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Table of Contents
Basic Operation 1
Assistance 2
SICAM
Projects 3
Logic Editor A8000
Signals and Settings 4
V04.00 Configuring Function Charts (CFC) 5
Automatic Chart Generation (ACG) 6
Help
Configuring CFC Trend View 7
Customizing Trend View Display 8
Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks 9
Data Types and Data Structures 10
Instructions (Blocks) 11
Documentation 12
Project 13
Function Charts (CFC) 14
Analyzing Function Charts (CFC) 15
SICAM A8000 Devices 16
Redundancy 17
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Table of Contents
1 Basic Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Getting to Know the User Interface....................................................................................12
1.1.1 User Interface.............................................................................................................. 12
1.1.2 Project Tree................................................................................................................. 13
1.1.3 Working Area...............................................................................................................16
1.1.4 Inspector Window........................................................................................................16
1.1.5 Task Card.................................................................................................................... 16
1.1.6 Editor Window.............................................................................................................18
1.1.7 Object Bar................................................................................................................... 19
1.2 Adjusting View of User Interface and Contents.................................................................. 20
1.2.1 Adjusting Working Area............................................................................................... 20
1.2.2 Adjusting Rows and Columns....................................................................................... 21
1.2.3 Sorting Column Content.............................................................................................. 24
1.2.4 Filtering Column Content.............................................................................................24
2 Assistance................................................................................................................................................... 27
2.1 Overview on the Logic Editor Information System..............................................................28
2.2 Using Logic Editor Help..................................................................................................... 29
2.3 Icons in the Info Tab..........................................................................................................31
2.4 Copying and Deleting Messages........................................................................................ 32
3 Projects....................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.1 Managing Projects............................................................................................................ 34
3.1.1 Overview of Projects.................................................................................................... 34
3.1.2 Opening a Project........................................................................................................ 34
3.1.3 Saving a Project........................................................................................................... 34
3.1.4 Closing a Project.......................................................................................................... 34
3.1.5 Deleting a Project........................................................................................................ 35
3.1.6 Printing Project Data.................................................................................................... 35
4 Signals and Settings................................................................................................................................... 37

4.1 Overview of Signals...........................................................................................................38
4.2 Working with the Signal Catalog........................................................................................39
4.2.1 Overview of the Signal Catalog.................................................................................... 39
4.2.2 Open the Signal Catalog and Adjust View.....................................................................39
4.2.3 Selecting a Signal Element in the Signal Catalog...........................................................39
5 Configuring Function Charts (CFC).............................................................................................................43

5.1 Brief Introduction to Function Charts (CFC)........................................................................44
5.1.1 Meaning of CFC........................................................................................................... 44
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5.1.2 Extended Processing....................................................................................................44

5.1.3 Function Chart.............................................................................................................45
5.1.4 Block........................................................................................................................... 45
5.1.5 Configuration Strategy................................................................................................ 46
5.1.6 Flow Model................................................................................................................. 47
5.1.7 Naming Conventions................................................................................................... 50
5.2 Managing Function Charts................................................................................................ 51
5.2.1 Adding a CFC...............................................................................................................51
5.2.2 Opening a CFC.............................................................................................................51
5.2.3 Renaming a Function Chart (CFC)................................................................................ 52
5.2.4 Copying a CFC ............................................................................................................ 53
5.2.5 Deleting CFCs.............................................................................................................. 54
5.2.6 Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow...........................................................54
5.2.7 Printing a CFC..............................................................................................................55
5.3 Adjusting Function Chart and Chart View...........................................................................57
5.3.1 Adjusting the Layout in the CFC Data Flow View .......................................................... 57
5.3.2 Scaling the View.......................................................................................................... 57
5.3.3 Overview of Sheet Bars................................................................................................ 59
5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars.................................................................................................... 61
5.3.5 Showing and Hiding the Grid....................................................................................... 63
5.4 Adding and Processing Elements in the Function Chart...................................................... 64
5.4.1 Basic Instructions.........................................................................................................64
5.4.2 Adding a Block in a CFC................................................................................................64
5.4.3 Renaming a Block........................................................................................................ 65
5.4.4 Copying a Block........................................................................................................... 66
5.4.5 Adding and Editing a Text Box in a CFC in the Data Flow View...................................... 67
5.4.6 Aligning Elements in the Data Flow View in the CFC .................................................... 69
5.4.7 Deleting Elements from the CFC.................................................................................. 69
5.5 Interconnection of Blocks in the Data Flow View................................................................ 71
5.5.1 Displaying Interconnections.........................................................................................71
5.5.2 Interconnecting Blocks ................................................................................................72
5.5.3 Interconnecting a Block with a Signal...........................................................................73
5.5.4 Negating a Block Input.................................................................................................75
5.5.5 Changing Block Interconnections................................................................................. 76
5.5.6 Deleting a Block Interconnection..................................................................................76
5.5.7 Displaying the Interconnections of a Block................................................................... 77
5.5.8 Showing/Hiding Block Connections.............................................................................. 77
5.5.9 Setting Parameters for Block Connections.................................................................... 78
5.5.10 Converting Data Types.................................................................................................80
5.5.11 Inter-Chart Connection (ICC)........................................................................................ 80
5.6 Forcing of a Block IO......................................................................................................... 81
5.6.1 Forcing Single Block IO Inputs and Outputs.................................................................. 81
5.6.2 Forcing Multiple Block IO Inputs and Outputs............................................................... 81
5.7 User Interface................................................................................................................... 83
5.7.1 Adjusting the Running Sequence of Blocks................................................................... 83
5.7.2 Optimizing the Running Sequence Automatically......................................................... 83
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5.8 Checking and Finishing Function Chart..............................................................................85

5.8.1 Displaying Current Values ........................................................................................... 85
5.8.2 Checking Consistency.................................................................................................. 85
5.8.3 Activating and Deactiving Code Generation..................................................................86
5.8.4 Compiling the CFC....................................................................................................... 87
5.8.5 Bumpless Reload......................................................................................................... 87
5.9 CFC Plan Access Protection................................................................................................ 89
6 Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)............................................................................................................ 91

6.1 Brief Introduction to Automatic Chart Generation (ACG).................................................... 92
6.2 Format of ACG Files...........................................................................................................93
6.3 Using the Sample ACG Project........................................................................................... 96
6.4 ACG Import....................................................................................................................... 97
6.4.1 Importing a Chart........................................................................................................ 97
6.4.2 Connecting Sheet-Bar Elements................................................................................... 97
6.4.2.1 Connecting a Signal Structure to a Block IO.............................................................97
6.4.2.2 Connecting an Element of a Signal Structure to a Block IO...................................... 97
6.4.3 Connecting Blocks....................................................................................................... 98
6.4.3.1 Connecting Blocks..................................................................................................98
6.4.3.2 Connecting to Variables......................................................................................... 98
6.4.4 Additional ACG Import Options.................................................................................... 99
6.4.4.1 Connecting a System Signal to a Block IO................................................................99
6.4.4.2 Connecting a Constant to a Block IO....................................................................... 99
6.4.4.3 Creating a Folder Structure...................................................................................100
6.4.4.4 Deactivating the Chart Optimization..................................................................... 100
6.4.4.5 Deleting Charts.................................................................................................... 100
6.4.4.6 Ignoring Charts for Compilation............................................................................101
6.4.4.7 Assigning a Task Level to a Chart.......................................................................... 101
6.4.4.8 Negating a Block IO..............................................................................................101
6.4.4.9 Forcing a Block IO................................................................................................ 101
6.4.4.10 Placing a Block on the Chart................................................................................. 102
6.4.4.11 Assigning a Layout............................................................................................... 102
6.4.4.12 Assigning a Sheet Size..........................................................................................103
6.4.4.13 Assigning a Sheet-Bar Size....................................................................................103
6.4.4.14 Ignoring a Row for Import.................................................................................... 103
6.5 ACG Export..................................................................................................................... 105
6.5.1 Exporting a Chart.......................................................................................................105
7 Configuring CFC Trend View.................................................................................................................... 107

7.1 Brief Introduction to CFC Trend View............................................................................... 108
7.2 Adding a Trend Display....................................................................................................109
7.3 Adding a Dynamic Display............................................................................................... 110
7.4 Adding Analog Axis in the Trend Display Editor................................................................ 111
7.5 Adding a Digital Axis in the Trend Display Editor.............................................................. 112
7.6 Assigning Analog IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display......................................113
7.7 Assigning Digital IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display.......................................114
7.8 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays...............................................................115
7.9 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays via Project Tree.......................................116
7.10 Assigning IO Terminals of a CFC block to the Dynamic Display Editor................................117

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7.11 Deleting CFC Block/CFC Chart after Assigning their Terminals to the Trend Display/
Dynamic Display Editor....................................................................................................119
7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Online Analysis (Monitoring)
is in Progress...................................................................................................................120
7.13 Watching Values in the Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Offline Analysis is in Progress... 122
8 Customizing Trend View Display.............................................................................................................. 123

8.1 Overview of Customization............................................................................................. 124
8.2 Renaming Axis in the Trend Display................................................................................. 125
8.3 Changing the Color of the Trend in the Trend View Display ............................................. 126
8.4 Zooming Trend View Vertically and Horizontally.............................................................. 127
8.5 Deleting Trend Display from the Project Tree................................................................... 128
8.6 Printing the Trend View Graph.........................................................................................129
8.7 Exporting the Trend View ............................................................................................... 130
8.8 Importing the Trend View................................................................................................131
9 Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks.............................................................................................. 133

9.1 Brief Introduction to User-Defined Function Blocks.......................................................... 134
9.2 Adding a User-Defined Function Block............................................................................. 135
9.3 Opening a User-Defined Function Block........................................................................... 136
9.4 Defining the Interfaces of a User-Defined Function Block................................................. 137
9.5 Importing Inputs and Outputs in UFB Interfaces...............................................................140
9.6 Analyzing User-Defined Function Blocks.......................................................................... 142
9.7 Modifying a User-Defined Function Block.........................................................................143
9.8 Structured Text (ST) UFBs................................................................................................ 144
9.9 Special Data Types in ST Code..........................................................................................147
9.9.1 Data Type STRUCT as Interface Variable for ST UFB..................................................... 147
9.9.2 Data Type STRUCT as Local Variable within an ST UFB................................................. 147
9.9.3 Data Type ARRAY as Interface Variable for ST UFB.......................................................148
9.9.4 Data Type ARRAY as Local Variable within an ST UFB.................................................. 148
9.9.5 Data Type LREAL as Local Variable within an ST UFB................................................... 148
9.10 ST Code – Supported Instruction Set acc. to IEC 61131-3................................................. 149
9.11 ST Code – Additionally Supported Instruction Set.............................................................151
9.12 ST Code – Supported Notations with Examples................................................................ 152
9.13 ST Code – Variables: Initialize, Retain, and Const..............................................................153
9.14 UFB Access Protection..................................................................................................... 154
10 Data Types and Data Structures............................................................................................................... 157

10.1 Basic Data Types............................................................................................................. 158
10.2 Structure Data Types According to IEC 60870-5-104........................................................ 160
10.3 Generic Data Types......................................................................................................... 161
10.4 User-Defined Structures.................................................................................................. 162
10.5 User-Defined Arrays........................................................................................................ 163
10.6 User-Defined Libraries..................................................................................................... 164

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11 Instructions (Blocks)................................................................................................................................. 167

11.1 Logic...............................................................................................................................168
11.1.1 BOOL.........................................................................................................................168
11.1.1.1 OR....................................................................................................................... 168
11.1.1.2 XOR..................................................................................................................... 168
11.1.1.3 NOR..................................................................................................................... 169
11.1.1.4 AND.....................................................................................................................170
11.1.1.5 NAND.................................................................................................................. 170
11.1.1.6 NOT..................................................................................................................... 171
11.1.2 WORD....................................................................................................................... 171
11.1.2.1 AND_DW..............................................................................................................171
11.1.2.2 NAND_DW........................................................................................................... 172
11.1.2.3 OR_DW................................................................................................................ 172
11.1.2.4 XOR_DW.............................................................................................................. 173
11.1.2.5 NOR_DW.............................................................................................................. 173
11.1.2.6 NOT_DW.............................................................................................................. 174
11.1.2.7 SHL_DW............................................................................................................... 174
11.1.2.8 SHR_DW...............................................................................................................174
11.1.2.9 ROL_DW...............................................................................................................175
11.1.2.10 ROR_DW.............................................................................................................. 175
11.1.2.11 MERGE_DW..........................................................................................................176
11.1.2.12 SPLIT_DW.............................................................................................................176
11.2 Arithmetic.......................................................................................................................177
11.2.1 ABS........................................................................................................................... 177
11.2.2 ADD.......................................................................................................................... 177
11.2.3 DIV............................................................................................................................ 178
11.2.4 MOD......................................................................................................................... 178
11.2.5 MUL.......................................................................................................................... 179
11.2.6 SUB........................................................................................................................... 180
11.3 Compare.........................................................................................................................181
11.3.1 LT..............................................................................................................................181
11.3.2 LIMIT......................................................................................................................... 181
11.3.3 LE..............................................................................................................................182
11.3.4 GE............................................................................................................................. 183
11.3.5 GT............................................................................................................................. 184
11.3.6 EQ.............................................................................................................................184
11.3.7 NE............................................................................................................................. 185
11.3.8 LIMIT_UPPER_HYS ..................................................................................................... 186
11.3.9 LIMIT_LOWER_HYS ....................................................................................................187
11.4 Timer and Counter.......................................................................................................... 188
11.4.1 TOF........................................................................................................................... 188
11.4.2 TON.......................................................................................................................... 188
11.4.3 TP..............................................................................................................................189
11.4.4 BLINK........................................................................................................................ 190
11.4.5 CTD........................................................................................................................... 191
11.4.6 CTU........................................................................................................................... 192
11.4.7 CTUD.........................................................................................................................193
11.5 Flip-Flops........................................................................................................................ 195
11.5.1 SR............................................................................................................................. 195
11.5.2 RS............................................................................................................................. 195

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11.6 Edge Detection............................................................................................................... 196

11.6.1 R_TRIG.......................................................................................................................196
11.6.2 F_TRIG.......................................................................................................................196
11.7 Selection.........................................................................................................................198
11.7.1 MIN........................................................................................................................... 198
11.7.2 MAX.......................................................................................................................... 198
11.7.3 MUX..........................................................................................................................199
11.7.4 SEL............................................................................................................................201
11.7.5 MOVE_B.................................................................................................................... 201
11.7.6 MOVE_D....................................................................................................................201
11.7.7 MOVE_R.................................................................................................................... 202
11.7.8 MOVE........................................................................................................................202
11.7.9 MOVE_T.................................................................................................................... 203
11.7.10 MOVE_S.................................................................................................................... 203
11.7.11 MOVE_DW.................................................................................................................203
11.8 Power and Exponent....................................................................................................... 204
11.8.1 LOG...........................................................................................................................204
11.8.2 LN............................................................................................................................. 204
11.8.3 EXP........................................................................................................................... 204
11.8.4 EXPT..........................................................................................................................205
11.8.5 SQRT......................................................................................................................... 205
11.9 Trigonometry..................................................................................................................207
11.9.1 SIN............................................................................................................................ 207
11.9.2 ASIN..........................................................................................................................207
11.9.3 COS...........................................................................................................................207
11.9.4 ACOS.........................................................................................................................208
11.9.5 TAN...........................................................................................................................208
11.9.6 ATAN.........................................................................................................................209
11.10 Conversion..................................................................................................................... 210
11.10.1 ANY_TO_D.................................................................................................................210
11.10.2 ANY_TO_B................................................................................................................. 210
11.10.3 ANY_TO_R................................................................................................................. 210
11.10.4 ANY_TO_T................................................................................................................. 211
11.10.5 ANY_TO_DW..............................................................................................................211
11.10.6 SPLIT_IEC60870DT.....................................................................................................211
11.10.7 MERGE_IEC60870DT..................................................................................................212
11.11 Extended........................................................................................................................ 213
11.11.1 DEADZONE_HYS ....................................................................................................... 213
11.11.2 PIDT1 Controller........................................................................................................ 213
11.11.3 PT1_CONTROLLER ..................................................................................................... 214
11.11.4 CONTROL_PULLUP .................................................................................................... 215
11.11.5 Curves....................................................................................................................... 215
11.12 Target System................................................................................................................. 218
11.12.1 SET_ERROR ............................................................................................................... 218
11.12.2 SET_WARNING .......................................................................................................... 218
11.12.3 GENERAL_INTERROG_SEND........................................................................................218

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11.12.4 COUNTER_INTERROG_SEND....................................................................................... 219

11.12.5 COUNTER_INTERROG_REC..........................................................................................220
11.12.6 IECCMD_SET_CTRLLOC...............................................................................................221
11.12.7 LICENSE_CONTROL ................................................................................................... 222
12 Documentation.........................................................................................................................................225
12.1 Document - General........................................................................................................ 226
12.2 Text Box – General.......................................................................................................... 227
12.3 Text - View......................................................................................................................228
12.4 Printing Data...................................................................................................................229
12.4.1 Starting the Printing.................................................................................................. 229
12.4.2 Determining the Scope of Printing............................................................................. 230
12.4.3 Selecting Print Options.............................................................................................. 230
12.4.4 Print Options............................................................................................................. 231
12.5 Using Print Preview......................................................................................................... 232
12.5.1 Overview of the Print Preview.................................................................................... 232
12.5.2 Opening the Print Preview......................................................................................... 232
12.5.3 Selecting Preview Options......................................................................................... 233
12.5.4 Scaling a View........................................................................................................... 233
12.5.5 Navigating in the Print Preview.................................................................................. 235
12.5.6 Starting the Printout.................................................................................................. 236
13 Project.......................................................................................................................................................237
13.1 User Information.............................................................................................................238
13.2 Project Conversion.......................................................................................................... 239
14 Function Charts (CFC)............................................................................................................................... 241

14.1 Function Chart – General................................................................................................ 242
14.2 Time Stamp.................................................................................................................... 243
14.3 Sheet Bars/Layout........................................................................................................... 244
14.4 Advanced........................................................................................................................246
14.5 Text Box – General.......................................................................................................... 247
14.6 Text Box – Background....................................................................................................248
14.7 Text................................................................................................................................ 249
14.8 Block – General Properties...............................................................................................250
14.9 Interface......................................................................................................................... 251
14.10 Invisible Interconnections................................................................................................252
14.11 Terminal – General..........................................................................................................253
14.12 Interconnection.............................................................................................................. 255
14.13 Signal – General..............................................................................................................256
15 Analyzing Function Charts (CFC).............................................................................................................. 257

15.1 Analyzing Function Charts (CFC)......................................................................................258
16 SICAM A8000 Devices............................................................................................................................... 261

16.1 Configuring SICAM A8000 Devices.................................................................................. 262
16.1.1 SICAM CP-8000, CP-8021, CP-8022............................................................................ 262
16.1.2 SICAM CP-8050, CP-8031...........................................................................................263

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16.2 Testing SICAM A8000 Devices......................................................................................... 265

16.2.1 Testing Signals (Forcing)............................................................................................265
16.2.2 Testing Actions in Synchronized and Non-Synchronized State.....................................268
16.2.3 SICAM CP-8000, CP-8021, CP-8022............................................................................ 270
16.2.3.1 Testing Input Wiring.............................................................................................270
16.2.3.2 Testing Charts...................................................................................................... 273
16.2.3.3 Testing Output Wiring.......................................................................................... 275
16.2.4 SICAM CP-8050, CP-8031...........................................................................................277
16.2.4.1 Testing Input Wiring.............................................................................................277
16.2.4.2 Testing Charts...................................................................................................... 279
16.2.4.3 Testing Output Wiring.......................................................................................... 280
17 Redundancy.............................................................................................................................................. 283
17.1 Display of Redundant Devices..........................................................................................284
17.2 Possible Operations of Redundant Devices/Resources.......................................................285
18 User Interface........................................................................................................................................... 289

18.1 Editors............................................................................................................................ 290
18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor....................................................................................... 290
18.1.2 Data Flow ................................................................................................................. 290
18.1.3 Control Flow..............................................................................................................291
18.1.4 Trend Display Editor ..................................................................................................292
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.............................................................................................. 296
18.2 Tabs in the Task Area...................................................................................................... 298
18.2.1 Libraries.................................................................................................................... 298
18.2.2 Signals...................................................................................................................... 298
18.2.3 Variables................................................................................................................... 299
18.2.4 Testing...................................................................................................................... 301
18.2.5 Instructions............................................................................................................... 302
18.3 Entry, Selection, and Display Areas.................................................................................. 305
18.3.1 Info........................................................................................................................... 305
18.3.2 General..................................................................................................................... 305
18.3.3 Compile.....................................................................................................................305
18.4 Dialogs........................................................................................................................... 307
18.4.1 Add New Chart.......................................................................................................... 307
18.4.2 Enter Connection Password....................................................................................... 307
18.4.3 Print Preview............................................................................................................. 308
18.4.4 Print.......................................................................................................................... 308
18.5 Toolbars..........................................................................................................................310
18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar...................................................................................................310
18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow..................................................................................................... 311
18.5.3 Toolbar of the Control Flow....................................................................................... 312
Index.........................................................................................................................................................313

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1.1.1 User Interface
Everything you need to configure and operate A8000 devices is seamlessly integrated in the user interface of
the Logic Editor. The user interface of the SICAM Device Manager Logic Editor consists of several windows.
The following figure shows an example of the components of the Logic Editor user interface:
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Figure 1-1 SICAM Device Manager Logic Editor UI - Sample
The user interface of the Logic Editor is structured as follows:

No. Element Description
1 Title bar of the Logic Editor The title bar shows the name of the project. Here you also find the
default operator elements for closing the SICAM Device Manager
Logic Editor and for minimizing and maximizing the Logic Editor
user interface.
2 Menu bar The menu bar contains commands that you need frequently for
your work.
3 Toolbar The 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar permits fast access to actions and
settings.
4 Title bar of the working area The title bar of the working area names the open object including
the path.
5 Project tree The 1.1.2 Project Tree is the central element when working with
the Logic Editor. The individual project-tree icons give access to all
data and tools.

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6 Working area The 1.1.3 Working Area displays open objects such as, for
example, editors, views, tables, or the 1.1.6 Editor Window. The
working area is blank if you have not opened any of these objects.
7 Tabs This area displays the tabs that are available for the work situation
respectively. If you click on a tab, it gets opened and its content is
displayed in the task card.
The following tabs are available:
• 18.2.2 Signals
• 18.2.4 Testing
• 18.2.3 Variables
• 18.2.5 Instructions
• 18.2.1 Libraries
Certain tabs contain the Information palette. If you highlight an
element, for example in the library, this palette shows detailed
information about this element.
8 Task card The 1.1.5 Task Card contains the contents of various tabs
depending on the content of the working area. These tabs enable
actions such as searching, or contain structured elements in libra-
ries and catalogs, for example blocks for function charts (CFC).
9 Inspector window The 1.1.4 Inspector Window shows additional information about
an element highlighted in the working area or on actions
executed. This information includes the properties of an element,
for example.
10 Object bar The 1.1.7 Object Bar contains buttons for all open editors, tables,
input and output areas. You can switch swiftly between open tools
with these buttons.
Related Topics
1.2.1 Adjusting Working Area
1.1.2 Project Tree
The SICAM Device Manager Logic Editor manages the components of a system and all the data associated with
it in relation to the project. The project tree gives you access to all data and tools. The following figure shows
the project tree.

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The figure shows the symbol for a SICAM A8000 device. Further entries are subordinate to this, giving you
access to device data. Double-clicking on the symbol in the lowermost level of a branch opens an editor or a
setting sheet or executes a certain action in the working area.
Some examples will explain these mechanisms:
• The CFC_1 entry is an access point to an editor. Double-clicking this entry opens the 18.1.1 Function-
Chart (CFC) Editor. The entry name can be defined by the user.
• The Add new chart entry is an action. This lets you open a dialog enabling you to add a new CFC chart.
Among other things, you can perform the following actions with the project-tree function:
• Open the18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor to create a CFC chart.
• Open the 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor to create a User-Defined Function Block (UFB).
• Open the Trend Display and Dynamic Display (7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while
CFC Online Analysis (Monitoring) is in Progress) for viewing values in Online Test mode.
• Open the Force table for one ressource to force block IO inputs and outputs.
• Open the 10.4 User-Defined Structures editor for creating and modifying user-defined structures.
• Open the 10.5 User-Defined Arrays editor for creating and modifying user-defined arrays.
The following figure shows an example of the components comprising the project tree:

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The project tree is structured as follows:

1 Title bar The title bar of the project tree contains the button for closing
the project tree. After closing, the button positions itself on the
left-hand margin. It changes from a left-pointing arrow to a
right-pointing arrow. You can reopen the project tree by clicking
this arrow.
2 Toolbar With the icon on the right-hand margin, you can show the over-
view in the working area. As a result, the underlying objects and
actions of the elements are hidden in the project tree. Minimize
the overview to show them again.
3 Project You find all objects and actions relevant to the project in the
Project folder.
4 Offline configuration Each device added to the project has its own folder with the
project-specific name for the device. Objects and actions asso-
ciated with offline configuration of the device are structured
within this folder.
Related Topics
3.1.1 Overview of Projects

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1.1.3 Working Area
The editors that you open to edit elements are displayed within the working area.
You can open several tools simultaneously in the working area. The 1.1.7 Object Bar then contains one button
for each opened tool. You can switch between the individual tools with these buttons.
You can split the working area horizontally or vertically. In this way, you can display 2 tools simultaneously in
the working area. You find more information about this under 1.2.1 Adjusting Working Area.
Related Topics
1.1.4 Inspector Window
Additional information about a selected element or actions executed is displayed in the Inspector window.
The following figure shows the components of the Inspector window:
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The Inspector window has the following structure:

1 Properties tab The properties of the selected element are displayed in this tab.
Here, you can modify editable properties of the element.
2 Info tab Further information about the selected element and indications
regarding the actions executed are displayed on this tab.
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1.1.5 Task Card
Depending on the object edited or selected, tabs are available in the task card for execution of further actions.

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Here are a few examples:
• Selecting signals and assigning them to an element
• Testing device in Online Test Mode
• Viewing instantiated variables

You find the tabs in a bar on the right edge of the screen. You can collapse and expand the tabs with these
tabs. More complex tabs are subdivided into palettes, which you can also collapse and expand.
The following figure shows an example of the components in the task card:
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The task card has the following structure:

1 Title bar The title bar of the tabs contains the button for closing the task
card. After closing, the button positions itself on the right-hand
margin. It changes from a right-pointing arrow to a left-pointing
arrow. You can reopen the task card by clicking this arrow.
2 Toolbar An icon bar of the tab permits fast access to actions and settings.
3 Palette Palettes subdivide complex tabs. You find the arrow for closing the
palette in its title bar. After closing, it changes from a downward-
pointing arrow to a right-pointing arrow and serves to open the
palette.
The following tabs are available depending on the relevant working situation:
• 18.2.2 Signals
• 18.2.4 Testing

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1.1.6 Editor Window
The Editor window supplements the 1.1.2 Project Tree. When the Editor window is open, the content of the
folder currently selected in project tree is displayed in the 1.1.3 Working Area.
You can perform the following actions in the Editor window:
• Assigning Signals as inputs and outputs of function blocks
• Adding function blocks to the chart
• Renaming function blocks
• Assigning inputs and outputs of function blocks

The following figure shows an example of the components in the Editor window:
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The Editor window has the following structure:

1 Detailed view This view displays the details of the object selected in the project
tree. The details displayed can be modified in this view.
2 Toolbar view This view displays the tools which can be used in the detailed
view.
3 Tab view This view displays the tabs relevant to the object selected in the
project tree.

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1.1.7 Object Bar
The object bar contains one button for each tool opened in the 1.1.3 Working Area. In certain cases, the object
bar groups several buttons into one single button, for example when you have opened several display pages.
A list box expands when you click such a button. Out of this list box, you can then select the required content
and display it in the working area.
The following figure shows an example of the object bar:
Related Topics
1.1.3 Working Area

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1.2 Adjusting View of User Interface and Contents
You can adapt the 1.1.3 Working Area to your needs.

You can do this in one of the following ways:
• Maximizing the working area

You can minimize the 1.1.5 Task Card, the 1.1.2 Project Tree, and the 1.1.4 Inspector Window with one
click. This maximizes the working area.
• Minimizing working-area objects

You can minimize the open working area objects, for example, editors, tables, or other input and
selection areas. A minimized object stays open, however. You can quickly maximize it again via the object
bar.
• Splitting the working area vertically or horizontally

If you wish to view 2 objects simultaneously in the working area, you can split it vertically or horizontally.
• Separating objects from the working area

You can also completely separate objects from the working area and thus open them in a new window.
You can drag them to a 2nd monitor, for example.
• Restoring the working area

After maximizing the working area or after separating objects, you can cancel maximizing or separation
again with one click.
Maximizing the Working Area

² Open an object, for example an editor or a table.
The object is displayed in the working area.
² Click Maximize button in the title bar of the object.
The task card, the project tree, and the Inspector windows are collapsed. The working area is shown in its
maximum size.
Minimizing the Working Area

² Click the Restore button in the displayed title bar of the object.
The task card, the project tree, and the Inspector windows are expanded.
Minimizing Objects in the Working Area

² Click the Minimize button in the title bar of the object to minimize an object in the working area.
The object is minimized. It remains available via the object bar.
- or -
² To minimize all objects at the same time, click Minimize all in the Window menu.
All objects are minimized. They remain available via the object bar.
Maximizing Working-Area Objects

² Click the associated button in the object bar.
The object is maximized and is displayed in the working area.

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Splitting the Working Area Horizontally

²
Click in the 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar on the button .
The object displayed in the working area before clicking, and the object that corresponds to the next button in
the object toolbar are displayed among each other.
Splitting the Working Area Vertically

²
Click in the 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar on the button .
The object displayed in the working area before clicking, and the object that corresponds to the next button in
the object toolbar are displayed among each other.
Separating an Object from the Working Area

² Click the Separate button in the displayed title bar of the object.
The object is separated from the working area and is displayed in a window of its own. You can position the
window freely. If you minimize the window, you can restore it via the object bar.
Fixing an Object in the Working Area

² Click the Fix button in the separated title bar of the object.
The object is displayed in the working area again.
Related Topics
² 1.1.1 User Interface
1.2.2 Adjusting Rows and Columns
You can adjust the columns and rows of tables in different ways:
• Adjusting column width

In all tables, you can change the column width as required or you can optimize it. When you use the
2nd method, the column width is adjusted automatically so that the widest content of the column is
displayed completely.

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• Hiding and showing rows

When content is structured hierarchically, comparable to what is used for 1.1.2 Project Tree, you can
collapse and expand the rows. After a row has been collapsed, it is no longer visible. After it is expanded,
the row is displayed as it was originally shown.
The following figure shows an example of hidden rows:
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The following figure shows an example of unhidden rows:
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Modifying the Column Width

² Move the mouse pointer in the header of the table to the right-hand separating line of the column whose
width you wish to change.
The mouse pointer changes to a vertical line with one left arrow and one right arrow.
² Click the separating line and, with the mouse button pressed, drag it to the left or right.
² Release the mouse button as soon as the separating line has reached the desired column width.
The column width is updated.
Optimizing the Column Width

² Move the mouse pointer in the header of the table to the right-hand separating line of the column whose
width you wish to optimize.
The mouse pointer changes to a vertical line with one left arrow and one right arrow.
² Double-click the separating line.
The column width is adjusted to the widest column content.
Showing and Hiding Rows

² To show or hide subordinate rows belonging to a row, click the tip of the arrow on the left-hand margin
of the row.

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The subordinate rows are shown if the arrow tip points to the right before clicking. The subordinate rows are
hidden if the arrow tip points down before clicking.
² To show or hide all rows, right-click any point within the table.
² In the context menu, click Display all elements or Reduce elements.
If you select Display all elements, the rows belonging to all hierarchy levels are displayed. If you select
Reduce elements, now only the rows belonging to the top hierarchy levels are displayed.
Related Topics
² 1.2.3 Sorting Column Content
² 1.2.4 Filtering Column Content
1.2.3 Sorting Column Content
You can sort the content of tables and matrices. To do this, select a column as the reference. You can select an
alphabetically ascending or descending sort order for the content of this column. The order of the rest of the
column content is adjusted automatically. You cannot sort columns independently from one another.
Sorting Column Content in Ascending Order

² Click the header of an unsorted column or of one that is sorted in descending order.
The content is sorted in alphabetically ascending order.
Sorting Column Content in Descending Order

² Click the header of a column that is sorted in ascending order.
The content is sorted in alphabetically descending order.
Related Topics
² 1.2.4 Filtering Column Content
² 1.2.2 Adjusting Rows and Columns
1.2.4 Filtering Column Content
You can filter the tables of the signal and variables task card. Filtered tables show only the rows that comply
with the selected criteria. You can filter the entire data using a text-based filter. This can be entered above the
respective list. It is also possible to enter placeholders (* and ?) in the search bar. The usage of upper-case and
lower-case is not relevant for the filtering.
NOTE
i The filter mechanism of the task card Signals is more complex. The following descriptions do not apply to
the task card Variables.
Filtering the Signal List

The signal list can be filtered by column using the correct search filter. However, system signals can be filtered
via the column Name only.
² To filter for signal names, enter name: in the search bar.
² To filter for signal elements, enter element: in the search bar.
² To filter for signal TIs, enter ti: in the search bar.
² To filter for signal types, enter type: in the search bar.

