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No. CP-UM-5161JE

SLP-C20/C30
Smart Loader Package
for
SDC20/21 and SDC30/31
Digital Indicating Controllers
User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Smart

Loader Package SLP-C20/30 for Digital
Indicating Controller SDC20/21, SDC30/31.
This manual contains information for
ensuring correct use of the SLP-C20/30.
It also provides necessary information
for installation, maintenance, and trou-
bleshooting.
This manual should be read by those
who design and maintain devices that
use the SLP-C20/30.
Be sure to keep this manual nearby for
handy reference.
 IMPORTANT

Do not apply a strong force while connecting a loader plug. Failure to do

so might damage the instrument.

Handling Precautions
Application of excessive force to the loader plug might cause
communication failure. If such failure happens, reconnect the
loader plug correctly.

NOTICE
Be sure that the user receives this manual before the product is used.
Copying or duplicating this user’s manual in part or in whole is forbid-
den. The information and specifications in this manual are subject to
change without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free
from inaccuracies and omissions. If you should find an error or omis-
sion, please contact the azbil Group.
In no event is Azbil Corporation liable to anyone for any indirect, special
or consequential damages as a result of using this product.

© 2001-2012 Azbil Corporation All Rights Reserved.

TM
The DIGITRONIK is a trademark of Azbil Corporation in Japan.
Other company names and product names listed in this manual are registered
trademarks or trademarks of respective companies.
Unpacking
Check the following items when removing the SLP-C20/C30 from its package:
1. Check the model No. to make sure that you have received the product that you ordered.
2. Check the SLP-C20/C30 for any apparent physical damage.
3. Check the contents of the package against the Package List to make sure that all accessories are included
in the package.
After unpacking, handle the SLP-C20/C30 and its accessories taking care to prevent damage or loss of parts.
If an inconsistency is found or the package contents are not in order, immediately contact your dealer.

Name Model No. Q'ty Remarks

System disk SLP-C20J20 for 1 Floppy disk

SDC20/21 3.5 inch disk (1.44MB)
SLP-C30J20 for
SDC30/31
Special cable - 1
User's Manual CP-UM-5161JE 1 This manual.
This manual is the common
manual of the SLP-C20 and
the SLP-C30.
The manual is written in both
Japanese and English.

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The Role of This Manual
In all, 5 manuals have been prepared for the SDC20/21 and SDC30/31. Read the manual according to your
specific requirements.
The following lists all the manuals that accompany the SDC20/21 and SDC30/31 and gives a brief outline of the
manual:
If you do not have the required manual, contact the azbil Group or your dealer.

SDC20/21 Digital Indicating Controller User's Manual

Manual No. CP-UM-1470E
This manual is required reading for those who use the SDC20/21, those
who design hardware for integrating the SDC20/21 into operator control
panels, those who carry out maintenance, and those who operate instru-
ments in which the SDC20/21 is integrated.
It describes how to install and wire the SDC20/21 for integrating into instru-
ments, method of operation, maintenance and inspection, troubleshooting,
and hardware specifications.

SDC30/31 Digital Indicating Controller User's Manual

Manual No. CP-UM-1586E
This manual is required reading for those who use the SDC30/31, those
who design hardware for integrating the SDC30/31 into operator control
panels, those who carry out maintenance, and those who operate instru-
ments in which the SDC30/31 is integrated.
It describes how to install and wire the SDC30/31 for integrating into instru-
ments, method of operation, maintenance and inspection, troubleshooting,
and hardware specifications.

SDC20/21 DIGITRONIK CPL Communications Manual

Manual No. CP-UM-1572E
The SDC20/21 can communicate with other equipment via the RS-485 or
RS-232C interfaces.
This manual is required reading for those who use the CPL communication
functions of the SDC20/21.
It briefly describes CPL communications, how to wire the SDC20/21,
communication procedures, communication data for the SDC20/21,
troubleshooting and communication specifications.

