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New control system platform

Based on considerableacquired knowledge, andmaintaining existingproduct continuity, thesenew control systemplatforms perpetuate theSchneider tradition ofinnovation and offeringsimpler, more cost-effective solutions.

The new TSX Premiumarchitecture enablesfunctions to bedistributed more closelyto the machine at noextra cost and with totaltranspa-rency.

A Windows interface,powerful languagesconforming toIEC 1131-3, high-performance utilities tohelp the designer wheninstalling application-specific functions anddebugging :all these helpsave time and enhancequality.

At the heart of the range,the TSX Premiumplatform andPL7 Junior softwaretogether cover a verylarge number of controlsystem requirements in acost-effective andconsistent manner.

The new controlsystema r c h i t e c t u r e sbenefit fromSchneider’s wideexperience gainedin many areas ofi n n o v a t i o n .Maintaining totalcontinuity withexisting products,they represent afurther steptowards higherperformance andg r e a t e rsimplicity. Theyoffer a wholerange of control

Modicon TSX Premiumcontrol system platformscontinuous innovation

Transparenta rch i tec tu res

For more than 10 years,Schneider has beenapplying the concept ofcommunicationtransparency tonumerous products.The result of this lengthyexperience is the TSXPremium platform, whichsimplifies the installationof distributedmultinetworkarchitectures.

Powerful languages

The programming of TSXMicro and TSX PremiumPLCs is in part based onthe Grafcet andStructured Textlanguages, introducedwith the Series 7 rangeand now reflected inIEC 1131-3.Programming alsobenefits from all theSchneider expertisegained in the areas ofmultitasking and eventprocessing.

Innovat iveprograms

Schneider, a pioneer inthe field of softwareworkshops, has inves-tedall its expertise in a newfamily of simple PL7programs, which are botheffective and suitable forthe wide range of controlsystem applications.

Greatercompe t i t i v i t y

The new control systemplatforms reduce theoverall cost of controlsystems by :- a high level of integration- cost-effective connection solutions- high-performance processors- integrated application-specific functions- simple-to-install hard ware and software- open solutions.

Worldwide products

The new control systemplatforms benefit fromSchneider’s wide multi-cultural experience inanalyzing and satisfyingthe requirements andcustoms of variousmarkets. Users will find iteasy to migrate betweenproducts in the Schneiderrange with a commonuser interface, integrationinto existing architecturesand simple but powerfulconversion tools.

Innovat iveconcepts

To bring hardware andsoftware architecturescloser to the machine orthe installation, this rangewill gradually integratemore and more originaland innovative solutions :- distribution of functions at station level- functional view of the application- PC/PLC integration - acceptance of third- party functions.

In order to adaptto the machine ori n s t a l l a t i o narchitecture in asimple, cost-effective manner,the TSX Premiumplatform is basedon a “realtimestation network”archi-tecture for

Modicon TSX PremiumDistributed platformfor control systems

The realtimenetwork stationfor unlimitedd i s t r i b u t i o nof functions

The TSX Premiumrealtime station networkoffers unlimiteddistributed stationarchitectures.Functions distributedover a maximum of 100mhave the same responsetime and performance,irrespective of theirconnection slot.

This cost-effectivenetwork serves the entireconfiguration(up to a maximum of 8baseplates) withoutthe need for specialhardware (modules,repeaters, etc) or wiring.By combining realtimemechanisms (interrupts)with networkmechanisms (shareddatabases, messagehandling systems, etc)the Bus X realtime

station network enablessimple and transparentinstallation of distributedfunctions.

The realtime stationnetwork technologyequips the TSX Premiumwith the resources tomanage the mostcomplex applications :- multiprocessor operation to distribute processing- routing function for multinetwork communication- redundancy function to ensure safety and reliability.

Functiondistribution :for modularmachines andi n s t a l l a t i o n s

The modular design ofthese machines andinstallations simplifiesmachine manufact-urers’catalogs and leads tomore flexible productiontools.It involves :

- complete freedom indistribution of the controlapplication- reduction of wiring costsfor distributed functionsand simplifiedinstallation.At the heart of the TSXPremium architecture,the Bus X realtimestation network providesequal and transparentcommunication betweenthe various onlinefunctions :processor, I/O,application-specificmodules, etc, irrespectiveof their geographicallocation.

