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ProgrammableLogicControllers
IDR BLOKProcessControlTools
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Processes and Control
Processes or systems canbe classified into two largegroups: discrete (sequentialor batch) and continuous. Innature, processes range frompredominantly discrete topredominantly continuouswith a variety of intermediateforms such as semi-batchpredominantly sequential;semi-batch predominantlycontinuous, etc.
For various types of processesvarious types of control aresuitable.
The basic building block of in-dustrial automation systems,the PLC, has focused mostlyon logic and sequential con-trol, for which ladder diagramprogramming has provedvery effective. This form ofcontrol is suitable for systems,which are predominantly dis-crete or can be structured inlogical states. Control heremeans essentially definingthe logical states and specify-ing conditions for the processto move from one logicalstate to the other therebyestablishing the processsequence. Logical states canbe defined for discrete vari-ables, which are measuredby digital signals, but also forcontinuous variables that aremeasured by analog signals.
For predominantly continu-ous processes, sequentialcontrol is not suitable, andclosed-loop control i.e. feed-back control must be used.While logical control is effec-tuated essentially in logicalstates of a process, feedbackcontrol acts continuously onthe process and ensures that
it operates at a required oper-ational state through main-taining technological parame-ters at required values.State-of-the-art feedback con-trol technology has availablea number of advanced controlalgorithms which can beused to ensure stable andoptimised operation of verycomplex processes.
PLC’s are equipped to handleonly simple cases of feedbackcontrol; for more complexsituations a different buildingblock is used – a multiloopcontroller.
In practice, most of the indus-trial processes are partly dis-crete and partly continuous.Here, a combination of logicand feedback control is calledfor. Such processes are con-trolled by a combination ofPLC’s and multiloop control-lers. The disadvantage of suchsystems is in complex data in-terchange, duplication of cer-tain functions, and high price.
How to combine the advan-tages of PLC’s with the higherfunctionality of multiloopcontrollers? The applicationof feedback control requireshigher theoretical and tech-nological knowledge, whichby itself limits the use ofmultiloop controllers to pro-fessional process control en-gineers. It is therefore clearthat this aspect, i.e. the easeof use is of greatest impor-tance when combining a PLCand feedback control.
The answer for MITSUBISHIELECTRIC PLC’s is the IDRBLOK Process Control Toolssoftware.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
IDR-BLOK -Graphical Programmingfor Closed-loop Control SystemsIDR-BLOK is a user-friendlydevelopment tool for pro-gramming closed-loop appli-cations using PLC technology.Configuring a controlled sys-tem couldn’t be simpler – youjust assemble it graphically byplacing function blocks on thescreen and the integrated
compiler than generates thecode for the PLC. The opendesign means that the usercan intervene and changethe control parameters at anytime with the IDR BLOK onlinemode. Function blocks forauto-tuning and fuzzy logicare also implemented.
IDR-BLOK turns a sequentiallogic controller into amulti-loop controller. It is theclosed-loop programmingsoftware package for allMELSEC A/Q* controllers.
*AnSH, AnN, AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA
Processes andControlwith IDR BLOK
IDR-BLOK turns anordinary sequential
controller into amulti-loop controller.This is the multi-loop
control software for allA/Q* controllers.
The software runs un-der Windows 3.11 and
Windows 95/98/NT.
Programming with IDRBLOK brings you inbetter position.
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Processes and Control
Processes or systems canbe classified into two largegroups: discrete (sequentialor batch) and continuous. Innature, processes range frompredominantly discrete topredominantly continuouswith a variety of intermediateforms such as semi-batchpredominantly sequential;semi-batch predominantlycontinuous, etc.
For various types of processesvarious types of control aresuitable.
The basic building block of in-dustrial automation systems,the PLC, has focused mostlyon logic and sequential con-trol, for which ladder diagramprogramming has provedvery effective. This form ofcontrol is suitable for systems,which are predominantly dis-crete or can be structured inlogical states. Control heremeans essentially definingthe logical states and specify-ing conditions for the processto move from one logicalstate to the other therebyestablishing the processsequence. Logical states canbe defined for discrete vari-ables, which are measuredby digital signals, but also forcontinuous variables that aremeasured by analog signals.
For predominantly continu-ous processes, sequentialcontrol is not suitable, andclosed-loop control i.e. feed-back control must be used.While logical control is effec-tuated essentially in logicalstates of a process, feedbackcontrol acts continuously onthe process and ensures that
it operates at a required oper-ational state through main-taining technological parame-ters at required values.State-of-the-art feedback con-trol technology has availablea number of advanced controlalgorithms which can beused to ensure stable andoptimised operation of verycomplex processes.
