FX Series Programmable Controllers Points Of Technique 10
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10.19 Using the FX1N-5DM Display module.
The display module, FX1N-5DM (hereafter refered to as 5DM) can be mounted on an FX1S or
FX
1N PLC, allowing devices to be monitored, and data settings changed.
10.19.1 Outline of functions.
Symbols in the 5DM refer to;
X: Input, Y: Output, M: Auxillary relay, S: State, T: Timer, C: Counter, D: Data register.
Operator functions: The following functions can be used only from the operation keys on the
front of the 5DM. (Refer to the 5DM Hardware manual for the correct procedure when using
the operation keys).
5DM Control functions: The following functions can be used only when controlled by the
sequence programs.
If a key word to prohibit read or write is registered in the PLC, only the clock time display is
available. All other functions shown above are not.
If an operation is performed in this state, the display flickers for 5 seconds.
Function Description
Clock
Display Displays built-in RTC of FX
1N /FX1S
Setting Allows the setting of - Year, month, day, hour and minute.
Device monitor
Bit device Displays the ON / OFF status of X, Y, M & S
Word device (16-bit) Displays the current values of T, C & D. Allows setting of T & C
Word device (32-bit) Displays the current values of 32bit C & D. Allows setting of 32bit C
Buffer memory monitor Displays the buffer memory of special units and blocks (FX
1N only)
Error display Displays Error codes and error occurance step number
Forced Set / Reset Forces ON or OFF bit devices Y, M & S
T/C reset Clears the current values of T & C
Data change
Current value Allows the changing of current values in T, C and D
Set value Allows the changing of set values in T, & C
Function Description Section
Protect
Enables either, all operator functions, only monitor
function, or only clock time display.
Specified device monitor
Allows user to specify device type and number to be
displayed
Error display enable / disable Enables or Disables the error display function
Auto backlight OFF Sets the automatic backlight off time
Operation key status recognition
Recognised the ON/OFF status of the four operation
keys
FX
1S
FX1N FX2N
FX2NC