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GE Fanuc SNPX Driver

for FactoryLink

Version 7.2 February 2004


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Contents

1 Overview......................................................................................................1
1.1 Software License.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Introduction.............................................................................................................1
1.3 Historical Note........................................................................................................1
1.4 Software Installation...............................................................................................1

2 Factorylink Application Configuration......................................................3


2.1 External Device Definition.....................................................................................3
2.1.1 Logical Port.............................................................................................3
2.1.2 Physical Card..........................................................................................3
2.1.3 Physical Port............................................................................................3
2.1.4 Device Name...........................................................................................3
2.1.5 Function...................................................................................................3
2.1.6 Memory...................................................................................................4
2.1.7 Comment.................................................................................................4
2.2 Axisware GE SNPX Read/Write Control...............................................................5
2.2.1 Table Name.............................................................................................5
2.2.2 Unsolicited Read.....................................................................................5
2.2.3 Exception Write......................................................................................5
2.2.4 Block Read Priority.................................................................................5
2.2.5 Block Read Trigger.................................................................................6
2.2.6 Block Read Disable.................................................................................6
2.2.7 Block Read Complete.............................................................................6
2.2.8 Block Read State.....................................................................................6
2.2.9 Block Write Priority................................................................................7
2.2.10 Block Write Trigger..............................................................................7
2.2.11 Block Write Disable..............................................................................7
2.2.12 Block Write Complete..........................................................................7
2.2.13 Block Write State..................................................................................7
2.3 Axisware GE SNPX Read/Write Information Table..............................................8
2.3.1 Tag Name................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Logical Station........................................................................................8
2.3.3 Data Region.............................................................................................8
2.3.4 Element...................................................................................................9
2.3.5 Bit or Length...........................................................................................9
2.3.6 PLC Data Type........................................................................................9
2.3.7 Comment.................................................................................................9
2.4 Axisware GE SNPX Logical Station Control.......................................................10
2.4.1 Logical Port...........................................................................................10
2.4.2 Status Msg Tag......................................................................................10
2.4.3 Baud Rate..............................................................................................10
2.4.4 Parity.....................................................................................................10
2.4.5 Data Bits................................................................................................11
2.4.6 Stop Bits................................................................................................11
2.4.7 Response Timeout 0.1 Sec....................................................................11
2.5 Axisware GE SNPX Logical Station Information................................................12
2.5.1 Error/Status Tag Name..........................................................................12
2.5.2 Logical Station (Decimal).....................................................................12

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2.5.3PLC Name..............................................................................................12
2.5.4 Device Type..........................................................................................12
2.5.5 Connect Status Tag Name.....................................................................13
2.5.6 Comment...............................................................................................13

3 Appendices................................................................................................14
3.1 Appendix A: (Reserved).....................................................................................14
3.2 Appendix B: (Reserved).......................................................................................15
3.3 Appendix C: (Reserved).......................................................................................16
3.4 Appendix D: Software Installation-Windows 95/NT..........................................17
3.4.1 Before Starting Installation - (Windows 95/NT version).....................17
3.4.2 Driver Installation Instructions (Windows 95/NT)...............................17
3.4.3SoftKey Protection Validation...............................................................19
3.5 Appendix E: (Reserved).......................................................................................20
3.6 Appendix F: Driver Status Codes........................................................................21
3.6.1 Application startup errors.....................................................................21
3.6.2 Run-time startup errors.........................................................................23
3.6.3 SoftKey protection errors......................................................................24
3.6.4 Run-time errors.....................................................................................24
3.7 Appendix G: HCT SRX Error Codes...................................................................26
3.7.1 Invalid Parameter Errors.......................................................................26
3.7.2 System Errors........................................................................................26
3.7.3 Communications Stack Errors..............................................................26
3.7.4 Connect Errors......................................................................................27
3.7.5Transfer Errors.......................................................................................27
3.7.6 Invalid State Errors...............................................................................28
3.7.7 PLC CPU Error Codes..........................................................................28
3.8 Appendix H: Data Types and Conversions..........................................................30
3.9 Appendix I: Series 90 Addressing........................................................................32
3.9.1Bit Addressing Regions (Examples)......................................................32
3.9.2Word Addressing Regions (Examples)..................................................34
3.10 Appendix J: Logical Station Commands...........................................................35
3.10.1 SNPX Logical Stations.......................................................................35
3.10.2 Logical Station Commands.................................................................35
3.11 Appendix K: FactoryLink Version Upgrade Procedures...................................37
3.12 Appendix L: Samp.............................................................................................38

4 Glossary.....................................................................................................39

5 Contact information:.................................................................................41

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This document contains proprietary information of Axisware LLC (Axisware).

This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made
to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware
or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation, or
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Axisware assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently
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1 Overview

1.1 Software License


Axisware LLC grants you a non-exclusive license to use the Software programs and related documentation
for this product on a single processing unit. For each processing unit that executes the Software programs for
this product you must have a unique serial number and Proof of License statement. No one other than a
current Axisware employee or agent is permitted to modify or tamper with in any way the executable
computer files(s) associated with this product. This license applies solely to the software contained in this
product, and does not include any additional software or documentation provided by Axisware or other
parties required for the proper operation of this product.

This product uses a SoftKey protection method. Please consult the SoftKey manual for a discussion of the
procedures to validate the SoftKey for this product.

1.2 Introduction

This manual describes the installation and configuration of the Axisware GE Fanuc SNPX Driver for
FactoryLink. This driver allows FactoryLink to communicate with multiple GE Fanuc Programmable Logic
Controllers. The driver currently supports the built-in serial port on GE Fanuc 90-20, and 90-30 PLCs. It also
currently supports the CMM module on 90-30 and 90-70 PLCs. Unsolicited messages are not supported.

1.3 Historical Note


This product was previously a Nova Technologies product and is now an Axisware product. The manual is
correct in all technical detail except install instructions, which are detailed in the Utilities manual. Axisware
has assumed all responsibilities for this product; if you see a reference to Nova Technologies consider it a
reference to Axisware.

