from this description that if comment data is edited from multiple
PCs, data may become inconsistent so it is necessary to keep information in the
CPU always up-to-date by downloading or consolidate and use the latest project
data.

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B1.1.2 Reference for Circuit Comments and Subcomments

Circuit comment and subcomment data can be stored in the CPU as part of the
program. If the comment data is stored in the CPU, it can always be reconstructed
but beware that if the data is not stored in the CPU, it is reconstructed by
combining with project data.

Table B1.4 Reference Source for Combining Circuit Comments/subcomments

WideField3 Operation Stored to CPU? Reference
Upload Yes Comment data in CPU
No Comment data in project file *1
Program monitor Yes Comment data in CPU
No Comment data in project file
*1: Only for an "overwriting" upload. For an initial upload, no target is referred to.

If circuit comment and subcomment data is stored in the CPU, data can only be
modified or deleted. Addition is not possible. These online edited changes are
written immediately to the CPU. In addition, by reflecting the changes to the
project file, data integrity can be secured and ensured even if data is being
updated from multiple PCs.
If circuit comment and subcomment data is not stored in the CPU, the data is
combined with project data and reconstructed so comment data cannot be
reconstructed on a PC with no project file.

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B1.1.3 Reference for Balloon Comments

You can store balloon comment and monitor data in the CPU. If the data is stored
in the CPU, it can be reconstructed but beware that if the data is not stored in the
CPU, it is reconstructed by combining with project data.
Table B1.5 Reference for Balloon Comment and Monitor Data
WideField3 Operation Stored to CPU? Reference
Upload Yes Balloon comment and monitor data in CPU
No Balloon comment and monitor data of the project *1
Program monitor Yes Balloon comment and monitor data in CPU
No Balloon comment and monitor data at the time of program
download
*1: Only for an "overwriting" upload. For an initial upload, no target is referred to.

TIP
- The top tree name on the [online] tab of the [Balloon Comment List] window shows whether online
balloon comment and monitor data refers to the CPU or the data at the time of program download.
- If the CPU does not store balloons, offline balloon comment and monitor data at the time of the
download is referred to immediately after the program is downloaded. If the reference is "(When
Downloaded)", online balloon information is updated when the connection is disconnected.
Therefore, for the second and subsequent connections, the program monitor shows the online
balloon comment and monitor data at the time when the last connection was disconnected.
- If the CPU is not set to store balloon comment and monitor data, online balloon comment and
monitor data is not applied to the CPU even when online editing is done.

Regardless of whether balloon comment data is stored in the CPU, data can be
modified, deleted and added. However, to write balloon comments to the CPU,
online editing or downloading of balloons is required.
In addition, by uploading the changes within the CPU to the offline project file,
data integrity between the project file and the CPU can be secured.
If balloon comment and monitor data is not stored in the CPU, balloon comments
at the time of the program download are referred to. Therefore, balloon comments
cannot be reconstructed on the program monitor on a PC with no project data.

Displayed during operations

but actually not updated
Operations by PC
Operations by the PC
which created the project.
without the project file

Not store to CPU Modify/

delete during
online edit
Modify/delete
during online edit

■ Project Upload Balloon comments are not

- Circuit comments
reconstructed.
- Subcomments
- Balloon comments

Program monitor Balloon comments are not

reconstructed.

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SEE ALSO
For details on online operations for balloon comments, see Section H9.3, "Online Operation of Balloon
Comments" (Online).

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B1.2 Integrating Comments

When running WideField3 on multiple PCs, depending on the state of stored
comment data in the CPU and the state of offline project data, the master
comment data sometimes cannot be constructed for some CPU types.
In such situations, knowing the state of the created comment data will allow you
to integrate the comment data, and in the unlikely event that this cannot be done,
to restore the data.

The flowchart below shows the measures to be taken under various situations.

As shown in the above figure, if comment data is stored in the CPU, it can be
reconstructed by uploading but tag name definition and I/O comment data will be
current only as of the most recent download. If tag name definition or I/O
comment has been modified only on another PC, those changes cannot be
reconstructed by uploading as they were not updated in the CPU.

If comment data is not stored in the CPU, comment data can still be combined and
displayed on another PC by making use of data of the project file stored in the
Dwnload folder at the time of download. The procedure for restoring comment
data from data in the Dwnload folder is described on the next page.

When monitoring a program on a PC other than the PC where the program is

created with no comment data stored in the CPU, comments are not displayed.
(only position information of comments is stored in the CPU).
Also, balloon comments are not displayed.
However, if project data current as of the time when the project was downloaded
to the PC is available, comment data can be reconstructed even on a PC other
than the PC where the program is created.

Comment data can be reconstructed by copying block files, macro files (with
filename extensions of ".yblk" and ".ymcr"), tag name definition files (with
filename extensions of ".ycmn", ".ysig" and ".ymcs"), and balloon comment files
(with the filename extension of ".yblc") to the PC where monitoring is to be
performed.

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The pro
ocedure forr doing so is given be
elow. For ea
ase of explaanation, the
e PC where e
the pro
oject was created
c is n
named perssonal comp puter 'A', th
he personal computerr
where monitoringg is to be pperformed is named personal
p coomputer 'B
B', and it is
s
assumeed that projject "AAA" has been downloaded
d d to the FA--M3.

 Proc
cedure 
(1) Create a new projec
ct on person
nal
computeer 'B'.

TIP
Specify the same projectp file name and
executable program name betweenn personal
computerrs 'A' and 'B'.

(2) Find foldder “Downlo oad” on perrsonal

compute er ‘A’ conta
aining the prroject On personal On perrsonal
that wass downloade ed to the FAA-M3, computer 'A' computter'B'
Step (2) B01_10.VSD
and cop e content of the
py the entire
o the newly created pro
folder to oject
folder on personal computer ‘B B’.
(3) Open prroject “AAA A” on person nal
compute er ‘B’ and sttart monitorring.
 The mon nitor screen displays
d prog
grams
with com
mments.

TIP
- In ste
ep (2) above, you
y can also rrestore comment data by up ploading the pprogram to pro
oject “AAA” on
n
perso onal computerr ‘B’. To resto re tag name I/OI comments s, you can alsso copy tag na
ame definition
n
files (filename
( exte
ension '.ysig') d
directly to the project after uploading.
u
- To up pload the project to person
nal computer ‘A’ into a diffferent project,, say “CCC”, create a neww
projeect “CCC” and perform stepp (2), substituting “personal computer B” w with “persona
al computer A””
in the
e instructions. The commen ts will be resto
ored after uplo
oading.

SEE AL
LSO
For detaails on how to
o store comm ents in a CPU, see Chaptter H2, "Downnloading" and
d Chapter H9,,
"Storing Comments an nd Tag Name Definitions" (O
Online).

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B2. Updating Programs after a Change

in the I/O Module Slot Position
You may sometimes need to change the slot position of an I/O module during
debugging or trial runs, or add an I/O module. Manually changing all device
addresses used in a program in such situations would be a major retrogression in
programming. It would also necessitate debugging the entire program all over
again. Using the Change I/O Installation Position function allows you to update
the programs easily. The function can be used to change terminal numbers such
as “X00301”, as well as slot numbers in READ/WRITE and HRD/HWR instructions.

CAUTION

- The Change I/O Installation Position function is not applicable to constant names
specifying slot numbers in READ/WRITE and HRD/HWR instructions. In this case,
modify the relevant constant specification in the constant definition, or change
instruction parameters directly.
- The Change I/O Module Installation Position function is not applicable to blocks
referring the common library or another project.

The Change I/O Installation Position function changes not only instruction
parameters in ladder programs but also tag name definition data.
When tag names are used in a ladder program and actual addresses are defined
in the tag name definition, you do not need to update the ladder program to
correspond to a change in the I/O slot position. It is only necessary to change the
actual addresses in the tag name definition.

