SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Always read these instructions before using this product.)

Before using this product, thoroughly read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual
and pay careful attention to safety and handle the products properly.
The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety precautions of the
system, refer to the User's Manual for each controller.

In this manual, the safety precautions are ranked as " WARNING" and " CAUTION".

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,

WARNING resulting in death or severe injury.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,

CAUTION resulting in miner or moderate injury or property damage.

Note that the CAUTION level may lead to serious consequences according to the circumstances.
Always follow the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal safety.

Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.

[Design Instructions]

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

[Startup/Maintenance Instructions]

CAUTION
● The online operations performed from a personal computer to a running controller (Program change, operating status
change such as RUN-STOP switching, and remote control operation) have to be executed after the manual has been
carefully read and the safety has been ensured.
When changing a program while a controller is RUN, it may cause a program corruption in some operating conditions.
Fully understand the precautions described in the manuals and Help function of each controller before use.

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 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or
serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the
PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.

(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general
industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT
INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN
MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND
GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other
cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a
special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator
and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for
Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or
Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to
the public or property.

Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the
PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is
limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special
quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general
specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi representative
in your region.

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REVISIONS
The manual number is written at the bottom left of the back cover.

Print date Manual number Revision

Oct., 2009 SH-080902ENG-A First edition

Apr., 2010 SH-080902ENG-B Model Addition

MELSEC-L series
Addition
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT, Section 3.4, Section 3.10
Correction
MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL,
Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5,
Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.10, Section 3.12,
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2,
Section 6.2

Sep., 2010 SH-080902ENG-C Model Addition

MELSEC-FX series
Addition
Section 3.4, Section 3.10
Correction
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL,
Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.3, Section 3.4,
Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.11,
Section 3.13, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.1,
Section 5.2, Section 6.2

Apr., 2011 SH-080902ENG-D Addition

GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL
Correction
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL, Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1,
Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.6, Section 3.7, Section 3.8,
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 6.2

Nov., 2011 SH-080902ENG-E Addition

MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL,
Section 3.4.4
Correction
Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3,
Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.8, Section 3.9, Section 3.11, Section 3.13,
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 5.2, Section 6.1,
Section 6.2

Jun., 2012 SH-080902ENG-F Correction

Section 1.1, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, Section 3.8,
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 6.2

Nov., 2012 SH-080902ENG-G Correction

Section 1.2, Section 3.2, Section 3.4, Section 3.11, Section 5.2

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 Print date Manual number Revision

Jun., 2013 SH-080902ENG-H Addition

Section 3.4.5
Correction
Section 2.1, Section 3.4.1, Section 3.4.4, Section 3.11

Dec., 2013 SH-080902ENG-I Addition

Section 3.4.6, Section 3.4.7
Correction
MANUALS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL,
Section 3.4.2, Section 3.4.3, Section 3.4.4, Section 3.5.1, Section 3.6, Section 3.7,
Section 3.9, Section 3.11, Section 5.2

Japanese Manual Version SH-080763-J

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

© 2009 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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 INTRODUCTION

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

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... A - 1

REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................... A - 3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... A - 5
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... A - 5
MANUALS.............................................................................................................................................. A - 7
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................... A - 11
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL........................................................... A - 13

1 OVERVIEW 1 - 1 to 1 - 10

1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works 1-2

1.2 Features 1-3

2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION 2 - 1 to 2 - 4

2.1 Screen Configuration 2-2

3 OPERATING PROCEDURE OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR 3 - 1 to 3 - 60

3.1 Procedure of MELSOFT Navigator from Start to End 3-2

3.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator 3-3

3.3 Creating Workspaces 3-4

3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram 3-8

3.4.1 System configuration to be created .............................................................................................. 3 - 8
3.4.2 Creating module configuration diagrams...................................................................................... 3 - 9
3.4.3 Creating network configuration diagrams ................................................................................... 3 - 20
3.4.4 Creating CC-Link configuration diagrams................................................................................... 3 - 22
3.4.5 Creating AnyWireASLINK configuration diagrams ..................................................................... 3 - 24
3.4.6 Creating Ethernet configuration diagrams .................................................................................. 3 - 26
3.4.7 Creating CC IE Field configuration diagrams ............................................................................. 3 - 28
3.5 Creating Projects 3 - 30
3.5.1 Creating new projects................................................................................................................. 3 - 30
3.5.2 Allocating projects to controllers................................................................................................. 3 - 35
3.6 Setting Parameters 3 - 38

3.7 Checking System Configuration 3 - 47

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 3.7.1 Checking system configuration .................................................................................................. 3 - 47
3.7.2 Checking power supply capacity and I/O points ........................................................................ 3 - 48
3.8 Editing Projects 3 - 49
3.8.1 Editing projects........................................................................................................................... 3 - 49
3.8.2 Utilizing existing projects (import) .............................................................................................. 3 - 50
3.9 Reading/Writing/Verifying Controller Data 3 - 53

3.10 Saving Workspaces 3 - 56

3.10.1 Saving workspaces with specified names.................................................................................. 3 - 56
3.10.2 Overwriting workspaces ............................................................................................................. 3 - 57
3.11 Printing Workspaces 3 - 58

3.12 Closing Workspaces 3 - 59

3.13 Exiting MELSOFT Navigator 3 - 60

4 USING SYSTEM LABELS 4 - 1 to 4 - 20

4.1 Registering System Labels in MELSOFT Navigator 4-2

4.1.1 Registering system labels in MELSOFT Navigator ...................................................................... 4 - 3
4.1.2 Assigning devices to system labels.............................................................................................. 4 - 5
4.1.3 Using system labels in GT Designer3 .......................................................................................... 4 - 8
4.2 Utilizing Existing Labels as System Labels 4 - 11
4.2.1 Registering labels as system labels ........................................................................................... 4 - 12
4.2.2 Using system labels in motion controller projects ...................................................................... 4 - 15
4.3 Using System Labels on another personal computer 4 - 17

4.4 Checking System Labels 4 - 19

5 CREATING SYSTEM BACKUP DATA 5 - 1 to 5 - 6

5.1 Setting Batch Read Password 5-2

5.2 Executing Batch Read Function 5-4

6 USING PROGRAM JUMP FUNCTION 6 - 1 to 6 - 5

6.1 Example of System Configuration 6-2

6.2 Program Jump Function 6-3

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■ MANUALS

The manuals related to this product are shown below.

Refer to the following tables when ordering required manuals.

Related manuals
1) MELSOFT Navigator
For details of operations, refer to the Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.
2) GX Works2

Manual number
Manual name
(Model code)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

SH-080779ENG
Explains the system configuration of GX Works2 and the functions common to a Simple project and
(13JU63)
Structured project such as parameter setting, operation method for the online function. (Sold separately)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)

SH-080780ENG
Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Simple project of GX Works2.
(13JU64)
(Sold separately)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project)

SH-080781ENG
Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs in Structured project of GX
(13JU65)
Works2. (Sold separately)

GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project)

SH-080787ENG
Explains fundamental operation methods such as creating, editing, and monitoring programs in Simple
(13JZ22)
project for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately)

GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured Project)

SH-080788ENG
Explains fundamental operation methods such as creating, editing, and monitoring programs in
(13JZ23)
Structured project for users inexperienced with GX Works2. (Sold separately)

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 3) GT Designer3

Manual number
Manual name
(Model code)

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Fundamentals)

Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, basic operations for dialog boxes, methods SH-080866ENG
such as creating new project and transferring data to GOT, and convenient screen editing operations of (1D7MB9)
GT Designer3. (Sold separately)

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Functions) (1/2, 2/2)

SH-080867ENG
Explains common settings, object function specifications, setting methods, and arranging methods of GT
(1D7MC1)
Designer3. (Sold separately)

GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen Design Manual

Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, basic operations for dialog boxes, methods SH-081220ENG
such as creating new project and transferring data to GOT, and convenient screen editing operations of (1D7ML9)
GT Designer3. (Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Mitsubishi Products) for GT Works3

SH-080868ENG
Explains Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MC2)
(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Non-Mitsubishi Products 1) for GT Works3

SH-080869ENG
Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MC3)
(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Non-Mitsubishi Products 2) for GT Works3

SH-080870ENG
Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MC4)
(Sold separately)

GOT1000 Series Connection Manual (Microcomputer, MODBUS Products, Peripherals) for GT Works3
SH-080871ENG
Explains the connection method between GOT and peripherals such as a bar code reader.
(1D7MC5)
(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Mitsubishi Product) For GT Works3 Version1

SH-081197ENG
Explains Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MJ8)
(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Non Mitsubishi Product 1) For GT Works3 Version1
SH-081198ENG
Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MJ9)
(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Non Mitsubishi Product 2) For GT Works3 Version1
SH-081199ENG
Explains non-Mitsubishi products that can be connected to GOT and their connection method.
(1D7MK1)
(Sold separately)

GOT2000 Series Connection Manual (Microcomputer, MODBUS Products, Peripherals) For GT Works3
Version1 SH-081200ENG
Explains the connection method between GOT and peripherals such as a bar code reader. (1D7MK2)
(Sold separately)

GT Simulator3 Version 1 Operating Manual

SH-080861ENG
Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of GT Simulator3 used
(1D7MB1)
in GOT1000 series (GT16/GT15/GT11) and GOT-A900 series. (Sold separately)

GT SoftGOT1000 Version 3 Operating Manual for GT Works3

SH-080860ENG
Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of monitoring software
(1D7MA9)
GT Soft GOT1000. (Sold separately)

GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 Operating Manual

SH-081201ENG
Explains the system configuration, screen configuration, and operation methods of monitoring software
(1D7MK3)
GT Soft GOT2000. (Sold separately)

4) MT Developer2
Refer to the Help function of MT Developer2.