SDC 30/31 DIGITRONIK CPL Communications Manual

Manual No. CP-UM-1589E
The SDC30/31 can communicate with other equipment via the RS-485
interfaces.
This manual is required reading for those who use the CPL communication
functions of the SDC30/31.
It briefly describes CPL communications, how to wire the SDC30/31,
communication procedures, communication data for the SDC30/31,
troubleshooting and communication specifications.

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SLP-C20/C30 Smart Loader Package for SDC20/21 and SDC30/31
Digital Indicating Controller User's Manual Manual No. CP-UM-5161JE
This manual.
This manual is supplied with the Smart Loader Package SLP-C20/C30.
The manual describes the software used to make various settings for
SDC20/21 using a personal computer. Personnel in charge of design or
setting of a system using SDC20/21 must thoroughly read this manual.
The manual describes installation of the software into a personal computer,
operation of the personal computer, various functions, and setup
procedures.

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Organization of This User's Manual
This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
Be sure to read this chapter before you start using the Smart Loader Package.
This chapter describes the required operating environment for the personal
computer and briefly introduces its features.

Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND BASIC FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes how to install, start up and quit the Smart Loader Package, its functions,
screen configurations and basic operations.

Chapter 3. OPERATION
This chapter describes how to operate the loader for setup and configuration of this software.

Chapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter describes error messages that are displayed when trouble occurs, and how to remedy
trouble.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Handling Precautions :
Handling Precautions indicate items that the user should pay attention to
when handling the SLP-C20/C30.

Note : Notes indicate useful information that the user might benefit by knowing.

: This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to.

(1), (2), (3) : The numbers with the parenthesis indicate steps in a sequence or indicate
corresponding parts in an explanation.

[OK] button : Indicates a selectable button on a personal computer screen.

[Option] : Indicates messages and menus displayed on the personal computer.

[Type Setting]

[Option] → [Type Setting] :

Indicates the order to select the [Option] first and then select the
[Type Setting] displayed on the personal computer.

>> : Indicates the result of an operation, details displayed on the personal

computer or other devices, or the state of the device after operation.

[Ctrl] key, [X] key : Indicates keys on the keyboard.

[Ctrl]+[X] key : Indicates the operation of pressing the [X] key on the keyboard while the [Ctrl]
key is pressed.

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Contents
Unpacking
The Role of This Manual
Organization of This User's Manual
Conventions Used in This Manual

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1 Outline of the SLP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E1
1-2 System Operating Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E2
■ Hardware • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E2
■ Hardware configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E3
■ Compatible equipment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E3

Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND BASIC FUNCTIONS

2-1 Installation, Starting Up and Quitting SLP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E4
■ Starting up SLP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E6
■ Quitting SLP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E6
2-2 Description of Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E7
■ SLP functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E7
2-3 Screen Configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E8
■ SLP screen configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E8
2-4 Menu Configuration List • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E9
■ SLP-C20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E9
■ SLP-C30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E9

Chapter 3. OPERATION
3-1 Setting Up Options • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E10
■ Setting the type • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E10
3-2 Setting the Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E11
3-3 Key Assignment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E12
3-4 File Operations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E13
■ Making new files • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E13
■ Opening existing files • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E13
■ Updating and saving files • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E13
■ Saving files with a new name • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E14
■ Outputting CSV format files • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E14
3-5 Communications with the SDC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E15
■ Communicating to the SLP from the SDC (reading to SLP) • • • • • • • • • • • E15
■ Communicating to the SDC from the SLP (writing from SLP) • • • • • • • • • E15
3-6 Setting Up Data • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E16
■ Selecting setup items • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E16
■ Entering numerical data • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E16
3-7 Mode Change (SLP-C30) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E18
■ Change the mode of SDC30/31 (SLP-C30) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E18

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Chapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING
■ Communications error messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E19
■ File error messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E19
■ Startup error messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E19

