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  • Page 1 Installing and operating the PC WORX SRT Software PLC User manual UM EN PC WORX SRT...
  • Page 2 User manual Installing and operating the PC WORX SRT Software PLC 2013-11-06 Designation: UM EN PC WORX SRT Revision: Order No.: — This user manual is valid for: Designation Revision Order No. PC WORX SRT 2701680 PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...
  • Page 3 How to contact us Internet Up-to-date information on Phoenix Contact products and our Terms and Conditions can be found on the Internet at: phoenixcontact.com Make sure you always use the latest documentation.
  • Page 4 The same applies to any technical changes that serve the purpose of technical progress. The receipt of technical documentation (in particular user documentation) does not constitute any further duty on the part of Phoenix Contact to furnish information on modifications to products and/or technical documentation. You are responsible to verify the suitability and intended use of the products in your specific application, in particular with regard to observing the applicable standards and regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.3.3 Programming software ................8 Requirements for correct operation of the Software PLC........8 Description of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC ...............9 General description ....................9 Interfaces, indication elements, and operating elements ........11 Assembly and electrical installation ..............11 Connecting the PC's supply voltage ..............
  • Page 6 Accessories ..................68 7.2.3 Software ....................68 7.2.4 Documentation ..................69 Appendix: interfaces of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC............71 Connecting an Ethernet/PROFINET network............71 Appendix for document lists......................73 List of figures ...................... 73 List of tables ....................... 77 Index........................79...

  • Page 7: General, Scope Of Supply, And Requirements

    For more detailed information on the Valueline industrial PC, please refer to the device- specific user documentation (see Section “Documentation” on page 69). Validity of the user manual This manual is only valid for the PC WORX SRT Software PLC in the version indicated on the inner cover page. Additional information...

  • Page 8: Hardware Requirements

    The minimum system requirements must be met in order to install and run the Software PLC approved PC hardware. Valueline industrial PCs from Phoenix Contact (such as the VL BPC ..., see Section “Ordering data” on page 68) offer optimum requirements for operating the Software PLC.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Pc Worx Srt Software Plc

    Description of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC Description of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC General description The PC WORX SRT Software PLC is a PC hardware-based PLC with integrated PROFINET and Modbus support. It can be used for simple automation tasks without hard realtime requirements.

  • Page 10: Pc With Installed Windows Operating System

    PC WORX SRT Modbus functionality The Modbus TCP communication protocol can be used via the assigned network adapter on the PC. In this case, the Software PLC can be used as a Modbus client. The Software PLC can be used as a Modbus server with the aid of function blocks.

  • Page 11: Interfaces, Indication Elements, And Operating Elements

    Section “Documentation” on page 69. Assembly and electrical installation We recommend installing and running the PC WORX SRT Software PLC on a Valueline industrial PC from Phoenix Contact (such as the VL BPC ...). For more detailed information on the Valueline industrial PC, especially assembly and electrical installation, please refer to the device-specific user documentation (see Section “Documentation”...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Pc's Supply Voltage

    PC WORX SRT Connecting the PC's supply voltage • Once you have installed the PC according to the instructions in the device-specific user documentation and connected it to the power supply, switch on the supply voltage. PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 13: Installing The Software Plc

    Software PLC. If the installation program does not start automatically, execute the “start.exe” file from the DVD-ROM. • Follow the installation instructions displayed on screen. Once you have selected the language, the following dialog box appears. This shows the start screen for installing the Software PLC. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 14: Dvd Start Screen

    PC WORX SRT Figure 3-1 DVD start screen • Click on “Install”. If the dialog box now prompts you to execute or save the installation file, perform the necessary actions to execute the installation file. Installation via installation • In the Download Center, download the installation file to your PC.

  • Page 15: Pc Worx Srt Installer

    • In the “Welcome” dialog box that opens, click on “Next”. Figure 3-3 PC WORX SRT installer Installation status The installation status of the programs that are needed to operate the Software PLC is displayed (see Figure 3-4). The installation program checks the software already installed.

