PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro

Installation manual
07/2008 eng

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Document Set
Document set Further details on installing the different tools (converters, communication drivers, etc.) are given on the documentation CD-ROM supplied with the software.

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Table of Contents

About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 1 Software implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Terminal configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to perform a first installation of PL7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 How to Register PL7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How to install PL7 updates and upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 How to configure the Uni-telway driver with a modem in Windows XP and Windows VISTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 How to run PL7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 How to uninstall PL7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 How to Transfer PL7 User Rights from One Workstation to Another . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 2

Hardware implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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About the Book

At a Glance
Document Scope Validity Note User Comments This manual is used to install the basic PL7 software. This document takes into account the changes implemented in PL7 V4.5. We welcome your comments about this document. You can reach us by e-mail at techpub@schneider-electric.com

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Introduction
Aim of this chapter. What is in this Chapter? This chapter introduces implementation of PL7 operations.

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Terminal configuration How to perform a first installation of PL7 How to Register PL7 How to install PL7 updates and upgrades How to configure the Uni-telway driver with a modem in Windows XP and Windows VISTA How to run PL7 How to uninstall PL7 How to Transfer PL7 User Rights from One Workstation to Another Page 10 12 14 16 18 21 22 23

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Terminal configuration
Definition The configuration type determines the level of expected performance. Performance of PL7 software can be affected by simultaneously opening several windows, accessing large quantities of animated data, or using a large application. PL7 V4.5 software requires one of the following operating systems to be present on the terminal:
z z

Required operating system

Windows XP Professional Windows VISTA Professional Edition 32.

Note: Certain functions are unavailable using the Windows VISTA Professional Edition 32 system. For more details, refer to the relevant chapters.

Minimum configuration

The following table provides the minimum terminal characteristics necessary to implement PL7 software, once Windows is installed on the terminal:
Elements System RAM Drives Characteristics Windows XP: Pentium 266 MHz processor Windows VISTA: 1 GHz 32-bit processor Windows XP: 128 Mb Windows VISTA: 512 Mb Hard disk CD-ROM Ports Peripheral Monitor
z COM serial port available for connection to the PLC (COM 1 to COM 4) z Parallel port for printer (LPT1 to LPT4) z 80 Mb for the software z 25 Mb for temporary directories

A mouse or pointer compatible with Windows technology 800*600 minimum

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Typical configuration

The following table shows a configuration for attaining optimal PL7 software performance, once Windows is installed on the terminal:
Elements Systems RAM Drives Characteristics Windows XP: Pentium 500 MHz processor Windows VISTA: 1 GHz 32-bit processor Windows XP: 128 Mb Windows VISTA: 1GB Hard disk
z 80 Mb for the software z 25 Mb for temporary directories

DVD-ROM (for technical documentation) Ports Peripheral Monitor

z COM serial port available for connection to the PLC (COM 1 to COM 4) z Parallel port for printer (LPT1 to LPT4)

A mouse or pointer compatible with Windows technology 800*600 or SVGA with 24 bit color management recommended)

Please note:

A more important configuration may be required if other software is used simultaneously with PL7.

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How to perform a first installation of PL7

Introduction The procedure for a first-time installation simply involves installing PL7 without searching for a version already installed on the terminal.

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How to install PL7

This procedure describes the different steps for installing PL7 software.
Insert CD-ROM

Open the Setup.exe file

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Choose the software language then confirm with Next

Enter the product installation code (*) then confirm with Ok (a maximum of 3 entry attempts are allowed)
common to all installations

Select the type of installation

Customized

Standard

Select the components that you wish to install then confirm with Next

Define an installation path then confirm with Next

Define different installation paths then confirm with Next

Confirm the information provided by clicking Next

Confirm the information provided by clicking Next

Exit the installation program by clicking Return to Windows

(*) The installation code is located on the adhesive label on the back of the PL7 programming software CD-ROM.

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Possibility of modifying information provided by clicking Previous

Register your details then confirm with Next

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How to Register PL7

At a Glance To obtain permanent user rights for the software, you must register it with Schneider Electric. Once the software is installed, you have 21 days to register.

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Procedure

This procedure describes the different steps in registering PL7.

Start PL7 or the Registration Tool

Accept with Yes

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Do you have the activation code? No

Yes

Select Enter the code received then confirm with Next

Select Authorize this PC then confirm with Next

Select a registration method: By telephone, by fax, by e-mail or via the Web then confirm with Next Telephone, Fax, E-mail Enter the required fields, the serial number and the commercial reference (*) and confirm with Next Telephone Telephone Schneider Electric to obtain the activation code, then click OK Fax Web Enter the required fields, the serial number and the commercial reference marked on the installation CD-ROM box, and confirm with Register E-mail

Enter the fax number to Enter the e-mail address which the response is to to which the response is be sent and confirm with to be sent, and confirm Next. with Next. A fax containing your An e-mail containing your data is generated in text data is sent automatically format: Send this fax to the specified address.

Wait for the response from Schneider Electric and restart PL7 or the Registration tool

Enter the activation code and confirm with Next

Quit the procedure by clicking Finish

(*) These numbers are marked on the label inside the box containing the software CD-ROMs.

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How to install PL7 updates and upgrades

Introduction In order to install updates or upgrades of PL7 V4.5 packages, there must be a coherent earlier version already installed on the terminal. Note: If this is not the case, reinstall the earlier version (the software package from the first installation).