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² Enter your search criteria; if necessary, combined with one or more placeholders, for example, name:a*.
² To combine the search filter name with a second filter, add either element:, ti: or type: with a comma,
for example: name:a*,element:b*.
Only the search filter name can be combined.
² Press the key Enter.
The results are listed underneath the search bar.
Examples:
Filter Result
a All signals beginning with an a with all their signal elements
a* All signals beginning with an a with all their signal elements
name:a* All signals beginning with an a with all their signal elements
name:DI*P* All signals fitting to DI*P* with all their signal elements
element:C* All signals containing at least one element which has a name starting with a c
ti:4? All signals having the numbers 40-49 in the column TI with all their signal elements
type:bool All signals containing at least one element which has the type bool
name:a*,ti:37 All signals beginning with an a and having the number 37 in the column TI
Related Topics
² 1.2.3 Sorting Column Content
² 1.2.2 Adjusting Rows and Columns

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2.1 Overview on the Logic Editor Information System 28

2.2 Using Logic Editor Help 29
2.3 Icons in the Info Tab 31
2.4 Copying and Deleting Messages 32

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2.1 Overview on the Logic Editor Information System

To enable you to perform individual activities swiftly and efficiently, Logic Editor offers you diverse variants of
information.
The entire Logic Editor information system is composed of several components:
• Logic Editor Help, which you currently have open before you
• Tooltips and rollouts, which help you while entering values
• Info tab, which displays messages to monitor current actions
Logic Editor Help

In the form of the Help function, Logic Editor offers you an extensive information package that describes
the functionality of all modules. Logic Editor Help also contains more in-depth reference information and
practically oriented examples. To launch Logic Editor Help, select the Show help menu item in the Help
menu.
Logic Editor Help opens in a window that does not cover up the working area. You can vary the size of this
window. You can display a table of contents or an index in addition to the content. To find information about
a module or an activity, you can search through the Help for a topic or a keyword. You find more information
about this under 2.2 Using Logic Editor Help.
Tooltips and Rollouts

There are tooltips for the elements belonging to the user interface of the software that explain each function
of the element. For some self-explanatory elements such as Open or Save, Logic Editor does not offer any
tooltips. To display a tooltip, position the mouse pointer on the element. This provides you, for instance,
with additional information about the contents of a table as soon as you position the mouse on the title of a
column.
In areas containing text and list boxes, for example for the initial value for an interface defined in the
user-defined function block, Logic Editor displays rollouts. A rollout informs you about the range of values and
data types that are required for input or selection.
Info Tab
The 18.3.1 Info tab displays messages with which you can monitor states, sequences, and results of actions.
An icon classifies each message in the Info tab. You find more information about this icons under 2.3 Icons in
the Info Tab.
The messages in the Info tab are divided thematically into 5 further tabs:
• 18.3.2 General
• 18.3.3 Compile

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2.2 Using Logic Editor Help

Opening Help
² To launch the table of contents for the Help, select Show help in the Help menu.
- or -
² Press the <F1> key to display the help matching the current context.
Navigating with the Toolbar

²
To redisplay help topics already displayed, click the buttons in the Logic Editor help toolbar: and
- or -
²
To get to the Help homepage, click the button in the Logic Editor toolbar: .
Full Text Search

² Open the Search tab.
² Enter the search term in the text box.
² Narrow your search by additional criteria. Information about this can be found in section Additional
Criteria for the Search
² Optionally, you can use logical operations. To do this, click the arrow key on the right of the search box.
Information about this can be found in section Advanced Search.
² Click List Topics.
The search starts. The results are then listed with their title, location, and rank. The Location column contains
the section in which you will find the help topic you are looking for.
Additional Search Criteria

² Select Search previous results to start a new search run, but within your last search results only.
² Select Match similar words to also find words that deviate only slightly from your search term.
² To obtain only results that contain your search term in the title, select Search titles only. The content of
the Help topics is then ignored during the search.
Advanced Search
² Combine 2 or more search terms with the AND operator to find only Help topics that contain all words in
the text that you are looking for.
² Combine 2 or more search terms with the OR operator to find only Help topics that contain one of the
words in the text that you are looking for.
² Combine 2 or more search terms with the NEAR operator to find only Help topics in which the search
terms are directly related (8 words).
² To exclude Help topics that contain a certain word from the search, place the NOT operator before the
word.
Printing Information
² Click the Print button.
The table of contents opens in a window of its own.
² In Print help topics dialog, mark the folders and help topics you want to print with a checkmark.

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² Click the Print button.

The marked information is printed.
Related Topics
² 2.1 Overview on the Logic Editor Information System

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2.3 Icons in the Info Tab

An icon classifies each entry in the 18.3.1 Info tab. Logic Editor uses the following icons.
• Icon
This icon indicates the message pertaining to a total action that is completed normally. An example of
such a message is Project Manhatten South opened. The icon is used in the 18.3.2 General tab and in
the 18.3.3 Compile tab.
• Icon
This icon indicates the message to a partial action. The partial action can occur successfully. An example
is Memory size for variables: 16 byte (maximum size: 4096 byte). The icon is used in the General and
Compile tabs.
• Icon
This icon indicates the message to a critical procedure or state. An example of such a message is The
signal ‘Signal 1.VALUE’ is not available (anymore). The icon is used in the General and Compile tabs.
• Icon
This icon shows warnings, e.g. The data types of the input 'ctd_1_CD' and the connected signal
'AI_CI102.VALUE' are not fully compatible. The icon is used in the 18.3.2 General tab and in the
18.3.3 Compile tab.
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2.4 Copying and Deleting Messages

You can copy messages in the 18.3.2 General and 18.3.3 Compile tabs and insert these messages, for
example, in a text document. You can copy individually marked messages or all messages of a tab at the same
time.
You can manually delete the messages in the General and Compile tabs. You can only delete all messages
of a tab at the same time. You cannot manually delete messages pertaining to inconsistencies. When you
eliminate an inconsistency, the associated message is also deleted.
Copying Individual Messages in a Tab

² In the tab concerned, select one or more messages.
² Right-click on one of the messages.
² In the context menu click Copy.
The selected messages are copied to the clipboard.
Copying All Messages in a Tab

² In the tab concerned, right-click on a message.
² In the context menu, click Copy all.
All messages in the tab are copied to the clipboard.
Deleting All Messages in a Tab

² In the tab concerned, right-click on a message.
² In the context menu, click Clear all.
All messages in the tab are deleted.
Related Topics
² 2.1 Overview on the Logic Editor Information System

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3.1 Managing Projects
Logic Editor manages all data related to CFC charts for a certain device of the A8000 family in a project. The
project is created automatically when opening the Logic Editor from the SICAM Device Manager. If you have
opened a project, the project will be displayed in a hierarchical structure in the 1.1.2 Project Tree. The symbols
and text boxes in the project tree provide you with access to all of the project data and the actions associated
with it.
Related Topics
3.1.2 Opening a Project
3.1.3 Saving a Project
3.1.5 Deleting a Project
3.1.6 Printing Project Data
3.1.2 Opening a Project
NOTE
i You cannot open a project directly using the Logic Editor. The project can be opened using the SICAM
Device Manager which will start the Logic Editor automatically. For further assistance refer to the SICAM
Device Manager help.
3.1.3 Saving a Project
If changes have been made in the Logic Editor, these can be saved and transmitted to the SICAM Device
Manager.
Saving a Project
² In the Project menu, click Save.
- or -
²
In the 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar, click the button.
All changes in the project are saved under the current project name.
NOTE
i If Logic Editor loses connection to the SICAM Device Manager, it is recommended to save the changes done
in SICAM Device Manager, close the application, restart the application, and save changes again in order
to synchronize the changes with the SICAM Device Manager.
Related Topics
² 3.1.1 Overview of Projects
3.1.4 Closing a Project
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Closing a Project
² In the Project menu, click Exit.
If you have changed the project since last saving it, a confirmation prompt appears. Select one of the
following options:
² If you save changes in the current project and wish to close the project, click Yes.
- or -
² If you wish to close the project without saving the last changes in the project, click No.
- or -
² If you wish to cancel closing the project, click Cancel. In this case the project remains open.
Related Topics
3.1.5 Deleting a Project
NOTE
i Deleting a project is handled within the SICAM Device Manager software. For further assistance refer to
the SICAM Device Manager help.
Related Topics
3.1.6 Printing Project Data
You can print out all project data or data from individual categories.
Before starting the printing process, you can create and adapt print templates with the Documentation
function. You can prepare project data as a standardized circuit manual and give it a uniform layout.
Starting the Printing

² Open the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
² Select the project name in the project tree.
² In the Project menu, click Print.
The 18.4.4 Print dialog opens.
² Determine the scope of printing with this dialog. You will find more information on this under
12.4.2 Determining the Scope of Printing.
² Use this dialog to select a printer, the document layout, and the properties. You will find more informa-
tion on this under 12.4.3 Selecting Print Options.
² Click Print.
The Select print options dialog closes and the selected data is printed.
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4.1 Overview of Signals 38

4.2 Working with the Signal Catalog 39

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4.1 Overview of Signals

Signals are information, in general process information, which (from the application program's point of view)
comes from outside and are read by the application program, or are output from the application program and
go outwards.
For devices of the A8000 family, objects known from the IEC 60870-5-101/104 standard are vizualised as
signals and are divided into the following categories:
• Spontaneous
• Periodical
• System
Every signal contains several signal elements as child nodes based on the signal type (e.g. TI37).
Signal Name
The original name identifies the original signal. An example for this is AI_MVfloat100. You cannot change the
original name. The system can always identify the original signal, even if the signal name has been changed in
the SICAM Device Manager.
Related Topics
4.2.1 Overview of the Signal Catalog
4.2.2 Open the Signal Catalog and Adjust View

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Signals are information, in general process information, which (from the application's point of view) come
from outside and are read by the application or are output from the application and go outwards.
The signal catalog can be modified in the SICAM Device Manager.
You can add signals from the signal catalog in the display page or the function chart with drag and drop.
Related Topics
5.5.3 Interconnecting a Block with a Signal
The signal catalog is part of the 18.2.2 Signals tab. This tab is available if
• the CFC editor is opened.

You will find more information about this under 5.2.2 Opening a CFC.
The following standard functions are available to adapt the view of the signal catalog:
• 1.2.4 Filtering Column Content
• 1.2.3 Sorting Column Content
• 1.2.2 Adjusting Rows and Columns

You can also show and hide the Information palette.
Opening the Signal Catalog

² Open one of the listed project components in the working area.
The Signals tab is displayed if the task card is already opened.
² If the task card is closed, at the border of the task area, click on Signals.
The task card is opened and the Signals tab is displayed.
Related Topics
² 4.2.1 Overview of the Signal Catalog
4.2.3 Selecting a Signal Element in the Signal Catalog
In order to use a signal in a display page or a function chart, you must select the signal from the signal catalog
in the 18.2.2 Signals tab. Use drag and drop to add signals from the signal catalog to the display page or the
function chart. You can find information about this in the following topics: 5.5.3 Interconnecting a Block with
a Signal
Signal Element
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(1) Signal
(2) Signal Element
Selecting a Signal Element
✧ In the task card, open the 18.2.2 Signals tab. You find more information about this under 4.2.2 Open
the Signal Catalog and Adjust View.
The signals of the respective device to which a display page or a function chart is associated are displayed in
the signal catalog, embedded in the signal list.
✧ If necessary, use the Filter Textbox at the top of the signal list to apply a filter on the signal list. You find
more information about this under 1.2.4 Filtering Column Content.
✧ Open further levels in the signal list until you are able to select the desired signal element.
✧ Highlight the required signal element.
You can now drag the highlighted signal element to the display page of the function chart.
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It is also possible to drag and drop a complete signal instead of only a signal element. In this case, the Logic
Editor automatically selects and connects a signal element (preferably the Value signal element, if available).
Symbol Representation
For each signal element, the signal catalog shows a symbol to indicate whether the signal element is used as
an input or output in any plan (chart or user-defined function block) and a number how often it is used as
input or output (columns In and Out).
The same applies to a signal. In this case, the columns In and Out display the accumulated number of signal
elements used as input or output.
Symbol Description
The element is not used in any plan.
The element is used as an input in any plan.
The element is used as an output in any plan.
The element is used as an input and output in any plan.
Jump to Used Signal Element

As soon as a signal element has been connected, you can use the context menu to jump to the locations
where this signal element is connected.
✧ Right-click the desired signal element.
✧ Select Used by... from the context menu.
✧ Select the target location from the list.
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At the target location, the corresponding input/output is highlighted:
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5.1 Brief Introduction to Function Charts (CFC) 44

5.2 Managing Function Charts 51
5.3 Adjusting Function Chart and Chart View 57
5.4 Adding and Processing Elements in the Function Chart 64
5.5 Interconnection of Blocks in the Data Flow View 71
5.6 Forcing of a Block IO 81
5.7 User Interface 83
5.8 Checking and Finishing Function Chart 85
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5.1 Brief Introduction to Function Charts (CFC)
5.1.1 Meaning of CFC
CFC stands for Continuous Function Chart. With a CFC, the automation engineer can implement the control
functionality.
With the 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor, you can create function charts (CFC). For this, you use a library
with preassembled blocks that you interconnect for the overall function. This eliminates the programming of
blocks and reduces the frequency of errors.
In order to create the connection to the process or also to other CFC functions, you can use either so-called
connectors or sidebars. Through these 2 elements, you can interconnect blocks with signals or settings from
the signal catalog. On the one hand, signals and settings serve as input information for the CFC function. On
the other hand, signals act as output indications that are created as the result of a CFC function.
When you have completely configured the function charts, the Logic Editor creates an executable program for
an A8000 series device.
Related Topics
5.1.3 Function Chart
5.1.4 Block
5.1.7 Naming Conventions
5.1.6 Flow Model
5.1.5 Configuration Strategy
5.1.2 Extended Processing
If the device supports Extended Processing, you can see an entry for each Extended Processing in the tree.
The name of an Extended Processing is defined by the device and cannot be changed by the user. For each
Extended Processing, the entries for charts, trend view, UFBs, user-specific structures, and user-specific arrays
are available.
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The names of charts, UFBs, structures, arrays, and trend views must be unique within an Extended Processing.
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Signals can be used in several Extended Processings.

Depending on the level which is selected in the tree, you can compile a single Extended Processing or all
Extended Processings.
The appropriate icon in the tree indicates if the Extended Processing has to be compiled.
If you are online with an Extended Processing, this is also indicated by an icon in the tree. All editors of other
Extended Processings are automatically closed. Only the current chart stays open.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
5.1.6 Flow Model
You can always create CFC functions within a Continuous Function Chart. Such a CFC can consist of a number
of sheets. The sheet size is also variable.
Refer also to 9.1 Brief Introduction to User-Defined Function Blocks.
A Continuous Function Chart (CFC) always belongs to one particular device. The CFCs of a device are hence
saved within the project structure in the device folder. Here, you find the Charts folder. All function charts are
saved in this folder.
Related Topics
5.2.6 Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow
5.1.4 Block
For the configuration of a Continuous Function Chart, you use predefined function blocks. You can use various
block types for this purpose.
Block Type
A block type is a type-coded block that can be used multiple times. A block receives all the required data
to complete its task from the block inputs. The block algorithm processes the input values and displays the
returned results as the output.
Each block type has a type definition, which contains the following:
• Type name
The type name describes the function of the block. For example, ADD is used for adding values.
• Algorithm
The algorithm is a sequence of instructions for processing a task, for example, adding multiple values.
• Inputs and outputs

Input and output communicate with the process through the assigned values.
Block Instance
A block instance is the use of a block type in the Continuous Function Chart. You can create multiple blocks
from a single block type in consideration of the resource consumption. Each block instance receives a unique

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name within a CFC. The block instance inherits the default settings of the block type as a standard, for
example, the initial values of the inputs.
During configuration, you can enter individual initial values, change the name of the block instance, and
interconnect the block instances.
Displaying the Block

A block consists of the block header and the block interface. The size of the block is determined based on the
number of block interfaces. You can show and hide these. A symbol on the lower edge of the block shows that
connections are hidden. The width of the block can be adjusted continuously.
The block header can contain the following content:
• Name of the block instance or name of the block type

You can toggle the display with the corresponding icon:
[sc_le_block_toggle, 1, --_--]
• Comments about the block instance
• Block position within the task sequence

The block interface contains the connections of the block:
• Left: block inputs
• Right: block outputs

The block inputs have the parameter values of the block type by default. Each block connection has a name
and a data type. The name of the block connection is displayed either in its full length or shortened depending
on the block width. The following figure displays an OR block with a status as an example.
Example with block showing the instance name:
Example with block showing the type name:
Related Topics
5.1.6 Flow Model
You can configure charts graphically via the drag and drop feature.

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Configuring CFCs Graphically

With graphical configuring, you can add the blocks from the block library into the Continuous Function Chart.
You can interconnect the block connections via drag and drop. You can document the CFC with additional text
boxes. In order to configure the CFC graphically, use the 18.1.2 Data Flow view.
The graphical configuration offers the following advantages compared to the textual configuration:
• Simple wiring of connections with drag and drop
• Graphical display of the signal profile
Optimizing Performance
NOTE
i In order to keep the function charts (CFC) clearly represented, Siemens recommends using user-defined
function blocks (UFBs) to structure the tasks if possible. Structuring tasks of the function chart by using
user-defined function blocks has the following benefits:
• It helps you to clearly separate the tasks of the process.
• You have the advantage of reusing the UFBs easily in other plans.
• Configuration effort is decreased.

If more than 1 function chart is allowed for the used device type, structuring can also be done using further
function charts.
Related Topics
5.1.6 Flow Model
The execution model describes when and in which order the configured blocks in the Continuous Function
Charts are executed.
2 factors characterize the execution model:
• The task level of the CFC function
• The task sequence of the block within a function
Task Level of the CFC Function

On the A8000 device, a CFC and its configured CFC functions run on 1 of 3 task levels. A CFC is always
executed cyclically.
For CMIC/802x Extended Processings, 1 CFC can only be assigned to 1 task level. For 805x Extended Process-
ings, several task levels can be assigned at a time.
You can choose from the following task levels:
• High
• Normal
• Low
Task
The target system is providing one Task. The cycle time is configurable via Chart sequence & extras > Task
assignment, then a right-click on the desired Task to open its Properties.
The resource consumption of the created CFC chart can be viewed in the Testing task card (refer to 18.2 Tabs
in the Task Area).

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Figure 5-1 Resource Consumption – CMIC/802x

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Figure 5-2 Resource Consumption – 805x
NOTE
i Empty function charts and unused subcharts consume resources and they also contribute to the system
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Task Sequence of the Blocks within a Function

The task sequence determines in which order the device processes the individual blocks within a function. The
following rule applies for this: A 1st block, whose output is connected with the input of a 2nd block, must be
processed before this 2nd block.
The task sequence initially results from the sequence of the insertion of the individual blocks. You can
recognize the sequence of the execution on the so-called sequence number in the blue field of a block. You
can change the task sequence in the Control flow view. Moreover, you can have the task sequence of the
block automatically optimized by clicking the icon in the toolbar.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
Allowed Characters
The following characters are allowed:
• 0-9
• a-z
• A-Z
• _ (underscore)
Forbidden Characters
The following characters are not allowed:
• Special characters, for example !"§$%&/()=
• Umlauts
• Comma
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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5.2 Managing Function Charts
5.2.1 Adding a CFC
You can add function chart to each Extended Processing of a device depending on its type (e.g. CMIC only
supports 1 CFC plan). A new function-block diagram does not yet contain any blocks or interconnections. To
add a new function chart, use the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
Adding a New CFC via the Project Tree

² In the project tree, open the Charts folder of the Extended Processing to which you want to add a
Continuous Function Chart.
² Double-click Add new chart in this folder.
The 18.4.1 Add New Chart dialog opens.
² The text box Name contains a continually numbered standard name for the Continuous Function Chart.
You can optionally enter a different name for the CFC.
² The list box Task assignment is used to select the task level. There is only 1 task level for CMIC/CP802x,
whereas for CP805x there are 3 task levels.
² In order to enter additional information that needs to be stored with the CFC, click Additional informa-
tion.
The dialog is expanded vertically by the additional text boxes.
² In these text boxes, you can optionally enter a comment, version number, function family, and your
name.
² Optionally mark the check box Add and open. In this case, the CFC opens in the working area directly
after it is added.
² Click OK.
The new CFC is created. The CFC name is added within the CFCs folder.
Related Topics
² 5.1.3 Function Chart
² 5.2.2 Opening a CFC
² 5.2.3 Renaming a Function Chart (CFC)
² 5.2.4 Copying a CFC
² 5.2.5 Deleting CFCs
5.2.2 Opening a CFC
CFCs are related to the device. That is why a function chart within the project structure is always filed in a
device folder. To open a function chart, use the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
Opening a CFC via the Project Tree

² In the project tree, open the folder of the Extended Processing for which you want to open a Continuous
Function Chart.
² Double-click Charts in this folder.
You will see the names of all available function charts (CFC).
² Double-click the name of the CFC that you want to open.
The CFC is displayed in the working area.

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Related Topics
² 5.3.2 Scaling the View
² 5.3.1 Adjusting the Layout in the CFC Data Flow View
² 5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars
² 5.3.5 Showing and Hiding the Grid
² 5.2.6 Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow
5.2.3 Renaming a Function Chart (CFC)
If you add a function chart (CFC), it is automatically given a consecutively numbered (ascending) default
name. You can change this name. The names of function charts (CFC) must be unique within an Extended
Processing.
You can change the name of a CFC in its properties or in the project tree.
Changing the Name in the Project Tree

² Right-click the name that you wish to change.
² Click Rename in the context menu.
The name is displayed in a text box and is marked in color.
² Enter a new name.
² Click outside of the text box.
- or -
² Press <Enter>.
You confirm your entry with these 2 actions.
The entered name is accepted.
Changing the Name in the Properties

² Show the CFC whose name you wish to change in the working area.
² Open the Inspector window.
² Select the Properties tab.
² Select the group 14.1 Function Chart – General.
² Enter a name for the CFC in the Name text box.
- or -
² Press <Enter>.
The name you enter will be applied and also updated in the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
Related Topics
² 5.2.1 Adding a CFC

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5.2.4 Copying a CFC
You have the following possibilities of copying Continuous Function Charts:
• You can copy the function charts within an Extended Processing.
• You can copy the function charts between Extended Processings.

Function charts are always copied using the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
Selecting Function Charts

² In the project tree, open the Charts folder in the offline configuration from which you want to copy the
function charts.
You see the names of all available function charts (CFC).
² In order to copy an individual CFC, mark the name of this CFC.
- or -
² In order to copy several CFCs, mark the names of these CFCs. This is done by holding down either the
SHIFT key or the <CTRL> key, depending on the selection method.
Copying Function Charts within an Extended Processing

² In the project tree, right-click a marked function chart (CFC).
² Click Copy in the context menu.
The CFCs are copied to the clipboard.
² Right-click the Charts folder.
² Click Paste from the context menu.
Copies of the original function charts (CFC) are added in the Charts folder. The added CFCs get new names
automatically in order to preserve the uniqueness of the names.
NOTE
i If you use the Cut option from the context menu to move the CFCs, the CFC is deleted from the source
destination before being pasted to the target destination. For a protected function chart, you can use the
Copy/Paste option, but it is not possible to use the Cut option.
Copying Function Charts between 2 open Logic Editors

The CFCs are copied to the clipboard.
² In the project tree, open the Charts folder in the offline configuration into which you want to copy the
CFCs.
² Right-click the folder and click Paste from the context menu.
- or -
² Keep the <CTRL> key pressed and drag the marked function charts (CFC) to the Charts folder of the
offline configuration into which you want to insert the function charts.
² Release the mouse button and the <CTRL> key.
Copies of the original function charts (CFC) are added to the Charts folder. If a function chart with same name
already exists, a dialog opens. You can select between automatically renaming the copied function charts or
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NOTE
i Instead of the Copy command, you can also use the Cut command. The function charts (CFC) are then
deleted from the source device.
Related Topics
5.2.5 Deleting CFCs
You can delete one or more function charts (CFC) that have been selected. Always delete function charts using
1.1.2 Project Tree.
NOTE
i If you delete a CFC, the cross-chart interconnections will also be deleted. In this case, the block connections
concerned receive standard values predefined by the block type.
Selecting CFCs
² In the project tree, open the Charts folder in the offline configuration from which you want to delete
function charts.
You see the names of all available function charts (CFC).
² In order to delete an individual CFC, mark the name of this CFC.
- or -
² In order to delete a number of CFCs, mark the names of these CFCs. This is done by holding down either
the SHIFT key or the <CTRL> key, depending on the selection method.
Deleting CFCs
² Click Delete in the context menu.
A confirmation prompt is displayed.
² Click Yes.
This confirms your action.
The marked function charts (CFC) are deleted from the project.
Related Topics
5.2.6 Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow
With the 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor, you can configure the functions in the form of Continuous Func-
tion Charts (CFC). The Function-Chart Editor also contains the 2 views 18.1.2 Data Flow and 18.1.3 Control
Flow. In order to change between these views, you have the following possibilities.
Changing from the Data Flow to the Control Flow

² Click the Control flow tab.
The Control flow view is displayed in the working area.

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² Mark a block or a single connection with the right mouse button.
² Click Go to control flow in the context menu.
The Control flow view is displayed in the working area. A colored frame highlights the data of the
marked block or connection.
Changing from the Control Flow to the Data Flow

² Click the Data flow tab.
The Data flow view is displayed in the working area.
- or -
² Mark the name of a block or a single connection with the right mouse button.
² Click Go to data flow in the context menu.
The Data flow view is displayed in the working area. A colored frame highlights the data of the marked
block or connection.
Related Topics
5.2.7 Printing a CFC
You can print a single function chart, a selected number of function charts, or all function charts of an
Extended Processing – or all charts of the device by printing the complete project. You cannot select several
charts of different Extended Processings, multiple selection is only possible within an Extended Processing.
NOTE
i To utilize the print space efficiently and to avoid printing any blank pages, you can adjust the layout
settings in the Sheet Bars/Layout group before printing. You can find these settings under the Properties
tab of the Inspector window of the function chart. For additional information regarding this topic, refer to
5.3.1 Adjusting the Layout in the CFC Data Flow View .
Selecting CFCs
² Open the 1.1.2 Project Tree.
- or -
² In the project, open the offline configuration for which you want to print the display pages.
² In this offline configuration, double-click Diagrams.
You see the names of all function charts (CFC) available.
² In order to print an individual CFC, mark the name of this CFC.
- or -
² In order to print a number of CFCs, mark the names of these CFCs. To do so, hold down either the
<SHIFT> key or the <CTRL> key, depending on the selection method.
- or -
² In order to print all CFCs, mark the CFCs folder.
Starting the Printing Process by Selecting the Print Options

² Select the function charts to be printed.
² Click Print in the Project menu.

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² Use this dialog to select a printer, a document layout, and the properties. You find more information
about this under 12.4.3 Selecting Print Options.
² Click Print.
The Print dialog closes and the selected data is printed.
Starting the Printing Process without Selecting the Print Options

² Select the function charts to be printed.
²
Click the icon in the 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar.
Printing starts using the settings last selected.
Related Topics

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5.3 Adjusting Function Chart and Chart View
5.3.1 Adjusting the Layout in the CFC Data Flow View
Adjusting the Sheet Count Automatically

² If the number of available sheets in your function chart is not adequate for all required blocks or
interconnections, you can easily select a block in the CFC and move the block beyond the sheet border.
The sheet count is automatically increased up to max. 6 sheets per partition.
Adjusting the Sheet Count Manually

² You can change the values for the sheet count and sheet size in the properties of the Inspector window
of the function chart.
NOTE
i If you reduce the sheet size or the sheet count again, all objects from non-available areas are automatically
positioned on the remaining area. If the area is not adequate for all objects, the objects are placed in the
upper left of the CFC. In this case, expand the sheet count and manually place the objects.
Displaying Properties If the CFC Is Opened

² Click in an open area in the function chart.
² Select the group 14.3 Sheet Bars/Layout.
Changing Sheet Size and Sheet Count in Properties

² In the Layout area, set the desired values for the vertical and horizontal sheet count. You can select
between values from 1 to 6 per partition. In horizontal and in vertical direction, the amount of 6 must not
be exeeded (example: 6 x 1 is allowed, 6 x 2 is not allowed).
The sheet count is changed.
² Select the desired sheet size from the Sheet size list box.
All available sheets are adjusted to the new size.
Showing/Hiding Lines for the Sheet Borders

²
Click the button in the 18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow.
Depending on the current state, border lines will be shown or hidden.
Related Topics
² 5.3.2 Scaling the View
5.3.2 Scaling the View
You can change the display size of the Continuous Function Chart and thus adjust it to the respective
situation.

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You have the following possibilities for scaling the view:
• You can scale the CFC in predefined stages.
• You can scale the CFC by percentage.
• You can adjust the CFC to fit the size of the working area.
• You can enlarge a rectangular section of the CFC.

Additionally, with the help of a tree, you can quickly navigate to certain areas within the CFC.
Scaling a CFC in Predefined Stages

² Click the arrow button in the 18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow.
A submenu with 4 more buttons is displayed.
²
Click one of the 2 buttons or in this submenu.
NOTE
i If the maximum or minimum display size is reached, the respective button is inactive.
The CFC is displayed in a larger or smaller manner.
Scaling the CFC by Percentage

² In the Data flow view in the toolbar, open the list box .
² Select a percentage value.

- or -
² Enter a whole number percentage value between 20 and 200 in the entry field of the list box.
² Click outside the text box.
- or -
² Press the <Enter> button.
The CFC is displayed in the percentage size selected or entered.
Adjusting the CFC to Fit the Size of the Working Area

² Click the arrow button in the Data flow view toolbar.
²
Click the button in this submenu.
The CFC is adjusted to fit the size of the working area.
Enlarging a Rectangular Section of the CFC

² Click the arrow button in the Data flow view toolbar.
²
Click the button in this submenu.
This activates the selection tool.

² Left-click in an open area of the CFC and hold the mouse button to drag a rectangle.
² Release the mouse button as soon as the rectangle reaches the desired size.

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The marked section of the CFC is enlarged in the working area to maximum size.
Using a Tree
² As soon as the CFC is visible in the working area, an icon will be shown in the lower right corner of the
working area. Click this icon.
A small window opens. The window displays a smaller view of the CFC. The mouse pointer changes into a
rectangular searcher.
² Move the searcher to the area of the CFC that should be displayed in the working area.
The CFC is immediately updated by moving the mouse.
² Release the mouse button as soon as you have reached the desired display.
Related Topics
² 5.3.1 Adjusting the Layout in the CFC Data Flow View
² 5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars
² 5.3.5 Showing and Hiding the Grid
² 5.3.3 Overview of Sheet Bars
² 5.2.6 Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow
5.3.3 Overview of Sheet Bars
If you interconnect blocks with sheet bars, you link the function with signals or settings.
For the display of sheet bars, you can select between the following variants:
• Static Sheet Bars
• Dynamic Sheet Bars
• No Sheet Bars
Static Sheet Bars

A fixed area is reserved at the right and left in the CFC for the sheet bars. This area is exclusively for sheet-bar
entries, for example for cross-chart interconnections.
[sc_le_fixed_sidebars, 1, en_US]
Figure 5-3 CFC with Fixed Sheet Bars
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NOTE
i Connections between blocks which cross a sheet area are split and shown in the sheet bar as cross-sheet
interconnections.
The width of the sheet bars is variable. However, both sheet bars always have the same width.
Dynamic Sheet Bars

A CFC with dynamic sheet bars displays sheet-bar entries only if necessary.
A CFC configured in this way differs from a CFC with fixed sheet bars by way of the following properties:
• You can place blocks or text boxes in the sheet-bar area.
• The sheet-bar area is not marked.
[sc_le_dynamic_sidebars, 1, en_US]
Figure 5-4 CFC with Dynamic Sheet Bars
No Sheet Bars
The CFC is shown without sheet bars. Instead, so-called connectors show the interconnections to the signals
or to the settings. The connectors are placed next to the block interface. Cross-sheet interconnections are
displayed as if they are on one sheet.
NOTE
i Blocks on sheet borders are not completely illustrated when printed. Thus, when configuring without
sidebars, make sure that you did not place blocks on sheet borders. In order to do so, show the sheet
borders when configuring.
[sc_le_CFC_without_sidebars, 1, en_US]
Figure 5-5 CFC without Sheet Bars
Sheet Bar Expansion

If you create more sheet-bar entries than there is space in the sheet bar, this is automatically expanded. An
arrow is shown in the sheet bar on the lower edge. The following figure shows a sheet bar with sheet-bar
expansion.

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[sc_le_sidebarexpansion, 1, en_US]
Figure 5-6 Sheet Bar with Sheet-Bar Expansion
By clicking the arrow, you change to the sheet-bar expansion. The sheet-bar expansion is displayed slightly
offset from the sheet bar. The following figure shows a sheet-bar expansion.
[sc_le_sidebarexpansion_2, 1, en_US]
Figure 5-7 Offset from the Sheet-Bar Expansion
In order to return to the sheet bar, click the arrow on the upper edge.
Related Topics
5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars
5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars
If you interconnect blocks with sheet bars, you link the function with signals or settings.
For the display of sheet bars, you can select between the following variants:
• Static Sheet Bars
• Dynamic Sheet Bars
• No Sheet Bars
With more settings, you can influence the width of the sheet bar and select between 1-line and 2-line
sheet-bar entries. This is how you get more space in the sheet bar in the horizontal or vertical direction.
You can change the settings for the sheet bars in the CFC properties. The CFC can still be visible in the working
area. In this case, you can also switch between the 3 views with the help of the 18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow.
However, the CFC must not be opened. In this case, use the project tree in order to display the properties.
Displaying Properties If the CFC Is Opened

² Click in an open area in the CFC.

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Showing Properties via the Project Tree

² In the project tree, right-click the CFC whose sheet size and count you wish to change. Click Properties in
the context menu.
The Property dialog for the CFC opens.
NOTE
i If you execute the following changes in the Properties dialog, confirm this with OK.
Selecting the Sheet-Bar View in the Properties

² In the Sheet Bars area select one of the following 3 options: Static sheet bars, Dynamic sheet bars, or
No sheet bars.
The sheet-bar view is updated. The connectors are placed either in the sheet bar or next to the block
connection depending on the set sheet-bar view.
Changing Sheet-Bar View with the Toolbar

² In the Data flow view toolbar, click the following symbol:
Depending on the state, you can switch to the next sheet-bar view. The sequence when changing is
Static sheet bars > Dynamic sheet bars > No sheet bars > Static sheet bars.
Setting the Width of the Sheet Bar

² Set a value for the width in the Sheet Bars area with the arrow on the Sheet-Bar width box. The range
of values is 5 grid units to 37 grid units.
- or -
² Enter an integer value from 5 to 37 in the text box of the field.
² Click outside the text box.
- or -
² Press <Enter>.
The width of the sheet bars is updated.
Changing between 1-Line and 2-Line Sheet-Bar Entries

² In the Sheet-Bars area, click the Double-row sheet-bar entries check box.
- or -
² In the Data flow view toolbar, click the following symbol:
Depending on the current state, the sheet bar changes from the 1-line display to the 2-line display or the other
way.
Related Topics
² 5.3.3 Overview of Sheet Bars

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5.3.5 Showing and Hiding the Grid
A grid helps you with visual alignment of the blocks in the CFC. You can show and hide this grid.
Showing and Hiding the Grid in the CFC

² Click the following symbol in the 18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow.
If the grid is hidden, your action shows the grid. If the grid is shown, your action hides the grid.
Related Topics
² Adjusting the Sheet Count Automatically, Page 57

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5.4 Adding and Processing Elements in the Function Chart
5.4.1 Basic Instructions
The basic instructions contain all instructions that you can use to create the Continuous Function Chart for a
CFC function.
The block types are summarized in the following categories:
• Arithmetic
• Compare
• Edge Detect
• Flip-Flops
• Logic
• Selection
• Timer and Counter
• Power and Exponent
• Trigonometry
• Conversion
• Target System
Detailed information about the individual block types is found in the topic area 18.2.5 Instructions.
Related Topics
5.4.2 Adding a Block in a CFC
18.2.5 Instructions
5.4.2 Adding a Block in a CFC
The block library contains all blocks that you can use to create the Continuous Function Chart for a CFC
function.
You have the following possibilities of adding a block from the block library in the CFC:
• You can add the block via drag and drop.
• You can add the block with copy and paste.

