Unity Pro

Installation manual

eng September 2004

35006365.01
2
 Table of Contents

About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 1 General points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Software installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to perform a first installation of Unity Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to Launch Unity Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to register Unity Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to modify the Unity Pro installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to repair the Unity Pro installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to install Unity Pro updates and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to Uninstall Unity Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
How to Transfer Unity Pro User Rights from One Workstation to Another . . . . . 22
Automatic installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Type of connection from a terminal to a PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3
4
 About the Book

At a Glance

Document Scope This document describes the installation of Unity Pro software. Installation of the
different tools (converter, communication drivers, etc.) is explained in the different
items contained in the documentation CD-ROM supplied with the software.

Validity Note The data and illustrations found in this documentation are not binding. We reserve
the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product
development.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not
be construed as a commitment by Schneider Electric.

5
About the Book

Product Related Schneider Electric assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
Warnings document. If you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or have
found errors in this publication, please notify us.
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, without express written permission of
Schneider Electric.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when
installing and using this product.
For reasons of safety and to ensure compliance with documented system data, only
the manufacturer should perform repairs to components.
When controllers are used for applications with technical safety requirements,
please follow the relevant instructions.
Failure to observe this product related warning can result in injury or equipment
damage.

User Comments We welcome your comments about this document. You can reach us by e-mail at
TECHCOMM@modicon.com

6
 General points

1
At a Glance

Subject of this This chapter describes the contents of the software packages, the main character-
chapter istics of software installation, and the configurations needed to execute Unity Pro
software.

What's in this This chapter contains the following topics:

Chapter?
Topic Page
At a Glance 8
Terminal Configuration 9

7
General points

At a Glance

General Points Unity Pro can be installed using the CD-ROM. Three versions are available:
l Unity Pro L,
l Unity Pro M,
l Unity Pro XL.
Installation is possible in five languages.
l French,
l English,
l German,
l Spanish,
l Italian.

You can install Unity Pro in these five languages. You can therefore choose to use
Unity Pro in the language of your choice. Online help is available in the language
selected for Unity Pro except for Italian, where online help is provided in English.
Once the installation is complete, you have 21 days to register with Schneider
Electric. After this date, if you have not registered you will no longer be able to run
Unity Pro.

Software The following table presents the contents of the software packages for the different
Packages versions of Unity Pro.
Unity Pro L, Unity Pro M Unity Pro XL
Nodes Number of Contents Contents Contents
CD-ROMs
Unity Pro software 1 Unity Pro L software Unity Pro M software Unity Pro XL software
Electronic 2 Volume 1: French, English.
documentation Volume 2: German, Spanish.
Operating systems 1 Operating systems for Premium and Quantum PLCs, and Ethernet
for PLCs network modules.
Communication 1 Set of different communication drivers for PLCs.
drivers

8
 General points

Terminal Configuration

Definition The configuration type determines the level of expected performance.

Performance of Unity Pro software can be affected by simultaneously opening
several windows, accessing large quantities of animated data, or using a large
application.

Required Unity Pro software requires one of the following operating systems to be present on
Operating the terminal:
System l Windows 2000 SP2,
l Windows XP Computing and Professional.

Internet Explorer Version ≥ 5.0 of Internet Explorer is required. The recommended version is version 5.5.

Minimum The following table provides the minimum terminal characteristics necessary to
Configuration install Unity Pro software:
Nodes Characteristics
System Pentium 800 MHz
RAM 256 Mb (512 Mb recommended)
Drives Hard disk 2 Gb available
CD-ROM
Ports COM or USB serial port (COM 1 to COM 4) available for
connection to the PLC.
Parallel (LPT1 to LPT4) or USB port for printer.
Pointing and selection Recommended
device
Monitor 800*600 minimum

9
General points

Typical The following table shows a configuration for attaining optimal Unity Pro software
Configuration performance.
Nodes Characteristics
Systems Pentium 1.2 GHz
RAM 512 Mb
Drives Hard disk 4 Gb available
CD-ROM
Ports COM or USB serial port (COM 1 to COM 4) available for
connection to the PLC.
Parallel (LPT1 to LPT4) or USB port for printer.
Pointing and selection Yes
device
Monitor 800*600 or SVGA with 24 bit color management recommended.