PLC’s are equipped to handleonly simple cases of feedbackcontrol; for more complexsituations a different buildingblock is used – a multiloopcontroller.
In practice, most of the indus-trial processes are partly dis-crete and partly continuous.Here, a combination of logicand feedback control is calledfor. Such processes are con-trolled by a combination ofPLC’s and multiloop control-lers. The disadvantage of suchsystems is in complex data in-terchange, duplication of cer-tain functions, and high price.
How to combine the advan-tages of PLC’s with the higherfunctionality of multiloopcontrollers? The applicationof feedback control requireshigher theoretical and tech-nological knowledge, whichby itself limits the use ofmultiloop controllers to pro-fessional process control en-gineers. It is therefore clearthat this aspect, i.e. the easeof use is of greatest impor-tance when combining a PLCand feedback control.
The answer for MITSUBISHIELECTRIC PLC’s is the IDRBLOK Process Control Toolssoftware.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
IDR-BLOK -Graphical Programmingfor Closed-loop Control SystemsIDR-BLOK is a user-friendlydevelopment tool for pro-gramming closed-loop appli-cations using PLC technology.Configuring a controlled sys-tem couldn’t be simpler – youjust assemble it graphically byplacing function blocks on thescreen and the integrated
compiler than generates thecode for the PLC. The opendesign means that the usercan intervene and changethe control parameters at anytime with the IDR BLOK onlinemode. Function blocks forauto-tuning and fuzzy logicare also implemented.
IDR-BLOK turns a sequentiallogic controller into amulti-loop controller. It is theclosed-loop programmingsoftware package for allMELSEC A/Q* controllers.
*AnSH, AnN, AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA
Processes andControlwith IDR BLOK
IDR-BLOK turns anordinary sequential
controller into amulti-loop controller.This is the multi-loop
control software for allA/Q* controllers.
The software runs un-der Windows 3.11 and
Windows 95/98/NT.
Programming with IDRBLOK brings you inbetter position.
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MITSUBISHI PLC and IDR BLOK –The perfect combination formulti-loop control in the PLCThe program package IDRBLOK enables the PLC to per-form direct digital control(DDC) operations i.e. act as amultiloop controller.
To use IDR BLOK no special-ised knowledge is necessary.The application program iswritten graphically by rangingand interconnecting variousblocks, each with a uniquefunction. The block structureand the mode of writing theprograms is designed tomodel the way of thinking ofthe control engineer whendesigning control schemes:
● measure
● condition
● control
● actuate.
Thus it enables intuitivelearning with a steep learningcurve and extremely highprogramming efficiency andsmall expenditure of engi-neer’s hours.
Writing and testingprograms
The application program iswritten by ranging and inter-connecting various blocksfrom the block library.
The above screenshot showsa detail in writing an IDR BLOKprogram: inserting a blockfrom the block library.
Blocks are logically groupedin block groups, which arecalled loops. Each logical loopis assigned the period of itsexecution, i.e. the time inter-val between two consecutiveexecutions of the loop, andthe priority of the loop. Therate of execution of a blocktherefore depends on theloop it belongs to. Within onelogical loop, several inde-pendent control loops, e.g.PID’s can be implemented.
Each block has one or severalinputs and one output value,which can be connected tothe inputs of other blocks.
The schemes are structuredinto pages for direct printingand equipped with the docu-ment header data since theschemes represent controldesign documentation. Thedocument header is pre-set toreduce the configuration time(but can be changed) andonly commentaries have tobe entered.
Testing of the written pro-gram is supported by thepowerful on-line monitoringcapability of the package.This means that all variablesincluding the feedback con-trol responses can be shownas real-time trends or numeri-cal data tables and that allcontrol parameters can bechanged on-line during fieldtesting procedure. This easyway of using the trial-and-error method in optimisingthe parameters furtherreduces the necessarytheoretical knowledge.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
Types of blocks
The types of blocks reflect thephilosophy: measure, condi-tion, control, actuate, asalready stated. Ranged byfunction, there are six groupsof blocks:
● Input blocks are intendedfor data acquisition of ana-log, digital and pulse signalsfrom the process and con-version to engineeringunits.
● Function blocks performvarious decision functionse.g. select input signals,search maximum or mini-mum value, makes averagecalculations, digital filteringof noise process signals,generates signals with helpof look-up tables, etc.