The positioning of blocks in the sheet of a CFC depends on whether you are working with the 18.1.2 Data
Flow or the 18.1.3 Control Flow. In the Data flow view, you can select a position in the CFC during insertion. If
you add blocks in the Control flow view, these are automatically positioned in the data flow at an open area.
You can also have blocks automatically positioned that were originally positioned manually.
Adding a Block by Drag and Drop

² Select the respective block in the block library.
² Drag this with a pressed mouse to the insertion position in the Data flow view or the Control flow view.
If insertion is not allowed at this position, the mouse pointer changes to a crossed-out circle.
² Release the mouse button at a permissible position.
The block is placed at the selected position.
Adding a Block with Copy and Paste

² Right-click the desired block in the block library. Click Copy in the context menu.

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² Right-click the desired insertion position in the Data flow or Control flow view. Then click Paste in the
context menu. This menu item is only active if the insertion position is permissible.
The block is placed at the selected position.
Positioning Blocks Automatically

² Right-click the respective block in the Data flow view. Click Automatically positioned in the context
menu.
The selected block is automatically positioned and surrounded by color.
Removing Automatic Positioning

² Right-click the respective block in the Data flow view. Click Automatically positioned in the context
menu.
- or -
² Moving a block in the CFC.
The automatic positioning of the block is disabled. The block is no longer surrounded by color. Without
automatic positioning, blocks are added in an overlapping arrangement in the data flow.
NOTE
i Blocks are displayed under the following conditions without interconnections and in a different color:
• With automatic placement: There is not enough space in the sheet of a CFC for all blocks.
• With manual placement: You can position blocks on top of each other, on an interconnection or on a
sheet border.
Interconnections to incompletely displayed blocks are executed as connectors. If blocks are on top of each
other, the lowest block is displayed completely. All of the blocks above this are partially displayed.
Related Topics
² 5.4.7 Deleting Elements from the CFC
² 5.4.6 Aligning Elements in the Data Flow View in the CFC
5.4.3 Renaming a Block
You can give each block an individual name. The type name of the block remains unchanged by this.
You have the following possibilities to change the name of a block:
• You can change the name of the block.
• You can change the name in the properties of the block.

In both cases, the 18.1.2 Data Flow must be visible in the working area.
Changing the Name of the Block

² Set the view of the block to show the block-instance name (refer to Displaying the Block, Page 46).
NOTE
i You cannot rename block-type names.
² Double-click the name on the upper edge of the block.

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The name is displayed in a text box and is highlighted in color.

² Enter a new name for the block. Follow the naming conventions.
² Click outside of the text box
- or -
² Press <Enter>.
The name is updated in the block and all reference points.
Changing the Name in the Properties of the Block

² Mark the respective block.
² Open the Inspector window and select the Properties tab.
² Select the group 14.8 Block – General Properties.
² Enter a new name for the block in the Name text box. Follow the naming conventions.
- or -
² Press <Enter>.
The name is updated in the block and all reference points.
Related Topics
² 5.4.1 Basic Instructions
5.4.4 Copying a Block
You have the following possibilities to copy elements like blocks and text boxes:
• You can copy the elements within a CFC.
• You can copy the elements to a different CFC. The other CFC can also be in a different SIPROTEC 5 device
or in another project.
If you copy a block on a cross-device or cross-project basis, the affiliated block type is copied as well. If there is
a block with the same name at the destination, the added block automatically receives a new name.
If you copy a block with an interconnection to an external value, the connector will also be copied with the
name of the external value. However, a new name will be created for the value in the copy of the connector.
Correct the name in order to avoid errors when compiling the CFC.
Copying Elements within a CFC

² In the CFC, right-click the element that you wish to copy.
- or -
² If you wish to copy a number of elements simultaneously, mark these in the CFC. Then right-click a
marked element.
The elements are copied to the clipboard.
² Right-click an open area in the CFC.
² Click Paste in the context menu.
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² Mark all elements in the CFC that you wish to copy.

² Press the <CTRL> key and drag the marked CFCs to the CFC folder or to the destination group in this
folder.
Copies of the original elements are added in the CFC. The added elements automatically receive new names in
order to preserve the uniqueness of the names.
Copying Elements between 2 CFCs

² Separate the working area horizontally or vertically.
² In one part of the working area, open the CFC that serves as the source, and, in the other part, open the
CFC that serves as the destination.
² Mark all elements in the CFC that you wish to copy.
² Press the <CTRL> key and drag the marked CFCs to the CFC folder or to the destination group in this
folder.
Copies of the original elements are added to the destination plan. If elements with the same name exist, the
added elements will automatically receive new names.
NOTE
i When copying, you can also work between 2 CFCs via the context menu.
Related Topics
² 5.4.1 Basic Instructions
5.4.5 Adding and Editing a Text Box in a CFC in the Data Flow View
Use the text boxes in order to add additional information to the CFC. With this, for example, you can
document a signal characteristic.
You have the following possibilities to configure a text box:
• Changing the size of the text box
• Placing the text box in the background
• Setting the borders of the text box
• Filling the text box with colors or a background image
• Entering text in the text box and formatting the text

You can set the size of the text box interactively. All other settings can be taken care of in the properties of the
text box.
Adding a Text Box in the CFC

²
This activates the text-box tool.

² Left-click in an open area of the CFC. Drag open a rectangle, holding the mouse button down.
² Release the mouse button as soon as the rectangle reaches the desired size.
The text box is added in the predefined size.

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² Right-click in an open area of the CFC. Then click in the context menu on Add text box.
The text box is added in the predefined standard size.
Changing the Size of the Text Box

² Mark the text box.
8 white corner points will be displayed around the text box.
² Click one of these corners, keep the mouse button pressed and change the size of the text box by moving
the mouse.
Displaying the Properties of the Text Box

² Mark the text box.
² Open the Inspector window and select the Properties tab.
Placing the Text Box in the Background

² In the Properties tab select the 14.5 Text Box – General group.
² Mark the check box Text box in background.
The text box is now in the background level. Thus, you can also position interconnections and blocks through
the text box.
Setting the Borders of the Text Box

² In the Properties tab, select the General group.
² In the Border Width text box, enter a value between 0 and 20 or set a value from 0 to 20 with the slider
next to the text box.
The border width is adjusted.
² From the Border color list box, select a color for the border.
The border color is adjusted.
Filling the Text Box with Color

² In the Properties tab, select the group General.
² Select a fill color for the text box from the Background color list box.
The fill color is adjusted.
Entering a Text in the Text Box and Formatting the Text

² In the Properties tab select the group Text.
² In the text box Text, enter the text that should be displayed in the text box.
Press the <SHIFT> and <ENTER> keys to add a new line in the text box.
² Click outside of the text box or press <ENTER>.

The entered text is displayed in the text box.
² Format the text if necessary. You can set the font, font size, text color, alignment, and select the check
box to wrap lines automatically.
Related Topics
² 5.4.7 Deleting Elements from the CFC
² 5.4.6 Aligning Elements in the Data Flow View in the CFC

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5.4.6 Aligning Elements in the Data Flow View in the CFC
You can align and place elements such as blocks and text boxes together in the CFC.
For this, mark at least 2 elements and select one of the following possibilities:
• Align left
• Center horizontally
• Align right
• Align top
• Center vertically
• Align bottom
Mark at least 3 elements and select one of the following possibilities:
• Distribute horizontally
• Distribute vertically
The reference element which is used for orienting the other elements is automatically determined.
The following criteria apply:
• Aligning
The marked elements are aligned together. The element whose position is closest to the desired align-
ment is used as a reference element. Example: If you wish to align the 3 elements to the right, the
elements are aligned to that element which is furthest to the right.
• Distributing
The marked elements are distributed equally. The position average of all marked elements is used as a
base value.
Aligning Elements
² Mark at least 2 elements in the CFC.
² Right-click a marked element. Click Align in the context menu.
A submenu is displayed.
² Select one of the actions listed from this submenu.
The marked elements are aligned or distributed.
Related Topics
5.4.7 Deleting Elements from the CFC
You can delete blocks in the 18.1.2 Data Flow and in the 18.1.3 Control Flow. You can only delete text boxes
in the Data flow view.
NOTE
i If you delete an interconnected block, you also delete the interconnections. The interfaces of the originally
interconnected blocks are set to the standard values of the block type.
Deleting Blocks or Text Boxes from the CFC

² Right-click the element that you wish to delete. If you wish to delete a number of elements at the same
time, mark these and then right-click one of the elements.

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The marked elements are deleted from the CFC.
Related Topics

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5.5 Interconnection of Blocks in the Data Flow View
5.5.1 Displaying Interconnections
When configuring interconnections, you only determine which block output is interconnected with which
block input. The exact route is created automatically. Other elements in the CFC are bypassed in the process.
If you have specified a text box as Text box in background, this will be ignored during routing of the
connection line. The connection lines can also be above this text box. If you move interconnected blocks, the
automatic routing adjusts the interconnections.
The following figure displays the routing of an interconnection around a 3rd block:
Interconnections from a Block Output to Multiple Block Inputs

You can connect a block output to one or more block inputs. An interconnection node is added for each
junction point to a block input. An interconnection node corresponds with an interconnection on the block
output. If you move an interconnection node with drag and drop to a block output, this connects all of the
interconnections coming from this node with this block output.
The following figure displays an interconnection of a block output to 2 block inputs with one interconnection
node:
Incompletely Displayed Interconnections

Each block and each interconnection requires space in the CFC. Automatic connectors are used for incom-
pletely displayed interconnections. The following figure shows an incompletely displayable interconnection
between 2 blocks:
Connectors with the same numbers represent the interconnection. With multiple connectors, the numbers are
numbered continually.
Signal Tracking for Interconnections

If you click a connection line, the interconnection will be highlighted in color. If the block outputs are multiply
interconnected, the click position is decisive for which interconnection is highlighted. Depending on the click
position, all interconnections or only some of them will be highlighted.

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5.5.2 Interconnecting Blocks
If you interconnect 2 blocks, then you always interconnect a block output with a block input. If you point to a
block during the interconnection, possible destination positions are marked in color.
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A block output and a block input can be connected if their data types are the same or compatible. Compatible
data types are not the same, but they can be converted. The conversion of compatible data types takes place
automatically. Other information about data types and its conversion are found under 5.5.10 Converting Data
Types.
The following rules apply for interconnecting blocks:
• You can only interconnect a block input once.
• You can interconnect a block output a number of times.

You have the following possibilities to interconnect blocks:
• You can interconnect blocks in the 18.1.2 Data Flow . In this case, you can interconnect the blocks with
drag and drop.
• You can interconnect blocks in the 18.1.3 Control Flow. In this case, you can interconnect the blocks
through text entry.
You can interconnect a block output with a number of block inputs. In order to create such multiple inter-
connections, connect the block output with the different inputs of the destination blocks. One or more
interconnection nodes arise depending on the positions of the destination blocks. Place the blocks with
multiple interconnections on the CFC so that only a few interconnection nodes arise.
Interconnecting Blocks by Drag and Drop

² Select the Data flow view.
² Click the block output that you wish to interconnect.
An interconnection line is displayed between the block output and the mouse pointer.
² Drag the connection line to the block input that you wish to interconnect.
If the block input is ideal as a destination, it will be shown in color.
² Click the block input.
The block connections of the 2 blocks are interconnected. Depending on the available space in the CFC, the
interconnection is either displayed completely or through connectors.
Interconnect Blocks by Text

² Select the Control flow view.
² Assign an interconnection destination to the block output that you wish to interconnect. To do this,
select the syntax Plan name\Block name.Connection name. An example for an interconnection is
Chart_1\AND.IN2.
Creating Multiple Interconnections

² Select the Data flow view.

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² Double-click the block output that you wish to multiply interconnect.

An interconnection line is displayed between the block output and the mouse pointer.
² Drag the connection line to the block input that you wish to interconnect.
If the block input is ideal as a destination, it will be shown in color.
² Click the block input.
The block connections of the 2 blocks are interconnected. Depending on the available space in the CFC, the
interconnection is either displayed completely or through connectors.
Canceling Interconnection
² Click in an open area of the CFC.
- or -
² Press <Esc>.
In both cases, the interconnection line between the block output and the mouse pointer will be hidden.
Related Topics
² 5.5.1 Displaying Interconnections
² 5.5.7 Displaying the Interconnections of a Block
² 5.5.4 Negating a Block Input
² 5.5.3 Interconnecting a Block with a Signal
² 5.5.10 Converting Data Types
Signals from the signal catalog can be connected to a block.

You can add the signals from the signal catalog in the function chart via drag and drop.
The signals are structured in a hierarchical manner. In the signal list tree, you can navigate through the
structure and show or hide individual levels. In the filter bar above the signal list you can enter a text which is
used for filtering the signal list.
Opening the Signal Catalog and Selecting a Signal

² In the task card, go to the 18.2.2 Signals tab.
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² Open further levels in the signal structure until you can select the desired signal or signal element (refer
to Selecting a Signal Element, Page 40).
Interconnecting a Block with a Signal

² Mark the desired signal in the signal catalog.
² Drag this into the CFC by pressing the mouse and then moving it to the input or output of the respective
block.
If the signal can be interconnected with the selected connection, the connection will be highlighted in color. If
the interconnection is not possible, the mouse pointer will change into a crossed-out circle.
² Release the mouse button.
If the interconnection is permissible, the signal will be interconnected with the connection. The signal name is
entered in the respective sidebar. An interconnection line connects the sidebar cell with the connection. If you
have hidden the sidebars, a connector displays the interconnection with the signal.
Related Topics

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5.5.4 Negating a Block Input
You can negate the input of a type BOOL block. The block must be interconnected as a prerequisite. If you
move or copy the negated interconnection, the negation remains intact. You can deactivate the negation at
any time.
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Figure 5-8 Example of Negated Interconnection
In order to negate a block input or to remove the negation, you have the following possibilities:
• You can enable or disable the negation with the context menu from an interconnection.
• You can enable or disable the negation in the properties of an interconnection.
Enabling or Disabling a Negation with the Context Menu of an Interconnection

² Right-click the interconnection. Click Negate in the context menu.
Depending on the previous state, the block input will be negated or the negation will be disabled.
Enabling or Disabling a Negation in the Properties of an Interconnection

² Mark the interconnection.
² Open the 1.1.4 Inspector Window.
² Select the group 14.12 Interconnection.
² Click the Negate check box.
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Related Topics
5.5.5 Changing Block Interconnections
You can change the interconnections afterwards. In order to change an interconnection, use the processing
areas of the interconnection. If you place the mouse on an interconnection, these processing areas will be
automatically marked.
The following figure shows the processing areas for a multiple interconnection:
1) Represents the Interconnection of the Block AND_1 Input

In order to place this interconnection on a different block input, click this processing area and drag
it to the other block input.
2) Represents the Interconnection of the Output of the OR_1 Block
In order to place this interconnection on a different block output, click this processing area and
drag it to the other block output. The interconnection no longer belongs to the multiple intercon-
nection.
3) Represents a Part of the Interconnection of the Output of the OR_1 Block
If multiple interconnection nodes exist, these are divided in a hierarchical manner. In order to place
all interconnections connected with this node onto a different block output, click this processing
area and drag it to the other block output. The interconnection no longer belongs to the multiple
interconnection.
4) Represents all Interconnections of the Output of the OR_1 Block
In order to interconnect all block inputs with a different block output, click this processing area and
drag it to the other block output.
Related Topics
5.5.6 Deleting a Block Interconnection
You can delete an individual block interconnection or multiple block interconnections simultaneously. The
deletion of an interconnection disables the negation of a block input.
Deleting One or More Interconnections

² Right-click the interconnection that you wish to delete. Click Delete in the context menu.

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² Mark one or more interconnections that you wish to delete.
²
Click the button in the 18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar.
The interconnections are deleted in both cases.
Related Topics
5.5.7 Displaying the Interconnections of a Block
You can display the interconnections that leave from or lead to a block.
Displaying the Interconnections of a Block

² Mark the respective block in the 18.1.3 Control Flow or in the 18.1.2 Data Flow .
² Select the Info tab.
² Select the Cross-reference tab.
All interconnections of the block are displayed in table form.
Related Topics
5.5.8 Showing/Hiding Block Connections
In order to create more space in the CFC to display blocks or interconnections, you can hide the block
connections. If the block connections are hidden, then the affiliated interconnection lines are not visible.
Connectors replace the lines. This is how you can arrive at a better overview in the CFC.
Triangle symbols on the lower edge of the block inform you about hidden connections - separately for inputs
and outputs. A filled triangle means that one or more Interconnected connections are hidden. A triangle
contour means that one or more Not interconnected connections are hidden.
If blocks have a number of inputs of the same type, only 2 of them are visible by default. However, logic
blocks like AND or NOR each have 10 inputs. If these inputs are shown, you can usually avoid the cascading of
blocks.
For showing and hiding connections, you can use the 18.1.2 Data Flow and the 18.1.3 Control Flow.
However, you can only see the descriptive symbols in the Data flow view.
NOTE
i If you interconnect an output with an input from the same block and hide both connections, the intercon-
nection is invisible. Only the symbols on the block refer to interconnected, hidden connections. Siemens
recommends not to hide any interconnected block connections.
NOTE
i If a block input is hidden, this is still effective. For example, hidden inputs set to 0 of an AND block result in
an error. Therefore, hidden inputs are always initialized neutrally by default, that is, with 1 for AND blocks
and with 0 for OR blocks.

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Hiding Individual Block Connection

² Mark the block connection.
² Select the 14.11 Terminal – General group.
² Mark the Invisible check box.
The block connection is then hidden. If the connection is interconnected, connectors replace the interconnec-
tion lines.
Hiding Multiple Connections of a Block

² Mark the block.
² Select the group 14.9 Interface.
² Mark the Invisible check box for all connections that you wish to hide.
The block connections are then hidden. If the connections are interconnected, connectors replace the inter-
connection lines.
Showing One or More Connections of a Block

² Mark the block.
² Select the I/Os group.
- or -
² If the block is interconnected, you can also select the Invisible interconnections group.
² Mark the Invisible check box for all connections that you wish to show.
The block connections are then shown. If the connections are interconnected, interconnection lines replace
the connectors.
Related Topics
² 5.5.7 Displaying the Interconnections of a Block
5.5.9 Setting Parameters for Block Connections
If you add a block in a CFC, the connections are preassigned with the current standard values for the block
type. If the standard values for the block type change, these values are transmitted to the block in the CFC.
If you set parameters to the block connections, the inheritance of the standard values to the block type will be
disrupted. You can reactivate the propagation at any time. The start value of the block instance then replaces
the parameterized value.
When setting parameters, the entered value is checked for plausibility and syntax depending on the data type.
You can optionally select a unit for the value for each connection.
For the parameterization of connections, you can use both the 18.1.2 Data Flow and the 18.1.3 Control Flow.
If you wish to set parameters for the connections with a number of blocks, Siemens recommends using the
Control flow view to save time.

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Entering Values for Individual Block Connection

² Enter a value for the connection in the Value text box.
- or -
You confirm your entry with these 2 actions. A plausibility and syntax verification checks the value. If the value
is permissible, it is accepted. Otherwise, you will receive a warning.
² You can optionally select a unit from the Unit list box for the entered value.
Entering Values for Multiple Block Connections

² Mark the block.
² Select the group 14.9 Interface.
² Enter a value for the connections in the Value text box.
² After text input, click outside of the text box.
- or -
² After each text input, press the <Enter> button.
² You can optionally select units from the Unit list box for the entered value.
Entering Values for a Number of Blocks

² Change to the Control flow view.
²
If only the blocks are displayed, click the button in the 18.5.3 Toolbar of the Control Flow.
All blocks and block connections are displayed.

² In the cells to the right of the connection names, enter the values for the connections.
² After each text entry, click a position outside of the cell.
- or -
² After each text input, press the <Enter> button.
Resetting Block Connection to the Standard Value


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² Mark the check box to the right of the Value text box.
The value of the block connection is restored to the standard value. The inheritance is reactivated.
Related Topics
² 5.5.8 Showing/Hiding Block Connections
5.5.10 Converting Data Types
The CFC blocks process data types depending on the supported data types listed in 10 Data Types and Data
Structures.
If you wish to connect 2 connections with different data types to each other, there is an automatic test to see
if a type conversion is possible. If that is the case, you can connect both of the connections with each other.
You do not have to add a conversion block. The data types are automatically converted during the compilation
of the CFC.
When connecting, green markings show that a conversion is possible. If a data type cannot be converted into
a different type, you also cannot combine the corresponding connections with each other.
5.5.11 Inter-Chart Connection (ICC)
You can also connect blocks belonging to different plans (charts).

However, there are 2 conditions:
• The plans belong to the same resource.
• The block output and the block input to be connected have the same data type.
A valid connection is highlighted – like when drawing connections within a plan.
After drawing the inter-chart connection, there is an entry displayed in the sidebars of each plan. This
entry is no distinct element, but only a placeholder for the connection. The name cannot be changed, it is
automatically derived from plan name, block name, input, and output.
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Figure 5-9 2 Plans with Connected Blocks

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5.6 Forcing of a Block IO
NOTE
i Forcing of constants is not possible within UFBs.
5.6.1 Forcing Single Block IO Inputs and Outputs
Values of a block IO can be changed to test the runtime behaviour or to search for errors without having to
compile and upload several times. To force a value, the value has to be added to the forcing in the offline
mode and activated in the online mode.
The options for the forcing functionality can be found in several places:
• Under the General group in the Properties tab.
• Under the Interface group in the Properties tab.
• In the Control flow tab.
Adding forcing
You are in the offline mode.
² Open the CFC.
² Select the block IO.
² Select the Add forcing option.
The value is written to the Force table.
A green rectangle appears at the corresponding value in the Data flow view.
Activating forcing for connected blocks

² Start the CFC online analysis by selecting the symbol.
² Enter the desired value in the Force value field.

² Select Activate forcing.
A red rectangle appears at the corresponding value in the Data flow view.
The value is written to the device.
Activating forcing for unconnected blocks

² Enter the desired value in the Value field.

Related Topics
² 5.6.2 Forcing Multiple Block IO Inputs and Outputs
5.6.2 Forcing Multiple Block IO Inputs and Outputs
In case you want to test multiple values with the forcing function, the use of the Force table is recommended.
To force a value, the value has to be added to the forcing in the offline mode and activated in the online
mode.

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Adding forcing
You are in the offline mode.
² Open the CFC.
² Select the block IO.
² Select the Add forcing option in one of the following ways:
² You can select the option under the General group in the Properties tab.
- or -
² You can select the option under the Interface group in the Properties tab.
- or -
² You can select the option in the Control flow tab.
The value is written to the Force table.
A green rectangle appears at the corresponding value in the Data flow view.
Activating forcing for connected blocks

² Navigate to the Charts - Trend/dynamic display & force table display folder.
² Select the Force table.
² Enter the desired value in the Force value field.
² Select Activate forcing.
A red rectangle appears at the corresponding value in the Data flow view.
Activating forcing for unconnected blocks

² Navigate to the Charts - Trend/dynamic display & force table display folder.
² Select the Force table.
² Enter the desired value in the Value field.
Related Topics
² 5.6.1 Forcing Single Block IO Inputs and Outputs

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5.7 User Interface
5.7 User Interface
5.7.1 Adjusting the Running Sequence of Blocks
The order in which you add the blocks in the CFC determines the running sequence within the overall
function. They recognize the running sequence by the so-called sequence number, which can be displayed in
the block. You can show or hide these numbers for all blocks in general.
If you add blocks in a different sequence than that in which these blocks should be processed, also change the
running sequence retrospectively. You can change the running sequence in the 18.1.3 Control Flow.
You can identify a block in the running sequence as the position for the block insertion. Newly added blocks
are then integrated in the running sequence after this block position.
Showing or Hiding the Sequence Number in the Block

²
Depending on the current state, the sequence numbers in the blocks are shown or hidden.
Changing the Running Sequence of a Block

² Mark the respective block in the Control flow view.
² Drag the block with pressed mouse button in a vertical direction to the position of a different block.
If insertion is not allowed at this position, the mouse pointer changes to a crossed-out circle.
² Release the mouse button at a permissible position.
The block is inserted at the new position.
Identifying the Block as a Position for Block Insertion

² Right-click the respective block in the 18.1.2 Data Flow .
² Click Position for block insertion in the context menu.
The selected block is immediately the starting position for newly added blocks.
Related Topics
² 5.1.6 Flow Model
² 5.7.2 Optimizing the Running Sequence Automatically
5.7.2 Optimizing the Running Sequence Automatically
The running sequence can be optimized automatically. Automatic optimization of the running sequence is
based on the fact that blocks whose output values serve as input values for different blocks are executed first.
A prerequisite for optimization is that blocks be completely interconnected. You then determine which CFCs
should be optimized.
Selecting the CFC for Optimization

² In the project tree, right-click the CFC that should be optimized.
² Click Properties in the context menu.
The property dialog for the CFC opens.
² Mark the Optimize chart(s) check box.
² Click OK.

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² Open the CFC that is to be optimized in the working area.
² Click in an open area in the CFC.
² Select the General group.
² Mark the Optimize chart check box.
The CFCs are selected for optimization.
Optimizing the CFC

² In the project tree, right-click the CFC that should be optimized.
² Click Optimize chart in the context menu. This menu item is active only if the CFC has been selected for
optimization.
The CFC is optimized.
Related Topics
² 5.1.6 Flow Model
² 5.7.1 Adjusting the Running Sequence of Blocks
NOTE
i If the Optimize chart option is selected for a chart, the optimization of this chart is always performed
during the compilation. The option is selected by default.

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5.8 Checking and Finishing Function Chart
5.8.1 Displaying Current Values
² Connect user-defined structures or Type Identifiers (TIs) to an input or an output of a block.

² Start the online (monitoring) or the offline (simulation) analysis.
² Position the mouse pointer on the input or output for which you want to display the current value.
The current value is displayed.
² To display current values of elements of a structure, select the structure.
The current values of all elements of the structure are displayed.
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5.8.2 Checking Consistency
If you execute an action during the creation of a chart, the result of this action will be checked for consistency.
Depending on the type of action, the inspection will occur directly after the action or during the translation of
the Continuous Function Chart. In both cases, you will receive notifications about inconsistencies in the form
of warnings or error indications. These indications are entered in a list in the Translate tab.
The following list shows possible causes for warning or error indications:
• A signal is only used in the sidebar and is not interconnected.
• An interconnection between 2 CFCs is not permissible.
• An element in the sheet bar is not available or has an incorrect data type.
• A block type cannot be updated.
• The CFCs require more resources than a device has.
• An incompatible block type for this level is being used on an task level.
• The output of a block is interconnected with the input of a block that has already been processed in the
running sequence (feedback path).

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Displaying the List with Warnings and Error Indications

² Select the Info tab.
² Select the Compile tab.
The list with warning and error indications is displayed.
Related Topics
² 5.8.4 Compiling the CFC
5.8.3 Activating and Deactiving Code Generation
Deactivating Code Generation on Chart Level

² Navigate to the chart in the project tree.
² Right-click the chart and deactivate Code generation.
This chart is excluded from the code generation.
Reactivating Code Generation on Chart Level

² Navigate to the chart in the project tree.
² Right-click the chart and activate Code generation.
This chart is included in the code generation.
Deactivating Code Generation on Folder Level

² Navigate to the folder containing the charts for which you want to deactivate the code generation.
² Right-click the folder and select Clear "Code generation".
All charts in this folder are excluded from the code generation.
Reactivating Code Generation on Folder Level

² Navigate to the folder containing the charts for which you want to reactivate the code generation.
² Right-click the folder and select Set "Code generation".
All charts in this folder are included in the code generation.
Excluding UFBs from Code Generation on Block Level

² Navigate to the specific UFB you want to exclude from the code generation.
² Right-click the UFB and deactivate Code generation.
This UFB is excluded from the code generation.
Including UFBs in Code Generation on Block Level

² Navigate to the specific UFB you want to include in the code generation.
² Right-click the UFB and activate Code generation.
This UFB is included in the code generation.
Excluding UFBs from Code Generation on Folder Level

² Navigate to the folder containing the UFBs you want to exclude from the code generation.
² Right-click the folder and select Clear "Code generation".

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All UFBs in this folder are excluded from the code generation.
Including UFBs in Code Generation on Folder Level

² Navigate to the folder containing the UFBs you want to include in the code generation.
² Right-click the folder and select Set "Code generation".
All UFBs in this folder are included in the code generation.
5.8.4 Compiling the CFC
To use CFC in the device, the function charts have to be compiled into an executable program and transferred
to the device as part of the configuration.
You can compile all function charts by clicking Compile in the toolbar. If you load the configuration to the
device, you will be warned if the configuration has not yet been compiled.
Depending on the level you have selected in the tree, you can compile a single chart, all charts of an Extended
Processing, or all charts of the device.
During compilation, consistency checks are done. If any inconstancy is found, an error message is added in the
Compile tab of the Info window and the compilation is canceled. A device configuration with inconsistencies
in function charts cannot be loaded to the device.
Furthermore, the resource consumption of the created charts is calculated and written in the Compile tab.
Starting Compilation
² Click the Compile icon in the toolbar.
NOTE
i Compiling will compile all the available plans, except the ones with deactivated Code generation (see
14.4 Advanced).
NOTE
i The Compile icon is active if a tree node is selected in the Project tree that is capable of compiling.
The compilation process starts. An indication informs you about the status of the compilation. Possible
warning or error indications are entered in a list in the Compile tab.
NOTE
i If the Optimize chart option is selected for a chart, the optimization of this chart is always performed
during the compilation. The option is selected by default.
5.8.5 Bumpless Reload
Bumpless Reload is supported for the device types CP-8031 and CP-8050.
What is Bumpless Reload?

Bumpless Reload provides the ability to make changes in the CFC and load those changes "bumpless"
(incremental) into the target system without stopping the control. The old values persist when compiling and
uploading to the target system.

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Target system and Logic Editor are synchronized, that means there was at least 1 successful compilation
loaded into the target system.
Workflow
The button Compile as well as the context menu entries Compile on device and resource level contain the
bumpless reload functionality.
Via Upload to Device the bumplessly reloadable code gets loaded into the target system.
Exceptions
In the context menues at resource and device level, there is the additional context menu entry Compile
without reload code. If a resource is compiled using this command, it loses the ability of bumpless reloading.
The values in the CFC are initialized with their initial values.

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5.9 CFC Plan Access Protection

To protect a CFC plan or hierarchical CFC plan from unintentional editing, you can set a password for the plan.
The password is only used to protect against unintentional editing of the CFC plan. It is not intended to
increase access security.
The password provides
• no protection against unauthorized access to know-how in CFC plans,
• no security-relevant authorization to access CFC plans.
Setting the Access Protection

The access protection is set via the Access protection... command in the context menu of the CFC.
[sc_cfc_accessprot, 1, en_US]
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Related Topics
9.14 UFB Access Protection

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6 Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)
6.1 Brief Introduction to Automatic Chart Generation (ACG) 92

6.2 Format of ACG Files 93
6.3 Using the Sample ACG Project 96
6.4 ACG Import 97
6.5 ACG Export 105

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Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)
6.1 Brief Introduction to Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)
6.1 Brief Introduction to Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)

Automatic Chart Generation (ACG) enables you to create CFCs automatically and to connect blocks, signals
(spontaneous/periodic), system signals, constants, and variables with CFC blocks (standard and UFBs). The
basis of ACG are 2 ACG files that contain all relevant information in the CSV format. You can import and export
charts using these ACG files.
A sample library and sample ACG files are at your disposal (see 6.3 Using the Sample ACG Project).

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6.2 Format of ACG Files

For the ACG import and export, you need 2 ACG files in the CSV format. These files contain all necessary
information about the charts that are supposed to be imported or exported:
ACG File: <filename>.csv
[sc_cfc_automatic, 2, en_US]
Table 6-1 Structure of ACG File
Column Heading Comment

A Name These columns need to remain unchanged.
B CASDU1
C CASDU2
D IOA1
E IOA2
F IOA3
G TI
H Unit
I Desc
J Element Name of the element of the signal structure that is supposed to be
connected to a block IO
K System Signal Name of the system signal that is supposed to be connected to a
block IO
L Constant Name of the constant that is supposed to be connected to a block
IO
M Resource Name of the resource to which the chart applies
N Folder Name of the folder in which the chart is saved
O Chart Name of the chart
P Task Priority of the chart
• Low
• Normal
• High
Q Block Type of the block
R Instance Instance of the block

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S Block-IO Name of the block IO
T Block-Location X and Y coordinates as well as width and height of the block
U Layout Layout of the chart
Till V03.70: Chart-Layout
V SheetSize Size of the pages
• A5
• A4
• A3
• etc.
W Margin Option for the margin column
• marginMode:
– Static
– Dynamic
– NoSheetBars
• sheetbarSize:
– Integer number
• doubleRow:
– True
– False
X Comment Comment regarding the line, for example, IGNORE
con-ACG File: <filename>_con.csv

This file contains information about connections between blocks as well as between blocks and variables.
[sc_cfc_automatic con, 1, --_--]
Table 6-2 Structure of con-ACG File

A Resource Name of the resource to which the chart applies
B S-Chart Source chart
C S-Instance Source instance
D S-Block-IO Source block IO
E T-Chart Target chart
F T-Instance Target instance
G T-Block-IO Target block IO
H Var-Name Name of the variable

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I Var-Type Type of the variable
• BOOL
• DINT
• REAL
• DWORD
• Structure Type Name
J Var-Value Initial value for the variable (only applicable for basis types)
K Var-Const Information if the variable has a constant value
• True
• False
L Var-Retain Information if the variable is a retain variable
• True
• False
M Var-Comment Comment regarding the variable
N Comment Comment regarding the line, for example, IGNORE

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6.3 Using the Sample ACG Project

The sample ACG project gives you an example of how the ACG files are realized in the Logic Editor. The sample
project includes the following files:
• Signal list file
• Library file of user-defined function blocks
• ACG file
• con-ACG file
² Create a new Device Manager project with a SICAM CP-8050 or a SICAM CP-8031 as a minimum configu-
ration (at least the master module must be mounted).
² Open the Signals tile in the Device Manager.
² Import the signal list file Signallist.csv from <SICAM Device Manager Installation Directory>\Logic
Editor\Bin\Templates\Signallist.csv.
² Save the import.
² Open the Logic tile in the Device Manager.
The Logic Editor opens.
² Import the user-defined function blocks of the global library file LIB_ACG_V03.70.
² Drag and drop the user-defined function blocks from the library section to the User-defined Objects
folder in the project tree.
² Right-click the desired device and select Import Charts... (ACG) from the context menu.
² Select the ACG file ACG_Sample.csv.
The ACG file is imported and the charts are created accordingly.
The con-ACG file is automatically imported and the connections are made accordingly.

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6.4 ACG Import
6.4.1 Importing a Chart
² Open the project tree (see 1.1.2 Project Tree).

