Chapter 13 Built-in Analog Function
13.8 Special Module Monitoring Functions
Functions of Special Module Monitoring are as described below.
(1) Start of [Special Module Monitoring]
Go through [Online] [Connect] and [Monitor] [Special module Monitoring] to start. If the status is not
online, [Special Module Monitoring] menu will not be activated.
Notes
1. The screen may not normally be shown due to the lack of system resource. In this case, terminate all
applications and try to start XG5000 again.
2. I/O parameter set in status of [Special Module Monitor] is temporally set to implement the test.
So, If status of [Special Module Monitor] is ended, I/O parameter which is set becomes extinct.
3. The test of [Special Module Monitor] is an examination function to check operation of the analog
Input/output module when the sequence program is not made up.
(2) How to use special module monitoring
(a) With XG5000 connected to PLC CPU (on-line status), click [Monitor] -> [Special Module Monitoring] to display
‘Special Module Select’ screen as below showing base/slot information in addition to special module type. The
module installed on the present PLC system will be displayed on the list dialog box.