SoMachine Basic

SoMachine Basic
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SoMachine Basic
Operating Guide
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part I Getting Started with SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1 Introduction to SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 System Requirements and Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supported Programming Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 SoMachine Basic User Interface Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Projects With SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Developing Programs With SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating Within SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Starting with SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 The Start Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to the Start Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registering the SoMachine Basic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Projects Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Project Templates Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directly Downloading an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part II Developing SoMachine Basic Applications . . . . .

Chapter 3 The SoMachine Basic Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Overview of the SoMachine Basic Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toolbar Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Overview of the Properties Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Properties Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Project Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Overview of the Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Overview of the Programming Workspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Programming Workspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Special Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbolic Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladder/List Reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use the Source Code Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Configuring Program Behavior and Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tasks and Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 Managing POUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing POUs with Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Rungs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Free POUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 Master Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Task Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Master Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6 Periodic Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Periodic Task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Periodic Task Scan Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.7 Event Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of Event Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Priorities and Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Event Task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.8 Using Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Animation Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Software Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PTO Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Search and Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rung Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladder Language Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Ladder Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladder Diagram Graphic Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparison Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruction List Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of Instruction List Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation of List Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List Language Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Parentheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grafcet (List) Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of Grafcet (List) Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grafcet Program Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use Grafcet Instructions in a SoMachine Basic Program . . . .
Debugging in Online Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forcing Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Overview of the Commissioning Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Commissioning Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Managing the Connection to a Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the RTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 SoMachine Basic Simulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the SoMachine Basic Simulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SoMachine Basic Simulator I/O Manager Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SoMachine Basic Simulator Time Management Window . . . . . . . . .
Modifying Values Using SoMachine Basic Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use the SoMachine Basic Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.4 Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5 Downloading and Uploading Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading and Uploading Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 8 Saving Projects and Closing SoMachine Basic . . . . .

Saving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Project As a Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing SoMachine Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A SoMachine Basic Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . .
SoMachine Basic Keyboard Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Information
NOTICE
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throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
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the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation
of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.
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About the Book

At a Glance
Document Scope
This guide describes how to use the SoMachine Basic software to configure, program, and
commission applications for supported logic controllers.
Validity Note
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Product Related Information
WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
The designer of any control scheme must consider the potential failure modes of control paths
and, for certain critical control functions, provide a means to achieve a safe state during and
after a path failure. Examples of critical control functions are emergency stop and overtravel
stop, power outage and restart.
Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical control functions.
System control paths may include communication links. Consideration must be given to the
implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of the link.
Observe all accident prevention regulations and local safety guidelines.1
Each implementation of this equipment must be individually and thoroughly tested for proper
operation before being placed into service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
1
For additional information, refer to NEMA ICS 1.1 (latest edition), "Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Control" and to NEMA ICS 7.1 (latest
edition), "Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Operation of
Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems" or their equivalent governing your particular location.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Only use software approved by Schneider Electric for use with this equipment.
Update your application program every time you change the physical hardware configuration.
damage.
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SoMachine Basic
Getting Started with SoMachine Basic
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Part I

What Is in This Part?
This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
Chapter Name
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Introduction to SoMachine Basic
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Starting with SoMachine Basic
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SoMachine Basic
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Chapter 1

What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
1.1
System Requirements and Supported Devices
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1.2
SoMachine Basic User Interface Basics
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Section 1.1

What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
18
Page
System Requirements
19
Supported Devices
20
Supported Programming Languages
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System Requirements
Overview
The minimum system requirements for SoMachine Basic are:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor or greater
1 GB RAM
The 32- or 64-bit version of one of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows 7
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Supported Devices
M221 Logic Controllers
For more information about module configuration, refer to the following programming and
hardware guides:
Logic Controller Type
Hardware Guide
Programming Guide
M221 Logic Controllers
Modicon M221 Logic Controller

Hardware Guide
Modicon M221 Logic Controller

Programming Guide
TMC2 Cartridges
For more information about cartridge configuration, refer to the following programming and
hardware guides:
Cartridge Type
Hardware Guide
Programming Guide
TMC2 Cartridges
TMC2 Cartridges Hardware Guide
TMC2 Cartridges Programming Guide
TM3 Expansion Modules

For more information about module configuration, refer to the following programming and
hardware guides of each expansion module type:
Expansion Module Type
Hardware Guide
TM3 Digital I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Digital I/O Expansion Modules
Hardware Guide
TM3 Analog I/O Expansion
Modules
Programming Guide
TM3 Expansion Modules Programming
Guide
TM3 Analog Modules Hardware Guide
TM3 Expert I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Expert I/O Modules Hardware
Guide
TM3 Safety Modules
TM3 Safety Modules Hardware Guide
TM3 Transmitter and Receiver

Modules
TM3 Transmitter and Receiver

Modules Hardware Guide

For more information about module configuration, refer to the programming and hardware guides
of each expansion module type:
Expansion Module Type
Hardware Guide
Programming Guide
TM2 Digital I/O Modules
TM2 Digital I/O Modules Hardware

Guide

Programming Guide
TM2 Analog I/O Modules
TM2 Analog I/O Modules Hardware

Guide
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Supported Programming Languages

Overview
A programmable logic controller reads inputs, writes outputs, and solves logic based on a control
program. Creating a control program for a logic controller consists of writing a series of instructions
in one of the supported programming languages.
SoMachine Basic supports the following IEC-61131-3 programming languages:
Ladder Diagram language
Instruction List language
Grafcet (List)
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Section 1.2

Topic
22
Page
Creating Projects With SoMachine Basic
23
Developing Programs With SoMachine Basic
24
Navigating Within SoMachine Basic
25
Operating Modes
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Creating Projects With SoMachine Basic

Overview
SoMachine Basic is a graphical programming tool designed to make it easy to configure, develop,
and commission programs for logic controllers.
Some Essential Terminology
SoMachine Basic uses the following terms:
Project: A SoMachine Basic project contains details about the developer and purpose of the
project, the configuration of the logic controller and associated expansion modules targeted by
the project, the source code of a program, symbols, comments, documentation, and all other
related information.
Application: Contains all parts of the project that are downloaded to the logic controller,
including the compiled program, metadata, configuration information, and symbols.
Program: The compiled source code that runs on the logic controller.
POU (program organization unit): The reusable object that contains a variable declaration and
a set of instructions used in a program.
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Developing Programs With SoMachine Basic

Introduction
The following diagram shows the typical stages of developing a project in SoMachine Basic (the
Configuration, Programming and Commissioning tabs):
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Navigating Within SoMachine Basic

Start Page
The Start Page window is always displayed when you launch SoMachine Basic. Use this window
to register your SoMachine Basic software, manage the connection to the logic controller, and
create or select a project to work with.
Module Areas
Once you have selected a project to work with, SoMachine Basic displays the main window.
At the top of the main window, a toolbar (see page 41) contains icons that allow you to perform
common tasks, including returning to the Start Page window.
Next to the toolbar, the status bar (see page 43) displays informational messages about the
current state of the connection to the logic controller.
Below this, the main window is divided into a number of modules. Each module controls a different
stage of the development cycle, and is accessible by clicking a tab at the top of the module area.
To develop an application, work your way through the modules from left to right:
Properties (see page 47)
Set up the project properties
Configuration (see page 53)
Define the hardware configuration of the logic controller and associated expansion modules
Programming (see page 57)
Develop your program in one of the supported programming languages
Commissioning (see page 157)
Manage the connection between SoMachine Basic and the logic controller, upload/download
applications, test, and commission the application.
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Operating Modes
Introduction
The operating modes provide control to develop, debug, monitor, and modify the application when
the controller is connected or not connected to SoMachine Basic.
SoMachine Basic can operate in the following modes.
Offline mode
Online mode
Simulator mode
Offline Mode
SoMachine Basic operates in offline mode when no physical connection to a logic controller has
been established.
In offline mode, you configure SoMachine Basic to match the hardware components you are
targeting, then develop your application.
Online Mode
SoMachine Basic operates in online mode if:
a logic controller is physically connected to the PC.
SoMachine Basic is simulating a virtual logic controller (known as simulator mode).
In online mode, you can proceed to download your application to the logic controller (downloading
and uploading application is not possible in the simulator mode because the application is directly
saved in the simulated logic controller). SoMachine Basic then synchronizes the application in the
PC memory with the version stored in the logic controller, allowing you to debug, monitor, and
modify the application.
You cannot modify a program in online mode.
NOTE: Online program modifications are subjected to the predefined configuration. See Memory
Management (see page 36). In addition, refer to Debugging in Online Mode (see page 153) for
more information.
Simulator Mode
SoMachine Basic operates in simulator mode when a connection has been established with a
simulated logic controller. In simulator mode, no physical connection to a logic controller is
established; instead SoMachine Basic simulates a connection to a logic controller and the
expansion modules to run and test the program.
For more information, refer to SoMachine Basic Simulator (see page 164).
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Section 2.1
The Start Page
The Start Page

Topic
28
Page
Introduction to the Start Page
29
Registering the SoMachine Basic Software
30
Projects Window
31
Connect Window
32
Project Templates Window
34
Directly Downloading an Application
35
Memory Management
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Introduction to the Start Page

Overview
The Start Page window is always the first window that is displayed when you start SoMachine
Basic.
The Start Page window has the following windows:
Register (see page 30)
To register SoMachine Basic software and view license details.
Projects (see page 31)
To create a new project or open an existing project.
Connect (see page 32)
To connect to a logic controller, download/upload application to/from the controller, back
up/restore controller memory, and to flash the LEDs of the connected controller.
Templates (see page 34)
To create a new project using an example project as a template.
Help
To display the online help.
About
To display information about SoMachine Basic.
Exit
To exit from SoMachine Basic.
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Registering the SoMachine Basic Software

Overview
You can use the SoMachine Basic software for 30 days before you are required to register the
software. When you register, you receive an authorization code to use the software.
Registering your SoMachine Basic software entitles you to receive technical support and software
updates.
Registering
To register your SoMachine Basic software:
Step
Action
Click the Register now button at the top of the Start Page window.
Follow the instructions on the Registration Wizard. Click the Help button for more details.
To view details on the license key installed on your PC, click About on the Start Page window.
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Projects Window
Overview
Use the Projects window to create a new SoMachine Basic project or to open an existing
SoMachine Basic, TwidoSoft, or TwidoSuite project to work with.
The right-hand area of the Projects window contains links to additional useful information.
Opening a SoMachine Basic Project File
Follow these steps to open a project file:
Step
Action
Click Projects on the Start Page window.
Do one of the following:

Click a recent project in the Recent projects list.
Click Create a new project.
Click Open an existing project and select an existing SoMachine Basic project file (*.smbp)
or a sample project file (*.smbe).
Result: The project file opens and the Configuration tab is displayed.
Opening a TwidoSuite or TwidoSoft Project File

SoMachine Basic allows you to open applications created for Twido programmable controllers and
convert them to SoMachine Basic project files.
Follow these steps to open a TwidoSuite or TwidoSoft project file:
Step
Action
Click Projects on the Start Page window.
Click Open an existing project, select any of the following in the Files of type list, and then
browse and select an existing project with respective extension:
TwidoSuite Project Files (*.xpr)
Twido Archive Project Files (*.xar)
TwidoSoft Project Files (*.twd)
Result: The selected project file opens and the Configuration tab is displayed.
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Connect Window
Connected Devices
The Connect window shows 2 lists of logic controllers:
1. Local Devices
Displays all logic controllers directly connected to the PC with the physical COM ports of the PC
(COM1, for example), with USB cables, or through virtualized COM ports (by USB-to-serial
converters or Bluetooth dongles).
2. Ethernet Devices
Displays all logic controllers that are accessible on the same Ethernet subnet as the PC running
SoMachine Basic. Devices behind a router or any device that blocks UDP broadcasts are not
listed.
The list includes logic controllers that are automatically detected by SoMachine Basic as well as
any controllers that you choose to add manually.
Manually Adding Controllers
Follow these steps to add a logic controller to the Ethernet Devices list:
Step
Action
1 In the Remote Lookup field, type the IP address of the logic controller to add, for example,
12.123.134.21
2 Click Add to add the device to the Ethernet Devices list.
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Connecting to a Controller
Follow these steps to connect a controller to SoMachine Basic:
Step
Action
1
Click
(Refresh Devices button) to refresh the list of connected devices.
2 Select one of the logic controllers in the Local Devices or Ethernet Devices lists.
If a controller is connected by Ethernet on the same network cable than your PC, the IP address of
the controller appears in the list. Selecting the IP address in the list enables
(IP Address
Configuration button). Click this button to change the IP address of the controller.
3
If required, click
(Start Fashing LEDs button) to flash the LEDs of the selected controller to
identify the controller physically by its flashing LEDs. Click this button again to stop flashing the LEDs.
4 Click Login button to log in to the selected controller.
If the logic controller is password protected, you are prompted to provide the password. Type the
password and click OK to connect.
Result: A status bar appears showing the connection progress.
5 When the connection is successfully established, details about the logic controller appear in the
Selected Controller area of the window and the following buttons are available:
Download application to controller: To download an application to the logic controller without
opening it in SoMachine Basic. Refer to Directly Downloading an Application (see page 35).
Memory Management: To Back up (see page 178) or restore (see page 179) the logic controller
memory to or from a PC. Refer to Memory Management (see page 36).
Upload application from controller: To create a new SoMachine Basic project file by uploading
an application from the connected logic controller. Refer to Uploading an Application
(see page 182).
6 Click Logout button to log out from the connected controller.
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Project Templates Window

Overview
You can use example projects to form the basis of new SoMachine Basic projects.
Opening a Project Template
Follow these steps to create a new project based on a project template:
Step
Action
Select the Templates tab on the Start Page window.
Select a project template file (*.smbe) in the Projects list and click Open Template.
Result: A new project is created as a copy of the selected template.
NOTE: SoMachine Basic also provides a Vijeo-Designer application file and a System User
Guide for some example projects. Read the description of the selected project in the Description
area to know whether these files are provided with your project or not. If these files are provided,
Open associated folder option gets activated on selection of such projects. Select the project
and click Open associated folder to browse through the project template files (*.smbe) and
Vijeo-Designer application files (*.vdz) in the Windows Explorer.
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Overview
You can download the application contained in a project file to a logic controller without having to
open the project in SoMachine Basic. This is useful if the project is protected in download only
mode, which prevents users from opening the project unless they have the password.
Only downloading is possible in this way.To upload an application from the logic controller to
SoMachine Basic, refer to Uploading an Application (see page 182).
To directly download an application to a logic controller:
Step
1
Action
Physically connect the PC running SoMachine Basic to the logic controller using a serial, USB,
or Ethernet cable.
Select the Connect tab on the Start Page window.
Select the logic controller in the Local Devices or Ethernet Devices list and click Login.
Result: SoMachine Basic establishes the connection to the logic controller.
Click Download application to controller.
In the Project File field, click the browse button, select the SoMachine Basic project file (*.smbp)
to download, and click Open.
Information about the selected project file appears in the Information area of the window:
Whether the project file is protected with a password and, if so, whether View and Download
are both allowed, or Download only.
Information about the configuration contained in the project file, for example, whether the
detected configuration of the logic controller system is compatible with the configuration
contained in the selected project.
SoMachine Basic compiles the application in the selected project file. Any errors detected during
compilation are listed under Compilation errors. SoMachine Basic does not allow the
application to be downloaded if compilation errors have been detected; open the project in
SoMachine Basic, correct the errors, then try again.
Before downloading, you can click the following buttons to control the current logic controller
state:
Stop Controller
Start Controller
Initialize Controller
Click PC to Controller (download).

Result: SoMachine Basic downloads the application to the connected logic controller.
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Memory Management
Overview
Click the Memory Management button on the Connect window to back up or restore the logic
controller memory.
Select the action to perform:
Backing up to a PC (see page 178)
Restore from a PC (see page 179)
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Part II

What Is in This Part?
This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
Chapter Name
Page
The SoMachine Basic Window
39
Properties
47
Configuration
53
Programming
57
Commissioning
157
Saving Projects and Closing SoMachine Basic
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SoMachine Basic
Section 3.1
Overview of the SoMachine Basic Window
Overview of the SoMachine Basic Window

Topic
40
Page
Toolbar Buttons
41
Status Area
43
System Settings
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Toolbar Buttons
Introduction
The toolbar appears at the top of the SoMachine Basic window to provide easy access to
commonly used functions.
Toolbar
SoMachine Basic has the following toolbars:
Icon
Description
Create a new project
Open an existing project
Save the current project. Use the down arrow to display a menu with Save and Save as options.
Cut
Copy
Paste
Display the System Settings (see page 45) window.
Display this online help.

Start the logic controller (only available in online mode and when the controller is not already in RUN
state)
Stop the logic controller (only available in online mode and when the controller is in RUN state)
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Icon
Description
Reinitialize the logic controller (only available in online mode)
Log in to the selected controller.

