FT 85118
FT 85118
User's Guide
REPRODUCTION
Reproduction of this manual or software, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the
express written consent of FAMIC Technologies 2000 Inc.
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................31
i
Introduction
This new feature is destined for users who want to associate descriptions existing in a personalized
product catalog to symbols found in the standard or custom libraries. This association can include any
type of information required by the manufacturer such as P/N, Name, Description, Model, etc.
The main goal of the Catalog Browser is to allow the selection and the association of the elements that
constitute a circuit to the parts and components existing in a product catalog. Therefore simplifying the
task of generating BOMs, order forms, IPLs and manufacturing schematics.
1
Catalog Browser Feature
Sequence of Tasks
The sequence of tasks described in this section reflects the sequence that is normally followed when
using the Catalog Browser feature in the software environment.
2
Introduction
• Chapter 1 describes how the information is organized inside the catalog browser system, and how
this information is linked with the software.
• Chapter 2 is an introduction to the functions of a catalog browser in the software environment.
• Chapter 3 is a step by step walkthrough for the creation of a complete report using the information
contained in a catalog and exporting that information to other applications.
• Chapter 4 is intended to the manufacturer, it explains how to create and maintain a catalog browser
file and cross-reference file.
This document uses icons to signal important notices or tips designed to simplify the use of commands
in this application.
Icon Definition
3
1 Catalog Browser feature operation
This chapter describes how the information contained in the catalog browser is organized and is
accessed in the software.
The database is unique for the application but more than one catalog can be inserted into the same file.
By using the Index system, the catalog browser makes it easy for the customer to select from parts that
are pre-grouped and pre-categorized, therefore selecting from a specific list of components.
The components found in the database each have an index number. When a query is sent to the catalog
for information in order to link a description to a component, it is done through this number. For
example, an inserted cylinder has the index number 1234; the database will return a list of all
components with index number 1234 and insert them into a table for the user to choose from. For more
details, see section 4.1 Database file on page 23
Therefore each component in the software must have an index number. There are two ways to work
with the index numbers in the software, through the standard library or through the personalized
library.
5
Catalog Browser Feature
1.2 Libraries
6
2 Using the Catalog Browser
This chapter describes how the user can interact with the catalog browser.
7
Catalog Browser Feature
Once the correct item has been selected, the user is returned to the catalog information tab but the
fields have been changed to reflect the selection made in the Catalog Browser feature.
1. If no fields match the catalog in the template, the transfer will be stopped and an error message will
appear.
2. If only certain fields match the catalog the software will prompt user. If the user wishes to
continue, he may select the "Do not show this dialog again" and continue with the operation.
8
Using the Catalog Browser
For catalog information to be inserted into the fields of the components catalog tab, the field
descriptions in the first line of the catalog file must match exactly, including case, the fields found in
the catalog information tab of the component. If this is not the case, the information will NOT be
transferred.
From that point on, all information contained in the catalog information fields function as they would in
the normal version of the software, see Core System User's Guide for more information.
If a new description is selected, the information will replace the current information in the catalog
information. This change cannot be undone with the "undo" button, to return to the previous
information, the selection must be done again.
2- Creating a new user library and inserting the component into this new library.
9
3 Reports using the catalog browser
A general report describes the structural and functional characteristics of the components that are used
in a project or diagrams. According to your needs, you can name your report. For instance, a report that
includes the price and the purchase quantity of a component can be viewed as a purchase order.
This chapter describes step-by-step how to use the catalog browser and then generate a report using the
catalog information. It contains the following sections:
• Opening a report
• Exporting a report
• Printing a report
Or
Or
Selecting Properties… from the Edit menu opens the properties dialog box
The information now appears in the catalog tab of the Properties dialog box.
11
Catalog Browser Feature
1. Choose the New Document option from the Document menu. A new window appears, showing the
types of reports.
When you return to the Project Editor, the new report appears in the Document list of the Project Editor
as shown in the following figure.
Once you have selected a specific type of report, for example General Report, a definition dialog box
appears. This allows you to configure the report.
For a General Report, its definition dialog box contains three tab controls: Filter Configuration, Field
Selection, and Global. However, for a List of Variables, its definition dialog box contains one tab
control: Field Selection.
