Software Reboot; Relevant Variables; Reset - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series User Manual

3.4

Software Reboot

The software reboot (system reset) is executed by writing the reboot command to the control command. When "Clear" is
specified at the software reboot command, the system restarts and all data of the system is deleted.
This function is used to fetch such as parameters again and reset the motion system to the factory setting without stopping the
system caused by the system power ON again.
The software reboot can execute reset and clear by setting a target specified value in System.Cd.SoftRebootRequest.
Action

Reset

Clear
Quick clear
System.PrConst.SoftRebootEnable setting must be enabled to execute the software reboot. If the software reboot is executed
with the setting disabled, the software reboot will not be executed and the warning "Soft Reboot Disabled Warning" (warning
code: 0F00H) will be detected.
Register event history (type: operation power ON/reset) after the software reboot.

Relevant variables

Variable/Structure name
System.PrConst.
SoftReboot_Enable
System.Cd.
SoftRebootRequest
Reset
This function imports parameters, etc., which are imported at system start, again without stopping the whole system.
The each type data and the status of the network communication after the reboot are shown below.
Item
Label
Device
Program
Network communication
File transmission by script file
Module software/add-on
RAM drive
*1 The outside data of the reset target is maintained.
*2 The driver alarm may occur. In this case, restart the power of the motion system.
While the reset is operated, the RUN LED turns OFF.
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3.4 Software Reboot
Target
Motion area
Motion area
Motion area
Name
Soft reboot enabled
Soft reboot request
Software reboot
Target: Motion area
*1
Sets the default value
*1
Clear
Equivalent to STOPRUN
Watchdog counter update stop
Execute
Reload
Clear
Details
Resets parameters and control data while connection to the network
communication is kept.
Clears built-in memory.
Clears built-in memory quickly.
Details
Sets the software reboot execution enable/disable.
When the setting is disabled, the software reboot is not executed.
Executes the software reboot.
MOTION_RESET: Resets the motion area only.
MOTION_CLEAR: Clears the memory after rebooting the motion area.
Other than above: Not executed.
Turns " after the software reboot is completed (after the system restart).
Hardware reboot
Sets the default value
Clear
Equivalent to STOPRUN
*2
Disconnects all stations and returns it after restart
Execute
Reload
Clear