  • Page 16: Pc Worx Srt Setup" Dialog Box - Destination Folder

    Please note that installation of the Software PLC on a network drive is not supported. • Click on “Next”. Figure 3-5 “PC WORX SRT Setup” dialog box – destination folder Selecting the network • In the following dialog box (see Figure 3-6 on page 17), select the network adapter on adapter/project directory the PC which should allow the Software PLC to communicate with your application.
  • Page 17 We recommend establishing the connection at this point in the installation. Following successful installation, you can check the IP address in the “Information” dialog box (see Section “Project information about the Software PLC” on page 36). • Click on “Next” to apply your settings. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 18: Installation Status Of The Software Plc

    PC WORX SRT Installation options/start The selected installation options are displayed. of installation Figure 3-7 Start of installation • Click on “Install” to start installation. • The following dialog box shows the installation status of the Software PLC. Figure 3-8...

  • Page 19: Installation Successful

    The Software PLC starts automatically after booting the PC. To prevent automatic startup, the mode selector switch is set to the STOP position when starting. Once installation has been completed, the demo version of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC is available.

  • Page 20: Updating The Software Plc

    PC WORX SRT 3.2.2 Updating the Software PLC The following steps must be performed if you want to update the Software PLC. When updating the Software PLC, certain settings are transferred from the initial installation. Therefore, following a successful update, the program that was loaded in the Software PLC prior to the update, including all the settings present (e.g., IP addresses),...

  • Page 21: Software Plc Version Already Installed

    • In the “Welcome” dialog box that opens, click on “Next”. Figure 3-11 PC WORX SRT installer The installation program now searches for an existing installation of the Software PLC. Update: Software PLC An existing Software PLC installation is indicated by the following dialog box.

  • Page 22: Installation Status Of The Programs To Be Installed

    PC WORX SRT Update: installationstatus The installation status of the programs that are needed to operate the Software PLC is displayed (see Figure 3-13). The installation program checks the software already installed. All missing programs are installed automatically. Please note that the complete installation process may take a few minutes.

  • Page 23: Pc Worx Srt Setup" Dialog Box - Destination Folder

    If required, you can adapt the directory to your application. Figure 3-14 “PC WORX SRT Setup” dialog box – destination folder Update: network adapter The “Directory for user project data ...” and “Network interface” settings transferred from the previously installed version of the Software PLC are shown in the following dialog box.

  • Page 24: Pc Worx Srt Setup" Dialog Box - Settings For The Installation

    All previously made settings are shown in the following dialog box. options/start of installation Figure 3-16 “PC WORX SRT Setup” dialog box – settings for the installation • Click on “Install” to continue the update. • The following dialog box shows the update status of the Software PLC.

  • Page 25: Installation Successful

    Once update installation has been completed, either the demo version or the full version of the PC WORX SRT Software PLC is available. This depends on whether you previously entered a license key. A previously entered valid license key is still valid for the update.
  • Page 26 PC WORX SRT PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 27: Useful Information For Working With The Software Plc

    15 minutes before the end of the 60 minutes, a tooltip is displayed informing you that the demo version will expire after the specified time has elapsed. The display is updated minute by minute. Figure 4-3 PC WORX SRT: demo version will expire in x minutes 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 28: Pc Worx Srt: Demo Version Has Expired

    PC WORX SRT If the test period of the demo version has expired, this is indicated as follows: Figure 4-4 PC WORX SRT: demo version has expired Key: Demo version has expired Software PLC in the STOP state To switch the Software PLC from the demo version to fully functional operation, enter the license key.

  • Page 29: Initial Steps Following Successful Installation

    Menu items of the Software PLC and status monitor Status monitor – additional information For information on the status monitor, especially its display and setting options, please refer to Section “Status monitor of the Software PLC” on page 32. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 30: Licensing Of The Software Plc

    • Enter the license key in the Phoenix Contact License Manager to activate the license (see Figure 4-6 on page 30) and click on “Activate”. •...

  • Page 31: Figure 4-8 Mode Selector Switch

    A popup dialog box shows both the Windows and runtime CPU usage (see Section “System system monitor monitor” on page 38). PC WORX SRT switch Displays a representation of the mode selector switch that differs from that of the status position/mode selector monitor.

  • Page 32: Status Monitor Of The Software Plc

    Status monitor of the Software PLC If the status monitor is not displayed after switching on the PC, you can start it via the following path: “Start, All programs, Phoenix Contact, PC WORX SRT, PC WORX SRT Status Monitor”. Figure 4-10 Starting the status monitor...