12
Reports using the Catalog Browser
13
Catalog Browser Feature
14
Reports using the Catalog Browser
15
Catalog Browser Feature
Once you have defined the characteristics of your report, click on the OK button. The following figure
presents an example of a report. The report is a grid with the following characteristics: columns
correspond to the property names and lines correspond to the values that are taken by these properties.
In this example, three properties have been requested: Identifier, Name, and Description. Moreover,
Identifier property has taken the following values: ID1 and ID3. The report has also been sorted on the
Identifier field.
The software gives a default name to a new report just as it does for a new project or as a new diagram.
You can change this name in the Document Summary dialog box from the Summary Info option of the
Document menu.
16
Reports using the Catalog Browser
This function is only available if you have the BOM & Reports workshop installed.
This software uses «*.rpt» extension to differ between report templates and project templates. It is
mandatory to save your templates in this software's directory.
Select the report in the list and choose the Open option from the Document menu.
17
Catalog Browser Feature
All of the windows containing reports belonging to the project will close. Only the Document list will
stay open.
In all of the utilities except for the Project Manager there is a second Close command located in the
Document menu.
1. Select the report in the Document list. The selected document will be highlighted
2. Choose the Delete option from the Edit menu. A warning appears, asking you to confirm the
operation.
3. To confirm that you wish to delete, click on OK.
18
Reports using the Catalog Browser
The selected diagram will no longer appear in the Document list. However, it will actually be deleted
from the project file only when the project is next saved.
If you want to enter or change a report summary, you must first select the report in the Project
Manager. In other utilities, the Summary option from the Document menu opens the report summary in
the active window.
The information you provide in the Report Summary will be printed in the Title Block.
This function is only available if you have the BOM & Reports workshop installed.
You can export a report into «.txt» and «.csv» files that can be used, for example with Microsoft Excel.
In the csv format, the delimitation character depends on the configuration that is used by your operating
system. Hence, in order to check this configuration you have to invoke your computer’s Control Panel,
select the Regional Settings icon, select the Number tab, and finally, check the List Separator option.
When you export a file, the software will recognize and reproduce the structural elements of the report
into the file according to the selected file type.
1. Open the report you wish to export (the report must be active);
2. Choose the Export option from the File menu.
19
Catalog Browser Feature
3. Using the Drivers and Directories list, indicate the path and directory that will contain the file.
4. In the List Files of Type drop-down list box select the file type you wish to export.
5. In the Filename field enter the file name containing the report you wish to export.
6. Click on OK.
1. Open the window of the report you wish to print. The report window becomes active.
2. Choose the Print option from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
20
Reports using the Catalog Browser
3. Enter or change the data in the different fields of the dialog box.
4. To print your diagram, click on OK. If you did not check the Print to File box, the print data will
be sent to the printer.
1. Open the report you wish to view. The report window will become active.
2. Choose the Print option from the File menu. The print dialog box appears.
3. Click on the Preview button. The Print Preview window opens.
You can navigate between the different pages to be printed with the help of the arrow buttons on the
left of the window’s toolbar.
21
4 Configuration : manufacturer's information
This chapter describes in detail how to create and maintain the catalog data file and the cross-reference
table. It covers the following subjects:
For catalog information to be inserted into the fields of the components catalog tab, the field
descriptions in the first line of the catalog file must match exactly, including case, the fields found in
the catalog information tab of the component. If this is not the case, the information will NOT be
transferred.
Database and spreadsheet applications are simple to use and are the most common tools for organizing
information. If the file to be created is in a MSExcel spreadsheet follow these simple steps to create the
database file:
1. Open the correct worksheet.
2. Make sure that the first row contains the titles for the different information fields.
23
Catalog Browser Feature
3. Make sure the first column header of the first row is entitled "ID_Number"
If a second file is to be added, the text file can be copied at the end of the previously created database
file. Perform the exportation process for the new file and, using any type of text editing tool, use the
copy/paste commands to "add" the file at the end of the previous file.
To export from other applications, please refer to the application's reference manuals for the export of a
tab delimited text file.