² Right-click the desired device and select Import charts... (ACG) from the context menu.
² Select the ACG file (<filename>.csv).
The ACG file is imported and the charts are created accordingly.
The con-ACG file is automatically imported and the connections are made accordingly.
NOTE
i Error handling
If the import fails, the Inspector window refers to a log file with the same format (CSV) containing details
regarding the error in the column Result.
6.4.2 Connecting Sheet-Bar Elements
6.4.2.1 Connecting a Signal Structure to a Block IO

² Open the ACG file.
² Fill out the columns M, N, O, Q, R, and S.
² Import the ACG file (see 6.4.1 Importing a Chart).
The signal structure is connected accordingly.
Example:
[sc_ACG_signal structure, 1, --_--]
The signal structure SIGNAL.TEST.01 is connected:
• in the ressource M
• in the folder System
• in the chart SYS_BOOL
• to the block IO in_TI
• of the block instance BOOL_1
• of the type uSysBOOL
6.4.2.2 Connecting an Element of a Signal Structure to a Block IO

² Fill out the columns J, M, N, O, Q, R, and S.
The element of the signal structure is connected accordingly.
Example:

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[sc_ACG_element, 1, --_--]
The element VALUE of the signal structure SIGNAL.TEST.02 is connected:
• to the block IO in_1
6.4.3 Connecting Blocks
6.4.3.1 Connecting Blocks

The user-defined objects that are supposed to be connected have to be available in the project tree.
² Open the con-ACG file.
² Fill out the columns A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
² Import the con-ACG file (see 6.4.1 Importing a Chart).
The blocks are connected accordingly.
Example:
[sc_ACG_blocks, 1, --_--]
The source block IO OUT
• in the source chart c1
• of the source instance OR_1

is connected:
• in the target chart c2
• to the target block IO IN9
• of the target instance AND_1
6.4.3.2 Connecting to Variables

The user-defined objects that are supposed to be connected have to be available in the project tree.
² Open the con-ACG file.
² Fill out the columns A, B, C, D, H, and I. Keep the columns E, F and G empty.
- or -
² Fill out the columns E, F, G, H, and I. Keep the columns A, B, C, and D empty.
² Import the con-ACG file (see 6.4.1 Importing a Chart).

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The variable is connected accordingly.
Example:
[sc_ACG_variable, 1, --_--]
The source block IO OUT_Bool
• in the source chart Chart_A
• of the source instance Block_A

is connected:
• to the variable Chart_A_Var_Bool
• of the type Bool
• which is not constant
• which is a retain variable
6.4.4 Additional ACG Import Options
6.4.4.1 Connecting a System Signal to a Block IO

² Fill out the columns K, M, N, O, Q, R, and S.
The system signal is connected accordingly.
Example:
[sc_ACG_system signal, 1, --_--]
The system signal System start is connected:
6.4.4.2 Connecting a Constant to a Block IO

² Fill out the columns L, M, N, O, Q, R, and S.
The constant is connected accordingly.

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Example:
[sc_ACG_constant, 1, --_--]
The constant with the value 1 is connected:
6.4.4.3 Creating a Folder Structure

² Fill out the columns needed for your objective.
² Enter the desired folder structure in the column N. Use a backslash to indicate a subfolder.
The folder structure is created in the project tree accordingly.
Example:
Station_a\Signals_ANA
6.4.4.4 Deactivating the Chart Optimization

² Enter O- after the chart name in all rows of column O regarding the corresponding chart. Use the
following syntax:
<Chart>,O-
The optimization of the chart is deactivated.
Example:
SYS_BOOL,O-
6.4.4.5 Deleting Charts

² Enter ~ in front of the chart name in all rows of column O regarding the corresponding chart. Use the
following syntax:
~<Chart>
The chart with the added ~ is deleted.

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Example:
~SYS_BOOL
6.4.4.6 Ignoring Charts for Compilation

² Enter C- after the chart name in all rows of column O regarding the corresponding chart. Use the
following syntax:
<Chart>,C-
The chart with the added C- is ignored when compiling.
Example:
SYS_BOOL,C-
6.4.4.7 Assigning a Task Level to a Chart

² Fill out the columns for your objective.
² Enter the same priority in all rows of column P regarding the corresponding chart (1 for high, 2 for
normal, 3 for low).
The task level is assigned to the chart accordingly.
6.4.4.8 Negating a Block IO

² Enter ! in front of the block IO name in the column S. Use the following syntax:
!<Block-IO>
The block with the added ! is negated.
Example:
!in_TI
6.4.4.9 Forcing a Block IO

² Enter F after the block IO name in the column S. Use the following syntax:
<Block-IO>,F
The block IO with the added F is forced.
Example:
in_TI,F

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6.4.4.10 Placing a Block on the Chart

² Enter the x and y coordinates where the block should be placed in the column T. Add the size of the
block. Use the following syntax:
x:[integer],y:[integer];w:[integer],h:[integer]
The block is placed at the given coordinates.
Example:
[sc_ACG_location, 1, --_--]
The block instance OR_1 is placed:
• in the chart c1
• at the x coordinate 35
• and the y coordinate 20
• with a width of 20
• and a height of 15
6.4.4.11 Assigning a Layout
✧ Open the ACG file.

✧ Fill out the columns needed for your objective.
✧ Enter the same layout in all rows of column U regarding the corresponding chart. Enter the number of
the partition followed by the amount of the vertical and the horizontal sheets of the chart, for example,
5,3x2.
✧ Import the ACG file (see 6.4.1 Importing a Chart).
The layout is assigned accordingly.
V03.70 and higher provides a new, more flexible Layout command in column U.
Using Layout, you can additionally delete plans (charts) as well as drag connections between individual
blocks. For this reason, the structure of the import file has been adjusted partially.
The import function automatically realizes the format by reading the entry in column U:
• If column U is named Chart-Layout, that means the old format, the functionality is as before.
However, you can still use Chart-Layout, old CSV files can still be read.
And you still can write files with Chart-Layout (but then without using the new functionality).
• If column U is named Layout, that means the new format, the additonal functionality is provided.

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The following entries are possible in the column Layout:
Entry Description
An empty field means that the default settings are used:
Partition ID = 1
Chart-Layout = 3×2
<digit> A number between 1 and 6 providing the maximum partition ID:
The chart is created with the number of partitions given. For each partition, the default
chart layout is used (3×2).
4×1 Only the chart layout is defined (here: 4×1)
5,3×2 The number before the comma (here: 5) is the partition ID; valid values are 1 to 6.
The term behind the comma (here: 3×2) defines the chart layout; valid values are 1 to
6, where the product of the 2 values must be ≤ 6.
Mixing the old and the new format is not allowed: as soon as the column name is Layout, the new format is
expected.
If non-uniform layouts are used, the layout of the first line is used in each case; the layout of all further lines
for a chart is ignored (as before), only the partition ID is taken into account and additional partitions are
created if necessary.
If Partition ID = 6 is entered, then all partitions are created, that means also partitions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (where
partition 1 is always present by default after a chart is created), even if it is not explicitly specified in the
import file.
Example – Partition ID = 4
The partitions 1 to 4 are created, that means the target partition and all previous partitions. Partition 1 is
generated by default.
6.4.4.12 Assigning a Sheet Size

² Enter the same sheet size in all rows of column V regarding the corresponding chart (for example, A3).
The sheet size is changed accordingly.
6.4.4.13 Assigning a Sheet-Bar Size

For more information about the sheet-bar sizes, refer to 5.3.4 Adjusting Sheet Bars.
² Enter the same sheet-bar size in all rows of column W regarding the corresponding chart. Use the
following syntax:
marginMode:[Static,Dynamic,NoSheetBars],sheetbarSize:[integer],doubleRow:[true,false]
The sheet-bar size is assigned accordingly.
Example:
marginMode:Static,sheetbarSize:24,doubleRow:false
6.4.4.14 Ignoring a Row for Import


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² Enter IGNORE in the comment column.
The row with the added IGNORE comment is ignored when importing the file.

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6.5 ACG Export
6.5.1 Exporting a Chart
² Open the project tree (1.1.2 Project Tree).

² Right-click the desired device or chart and select Export charts... (ACG) from the context menu.
2 ACG files are generated in the CSV format:
• <filename>.csv
• <filename>_con.csv
Using the Export as a Template

You can export a chart for the scenario in which you have a master substation that is supposed to be a
template for several other substations.
² Create and test a master substation.
² Export the master substation using the ACG export.
² Adapt the ACG files according to your objectives.
² Create additional substations.
² Import the ACG files to the additional substations.

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7 Configuring CFC Trend View
7.1 Brief Introduction to CFC Trend View 108

7.2 Adding a Trend Display 109
7.3 Adding a Dynamic Display 110
7.4 Adding Analog Axis in the Trend Display Editor 111
7.5 Adding a Digital Axis in the Trend Display Editor 112
7.6 Assigning Analog IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display 113
7.7 Assigning Digital IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display 114
7.8 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays 115
7.9 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays via Project Tree 116
7.10 Assigning IO Terminals of a CFC block to the Dynamic Display Editor 117
7.11 Deleting CFC Block/CFC Chart after Assigning their Terminals to the Trend Display/ 119
Dynamic Display Editor
7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Online Analysis (Monitoring) is in 120
Progress
7.13 Watching Values in the Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Offline Analysis is in Progress 122

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7.1 Brief Introduction to CFC Trend View
7.1 Brief Introduction to CFC Trend View

During the analysis of CFC charts via Online analysis (Simulation), the value at the CFC block terminals
changes continuously depending on the value of the input signal or status. The Trend View editor allows you
to view the continuous changes at the block terminals in the form of graphical representation and simulate
the various conditions based on a changing input-signal value and status. With this editor, you can select the
CFC terminal block and view the signal or value status at the terminal block during the CFC analysis. You can
monitor multiple static and online values.
You must configure the trend display by assigning the terminals in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor or the
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor editor. Based on this configuration, you can view the continuous changes in
the configured trends. Trend display allows you to visualize multiple values in a trend chart. Dynamic display
allows you to visualize multiple values in a table. The compilations of selected tags/parameters are stored for
reuse.
Overview of the Trend Display
• The trend display configured in the editor window consists of the following objects:
– Definition table
– Trend window with operator controls and trend chart
• The parameters to be monitored can be added to the trend display as follows:

– Using drag and drop with trend display opened in the editor window, or using copy/paste to the
definition table. The parameter inserted by you can be assigned directly to an axis.
– If the trend display is not open, you can drag and drop the parameter to the trend display in
the project tree. In this case, the parameter is assigned automatically to an appropriate axis (digital/
analog). If it does not yet exist, the axis is generated automatically.
• The values are assigned to digital and analog axes and displayed. A trend display may contain several
digital and analog axes.
• You can print the trend display.

– The table of axis and trend definitions is printed when the trend display from the project tree is
printed.
– The trend chart can be printed when the trend display is open.
• The values of the trend chart can be exported or imported in CSV format.
Overview of the Dynamic Display
• The parameters to be monitored can be added to the dynamic display as follows:

– Using drag and drop with dynamic display opened in the editor window, or using copy/paste to the
definition table.
– If the dynamic display is not open, you can drag and drop the parameter to the corresponding
dynamic display in the project tree.
• You can print the dynamic display from the project tree. In the offline mode, the offline values are
printed, while the online mode prints the online values.
Data Storage
The data of trend and dynamic display as well as for test data are stored in a way so that they are preserved in
Logic Editor even if, for example, a device has been renamed or copied via the SICAM Device Manager.
However, since these data are not stored in the device itself, they are not available anymore when you retrieve
the data from the device.

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7.2 Adding a Trend Display

To add a new trend display, proceed as follows:
² Open the project tree.
² Double-click the Charts - Trend/dynamic display & force table display folder.
The element Add new trend display is displayed.
² Double-click Add new trend display.
The new trend display is created successfully with the default name Trend_1.
[sc_le_add_trend_display, 1, en_US]
Related Topics
² 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor

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7.3 Adding a Dynamic Display

To add a new dynamic display, proceed as follows:
² Double-click the Charts - Trend/dynamic display & force table display folder.
The element Add new dynamic display is displayed.
² Double-click Add new dynamic display.
The new dynamic display is created successfully with the default name Watch table_1.
[sc_le_add_dyn_display, 1, en_US]
Related Topics
² 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor

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7.4 Adding Analog Axis in the Trend Display Editor

To add an analog axis in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor editor, proceed as follows:
² Open the Trend display editor configured with a trend display (for example, Trend_1).
The Trend view is displayed in the working area
²
Click the symbol.
The analog axis is created and displayed with the default name Axis_1.
[sc_le_add_analog_axis, 1, en_US]
Related Topics

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7.5 Adding a Digital Axis in the Trend Display Editor

To add the digital axis in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor , proceed as follows:
² Open the trend display editor configured with a trend display (for example, Trend_1).
The Trend view is displayed in the working area.
²
Click the symbol.
The digital axis is created and displayed with the default name Digital axis_1.
[sc_le_add_digital_axis, 1, en_US]
Related Topics

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7.6 Assigning Analog IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display

To assign analog IO terminals of a CFC block to a digital axis, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor containing analog axis (for example, Axis_1).
²
Click the symbol in the Logic Editor toolbar to view and work with the Trend display editor and with
the CFC chart editor simultaneously.
² Add a new CFC chart and instantiate the CFC blocks which have the analog type terminals.
² Connect compatible analog signals or settings to the CFC block IO terminals.
² Drag and drop the analog terminals from the CFC blocks to the analog axis in the Trend display editor.
Analog IO terminals are successfully added to the analog axis.
[sc_le_adding_analog_IO_terminals, 1, en_US]
Related Topics

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7.7 Assigning Digital IO Terminals of a CFC Block to a Trend Display

To assign digital IO terminals of a CFC block to a digital axis, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor containing a digital axis (for example, Digital axis_1).
²
² Add a new CFC chart and instantiate the CFC blocks which have the digital type terminals.
² Connect compatible digital signals or settings to the CFC block IO terminals.
² Drag and drop the digital terminals from the CFC blocks to the digital axis in the trend display editor.
Digital IO terminals are successfully added to the digital axis.
[sc_le_adding_digital_io_terminals, 1, en_US]
Related Topics

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7.8 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays
7.8 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays

To assign IO terminals from one trend display to another trend display, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor configured with 2 or more trend displays (for example, Trend_1
and Trend_2) with the respective analog axis and digital axis assigned with IO terminals.
²
Click the symbol in the Logic Editor toolbar to work with 2 open Trend display editor windows
simultaneously.
² Drag and drop any assigned IO terminal from the Trend_1 display to the Trend_2 display.
IO terminals are successfully moved from the source trend display to the target trend display.
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7.9 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays via Project Tree
7.9 Assigning IO Terminals between Trend Displays via Project Tree

To assign IO terminals from one trend display to another trend display via the project tree, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor configured with 2 or more trend displays (for example, Trend_1
and Trend_2) with the respective analog axis and digital axis assigned with IO terminals.
²
Click the symbol in the Logic Editor toolbar to work with 2 open Trend display editor windows
simultaneously.
² Drag and drop the assigned IO terminals from the Trend_1 display in the trend display to the Trend_2
node in the project tree.
IO terminals are successfully copied from the source trend display to the target trend display and displayed in
the Trend display editor.

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7.10 Assigning IO Terminals of a CFC block to the Dynamic Display Editor
7.10 Assigning IO Terminals of a CFC block to the Dynamic Display

Editor
To assign IO terminals of a CFC block to a Dynamic display, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.
²
² Add a new CFC chart and instantiate the CFC blocks with the respective terminals.
² Connect compatible signals or settings to the CFC block IO terminals.
² Drag and drop the analog or digital IO terminals from the CFC block to the 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.
IO terminals are successfully assigned and displayed in the 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.
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NOTE
i You cannot monitor a signal element, but only the block input or output of an instruction.
NOTE
i You can add struct type IO terminals in the 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor only via the Properties tab. You
can also assign the IO terminals directly from the Properties tab of the Inspector window or the Control
Flow editor.

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7.10 Assigning IO Terminals of a CFC block to the Dynamic Display Editor
Related Topics
² 7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Online Analysis (Monitoring) is in Progress

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7.11 Deleting CFC Block/CFC Chart after Assigning their Terminals to the Trend Display/Dynamic Display Editor
7.11 Deleting CFC Block/CFC Chart after Assigning their Terminals to the
Trend Display/Dynamic Display Editor
To confirm deletion of the CFC block or CFC chart after assigning their IO terminal to the trend display or
dynamic display, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor or 18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor assigned with IO terminals of CFC
blocks or charts.
² Right-click the CFC block or chart whose IO terminals are assigned to the trend display or the dynamic
display.
The CFC block or the chart along with the assigned terminals in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor or
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor is deleted.
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7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Online Analysis (Monitoring) is in Progress
7.12 Watching Values in Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Online

Analysis (Monitoring) is in Progress
To watch values in the Trend/Dynamic display while CFC online analysis is in progress, proceed as follows:
² In the project tree of an offline configuration, open a configured function chart (CFC).
² Create the trend display and/or dynamic display.
² Configure the trend display/dynamic display with the respective CFC block IO terminals.
² Load the configuration to the device.
² Start the online analysis of the Function Charts (CFC).
The values for the configured IO terminals are displayed in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor or in the
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.
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Figure 7-1 Trend Display with CFC Online Analysis in Progress - Sample
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Figure 7-2 Dynamic Display with CFC Online Analysis in Progress - Sample

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7.13 Watching Values in the Trend/Dynamic Display while CFC Offline

Analysis is in Progress
To watch values in the Trend/Dynamic display while CFC offline analysis is in progress, proceed as follows:
² In the project tree of an offline configuration, open a configured function chart (CFC).
² Create the trend display and/or dynamic display.
² Configure the trend display/dynamic display with the respective CFC block IO terminals.
² Configure the test sequences.
² Start the offline analysis of the Function Charts (CFC).
The values for the configured IO terminals are displayed in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor or in the
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor.
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8 Customizing Trend View Display
8.1 Overview of Customization 124

8.2 Renaming Axis in the Trend Display 125
8.3 Changing the Color of the Trend in the Trend View Display 126
8.4 Zooming Trend View Vertically and Horizontally 127
8.5 Deleting Trend Display from the Project Tree 128
8.6 Printing the Trend View Graph 129
8.7 Exporting the Trend View 130
8.8 Importing the Trend View 131

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Customizing Trend View Display
8.1 Overview of Customization
8.1 Overview of Customization

In the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor , you can customize the parameters like axis position, axis mode, trend
color, value representation, select trend, and display mode, view and so on to have the desired graphical view.

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8.2 Renaming Axis in the Trend Display
8.2 Renaming Axis in the Trend Display

To rename the axis in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor , proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor with the configured trend display.
² Right-click the desired axis to be renamed.
² Select the option Rename in the context menu.
² Enter the desired name.
NOTE
i You cannot use the same name for different axes. You cannot rename the Tag name.
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8.3 Changing the Color of the Trend in the Trend View Display
8.3 Changing the Color of the Trend in the Trend View Display
To change the color of the trend in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor , proceed as follows:
² Select the desired color in the Trend color column.
² Start the CFC online analysis
The trend graph appears with the selected color in the trend view display.
NOTE
i If you select the check box option under the Emphasis column for any trend, the trend graph gets
highlighted in bold.
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8.4 Zooming Trend View Vertically and Horizontally
8.4 Zooming Trend View Vertically and Horizontally

To zoom in or zoom out the trend view display horizontally or vertically, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor with a configured trend display.
² Select the Zoom in and/or Zoom out buttons.
The Trend view display is increased and/or decreased horizontally and vertically as per the clicks on the Zoom
in and Zoom out toolbar options.
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8.5 Deleting Trend Display from the Project Tree
8.5 Deleting Trend Display from the Project Tree

To delete the trend display from the project tree, proceed as follows:
² Select the already created trend display in the project tree.
² Right-click and select Delete from the context menu.
- or -
²
Click in the Logic Editor toolbar.
The Trend display is deleted.
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8.6 Printing the Trend View Graph
8.6 Printing the Trend View Graph

To print the Trend view from the project tree, proceed as follows:
² Start the CFC online analysis.
Trend view display in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor starts monitoring of the configured CFC block terminals.
² Click the Print button in the trend view display.
The Print dialog opens.
² Click Print.
Print dialog opens again.
² Enter the printer details.
² Click OK.
The trend view graph is printed.
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8.7 Exporting the Trend View
8.7 Exporting the Trend View

To export the trend view graph, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor with a configured trend display.
² Start the CFC online analysis.
Trend view display in the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor starts monitoring of the configured CFC block terminals.
² Select a trend from the Select trend list box.
The Export as csv file button is enabled.
² Click Export as csv file after the online analysis of CFC charts has finished.
The Trend view will be exported.
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8.8 Importing the Trend View
8.8 Importing the Trend View

To import the trend view graph, proceed as follows:
² Open the 18.1.4 Trend Display Editor .
² Click the Import csv file button in the trend view display.
The Open .csv file dialog opens.
² Select the desired file for import.
² Click Open.
The selected file is imported and displayed in the trend view display.
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9 Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks
9.1 Brief Introduction to User-Defined Function Blocks 134

9.2 Adding a User-Defined Function Block 135
9.3 Opening a User-Defined Function Block 136
9.4 Defining the Interfaces of a User-Defined Function Block 137
9.5 Importing Inputs and Outputs in UFB Interfaces 140
9.6 Analyzing User-Defined Function Blocks 142
9.7 Modifying a User-Defined Function Block 143
9.8 Structured Text (ST) UFBs 144
9.9 Special Data Types in ST Code 147
9.10 ST Code – Supported Instruction Set acc. to IEC 61131-3 149
9.11 ST Code – Additionally Supported Instruction Set 151
9.12 ST Code – Supported Notations with Examples 152
9.13 ST Code – Variables: Initialize, Retain, and Const 153
9.14 UFB Access Protection 154

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Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks
9.1 Brief Introduction to User-Defined Function Blocks

The feature is intended to structure the CFC logic in a better way to reduce the complexity of the function
charts (CFC), and increase the modularity and reusability of the function chart. It allows you to configure and
use a user-defined function block (UFB) inside a CFC plan, or even in another user-defined function block.
A user-defined function block used inside another chart appears like a function block. User-defined function
blocks must have interfaces configured. These interfaces are the entry points to the user-defined function
blocks. A user-defined function block with interfaces can be added to another user-defined function chart. The
inputs and outputs of user-defined function blocks are connected to interfaces, whereas for a parent chart
they are connected to signals. Similar to function charts, user-defined function blocks can also be copied,
pasted, and deleted.
A user-defined function block will be executed if the parent function chart is executed within the parameter-
ized run sequence. After execution of a user-defined function block, the outputs are available via the output
interfaces. These outputs can be used for further processing in the parent chart.
NOTE
i User-defined function blocks must not use signals inside.
Related Topics
5.2.5 Deleting CFCs
5.2.2 Opening a CFC
5.2.4 Copying a CFC
18.1.2 Data Flow

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9.2 Adding a User-Defined Function Block
9.2 Adding a User-Defined Function Block

There are several ways to add a user-defined function block into a function chart or into another user-defined
function block.
To add an existing user-defined function block, you can select an existing chart that has no signals or a
user-defined function block from the project tree and drag and drop it into the working area of another chart.
An instance of the user-defined function block is created in the chart.
The new subchart (for example, CFC_1_1) is created and displayed in the working area.
Related Topics
18.1.4 Trend Display Editor
5.2.5 Deleting CFCs
5.2.2 Opening a CFC
5.2.4 Copying a CFC

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9.3 Opening a User-Defined Function Block
9.3 Opening a User-Defined Function Block

To open a user-defined function block, proceed as follows:
² Double-click the user-defined function block in the project tree.
- or -
² Right-click the user-defined function block in the Data flow view of the parent function chart and select
Open from the context menu.
The user-defined function block is displayed in the working area.
Related Topics
² 9.2 Adding a User-Defined Function Block

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9.4 Defining the Interfaces of a User-Defined Function Block

To define the interfaces of a user-defined function block, proceed as follows:
² In the Data Flow view of the user-defined function block, click the button above the toolbar to show the
Interface section.
² Right-click on the input field to add inputs to the user-defined function block, and define the desired type
and default value.
² Right-click on the Output field to add outputs of the user-defined function block, and define the desired
type and default value.
Description of the Interface sections:
• Name
The interface can be renamed if the name is selected. The interface names has to be unique for the
subchart. Therefore the name is expanded automatically by adding a number if the added or changed
name is already used. The name must not contain commas.
• Type
The data type of the interface can be defined here.
• Value
In column Value, you can set a default value for the interface. The default value is used if the interface
is not connected in the parent function chart. If the interface is already connected in the parent function
chart, the Value is shown as empty and you cannot set the Value.
• Comment
In the Comment field, you can add a comment to the subchart interface which may be helpful if the
subchart is used as a template. If you select the subchart in the parent chart, you can see the interface
Comment in the Interface tab of the Properties page. The interface Comment is also shown if you
select the terminal of the subchart in the parent chart in the General tab of the Properties page.
• Input
In the column Input the amount of input assignments of the current element is shown.
• Output
In the column Output the amount of output assignments of the current element is shown.
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Jump to Used Interface

As soon as an interface has been connected, you can use the context menu to jump to the locations where
this interface is connected.
² Right-click the desired interface.
² Select Used by... from the context menu.
² Select the target location from the list.

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Sorting
To sort the inputs and outputs of a UFB, use the Sort order column. Here you can enter a number which
defines the sort order. Default is the order in which the elements have been created.
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Figure 9-1 Default Sort Order Numbers
² Enter sort order numbers as required.

² Click the Sort order column to start sorting.
The sorting is always ascending (for Inputs and Outputs).
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Figure 9-2 New Sorting According to Manually Entered Sort Order Numbers
Related Topics
² 18.1.2 Data Flow

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9.5 Importing Inputs and Outputs in UFB Interfaces

To facilitate the creation of large amounts of inputs and outputs, these can be imported via a CSV file.
The following types are supported:
BOOL, DWORD, DINT, REAL, TIME, IEC60870DT, IEC104 signals (for example, TI33), user-defined structures,
user-defined arrays
No inputs or outputs have been defined in the interface.

User-defined structures and arrays have been defined under user-defined structures or arrays.
✧ Select Import interface... from the context menu (see Extended Context Menu, Page 145).
✧ Select a CSV file containing the defintion of the required inputs and outputs.
NOTE
i User-defined structures have the Type S. User-defined arrays have the Type A.
Example:
IN_OUT;Name;Type;Initial value;Comment
I;aBool_IN;Bool;;a Bool comment
I;aDInt_IN;DInt;;a DInt comment
I;aReal_IN;Real;;a Real comment
I;aTime_IN;Time;;a Time comment
I;aIEC60870_IN;IEC60870DT;;a IEC60870DT comment
I;aTI30_IN;TI30;;a TI30 comment
I;aStruct_IN;S:Struct_example;;a struct comment
I;aArray_IN;Array_example;;a array comment
O;aBool_OUT;Bool;1;a Bool comment
O;aDInt_OUT;DInt;42;a DInt comment
O;aReal_OUT;Real;23.178;a Real comment
O;aTime_OUT;Time;42ms;a Time comment
O;aIEC60870_OUT;IEC60870DT;;a IEC60870DT comment
O;aTI30_OUT;TI30;;a TI30 comment
O;aDwor_OUT;DWORD;16#01020A0F;a Dword comment
O;aArray_OUT;A:Array_example;;a array comment
O;aStruct_OUT;S:Struct_example;;a struct comment

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After importing the above file, the following inputs and outputs appear in the interface:

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9.6 Analyzing User-Defined Function Blocks
9.6 Analyzing User-Defined Function Blocks

Function chart (CFC) analysis in Logic Editor allows you to verify the created CFC logic for the A8000 series
device. Using this feature you can watch the values available at respective inputs and/or outputs of the
configured CFC blocks. You can analyse CFC charts via Online Analysis.
NOTE
i The online analysis of user-defined function blocks is the same as the one described for Function Charts
(refer to 15.1 Analyzing Function Charts (CFC)).
Selecting a Specific Instance of a User-Defined Function Block for Analysis

Since for a user-defined function block only the values of 1 instance can be shown at a time, it is necessary to
select the relevant instance for monitoring. Chart window, dynamic view, and trend view will show values for
the selected instance. Only real-time values of 1 instance can be monitored at a time.
² A specific instance of a user-defined function block can be opened for analysis directly from the CFC chart
where the block is inherited. To do so, right-click on the function block and select Open....
- or -
² Open the function-chart block via the project navigator tree and select the relevant instance from the list
box above the function-chart plan.
NOTE
i For selecting the specific instance of a user-defined function block, a connection to the device is necessary.
NOTE
i If a terminal which is used in a user-defined function block is added to a dynamic list, the value which is
displayed in the dynamic list depends on the currently selected instance of the user-defined function block.
If the selection changes, it is necessary to click the update data icon in the watch list in order to see the
values of the selected instance.
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9.7 Modifying a User-Defined Function Block
9.7 Modifying a User-Defined Function Block

Modifying the logic defined in a user-defined function block does not differ from modifying logic in a CFC
plan.
NOTE
i Each usage of a user-defined function block inside a chart will create an instance of the function block.
NOTE
i If changes are made in the user-defined function block, all used instances will be changed accordingly.
Related Topics
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9.8 Structured Text (ST) UFBs
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Figure 9-3 Reduced UI for ST UFBs
ST Code Editor
When you click in the ST code editor, you can zoom in and out by holding <Ctrl> and moving the mouse
wheel.
When you right-click in the ST code editor, a context menu appears providing the functions Copy, Paste, Cut,
Undo, Redo, and Select all.
NOTE
i If errors occur during compilation, an error message is displayed in the Inspector window, showing line and
position of each error.
You can jump to the corresponding position in the code by double-clicking the error message.

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Extended Context Menu
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Figure 9-4 Extended Context Menu
Import interface… is possible with both CFC and ST UFBs. The menu item is available if the interface is empty.
Import ST code… is only possible with ST UFBs (but dimmed for CFC UFBs). Multiple import is possible;
however, a new import overwrites the text in the ST code editor with the content of the imported file.
Grouping UFBs in Project Navigation Tree

In the Project Navigation Tree, you can define groups for user-defined function blocks, which is similar to
groups for CFCs.
This is useful for sorting and grouping your UFBs.

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Figure 9-5 Grouping UFBs

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9.9 Special Data Types in ST Code
9.9.1 Data Type STRUCT as Interface Variable for ST UFB
You can create user-defined structures as interface variables (input and output) for an ST UFB.
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NOTE
i Changing the structure will automatically change the interfaces where the structure is used.
9.9.2 Data Type STRUCT as Local Variable within an ST UFB
You can create structures as local variables within an ST UFB. Supported data types are BOOL, DWORD, DINT,
REAL, LREAL (only usable locally), TIME, and IEC60870DT.
Local variables of type STRUCT have to be declared in the VAR section, for example:
VAR
x, y : BOOL
a : STRUCT // supported (anonymous type)
b : STRUCT
c : REAL
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d : DINT;
END_STRUCT;
k : Struct_1; // not supported
l : TI30; // not supported
END_VAR;
y := IN.Simple; // supported
x := IN.Signal.Value; // supported
9.9.3 Data Type ARRAY as Interface Variable for ST UFB
You can create user-defined arrays as interface variables (input and output) for an ST UFB.
[sc_le_array_interface, 1, en_US]
NOTE
i Changing the array will automatically change the interfaces where the array is used.
9.9.4 Data Type ARRAY as Local Variable within an ST UFB
You can create arrays as local variables within an ST UFB.

Supported data types are BOOL, DWORD, DINT, REAL, LREAL (only usable locally), TIME, and IEC60870DT.
9.9.5 Data Type LREAL as Local Variable within an ST UFB
You can create local variables of type LREAL within an ST UFB in order to execute calculations requiring higher
precision.
Using this value outside of the ST UFB is only possible with an interface variable of type REAL. In this case you
have to pay attention to the value ranges of the data types used.