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5) Motion Controllers

Manual number
Manual name
(Model code)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller Programming Manual (COMMON)

IB-0300134
Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, common parameters,
(1XB928)
auxiliary/applied functions, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC) IB-0300135

Explains the functions, programming, debugging, and error lists of Motion SFC. (Optional) (1XB929)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE) IB-0300136

Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device lists, and error lists. (Optional) (1XB930)

Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE)

Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system IB-0300137
program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous (1XB931)
control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller Programming Manual (COMMON)

IB-0300111
Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, common parameters,
(1XB911)
auxiliary/applied functions and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC) IB-0300112

Explains the functions, programming, debugging, and error lists of Motion SFC. (Optional) (1XB912)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE) IB-0300113

Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional) (1XB913)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE)

Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system IB-0300114
program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous (1XB914)
control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU Motion controller (SV43) Programming Manual

IB-0300115
Explains the dedicated instructions to execute the positioning control by Motion program of EIA language
(1XB915)
(G-code), servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (Motion SFC)

IB-0300042
Explains the Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, functions, programming,
(1XB781)
and error codes of the Motion SFC. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV13/SV22) Programming Manual (REAL MODE) IB-0300043

Explains the servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional) (1XB782)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV22) Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE)

Explains the dedicated instructions, servo parameters, positioning instructions for mechanical system IB-0300044
program comprised of a virtual main shaft or mechanical module required to execute the synchronous (1XB783)
control, device lists, and error lists. (Optional)

Q173CPU(N)/Q172CPU(N) Motion controller (SV43) Programming Manual

Explains the dedicated instructions to execute the positioning control by Motion program of EIA language IB-0300070
(G-code), Multiple CPU system configuration, performance specifications, functions, programming, (1CT784)
debugging, servo parameters, positioning instructions, device list, and error lists. (Optional)

6) RT ToolBox2

Manual number
Manual name
(Model code)

CR750/700/500 series RT ToolBox2 / RT ToolBox2 mini User's Manual

BFP-A8618
Explains operation methods such as creating and monitoring programs, and connecting with robots.

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

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 ● Purpose of this manual
This manual explains the features and operations of iQ Platform supporting engineering environment
MELSOFT iQ Works.

Manuals and the Help function for reference are listed in the following table according to their
purpose.
For information such as the contents and number of each manual, refer to the list of 'Related
manuals'.

Purpose Manuals and HELP function for reference

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)
Creating GX Works2 projects GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured Project)

Creating MT Developer2 projects Help function of MT Developer2

GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (For GOT 1000 Series)

Creating GT Designer3 projects
GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen Design Manual

Creating RT ToolBox2 projects CR750/700/500 series RT ToolBox2 / RT ToolBox2 mini User's Manual

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

Using system labels GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Simple Project)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Simple Project)
Using data backup function GX Works2 Beginner's Manual (Structured Project)
Help function of MT Developer2

Using program jump function Motion controller programming manual of Q173D/Q172D, Q173H/Q172H, Q173/Q172

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■ HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

This section explains how to read this manual according to your purpose when using MELSOFT iQ
Works.
Please use this manual with referring to the following descriptions.
1) To learn about the overview of MELSOFT iQ Works
Chapter 1 OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.
2) To learn about the screen configuration of MELSOFT iQ Works
Chapter 2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION
Chapter 2 explains the screen configuration of MELSOFT Navigator.
3) To learn about the operating procedures of MELSOFT Navigator
Chapter 3 OPERATING PROCEDURE OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
Chapter 3 explains a sequence of the basic operation from start-up to creating and saving methods
of workspaces and projects.
4) To learn about the system labels
Chapter 4 USING SYSTEM LABELS
Chapter 4 explains the functions to utilize labels used in a project for controller projects in a
workspace.
5) To learn about the data backup
Chapter 5 CREATING SYSTEM BACKUP DATA
Chapter 5 explains the functions to read programmable controller projects, motion controller
projects, and GOT projects from respective controllers in batch and create their backup data using
MELSOFT Navigator.
6) To learn about the program jump function
Chapter 6 USING PROGRAM JUMP FUNCTION
Chapter 6 explains the function which can start motion SFC programs/servo programs, that are
linked with motion controller programs, using the SFCS and SVST instructions of ladder programs.

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 This explains notes requiring attention or useful functions relating to the information given on the
same page.

● Symbols used in this manual

The following shows the symbols used in this manual with descriptions and examples.

No. Symbol Description Example

[ ] Menu name on a menu bar [Workspace]

Toolbar icon

" " Item name in a workspace "Configuration diagram B"

" " Item name in a screen "Open Startup Screen at Start"

Button on a screen

- Keyboard key Ctrl

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■ GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL

This manual uses the generic terms and abbreviations listed in the following table to discuss the
software packages and programmable controller CPUs. Corresponding module models are also listed if
needed.

Generic term and abbreviation Description

Generic product name of the integrated development environment for SWnDND-IQWK-E/

MELSOFT Navigator SWnDNC-IQWK-E (iQ Platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works)
(n: version)

Generic product name for SWnDNC-GXW2-E

GX Works2 (n: version)
MELSOFT Navigator compatible GX Works2 is GX Works2Version 1.15R or later.
Generic product name for SWnDNC-MTW2-E
MT Developer2 (n: version)
MELSOFT Navigator compatible MT Developer2 is MT Developer2 Version 1.09K or later.

Generic product name for SWnD5C-GTWK3-E

GT Designer3 (n: version)
MELSOFT Navigator compatible GT Designer3 is GT Designer3 Version 1.05F or later.
Generic product name for SWnD5C-GPPW-E
GX Developer (n: version)
MELSOFT Navigator compatible GX Developer is GX Developer Version 8.95Z or later.
Generic product name for 3D-11C-WINE/3D-12C-WINE
RT ToolBox2
MELSOFT Navigator compatible RT ToolBox2 is RT ToolBox2 Version 2.00A or later.

Q series Generic term for MELSEC-Q series

L series Generic term for MELSEC-L series

FX series Generic term for MELSEC-F series

Controller Generic terms for programmable controller, motion controller, and GOT

Network Generic terms for CC-Link IE controller network, MELSECNET/H, and Ethernet

Personal computer Generic term for personal computers on which Windows® operates

Generic term for Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal GOT1000 series and GOT2000
GOT
Series

System configuration diagram Generic terms for network configuration and module configuration

GX Works2 project Projects that created/saved with GX Works2 (GX Works2 format project)

GX Developer project Projects that created/saved with GX Developer (GX Developer format project)

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 MEMO

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 1

OVERVIEW
1 OVERVIEW 2

CONFIGURATION
This chapter explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
4
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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 iQ Works

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 MELSOFT iQ Works

MELSOFT iQ Works is an integrated engineering software product which includes GX Works2, MT Developer2, GT
Designer3, and RT ToolBox2.
While sharing design information such as system designs and programming in the whole control system, the
system designing efficiency and the programming efficiency are improved, and thus the total programming cost is
reduced.
This manual explains the system management method using MELSOFT Navigator.
Q series, L series, and FX series are supported in MELSOFT Navigator, however, this manual explains the
operations of Q series.
MELSOFT iQ Works

GX Works2 MT Developer2 RT ToolBox2

GT Designer3
(PLC programming and (Motion programming and (Robot total engineering
(HMI screen creation software)
maintenance software) maintenance software) support software)

MELSOFT Navigator
(System management software)

Share design information

among software products

Design information
database

To start MELSOFT Navigator and engineering software products, select an item registered in the start menu by
following the procedures below.
• MELSOFT Navigator : Select [MELSOFT Application] ⇒ [MELSOFT iQ Works] ⇒ [MELSOFT Navigator].
• GX Works2 : Select [MELSOFT Application] ⇒ [GX Works2] ⇒ [GX Works2].
• MT Developer2 : Select [MELSOFT Application] ⇒ [MT Works2] ⇒ [MT Developer2].
• GT Designer3 : Select [MELSOFT Application] ⇒ [GT Works3] ⇒ [GT Designer3].
• RT ToolBox2 : Select [MELSOFT Application] ⇒ [RT ToolBox2] ⇒ [RT ToolBox2].

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 1.2 Features

1
1.2 Features
This section explains the features of MELSOFT iQ Works.

OVERVIEW
■ Project management using graphical system configuration diagrams
2
Projects are managed by using graphically displayed diagrams of the actual hardware equipment

CONFIGURATION
configuration of the whole system, linking each equipment and the project.

SCREEN
Activate the Module Configuration 3
window by double-clicking a module

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
configuration diagram on the
Network Configuration window.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
Activate the project linked
to the respective module by
double clicking a module on

5
the Module Configuration
window.

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

GOT project Programmable controller project

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 iQ Works

1 OVERVIEW

■ Improved project management efficiency

● Multiple project management using a workspace

Multiple project data (programmable controller projects, motion controller projects, GOT projects,
and robot controller projects) can be managed totally using a workspace.
Created date and modified date of each project can be confirmed with the project list.

Programmable controller
Motion controller project GOT project Robot controller project
project

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 1.2 Features

■ Simplified parameter settings 1

Parameters, such as I/O assignment and network parameters, which require consistencies can be
set without opening related projects of each engineering software (GX Works2, MT Developer2,

OVERVIEW
and GT Designer3).

Parameters set to the project on CPU No. 1 can be utilized for the project on CPU No. 2 when
configuring multiple CPU system. 2
For the parameter setting function, refer to the following chapter.

CONFIGURATION
Chapter 3

SCREEN
< I/O assignment/Network parameter >

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
Parameters are set
by reflecting them
to the project.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
< Multiple CPU parameter >

QCPU
(CPU No. 1)

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

Multiple CPU parameter of CPU No. 1

Motion controller (CPU No. 2)

Utilize

Multiple CPU parameter of CPU

No. 2 and other CPUs

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■ Improved programming efficiency using system labels

System labels are labels that can be used in any project within the workspace (within the
equipment configured in the network configuration diagram or module configuration diagram).
Programming (drawing) efficiency is improved by opening devices of programmable controller
projects and motion controller projects as system labels, and sharing them with multiple projects.
As the device assignment settings are changed in batch, device assignment changes are not
necessary on other projects or graphics.

For using system labels, refer to the following chapter.

Chapter 4

< Workspace >

System labels
(Valid within workspace)

< Programmable controller project > < Programmable controller project > < GOT project >
Global labels Global labels
(Valid within project) (Valid within project)
< Motion controller project >

[Program (MAIN)] [Program (SUB)] [Program (MAIN)] Labels

Local labels Local labels Local labels (Valid within project)
(Valid within program) (Valid within program) (Valid within program)

To use system labels in iQ Platform supporting engineering environment MELSOFT iQ Works,

utilize system labels registered in MELSOFT Navigator from projects (Top-down design method),
or register global labels defined in projects as system labels (Bottom-up design method).

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● Top-down design method 1

Design system labels for accessing GOT or communicating between equipment after designing
network configuration in the upstream design.
In top-down design method, register system labels using MELSOFT Navigator, import them to

OVERVIEW
global labels of controller projects, and assign devices.

< Workspace > 2

CONFIGURATION
MELSOFT Navigator

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
Register system labels

4
System label
database

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
Use system labels in controller projects
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
Programmable controller project Motion controller project GOT project

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● Bottom-up design method

Design system labels for accessing GOT by using global labels which are registered in controller
projects as system labels, for a such case when configuring system by utilizing existing projects.