TIP
Selecting [Project]–[Change I/O Installation Position] from the menu bar does not change I/O
installation positions for any blocks that refer to the common library or another project.

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B2.1 If I/O Module Slot Positions Are Changed

This section describes how to change the slot position of an I/O module. The
following description assumes that I/O modules in slots 003-005 are to be
relocated to slots 103-105.

1 2 3 4 5 6
X X Y
D D D
Main unit 3 6 3
2 4 2

X X Y
D D D
Sub unit 1 3 6 3
2 4 2

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Figure B2.1 Changing I/O Installation Position

The relevant procedure is given below.

 Procedure 
(1) Select [Project]–[Change I/O
Installation Position] from the menu
bar.
 The Change I/O Installation Position
dialog box opens.
(2) Enter the old slot number and the new
slot number, and click [OK].

TIP
To relocate more than one I/O module, specify
a range for the old and new slot numbers.

 The "Change I/O Installation Position -

Progress" dialog box is displayed,
followed by another dialog box which
notifies the completion of replacement
process. Step (2) B02_02.VSD

(3) Click [OK].

 The notification dialog box closes.
(4) Check the execution status, and click
[Close].
 The "Change I/O Installation Position -
Progress" dialog box closes.

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B2.2 If an I/O Module is Added

This section describes how to relocate old modules to make room for a new I/O
module. The following description assumes that four existing I/O modules are to
be relocated from slots 003-006 to slots 004-007 and a new I/O module is to be
inserted in slot 003.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
X X X Y
D D D D
3 6 6 3
2 4 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
X X X Y
D D D D
3 6 6 3
2 4 4 2
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Figure B2.2 Inserting an I/O (Adding an I/O to “003”)

The relevant procedure is given below.

 Procedure 
(1) Select [Project]–[Change I/O
Installation Position] from the menu
bar.
 The Change I/O Installation Position
dialog box opens.
(2) Enter the old slot number, the new
slot number and the number of slots
to be shifted, and click [OK].
 The "Change I/O Installation Position -
Progress" dialog is displayed, followed by
another dialog box that notifies the
completion of slot replacement.

(3) Click [OK]. Step (2) B02_05.VSD

 The notification dialog box closes.

(4) Check the execution status, and click

[Close].
 The "Change I/O Installation Position -
Progress" dialog box closes.

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B2.3 Reusing a Program in a System with a

Different I/O Configuration
To reuse part of an existing program in a system with a different I/O configuration,
you must update the blocks to be reused. To update selected blocks only, use the
following procedure.

 Procedure 
(1) Select [Project]–[Change I/O
Installation Position] from the menu
bar.
 The Change I/O Installation Position
dialog box opens.
(2) Turn on the [Specified Block] option
button in the [Replacement Range]
group box, and click [Browse].

TIP
The [Specified Block] option button is also
available when I/O modules are relocated or a
new I/O module is added.

 The Block File List dialog box opens.

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Step (2)

(3) Turn on the checkboxes for the blocks

to be updated, and click [OK].
 The Block File List dialog box closes and
control returns to the Change I/O
Installation Position dialog box.

TIP
Blocks referring the common library or other
projects cannot be selected. Such blocks are Step (3) B02_08.VSD

indicated with an "*" after the block name.

(4) Click [OK].

 The Change I/O Installation Position
dialog box closes. The "Change I/O
Installation Position - Progress" dialog
box is displayed, followed by a dialog box
that notifies the completion of updating.

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(5) Click [OK].
 The notification dialog box closes.

(6) Check the execution status, and click

[Close].
 The "Change I/O Installation Position -
Progress" dialog box closes.

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B3. How to Rapidly Enter and Modify

Instructions and Parameters
WideField3 provides a variety of ways to enter and modify instructions and
parameters.
For example, you can write programs by selecting instructions on the instruction
palette or Instruction List dialog and entering relevant instruction parameters in
the parameter input dialog.
You can also avoid mouse operations by using an interface that allows you to
write programs by using only the keyboard. In addition, an input completion
function is provided so that a list of instruction or parameter candidates is shown
when the first character is entered.

This chapter describes WideField3 functions for writing programs quickly.

This chapter explains how to perform the following operations.

- Setting up how to enter instructions and parameters
- Entering instructions and parameters
- Modifying instructions
- Modifying instruction parameters

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B3.1 Setting up How to Enter Instructions and

Parameters
In the program edit screen, you can use several ways to enter instructions and
parameters. You can customize the use of these functions.

To do this, use the [Circuit Display/Input] tab of the Set up Environment dialog
box.
There are two settings related to entering instructions and parameters.
- Instruction/Instruction Parameter Completion
- Parameter Direct Change Input Settings

B3.1.1 Setting up Instruction/Instruction Parameter

Completion
When you enter an instruction or instruction parameter, a list of candidates can be
displayed just by entering the first character of the desired instruction/instruction
parameter.
The procedure to specify whether a list of candidates is displayed in the program edit
screen is given below.

 Procedure ◆
(1) Select [Tools]-[Set up Environment]
from the menu bar.
 The Set up Environment dialog opens.

(2) Select the [Circuit Display/Input] tab.

(3) To activate the completion function,

turn on the checkbox in the
[Instruction/Instruction Parameter
Completion] area.

(4) Click [OK].

 The setting is enabled.

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B3.1.2 Setting up Parameter Direct Change Input

You can select how to enter instructions and instructions parameters.
To do this, use [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings] on [Circuit Display/Input] in the
Set up Environment dialog.
In [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings], you can select from the following three
input methods.

Table B3.1 Input Options Available in [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings]
[Parameter Direct Change
Radio Button Input Operation
Input Settings] Checkbox
Command Use keys on the keyboard to enter instructions.
change has
priority
ON
Parameter The keyboard is used for input operation.
change has The cursor position determines whether the instruction or
priority the instruction parameter is modified.
Input operation is performed by selection on the
OFF — instruction palette, double-clicking an instruction, or
selection by the [Enter] key.

As a guideline, turn on the checkbox when the keyboard is mainly used to enter and
modify instruction/instruction parameters.
Use the following procedure to customize what input method is selected in the program
edit screen when using alphanumeric keys on the keyboard.

 Procedure ◆
(1) Select [Tools]-[Set up Environment]
from the menu bar.
 The Set up Environment dialog opens.

(2) Select the [Circuit Display/Input] tab.

(3) Specify the input method in the

[Parameter Direct Change Input
Settings] area.

(4) Click [OK].

 The setting is enabled.

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B3.2 Entering Instructions and Parameters

This section describes how to rapidly enter instructions and instruction
parameters or modify instruction parameters when editing programs.

This section contains the following three procedures.

- Using mnemonics
- Auto completion of instruction names
- Auto completion of parameter names

B3.2.1 Using Mnemonics

You can enter instructions rapidly by using the alphanumeric keys on the keyboard.
To enter a generic instruction from the keyboard, type its unique mnemonic. As you type
a mnemonic, it is automatically converted to the corresponding circuit and displayed.
To enter an instruction from the keyboard using the alphanumeric keys, use the following
procedure.

 Procedure ◆
(1) Place the cursor over the position
where an instruction is to be entered.

(2) Enter the instruction from the

keyboard.
 When you hit the key for the first Steps (1) and (2) B0302_01.VSD

character of the instruction, the Enter

Instruction dialog box opens.

(3) Enter the remaining characters of the

instruction and click [OK].
 The instruction is inserted and displayed.
Step (3) B0302_02.VSD

SEE ALSO
For details of mnemonics, see "Sequence CPU – Instructions."

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 Using Mnemonics for Entering Contacts A and B

To enter contacts (contact A or contact B), you may use different instructions for different
circuit configurations as follows.

 Entering LD (LDN) or AND (ANDN) Instructions

To insert a contact at the beginning of a circuit or as an input condition serial to the
previous input condition, use a LD (LDN) or AND (ANDN) Instruction. When used as an
input instruction, the LD (LDN) and AND (ANDN) Instructions have the same effect.