● Arithmetical and logicalblocks perform arithmeticand logic operations,
● Control blocks execute con-trol algorithms such as PIDwith position and velocityalgorithms, on-off control-ler, three-state controller,enthalpy controller, etc.
● Output blocks send com-mands to the actuators,make pulse width modula-tion outputs, etc.
● Auxiliary blocks performmiscellaneous auxiliaryoperations like limiting theblock output value, rampfunctions with limiting ofblock value change rate,data interchange with lad-der program, make alarmswith hysteresis on high andlow process limits, etc.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRICIDR BLOK for theFastest Way tothe Solution
The advantages of systemsimplemented with IDR BLOK
The advantages of the sys-tems implemented with theuse of IDR BLOK are several:a better and simpler intercon-nection of logic and feedbackcontrol parts, no need formultiloop controllers (onlyPLC’s), smaller price andhigher reliability. Additionally,besides the classical PID feed-back control other advancedforms of control can be imple-mented, e.g. feed forwardcontrol, cascade control,ratio control, Fuzzy control orauto-tuning control.
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Reduces costs for yourequipment with
multi-loop controllerin the PLC.
MITSUBISHI PLC and IDR BLOK –The perfect combination formulti-loop control in the PLCThe program package IDRBLOK enables the PLC to per-form direct digital control(DDC) operations i.e. act as amultiloop controller.
To use IDR BLOK no special-ised knowledge is necessary.The application program iswritten graphically by rangingand interconnecting variousblocks, each with a uniquefunction. The block structureand the mode of writing theprograms is designed tomodel the way of thinking ofthe control engineer whendesigning control schemes:
● measure
● condition
● control
● actuate.
Thus it enables intuitivelearning with a steep learningcurve and extremely highprogramming efficiency andsmall expenditure of engi-neer’s hours.
Writing and testingprograms
The application program iswritten by ranging and inter-connecting various blocksfrom the block library.
The above screenshot showsa detail in writing an IDR BLOKprogram: inserting a blockfrom the block library.
Blocks are logically groupedin block groups, which arecalled loops. Each logical loopis assigned the period of itsexecution, i.e. the time inter-val between two consecutiveexecutions of the loop, andthe priority of the loop. Therate of execution of a blocktherefore depends on theloop it belongs to. Within onelogical loop, several inde-pendent control loops, e.g.PID’s can be implemented.
Each block has one or severalinputs and one output value,which can be connected tothe inputs of other blocks.
The schemes are structuredinto pages for direct printingand equipped with the docu-ment header data since theschemes represent controldesign documentation. Thedocument header is pre-set toreduce the configuration time(but can be changed) andonly commentaries have tobe entered.
Testing of the written pro-gram is supported by thepowerful on-line monitoringcapability of the package.This means that all variablesincluding the feedback con-trol responses can be shownas real-time trends or numeri-cal data tables and that allcontrol parameters can bechanged on-line during fieldtesting procedure. This easyway of using the trial-and-error method in optimisingthe parameters furtherreduces the necessarytheoretical knowledge.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
Types of blocks
The types of blocks reflect thephilosophy: measure, condi-tion, control, actuate, asalready stated. Ranged byfunction, there are six groupsof blocks:
● Input blocks are intendedfor data acquisition of ana-log, digital and pulse signalsfrom the process and con-version to engineeringunits.
● Function blocks performvarious decision functionse.g. select input signals,search maximum or mini-mum value, makes averagecalculations, digital filteringof noise process signals,generates signals with helpof look-up tables, etc.
● Arithmetical and logicalblocks perform arithmeticand logic operations,
● Control blocks execute con-trol algorithms such as PIDwith position and velocityalgorithms, on-off control-ler, three-state controller,enthalpy controller, etc.
● Output blocks send com-mands to the actuators,make pulse width modula-tion outputs, etc.
● Auxiliary blocks performmiscellaneous auxiliaryoperations like limiting theblock output value, rampfunctions with limiting ofblock value change rate,data interchange with lad-der program, make alarmswith hysteresis on high andlow process limits, etc.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRICIDR BLOK for theFastest Way tothe Solution
The advantages of systemsimplemented with IDR BLOK
The advantages of the sys-tems implemented with theuse of IDR BLOK are several:a better and simpler intercon-nection of logic and feedbackcontrol parts, no need formultiloop controllers (onlyPLC’s), smaller price andhigher reliability. Additionally,besides the classical PID feed-back control other advancedforms of control can be imple-mented, e.g. feed forwardcontrol, cascade control,ratio control, Fuzzy control orauto-tuning control.