NOTE: The selected controller name appears on left-hand side of this button.
Launch the SoMachine Basic simulator (see page 164).
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Status Area
Overview
The status area at the top of the main window displays status and information messages on the
current system status.
This graphic shows the status area in SoMachine Basic:
1...5 Status area.

1 Program status:
Shows the status of the program; whether the program has detected errors, no errors detected,
or the program is incomplete.
2 Connection status:
Shows the connection status between SoMachine Basic and the controller or SoMachine Basic
and the simulated logic controller.
3 Controller status:
Shows the current life cycle state of the logic controller (RUN, STOP, FAULT, and so on).
4 Scan time:
Shows the last scan time.
5 Controller last detected error:
Shows the most recent detected error message extracted from the system bits and system
words if the logic controller is in STOPPED or HALTED state.
Status Area Messages
The following messages can appear in the status area:
Message Type
Possible Message
Description
Program status
[No errors]
No errors detected in the program.
[Program advisory(ies)
detected]
Program is incomplete.
[Program error(s) detected]
No program or the program has detected error(s).
[Not connected]
SoMachine Basic is running in offline mode.
[Online]
SoMachine Basic is running in online mode.
Connection status
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Message Type
Possible Message
[Not Connected]
Controller status
(appears only if
[Halted]
SoMachine Basic is
in online mode)
Controller is not connected to SoMachine Basic.

Controller is in HALTED state.
Controller is stopped due to an application software detected
error.
[Stop]
Controller is in STOPPED state.

Controller has a valid application which is stopped.
[Run]
Controller is in RUNNING state.

Controller is executing the application.
[Powerless]
Controller is in POWERLESS state.

Controller is powered only by the USB cable and is ready to
download/upload the firmware by USB.
[Firmware download]
Controller is downloading the firmware.
[Firmware Error]
Firmware error detected. Version of the firmware downloading

to the controller is older than current firmware version.
[No Application]
Controller has no application.
[Power Up]
Controller is turning on.
[Scan Time 0 s]
Scan time
(appears only if
SoMachine Basic is
in online mode)
Controller last
detected error
(appears only if
SoMachine Basic is
in online mode)
Description
[No error(s) detected]
The most recent scan time in microseconds.
No errors detected.
[Controller could not switch Controller is not OK to run.

to RUN mode]
[Battery level low]
Controller battery is low.
[Run/Stop input]
Controller is halted due to Run/Stop input edge detected error.
[Stop command]
Controller is stopped due to stop command.
[Software fault detected

(exceeding the controller
scan)]
Controller is halted due to software detected error. Controller

scan time overshoot. Controller scan time is greater than the
period defined by the user program in configuration.
[Stop due to hardware fault] Controller is stopped due to detected error in the hardware.
[Power outage]
Controller is stopped due to power outage.
[Controller is configured in
Start in Stop mode]
Controller does start in automatic application execution mode

due to configuration of the startup behavior.
[Init command]
Init in cold start.
[Unknown stop reason: {0}]
Unidentified reason.
Refer to the programming guide of the logic controller for a complete list of the system bits and
system words.
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System Settings
Overview
This window allows you to set the language of the SoMachine Basic software, customize the
Ladder editor, and choose the default logic controller that appears on the Configuration tab when
you create a new project.
Changing the User Interface Language
Follow these steps to change the user interface language:
Step
Action
Choose System Settings General on the System Settings window.
Select the language to use in the Language list.

The default language is English.
Click Apply and close the System Settings window.
Close and restart SoMachine Basic to view the user interface in the new language.
Customizing the Ladder Editor

Follow these steps to customize the Ladder editor:
Step
Action
Choose System Settings Ladder Editor on the System Settings window.
Choose the Grid lines style for the Ladder editor.

Dots (default)
Dashed Lines
Lines
Set the Number of columns (11...30) for the cells in the Ladder editor.
The default value of number of cells is 11.
For more information, refer to Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams (see page 121).
Under Tool Selection Conservation, select:

Keep selected tool (default): After selecting and placing a graphic element in a rung, the
most recently selected graphic element remains selected. This allows you to place the same
element in a rung again without reselecting it. Press the ESC key or right-click an empty cell
in the rung to select the pointer tool
Reset to pointer: After selecting and placing a contact or a coil in a rung, the pointer tool
is automatically selected.To insert the same contact or coil element again, select it in the
toolbar.
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SoMachine Basic
Step
5
Action
Choose the Shortcuts and toolbar style setting for the Ladder Editor:
SoMachine Basic set (default)
Asian set 1
Asian set 2
European set
American set
For the selected style, the table displays a list of keyboard shortcuts for each of the toolbar
buttons displayed.
Click Apply and close the System Settings window to view the changes in the Ladder editor.
Choosing a Default Logic Controller

Follow these steps to choose a default logic controller:
Step
46
Action
Choose System Settings Configuration on the System Settings window.
Click Preferred controller and choose a default logic controller from the list.
Click Apply and close the System Settings window.
Close and restart SoMachine Basic to view the new default logic controller in the Configuration
tab when a new project is created.
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Properties
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Properties
Properties
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Properties
Section 4.1
Overview of the Properties Window
Overview of the Properties Window

Topic
48
Page
The Properties Window
49
Project Properties
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The Properties Window

Overview
The Properties tab allows you to specify information about the project and whether it is to be
password-protected:
1
2
Details about the developer and the company developing the project.
Information about the project itself.
If the project is to be password protected, the password that must be entered correctly to open
the project in SoMachine Basic.
If the application stored in the logic controller controller is to be password protected, the
password that must be entered correctly to upload the application into a SoMachine Basic
project.
The left hand area displays a list of the available properties.

The right hand area displays the properties of the item that is currently selected in the left hand area.
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Properties
Project Properties
Overview
Use the Properties window to provide details about the user of SoMachine Basic, the company
developing the application, and the project. In this window, you can also password protect the
project file and the application when stored in the logic controller.
Specifying Application Developer Properties
To specify the application developer properties:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Front Page.
Complete the information.
Click Apply.
NOTE: This information appears in the Windows Explorer properties window when you right-click
on a SoMachine Basic project file.
Specifying Company Properties
To specify the company properties:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Company.

To upload the company logo image, click Change then browse to select the file to upload. Click
Removed to delete the current image.
Click Apply.
Specifying Project Information

To specify project information:
Step
50
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Project Information.

To upload an image, such as a photograph or CAD image of the instrumented machine, click
Change then browse to select the file to upload. Click Removed to delete the current image.
Click Apply.
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Password Protecting a Project

It is possible to protect the project file. When a project is password protected, you are prompted for
the password whenever the project is opened in SoMachine Basic.
Follow these steps to password protect a project file:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Project Protection.
Select the Active option. Required items of information are marked with an asterisk (*).
Type the password to use in the Password field then type it again in the Confirmation field.
Select one of the following options:

View and Download (default): Allows you to view the contents of an application and
download the application to a logic controller without knowing the password. However, you
must enter the password to modify the contents of the application.
Download Only: You can download the application to a logic controller without knowing the
password. This is done through the Connect window in the Start Page (see page 32).
However, you must enter the correct password when opening the project to view or modify
the application.
Click Apply.
Removing Password Protection from a Project

Follow these steps to remove password protection from a project:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Project Protection.
Select the Inactive option.
Click Apply.
NOTE: If prompted to provide the current password before the Inactive option applies
successfully, type the password and click Apply.
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Properties
Password Protecting an Application

SoMachine Basic allows an application stored in the logic controller to be protected with a
password. This password controls uploading of the application from the logic controller into a
SoMachine Basic project.
Follow these steps to password protect an application:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Application Protection.
Choose the level of application protection:

Select Active and leave Password blank to disable application upload from the logic
controller to the PC.
Select Active and type the same password in the Password and Confirmation fields to
password protect the application. You must then enter this password when prompted before
uploading the application from the logic controller to the PC.
Click Apply.
Removing Password Protection from an Application

Follow these steps to remove password protection from an application:
Step
Action
Display the Properties tab and click Project Properties Application Protection.
Select the Inactive option.
Click Apply.
NOTE: If prompted to provide the current password before the Inactive option applies
successfully, type the password and click Apply.
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Configuration
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Configuration
Configuration
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Configuration
Section 5.1
Overview of the Configuration Window

Topic
54
Page
55
Building a Configuration
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Introduction
Use the Configuration window to recreate the hardware configuration of the logic controller and
expansion modules to be targeted by the program.
1
2
3
4
The Hardware Tree - a structured view of the current hardware configuration.

The current configuration - a logic controller and expansion modules.
Catalog references of all supported logic controller and expansion module hardware components. To add
a component to the current hardware configuration, drag and drop it onto the current configuration.
The properties of the component selected in the current configuration, or the properties of the currently
selected item in the Hardware Tree.
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Configuration
Building a Configuration
Replacing the Default Logic Controller
When you create a new SoMachine Basic project, a logic controller reference appears in the
central area of the Configuration window.
Step
1
Action
Click the Configuration tab.
Expand the logic controller category in the catalog area on the right, if it is not already displayed.
Select a logic controller reference. A short description of the physical properties of the logic
controller appear in the Device description area.
Drag the logic controller reference over the image of the existing logic controller in the central
area of the window and drop it.
Click Yes when prompted to confirm replacing the logic controller reference.
NOTE: The default controller reference is specified in the System Settings window (see page 45).
Configuring the Logic Controller
Use the Configuration window to configure the logic controller.
Refer to the Programming Guide of the logic controller used in the configuration for details.
Configuring Expansion Modules
Use the Configuration window to add and configure expansion modules.
Refer to the Programming Guide of the expansion module used in the configuration for details.
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Programming
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Chapter 6
Programming
Programming
Section
Topic
Page
6.1
Overview of the Programming Workspace
58
6.2
Special Functions
59
6.3
Configuring Program Behavior and Tasks
69
6.4
Managing POUs
76
6.5
Master Task
85
6.6
Periodic Task
89
6.7
Event Task
93
6.8
Using Tools
100
6.9
Ladder Language Programming
118
Instruction List Programming
135
6.11
Grafcet (List) Programming
146
6.12
Debugging in Online Mode
153
6.10
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Programming
Section 6.1

Overview
The Programming tab is split into 3 main areas:
1
2
3
58
The Programming Tree allows you to configure the properties of the program and its objects, and functions,
as well as a number of tools you can use to monitor and debug the program.
The upper central area is the programming workspace where you enter the source code of your program.
The lower central area allows you to view and configure the properties of the item currently selected in the
program or the Programming Tree.
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Special Functions
Special Functions
Topic
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Objects
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Symbolic Addressing
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Memory Allocation
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Ladder/List Reversibility
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How to Use the Source Code Examples
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Objects
Overview
In SoMachine Basic, the term object is used to represent an area of logic controller memory
reserved for use by an application. Objects can be:
Simple software variables, such as memory bits and words
Addresses of digital or analog inputs and outputs
Controller-internal variables, such as system words and system bits
Predefined system functions or function blocks, such as timers and counters.
Controller memory is either pre-allocated for certain object types, or automatically allocated when
an application is downloaded to the logic controller.
Objects can only be addressed by a program once memory has been allocated. Objects are
addressed using the prefix %. For example, %MW12 is the address of a memory word, %Q0.3 is the
address of an embedded digital output, and %TM0 is the address of a Timer function block.
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Symbolic Addressing
Introduction
SoMachine Basic supports the symbolic addressing of language objects; that is, the indirect
addressing of objects by name. Using symbols allows for quick examination and analysis of
program logic, and greatly simplifies the development and testing of an application.
Example
For example, WASH_END is a symbol that could be used to identify an instance of a Timer function
block representing the end of a wash cycle. Recalling the purpose of this name is easier than trying
to remember the role of a program address such as %TM3.
To Define a Symbol in the Properties Window
To define a symbol in the properties window:
Step
Action
Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
Select the type of object with which to define a symbol, for example I/O objects Digital
inputs, to display the properties of digital inputs.
The properties window of the object type appears in the lower central area of the Programming
window.
Double-click in the Symbol column of the properties table and type the symbol to define for a
particular item, for example Input_1 for the input %I0.2
Click Apply.
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To Define a Symbol in the Ladder Editor

To define a symbol within the Ladder editor:
Step
Action
In the Ladder editor, click the Symbol line of a graphic element, for example a latch or function
block. A cursor appears:
Type the symbol to use, for example Input_1 and press Enter. The following rules apply to
symbols:
A maximum of 32 characters.
Letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), or underscores (_).
First character must be a letter. You cannot use the percentage sign (%).
Symbols are not case-sensitive. For example, Pump1 and PUMP1 are the same symbol and
can only be used uniquely for any given object; that is, you cannot assign the same symbol
to different objects.
If the graphic element is not yet associated with an object, the Remark window appears. Select
an object to associate with the symbol and click OK.
Otherwise, click Yes when prompted to associate the symbol with the object.
Double-click either the symbol or object of the graphic element to display the symbol in the
Symbol column of the properties window:
Displaying Symbols in Instruction List Code

When displaying Instruction List code for a rung, select the symbols check box to display any
defined symbols instead of direct object references in the code.
Displaying All Defined Symbols
Choose Tools Symbol list to display a list of all defined symbols (see page 114).
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Storing Symbols
Symbols are stored in the logic controller as part of a SoMachine Basic application.
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Memory Allocation
Introduction
SoMachine Basic allows you to pre-allocate (reserve) blocks of logic controller memory for use by
certain object types used in a program, including simple objects (memory words, constant words)
and software objects (function blocks).
Allocation Modes
In offline mode, you can specify the memory allocation mode for each object type. When
configuring these objects (Programming Tools), the following window then appears above the
list of configurable objects:
Choose the memory allocation mode to use:

Automatic. All objects from offset 0 to the highest memory address used in the program, or
associated with a symbol, are automatically allocated in logic controller memory. For example:
if the memory word %MW20 is used in the program, all objects from %MW0 to %MW20 inclusive (21
objects) are automatically allocated in memory.
If you later switch to online mode, you cannot allocate new memory objects with addresses
higher than the highest address that was used before you went online.
Manual. Specify a number of objects to be allocated in memory in the No. of Objects box.
When you switch to online mode, you can add new contacts, coils, or equations in your program
(up to the limit of memory allocated) without having to log out from the logic controller, modify
the program, log in, and download the application again.
SoMachine Basic displays the total number of Allocated memory objects and the Maximum
number of memory objects available in the logic controller.
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Ladder/List Reversibility
Introduction
SoMachine Basic supports conversion of rungs from Ladder Diagram to Instruction List and from
Instruction List back to Ladder Diagram. This is called program reversibility.
In SoMachine Basic, you can toggle rungs between programming languages at any time as
required. You can therefore display a program with some rungs in Ladder Diagram and other rungs
in Instruction List.
Understanding Reversibility
A key to understanding program reversibility is examining the relationship between a Ladder
Diagram rung and the associated Instruction List rung:
Ladder Diagram rung: A collection of Ladder Diagram instructions that constitute a logical
expression.
List sequence: A collection of Instruction List programming instructions that correspond to the
Ladder Diagram instructions and represents the same logical expression.
The following illustration displays a common Ladder Diagram rung and its equivalent program logic
expressed as a sequence of Instruction List instructions.
Equivalent Instruction List instruction:
A program is always stored internally as Instruction List instructions, regardless of whether it is

originally written in the Ladder Diagram or Instruction List language. SoMachine Basic takes
advantage of the program structure similarities between the 2 languages and uses this internal
Instruction List image of the program to display it either as an Instruction List program, or
graphically as a Ladder Diagram.
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Instructions Required for Reversibility

The structure of a reversible function block in Instruction List language requires the use of the
following instructions:
BLK marks the block start, and defines the beginning of the rung and the start of the input portion
to the block.
OUT_BLK marks the beginning of the output portion of the block.
END_BLK marks the end of the block and the rung.
The use of these reversible function block instructions is not mandatory for a properly functioning
Instruction List program.
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How to Use the Source Code Examples

Overview
Except where explicitly mentioned, the source code examples contained in this book are valid for
both the Ladder Diagram and Instruction List programming languages. A complete example may
require more than one rung.
Reversibility Procedure
Only Instruction List source code is shown in this book.
To obtain the equivalent Ladder Diagram source code:
Step
Action
In SoMachine Basic, create a new POU containing an empty rung.
In this rung, click the LD > IL button to display Instruction List source code.
Select and copy (Ctrl+C) the source code for the first rung of the sample program.
Right-click on the line number 0000 of the first instruction and choose Paste Instructions to
paste the source code into the rung:
NOTE: Remember to delete the LD instruction from the last line of the rung if you have pasted
the instructions by inserting the line(s) before the default LD operator.
5
Click the IL > LD button to display the Ladder Diagram source code.
6
Repeat the previous steps for any additional rungs in the sample program. Click
the toolbar to add new rungs.
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Example
Instruction List program:
Rung
Source Code
BLK %R0
LD
%M1
I
LD
%I0.3
ANDN %R2.E
O
END_BLK
LD
%I0.3
[%MW20:=%R2.O]
LD
%I0.2
ANDN %R2.F
[%R2.I:=%MW34]
ST
%M1
Corresponding Ladder Diagram:
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Section 6.3

Topic
Page
Application Behavior
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Tasks and Scan Modes
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Application Behavior
Overview
You can configure the following aspects of how the application interacts with the logic controller:
Functional levels (see page 70)
Startup (see page 71)
Watchdog (see page 71)
Fallback behavior (see page 72)
Configuring Application Behavior

Follow these steps to configure the application behavior:
Step
Action
Select the Tasks tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
Select the Behavior item.