Please note: A different configuration may be required if other software is used simultaneously
with Unity Pro.

10
 Software installation

2
At a Glance

Subject of this This chapter presents the software installation of Unity Pro.
chapter

What's in this This chapter contains the following topics:

Chapter?
Topic Page
How to perform a first installation of Unity Pro 12
How to Launch Unity Pro 14
How to register Unity Pro 15
Drivers 17
How to modify the Unity Pro installation 18
How to repair the Unity Pro installation 19
How to install Unity Pro updates and upgrades 20
How to Uninstall Unity Pro 21
How to Transfer Unity Pro User Rights from One Workstation to Another 22
Automatic installation 24

11
Software installation

How to perform a first installation of Unity Pro

Introduction The procedure for a first-time installation simply involves installing Unity Pro without
searching for a version already installed on the terminal.
It is possible to install the entire software or simply a sub-set of it.

Note: The electronic documentation is installed separately. Please consult the

instructions supplied with the installation CD-ROMs or the Readme.txt file on the
technical documentation CD-ROM.

12
 Software installation

How to install This procedure describes the different steps for installing Unity Pro software.
Unity Pro Insert the CD-ROM

Open the Setup.exe file

Select the language for the installation assistant

and confirm with Start Unity Pro installation

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Click “I accept the terms in the license

agreement” and confirm with Next

Enter your name, the name of your

Option of modifying information by clicking Previous

Option of quitting the installation by clicking Cancel
company, the serial number and the commercial
reference (*) and confirm with Next

The software installation directories are

proposed by default. These may be modified.
Enter the general installation path, as well as the
path of the catalog and types library if you wish
to modify these, and confirm with Next common to all installations

You can install the software in several

languages. Select the Unity Pro languages you
wish to install and the default language, and
confirm with Next

Select
the type of installation
Complete
All the software By default Customized
applications are The commonly-used software
installed applications are installed
At the screen “Ready to install application” Select the functions you wish to install then
confirm by clicking Next confirm with Next

Exit the installation program by clicking Finish

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

13
Software installation

How to Launch Unity Pro

Introduction This function is used to open a Unity Pro session.

How to Start a The following table describes the procedure for executing a Unity Pro session.
Unity Pro
Step Action
Session
1 Execute the command Start → Programs.
2 Select the group Schneider Electric.
3 Select the group Unity Pro.
Result: a list is displayed,
l Language selection,
l OS Loader,
l PLC Simulator,
l Readme,
l Registration Tool,
l Types library Update,
l Unity Pro L, M or XL.

4 From the list, select Unity Pro L, M or XL.

Result: Unity Pro is launched in the selected language.
Special case:
If you have yet to register the software, a message warns you of the remaining
number of days of use left, and asks you if you want to register (See How to
register Unity Pro, p. 15).

How to Change The following table describes the procedure for changing the language of Unity Pro.
the Language of
Step Action
Unity Pro
1 Execute the command Start → Programs.
2 Select the group Schneider Electric.
3 Select the group Unity Pro.
4 From the list, select Language selection.
Result: the window Unity Pro Language Selection is displayed.
5 In this window, select the language for Unity Pro.
6 Confirm with OK.
Result: a message tells you that the language selection will be effective from
the next time you launch Unity Pro.

14
 Software installation

How to register Unity Pro

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.

15
Software installation

Procedure This procedure describes the different steps for registering Unity Pro.