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9.10 ST Code – Supported Instruction Set acc. to IEC 61131-3

Detailed information for following chapters:
6.6.2.5.2 – Table 22 – Data Type Conversion Functions

TO_BOOL, TO_DWORD, TO_DINT, TO_TIME, TO_REAL, TO_LREAL supported according to No. 1b.
6.6.2.5.8 – Table 28 – Numerical and Arithmetic Functions
Exceptions
No. 12 ATAN2(y, x)
6.6.2.5.8 – Table 29 – Arithmetic Functions
Exceptions
No. 7 MOVE(IN)
use assignment ":=" instead
6.6.2.5.9 – Table 30 – Bit Shift Functions
6.6.2.5.9 – Table 31 – Bitwise Boolean Functions

Additionally supported: NAND(IN1...IN10), NOR(IN1...IN10)
6.6.2.5.10 – Table 32 – Selection Functions
Exceptions
No. 1 MOVE(IN)
use assignment ":=" instead
6.6.2.5.10 – Table 33 – Comparison Functions
6.6.3.5.2 – Table 43 – Standard Bistable Function Blocks
6.6.3.5.3 – Table 44 – Standard Edge Detection Function Blocks
6.6.3.5.4 – Table 45 – Standard Counter Function Blocks
6.6.3.5.5 – Table 46 – Standard Timer Function Blocks
Other
Name Corresponding Catalog Block Explanation

SPLIT_IEC60870DT SPLIT_IEC60870DT See 11.10.6 SPLIT_IEC60870DT
MERGE_IEC60870DT MERGE_IEC60870DT See 11.10.7 MERGE_IEC60870DT
Blink Blink See 11.4.4 BLINK

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7.3.2 – Table 71 – Operators of the ST Language
Exceptions
No. 2 Supported for standard functions
No. 3 Dereference
7.3.3.1 – Table 72 – ST Language Statements
Exceptions
No. 1b Variables and expression of different elementary data types with implicit type
conversion according Figure 11
No. 1c Variable and expression of user-defined type
No. 1d Instances of function block type
No. 2a Function call – supported for standard functions
No. 2c Method call
No. 3 RETURN
Supported with Exceptions

No. 5 CASE Range, e.g. 4, 6 to 10

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9.11 ST Code – Additionally Supported Instruction Set
9.11 ST Code – Additionally Supported Instruction Set

Name Corresponding Catalog Block Explanation
For REAL values: LIMIT_UPPER_HYS LIMIT_UPPER_HYS See 11.3.8 LIMIT_UPPER_HYS
For DINT values: LIMIT_UPPER_HYS_DINT
For LREAL values: LIMIT_UPPER_HYS_LREAL
For TIME values: LIMIT_UPPER_HYS_TIME
For REAL values: LIMIT_LOWER_HYS LIMIT_LOWER_HYS See
For DINT values: LIMIT_LOWER_HYS_DINT 11.3.9 LIMIT_LOWER_HYS
For LREAL values: LIMIT_LOWER_HYS_LREAL
For TIME values: LIMIT_LOWER_HYS_TIME
For REAL values: DEADZONE_HYS DEADZONE_HYS See 11.11.1 DEADZONE_HYS
For DINT values: DEADZONE_HYS_DINT
For LREAL values: DEADZONE_HYS_LREAL
PIDT1_CONTROLLER PIDT1_Controller See 11.11.2 PIDT1 Controller
PT1_CONTROLLER PT1_CONTROLLER See
11.11.3 PT1_CONTROLLER
CONTROL_PULLUP CONTROL_PULLUP See
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9.12 ST Code – Supported Notations with Examples
9.12 ST Code – Supported Notations with Examples

Function Calls
Notation 1
The input variables are given by formal names. Variables do not need to be complete. Variables not given in
the call will get the default value. This is according to IEC 61131-3, table 20, no. 1b.
Example
A := LIMIT(IN := B, MX := 5);
Notation 2
The input variables are given by position/order. Variables need to be complete. This is according to
IEC 61131-3, table 20, no. 2.
Example
A := LIMIT(B, 0, 5);
Function Block Calls

Notation 1
The input variables are given by formal names. Variables do not need to be complete. The output variables are
accessed separately after the call. This is according to IEC 61131-3, table 42, no. 2 and 7.
Example
TON_1(IN := Input, PT := Time);
Output := TON_1.Q;
Notation 4
The input variables are assigned separately and are accessed by formal names, similar to the access to struc-
ture members. The output variables are accessed separately after the call. This is according to IEC 61131-3,
table 42, no. 6a and 7.
Example
TON_1.IN := Input;
TON_1.PT := Time;
TON_1();
Output := TON_1.Q;
User-Defined Function Block (UFB) Calls

Notation 1
The input variables are given by formal names. Variables do not need to be complete. The output variables are
accessed separately after the call. This is according to IEC 61131-3, table 42, no. 2 and 7.
Example
MyUFB(IN := Input, XY := Input2);
Output := MyUFB.OUT;
Notation 4
The input variables are assigned separately and are accessed by formal names, similar to the access to struc-
ture members. The output variables are accessed separately after the call. This is according to IEC 61131-3,
table 42, no. 6a and 7.
Example
MyUFB.IN := Input;
MyUFB.XY := Input2;
MyUFB();
Output := MyUFB.OUT;

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9.13 ST Code – Variables: Initialize, Retain, and Const
9.13 ST Code – Variables: Initialize, Retain, and Const

Var1 = local variable of type BOOL
Var2 = local variable of type BOOL with initialization
Var3 = local retain variable of type BOOL
Var4 = local retain variable of type BOOL with initialization
Con1 = local constant of type BOOL with initialization
VAR
Var1 : BOOL;
Var2 : BOOL := TRUE;
END_VAR
VAR RETAIN
Var3 : BOOL;
Var4 : BOOL := TRUE;
END_VAR
VAR CONSTANT
Con1 : BOOL := FALSE;
END_VAR

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To protect a UFB from unintentional editing, you can password the UFB.
The password is only used to protect against unintentional editing of the UFB. It is not intended to increase
access security.
The password provides
• no protection against unauthorized access to know-how in UFBs,
• no security-relevant authorization to access UFBs.
Setting the Access Protection

The access protection is set via the Access protection... command in the context menu of the UFB.
[sc_ufb_accessprot_en, 1, en_US]
A protected UFB is displayed with a small lock in the 1.1.2 Project Tree:

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10.1 Basic Data Types 158

10.2 Structure Data Types According to IEC 60870-5-104 160
10.3 Generic Data Types 161
10.4 User-Defined Structures 162
10.5 User-Defined Arrays 163
10.6 User-Defined Libraries 164

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Data Types and Data Structures
10.1 Basic Data Types

CFC uses the following basic data types:
Data Type Number of Explanation
Bits
BOOL 1 2 states: TRUE or FALSE
DINT 32 Signed number
Value range from -2 147 483 648 to +2 147 483 647
Format Example of Representation in a CFC chart
entry
Decimal 12345 12345
-17385267 -17385267
10#12345678 112345678
Hexadecimal 16#3BC9 15305
Binary 2#1011010101 46421
010101
REAL 32 Floating-point number
Value range:
-3.402823e+38 to -1.175495e-38
±0
+1.175495e-38 to +3.402823e+38
Format Example of Representation in a CFC chart
entry
Floating-point 22.78 22.78
number acc. to 1.23452e6 1234520.0
IEEE754 standard -3.456e-3 -0.003456
2.573e+19 2.573e+19
TIME 32 Time-string
Value range:
-2147483647 ms to 2147483647 ms
-24d_20h_31m_23s_647ms to 24d_20h_31m_23s_647ms
Example of entry Representation in a CFC chart
Any to DInt:
2d_21h_31m_4s_456 250264456
Any to Time:
543234567 6d_6h_53m_54s_567ms
54323456 15h_5m_23_s_456ms
-1 -1ms
1 1ms
IEC60870DT 56 IEC60870DT DateTime
DWORD 32 Format Example of entry
Hexadecimal 16#AFFEAFFE
NOTE
i There might be signals used in SICAM Device Manager with a specific Type Identification (TI) with a value
range that does not match the supported data types in Logic Editor.
This has to be considered when implementing and testing the CFC logic.

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10.2 Structure Data Types According to IEC 60870-5-104

The SICAM Device Manager handles Type Identifiers (TIs) of the IEC 60870-5-104 standard. In particular the
followig are supported:
TI30, TI31, TI32, TI33, TI34, TI35, TI36, TI37, TI38, TI39, TI40, TI45, TI46, TI47, TI48, TI49, TI50, TI51
In Logic Editor, the according information elements are provided as pre-defined structures and can be used in
user-defined function blocks after compiling the device.
These data types are only available for CP-8050 and can be used in UFB interfaces and as structure elements.
Related Topics

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10.3 Generic Data Types

CFC uses the following generic data types:
Data Type Explanation
ANY_TYPE All basic data types
ANY_MAGNITUDE DINT, REAL (in ST Code additionally LREAL), TIME
ANY_NUM DINT, REAL (in ST Code additionally LREAL)
ANY_REAL REAL
ANY_INT DINT
ANY_BIT BOOL, DWORD
ANY_ELEMENTARY BOOL, DWORD, DINT, REAL (in ST Code additionally LREAL), TIME
Related Topics

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10.4 User-Defined Structures

With the user-defined structure editor you can define your own structures using the known basic types.
Creating a User-Defined Structure

² In the Project Navigation Tree, click Add new structure.
- or -
² In the User-Defined Structure editor, click a new row.
² Select the desired datatype, the default value.
² If required, enable/disable the Const and Retain options.
² You can enter a comment for the added variable.
Modifing a User-Defined Structure

² You can delete an added variable by right-clicking in a cell of the variable and selecting Delete in the
context menu.
- or -
² You can modify variables in an easy manner by editing the variable content in the editor.
Deleting a User-Defined Structure

² In the Project Navigation Tree, select Delete.
NOTE
i A message box opens to inform you that also the connections used in plans will be deleted.
Related Topics
² 10.1 Basic Data Types

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10.5 User-Defined Arrays

You can define arrays using the known basic types.
Creating a User-Defined Array

² In the project navigation tree, select New array.
² In the Create Array dialog, enter the name of the array.
² Select the desired datatype.
² Select the amount of dimensions for the array (maximum of 2).
² Enter the amount of data points for each dimension.
² Select OK.
The new array is displayed in the User-defined objects folder.
Modifing a User-Defined Array

² Select the array you want to modify in the project navigation tree.
² In the Create Array dialog, modify the array as desired.
² Select OK.
Deleting a User-Defined Array

² In the project navigation tree, right-click the array.
² Select Delete.
Related Topics
² 10.1 Basic Data Types

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10.6 User-Defined Libraries

Overview
You can build your own user-defined libraries to store frequently used items in the Global libraries, including
user-defined function blocks (see 9 Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks), user-defined structures (see
10.4 User-Defined Structures) and user-defined arrays (10.5 User-Defined Arrays). These libraries can be
stored, archived (also in compressed form), and loaded (also read-only, for example, to avoid corruption by
other users).
The user-defined libraries can be saved anywhere in the file system (also on portable storages like USB sticks).
This is useful for exchanging libraries between different projects on different systems and locations.
NOTE
i Since user-defined libraries are not stored in the Device Manager, but on any storage device, you have to
take care of them yourself.
Handling User-Defined Libraries
[sc_le_udlib, 1, en_US]
Figure 10-1 Exchanging UFBs and Structures between Project Navigation Tree and Global Library
• For a more clearly arranged library structure, you can create folders.
• You can store user-defined function blocks, user-defined structures and user-defined arrays from the
project tree to the library, for example via drag and drop.
NOTE
i If a user-defined function block or structure contains dependencies, i.e. references further user-defined
function blocks or structures, these dependent items are also stored in the library within the same folder
level.
NOTE
i If a chain of user-defined function blocks/structures is stored to the library and some of the blocks/struc-
tures already exist, these existing items will be updated. The not yet existing items will be stored as new
entries.

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• You can copy user-defined function blocks/structures/arrays from a loaded library into the project tree, for
example via drag and drop.
NOTE
i If a user-defined function block or structure contains dependencies, i.e. references further user-defined
function blocks or structures, these dependent items are also stored in the project navigation tree and are
distributed into the corresponding project-tree folders.
NOTE
i If a chain of user-defined function blocks/structures is stored to the project navigation tree and some of
the user-defined function blocks/structures already exist, these existing items will be updated. The not yet
existing items will be stored as new entries.
NOTE
i Already existing or equally named user-defined function blocks and structures are not identified via name,
but via internal ID (see Properties in the Inspector window).

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11 Instructions (Blocks)
11.1 Logic 168

11.2 Arithmetic 177
11.3 Compare 181
11.4 Timer and Counter 188
11.5 Flip-Flops 195
11.6 Edge Detection 196
11.7 Selection 198
11.8 Power and Exponent 204
11.9 Trigonometry 207
11.10 Conversion 210
11.11 Extended 213
11.12 Target System 218

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Instructions (Blocks)
11.1 Logic
11.1 Logic
11.1.1 BOOL
11.1.1.1 OR
The OR block links binary input values via the logical OR function.
Connections and Explanations

You can find explanations for the connections of the block in the following table:
Name Data Type Explanation Default
Inputs IN1 BOOL Input value 1 0
IN2 BOOL Input value 2 0
IN3 to BOOL Input value 3 to input value 0
IN10 10
Output OUT BOOL Input values combined with
the logical OR function
Once the block has been inserted into the chart, only 2 of the 10 inputs are visible. If you need more inputs,
uncheck the relevant boxes in the Hidden column in the block properties.
NOTE
i Inputs that are not used must be assigned a default value of 0.
Detailed Description
The block connects the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10 with the logical OR function. The block then displays a
1 at the OUT output only if the value of at least one input is 1. Only if the values of all inputs are 0 then also
the OUT output is 0.
Input IN1 Input IN2 Output OUT
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1
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5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.2 XOR
The XOR block links binary input values via the logical XOR function.

Output OUT BOOL Output value

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The block connects the values at the inputs IN1 and IN2 with the logical XOR function. The block then displays
a 1 at the OUT output only if just 1 input has an input value of 1. Otherwise, the OUT output is 0.
Value Table

0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
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5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.3 NOR
The NOR block links binary input values via the logical NOR function.

IN3 to BOOL Input value 3 to input value 1
IN10 10
Output OUT BOOL Input values combined with
the logical OR function
NOTE
The block connects the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10 with the logical OR function. The block then displays a
1 at the OUT output only if the values of all inputs are 0.
0 0 1
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 0
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.1.1.4 AND
The AND block links binary input values via the logical AND function.

IN3 to IN10 BOOL Input value 3 to input value 10 1
Output OUT BOOL Input values combined with the logical AND function
NOTE
The block connects the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10 with the logical AND function. The block then displays
a 1 at the OUT output only if the input values of all inputs are 1. Otherwise, the OUT output is 0.
Value Table

0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.5 NAND
The NAND block links binary input values via the logical NAND function.

IN3 to IN10 BOOL Input value 3 to input value 10 1
Output OUT BOOL Input values combined with the logical NAND func-
tion

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NOTE
The block connects the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10 with the logical NAND function and displays the
output value OUT as 1 only if at least one of the input values is 0. Otherwise, the OUT output value is 0.
Value Table

0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
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5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.6 NOT
The NOT block (formerly NEG) inverts the binary input value with the logical NOT function.

Input IN BOOL Input value 1
Output OUT BOOL Negated input value
Value Table
Input IN Output OUT

0 1
1 0
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.2 WORD
11.1.2.1 AND_DW
The AND_DW block links the 2 32-bit input values bit by bit using the logical AND function.


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Inputs IN1 DWORD Input value 1 16#FFFFFFFF
IN2 DWORD Input value 2 16#FFFFFFFF
Output OUT DWORD Input values bitwise combined with the logical AND
function
The block performs the logical AND function for the 2 input bit patterns IN1 and IN2 for each pair of
corresponding bits. The block supplies the result as a bit pattern at the OUT output.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.4 AND
11.1.2.2 NAND_DW
The NAND_DW block links the 2 32-bit input values bit by bit using the logical NAND function.

Output OUT DWORD Input values bitwise combined with the logical NAND
function
The block performs the logical NAND function for the 2 input bit patterns IN1 and IN2 for each pair of
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.5 NAND
11.1.2.3 OR_DW
The OR_DW block links the 2 32-bit input values bit by bit using the logical OR function.

Inputs IN1 DWORD Input value 1 0
IN2 DWORD Input value 2 0
Output OUT DWORD Input values bitwise
combined with the logical
OR function

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The block performs the logical OR function for the 2 input bit patterns IN1 and IN2 for each pair of corre-
sponding bits. The block supplies the result as a bit pattern at the OUT output.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.1 OR
11.1.2.4 XOR_DW
The XOR_DW block links the 2 32-bit input values bit by bit using the logical XOR function.

Output OUT DWORD Input values bitwise combined with the logical XOR
function
The block performs the logical XOR function for the 2 input bit patterns IN1 and IN2 for each pair of
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.2 XOR
11.1.2.5 NOR_DW
The NOR_DW block links the 2 32-bit input values bit by bit using the logical NOR function.

Inputs IN1 DWORD Input value 1 0
IN2 DWORD Input value 2 0
Output OUT DWORD Input values combined with
the logical NOR function
The block performs the logical NOR function for the 2 input bit patterns IN1 and IN2 for each pair of
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.3 NOR

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11.1.2.6 NOT_DW
The NOT_DW block inverts the 32-bit input value using the logical NOT function.

Input IN DWORD Input value 16#FFFFFFFF
Output OUT DWORD Negated input value
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.1.6 NOT
11.1.2.7 SHL_DW
The SHL_DW block shifts the bits of the 32-bit input value IN (DWORD) to the left by the number of bit
positions specified by input N (DINT).

Input IN DWORD Input value 0
N DINT Number of bit positions to be shifted 1
Output OUT DWORD Input value shifted to the left by N bit positions
The block shifts the bits of the input value IN to the left. The input N indicates how many bit positions are
shifted. This shift is equivalent to multiplying by 2n. Empty bit positions resulting from the shift are filled with
0.
The block supplies the result as a 32-bit pattern at the OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.1.2.8 SHR_DW
The SHR_DW block shifts the bits of the 32-bit input value IN (DWORD) to the right by the number of bit

Output OUT DWORD Input value shifted to the right by N bit positions

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The block shifts the bits of the input value IN to the right. The input N indicates how many bit positions are
shifted. This shift is equivalent to dividing by 2n. Empty bit positions resulting from the shift are filled with 0.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.2.9 ROL_DW
The ROL_DW block rotates the bits of the 32-bit input value IN (DWORD) to the left by the number of bit

N DINT Number of bit positions to be rotated 1
Output OUT DWORD Input value rotated to the left by N bit positions
The block rotates the bits of the input value IN to the left. The input N indicates how many bit positions are
rotated.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.2.10 ROR_DW
The ROR_DW block rotates the bits of the 32-bit input value IN (DWORD) to the right by the number of bit

Output OUT DWORD Input value rotated to the right by N bit positions
The block rotates the bits of the input value IN to the right. The input N indicates how many bit positions are
rotated.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.1.2.11 MERGE_DW
The MERGE_DW block combines up to 32 Boolean input values into 1 32-bit pattern (DWORD).

Input BIT_00 BOOL Binary input value, becomes the least significant bit 0
of the output value
BIT_01 BOOL Binary input value 0
BIT_02 to BOOL Binary input values 0
BIT_30
BIT_31 BOOL Binary input value, becomes the most significant bit 0
of the output value
Output OUT DWORD Output value combined from input values
The block combines up to 32 Boolean input values to form a 32-bit pattern (DWORD). The 1st Boolean input
value becomes the least significant bit of the output value. Unassigned input values are set to 0 by default.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.1.2.12 SPLIT_DW
The SPLIT_DW block splits a 32-bit pattern (DWORD) into 32 individual Boolean output values.

Output BIT_00 BOOL Binary output value, the least significant bit of the
input value
BIT_01 BOOL Binary output value
BIT_02 to BOOL Binary output values
BIT_30
BIT_31 BOOL Binary output value, the most significant bit of the
input value
The block splits a 32-bit pattern into 32 individual Boolean output values. The least significant bit of the input
value becomes the 1st Boolean output value.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.2 Arithmetic
11.2.1 ABS
The ABS block calculates the absolute value of an input value of type ANY_NUM.

Input IN ANY_NUM Input value 0
Output OUT ANY_NUM, depending Result of function
on basic data type of abs(IN)
input
The block calculates the absolute value of the value at the IN input. The result of the function is available at
the OUT output.
The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to the input also for the output (e.g., Input = DINT
→ Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.2.2 ADD
The ADD block adds up to 10 input values of data type ANY_MAGNITUDE.

Inputs IN1 ANY_MAGNITUDE Summand 1 0
IN2 ANY_MAGNITUDE Summand 2 0
Output OUT ANY_MAGNITUDE, Result of function
depending on basic OUT = IN1 + IN2 + IN3 + IN4 + IN5 + IN6
data type of input + IN7 + IN8 + IN9 + IN10

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The block adds the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10. The result of the addition is available at the OUT output.
The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to IN1 also for the calculation (i.e., inputs IN2 to
IN10 have to use the same basic data type like IN1) and for the output (e.g., Input = DINT → Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.2.3 DIV
The DIV block divides an input value of data type ANY_NUM (numerator) by a 2nd input value (denominator)
of the same basic data type.

Inputs IN ANY_NUM Numerator 0
INDIV ANY_NUM Denominator 1
Output OUT ANY_NUM, Result of function OUT = IN / INDIV
depending
on basic
data type of
input
The block divides the value at the IN input (numerator) by the value at the INDIV input (denominator). The
result of the division is available at the OUT output.
The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to IN also for the calculation (i.e., INDIV has to use
the same basic data type like IN) and for the output (e.g., Input = DINT → Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.2.4 MOD
The MOD block calculates the modulo from 2 input value of data type ANY_INT. Modulo is a remainder
operation which generates the whole-number remainder from a whole-number division. For example, with 10
modulo 3 the remainder is 1.


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Inputs IN ANY_INT Numerator 0
IND ANY_INT Denominator 1
Output OUT ANY_INT, Result of function OUT = IN mod IND
depending
on basic
data type of
input
The block divides the value at the IN input (numerator) by the value at the IND input (denominator) and
outputs the remainder of the division. The result of the modulo function is available at the OUT output. You
can use the modulo function to check, for example whether a number is even. If x mod 2 = 0, then x is even.
The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to IN also for the calculation (i.e., IND has to use the
same basic data type like IN) and for the output (e.g., Input = DINT → Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.2.5 MUL
The MUL block multiplies up to 10 input values of data type ANY_NUM (factors).

Inputs IN1 ANY_NUM Factor 1 0
IN2 ANY_NUM Factor 2 0
Output OUT ANY_NUM, Result of function OUT = IN1 × IN2 × IN3 × IN4 ×
depending IN5 × IN6 × IN7 × IN8 × IN9 × IN10
on basic
data type of
input
add inputs in the general tab in the block properties.
The block multiplies the values at the inputs IN1 to IN10. The result of the multiplication is available at the
OUT output.
If the value is exceeded in either direction, the value of the output stops at the maximum or minimum value.

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The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to IN1 also for the calculation (i.e., inputs IN2 to
IN10 have to use the same basic data type like IN1) and for the output (e.g., Input = DINT → Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.2.6 SUB
The SUB block subtracts an input value of data type ANY_MAGNITUDE (subtrahend) from a 2nd input value of
data type ANY_MAGNITUDE (minuend).

Inputs IN ANY_MAGNITUDE Minuend 0
INSUB ANY_MAGNITUDE Subtrahend 1
Output OUT ANY_MAGNITUDE, Result of function OUT = IN - INSUB
depending on basic
data type of input
The block subtracts the value at the INSUB input from the value at the IN input. The result of the subtraction is
available at the OUT output.
If the value is exceeded in either direction, the value of the output stops at the maximum or minimum value.
The instruction uses the basic data type which is assigned to IN also for the calculation (i.e., input INSUB has
to use the same basic data type like IN) and for the output (e.g., Input = DINT → Output = DINT).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.3 Compare
11.3.1 LT
The LT block compares 2 input values of data type ANY_NUM. If input value 1 is less than input value 2, the
block sets the output to 1.

Inputs IN1 ANY_NUM Input value 1 0
IN2 ANY_NUM Input value 2 0
Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 < IN2
0: IN1 >= IN2
The block compares the value at the IN1 input with the value at the IN2 input. If the value at the IN1 input is
less than the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
The following table shows how the block processes special values. These special values include values with a
positive or negative overflow, as well as invalid values. An example is used to illustrate how to read this table.
A value with a negative overflow at the IN1 input is less than a value with a positive overflow at the IN2 input.
Input IN2 Input IN1
Positive Overflow Negative Overflow Invalid Value Valid Value
Positive Over- Not equal to, not less Less than Not equal to, not less Less than
flow than, not greater than than, not greater than
Negative Greater than Not equal to, not less Not equal to, not less Greater than
Overflow than, not greater than than, not greater than
Invalid Value Not equal to, not less Not equal to, not less Not equal to, not less Not equal to,
than, not greater than than, not greater than than, not greater than not less than,
not greater
than
Valid Value Greater than Less than Not equal to, not less ---
than, not greater than
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.3.2 LIMIT


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Inputs MN ANY_NUM Lower limit 0
IN ANY_NUM Input value 0
MX ANY_NUM Upper limit 0
Outputs OUT ANY_NUM, Limited value or input value
depending
on basic
data type of
input
The block compares the value at the IN input with the upper and lower limits MN and MX. If the input value
is below or above the defined limits, the block sets the output to the reached limit. If not, the block sets the
output to the IN value.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.3.3 LE
The LE block compares 2 input values of data type ANY_NUM. If input value 1 is less than or equal to input
value 2, the block sets the output to 1.

Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 <= IN2
0: IN1 > IN2
Basic data types of IN1 and IN2 must be equal.
less than or equal to the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
Input IN2 Input IN1

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not greater
than
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.3.4 GE
The GE block compares the values of 2 inputs of data type ANY_NUM. If input value 1 is greater than or equal
to input value 2, the block sets the output to 1.

Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 >= IN2
0: IN1 < IN2
greater than or equal to the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
Input IN2 Input IN1
not greater
than
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.3.5 GT
The GT block compares 2 inputs of data type ANY_NUM. If input value 1 is greater than input value 2, the
block sets the output to 1.

Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 > IN2
0: IN1 <= IN2
greater than the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
Input IN2 Input IN1
not greater
than
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5.1.4 Block
11.3.6 EQ
The EQ block compares 2 input values of data type ANY_ELEMENTARY. If input value 1 is equal to input value
2, the block sets the output to 1.


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Inputs IN1 ANY_ELEME Input value 1 0
NTARY
IN2 ANY_ELEME Input value 2 0
NTARY
Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 == IN2
0: IN1 <> IN2
equal to the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
Input IN2 Input IN1
not greater
than
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5.1.4 Block
11.3.7 NE
The NE block compares 2 input values of data type ANY_ELEMENTARY. If input value 1 is not equal to input
value 2, the block sets the output to 1.

NTARY
NTARY
Outputs OUT BOOL 1: IN1 <> IN2
0: IN1 == IN2

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not equal to the value at the IN2 input, the block sets the OUT output to 1.
Input IN2 Input IN1
not greater
than
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5.1.4 Block
11.3.8 LIMIT_UPPER_HYS

Inputs IN ANY_NUM Input value 0
LIMIT ANY_NUM Limit value 0
HYS ANY_NUM Hysteresis 0
Output OUT BOOL Output value 0
In this block the output variable OUT gets true if the input variable IN exceeds a preset limit value LIMIT. Input
of a hysteresis HYS influences the resetting of the output OUT; this means the resetting value is diminished by
the hysteresis HYS. In case of negative hysteresis HYS, zero is assumed.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.3.9 LIMIT_LOWER_HYS

Inputs IN ANY_NUM Input value 0
LIMIT ANY_NUM Limit value 0
HYS ANY_NUM Hysteresis 0
Output OUT BOOL Output value 0
In this block the output variable OUT gets true if the input variable IN falls below a preset limit value LIMIT.
Input of a hysteresis HYS influences the resetting of the output OUT; this means the resetting value is
increased by the hysteresis HYS. In case of negative hysteresis HYS, zero is assumed.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.4.1 TOF
The TOF block delays falling edges of a binary signal in the millisecond range.

Inputs IN BOOL State change from 1 to 0 starts the time delay 0
PT DINT Value for the time delay, in milliseconds 0
Outputs Q BOOL 0: Time delay has elapsed
1: Time delay is still ongoing or has not been started
ET DINT Elapsed time delay
The block forwards a state change from 0 to 1 at the IN input to the Q output directly. The block displays a
state change from 1 to 0 at the Q output, delayed by time PT. If the IN input adopts a value of 1 again while
the time delay is still ongoing, the Q output remains at 1.
The block has an additional ET output. You can use this output to check the time delay which has already
elapsed. The value at the ET output increases in small stages during the PT time delay from 0 up to the
PT value. One stage and, consequently, the rate of increase in the value depend on the cycle time. This
dependency means that you may only interconnect this output in cyclic task levels.
The following figure illustrates the way in which the block works:
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.2 TON
The TON block delays rising edges of a binary signal in the millisecond range.


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Inputs IN BOOL State change from 0 to 1 starts the time delay 0
PT DINT Value for the time delay, in milliseconds 0
Outputs Q BOOL 1: Time delay has elapsed
0: Time delay is still ongoing or has not been started
ET DINT Elapsed time delay
A state change from 0 to 1 at the IN input is displayed by the block at the Q output, delayed by time PT. The
block forwards a state change from 1 to 0 to the Q output directly. If the IN input adopts a value of 0 again
while the time delay is still ongoing, the Q output remains at 0.
The block has an additional ET output. You can use this output to check the time delay which has already
elapsed. The value at the ET output increases in small stages during the PT time delay from 0 up to the
PT value. One stage and, consequently, the rate of increase in the value depend on the cycle time. This
dependency means that you may only interconnect this output in cyclic task levels.
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.3 TP
The TP block is a timer for short-time intervals in the second range that cannot be interrupted.

Inputs IN BOOL State change from 0 to 1 starts the time interval 0
PT DINT Length of the time interval in milliseconds (resolution 0
1 ms)
Outputs Q BOOL 1: Time interval elapsing
0: Time interval not elapsing
ET DINT Elapsed time

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You set the length of the time interval at the PT input with a resolution of 1 ms.
A state change from 0 to 1 at the IN input starts the time interval PT. The Q output adopts a value of 1. A
further state change at the IN input does not affect the progress of the time interval. Once the time interval
has elapsed, the Q output is set to 0. Only then can you start a new time interval.
The block has an additional output ET. You can use this output to check the time which has already elapsed.
The value at the ET output increases in small stages during the PT time interval from 0 up to the PT value. A
stage and, consequently, the rate of increase in the value depend on the cycle time. This dependency means
that you may only interconnect this output in cyclic task levels.
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.4 BLINK
The BLINK block generates a continuous state change from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 0 at the output. Therefore,
the block is suitable for controlling LEDs which are intended to flash, for example.

Inputs START BOOL 1: State changes at the Q output 0
0: No state changes at the Q output
TH DINT Length of On phase in milliseconds (resolution 100 10 (equates
ms) to 1 s)
TL DINT Length of Off phase in milliseconds (resolution 100 10 (equates
ms) to 1 s)
Outputs Q BOOL If 1 is present at the START input, there is a state
change in accordance with the set times
The block always starts with the ON phase. As long as the START input has a value of 1, the Q output changes
its state from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 0 in accordance with the set times.
You can set the lengths for the ON and OFF phases separately. In order to do this, use the TH and TL inputs.

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NOTE
i The resolution for the lengths of the ON and OFF phases is 100 ms. This means that, depending on the
start time, the first ON phase can follow up to 99 ms after the set TH value.
If a cyclic task level has been set for the block, the minimum possible phase length corresponds to the
duration of 1 cycle.
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.5 CTD
The CTD (Count Down) block counts down, starting at a defined start value. The current counter value
decreases by 1 with every counting step. You can select from various tripping criteria to start the count.

Inputs CD BOOL Counter pulse for counting down 0
Depending on the value at the EDGE input, a contin-
uous 1 or a state change decreases the metered value
by 1
LD BOOL State change from 0 to 1 adopts the value at the PV 0
input as the start value
PV DINT Start value 0
EDGE DINT 0: Block counts on rising edge at the CD input 0
1: Block counts on every state change at the CD input
(rising or falling edge)
2: Block counts when CD is set static to 1 each time
the chart is executed
Outputs CV DINT Current counter value
Q BOOL 1: The value at the CV output is less than or equal to
0
0: The value at the CV output is greater than 0
The value at the PV input equates to the start value. As soon as the value at the LD input is 1, the block adopts
this start value as the value for the CV output. The downward-counting procedure is controlled using the CD
input. If the value at the LD input is 1, the block stops the count and sets the Q output to 0, the CV output to
the value of the PV input.
The value at the EDGE input determines the counting criterion. You can select from the following counting
criteria:
• EDGE = 0
The block decreases the metered value each time there is a state change from 0 to 1 (rising edge) at the
CD input.
• EDGE = 1
The block decreases the metered value each time there is a state change at the CD input.

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• EDGE = 2
The block decreases the metered value each time a chart is executed. On a cyclic task level, therefore, the
metered value changes with every cycle. As a precondition for this tripping criterion, the value at the CD
input must be static 1.
If the value 0 is reached when counting down, the block sets the Q output to 1. However, the count continues
as long as all criteria are met. The block has a counting range which is defined by the PVmin and PVmax limiting
values which you cannot change. Once the lower limiting value PVmin is reached, the block cannot count
down any further. However, the current counter value at the CV output is retained until the value at the LD
input is 1.
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.6 CTU
The CTU (Count Up) block counts up to a defined final value, starting at 0. The current counter value increases
by 1 with every counting step. You can select from various tripping criteria to start the count.

Inputs CU BOOL Counter pulse for counting up 0
uous 1 or a state change increases the counter value
by 1
R BOOL State change from 0 to 1 resets the CV and Q outputs 0
to 0
PV DINT Final value 0
EDGE DINT 0: Block counts on rising edge at the CU input 0
1: Block counts on every state change at the CU input
(rising or falling edge)
2: Block counts when CU is set static to 1 each time
the chart is executed
Outputs CV DINT Current counter value
Q BOOL 1: The value at the CV output is greater than or equal
to the final value at the PV input
0: The value at the CV output is less than the final
value at the PV input
The value at the PV input equates to the final value. The upward counting procedure is controlled using the
CU input. If the value at the R input is 1, the block stops the count and sets all outputs to 0.
criteria:
• EDGE = 0
The block increases the metered value each time there is a state change from 0 to 1 (rising edge) at the
CU input.
• EDGE = 1
The block increases the metered value each time there is a state change at the CU input.

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The block increases the metered value each time a chart is executed. On a cyclic task level, therefore, the
metered value changes with every cycle. As a precondition for this tripping criterion, the value at the CU
input must be static 1.
If the final value is reached when counting up, the block sets the Q output to 1. However, the count continues
as long as all criteria are met. The block has a counting range which is defined by the PVmin and PVmax limiting
values which you cannot change. Once the upper limiting value PVmax is reached, the block cannot count up
any further. However, the current counter value at the CV output is retained until the value at the R input is 1.
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5.1.4 Block
11.4.7 CTUD
The CTUD (Count Up and Down) block counts up starting from 0 or down starting from a definable start value.
You can select from various tripping criteria to start the count.

Inputs CU BOOL Counter pulse for counting up 0
uous 1 or a state change increases the counter value
by 1.
CD BOOL Counter pulse for counting down 0
uous 1 or a state change decreases the counter value
by 1.
R BOOL State change from 0 to 1 resets the CV, QU, and QD 0
outputs to 0
LD BOOL State change from 0 to 1 adopts the value at the PV 0
input as the start value for counting down
PV DINT Final value when counting up 0
Start value when counting down
EDGE DINT 0: Block counts on rising edge at the CU or CD input 0
1: Block counts on every state change at the CU or CD
input (rising or falling edge)
2: Block counts when CU or CD is set static to 1 each
time the chart is executed
Outputs CV DINT Current counter value 0
QU BOOL Only relevant for counting up 0
1: The value at the CV output is greater than or equal
to the final value at the PV input
0: The value at the CV output is less than the final
value at the PV input
QD BOOL Only relevant for counting down 0
1: The value at the CV output is less than or equal to
0
0: The value at the CV output is greater than 0

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If the block is to count up, the value at the PV input equates to the final value. If the block is to count down,
the value at the PV input equates to the start value. As soon as the value at the LD input is 1, the block adopts
this start value.
The upward counting procedure is controlled using the CU input. The downward counting procedure is
controlled using the CD input.
criteria:
• EDGE = 0
The block increases the metered value each time there is a state change from 0 to 1 (rising edge) at the
CU or CD input.
• EDGE = 1
The block increases the metered value each time there is a state change at the CU or CD input.
• EDGE = 2
The block increases the metered value each time a chart is executed. On a cyclic task level, therefore, the
metered value changes with every cycle. As a precondition for this tripping criterion, the value at the CU
or CD input must be static 1.
If the final value is reached when counting up, the block sets the QU output to 1. If the value 0 is reached
when counting down, the block sets the QD output to 1. However, in both cases the count continues as long
as all criteria are met. The block has a counting range which is defined by the PVmin and PVmax limiting values
and which you cannot change. Once the lower limiting value PVmin is reached, the block cannot count down
any further. Once the upper limiting value PVmax is reached, the block cannot count up any further. However,
the current counter value at the CV output is retained until the value at the R or LD input is 1.
Under the following conditions, the block does not count up or down:
• The value at the R input is 1. In this case, the value at the CV output is 0.
• The value at the R input is 0 and the value at the LD input is 1. In this case, the CV output adopts the
value at the PV input.
• The values at the R and LD inputs are 0 and the values at the CD and CU inputs are 1.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.5 Flip-Flops
11.5.1 SR
The SR block is a bistable function block with a dominant set.