High-speedprocessors and apowerful operatingsystem enable theTSX Premium tomeet requirementsrelating toresponse times,capacity andc o m p l e x i t y .Its compact sizeand optimumconnec t ionsolutions minimizeo v e r a l li n s t a l l a t i o nc o s t s .

Modicon TSX Premiumsatisfying exacting demands

Unive rsa l l ypowerful

With its multiprocessorstructure, theTSX Premium offersexceptionally highperformance.The combination of fastinputs withprogrammable filtering,interrupt event tasks,short execution time andoutputs with fastdischarge circuitssignificantly reducesresponse times.A multitasking applicationstructure and a librarycontaining numeroussophisticated functionsenable the most complexapplications to behandled. Finally, amemory structure whichcan be extended usingPCMCIA cards providesa low-cost way ofobtaining large programand data memory

capacities.

Reducedi n s t a l l a t i o ncosts

The TSX Premium isequipped with a range ofI/O modules coveringvarious voltage, power,modularity andconnection requirements.Cost-effective, robustpre-wired solutionscomplement traditionalscrew terminal blocksolutions. High-density I/O modules (32 or 64channels) withconnectors, when usedwith the Telefast 2 rangeof pre-wired terminalblocks, reduce costs andimprove wiring quality.

Simple tomaintain

Every step has beentaken to ensure thatmaintenance of theTSX Premium is simpleand risk-free :- modules can bereplaced while powered-up,- locating device for theterminal block,- the PCMCIA-formatmemory and

communication cards canbe accessed from thefront panel.

Faults can be moreeasily located by :- the display of a fault atmodule level within thesystem variables whichenables tree-structureddiagnostics down tochannel level,- special diagnosticsscreens for eachapplication-specificfunction,- the use of an Adjust 117diagnostics andadjustment terminal.Finally, withstand againstharsh environmentalconditions isconsiderably higher thanthat required bystandards, which makesthe TSX Premiumexceptionally robust.

A full range ofi n t e l l i g e n tmodules, softwaretools and asso-ciated functionssimplifies theprogramming andinstallation ofcomplex

PL7 Junior softwareperfectly integrated applications

An expert in allf i e l d s

A full range ofapplication-specificmodules, capable of thespecial functions ofmeasuring, fast counting,position control andcommunication, reducetime-consuming,programming anddebugging tasks. Forexample, position controlmodules offer totalcontrol of linear axes.Using a single user-definable function (Move)the programmer can verysimply integrate motioncontrol into theapplication. TSXPremium also integratesa weighing module forcontrolling themeasurement, weightdisplay and tare functionsof a weigher.A range of relatedsoftware packagesenables completeapplications to beprocessed : batchweighing and sorting,circuit weigher,continuous weighing andtotalizer weighing. Theman-machine interfacefunction uses a newsoftware tool running

under Windows (MMIWIN). It can be used todesign applications forCCX 17 operator panelsin WYSIWYG (What YouSee Is What You Get)format. This tool greatlysimplifies the design taskand enables the designerto reuse variables whichhave already beensymbolized using thePL7 Junior software(even symbols andcomments).

I n s t a l l a t i o nwi thoutprogramming

Each application-specificmodule has acorrespondingconfiguration screenwhich is directlyaccessible using thegraphic representation ofthe PLC. This screen isused to select all theoperating options for themodules. When a moduleis changed theconfiguration data isautomatically loaded intothe new module whichthus becomesimmediately operational.Acceptance of theapplication-specificfunction at application

program level issimplified by dedi-catedbit and word systemvariables and specializedfunctions.“Application-specifichelp” screens guide theprogrammer when settingparametersfor the powerfulapplication controland managementfunctions.