Result: The Behavior properties appear in the lower central area of the Programming window.
Modify the properties as required.
Click Apply to save the changes.
Functional Levels
Your system could include logic controllers with different firmware versions, and therefore with
different capability levels. SoMachine Basic supports functional level management to allow you to
control the functional level of your application.
Select a level from the Functional levels list:
Level 1.0: First release of the combination of the SoMachine Basic software and the compatible
firmware version(s).
Level 2.0: Contains any enhancements and corrections over the previous level software and
firmware. For example, for Pulse Train Output (PTO) support, it would be necessary to select
this functional level or greater.
The functional level management allows you to maintain the original functional level of an
application when it is necessary to transfer that application to a newer controller which could, from
stock, have a higher functional level firmware installed. In this case, you can choose the lower
functional level with SoMachine Basic, load the appropriate version of the firmware to the controller
and then transfer the application and thereby maintaining compatibility.
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Startup
Specify how the program behaves following a restart of the logic controller:
Start In Previous State: The program starts in the execution mode that it was in before the
restart.
Start In Stop: The logic controller does not start in automatic application execution mode.
Start In Run (default): The logic controller starts in automatic application execution mode.
When using Automatic Start in Run, the controller will start executing program logic when power is
applied to the equipment. It is essential to know in advance how automatic reactivation of the
outputs will affect the process or machine being controlled. Configure the Run/Stop input to help
control the Automatic Start in Run feature. In addition, the Run/Stop input is designed to give local
control over remote RUN commands. If the possibility of a remote RUN command after the
controller had been stopped locally by SoMachine would have unintended consequences, you
must configure and wire the Run/Stop input to help control this situation.
WARNING
UNINTENDED MACHINE START-UP
Confirm that the automatic reactivation of the outputs does not produce unintended
consequences before using the Automatic Start in Run setting.
Use the Run/Stop input to help avoid an unwanted restart in Run mode and to help prevent
the unintentional start-up from a remote location.
Verify the state of security of your machine or process environment before applying power to
the Run/Stop input or before issuing a Run command from a remote location.
damage.
WARNING
UNINTENDED MACHINE OR PROCESS START-UP
Verify the state of security of your machine or process environment before applying power to
the Run/Stop input.
Use the Run/Stop input to help prevent the unintentional start-up from a remote location.
damage.
Watchdog
A watchdog is a special timer used to ensure that programs do not overrun their allocated scan
time.
The watchdog timer has a default value of 250 ms. Specify the duration of the watchdog scan task.
The possible range is 10...500 ms.
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Fallback Behavior
Specify the fallback mode to use when the logic controller enters the STOPPED or an exception
state for any reason.
Two fallback modes exist:
By default, all outputs are set to the fallback values set in the configuration properties of
embedded logic controller and expansion module outputs.
Refer to the Programming Guide of the logic controller or expansion module for information on
configuring fallback values for outputs.
Select Maintain values to keep each output in its current state when the logic controller enters
the STOPPED or an exception state. In this mode, any fallback values configured for logic
controller and expansion module outputs are ignored.
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Tasks and Scan Modes

Overview
SoMachine Basic has the following scan modes:
Normal mode
Continuous cyclic scanning mode (Freewheeling mode); a new scan starts immediately after the
previous scan has completed.
Periodic mode
Periodic cyclic scanning mode; a new scan starts only after the configured scan time of the
previous scan has elapsed. Every scan is therefore the same duration.
SoMachine Basic offers the following task types:

Master task: Main task of the application.
Master task is triggered by continuous cyclic scanning (in normal scan mode) or by the software
times (in periodic scan mode) by specifying the scan period of 2...150 ms (default 100 ms).
Periodic task: A short duration subroutine processed periodically.
Periodic tasks are triggered by software timers, so are configured by specifying the scan period
of 5...255 ms (default 255 ms) in the periodic scan mode.
Event task: A very short duration subroutine to reduce the response time of the application.
Event tasks are triggered by the physical inputs or the HSC function blocks. These events are
associated with embedded digital inputs (%I0.2...%I0.5) (rising, falling or both edges) or with the
high speed counters (%HSC0 and %HSC1) (when the count reaches the high speed counter
threshold). You can configure 2 events for each HSC function block.
Periodic tasks and events are configured in periodic scan mode. Master task can be configured in
either normal scan mode or periodic scan mode.
Tasks Priorities
This table summarizes the task types and their priorities:
Task Type
Scan Mode
Triggering Condition
Configurable
Range
Maximum
Number of
Tasks
Priority
Master
Normal
Normal
Not applicable
Lowest
Periodic
Software timer
2...150 ms
Periodic
Periodic
Software timer
5...255 ms
Higher than master

task and lower than
event tasks
Event
Periodic
Physical inputs
%I0.2...%I0.5
Highest
%HSC function blocks
2 events per
%HSC object
Events Priorities
Refer to Event Priorities and Queues (see page 96).
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Master Task in Normal Scan Mode

This graphic shows the relationship between master tasks and periodic task execution when the
master task is configured in normal scan mode:
Master Task in Periodic Scan Mode

This graphic shows the relationship between master tasks and periodic tasks when the master task
is configured in periodic scan mode:
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Event Priority Over Master and Periodic Tasks

Event priorities control the relationship between the event tasks, master tasks, and periodic tasks.
The event task interrupts the master task and periodic task execution.
This figure shows the relationship between event tasks, master tasks, and periodic tasks in the
periodic mode:
The event tasks are triggered by a hardware interruption that sends a task event to the event task.
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Managing POUs
Managing POUs
Topic
76
Page
POUs
77
Managing POUs with Tasks
78
Managing Rungs
80
Free POUs
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POUs
Overview
A Program Organization Unit (POU) is a reusable object used in a program. Each POU consists of
a variable declaration and a set of instructions in the source code of a supported programming
language.
One POU always exists and is linked to the master task of the program. This POU is then called
automatically whenever the program starts.
You can create additional POUs containing other objects, for example, functions or function blocks.
When first created, a POU can be either:
associated with a task (see page 78), or
a Free POU (see page 83). A Free POU is not associated with a specific task or event. A Free
POU can, for example, contain library functions that are maintained independently of the main
program. Free POUs are called from within programs as either subroutines or jumps. A periodic
task (see page 90) is a subroutine that is implemented as a Free POU.
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Managing POUs with Tasks

Creating a New POU Associated with a Task
Step
Action
Add a new POU by one of the following methods:

Right-click on the Master Task and choose Add POU from the contextual menu that
appears.
Select the Master Task and click
(Add POU button) on the toolbar at the top of the
Tasks tab.
Result: A new POU is added to the program structure immediately below the default/last POU
in the Master Task. The default name is n - New POU, where n is an integer incremented each
time a POU is created.
3
If required to reposition a POU in the Master Task, select a POU and click the UP or DOWN
button on the toolbar at the top of the Tasks tab to move the selected POU up or down in the
program structure.
Copying and Pasting an Existing POU Associated with a Task

Step
Action
Right-click on an existing POU in the Master Task and choose Copy POU from the contextual
menu that appears.
Right-click on the Master Task and choose Paste POU from the contextual menu that appears.
Result: A new POU is added to the program structure immediately below the default/last POU
in the Master Task with the same name as the copied POU.
Renaming a POU
Step
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Action
Edit the POU name by one of the following methods:

Right-click on a POU and choose Rename POU from the contextual menu that appears.
Double-click a POU.
Select a POU and double-click the POU name in the programming workspace.
Type the new name for the POU and press ENTER.
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Removing a POU
Step
Action
Right-click on a POU in the Master Task and choose Delete POU from the contextual menu that
appears.
Click Yes to confirm deletion.
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Managing Rungs
Creating a Rung
Step
Action
Add a rung in a POU by any of the following methods:

Right-click on a POU and choose Add Rung from the contextual menu that appears.
Select a POU and click
(Add Rung button) on the toolbar at the top of the Tasks
tab.
Select a POU and click
(Create a new Rung button) on the toolbar at the top of
the programming workspace.

Result: A new rung is added to the program structure immediately below the last rung.
3
If required to reposition a rung in a POU, select a rung and click the UP or DOWN button on the
toolbar at the top of the Tasks tab to move the selected rung up or down in the program structure.
The rung is given sequence identifier, such as Rung0. You may additionally add a rung comment
to identify the rung by clicking the rung header.
The default programming language is LD (ladder). To select a different programming language

for this rung, click LD and choose a different programming language.
If this rung is to be called with a JUMP instruction, assign a label to the rung by clicking the dropdown button below the rung sequence identifier Rungx, where x is the rung number in a POU,
and choose %L from the list.
Result: The rung is labled as %Ly, where y is the label number. %L appears on the button and
the label number y appears in suffix with the button.
NOTE: The label number is incremented by 1 as you define the next label.
To modify the label number, double-click the label number in a rung and enter the new number
and then press ENTER.
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Inserting a Rung Above an Existing Rung

Step
Action
Select an existing rung in the Programming workspace.
3
Click
(Insert a new Rung button) on the toolbar at the top of the programming
workspace.
Result: A new rung appears above the selected rung.
4
The rung is given sequence identifier, such as Rung0. You may additionally add a rung comment
to identify the rung by clicking the rung header.
The default programming language is LD (ladder). To select a different programming language

for this rung, click LD and choose a different language.
If this rung is to be called with a JUMP instruction, assign a label to the rung by clicking the dropdown button below the rung sequence identifier Rungx, where x is the rung number in a POU,
and choose %L from the list.
Result: The rung is labled as %Ly, where y is the label number. %L appears on the button and
the label number y appears in suffix with the button.
NOTE: The label number is incremented by 1 as you define the next label.
To modify the label number, double-click the label number in a rung and enter the new number
and then press ENTER.
Copying a Rung
Step
Action
Right-click on the rung to copy and choose Copy selected rung from the contextual menu that
appears.
Right-click on a POU and choose Paste Rung from the contextual menu that appears.
Result: A copy of the rung is inserted with no label.
NOTE: Label of the rung is not copied when you copy a rung.
NOTE: You can also copy and paste rungs in the Programming window:
Step
Action
Right-click on the rung to copy and choose Copy selected rung.
Right-click anywhere in the programming workspace and choose Paste Rung.
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Renaming a Rung
Step
Action
Edit the rung name by one of the following methods:

Right-click on a rung and choose Rename Rung from the contextual menu that appears.
Double-click a rung.
Select a rung and double-click the rung name or the text name in the programming
workspace.
Type the new name for the rung and press ENTER.
Deleting a Rung
Step
Action
Delete a rung by one of the following methods:

Right-click on a rung and choose Delete Rung from the contextual menu that appears.
Select a rung and click
(Delete Rung button) on the toolbar at the top of the Tasks
tab.
Select a rung and click
(Delete the Rung button) on the toolbar at the top of the

programming workspace.
Right-click on a rung in the programming workspace and choose Delete the selected rung
from the contextual menu that appears.
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If the rung is not empty, you are prompted to confirm deleting the rung. Click Yes to confirm
deletion, or click No to cancel the operation.
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Free POUs
Introduction
In SoMachine Basic, a Free POU is a special type of POU that is not explicitly associated with a
task:
Each Free POU is implemented as a subroutine made up of 1 or more rungs written in any of the
programming languages supported by SoMachine Basic.
Free POUs are consumed when:
Called using a subroutine call (SRi) from within a program rung
Configured as the periodic task
Configured as an event task, for example, the subroutine for threshold 0 of a High Speed
Counter (HSC) function block (%HSCi.TH0)
When consumed as periodic or event tasks, the Free POU subroutine is automatically moved from
the Free POUs area of the Tasks window to the Periodic Task or Events area of the window,
respectively.
When no longer consumed as a periodic task of event task, the subroutine moves back to the Free
POUs area and available to be consumed by other tasks or events.
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Creating a New Free POU

Proceed as follows to create a new Free POU:
Step
Action
Right-click on Free POUs and choose Add Free POU from the contextual menu that appears.
Result: A new POU with the default name Free POU_0 and default subroutine number SR0
appears below the Free POUs branch and a new rung appears in the Programming workspace.
Optionally, right-click on the new POU and choose Rename POU, then type a new name for the
POU and press Enter.
The name of the Free POU is also updated in the rung that appears in the Programming
workspace.
Optionally, type a comment (see page 131) to associate with the Free POU.
Select Subroutine number to the right of the comment box and choose a subroutine number
from the list.
Result: The POU description in the Free POUs list is updated with the subroutine number
chosen, for example SR11.
Create the rungs and source code for the Free POU in the programming language of your choice.
Copying and Pasting an Existing POU

Proceed as follows to copy and paste an existing POU associated with a task to create a Free
POU:
Step
Action
Right-click on an existing POU and choose Copy POU.
Right-click on Free POUs and choose Paste POU.

Result: A new Free POU with the name Free POU_x, where x is the next available Free POU
number, and default subroutine number SRx , where x is the next available subroutine number,
appears below Free POUs. All rungs of the POU are automatically associated with the new Free
POU subroutine number.
Assigning Free POUs to Events or Periodic Tasks

By default, Free POUs and subroutines are not associated with any events or tasks.
Refer to Creating Periodic Task (see page 90) for information on how to associate a Free POU with
a periodic task.
Refer to Creating Event Task (see page 97) for information on how to associate a Free POU with
an event.
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Master Task
Master Task
Topic
Page
Master Task Description
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Configuring Master Task
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Master Task Description

Overview
The master task represents the main task of the application program. It is obligatory and is created
by default. The master task is made up of sections and subroutines represented within Program
Organizational Units (POUs). Each POU of the master task can be programmed in any of the
supported programming languages.
Procedure
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Refer To
Creating a new POU in the master task
Creating a New POU Associated with a Task (see page 78)
Renaming a POU in the master task
Renaming a POU (see page 78)
Removing a POU from the master task
Removing a POU (see page 79)
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Configuring Master Task

Procedure
Follow these steps to configure the master task:
Step
Action
Select the Master Task item.

Result: The Master Task properties appear in the lower central area of the SoMachine Basic
window.
Master Task Properties

Scan Mode
Choose the scan mode to use for the program:
Normal: When a logic controller is in normal (freewheeling) scan mode, a new scan starts
immediately after the previous scan has completed.
Periodic: In periodic scan mode, the logic controller waits until the configured scan time has
elapsed before starting a new scan. Every scan is therefore the same duration.
Specify the scan Period for the periodic scan mode of 2...150 ms. The default value is 100 ms.
The default scan mode is Normal.
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System Bits and Words Controlling the Master Task

The master task can be controlled by system bits (%S) and system words (%SW):
This table lists the system bits:
System BIts
Description
%S11
Watchdog overflow
%S19
Scan period overrun (periodic scan mode)
This table lists the system words:

System Words
Description
%SW0
Logic controller scan period (periodic scan mode)
%SW27
Time spent (in ms) in the system during the last master task
scan cycle
%SW30
Last scan time. Show the execution time (in ms) of the last
controller scan cycle, that is, the time elapsed between the
start (acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of
a master task scan cycle
%SW31
Maximum scan time. Show the execution time (in ms) of the
longest controller scan time since the last cold start of the
logic controller.
%SW32
Minimum scan time. The execution time (in ms) of the

shortest controller scan time since the last cold restart of the
logic controller.
Refer to the Programming Guide for your hardware platform for a complete list of system bits and
words and their meaning.
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Section 6.6
Periodic Task
Periodic Task
Topic
Page
Creating Periodic Task
90
Configuring Periodic Task Scan Duration
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Creating Periodic Task

Overview
A periodic task is a subroutine, usually of short duration, that is processed periodically by the
master task. In SoMachine Basic, this subroutine is implemented as a Free POU (see page 83).
The subroutine can be written in any of the programming languages supported by SoMachine
Basic.
NOTE: The maximum number of periodic tasks that can exist in a program is determined by the
logic controller hardware. Refer to the Programming Guide of the logic controller for details.
Assigning a Subroutine to a Periodic Task
Step
Action
Create a new Free POU (see page 84) containing the periodic task subroutine.
Assign a subroutine to the periodic task by one of the following methods:

Select the Periodic Task and click
(Assign Free POU button) on the toolbar at the top of the Tasks
tab.
Right-click the Periodic Task and choose Assign Free POU from the contextual menu that appears.
Result: The Select a Free POU window is displayed:
NOTE: You can directly add a Free POU to the periodic task. Right-click the Periodic Task and choose Add
Free POU from the contextual menu that appears. In this case, a Free POU is created and assigned to the
periodic task.
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Step
4
Action
Select a Free POU to assign to the periodic task and click OK.
Result: The selected subroutine is assigned to the Periodic Task and no longer avaialble in the Free POU
branch of the Tasks tab.
For example, if the Free POU Free POU_0 containing the subroutine SR4 is assigned to the periodic task,
the Free POU_0 (%SR4) subroutine moves from the Free POU branch to the Periodic Task branch of the
Tasks tab.
Removing a Subroutine from a Periodic Task

Step
Action
Click the Tasks tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
Remove the subroutine from the Periodic Task by one of the following methods:
Select the Periodic Task and click
(Unassign Free POU button) on the toolbar at the

top of the Tasks tab.
Right-click the Periodic Task and choose Unassign Free POU from the contextual menu that
appears.
Result: The selected subroutine is removed from the Periodic Task and available as a Free
POU in the Free POUs branch of the Tasks tab.
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Configuring Periodic Task Scan Duration

Procedure
Follow these steps to configure scan duration for periodic task:
Step
Action
Select the Periodic Task item.