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1 - 1 Outline of the SLP
The SLP-C20/C30 (simply called “SLP” from here on) is an engineering tool for the DigitroniK Line
SDC20/SDC30 Digital Indicating Controller (simply called “SDC” from here on).
The SLP runs on Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP (simply called "Windows" from here on) on a personal computer.
The SLP has the following functions:
1. Parameter setup
2. Communications with SDC (reading/writing of parameters)
3. File operations (reading/writing of parameters)

The SDC which can be set up with each SLP is as the follwing.
Model No. of SLP Model No. of SDC

SLP-C20 SDC20/21
SLP-C30 SDC30/31

Note
• Install SLP on the hard disk following the procedure in “2-1 Installing SLP”.
Use the system disk that you have purchased as the backup system.

Handling Precautions
• This disk does not contain an operating system, and cannot be used on
a computer that lacks an operating system.

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1 - 2 System Operating Environment
The following system environment is required for using the SLP:

■ Hardware
Item Description

Personal Computer Target model PC/AT compatibles with a Pentium chip or higher
Memory 32M byte or more
Operating system Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP
Peripheral Devices Display 800 X 600 dot or more, 16 bit color or more
Serial port 9-pin, serial port, 1ch or more *
Hard disk drive Hard disk with at least 40M byte of free space
Foppy disk drive At least 1 drive capable of reading the floppy disk in the
product package (1.44MB format)
Pointing device Windows-compatible mouse or equivalent device

* : Serial port
It is recommended to use a personal computer with 9-pin serial port built-in.
If your personal computer does not have any serial port, you may use any of
the extension adaptors listed below to connect the loader cable.
However, note that the operation may become unstable depending on the
personal computer environment.
• Special interface (port replicater)
Adaptor specially designed for each personal computer (special adaptor for
each personal computer model)
• CF card adaptor
CF232 manufactured by Elan Digital systems
URL: http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/interface/cf232.php
Operation confirmed personal computer, IBM's ThinkPad A31
REX-CF60 manufacture by RATOC.
URL: http://www.ratocsystems.com/products/subpage/cf60.html (Japanese)
• USB adaptor
USB-RSAQ3 manufactured by I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.
URL: http://www.iodata.jp/prod/mobile/serial/2004/usb-rsaq3/ (Japanese)
Operation confirmed personal computer, IBM's ThinkPad A31
When connecting the USB cable, check the port No.
The port No. may vary depending on the USB cable connection position.

Handling Precautions
• Before using the print function, make sure that your printer can be
operated.
• Before starting up SLP, quit all other applications.
If you start up SLP while another application is running, SLP may
malfunction.

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■ Hardware configuration * Wiring example in communications with the SDC21.

SLP-C20

SDC21

Data disk
Reading/saving

Communications
Cable (Accessory)

■ Compatible equipment
Manufacturer Model No.

Dell OptiPlex Gxi5200

Dell OptiPlex GX5166
Fujitsu FMV-5166T3

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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND BASIC FUNCTIONS
2 - 1 Installation, Starting Up and Quitting SLP
This section describes how to install the SLP on a personal computer.

Handling Precautions
• If you start up the Installer while another application is running, the
Installer may malfunction.
Remove other resident applications from their directories before starting
up the Installer.
The SLP sometimes cannot be started up depending on the combination
of other applications and drivers.
For details on Windows and personal computer settings, refer to the
User’s Manuals provided with Windows and the personal computer.

● Installing the SLP

1. Click the [Start] at the bottom of the screen, and then click [Run...].
2. Enter the mesaage of [A:\setup].
3. Insert the disk provided with the software package into the disk drive, click
[OK].
>>The Installer is started.

4. Click [Next>].

Note
• To change the installation destination directory, click [Browse...].
5. Click [Next>].

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 >>The following screen appears:

Note
• To change the program folder, enter the new folder name.

6. Click [Next>].

7. Click [Next>].
>>When installation ends normally, the following screen appears:

8. Click [Finish>].
>>The installer is finished.

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■ Starting up SLP
1. Click [Start] at the bottom of the screen, and click the SLP-C❏❏ (SDC❏❏❏)
under [Programs] → [SLP].
>>The SLP is started up, and the opening screen appears.
>>The menu window is displayed.