< Workspace >

Programmable controller project Motion controller project

Register global labels as system labels

MELSOFT Navigator

System label
database

Utilize system labels

Programmable controller project Motion controller project GOT project

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■ Simplified data backup operation 1

All controller projects in the workspace can be read and saved in batch without activating
respective engineering software (GX Works2, MT Developer2, and GT Designer3).

OVERVIEW
For the batch read function, refer to the following chapter.

Chapter 5
2
Programmable controller

CONFIGURATION
project MELSECNET/H

SCREEN
3
Programmable controller

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
project

Motion controller project

GOT project

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Create backup data in batch

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

MELSOFT Navigator

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■ Improved programming efficiency by linking with motion controller programs

A motion controller program, which corresponds to the motion dedicated programmable controller
instruction selected in the sequence program, can be activated by a simple mouse operation. This
function significantly improves programming efficiency.

For the program jump function, refer to the following chapter.

Chapter 6

Activate the programmable

controller project

The motion controller project

corresponds to the selected
motion dedicated programmable
controller instruction is activated.

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2 SCREEN CONFIGURATION 2

CONFIGURATION
This chapter explains the screen configuration of MELSOFT Navigator.

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
2.1 Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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2.1 Screen Configuration

The following explains the screen configuration.
Screen display
Module Configuration Network Configuration
window window

Title bar

Menu bar
Toolbar

Workspace
window Module List
window

Configuration window

Bird's-eye Input Detailed

window Configuration
Information
window

Status bar
Result of Power Supply Capacity and I/O Points Check window
Output window
Task List window

Display contents
Name Description
Title bar Displays a title of product name, workspace path, and active window.

Menu bar Displays items of the basic menu.

Toolbar Displays tool buttons for functions executed frequently.

Workspace window Displays objects managed in a workspace in tree format.

Bird’s-eye window Displays a bird’s-eye view of the Network Configuration window.

Set details of graphical Q series/L series/FX series module configurations which are
Module Configuration window
allocated in the network configuration diagram.

Network Configuration window Set graphical network configuration.

Configuration window Set configurations and display them graphically.

Module List window Displays modules used in Q series/L series/FX series in list form.

Input Detailed Configuration

Set I/O assignment and network parameters required in MELSOFT Navigator.
Information window

Displays messages and log outputs being processed in the parameter reflection process in
Output window list form.

Task List window Displays a result of system configuration check, power supply capacity and I/O points
check or system label consistency check in list form.

Result of Power Supply Capacity

Displays a result of power supply capacity and I/O points check.
and I/O Points Check window

Status bar Displays information about the selected project.

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key.
2.1 Screen Configuration

2-3
USING PROGRAM CREATING SYSTEM USING SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURE SCREEN
JUMP FUNCTION BACKUP DATA LABELS OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
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5
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MEMO

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OVERVIEW
3 OPERATING PROCEDURE 2

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
This chapter explains the methods for creating workspaces and system configurations using MELSOFT
Navigator.
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
4
3.1 Procedure of MELSOFT Navigator from Start to End . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

USING SYSTEM
3.3 Creating Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

LABELS
3.5 Creating Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.6 Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
5
3.7 Checking System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

CREATING SYSTEM
3.8 Editing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

BACKUP DATA
3.9 Reading/Writing/Verifying Controller Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
3.10 Saving Workspaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
3.11 Printing Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3.12 Closing Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
6
3.13 Exiting MELSOFT Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.1 Procedure of MELSOFT Navigator from Start to End

This section explains the procedure of MELSOFT Navigator from start to end.

Start

Start MELSOFT Navigator

Create a workspace

Create a system configuration diagram

Create module configuration diagrams
Create a network configuration diagram
Create a CC-Link configuration

Create projects
Create new projects
Allocate the projects to the controllers
Set parameters

Check the system configuration

Check the system configuration
Check the power supply capacity and I/O points*1

Edit the created projects

Edit the projects
Utilize an existing project
Perform controller data read/write/verification

Save the created workspace

Print the project

Close the workspace

Exit MELSOFT Navigator

Complete

*1 : Not supported by FXCPU.

Do not change the storage location and names of folders/files of a created workspace/project using the application
such as Windows® Explorer.

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1
3.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator
This section explains a method for starting MELSOFT Navigator.

OVERVIEW
Select 1. Start MELSOFT Navigator from
Windows [Start] menu. 2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
2. MELSOFT Navigator is activated. 3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
●Double-clicking the icon on the desktop can also start MELSOFT Navigator.

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
Double-click the MELSOFT
Navigator icon.

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3.3 Creating Workspaces

This section explains a method for creating a new workspace.

Select
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [New] ( ) in the
menu bar to display the "New
(Workspace)" dialog box.

2. Set "Save Folder Path", "Workspace

Name", and "Title" for the new
workspace.
After setting the items, click the
button.

Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents and
Settings\
Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace Name: Sample_WS
• Title (option) : Sample Data

3. The "Choose a Default Configuration"

dialog box is displayed.
Select "Create Module Configuration" and
click the button.

Setting example
• Configuration : Q Series
Module Configuration

4. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

(To the next page)

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(From the previous page)

1

5. The new workspace is created.

OVERVIEW
2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
● Opening existing workspaces
Open an existing workspace by following the procedure below.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Open] ( )

Select
in the menu bar to display the 4
"Open (Workspace)" dialog box.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
2. Select "Save Folder Path" and
"Workspace" for the workspace to 5
be opened.

CREATING SYSTEM
The workspace folder copied by the

BACKUP DATA
application such as Windows® Explorer
can be selected.

After selecting the items, click the

button to open the workspace.
6

USING PROGRAM
Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents and JUMP FUNCTION
Settings\
Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace Name: Sample_WS

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● Creating workspaces for motion system using templates

Workspaces for motion system can be created from templates consist of a combination of programmable controller
CPU and motion controller, which are used for multiple CPU system configuration.
The following shows the procedure to create a workspace for motion system using a template.

Select 1. Select [Tools] ⇒ [Motion Dedicated

Device Setting Support] in the menu
bar to display the "Select Motion
System Template" dialog box.

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button to display the "Select
Motion System Template" dialog box.

3. Select a workspace name in "Select

Template Workspace", and click the
button.
The "Motion Dedicated Device Setting
Support" dialog box is displayed.

Click

4. Set "Save folder path" and

"Workspace name" for the template
workspace.
After setting the items, click the
button.

Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents and
Settings\
Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace Name: WS_tmp1

(To the next page)

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5.
displayed.
The workspace for motion system is
3.3 Creating Workspaces

3-7
USING PROGRAM CREATING SYSTEM USING SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURE SCREEN
JUMP FUNCTION BACKUP DATA LABELS OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
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3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram

This section explains a method for creating a system configuration diagram.
Created module configuration diagrams are reflected to the network configuration diagram.

3.4.1 System configuration to be created

Create the following system configuration diagram.

< Configuration diagram A >

Module configuration diagrams
Base unit (Q35B)
Network module
(QJ71LP21-25)
(Q06UDHCPU)
Power supply

Input module

(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)
(QX40)
(Q62P)

QCPU

Station No. 1: Control station

MELSECNET/H

Station No. 2: Normal station

< Configuration diagram B >
Base unit (Q38DB)
Network module
(QJ71LP21-25)
(Q06UDHCPU)

Master module
(QJ61BT11N)
Power supply

(Q173DCPU)
Motion CPU

I/O module
(QH42P)
(Q64P)

(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)
QCPU

<CC-Link configuration A>

GOT
(GOT1000)

Remote I/O Remote device Remote device

station station station
(AJ65SBTB1-8D) (AJ65BT-64DAV) (FR-A720-0.4K)

Network configuration diagram

CC-Link configuration

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 3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram

3.4.2 Creating module configuration diagrams 1

Create module configuration diagrams by placing modules on the Module Configuration window.

OVERVIEW
1. Right-click "Q Module Configuration"
on the Workspace window, and select
[Module Configuration] ⇒ [Rename] in 2
the shortcut menu.

CONFIGURATION
Select

SCREEN
3
2.

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Enter "Configuration diagram A" to
change the module configuration
diagram name.

4
3. Select the base unit ( ) from the

USING SYSTEM
Module List window, and drag and drop
Drag & drop
it onto the Module Configuration

LABELS
window.

CREATING SYSTEM
4. Select the power supply module

BACKUP DATA
( ) from the Module List window,
and drag and drop it onto the base unit.
Drag & drop

USING PROGRAM
5. Select modules from the Module List JUMP FUNCTION
window, and drag and drop them onto
the base unit following the same
procedure in the step 4, and complete
the creation of "Configuration diagram
A".

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(From the previous page)

6. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [System

Configuration] ⇒ [New] ⇒ [Q Series
Module Configuration], and create a
new module configuration diagram.
Select

7. Change the module configuration name

to "Configuration diagram B" following
the same procedure in the step 1 and
step 2.

8. Select modules from the Module List

window, and drag and drop them onto
the base unit following the same
procedure in the step 3 and step 4.

9. Select the GOT unit ( ) from

the Module List window, and drag and
drop it onto the Module Configuration
window.

Drag & drop

10. The message shown on the left is

displayed.

Read the message and click the

button.

(To the next page)

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 3.4 Creating System Configuration Diagram

1
(From the previous page)

11. Select Serial Cable ( ) from

OVERVIEW
the Module List window, and drag and
drop it onto the connection port of the
GOT unit. 2

CONFIGURATION
Drag & drop

SCREEN
12. Drag and drop the edge of connection 3
line to the connection port of the

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
connection target CPU module.
The GOT unit is connected to the CPU
module.

4
Drag & drop

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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● Mounting modules
• When a module is dragged onto the base unit, the mountable area of the base unit is displayed in light green as
shown below.

Mountable slots

• If a module is not mounted properly, the whole module is displayed in pink as shown below.

● Connection lines
When a connection line is dragged and dropped onto the Module Configuration window, the connectable ports of
each controller are displayed as shown below.

Connectable ports

Drag & drop

● Connection points of GOT unit

By setting parameters on the Input Detailed Configuration Information window, I/F type and number of
connectable points of GOT unit can be changed.

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■ Creating module configuration diagrams for L series 1

For L series, create module configuration diagrams refer to this section.
Basically, L series module configurations can be created in a similar way to Q series.

OVERVIEW
For operations that differ from Q series, refer to the Point in this section.

