Switching between controllers
Switching from BCxx00 to BCxx50/BCxx20
File names
In the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50 and BCxx20 series, libraries have the extension *.lbx, programs have the extension *.prx.
Flag variables
The allocated flag variables
- of the BCxx00 are assigned %MB0...%MB511 (except BC9000/BC9100: %MB0...%B4095).
- of the BCxx20 are assigned %MB0...%MB4095
- of the BCxx50 are assigned %MB0...%MB4095
Status information such as K-bus/fieldbus status and cycle tick is not copied to the BCxx50/BCxx20. This information is available in TcSystemBCxx50.lbx as a function for the BCxx50/BCxx20.
The allocated flags do not act as retain variables.
PLC Variables
In the Default-Config the PLC variables start from %IB1000 and %QB1000.
Large model
Not applicable for BCxx50 and BCxx20.
Max. memory:
- BCxx50: 48 kbyte
- BCxx20: 128 kbyte
Task time
The task time is specified in the PLC Control. It should be set to a realistic value (measuring of PLC cycle time and K-Bus). The background time is not used.
Task configuration
A maximum of one task is available. This task must be configured.
PLC and fieldbus terminals
For the standard Bus Terminal Controllers (BCxx00) it was possible to select whether a Bus Terminal is assigned to the fieldbus or the local PLC.
In the default configuration of the BCxx50/BCxx20 all Bus Terminals are assigned to the local PLC. An assignment to the fieldbus is not possible in this case.
Switching from BCxx00 to BXxx00
File names
In the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx00, libraries have the extension *.lbx, programs have the extension *.prx.
Flag variables
The allocated flag variables
- of the BCxx00 are assigned %MB0...%MB511 (except BC9000/BC9100: %MB0...%B4095).
- of the BXxx00 are assigned %MB0...%MB4095
Status information such as K-bus/fieldbus status and cycle tick is not copied to the BXxx20. This information is available in TcSystemBCxx00.lbx as a function for the BXxx50.
The allocated flags do not act as retain variables.
PLC Variables
In the Default-Config the PLC variables start from %IB1000 and %QB1000.
Large model
Not applicable for BXxx00. Max. memory: 256 kbyte.
Task time
The task time is specified in the PLC Control. It should be set to a realistic value (measuring of PLC cycle time and K-Bus). The background time is not used.
Task configuration
A maximum of one task is available. This task must be configured.
PLC and fieldbus terminals
For the standard Bus Terminal Controllers (BCxx00) it was possible to select whether a Bus Terminal is assigned to the fieldbus or the local PLC.
In the default configuration of the BXxx00 all Bus Terminals are assigned to the local PLC. An assignment to the fieldbus is not possible in this case.
Switching from PC to BCxx50/BCxx20/BXxx00
File names
In the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50/BCxx20 and BXxx00 series, libraries have the extension *.lbx, programs have the extension *.prx.
Allocated variables
For the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50/BCxx20 and BXxx00 series, a limited number of allocated data are available:
- inputs 2 kbyte, %IB0…2048
- outputs 2 kbyte, %QB0…2048
- flags 4 kbyte, %MB0…4095
Task configuration
A maximum of one task is available. A sensible task time should be selected. Adjust the task time to your application by measuring the required system time (PLC + K-Bus + fieldbus + other).
Retain data
For the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50, BCxx20 and BXxx00 series, up to 2 kbyte of retain data are available. Ensure that no (or only very few) retain data are used in function blocks (see RETAIN data).