1.4 Software Installation


If installing over a previous version of this driver, perform a multi-platform save of the FactoryLink
application before the install and restore the application after installation. Please refer to FactoryLink
documentation for details on multi-platform save and restore.

In the appendix section are appendices describing the software installation for this product on specific
platforms. Please read the appropriate appendix before installing this product.

Platform Appendix
Windows NT/95 D

When the driver software installation is completed, please refer to the SoftKey Manual for the instructions on
running the Validate program. Failure to run Validate by the end of the 15-day grace period will result in a non-
functioning driver.

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After this communications driver has been installed, updating to a newer version of FactoryLink may appear to
cause operational problems. Please refer to Appendix P before updating FactoryLink.

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2 Factorylink Application Configuration

2.1 External Device Definition

Access this table by selecting External Device Definition from the Configuration Manager main menu. This is
one of the five configuration tables that must be configured The other tables are accessed by selecting Axisware
GE SNPX Driver from the Configuration Manager main menu.

This table identifies the computer’s ports and I/O cards through which the devices will communicate with
FactoryLink. In this table identifiers are declared which make the external devices recognizable to FactoryLink.

This panel contains seven fields. Use the Tab key to move among the fields.

2.1.1 Logical Port

Number assigned by the user to indicate a particular communication path. This number must be unique
for each EDI driver used in the application.

Valid entries: 0-999

2.1.2 Physical Card

This field is not used by this driver.

2.1.3 Physical Port

PC COM port used, for example “1” for COM1

2.1.4 Device Name

The four-character device name for the driver.

Valid entry: SNPX

2.1.5 Function

This field refers to the different types of EDI communication modes.

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Valid entry: SYSPRG

2.1.6 Memory

The amount of memory in K-bytes used for the block storage size of the read and write information
entered by the user. This entry refers only to the memory used by the driver for data storage for the
related Logical Port.

Valid entries: 4-63

2.1.7 Comment

(Optional) Description for the current Logical Port. Used only for application documentation.

Valid entry: 14 alphabetic or numeric characters

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2.2 Axisware GE SNPX Read/Write Control


This table specifies the tags used to control the reading and writing of the values specified in the Read/Write
Information table (the controlling tags are the Read Trigger, Read Disable, Write Trigger, Write Disable). It
also defines the tags that will report the status of reads and writes (the status tags are the Read Complete,
Read State, Write Complete, Write State). Each line in this table refers to one Read/Write Information
Table.

After these fields have been configured, select "Next" or Ctrl-N to edit the Read/Write Information Table
corresponding to the Control table selected by the cursor.

2.2.1 Table Name

User assigned name of the Read/Write Information Table to be defined or modified.

Valid entry: ASCII string incorporation up to 16 of the following character set:


A-Z,a-z,@,$,_, or 0-9

2.2.2 Unsolicited Read

Allows you to select whether the current table will be considered in the processing of an unsolicited
message received from the PLC..

Valid entries: Descriptions:

No Unsolicited reads are not processed

2.2.3 Exception Write

Option determining whether or not a specific tag in the related Read/Write Information Table is written
to the selected logical station whenever the real-time database value for that tag changes.

Valid entries: Description:

Yes A change of status of any element in the table generates a write of that
element's value.

No No exception processing.

2.2.4 Block Read Priority

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Priority influencing the order in which the EDI task handles the queuing of block read requests. If two
requests are received simultaneously by EDI, the request with the highest priority (lowest number) is
processed first.

Valid entries: 1-4 (default = 1)

2.2.5 Block Read Trigger

Digital tag whose value, when forced to 1 (ON), initiates a block read of the values specified in the
related Read/Write Information Table. This trigger allows the block read operation to be initiated by
some other task.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.6 Block Read Disable

Digital tag used to determine whether or not a block read table will be processed. If the tag value is 0,
the table is permitted to function normally; however, if the value is 1, the table will not respond to the
Block Read Trigger defined above.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.7 Block Read Complete

Digital tag whose value is force written to 1 (ON) by the EDI task whenever any block read operation for
this table is completed. If this tag is specified then when the EDI task initializes, its value is force
written to 1 (ON).

Note: Block Read Complete tags are valid only if a different table is used for each logical port.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.8 Block Read State

Digital tag whose value is 0 (OFF) when a block read of the tags specified in this table is in progress and
1 (ON) otherwise. If this tag is specified then when the EDI task initializes, its value is force written to 1
(ON).

Note: Block Read State tags are valid only if a different table is used for each logical port.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

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2.2.9 Block Write Priority

Priority influencing the order in which the EDI task handles the queuing of block write and exception
write requests. If two requests are received simultaneously by EDI, the request with the highest priority
(lowest number) is processed first.

Valid entries: 1-4 (default = 1)

2.2.10 Block Write Trigger

Dgital tag whose value, when forced to 1 (ON), initiates a block write of the values specified in the
related Read/Write Information Table. This trigger allows the block write operation to be initiated by
some other task.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.11 Block Write Disable

Dgital tag used to determine whether or not a block write table will be processed. If the tag value is 0,
the table is permitted to function normally; however, if the value is 1, the table will not respond to the
Block Write Trigger defined above.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.12 Block Write Complete

Dgital tag whose value is force written to 1 (ON) by the EDI task whenever any block write operation
for this table is completed. If this tag is specified then, when the EDI task initializes, its value is force
written to 1 (ON).

Note: Block Write Complete tags are valid only if a different table is used for each logical port.

Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.2.13 Block Write State

Dgital tag whose value is 0 (OFF) when a block write of the tags specified in this table is in progress and
1 (ON) otherwise. If this tag is specified then, when the EDI task initializes, its value is force written to
1 (ON).

Note: Block Write State tags are valid only if a different table is used for each logical port.

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Valid entry: FactoryLink digital tag

2.3 Axisware GE SNPX Read/Write Information Table


The Read/Write Information Table links FactoryLink tags to specific addresses in the PLC represented by the
Logical Station. Values are either read into the tags from the device or written from the real-time database tags
to the device.