● System configuration to be created

2
Create the following system configuration.

CONFIGURATION
Module configuration diagrams
<L module configuration diagram A>

SCREEN
END cover (L6EC)
Power supply

Input module
(LX40C6)
(L02CPU)
(L61P)

3
LCPU

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
IP address :192.168.3.38

Ethernet (Network No.1) 4

<L module configuration diagram B>

USING SYSTEM
END cover (L6EC)
RS-232 adaptor
Power supply

(L6ADP-R2)

Input module

LABELS
(LX40C6)
(L02CPU)
(L61P)

LCPU

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
IP address :192.168.3.39

GOT
(GOT1000)
6
Network configuration diagram

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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● Creating module configuration diagrams

Create module configuration diagrams by placing modules on the Module Configuration window.
1. Right-click "Module Configuration" on
the Workspace window, and select
[Module Configuration] ⇒ [New] ⇒
[L Series Module Configuration] in the
Select shortcut menu.

2. Right-click "L Module Configuration "

on the Workspace window, and select
[Module Configuration] ⇒ [Rename] in
the shortcut menu.

Select

3. Enter "L module configuration diagram

A" to change the module configuration
diagram name.

4. Select modules from the Module List

window, and drag and drop them onto
the Module Configuration window
following the same procedure in the
step 4 through step11 in section 3.4.2.

Drag & drop

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● Creating L series module configurations

OVERVIEW
When creating workspaces, select "L Series Module Configuration" in the "Choose a Default Configuration" dialog
box.
For creating workspaces, refer to the following section.
3.3 Creating Workspaces
2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
3
● Mounting modules

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
When a module is dragged onto the Module Configuration window, the mountable areas are displayed in light blue
as shown below.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
Mountable areas 5

CREATING SYSTEM
● Deleting modules
When a module is deleted from the Module Configuration window, the modules next to the deleted module are

BACKUP DATA
connected automatically as shown below.

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

Delete

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● Mounting display module

Display module can be mounted on L series CPU modules.
Mount display module by following procedure below.

1. Right click the controller on the

Module Configuration window, and
select [Property] in the shortcut
menu.

Select

2. The "Properties" dialog box is

displayed.
Select "Installed" in the Display Module
tab and select the model name to be
mounted from "Select Model Name"

Setting example
• Select Model Name :L6DSPU

3. Click the button.

Display module is mounted on the

controller.

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■ Creating module configuration diagrams for FX series 1

For FX series, create module configuration diagrams refer to this section.
Basically, FX series module configurations can be created in a similar way to Q series.

OVERVIEW
For operations that differ from Q series, and for main units, special blocks, and special adapters that
can be used in FX series, refer to the Point in this section.

2
● System configuration to be created
Create the following system configuration.

CONFIGURATION
<FX Module configuration diagramA>

SCREEN
Module configuration diagram
special function block

3
(FX3UCPU)

Ethernet
FXCPU

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
IP address :192.168.3.38
4
Ethernet (Network No.1)

USING SYSTEM
<FX Module configuration diagramB>

LABELS
special function block
(FX3UCPU)

5
FXCPU

Ethernet

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
IP address :192.168.3.39

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
GOT
(GOT1000)
Network configuration diagram

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● Creating module configuration diagrams

Create module configuration diagrams by placing modules on the Module Configuration window.
1. Right-click "Module Configuration" on
the Workspace window, and select
[Module Configuration] ⇒ [New] ⇒
[FX Series Module Configuration] in the
Select shortcut menu.

2. Right-click "FX Module Configuration"

on the Workspace window, and select
[Module Configuration] ⇒ [Rename] in
the shortcut menu.

Select

3. Enter "FX module configuration

diagramA" to change the module
configuration diagram name.

4. Select modules from the Module List

window, and drag and drop them onto
the Module Configuration window
following the same procedure in the
step 4 through step11 in section 3.4.2.
Drag & drop

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● Creating FX series module configurations

OVERVIEW
When creating workspaces, select "FX Series Module Configuration" in the "Choose a Default Configuration"
dialog box.
For creating workspaces, refer to the following section.
3.3 Creating Workspaces
2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
3
● Mounting modules

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
When a module is dragged onto the Module Configuration window, the mountable areas are displayed in light blue
as shown below.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
Mountable area
5
● Supported CPU modules of FX series in MELSOFT Navigator

CREATING SYSTEM
The following CPU modules of FX series are supported in MELSOFT Navigator.
• Main units

BACKUP DATA
FX3S, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, FX3UC
• Special block
Ethernet special function block (FX-ENET series)
• Special adapter
Ethernet communication special adapter (FX3U-ENET-ADP)
6
For FX series, special blocks and special adapters are mounted to a main unit which combines power supply,

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
CPU, and I/O module. However, the following blocks and units can not be mounted: special blocks and special
units which do not contain related project or configuration software, and extension blocks which do not support a
function to check power supply capacity and I/O points.
● Parameters of special adapters
The parameters of special adapters can be set on the Input Detailed Configuration Information window.
The setting content is reflected to the parameter of a programmable controller project by performing parameter
reflection. For details of the parameter settings, refer to the following section.
Section 3.6 Setting Parameters
● Displaying module list window
The model name of special blocks of FX series compatible with MELSOFT Navigator are displayed on the Module
List window when the related software are installed.
When using special blocks install the related software*1 of each module in advance.
*1: The related software of FX-ENET series may be downloaded from MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FA Global Website.
For the method of obtaining the related software, contact the store where you purchased the product.

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3.4.3 Creating network configuration diagrams

Create a network configuration diagram by placing and connecting the module configuration diagrams
on the Network Configuration window.

Double click 1. Double-click "Network Configuration"

on the Workspace window to open the
Network Configuration window.
All module configuration diagrams created
on the Module Configuration windows are
displayed.

2. Drag and drop the module

configuration diagrams to desired
positions.
Drag & drop

3. Select MNET/H (Optical Loop Type)

( ) from the Module
Drag & drop List window, and drag and drop it onto
the Network Configuration window.

4. Select CC-Link ( ) from the

Module List window, and drag and drop
Drag & drop it onto the Network Configuration
window.
CC-Link configuration is added on the
Workspace window.

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(From the previous page)

1

5. Select Network Cable ( )

OVERVIEW
from the Module List window, and drag
and drop it onto the Network
Configuration window.
Drag & drop 2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
6. Drag and drop the edge of connection 3
line to the connection point of the

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connection target module configuration
diagram.
CC-Link configuration is connected to the
module configuration diagram.

Drag & drop 4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
● Adding Ethernet configuration
When adding Ethernet configuration by dragging and dropping from Module Configuration window onto the 5
Network Configuration window, select an Ethernet configuration from "Component Device"

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Drag & drop
6

USING PROGRAM
● Network Configuration window JUMP FUNCTION
• A Module Configuration window opens by double-clicking the module configuration diagram/CC-Link
configuration on the Network Configuration window/CC-Link configuration window.
For Ethernet/CC IE Field, each configuration window can be opened with the same operation as above.
• The whole system created on the Network Configuration window can be reviewed on the Bird’s-eye window.

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3.4.4 Creating CC-Link configuration diagrams

Create a configuration by placing modules on the CC-Link Configuration window.

1. Double-click "CC-Link Configuration"

on the Workspace window to open the
CC-Link Configuration window.

Double click

2. Right-click "CC-Link Configuration" on

the Workspace window, and select
[CC-Link Configuration] ⇒ [Rename] in
the shortcut menu.
Select

3. Enter "CC-Link configuration A" to

change the CC-Link configuration
name.

4. Select AJ65SBTB1-8D ( )
Drag & drop from the Module List window, and drag
and drop it onto the CC-Link
Configuration window.
CC-Link configuration is added on the
Module configuration window.

5. Select modules to be connected from

the Module List window, and drag and
drop them onto the CC-Link
Configuration window following the
same procedure in the step 4.

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1
● Module display on configuration window
Check that the network modules on the Module Configuration window are connected to the network. If not, the

OVERVIEW
modules are not displayed on the configuration window.
● Detecting actual system configuration
The actual system configuration can be reflected to the CC-Link Configuration window by performing one of the
following operations.
• Click the button on the CC-Link Configuration window.
2
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Detect Now].

CONFIGURATION
For the automatic detection of connected devices, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual
● Verifying CC-Link configuration against the actual system configuration

SCREEN
The CC-Link configuration can be verified against the actual system configuration by performing one of the
following operations.
• Click the button on the CC-Link Configuration window.
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Verification of the Configuration with the Connected Module].
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
For the verification of the configuration with the connected modules, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual
● Deleting CC-Link modules
The following shows a method for deleting CC-Link modules from CC-Link Configuration window.

1. Select "Station No." or "Model

Name" of the CC-Link module to be 4
Select deleted.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete] in the menu
5
bar to delete CC-Link module.

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Select

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.4.5 Creating AnyWireASLINK configuration diagrams

Create a configuration by placing modules on the AnyWireASLINK Configuration window.

1. Select AnyWireASLINK master module

(QJ51AW12AL) from the Module List
window, and drag and drop it onto the
Module Configuration window.
The AnyWireASLINK configuration
Drag & drop diagram is created.

2. Double-click "AnyWireASLINK
Configuration" on the Workspace
window to open the AnyWireASLINK
Configuration window.
Double click

3. Select the AnyWireASLINK slave

module (B281PB-02U-CC20) from the
Module List window, and drag and drop
Drag & drop
it onto the AnyWireASLINK
Configuration window.
The slave module is added on the "list of
modules", and the added slave module is
displayed on the "device map area".

4. Set the address to the added slave

module.*1
For the general-purpose AnyWireASLINK
module, set the I/O type, address, and
number of occupied I/O points.

*1: The address of the slave module can be set automatically.

For the address auto-input, refer to the following manual.
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module)

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1
● Detecting actual system configuration
The actual system configuration can be reflected to the AnyWireASLINK Configuration window by performing one

OVERVIEW
of the following operations.
• Click the button on the AnyWireASLINK Configuration window.
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Detect Now].
For the automatic detection of connected devices, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual
2
● Verifying AnyWireASLINK configuration against the actual system configuration

CONFIGURATION
The AnyWireASLINK configuration can be verified against the actual system configuration by performing one of
the following operations.

SCREEN
• Click the button on the AnyWireASLINK Configuration window.
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Verification of the Configuration with the Connected Module].
For the verification of the configuration with the connected modules, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual 3
● Deleting AnyWireASLINK slave modules

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
The following shows a method for deleting AnyWireASLINK slave modules from AnyWireASLINK Configuration
window.

1. Select the row of the

AnyWireASLINK slave module to be
deleted. (Multiple rows can be
Select selected.) 4

USING SYSTEM
2.