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Figure B3.1 Entering a LD Instruction Figure B3.2 Screen Display after a LD

Instruction Is Entered

● Entering OR (ORN) Instructions

To insert a contact as an input condition parallel to the previous input condition, use an
OR (ORN) instruction. A vertical connection line is automatically drawn to the right of the
inserted contact.

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Figure B3.3 Entering an OR Instruction Figure B3.4 Screen Display after an OR

Instruction Is Entered

To edit connection lines, use the function keys and special keys as connection lines has
no mnemonics. The following function keys are available for editing connection lines.

Table B3.2 Entering and Deleting Connection Lines

Input Deletion
Vertical line [F8], [/], [|] keys Shift+F8
Horizontal line [F9], [-] keys Delete
Continuation line [Shift]+[F9], Delete
[>], [<] keys

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B3.2.2 Auto Completion of Instruction Names

In the Enter Instruction dialog of the program edit screen, you can use this function to
show a list of instructions starting with the character you have entered. From the list, you
can select and enter a desired instruction.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to set up the input completion function, see Section B3.1.1, "Setting up
Instruction/Instruction Parameter Completion."

 Procedure ◆
(1) Move the position cursor to where an
instruction is to be inserted.

(2) Type the instruction from the

keyboard.
 When you hit the key for the first
character of the instruction, the Enter Steps (1) to (4) B0302_07.VSD
Instruction dialog box opens.

(3) Enter the second character.

 A list of instructions appears, showing the
instructions that start with the first two
characters entered.

(4) Use the cursor to select the

instruction to be entered, and press
the [Enter] key to confirm the
Step (4) B0302_08.VSD
selection. After the instruction is
entered into the instruction input field,
click [OK].
 The instruction is inserted and displayed.
After selecting an instruction, you can
proceed to entering its instruction
parameters.

SEE ALSO
After the first character is entered, you can
press the [] key to display a list of
instructions.

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B3.2.3 Auto Completion of Instruction Parameter Names

In the Enter Instruction dialog of the program edit screen, you can use this function to
show a list of tag names or addresses starting with the character you have entered.
From the list, you can select and enter a desired tag name or address.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to set up the input completion function, see Section B3.1.1, "Setting up
Instruction/Instruction Parameter Completion."

The following describes operation when [Instruction/Instruction Parameter Completion]

is enabled on the [Circuit Display/Input] tab of the Set up Environment dialog box.

 Procedure 
(1) Enter an instruction, or select an
instruction of which the parameter is
to be changed, to display the Enter
Instruction or instruction parameter
setup dialog.
Step (1) B0302_09.VSD

(2) Enter the first two characters of the

parameter to be entered.
 A list of tag names/addresses starting
with the entered two characters appears.

Steps (2) and (3) B0302_10.VSD

(3) Select a parameter and press the

[Enter] key.
 The parameter is entered.
For instructions with multiple parameters, Step (3) B0302_11.VSD

this procedure can be repeated to enter

additional instruction parameters by
separating each of them with a space.

SEE ALSO
When entering an instruction parameter, you
can select to use the [] key, instead of
entering any character, to display tag
names/address and select one of them.

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B3.3 Modifying Instructions

When editing a program, you can change only an instruction without changing the
parameters.

This section describes the following procedures.

- Modifying contact instructions
- Modifying application instructions
- Modifying the property (long-word, pulse, etc.) of application instructions

B3.3.1 Modifying Contact Instructions

To invert a contact A into a contact B or vice versa, or invert an OUT coil into an OUTN
coil or vice versa, you need not re-enter the instruction parameters.
There are two ways to do so: firstly, by entering only the new instruction mnemonic and
inheriting the parameters of an existing instruction and secondly, by inverting the
instruction using special keys.

 Modifying Instructions by Entering Mnemonics

Place the cursor over the instruction to be modified, and enter a new mnemonic.

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Figure B3.5 Changing a Contact A into a Contact B

 Modifying Instructions by Using Special Keys

Place the cursor over the instruction to be modified, and press [Ctrl] + [M]. The table
below lists instruction pairs, which can be inverted.

Table B3.3 Inverting Instructions by [Ctrl] + [M]

Instruction Pairs for Inversion
Contact A Contact B
OUT instruction OUTN instruction
SET instruction RST instruction
DIFU instruction DIFD instruction
LDU instruction LDD instruction
UP instruction DWN instruction
UPX instruction DWNX instruction

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B3.3.2 Modifying Application Instructions

When changing between similar instructions (such as from BMOV to BSET and from
BIN to BCD), you do not need to re-enter the instruction parameters. In this case, you
modify an instruction by specifying a new mnemonic for the existing instruction.
This functions when [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings] is enabled and
[Command change has priority] is also selected on [Circuit Display/Input] in the Set up
Environment dialog box.

Place the cursor over the instruction to be modified and enter a new mnemonic.
In the Enter Instruction dialog, you have to enter the mnemonic. Then press the [Enter]
key.

B0303_02.VSD

Figure B3.6 Changing BIN Instruction into BCD Instruction

B3.3.3 Modifying the Property of an Application Instruction

Application instructions have long-word, pulse and other versions, in addition to the
standard word version.
There are two ways to change a standard instruction to its long-word or pulse version, or
vice versa: by using the instruction parameter setup dialog or by using special keys.

 Modifying the Property Using the Instruction Parameter Setup Dialog

Double-click an instruction to be modified, or place the cursor over the instruction and
press the [Enter] key. From the drop-down list in the displayed instruction parameter
setup dialog box, select the desired instruction version using the arrow keys.

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Figure B3.7 Changing the Property of an Instruction

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 Modifying the Property Using Special Keys
Place the cursor over the instruction to be modified and press the special key. The table
below lists the properties that can be inverted along with their special keys.
Table B3.4 Inverting Instruction Property
Property Special Keys
Long word<->word instruction [Ctrl]+[L]
Pulse<->execute-while-on instruction [Ctrl]+[P]

TIP
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B3.4 Modifying Instruction Parameters

WideField3 provides a function that assists the users in rapidly modifying
instruction parameters during program editing.

This section describes the following procedures.

- Modifying only addresses and constants
- Modifying instruction parameters including the device types

B3.4.1 Modifying Only Addresses and Constants

You can modify instruction parameters simply by entering numbers.
In this case, the existing device type specified to the instruction parameters is inherited.
The following explanation applies when [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings] is
enabled and [Parameter change has priority] is also selected on [Circuit Display/Input] in
the Set up Environment dialog box.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to set up the direct parameter modification input function, see Section B3.1.2,
"Setting up Parameter Direct Change Input."

 Procedure 
(1) Place the cursor over the instruction
parameter to be modified.
Step (1) B0304_01.VSD

(2) Enter numbers from the keyboard.

 Entering a number displays the
Instruction Parameter Setup dialog box
with the device type fixed. Enter the
remaining numbers. Step (2) B0304_02.VSD

(3) When you finish entering all of the

required information, press the [Enter]
key. Step (3) B0304_03.VSD

 The instruction parameter is modified.

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B3.4.2 Modifying Instruction Parameters Including the

Device Types
You can modify instruction parameters simply by entering device numbers.
The following explanation applies when [Parameter Direct Change Input Settings] is
enabled and [Parameter change has priority] is also selected on [Circuit Display/Input] in
the Set up Environment dialog box.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to set up the direct parameter modification input function, see Section B3.1.2,
"Setting up Parameter Direct Change Input."

 Procedure 
(1) Place the cursor over the instruction
parameter to be modified.
Step (1) B0304_04.VSD

(2) Enter the desired device type using

the alphanumeric keys.
 In the displayed instruction parameter
setup dialog box, enter the remaining
characters of the address.
Step (2) B0304_05.VSD

(3) When you finish entering all of the

required information, press the [Enter]
Step (3) B0304_06.VSD
key.
 The instruction parameter is modified.

