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GE Fanuc AutomationCIMPLICITY Systems ProductsCIMPLICITY Display StationUser's ManualGFK-1220BFebruary 1997

GFL-002Warnings, Cautions, and Notesas Used in this PublicationWarningWarning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages,currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in thisequipment or may be associated with its use.In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage toequipment, a Warning notice is used.CautionCaution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken.NoteNotes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding andoperating the equipment.This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While effortshave been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover alldetails or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide or every possible contingency inconnection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described hereinwhich are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Fanuc Automation assumesno obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.GE Fanuc Automation makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutorywith respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, orusefulness of the information contained herein. No warranties of merchantability or fitness forpurpose shall apply.The following are trademarks of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.Alarm MasterCIMPLICITYCIMPLICITYPowerTRACCIMPLICITY 90–ADSCIMSTARField ControlGEnetGeniusGenius ACROSeries FiveSeries 90 Copyright 1997 GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.All Rights Reserved.iiSeries OneSeries SixSeries ThreeVuMasterWorkmaster

Product Identification InformationCIMPLICITY Display Station ProductsThis manual provides operating information for the following CIMPLICITY Display Stationproducts: Touch Display (IC751ATS200 and IC751ATS350), Touch Station (IC751BTS200,IC751BTS300 and IC751BTS350), and Glide Station (IC751BGP200 and IC751BGP300).The following information should be recorded and retained for future reference. The catalog andserial numbers are located on the back of the unit enclosure (see sketch below). This informationis also provided on the data sheet provided with your Display Station product. Keep the data sheet,because it contains additional important information about the Display Station product.Product name:(Touch Display, Touch Station, Glide Station)Catalog Number: ICSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Catalog NumberSerial NumberRFI StatementGFK-1220Biii

PrefaceRevisions to This ManualChanges made in this revision (GFK-1220B) describe new features of the CIMPLICITY DisplayStation system. Additionally, corrections have been made where necessary. The following listdescribes the major revisions in this manual, as compared to the previous version (GFK-1220A). The Display Station products now incorporate release 3.0 CIMPLICITY MES/SCADA andHMI for Windows software and either Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT software (depending on model). (Chapter 4) Mounting hole dimensions drawing for Touch Station and Glide Station units has beenrevised to show correct center-to-center distance between holes of 11.25" (27.94mm). (Figure2-6) Phone numbers for Customer Support have been revised (Chapter 1).Content of This ManualChapter 1.Introduction: Presents an overview of the CIMPLICITY Display Station system.Chapter 2.Getting Started: Provides basic information needed to install yourCIMPLICITY Display Station system and get it running.Chapter 3.Copying a CIMPLICITY Project to a Runtime System: Provides instructionsfor copying a project from the CIMPLICITY configuration cabinet.Chapter 4.Running CIMPLICITY Software: Provides an overview of essential tasksperformed with CIMPLICITY software.Chapter 5.Installing Memory Upgrades: Provides instructions for upgrading the DisplayStation memory.Chapter 6.System Operation: Presents details pertaining to the operation of specificDisplay Station features that are not covered in Chapter 2.Chapter 7.SNP Device Communications: Describes hardware setup for Series 90 Protocol(SNP) communications between the Display Station and a Series 90 PLC.Chapter 8.TCP/IP Communications: Describes hardware setup for TCP/IPcommunications between the Display Station and a Series 90 PLC.Chapter 9.MODBUS RTU Device Communications: Describes how to set up multidropcommunications using the MODBUS RTU protocol.Chapter 10.Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Describes self-test diagnostics. Providestroubleshooting tables organized by symptom.Appendix A.Port Configuration and Cabling: Provides port configuration and cableassembly information for the CIMPLICITY Display Station products. ivMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.CIMPLICITY Display Station User's Manual–February 1997GFK-1220B

PrefaceAppendix B.Computer Setup: Provides listings of the default settings as the CIMPLICITYDisplay Station was configured from the factory. Instructions for infrequentlyperformed computer setup tasks are also provided.Appendix C.Customizing Network Settings: Provides setup information for Display Stationcommunications.Appendix D.Interrupt Requests: Provides a table of IRQ assignments.Appendix E.Software System Overview: Describes the software that is bundled with theCIMPLICITY Display Station.Appendix F.Specifications: Summarizes the design, electrical, and physical specifications ofthe CIMPLICITY Display Station products.All of the products and features referenced in this manual may not be available when this manualis printed. For current availability of features and products, consult your local GE Fanucdistributor or GE Fanuc sales representative.GFK-1220BPrefacev