LABELS
Select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete] in the menu
bar to delete AnyWireASLINK slave
module. 5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Select

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.4.6 Creating Ethernet configuration diagrams

Create a configuration by placing modules on the Ethernet Configuration window.

1. Right-click "Ethernet Configuration" on

the Workspace window, and select
[Ethernet Configuration] ⇒ [Rename] in
the shortcut menu.
Select

2. Enter "Ethernet configuration A" to

change the Ethernet configuration
name.

3. Select an Ethernet built-in CPU to be

set as an own station and IP address of
Ethernet module.

4. Double-click "Ethernet Configuration"

on the Workspace window to open the
Double click
Ethernet Configuration window.

5. Select an Ethernet device*1 from the

Module List window, and drag and drop
Drag & drop
it onto the Ethernet Configuration
window.

*1: For the parameter processing of Ethernet devices, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual

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1
● Module display on the configuration window
Check that the network modules on the Module Configuration window are connected to the network. If not, the

OVERVIEW
modules are not displayed on the configuration window.
● Detecting actual system configuration
The actual system configuration can be reflected to the Ethernet Configuration window by performing one of the
following operations.
• Click the button on the Ethernet Configuration window.
2
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Detect Now]

CONFIGURATION
For the automatic detection of connected devices, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual
● Reflecting communication settings of Ethernet devices

SCREEN
The communication settings of Ethernet devices can be reflected by performing the following operation.
• Select [Online] ⇒ [Communication Setting Reflection of Ethernet Device]
For the Communication Setting Reflection of Ethernet Device function, refer to the following manual.
iQ Sensor Solution Reference Manual
3

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● Deleting Ethernet devices
The following shows a method for deleting Ethernet devices from Ethernet Configuration window.

1. Select the row of the Ethernet

device to be deleted. (Multiple rows
Select can be selected.)
4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete] in the menu
bar to delete Ethernet device.
Select
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.4.7 Creating CC IE Field configuration diagrams

Create a configuration by placing modules on the CC IE Field Configuration window.

1. Double-click "CC IE Field
Configuration" on the Workspace
window to open the CC IE Field
Configuration window.

CC IE Field configuration diagram*1 is

Double click

created.

2. Right-click "CC IE Field Configuration"

on the Workspace window, and select
Select [CC IE Field Configuration] ⇒
[Rename] in the shortcut menu .

3. Enter "CC IE Field configuration A" to

change the CC IE Field configuration
name.

4. Select a slave station*1 from the

Module List window, and drag and drop
it onto the CC IE Field Configuration
window.
Drag & drop

*1: For the parameter processing of slave station, refer to the following manual.
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

● Module display on configuration window

Check that the network modules on the Module Configuration window are connected to the network. If not, the
modules are not displayed on the configuration window.

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1
● Deleting slave stations of CC IE Field
The following shows a method for deleting slave stations from CC IE Field Configuration window.

OVERVIEW
1. Select the row of the slave station to
be deleted. (Multiple rows can be
Select
selected.) 2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
2. Select [Edit] ⇒ [Delete] in the menu
bar to delete the slave station. 3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Select

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.5 Creating Projects

This section explains the methods for creating project data (programmable controller projects, motion
controller projects, GOT projects).

3.5.1 Creating new projects

■ Programmable controller projects

Create a new programmable controller project.

Select
1. Select [Project] ⇒ [New] ⇒ [GX
Works2 Project] in the menu bar to
display the "New (GX Works2 Project)"
dialog box.

2. Set "Project Name", "Title", "Project

Type", "PLC Series", "PLC Type", and
"Language" for the new project.
After setting the items, click the
button.

Setting example
• Project Name : GXW2_Pro1
• Title (option) : Sample Data
• Project Type : Simple Project
• Use Labels : Yes
• PLC Series : QCPU (Q mode)
• PLC Type : Q06UDH
• Language : Ladder

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 3.5 Creating Projects

1
(From the previous page)

OVERVIEW
3. The new project is created.
Double-click the created project on the
Workspace window. 2

CONFIGURATION
Double click

SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
4. The programmable controller project is
activated.
4
For editing programmable controller
projects, refer to the following manuals.

USING SYSTEM
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Common)

LABELS
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Simple Project) 5
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating

CREATING SYSTEM
Manual (Structured Project)

BACKUP DATA
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Structured Project) 6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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■ Motion controller projects

Create a new motion controller project.

1. Select [Project] ⇒ [New] ⇒ [MT

Select Developer2 Project] in the menu bar to
display the "New (MT Developer2
Project)" dialog box.

2. Set "Project Name", "Title", "CPU

Type", and "OS Type" for the new
project.
After setting the items, click the
button.

Setting example
• Project Name : MTD2_Pro1
• Title (option) : Sample Data
• CPU Type : Q173D
• OS Type : SW8-SV13QB

3. The new project is created.

Double-click the created project on the
Workspace window.

Double click

4. The motion controller project is

activated.
For editing motion controller projects, refer
to the Help function of MT Developer2.

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■ GOT projects 1

Create a new GOT project.

OVERVIEW
1. Select [Project] ⇒ [New] ⇒ [GT
Designer3 Project] in the menu bar to
display the "New (GT Designer3
Select
Project)" dialog box. 2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
2. Set "Series", "GOT Type", and "Project
Name". 3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
After setting the item, click the
button.

Setting example
• Series : GOT1000
• GOT Type : GT10**-Q (320 x 240)
• Project Name : GOT_Pro1
4

USING SYSTEM
3. The new project is created.

LABELS
Double-click the created project on the
Workspace window.

Double click 5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6
4. The GOT project is activated.
USING PROGRAM
For editing GOT projects, refer to the JUMP FUNCTION
following manuals.
GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design
Manual (Fundamentals)
GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design
Manual (Functions)
GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen Design
Manual
GT Simulator3 Version 1 Operating
Manual
GT SoftGOT1000 Version 3 Operating
Manual

GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 Operating

Manual

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● Copying projects
The following shows a method for copying a project created in the workspace to create a new project.

1. Right-click the project name on the

Workspace window, and select [Add
Project Copy] in the shortcut menu
to display the "Add Project Copy"
dialog box.

2. Enter a project name for the copied

project, and click the button.
Setting example
• Project Name: GXW2_Pro2

3. The copied project is displayed in

the Workspace window.

● Changing project names

The following shows a method for changing a project name of an existing project.
• Right-click the project name on the
Workspace window, and select
[Change Project Name] in the
Right click shortcut menu to change the project
name.
Select

● Deleting projects
The following shows a method for deleting a project. Once a project is deleted, it cannot be restored again.
• Right-click the project name on the
Workspace window, and select
[Delete Project] in the shortcut
Right click menu to delete the project.

Select

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3.5.2 Allocating projects to controllers 1

Allocate projects in the workspace to controllers on the Module Configuration windows.

OVERVIEW
■ Allocating projects to controllers 2
The following figure shows controllers with the allocated projects.

CONFIGURATION
Project name: GXW2_Pro1

SCREEN
< Configuration diagram A >
Base unit (Q35B)

Network module
(QJ71LP21-25)
(Q06UDHCPU)
Power supply

Input module

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)
(Q62P)

(QX40)
QCPU

4
MELSECNET/H

USING SYSTEM
Project name: GXW2_Pro2

< Configuration diagram B >

LABELS
Base unit (Q38DB)
Network module
(QJ71LP21-25)
(Q06UDHCPU)

5
Master module
(QJ61BT11N)
Power supply

(Q173DCPU)
Motion CPU

I/O module
(QH42P)

(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)

(Empty)
(Q64P)

QCPU

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Project name: MTD2_Pro1
6
GOT

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
(GOT1000)

Project name: GOT_Pro1

● Allocating projects
A project cannot be allocated to a controller if a PLC type or a CPU type of the created project does not match with
the module name of the controller.
Check the module name of each controller and allocate projects.

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■ Batch allocation

Allocate projects in the workspace to all controllers on the Module Configuration windows.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Allocate Project

With The Controller] in the menu bar to
display the "Allocate Project With The
Controller" dialog box.

Select

Select
2. Select a project name for each
controller.
After selecting the items, click the
button.
Click
Setting example

Module name Project name

Q06UDHCPU GXW2_Pro1: Sample Data
Q06UDHCPU GXW2_Pro2: Sample Data
Q173DCPU MTD2_Pro1: Sample Data
GT10**-Q GOT_Pro1

3. The allocated projects are displayed

under the Module Configuration folder
on the Workspace window.

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■ Individual allocation 1

Allocate a project in the workspace to the controller selected on the Module Configuration window.

OVERVIEW
1. Right-click the controller on the Module
Configuration window, and select
[Allocate Project With The Controller] in
the shortcut menu to display the 2
"Allocate Project With The Controller"

CONFIGURATION
dialog box.

SCREEN
3
Select

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Select 2. Select a project name for the selected
controller. 4
After selecting the item, click the
button.

USING SYSTEM
Click
Setting example

LABELS
Module name Project name
Q06UDHCPU GXW2_Pro1: Sample Data
5

CREATING SYSTEM
3. The allocated project is displayed

BACKUP DATA
under the Module Configuration folder
on the Workspace window.

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.6 Setting Parameters

This section explains a method for setting I/O assignment, network parameters, parameters of FX series
special adapters, and multiple CPU parameters for project data (programmable controller project, motion
controller project, GOT project).

■ Setting I/O assignment

I/O assignment for each controller can be set without opening respective parameter setting dialog
boxes.

Click
1. Click the module on "Configuration
diagram B".
The parameters are displayed on the Input
Detailed Configuration Information window.

2. Set the parameters on the Input

Detailed Configuration Information
window.
Setting example
• Start XY : 0000
• Points : 32 points
• Control CPU : CPU No. 2

For setting parameters, refer to user’s

manuals of each CPU.

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■ Setting network parameters 1

Network parameters for each controller can be set without opening respective parameter setting dialog
boxes.

OVERVIEW
Click
1. Click the network module (QJ71LP21-
25) on "Configuration diagram A".
2
The parameters are displayed on the Input
Detailed Configuration Information window.

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
2. Set the parameters on the Input
Detailed Configuration Information 4
window.
Setting example

USING SYSTEM
• Start XY : 0010

LABELS
• Points : 32 Points
• Control CPU :-
• Network Type : MNET/H Mode 5
(Control Station)

CREATING SYSTEM
• Group No. :0
• Station No. :1

BACKUP DATA
3. Set the parameters for "Configuration 6
diagram B" following the same
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
procedure in the step 1 and step 2.
Setting example
• Start XY : 0020
• Points : 32 Points
• Control CPU : No. 1
• Network Type : MNET/H Mode
(Normal Station)
• Group No. :0
• Station No. :2

For setting parameters, refer to user’s

manuals of each CPU.