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B4. How to Use Customization

Effectively
WideField3 allows for customization of program editing, monitor display and
other functions to meet specific needs and preferences of the users.
You can customize these functions from the tool menu, the Setup Environment
dialog, and similar screens. Customization affects either the entire WideField3
software, a single project, or a specified file, depending on what setting is
customized.
You can use customization effectively to set up a convenient operating
environment to suit your own needs.
You can customize the functions shown below.
For details of these functions and how to set them up, see sections given in the
"SEE ALSO" column.

Table B4.1 List of Customizable Functions

Settings Menu or Dialog SEE ALSO(*)
Entire Assignment of shortcut keys [Tools]-[Customize Keys] OF D1.4
WideField3 Items displayed on the toolbar [Set up Environment]-[Toolbar Setup] OF D1.2.7
software Project window display [Set up Environment]-[Folder Setup] OF D1.2.2
Project folder setting [Set up Environment]-[Folder Setup] OF D1.2.2
Program syntax check level [Set up Environment]-[Program Syntax OF D1.2.6
setting Check]
Editing Circuit component display [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
functions setting
Background color setting [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
Modified line identification [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
display setting
Instruction/parameter input [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
completion
Setting for warning of [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
duplicate use
Direct parameter modification [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
input setting
Parameter TipHelp display [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
Numerical digit grouping [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
display setting
Window initial display position [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
setting
Display font setting [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
Number of local devices [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
Displaying or hiding I/O [View]-[Display I/O Comment] OF E1.5
comments
Switching to 2-line parameter [View]-[Display (Expanded) Instruction OF E1.5
display Parameter]
Emphasized display of write [View]-[Display (Expanded) Instruction OF E1.5
parameters (in bold font) Parameter]
Escape sequence display [View]-[Display (Expanded) Instruction OF E1.5
Parameter]
Instruction number display [View]-[Display Instruction Number] OF E1.5
Address display [View]-[Display Address] OF E1.5
I/O comment display switching [Project]-[I/O Comment Display Settings] OF E2.8
Monitor Tag Name Definition Monitor Tag Name Definition Monitor window ON J4.3
functions display style
Advanced Function Module [Online]-[Adv. Function Module Register ON J3.6.2
Register Monitor Monitor]
display/comment setting
Data change indication [View]-[Display (Expanded) Instruction ON J2.3.8
Parameter]
Current timer/counter value [Set up Environment]-[Circuit Display/Input] OF D1.2.4
display
Prohibition of concurrent [Setup Environment]-[Program Monitor OF D1.2.5
opening of the block and Setup]
monitor windows
(*) OF: Offline, ON: Online

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B4.1 Displaying and Hiding Confirmation

Messages
You can hide confirmation messages that would otherwise be displayed when
performing WideField3 operations.
To do this, turn on the [Do not ask again] checkbox in the displayed confirmation
dialog box.
You can also reset this setting to allow hidden confirmation messages to appear
again.

 Hiding a Confirmation Message

 Procedure ◆
(1) Perform a WideField3 operation that
will cause a confirmation message
box to be displayed.
 A confirmation message with the [Do not
ask again] checkbox is displayed.

(2) Turn on the [Do not ask again]

checkbox and click [Yes].

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⇒ The operation is performed. The
confirmation message does not appear
for the same operations in the future.

 Redisplaying Confirmation Messages

 Procedure ◆
(1) Select [Tools]-[Display Hidden
Message Dialog Boxes] from the menu
bar.
 Confirmation messages are set to be
displayed again.

TIP
If you have set multiple message dialogs to be hidden, selecting [Display Hidden Message Dialog
Boxes] affects all the messages, allowing them to appear again.

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B5. How to Use Component Macros

Effectively
Macros may be classified according to their uses into two types.
- Instruction macros
- Function macros

The method for creation and invocation is the same for both macro types. To
create a macro, select [File]–[New] from the menu bar, select [Macro] in the
displayed New dialog box and edit the macro in the same way as editing a block.
To call a macro, use the MCALL instruction.

Table B5.1 Two Types of Macros

Type Characteristics Uses
Instruction macro Completes execution in a Used in the same way as MOV, CAL, and other
single scan. standard instructions.
Function macro Completes execution in Used to control sophisticated I/O instruments or
multiple scans. complicated operations.

Macros can be shared among users, but should not use devices that are used by
other blocks or macros. We describe below how to use devices effectively in
macros.

 When Using Instruction Macros

Ensure that the devices used in a macro are not used by other blocks. As an instruction
macro completes its execution in a single scan, devices of such macros may be shared
with other macros.
Macros may use special devices (A, H, and U), not available to blocks.
By using these special devices (A, H, and U), you can safely avoid device overlap
problems.

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Figure B5.1 Distribution of Devices between Blocks (upper) and Macros (lower)

 When Using Function Macros

Ensure that devices used in a macro are not used by other blocks or macros.
While you can avoid sharing devices with other blocks by using the special A, H, and U
devices, if two or more macros are executed in the same scan, the latter macros may
inadvertently overwrite contents of the A, H, and U devices stored by earlier macros.
In this case, you can use local devices (/I, /D, /B, /F, /T and /C) instead. As local devices
can be used independently of each other even if they have the same address, their data
is assured until a macro completes execution, even if the execution requires multiple
scans.

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Figure B5.2 Distribution of Devices between Macro 1 (upper) and Macro 2 (lower)

CAUTION

When using local devices in function macros, note the following precautions. If the same
macro must be used in multiple locations, change the name of the macro. As local
devices are allocated on a macro basis, calling the same macro in multiple locations
causes device overlaps during execution.

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Figure B5.3 Example of Improper Use of the Same Macro at Multiple Locations

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Figure B5.4 Example of Proper Use of the Same Macro at Multiple Locations

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 When Invoking a Single Function Macro from Multiple Locations
If a macro completes execution in multiple scans, make sure that the device data to be
used by the macro is assured in the invoking block so that the assured data is provided
to the macro for each scan. This way, the data can be kept independent of the other
invokers.
In this case, all the data used by a macro program across multiple scans should be
created at the pointer register (P).
Conversely, devices A, H and U can be used for data not used by multiple scans.

 How to Pass Large Amounts of Device Data to a Macro

When you have to pass a large amount of data to a macro, pass an address at the
beginning of a data area of undetermined size to the macro as a macro argument. The
macro indexes the pointer register (P) and processes the indexed and subsequent
addresses from the device specified in the argument. This enables a single argument to
pass a large amount of device data.
In this case, you should write a program that indexes the pointer register in the macro
program. Be careful when specifying the data ranges covered by the macro.

Device ranges passed to the macro

I00001 ~ I0004 D00001 ~ D0004
I00017 ~ I0020 D00017 ~ D0020
I00033 ~ I0036 D00033 ~ D0036

This macro does not

save the data.

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Figure B5.5 Invoking Macros (lower) from Blocks (upper) by Specifying Pointers as
Beginnings of Devices

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B6. Collaborative Program

Development
WideField3 provides an environment that allows collaborative program
development by multiple developers. A program to be developed may be divided
by function into blocks, which are then assigned to different developers. Each
developer creates and tests blocks independently which are then combined in an
integration test.
The development procedure is described below.

CAUTION

If another personal computer downloads a program to the same CPU that is connected
online to WideField3 on your personal computer, WideField3 may no longer operate
normally. In this case, disconnect your WideField3 from the CPU by selecting [Online]–
[Disconnect], and then reconnect to the CPU by selecting [Online]–[Connect] from the
menu bar.

- A
List data items to be shared among blocks. Classify the devices into global
and local areas according to the number of such data items.
Allocate addresses of global devices (e.g., D00001) to data items to be shared
among blocks.
Use local devices (e.g., /D00001) for data items that are to be used only within
a block.