24
Configuration : Manufacturer's information
The first three numbers are used to identify each symbol found in the software main library these are:
1. First number to identify the workshop
2. Second number to identify the category
3. Third number to identify the symbol.
The numbers identifying each part in the main library are found in Appendix A.
2. Following the "CatalogID =" insert the reference number. For example, the pneumatic compressor
has ID = 100 in the previous picture.
3. Repeat step 2 for all of the components in the main library.
4. Once all of the components have been identified, save the file.
If a component is not identified in the file, the software will advise the user.
25
Catalog Browser Feature
4. In the "Setup fields" dialog box, select the first item that matches the first entry in the catalog or
create a new entry. (see Core System User's Guide for more information on creating a new entry).
26
Configuration : Manufacturer's information
It is important to select items in the same order as they appear in the catalog file or the system will not
recognize the fields.
8. Click on "OK"
The following dialog box will appear:
9. Click on "Yes"
10. Repeat steps 4 to 8 for each field appearing in the catalog file. Remember to select the fields in the
order that they appear in the catalog.
11. Save the project template.
27
Catalog Browser Feature
Repeat these steps for each component in the personal library. Once a number is attributed, it is not
permanent, it can be modified by changing the Catalog ID and resaving the part in the library.
28
Configuration : Manufacturer's information
29
INDEX
Access,7 MSExcel,23
Catalog.ini,25 personalized library,6, 9
Components Personalized library,28
associating,28 Reports,11
Associating,11 create,12
Conventions delete,18
Terminological,3 export,19
Cross-reference table,25 print,20
Database,23 print preview,21
Document contents,3 summary,19
Fields,9 template,17
File maintenance,29 Saving,9
ID numbers,7 Sbase.ini,24
Information Selection Box,8
Database,5 Sequence of Tasks,2
Modifying,8 Standard library,6
Organization,5 Template
Queries,5 creating,26
Selecting,8 Undo,9
31
Appendix A : ID list for AS3 components
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Sequencers
Pneumatic Manifolds
Hydraulic
400, 9, 1 = Pump
400, 9, 2 = Variable Pump
400, 9, 3 = Var. & Comp. Pump
400, 21, 1 = Var. disp. pump-manual
400, 21, 2 = Var. disp. pump-press. comp.
400, 21, 3 = Var. disp. pump-servovalve
400, 18, 2 = Manual Hydraulic Pump
400, 17, 1 = Thermal Motor
400, 17, 2 = Electrical Motor
400, 23, 1 = Transmission Shaft
400, 23, 2 = Clutch
400, 23, 3 = Clutch
400, 25, 1 = Hydraulic Pressure Source
400, 1, 1 = Return to Tank
400, 3, 1 = Pressure Line
400, 3, 2 = Pilot Line
400, 3, 3 = Drain Line
400, 5001, 1 = Vertical Jumper
400, 5001, 2 = Diagonal Jumper
400, 10, 6 = Flexible Line
400, 10, 5 = Plug
400, 10, 7 = Plug
400, 10, 8 = Plug
400, 10, 1 = Coupler with Check Valve
400, 10, 2 = Jump-To Label (output)
400, 10, 3 = Jump-To Label (input)
400, 14, 1 = SA Cylinder (spring extend)
400, 14, 2 = SA Cylinder (spring return)
400, 14, 3 = Single-Acting (SA) Cylinder
400, 14, 4 = Double-Acting (DA) Cylinder
400, 14, 5 = DA 2-Cushion Cylinder
400, 14, 14 = DA Cylinder with multi-ports
400, 14, 6 = Differential Cylinder
400, 14, 10 = Driver Cylinder (Push)
400, 14, 11 = Driver Cylinder (Pull)
400, 14, 12 = Telescopic Cylinder SA
400, 14, 13 = Telescopic Cylinder DA
400, 24, 1 = Double Cylinder with Pivot Bearing
400, 8, 1 = Motor 1-Direction
400, 8, 2 = Motor 2-Direction
400, 8, 3 = Rotary Actuator
400, 5, 1 = 2/2 NC Valve
400, 5, 2 = 2/2 NO Valve
400, 5, 3 = 3/2 NC Valve
400, 5, 4 = 3/2 NO Valve
400, 5, 5 = 4/2 (PA) Valve
400, 5, 6 = 4/2 (PB) Valve
400, 5, 7 = 5/2 (PA) Valve
400, 5, 8 = 5/2 (PB) Valve
400, 5, 9 = 3/3 Valve
400, 5, 10 = 4/3 Valve
400, 5, 11 = Others . . .
