Download FX-PCS/WIN-E SOFTWARE MANUAL

FX Series Programmable Controllers
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Introduction
This software manual describes the outline connection of the FX-PCS/WIN-E software and the construction of
the hardware system.
In addition, this manual describes the connection of various units and utilization of various the software
functions, such as data file compatibility. Please read this manual before installing the software.
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Main Software Features
FX-PCS/WIN-E is designed for the creation of programs used on Mitsubishi FX series PLC. This software
runs on MS-Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0
Workstation, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
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Programming:
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Three types of programming windows
Three types of programming tools are available for simultaneous operation. They are the ladder program
edit window, list program edit window, and SFC program edit window. You can enter or edit data while
switching the active window between the three different methods of programing.
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Selection of the operation type in creating ladder diagrams
To create ladder diagrams via the ladder diagram editing window, you can use the conventional keyboard
operation method. Using this method, use function keys to enter in ladder symbols. In addition to this
conventional operation method, use the mouse operation method. To support the mouse operation
method, there is a floating pallet of ladder symbols, menu commands, and function key guides.
In addition, use the list editing window, You can create ladder diagrams by directly entering instructions.
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Importance placed on keyboard operation
In some work places, the use of a mouse or pointing device may be difficult, however considering such a
problem, we have designed this software so that most of operation can be performed using the keyboard.
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Various tools for selecting instructions from list
This software has various tools that facilitate entry of instructions, such as contact symbols, coil
instructions, and application instructions.
Particularly for application instruction entry, the list of instructions will be displayed, and desired
instructions can be selected from the list. Such interactive functionality will facilitate instruction entry
operation.
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Entire ladder diagram edit function
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Modifying part of the diagram while looking the front and rear of the ladder block currently edited.
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Splitting screen into two
Splitting the ladder diagram editing window, ladder circuit monitoring window, comment editing window,
etc. into two (upper and lower windows) using the split handle at the lower section of the screen is
possible. Each window can display the different sections of the document, and each screen can be
scrolled individually. Use this function to display the separate sections of a document concurrently, or to
monitor two sections simultaneously.
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