  • Page 33: Context Menu Of The Status Monitor

    Right-click on the icon in the taskbar to open the context menu of the status monitor. Figure 4-11 Context menu of the status monitor Depending on the operating state of the Software PLC, the following options are available in the context menu of the status monitor: 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 34: Switch Position

    If the status monitor has been exited, it can be enabled again via “Start, All programs, Phoenix Contact, PC WORX SRT, PC WORX SRT Status Monitor”. After a brief moment, the status monitor icon appears in the taskbar. PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 35: Mode Selector Switch (Switch Position)

    The Software PLC is in the RUN state, the application program is processed. The PC Worx software can be used for program and configuration modifications. The monitoring and online functions can be used. STOP The Software PLC is in the STOP state, application program processing has been stopped. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 36: Project Information About The Software Plc

    PC WORX SRT Software PLC reset The mode selector switch does not have a reset function. The Software PLC must be in the STOP state in order to be reset. Then perform the reset using the “Reset” item in the status monitor context menu (see Figure 4-13).

  • Page 37: Figure 4-15 Information About The Current Project

    Runtime Version – version of the runtime environment – Status monitor version – Serial number of the Software PLC license You can update the project information displayed by again clicking on “Show Information” in the context menu of the status monitor. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 38: System Monitor

    PC WORX SRT 4.3.4 System monitor Figure 4-16 System monitor The system monitor shows both the Windows and runtime CPU usage. On PCs with multi- core CPUs, the usage of all cores used in different processes is shown. NOTE: Correct operation – observe system usage To ensure correct operation of the Software PLC, use the system monitor to check the usage of the runtime CPU and of the Windows CPUs used.

  • Page 39: Support For Webvisit And Ftp Access

    Status monitor: error affecting the correct operation of the Software PLC Error descriptions, possible causes, and remedies for operating errors of the Software PLC can be found in Table 4-4 “Errors affecting the correct operation of the Software PLC” on page 40: 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 40: Errors Affecting The Correct Operation Of The Software Plc

    PC WORX SRT Table 4-4 Errors affecting the correct operation of the Software PLC Error Cause Remedy Connection errors – Invalid firewall settings Check the firewall settings on your communication errors on the PC PC. Correct any incorrect settings, if necessary. Disable the firewall as necessary to ensure correct connection of the Software PLC.
  • Page 41 Check the wiring of the outputs on by the output being short the Valueline IPC. The DO DIAG bit is set circuited to ground when the outputs are set Eliminate any existing short (GND). to zero due to circuits. overheating. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 42 PC WORX SRT Table 4-4 Errors affecting the correct operation of the Software PLC Error Cause Remedy Mini digital I/O: error 2 There is no supply Check the power supply at the voltage at the digital digital inputs and outputs of the inputs and outputs of the Valueline industrial PC.

  • Page 43: Software Plc And Pc Worx - Program Creation

    For information on installing and using PC Worx, please refer to the online help for the software and the corresponding quick start guide. It can be downloaded at phoenixcontact.net/products and is supplied in an electronic form with the software. Example project structure PROFINET 8681A003 Figure 5-1 Example project structure 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 44: Creating And Saving A New Project

    Figure 5-2 Creating a new project – “File, New Project...” menu • In the “New Project” dialog box, select the “PC WORX SRT V1.0” Software PLC. Figure 5-3 “New Project” dialog box: project templates • Confirm your selection with “OK”.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-5 "Save/Zip Project As" Dialog Box

    Software PLC and PC Worx – program creation • Enter a name for your project in the “Save/Zip project as” dialog box (here: PCWORXSRT_UM). • Click on “Save” to save the project. Figure 5-5 “Save/Zip project as” dialog box 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 46: Checking/Specifying Project Information

    PC WORX SRT Checking/specifying project information • Switch to the bus configuration workspace. Figure 5-6 “Bus Configuration Workspace” button After creating a new project, the project information is displayed in the bus configuration workspace. • Adapt the project information to your project.
  • Page 47 (see Figure 5-8 on page 48). If any modifications are made to the project information that affect the IP settings for the controller, a warning is displayed. However, the modification is not implemented automatically. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 48: Assigning/Checking The Ip Address For The Software Plc

    PC WORX SRT Assigning/checking the IP address for the Software PLC According to the IP address settings in the project information (see Section “Checking/specifying project information” on page 46 and onwards), the IP address for the Software PLC must be set in the device details in the “IP Settings” tab.