400, 2, 1 = Mechanical Position Sensor
400, 2, 2 = Proximity Sensor
400, 2, 3 = Pressure Sensor
400, 11, 2 = Sensor Ref. (unidirectional)
400, 11, 1 = Sensor Ref. (bidirectional)
400, 11, 4 = Sensor Ref. (magnetic)
400, 11, 3 = Mechanical Contact
400, 13, 1 = Relief Valve
400, 13, 2 = Piloted Relief Valve
400, 13, 3 = Pressure Reducing Valve
400, 13, 9 = Piloted Pressure Reducing Valve
400, 13, 4 = Sequence Valve
400, 13, 5 = Piloted Sequence Valve
400, 13, 6 = Sequence Valve with Check
400, 13, 7 = Counterbalance Valve
400, 13, 8 = Counterbalance Valve with Check
400, 13, 10 = Piloted Counterbalance Valve
400, 13, 11 = Poppet relief valve
400, 4, 1 = Check Valve
400, 4, 8 = Spring Loaded Check Valve
400, 4, 2 = Pilot-Operated Check Valve
400, 4, 3 = Fixed Throttle Valve
400, 4, 4 = Non-Return (NR) Throttle Valve
400, 4, 5 = Variable Throttle Valve
400, 4, 6 = Variable NR Throttle Valve
400, 4, 7 = Compensated Flow Control
400, 4, 11 = Fine Throttle Valve
400, 4, 12 = NR Fine Throttle Valve
400, 4, 13 = Variable Fine Throttle Valve
400, 4, 14 = Variable NR Fine Throttle Valve
400, 4, 15 = Flow Control for Meter_in
400, 20, 1 = Shut-off valve NO ( 2 Orifices )
400, 20, 2 = Shut-off valve NC ( 2 Orifices )
400, 20, 3 = Shut-off valve NO ( 3 Orifices )
400, 20, 4 = Shut-off valve NC ( 3 Orifices )
400, 12, 3 = Shuttle Valve
400, 26, 3 = Flow Controler
400, 19, 3 = Pressure Comp. Flow Divider
400, 19, 4 = Pressure & Temp. Comp. Flow Divider
400, 5000, 1 = Automatic Valve
400, 16, 1 = Gas-loaded Accumulator with separator
400, 16, 2 = General Accumulator
400, 16, 3 = Weight-loaded Accumulator
400, 16, 4 = Spring-loaded Accumulator
400, 16, 5 = Gas-loaded Acc. without separator
400, 6, 1 = Filter
400, 10, 9 = Air Filter
400, 6, 2 = Heater
400, 6, 4 = Cooler
400, 6, 5 = Fluid Cooler
400, 6, 6 = Air Cooler
400, 6, 7 = Cooler-Heater
400, 22, 1 = Thermal Switch NO
400, 22, 2 = Thermal Switch NC
400, 7, 1 = Pressure Gauge
400, 7, 2 = Thermo Meter
400, 7, 3 = Flow Meter
400, 7, 4 = Differential Pressure Gauge
400, 7, 5 = Integrating Flow Meter
400, 15, 1 = Brake
400, 15, 2 = Brake Type2
Cartridge elements
SFC
700, 1, 1 = Step
700, 2, 1 = Transition
700, 3, 1 = Action
700, 4, 1 = Stand-alone action
700, 5, 1 = Link
700, 6, 1 = OR Link
700, 6, 2 = AND Link
2000, 1, 1 = Rung
2000, 2, 1 = Rung Link
2000, 9, 1 = Input
2000, 9, 2 = Output
2000, 3, 1 = Examine if Closed (XIC)
2000, 3, 2 = Examine if Open (XIO)
2000, 4, 1 = Output Energize (OTE)
2000, 4, 2 = Output Latch (OTL)