Result: The Periodic Task properties appear in the lower central area of the SoMachine Basic
window.
Periodic Task Properties

Specify the scan Period for the periodic task from 5...255 ms. The default value is 255 ms.
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Event Task
Event Task
Topic
Page
Overview of Event Tasks
94
Event Sources
95
Event Priorities and Queues
96
Creating Event Task
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Overview of Event Tasks

Introduction
An event task:
Is a part of a program executed when a given condition is met (event source)

Has a higher priority than the main program
Produces a rapid response time, enabling the overall response time of the system to be
reduced.
Description of an Event
An event is composed of:
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An event source: a software or hardware condition that interrupts the program when the event
is triggered
A POU: an independent program entity (subroutine) associated with an event
An event queue: used to store a list of events until they are executed
A priority level: a priority assigned to events to determine the order in which they are executed.
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Event Sources
Overview
9 event sources are available:
4 linked to selected physical inputs of the logic controller

4 linked to the HSC function block thresholds (2 events per %HSC instance)
1 periodic condition.
An event source is always attached to a single event. When an event is triggered it is immediately
detected by the controller, which then executes the subroutine associated with the event.
Physical Input Events of a Logic Controller
The embedded digital inputs %I0.2, %I0.3, %I0.4 and %I0.5 of a logic controller can be configured
as event sources.
These event sources can be configured to:
Trigger events on detection of a rising edge, falling edge, or both rising and falling edges
Assign a priority to the event
Identify the subroutine associated with the event.
For further details on configuring input events, refer to the Programming Guide of the logic
controller.
Output Event of an %HSC Function Block
The threshold outputs TH0 and TH1 of the %HSC function block can be used as event sources.
Outputs TH0 and TH1 are respectively set to:
1 when the value is greater than threshold S0 and threshold S1,

0 when the value is less than threshold S0 and threshold S1.
A rising or falling edge of these outputs can activate an event process.

For further details on configuring output event, refer to the Programming Guide of the logic
controller.
Periodic Event
This event source periodically executes a designated program section (subroutine). This
subroutine has a higher priority than the master task. However, the periodic event source has lower
priority than all the other event sources.
For further details on configuring this event, refer to Periodic Task (see page 89).
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Events have one of 8 possible priorities, from 7 (the lowest) to 0 (the highest).
Assign a priority to each event source. Only one event source at any one time can have priority 0.
The other events therefore have lower priority, and their order of execution depends on their
relative priorities and the order in which they are detected.
The priority of an event controls the relationship between event task execution. All event tasks
interrupt both master and periodic task execution. For more information, refer to Event Priority Over
Master and Periodic Tasks (see page 75).
NOTE: Care must be exercised when writing to global areas of memory or affecting I/O values
when event tasks are called during the execution of other tasks. Modifying values that are
otherwise used in the other tasks could affect logical outcomes of those tasks adversely.
WARNING
Thoroughly test and validate all tasks (Master, Periodic and any Event tasks) and the interactive
affect they have on one another before putting your application into service.
damage.
For configuring the event task priorities, refer to Programming Guide of your controller.
Event Queue Management
Each time an interrupt linked to an event source appears, the following sequence is launched:
Step
Description
Interrupt management:
recognition of the physical interrupt,
store the event in the suitable event queue,
verification that no event of the same priority is pending (if so, the event stays pending in the
queue).
Save the context.
Execution of the programming section (subroutine labeled SRi:) linked to the event.
Update the outputs
Restore the context
Before the context is re-established, all the events in the queue must be executed.
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Creating Event Task

Overview
You can view currently configured event sources, subroutines currently attached to events, and
check the current status of events using system bits and words.
To view the currently assigned event sources and subroutines (Free POUs) assigned to events,
do the following action:
Step
Action
Select Events:
NOTE: Configured event sources that have not yet been assigned a subroutine appear in red.
NOTE: Only embedded controller inputs/outputs can be used in an event subroutine.
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Assigning a Free POU to an Event Source

Proceed as follows to assign a Free POU to a configured event source:
Step
Action
Create a new Free POU (see page 84) containing the subroutine to use for the event.
Assign a subroutine to the event source by one of the following methods:

Select the event source in the Events list and click
(Assign Free POU button) on the

toolbar at the top of the Tasks tab.
Right-click the event source in the Events list and choose Assign Free POU from the
contextual menu that appears.
Result: The Select a Free POU window is displayed:
NOTE: You can directly add a Free POU to the event source. Right-click the event source in the
Events list and choose Add Free POU from the contextual menu that appears. In this case, a
Free POU is created and assigned to the event source.
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Select a Free POU to assign to the event source and click OK.
Result: The selected subroutine is assigned to the event source and no longer avaialble in the
Free POU branch of the Tasks tab.
For example, if the Free POU Free POU_0 containing the subroutine SR1 is assigned to the
event source, the Free POU_0 (%SR1) subroutine moves from the Free POU branch to the
event source branch of the Tasks tab.
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Removing a Subroutine from an Event

To remove the association between a subroutine and an event source, follow these steps:
Step
Action
Click the Tasks tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
Remove the subroutine from the event source by one of the following methods:
Select the event source in the Events list and click
(Unassign Free POU button) on the

toolbar at the top of the Tasks tab.
Right-click the event source in the Events list and choose Unassign Free POU from the
contextual menu that appears.
Result: The selected subroutine is removed from the event source and available as a Free POU
in the Free POUs branch of the Tasks tab.
Checking Events with System Bits and Words

The following system bits are used to check the events:
System Bit
Description
%S31
Used to execute or delay an event
%S38
Used to decide whether to place events in the event queue
%S39
Used to determine if events are lost
The following system words are used to check the events:

System Word
Description
%SW48
The number of events that have been executed since the last cold start of the
logic controller (counts all events except periodic events).
The values of %S39 and %SW48 are reset to 0 and the values of system bits %S31 and %S38 are
set to their initial state 1 following a cold restart or after an application is loaded. Their values
remain unchanged after a warm restart. In all cases, the event queue is reset.
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Section 6.8
Using Tools
Using Tools
Topic
100
Page
Program Messages
101
Animation Tables
102
Memory Objects
105
System Objects
108
I/O Objects
109
Software Objects
110
PTO Objects
111
Search and Replace
112
Symbol List
114
Rung Templates
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Program Messages
Overview
SoMachine Basic continuously compiles the source code displayed in the Programming tab into
a program ready to be downloaded to the logic controller. If compilation is not possible, appropriate
messages are displayed.
Compilation Status
If a rung compiles successfully and there are no messages to display, a green tick symbol appears:
An alert triangle appears if SoMachine Basic cannot compile the program because the rung is
incomplete, for example, it does not contain a final instruction such as an END, CALL, or Jump:
A red cross appears if SoMachine Basic detects errors that prevent successful compilation of the
rung:
Displaying Program Messages

If a red cross appears, proceed as follows to display details of the detected errors:
Step
Action
Click the Tools tab in the programming tree.
Click Program Messages.

Result: A list of messages appears in the lower central area of the Programming window.
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Animation Tables
Overview
Animation tables enables you to monitor value of objects.
You can manually add objects to an animation table and view the symbols that may be associated
with these objects. Animation tables also enable you to view and modify the real-time values of
certain object types when SoMachine Basic is connected to the logic controller and the program is
running (online mode).
Animation tables are a component of a SoMachine Basic application, and so are uploaded to the
logic controller together with the program. This allows the objects and values stored in animation
tables to be retrieved when an application is later downloaded from the logic controller.
Creating an Animation Table

Step
102
Action
Right-click on Animation tables and choose Add new animation table from the contextual
menu that appears.
Result: A new animation table item appears below the Animation Tables area of the Tools
window, and a properties window appears in the lower central area of the window.
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Adding Items To an Animation Table

Step
Action
Select the animation table to configure in the Animation tables area of the Tools window.
Result: The properties window appears in the lower central area of the window.
To add a new item to the bottom of the animation table, type the object name into the text box
and press Enter, or click Add.
The following objects can be added to an animation table:
I/O objects
Bit strings (example: %Mx:L where L is the bit count, multiple of 8)
Word tables (example: %MWx:L where L is the word count)
Bits of words (example: %MWx:X where X is the offset of the bit)
To add a new object immediately above an existing object, select a row in the animation table,
type the name of the object to add into the text box, and click Insert.
Animation Table Properties

This table describes the properties of animation table items:
Parameter
Editable
Value
Description
Used
No
True/False
Indicates whether the object is currently being used in a

program.
Address
No
Object address
Displays the address of the object.
Symbol
No
A valid symbol
The name of the symbol associated with this object, if defined.
Value
Yes (1)
Current value
The current value of the object.

If the object type has read/write access and you are in online
mode (see page 26), double-click and type a new object value if
required. The value of the object is updated in real time in the
program running in the logic controller.
See Modifying Real-Time Values (see page 154) for details.
Force
Yes (1)
Force to 0
Force to 1
Not Forced
Only appears for digital inputs and digital outputs. Only editable
when in online mode (see page 26). Allows you to force the
value of the input or output to 0 or 1 as required.
Choose Not Forced to remove any forcing currently applied to
the address.
Comment
No
A valid comment
The comment associated with this object, if defined.
(1) Depending on the object type and whether you are in online mode.
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Configuring Items In an Animation Table

To search for and optionally replace an object in an animation table, right-click on the object and
choose Search and Replace. Refer to Search and Replace (see page 112) for further details.
To remove an object from an animation table, right-click on the object and choose Remove from
animation table.
Renaming an Animation Table
Step
Action
Right-click on the animation table to rename in the Animation tables area of the Tools window
and click Rename animation table.
Type the new name of the animation table and press Enter.
Deleting an Animation Table

Step
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Action
Right-click on the animation table to delete in the Animation tables area of the Tools window
and click Delete animation table.
Click Yes to confirm.
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Memory Objects
Overview
Memory objects include:
Memory bits
Memory words
Constant words
Selecting the Memory Allocation Mode

Before viewing or updating the properties of memory objects, choose the memory allocation mode
(see page 64) to use.
Memory Bit Properties
This table describes each parameter of the Memory bits screen:
Parameter
Editable
Value
Default Value
Description
Used
No
True/False
False
Indicates whether the memory bit is currently

being used in a program.
Address
No
Refer to Bit
Objects
N/A
Displays the address of the memory bit,

where x is the number of memory bits
supported by the logic controller.
Symbol
Yes
A valid symbol
None
Allows you to associate a symbol with this

memory bit.
Value
Yes
Refer to Bit
Objects.
The value of this memory bit.
Comment
Yes
A valid comment
None
Allows you to associate a comment with this

memory bit
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Memory Word Properties
First choose the memory word type to display properties for:

%MW. Memory words
%MD. Double words
%MF. Floating-point words
This table describes the properties of Memory words:

Parameter
Editable
Value
Default Value
Description
Used
No
True/False
False
Indicates whether the memory word is

currently being used in a program.
Equ Used
No
True/False
False
Indicates whether the memory word is

currently being used in an equation.
Address
No
Refer to Word
Objects
N/A
Displays the address of the memory word.
Symbol
Yes
A valid symbol
None

memory word.
Value
Yes
Refer to Word
Objects.
The value of this memory word.
Comment
Yes
A valid comment
None

memory word.
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Constant Word Properties
First choose the constant word type to display properties for:

%KW. Constant words.
%KD. Double constant words
%KF. Floating-point constant words.
This table describes each parameter of the Constant words screen:

Parameter
Editable
Value
Default Value
Description
Used
No
True/False
False
Indicates whether the constant word is

currently being used in a program.
Equ Used
No
True/False
False
Indicates whether the constant word is

currently being used in an equation.
Address
No
Refer to Word
Objects
N/A
Displays the address of the constant word.
Symbol
Yes
A valid symbol
None

constant word.
Value
Yes
Refer to Word
Objects
The value of this constant word.
Comment
Yes
A valid comment
None

constant word.
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System Objects
Overview
System bits and words are specific to the logic controller. For details, refer to the Programming
Guide of your logic controller.
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I/O Objects
Overview
The following object types are hardware-specific and depend on the logic controller being used:
Digital inputs and outputs
Analog inputs and outputs
Advanced function blocks such as fast counters, high-speed counters, and pulse generators.
For more details, refer to the Programming Guide and Advanced Functions Library Guide of your
logic controller.
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Software Objects
Overview
SoMachine Basic supports the following generic software objects:
Object
Description
Timers
Used to specify a period of time before doing something, for example,

triggering an event.
Counters
Provides up and down counting of events.
Messages
Allows communication with external devices.
LIFO/FIFO Registers
A memory block that can store up to 16 words of 16 bits each in FIFO

or LIFO modes.
Drum Registers
Operates on a principle similar to an electromechanical Drum

Controller, which changes step according to external events. On each
step, the high point of a cam gives a command which is executed by the
logic controller.
Shift Bit Registers
Provides a left or right shift of binary data bits (0 or 1).
Step Counters
Provides a series of steps to which actions can be assigned.
Schedule Blocks
Used to control actions at a predefined month, day, and time.
PID
Allows regulation of the Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) function.
These function blocks are described in the SoMachine Basic Generic Functions Library Guide.
Selecting the Memory Allocation Mode
Before viewing or updating the properties of software objects, choose the memory allocation mode
(see page 64) to use.
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PTO Objects
Overview
The PTO objects provide the function blocks used for programming the PTO functions. The PTO
function blocks are categorized as:
Motion
These function blocks control motions of the axis. For example, power to axis, movement of the
axis, and so on.
Administrative
These function blocks control the status and diagnostics of the axis movement. For example,
status and value of actual velocity, actual position, axis control detected errors, and so on.
For more details on the PTO function blocks, refer to the Advanced Function Library Guide of your
controller.
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Search and Replace

Overview
Search and Replace allows you to find all occurrences of an object used anywhere in a program
and optionally replace it with a different object.
Searching and Replacing Items
Step
1
Action
It is also possible to invoke the search and replace function from various other locations in
SoMachine Basic, for example, by right-clicking on an entry in an animation table (see page 102)
and selecting Search & Replace.
You can use any of the following methods to display the Search and Replace window:
Click Search and Replace in the Tools tab of the Programming window.
Right-click on a rung or a selected item in the rung and click Search and Replace in the
context menu that appears.

Right-click on a line in the properties window of any object and click Search and Replace in
the context menu that appears.

This graphic shows the Search and Replace window:
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In the Find box type the object or symbol name to find. The Find field is pre-filled if the search
was started by right-clicking on a selected item in a rung or an item in a properties window of an
object.)
You can use the following wildcard characters:
Asterisk (*). Replaces 0 or more characters in the search term. For example, %MW1* would
find both %MW1 and %MW101.
Question mark (?). Replaces exactly 1 character in the search term. For example, typing
COIL?2 would find COIL12 but not COIL012
Optionally, in the Replace box type a replacement object or symbol name.
Select Program to search for the item within the source code of the current program.
Select Comments to search for the item within program comments.
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Step
Action
Click Search or Replace. You can also press ENTER to start the search.
Replace button is enabled only when the replacement object or symbol name is given in the
Replace box.
All items found are listed in the Results list:
Optionally, select Show symbols to display instead any symbols defined for objects:
Click on any of the listed results to jump directly to the line of code in the program.
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Symbol List
Overview
You can display a list of all the symbols that have been associated with objects in your program.
All objects with symbols are displayed, with the exception of system bits (%S) and system words
(%SW).
Defining and Using Symbols (see page 61) describes how to create symbols and use them in your
programs.
Displaying the Symbol List
Step
Action
Click Symbol list.

