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A800 PLC Function Quick Start Guide
FR Configurator2 Compatible
For Beginners
Sequence Control
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  • Page 1 INVERTER A800 PLC Function Quick Start Guide FR Configurator2 Compatible For Beginners Sequence Control Sequence Control...
  • Page 2 The related manuals are included in the CD-ROM packed with the product. The manuals are also available for download at MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FA Global Website (http:// www.Mitsubishi Electric.co.jp/fa), the Mitsubishi Electric FA network service on the world wide web.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction CONTENTS How to read this guide ................2 Benefits of using the Mitsubishi A800 PLC function ......3 Before using the PLC function ...............4 Wiring of the inverter ................6 Checking power-ON ................8 Programming ...................9 Writing a program to the inverter............17 Checking the operation.................20 Making a program easy to understand <Comment>...

  • Page 4: Benefits Of Using The Mitsubishi A800 Plc Function

    Introduction 2. Benefits of using the Mitsubishi A800 PLC function  Inverter operation sequence customized for the machine  Inverter control such as inverter operations triggered by input signals, signal output according to the inverter operating status, and monitor output can be freely customized according to the machine specifications, which enhances the possibilities of the inverter.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Plc Function

    A connector Mini B connector Write the created project data model (program) via page 17 a USB cable to the Project data inverter. A800 Check the operation. page 20 PLC function indicator P .RUN FR-DU08 STOP STOP RES ET RES ET...
  • Page 6 Preparation  Example system configuration In this guide, the system configuration below is used as an example. This system configuration is just an example and various other configurations are available. Inputs and outputs are configured as switches and lamps respectively. Switch (input) Inverter Lamp (output)

  • Page 7: Wiring Of The Inverter

    Perform wiring of the inverter. Always switch the inverter power OFF before performing inverter wiring work. Reference For the details of wiring, refer to the FR-A800 Instruction Manual (Detailed) (IB-0600503ENG).  Wiring of the power supply The following shows an example of wiring of the power supply cables and the earthing (grounding) cable.
  • Page 8 Preparation  Wiring of the I/O signals The following shows an example of wiring of the I/O signal cables. F/C +24 S1 S2 PC 5 10E 10 PC RL RM RT AU STP MRS Output common 24VDC Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Lamp 3 Switch 3 Switch...

  • Page 9: Checking Power-On

    Preparation 5. Checking power-ON After the wiring is completed, check that the power is properly supplied to the inverter. Operating procedure Checking before power-ON • Wiring of the power supply • Power supply voltage • Check that the connected switches (page 7) are OFF.

  • Page 10: Programming

    Creating a sequence program 6. Programming Create a program (sequence program) for sequence control. For details, refer to the GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) (SH-080779ENG).  "Devices" and "Instruction symbols" for programming Combine "Devices" and "Instruction symbols" to create a sequence program. Devices Devices include two types: bit devices and word devices.
  • Page 11 Coil: An output used for creating a sequence program. Reference For the details of devices and instructions available for performing sequence control, refer to the FR-A800 PLC Function Programming Manual (IB-0600492ENG).  Creating a program Now, create a sequence program.
  • Page 12 From the FR Configurator2 menu, select [Tool] → [Developer]. After startup, the main screen of FR Configurator2 (Developer) appears.  Creating a new project A project consists mainly of programs, device comments, and parameters. Operating procedure Select [Project] → [New]. Select "FR-A800". Click the button.
  • Page 13 Creating a sequence program A project tree and a ladder screen appear. Ladder screen Project tree  Creating a sequence program Operating procedure Entering Click the area to enter. Click Enter "X0" on the ladder input screen, and then click the button.
  • Page 14 Creating a sequence program Entering Click the area to enter. Click Enter "Y0" on the ladder input screen, and then click the button. Coil Y0 appears. Entering Click the area to enter. Click Enter "X2" on the ladder input screen, and then click the button.
  • Page 15 Creating a sequence program Entering Click the area to enter. Click Enter "Y1" on the ladder input screen, and then click the button. Coil Y1 appears. Drawing a line Click the area to enter, and press and then Ctrl Ctrl...
  • Page 16 Creating a sequence program Entering Click the area to enter. Click Enter "Y2" on the ladder input screen, and then click the button. Coil Y2 appears.  Converting a program Confirm the contents of the entered ladder block. Operating procedure Select [Compile] →...
  • Page 17 Creating a sequence program oint Buttons on the toolbar or short-cut keys on the keyboard can also be used for editing programs. Editing Toolbar Short-cut key NO contact NC contact Drawing lines Shift Inputting vertical lines Ctrl Inputting horizontal lines Ctrl Inputting horizontal lines continually Ctrl...