2000, 4, 3 = Output Unlatch (OTU)
2000, 5, 1 = Timer ON-Delay (TON)
2000, 5, 2 = Timer OFF-Delay (TOF)
2000, 5, 3 = Retentive Timer ON (RTO)
2000, 6, 1 = Count UP (CTU)
2000, 6, 2 = Count DOWN (CTD)
2000, 4, 4 = Reset (RES)
2000, 7, 1 = Equal (EQU)
2000, 7, 2 = Greater than or Equal (GEQ)
2000, 7, 3 = Greater than (GRT)
2000, 7, 4 = Less than or Equal (LEQ)
2000, 7, 5 = Less Than (LES)
2000, 7, 6 = Not Equal (NEQ)
2000, 8, 1 = Addition (ADD)
2000, 8, 2 = Subtraction (SUB)
2000, 8, 3 = Multiplication (MUL)
2000, 8, 4 = Division (DIV)
2000, 8, 5 = FROM BCD (FRD)
2000, 8, 6 = TO BCD (TOD)
Digital Electronics
600, 1, 1 = Electrical Wire
600, 13, 1 = Vertical Jumper
600, 13, 2 = Diagonal Jumper
600, 2, 1 = Positive Power
600, 2, 3 = Ground
600, 4, 1 = Plug (Male)
600, 4, 2 = Socket (Female)
600, 4, 3 = Jump-To Label (Output)
600, 4, 4 = Jump-To Label (Input)
600, 5, 1 = Inverter
600, 5, 2 = AND Gate (2 inputs)
600, 5, 7 = AND Gate (3 inputs)
600, 5, 11 = AND Gate (4 inputs)
600, 5, 3 = OR Gate (2 inputs)
600, 5, 8 = OR Gate (3 inputs)
600, 5, 12 = OR Gate (4 inputs)
600, 5, 4 = NAND Gate (2 inputs)
600, 5, 9 = NAND Gate (3 inputs)
600, 5, 13 = NAND Gate (4 inputs)
600, 5, 5 = NOR Gate (2 inputs)
600, 5, 10 = NOR Gate (3 inputs)
600, 5, 14 = NOR Gate (4 inputs)
600, 5, 6 = XOR Gate (2 inputs)
600, 9, 1 = BCD to Decimal Decoder
600, 9, 2 = 7 Segment Decoder
600, 9, 3 = 3 to 8 Line Decoder
600, 9, 4 = 8 to 3 Line Encoder
600, 9, 5 = 8 to 1 Line Multiplexer
600, 6, 1 = SR Flip-Flop without Clock
600, 6, 2 = SRT Flip-Flop without Clock
600, 6, 3 = D Flip-Flop without Clock
600, 6, 4 = JK Flip-Flop without Clock
600, 6, 5 = T Flip-Flop without Clock
600, 7, 1 = SR Flip-Flop with Clock
600, 7, 2 = D Flip-Flop with Clock
600, 7, 3 = JK Flip-Flop with Clock
600, 7, 4 = T Flip-Flop with Clock
600, 8, 1 = 4 Bit Asynchronous Counter
600, 8, 2 = 4 Bit Synchronous Counter
600, 8, 3 = Up/Down 4 Bit Synchronous Counter
600, 8, 4 = Parallel to Serial Shift Register
600, 8, 5 = Serial to Parallel Shift Register
600, 8, 6 = 4 Bit Comparator
600, 10, 1 = Clock
600, 10, 2 = Sequencer
600, 3, 3 = Toggle Switch NO
600, 3, 4 = Toggle Switch NC
600, 2, 2 = Logical Switch
600, 3, 5 = SPDT Switch
600, 3, 1 = Pushbutton NO
600, 3, 2 = Pushbutton NC
600, 11, 1 = Logical Probe
600, 11, 2 = LED
600, 11, 4 = 7 Segment Display
600, 11, 3 = 7 Segment Hex. Display
600, 11, 5 = Buzzer
600, 12, 2 = Relay
600, 12, 1 = Opto coupler
600, 12, 4 = Resistance
Monitoring
Interface