These tables are sometimes referred to as overlay panels, or ovr panels. Each table has one entry (line) for it
in the Read/Write Control Table.

Note: Please verify that the table name displayed at the bottom of the panel correctly shows the table to be
modified.

After these fields have been completed, select "Next" or Ctrl-N to edit the Logical Station Control Table.

2.3.1 Tag Name

Name of the FactoryLink tag to be updated as a result of the read operation or the tag from which
information is taken to be written to the device.

Valid entry: FactoryLink tag


(DIGITAL, ANALOG, LONGANA,
FLOAT, MESSAGE)

2.3.2 Logical Station

Number from the Logical Station Table identifying the particular combination of physical attributes that
will define and govern the data transfer to and from the real-time tag.

Valid entries: 0-999

2.3.3 Data Region

Mnemonic defining area of device memory to be accessed.

Valid entries: See Appendix I (Series 90 Addressing) for examples.

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2.3.4 Element

Numeric portion of device address; may be word or bit address depending on the entry selected for the
Data Region.

Valid entries: Range varies with PLC model


See Appendix I (Series 90 Addressing) for examples

2.3.5 Bit or Length

If a digital tag is used and a word oriented data region has been selected, this field is used to specify the
bit offset in the selected word. If a message tag is used, the field specifies the number of bytes that are to
be transferred between the message tag and the Logical Station.

Valid entries: Digital tags 0-15 (Word addressing-data regions only)


0-LSB 15-MSB

Message tags 1-255 Must be an even number of bytes in word regions.


(1 is the default)

2.3.6 PLC Data Type

Type of data representation in PLC for information being read/written from/to the Logical Station.

Valid entries: See Appendix H (Data Types and Conversions).

2.3.7 Comment

(Optional) Comment field for application documentation.

Valid entries: 21-character alphanumeric text.

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2.4 Axisware GE SNPX Logical Station Control


This table is used to configure each logical port and its associated stations in the Logical Station Information
table. It specifies which specific port is connected to the external device being defined.

After completing these fields, select "Next" or Ctrl-N to edit the Logical Station Information Table
corresponding to the table selected by the cursor.

2.4.1 Logical Port

Number specified in the External Device Definition Table which represents a particular communications
path.

This number must also be referenced in the External Device Definition panel.

Valid entries: 0-999

2.4.2 Status Msg Tag

(Optional) Message tagto which a text string will be written if an error is encountered in the
processing of an EDI request.

Valid entry: FactoryLink message tag

2.4.3 Baud Rate

Determines the speed at which data will be transmitted over the network. All devices on the network
must be configured for the same baudrate.

Valid entries: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

2.4.4 Parity

Selects the desired parity for the serial communications between FactoryLink and the PLC. The
parity must be the same for all devices on the network.

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Valid entries: ODD, EVEN, or NONE

2.4.5 Data Bits

Number representing the desired number of data bits for the serial communications between
FactoryLink and the PLC. The specified number of data bits must be the same for all devices on the
network.

Valid entry: 8

2.4.6 Stop Bits

Number representing the desired number of stop bits for the serial communications between
FactoryLink and the PLC. The specified number of stop bits must be the same for all devices on the
network.

Valid entries: 1 or 2

2.4.7 Response Timeout 0.1 Sec

Number of seconds in tenths permitted for the driver to process a request.

Valid entries: Actual value in tenths of seconds (3 - 4 seconds for most applications)

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2.5 Axisware GE SNPX Logical Station Information


This table defines the logical station(s) accessible through a specific logical port defined in the Logical
Station Control Table. Each logical station is tied to its physical station address and device type. This logical
station information structure allows communications to multiple devices on a network using one logical port.

Note: Please verify that the table name displayed at the bottom of the panel is showing the table to be
modified.

After these fields have been completed, "Exit" or F3 will allow you to return to the Configuration Manager
main menu.

2.5.1 Error/Status Tag Name

(Optional) Analog tag to which all error codes for this logical station are to be written.

Valid entries: FactoryLink analog tag

2.5.2 Logical Station (Decimal)

Number entered by user to represent a particular combination of a logical port (PCIM card) and physical
device (PLC). This number is referenced in the Read/Write Information Table to correlate specific
addresses and tags with a physical device (PLC). This number must be unique for each four-letter
device ID (SNPX).

Valid entries: 0-999

2.5.3PLC Name

A 8-character ASCII string that specifies the device.

Valid entry (example): myplc

2.5.4 Device Type

Type of device on the network with which communications are to be established.

Valid entries: Description:


"GE9030" GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC
"GE9070” GE Fanuc 90-70 PLC

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2.5.5 Connect Status Tag Name

Name of ANALOG tag that indicates the current status of the logical station.

Valid entry: Any valid analog tag.

Run-time value in analog tag if specified:


-2 -- disabled
-1 -- disconnected
0 -- inactive
1 -- connecting
2 – running
3 - disconnecting

2.5.6 Comment

(Optional) Description for the current Logical Station. Used only for application documentation.

Valid entry: 31 alphabetic or numeric characters

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3 Appendices

3.1 Appendix A: (Reserved)

This appendix is reserved for future use.

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3.2 Appendix B: (Reserved)

This appendix is reserved for future use.

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3.3 Appendix C: (Reserved)

This appendix is reserved for future use.

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3.4 Appendix D: Software Installation-Windows 95/NT

3.4.1 Before Starting Installation - (Windows 95/NT version)

Updating From A Previous Version:

If the driver software is an update from an older version, the following procedures must be followed for the
software to be properly installed. First, the operator must exit from both the Run Manager and the Configuration
Manager. Second, a multiplatform save file should be created. Third, the driver should be installed as described
below. Fourth, restore the multiplatform save file created in step 2. Fifth, update the Configuration Manager
tables for the SNPX driver (Logical Station Information).

The install command file relies upon the environment variable $FLINK to complete the installation process.
($FLINK is used to refer to the environment variable “FLINK”, which points to the FactoryLink directory.)
Before starting the install program you may want to manually set $FLINK if you want to have the files
copied to a directory other than the default of C:\FLWIN (or C:\FLNT).