Start Unity Pro or the Registration Tool

Accept with Yes

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Yes Select
Do you have the
activation code? Enter the code received
then confirm with Next
No
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 Web

Enter the required fields, the serial number Enter the required fields, the serial number
and the commercial reference (*) and and the commercial reference marked on
confirm with Next the installation CD-ROM box, and confirm
with Register

Telephone Fax E-mail

Telephone Schneider Enter the fax number to Enter the e-mail address
Electric to obtain the which the response is to to which the response is
activation code, then be sent and confirm with to be sent, and confirm
click OK 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 Unity Pro or the
Registration tool

Enter the activation code and confirm with Quit the procedure by clicking Finish
Next

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

16
 Software installation

Drivers

At a Glance On installation of Unity Pro, three drivers are installed:

l Uni-Telway,
l Modbus,
l USB.
These drivers enable you to operate the link between the terminal and the PLC. The
driver to be used is selected in Unity Pro.
It is not necessary to change the configuration of the drivers installed, except in
exceptional cases. From the Drivers Manager, you can change the configuration of
these drivers or install a new driver with the Drivers CD-ROM.
The installation manual Communication Drivers presents the different drivers with
their installations and configurations.

Launching the The following table describes how to launch the Drivers Manager.
Drivers Manager
Step Action
1 Execute the command Start → Programs.
2 Select the group Schneider Electric.
3 Select the group Communication Drivers.
4 Select Drivers Manager.

17
Software installation

How to modify the Unity Pro installation

Objective When a Unity Pro installation perimeter has been created, the installation can then
be modified: it becomes possible to add or remove a language or a functionality.

Procedure The following table describes the procedure for modifying an installation.
Step Action
1 Execute the command Start → Settings → Control Panel → Add/Remove
Programs.
2 Select the Install/Uninstall tab.
3 Select Unity Pro x.x.
4 Select Modify, the installation wizard is then launched.
5 Select the language that you wish to install or uninstall.
Select the new Unity Pro default language and confirm with Next.
6 Select the functionalities that you wish to install or uninstall and confirm with
Next.
7 Exit the installation to return to Windows.

18
 Software installation

How to repair the Unity Pro installation

Objective It is possible to repair a faulty Unity Pro installation without performing a complete
reinstallation.

Procedure The following table describes the procedure for repairing an installation.
Step Action
1 Execute the command Start → Settings → Control Panel → Add/Remove
Programs.
2 Select the Install/Uninstall tab.
3 Select Unity Pro x.x.
4 Select Support information.
5 Select Repair.
6 Repair the other components: Hardware Catalog, Security Editor, Types
Library.
Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for each of the following components:
l Unity Pro Hardware Catalog x.x,
l Unity Pro Security Editor,
l Unity Pro Types Library.

19
Software installation

How to install Unity Pro updates and upgrades

Introduction In order to install updates or upgrades of Unity Pro packages, there must be a
coherent earlier version already installed on the terminal.

Note: If this is not the case, reinstall the earlier version (software package from first
installation).

How to install This procedure describes the different steps for installing Unity Pro software.
Unity Pro
Insert the CD-ROM

Open the Setup.exe file

Select the language for the installation assistant

and confirm with Start Unity Pro installation

Confirm at the welcome screen with Next

Click “I accept the terms in the license

agreement” and confirm with Next

Enter your name, the name of your

company, the serial number and the commercial
reference (*) and confirm with Next

Update Upgrade with function

increments

No
Minor package present Install the minor
on the terminal package

Yes

Continue installation procedure

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

20
 Software installation

How to Uninstall Unity Pro

Objective This operation is used to delete all Unity Pro software components from the terminal.
However, this does not affect:
l Application files,
l Elements shared with other software packages (e.g. config.sys, Unitypro user).

Procedure The following table describes the procedure for uninstalling the software.
Step Action
1 Execute the command Start → Settings → Control Panel → Add/Remove
Programs.
2 Select the Install/Uninstall tab.
3 Select Unity Pro x.x.
4 Select Delete.
5 Refresh the Add/Remove Programs data by pressing F5.
6 Once Unity Pro x.x has been uninstalled, uninstall the other components:
Hardware Catalog, Security Editor, Types Library.
Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for each component:
l Unity Pro Hardware Catalog x.x,
l Unity Pro Security Editor,
l Unity Pro Types Library.