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■ Setting parameters of FX series special adapter

The parameters of special adapters can be set without opening the parameter setting screen of
programmable controller project. The following shows an example when using FX3U-ENET-ADP.

Click
1. Click "FX3U-ENET-ADP" on "FX
module configuration diagram A".
The parameters are displayed on the Input
Detailed Configuration Information window.

2. Set the parameters on the Input

Detailed Configuration Information
window.
Setting example
• Station number: 1
• IP address : 192.168.3.38
• Channel : CH1

3. Set the parameters of "FX module

configuration diagram B" following the
same procedure in the step 1 and step
2.
Setting example
• Station number: 2
• IP address : 192.168.3.39
• Channel : CH1

For the reflection method for the set

parameters to a programmable controller
project, refer to the following section.
■ Reflecting parameters to projects

● Parameter initialization
When "Channel" has already been set to <<PLC System (2)>> tab of PLC parameter in the target program, the
settings of <<PLC System (2)>> tab will be initialized.
To retain the settings in the programmable controller project, backup the project before reflecting the parameters.

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■ Reflecting parameters to projects 1

Reflect parameters set in MELSOFT Navigator to projects.

OVERVIEW
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Parameter] ⇒
[Batch Reflect] in the menu bar.
2

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
Select

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
2. The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button. 4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
3. The message shown on the left is
displayed. 5

CREATING SYSTEM
Read the message and click the
button.

BACKUP DATA
4. The parameters are reflected to the
projects.
6
Error or Warning is displayed when the

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
reflection result contains an error. Check
the error description on the Task List
window and correct the error.

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■ Setting multiple CPU parameters

Set multiple CPU parameters by activating the multiple CPU settings of each controller project from
MELSOFT Navigator. Set the parameters on CPU No. 1, and utilize them for CPU No. 2.
The following is an example when utilizing parameters of programmable controller project for a
motion controller project.
For setting parameters on a motion controller project, follow the same procedure as described
below.
1. Select the CPU No. 1 controller on the
Select
Module Configuration window.

2. Select [Q Module Configuration] ⇒

[Parameter] ⇒ [Multiple CPU
Parameter Setting] in the menu bar.

Select

3. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

4. GX Works2 is activated and the

message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

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(From the previous page)

1

5. The "Q Parameter Setting" dialog box

OVERVIEW
is displayed.
For setting multiple CPU parameters, refer
to the following manual and function.
2
QCPU User’s Manual (Multiple CPU

CONFIGURATION
System)
Help function of MT Developer2

SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
6. Select [Project] ⇒ [Save] in the menu
bar of GX Works2.
Select

USING SYSTEM
7. Select the CPU No. 2 controller on the

LABELS
Select Module Configuration window
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
8.
JUMP FUNCTION
Select [Q Module Configuration] ⇒
[Parameter] ⇒ [Multiple CPU
Parameter Setting] in the menu bar.

Select

9. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

(To the next page)

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(From the previous page)

10. MT Developer2 is activated and the

message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

11. The "Basic Setting" dialog box is

displayed.

Click the button to display

the "Open Project" dialog box.

Click

12. Check that the project name allocated

to the CPU No. 1 is selected, and click
the button.

13. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button to utilize the multiple CPU
parameter of CPU No.1 for CPU No. 2.

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● Verifying system configuration information with parameters

After parameters are reflected to projects, check for differences between parameters (system configuration

OVERVIEW
information) set in MELSOFT Navigator and parameters of project assigned to each controller.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Parameter]

⇒ [Batch Verification of System 2
Configuration Information and
Parameters] in the menu bar.

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
Select

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
2. The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.
4

USING SYSTEM
3. The verification is executed.

LABELS
Error or Warning is displayed when the
verification result contains an error.
Check the error description on the Task 5
List window and correct the error.

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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● Setting start XY in batch

Assign start XY consecutively to modules or empty slots in the order of slot number.
Resetting of start XY to each module is no longer required when replacing modules or changing number of points.

1. Select [Q Module Configuration] ⇒

[Start XY Batch Input] in the menu
bar.

Select

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

3. The message on the left is

displayed, and start XY is set.
Click the button to complete
the start XY setting.
● Setting default points in batch
Set default to all points of modules or empty slots on the base unit.

1. Select [Q Module Configuration] ⇒

[Default Points Batch Input] in the
menu bar.

Select

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

3. The message shown on the left is

displayed, and default points are
set.
Click the button to complete
the default point setting.

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1
3.7 Checking System Configuration
This section explains a method for checking module configurations/CC-Link configurations of created system

OVERVIEW
configuration, power supply capacity, and I/O points.

2
3.7.1 Checking system configuration

CONFIGURATION
Check module configurations of created system configuration and allocated status of projects.

SCREEN
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Check] ⇒
[System Configuration] in the menu
bar.
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Select

4
2. The message shown on the left is

USING SYSTEM
displayed.

LABELS
Read the message and click the
button.

Error or Warning is displayed when the

5

CREATING SYSTEM
check result contains an error. Check the
error description on the Task List window

BACKUP DATA
and correct the error.

● Check target 6
System configuration check function checks the following items.
• Common to Q series/L series/FX series module configurations
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
•Unmounted modules
•Matching of project PLC type and CPU module model name of module configuration.
•Allocation of projects in the workspace to CPU modules or other modules of module configuration.
• Q series module configuration
•Power supply mounting condition
•CPU module configuration (multiple CPU system)
•Configuration of main base unit and extension base unit or GOT
•Number of mounted modules (For details, refer to the Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.)
•Consumption current within the range
•I/O points within the range
• L series module configuration
•Power supply and END cover mounting condition
•Consumption current within the range
•I/O points within the range
• AnyWireASLINK configuration, CC-Link configuration, Ethernet configuration, and CC IE Field configuration
•Equipment configuration of AnyWireASLINK configuration, CC-Link configuration, Ethernet configuration, and
CC IE Field configuration
Note that, CPU module versions, module versions, and GOT model names are not checked.
● GOT installation
When installing the first GOT at the position more than 13.2m in distance, a bus extension connector box is
required.

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3.7.2 Checking power supply capacity and I/O points

Check power supply capacity and I/O points of created system configuration.
This functions is not supported by FXCPU.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Check] ⇒

[Power Supply Capacity and I/O Points
of Q/L Module Configuration] in the
menu bar.

Select

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button to display the "Result of Power
Supply Capacity and I/O Points Check"
window.

3. Check for errors in the check result.

When an error exists in the check result
(items displayed in red), options of modules
for re-selection are displayed by clicking
"Total Output Current" or "Total I/O Points".
A message is displayed by clicking "Total
Voltage Drop".
Read the message and correct the module
configurations.

● "Total Output Current"

Values displayed under "Total Output Current" may be different from the total output current of module with latest
version.
For the total output current of module with latest version, check the latest manuals of each module.

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 3.8 Editing Projects

1
3.8 Editing Projects
This section explains a method for editing created projects and utilizing them for other workspace.

OVERVIEW
3.8.1 Editing projects
2
Activate the created project for editing.

CONFIGURATION
The following is an example of activating a programmable controller project.

SCREEN
For activating a motion controller project or a GOT project, follow the same procedure as described
below.

1. On the Module Configuration window, 3

double-click the controller to which a

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
programmable controller project is
Double click allocated.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
2. The programmable controller project is
5

CREATING SYSTEM
activated.

BACKUP DATA
For editing programmable controller
projects, refer to the following manuals.

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating

Manual (Common)
6
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating

USING PROGRAM
Manual (Simple Project)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating JUMP FUNCTION
Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Structured Project)

● Activating projects
Projects can also be activated from the Workspace window or Project List window.
● Activating the related software
The related software is activated by double-clicking the module on the FX Series Module Configuration window.

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3.8.2 Utilizing existing projects (import)

Utilize a project created in other workspace using MELSOFT Navigator.

● Importing projects
Projects created using engineering software products (GX Works2, MT Developer2, GT Designer3, and RT
ToolBox2) and GX Developer can be imported to the workspace created using MELSOFT Navigator.
● Importing GX Developer projects
GX Developer projects are converted to GX Works2 format and imported to MELSOFT Navigator.
However, depending on the programmable controller type, some projects are not supported for import, or not
converted to GX Works2 format.
For details, refer to the Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.
In addition, a project imported in GX Developer format cannot be allocated to a controller etc. on the module
configuration window.

The following operation is an example of utilizing a GX Works2 project.

For utilizing MT Developer2 or GT Designer3 projects, follow the same procedure as described below.

1. Select [Project] ⇒ [Import] in the menu

bar to display the "Import" dialog box.

Select

2. Set "Save Folder Path" for the project

to be utilized, and double-click the
workspace name of the project to be
imported.
Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents and
Settings\Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace : Sample

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1
(From the previous page)

OVERVIEW
3. Selecting the workspace displays the
list of GX Works2 projects.
Select the project to be utilized, and click 2
the button.

CONFIGURATION
Setting example
• Project Name: GXW2_ProC

SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
4
4. The project is imported in the
Workspace window.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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● Importing projects
Projects in several workspaces can be organized into one workspace.
For details, refer to the Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.
● Exporting projects
Export projects of an open workspace, and add them to a new or existing workspace by following the procedure
below.

1. Select [Project] ⇒ [Export] in the

menu bar to display the "Export"
dialog box.

Select

2. Set "Save Folder Path" and

"Workspace" for the project to be
saved.

Click the button to export the

workspace.

Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents
and Settings\
Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace : Sample_WS_A

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3.9 Reading/Writing/Verifying Controller Data
This section explains a method for reading/writing/verifying project data (programmable controller project,

OVERVIEW
motion controller project, GOT project).

2
■ Programmable controller projects

CONFIGURATION
Read/write/verify programmable controller project data.

SCREEN
1. On the System Configuration window,
right-click the controller to which a
programmable controller project is 3
allocated, and select [Online] ⇒

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
[Read]/[Write]/[Verify] in the shortcut
menu.
The screen image on the left shows the
case when [Write] is selected. Perform the
same operation for [Read] and [Verify]. 4

USING SYSTEM
Select

LABELS
5
2.

CREATING SYSTEM
The "Online Data Operation" dialog box
is displayed.

BACKUP DATA
For operating the "Online Data Operation"
dialog box, refer to the following manuals.

