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GFK-1503F
5.3
Software Configuration
The configuration software makes it possible to create a customized configuration for the
VersaMax PLC system. For CPUE05, it is also used to configure Ethernet Global Data.
When you enter Hardware Configuration for VersaMax equipment folders, the default view
is the Rack (Main). A new configuration already includes a default power supply (PWR001)
and CPU (CPU001). Both can easily be changed to match the actual hardware in the PLC
system.
To configure the PLC, you will:
•
Configure the rack type (non-expanded, single-ended expanded, or multi-rack
expanded).
•
Configure the power supply type and any booster power supplies and carriers. (Note
that CPU005 and CPUE05 both require an expanded 3.3V supply.)
•
Configure the CPU. This includes changing the CPU type if necessary, and assigning its
parameters as described in this chapter.
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Configure the parameters of the CPU serial ports, as explained in this chapter.
•
For CPUE05, configure its Ethernet parameters, as explained in chapter 6 Ethernet
Configuration.
•
Configure the expansion modules if the system has expansion racks.
•
Add module carriers and define wiring assignments.
•
Place modules on carriers and select their parameters. Configurable parameters of I/O
modules are described in the VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies, and Carriers User's
Manual (GFK-1504).
•
Save the configuration file so that it can be stored to the PLC.
Step-by-step instructions for using the configuration software are provided in the VersaPro
Software User's Manual (GFK-1670). Additional information is available in the online help.
5.3.1
Configuring CPU and Expansion Parameters
The table below lists configurable parameters for VersaMax PLC CPUs, and for expansion
racks.
Parameter
Scan Parameters
Sweep Mode
Sweep Times
(mSecs)
Configuration
Description
Normal: sweep runs until it is complete.
Constant: sweep runs for time specified in
Sweep Tmr.
If Constant Sweep mode was selected, a
Constant Sweep
Time (in milliseconds) can be specified.
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Default
Choices
Normal
Normal,
Constant
Sweep
100mS
5–200mS
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