D00001

Block 1 Block 2
Global area
Local Local
data data
Global data

Local area Block 3 Block 4

Local Local
data data
D32768

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Figure B6.1 Global and Local Areas

- B
Create a new common project for all blocks. Perform common setup that
applies to all blocks, including project setup/configuration, common tag name
definition, constant definition, user log messages. In the project
setup/configuration, set up the global and local areas as determined in step A
above.

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- C
Each developer creates his own new project, and writes into it the project
setup/configuration and user log messages created in step B above. He may
manually re-enter the data from the keyboard, or simply copy the data using
Windows Explorer.

Overall project

Project setup/configuration
Common tag name definition
Constant definition
User log message

Developer A’s project

Project setup/configuration
Copy
Common tag name definition
Constant definition
User log message

Block A

Developer B’s project

Project setup/configuration
Copy
Common tag name definition
Constant definition
User log message

Block B
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Figure B6.2 Common Project and Block-specific Projects for Each Developer

- D
Each developer creates blocks assigned to him and creates dummy interface
blocks to test and debug interfaces with other blocks.
- E
Each developer transfers his blocks to the FA-M3 and debugs them. After
finishing debugging of a block, he writes it to the common project created in
step B by selecting [Project]–[Insert File] from the menu bar, or using the
Windows Explorer function.
- F
Combine all debugged blocks in the common project, and transfer the project
to the FA-M3. Perform integration tests to debug the entire project.
- G
During the integration test, multiple developers may perform debugging, as
well as perform online-editing on the same CPU concurrently.

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CAUTION

To transfer the online-edited data to the CPU, first convert the program by selecting
[Edit]–[Convert] from the menu bar, and then exit online editing by selecting
[Debug/Maintenance]–[End Online Editing] from the menu bar.
While a developer is transferring his online-edited data to the CPU, other developers
cannot convert their programs, or exit online editing in WideField3.
When multiple developers are online-editing a program concurrently, it is important to
know that once a developer transfers his online-edited changes to the CPU, the existing
program in the CPU will no longer be the same as the programs currently edited by the
other developers.

When multiple developers are online-editing a program concurrently, only the first
developer who stores balloons in the CPU can continue to do so. Note that for the other
developers to store balloons later, they must first reload balloons from the CPU.

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B7. Advanced Editing of Component

Blocks
WideField3 has a newly added [Project Settings/Configuration] function. In
addition to the configuration of an entire project and definition of CPU settings,
this function enables comprehensive setup of various aspects of projects,
including the properties and protection setting of blocks that configure projects,
the settings for storing tag name definitions to the CPU, and the maximum
number of tag name definitions allowed.
This chapter describes useful functions found in the Project
Settings/Configuration window, including:
- Function related to reuse of blocks
- Function related to registration of component blocks
- Function related to the settings of common tag name definitions and block
properties

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B7.1 Reuse of Blocks

WideField3 has a variety of functions that facilitate reuse of programs.
This section describes the following topics.
- Registering blocks to the library
- How to use the common library
- How to use blocks stored in other projects

B7.1.1 Registering to the Library

Blocks created for a project can be easily shared by other projects by "registering" the
blocks to the common library.
Common Library

Block AA
Project D
Refer Block AA

Refer
Register
Refer Project C
Project A
Block AA
Block AA

Project B
Block AA

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Figure B7.1 Overview of Common Library

 Common Library Folder

The common library folder is a location where blocks referred to by multiple projects are
stored. This folder can be set up on the [Folder Setup] tab of the Set up Environment
dialog box.

SEE ALSO
For details on the common library folder settings, see Section D1.2.2, "Folder Setup" (Offline).

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 Registering to the Library

The procedure for registering blocks to the common library is given below.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select [Executable Program
Settings]-[Execution Block
Components] in the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Execution Block Components screen

appears.
(2) Select a block to be registered to the
common library, and click [Add] in the
[Block Library Operation] area.
 A confirmation dialog box appears.

(3) Click [Yes].

 The specified block is registered to the
common library.

TIP
If a block file with the same name is already
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Step (3)
message is displayed. To overwrite the block,
click [OK]. To cancel the operation, click
[Cancel].

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B7.1.2 Using Blocks in the Common Library Folder

Any project can use blocks stored in the common library folder.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select [Executable Program
Settings]-[Execution Block
Components] in the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Execution Block Components screen

appears.

(2) Blocks registered to the common

library are displayed. Select a block to
be used by the project, and click [Add]
in the [Executable Program] area.
 The selected block is registered to the
executable program.

TIP
An "*" in the [Ref] column indicates the block
is referred to by another project.

TIP
The same procedure applies when registering
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B7.1.3 Using Blocks of Other Projects

Specifying the project folder of another project as reference folder allows blocks of the
project to be used.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select [Execution Block
Components] in the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Execution Block Components screen

appears.

(2) Click [Add Reference].

 The Folder Selection dialog appears.

(3) Select the folder of the project to be

referred to, and click [OK].
 The blocks of the selected project are
added to and displayed in the block list.

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Steps (2) and (3)

(4) Select a block to be used by the

current project, and click [Add] in the
[Executable Program] area.

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B7.2 Effective Way of Using Executable

Program Settings
Settings applied to blocks can be changed together from executable program
settings.
This section describes the following topics.
- Block protection
- Changing common tag name definition settings
- Changing block settings

B7.2.1 Block Protection

You can select a block from the block list and set a password to the block.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select [Protection Settings] in
the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Protection Settings screen appears.

(2) Double-click the block.

 The Set up Password dialog appears.

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 The password is set to the block.

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CAUTION

- When setting protection, make sure to safely manage the password.

- We cannot accept any request from any user, including persons responsible for
setting passwords, to clear passwords that have been set.

TIP
To cancel protection, clear both [New Password] and [Confirm Password] boxes in the Set up
Password dialog (i.e., leave the boxes blank), and click [OK].

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B7.2.2 Changing Common Tag Name Definition Settings

You can set the maximum number of tag name definitions allowed and select downloads
to the sequence CPU.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select Common Tag Name
Definitions/Local Device in the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Common Tag Name

Definitions/Local Device screen appears.

(2) In the [Entire Project] group box,

change the [Number of Common Tag
Name Defs] and [CPU Storage]
settings.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to change maximum
number of common tag name definitions, see
Section E2.6, "Changing Maximum Number of
Common Tag Name Definitions and Storing to
CPU" (Offline).

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(3) Click [OK].
 The settings are updated.

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B7.2.3 Changing Block Settings

For component blocks, you can select the reference tag name definitions, specify the
download setting of tag name definitions/comments to the sequence CPU, and specify
the number of local devices used.

 Procedure ◆
(1) In the Project Settings/Configuration
window, select Common Tag Name
Definitions/Local Device in the tree.

SEE ALSO
For details on how to open the Project
Settings/Configuration window, see Section
D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).

 The Common Tag Name

Definitions/Local Device screen appears.

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(2) In the [Executable Program] group

box, change the [Tag Name Def.
Reference], [CPU Storage] and [Local
Device] settings.

(3) Click [OK].

 The settings are updated.

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Introduction and Troubleshooting
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This manual describes how to solve problems that might occur in WideField3.

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C1. Precautions When Programming

for a Multi-CPU System
If a system uses multiple CPUs, you need to create a project and develop
programs for each CPU separately. This chapter describes precautions
concerning project setup/configuration when creating the configuration for a
multi-CPU system.
The slot numbers to be used in a program are set in the I/O setting in project
setup/configuration. CPUs perform I/O refreshing according to this setting. If
multiple projects share the same output module, the module may not operate
normally. Thus, an output module used by a project should not be used by
another project at the same time.

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Figure C1.1 Project A Uses I/O Slots 5 to 7

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Figure C1.2 Project B Uses I/O Slots 8 to 10

CAUTION

The F3SP22/28/38/53/58/59/66/67/71/76 modules support sensor control blocks (SCB)

in addition to normal blocks. SCB and normal blocks must be assigned unique slot
numbers within the same CPU.