Note
For details on the operating system and the mouse you are using, refer to the
User’s Manual provided with Windows.

■ Quitting SLP
1. Click at the top right of the screen.
The operation is the same by selecting the [File] → [Quit] command.
>>The following screen appears:

2. Click [OK].

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2 - 2 Description of Functions
■ SLP functions
The SLP is provided with the following functions for configuring SDC functions:

• Parameter Editing Function

• File Management Function
• Data Communications Function

The figure below shows operations available by these functions.

Functions

Parameter Editing Function • Creates and edits parameters.

• Saves created data to a file on floppy disk or hard disk.

File Management Function
• Reads saved files for re-editing.

• Writes created data to the SDC.

Data Communications Function
• Reads from the SDC to the SLP.

Note
• “One file” refers to data for one SDC. Each file comprises the various
parameter settings and the model number information.

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2 - 3 Screen Configuration
■ SLP screen configuration
● Basic SLP screen

Setup item

Menu bar
Tool bar

Selection window

Message window

● Dialog box displayed when [Help] → [Version] is selected

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2 - 4 Menu Configuration List
■ SLP-C20
Menu Icon Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Description Shortcut keys
File New Creates a new data Ctrl+N

Open Opens a existing file Ctrl+O

Save Saves the active data Ctrl+S

- Save As Saves the active data with a new name Ctrl+A

- CSV Out (X) Saves the active data in CSV format Ctrl+X
- Quit Quits the application Ctrl+Q
Communication Read (SDC20/21 to SLP) Reads the data from the device Ctrl+R

Write (SLP to SDC20/21) Writes the data to the device Ctrl+W

Setup - Standard SP/EV Displays the SP/EV. Ctrl+Shift+A

Parameters Displays the parameters Ctrl+Shift+B
Setup Displays the setup Ctrl+Shift+C
Option Type Setting Setting the type Ctrl+T

Environment Setting Setting the environment Ctrl+E

- Para Key Assignment Changes the para key assignment -

Help - Version Displays the version information -

■ SLP-C30
Menu Icon Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Description Shortcut keys
File New Creates a new data Ctrl+N

Open Opens a existing file Ctrl+O

Save Saves the active data Ctrl+S

- Save As Saves the active data with a new name Ctrl+A

- CSV Out (X) Saves the active data in CSV format Ctrl+X
- Quit Quits the application Ctrl+Q
Communication Read (SDC20/21 to SLP) Reads the data from device Ctrl+R

Write (SLP to SDC20/21) Writes the data to the device Ctrl+W

Setup - Standard SP/EV Displays the SP/EV. Ctrl+Shift+A

PID Displays the PID Ctrl+Shift+B
Dist.control Pid Displays the disturbance control PID Ctrl+Shift+C
Parameters Displays the parameters Ctrl+Shift+D
Zone setting Displays the zone setting Ctrl+Shift+E
Setup Displays the setup Ctrl+Shift+F
Mode Mode Changes the Mode Ctrl+M
Option Type Setting Setting the type Ctrl+T

Environment Setting Setting the environment Ctrl+E

- UF Key Assignment Changes the UF Key assignment -

Help - Version Displays the version information -

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 Chapter 3. OPERATION
3 - 1 Setting Up Options
■ Setting the type
First, set the SLP type matched to the SDC model No.
1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Option] → [Type Setting] command
or the [Ctrl]+[T] keys.
>>The Type Setting dialog box appears.

2. Set the basic model No., output type control mode and option.
3. Select the desired setting from each of the selection items.
4. Click [ Finish].

Handling Precautions
• The model No. you set here is for internal use by the SLP.
• Set up the Model No. and options of the SDC which it tries to set up
on the Type Setting screen of the SLP before you set up parameters
of the SDC.
• The model No. of the SDC does not change even if the type is
changed on the SLP.
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3 - 2 Setting the Environment
Set the communications port and font on the personal computer.