21
Software installation

How to Transfer Unity Pro 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 Unity Pro to be launched on it.
The transfer can be carried out using:
l A 3 1/2" floppy disk,
l A removable disk (USB port),
l A network.

Note: Once the access rights have been transferred, the source terminal can no
longer use Unity Pro 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.

22
 Software installation

How to Perform a This procedure describes the different steps for transferring user rights.
Transfer
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 Using a disk Using a network

Insert the removable

disk into the USB Enter the name of the target
port terminal and share the
Unity Pro directory on this
terminal (with read rights),
then confirm with OK
Choose drive (A: or the
letter associated with the
removable disk)

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 identification number

On the current terminal, enter the same ID number and confirm
with OK

Using a disk Using a network

On the target terminal, insert the

disk containing the rights, and
select Transfer authorization to
the terminal from disk

On the target and current terminals, quit the procedures by

clicking Finish

23
Software installation

Automatic installation

At a Glance This specific mode is used to launch Unity Pro installation totally automatically, with
no action required on the part of the user. The installation performed is the same as
a default installation in manual mode. The user can monitor the installation through
information windows.
Simply execute the Install.bat file in which there is a command line with specific
parameters.
Example of a command line:
MSIEXEC/i "UPro_data\Unity Pro Setup.msi" INSTALLDIR1
="C:\Install" CURRENTLANG="en-us" LANGEN=1 LANGFR=0 LANGIT=0
LANGSP=0 LANGGE=0 REFCOM="UNY SPU EFFCD 10" SERIALNUMBER="1234
5678 999" /qr

Modifying the The following table describes the procedure for modifying the command file and
command file launching automatic installation.
Step Action
1 From the Unity Pro installation CD-ROM, select the file Install.bat.
2 Right click to display the contextual menu and select Edit.
Result: The file opens in text format.
3 Modify the command line "MSIEXEC.EXE /i.................." with the necessary
parameters.
4 Save the file.
5 Double click the modified file.
Result: The installation starts, and windows appear informing the user
throughout the installation process.

24
 Software installation

Parameters The following table describes the different parameters to use in the command line
for an automatic installation.
Parameter Possible Default Value Description
value
INSTALLDIR1 characters C:\Program Installation path of the software.
Files\Schneider
Electric
CURRENTLANG en-us, fr, de, en-us Default language on launching Unity
sp, it Pro.
LANGEN 0.1 1 0: English not installed,
1: English installed.
LANGFR 0.1 0 0: French not installed,
1: French installed.
LANGGE 0.1 0 0: German not installed,
1: German installed.
LANGSP 0.1 0 0: Spanish not installed,
1: Spanish installed.
LANGIT 0.1 0 0: Italian not installed,
1: Italian installed.
REFCOM Commercial reference marked on the
installation CD-ROM box.
SERIALNUMBER Serial number marked on the
installation CD-ROM box.

25
Software installation

26
 Hardware installation

3
Type of connection from a terminal to a PLC

At a Glance To program a Premium or Quantum PLC using Unity Pro software, it is necessary
to use a linking cable between the terminal and the PLC.

Connections The cables available for connecting a terminal to a PLC are as follows:
For Quantum the possibilities are as follows:
l Modbus cable, reference 990 NAA 263 20,
l Modbus cable, reference 990 NAA 263 20,
l Crossed Ethernet cable, reference 490 NTC 000 05 (1),
l USB cable, reference UNY XCA USB 033.

For Premium the possibilities are as follows:

l Terminal port cable, reference TSX PCX 1031 (RS 232/RS 485),
l Terminal port cable, reference TSX PCX 3030 (USB/RS 485),
l Crossed Ethernet cable, reference 490 NTC 000 05 (1),
l USB cable, reference UNY XCA USB 033.

Procedure The connection between the terminal (PLC address, type of driver) and the PLC is
set up using Unity Pro software (cf. Procedures manual, section 'Management of a
project' of the chapter 'Overall management of a project' in the part 'General points').

27
Hardware installation

28