Result: The Symbol List window is displayed. For each item the following information is
displayed:
Used: Whether the symbol is currently being used in the program.
Address: The address of the object with which the symbol is associated.
Symbol: The symbol name.
Comment: The comment associated with this object, if defined.
Importing Symbols
Step
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Action
Either click the Import button or right-click anywhere in the symbols list and choose Import
symbols.
Result: The Import Symbols window is displayed.
Browse and select the File path of the Comma Separated Values (CSV) file containing the
symbols to import.
Optionally, click Import options and configure formatting options for the imported symbols:
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Step
Action
Click Import.
Result: All symbols in the selected CSV file are created and displayed in the Symbol List
window with the specified formatting options.
If errors are detected during import, a report is displayed listing them:
Click Save to write the contents of the report to a plain text (.txt) file.
Exporting the Symbol List

Step
Action
Either click the Export button or right-click anywhere in the symbols list and choose Export
symbols You are prompted to save changes.
The Export Symbols window is displayed.
Browse and select the File path and File name of the Comma Separated Values (CSV) file to
be created.
Optionally, click Export options and configure formatting options for the exported values:
Click Export.
Result: A CSV file is created with the specified formatting options.
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Rung Templates
Overview
A rung template is a pre-configured portion of source code that you can insert into your programs
to make programming quicker while reducing coding errors. SoMachine Basic maintains separate
lists of Ladder Diagram and Instruction List rung templates.
Inserting a Rung Template into a Program
Follow these steps to insert a rung template into a program:
Step
Action
Click Rung templates Ladder or Rung templates Instruction List.

A list of current rung templates in Ladder Diagram or Instruction List format is displayed.
Inserting a rung template into a program is possible by any of the following methods:
Select a rung in your program in the programming workspace and then double-click a rung
template.
Right-click on a rung template and click Copy rung in the context menu and then right-click
in the programming workspace and click Paste Rung in the context menu.
Result: The rung template is always inserted after the last rung in a POU. Use UP and DOWN
arrow button on the toolbar at the top of the Tasks tab to reposition the rungs in your program.
This graphic shows the rung templates in Ladder Diagram language:
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This graphic shows the rung templates in Instruction List language:
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Section 6.9

Topic
118
Page
Introduction to Ladder Diagrams
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Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams
121
Ladder Diagram Graphic Elements
122
Comparison Blocks
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Operation Blocks
130
Adding Comments
131
Programming Best Practices
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Introduction to Ladder Diagrams

Introduction
Ladder Diagrams are similar to relay logic diagrams that represent relay control circuits. The main
differences between the 2 are the following features of Ladder Diagram programming that are not
found in relay logic diagrams:
All inputs and binary logic bits are represented by contact symbols (
All outputs and binary logic bits are represented by coil symbols (
).
Numerical operations are included in the graphical Ladder instruction set.
).
Ladder Diagram Equivalents to Relay Circuits

The following illustration shows a simplified wiring diagram of a relay logic circuit:
The equivalent Ladder diagram:
In the above illustration, all inputs associated with a switching device in the relay logic diagram are
shown as contacts in the Ladder Diagram. The M1 output coil in the relay logic diagram is
represented with an output coil symbol in the Ladder Diagram. The address numbers appearing
above each contact/coil symbol in the Ladder Diagram are references to the locations of the
external input/output connections to the logic controller.
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Ladder Diagram Rungs

A program written in Ladder Diagram language is composed of rungs which are sets of graphical
instructions drawn between 2 vertical potential bars. The rungs are executed sequentially by the
logic controller.
The set of graphical instructions represents the following functions:
Inputs/outputs of the controller (push buttons, sensors, relays, pilot lights, and so on)
Functions of the controller (timers, counters, and so on)
Math and logic operations (addition, division, AND, XOR, and so on)
Comparison operators and other numerical operations (A<B, A=B, shift, rotate, and so on)
Internal variables in the controller (bits, words, and so on)
These graphical instructions are arranged with vertical and horizontal connections leading
eventually to one or several outputs and/or actions. A rung cannot support more than one group of
linked instructions.
Example of Ladder Diagram Rungs
The following diagram is an example of a Ladder Diagram program composed of 2 rungs.
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Programming Principles for Ladder Diagrams

Programming Grid
Each Ladder rung consists of a grid of up to 1,000 rows by 11...30 columns that are organized into
2 zones as shown in the following illustration:
n Number of configured columns (11...30). For more information on configuration of number of

columns, refer to Customizing the Ladder Editor (see page 45).
Grid Cells
Cells allow you to position graphical elements in the grid. Each cell in the grid is delimited by 4 dots
at the corners of the cell.
Grid Zones
By default, the Ladder Diagram programming grid is divided into 2 zones:
Test zone
Contains the conditions that are tested in order to perform actions. Consists of columns 1 to n1, where n is the number of configured columns and contains contacts, function blocks, and
comparison blocks.
Action zone
Contains the output or operation that will be performed according to the results of the tests of
the conditions in the Test zone. Consists of columns n-1 to n, where n is the number of
configured columns and contains coils and operation blocks.
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Ladder Diagram Graphic Elements

Introduction
Instructions in Ladder Diagrams are inserted by dragging and dropping graphic elements from the
toolbar that appears above the programming workspace into a grid cell.
Inserting a Graphic Element
To insert a graphic element in a rung:
Step
Action
Click the graphic element on the toolbar to insert. If the graphic element is a menu, the graphic
items in the menu appear; click the menu item to insert.
Move the mouse to the position in the rung to insert the graphic element and click.
Note: Some elements have to be inserted in the test or action zones of the rung; refer to the
description of individual graphic elements for details.
3
If necessary, click the [Selection mode] graphic element
selection.
on the toolbar to reset the
Rungs
Use the following graphic elements to manage the rungs in a program:
Graphic
Element
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Name
Function
Create a rung
(see page 80)
Inserts a new empty rung below the last rung in the program
workspace.
Insert a rung
(see page 81)
Inserts a new empty rung immediately above the currently

selected rung.
Delete the rung

(see page 82)
Removes the currently selected rung from the program. If the rung
is not empty, you are asked to confirm that you want to delete the
contents of the rung.
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Branching Modes
Use the following graphic elements to manage the branch in Ladder diagram:
Graphic
Element
Name
Function
Normal mode
Lets you place the programming elements (for example, contacts,

coils, and so on, except the function blocks) inline with the wire
line.
Branching mode
Lets you place the programming elements (for example, contacts,

coils, and so on, except the function blocks) in branch with the
wire line.
Selections and Lines

Use the following graphic elements to select graphic elements and draw lines:
Graphic
Element
Name
Function
Selection mode
Selection mode.
Draw line
Draws a wire line between 2 graphic elements.
Erase line
Erases a wire line.
Contacts
Use the following graphic elements to insert contacts (one row high by one column wide).
Graphic
Element
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Instruction
List
Function
Normally open contact
LD
Passing contact when the controlling bit object is at

state 1.
Normally closed
contact
LDN
Passing contact when the controlling bit object is at

state 0.
Contact for detecting a

rising edge
LDR
Rising edge: detecting the change from 0 to 1 of the

controlling bit object.
Contact for detecting a

falling edge
LDF
Falling edge: detecting the change from 1 to 0 of

the controlling bit object.
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Comparison Block
Comparison blocks are placed in the test zone of the programming grid. The block may appear in
any row or column in the test zone as long as the entire length of the instruction resides in the test
zone.
The graphic element for comparison blocks takes up 2 cells (1 row high by 2 columns wide).
Graphic
Element
Name
Instruction
List
Function
Comparison block
Any valid
comparison
expression
Use the Comparison block graphical symbol to

insert Instruction List comparison expressions
(see page 129) into Ladder Diagram rungs.
A comparison expression compares 2 operands;
the output changes to 1 when the result is checked.
Boolean Operations
The graphic element for boolean operations takes up 1 cell (1 row high by 1 column wide).
Graphic
Element
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Name
Operator
Function
XOR instructions
XOR,
XORN,
XORR,
XORF
The XOR instruction performs an exclusive OR

operation between the operand and the Boolean
result of the preceding instruction.
The XORN instruction performs an exclusive OR
operation between the inverse of the operand and
the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
The XORR instruction performs an exclusive OR
operation between the rising edge of the operand
and the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
The XORF instruction performs an exclusive OR
operation between the falling edge of the operand
and the Boolean result of the preceding instruction.
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Functions
Function blocks always appear in the first row of the Ladder Diagram programming grid; no Ladder
instructions or lines of continuity may appear above or below the function block. Ladder test
instructions lead to the left side of the function block, and test instructions and action instructions
lead from the right side of the function.
The graphic elements of function blocks can only be placed in the test zone and require 2, 3, or 4
rows by 2 columns of cells.
Graphic
Element
Name
Function
Timers, counters,
registers, and so on.
Each of the function blocks uses inputs and outputs that enable
links to the other graphic elements.
NOTE: Outputs of function blocks cannot be connected to each
other (vertical shorts).
Coils
The coil graphic elements can only be placed in the action zone and take up 1 cell (1 row high and
1 column wide).
Graphic
Element
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Operator
Function
Direct coil
ST
The associated bit object takes the value of the test

zone result.
Inverse coil
STN
The associated bit object takes the negated value

of the test zone result.
Set coil
The associated bit object is set to 1 when the result

of the test zone is 1.
Reset coil
The associated bit object is set to 0 when the result

of the test zone is 1.
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Grafcet Instructions
Use the following graphic elements to manage the branch in Ladder diagram:
Graphic
Element
Name
Operator
Function
Grafcet step activation/

Current step deactivation
Deactivates the current step and optionally

activates another step in the Grafcet program.
Grafcet step deactivation
#D
Deactivates a step in the Grafcet program in

addition to deactivating the current step.
Operation Blocks
The operation block element placed in the action zone and occupy 2 columns by 1 row:
Graphic
Element
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Name
Operator
Function
Operation block
Any valid
operator or
assignment
instruction
Use the Operation block graphical symbol to insert

Instruction List operations and assignment
instructions (see page 130) into Ladder Diagram
rungs.
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Other Items
The Other Items menu
groups together miscellaneous instructions.
The OPEN and SHORT instructions provide a convenient method for debugging and troubleshooting
Ladder programs. These special instructions alter the logic of a rung by either shorting or opening
the continuity of a rung as explained in the following table.
The END/JUMP graphic elements are placed in the action zone and take up 1 cell (1 row high and
1 column wide).
Graphic
Element
Name
Operator
Function
Logical NOT
Passes the inverse value of its operand.
OPEN
LD 0
AND 0
At the beginning of the rung.

Within a rung: Creates a break in the continuity of a
Ladder rung regardless of the results of the last logical
operation.
SHORT
LD 1
OR 1
At the beginning of the rung.

Within a rung: Allows the continuity to pass through the
rung regardless of the results of the last logical
operation.
Stop program
END
Defines the end of the program.
Conditional stop
program
ENDCN
Defines a conditional end of the program.
Jump or subroutine
call
JMP
Connect to an upstream or downstream labeled rung.
Conditional jump or
subroutine call
JMPCN
NOTE: When programming in IL, connection is to an

upstream or downstream labeled instruction.
Conditional connect to an upstream or downstream
labeled rung.
NOTE: When programming in IL, connection is to an
upstream or downstream labeled instruction.
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Contacts and Coils

Once inserted in a cell, additional information is displayed about the object associated with
contacts and coils:
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Legend
Item
Description
User comment
Click to add a comment (see page 131).
Symbol
Click to type the name of a symbol (see page 61) to associate with
the object contained in the cell.
Address
Click to type the address of the object contained in the cell.
Graphic element
The graphic element.
Real-time value
When in online mode (connected to a logic controller and program

running), displays the real-time value of the object in the cell.
Link zone
Click in this area to draw lines and junctions to connect this cell
with adjacent cells:
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Comparison Blocks
Inserting IL Comparison Expressions in Ladder Diagrams
You can use the Comparison Block graphical symbol to insert Instruction List comparison
expressions into Ladder Diagram rungs:
Proceed as follows:
Step
Action
1
Click the Comparison Block
button on the toolbar.
Click anywhere in the rung to insert the Comparison Block.
Double-click the Comparison expression line.
Type a valid Instruction List comparison operation and press ENTER.
Getting Help with Syntax

If the syntax of the Instruction List comparison operation is incorrect, the border of the Comparison
expression box turns red. For assistance, either:
Move the mouse over the Comparison expression line, or
Select Tools Program Messages.
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Operation Blocks
Inserting IL Operations and Assignment Instructions in Ladder Diagrams
You can use the Operation Block graphical symbol to insert Instruction List operations and
assignment instructions into Ladder Diagram rungs:
To insert an operation block in a rung:

Step
Action
1
Click the Operation Block
button on the toolbar.
Click in the Action zone (last 2 columns) of the rung to insert the Operation Block.
Double-click the operation expression line.
Type a valid Instruction List operation or assignment instruction and press ENTER.
Getting Help with Syntax

If the syntax of the Instruction List operation or assignment instruction is incorrect, the border of
the operation expression box turns red. For assistance, either:
Move the mouse over the operation expression line, or
Select Tools Program Messages.
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Adding Comments
To Add Comments to Ladder Diagrams
To add comments to a Ladder Diagram program, follow these steps:
Step
Action
Insert a graphic element into the rung.
If necessary, click the selection pointer or press Esc.
Double-click the Comment line at the top of the graphic element.
Type the comment for the graphic element and press ENTER.
Example of Ladder Diagram Comments

This illustration shows an example of comments in a rung of a Ladder Diagram:
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Programming Best Practices

Handling Program Jumps
Use program jumps with care to avoid long loops that can increase scan time. Avoid jumps to
instructions that are located upstream.
NOTE: An upstream instruction line appears before a jump in a program. A downstream instruction
line appears after a jump in a program.
Programming of Outputs
Physical outputs, as well as logical bits, should only be modified once in the program. In the case
of physical outputs, only the last value scanned is taken into account when they are updated.
Using Directly-Wired Emergency Stop Sensors
Sensors used directly for emergency stops must not be processed by the logic controller. They
must be connected directly to the corresponding outputs and applied in conformity with local,
national and/or international regulations.
Handling Power Returns
After a power outage, make power returns conditional on a manual operation. An automatic restart
of the installation could cause unexpected operation of equipment (use system bits %S0, %S1, and
%S9).
WARNING
Do not use the equipment configured and programmed by this software in safety-critical machine
functions.
damage.
Time and Schedule Block Management
The state of system bit %S51, which indicates any detected RTC errors should be verified.
Syntax Validation
As you are programming, SoMachine Basic validates the syntax of the instructions, the operands,
and their associations.
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Additional Notes on Using Parentheses

Do not place assignment instructions within parentheses:
The equivalent Ladder Diagram produces a short circuit error:
In order to perform the same function, program the instructions in the following manner:
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The equivalent Ladder Diagram:
If several contacts are in parallel, nest them within each other:
Alternatively, completely separate the contacts as follows:
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Topic
Page
Overview of Instruction List Programs
136
Operation of List Instructions
138
List Language Instructions
139
Using Parentheses
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Overview of Instruction List Programs

Introduction
A program written in Instruction List language consists of a series of instructions that are executed
sequentially by the logic controller. Each instruction is represented by a single program line and
consists of the following components:
Line number
Current value (in online mode only)
Instruction operator
Operand(s)
Optional comment
Example of an Instruction List Program

The following is an example of an Instruction List program.
Line Numbers
Four-digit line numbers are generated when you create a new program line and managed
automatically by SoMachine Basic.
Current Values
WhenSoMachine Basic is in online mode (see page 26) (connected to a logic controller and the
program is running), SoMachine Basic displays the current value of object types in the IL editor
window.
The displayed values of these objects are updated.
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Instruction Operators
The instruction operator is a mnemonic symbol, called an operator, that identifies the operation to
be performed using the operands. Typical operators specify Boolean and numerical operations.
For example, in the sample program above, LD is the mnemonic for the LOAD operator. The LOAD
instruction places (loads) the value of the operand %M1 into an internal register called the boolean
accumulator.
There are basically 2 types of operators:
Test operators
These set up or test for the conditions necessary to perform an action. For example, LOAD (LD)
and AND.
Action operators
These perform actions as a result of preceding logic. For example, assignment operators such
as STORE (ST) and RESET (R).
Operators, together with operands, form instructions.