  • Page 49: Communication Path/Localhost Function

    TCP/IP protocol. Please note that with all networked devices/computers, there is a risk that third parties may access the Software PLC or the PC Worx PC and make changes, either intentionally or unintentionally. Prevent unauthorized access to the Software PLC and your PC. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 50: Testing The Localhost Function

    PC WORX SRT 5.5.2 Testing the localhost function You can test the localhost function in the bus configuration workspace. • In the bus configuration workspace in the “Bus Structure” window, select the “PC WORX SRT” Software PLC. • In the “Device Details” window, switch to the “Communication” tab.

  • Page 51: Reading In The Profinet Network

    In the context menu of the PROFINET node, select the “Read PROFINET...” command. Figure 5-11 PROFINET node: Read PROFINET In the “Read PROFINET” dialog box that opens, select the corresponding devices for your application one after the other. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 52: Figure 5-12 "Read Profinet" Dialog Box

    PC WORX SRT • Click on a device to select it (“ILB PN 24 DI16 DIO16-2TX” in Figure 5-12 on page 52). Figure 5-12 “Read PROFINET” dialog box • Click on the “Insert” button. • In the “Insert PROFINET Device” dialog box which opens, click “OK” to confirm the device to be inserted.

  • Page 53: Figure 5-14: Profinet Device Name And Ip Address

    PC Worx and downloaded to the controller (see “Compiling and sending a PC Worx project to the Software PLC, and performing a cold restart” on page 54), that the Software PLC assigns the settings saved in the project on every power up. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 54: Compiling And Sending A Pc Worx Project To The Software Plc, And Performing A Cold Restart

    PC WORX SRT Compiling and sending a PC Worx project to the Software PLC, and performing a cold restart The previous steps have prepared the project so that the example structure can be started Compiling a project Compile the project.

  • Page 55: Reading The Realtime Clock

    Section “System time” on page 65). Download changes The PC WORX SRT Software PLC supports the “Download changes” function. The “Download changes” function can be used to send project modifications to the controller(s) and activate them there without having to stop the active PLC.

  • Page 56: Parameterization Memory And Internet Explorer

    Explorer FTP functionality” on page 58. • Switch to the bus configuration workspace in PC Worx. • Select the controller, e.g., PC WORX SRT, in the “Bus Structure” window. • Select the “Extended Settings” tab in the “Device Details” window. •...

  • Page 57: Figure 5-20 File Structure On The Parameterization Memory

    Data may only be copied or deleted on the parameterization memory. Do not edit any files as Internet Explorer does not store modified data. For the current state to be displayed, refresh the display after every action by means of the “View, Refresh” command. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 58: Internet Explorer Ftp Functionality

    PC WORX SRT 5.10.1 Internet Explorer FTP functionality • Activate this setting in Internet Explorer under “Tools, Internet Options, Advanced”. Figure 5-21 Internet Options: Enable folder view for FTP sites 5.10.2 Activating/deactivating the HTTP server To protect the Software PLC against unauthorized access, it may be necessary to deactivate the HTTP server.

  • Page 59: Function Blocks For Handling Files In The Parameterization Memory

    All file operations are subject to the following restrictions: No directory hierarchies are supported. All file operations only affect the root directory of the parameterization memory. The function blocks are valid for the PC WORX SRT Software PLC Version 1.0 or later. Table 5-1 Overview of function blocks...

  • Page 60: Function Blocks For Ethernet Communication

    Implement all time and connection monitoring in the application program. The function blocks are valid for the Software PLC version listed in the table below and support the specified maximum number of TCP/IP or UDP/IP communication connections: PC WORX SRT as of Ethernet connections to other Blocks...

  • Page 61: System Variables

    Number of available system tasks. PLC_MAX_ERRORS DINT Maximum possible number of errors present. PLC_ERRORS DINT Number of errors currently present. PLC_TASK_DEFINED Number of PLC tasks used. PLC_TASK_1 Extended_ Task_Info Information on task 1 PLC_TASK_16 Extended_ Task_Info Information on task 16 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 62: Control Processor (Cpu)

    PC WORX SRT Control processor (CPU) The system variables listed below show the states of the diagnostic status register on the control processor (CPU) of the Software PLC. The Software PLC runtime system runs on this processor. Table 6-2 System variables of the control processor...