Inputs S BOOL 1: Sets the OUT output 0
R BOOL 1: Resets the OUT output 0
Output OUT BOOL 0 or 1
If a 1 is present at the S input, the block sets the OUT output to a value of 1. This value is retained until the R
input adopts a value of 1. The block also sets the output if the S and R inputs adopt a value of 1 at the same
time. When the device is restarted, the value at the output is lost.
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5.1.4 Block
11.5.2 RS
11.5.2 RS
The RS block is a bistable function block with a dominant reset input.

Inputs R BOOL 1: Resets the OUT output 0
S BOOL 1: Sets the OUT output 0
Output OUT BOOL 0 or 1
If a 1 is present at the S input, the block sets the OUT output to a value of 1. This value is retained until the R
input adopts a value of 1. The block also resets the output if the S and R inputs adopt a value of 1 at the same
time. When the device is restarted, the value at the output is lost.
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5.1.4 Block
11.5.1 SR

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11.6 Edge Detection
11.6.1 R_TRIG
The R_TRIG block detects the rising edge of a binary signal at the input and sets the output to 1. This block
also detects very brief state changes.

Input CLK BOOL Input value 0
Output Q BOOL 1: From 0 to 1 following a
state change
When there is a state change from 0 to 1 at the CLK input, the block sets output Q to 1. The output retains the
value 1 until the block is processed again during the chart run. At this point the block sets the output back to
0, irrespective of what value is present at the input at that time.
The time that elapses before the block is processed again depends on the task level selected for the block
or chart. With cyclic Measurement task level, the time is 500 ms. With event-triggered task levels, the time
cannot be forecast.
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5.1.4 Block
11.6.2 F_TRIG
11.6.2 F_TRIG
The F_TRIG block detects the falling edge of a binary signal at the input and sets the output to 1. This block
also detects very brief state changes.

Input CLK BOOL Input value 0
Output Q BOOL 1: From 1 to 0 following a
state change
When there is a state change from 1 to 0 at the CLK input, the block sets output Q to 1. The output retains the
value 1 until the block is processed again during the chart run. At this point the block sets the output back to
0, irrespective of what value is present at the input at that time.
The time that elapses before the block is processed again depends on the task level selected for the block or
chart. With cyclic Measurement task level, the time is 500 ms. With event-driven task levels, the time cannot
be forecast.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.6.1 R_TRIG

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11.7 Selection
11.7.1 MIN
The MIN block uses up to 10 input values of data type ANY_NUM to determine the minimum value.

Outputs OUT ANY_NUM, Minimum value present at the inputs IN1 to IN10
depending
on basic
data type of
input
The block determines the minimum value from those at the inputs IN1 to IN10. This minimum value is then
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.2 MAX
The MAX block uses up to 10 input values of data type ANY_NUM to determine the maximum value.


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Outputs OUT ANY_NUM, Maximum value present at the inputs IN1 to IN10
depending
on basic
data type of
input
The block determines the maximum value from those at the inputs IN1 to IN10. This maximum value is then
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.3 MUX
Depending on a selection value, the MUX block transmits exactly 1 out of up to 10 input values of data type
ANY_ELEMENTARY to the output.


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NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
NTARY
K DINT Selection value 0
Outputs OUT ANY_ELEME Input value K (value of input IN0 to IN9, depending
NTARY, on input K).
depending
on basic
data type of
input
Depending on the value of input K, the block selects the value of the corresponding input (IN0 to IN9) and
outputs it at OUT.
NOTE
i If K is outside the range (0 to 9), there is a device-specific behavior which you have to check.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.7.4 SEL
Name Data Type Explanation

Inputs IN0 ANY_ELEMENTARY Input value 0
IN1 ANY_ELEMENTARY Input value 1
G BOOL SELECTOR
Outputs OUT ANY_ELEMENTARY, depending on basic Input 0 or 1, depending on G
data type of input
If the input G is true, input IN1 will be used as output OUT for the block, else the input IN0 will be used as
output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.5 MOVE_B
Name Data Type

Inputs IN BOOL
Outputs OUT BOOL
The MOVE_B block connects an input value with an output value of type BOOL without changes.
Alternative Instructions
If you have to process floating-point numbers, use the MOVE_R block instead of MOVE_B.
If you have to process integer numbers, use the MOVE_D block instead of MOVE_B.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.6 MOVE_D
Name Data Type

Inputs IN DINT
Outputs OUT DINT
The MOVE_D block connects an input value with an output value of type DINT without changes.

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If you have to process boolean values, use the MOVE_B block instead of MOVE_D.
If you have to process floating-point numbers, use the MOVE_R block instead of MOVE_D.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.7 MOVE_R
Name Data Type

Inputs IN REAL
Outputs OUT REAL
The MOVE_R block connects an input value with an output value of type REAL without changes.
If you have to process boolean values, use the MOVE_B block instead of MOVE_R.
If you have to process integer numbers, use the MOVE_D block instead of MOVE_R.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.8 MOVE
Name Data Type

Inputs IN ANY_TYPE
Outputs OUT ANY_TYPE
The MOVE block connects an input value with an output value without changes.
The block should not be used for type BOOL, because during the online test boolean values might not be
shown at the output. If you have to process boolean values, use MOVE_B block instead.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.7.9 MOVE_T
Name Data Type

Inputs IN TIME
Outputs OUT TIME
The MOVE_T block connects an input value with an output value of type TIME without changes.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.10 MOVE_S
Name Data Type

Inputs IN STRUCT
Outputs OUT STRUCT
The MOVE_S block connects 2 structures of the same type.
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5.1.4 Block
11.7.11 MOVE_DW
Name Data Type

Inputs IN DWORD
Outputs OUT DWORD
The MOVE_DW block connects an input value with an output value of type DWORD without changes.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.8.1 LOG
The LOG block calculates the common logarithm of an input value of data type ANY_REAL.

Input IN ANY_REAL Antilogarithm 0.0
Output OUT ANY_REAL Result of function
log10(IN)
The block calculates the common logarithm of the value at the IN input. The common logarithm is the
logarithm with base 10. The result of the logarithm function is available at the OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.8.2 LN
The LN block calculates the natural logarithm of an input value of data type ANY_REAL.

Input IN ANY_REAL Antilogarithm 0.0
LN(IN)
The block calculates the natural logarithm of the value at the IN input. The natural logarithm is the logarithm
with base e. The result of the logarithm function is available at the OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.8.3 EXP
The EXP block calculates the natural exponential function of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (expo-
nent).

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Input IN ANY_REAL Exponent 0.0
exp(IN)
The EXP block calculates the natural exponential function of the value at the IN input. The natural exponential
function is the exponential function with base e. The result of the exponential function is available at the OUT
output.
If the representable number area (0<= (IN*LD(e)) <=2^15) is underrun/exceeded, the smallest/largest repre-
sentable value is output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.8.4 EXPT
The EXPT block calculates the exponential function of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (exponent) to a
2nd input value of data type ANY_REAL (base).

Inputs INBASE ANY_REAL Base 0.0
IN_EXP ANY_REAL Exponent 0.0
Output OUT ANY_REAL Result of the function
pow (INBASE, IN_EXP)
The block calculates the exponential function of the exponent IN_EXP to the base INBASE. The result of the
exponential function is available at the OUT output.
If the representable number area is underrun/exceeded, the smallest/largest representable value is output.
If a negative value is entered for INBASE, the output is set to 0.
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5.1.4 Block
11.8.5 SQRT
The SQRT block calculates the square root of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (radicand).

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Input IN ANY_REAL Radicand 0.0
sqrt(IN)
The block calculates the square root of the value at the IN input. The result of the square-root extraction is
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5.1.4 Block

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11.9 Trigonometry
11.9.1 SIN
The SIN block calculates the sine of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (angle).

Input IN ANY_REAL Angle in radian measure 0.0
sin(IN)
The block calculates the sine of the value at the IN input. The result of the sine function is available at the OUT
output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.9.2 ASIN
The ASIN block calculates the arcsine of an input value of data type ANY_REAL.

Input IN ANY_REAL Input value (-1.0 to 1.0) 0.0
asin(IN) in radian measure
The block calculates the arc sine of the value at the IN input. The arc sine is the inverse function of the
restricted sine function. The result of the arc-sine function is available at the OUT output.
The value at the input IN must be in the area from -1 to +1.
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5.1.4 Block
11.9.3 COS
The COS block calculates the cosine of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (angle).

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cos(IN)
The block calculates the cosine of the value at the IN input. The result of the cosine function is available at the
OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.9.4 ACOS
The ACOS block calculates the arccosine of an input value of data type ANY_REAL.

You can find explanations for the connections of the block in the following table.
Input IN ANY_REAL Input value (-1.0 to 1.0) 0.0
acos(IN) in radian measure
The block calculates the arc cosine of the value at the IN input. The arccosine is the inverse function of the
restricted cosine function. The result of the arccosine function is available at the OUT output.
The value at the input IN must be in the area from -1 to +1.
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5.1.4 Block
11.9.5 TAN
The TAN block calculates the tangent of an input value of data type ANY_REAL (angle).

tan(IN)

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The block calculates the tangent of the value at the IN input. The result of the tangent function is available at
the OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block
11.9.6 ATAN
The ATAN block calculates the arctangent of an input value of data type ANY_REAL.

Input IN ANY_REAL Input value 0.0
atan(IN) in radian measure
The block calculates the arc tangent of the value at the IN input. The arc tangent is the inverse function of the
restricted tangent function. The result of the arc-tangent function is available at the OUT output.
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5.1.4 Block

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11.10 Conversion
11.10.1 ANY_TO_D
The ANY_TO_D block converts an input value of data type ANY_TYPE to type DINT.

Input IN ANY_TYPE Input value 0.0
Output OUT DINT Output value
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5.1.4 Block
11.10.2 ANY_TO_B
The ANY_TO_B block converts an input value of data type ANY_TYPE to type BOOL.

Output OUT BOOL Output value
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5.1.4 Block
11.10.3 ANY_TO_R
The ANY_TO_R block converts an input value of data type ANY_TYPE to type REAL.

Output OUT REAL Output value
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5.1.4 Block

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11.10.4 ANY_TO_T
The ANY_TO_T block converts an input value of data type ANY_TYPE to type TIME.

Output OUT TIME Output value
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5.1.4 Block
11.10.5 ANY_TO_DW
The ANY_TO_DW block converts an input value of data type ANY_TYPE to type DWORD.

Output OUT DWORD Output value
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5.1.4 Block
11.10.6 SPLIT_IEC60870DT
The SPLIT_IEC60870DT block splits up a IEC60870 DateTime into its individual components.

Input IN IEC60870DT Input value 0
Output YEAR DINT Year component of IN 2000
MONTH DINT Month component of IN 1
DAY DINT Day component of IN 1
WEEKDAY DINT Weekday component of IN 1
H DINT Hour component of IN 0
MIN DINT Minute component of IN 0
SEC DINT Seconds component of IN 0
MS DINT Milliseconds component of IN 0

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IV BOOL Invalid component of IN 1
DST BOOL Daylight Saving Time compo- 0
nent of IN
The block splits up the value at the IN into its individual components. The result of the function is available at
the different outputs.
Supported Systems
This block is supported in the CP-805x system.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.10.7 MERGE_IEC60870DT
The MERGE_IEC60870DT block combines several parts of a TimeStamp to a IEC60870 DateTime.

Input IN IEC60870DT Input value 0
Input YEAR DINT Year component of IN 2000
MONTH DINT Month component of IN 1
DAY DINT Day component of IN 1
WEEKDAY DINT Weekday component of IN 1
H DINT Hour component of IN 0
MIN DINT Minute component of IN 0
SEC DINT Seconds component of IN 0
MS DINT Milliseconds component of IN 0
IV BOOL Invalid component of IN 1
DST BOOL Daylight Saving Time compo- 0
nent of IN
Output OUT IEC60870DT Output value
The block combines different inputs to a TimeStamp to a IEC60870 DateTime. The result of the function is
available at the output.
Supported Systems
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.11.1 DEADZONE_HYS

Inputs IN ANY_NUM Input value 0.0
X_L ANY_NUM Lower threshold value 0.0
X_M ANY_NUM Midpoint value 0.0
X_U ANY_NUM Upper threshold value 0.0
HYS ANY_NUM Hysteresis 0.0
Output OUT ANY_NUM Output value 0.0
In this block the output OUT follows the input IN according to the equation of the straight line (OUT = IN),
unless the abscissa value (= input value of the block) is between the lower threshold value X_L and the upper
threshold value X_U of the dead zone. If the abscissa value is between the lower and the upper threshold
value of the dead zone, the output OUT does no longer follow the input IN according to the equation of the
straight line (OUT = IN), but the ordinate value (= output value of the block) remains equal, that is on the
value of the midpoint X_M of the dead zone (without consideration of the hysteresis). The hysteresis HYS is
always operative when the abscissa value approaches the midpoint of the dead zone. If unreasonable input
values are supplied, the lower and upper threshold values are ignored, and the equation of the straight line
(OUT = IN) is applied for the complete range. The hysteresis HYS is also ignored in case it is negative.
Functional logics:
OUT = IN if IN < X_L or IN > X_U else OUT = X_M
Marginal condition:
X_U ≥ X_M ≥ X_L
HYS < (X_U – X_M) and HYS < (X_M – X_L)
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.11.2 PIDT1 Controller
The PIDT1 Controller block is used for the calculation or control of a specific control distance or size with the
help of a proportional, integral, and differential portion.


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Input DV REAL Set-point value
AV REAL Actual value
Kp REAL Gain P and I element [pu]
Kv REAL Gain D element [pu]
T1 REAL Delay time first order filter
[ms]
TN REAL Integral action time [ms]
FWD REAL Auxiliary input (feedforward
control)
VAL REAL Tracking value
(value which is led to the
limiter, instead of the PID
controller output)
TRK BOOL Tracking value enabled
(1 = switchover to VAL)
LIL REAL Lower limit of the controller
output
LIH REAL Upper limit of the controller
output
Output O REAL Controller output
P REAL Output proportional element
(P element)
I REAL Output integration element
(I element)
D REAL Output differentiation element
(D element)
L BOOL Lower limit reached
(1 = limit reached/underrun)
H BOOL Upper limit reached
(1 = limit reached/overrun)
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.11.3 PT1_CONTROLLER

Inputs I Real Input value 0.0
KP Real Proportional gain constant 0.0
T1 Real Smoothing constant 0.0
Output OUT Real Output value 0.0

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This block realizes the transfer function of a proportional element with a lag of the first order. If the values
are exceeded in either direction, the value of the output remains on the maximum or minimum value. If
the smoothing constant T1 is less than the cycle time, zero or negative, the PT1-function turns into a pure
P-function.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.11.4 CONTROL_PULLUP

Inputs TV Real Input variable / target value 0.0
G_U Real Gradient variable – runup 0.0
G_D Real Gradient variable – return 0.0
EN_U Bool Enabling input 0
EN_D Bool Enabling input 0
QE Bool Input variable for quick equalizing 0
Outputs OUT Real Output value 0.0
EQU Bool Output variable 0
This block creates an output variable at the output OUT which does not perform abrupt changes in the normal
run. The output variable OUT reaches a certain target value (= input variable TV) via preset gradients G_U and
G_D. The presetting of the gradients can be performed separately for positive (runup) and negative (return)
direction change via the gradient variables G_U and G_D. By doing so, both the gradient for the runup G_U
as well as the one for the return G_D can take either sign in certain cases. The two enabling inputs EN_U and
EN_D serve to lock or enable the runup or return. The state true of one of these inputs means enabling and
false means locking the runup or return. The input variable QE serves for the quick equalizing, i. e. abrupt
pulling up of the output variable OUT to the target value which is preset as the input variable TV. To perform
a quick equalizing this variable QE must be true. The output variable EQU gets true when the output variable
OUT has reached the target value (small hysteresis).
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.11.5 Curves
The Curves block is used for the calculation of the function y = f(x, z) for families of curves by means of linear
interpolation.


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Input X REAL x value
Z REAL z value
Output Y REAL y value
ValRange BOOL If the input value for X or Z
is outside the defined curves
range, ValRange is set to TRUE.
Error BOOL If an error occurs during the
calculation of Y, Error is set to
TRUE.
Importing CSV File

The curve parameters are imported as CSV file:
[sc_assign_curve_params, 1, en_US]
The following rules apply for the CSV file:
• Delimiter is ";"
• Decimal point is "." for all languages.

If you use "," instead, it will internally be exchanged, and "." will be used for export.
• Value range for y values: -2.000.000 to 2.000.000
• Column headings are fixed; content see Curves_Template.csv

(C:\Program Files\Siemens Energy\SICAM\Device Manager\Logic Editor\Bin\Templates)
• Total number of rows (x): 2 to 20

(used numbers are 0 to 19, lines 0 and 1 must be filled)
• Total number of columns (y): 2 to 15

(used numbers are Y-Axis 00 to Y-Axis 14, columns Y-Axis 00 and Y-Axis 01 must be filled)
• x and z values must be monotonically increasing
• y values must not be empty
[sc_curves_tab1, 1, --_--]
[sc_curves_tab2, 1, --_--]

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The output behavior when exceeding the input value limits is derived from the file name:
• Suffix _KEEP
Keep last value at the output (Sample_KEEP.csv).
• Suffix _LIMIT
Set output to limit (Sample_LIMIT.csv).
If no suffix is specified, the default is LIMIT.
Case does not matter.
The name of the imported CSV file is stored in the Comment field of the Instance data of the module.
[sc_curves_comment, 1, en_US]
Exporting CSV File

You can export the imported curve parameters as CSV file again.
The file name of the import will automatically be proposed as file name for the export. A suffix will automati-
cally be added to the file name; if none has been applied, the default (_LIMIT) will be used.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.12.1 SET_ERROR

Inputs State Bool 0
ID DInt 0
Text String ‘’
With this module, a diagnostic bit can be set (input State = 1) or reset (input State = 0) with a user defined
text (input Text) of the class Error from the function chart. The number of diagnostic bits for the class Error
is defined by the destination system. There, diagnostic bits from 0 to 31 (input ID) are available for each
resource.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.12.2 SET_WARNING

Inputs State Bool 0
ID DInt 0
Text String ‘’
With this module, a diagnostic bit can be set (input State = 1) or reset (input State = 0) with a user defined
text (input Text) of the class Warning from the function chart. The number of diagnostic bits for the class
Warning is defined by the destination system. There, diagnostic bits from 0 to 31 (input ID) are available for
each resource.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.12.3 GENERAL_INTERROG_SEND
The GENERAL_INTERROG_SEND block generates a General-Interrogation message.


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Input SEND BOOL With a rising edge at the input SEND an 0
Image-GI is generated.
CASDU1 DINT IEC 60870 Common address - CASDU1 255
CASDU2 DINT IEC 60870 Common address - CASDU2 255
This block is used for generating an Image General-Interrogation message from the application program.
A rising edge at the input SEND causes an Image-GI message to be generated. CASDU1 and CASDU2 have to
be connected to inputs CASDU1 and CASDU2.
The value 255 for CASDU1 and CASDU2 means "Image-GI for all".
During Monitoring, the General-Interrogation is not generated.
Supported Systems
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.12.4 COUNTER_INTERROG_SEND
The COUNTER_INTERROG_SEND block generates a Counter-Interrogation message.

Input SEND BOOL With a rising edge at the input SEND a 0
Counter Interrogation is generated.
REGION DINT System address – Region number 255
COMPONENT DINT System address – Component number 255
BSE DINT System address – Basic System Element 31
number
QCC DINT Interrogation identifier for counter request 0
This block is used for generating a Counter-Interrogation message from the application program.
A rising edge at the input SEND causes a Counter Interrogation to be generated. For this, the REGION
number, COMPONENT number, BSE number, and the interrogation identifier QCC are to be established at the
respective inputs.
During Monitoring, the Counter Interrogation message is not generated.
Supported Systems
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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11.12.5 COUNTER_INTERROG_REC
The COUNTER_INTERROG_REC block evaluates a received Counter-Interrogation message.

Input CASDU1 DINT CASDU1 of the interrogated counter value group 255
0 to 249: interrogated CASDU1
255: no selective CASDU
CASDU2 DINT CASDU1 of the interrogated counter value group 255
0 to 254: interrogated CASDU2
255: no selective CASDU
GROUP DINT Group of the interrogated counter value group 1
1 to 4: group 1 to group 4
Output TRANSMIT BOOL Transmission of the interrogated group
1 = Transmission active
FREEZE BOOL Freezing the interrogated group
1 = Freezing active
RESET BOOL Resetting the interrogated group
1 = Reset active
COT DINT Cause of Transmission of Counter-Interrogation
message TI 37
This block is used for evaluating a received Counter-Interrogation message from the application program. Via
the inputs of the function block, counter interrogation messages can be filtered with the criteria explained in
the table above.
If
• CASDU1 = configured CASDU1 and CASDU2 = configured CASDU2

or
• CASDU1 = 255 and CASDU2 = 255

and
• the interrogated group represents the group of the function block,

then the output values will be set based on the values for FRZ and RQT according to the following table:
QCC: Qualifier of counter interrogation command in the message (Type Identification 101 according to
IEC 60870-5-101/104)
FRZ RQT in compatible range TRANSMIT FREEZE RESET COT

0 1 to 4 Transmit group 1 to 4 X 38 to 41
0.5 Transmit all groups (1 to 4) X 37
1 1 to 4 Freeze group 1 to 4 X
0.5 Freeze all groups (1 to 4) X
2 1 to 4 Freeze with reset group 1 to 4 X
0.5 Freeze with reset all groups (1 to 4) X

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FRZ RQT in compatible range TRANSMIT FREEZE RESET COT

3 1 to 4 Reset group 1 to 4 X
0.5 Reset all groups (1 to 4) X
FRZ RQT in private range
1 51 to 54 Freeze and transmit group 1 to 4 X X 38 to 41
55 Freeze and transmit all groups (1 to 4) X X 37
2 51 to 54 Freeze with reset and transmit group 1 to 4 X X X 38 to 41
55 Freeze with reset and transmit all groups (1 to 4) X X X 37
If values for FRZ or RQT are received which are not included in this table, the message will be discarded. In
this case, no information is transferred to the application. The output COT is only valid in combination with
the TRANSMIT signal.
During Monitoring the output values are always 0.
Cause of Transmission (COT)
<37> requested by general counter request reqcogen (all groups)
<38> requested by group 1 counter request reqco1
Example for the Deployment of the Block in an Application
[sc_counter_interrog_rec_example, 1, en_US]
Supported Systems
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.12.6 IECCMD_SET_CTRLLOC
The IECCMD_SET_CTRLLOC block enables selective control locations for the IEC command function.

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Input CTRLLOC_1 DINT Control location 1, 0 to 255 valid location, 256 = not 256
used
CTRLLOC_2 DINT Control location 2, 0 to 255 valid location, 256 = not 256
used
used
used
This block allows the adjustment of the control locations for the processing of IEC commands. For each block,
up to 4 control locations can be selected at the inputs CTRLLOC_x. The control location will be moved if the
input is in the range between 0 and 255. For more than 4 control locations, the block can be used several
times. Up to 256 control locations can be selected.
If the block IECCMD_SET_CTRLLOC is not used in the application, the control-location check is disabled (i.e. all
locations are valid).
This block activates functions in the target system, i.e. during Monitoring the control location is not set.
Supported Systems
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
11.12.7 LICENSE_CONTROL
The LICENSE_CONTROL block can be integrated in a user-defined block or a chart to check the availability of a
license.

Inputs TYPE String Needed license that is read out by the license server ‘’
VALUE DINT Number of units integrated in the application 0
program
UNIT String Unit of the license ‘’
ERR_MODE DINT 0
Output STATE DINT Result of reading out if the needed license is available 0
In case the LICENSE_CONTROL block is used, the license server reads out if the needed license is available.
The output STATE is set accordingly (0 = no license, 1 = license available, 2 = trial mode).
The ERR_MODE input implicates the resulting reaction if the needed license is not available (0 = system
application shutdown, 1 = user application shutdown). This parameter is activated after the trial period of 21
days expires.

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Example:
The application program contains the licensed function Dynamic Load Management with currently
40 Charging Units. For this function, for example, these licenses are available in the Function Point Manager:
• Type: Dynamic Load Mgmt/Value: 25CU
• Type: Dynamic Load Mgmt/Value: 50CU

The function block must be connected with the following values in the application program:
• Type: Dynamic Load Mgmt (type of the license available in the Function Point Manager)
• Value: 40 (current value, for example, connected to the function block via a variable)
• Unit: CU (unit of the license available in the Function Point Manager)

In case a license with a license value equal to or higher than 40 (for example, 50CU) is loaded in the device,
the output STATE is set to 1 and the function is permanently activated. If no or an insufficient license is
loaded, the function remains in the test mode (STATE = 2) and is terminated after a trial period of 21 days
(STATE = 0).
You can check the state and the necessary license scope in SICAM WEB.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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12.2 Text Box – General 227
12.3 Text - View 228
12.4 Printing Data 229
12.5 Using Print Preview 232

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12.1 Document - General
12.1 Document - General

This group contains the general properties of a document template.
Elements and Explanations

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the General group.
Element Explanation
Document
Name This field contains the name of the currently selected template. You cannot change
this name.
Orientation The field tells you the orientation of the template, that is, portrait or landscape. You
cannot change the orientation.
Paper size This field shows the standardized name for the paper format of the template, for
example, Letter or A4. You cannot change this name.
Width This field contains the current template width as a numerical value. You see the
corresponding unit in the Rulers and grid group. If you select a different unit from
the Unit list box there, the value for the width will be updated.
Height This field contains the current template height as a numerical value. You see the
corresponding unit of measurement in the Rulers and grid group. If you select a
different unit of measurement from the Unit list box there, the value for the height
will also be updated.
Rulers and Grid

Units In this list box, you select a unit of measurement for the grid and the rulers. If
you select a different unit of measurement, all the values that refer to a unit of
measurement will be updated. These include, for example, the values in the Height
and Width fields.
Grid steps This entry field contains the value for the current grid steps. You see the corre-
sponding unit in the Units list box. If you select a different unit from this list box, the
value for the grid step will be updated. To modify the grid step, enter a value greater
than 0 in the entry field. If Centimeters is set as the unit, the maximum value is 5.
Show grid If you select this check box, a grid will be shown on the template. To hide the grid
again, remove the selection.
Snap to grid If this check box is selected, objects will be aligned on the lines of the grid when they
are moved or scaled. This function remains active if the grid is not visible.

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This group contains the general properties of a text box.

Element Explanation
Text Box
Text Enter the text in this text box that will appear in the text box.
Location and size

X/Y One position value in the X direction and one in the Y direction define the position of
a text box in the template. The position values relate to the upper left corner of the
text box.
The 2 text boxes contain the current position values. You can enter new values into
these text boxes. The position of the text box will then be updated in the template.
Conversely, the values in the text boxes will be updated as soon as you move the
text box manually.
You see the unit for the values in the Rulers and grid group. If you select a different
unit from the Unit list box there, the values for the position will also be updated.
Width/Height The width and height define the size of a text box. The 2 text boxes contain the
current values of these settings. You can enter new values into these text boxes. The
size of the text box will then be updated in the template. Conversely, the values in
the text boxes will be updated as soon as you scale the text box manually.
unit from the Unit list box there, the values for the size will also be updated.
Z-order You can specify the sequence of the objects in this field, if the objects overlap.

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12.3 Text - View

This group contains the properties of the text in a text box.

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Text group.
Element Explanation
Style
Font With this list box, you select a font for the text in the text box. The selected font
applies to the entire text.
Font size With this list box, you select a character size for the text in the text box. The selected
character size applies to the entire text.
Font style
Bold If you select this check box, the entire text in the text box will be shown in bold type.
Italic If you select this check box, the entire text in the text box will be shown in italics.
Underline If you select this check box, the entire text in the text box will be shown underlined.
Orientation With this list box, you select the orientation to Horizontal or Vertical for the text in
the text box.
Alignment
Horizontal With this list box, you select the horizontal alignment of the text in the text box. The
selected alignment applies to the entire text.
unit from the Unit list box there, the values for the margins will also be updated.
Vertical With these list boxes, you select the vertical alignment of the text in the text box.
The selected alignment applies to the entire text.

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12.4 Printing Data
12.4.1 Starting the Printing
Before starting the printing process, decide on one of the 3 basic possibilities:
• You want to print an individual data category, for example, the function settings or the single-line
configuration. In this case, mark the assigned entry in the project tree. Some data categories must be
displayed in the working area. You can find more information in the respective topic descriptions.
• You want to print a number of data categories or all data from a SICAM A8000 device. In this case, mark
in the 1.1.2 Project Tree the name of the concerned SICAM A8000 device.
• You want to print a number of data categories or all data from the current project. In this case you mark
the project name in the project tree.
Starting the Printing Process for an Individual Data Category

² Mark the affiliated entry in the project or open the data in the working area.
² Click Print.
The Print dialog closes, the printing progress is displayed in the object bar and the selected data is printed.
NOTE
i You can still cancel printing when it is in progress, by clicking the button in the object bar.
Starting the Printing Process for the Data from a SICAM A8000 Device or from the Project
² Mark the project name or a device name in the project.
² Click Print.
The Print dialog closes, the printing progress is displayed in the object bar and the selected data is printed.
NOTE
i You can still cancel printing when it is in progress, by clicking the button in the object bar.
Related Topics
² 12.4.2 Determining the Scope of Printing

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12.4.2 Determining the Scope of Printing
If you want to print a number of data categories or all data from a SICAM A8000 device or from the project,
you can determine the scope of printing. For this, you can use the dialog 18.4.4 Print. This dialog is displayed
when you mark the project name or a device name in the 1.1.2 Project Tree and then click Print in the Project
menu.
Determining the Scope of Printing for Project Data

² Click Options in the Logic Editor toolbar.
The context menu opens.
² Select Settings from the context menu.
The Settings editor is displayed in the working area.
² Select 12.4.4 Print Options in this editor.
The print options are displayed under the Select print contents area.
² The Select print contents area contains the names of the individual data categories. Select at least one
data category. To do this, mark the relevant check box.
² You can optionally select other data categories. In order to select all data categories, click Select all.
² Click Save Project.
The scope for printing for project data is determined
Related Topics
² 12.4.3 Selecting Print Options
² 12.4.4 Print Options
12.4.3 Selecting Print Options
Before the printout is started, select a printer, a document template and a cover page. For this, you can use
the dialog 18.4.4 Print.
This dialog is displayed after one of the following actions:
• You have marked an individual data category in the project tree or opened the data in the working area
and then clicked Print in the Project menu.
• You have predefined the scope of printing and then clicked Print button from the Logic Editor toolbar.
• You have predefined the print options in the 12.4.4 Print Options and then clicked Print button from the
Logic Editor toolbar.
Setting up Printer and Document

² Select the printer from the Name list box that should be used for the printout. The names of all output
devices are displayed for which the affiliated drivers are installed.
² You can optionally click Advanced. Windows standard dialog for Print is displayed. With this dialog, you
can set up other print-specific settings or open other dialogs.
² Select the document layout. In order to do so, click the Document information list box.
An additional selection dialog is displayed.
² The template-list box contains the templates available for the selected category. The name, paper type,
and orientation are displayed for every template.
² Mark the desired template in this list.
²
Click .

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The additional selection dialog closes.

² Select a check box option Print cover page to print the cover page, which is stored in the selected
document information.
² Select a check box option Print table of contents to add a table of contents to the printout.
² Under Properties area, select the option All if you wish to print out the entire content of the editor.
- or -
² Select Compact if you wish to print out an abbreviated version of the project data.
² Click Preview to generate a print preview in advance.
A print preview is displayed in the working area.
² Click Print.
NOTE
i The scope of print options available in the Print dialog vary depending on the elements to be printed.
Related Topics
² 12.4.4 Print Options
² 12.4.1 Starting the Printing
12.4.4 Print Options
You can use this group to select print contents.

The following table provides explanations for the elements of the Print options group.
Element Explanation
Select all If you mark this check box, all the options in the Select print contents
group are selected for printing.
Device information If you mark this check box, the contents of this field are selected for
Hardware and protocols printing.
Measuring-points routing Note: On selecting the check-box option User comments, the
comments entered for functions and signals in different devices (for
Function-group connections
example, comments in the AomBay, Function group (FG), Function
Information routing (FN), Function block (FB), Signals, and Settings) are printed and
Communication mapping displayed in the PDF format.
Settings
Function charts
Display pages
Safety and security
Merging-unit routing
User comments
Related Topics
12.4.2 Determining the Scope of Printing
12.4.3 Selecting Print Options

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12.5.1 Overview of the Print Preview
Before printing, you can check the expected print result with 18.4.3 Print Preview.
The print preview offers the following possibilities:
• You can scale the view of the displayed document.
• You can navigate in the document in different ways.
• You can start the document print directly from the print preview.
Related Topics
12.5.2 Opening the Print Preview
12.5.4 Scaling a View
12.5.5 Navigating in the Print Preview
12.5.2 Opening the Print Preview
Before opening 18.4.3 Print Preview, you must decide on one of the 3 basic possibilities:
• Use the print preview to check an individual data category, for example, the function settings or the
single-line configuration. In this case, you mark the assigned entry in the project tree. In the case of a few
data categories it is necessary to have the data displayed in the working area. More information about
this can be found in the respective topic descriptions in this Help.
• You want to check a number of data categories or all data from a SICAM A8000 device with the print
preview. In this case you mark the name of the SICAM A8000 device concerned in the project tree.
• You want to check a number of data categories or all data from the current project with the print
preview. In this case you mark the project name in the project tree.
Checking Individual Data Categories with the Print Preview

² Mark the assigned entry in the 1.1.2 Project Tree or open the data in the working area.
² Click Print preview in the Project menu.
The 18.4.3 Print Preview dialog opens.
² Use this dialog to select a document layout and the properties. You find more information about this
under 12.5.3 Selecting Preview Options.
² Click Preview.
The Print preview dialog closes. The print preview is displayed in the working area.
Checking the Data from a SICAM A8000 Device or the Project with the Print Preview
² Mark the project name or a device name in the project tree.
² Click Print Preview in the Project menu.
² Use this dialog to select the document layout and the properties. You find more information about this
under 12.5.3 Selecting Preview Options.
² Click Preview.

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Related Topics
² 12.5.1 Overview of the Print Preview
² 12.5.4 Scaling a View
² 12.5.5 Navigating in the Print Preview
12.5.3 Selecting Preview Options
Before the print preview is started, select the document layout and the properties. For this, you can use the
dialog 18.4.3 Print Preview.
This dialog is displayed after one of the following actions:
• You have marked an individual data category in the project tree and then clicked Print preview in the
Project menu.
• You have marked the data in the working area and then clicked Preview in the Project menu.
• You have predefined the preview scope with the dialog 18.4.3 Print Preview and then clicked Preview.
Setting up a Document for Print Preview

² Click Print preview in the Project menu.
² Select a document information template for the print preview. In order to do so, click the Document
information list box.
An additional selection dialog is displayed.
² The template-list box contains the templates available for the selected category. The name, paper type,
and orientation are displayed for every template.
² Mark the desired template in this list.
²
Click .
The additional selection dialog closes.