Operands
An operand is an object, address, or symbol representing a value that a program can manipulate
in an instruction. For example, in the sample program above, the operand %M1 is an address
assigned the value of an embedded input of the logic controller. An instruction can have from 0 to
3 operands depending on the type of instruction operator.
Operands can represent the following:
Controller inputs and outputs such as sensors, push buttons, and relays.
Predefined system functions such as timers and counters.
Arithmetic, logical, comparison, and numerical operations.
Controller internal variables such as system bits and words.
Comments
To add comments to an Instruction List program
Step
Action
Optionally, click the comment box that appears at the top of the rung above the first line 0000
and type a comment for the rung.
Insert an instruction line.
Click in the Comment area to the right of the instruction.
Type the comment and press Enter.
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Operation of List Instructions

Introduction
Instruction List binary instructions normally have only one explicit operand; the other operand is
implied. The implied operand is the value in the Boolean accumulator. For example, in the
instruction LD %I0.1, %I0.1 is the explicit operand. An implicit operand is loaded in the
accumulator and the previous value of the accumulator is overwritten by the value of %I0.1. This
value now becomes the implicit value for the subsequent instruction.
Operation
An Instruction List instruction performs a specified operation on the contents of the accumulator
and the explicit operand, and replaces the contents of the accumulator with the result. For
example, the operation AND %I1.2 performs a logical AND between the contents of the
accumulator and the input 1.2 and will replace the contents of the accumulator with this result.
All Boolean instructions, except for Load, Store, and Not, operate on 2 operands. The value of
the 2 operands can be either True or False, and program execution of the instructions produces a
single value: either True or False. Load instructions place the value of the operand in the
accumulator while Store instructions transfer the value in the accumulator to the operand. The
Not instruction has no explicit operands and simply inverts the state of the accumulator.
Supported List Instructions
This table shows a selection of instructions in Instruction List language:
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Type of Instruction
Example
Function
Boolean instruction
LD %M10
Loads the value of internal bit %M10 into

the accumulator
Block instruction
IN %TM0
Starts the timer %TM0
Word instruction
[%MW10 := %MW50+100]
Addition operation
Program instruction
SR5
Calls subroutine #5
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List Language Instructions

Introduction
The Instruction List language consists of the following types of instructions or block of instructions:
Test Instructions
Action instructions
Function blocks
This section identifies and describes the instructions for List programming.
Test Instructions
This table describes test instructions in List language.
Mnemonic
Name
LD
Load
Loads the boolean value of the operand into the

accumulator.
LDN
Load Not
Loads the negated boolean value of the operand into

the accumulator.
LDR
Load Rising

accumulator when the value changes from 0 to 1
(rising edge). The value of the accumulator thereafter
will be loaded with 0 until the next transition of the
operand from 0 to 1.
LDF
Load Falling

accumulator when the value changes from 1 to 0
(falling edge). The value of the accumulator thereafter
will be loaded with 1 until the next transition of the
operand from 1 to 0.
AND
And
The Boolean result is equal to the AND logic between

the Boolean result of the previous instruction (which is
stored in the accumulator) and the status of the
operand. The result of the instruction is then itself
implicitly loaded into the accumulator overwriting the
previous value.
ANDN
And Not

the Boolean result of the previous instruction (which is
stored in the accumulator) and the inverse (negated)
status of the operand. The result of the instruction is
then itself implicitly loaded into the accumulator
overwriting the previous value.
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Mnemonic
Name
ANDR
And Rising

the Boolean result of the previous instruction and the
detection of the operands rising edge (1 = rising
edge). The result of the instruction is then itself
previous value.
ANDF
And Falling

detection of the operands falling edge (1 = falling
edge). The result of the instruction is then itself
previous value.
OR
Or
The Boolean result is equal to the OR logic between

status of the operand (which is stored in the
accumulator).
AND(
And With
Logic AND (Maximum 32 levels of parentheses). The

parentheses specify an intermediate logical result of
the instructions between them, and then that result is
logically ANDd with the value in the accumulator.
OR(
Or With
Logic OR (Maximum 32 levels of parentheses). The

parentheses specify an intermediate logical result of
the instructions between them, and then that result is
logically ORd with the value in the accumulator.
XOR
XORN
XORR
XORF
Ex Or
Ex Or Not
Ex Or Rising
Ex Or Falling
Exclusive OR
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Element
Function
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Mnemonic
Name
Equivalent Graphic
Element
MPS
MRD
MPP
Memory Push Store

Memory ReaD
Memory PoP
Function
Branch operators for output actions.
[
N
Not
Inverts the value of the operand.
Action Instructions
This table describes action instructions in List language.
Mnemonic
Name
ST
Store
The associated operand takes the value of the test zone

result.
STN
Store Not
The associated operand takes the reverse value of the test

zone result.
Set
The associated operand is set to 1 when the result of the test

zone is 1.
Reset
The associated operand is set to 0 when the result of the test

zone is 1.
JMP
Jump
Connect unconditionally to a labeled sequence, upstream, or

downstream.
SRn
Subroutine
Connection at the beginning of a subroutine (subroutine call).
END
End
End of program.
ENDCN
End Conditional
Conditionally ends the program at a Boolean result of 0.
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Function
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Function Blocks
This table describes function blocks in List language.
Name
Timers, counters,
registers, and so on.
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Equivalent
Graphic Element
Function
For each of the function blocks, there are instructions for
controlling the block.
A structured form is used to connect the block inputs and
outputs.
Note: Outputs of function blocks cannot be connected to each
other (vertical shorts).
For more information, refer to Sotfware Objects
(see SoMachine Basic, Generic Functions Library Guide).
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Using Parentheses
Introduction
With AND and OR logical operators, parentheses are used to nest logical instructions. In so doing,
they specify divergences (branches) in the Ladder editor. Parentheses are associated with
instructions as follows:
Opening the parentheses is associated with the AND or OR operator.
Closing the parentheses is an instruction (an operator with no operand) which is required for
each open parenthesis.
Example Using an AND Instruction
The following examples show how to use parentheses with an AND instruction:
Rung
Instruction
LD
AND
OR
ST
%I0.0
%I0.1
%I0.2
%Q0.0
LD
AND(
OR
)
ST
%I0.0
%I0.1
%I0.2
%Q0.1
NOTE: Refer to the reversibility procedure (see page 67) to obtain the equivalent Ladder Diagram.
Example Using an OR Instruction
The following example shows how to use parentheses with an OR instruction:
Rung
Instruction
LD
AND
OR(
AND
)
ST
%I0.0
%I0.1
%I0.2
%I0.3
%Q0.0
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Modifiers
This table lists modifiers that can be assigned to parentheses.
Modifier
Function
Example
Negation
AND(N or OR(N
Falling edge
AND(F or OR(F
Rising edge
AND(R or OR(R
Comparison
See Comparison Instructions.
NOTE: The [ modifier can also be used in conjunction with other instructions serving as an
operator. For more uses of the [ in other instructions, refer to the Introduction to Numerical
Operations.
Nesting Parenthesis
It is possible to nest up to 32 levels of parentheses.
Observe the following rules when nesting parentheses:
Each open parenthesis must have a corresponding closed parenthesis.
Labels (%Li:), subroutines (SRi:), JMP instructions (JMP), and function block instructions must
not be placed in expressions between parentheses.
Store instructions (ST, STN, S, and R) must not be programmed between parentheses.
Stack instructions (MPS, MRD, and MPP) cannot be used between parentheses.
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Examples of Nesting Parentheses

The following examples show how to nest parentheses:
Rung
Instruction
LD
AND(
OR(N
AND
)
)
ST
LD
AND(
OR(
AND
)
AND
OR(
AND
)
)
ST
%I0.0
%I0.1
%I0.2
%M3
%Q0.0
%I0.1
%I0.2
%I0.5
%I0.6
%I0.4
%I0.7
%I0.8
%Q0.0
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Topic
146
Page
Description of Grafcet (List) Programming
147
Grafcet Program Structure
148
How to Use Grafcet Instructions in a SoMachine Basic Program
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Description of Grafcet (List) Programming

Introduction
Grafcet (List) programming in SoMachine Basic offer a simple method of translating a control
sequence in to steps. You can translate control sequences in to Grafcet steps and then use these
steps in a program using Grafcet instructions.
The maximum number of Grafcet steps depend on the controller. The number of steps active at
any one time is limited only by the total number of steps.
Grafcet Instructions
A SoMachine Basic Grafcet program has the following instructions:
Operator
Operand
IL Instruction
Instruction Name
Graphic
Equivalent
Description
=*=
=*= x
INITIAL STEP
This instruction defines the intial

step in the program.
=*= POST
Not
applicable
=*= POST
POST
PROCESSING
(implicit operand)
This instruction defnes the postprocessing and end sequential

processing.
-*-
-*- x
STEP
This instruction defines a step in the

program for transition validation.
Not
applicable
DEACTIVATE
CURRENT STEP
(implicit operand)
This instruction deactivates the

current step in the program.
#x
DEACTIVATE
CURRENT STEP
and ACTIVATE
STEPx

current step and activates step x in
the program.
#D
#D x
DEACTIVATE
CURRENT STEP
and STEPx

current step and step x in the
program.
x Grafcet step number (an integer starting from 1).
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Grafcet Program Structure

Introduction
A SoMachine Basic Grafcet program has the following parts:
Preprocessing
Sequential processing
Post-Processing
Preprocessing
Preprocessing consists of the following:
Power returns
Error management
Changes of operating mode
Pre-positioning Grafcet steps
Input logic
In this example, the system bit %S21 to 1 with the rising edge of input %I0.6. This disables the
active steps and enables the initial steps:
Preprocessing begins with the first line of the program and ends with the first occurrence of a =*=
or -*- instruction.
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System bits %S21, %S22, and %S23 are dedicated to Grafcet control. Each of these system bits is
set to 1 (if needed) by the application, normally in preprocessing. The associated function is
performed by the system at the end of preprocessing and the system bit is then reset to 0 by the
system.
System Bit
Name
Description
%S21
Grafcet initialization
All active steps are deactivated and the initial steps are activated.
%S22
Grafcet re-initialization
All steps are deactivated.
%S23
Grafcet pre-positioning
This bit must be set to 1 if %Xi objects are explicitly written by the
application in preprocessing. If this bit is maintained to 1 by the
preprocessing without any explicit change of the %Xi objects,
Grafcet is frozen (no updates are taken into account).
Sequential Processing
Sequential processing takes place in the chart (instructions representing the chart):
Steps
Actions associated with steps
Transitions
Transition conditions
Example:
Sequential processing ends with the execution of the POST instruction or with the end of the
program.
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Post-Processing
Post-processing consists of the following:
Commands from the sequential processing for controlling the outputs
Interlocks specific to the outputs
Example:
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How to Use Grafcet Instructions in a SoMachine Basic Program

Creating Grafcet Steps in Ladder
Follow these steps to create Grafcet steps in a program:
Step
1
Action
In a POU, select a rung and click the drop-down button below the rung sequence identifier Rungx,
where x is the rung number in a POU.
Result: A menu appears listing the Grafcet instructions.

2
Click an instruction in the list to define the rung as an initial step, post processing, or a step of the
Grafcet program.
Result: The rung is set for a Grafcet instruction. The operator of the instruction appears on the
button and the operand (step number) appears in suffix with the button.
NOTE: The step number is incremented by 1 as you define the next STEP or INITIAL STEP
instruction. You can define only one POST instruction in a program; therefore the POST instruction
does not have any step number.
To modify the step number, double-click the step number in a rung and enter the new number and
then press ENTER.
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Activating or Deactivating Grafcet Steps in Ladder

Follow these steps to activate or deactivate Grafcet steps in a program:
Step
1
Action
In a POU, select a rung in your program.
2
Click
(to deactivate the current step and optionally activate a specified step) or
(to
deactivate the current step and to deactivate the specified step) and insert this element in the action
zone of the rung (refer to Inserting a Graphic Element (see page 122)).
3
Alternatively, Press ALT+A to use ACTIVATE instruction or press ALT+D to use DEACTIVATE
instruction in the rung.
Result: The activate or deactivate ladder symbol appears in the action zone of the rung.
Press ENTER to insert this element.
In the program rung, double-click Address field on the Grafcet activate or deactivate symbol and
enter the Grafcet bit address (%Xi, where i is the step number).
For example, %X4 refers to the step 4 of the Grafcet program. If %X4 is the address for the deactivate
symbol, step 4 will be deactivated when the output of the rung, in which this symbol is used, is true.
NOTE: Current step is deactivated in every case.
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Topic
Page
Modifying Values
154
Forcing Values
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Modifying Values
Introduction
When in online mode, SoMachine Basic allows you to modify the values of certain object types.
Online updating is only possible if the object has read/write access. For example:
The value of an analog input cannot be modified.

The value of the Preset parameter (%TM0.P object) of a Timer function block can be updated.
Refer to the description of objects in the SoMachine Basic Generic Functions Library Guide or the
Programming Guide of your hardware platform for information on which object types have
read/write access.
To modify the value of an object, add it to an animation table (see page 103) and set its properties
as required.
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Forcing Values
Overview
When in online mode, you can force the values of digital inputs and outputs to False (0) or True
(1). This allows you to set addresses to specific values and prevent the program logic or an external
system from changing the value. This function is mainly used for the debugging and fine-tuning of
programs.
To force the values of digital inputs or outputs when in online mode, either modify their
configuration properties or use an animation table (see page 102).
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Commissioning
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Commissioning
Section
Topic
Page
7.1
Overview of the Commissioning Window
158
7.2
Managing the Connection to a Logic Controller
159
7.3
SoMachine Basic Simulator
164
7.4
Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory
178
7.5
Downloading and Uploading Programs
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Section 7.1

Introduction
The Commissioning window allows you:
1
2
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Login to or logout from a logic controller.

Manage logic controller memory, for example, by performing back up and restore operations.
Manage the Real Time Clock (RTC) of the logic controller.
The Commissioning Tree displays the available commissioning tasks.

The right-hand area allows you to perform operations of the commissioning task.
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Topic
Page
Connecting to a Logic Controller
160
Controller Information
162
Managing the RTC
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Overview
Click Connect on the Commissioning window to manage the connection with the logic controller.
Connected Controllers
2 lists of logic controllers are displayed:
1. Local Devices
Displays all logic controllers connected to the PC with the physical COM ports of the PC (COM1,
for example), with USB cables, or through the virtualized COM ports (by USB-to-serial
converters or Bluetooth dongles).
2. Ethernet Devices
Displays all logic controllers that are accessible by Ethernet (on the same subnet and not under
a router or any device that blocks UDP broadcasts). This list includes logic controllers that are
automatically detected by SoMachine Basic as well as any controllers that you choose to add
manually.
Manually Adding Ethernet Controllers
To manually add a logic controller to the Ethernet Devices list:
Step
Action
In the Remote lookup field, type the IP address of the logic controller to add, for example
12.123.134.21
Click Add to add the device to the Ethernet Devices list.

To log in to a logic controller:
Step
Action
1
Click
2
(Refresh Devices button) to refresh the list of connected devices.
Select one of the logic controllers in the Local Devices or Ethernet Devices lists.
If a controller is connected by Ethernet on the same network cable than your PC, the IP address
of the controller appears in the list. Selecting the IP address in the list enables
(IP
Address Configuration button). Click this button to change the IP address of the controller.
3
If required, click
(Start Fashing LEDs button) to flash the LEDs of the selected controller
to identify the controller physically by its flashing LEDs. Click this button again to stop flashing
the LEDs.
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Step
Action
Click Login button to log in to the selected controller.