If $FLINK has not been defined when the install is started, you will be requested to exit and assign a value
to $FLINK, and then restart the install program. $FLINK can be assigned a parameter by using the SET
command (example: set flink=d:\flnt). Be sure to include the drive letter.

During the installation, two ASCII text files will be modified by the installation program. The original copies
of both files will be copied to a file with the same filename but a .NVA extension. The first file to be modified
is $FLINK\AC\TITLES (where $FLINK is the FactoryLink directory). This file is used by the Configuration
Manager to determine which tasks to list and also the order in which they are to be listed. The following line
will be added to the TITLES file. (The line may be different, depending on your FactoryLink version.)

snpx.ac EDI Axisware GE SNPX Driver

If you have a backup file named $FLINK\AC\TITLES.NVA (possibly created by a previous install), the
program will warn you during the install that it is about to be overwritten and will ask you if you want to exit,
and manually save the .NVA file.

The second file to be modified is $FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST. This file is used by the CTGEN utility in the
creation of the binary CT (configuration table) files used at run-time by FactoryLink. The following line will
be added to the CTLIST file.

snpx: snpxshdr snpxsovr snpx_hdr snpx_ovr

If you have a backup file named $FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST.NVA (possibly created by a previous install), the
program will ask you during the install if you wish to exit, and manually save a copy of this .NVA file before
it is overwritten.

3.4.2 Driver Installation Instructions (Windows 95/NT)

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The driver software is loaded by inserting the driver diskette in drive A or B. At a command prompt, make
the drive containing the diskette the current working drive, type INSTALL and then press Enter.

Note: A source other than drive A or B can be used; e.g., from a directory on a hard drive, or across a
network.

If a message is displayed stating that the INSTALL program is having difficulty finding the directory
containing the FactoryLink program files, press a key to exit and use the set command to reset the $FLINK
environment variable. The problem may be resolved by clearly stating the drive letter. At a command
prompt type set FLINK= followed by the drive letter (a-z), a colon (:), a backslash (\) and the directory name
(s) giving the path to the FactoryLink program files. Examples: set FLINK=d:\work1\flos2 or set
FLINK=t:\sect2\factory. Make sure that the only space in this command is between “set” and “FLINK”.

After the “Axisware” screen appears the FactoryLink Path and FactoryLink Release Version are displayed.
Press y and then the Enter (Return) key if the information is correct.

The driver Serial Number and Release Type are then displayed. Press y and then the Enter (Return) key to
continue.

The following message will appear

Copying configuration files to hard disk . . .

followed by a message relevant to obtaining authorization for the product, if required.

The install program checks for a backup file named $FLINK\AC\TITLES.NVA. If found, the following
message is displayed:

This install program will update your file named


$FLINK\AC\TITLES

$FLINK\AC\TITLES.NVA (a backup file) already exists.


To overwrite it, press y followed by Enter (Return).

By pressing n, you may Exit, manually save


your .NVA backup file, and restart this program.

Enter either y or n followed by the Enter (Return) key ==>

The install program will then go through the same procedure before updating the file
$FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST. The install program checks for a backup file named
$FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST.NVA. If found, this message appears:

This install program will update your file named


$FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST

$FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST.NVA (a backup file) already exists.


To overwrite it, press y followed by Enter (Return).

By pressing n, you may Exit, manually save your


.NVA backup file, and restart this program.

Enter either y or n followed by the Enter (Return) key ==>

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The messages

Updating listing of driver names. . .


and
Updating CTLIST . . .

are briefly displayed while the backup (.NVA) versions are being created and the $FLINK\AC\TITLES and
$FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST files are updated.

If one of the following error messages appear:

!!!! Unable to update $FLINK\AC\TITLES file


or
!!!! Unable to update $FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST file

the lines to be added to these files can be typed in manually using a text editor. Refer to the section “Before
Starting Installation” (above) for the specific lines and where they are to be added.

Please notice any additional messages displayed on the screen. When all of the necessary files have been
copied the following message will appear:
.....Installation Program Completed.

3.4.3SoftKey Protection Validation

Please refer to the SoftKey Manual and run the program Validate to ensure that your product does not
expire at the end of the grace period. Specific steps are included in the SoftKey Manual.

Warning: The installation of this product is not complete until the Validate program is run.

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3.5 Appendix E: (Reserved)

This appendix is reserved for future use.

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3.6 Appendix F: Driver Status Codes

3.6.1 Application startup errors

The following error codes (alphabetized) may be reported to FactoryLink while the driver tables are being
processed at startup.

*****ERROR: Bad edi_dev.ct file


Check for valid application entries.

*****ERROR: Bad write of Device Definition file ______.dct


Full disk, invalid $FLAPP.

*****ERROR: Could not open Device Definition file ______.dct


Check for valid application entries, invalid $FLAPP.

*****ERROR: LOGICAL PORT ___ is not defined


Check the Logical Port field in the External Device Definition table. Each EDI driver must
have a unique number, between 0 and 999.

*****ERROR: Out of memory

The following error messages (alphabetized) which are preceded by “gehc:“ are followed by a location
indicating where the problem likely originated (Logical Station, Region Element, Bit):

gehc: Bit writes to word regions not supported: (Logical Station: Region: Element: Bit/Length: )
Bits cannot be written to regions R, AI, or AQ as these regions use word addressing.

gehc: Invalid FL_TYPE:


The FL_TYPE may not have been specified. Please refer to Appendix H (Data Types and
Conversions).

gehc: Invalid Logical Station Command:


Please refer to Appendix J (Logical Station Commands) for valid logical station
commands.

gehc: Invalid PLC Region:


Bit addressing regions: G, GA, GB, GC, GD, I, M, Q, S, SA, SB, SC, T;
Word addressing regions: AI, AQ, R.

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Analog Tag:


Valid types: INT8, UINT8, INT16, UINT16, INT32, FLT.

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Bit Region:

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Digital Tag:


Only the BIT PLC data type may be used with digital tags.