1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Option] → [Environment Setting]
command or the [Ctrl]+[E] keys.
>>The Environment Setup dialog box appears.

2. Set the communications port.

Select the various settings.
3. Set the font size.
Select the various settings.
4. Click [ OK].

Handling Precautions
• Normally, use “Port COM1”.
Even if another communications port can be selected, it sometimes
cannot be used depending on its shape of connector.

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 3 - 3 Key Assignment
Assign the PARA key of SLP-C20. (Assign the UF key in SLP-C30.)

Select the [Option] → [Para Key Assignment] command.

>>The Para key assignment dialog box appears.

● Assign the parameter

Drag the parameters to be registered out of the items in the Unregistered
parameters to the Registered parameters. Registration can be canceled by double-
clicking the selected item or by pressing the [space] key.

● Cancel the parameter

Drag the parameters to be canceled out of the items in the Registered parameters
to the Unregistered parameters. Registration can be canceled by double-clicking
the selected item or by pressing the [space] key.

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3 - 4 File Operations
■ Making new files
1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [File] → [New] command or the
[Ctrl]+[N] keys.
>>The New dialog box appears.
2. Click [OK].
>>A new file opens.

■ Opening existing files

1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [File] → [Open] command or the
[Ctrl]+[O] keys.
>>The opens dialog box appears.

2. Select the folder name in [Look in:].

3. Click (select) the file name.
4. Click [Open].
>>The file having the name that you set opens.

■ Updating and saving files

1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [File] → [Save] command or the
[Ctrl]+[S] keys.
>>The file is updated and saved.

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 ■ Saving files with a new name
1. Select the [File] → [Save As] command.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Ctrl]+[A] keys.
>>The Save As dialog box appears.
2. Select the folder name under [Save in].
3. Enter the file name to [File name].
4. Click [Save].
>>The file is saved under the file name that you set.

Note
• The file is overwritten and saved when you click (select) the file name at the
file name window.

■ Outputting CSV format files

1. Select the [File] → [CSV Out] command.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Ctrl]+[X] keys.
>>The CSV Output dialog box appears.
2. Select the folder name under [Save in].
3. Enter the file name to [File name].
4. Click [Save].
>>The file is output under the file name that you set.

Note
• The file is overwritten and saved when you click (select) the file name at the
file name window.
A CSV format file is a text file delimited by commas, and can be used in
Microsoft Excel or other off-the-shelf spreadsheet applications.

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3 - 5 Communications with the SDC
■ Communicating to the SLP from the SDC (reading to SLP)
1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Communications] →
[Read(SDC→SLP)] command or the [Ctrl]+[R] keys.
>>The Confirm dialog box appears.

2. Click [OK].
>>Reading to the SLP starts.

■ Communicating to the SDC from the SLP (writing from SLP)

1. Click icon.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [Communications] →
[Write(SLP→SDC)] command or the [Ctrl]+[E] keys.
>>The Confirm dialog box appears.
2. Click [OK].
>>Writing to the SDC starts.

Handling Precautions
• If the type set on the SLP does not match the SDC model No., the
Warning dialog box appears on the screen.

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 3 - 6 Setting Up Data
■ Selecting setup items
● Moving the highlight section on the display by operating the keyboard
1. Press the [→], [←], [↑] or [↓] key to move the highlighted section on screen.

● Moving the highlight section on the display by operating the mouse

2. Click the section you want to move.
3. Click the scroll bar to scroll the screen.
>>The screen cannot be scrolled beyond the topmost or bottommost rows on
screen.

● Changing operation windows

1. Press the [Tab] key.
>>The screen moves to the target operation window.

Note
• Setup items are moved to in order on screen.

■ Entering numerical data

● Entering numerical values
• To enter a numerical value
Press the [0] to [9] keys on the keyboard.

• To enter a hexadecinal value

Press the [0] to [9] keys and the [A] to [F] keys on the keyboard.