  • Page 63: Profinet System Variables

    At least one PROFINET device is indicating the “maintenance requirement” alarm (low-priority maintenance alarm) for the active connection. The device can be identified using the RALRM diagnostic block. PNIO_FORCE_FAILSAFE BOOL All PROFINET devices are prompted to set/assume their configured substitute values. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 64 The PROFINETcontroller configuration has not been applied due to a serious error and the PROFINET controller is not started. Please contact Phoenix Contact. If one of these values is set, it is now possible to decide from the program whether the system should continue operating.

  • Page 65: Special Variables Of The Software Plc

    System time Table 6-7 System variables of the system time System variable Type Meaning RTC_HOURS System time (hours) RTC_MINUTES System time (minutes) RTC_SECONDS System time (seconds) RTC_DAY System time (day) RTC_MONTH System time (month) RTC_YEAR System time (year) 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 66 PC WORX SRT PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 67: Technical Data And Ordering Data

    Update time for inputs and outputs 1 ms, minimum, depending on the size of the bus system Conformance class Approvals Approvals depend on the device. For the latest approvals for the devices listed in the “Devices” ordering data, please visit phoenixcontact.com phoenixcontact.net/products. 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 68: Ordering Data

    Use the order number specified for PC Worx to order the current version of the software. The corresponding service pack can be downloaded from the Download Center on the Phoenix Contact homepage. AX OPC SERVER, communication interface for OPC-compatible...

  • Page 69: Documentation

    PROFINET Installation Guideline for Cabling and Assembly, For the latest versions of the documents, visit Version 1.0, January 2009, Order No.: 8072 www.profibus.com/PNInstallationGuide “PROFINET_Guideline_Assembly_8072_V10_Jan09.pdf” or you can contact your nearest Phoenix Contact representative regarding the document. Modbus Application note AH EN MODBUS TCP –...
  • Page 70 PC WORX SRT PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 71: A Appendix: Interfaces Of The Pc Worx Srt Software Plc

    PC used. For more detailed information on the interfaces and extension options of the Phoenix Contact Valueline industrial PC used in the example, please refer to the device- specific user documentation.
  • Page 72 PC WORX SRT PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 73: B Appendix For Document Lists

    Figure 3-15: “PC WORX SRT Setup” dialog box – additional settings ....23 Figure 3-16: “PC WORX SRT Setup” dialog box – settings for the installation ..24 Figure 3-17: Update status of the Software PLC ............. 24 Figure 3-18: Installation successful .................
  • Page 74 PC WORX SRT Figure 4-7: “PC WORX SRT Configuration” dialog box.......... 30 Figure 4-8: Mode selector switch ................31 Figure 4-9: Status monitor of the Software PLC ............ 32 Figure 4-10: Starting the status monitor ..............32 Figure 4-11: Context menu of the status monitor ............ 33 Figure 4-12: Switch positions of the mode selector switch ........
  • Page 75 PROFINET system variables (PROFINET controller function) ............63 Table 6-5: PROFINET system variables (PROFINET device functionality) ............64 Table 6-6: Special system variables of the Software PLC........65 Table 6-7: System variables of the system time............ 65 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 76 PC WORX SRT PHOENIX CONTACT 8681_en_00...

  • Page 77: B 2 List Of Tables

    IEC 61131 control performance ........9 Saving the project........... 44 Installation status ........... 15, 22 PROFINET..............9 Installing the Software PLC Programming software........... 8 New installation ............13 Update..............20 Interfaces ..............71 Selecting the network adapter ........16 Interfaces, indication elements, and operating elements ..............11 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 78 PC WORX SRT Scope of supply .............7 Software PLC Demo version ............27 IP address ............17, 19 Licensing ..............30 MINI I/O ..............38 Network adapter ......... 10, 23, 30 Operating states .............33 Project information ..........36 Reset..............36 Status monitor..........10, 31, 32 Context menu ............33...
  • Page 79 Index 8681_en_00 PHOENIX CONTACT...
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