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gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Floating Point Tag:


Valid types: INT8, UINT8, INT16, UINT16, INT32, FLT.

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Long Analog Tag:


Valid types: INT8, UINT8, INT16, UINT16, INT32, FLT.

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Message Tag:


If message tags are used, either the LOHI or HILO data type must be selected for that tag.

gehc: Invalid PLC TYPE for Word Region:


The data type specified is not valid for this area of PLC memory.

gehc: Invalid Region for Read:


The LS data region is write only.

gehc: Invalid Region for write:


Regions S, SA, SB, and SC are for status data and are Read Only regions.

gehc: Invalid Starting Element and length:


Either the starting element or length of the PLC data type reference exceeds the maximum
element number for the region. Please check Appendix I (Series 90 Addressing) for
examples of valid addressing.

gehc: Invalid Tag type for bit access:


FactoryLink tags that access bits should be of type DIGITAL.

gehc: Invalid Tag type for Logical Station Command

gehc: Message Length limited to 255 bytes:


Each message tag must be less than 256 characters in length.

gehc: Message Tags in word regions must have even byte length:
Check the Bit or Length field in the Read/Write Information Table.

gehc: Operation must be on byte boundary:


In bit addressing regions, all “non-bit” operations must start on a byte boundary (1, 9, 17, 25,
...)

gehc: Out of memory allocating internal address structure


The driver was unable to internally allocate all the necessary memory. Malloc returned null.

gehc: Packet Aborted: Maximum __ Analog Tags Exceeded


There is a limit of 1024 FactoryLink tags in any one packet. Break up the tags into more than
one table.

gehc: Packet Aborted: Maximum __ Digital Tags Exceeded


There is a limit of 1024 FactoryLink tags in any one packet. Break up the tags into more than
one table.

gehc: Packet Aborted: Maximum __ Floating Point Tags Exceeded

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There is a limit of 1024 FactoryLink tags in any one packet. Break up the tags into more than
one table.

gehc: Packet Aborted: Maximum __ Long Analog Tags Exceeded


There is a limit of 1024 FactoryLink tags in any one packet. Break up the tags into more than
one table.

gehc: Packet Aborted: Maximum __ Message Tags Exceeded


There is a limit of 1024 FactoryLink tags in any one packet. Break up the tags into more than
one table.

gehc: Undefined Logical Station:


Make sure the Logical Station is specified in the Read/Write Information Table and the Logical Station
Information Table.

3.6.2 Run-time startup errors

The following errors (alphabetized) may be reported when the EDI task is started after all tables have been
processed. All the following errors are immediately fatal.

gehccpt(cpt_start) ret: NN from gehc_proc_lport


NN indicates the logical port. Check the Logical Port entries in the External Device
Definition and Logical Station Control tables; rebuild DCTS.

gehccpt(lsrun_connect) XXXXXX out of resources attempting to connect


Too many active logical stations for platform. Reduce number of logical stations or adjust
disable or inactive timeout fields.

gehccpt(lsrun_connect) Connect XXXXXX SRX error: NNNN


NNNN indicates a hex value to be looked up in Appendix G (HCT SRX Error Codes).

gehccpt(lsrun_connect) Connect XXXXXX Unknown return code: NNNN


Contact Axisware support and report the values in this error message.

gehccpt(lsrun_connect) port: XXXXXX station: XXXXXX invalid


Check the GEF_CFG.INI file.

gehccpt(lsrun_connecting) XXXXXX Connection Failed


Check the connection to the PLC indicated.

gehccpt(lsrun_connecting) XXXXXX Connection Timeout


Check the connection to the PLC indicated.

gehccpt(lsrun_process_completed_req) HCT_SRX_ERROR: NNNN


gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_DISCONNECT SRX_ERROR: NNNN from HCT_read_req
gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_DISCONNECT SRX_ERROR: NNNN from HCT_write_req
NNNN indicates a hex value to be looked up in Appendix G (HCT SRX Error Codes).

gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_MAX_MSG return from HCT_read_req

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Maximum requests for platform exceeded. Reduce Max Concurrent Requests field in
Logical Station Information table.

gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_MAX_MSG return from HCT_write_req


Maximum requests for platform exceeded. Reduce Max Concurrent Requests field in
Logical Station Information table.

gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_NULL return from HCT_read_req


gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_NULL return from HCT_write_req
gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_RESOURCE return from HCT_read_req
gehccpt(lsrun_running)HCT_RESOURCE return from HCT_write_req
gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_SESS_UNKNOWN return from HCT_read_req
gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_SESS_UNKNOWN return from HCT_write_req
Contact Axisware support.

gehccpt(lsrun_running) HCT_SRX_ERROR: NNNN from HCT_read_req


gehccpt(lsrun_running)HCT_SRX_ERROR: NNNN from HCT_write_req
NNNN indicates a hex value to be looked up in Appendix G (HCT SRX Error Codes).

gehccpt(lsrun_running) Unknown return code: NNNN from HCT_read_req


gehccpt(lsrun_running) Unknown return code: NNNN from HCT_write_req
gehccpt(process_completed_request) Unknown return HCT_poll_status: NNNN
gehccpt(proc_lscmd) unknown Logical station command NNNN
Contact Axisware support.

gehcrntm(proc_lport) invalid port definition length


Check configuration tables; rebuild DCTS. Possibly mismatched versions.

gehcrntm(proc_lport) null malloc station runtime data


gehcdsf(solicited request) invalid state: NNNN
Contact Axisware tech support.

3.6.3 SoftKey protection errors

Messages relating to SoftKey protection may appear after the driver has been initialized by the EDI task.
Please refer to the SoftKey manual if they appear. If SoftKey does not detect a problem the following
message will be displayed.

Serial #: XXXXXXX Single Processor Run Time License


This is a normal informational message displaying the product name and your Serial
Number.

3.6.4 Run-time errors

The following errors may be reported while the driver is processing application requests. The text represents
the error message returned to the message tag defined in the Logical Station Control Table. The number in

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parentheses is returned to the analog tag defined in the Logical Station Information Table. While the following
errors are not immediately fatal, recurring errors should be evaluated and eradicated to maintain the integrity of
the network.