• To enter a decimal point

Press the [. ] key at the desired decimal point position.

• To enter a minus value

Press the [-] key.
• To cancel a wrong entry
Press the [Back Space] key.
>>The currently displayed value is deleted.

• To cancel the currently entered numerical value

Press the [Esc] key.
>>Original set value is redisplayed.
● Select the setup item
Entering numerical data by the [0] to [9] keys to select the setup item.
1. Select the setup item to highlight it.
2. Enter the desired set value by the[0] to [9] keys.
3. Press the [Enter] key.
Or, get the same result by selecting the [↑] or [↓] key.
>>The set value is fixed.

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 Note
• After you have fixed the numerical value by pressing the [↑] or [↓] key, the
highlight section moves on screen.
• When you have moved a setup item using the mouse, the set value is not
fixed.
• When a set value is invalid, the original set value is redisplayed.
• To cancel a set value midway during entry, press the [Esc] key before you
fix the set value.

● Selecting and entering data

Note
• Items that can be selected and entered are automatically displayed.

1. Press a setup item button.

Or, get the same result by selecting the [Tab] or [Alt]+[↓] keys.
>>[Selection Item] is displayed.

2. Select the setup item by the mouse.

Or, get the same result by selecting the [→], [←], [↑] or [↓] key, or the [Enter]
key.
>>The set value is fixed.

Note
• When you use the mouse, the set value is fixed at the same time that you
select it with the mouse.

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 3 - 7 Mode Change (SLP-C30)
■ Change the mode of SDC30/31 (SLP-C30)

● Change Auto/Manual
Click [Auto/Manual].
>>LED is lit when the controller is in manual operation.

● Change Run/Ready
Click [Run/Ready].
>>LED is lit when the controller is in ready mode.

● Start/Stop Auto tuning

Click [Auto tuning].
>>LED is lit when auto tuning is in operation.

● Change Local SP/Remote SP

Click [Local/Remote].
>>LED is lit when the controller is in remote SP mode.

● Start/Stop automatic adjustment of Modutrol motor

Click [Start/Stop].
>>LED is lit when modutrol motor automatic adjustment is in operation.

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Chapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Communications error messages

Category Message Description Remedy

Communication Time out. The message cannot be received Check the cable connections and
error within a period of the time-out time. contacts.
A device other than an SDC 20/21 or Use the loader with it connected to
30/31 is connected. SDC.
Cannot open communications port. The communication port cannot be Do not run the loader and other
opened. application using the communication
port at the same time.
Communications error has The system error occurs. Re-operate or quit the loader to
occurred. restart Windows.
SDC status Cannot support currently The loader currently in use is not Contact the azbil Group or its dealer
error connected SDC20/21 SDC30/31. applicable to the version of the main
unit.

■ File error messages

Category Message Description Remedy

File name This filename is not valid. An invalid file name is input. Input a correct file name.
error
This file cannot be found. A file name not existing is input. Input an existing file name.
Make sure that the correct path
and filename are given.
This filename is a reserved A file name reserved for the device Input a correct file name.
device name. name is input.
Use a different filename.
Disk error Not enough free space on disk. The disk free capacity is insufficient. Keep a sufficient disk free capacity.

The device is not ready. The disk is not ready. Insert a disk and try again.
Cannot make file. The CD-ROM is specified as save Save the file to another directory.
destination.
File name too long. The file name is too long. Use 256 characters or less for the
file name.
Path name The path does not exist. An illegal path name is input. Input a correct path name and
error Make sure that the correct path is restart the operation.
given.
File information Illegal file size. The file is corrupted. Corrupted file cannot be used.
error Illegal file information. Create a file again.

■ Startup error messages

Category Message Description Remedy

Loader system Can't start up two or more SLP- Two or more loaders are started at Click [OK].
error C20/C30 at once. the same time.