² Select a check box option Print cover page to print the cover page, which is stored in the selected
document information.
² Select a check box option Print table of contents to add a table of contents to the printout.
² Under Properties area, select the option All if you wish to print all configuration data of the selected
objects..
- or -
² Select Compact if you wish to print out an abbreviated version of the project data.
² Click Preview.
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12.5.4 Scaling a View
You can scale the view of the 18.4.3 Print Preview and thus change the display size of the document.

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You have the following possibilities:
• You can scale the view in predefined steps.
• You can enlarge a rectangular segment of the view.
• You can dynamically scale the view.
• You can scale the view on a percentage basis.
• You can select one defined final state.
NOTE
i An enlarged or smaller view has no influence on the print result.
Scaling a View in the Predefined Steps

²
Click one of the 2 buttons or .
The document is displayed larger or smaller.
NOTE
i When the maximum or minimum display size is reached, the respective button becomes inactive.
Enlarging a Rectangular Segment of the View

²
Click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
This enables the selection tool.

² Left-click on the document and hold the mouse button down as you drag a rectangle.
² Release the mouse button as soon as the rectangle has reached the desired size.
The marked segment in the document will be enlarged in the working area.
Scaling a View Dynamically

²
This enables the tool for dynamic scaling.

² Left-click on the document and hold the mouse button. If you want to make the document smaller, move
the mouse towards you. If you want to make the document larger, move the mouse away from you.
The document is enlarged or made smaller in the print preview.
² Release the mouse button as soon as the document has reached the desired size.
The document is displayed in the print preview in the selected size.
Scaling a View by Percent

² Open the list box for the scaling factor in the Print preview toolbar.
² Select a percent value.
- or -
² Enter a whole number percent value from 10 to 800 into the text box of the list box.
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The document will be displayed in the selected or entered percent size.
Selecting a Defined Final State

² Open the list box for the scaling factor in the Print preview toolbar.
² Select one of the defined final states.
The document is displayed in the desired final state.
Related Topics
12.5.5 Navigating in the Print Preview
In order to get from one page of the document to the next, you have the following possibilities:
• You can display a certain page directly.
• You can display the previous or next page.
• You can display the previous or next view.
• You can move the pages vertically with the scroll bar.
• You can move the pages vertically with the hand tool.
NOTE
i Please observe the difference between the previous/next page and the previous/next view. For pages, the
terms Previous and Next relate to the 2 bordering pages that are located before and after the currently
visible page. With views, the terms relate to the previous display process. If you navigate through a
document, the sequence of the displayed pages is documented in a list. With the Previous view and Next
view actions, you can navigate within this list and display the corresponding pages.
Displaying the Previous or the Next Page

²
In order to display the previous page, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
- or -
²
In order to display the 1st page of the document, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
- or -
²
In order to display the next page of the document, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
- or -
²
In order to display the last page of the document, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
Corresponding with your respective action, the appropriate page is displayed in the print preview.
Displaying the Previous or the Next View

²
In order to display the previous view, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
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In order to display the next view, click the button in the Print preview toolbar.
Corresponding with your respective action, the appropriate page is displayed in the print preview.
Moving Pages Vertically with the Scroll Bar

² Click on the vertical scroll bar in the display area and hold the mouse button.
² Move the scroll bar in a vertical direction.
The document is moved corresponding to your movement in the display area.
Moving Pages Vertically with the Hand Tool

²
The button in the toolbar is marked and the mouse pointer changes into a hand symbol.
² Click on the document in the display area and hold the mouse button.
² Move the document in a vertical direction.
Related Topics
12.5.6 Starting the Printout
If you are satisfied with the expected print result, you can start the printout. Before the document is printed,
select a printer.
Starting a Printout and Selecting a Printer

²
Click the button.

² Select the printer from the Name list box that should be used for the printout. The list contains the
names of all output devices for which the respective drivers are installed.
² You can optionally click Advanced. The Windows standard dialog for Print is displayed. With this dialog,
you can set up other print-specific settings or open other dialogs.
² Click Print.
Related Topics
² 12.4.3 Selecting Print Options

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13.1 User Information 238

13.2 Project Conversion 239

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13.1 User Information
13.1 User Information

This group contains information about the user.

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the User information group.
Element Explanation
Author This field contains the user name by which the creator of the object was logged on to
the Logic Editor. You cannot change this name.
Created time This field contains the date on which the object was created. You cannot change this
date.
Last modified by This field contains the user name by which you are logged on to the Logic Editor
when the change was made. You cannot change this name.
Modification time This field contains the date on which the object was modified. You cannot change this
date directly. It changes as soon as you modify the object again.
Comment Enter a comment for the object into this text box.
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13.2 Project Conversion
13.2 Project Conversion

The following conversions have been added:
• V03.60 to V03.70:
For XOR blocks (BOOL and DWORD), the inputs of X1/X2 are renamed to IN1 and IN2.

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14 Function Charts (CFC)
14.1 Function Chart – General 242

14.2 Time Stamp 243
14.3 Sheet Bars/Layout 244
14.4 Advanced 246
14.5 Text Box – General 247
14.6 Text Box – Background 248
14.7 Text 249
14.8 Block – General Properties 250
14.9 Interface 251
14.10 Invisible Interconnections 252
14.11 Terminal – General 253
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14.1 Function Chart – General
14.1 Function Chart – General

This group contains the general properties of a function chart (CFC).

Element Explanation
Name This text box contains the current name of the function-block diagram. Enter another
name for the function-block diagram if necessary. If you change the name in the text
box, the name also changes in the project tree.
Type This field contains the type of the function-block diagram. The type is permanently
set as CFC.
Comment If you entered a comment when the function-block diagram was added, this will be
shown in this text box. You can change the comment.
Version If you entered a version number when the function-block diagram was added, this
will be shown in this entry field. You can change this version number.
Author If you entered the name of an author when the function-block diagram was added,
this will be shown in this text box. You can modify the name of the author.
Optimize chart If you highlight this check box, the function-block diagram will be included in the
automatic optimization.
Related Topics
5.1.6 Flow Model
5.7.2 Optimizing the Running Sequence Automatically

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14.2 Time Stamp

This group contains information about the timestamp of a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Time stamp group.
Element Explanation
Created on This field contains the date on which the function-block diagram was created. You
cannot change this date.
Changed on This field contains the date on which the function-block diagram was modified. You
cannot change this date directly. This data changes as soon as you save the function-
block diagram again.
Changed by This field contains the user name by which you are logged on to the operating system
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This group contains the properties of sheet bars and the layout of a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Sheet Bars/layout group.
Element Explanation
Sheet Bars
Static sheet bars If you select this option, a permanent area will
be reserved in the function-block diagram on the
right and left. This area is exclusively for sheet-bar
entries, for example for interconnections throughout
the function-block diagram.
Dynamic sheet bars If you select this option, the sheet-bar entries will
only be shown in the function-block diagram when
necessary.
A function-block diagram configured in this way
differs from a function-block diagram with fixed sheet
bars by way of the following properties:
• You can place blocks or text boxes in the sheet-

bar area.
• The sheet-bar area is not marked.
No sheet bars If you select this option, the function-block diagram
will be displayed without margin bars. Instead,
so-called connectors show the interconnections to
other function-block diagrams or to operands. The
connectors are placed next to the interconnected
block connection. Cross-sheet interconnections are
displayed as if they are on one sheet.
Sheet-bar size With this list box, you set the width of the sheet bars.
This is done by clicking the arrow buttons of the list
box. Alternately, you can enter a value in the entry
field of the list box.
Layout
Vertical With this list box, you increase or reduce the number
of sheets of the function-block diagram in the vertical
direction. This is done by clicking the arrow buttons
of the list box. Alternatively, you can enter a value in
the entry field of the list box.
Horizontal With this list box, you increase or reduce the number
of sheets of the function-block diagram in the hori-
zontal direction. This is done by clicking the arrow
buttons of the list box. Alternatively, you can enter a
value in the entry field of the list box.
Sheet size With this list box, you select a sheet size. You can
select between the formats A3, A4, and A5.
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5.3.3 Overview of Sheet Bars

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14.4 Advanced
This group provides advanced properties for a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Advanced group.
Element Explanation
Code generation Shows if the current chart is considered for the code generation (yes, if activated).
You can only de/activate this option via the context menu of the chart in the
1.1.2 Project Tree.
Depending on this setting, the icon of the chart differs in the Project Tree:
• Code generation active:
• Code generation inactive:
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This group contains the general properties of a text box in a function chart (CFC).

Element Explanation
Text block in the If you select this check box, the text block will be moved into the background. You
background can then position interconnections and blocks through the text box.
Border
Border width This entry field contains the current line width in pixels. The default value after
insertion of the text box is 0. To modify the width of the line, enter a value in the
entry field.
Border color With this list box, you can select a color for the border line.
Related Topics

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14.6 Text Box – Background

This group contains the background properties of a text box in a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Background group.
Element Explanation
Background image Here you can select a background image to be used as background of the text box.
Background color With this list box, you select a filling color for the text box.
Gamma value Here you can select the gamma value for a used background image.
Related Topics

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14.7 Text
14.7 Text
This group contains the text properties of a text box in a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Text group.
Element Explanation
Text Enter the text in this text box that will appear in the text box.
Font With this list box, you select a font for the text in the text box. The selected font
Text color With this list box, you select a color for the text in the text box. The selected text color
Alignment With this list box, you select an alignment of the text in the text box. The selected
orientation applies to the entire text.
Font size With this list box, you select a character size for the text in the text box. The selected
character size applies to the entire text.
Wrap lines automati- If this check box is selected, the text will be broken into lines depending on the width
cally of the text box. If the check box is not selected, the text will be truncated if the text
box is too narrow.
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14.8 Block – General Properties
14.8 Block – General Properties

This group contains the general properties of a block in a function chart (CFC).

Element Explanation
Instance Data
Name This text box contains a consecutively numbered default name for the block instance.
Enter another name for the block instance if necessary.
Comment You have the option of entering a comment in this text box.
Add forcing This column contains 1 check box. If you select this check box in the offline mode, a
force value can be added to the block IO in the online mode. This check box has to be
selected before starting the online analysis.
Forcing active This column contains 1 check box. If you select this check box in the online mode, the
force value will be written to the device.
Force value This column contains 1 field. This field contains the value that is written to the device
when forcing is activated.
Type Data
Type This field contains the type of the block, for example, AND. You cannot change this
block type.
Comment This field contains a comment about the block that has been preset in the factory. You
cannot change this comment.
Author This field contains the user name by which you are logged on to the operating system
when the insertion was made. You cannot change this name.
Version This field contains a version number of the block that has been preset in the factory.
You cannot change this version number.
Family With this field you can structure function blocks.
Created on This field contains the date on which the block was inserted into the function-block
diagram. You cannot change this date.
Changed by This field contains the user name by which you are logged on to the operating system
Call (Type) Type of the used function block.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
5.4.1 Basic Instructions

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14.9 Interface
This group contains the terminals properties of a component in a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Connections group.
Element Explanation
Name This column contains the names of all block connections. You cannot change these
names.
Value This column contains the current values of all block connections. You can change
these values. Click the entry field in question and enter a new value. A plausibility
and syntax verification checks the value. If the value is permissible, it is accepted.
Otherwise, you will receive a warning.
The value will be synchronized with the value in the properties of the block connec-
tion. The values in the 2 text boxes are therefore always identical.
Unit This column contains the units currently set for the block connections. You can
change these units. This is done by clicking the cell in question. The cell changes
into a list box. Select a new unit for the block connection from the list box.
The unit will be synchronized with the unit in the properties of the block connection.
The selected units are therefore always identical.
Type This column contains the data types for the inputs and outputs of the block. You
cannot change these data types.
The following data types are possible: BOOL, DINT, REAL, TIME, STRUCT, ARRAY.
Add forcing This column contains 1 check box for each input and output. If you select this check
box in the offline mode, a force value can be added to the block IO in the online
mode. This check box has to be selected before starting the online analysis.
Forcing active This column contains 1 check box for each input and output. If you select this check
box in the online mode, the force value will be written to the device.
Force value This column contains 1 field for each input and output. This field contains the value
that is written to the device when forcing is activated.
Section This column contains the information for each connection as to whether it is an input
or an output. You cannot change this information.
Invisible This column contains 1 check box for each block connection. If you select this check
box, the connection will be hidden on the block. To show the block connection again,
remove the selection.
The check box will be synchronized with the check box in the properties of the block
connection. The conditions of the 2 check boxes are therefore always identical.
For test This column contains one check box for each block connection. If you select this check
box, the connection will be taken into account for function chart analysis.
The check box will be synchronized with the check box in the properties of the block
connection. The conditions of the 2 check boxes are therefore always identical.
Comment This column contains 1 text box for each connection. You have the option of entering
a comment in this text box.
The comment will be synchronized with the comment in the properties of the block
connection. The contents of the 2 text boxes are therefore always identical.
Comment (type) This field contains a comment preset in the factory. You cannot change this comment.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block
5.5.8 Showing/Hiding Block Connections

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14.10 Invisible Interconnections

This group contains the general properties of invisible interconnections in a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Invisible Interconnections group.
Element Explanation
Name This column contains the names of all invisible block connections. You cannot change
these names.
Interconnection This column contains invisible interconnections as text. For this purpose, the names of
the function-block diagram, block, and connection of the interconnected partner are
combined into an expression having the form:
Plan name\block name.connection name. An example of this is
CFC_Chart_3\AND_1.Y.
Invisible This column contains one check box for each invisible interconnection. Because the
interconnection is hidden, the check box is selected. To show the interconnection
again, remove the selection.
Type This column contains the data types for the inputs and outputs of the block. You
cannot change these data types. The following data types are possible: BOOL, DINT,
INT, REAL.
Section This column contains the information for each connection as to whether it is an input
or an output. You cannot change this information.
Comment This column contains one text box for each connection. You have the option of
entering a comment in this text box.
The comment will be synchronized with the comment in the properties of the block
connection. The contents of the 2 text boxes are therefore always identical.
Comment (type) This field contains a comment preset in the factory. You cannot change this comment.
Related Topics
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This group contains the general properties of a block connection in a function chart (CFC).

Element Explanation
Instance Data
Name This field contains the name of the block connection. You cannot change this name.
Value This entry field contains the current value of the block connection. You can change
this value. Click the entry field and enter a new value. A plausibility and syntax
verification checks the value. If the value is permissible, it is accepted. Otherwise,
you will receive a warning.
The value will be synchronized with the value in the properties of the block connec-
tion. The values in the 2 entry fields are therefore always identical.
To the right of the entry field, there is a check box. If the value entered is valid, the
selection of the check box will automatically be removed. If you select the check box
again, the value of the block connection will be reset to the default value. The Value
field in the Type data area shows the default value of the block connection.
Unit With this list box, you can select a unit for the block connection. The unit will be
synchronized with the unit in the properties of the block connection. The selected
units are therefore always identical.
To the right of the list box, there is a check box. As soon as you select a unit, the
selection of the check box will automatically be removed. If you select the check box
again, the unit of the block connection will be reset to the default unit. The Unit field
in the Type data area shows the default value of the block connection.
Invisible If you select this check box, the block connection will be hidden on the block. To
show the block connection again, remove the selection.
The check box will be synchronized with the check box in the connection properties
of the block. The conditions of the 2 check boxes are therefore always identical.
The Invisible check box in the Type data area shows the default value of the block
connection.
For test If you select this check box, the block connection will be taken into account for
function chart analysis.
The check box will be synchronized with the check box in the connection properties
of the block. The conditions of the 2 check boxes are therefore always identical.
The For test check box in the Type data area shows the default value of the block
connection.
Comment You have the option of entering a comment in this text box.
The comment will be synchronized with the comment in the connection properties
of the block. The contents of the 2 text boxes are therefore always identical.
Type Data
Type This field contains the data type of the block connection. The following data types
are possible: BOOL, DINT, REAL, TIME, STRUCT, ARRAY.

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Element Explanation
Value This field contains the default value of the block connection.
If you insert a block into a function-block diagram, the block connection will be
preset to the default value for the connection type. If the default value of the
connection type changes, it will propagate the new value to the block connection in
the function-block diagram.
If you set parameters for the block connections, propagation of the standard value
to the connection type will be interrupted. You can reactivate the propagation. This
requires that you select the check box next to the Value field. The standard value of
the connection instance then replaces the parameterized value again.
Unit This field contains the default unit of the block connection.
If you insert a block into a function-block diagram, the block connection will be
preset to the default unit for the connection type. If the default unit of the connec-
tion type changes, it will propagate the new unit to the block connection in the
function-block diagram.
If you set parameters for the block connections, propagation of the standard unit
to the connection type will be interrupted. You can reactivate the propagation. This
requires that you select the check box next to the Unit field. The standard value of
the connection instance then replaces the parameterized value again.
Invisible The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the visibility of the block
connection.
For test The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the test of the block
connection.
Comment This field contains a comment about the block connection that has been preset in
the factory.
Configurable The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the parameterizability of
the block connection.
Interconnectable The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the interconnectability of
Section This field contains the information as to whether the block connection is an input or
an output.
Related Topics
5.1.4 Block

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14.12 Interconnection
This group contains the general properties of an interconnection in a function chart (CFC).

The following table provides explanations of the elements of the Interconnection group.
Element Explanation
Source This field contains the source of an interconnection as text. For this purpose, the names of the
function-block diagram, block, and connection of the source are combined into an expression
having the form:
Plan name\block name.connection name. An example for this is Chart_3\AND_1.Y.
Target This field contains the target of an interconnection as text. For this purpose, the names of the
function-block diagram, block, and connection of the target are combined into an expression
having the form:
Plan name\block name.connection name. An example for this is Chart_4\OR_2.X1.
Negate If you select this check box, the target input of the interconnection will be negated. The check
box is only active if the target input is of type BOOL.
Related Topics
5.5.4 Negating a Block Input

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14.13 Signal – General

This group contains the general properties of a signal.

Element Explanation
General
Name Contains the path of the signal in the form [SignalName].[SignalElement]. For
changing the signal name refer to the manual of the SICAM Device Manager.
Type The type of the signal (BOOL, DINT, REAL, TIME, STRUCT).
Comment Displays a comment, if available.
Variable
Value The default value of the signal.
Const True if a variable has been defined as constant and cannot be changed.
Retain True if the variable has to be created in the battery-buffered area of the control, so it
does not lose its values after power failure.
Signal
Signal The name of the signal (refer to SICAM Device Manager for further help).
Address The address of the signal.
TI Type information of the signal.
Attribute The attribute name of the signal element.
Related Topics

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15.1 Analyzing Function Charts (CFC)

Function charts (CFC) analysis in Logic Editor allows you to verify the created CFC logic for the A8000 series
devices. Using this feature, you can watch the values available at respective inputs and/or output of the
configured CFC blocks. You can analyze the CFC charts via Online analysis (Monitoring) or via Offline
analysis (Simulation).
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Figure 15-1 CFC Analysis - Sample View
Online Analysis of Function Charts (CFC) - Monitoring

With the CFC online analysis, you can verify the configured CFC logic in Logic Editor by connecting to the
A8000 series device. You can view real-time values or states of any inputs/outputs of the CFC blocks. This is a
continuous process and you can stop the operation at any point of time.
Prerequisites:
• This analysis can be performed on all A8000 series devices.
• The device must be running.
• Logic Editor must be able to connect to the device as guest or administrator user. Also consider the
limitation of the amount of logged on users to the device.
• The configuration must be loaded to the device before starting the Online analysis.
² In the project tree of an offline configuration, open any configured function chart (CFC) and select any
CFC block which needs to be analyzed.
² Select the For Test option of the input/output variable to watch its runtime value in the following ways:
You can select the individual terminal and select the option For Test under the General group in the
Properties tab.
You can select the entire block and select the option For Test under the Interface group in the Proper-
ties tab.
NOTE
i During runtime of online analysis, you still can add or remove terminals for test as well as probe a terminal
by positioning the mouse pointer over the terminal.
² Open the configured CFC chart.

² To start CFC online analysis (Monitoring), click the symbol in the menu bar of the plan.
The Online test of function charts window displays the progress status and after completion, the values
for input/output terminals are displayed in the working area. The title bar changes to orange color indicating

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continuously until you stop the analysis.
NOTE
i While the CFC online analysis is in progress, you can still add or remove the terminals for the online
analysis and view the values available at the terminal. Other CFC operations, like creating a new logic and
modification of any existing logic, are not possible while CFC online analysis is in progress.
² Click the Control flow tab to add/remove values for watching and also watch the values for already
added terminals in the tabular view.
² To stop the CFC online analysis, click the symbol in the menu bar again or select Stop function chart
(CFC) analysis from the Tools menu.
Offline Analysis of Function Charts (CFC) - Simulation

With the CFC offline analysis, you can verify the configured CFC logic in Logic Editor without connecting to
the A8000 series device. You can view values or states of any inputs/outputs of the CFC blocks. This is a
continuous process and you can stop the operation at any point of time.
² In the project tree of an offline configuration, open any configured function chart (CFC) and select any
CFC block which needs to be analyzed.
² Select the For Test option of the input/output variable to watch its runtime value in the following ways:
You can select the individual terminal and select the option For Test under the General group in the
Properties tab.
You can select the entire block and select the option For Test under the Interface group in the Proper-
ties tab.
NOTE
i During runtime of offline analysis, you still can add or remove terminals for test as well as probe a terminal
by positioning the mouse pointer over the terminal.
² Open the configured CFC chart.

² To start CFC offline analysis (Simulation), click the symbol in the menu bar of the plan.
The Starting simulation... dialog displays the progress status and after completion, the values for input/
output terminals are displayed in the working area. The title bar changes to orange color indicating that the
editor is in the offline mode. The values are displayed at the terminals continuously until you stop the analysis.
² To stop the CFC offline analysis, click the symbol in the menu bar again.

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² 5.1.1 Meaning of CFC
² 5.1.5 Configuration Strategy

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16.1 Configuring SICAM A8000 Devices 262

16.2 Testing SICAM A8000 Devices 265

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16.1 Configuring SICAM A8000 Devices
16.1.1 SICAM CP-8000, CP-8021, CP-8022
Task Assignment
² In the Project Tree, double-click Add new chart.
The Add new chart dialog opens.
The Task Assignment cannot be changed, there is only 1 fixed task level.
Task Cycle-Time
² In the Project Tree, double-click Chart sequence & extras.
² Switch to the Task assignment tab and select the task. In the corresponding Properties tab below, set
the Cycle Time.

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Related Topics
² 5.1.6 Flow Model
16.1.2 SICAM CP-8050, CP-8031
Task Assignment
NOTE
i With V03.50 and higher it is also possible to set up a device of type CP-8031 in the Device Manager.
A CP-8031 is basically a CP-8050 with some restrictions (e.g. no multiple resources and redundancy).
² In the Project Tree, double-click Add new chart.

The Add new chart dialog opens.
In the Task assignment, there are 3 task levels available. When you create the chart you can assign the
desired task level.
Additionally, the Task assignment can also be changed later in the 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor.

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Task Properties
² In the Project Tree, double-click Chart sequence & extras.
² Switch to the Task assignment tab and select the task. In the corresponding Properties tab below, set
the Cycle Time.
² Set the Time-out monitoring of task execution.

If the task is not finished within the given cycles, the application and all I/O modules are terminated.
² Set the Program processing.
– Periodic:
The program processing is periodically executed according to the Cycle Time.
– Spontaneous or periodic:
The program processing is periodically executed according to the Cycle Time. However, after receiving a
spontaneous message, the execution starts immediately.
Related Topics
² 5.1.6 Flow Model
² 5.8.5 Bumpless Reload

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16.2 Testing SICAM A8000 Devices
16.2.1 Testing Signals (Forcing)
Forcing is a user intervention in the logic of the simulated program by changing the value of a variable.
Adding Signals For Test

In order to add input and output signals from the plan for test, you have 2 possibilities:
• Right-click a single signal and select Add for test from the context menu to add this single signal.
• Right-click anywhere in the plan and select Add all input signals of this chart to forcing list or Add all
output signals of this chart to forcing list from the context menu to add all input or output signals at
once.
Forcing Table
The forcing table is available in the Testing taskcard.
The forcing table is a central point in Logic Editor to influence the execution of the CFC plan. The force list
shows all signals which are added to the list and can be used for forcing.
Within the table you can:
• modify the value that is to be forced
• activate the forcing
• disconnect the signal from the process bus

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[sc_le_forcingtable, 2, en_US]
Figure 16-1 Adding a signal to the Forcing Table
Adding a Signal to the Forcing Table

To add a signal to the forcing table:
² Click the symbol between Process value and Chart value of the desired signal.
The symbol changes to . You can now edit the Chart value of each value of the selected signal and they are
now visible in the forcing list.

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NOTE
i You can only force Chart values.
Removing a Signal from the Forcing Table

To remove a signal from the forcing table:
² Click the symbol between Process value and Chart value of the desired signal again.
The symbol changes to and the selected signal is removed from the forcing list.
[sc_le_forcing_remove, 2, en_US]
Forcing a Signal Element Value

To force a signal element value:
² During monitoring mode of your CFC plan, activate the Forced option. Now you can modify the Value;
after pressing <Enter> the entered value is forced.
² If a value is already forced, modifying the Value will also set the new value in the system.
NOTE
i Setting the Forced option can only be done during monitoring mode. Furthermore, stopping monitoring
mode will disable all forcings set during your last monitoring session.
NOTE
i Output signals can only be forced if the plan is paused (Operation menu).

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NOTE
i If Forced has been enabled for a signal, it is not possible to disable the forcing during the currently active
monitoring session.
Disconnecting a Signal from the Process Bus

To disconnect a signal from the process:
² During monitoring mode of your CFC plan, activate the Disconnected option.
² If a value is disconnected, deactivating the Disconnected option will reconnect the signal to the process
bus again.
NOTE
i Setting the Disconnected option can only be done during monitoring mode.
Related Topics
² 14 Function Charts (CFC)
² 18.2.4 Testing
² 5.4 Adding and Processing Elements in the Function Chart
² 16.2 Testing SICAM A8000 Devices
16.2.2 Testing Actions in Synchronized and Non-Synchronized State
When using redundancy, the Operation panel shows a redundancy-related area for redundant resources.

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[sc_redundant testing card, 1, en_US]
Redundancy State
If a redundant device is in online operation and its Redundancy state is unknown and/or its Synchronized
state is unknown, the connection to the device may be interrupted or the device does not send an intelligible
answer.
During start-up of the Logic Editor Redundancy state and Synchronized state can be displayed as unknown
for a short time, but should not during online operation.
Redundancy state and Synchronized state are cyclically interrogated during online operation and are auto-
matically updated in case of any change of the device's state.
Synchronized State
Depending on the Synchronized state the following actions are possible or not.
Action Synchronized: Yes Synchronized: No
Cold/Warm Start no yes
Halt/Continue/Cycle Step no yes
Disconnect/Reconnect of input/ no yes
output signals
Force input/output signals no yes
The corresponding buttons are active or inactive depending on the Synchronized state.

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Start/Stop Synchronization
NOTE
i When the synchronization is stopped, the redundant devices show different states, because they work on
different process images.
Simulation
In simulation mode the behavior is like during online operation, though the Redundancy state is displayed as
unknown.
16.2.3 SICAM CP-8000, CP-8021, CP-8022
16.2.3.1 Testing Input Wiring

Example: You want to test if switch X1 is properly connected with signal 1, switch X2 with signal 2, etc.
[sc_test_inputwiring_example, 1, --_--]
To do so, you press X1 and check if the value of signal 1 changes.

There are 2 possible ways:
• Halt the chart
• Disconnect all output signals from the process

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Halt the Chart
[sc_test_outputwiring_halt, 2, en_US]
[sc_test_inputwiring_halt_chart, 1, --_--]
In this case, all actual input process values (Input PI) are written to the input signals in the chart and are visible
in the online test. The chart processing is halted, all input-signal values (signals 1 to 5) are not processed, so
the output signals 6 and 7 remain unchanged.
Example: When switching X1, the value Switch 1 is copied from the Input Process Image (Input PI) to signal
1 in the chart. When modifying the value of potentiometer P1, the current value Pot 1 is copied to signal 4 in
the chart.

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Disconnect all Output Signals from the Process
[sc_test_inputwiring_disconnect, 2, en_US]
[sc_test_inputwiring_disconnect_chart, 1, --_--]
NOTE
i In this case the input wiring and the chart are tested.
All input process values (Input PI) are written to the according input signals in the chart. These values are
processed in the chart and the output signals in the chart are filled with the calculated values.
However, all output signals are disconnected from the process, so all calculated values are NOT written to
the Output PI (process image), thus the output process is not influenced (Relay 1 and Motor 1 remain
unchanged).

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16.2.3.2 Testing Charts

There are 2 ways to test a chart:
• Using the real values from the input process
• Using forced values
Using the Real Values from the Input Process

In this case it is necessary to disconnect all output signals from the process.
[sc_test_inputwiring_disconnect, 2, en_US]
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If you use the real values from the input process, the input signals are NOT disconnected from the process.
Now you can modify the input process values (e.g. switch X1, X2, X3, potentiometer P1, P2). These values are
written to the input signals of the chart and, furthermore, the signals are calculated and the calculated values
are written to the output signals (6 and 7).
Using Forced Values

In this case, all input and output signals have to be disconnected from the process.
[sc_test_chart_dis_inout_en, 1, en_US]
[sc_test_chart_disconnect_inout_chart, 1, --_--]
Now you can modify (force) the values of all input signals (1 to 5) in the chart and check if these values are
calculated properly (check the calculated output signals 6 and 7).

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You can connect individual signals to the process. For example, if you want to use the real value from
the potentiometer P1, reconnect signal 4 to the process (deactivate Forcing – see 16.2.1 Testing Signals
(Forcing)):
[sc_test_chart_signal4_chart, 1, --_--]
Now the input signal 4 receives the real value from the potentiometer P1.
Related Topics
16.2.3.3 Testing Output Wiring

The only way to test the output wiring is to halt the chart:
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[sc_test_inputwiring_halt_chart, 1, --_--]
In this case, signal 6 and signal 7 are not overwritten by the chart values.
Now you can force the values for signal 6 and signal 7, so these values are written to the output process
(Relay 1 and Motor 1). Details see 16.2.1 Testing Signals (Forcing).

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In case of a cycle step or when continuing the chart processing, all output signals are overwritten by the
calculated values of the chart.
Related Topics
16.2.4 SICAM CP-8050, CP-8031
16.2.4.1 Testing Input Wiring

Example: You want to test if switch X1 is properly connected with signal 1, switch X2 with signal 2, etc.

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To do so, disconnect all input signals from the process.

Then press X2 and check if the value of signal 2 changes.
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The process value changes to 1, the chart value remains unchanged 0.

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16.2.4.2 Testing Charts

Example: You want to test the functionality of the chart, but the outputs (R1, M1) must not be changed.
To do so, disconnect all output signals from the process.

Then press X2, change P1, and check if the values of Signal 6 and Signal 7 remain unchanged.

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[sc_testing chart cp-8050, 2, en_US]
The process values of Signal 6 and Signal 7 both remain unchanged.
Related Topics
16.2.4.3 Testing Output Wiring

Example: You want to test Signal 6 is properly connected with Relay 1, Signal 7 with Motor 1, etc.

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To do so, disconnect all output signals from the process.

Then change the value of Signal 7 in the Process value column and check if the value of M1 changes.
[sc_testing outputs cp-8050, 2, en_US]
The process value of M1 changes to the new value.

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17.1 Display of Redundant Devices 284

17.2 Possible Operations of Redundant Devices/Resources 285

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17.1 Display of Redundant Devices
17.1 Display of Redundant Devices

If 2 devices are configured in the Device Manager, they are displayed as follows in the Logic Editor:
• In the Project Navigation, device A and device B are dislayed with separate icons.
• If one resource is redundant, this will be displayed read-only on device B.
[sc_redundancy_display, 1, en_US]
Figure 17-1 Device A (left) and Device B (right)
Icon Description
Device A
Device B
Resource (editable)
Redundant resource in device A (editable)
Redundant resource in device B (read-only)

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17.2 Possible Operations of Redundant Devices/Resources

For device A there is no change compared to non-redundant configuration. You can edit the device and the
resources as usual.
For device B, the following differences apply:
Operation Non-redundant resource Redundant resource

Simulation can be executed can be executed
Online Test can be executed can be executed
Charts, USBs, and Structures can be edited read-only
Trend and Dynamic Display can be edited can be edited
Will be compiled? yes no
Compiling Device/Resource
You can compile the complete device or a single resource via the context menu.
Redundant resources in device B cannot be compiled.

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[sc_res_redundant_compile, 1, en_US]
Figure 17-2 Compiling a Device or a Resource
For Test
When using redundancy, it is possible to set or clear "For test" for all inputs/outputs of a block on the level of:
• device
• resource
• chart
• UFB
This bulk operation affects all inputs/outputs of function blocks and functions contained in charts beneath the
selected context-menu level.

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[sc_redundant_fortest, 1, en_US]
Figure 17-3 Set/Clear "For Test"
For device A you have the possibility to set or clear "For test" for single values via the Control flow tab.

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[sc_redundant_fortest_single, 1, en_US]
Figure 17-4 Set/Clear "For Test" for Single Values in Device A
For device B you do not have the possibility to set or clear "For test" for single values. Using the bulk
operation in the context menu all values of the selected level (device/resource/chart/UFB) are set or cleared.

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18.1 Editors 290

18.2 Tabs in the Task Area 298
18.3 Entry, Selection, and Display Areas 305
18.4 Dialogs 307
18.5 Toolbars 310

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18.1 Editors
18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor
You can use the Function-chart Editor to configure additional functions for the device. Use predefined blocks
for this.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Function-chart editor in the following table.
Element Explanation
Data flow The 18.1.2 Data Flow tab is used to configure the CFC function as a graphic function
chart.
• Interconnecting modules by drag and drop

• Documenting the function chart with text boxes
• Optimizing the function chart for execution in the device
Control flow Use the 18.1.3 Control Flow tab to configure the CFC function in text form and
change the execution order, if required.
• Interconnecting modules by text

• Changing running sequence of components
• Observing values of the highlighted inputs and outputs during the function-chart
tracking
Linked Tabs in the Task Card

If the Function-chart editor is opened in the working area, the following tabs are visible in the task card:
This tab can be used to add function blocks to the function chart.
• 18.2.2 Signals
This tab can be used to add signals to the function chart.
This tab can be used to add instructions to the function chart.
• 18.2.4 Testing
Related Topics
18.1.2 Data Flow
You can use the Data flow tab to configure the CFC function as a graphic function chart.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Data flow tab in the following table.