If the logic controller is password protected, you are prompted to provide the password. Type the
password and click OK to connect.
Result: A status bar appears showing the connection progress.
When connected, the protection status of the application currently stored in the logic controller
appears in the Selected Controller area of the window.
When the connection is successfully established, details about the logic controller appear in the
Selected Controller area of the window:
The firmware revision
The logic controller reference number
The reference numbers of all expansion modules connected to the logic controller
The current state of the connection between SoMachine Basic and the logic controller.
SoMachine Basic checks whether the hardware configuration of the logic controller is compatible
with the configuration of the current project.
If so, the application can be downloaded to the controller. The PC to Controller (download)
button is enabled and you can proceed to download the application (see page 181).
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Controller Information
Overview
Click Controller info in the left-hand area of the Commissioning window to display the following
information on the current state of the logic controller:
Executable RAM: This option verifies if a valid application is stored in the random access
memory (RAM) of the logic controller.
Protected RAM: This option is checked if the application in the RAM of the logic controller is
password protected.
Forced I/O: This option is checked if 1 or more digital inputs or outputs on the logic controller
are being forced to a specific value (see page 103).
Status: The current state of the logic controller.
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system word %SW6.
For more information on controller states, see the programming guide of your logic controller.
Last stopped on: The date and time that the logic controller was last stopped (STOP, HALT,
and so on).
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system word %SW54
through %SW57.
Last stopped reason: Displays the reason for the most recent stop of the logic controller.
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system word %SW58.
Scan time (s): The following scan times:
Minimum (in microseconds): Shortest scan time since the last power-on of the logic
controller.
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system word
%SW32 (in milliseconds).
Current (in microseconds): The current scan time.
Maximum (in microseconds): The longest scan time since the last power-on of the logic
controller.
Controller time: The following information is displayed only if the logic controller has a real time
clock (RTC):
Date (DD/MM/YYYY): The current date stored in the logic controller.
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system words
%SW56 and %SW57.
Time (HH:MM:SS): The current time stored in the logic controller.
This information can also be obtained from within a program by testing the system words
%SW54 and %SW55.
The date and time are presented in same format as specified for the PC.
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Managing the RTC

Overview
The RTC Management window enables you to set the real time clock (RTC) of the logic controller.
This is only possible if SoMachine Basic is connected to a logic controller that supports an RTC.
Updating the RTC
Step
Action
Select the RTC Management option in the left-hand area of the Commissioning window.
If in online mode, the Current controller time is displayed.

Choose the mode for setting the logic controller time:
Manual : This mode displays the date and time and lets you manually choose what date and
time to set in the logic controller.
Automatic : This mode sets the time in the logic controller to the current time of the PC on
which SoMachine Basic is installed.
Click Apply.
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Section 7.3

Topic
164
Page
Overview of the SoMachine Basic Simulator
165
SoMachine Basic Simulator I/O Manager Window
167
SoMachine Basic Simulator Time Management Window
169
Modifying Values Using SoMachine Basic Simulator
172
How to Use the SoMachine Basic Simulator
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Overview of the SoMachine Basic Simulator

Introduction
SoMachine Basic simulator allows you:
to simulate a connection between the PC, the logic controller, and any expansion modules.
to run and test a program without a logic controller and expansion modules, connected to the
PC physically.
The philosophy of operation is such that the simulator replicates the behavior of the controller and
is, in fact, a virtual controller that you connect to with SoMachine Basic. Once you launch the
simulator, you can connect, run, stop and other associated actions that you would normally
accomplish while connected to a physical controller.
Accessing the SoMachine Basic Simulator
You can launch the simulator by any of the following methods:
Click Launch simulator button in the commissioning task area.
Press CTRL+B in the Commissioning window.
Click
(launch simulator button) in the SoMachine Basic tool bar.
Before launching the simulator, ensure that the program is valid. Otherwise, the simulator launch
is interrupted with a compilation error detected message that appears on the screen.
SoMachine Basic Simulator Windows
SoMachine Basic simulator has the following 2 windows:
Simulator time management window
Lets you control the RTC of the controller in order to simulate the passage of time and its effect
on the logical constructs affected by the RTC.
Simulator I/O manager window
Lets you manage the state of inputs/outputs of the controller and the expansion modules.
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After the connection between the PC and the virtual logic controller has been successfully
established (see How to Use the SoMachine Basic Simulator (see page 177)), SoMachine Basic
simulator windows appear on the screen:
1 Simulator I/O manager window (see page 167)

2 Simulator Time Management window (see page 169)
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SoMachine Basic Simulator I/O Manager Window

Overview
Simulator I/O manager window has the following components:
LED status:
To monitor the LED status of a simulated controller.
Input/output status:
To control the inputs and outputs when the program is running.
Simulator I/O Manager Window

This graphic shows the simulator I/O manager window:
Click the pin symbol on the left-top of this window to pin or unpin the window to the foreground.
Click the minimize symbol on the right-top of this window to minimize the window in taskbar.
LED Status
The PWR, RUN, ERR, and STAT LEDs are simulated in the SoMachine Basic simulator I/O
manager window as they would appear on a connected base controller.
The following are the LED states displayed in the simulator I/O manager window of a simulated
logic controller:
LED
Status Information
PWR
Indicates whether the simulated logic controller is powered up or not.
RUN
Indicates the RUN state of the simulated logic controller.
ERR
Indicates the ERR state of the simulated logic controller.
STAT
The operation of the STAT LED is defined by the user logic.
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Input/Output Status
Simulator I/O manager window lets you monitor and control the I/Os of a controller and expansion
module when a program is running.
The inputs and outputs are displayed in a list of numbers. This list depends on the I/Os of the
selected controller and expansion module. For example, if your controller has n digital inputs, the
number list will display number starting from 0...(n-1), where each number corresponds to the
digital input at the corresponding input channel.
For a controller, the I/Os displayed are:
IN: Digital inputs.
OUT: Digital outputs.
ANA: Analog inputs.
For an expansion module, the I/Os displayed are:

IN: Digital/analog inputs.
OUT: Digital/analog outputs.
NOTE: The analog I/Os are displayed with their current values on right-hand side of the analog
input number.
Digital I/O status is identified by the text color of the I/O numbers:
Green: I/O is set to 1.
Black: I/O is set to 0.
Analog I/O status is identified by the value:
- (hyphen): I/O is not configured.
Number: Current value of the I/O.
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SoMachine Basic Simulator Time Management Window

Overview
Simulator Time Management window has the following components:
Date / Time simulation range for the execution of the program in the simulator:
Beginning Date and Time
End Date and Time
Stop at the End check box (stop the execution of the program when the End Date and Time
are reached)
Time control scroll bar:

To move the simulation of the passage of time manually forward or back
Date and Time display:

Date and Time of the simulated RTC of the simulator
Control buttons:
To reset, jump back, jump forward, or end the time management associated with the RTC
Increment bar:
To fix the rate of the simulated passage of time relative to real time
Simulator Time Management Window

This graphics depicts the simulator Time Management window:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date / Time simulation range (Beginning End)

Stop at the end (of Date / Time range) check box
Time control scroll bar
RTC date and time
Increment bar
Elapsed time control buttons
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Simulator Date / Time Simulation Range

The simulation range allows you to establish and control the RTC of the simulator. The RTC is set
with the Beginning date and time fields when you set the simulator into a RUN state. The End
date and time fields establishes the end of your simulation. If you check the Stop at the End check
box, the simulator enters a STOP state at the expiration of the simulation range. Otherwise, the
simulator will continue to run, as will the RTC, until you manually stop the simulator with SoMachine
Basic.
Time Control Scroll Bar
The time control scroll bar allows you to manually manipulate the date and time you have
established simulation range. Click and hold the right mouse button while pointing at the arrow
below the bar and moving the mouse to the right advances the time and date of the RTC. Doing
the same and moving the mouse to the left reverse the time and date of the RTC.
RTC Date and Time
The RTC date and time zone displays the value of the RTC as it relates to the ongoing simulation.
The initial time of the RTC is established by the Beginning date and time when you place the
simulator in a RUN state. Thereafter, the display is updated with the ongoing clocking of the RTC
in the simulator. You can alter the RTC either with the time control scroll bar or with the Time elapse
speed control buttons.
Increment Bar
The increment bar allows you to establish a relative increment for Jumping forward or back the
RTC value when using the elapsed time control buttons. By clicking the bar you can set various
increments that are relative to the simulation range you have established.
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Elapsed Time Control Buttons

You can use the control buttons to effect the RTC value, and therefore manipulate its affect on your
program running in the simulator as follows:
Graphic
Element
Command
Description
Initialize
Allows you to reset the date and time back to that which is set in the Beginning time/date
field.
Jump Forward
Allows you to move forward the time and date from its current value in increments
established by the Increment bar.
Jump Back
Allows you to reverse the time and date from its current value in increments established
by the Increment bar.
End
Allows you to jump the date and time to that which is set in the End time/date field.
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Modifying Values Using SoMachine Basic Simulator

Overview
When in online mode, SoMachine Basic simulator I/O manager window allows you to:
Modify values of the inputs.
Trace the outputs.
Modifying Values of Digital Inputs

Follow these steps to modify the digital input value, using single-click operation:
Step
Action
1 Click the digital input number in the simulator I/O manager window to change the discrete input value.
Result: Text color of the input number changes. Digital input values are identified by the text color:
Green: I/O is set to 1.
Black: I/O is set to 0.
2 Click again on the same input number to toggle the value.
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Follow these steps for bulk operation of modifying digital input values together:
Step
Action
1 Double-click the digital input number in the simulator I/O manager window,
Result: Set Discrete Inputs window listing all digital inputs, appears on the screen:
2 In the Operation area of the Set Discrete Inputs window, click:

Set all to 0: To set the value of all inputs to 0.
Set all to 1: To set the value of all inputs to 1.
Result: If the checkbox is selected, input value is set to 1. If not selected, input value is set 0.
3 Alternatively, in the All Discrete Inputs area of the Set Discrete Inputs window, click the checkbox
corresponding to the input to modify the values individually.
4 Click OK to save the changes and exit from the Set Discrete Inputs window.
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Modifying I/O Values of Analog Inputs

Follow these steps for modifying analog input values:
Step
Action
1 Double-click the analog input number in the simulator I/O manager window,
Result: Set Analog Inputs window listing all analog inputs, appears on the screen:
2 In the All Analog Inputs area of the Set Analog Inputs window, double-click the value field in the
Change Value column corresponding to the input to be modified.
3 Enter the value in the range 0...1023 and press ENTER.
4 Alternatively, in the Set Analog Inputs window, select an input from the Inputs list and move the
slider in the Change Value area to adjust the input value between 0...1023.
When you move the slider from left to right, the value increases and vice versa.
5 Click OK to save the changes and exit from the Set Analog Inputs window.
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Tracing the Outputs

Output values depend on the program; therefore you cannot modify the values but SoMachine
Basic simulator offers you to trace the digital and analog outputs.
Follow these steps for modifying analog input values:
Step
Action
1 Double-click the output number in the simulator I/O manager window,

Result: Tracing window appears on the screen.
2 Click Configure button to select the outputs to trace.

Result: Tracing Configuration window appears on the screen.
3 In the Select checkbox column, click the checkboxes corresponding to the outputs to trace.
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Step
Action
4 Select the Sample Interval from the drop-down menu to set the sample time interval for output
tracing:
1 second
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
5 Click Ok to save and exit from the Tracing Configuration window.
Result: Selected outputs are added to the Tracing window that displays tracing of the outputs with
simulated values:
6 Click OK to exit from the Tracing window.
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How to Use the SoMachine Basic Simulator

Procedure
Follow these steps to run the SoMachine Basic Simulator to test your program:
Step
Action
Ensure that you have a valid program by checking the status message in the status area (for more
information, refer to Status Area (see page 43)). The program status should be No errors.
You can also run SoMachine Basic simulator when the program status is Advice.
Launch the simulator (refer to Accessing the Simulator (see page 165)).
Run the controller.

In the Commissioning window, select Connect in the commissioning tree and then click Run
controller button in the commissioning task area.
Command your program using the simulator main window (refer to Control Buttons (see page 170)).
Check the LED status in the simulator main window (refer to LED Display (see page 168)).
Check the status of the inputs/outputs in the simulator I/O manager window (refer to Input/Output
Status (see page 168)).
Check the LED status in the simulator I/O manager window (refer to LED Status (see page 167)).
Modify the I/O values as required (refer to Modifying Values Using the Simulator (see page 172).
Trace the outputs as required (refer to Tracing the Outputs (see page 175).
10
Stop the controller.

In the Commissioning window, select Connect in the commissioning tree and then click Stop
controller button in the commissioning task area.
11
Stop the simulator.

In the Commissioning window, select Connect in the commissioning tree and then click Stop
controller button in the commissioning task area or press CTRL+W to exit from the simulator.
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Overview
SoMachine Basic provides you the ability to back up or restore the controller memory. You can
back up or restore only memory bits and memory words through controller memory management.
Other objects (for example, timers, counters, and so on) are managed in application download and
upload.
Back up and restore options are available only in online mode.
Backing Up to a PC
Follow these steps to backup controller memory to a PC:
Step
Action
In the Commissioning tab, select Memory Management.
Under Action, choose Backup from Controller.
Under Destination file, choose PC. Click the browse button, navigate to the folder in which to
write the backup file, and type the name of the backup file (*.csv).
Select Back up memory variables to include the logic controller memory in the backup. Specify
the First Memory Bit, Last Memory Bit, First Memory Word, and Last Memory Word to be
included in the backup.
Click Backup from Controller button to begin the backup operation.

A report window appears displaying a list of information or detected error messages about the
memory backup operation. The last line of this list displays Memory backup succeeded if the
operation was successful. If the memory backup operation is unsuccessful, a message appears
in the last line of the report window and the incomplete files (*.csv) are automatically deleted.
NOTE: You can initiate a backup while the controller is in a [RUN] state. However, depending on
the amount of memory variables you specify to be included in the backup, it may be that the backup
can not be accomplished between logic scans. As a consequence, the backup would not
necessarily be coherent such that the value of memory variables could be modified from one scan
to another. If you wish to have a consistent set of values for the variables, you may need to first
put the controller into a [STOP] state.
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Restoring from a PC
Follow these steps to restore controller memory from a PC:
Step
1
Action
Ensure that the controller is in STOPPED state.
If the controller is in RUN state, perform any of the following actions to stop the controller:
Click stop controller icon
in the toolbar at the top of SoMachine Basic window.
In the Commissioning window, select Connet in the commissioning tree and then click Stop
Controller button in the commissioning task area.

2
In the Commissioning tab, select Memory Management.
In the Action list, choose Restore to Controller.
Under Source file choose PC to restore the controller memory from a file stored on the PC. Click
the browse button, navigate to the folder containing the file, and select the previously backed up
file (*.csv).
Click Restore to Controller to begin the restore operation.

A report window appears displaying a list of information or detected error messages about the
memory restore operation. The last line of this list displays Memory restoration succeeded if
the operation was successful. If the memory backup operation is unsuccessful, a message
appears in the last line of the report window.
If there is a power outage or communication interruption during the restore of the application data,
your machine may become inoperative. If a communication interruption or a power outage occurs,
reattempt the restore.
NOTICE
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
Do not interrupt the restore of the application data once the restore has begun.
Do not place your machine into service until the restore has completed successfully.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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Topic
180
Page
Downloading and Uploading Applications
181
Controller Updates
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Downloading and Uploading Applications

Downloading an Application
Follow these steps to download an application currently stored in SoMachine Basic to the logic
controller:
Step
1
Action
Click Connect in the commissioning tree of the Commissioning window.

If the logic controller is by password protected, type the password and click OK to connect.
Click PC to Controller (download).

If the PC to Controller (download) button is not available, confirm whether:
The application stored in the logic controller is identical to the current SoMachine Basic
application.
The hardware configuration of the logic controller system is not compatible with the current
configuration in the SoMachine Basic application.
If the application has been configured to Start in Run, a hazard message is displayed and
prompts you to confirm that the application has been so configured.
Click OK to confirm the download of the application or click Cancel and modify the configuration.
Click OK to continue the transfer and overwrite the current logic controller application.
Result: A status bar appears showing the connection status.
To run the application you have downloaded, click Run controller and click OK to confirm the
action.
If a message appears informing you that the operating mode cannot be changed, click Close and
check whether the RUN/STOP switch on the logic controller is in the STOP position or,
alternatively, if the RUN/STOP input is configured, that it is not additionally preventing the
controller from passing into RUN. Otherwise, refer to the Hardware Guide of your logic controller
for details.
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Uploading an Application
Follow these steps to upload an application currently stored in the logic controller to SoMachine
Basic:
Step
182
Action
Click Connect in the commissioning tree of the Commissioning window.

If the logic controller is by password protected, type the password and click OK to connect.
Click Controller to PC (upload).

If the Controller to PC (upload) button is not available, confirm whether:
The application stored in the logic controller is identical to the current SoMachine Basic
application.
The hardware configuration of the logic controller system is not compatible with the current
configuration in the SoMachine Basic application.
Click OK to confirm upload from the logic controller.

Result: A status bar appears showing the connection status. When the transfer completes, the
application is uploaded from the logic controller into SoMachine Basic.
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Controller Updates
Overview
You can download firmware updates to the logic controller either directly from SoMachine Basic or
using an SD card.
Sending a Firmware Update to the Logic Controller
Performing a firmware change will delete the current application program in the device, including
the Boot Application in Flash memory.
NOTICE
LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA
Perform a backup of the application program to the hard disk of the PC before attempting a
firmware change.
Restore the application program to the device after a successful firmware change.

Follow these steps to send firmaware updates to the logic controller:
Step
Action
Log in (see page 160) to the logic controller.