Debugging anddiagnostics usingspec ia l i zedscreens

Parameter entry,debugging anddiagnostics for a functionare executed by meansof screens which use thevocabulary and userinterface specific to theapplication. They enablethe user to adjust andstart up the applicationwithout the assistance ofa programmer or PLCspecialist. Thus, forexample, a mechanicalengineer can adjust anddebug an axis or aweighing specialist cantest and adjust a weigherand correct in-flighterrors, using just thededicated PL7 tools with

PL7 Juniorsoftware isdistinguished byits very simpleoperation togetherwith its verypowerful tools andlanguages .At all points ofthe operatingcycle, whetherprogramming,

PL7 Junior softwareIntuitive user interface,powerful tools

Simple, intuitiveuser interface

PL7 programs make useof all ergonomic aspectsof the Windows interface: the mouse, pull-downmenus, etc. They can beinstalled in any one offive languages andpossess a compre-hensive online helpfacility.Powerful multi-windowingpossibilities offeroperational flexibility andgreater productivity.

Power fu l ,compatible IEC-standardlanguages

PL7 Junior provides theprogrammer with fourlanguages conforming toIEC 1131-3 : Ladder(LD), Instruction List (IL),Structured Text (ST) andGrafcet (SFC)languages. They can all

be mixed within the sameapplication.The “Operate” block, forexample, enablesnumerical operations tobe described inStructured Text (ST)language within a Ladder(LD) diagram.In a Grafcet chart (SFC),each transition or actionmay be programmed ineither LD/ IL or ST.

These languages dependon powerful sets ofinstructions and acomprehensive library ofspecialized functions.

Finally, easy-to-installmultitasking provides theapplication with a highlevel of performance.

Utilities andtools forincreasedp roduc t i v i t y

PL7 software provides

the programmer with alarge number of tools toreduce programming,debugging andmaintenance times :- programming :graphics editors with toolpalettes, copy / paste /move object, search andreplace, module import/export functions, etc.- debugging :instantaneous switchingfrom offline to onlinemode, modification in runmode, saving ofanimation tables,browsing using cross-references, insertion of abreakpoint andassociated debug modesand program diagnosticsfunctions which highlightthe error source line.- maintenance :online decompilation foraccess by “virgin”terminal, graphic displayof operating modes andfaults, display of faultmessages in plainlanguage, andspecialized diagnostictools for the processorand the variousapplication-specificfunctions.

The new controlsystem platformsare based on arange of commons tandardsproducts. At theheart of therange, the TSXPremium representsa single range ofhardware designedto cover a verylarge number ofapplications. TheTSX Micro offersan optimum

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The same approachwith commonso lu t ions

The two platforms, TSXMicro and TSX Premium,share :- the same applica-tions-:application structure,languages, addressing,system variables, etc,- the same approach toapplication-specificfunctions,- the same commun-ication,- the same connectionstandards :Telefast 2 prewiredsystem,- common interfaces :PCMCIA memory andcommunication cards- and the same PL7software platform.Unified hardware andsoftware installationenables :- reduced training andlearning times- portability of appli-cations within the range- construction of mixed,transparent architec-tures- reduction of stocks.

PL7 : a softwaref a m i l y

The all-in-one PL7 Microand PL7 Junior programshave all the necessarytools for developing,debugging, diagnosingand docu-menting multi-function applications.PL7 Junior is usedto install stationsequipped with TSXPremium and TSX MicroPLCs in all languages.PL7 Micro is a cost-effective version usedonly for programming theTSX Micro PLC-inLadder, Instruction listand Grafcet languages.

TSX Premium : theplatform of thef u t u r e

With its high-capacityarchitecture based onintegrated Bus Xtechnology, the TSXPremium platformoperating alone cancover a very wide rangeof requirements at lowcost. Numerous productsand functions will sooncomplement the first levelof products nowavailable, especially inthe area ofcommunication : fieldbus,sensor bus, Ethernetnetworks, etc.PC/PLC integration,the change inprogramming towardsapplication description,and the acceptance ofthird-party functionsrepresent the main axesin the development of afully open and integratedtechnological platform,providing greaterfreedom and simplicity inthe design andinstallation of controlsystem solutions.

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