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Element Explanation
Interface
Name This column displays the following sections:
• Input
This section displays the input pins and allows you to add the input terminals of
the CFC block to configure the interface.
• Output
This section displays the output pins and allows you to add the output terminals
of the CFC block to configure the interface..
• InOut
This section displays the IO pins and allows you to add the IO terminals of the
CFC block to configure the interface.
Type This field contains the data type of the block connection. The following data types are
possible:
• Bool
• DInt
• Real
• Time
• Struct
Value This field contains the default value of the block connection.
Configurable The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the parameterization of
Interconnectable The state of this check box indicates the default setting for the interconnectability of
Comment This field contains a comment about the block connection that has been preset in the
factory.
Toolbar The 18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow allows fast access to actions and settings.
Working area This working area is used to generate the function chart for the CFC function. Place
the blocks from the library in the working area for this purpose. Next, set parameters
for the blocks and then interconnect them. Use the signals and settings from the
signal catalog to establish the connection to the process or to internal functions.
Related Topics
18.1.3 Control Flow
You can use the Control flow tab to configure the CFC function and change the running sequence, if
necessary.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Control flow tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
Toolbar The 18.5.3 Toolbar of the Control Flow allows fast access to actions and settings.
Run sequence This column contains the numbering of the running sequence. This numbering indi-
cates the order in which the modules are processed in the device. The control flow
shows the modules in the order in which they will later be processed. You can add
modules and set parameters in the same way as the data flow.

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Object/parameter This column contains the names of all modules in the function chart. You will see an
arrow tip to the left of a module name. You can show or hide the module connections
by clicking on this arrow tip. Connections selected as Invisible are not displayed.
Operand In the control flow, operands with a fixed syntax designate the interconnections
between the modules. This column contains the operands to the module connections.
An operand can be one of the following:
• A value
• An interconnection to another module
• An interconnection to a signal
You can also enter a value manually in this column.
Add forcing This column contains 1 check box for each input and output. If you select this check
box in the offline mode, a force value can be added to the block IO in the online
mode. This check box has to be selected before starting the online analysis.
Forcing active This column contains 1 check box for each input and output. If you select this check
box in the online mode, the force value will be written to the device.
Force value This column contains 1 field for each input and output. This field contains the value
that is written to the device when forcing is activated.
For Test If this checkbox is active, the parameter is used for test.
Related Topics
18.1.4 Trend Display Editor

You can find explanations for the elements of the Trend display editor in the following table.
Element Explanation
Toolbar of the Trend Display
This button is used to update the trend data.
This button enables you to add the analog axis.
This button enables you to add the digital axis.
This list box enables you to set the time range of the x-axis (input in minutes).
Elements of the Trend display editor

y-axis/trend This column displays the name of the y axis/name of the trend in the diagram.
Tag name This column displays the block parameter/tag in the chart.
Trend color This column displays the trend color.
Emphasis This column displays the emphasis of the curve (thick/thin).
Sampling time This column displays the sampling time in seconds. If you select the option as 0, then
every received value is applied.
Value representation This column displays the measured values connected by lines or only as points.
Min This column displays the low value of the y axis.
Max This column displays the high value of the y axis
Unit This column displays the respective unit.
Axis position This column displays the axis position (left or right).
Axis mode This column displays the axis mode (linear or logarithmic).

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Toolbar of the Trend Chart Display
Zoom (icons) The zoom icons can be used to zoom the horizontal and vertical axes separately. The
toolbar provides a zoom in and a zoom out icon.
Display mode (selec- The display mode for the x time axis of the trend chart can be set up using the
tion box) selection box of the toolbar.
The following display modes are available:
• Static
You can select this option for a static time range display. The time interval is not
refreshed. You can set any range. This mode can be used to visualize all logged
values in detail. Siemens recommends using this display mode for static values.
• Strip
You can select this option for a dynamic display. The time axis always displays
the current time at the far right. You can change the duration of the time
interval.
• Scope (jumping time range display)
The time axis displays a fixed time interval. Once the trend values reach the right
edge, the display changes so that the current time is shown at the left edge.
• Sweep
You can select this option for a sweep mode display. This mode is similar to the
Scope mode. However, the values of the last sweep continue to be displayed
until they are overwritten by the current values.
Trend manager The trend manager visualizes the trend to axis assignments. You can hide trends by
(Select trend: selec- disabling the corresponding check box. Hidden trends are no longer recorded in the
tion field) trend chart, but still displayed in the legend in dimmed mode. Select trends to be
edited in the trend manager. In addition to a color code, the trends in the trend chart
are also provided with a marker to enable their quick identification in the legend and
trend manager.
Import/export (icons) The trends can be exported or imported in CSV format. The export icon is enabled
once you have selected a trend in the trend manager. Imported trends are visualized
on separate x and y axes. You can improve the comparison of an imported trend
with a trend from active logging by linking the x-axis of the imported trend with the
existing axis.
Customizing the This menu can be used to show and hide display elements such as the legends, rulers,
user interface (View or markers.
menu)
Linking x axes (Link When a trend is imported, the new x-axis (axis B) can be linked to the existing x-axis
axes selection field) (axis A). In the linked mode, axis B moves simultaneously with axis A, but can be
adjusted without interfering with axis A. This mode allows you to compare history
trends with the current trend.
Printing (Print icon) The print dialog can be used to print the currently displayed trends of the trend chart.
The printout can include a comment.

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Element Explanation
Trend Window Elements and Operating Options

Maximum value This field displays the maximum value of an analog axis. The access for editing
depends on the state of the associated write protection
• Write protection disabled state (open padlock icon): You can edit the value in the
corresponding column of the definition table, or directly in this field. Changes to
the cell in the definition table are transferred to the field of the y axis. However,
changes to the field of the y axis are not transferred to the corresponding cell in
the definition table.
• Write protection enabled state (closed padlock icon): The value cannot be edited
in the corresponding column of the definition table or in the y axis field.
You can restore the configured minimum/maximum with double-click on the y axis.
Write protection for Using this icon, you can enable write protection for the input field next to the icon
the input field (closed padlock icon), or disable it (open padlock icon).
• Write protection disabled state (open padlock icon): You can edit the value in the
corresponding column of the definition table, or directly in this field. Changes to
the cell in the definition table are transferred to the field of the y-axis. However,
changes to the field of the y-axis are not transferred to the corresponding cell in
the definition table.
• Write protection enabled state (closed padlock icon): The value cannot be edited
in the corresponding column of the definition table or in the y-axis field.
Y axis (here: analog The y-axis is labeled with the axis name and the configured physical unit.
axis)
Minimum value This field displays the minimum value of an analog axis. The access for editing
depends on the state of the write protection.
Time (right edge of This field displays the time for the right edge of the x-axis. The write access depends
the visualized trend on:
range)
• The state of the associated write protection
• The selected display mode
You can use the selection function to open a calendar and select a different day.
Time range of the x- The time range of the x-axis is set in the definition table.
axis
Time (left edge of This field displays the time for the left edge of the x-axis. The write access depends on
the visualized trend the following:
range)
• The state of the associated write protection
• The selected display mode
You can use the selection function to open a calendar and select a different day.
Digital trend names The names of the digital trends are displayed outside of the trend chart. The position
depends on the configured position of the digital axis.
Y axis (here: digital The y-axis is labeled with the axis names.
axis)
Legend (analog The legend displays the markers and names of the visualized analog trends. The
trends) corresponding values are displayed to the right of the trend name:
• If there is no ruler, the last values added to the trend are displayed.
• If at least one ruler is displayed, the associated values are displayed to the right
of the trend name at the active ruler.

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Element Explanation
Analog trends Analog trends are visualized in the upper area of the trend window. The names of the
analog trends (F) are displayed in the legend of the trend chart.
A tooltip is displayed for each visualized trend whenever you position the mouse
pointer on the trend line. The tooltip first displays the trend name. Click this name to
display the configured data source.
Markers Markers help you to distinguish between several trends. You can enable the display of
markers in the View menu.
Interpolated trend A value without underscore on the ruler indicates that this is an interpolated value. A
value defined online value is not available for this trend point.
Defined trend value An underscored value on the ruler indicates that this is a defined online value.
Digital trends Digital trends are visualized in the lower area of the trend window. The names of the
digital trends are displayed outside of the trend chart. The position depends on the
configured position of the digital axis. A tooltip is displayed for each visualized trend
whenever you position the mouse pointer on the trend line. The tooltip first displays
the trend name. Click this name to display the configured data source.
Ruler A ruler displays the value of each trend at the ruler/trend intersections. Every ruler
displays the associated time stamp with date and time. A trend chart may have
several rulers.
The active ruler is indicated by a yellow marker at its top end. The values at the active
rulers are displayed in the legend (A) to the right of the trend name.
• Adding rulers:
You can drag and drop a new ruler from its docking position on the left edge of
the trend chart to a specific position in the trend chart.
• Copying rulers:
Press <CTRL> and click the ruler to paste a copy thereof.
• Deleting rulers:
Drag the ruler to the left edge of the trend chart.
Press <Alt> and click the ruler to be deleted.

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Element Explanation
Ratio display/scroll This function depends on the selected display mode and only affects analog trends:
bar (y-axis)
• Scroll bar function along with the ratio display in the Static display mode.
• Ratio display in all other display modes.
Ratio display
The scroll bar displays the approximate ratio between the configured and currently
displayed range of values of the y-axis in the trend chart.
Scroll bar
The scroll bar can be used to shift the visible range of a trend in the trend chart if the
displayed time range of the y-axis was modified in vertical direction, for example, by
means of the zoom icons.
Ratio display/scroll This function depends on the selected display mode and only affects analog trends:
bar (x-axis)
• Scroll bar function along with the ratio display in the Static display mode.
• Ratio display in all other display modes.
Ratio display
The scroll bar displays the approximate ratio between the configured and currently
displayed range of values of the x-axis in the trend chart.
Scroll bar
The scroll bar can be used to shift the visible range of a trend in the trend chart if the
displayed time range of the x-axis was modified in horizontal direction, for example,
by means of the zoom icons.
Related Topics
18.1.5 Dynamic Display Editor

You can find explanations for the elements of the Dynamic display editor in the following table.
Element Explanation
Toolbar of the Dynamic Display

This button is used to update the dynamic display data.
Elements of the Dynamic Display editor

Tag name This column displays the block parameter/tag in the chart.
Value This column displays the respective value.
Online value This column displays the online value if the For Test option is set and if the address is
available.
For test This column enables you to select the For Test option for the respective parameter.
Comment This column displays the comment in the function block-terminal to which the signal
is connected.

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18.2 Tabs in the Task Area
18.2.1 Libraries
The Libraries tab contains the global Logic Editor library and the project library. To create a single-line diagram
or a display page, for example, use elements from the global Logic Editor library.
The Libraries tab is divided into 3 palettes:
• Project library
• Global libraries
• Information

You can find explanations for the elements of the Libraries tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
Project Library
The project library is intended for future expansion.
Global Libraries
Toolbar This is used for fast access to actions and settings in the Global Logic Editor library palette to
work with the user-defined global Logic Editor library.
List box This list box is used to filter the display of the global Logic Editor library. To be able to see all
elements, select the All settings. If you select the Context-based filtering setting, only those
elements that you require for work with the active editor are displayed.
Library struc- Folders named Global Logic Editor library and Documentation templates with subfolders are
ture displayed in the Global libraries palette. You can view the device types grouped under the
respective device family. The content of this library is structured hierarchically. As in the
project tree, you can navigate through the structure and show or hide individual levels.
Information
Display area This display area provides additional information on an element marked in the library. Such
information is typically the type of element or a brief description regarding the use of the
element.
Linked Tools in the Working Area

You can always access the Libraries tab, irrespective of which tool is opened in the working area.
Related Topics
18.2.2 Signals
18.2.4 Testing
18.2.5 Instructions
18.2.3 Variables
18.2.2 Signals
The Signals tab contains the signals of all offline configurations in the project. You use a list box to select an
offline configuration whose signals will be displayed in the signal catalog palette. The Signals tab is typically
used to link elements on a display page to signals.

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You can find explanations for the elements of the Signals tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
Search bar With the search bar you can filter for specific signals in the signal list.
Signal Catalog
Name The name of the signal or signal element.
TI The type information of the signal.
Type The data type of the signal element (BOOL, DINT, REAL, TIME).

You can access the Signals tab as soon as a 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor is open.
Related Topics
18.2.1 Libraries
18.2.4 Testing
18.2.5 Instructions
18.2.3 Variables
18.2.3 Variables
The Variables tab contains local (plan-specific) variables of block terminals and instantiated structures.
[sc_variables, 1, en_US]
These variables can be used as a temporary storage inside a CFC plan. For details on how to handle variables in
the A8000 device, refer to the device manual.
Example
[sc_vars_example, 1, en_US]
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i The type cannot be modified.

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i For structures it is not possible to enable/disable the fields Const and Retain. This has to be done in the
structure editor.
Adding Variables and Structures

² To easily add a variable, right-click the terminal of a block and select Create Internal Variable from the
context menu.
[sc_vars_add, 1, en_US]
For type-independent instructions, additionally select the required type of the internal variable.
[sc_le_int_var, 1, en_US]
² To easily add a structure, right-click the structure in the Project Navigator tree and select Instantiate
structure from the context menu.
[sc_vars_add2, 1, en_US]
Removing Variables
² To remove a created internal variable, right-click the variable and select Delete from the context menu.

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Jump to Used Variable

As soon as a variable has been connected, you can use the context menu to jump to the locations where this
variable is connected.
² Right-click the desired variable.
² Select Used by... from the context menu.
² Select the target location from the list.
[sc_vars_jump, 1, en_US]
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14 Function Charts (CFC)
18.2.1 Libraries
18.2.2 Signals
18.2.4 Testing
18.2.5 Instructions
18.2.4 Testing
The Testing tab contains the palettes Operation Panel, Automation State, and Signals For Test.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Tasks tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
Operation Panel
Cold start Initializes all data and starts
Warm start Initializes all non-buffered data and starts
Halt Interrupts the process; code will not be processed from the next cycle
onwards.
Continue Continue processing after Halt
Cycle step Execute one cycle step
Disconnect input signals Disconnects all input signals from the process bus.
Disconnect output signals Disconnects all output signals from the process bus.

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Reconnect input signals Reconnects all input signals to the process bus again.
Reconnect output signals Reconnects all output signals to the process bus again.
Automation State
Watch cycle Information about cycle time (current/max/defined)
Memory code size Current memory consumption of the device
Variable size Memory consumption of variables of the device
Signals For Test
Disconnected If active, the signal in the device is disconnected from the process bus.
Name Name of the signal element
Forced Set forcing to active (only possible in online mode).
If forced, the value from column Value is used. If not forced, the current
value is displayed.
Value The value to be set by forcing

You can access the Testing tab as soon as one of the following tools is open in the working area:
• 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor
• Trend/Dynamic Display
• User-Defined Function Blocks
Related Topics
18.2.1 Libraries
18.2.2 Signals
18.2.5 Instructions
18.2.3 Variables
9 Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks
16.2.1 Testing Signals (Forcing)
18.2.5 Instructions
The Instructions tab contains all relevant actions for inserting Blocks into CFC plans. The panel is visible when
a CFC editor is open.

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(1) Favorites
For easier usage you can add basic instructions to this palette using drag and drop. So you can
quickly use the instruction from this panel.
(2) Basic instructions
Contains all block types described in 11 Instructions (Blocks). To assign an instruction to the
currently opened CFC plan, use drag and drop or double-click the block to add it automatically to
the current plan.
(3) Used objects
Contains a list of all used basic block types and user-defined function blocks in your plans.

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11 Instructions (Blocks)
18.2.2 Signals
18.2.4 Testing
18.2.5 Instructions
18.2.3 Variables

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18.3 Entry, Selection, and Display Areas
18.3.1 Info
The Info tab displays messages with which you can monitor states, sequences and results of actions. The
messages are divided thematically into 3 further tabs.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Info tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
General The 18.3.2 General tab displays status messages, warnings, and error messages on
currently executed actions.
Cross-reference The Cross-reference tab is not required for working with Logic Editor.
Compile The 18.3.3 Compile tab displays status messages, warnings, and error messages
pertaining to the compilation of function charts (CFC).
18.3.2 General
The General tab displays status messages, warnings, and error messages on currently executed actions. You
can manually copy and delete the messages in this tab.
Each message is displayed with additional information that is divided into several columns.

You can find explanations for the elements of the General tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
! This column contains one of the following icons:
You find more information about the icons under 2.3 Icons in the Info Tab.
Message This column contains the message text. A message text identified with an arrow
pools several subordinate messages. By clicking the arrow, you show or hide the
subordinate messages.
Date This column contains the date at the time of the action.
Time This column contains the time-of-day at the time of the action.
Go to Jumps to the location in the software that is relevant for the particular message
? (Help) Shows a question mark if additional help exists for an alarm. Click the question mark
to open the help.
Related Topics
18.3.1 Info
18.3.3 Compile
If you manually start the compiling of function charts (CFC) of a A8000 device, all function charts are
checked for consistency during the compiling. The Compile tab displays status messages, warnings, and error
messages pertaining to the compilation.

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You can manually copy and delete the messages in this tab. A newly started compilation automatically deletes
all existing messages.
All messages belonging to an offline configuration are pooled in one group. The group is identified with the
name of the offline configuration and an arrow. By clicking the arrow, you show or hide the messages. Each
message is displayed with additional information that is divided into several columns.

You can find explanations for the elements of the General tab in the following table.
Element Explanation
! This column contains one of the following icons:
You find more information about the icons under 2.3 Icons in the Info Tab.
Path This column contains the name of an offline configuration.
Description This column contains the message text.
Errors This column contains the number of errors.
Warnings This column contains the number of warnings.
Time This column contains the time-of-day at the time of the action.
Go to Jumps to the location in the software that is relevant for the particular message
? (Help) Shows a question mark if additional help exists for an alarm. Click the question mark
to open the help.
Related Topics
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18.4 Dialogs
18.4 Dialogs
18.4.1 Add New Chart
You can use this dialog to add an offline configuration to a new function chart (CFC).

You can find explanations for the elements of the Add new chart dialog in the following table.
Element Explanation
Name This text box contains a consecutively numbered standard name for the function
chart. Enter another name for the function chart if required.
Select function chart This list box is used to select the level. At the moment there is only 1 task level.
(CFC) task
Additional informa- If you click this information, the additional text boxes Comment, Version, Author,
tion and Family will be displayed.
Comment You can optionally enter a comment in this text box. Click Additional information to
show or hide this text box.
Version You can optionally enter a version number in this text box. Click Additional informa-
tion to show or hide this text box.
Author You can optionally enter your name in this text box. Click Additional information to
show or hide this text box.
Family You can optionally enter an identification for the affiliation of the function chart in
this text box, for example Line protection. Click Additional information to show or
hide this text box.
Add and open If you mark this check box, the function chart will be opened in the working area
directly after it is added.
OK This button is used to accept the settings and close the dialog. The new function chart
is added to the offline configuration.
Cancel This button is used to reject the settings and close the dialog.
Related Topics
5.2.1 Adding a CFC
18.4.2 Enter Connection Password
This dialog is used to enter the connection password.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Enter connection password dialog in the following table.
Element Explanation
Connection password Enter the current connection password in this entry field. An asterisk is shown for
each character that you enter.
OK This button is used to accept the entry and close the dialog.
Cancel This button is used to reject the entry and close the dialog.

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18.4 Dialogs
18.4.3 Print Preview
You can specify the scope of preview using this dialog.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Print preview dialog in the following table.
Element Explanation
Document layout
Document informa- This list box is used to select a document template for the printout. If you click the
tion list box, an additional selection dialog will be displayed. Select a category and hence a
document template from this.
Print cover page This check box is used to select a cover page for the printout.
Print table of This check box is used to select the table of contents for the printout.
contents
Properties
All This check box is used to select all the project data for the printout.
Compact This check box is used to print the project data in the compact form.
Preview This button is used to accept the selection and close the dialog. The Print preview
opens in the working area.
Cancel This button is used to reject the selection and close the dialog.
18.4.4 Print
This dialog is used to select a printer, a document template, and a cover page and then start the printout.

You can find explanations for the elements of the Print dialog in the following table.
Element Explanation
Printer
Name This list box is used to select the printer to be used for the printout. The list box
contains the names of all output devices for which the respective drivers are installed.
Advanced... This button is used to open the Print dialog. You can set further print-specific settings
with this dialog.
Status This field contains the status of the printer currently selected. The status indicates
whether the printer is ready for printing or not.
Type This field contains the name of the printer currently selected.
Location This field contains information on the location which is saved in the printer proper-
ties.
Comment This field contains a comment which is saved in the printer properties.
Document layout
Document informa- This list box is used to select a document template for the printout. If you click the
tion list box, an additional selection dialog will be displayed. Select a category and hence a
document template from this.
Print cover page This check box is used to select a cover page for the printout.
Print table of This check box is used to select the table of contents for the printout.
contents
Properties
All This check box is used to select all the project data for the printout.
Compact This check box is used to print the project data in the compact form.

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Preview This button is used to accept the selection and close the dialog. The Print preview
opens in the working area.
Print This button is used to accept the selection and close the dialog. The printing starts.
Cancel This button is used to reject the selection and close the dialog.
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18.5 Toolbars
18.5 Toolbars
18.5.1 Logic Editor Toolbar
This toolbar gives you fast access to actions and settings in the Logic Editor.

You can find explanations for the elements of the toolbar in the following table.
Element Explanation
This button is used to save the opened project. This button is only active if the data has
changed.
This button is used to print project and device data. If in 1.1.2 Project Tree the project name
or an offline configuration is selected, the 18.4.4 Print dialog opens. Otherwise, the printout
starts directly.
This button is used to cut a marked object (element or value) and copy it to the clipboard.
If you paste the object at another permissible location, it will be deleted at the current
position. This button only becomes active if at least one suitable object is marked.
This button is used to copy a marked object (element or value) to the clipboard. You
can then paste a copy of the object at another permissible location. The original object is
retained here. This button only becomes active if at least one suitable object is marked.
This button is used to paste the content of the clipboard at another permissible location. This
button only becomes active if the clipboard contains at least one suitable object.
This button is used to delete a marked object (element or value).
This button is used to undo the most recent change and revert back to the previous value.
This button is active only if you modify any values in the editors of the 1.1.1 User Interface.
This button is used to reverse the change made by the Undo operation. This button is active
only if you perform the Undo operation in the editors of the 1.1.1 User Interface.
This button is used to start the compilation process for function charts (CFC). This button
only becomes active if one of the following requirements is met:
• The name of the offline configuration is marked in the project tree.

• An element of the offline configuration is marked in the project tree.
• The 18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor opens in the working area.
This button is used to upload the compiled CFC to the device.
This button starts/stops the CFC online analysis (Monitoring). Refer to Online Analysis of
Function Charts (CFC) - Monitoring, Page 258.
This button starts/stops the CFC offline analysis (Simulation). Refer to Offline Analysis of
Function Charts (CFC) - Simulation, Page 259.
This button is used to divide the working area horizontally. This allows you to arrange
2 editors or editing tools below one another. This button only becomes active if exactly 2
editing tools are opened.
This button is used to divide the working area vertically. This allows you to arrange 2 editors
or editing tools next to one another. This button only becomes active if exactly 2 editing
tools are opened.
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18.5.2 Toolbar Data Flow
This toolbar gives you fast access to actions and settings in the Data flow of a function chart (CFC).

Element Explanation
Toggles between the different views of the sheet bar.
You can select the following views:
• No sheet bars
• Static sheet bars
• Dynamic sheet bars
Changes between single and double numbers of rows in the sheet bar.
Shows or hides the sheet borders (not working if sheet bars are shown).
Shows or hides the grid in the function chart.
Shows or hides the sequence order.
Shows or hides units of parameters.
Toggles between displaying the name of the block instance or the name of the block type.
Deactivates highlighting of the signal flow.
Activates the tool for adding a text box.
Changes to the 18.1.3 Control Flow. The data of a block marked in the Data flow is empha-
sized by a colored area in the Control flow.
Incrementally zooms in the display of the function chart. This button is not active if you can
no longer zoom in the display.
Incrementally zooms out the display of the function chart. This button is not active if you can
no longer zoom out the display.
Scales the display in percent. Therefore, open the list box and select a specified percentage
value. Alternatively, enter an integral percentage value from 10 to 200 in the entry field of
the list box. If you click outside the list box with the mouse or press the <Enter> key, the
display is updated.
Starts or stops the online analysis (monitoring) for the function charts (CFC).
Starts or stops the offline analysis (simulation) for the function charts (CFC).
Starts the automatic optimization of the function chart.
Sorts the objects according to the data flow. Siemens recommends saving the project before
sorting.
Lets you select the task level. At the moment, there is only 1 task level.
Related Topics
18.1.2 Data Flow

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18.5.3 Toolbar of the Control Flow
This toolbar gives you fast access to actions and settings in the Control flow.

Element Explanation
Show top element.
Show all lower-level elements.
Show selected object in data flow.
This list box is used to select the task level. At the moment there is only 1 task level.
This button is used to start the automatic optimization of the function chart.
Save the windows settings.
Related Topics
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Absolute value 177 Catalog 298
ACG 92 Center 69
Add 51, 64, 67, 177, 307 CFC 44, 45, 45, 46, 47, 50, 158, 160, 161, 243, 244,
Adjusting Sheet Bars 61 247, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 290, 290, 291,
Advanced 307, 311, 312
Code generation 246 Check 85
Algorithm 45 Close 34
Align 69 Column 21
Angle 207, 207, 208 Column content 24, 24
ANY_BIT 161 Column width 21
ANY_ELEMENTARY 161 Common 204
ANY_INT 161 Compare 181, 182, 183, 184, 184, 185
ANY_MAGNITUDE 161 Compile 32, 87, 305, 305
ANY_NUM 161 Configuration strategy 46
ANY_REAL 161 Configure 47
ANY_TO_B 210 Configuring A8000 devices
ANY_TO_D 210 SICAM CP-8000, CP-8021, CP-8022 262
ANY_TO_DW 211 SICAM CP-8031 263
ANY_TO_R 210 SICAM CP-8050 263
ANY_TO_T 211 Connection password 307
ANY_TYPE 161 Connector 77
Arccosine 208 Consistency 85, 87
Arcsine 207 Continuous Function Chart 47, 51, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57,
Arctangent 209 64, 66, 67, 69, 69, 71, 77, 78, 83, 83, 87
creating automatically 92
Control flow 291, 312
Control Flow 54, 61
B CONTROL_PULLUP 215
Copy 53, 66
Background 67 Cosine 207
Base 204, 205, 205 Count 191, 192, 193
Basic instructions 64 Count down 191, 193
Bistable 195, 195 Count up 192, 193
Block 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 69, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 83, 83, COUNTER_INTERROG_REC 220
250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256 COUNTER_INTERROG_SEND 219
Block input 71, 72, 75, 76, 77, 78 Cover page 229, 233
Block insertion 83 Curves 215
Block instance 45 customization 124
Block interconnection 76, 76 Cycle time 188, 189
Block output 71, 72, 76, 77, 78
Block type 45, 78
Blocks 167
BOOL 158 D
Bumpless reload 87
Data flow 290, 311
Data Flow 54

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Data type 78 G
Data type ARRAY 148
Data type STRUCT 147 GENERAL_INTERROG_SEND 218
Data types Global DIGSI 5 Library 298
Basic 158 Grid 226
Generic 161 Showing and Hiding 63
Structured 160, 160
DEADZONE_HYS 213
Delays 188, 188
Delete 35, 54, 69, 76 H
Denominator 178
Detailed view 18 Help 28, 29
digital axis 112 Hide 57, 77, 83
Display 71, 77 Hiding 22
Display size 57, 233
Distribute 69
Divide 178
Document 226, 230, 233, 233 I
Document layout 233
Document template 226, 227, 228, 229 Icon 31
DWORD 158 IEC60870DT 158
dynamic display 110 IECCMD_SET_CTRLLOC 221
Inconsistency 32, 87
Info 28, 31, 32, 305, 305, 305
Information 28, 29, 238
E Input value 83
Inputs and Outputs 45
Edge 196, 196 Inspector window 13, 16
Edges 188, 188 Instructions 167
Edit 67 INT 158
Editor 290 Inter-chart connection (ICC) 80
Editor window 18 Interconnect 72, 73
Error indication 86, 87 Interconnection 71, 75, 252, 255
Exponent 204, 205 Interface 251
Exponential function 204, 205 Invert 171
Invisible 252
F
L
Factor 179
Falling 188, 196 Layout 57, 227, 228, 244
Filter 24, 24 LED 190
Final value 192 Libraries 298
Flash 190 Libraries (user-defined) 164
Flow model 47 LICENSE_CONTROL 222
Forcing 265 LIMIT_LOWER_HYS 187
Format 67 LIMIT_UPPER_HYS 186
Frames 67 Line 57
Full text search 29 Link 168, 168, 169, 170, 170, 171, 172, 172, 173, 173,
Function 44, 50 174
Function block diagram 290, 290, 291 Logarithm 204
Function chart 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 253, 307, 311, 312 Logic Editor 28, 29, 310
Function Chart 242, 247, 250, 255, 256 Logical 168, 168, 169, 170, 170, 171, 172, 172, 173,
Function-block diagram 52, 243, 244, 249, 251, 252 173, 174, 174, 174, 175, 175

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M Print Preview 232

Printer 230
Maximizing 20 Printing process 35, 229
Maximum 198, 199 Printout 236
Menu bar 12 Project 15, 34, 34, 34, 35, 35, 238
MERGE_DW 176 Conversion 239
MERGE_IEC60870DT 212 Project tree 12, 13
Message 32 Projects 34
Minimizing 20 PT1_CONTROLLER 214
Minimum 198
Minuend 180
Modulo 178
R
Multiple interconnections 72
Multiply 179
Radicand 205
Redundancy
Display of redundant devices 284
N Possible actions of redundant devices/resources 285
Remainder 178
Name 50 Remainder operation 178
Natural 204 Rename 52, 65
Navigate 235 Reset 195
Negate 75, 171 Restoring 20
NOT 171 Rising 188, 196
NOT_DW 174 Rollout 28
Numerator 178 Row 21
Ruler 226
Running sequence 83, 83
O
Object bar 13, 19
S
Off phase 190
Offline configuration 15 Save 34
On phase 190 Scale 57, 233
Open 34, 51, 232 Scope 230, 308
Opening Scope of printing 230
Subchart 136 Search 29, 32
Optimize 83 Separating 20
Options 230, 231, 233 Sequence number 83
Order 47, 83 Set parameters 78
Output value 83 SET_ERROR 218
Overflow 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186 SET_WARNING 218
Sheet Bars 59
Adjusting 61
Sheet Bars 244
P Show 57, 77, 83
Showing 22
Palette 17 Showing and Hiding the Grid 63
Password 307 Signal 38, 39, 39, 73, 256
PIDT1 Controller 213 Signal catalog 39, 39, 39
Placement 64 Signal element 39
Plausibility 78 Jump to used signal element 41
Position 64, 83 Signals 298
Preview 308 Sine 207
Preview scope 232 Size 67
Print 29, 35, 55, 229, 230, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, Sort 24
236, 308, 308 SPLIT_DW 176
Print preview 232, 233, 235, 308 SPLIT_IEC60870DT 211

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Splitting 20 Time intervals 189

Square root 205 Time stamp 243
ST Code 144 Timer 189
supported instruction set 149 Title bar 12, 15, 17
supported notations 152 Tool tip 28
ST UFB Toolbar 12, 15, 17, 310, 311, 312
Data type ARRAY 148 Toolbar view 18
Data type STRUCT 147 Tree 59
UI adjustments 144 trend display 112
Start 35, 229, 236 Trend display 109, 292
Start value 191 Type name 45, 65
Step value 193
Structured Text (ST) 144
supported instruction set 149
supported notations 152 U
Subchart 136
Subtract 180 UFB
Subtrahend 180 importing inputs and outputs 140
Switching between Control Flow and Data Flow 54 Unit 78
Syntax 78 User Information 238
User interface 12
User-Defined Arrays 163
User-defined funcion block (UFB) 133
T User-Defined Structures 162
Tab 13, 28, 31, 32, 290, 291, 298, 298, 301, 305, 305,
305
Tab view 18 V
Tangent 208
Task 47 Variables 299
assignment CP-80xx 262 View 39, 57, 233
assignment CP-8050 263
cycle time CP-80xx 262
properties CP-8050 264
Task assignment CP-80xx 262
W
Task assignment CP-8050 263
Task card 13, 16 Warning indication 86, 87
Task cycle-time CP-80xx 262 Width 59
Task level 47 WORD 158
Task properties CP-8050 264 Working area 13, 16
Task sequence 47 Working Area 20
Terminal 78, 253
Testing 301
charts CP-80xx 273
charts CP-8050 279
in synchronized and non-synchronized state 268
input wiring CP-80xx 270
input wiring CP-8050 277
output wiring CP-80xx 275
output wiring CP-8050 280
signals 265
Testing Signals 265
Text 67, 228, 228, 249
Text box 67, 69, 71
Text Box 227, 247
Background 248
Text field 228, 249
TIME 158
Time delay 188, 189

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Table of Contents

4 Signals and Settings................................................................................................................................... 37

5 Configuring Function Charts (CFC).............................................................................................................43

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 3

5.1.2 Extended Processing....................................................................................................44

4 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

5.8 Checking and Finishing Function Chart..............................................................................85

6 Automatic Chart Generation (ACG)............................................................................................................ 91

7 Configuring CFC Trend View.................................................................................................................... 107

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 5

8 Customizing Trend View Display.............................................................................................................. 123

9 Configuring User-Defined Function Blocks.............................................................................................. 133

10 Data Types and Data Structures............................................................................................................... 157

6 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

11 Instructions (Blocks)................................................................................................................................. 167

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 7

11.6 Edge Detection............................................................................................................... 196

8 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

11.12.4 COUNTER_INTERROG_SEND....................................................................................... 219

14 Function Charts (CFC)............................................................................................................................... 241

15 Analyzing Function Charts (CFC).............................................................................................................. 257

16 SICAM A8000 Devices............................................................................................................................... 261

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 9

16.2 Testing SICAM A8000 Devices......................................................................................... 265

18 User Interface........................................................................................................................................... 289

10 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

1.1 Getting to Know the User Interface 12

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 11

1.1 Getting to Know the User Interface

1.1.1 User Interface

Figure 1-1 SICAM Device Manager Logic Editor UI - Sample

The user interface of the Logic Editor is structured as follows:

12 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

No. Element Description

1.1.2 Project Tree

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 13

• Open the18.1.1 Function-Chart (CFC) Editor to create a CFC chart.

14 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

The project tree is structured as follows:

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 15

1.1.3 Working Area

1.1.4 Inspector Window

The Inspector window has the following structure:

1.1.5 Task Card

16 SICAM, Logic Editor, Help

Here are a few examples:

• Selecting signals and assigning them to an element

• Testing device in Online Test Mode

• Viewing instantiated variables

The task card has the following structure:

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 17

1.1.6 Editor Window

• Assigning Signals as inputs and outputs of function blocks

• Adding function blocks to the chart

• Renaming function blocks

• Assigning inputs and outputs of function blocks

The Editor window has the following structure:

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1.1.7 Object Bar

SICAM, Logic Editor, Help 19

1.2 Adjusting View of User Interface and Contents

1.2.1 Adjusting Working Area

You can adapt the 1.1.3 Working Area to your needs.