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PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro

Presentation
PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro software is designed for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 (all
32-bit) operating systems (1) and, therefore, benefits from all the facilities associated
with these operating systems.

The main functions of PL7 software are:

User-friendliness and productive using contextual menus, context-sensitive help,
b

info balloons, etc.

Multi-instance, enabling several applications to be worked on simultaneously
b

Management of access rights, for limiting and controlling the use of the various
b

PL7 software functions

Application server. The PL7 Pro software can be launched in OLE Automation
b

Terminal PC Terminal PC server mode from a third-party client application. In this case, certain functions of the
Client Server
PL7 software can be executed following commands sent by an OLE client application

The main functions compared to the previous version V4.4 are:

Automation

Automation

Development of the equipment catalogue

b

Client PL7
Applications b

Enhancement of the application data export files (FEF), for better compatibility
OLE

OLE

with the Unity Pro software suite integration

Fipway

TSX Micro

Premium
Operation in application server mode

Functions
Four IEC languages
The four graphical or textual languages available in PL7 are used for programming
Modicon Premium and TSX Micro automation platforms.

The two graphical languages are:

Ladder (LD)
b

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) or Grafcet

b

The two textual languages are:

Structured Text (ST)
b

Instruction List (IL)

b

For these 4 languages, you can use the standard set of instructions compliant with
IEC standard 61131-3 to create applications, which can be transferred from one
platform to another. PL7 software also provides extensions to this standard set of
instructions. As they are specific to Modicon Premium and TSX Micro PLCs, these
extensions support the development of more complex applications in order to
Grafcet SFC language graphic editor maximize the potential of the specific features of each of these platforms.

User DFB function blocks (only with Premium)

The user can create their own function blocks for specific application requirements,
with Premium PLCs, using PL7 Pro software. Once the function blocks have been
created in a library, they can be used with PL7 Junior/Pro software.
These user function blocks can be used to structure an application. They are used
when a program sequence is repeated several times in the application or for freezing
a standard programming routine. They can be exported to all other PL7 applications.

Using a DFB function block in one or more applications:

Simplifies program design and entry
b

Increases program legibility

b

Facilitates program debugging (all variables handled by the DFB function block
b

are identified on its interface)

Enables the use of internal variables specific to the DFBs, which are independent
b

of the application

DFB type editor (1) Compatibility with Windows 95, 98, Millenium and NT4.0 is no longer assured. For
information, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 cannot manage USB ports.

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Debugging tools
PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro software offers a complete set of tools for debugging
applications. A tool palette provides direct access to the main functions:
Setting breakpoints
b

Step-by-step program execution

b

Independent execution of the master (MAST), fast (FAST) and event-triggered

b

(EVTi) tasks
Other functions available are:
Animation of program elements when the PLC is in RUN
b

Creation of animation tables containing the parameters or variables to be

b

monitored or modified
Debugging of DFB function blocks via the animation tables
b

Debugging of Grafcets in online mode

b

Debugging of application-specific functions

b

Animation table b

Access to general diagnostics of the modules or of each channel (1)

Diagnostics integrated in Modicon Premium platforms

The diagnostics offer for the Premium platform is based on three components:
System diagnostics
b

Diagnostic function blocks (DFBs), for system and application diagnostics

b

Error message display system, called viewers, supplied as a standard component

b

of Advanced Panel Magelis XBT G , Magelis iPC Panel PC/BOX PC with Vijeo
p

Designer/Monitor Pro software and PL7 Pro programming software.

Cross-referencing of variables
For every variable, this function can be used to:
Search for program modules where this variable is used
b

Obtain the list of statements, rungs or expressions

b

Display and check activation conditions

b

Application converters
PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro software includes application converters which enable the
reusing of all or part of previous applications written in:
PL7 2, applications for TSX 17, TSX 27 or TSX 47 10/20/25 PLCs
b

PL7 3 (2), applications for TSX/PMX 47…TSX/PMX 107 PLCs

b

ORPHEE (2), applications for April Series 1000 PLCs

b

Cross-referencing of variables
X-Way communication drivers
Uni-Telway COM port and USB port (PC side) communication drivers are available
on the PL7 software CD-ROM.
Depending on the user’s needs, other drivers may be necessary. In this case, please
consult our website www.schneider-electric.com and download the drivers available.

(1) Using PL7 software V4.0 extends the system diagnostics of the Premium platform. The
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system bits and words can be monitored as well as automatic displaying of associated
time-stamped messages, without any additional programming. This monitoring is of the
system elements (processor, memory, tasks, etc.), “In rack” I/O and remote I/O on Fipio bus.
(2) Function or feature requiring PL7 Junior/Pro software.

