Mitsubishi FX1N Series Programming Manual

FX Series Programmable Controllers STL Programming 3
Chapter Contents
3. STL Programming .................................................................................3-1
3.1 What is STL, SFC And IEC1131 Part 3?.............................................................3-1
3.2 How STL Operates ..............................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Each step is a program .............................................................................................3-2
3.3 How To Start And End An STL Program.............................................................3-3
3.3.1 Embedded STL programs .........................................................................................3-3
3.3.2 Activating new states.................................................................................................3-3
3.3.3 Terminating an STL Program ....................................................................................3-4
3.4 Moving Between STL Steps ................................................................................ 3-5
3.4.1 Using SET to drive an STL coil ................................................................................. 3-5
3.4.2 Using OUT to drive an STL coil................................................................................. 3-6
3.5 Rules and Techniques For STL programs...........................................................3-7
3.5.1 Basic Notes On The Behavior Of STL programs.......................................................3-7
3.5.2 Single Signal Step Control ........................................................................................3-9
3.6 Restrictions Of Some Instructions When Used With STL..................................3-10
3.7 Using STL To Select The Most Appropriate Program .......................................3-11
3.8 Using STL To Activate Multiple Flows Simultaneously......................................3-12
3.9 General Rules For Successful STL Branching..................................................3-14
3.10 General Precautions When Using The FX-PCS/AT-EE Software.....................3-15
3.11 Programming Examples ....................................................................................3-16
3.11.1 A Simple STL Flow.................................................................................................. 3-16
3.11.2 A Selective Branch/ First State Merge Example Program.......................................3-18
3.12 Advanced STL Use............................................................................................3-20

Mitsubishi FX1N Series Specifications

General

Programming Language	Ladder Logic
Output Type	Relay, Transistor
Operating Temperature	0 to 55°C
Power Supply	100-240V AC or 24V DC
Program Capacity	8K steps
Communication Ports	RS-422
Data Memory	8000 words
High-speed Counters	Up to 6 channels
Expansion Modules	Available
Pulse Output	2 points