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Revision History

Printed Manual Number Edition Revised pages Description

date
Jan. 2001 CP-UM-5161E 1st Edition
May 2004 2nd Edition System environment Windows95/98 to
Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP changed,
Written method of operation changd.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE changd.
E2 Note of Serial port added.
E4 Description changd of procedure 1. to 3.
E13 3-4Operation Table to 3-4Menu Configuration List
changed, Old J12 page.
Feb. 2005 3rd Edition E2 Model No. and URL of USB adaptor changed.
June 2005 4th Edition E2 USB adaptor I/O Data→I-O DATA DEVICE,
INC. corrected.
Jan. 2007 5th Edition E1 Handling Precautions changed.
E10, E11, "The operation is the same" canged to "Or, get the
E13 to E17 same result ".
E19 ■ Communications error messages changed.
■ File error messages changed.
Apr. 2007 6th Edition E-iii Description changed.
Dec. 2007 7th Edition E8 Dialog box changed.
Aug. 2008 CP-UM-5161JE 9th Edition Manual Number changed.
Apr. 2012 10th Edition Company name changed.
 Terms and Conditions
We would like to express our appreciation for your purchase and use of Azbil Corporation's products.
You are required to acknowledge and agree upon the following terms and conditions for your purchase of Azbil Corporation's
products (field instruments, control valves, and control products), unless otherwise stated in any separate document,
including, without limitation, estimation sheets, written agreements, catalogs, specifications and instruction manuals.

1. Warranty period and warranty scope

1.1 Warranty period
Azbil Corporation's products shall be warranted for one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the said
products or the delivery of the said products to a place designated by you.
1.2 Warranty scope
In the event that Azbil Corporation's products has any failure attributable to azbil during the aforementioned warranty
period, azbil shall, without charge, deliver a replacement for the said product to the place where you purchased, or
repair the said product and deliver it to the aforementioned place.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any failure falling under one of the following shall not be covered under this warranty:
(1) Failure caused by your improper use of Azbil Corporation's products
(noncompliance with conditions, environment of use, precautions, etc. set forth in catalogs, specifications,
instruction manuals, etc.);
(2) Failure caused for other reasons than Azbil Corporation's products;
(3) Failure caused by any modification or repair made by any person other than azbil or azbil's
subcontractors;
(4) Failure caused by your use of Azbil Corporation's products in a manner not conforming to the intended
usage of that product;
(5) Failure that the state-of-the-art at the time of Azbil Corporation's shipment did not allow us to predict; or
(6) Failure that arose from any reason not attributable to Azbil Corporation, including, without limitation, acts
of God, disasters, and actions taken by a third party.
Please note that the term "warranty" as used herein refers to equipment-only-warranty, and Azbil Corporation
shall not be liable for any damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with or arising out of Azbil Corporation's products.

2. Ascertainment of suitability
You are required to ascertain the suitability of Azbil Corporation's products in case of your use of the same with
your machinery, equipment, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Equipment") on your own responsibility, taking the
following matters into consideration:
(1) Regulations and standards or laws that your Equipment is to comply with.
(2) Examples of application described in any documents provided by Azbil Corporation are for your reference
purpose only, and you are required to check the functions and safety of your Equipment prior to your use.
(3) Measures to be taken to secure the required level of the reliability and safety of your Equipment in your use
Although Azbil Corporation is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and reliability of Azbil
Corporation's products, there exists a possibility that parts and machinery may break down.
You are required to provide your Equipment with fool-proof design, fail-safe design, anti-flame
propagation design, safety design, or the like so that the said Equipment may satisfy the level of the
reliability and safety required in your use, whereby preventing any occurrence of physical injuries, fires,
significant damage, and so forth.