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Figure C1.3 SCB Uses Slot 2, and Normal Blocks Use Slots 3 to 5 on Unit 0

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TIP
- A multi-CPU system refers to a system configuration with two, three, or four CPU modules mounted
in a unit.
- In Project Settings/Configuration, you can refer to the I/O settings of other CPUs to check whether
there is any conflict.

SEE ALSO
- For details on multi-CPU systems, see "Sequence CPU – Functions."
- For details on the project settings/configuration, see Section D3.1, "Building a Project" (Offline).
- For details on the procedure for referring to the I/O settings of other CPUs, see Section D3.1.13,
"Inter-CPU Shared Memory Setup" (Offline).

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C2. Recovering from Communication

Errors
This chapter describes how to recover from an error during communications
between a personal computer and the FA-M3. If a communications error is
detected for whatever reason (often if the communications cable is disconnected
or the FA-M3 is switched off), WideField3 automatically detects the failure and
displays the following message on the personal computer screen.

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Figure C2.1 Communications Error Message

If you wish to continue the connection, you can check the cable and/or switch off
and then switch on the FA-M3, and click [Yes] on the error message dialog box.
This recovery measure may remove the cause of the error and allow you to
continue operation (this measure will not work if the CPU communications mode
before power off is changed after power on).
It is recommended that you click [No] to disconnect (all monitor windows will
close automatically), check the communications cable, and reconnect online
again by selecting [Online]–[Connect] from the menu bar.

If the power supply to the FA-M3 is inadvertently turned off during Ethernet
communications, always click [No] to disconnect. If you click [Yes] in this case, a
communications error will again be generated due to connection processing
between the personal computer and the Ethernet interface module.

In the case of USB communications, the USB driver recognized by the PC may
enter into an unknown state. If connection cannot continue, check the USB cable
and/or switch off and then switch on the FA-M3, or disable and then enable the
FA-M3 USB driver using Windows device manager.

TIP
When you select [Edit]–[Convert] from the menu bar to convert a program during online-editing, and
then select [Debug/Maintenance]–[End Online Editing] from the menu bar to terminate online editing,
online connection is terminated only after the converted program is successfully transferred (the CPU
is notified of the program transfer status).
If WideField3 is forced to terminate, or the FA-M3 is switched off, or the communications cable is
disconnected during the conversion or transfer, you must switch off and then switch on the FA-M3.
Try to ensure that the above events do not occur during conversion or transfer.
If protection is enabled for the connected CPU, operation cannot continue even if you select [Yes] on
the communications error message dialog box even though reconnection may seem to be successful.
You should disconnect by selecting [No] on the communications error message dialog box and then try
to reconnect.

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C3. Troubleshooting
This chapter describes some common problems that you may encounter when
using WideField3, and how to perform troubleshooting.

This chapter suggests some standard measures to troubleshoot various problems but
these remedial measures may not always work.

 Communications Failure

Figure C3.1 Communications Error

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 No or Incorrect Display of Tag Names and I/O Comments

Figure C3.2 Tag Name Definition Error

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 Error Detected When Downloading CPU Properties

CPU property related error

Others
CPU error after download
What happened?

Error at download

Reset CPU
Check CPU properties
No problem
Errors
Upload CPU properties from amended
CPU and edit again

Download edited CPU

properties

No
OK?

Yes

END

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Figure C3.3 CPU Properties Error

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 Failure to Establish FL-net Connection in Windows 8/7/Vista/XP SP2

Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP SP2 feature enhanced security functions. The
installed firewall function may affect online connection using FL-net protocol in
WideField3.
We describe here how to connect to FA-M3 using FL-net communication.

 Connecting using FL-net communication in WideField3

When executing online connection using FL-net communication in WideField3 under
Windows XP SP2 environment, you may see the following security warning window.
Select [Unblock] in response to the question: "Do you want to keep blocking this
program?" to allow this and future connections.

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Figure C3.4 Windows Security Alert

Selecting [Keep Blocking] instead of [Unblock] disallows communication.

If you select [Keep Blocking], you can still enable communication subsequently by
configuring the Windows Firewall as described under "Configuring Windows Firewall to
allow online connection using FL-net communication".

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 Configuring Windows Firewall to allow online connection using FL-net
communication
The setup described below can only be performed if you have selected [Keep Blocking]
earlier. This setup is not required if you have selected [Unblock] instead.

1. Select and open Security Center from Windows control panel.

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Figure C3.5 Control Panel

2. Select and open Windows Firewall from the Windows Security Center screen.

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Figure C3.6 Windows Security Center

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3. Configure Windows Firewall.
Although you can disable Windows Firewall by selecting [Off] on the General tab
screen, we do not recommend doing so.

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Figure C3.7 Windows Firewall

4. Click the Exceptions tab and perform setup as shown in the following screen.

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Figure C3.8 Windows Firewall

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5. Click the Advanced tab, and click [Settings] in the ICMP group box.

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Figure C3.9 Windows Firewall

6. Turn on all checkboxes on the ICMP Settings screen.

This configures Windows Firewall to allow mcomsrvex requests and responses to
pass through.

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Figure C3.10 ICMP Settings

7. The setup is completed. Click [OK] to close all windows.

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C4. E-mail Technical Support

The E-mail Technical Support function enables you to send an E-mail query to
Yokogawa’s technical support center from within WideField3.
Selecting this function from the menu starts the mail program and displays a
screen for preparing a new E-mail. The E-mail address of Yokogawa’s technical
support center is automatically entered as the default destination address for
your convenience.

CAUTION

The Mailer program to be invoked is defined in the [E-mail] field on the Programs tab of
the Internet Options dialog box of the Internet Explorer software.

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Figure C4.1 Mailer Settings

TIP
To display the Internet Options dialog box, select [Internet Options] from the Internet Explorer software
or Windows control panel.

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 Procedure 
(1) Select [Tools]–[E-mail to Technical
Support] from the menu bar.
 The mailer program is started and a
screen for creating a new E-mail is
displayed.

TIP
The E-mail address of Yokogawa’s Technical
Support Center is displayed in the destination
address field by default.

(2) Create and send the mail, according to

operating procedures of the mailer
program.
 The created mail is sent to Yokogawa’s
Technical Support Center.

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C5. When an Unexpected Error

Message is Displayed
If, while using WideField3, you encounter an unusual error message or unstable
behavior, it could be due to the impact of the environment of the PC you are
currently using.
The following sections not only help you avoid such problems but also provide
useful information to assist in troubleshooting these problems.

C5.1 Editing the Antivirus Security Software

Settings
The folders and files used with the WideField3 system can be affected by antivirus
security software installed on the PC, which can prevent the affected folders and
files from producing normal behavior on WideField3.

For example, the following problems can occur:

- An attempt to create or open a project or file fails.
- An attempt to save a project or file fails.
- The conversion processing of the ladder program that is currently being
edited fails.
- An online connection cannot be established even when both the
communication conditions and the connection path are correct.
- Even when you browse for a file that should be present, you cannot find it.

If any of these problems occur, you can probably resolve them by editing the
antivirus security software settings. We recommend that you consult the
information security administrator in your organization to arrange for this.

 Specifying exception settings for real-time scanning

Antivirus security software generally provides real-time scanning for constantly
monitoring the modification and alteration of folders and files stored on a hard disk or
other storage device.
Real-time scanning can sometimes mistakenly detect or occupy folders and files used
with WideField3, which can prevent them from producing normal behavior on
WideField3.

You can avoid this problem by excluding the folders and files used with WideField3 from
the targets of real-time scanning.

TIP
Depending on the antivirus security software you are using, real-time scanning may be called real-time
inspection, real-time scan, or on-access scan instead.
The "exception" settings may also be called "exclusion" settings instead. For details, check the
antivirus security software you are using.

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We recommend that you specify the following folders and files as the exception settings
for real-time scanning.