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How to install PL7

This procedure describes the different steps for installing PL7 software.
Insert CD-ROM

Open the Setup.exe file Confirm at the welcome screen with Next Choose the software language then confirm with Next Enter the product installation code (1) then confirm with Ok (a maximum of 3 entry attempts are allowed) Yes Insert CD ROM or the first disk of the previous version (2) then confirm with Next

Change in operating system No

Old version exists on the terminal Yes

No

Previous version (2) < V3.0 No Reinstall version V3.x (2)

Yes

Reinsert CD-ROM for updating/upgrading

Continue installation procedure (see grayed-out part in the first installation)

(1) The installation code is located on the adhesive label on the back of the PL7 programming software CD-ROM.
(2): First installation software package

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How to configure the Uni-telway driver with a modem in Windows XP and Windows VISTA
Introduction This procedure can configure the Uni-telway connection driver as a function of the characteristics of the final PLC takeover. Note: For more information on the configuration dialog boxes of the Uni-telway driver, consult the Drivers manual available on the CD-ROM documentation provided with the PL7 software.

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How to configure the Uni-telway driver

The following table describes the procedure to configure the Uni-telway driver.
Step 1 2 3 4 5 Action Carry out the command Start up Program. Select the Modicon Telemecanique group. Select XWAY Driver Manager. Click on the Uni-telway tab. Click on the Configuration button. Results: The dialog box below appears:
UNITELWAY Configuration Station List Target Station: Station ID [Default] Port COM 1 [Default] Password Ph

Add

Modify

Suppress

OK

Cancel

Apply

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Step 6

Action Click on Add Result: The dialog box below appears:

Station Parameters Uni-telway Link Parameters Advanced

Station ID [Default] COM Port COM 1 UNI-TELWAY Slave Address Base 1 Numbers 3

Modem Communication Use Modem Hayes Tel No. Password

OK

Cancel

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From the Uni-telway tab, configure the communication port (COM Port) field. Click on Ok

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How to run PL7

Introduction How to log on to PL7 This function allows the user to log on to PL7. The following table describes the procedure for logging on to PL7.
Step 1 2 3 Action Perform the Start Programs command. Select the Modicon Telemecanique group. Select the software icon. Access Security Management
OS
FPW FPW

OS_LOADER PL7 Pro V4.5 PL7 Pro V4.5 Readme PL7 Pro V4.5 XWAY Driver Manager

SET

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How to uninstall PL7

Introduction This operation deletes all PL7 software components from the terminal. However, it does not affect:
z z

application files, Elements shared by other software (PL7 sys.ini, Config.sys, PL7user, PL7temp,).

How to uninstall PL7

Uninstallation only deletes selected software. Carry out the following operations for each package to be deleted.
Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Action Execute the command Start Parameters Configuration panel Add/ Delete Programs.ConCCcc Select the Install/uninstall tab. Select PL7V4.. Select Add/Delete. Select the elements to be uninstalled (kernel and/or common components), Select OK and confirm with Yes, Confirm the information screen with OK.

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How to Transfer PL7 User Rights from One Workstation to Another

Introduction This function is used to transfer user rights from a source terminal to a new terminal (destination), thus enabling PL7 to be launched on it. The transfer can be carried out using:
z z z

A 3 1/2" floppy disk, A removable disk (USB port), A network.

Note: Once the access rights have been transferred, the source terminal can no longer use PL7 unless you save again or make a reverse transfer. Following transfer of the rights to floppy or removable disk, if these rights are altered before being transferred to the destination terminal, contact Schneider Electric for a new registration.

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How to Perform a Transfer

This procedure describes the different steps for transferring user rights.
Start the Registration Tool

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Select Authorization Transfer and confirm with Next

Select the transfer method: Network, disk, (3 1/2" or removable disk with USB port) and confirm with Next (for a disk transfer, insert a blank disk) Using a removable disk Insert the removable disk into the USB port Choose drive (A: or the letter associated with the removable disk) Using a disk Using a network Enter the name of the target terminal and share the PL7 directory on this terminal (with read rights), then confirm with OK

On the target terminal, run the Registration Tool

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Select Authorization Transfer and confirm with Next

On the target terminal, note the PC identifier On the current terminal, enter the same identifier and confirm with OK Using a disk On the target terminal, insert the disk containing the rights, and select Transfer authorization to the terminal from disk Using a network

On the target and current terminals, quit the procedures by clicking Finish

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Connections
Introduction This module deals with the connection of the terminal to the PLC via a cable. A description of how to make other specific connections to the terminal (monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, mains) is provided in the manufacturer documentation. Other modes of connections are possible, such as connections via UNITELWAY bus or Modem (via the telephone network). PC - PLC connection To connect a PC, you will require the 2.5 m TSX PCX 1031 or TSX CUSB 485 and TSX CRJ MD25 cables, supplied with new software packages (not supplied with update or upgrade variants).

Mains

Mains

Mains TSX PCX 1031 / TSX C USB 485 / TSX CRJ MD25

Serial link connector

TSX PCX 1031 / TSX C USB 485 / TSX CRJ MD25

Note: The TSX PCX 1031 cable requires the use of the UNITELWAY driver of at least version: z V1.5 (for Windows XP Professionnel) z V2.0 (for Windows VISTA Professionnel Edition 32).

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