(1) Timeout
(2) SRX Error
(3) Inactive Station
(4) Disabled Station
(5) Unknown Status from HCT

The following (alphabetized) error messages are unlikely to appear. Their purpose is to provide useful
information for Axisware technical support personnel.

If one of the following error messages appear, please record (write down) the entire message before
contacting Axisware. (Each message begins with a module name followed by a function name.)

gehcrntm(create_sol_requests) null from malloc


gehcrntm(create_sol_tables) null from malloc
gehcrntm(get_request_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(get_table_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(place_request_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(place_table_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(remove_request_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(remove_request_queue) request not found
gehcrntm(remove_table_queue) null parameter
gehcrntm(remove_table_queue) table not found

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3.7 Appendix G: HCT SRX Error Codes

These error codes are returned from the HCT package. Refer back to the section on runtime errors in
Appendix F (Driver Status Codes).

3.7.1 Invalid Parameter Errors

Error codes in this group indicate that a parameter in a call from the Toolkit to the underlying
communications driver was invalid.

Value Description of Error Condition


(hex)
1 SRX Driver did not understand what command was being requested.
2 The code identifying the SRX Driver is invalid.
3 A flag had an invalid value.
4 A type field contained an invalid value.
5 The requested feature is not supported by the SRX Driver.

3.7.2 System Errors

Error codes in this group indicate that a basic system error of some kind occurred.
Value Description of Error Condition
(hex)
7 Some resource other than buffer allocation could
not be obtained.
8 The maximum number of SRX Driver users are
already active.
9 Attempt to allocate a buffer failed.
A SRX Driver timed out waiting for an event to occur.

3.7.3 Communications Stack Errors

Value Description of Error Condition


(hex)
B Error in opening the communications device.
C Unable to set status data.
D Unable to activate local LSAP address.
E Too many LSAPs already registered.
F Invalid read address.
10 Cannot activate multicast address.
11 Error in obtaining Write confirmation.
12 Cannot delete multicast address.
13 Cannot deactivate local LSAP address.

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14 Error in Read Request.


15 Received Connect Indication in bad FSM
state.
16 Received Connect Confirm in bad FSM state.
17 Received Data Indication in bad FSM state.
18 Received Disconnect Indication in bad FSM
state.
19 Received internal request for data in bad
state.
1A Remote application sent disconnect request.
1B Remove device sent disconnect request.
1C Local connect request failed.
1D Local TSAP registration failed.
1E Foreign address registration failed.
1F Local address registration failed.
20 Local Data Request failed.

3.7.4 Connect Errors

Error codes in this group indicate that an error has occurred when attempting to establish a session to the
remote PLC.

Value Description of Error Condition


(hex)
22 Remote application refused session
establishment.
23 Connect Request is not correctly formed.
24 Specified remote device is not responding.
25 Communications Driver could not form
connect request.
26 Specified remote device not found in device
name database.
27 The specified protocol is not supported.
28 The specified port name is not present in the
*.INI configuration file.

3.7.5Transfer Errors

Error codes in this group indicate that an error has occurred when attempting to transfer data between the
local user application and the remote PLC.

Value Description of Error Condition


(hex)
29 An error has occurred in attempting to encode the
message from the Toolkit.
2A Remote device sent a data packet with an improper
length.
2B There is insufficient data to send the request.

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2C The data is not valid for this request.


2D There is more data than allowed for this request.
2E No data currently available for the SRX Driver user.

3.7.6 Invalid State Errors

Error codes in this group indicate that a request from the Toolkit was made while the Finite State Machine
(FSM) for the underlying communications driver was in a state that does not allow that kind of request.

Value Description of Error Condition


(hex)
30 No connection exists.
31 Not in sending mode.
32 FSM is not in the IDLE state.
33 No connect indication pending.
34 No local connect request has been issued.
35 Not in receiving mode.
36 Not in a connected or sending state.
37 Not in a connected or receiving state.

3.7.7 PLC CPU Error Codes

Error Code Service Request Error Description


05ffH Service request has been aborted.
05feH No privilege for attempted operation.
05fdH Unable to perform auto configuration.
05fcH I/O configuration is invalid.
05fbH Cannot clear I/O configuration.
05faH Cannot replace I/O module.
05f9H Task address out of range.
05f8H Invalid task name referenced.
05f7H Required to log in to a task for service.
05f6H Invalid sweep state to set.
05f5H Invalid password.
05f4H Invalid input parameter in request. Check to
ensure that the address actually exists in the
PLC.
05f3H I/O configuration mismatch.
05f2H Invalid program cannot log in.
05f1H Request only valid from programmer.
05f0H Request only valid in stop mode.
05efH Programmer is already attached.
05eeH Could not return block sizes.

PLC CPU Error Codes (continued)


Error Code Service Request Error Description

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05edH VMEbus error encountered.


05ecH Task unable to be created.
05ebH Task unable to be deleted.
05eaH Not logged in to process service request.
05e9H Memory Type selector not valid in context.
05e8H No user memory is available to allocate.
05e7H Configuration is not valid.
05e6H CPU model number does not match.
05e5H DOS file area not formatted.
05e4H Memory Type for this selector does not exist.
05e3H CPU revision number does not match.
05e2H IOS could not delete configuration or bad type.
05e1H No I/O configuration to read or delete.
05e0H Service in process cannot login.
05dfH Invalid datagram connection address.
05deH Size of datagram connection invalid.
05ddH Unable to locate given datagram connection ID.
05dcH Unable to find connection address.
05dbH Invalid Memory Type selector in datagram.
05daH Null pointer to data in Memory Type selector.
05d9H Transfer type invalid for this Memory Type selector.
05d8H Point length not allowed.
05d7H Invalid datagram type specified.
05d6H Total datagram connection memory exceeded.
05d5H Invalid block name specified in datagram.
05d4H Mismatch of configuration checksum.
05d3H User Program Module (UPM) read or write exceeded block end.
05d2H Invalid write mode parameter.
05d1H Packet size or total program size does not match input.
05d0H One or more PLC modules configured have unsupported revision.
05cfH Specified device is not available in the system (not present).
05ceH Specified device has insufficient memory to handle request.
05cdH Attempt was made to read a device but no data has been stored on it.
05ccH Data stored on device has been corrupted and is no longer reliable.
05cbH A comm or write verify error occurred during save or restore.
05caH Device is write-protected
05c9H Login using non-zero buffer size required for block commands.
05c8H Password(s) already enabled and cannot be forced inactive.
05c7H Passwords are set to inactive and cannot be enabled or disabled.
05c6H Control Program (CP) tasks exist but requester not logged into main CP.
05c5H No task-level Rack/Slot configuration to read or delete.
05c4H Verify with FA Card or EEPROM failed.
05c3H Text length does not match traffic type.
05c2H The OEM key is NULL (inactive).
05c1H Invalid block state transition.