Table C5.1 Folders that should be specified as the exception settings for real-time scanning
Type Folder name
Program folder C:\Program Files\WideField3
Share folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yokogawa\FAM3
Project folder C:\Users\Public\Documents\Yokogawa\FA-M3\Fam3pjt
Work folder C:\Users\Public\Documents\Yokogawa\FA-M3\Fam3tmp
Shared data folder C:\Users\Public\Documents\Yokogawa\FA-M3\Fam3com
Macro folder C:\Users\Public\Documents\Yokogawa\FA-M3\Fam3mac
Library folder C:\Users\Public\Documents\Yokogawa\FA-M3\Fam3lib
Table C5.2 Files that should be specified as the exception settings for real-time scanning
Type Folder name
WideField3 program C:\Program Files\WideField3\WideField3.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yokogawa\FAM3\mcomsrvex.exe
Applications for FA-M3 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yokogawa\FAM3\McomSetup.exe
communication C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yokogawa\FAM3\McomSetupMng.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yokogawa\FAM3\McomSetupDisp.exe

TIP
Replace the folder name specified as "C:\Program Files" above with the name of the actual folder used
in the environment in which WideField3 is installed.

- If you have installed the folder or file under a disk drive other than the C drive:
Replace "C:\Program Files" with "D:\Program Files".
- If you have installed the folder or file in a 64-bit operating system (OS):
Replace "C:\Program Files" with "C:\Program Files (x86)".
- If you have installed the folder or file by specifying a folder other than the default folder:
Replace "C:\Program Files" with the name of the specified folder.

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C5.2 Upgrading from a Lower Version of

WideField3
Performing program editing or program monitoring on WideField3 Version R3.02
or earlier can cause the following error message to be output: Work directory disk
full/protected.
This problem can occur when a program created with a higher version of
WideField3 is processed in a lower-version WideField3.
This problem occurs at the following timings and can be avoided by taking the
action described below.

<When this problem occurs>

- When a block is opened during program editing or program monitoring
- When conversion is performed or a file is saved during program editing

<How to avoid this problem>

- Upgrade WideField3 to Version R3.03 or later.

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FA-M3
Programming Tool WideField3
Introduction and Troubleshooting
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Comparing Files ...................................... D1-34,E7-1

INDEX Comparison Bar ........................................ A3-3,E7-3
concurrent execution ..................... H7-4,H7-14,H8-7
A configuration .........................A3-4,A3-18,C1-1,D2-8,
access key ....................................................... A3-23 D2-24,D3-9,E8-28,E8-46,H4-7,J1-5
Action monitor ..................................................... J1-3 connection history .......................................... H11-20
activating instructions ...................................... K2-10 connection line ........................................ B3-5,E1-47
Advanced function module register monitor ..... J3-19 constant definition .............................................. E3-1
Advanced function module relay monitor ......... J3-18 constant scan ................................................... D3-30
alarm display...................................................... K3-3 contact A ................................... B3-5,B3-8,E1-9,J2-2
application instruction .......... E1-23,J2-4,J2-14,J2-15 contact B ................................... B3-5,B3-8,E1-9,J2-2
continuation circuit ........................ A3-20,E1-4,E1-50
B
continuous type application instruction ... E1-6,E1-24
balloon comments............................................ E1-82
conversion error .................................... E1-2,E1-108
balloon list window ........................................... A3-10
convert .................................................. E1-2,E1-108
balloon monitor ................................................. J2-32
CPU properties .................................................. H5-1
basic instructions ............................................. E1-21
Battery error/Memory check error............ K3-6,K3-11 D
block tag name definition ............ A3-18,D2-4,D3-78, Define Program Components .........A3-5,D3-11,H2-3
E1-99,E2-3,E2-15,E2-26,E2-29,H9-3,J4-1 Device Manager .................... A1-7,H8-1,H8-3,H8-17
block… ........ D4-4,D4-7,E8-31,F2-4,F2-9,H2-9,H3-6, Device monitor ........................ A1-6,A1-7,A1-8,A1-9,
H4-6,H13-4,J2-2 J3-1,J3-3,J3-8,J3-14,J3-21
block file name ...................... A5-3,A5-5,D2-3,D3-19, disabling ........................................................... K2-12
D3-74,D3-77,D4-2,D4-7,D4-10,D4-13,H8-16, Display Data Change Identification ................. J2-23
J2-8,K2-7
display format.......................... J2-15,J3-11,J4-7,J5-3
block name .................. A5-3,A5-5,A5-10,D1-8,D2-3,
Display style ........................................................ J4-8
D3-19,D3-74,D3-77,D4-2,D4-7,D4-13,E1-37,
Display Operation Log ................. D1-29,D2-7,K3-21
K2-7
Display User Log ............................................. K3-16
built-in ROM ........................................................ J1-3
displaying details ..............................................J2-14
C download..................... D1-29,H1-1,H2-1,H2-3,H2-9,
CADM3 ........................... A3-12,D2-22,D4-13,H8-24 H5-9,H8-11,H9-8,H13-5
Cancel Forced Set/Reset .................................. K1-4
E
cell….. ............................. E1-55, E1-61,E1-64,F4-13
edit program ................... A1-6,A1-7,A1-8,A1-9,E1-3,
Change I/O installation position .... B2-2,D3-68,F4-34
E1-8,F4-23,F4-24
circuit comment......... E1-74,H2-6,H9-3,K2-12,K2-20
E-mail……....................... C4-1,D1-30,H8-17,H10-11
clear CPU properties ....................................... H5-13
environment setup ................................ D1-3,H10-11
clear devices ..................................................... J1-11
exclusive access control ...................................J1-14
Clear Log ................................................ K3-9,K3-17
executable program .............. A3-18,D2-7,D2-8,D3-9
clear program.................................................... J1-10
executable program name ...... A5-3,A5-8,D2-1,D2-5,
column count in a circuit ..................... D1-17,E1-112
D2-9,D2-18,D2-23,D3-5
common library .................................................. B7-2
Export (Circuits comments/Subcomments) ... E1-109
common tag name definition .........A3-4,A3-18,D2-4,
Export (Cross reference) ................................. E6-19
D3-78,E1-99,E2-3,E2-16,E2-23,E2-29,E2-34,
Export (Device files) ......................................... H8-22
H2-5,H9-5,J4-1
Export (Device list) ........................................... E5-18
Compact printing.............................................. E8-32
Export (Environment setup) ............................. D1-35
compare ....................... A1-6,E7-6,E7-16,H4-3,H4-6,
H4-8,H6-7,H8-19,H9-9 Export (Key customization) .............................. D1-39
Compare Project ................................................ E7-6 Export (Tag name definition) ............................ E2-36
Compare Window ............................................ E7-16 Extract Macro ................................................... F1-12