  • Page 18: Writing A Program To The Inverter

    Creating a sequence program 7. Writing a program to the inverter Write the created program to the inverter. Operating procedure Connecting the inverter and the personal computer Connect the inverter and the USB port of the personal computer with a USB cable. Connect the USB cable to the USB device (mini B connector) on the inverter.
  • Page 19 Creating a sequence program Double-click "Serial USB". The "PC side I/F Serial Setting" window appears. Select "USB". Click the button. Click "Main Module". Click "No Specification". Click the button. When the connection is properly established, the connection completion message appears. Click the button.
  • Page 20 Creating a sequence program Writing a program to the inverter Select [Online] → [Write to PLC]. The "Online Data Operation" window appears. Click "Parameter + Program". "Program" and "Parameter" are marked. Click When the "Write to PLC" function is completed successfully, the following message appears. Click The program writing is completed.

  • Page 21: Checking The Operation

    Creating a sequence program 8. Checking the operation Execute the program written to the inverter to check the operation. Check the program operation with the switches and lamps or the monitor function of FR Configurator2 (Developer).  Executing the program written to the inverter Use the switch between terminals RES (SQ) and SD of the inverter.
  • Page 22 Creating a sequence program  Using switches and FR Configurator2 (Developer) to check the operation Check the program operation using the monitor mode of FR Configurator2 (Developer) by operating the switches ON/OFF. Operating procedure Using the monitor mode screen of the operating program Select [Online] →...

  • Page 23: Making A Program Easy To Understand

    Useful functions This section describes functions frequently used in FR Configurator2 (Developer). 9. Making a program easy to understand <Comment> Use comments to make the program easy to understand. Statement Note Device comment The following are the three types of comment. Type Description Number of characters...
  • Page 24 Useful functions  Creating device comments Device comments can be entered from the list or on the ladder diagram. <Input operation from the list> Operating procedure Double-click [Global Device Comment] in the project list. Double-click Enter the start device number in the "Device Name" field and press the key.
  • Page 25 Useful functions <Input operation on the ladder diagram> Operating procedure Select [Edit] → [Documentation] → [Device Comment]. Select Double-click the ladder symbol to enter a comment. Enter a comment on the "Input Device Comment" window. Click the button. Double-click Click Input To finish the operation, select the [Device Comment] menu in Step again.
  • Page 26 Useful functions <Entering comments when creating ladders> Operating procedure Select [Tool] → [Options]. Select Select "Program Editor" → "Ladder1" → "Enter ladder". Select "Enter label comment and device comment". Check Click Click Click the button. After the ladder entry operation, the "Input Device Comment" window appears and a comment can be entered. Input...
  • Page 27 Useful functions  Creating statements Operating procedure Select [Edit] → [Documentation] → [Statement]. Select Double-click a ladder symbol to enter a statement. Select "In PLC". Double-click Select Enter a statement. Click the button. Input Click The statement appears on the ladder diagram. To finish the operation, select the [Statement] menu in Step again.
  • Page 28 Useful functions  Creating notes Operating procedure Select [Edit] → [Documentation] → [Note]. Select Double-click an output instruction to enter a note. Select "In PLC". Double-click Select Enter a note. Click the button. Click Input The note appears on the ladder diagram. To finish the operation, select the [Note] menu in Step again.

  • Page 29: Monitoring The Device Value/Status

    Useful functions 10. Monitoring the device value/status <Device monitor> The following are the two types of device monitor. Type Purpose Device batch monitor Used to monitor consecutive devices of one type. Used to monitor devices away from one another on the ladder Watch or devices of different types in one window at the same time.
  • Page 30 Useful functions  Watch To perform the Watch, specify target devices or the range of the ladder diagram for device registration. The status of devices can be displayed in watch windows 1 to 4. <Specified device registration> Register specified devices in Watch 1. Select [Online] →...
  • Page 31 Useful functions <Device registration during ladder monitor display> Specify the range of the ladder diagram on the ladder monitor screen and batch register the devices in the range. Select [Online] → [Monitor] → [Start Monitoring]. Select Select [View] → [Docking Window] → [Watch1]. Select Click the start point of the ladder.
  • Page 32 Useful functions Register devices to the Watch. Drag and drop the selected range to watch 1 window. Position the mouse pointer to the outside frame of the selected range. When appears, start dragging. Drag The values of the selected devices are monitored. Select [Online] →...

  • Page 33: Changing The Device Value

    Useful functions 11. Changing the device value <Device test> This function is used to change the present values of word devices (such as T, C, or D) or bit devices (X or Y).  Word device present value change Change the present value of the word device (such as T, C, or D) in the inverter to the specified value. Operating procedure Select [Online] →...

  • Page 34: Checking Errors

    Useful functions 12. Checking errors <Error jump> If an error occurs, you can checked the error with PLC diagnostics. By using the error jump, the cursor jumps to the step number of the sequence program corresponding to the error.  PLC diagnostics The details of an error can be checked in the PLC diagnostics.
  • Page 35 Useful functions  Error jump Errors can be checked easily with the error jump function of PLC diagnostics. Operating procedure Select [Diagnostics] → [PLC Diagnostics]. Select Click the [Error Jump] button of the current error or the error history. Click either one The cursor jumps to the step number of the sequence program corresponding to the selected error.
  • Page 36 Safety Warning To ensure proper use of the products listed in this catalog, please be sure to read the instruction manual prior to use. HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BLDG., 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN L(NA)06086ENG-A(1405)MEE...

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