Programming Software

PL7 the simple

high-performance solution

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PL7 Programming Software
the simple
high-performance solution

PL7, a complete friendly interface. The retrieve program

range tool palette, multi- modules designed
windowing, on-line with PL7-2, PL7-3,
Intended for Modicon help and contextual Orphée and SMC.
Telemecanique Micro menus, make using
and Premium the programs easy High-performance
platforms, the PL7 and enable rapid tuning
software includes the learning.
full set of features Retrieval of
needed for all the Simple start-up for application data from
phases of an automation common-task the programmable
control project. In functions controller, code
order to match all your animation, break
needs, Schneider The principles for all points, step by step
offers the PL7 Micro, the input/output execution, run-time
PL7 Junior and PL7 modules are the modification, are just
Pro, and the PL7 Pro- same: assisted some of the features
Dyn dedicated to selection from an offered to increase
operation. electronic catalogue, efficiency.
The PL7 range is specific parameter
completed with setting, screens Simple to use
products dedicated to dedicated to tuning
specialized functions and specific Thanks to the
such as fuzzy-logic, C diagnostics. Using diagnostic tools for
functions, simulation task interfaces has common task
of operational never been so simple! modules, the variable
elements. animation tables, and
Efficient design the operating screens,
User-friendly you get the right
products The whole range of information at the right
tools needed for time.
Running under off-the- application design are
shelf Windows 95 and built into PL7. To
Windows NT4.0 ensure your
operating systems, investment has lasting
PL7 makes the most value Schneider has
of the advantages of developed software to
this modern and user- make it possible to
PL7

PL7

Junior Micro
PL7

Pro

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 During the design
phase it is important
to ensure an
application runs
efficiently and
conforms to the
expected installation
behaviour as easily
and quickly as
possible.

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 The PL7 range
a more productive
design

The application at a Programming-free Predefined

glance common-task functions
modules
The new navigator The managed library
allows immediate Graphic declaration of of predefined
access to all the various modules functions makes it
application and specific possible to use
components. parameter-setting complex functions
screens are such as conversions,
Instant access to synonymous with trigonometric
information saving time and functions, table look-
avoiding errors. up, etc. straight away
The use of contextual
menus in the editors Readable programs Choice of language
makes operations on
the selected item The Micro and the Each section or event
available at all times: Premium multitask may be programmed
information, systems guarantee in the language most
modifications, copy/ optimal execution. appropriate to the
paste, manipulation of Division into sections process (LD, IL, ST or
application variables, makes the application SFC)*, the natural
etc. readable and development of PL7-2,
maintainable. PL7-3 and Orphée
towards the IEC 1131-
3 standard. With
variable names of up
to 32 characters,
programs are self-
documented. And if
that’s not enough, you
can add comments to
the code!

*LD = Ladder Diagram

IL = Instruction List language
ST = Structured Literal language
SFC = Grafcet language
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 There are often
considerable
similarities between
different
applications. PL7
tools make it easier
to reuse program
modules, reducing
development time
for new applications.

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 PL7 Pro Software
for modular
application design

Organizing the programmable Reuse with DFBs

application controller. The
structure structural view gives Derived Function
the order in which the Blocks, to standard
The navigator’s sections are chained. IEC 1131-3, represent
functional view makes The two viewpoints the ideal solution for
it possible to display can be displayed programming repetitive
the program simultaneously and elementary
organization in a offer the same level of processing. With
multilevel tree service in connected their version
structure. The mode. management and
designer has complete built-in protection,
freedom to organize Towards a module they are well suited to
his application in design defining programming
functional modules standards, and
reflecting the physical The PL7 allows reuse also to protecting
organization of the of programs thanks to specific know-how.
process. Program the import/export Written in ST or LD,
sections and module and the they can be used
animation tables are associated tree in all languages.
associated with each structure. Module DFBs* may also be
functional module. portability is ensured readily exchanged
by the automatic re- between different
Two viewpoints linking of data and applications.
available at all symbols associated
times with the module. Thus,
the designer can
The function readily capitalize on
sequence needs to be previous development
defined in the work.
PL7

Pro

* DFB = Derived Function Block

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 As there are usually
tight constraints on
applications
refinement, it is
important to be able to
put the installation
(back) into operation
quickly, and for it to be
possible to :
- adjust the various
elements in order to
obtained the required
behaviour ;
- monitor the
application while it is
running ;
- modify defective
application code if
necessary