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3.8 Appendix H: Data Types and Conversions

The driver supports the following FactoryLink tag types:

DIGITAL
ANALOG
LONG ANALOG
FLOATING POINT
MESSAGE

The driver also supports the following PLC data types:

BIT (single data bit)


BIN (single data bit)
INT8 (8 bit signed integer)
UINT8 (8 bit unsigned integer)
INT16 (16 bit signed integer)
UINT16 (16 bit unsigned integer)
INT32 (32 bit signed integer)
UINT32 (32 bit unsigned integer)
INT1 (1 byte signed integer)
UINT1 (1 byte unsigned integer)
INT2 (2 byte signed integer)
UINT2 (2 byte unsigned integer)
INT4 (4 byte signed integer)
UINT4 (4 byte unsigned integer)
FLT (32 bit floating point)
HILO (character string - “Byte swapped from/to PLC data
stream”)
LOHI (character string - same as data from/to PLC data
stream)
DEF (type determined by FactoryLink tag type)

When DEF is used, the PLC data type is determined and set automatically by the tag type:

FactoryLink Tag PLC Data Type


Type
DIGITAL BIT
ANALOG INT2 or INT16
LONG ANALOG INT4 or INT32
FLOATING POINT FLT
MESSAGE LOHI

Valid PLC data types for each of the FactoryLink tag types:

DIGITAL ANALOG LONG ANALOG FLOATING MESSAGE


POINT
BIT or BIN INT1 or INT8 INT1 or INT8 INT1 or INT8 LOHI
UINT1 or UINT8 UINT1 or UINT8 UINT1 or UINT8 HILO
INT2 or INT16 INT2 or INT16 INT2 or INT16
UINT 2 or UINT16 UINT2 or UINT16 UINT2 or UINT16

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INT4 or INT32 INT4 or INT32 INT4 or INT32


UINT4 or UINT32 UINT4 or UINT32 UINT4 or UINT32
FLT FLT FLT

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3.9 Appendix I: Series 90 Addressing

PLC memory regions are divided into two functionally distinct addressing
types: bit addressing regions, and word addressing regions.

BIT ADDRESSING REGIONS: G, GA, GB, GC, GD, GE, I, M, Q, S, SA,


SB, SC, T
WORD ADDRESSING REGIONS AI, AQ, R

Bit addressing regions:


Individual bit writes are only allowed in bit addressing regions. In bit
addressing regions, all “non-bit” operations must start on a byte boundary (1,
9, 17, 25, …). When working with bits in bit addressing regions, always
leave blank the Bit Or Length fields in the Read/Write Information Tables.

Word addressing regions:


PLC data types INT1, UINT1, INT8 and UINT8 cannot be written to or read
from word addressing regions. Individual bit writes are not allowed in this
region. Message tags must have an even byte length.

3.9.1Bit Addressing Regions (Examples)

Global Data
The global data regions are denoted by %G, %GA, %GB, %GC, %GD, and %GE. This
data region is accessed by bit addressing rather than word addressing.

Examples:
Region Element Description
G 1 %G0001
GA 14 %GA0014
GE 100 %GE0100

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Discrete Inputs
The discrete input data region is denoted by %I. This data region is accessed by bit
addressing rather than word addressing.

Examples:
Region Element Description
I 1 %I0001
I 14 %I0014
I 100 %I0100

Discrete Internals
The discrete internal data region is denoted by %M. This data region is accessed by bit
addressing rather than word addressing.

Examples:
Region Element Description
M 1 %M0001
M 14 %M0014
M 100 %M0100

Discrete Outputs
The discrete output data region is denoted by %Q. This data region is accessed by bit
addressing rather than word addressing.

Examples:
Region Element Description
Q 1 %Q0001
Q 14 %Q0014
Q 100 %Q0100

System Status Group


The system status group data regions are denoted by %S, %SA, %SB, or %SC. These data
regions are accessed by bit addressing rather than word addressing. The S region is Read
Only. SA, SB, and SC are read or write.

Examples:
Region Element Description
S 1 %S0001
SA 14 %SA0014
SC 32 %SC0032

Discrete Temporaries
The discrete temporary data region is denoted by %T.

Examples:
Region Element Description
T 1 %T0001
T 14 %T0014

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T 100 %T0100

3.9.2Word Addressing Regions (Examples)

Analog Inputs
The analog input data region is denoted by %AI.

Examples:
Region Element Description
AI 1 %AI0001
AI 14 %AI0014
AI 50 %AI0050

Analog Outputs
The analog output data region is denoted by %AQ.

Examples:
Region Element Description
AQ 1 %AQ0001
AQ 14 %AQ0014
AQ 50 %AQ0050

Registers
The register data region is denoted by %R.

Examples:
Region Element Description
R 1 %R00001
R 14 %R00014
R 150 %R00150

Logical Station Commands (LS)


This is a special region to command driver logical station configuration. See Appendix J:
Logical Station Commands.

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3.10 Appendix J: Logical Station Commands

3.10.1 SNPX Logical Stations

When the GEHC protocol module is running, each logical station is an object which controls solicited
operation access to its mapped physical device. The logical station runs in one of six states. The current state
of any logical station can be monitored by the FactoryLink application by specifying an analog tag in the
Connect Status Tag Name field of the Logical Station Information Panel. Following is a description of
each state. The number in parentheses() is the value written to the analog tag.