If the logic controller is password protected, type the password and click OK to connect.
Click Commissioning Controller Update.
Click the Browse button next to the Select Firmware File box and select the firmware file (*.mfw)
to download to the controller.
Click OK.
Result: The firmware download begins. Status or detected error messages are displayed in the
Details box.
If there is a power outage or communication interruption during the transfer of the application
program or a firmware change, your device may become inoperative. If a communication
interruption or a power outage occurs, reattempt the transfer.
NOTICE
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
Do not interrupt the transfer of the application program or a firmware change once the transfer
has begun.
Do not place the device into service until the transfer has completed successfully.

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This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Saving a Project
186
Saving a Project As a Template
187
Closing SoMachine Basic
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Saving a Project
Overview
SoMachine Basic projects can be saved as files to the local PC. This file has the extension *.smbp
and contains:
The source code of the program contained on the Programming tab

The current hardware configuration contained on the Configuration tab
Settings and preferences set in the SoMachine Basic project.
Saving the Project

Step
Action
1
Click Save
on the toolbar, or press Ctrl-S
If this is the first time you have saved the project, browse and select the folder in which to store
the project file.
Type the name of the project file and click Save.
Saving the Project with a Different Name

Step
Action
1
Click the menu arrow next to the Save button
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on the toolbar and choose Save as.
Browse and select the folder in which to store the project file.
Type the new name of the project file and click Save.
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Overview
SoMachine Basic projects can be saved as templates. The project is then listed on the Templates
tab of the Start page (see page 34). You can then use the project as the starting point for new
projects.
Saving a Project as a Template
Step
Action
1
Click the menu arrow next to the Save button
on the toolbar and choose Save as template.
If it is not already selected, browse to the Examples folder in your SoMachine Basic installation
folder.
Type the name of the project.
Choose Sample Project Files (*.smbe) as the file Type and click Save.
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Closing SoMachine Basic

Overview
To exit SoMachine Basic, click the Close button in the top right-hand corner of the SoMachine
Basic window.
You can also click the Exit button on the Start page window.
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SoMachine Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
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Keyboard Shortcuts List
Modifier
Key
Command
View
Condition
CTRL
Copy
Textbox
CTRL
Paste
Textbox
CTRL
Cut
Textbox
CTRL
Exit SoMachine Basic
All
CTRL
Save project
All
CTRL
New project
All
CTRL
Open project
All
CTRL
Undo
TBD
CTRL
Redo
TBD
CTRL
Connect
All
CTRL
Disconnect
All
CTRL
Download
Commissioning
CTRL
Upload
Commissioning
CTRL
Stop
All
CTRL
Run
All
CTRL
Stop simulator
All
CTRL
Run simulator
All
CTRL
Search
Program
ALT
Left
Go to previous tab
All
ALT
Right
Go to following tab
All
ALT
F4
Exit SoMachine Basic
All
ALT
Show ladder shortcut
Program
F1
Show help
All
CTRL
Insert a new rung before the

selected rung
Program
CTRL
Arrow key
Draw line
Ladder rung
Drawing tool selected
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Modifier
Key
Command
View
Ladder rung
Condition
CTRL
Arrow key
Erase line
CTRL
Arrow key
Select/unselect next ladder cell Ladder rung

(cell by cell)
Selection tool selected
Erasing tool selected
SHIFT
Arrow key
Select/unselect next ladder

cells (select by area)
Ladder rung
Selection tool selected
Suppr
Previous tab
Program
items are selected
ESC
Reset pointer to selection tool
Ladder rung
Selected tool is not draw wire

or erase wire, no items are
being dragged, no popup is
opened
ESC
Cancel the pending line
Ladder rung
drawing in progress
ESC
Cancel the erasing line
Ladder rung
erasing in progress
ESC
Cancel move selected item(s)

(restore initial position)
Ladder rung
Ladder items are being

dragged
ESC
Close suggestions list
Ladder rung
A suggestions list is opened

(like the available descriptors
for a contact)
ESC
Close menu item of ladder

toolbar
Ladder rung
A menu of the ladder toolbar

is opened (like function
blocks)
ENTER
Start/stop moving ladder

elements
Ladder rung
At least one selected cell
Arrow key
Move floating cell
Ladder rung
Moving cell started
Arrow key
Change current cell
Ladder rung
By default
F5
Open contact
Ladder rung
Asian set 1 ladder toolbar
F6
Open branch
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F5
Close contact
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F6
Close branch
Ladder rung
F7
Coil
Ladder rung
CTRL
F7
Negated coil
Ladder rung
CTRL
F5
Set coil
Ladder rung
CTRL
F6
Reset coil
Ladder rung
F8
Application instruction
Ladder rung
F9
Draw horizontal line
Ladder rung
F10
Draw vertical line
Ladder rung
CTRL
F9
Delete horizontal line
Ladder rung
CTRL
F10
Delete vertical line
Ladder rung
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Key
Command
View
Condition
SHIFT
F7
Rising pulse open contact
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F8
Falling pulse open contact
Ladder rung
ALT
F7
Rising pulse open branch
Ladder rung
ALT
F8
Falling pulse open branch
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
Comparison block
Ladder rung
XOR blocks
Ladder rung
Function blocks
Ladder rung
Activate step
Ladder rung
Deactivate step
Ladder rung
CTRL+ALT
F10
Reverse operation results
Ladder rung
Other Ladder items
Ladder rung
ALT
F10
Free-drawn line
Ladder rung
ALT
F9
Delete free-drawn line
Ladder rung
New contact
Ladder rung
New close contact
Ladder rung
New contact OR
Ladder rung
New close contact OR
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F4
Rising edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F5
Falling edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
Comparison block
Ladder rung
ALT
XOR blocks
Ladder rung
F10
New vertical line
Ladder rung
New horizontal line
Ladder rung
New coil
Ladder rung
ALT
New close coil
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F9
Set coil
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F9
Reset coil
Ladder rung
Activate step
Ladder rung
Deactivate step
Ladder rung
New instruction
Ladder rung
ALT
New function block
Ladder rung
Other Ladder items
Ladder rung
F2
Deactivate branching mode
Ladder rung
European or american ladder

toolbar
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Key
Command
View
Condition
SHIFT
F2
Activate branching mode
Ladder rung
European or american ladder

toolbar
SHIFT
F3
Normally open contact
Ladder rung
European ladder toolbar
SHIFT
F4
Normally close contact
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F4
Rising edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F5
Falling edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
Comparison block
Ladder rung
XOR blocks
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F7
Assignment
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F9
Negated coil
Ladder rung
F9
Set coil
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F9
Reset coil
Ladder rung
Activate step
Ladder rung
Deactivate step
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F5
Function block
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F6
Operation block
Ladder rung
F3
Line
Ladder rung
F3
Draw wire line
Ladder rung
F4
Erase wire line
Ladder rung
Other Ladder items
Ladder rung
F2
Activate branching mode
Ladder rung
SoMachine ladder toolbar
F2
Deactivate branching mode
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F3
Draw wire line
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F3
Erase wire line
Ladder rung
F4
Normal contact
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F4
Negated contact
Ladder rung
CTRL
F9
Coil
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F9
Negative coil
Ladder rung
F9
Set Coil
Ladder rung
SHIFT
F9
Reset Coil
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F4
Rising edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
F5
Falling edge
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
{6, 7, 8, 9}
Operation Block
Ladder rung
CTRL+SHIFT
{O, P, Q, R, S, T} Comparison Block
Ladder rung
X or ALT+X
Ladder rung
194
XOR blocks
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Key
Command
O or ALT+O
Other Ladder items
Ladder rung
A or ALT+A
Activate step
Ladder rung
D or ALT+D
Deactivate step
Ladder rung
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Condition
195
196
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%S
According to the IEC standard, %S represents a system bit.
%SW
According to the IEC standard, %SW represents a system word.
A
animation table
A software table that displays the real-time values of objects such as input bits and memory words.
When SoMachine Basic is connected to a logic controller, the values of certain object types in
animation tables can be forced to specific values. Animation tables are saved as part of SoMachine
Basic applications.
application
A program including configuration data, symbols, and documentation.
C
configuration
The arrangement and interconnection of hardware components within a system and the hardware
and software parameters that determine the operating characteristics of the system.
F
Free POU
A programmable object unit (POU), typically containing library functions, that can be programmed
and updated independently of the master task of a program. Free POUs are available to be called
from within programs as subroutines or jumps. For example, the periodic task is a subroutine that
is implemented as a Free POU.
G
GRAFCET
The functioning of a sequential operation in a structured and graphic form.
This is an analytical method that divides any sequential control system into a series of steps, with
which actions, transitions, and conditions are associated.
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I
instruction list language
A program written in the instruction list language that is composed of a series of text-based
instructions executed sequentially by the controller. Each instruction includes a line number, an
instruction code, and an operand (see IEC 61131-3).
L
ladder diagram language
A graphical representation of the instructions of a controller program with symbols for contacts,
coils, and blocks in a series of rungs executed sequentially by a controller (see IEC 61131-3).
M
master task
A processor task that is run through its programming software. The master task has 2 sections:
IN: Inputs are copied to the IN section before execution of the master task.
OUT: Outputs are copied to the OUT section after execution of the master task.
P
POU
(program organization unit) A variable declaration in source code and a corresponding instruction
set. POUs facilitate the modular re-use of software programs, functions, and function blocks. Once
declared, POUs are available to one another.
S
symbol
A string of a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters, of which the first character is alphabetic. It
allows you to personalize a controller object to facilitate the maintainability of the application.
symbolic addressing
The indirect method of addressing memory objects, including physical inputs and outputs, used in
programming instructions as operands and parameters by first defining symbols for them using
these symbols in association with the programming instructions.
In contrast to immediate addressing, this is the preferred method because if the program
configuration changes, symbols are automatically updated with their new immediate address
associations. By contrast, any immediate addresses used as operands or parameters are not
updated (refer to immediate addressing).
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W
watchdog
A watchdog is a special timer used to ensure that programs do not overrun their allocated scan
time. The watchdog timer is usually set to a higher value than the scan time and reset to 0 at the
end of each scan cycle. If the watchdog timer reaches the preset value, for example, because the
program is caught in an endless loop, a fault is declared and the program stopped.
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200
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A
accumulator, 138
action zone, 121
addressing
symbolic, 61
allocating memory in controller, 64
allocation mode, 64
animation tables, 102
application
behavior, configuring, 70
definition of, 23
downloading to controller, 181
protecting with a password, 49
protecting with password, 52
whether password-protected, 162
assignment instructions
inserting in Ladder Diagram rungs, 130
B
Boolean
accumulator, 138
Boolean operators
graphic elements for, 124
branching modes
graphic element, 123
C
catalog, 55
replacing logic controller with reference
from, 56
coils
graphical representation of outputs, 119
comments
adding to Instruction List, 137
adding to Ladder Diagrams, 131
commissioning, 25
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comparison blocks
inserting IL expressions in, 129
comparison expression
configuration
current, 55
replacing logic controller in, 56
configuring
application behavior, 70
master task, 86
periodic task duration, 92
project properties, 49
contacts
graphical representation of inputs, 119
copying and pasting
POU, 84
creating
Free POU, 84
customizing, Ladder Editor, 45
D
developing programs, stages of, 24
development stages, 25
digital inputs
configuring as event sources, 95
downloading
application directly to controller, 35
firmware updates, 183
user application to controller, 181
E
end/jump
graphic elements, 127
event source
assigning subroutine as, 98
types of, 95
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Index
event tasks
managing, 97
overview, 94
events
since last cold restart, 99
triggering subroutines with, 95
EXCEPTION state
fallback mode behavior, 72
expansion modules
supported devices, 20
exporting
symbol list, 115
F
fallback
mode, specifying, 72
firmware, downloading updates to controller,
183
forcing values
in animation tables, 102
of I/Os, 162
Free POU
assigning to an event source, 98
assigning to events, 84
assigning to periodic task, 84
Free POU
creating, 84
Free POU
for periodic task, 90
introduction to, 77
function blocks
functional levels, 70
G
general settings, 45
Grafcet, 147
how to use the instructions, 151
instructions, 147
post-processing, 150
preprocessing, 148
program structure, 148
sequential processing, 149
202
grafcet instructions
graphic elements
Ladder diagrams, 122
grid lines, style of in Ladder Editor, 45
H
hardware tree, 55
I
importing
symbol list, 114
inputs
modifying, 132
Instruction List
comments, 137
displaying symbols in, 62
using rung templates with, 116
instructions
upstream/downstream, 132
K
keyboard shortcuts, 45
L
Ladder diagrams
comments, 131
graphic elements, 122
introduction, 119
programming principles, 121
reversing to Instruction List, 65
rungs, 120
using parentheses in, 133
using rung templates with, 116
Ladder Editor
customizing, 45
defining symbols in, 62
resetting pointer after insertion, 45
language, of user interface, 45
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life cycle state

of controller, displaying, 162
of logic controller, 43
line
List instructions, 139
List language
overview, 136
logic controller
date and time last stopped, 162
displaying current life cycle state, 162
downloading an application directly to, 35
replacing current in configuration, 56
state on startup, configuring, 71
supported types, 20
updating RTC of, 163
M
master task
assigning POU as, 77
configuring, 86
system bits and words controlling, 88
memory allocation, 64
modem, displaying status of, 162
modes, offline/online/simulator, 26
module areas, 25
N
normal scan mode, 87
O
objects
definition of, 60
updating values of in real time, 102
offline mode
displayed in status area, 43
overview, 26
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animation tables in, 102
displayed in status area, 43
editing values in animation table, 103
overview, 26
updating RTC in, 163
operands, 138
operation blocks
inserting assignment instructions in, 130
operations
outputs
modifying, 132
P
parentheses
modifiers, 144
nesting, 144
using in Ladder diagrams, 133
using in programs, 143
password
protecting an application , 52
removing from application, 52
removing from project, 51
requiring to open project file, 51
whether application is protected with, 162
password-protecting an application, 49
period, scan, 87
periodic
scan mode, 87
scan period, 92
tasks, 90
periodic task
as event source, 95
assigning Free POU to, 84
configuring duration of, 92
POU
copying, 84
Free, 90
pasting, 84
priority level, of events, 94
203
Index
program
definition of, 23
jumps, 132
program development, stages of, 24
program organization unit (POU), 77
program, configuring fallback modes, 72
programming
best practices, 132
grid, 121
languages, supported, 21
project
configuring properties, 49
definition of, 23
protecting with password, 51
templates, 34
properties, 49
pulse width (TON) , 88
R
RAM
executable contains application, 162
relay circuits, representing as Ladder diagrams, 119
removing password protection, 51, 52
replacing
logic controller in configuration, 56
reversibility
introduction to, 65
RTC
displaying current date and time, 162
managing with system bits, 132
updating in controller, 163
rung templates, 116
rungs
S
scan modes, 73, 87
scan task, configuring watchdog, 71
scan time
displaying minimum, maximum, current,
162
minimum, displayed in status area, 43
204
sections
in events, 94
of master task, 86
selection
settings
general, 45
simulator, 165
accessing the simulator, 165
how to use, 177
I/O manager window, 167
modifying values, 172
modifying values of analog inputs, 174
modifying values of digital inputs, 172
output tracing, 175
simulator windows, 165
Time Management window, 169
simulator mode
overview, 26
sources of events, 95
stages of developing a program, 25
Start Page, 25
startup state of logic controller, 71
state
initial logic controller, configuring, 71
status area, 43
stop sensors, wiring, 132
STOP state
fallback mode behavior, 72
subroutine
assigning to periodic task, 90
assigning to tasks, 97
associated with periodic event, 95
implementing as Free POU, 77
of master task, 86
triggering execution with an event, 95
supported devices, 20
symbol list
displaying, 114
exporting, 115
importing, 114
symbolic addressing, 61
symbols
addressing with, 61
defining in graphic elements of Ladder edEIO0000001354 07/2014
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itor, 62
defining in Properties window, 61
displaying in Instruction List code, 62
list of used, 114
storing in logic controller, 63
system bits
%S0, 132
%S11, 88
%S19, 88
%S31, 99
%S38, 99
%S39, 99
%S9, 132
system bits/words
controlling events with, 99
in symbol list, 114
system words
%SW0, 88
%SW27, 88
%SW30, 88
%SW30...%SW32, 162
%SW31, 88
%SW32, 88
%SW48, 99
%SW54...%SW57, 162
U
uploading
preventing with a password, 52
user interface, setting language of, 45
W
watchdog timer, configuring, 71
wiring stop sensors, 132
X
XOR
T
task
event, 94
periodic, 90
tasks, 73
tasks and scan modes, 73
template
inserting into rung, 116
project, 34
test zone, 121
TH0, TH1
threshold outputs (of %HSC)
timer, watchdog, 71
toolbar buttons, 41
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