XG5000 Software Overview

Video Tutorial

 

Programming Features:

  • IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages:

    • Instruction List (IL)

    • Ladder Diagram (LD)

    • Structured Text (ST)

    • Sequential Function Chart (SFC)

  • Structured Text is a text based programming language that supports over 2,000  function/function blocks.

  • Advanced Ladder programming with over 700 function/function blocks.

  • IEC standard data types including 64 bit data types.

  • 1, 2, and 3 dimensional arrays of most data types can be used.

  • Separation of variables into Global and Local scope.

  • User defined data types.

  • User defined function blocks and functions.

  • Online program editing.

  • Simulator.

  • Predefined flags (System-defined variables)

  • 16 PID loops.

  • Up to 45 tasks to execute user programs under user-defined conditions.

Monitoring Features:

  • 2-dimensional trend graph (X-Y plotter) of variables and memory addresses.

  • Variable monitoring to give real time status of values.

  • Variables can be forced to certain values for testing.

  • Four monitoring windows to organize the monitoring of variable values.

  • Pause conditions can be used to pause program execution at certain points to help with trouble shooting.

  • Network monitoring for various networks that are supported.

  • System monitoring (I/O status and module information).

Advanced Motion:

  • Over 80 function blocks for motion control for XEM CPU

  • On-line edits of motion profile per individual axis.

  • Interpolation motion control (linear, circular, helical)

  • Practical home searching

  • Practical CAM function

  • Excellent error code system for the motion control

  • Software limit switches for each axis.

  • 2 or 6 motion control axes.

  • Gearing capability.

  • Jog and Inching function blocks.

  • XG-PM software :

    • Easy motion control axis setup via Table. Up to 400 steps/axis.

    • Position data table to modify the motion profiles without touching the user program.

    • System View to monitor all axes at once.

    • Command Tool for manual operation.

Available Windows in XG5000

XG5000 contains various windows with useful information.

Window Name Label Number Description
Project 1 The Project window contains CPU settings, I/O settings, Communication settings, and Programs associated with the current open project.
Navigator 2 This window shows the Tags that are used in the comments of Ladder Diagram comments.
HS Link Window 3 HS link window shows the high speed links configured in the project.
P2P Window 4 P2P window shows the P2P (peer to peer) connections configured in the project.
Function/FB 5 Shows information about functions and function blocks used in the current project. Includes most recently used, most frequently used and favorite functions/fbs.

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Monitor 3

Monitor 4

 6 These windows allow the user to see the value of variables while connected to the CPU and having monitor mode active.
Result 7 The result window is used to display the result when comparing projects.
Check Program 8 Shows the result of running Check Program functionality. Program errors, warnings and messages are shown.

Find 1

Find 2

 9 These windows show results of a find search. The search can be for a device or text.
Communication 10 Show status of XG5000 connection to the CPU.
Cross Reference 11 Cross Reference is used to display the application details of all devices and variables used in programs.
Used Device 12 Used Device shows all the selected memory address uses in the user project.
Duplicate Coil 13 Duplicate Coil window will display information of memory addresses used in a redundant manner.
System Catalog 14 System Catalog window is a list of hardware compatible with XG5000.
EDS Information 15 EDS information window is a list of all registered EDS files in XG5000. EDS files can be dragged to EIP settings configuration from this window.

 

  • XG5000 allows the user to move windows and dock them in different locations.

  • Windows also have an auto-hide option that will shrink them down to just a tab with the window name.

Window Auto Hide

 

  • To customize a window’s location, auto hide must be disabled.

  • User can drag the window to a desired location.

  • The triangle button on the window also allows different types of window placement.

  • Toolbars can also be moved to a desired location.

 

Window Action Description
Floating Allows the window to float in location so user can move it wherever they want.
Docking Will dock the window to it's last known docking position.
Tabbed Document Will move the window into a tab similar to the programming code.
Auto Hide Enables the auto hide function of a window.
Hide Closes the window. Similar to pressing the X button on the window.

 

 

 

 

  • The Windows in XG5000 can be placed on separate monitor screens.

  • Windows can also free float on the same monitor.

  • Toolbars can also be separated from XG5000 main window area.

 

  • XG5000 has an option to reset all windows and tool bars to their default location.

  • Select Window menu è Reset Window Layout

 

 

 

 

 

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