Logical Station Disabled (-2): The logical station has been disabled by the logical station enable/disable
command, please refer to the logical station command section later in this appendix. In this state all requests
received by the logical station are aborted with a status code of 4. The logical station will remain in this state
until receipt of a logical station enable command or the EDI task is terminated.

Logical Station Disconnected (-1): The logical station has been disconnected for some reason and is
waiting the station reconnect wait period. In this state all requests received by the logical station will be
aborted with a status code of 3. The logical station will remain in this state until the time period has expired
(at which time it will enter the inactive state), receipt of a logical station enable command, or until the EDI
task is terminated.

Logical Station Inactive (0): Initial logical station state. In this state the logical station remains idle using
minimal system resources until a request is received. Upon receipt of a request the logical station will
attempt to connect to the physical station by entering the connecting state.

Logical Station Connecting (1): In this state the logical station is attempting to connect to the physical
station (PLC). The logical station will remain in this state until the connection attempt is successful or fails.

Logical Station Active or Running (2): In this state the logical station is connected to the physical station
(PLC) and is processing requests. The logical station will remain in this state until 1) a communications
error forces a disconnect, or 2) a logical station enable/disable command is received to disable the station.

Logical Station Disconnecting (3): In this state the logical station is disconnecting from the physical
station. The logical station will remain in this state until disconnected and will then move to either the
Disabled or Disconnected state depending on the reason for the disconnection.

3.10.2 Logical Station Commands

The Logical Stations Command (LS) data region allows for the FactoryLink application to modify certain
elements of a runtime logical station’s configuration. This data region is write only as it commands the
logical station object. To specify a logical station command in the Read/Write Information Panel enter
“LS” in the Data Region field, enter the logical station number to receive the command in the Logical
Station field, and the command code in the Element field. Let the remaining fields default by leaving them
blank. Following are descriptions of the possible logical station commands. The number preceding the
command description is the command code (element).

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1 Logical Station Enable/Disable: This command will either enable or disable the logical station
depending on the value of the digital tag written to the logical station. If the value of the digital tag
is zero the logical station is disabled, if the value of the digital tag is one the logical station is
enabled. This command takes effect immediately upon receipt.

2 Logical Station Set Station Name: This command will replace the physical station name specified
in the PLC Name field of the Logical Station Information Panel with the string contained in the
message tag written to the logical station. This name change will not take effect until the logical
station is disconnected and reconnected. Use the Logical Station Enable/Disable command to force
disconnect and reconnect.

3 Included for compatibility with other Axisware GE Fanuc drivers..This command has no effect on
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3.11 Appendix K: FactoryLink Version Upgrade Procedures

After installing this communications driver, upgrading to a newer version of FactoryLink may appear to
cause operational problems. This is due to the modifications to certain text files made by installing this
product being overwritten during the install of the new FactoryLink version. However, these files can be
reconfigured using a text editor

Before installing the FactoryLink upgrade it is important to do a multiplatform save of your


application.

After installing the FactoryLink upgrade, the following steps should be done before restoring the
multiplatform save file of your application:

Where $FLINK indicates the FactoryLink directory (example: FLINK=C:\FLWIN):

1. Edit the file $FLINK\AC\TITLES and add the following line:

snpx.ac EDI Axisware GE SNPX Driver

2. Open the file $FLINK\CTGEN\CTLIST and add the following line:

snpx: snpxshdr snpxsovr snpx_hdr snpx_ovr

The SAMPLE directory of the nstall cd-rom includes compressed


multiplatform save files of a sample application for this driver. The sample
application can be used to test communications, as well as serve as an example
of how to prepare a FactoryLink application to use the driver. The sample
application has examples of block reads, block writes, exception writes and
unsolicited reads from a single PLC. Please refer to the "README.TXT" file
in the SAMPLE directory for instructions on how to use this application.

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3.12 Appendix L: Samp

The SAMPLE directory of the nstall cd-rom includes compressed multiplatform save files of a sample
application for this driver. The sample application can be used to test communications, as well as serve as an
example of how to prepare a FactoryLink application to use the driver. The sample application has examples of
block reads, block writes, exception writes and unsolicited reads from a single PLC. Please refer to the
"README.TXT" file in the SAMPLE directory for instructions on how to use this application.

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4 Glossary

Configuration Tables
Where you establish the communication path and specify elements in the database. These tables work
together to allow FactoryLink to exchange information from the tag database with the device.

External Device Definition Table


Configuration table that tells the application what type of devices are connected to the computer's ports and
assigns them a logical port number.

Logical Port
Number specified in the External Device Definition table which represents a particular communication path.

Logical Station
Number entered by the user to represent a particular combination of a logical port and a physical device
(PLC). Correlates specific addresses and tags with a physical device (PLC).

Logical Station Control Table


Table used to configure each logical port and its associated stations in the Logical Station Information table.
The Logical Station Control table specifies which specific port is connected to the external device being
defined.

Logical Station Information Table


Table which defines the logical station(s) accessible through a specific logical port defined in the Logical
Station Control table. Each logical station is tied to its physical station address and device type.

Proof of License
An 8 1/2 by 11 certificate that must accompany the software indicated by its unique serial number when that
product is sold or transferred to another company or entity.

Read/Write Control Table


Table used to configure each logical port and its associated stations in the Logical Station Information table.
Each line in this table refers to one Read/Write Information table.

Read/Write Information Table


Configuration table that links FactoryLink tags to specific addresses in the PLC represented by the Logical
Station.

SoftKey
Axisware software protection system where no hardware key (dongle) is required.

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Validate
The program run after the software is installed that checks for improper use of the product and enables the
software to function past the grace period.

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5 Contact information:

Axisware LLC

support@axisware.com
http://www.axisware.com

3213 Peppertree Pl.


Plano, TX 75074, USA

T: 1-(214)-764-1876
F: 1-(214)-764-1878

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