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The PL7 range
for high-performance
and user-friendly updating

Availability of the Code animation Controlling

right version execution
Program animation
In order to be sure you remains one of the Available while a
are taking into account fundamental functions programmable
the latest version of involved in updating controller is
the application, PL7 and is adapted to the connected, this makes
can retrieve the language concerned. it possible to control
application directly Multi-windowing the execution of the
whilst running on the permits simultaneous application (set a
programmable display of different break point, step-by-
controller. portions of the step and cycle-by-
application. cycle execution):
On-line modification malfunctions are
Updating common- quickly identified.
Given that in certain task modules
situations it is not Data animation
possible to halt As in the case of
installation operation, configuration, task Gathering together
most modifications modules benefit from and displaying the
can be made directly specific screens from various application
on the programmable which they can be variables in an
controller with a updated: the functions appropriate format
minimum number of available would not be (binary, decimal, etc.)
user interventions. the same for a TOR is the role of the
module as for a animation tables.
counting module. Only
the relevant
information and
permitted actions are
shown.

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 In production time is
money, so it is
important to be able to
react quickly:
- to diagnose possible
mechanical or
software faults;
- to control application
execution in order to
correct errors.

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The PL7 range
for ease of operation
and diagnosis

Secure us application Operation screens

parameters (statistics
It can be dangerous to on the cycle time, In order to allow more
leave modification etc.), and possible user-friendly control of
functions available on execution faults. the application for
a PC. Thus there is a Module update both one-off updating
mechanism to allow screens indicate faults and in normal
users’ access on them. operation, the
privileges to be operating screens
defined. Application dossier display objects
graphically in very
Shared applications Paper still remains an different ways. It is
important reference. easy for users to
Several instances of With PL7 the contents create their own
PL7 may be active on (sections to be screens in both local
the same PC allowing included) and form and connected mode
simultaneous access (cartridge) of the (colour, bar-graph,
to several automation application dossier is chronogram, text
control applications. configured according message display).
This permits updating to the user’s For even greater
of distributed requirements and can efficiency a library of
applications. be displayed on the common pre-animated
screen. objects is available.
System diagnostics This can be built up
Rapid navigation with the user’s own
The hardware objects.
configuration screen is Thanks to the cross- It is possible to launch
the entry point from references available in the navigator from
which it is possible to both local and these screens so as to
survey the operational connected modes it is use cross-references
status of the modules. possible to move to search for code,
The CPU update around the application modifying or using
screen gives rapidly, everywhere a graphically displayed
information variable is used. variables.
concerning the vital

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 While a programmable
controller application
is running, faults are
often due to the
programmable
controller environment.
Rectification is made
even more rapid by
the fact that the built-
in diagnostics
identify the cause of
the fault precisely:
- precise information
- plain-text message
concerning the cause
A user-friendly
operator interface
makes subsequent
maintenance simpler.

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PL7 Pro Software
complete application
diagnostics

Predefined Graphic display A complete

diagnostic function operational range
blocks The information
display window The dynamic program
PL7 includes a built-in included in the and data display
DFB application operating screens functions, the
diagnostic library. gives the operator a programmable
Integrated into tool for application controller diagnostic
programs these control and permanent and configuration
functions allow fault monitoring. functions, together
permanent monitoring Messages are with the application
of safety status and displayed in plain text diagnostic functions
the development of and are time-stamped. equip the PL7 with a
the process over time. Functions for sorting, complete, powerful
With the aid of archiving and clearing and integrated range
specialized functional faults are available. of functions for the
blocks it is possible to command/control and
monitor the Direct access to operation of an
movements of parts the source of the automation control
as they rotate and fault system.
move longitudinally.
After an unexpected
Time-stamping at machine halt the
source in the operator needs to be
Premium able to get it restarted
as quickly as possible.
Diagnostic information The information
is time-stamped and displayed in graphic
stored in the screens, simple and
programmable efficient navigation
controller memory. between editors, and
This information can the possibility of
be displayed using a directly accessing the
CCX17-type operator instance of block
console or via the function which
graphic interface of generated the
the PL7 operating information, greatly
screens. simplify the operator’s
task.
PL7

Pro

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