PrefaceRelated PublicationsGFK-1221CIMPLICITY Display Station Products Important Product InformationGFK-1189CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT and Windows 95 Important ProductInformationGFK-1180CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT /CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows 95/CIMPLICITY Server for Windows NT Base System User ManualGFK-1181CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT /CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows 95/CIMPLICITY Server for Windows NT Device Communications ManualGFK-1134CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT Event Manager API Open ArchitectureApplication Developer GuideGFK-1201CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT /Windows 95/Server for Windows NT PointManagement API Application Developer GuideGFK-1202CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT /Windows 95/Server for Windows NTDevice Communications Driver Toolkit API Application Developer GuideGFK-0262Series 90 -70 Programmable Controller Installation ManualGFK-0263Logicmaster 90 -70 Programming Software User’s ManualGFK-0265Series 90 -70 Programmable Controller Reference ManualGFK-0356Series 90 -30 Programmable Controller Installation ManualGFK-0466Logicmaster 90 -30/20/Micro Programming Software User’s ManualGFK-0467Series 90 -30/20/Micro Programmable Controllers Reference ManualGFK-1004TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90 -70 PLCGFK-1260CIMPLICITY Server for Windows NT Trending Option Operation ManualGFK-1396CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT and Windows 95 CimEdit Operation ManualAt GE Fanuc Automation, we strive to produce quality technical documentation. After you haveused this manual, please take a few moments to complete and return the Reader's Comment Cardlocated on the next page.Libby AllenSenior Technical WriterviCIMPLICITY Display Station User's Manual–February 1997GFK-1220B

ContentsChapter 1Introduction. 1-1What You Receive . 1-2CIMPLICITY Display Station Products . 1-2System Configurations. 1-2Accessories. 1-4Software Licenses. 1-5Options and Upgrades. 1-6System Architecture . 1-7Hardware Description . 1-9Customer Support . 1-12Chapter 2Getting Started . 2-1Unpacking the Display Station Products . 2-2Hardware Installation. 2-3Mounting the Display Station Unit . 2-3Mounting Location . 2-3Equipment Panel Cutout . 2-4Display Station Connections . 2-7Powering Up the Display Station. 2-10Controls and Indicators . 2-10First-Time Powerup . 2-11Windows 95 Systems . 2-13Windows NT Systems. 2-16How to Use the Touch Screen. 2-17Operation . 2-17Touch Screen Settings. 2-17Windows 95 Systems . 2-18Windows NT Systems. 2-19How to Use the Touch Pad Mouse. 2-20About the Touch Pad Mouse. 2-20Operation . 2-20Touch Pad Mouse Special Features. 2-21TouchMeter Icon . 2-21Scrolling Feature . 2-21Cursor Control Feature . 2-21Touch Pad Mouse Settings. 2-22How to Operate the Keypad . 2-25Shutting Down the Computer . 2-27Moving the Display Station . 2-28Summary . 2-28GFK-1220Bvii

ContentsChapter 3Copying a CIMPLICITY Project to a Runtime System. 3-1CIMPLICITY Project Structure . 3-2Copying a Project from the CIMPLICITY Configuration Cabinet. 3-3Setting up a Network Connection with Direct Cable Connection. 3-4Copying a Project onto Floppy Disks. 3-7Windows 95 Systems. 3-7Windows NT Systems. 3-10Chapter 4Running CIMPLICITY Software. 4-1Setting CIMPLICITY Options . 4-2Setting Project Options . 4-2Start as a Viewer. 4-3Connecting to Another Computer . 4-3Stop a Running Project . 4-3Add a Project to the Projects List . 4-4Start a Project in the Projects List . 4-4Setting Startup Options. 4-5Setting Connection Options . 4-5Selecting Bootup Projects. 4-6Starting CIMPLICITY Automatically at Bootup . 4-7Disabling the Network Login Prompt (Windows 95 Systems) . 4-7Setting CIMPLICITY Startup Options. 4-10Selecting a Default Project and CimView Options . 4-12Starting CimView Manually. 4-12Setting Command Line Options for Windows 95 Systems. 4-14Setting Command Line Options For Windows NT Systems. 4-15Installing A Screen for CimView . 4-15Using Command Line Options for Installed Screens . 4-15Creating A New Project . 4-16New Project Options . 4-16Setting Project Properties . 4-17General Properties . 4-18Options Properties . 4-19Using the Project Wizard . 4-19Installing A Project . 4-20Running the Demo Project. 4-21Changing the Computer Name. 4-22viiiCIMPLICITY Display Station User's Manual–February 1997GFK-1220B

ContentsChapter 5Installing Upgrades . 5-1Opening the Rear Panel. 5-2Before disassembling your Display Station:. 5-2Installing a Memory Upgrade . 5-4Specifications . 5-4SIMM Installation Procedure . 5-5For 32MB Upgrades . 5-5SIMM Removal Procedure. 5-8Installing an ISA Board. 5-9Specifications . 5-9Installation Procedure . 5-9Removal Procedure. 5-11Chapter 6System Operation . 6-1External Keyboard Operation . 6-2Setting Up External Display Operation . 6-4Changing Video Display Settings. 6-4Operating an External Mouse (Windows 95 Systems Only). 6-4Installing Printer Drivers . 6-5Chapter 7SNP Device Communications. 7-1Overview . 7-2Supported Devices . 7-2Supported Memory Types. 7-2SNP Hardware Configuration Requirements. 7-3Series 90-30. 7-3Series 90-70. 7-3Required Documents. 7-4Hardware Installation. 7-5Application Configuration . 7-6Port Configuration . 7-6General Properties . 7-6Default Properties . 7-7SNP Device Configuration . 7-8General Properties . 7-8Default Properties. 7-9SNP Point Configuration . 7-9SNP Performance Notes. 7-10Impact on Series 90 Performance . 7-10Performance Using the SNP Communications Enabler. 7-10Tuning SNP Protocol Throughput. 7-10GFK-1220BContentsix