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PL7 Micro/Junior/Pro are multi-language (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish) software packages
designed for PC compatibles (1) with Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7 (all 32-bit) operating system.
For a station, the package comprises:
b

1 CD-ROM containing the multilingual PL7 software, PL7 demonstration applications and the Uni-Telway
v

terminal link driver

2 CD-ROMs containing multilingual technical documentation
v

1 CD-ROM containing Service Pack 5

v

For 3-station packages, the quantities above are tripled.

b

Note: The operating systems of Modicon TSX Micro/Premium platforms are available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.
Cables for connection to the PC are to be ordered separately and depend on the desired number of users and
the type of link (RS 232 or USB port). See separate parts (page 43100/5).

PL7 Micro software packages

PL7 Micro software enables programming in Instruction List, Ladder Diagram, Structured Text and Grafcet
languages.
It also enables the setting up of application-specific functions, maintenance and diagnostics of the developed
applications. It includes the PL7 2 application converter.
Description For PLCs Licence type Reference Weight
kg
PL7 Micro TSX Micro Single (1 station) TLX CD PL7M P45 –
software packages Group (3 stations) TLX CD3 PL7M P45 –
PL7 Micro and SyCon V2.10 TSX Micro Single (1 station) TLX CD PL7M PC45 –
software packages
Software update for earlier TSX Micro Single (1 station) TLX RCD PL7M P45M –
version PL7 Micro software Group (3 stations) TLX RCD3 PL7M P45M –
Software update for earlier TSX Micro Single (1 station) TLX RCD PL7M PC45M –
version PL7 Micro software
Supplied with SyCon V2.10

PL7 Junior software packages

PL7 Junior software enables programming in Instruction List, Ladder Diagram, Structured Text and Grafcet
languages.
It also enables the setting up of application-specific functions, maintenance and diagnostics of the developed
applications. It includes PL7 2, PL7 3 and ORPHEE application converters.
Description For PLCs Licence type Reference Weight
kg
PL7 Junior software TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX CD PL7J P45 –
packages Group (3 stations) TLX CD3 PL7J P45 –
Software update for earlier TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX RCD PL7J P45M –
version PL7 Junior Group (3 stations) TLX RCD3 PL7J P45M –
software
Software upgrade TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX UCD PL7J P45M –
packages from earlier
version PL7 Micro

PL7 Pro software packages

PL7 Pro software has identical functions to that of PL7 Junior software. In addition, it allows the user to create
their own DFB function blocks and graphic runtime screens.
Description For PLCs Licence type Reference Weight
kg
PL7 Pro software TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX CD PL7P P45 –
packages Group (3 stations) TLX CD3 PL7P P45 –
Software update for earlier TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX RCD PL7P P45M –
version PL7 Pro software Group (3 stations) TLX RCD3 PL7P P45M –
Software upgrade TSX Micro, Premium Single (1 station) TLX UCD PL7P P45M –
packages from earlier
version PL7 Junior

(1) The configuration of the PC must correspond to the reference and version of the Windows operating system installed.
Note: The PC must have a CD-ROM drive.

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PL7 Micro/Pro software licences
Description For PLCs Licence type Reference Weight
kg
PL7 Micro Open Team TSX Micro Team (10 stations) TLX OT PL7M P45M –
software licence (1)
PL7 Pro Open Team TSX Micro, Premium Team (10 stations) TLX OT PL7P P45M –
software licence (1)
PL7 Pro Open Site TSX Micro, Premium Site (>10 stations) TLX OS PL7P P45M –
software licence (1)

Separate parts
Description Description Reference Weight
kg
X-Way drivers package CD-ROM including X-Way drivers (see page 43100/3) TLX CD DRV20M –
for compatible PC Includes multilingual user documentation

TSX PCX 1031

Description Use Length Reference Weight
Processor port To PC port kg
Compatible PC Mini-DIN port RS 232D 2.5 m TSX PCX 1031 0.170
connection cables TSX Micro/Premium (SUB-D 15-way
connector)
USB port (USB/ 0.4 m TSX CUSB 485 0.144
RS 485 (2)
converter)
USB port 2.5 m TSX CRJMD 25 0.150
(mini-DIN/RJ45 (2)
TSX CUSB 485 cable)
Description Use Reference Weight
kg
Universal Bluetooth® Provides Bluetooth® connectivity for products such as TCS WAAC 13FB 0.320
Interface (UBI) the Modicon M340/Premium platforms and Altivar/Lexium
servo drives, via their serial port (RS 485).
Used for setting up and maintenance of products.
Designed for permanent installation and can be safely fitted
on the inside or outside of electrical enclosures.
Protocols supported: Modbus and Uni-Telway
b

Powered via the product’s RS 485 serial port

b

Max. range in direct line of sight: 20 m

b

The kit comprises:

A Universal Bluetooth® interface (UBI)
b

An RJ45/mini-DIN cable (length 1 m)

b

An RJ45/RJ45 cable (length 1 m)

b

TCS WAAC 13FB

A fixing clamp for installation inside the electrical enclosure
b

A CD with configuration software and user manual

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(1) Team user workstations located on the same site.

(2) The TSX CUSB 485 converter requires the use of the TSX CRJMD 25 cordset (equipped with 2 connectors, 1 x mini-DIN
and 1 x RJ45).

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