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating 6

Manual (Common)

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Simple Project)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Structured Project)

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■ Motion controller projects

Read/write/verify motion controller project data.

1. On the System Configuration window,

right-click the controller to which a
motion controller project is allocated,
and select [Online] ⇒ [Read]/[Write]/
[Verify] in the shortcut menu.
The screen image on the left shows the
case when [Write] is selected. Perform the
same operation for [Read] and [Verify].

Select

2. The "Write to CPU" dialog box is

displayed.
For operating the "Read from CPU",
"Write to CPU", and "Verify with CPU"
dialog boxes, refer to the Help function of
MT Developer2.

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■ GOT projects 1

Read/write/verify GOT project data.

OVERVIEW
1. On the System Configuration window,
right-click the controller to which a GOT
project is allocated, and select [Online] 2
⇒ [Read]/[Write]/[Verify] in the shortcut
menu.

CONFIGURATION
The screen image on the left shows the

SCREEN
case when [Write] is selected. Perform the
same operation for [Read] and [Verify].
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Select

2.

USING SYSTEM
The "Communicate with GOT" dialog
box is displayed.

LABELS
For operating the "Communicate with
GOT" dialog box, refer to the following
manuals.
5

CREATING SYSTEM
GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen

BACKUP DATA
Design Manual (Fundamentals)
GT Designer3 (GOT2000) Screen
Design Manual
Connection manuals for GOT1000
series
6
(Mitsubishi Products),
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
(Non-Mitsubishi Products 1),
(Non-Mitsubishi Products 2),
(Microcomputer, MODBUS Products,
Peripherals)
Connection manuals for GOT2000
series
(Mitsubishi Products),
(Non-Mitsubishi Products 1),
(Non-Mitsubishi Products 2),
(Microcomputer, MODBUS Products,
Peripherals)
GT Simulator3 Version 1 Operating
Manual
GT SoftGOT1000 Version 3
Operating Manual
GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 Operating
Manual

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3.10 Saving Workspaces

This section explains a method for saving created workspaces.

3.10.1 Saving workspaces with specified names

Save an open workspace with a specified name.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Save As] in the

menu bar to display the "Save As
(Workspace)" dialog box.

Select

2. Set "Save Folder Path", "Workspace

Name", and "Title" for the workspace.
After setting the items, click the
button to save the project.

Setting example
• Save Folder Path : C:\Documents and
Settings\
Administrator\
My Documents
• Workspace Name: Sample_Workspace
• Title (option) : Sample Data

● Saving workspaces with compression/unpacking workspaces

Saving workspaces with compression makes the data passing easier. Also, unpacking workspaces saved with
compression and opening them.
For details, refer to HELP of MELSOFT Navigator.

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3.10.2 Overwriting workspaces 1

Save an open workspace with the same name.

OVERVIEW
• Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Save] ( ) in
the menu bar to overwrite and save the
workspace. 2

CONFIGURATION
Select

SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.11 Printing Workspaces

This section explains a method for printing a created workspace.
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Print] in the
menu bar to display the "Print" dialog
box.

Select

2. Select items for print and click the

button to display the "Print"
dialog box.

3. Select a printer and click the

button.

● Print output target

By selecting "File" for "Target", data can be saved in a CSV format file or a text format file. For details, refer to the
Help function of MELSOFT Navigator.

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3.12 Closing Workspaces
This section explains a method for closing an open workspace.

OVERVIEW
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Close] in the
menu bar.
2
Select

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
3

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE
2. Click the button to close the
workspace.

USING SYSTEM
When the workspace has not been saved, the following message is displayed.

LABELS
Click the button to save the workspace.
Click the button to close the workspace without saving it.
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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3.13 Exiting MELSOFT Navigator

This section explains a method for exiting MELSOFT Navigator.

• Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Exit] in the

menu bar to exit MELSOFT Navigator.

Select

When the workspace is being opened, the following message is displayed.

Click the button to close the workspace.
Click the button to abort the operation of exiting MELSOFT Navigator.

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OVERVIEW
4 USING SYSTEM LABELS 2

CONFIGURATION
This chapter explains the methods for using system labels which are shared within workspace of
programmable controller projects, motion controller projects, and GOT projects.

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
4.1 Registering System Labels in MELSOFT Navigator. . . . . . . . 4-2
4
4.2 Utilizing Existing Labels as System Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

USING SYSTEM
4.3 Using System Labels on another personal computer . . . . . 4-17
4.4 Checking System Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

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4.1 Registering System Labels in MELSOFT Navigator

This section explains a method for using system labels with the top-down design method under the following
system configuration.

Programmable controller project

GOT project

Register the system label.

System label name: Start_lamp
Data Type: Bit

MELSOFT Navigator

Reflect Utilize
Import

System label name: Start_lamp

Assign the device. Data Type: Bit
Device: X0 Device: X0

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4.1.1 Registering system labels in MELSOFT Navigator 1

Create and register system labels in MELSOFT Navigator.

OVERVIEW
1. Right-click "Undefined_Name" under
"System Label List" on the Workspace
window, and select [System Label List] 2
⇒ [Rename] in the shortcut menu.

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
Select

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
2. Enter "Label1" and change the system
label name.
4

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5
3. Double-click "Label1" on the

CREATING SYSTEM
Workspace window.

BACKUP DATA
The system label list window is displayed.

Double click 6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

4. Set "System Label Name", "Data

Type", "Attribute", and "Comment" for
the system label to be registered.
Setting example
• System Label Name: Start_lamp
• Data Type : Bit
• Attribute (option) : I/O
• Comment (option) : Sample_WS
comment

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(From the previous page)

5. Click the button.

Click

6. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button. The system label is
registered to the system label database,
and the cell color turns light blue.

● Registering system labels

System labels can also be registered by saving the workspace after setting the system labels to be registered.
● Deleting system labels
Delete system labels registered in MELSOFT Navigator by following the procedure below.

1. Select the system label to be

deleted.

Select

2. Click the button to delete

the selected system label.
Click

● Importing/Exporting system labels

System labels created in CSV format or text format can be imported to the workspace. Also, system labels created
in the workspace can be exported in CSV format or text format.
For details, refer to Help of MELSOFT Navigator.

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4.1.2 Assigning devices to system labels 1

Import system labels registered in MELSOFT Navigator to global labels of programmable controller

OVERVIEW
project and assign devices to system labels to be used in other projects.
For importing system labels to labels of motion controller project, follow the same procedure as
described below.
2
1. Double-click "GXW2_Pro2" on the
Workspace window to display the

CONFIGURATION
programmable controller project.

SCREEN
Double click

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
2. Double-click "Global1" on the
Navigation window of GX Works2 to
display the Global Label Setting
window.
4

USING SYSTEM
Double click

LABELS
5
3. Click the button on

CREATING SYSTEM
the Global Label Setting window to

BACKUP DATA
Click display the "Import System Labels to
Project" dialog box.

6
4. Select a system label to be imported,
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
Select
and click the button.

Click

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(From the previous page)

5. The message shown on the left is

displayed.

Read the message and click the

button to register system labels registered
in MELSOFT Navigator as global labels of
GX Works2.

6. Set a device to the imported system

label.
Setting example
• Device : X0

7. Click the button.

Click

8. The message shown on the left is

displayed.

Read the message and click the

button to execute Build and Save the
project.

For the compilation, refer to the following

manuals.

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating

Manual (Common)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Simple Project)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Structured Project)

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1
(From the previous page)

OVERVIEW
9. The "Check before registering in
system label database" dialog box is
displayed.
2
Click Contents to be registered are displayed in
red.

CONFIGURATION
Check the contents and click the

SCREEN
button.

10. The system label notification icon is 3

displayed on the status bar of

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
MELSOFT Navigator.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
System label notification icon 5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
11. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Save] in the
menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator to
save the workspace.

Select
The system label list of MELSOFT 6
Navigator is updated.
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

● Updating system labels

After checking registration of system labels to the system label database in the step 9, system labels of MELSOFT
Navigator can be updated by selecting [Workspace] ⇒ [System Label] ⇒ [Change Contents of System Label
Database] in the menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator and save the project.
● System labels of GX Works2.
• System labels imported to projects can be used as global labels.
• System labels cannot be used when using a project without labels in GX Works2.
Change project type from 'without labels' to 'with labels". For details of change project type, refer to the following
manual.
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)

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4.1.3 Using system labels in GT Designer3

Utilize system labels to which devices are assigned in a programmable controller project for a GOT
project.
In GOT projects, system label names can be specified when setting devices to created objects.
For drawing objects in GOT projects, refer to the following manuals.
• GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Fundamentals)
• GT Designer3 Version 1 Screen Design Manual (Functions)

1. Double-click the project on the

Workspace window to open the GOT
project.
Double click

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed when a GX Works2 or MT
Developer2 project is being opened.
Read the message and click the
button.

3. 4.Double-click the created object to

display the dialog box of the object.
Double click

Click
4. Click to display the "Select CH No."
dialog box.

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(From the previous page) 1

5. Click the

OVERVIEW
Click button to display the "Import System
Labels to Project" dialog box.
2

CONFIGURATION
Select 6. Select a system label to be used and
click the button.

SCREEN
Click
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
7. After the settings are completed, the 4
system label name is displayed on the
object.

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
8. Select [Project] ⇒ [Save] in the menu 5
bar.

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
Select

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
9. The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

10. The system label is ready to be

referred.

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● Referencing system labels

• After saving GT Designer3 project by clicking button on the message in the step 9, system labels can
also be referred by selecting [Workspace] ⇒ [System Label] ⇒ [Route Information/Routing Parameters] in the
menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator to create the route information/routing parameters.
• An error which occurs when referring to system labels can be confirmed on the “System Label Update/Check”
screen in GT Designer3. For details, refer to the following manual.
GT Designer3 Version1 Screen Design Manual (Fundamentals)

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1
4.2 Utilizing Existing Labels as System Labels
This section explains a method for using system labels with the bottom-up design method under the following

OVERVIEW
system configuration.
The following is an example of utilizing system labels registered in the programmable controller project for the
motion controller project.
System labels can also be used between programmable controller projects or between motion controller 2
projects.

CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
Programmable controller project

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
4
Motion controller project

USING SYSTEM
LABELS
5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
System label name: Storage
Storage_A
A
Data type: Word
Device: U3E0\G10000

6
MELSOFT Navigator

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

Utilize
Global labels to be registered Register
as system labels
Class: VAR_GLOBAL
Label name: Storage_A
Data type: Word
Device: U3E0\G10000
System label name: Storage
Storage_A
A
Data type: Word
Device: U3E0\G10000

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4.2.1 Registering labels as system labels

Register global labels already set in the programmable controller project as system labels, and reflect
them to MELSOFT Navigator.
The following is an example of registering global labels of programmable controller project as system
labels.
For registering labels of motion controller project, follow the same procedure as described below.