3. Precautions and restrictions on application

Azbil Corporation's products other than those explicitly specified as applicable (e.g. azbil Limit Switch For Nuclear
Energy) shall not be used in a nuclear energy controlled area (radiation controlled area).
Any Azbil Corporation's products shall not be used for/with medical equipment.
In addition,
you are required to conduct a consultation with our sales representative and understand detail specifications,
cautions for operation, and so forth by reference to catalogs, specifications, instruction manual , etc. in case that
you intend to use Azbil Corporation's products for any purposes specified in (1) through (6) below.
Moreover, you are required to provide your Equipment with fool-proof design, fail-safe design, anti-flame
propagation design and other designs of protection/safety circuit on your own responsibility to ensure the
reliability and safety, whereby preventing problems caused by failure or nonconformity.
(1) For use under such conditions or in such environments as not stated in technical documents, including
catalogs, specification, and instruction manuals
(2) For use of specific purposes, such as:
* Nuclear energy/radiation related facilities
[For use outside nuclear energy controlled areas] [For use of Azbil Corporation's Limit Switch For
Nuclear Energy]
* Machinery or equipment for space/sea bottom
* Transportation equipment
[Railway, aircraft, vessels, vehicle equipment, etc.]
* Antidisaster/crime-prevention equipment
* Burning appliances
* Electrothermal equipment
* Amusement facilities
(3) Supply systems such as electricity/gas/water supply systems, large-scale communication systems, and
traffic/air traffic control systems requiring high reliability
(4) Facilities that are to comply with regulations of governmental/public agencies or specific industries
(5) Machinery or equipment that may affect human lives, human bodies or properties
(6) Other machinery or equipment equivalent to those set forth in items (1) to (5) above which require high
reliability and safety
4. Precautions against long-term use
Use of Azbil Corporation's products, including switches, which contain electronic components, over a prolonged
period may degrade insulation or increase contact-resistance and may result in heat generation or any other
similar problem causing such product or switch to develop safety hazards such as smoking, ignition, and
electrification.
Although acceleration of the above situation varies depending on the conditions or environment of use of the
products, you are required not to use any Azbil Corporation's products for a period exceeding ten (10) years
unless otherwise stated in specifications or instruction manuals.

5. Recommendation for renewal

Mechanical components, such as relays and switches, used for Azbil Corporation's products will reach the end of
their life due to wear by repetitious open/close operations.
In addition, electronic components such as electrolytic capacitors will reach the end of their life due to aged
deterioration based on the conditions or environment in which such electronic components are used.
Although acceleration of the above situation varies depending on the conditions or environment of use, the
number of open/close operations of relays, etc.
as prescribed in specifications or instruction manuals, or depending on the design margin of your machine or
equipment, you are required to renew any Azbil Corporation's products every 5 to 10 years unless otherwise
specified in specifications or instruction manuals.
Field instruments (sensors such as pressure/flow/level sensors, regulating valves, etc.) will reach the end of their
life due to aged deterioration of parts.
For those parts that will reach the end of their life due to aged deterioration, recommended replacement cycles are
prescribed. You are required to replace parts based on such recommended replacement cycles.

6. Other precautions
Prior to your use of Azbil Corporation's products, you are required to understand and comply with specifications
(e.g., conditions and environment of use), precautions, warnings/cautions/notices as set forth in the technical
documents prepared for individual Azbil Corporation's products, such as catalogs, specifications, and instruction
manuals to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of those products.

7. Changes to specifications
Please note that the descriptions contained in any documents provided by Azbil Corporation are subject to change
without notice for improvement or for any other reason.
For inquires or information on specifications as you may need to check, please contact our branch offices or sales
offices, or your local sales agents.

8. Discontinuance of the supply of products/parts

Please note that the production of any Azbil Corporation's products may be discontinued without notice.
For repairable products, we will, in principle, undertake repairs for five (5) years after the discontinuance of those
products. In some cases, however, we cannot undertake such repairs for reasons, such as the absence of repair
parts.
For field instruments, we may not be able to undertake parts replacement for similar reasons.
 Specifications are subject to change without notice. (09)

1-12-2 Kawana, Fujisawa

Kanagawa 251-8522 Japan
URL: http://www.azbil.com
1st edition: Jan. 2001 (W)
10th edition: Apr. 2012 (M)