Introduction; Recommendations; The Editor - ABB UMC100.3 Manual

8 C U S T O M A P P L I C AT I O N E D I T O R M A N U A L
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Introduction

The UMC100.3 offers several built-in applications which each realise another control function. Built-in applications cannot be
changed. But their behavior can be widely adapted to your needs simply by changing parameters. Those parameters are
described in the UMC100.3 manual.
One application is reserved is reserved for a custom-specific logic and is empty by default. This application has to be created
with the Custom Application Editor and then be downloaded to the UMC100.3 It is then stored in the UMC's non-volatile
memory.
The description of the Custom Application Editor and the function blocks is the subject of this manual.
The editor itself is part of the configuration software FIM UMC Edition. Installation and handling of this software are
described in a separate manual.
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Recommendations

Before creating any custom application, carefully read the UMC100.3 manual and check whether the requirements can be
fulfilled using the standard built-in applications. Standard applications are simpler to use because no programming is
involved.
In case any custom application is required, all control functions are available as templates. They can be imported in the
editor and modified as required. This has the advantage, that the templates are tested and working. Tests are only required
for the modifications. Function blocks that are not required (e.g. for expansion modules) do not need to be removed.
Of course it is also possible to create an individual logic starting from zero. All required function blocks are available in the
library. It can be helpful to have before a look to the templates and trying to understand how the predefined control
functions are working.
Before you create your own custom application carefully read the UMC100 manual and check whether your
requirements can be fulfilled using the standard built-in applications.
Standard applications are simpler to use because no programming is involved.
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The Editor

The Custom Application Editor offers the possibility to create individual control applications in a graphically based
programming language. The editor permits simple positioning and connecting of function blocks. The function blocks are
oriented on the IEC 61131-3 standard where applicable.
Figure 1 shows the FIM software with the Custom Application Editor. The editor is part of the Device Settings / Parametrize
menu, where also the UMC100.3 parameters are set.
The function blocks and signal flow lines are programmed in the worksheet A. You can place the elements from the library
window B everywhere on the worksheet. Parameter values are edited in rectangles. On the top of the editor window the
toolbar (4) allows quick access to the most important commands.
If you have created an application a checker performs several consistency checks to ensure that the application is valid and
can be executed by the UMC. If there are any problems detected during the check they are shown in the Message Window (3).
One worksheet contains the whole customer-defined application. The individual areas can be accessed via vertical and
horizontal scrolling. The printed form of the program contains page-for-page exactly what is seen on the screen.