1. Double-click the project on the

Workspace window to open the
programmable controller project.
Select

2. Double-click the global label name on

the Navigation window of GX Works2
to display the Global Label Setting
window.

Select

Select 3. Select a global label to be registered as

a system label, and click the
button.
The cell color of the selected global label
Click
turns yellow.

4. Click the button.

Click

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(From the previous page) 1

5. The message shown on the left is

OVERVIEW
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button to execute Build and Save the
project.
2

CONFIGURATION
For the compilation, refer to the following
manuals.

SCREEN
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Common)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating 3
Manual (Simple Project)

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Structured Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual
(Simple Project)
GX Works2 Beginner's Manual 4
(Structured Project)

USING SYSTEM
6. The "Check before registering in

LABELS
system label database" dialog box is
displayed.
Click
Click the button to register the 5
system label, and the cell color turns light

CREATING SYSTEM
blue.

BACKUP DATA
7. The system label notification icon is
displayed on the status bar of
MELSOFT Navigator. 6

USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

System label notification icon

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(From the previous page)

8. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Save] in the

menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator.
The system label created in the
programmable controller project is reflected
Select to MELSOFT Navigator.

● Changed contents of system labels

When confirming the changed contents of system labels, select [Workspace] ⇒ [System Label] ⇒ [Change
Notification History Display] in the menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator to display "Change Notification History" dialog
box.

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4.2.2 Using system labels in motion controller projects 1

Utilize system labels registered in the programmable controller project for a motion controller project.

OVERVIEW
1. Double-click the project on the
Workspace window to open the motion
controller project. 2

CONFIGURATION
Double click

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
2. Double-click "VARIABLE" on the
Navigation window of MT Developer2
to display the Label Setting window.
4

USING SYSTEM
Double click

LABELS
5
3. Click the button on

CREATING SYSTEM
the Label Setting window to display the

BACKUP DATA
Click "Import System Labels to Project"
dialog box.

4. Select a system label to be imported,

6
Select
and click the button.
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION

Click

5. The system label is registered to the

label setting editor.

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(From the previous page)

Select 6. Select [Check/Convert] ⇒ [Label

Conversion] in the menu bar of MT
Developer2

7. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

8. Select [Project] ⇒ [Save] in the menu

bar to save the project.
Select

● Referencing system labels

When referring to system labels, assign the device with attribute which can be referred from a programmable
controller project or a motion controller project.
For details, refer to the HELP function of MELSOFT Navigator.

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4.3 Using System Labels on another personal computer
This section explains a method for utilizing created system labels on another personal computer.

OVERVIEW
For using system labels on another personal computer, create a workspace in MELSOFT Navigator, copy it to
media such as USB memories, and edit the project.
The project edited on another personal computer requires verification and synchronization after the project is
imported back to the original workspace. For details of import function, refer to Section 3.8.2. 2

CONFIGURATION
The following is an example of processing verification and synchronization on system labels of programmable
controller project. For processing verification and synchronization on motion controller projects, follow the

SCREEN
same procedure as described below.

1. Select [Edit] ⇒ [System Label] ⇒

[Execute Verification Synchronous with 3
System Label] in the menu bar of GX

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
Works2.

4
Select

USING SYSTEM
2.

LABELS
The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Click the button to display the 5
"Execute Verification Synchronous with

CREATING SYSTEM
system label" dialog box.

BACKUP DATA
Select
3. Select an item under Reflection
Contents of Verification Synchronous,
and click the button. 6

USING PROGRAM
Click

JUMP FUNCTION

4. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

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(From the previous page)

5. The system label notification icon is

displayed on the status bar of
MELSOFT Navigator.

System label notification icon

6. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Save] in the

menu bar of MELSOFT Navigator.
The system label database of MELSOFT
Navigator is updated.
Select

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4.4 Checking System Labels
This section explains a method for batch checking conditions such as; module configurations of created

OVERVIEW
system configuration, project allocation status, and system label consistency.
1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Check] ⇒
[Batch Check] in the menu bar. 2

CONFIGURATION
Select

SCREEN
3

OPERATING PROCEDURE
OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
2. The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.
4

3.

USING SYSTEM
The message shown on the left is
displayed when a project is being

LABELS
opened in the workspace.
Read the message and click the
button. 5

CREATING SYSTEM
BACKUP DATA
4. The batch check is completed, and the
message shown on the left is
displayed. 6
For performing the batch verification of
USING PROGRAM
JUMP FUNCTION
parameters, click the button.

5. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

6. Execute the verification.

Error or Warning is displayed when the
verification result contains an error. Check
the error description on the Task List
window and correct the error.

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● Checking only system label consistency

Check the consistency of system labels registered to projects and labels of projects in which labels are defined.

1. Select [Workspace] ⇒ [Check] ⇒

[System Label] in the menu bar.

Select

2. The message shown on the left is

displayed.
Read the message and click the
button.

3. Execute the system label

consistency check.
Error or Warning is displayed when the
check result contains an error. Check
the error description on the Task List
window and correct the error.

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5 CREATING SYSTEM 2

CONFIGURATION
BACKUP DATA

SCREEN
This chapter explains the methods for saving programmable controller project, motion controller project, and
GOT project which are batch read from controllers. 3

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5.1 Setting Batch Read Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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5.2 Executing Batch Read Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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5.1 Setting Batch Read Password

This section explains a method for setting a batch read password. This function limits users who can execute
the batch read function.

Select
1. Select [Online] ⇒ [Password Setup] ⇒
[Register/Change] in the menu bar to
display the "Register/Change Batch
Read Password" dialog box.

2. Enter the password for "New

Password" and "Re-enter Password",
and click the button.
Setting example
• New Password : MITSUBISHI09
• Re-enter Password: MITSUBISHI09

3. The message shown on the left is

displayed.

Read the message and click the

button.

The batch read password is registered.

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● Changing batch read password
Change the batch read password on the "Register/Change Batch Read Password" dialog box.

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2

CONFIGURATION
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● Deleting batch read password
Delete the batch read password by following the procedure below. 3

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1.

OF MELSOFT NAVIGATOR
Select
Select [Online] ⇒ [Password Setup]
⇒ [Delete] in the menu bar to
display the "Delete Batch Read
Password" dialog box.

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2. Enter the registered batch read

USING SYSTEM
password, and click the
button.

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3. The message shown on the left is
displayed.
Read the message and click the 6
button.
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The batch read password is deleted.

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5.2 Executing Batch Read Function

This section explains a method for batch-reading projects from controllers and save them as backup
data.

Select 1. Select [Online] ⇒ [Batch Read] in the

menu bar to display the "Enter Batch
Read Password" dialog box.

2. Enter the registered batch read

password, and click the button
to display the "Batch Read" dialog box.
Setting example
• Password: MITSUBISHI09

Select
3. Select the projects to be read, and click
the button.
Setting example
• Selected Project : GOT_Pro1
GXW2_Pro1
GXW2_Pro2
MTD2_Pro1
• Workspace Name: Sample_WS_A

Click

4. The batch read function is completed,

and the "Batch Read Result" dialog box
is displayed.
The result is displayed under "Read
Result".

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● Changing connection destination
Change the connection destination by following the procedure below.

OVERVIEW
The following is an example of specifying programmable controller project data.
For specifying motion controller project data or GOT project data, follow the same procedure as described below.

Click 1. Click the button under

"Connection Destination" on the 2
"Batch Read" dialog box to display

CONFIGURATION
the Connection Destination dialog
box.

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2. Select a connection destination, and
3
click the button.

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If a remote password is set for the
selected connection destination, enter
4-digit remote password.

For details on remote password, refer to

the following manual. 4
• GX Works2 Version 1 Operating
Manual (Common)

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● Specifying data to be read

Specify data to be read from controllers by following the procedure below.
The following is an example of specifying programmable controller project data.
For specifying motion controller project data and GOT project data, follow the same procedure as described
below.

Click 1. Click the button under

"Target Data" on the "Batch Read"
dialog box to display the Target
Data Setting dialog box.

<Q series/L series> 2. Specify data to be read, and click

the button.
For details, refer to the Help function
of MELSOFT Navigator.

<FX series>

● Security set for project

When the security is set for projects of controllers, reset the security before executing the batch read function.
Reset the security by following the procedure below.
The following is an example of resetting the security of programmable controller project.
For resetting the security of motion controller project and GOT project, follow the same procedure as described
below.

Click 1. Click the button under

"Security" on the "Batch Read"
dialog box to display the Security
dialog box.

2. Enter a user name and a

password, and click the
button.
For details, refer to the Help function
of MELSOFT Navigator.

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6 USING PROGRAM JUMP 2

CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION

SCREEN
This chapter explains the program jump function which can start the motion SFC programs/servo programs
that are linked with the motion controller programs, using the SFCS instructions/SVST instructions of the 3
ladder programs in the multiple CPU system.

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6.1 Example of System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
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6.2 Program Jump Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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6.1 Example of System Configuration

This section explains a method for using the program jump function under the following system configuration.

QCPU (CPU No. 1) Motion controller (CPU No. 2)

■ Motion controller start-up programs

The following are the instructions which start motion controller programs used in ladder programs.
• SFCS instruction (Motion SFC program start-up)
• SVST instruction (Servo program start-up)

For details, refer to the following manuals.

Motion controller programming manual of Q173D/Q172D, Q173H/Q172H, and Q173/Q172.

This section explains the program jump function using the following ladder program.

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6.2 Program Jump Function
The following explains a method for using the program jump function in the SFCS instruction.

OVERVIEW
For using the program jump function in the SVST instruction, follow the same procedure as described below.

Double click
1. On the Module Configuration window,
double-click the controller to which a 2
programmable controller project is
allocated.

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2. The programmable controller project is
activated. 4

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The ladder program 3. Select "POU" ⇒ "Program" ⇒ "MAIN"
⇒ "Program" on the Project window to
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window is displayed.
display the ladder program window.

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Select

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(From the previous page)

4. Right-click the SFCS instruction on the

ladder program window and select
[Find] ⇒ [Program Jump] in the
Right click shortcut menu.

Select

5. The motion controller project, which is

allocated to CPU No. 2 on the Module
Configuration window, is activated and
the target motion SFC program is
displayed.

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