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FA Link error ............................................ K3-6,K3-11 macro ....................... A3-18,B5-1,D4-4,D4-13,E8-31,
FA Link Tool ............................................ H7-4,H7-12 F1-1,F1-8,H2-9,H3-6,H4-6
FA-M3 Defender .............................................. H11-1 macro file name ......... A5-3,A5-5,D2-3,D3-74,D3-77,
Find Bar .................................................. A3-2,E4-49 D4-2,D4-7,D4-10,F1-10,K2-7
Find in Project ...................... A3-5,E4-8,E4-15,E4-31 macro name ............... A5-3,A5-5,A5-10,D2-3,D3-74,
Find Instruction in Project ................................ E4-15 D3-77,D4-2,D4-7,F1-10,K2-7
Fixed Index Modification Monitor ...................... J2-20 Macro monitor .......................................... H14-3,J2-2
FL-net Refreshing ............................................ D3-51 macro tag name definition .......... A3-18,D2-3,E1-99,
FL-net Tool ............................................ H7-13,H7-27 E2-6,H2-10
Font ...................................................... B4-1,D1-20 Memory error/failure ................................K3-6,K3-11
Forced Reset ............................................. J2-3,K1-2 Mnemonic editing .................................... E1-7,E1-95
Forced Set ................................................. J2-3,K1-2 MODE switch ...................................................... J1-3
function key............................................. B3-5,E1-22 momentary power failure .........................K3-5,K3-11
multiple connections ........................................ H1-22
G
global device ....................... B6-1,D3-34,E1-12,F2-8, O
H14-2,J5-5 offline balloon .......................................... B1-5,H9-10
group tag name............................... E2-31,F3-2,F3-5 online balloon .......................................... B1-5,H9-10
online editing .......................................... A1-9,D3-81,
H H13-9,H9-9,H13-9,K2-1,K2-5,K2-17,J2-35
Hide Circuits .................................................... E1-90 on-PC name .................... A5-1,A5-2,A5-5,A5-8,H2-3
operating mode ............................. A3-16,H1-23,J1-6
I
operation protection ........ A1-7,H11-5,H11-7,H11-12,
I/O comment ..................... A1-7,A3-20,D1-28,D3-80,
H11-14
E1-78,E2-1,F4-8,J2-27,K2-21
Output window ................................................. A3-10
I/O comparison error ................................ K3-6,K3-11
I/O module error...................................... K3-6,K3-12 P
Image Copy ........................................... E1-69,J2-36 power off .......................................................... K3-11
Import (Circuits comments/Subcomments) ... E1-109 Program monitor ............. A1-6,A1-7,A1-8,A1-9,J2-2,
Import (Device files) ......................................... H8-23 J2-7,J2-31,J5-13,K2-5
project .......................... A1-5,A1-6,A1-7,A1-9,A1-12,
Import (Environment setup) ............................. D1-36
A1-20,B2-4,D2-3,D2-8,D3-5,D3-56,E8-9,
Import (Key customization) .............................. D1-40 E8-27,E8-46,F2-5,F2-10,F4-30,H1-23,H2-3,
Import (Tag name definition) ............................ E2-36 H4-3
inactivating instructions.................................... K2-10 project file name ............ A5-3,A5-8,D2-3,D2-5,D2-9,
in-CPU name .................. A5-1,A5-2,A5-5,A5-8,H2-3 D2-18,D2-23,D3-5,H3-4,H3-7,H3-9,H8-16
index modification ................... E1-40,E2-5,F4-6,J2-4 project settings .................................................... J1-5
indirect specification ............. E1-41,E2-5,J2-18,J5-1 Project window .......................................... A1-9,A3-4
instruction error ........................................ K3-6,K3-11 protection .......................... D3-25,D4-5,D4-11,H5-12
Instruction List......................................... E1-9,E1-23 pulse ............................................................... E1-23
instruction number .................... E1-10,E1-100,J2-13
instruction palette...................................... A3-2,E1-9 R
Inter-CPU communication error ............... K3-5,K3-11 Read Circuits ........................................ E2-14,E3-10
interrupt error ........................................... K3-6,K3-11 Read mode ........................................................ D4-6
invalid instruction found ........................... K3-5,K3-11 Register Macro ........................................ F1-8,F1-14
Registered device monitor ...... A1-6,A1-7,A1-8,A1-9,
K H13-2,J5-1,J5-3
Key customization............................................ D1-38 replacing in project ................................ D3-67,F4-31
Reset start................................................ H1-2,J1-12
L Restart Refreshing ........................................... K1-14
label… ......................................... A3-20,E1-37,E1-52 Resume Monitoring .................................J2-31,J3-16
Language Setup .............................................. D1-37 ROM pack error ...................................... K3-5,K3-12
local device ...................... B6-1,D3-34,D3-56,D4-10,
E2-4,E1-12,F1-3,F1-12,F2-1,F2-2,F2-7,F2-8, S
H8-16,J3-9,J5-7 sampling trace ................................................... A1-8
long word .......................... B3-9,E1-23,E1-28,E1-34, scan time............................................................. J1-3
J2-16,K1-6, scan timeout.............................................K3-6,K3-11
long-word index modification ........................... E1-40 Search Window ................................................ A3-11

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security keyword .............................................. H5-10 W
self-diagnosis error ............................................ K3-5 Warning of duplicate use .................... D1-18,E1-115
sensor control block (SCB) C1-1,D3-9,D3-31,D3-58, Watch Monitor .......................................... A1-12,J6-1
J1-3,K3-6 WideField .............................................. A1-21,H8-25
Sequential Search ........................................... E4-21 WideField2 .............................................. A1-2,A1-20
set time ............................................................... J1-9 WideField3 R1 ........................................ A1-2,A1-10
shared refreshing ............................................. D3-43 WideField3 R2 ...................................... A1-10,A1-14
shortcut key ..................................................... A3-21 Write mode......................................................... E2-6
Show Circuits ................................................... E1-92
Simple Find ...................................................... E4-49
slot number .... B2-1,C1-1,D3-31,D3-68,H7-12,H7-26
Split Display ..................................................... E1-94
SPU error ................................................. K3-5,K3-11
Start block ........................................................ K1-15
status bar ........................................ A3-3,E1-11,H8-6
Stop block ........................................................ K1-15
Stop Refreshing ............................................... K1-13
structure .......... A3-19,D3-62,E1-19,E1-44,F4-1,F4-5
structure macro ................................................ F4-25
structure member............ A3-20,D3-62,E1-19,E1-45,
F4-3,F4-7,F4-31,F4-33,F4-35
structure object definition ....................... E2-20,F4-12
structure type definition........................ A3-19,D3-63,
F4-3,F4-7,H4-8
subcomment ..................... A3-20,E1-10,E1-73,H4-8,
H9-3,K2-17
subroutine error ............................................... K3-11
Subunit communication error .................. K3-6,K3-12
Subunit transmitter switching
has occurred ................................. K3-6,K3-12
Suspend Monitoring ................................ J2-31,J3-16
syntax check ............................... B4-1,D1-24,D3-60,
F4-35,H2-3
system block ...............................A5-11,D3-10,D3-60
system log ............................................... E8-48,K3-8

T
tag name ........................ A3-20,D3-65,D3-66,D3-67,
D3-78,E1-12,E1-43,E1-94,E1-98,E2-29,
J2-27,J2-28,J4-3
tag name definition ...... A1-6,A1-7,A1-8,A1-9,A3-20,
D3-78,E1-95,E2-1,E2-6,E2-24,E8-47,F4-18,
H2-10,H3-8,H9-3,J2-28,J4-1,K2-21
Tag Name Definition Monitor .............................. J4-1
Temporarily change communication speed ........ J1-7
Tile…................................................................ A3-17
title….. .................................. A3-20,D2-9,D3-5,D4-11
toolbar ............................................ A3-2,D1-26,H8-3
U
Undo… .................................................. A3-13,E1-69
upload ......................... D3-81,H1-2,H3-3,H3-6,H3-8,
H5-4,H5-11,H8-4,H9-9,H13-5
USB… .................................... A2-2,A4-9,D1-12,H1-3
Used Device ...................................................... E5-9
user authentication ........................................ H11-28
user log message ............. A3-15,A3-18,D2-8,D3-29,
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Revision Information
Title : FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 - Introduction and Troubleshooting User's Manual
Document No. : IM 34M06Q16-01E

Jun. 2018 / 8th Edition

Supported for WideField3 R4.02

May 2017 / 7th Edition

Supported for WideField3 R4.01

Mar. 2017 / 6th Edition

Addition of modules. Correction of errors.

Feb. 2016 / 5th Edition

Supported for WideField3 R3.03

Dec. 2013 / 4th Edition

Supported for WideField3 R3.01

May 2013 / 3rd Edition

Supported for WideField3 R2.04

Sep. 2012 / 2nd Edition

Supported for WideField3 R2.03

Jan. 2012 / 1st Edition

New publication

■For Questions and More Information

If you have any questions, you can send an E-mail to the following address.
E-mail: [email protected]
■Written by
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
■Published by
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
2-9-32 Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, 180-8750, JAPAN

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