4 5
Reduces costs for yourequipment with
multi-loop controllerin the PLC.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
PID controller
The IDR BLOK program pack-age is equipped with PID con-troller with position and ve-locity algorithms. The imple-mented PID algorithm hasmany features:
● Bumpless transition frommanual to automatic mode,
● Output tracking,
● Anti-windup algorithm,
● Free selectable input for de-rivative part.
Many AdvancedControlFunctions
Easy draw and con-figuration of the
control loops makescontrolling of complex
processes simple.
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Advanced Control Algorithms in IDR Blok
Auto-tuning algorithm
The auto-tuning algorithmsupervises the response ofthe control loop during nor-mal operation. In case theresponse of the loop becomesworse than the predefinedperformance criteria, the al-gorithm starts to adjust ap-propriate control parametersto fulfil the requirements. Themain features of imple-mented auto-tuning algo-rithm are:
● The system does not needartificial disturbances tostart auto-tuning algorithm,
● The controller does notdisturb the process,
● At all times user can seecalculated parameters,
● Parameters of controller canbe limited,
● Algorithm has 4 detectors:
- noise measurement,- overshoot detector,- oscillation/decay detector,- long-tail detector.
Enthalpy controller
The enthalpy controller isused to control HVAC devices.It calculates the optimum po-sition of the mixing vanes forfresh and return air based onthe energy contents of the airand the required energy flowrate for cooling or heating ofthe room. When the energyrequirements are conflicting,i.e. when there is:
● simultaneous heating anddrying or
● simultaneous cooling andhumidifying,
the enthalpy controller takesinto account the costs of theenergy required for air prepa-ration to optimise the vaneposition.
Fuzzy controller
Fuzzy logic controllers (FLC)are often used in control ap-plications where conventionalcontrol techniques do notgive satisfactory results. Fuzzylogic controllers enable theuser to use his non-linearknowledge about the prob-lem and transfer it to appro-priate control action in a waythat is close to human think-ing.
The IDR BLOK Fuzzy logic con-troller editor enables thesimulation during designphase and the changing ofthe parameters in IDR BLOKONLINE mode.
The main characteristics ofthe implemented Fuzzy logiccontroller are:
● FLC type: Sugeno 0 order,
● Number of inputs: 1 or 2,
● Number of outputs: 1,
● Number of segment foreach input: 3 to 7,
● Shape of segments:triangular,
● Maximum input range:-10000 to +10000,
● Output range:-10000 to +10000.
Pre-tune algorithm
The pre-tune algorithm is afunction that determines themost appropriate starting PIDparameters during coldstart?up of the machine. It isintended mainly to tune thecontrol system automatically
at the first start-up of the ma-chine, after every significantservice on the elements of thecontrol system or after regularperiodic maintenance of themachine. The main advan-tages of the implementedpre-tune algorithm are:
● When it is in the pre-tunemode, the controller is stillworking in closed loop,
● After the pre-tune isfinished, user can see thecalculated parameters ofcontroller,
● Pre-tune algorithm is notsensitive to noise of inputsignal,
● Before pre-tune is started,the algorithm auto checksnecessary conditions forstart of the pre-tune algo-rithm.
ProgrammableLogicControllers
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
PID controller
The IDR BLOK program pack-age is equipped with PID con-troller with position and ve-locity algorithms. The imple-mented PID algorithm hasmany features:
● Bumpless transition frommanual to automatic mode,
● Output tracking,
● Anti-windup algorithm,
● Free selectable input for de-rivative part.
Many AdvancedControlFunctions
Easy draw and con-figuration of the
control loops makescontrolling of complex
processes simple.
76
Advanced Control Algorithms in IDR Blok
Auto-tuning algorithm
The auto-tuning algorithmsupervises the response ofthe control loop during nor-mal operation. In case theresponse of the loop becomesworse than the predefinedperformance criteria, the al-gorithm starts to adjust ap-propriate control parametersto fulfil the requirements. Themain features of imple-mented auto-tuning algo-rithm are:
● The system does not needartificial disturbances tostart auto-tuning algorithm,
● The controller does notdisturb the process,
● At all times user can seecalculated parameters,
● Parameters of controller canbe limited,
● Algorithm has 4 detectors:
- noise measurement,- overshoot detector,- oscillation/decay detector,- long-tail detector.
Enthalpy controller
The enthalpy controller isused to control HVAC devices.It calculates the optimum po-sition of the mixing vanes forfresh and return air based onthe energy contents of the airand the required energy flowrate for cooling or heating ofthe room. When the energyrequirements are conflicting,i.e. when there is:
● simultaneous heating anddrying or
● simultaneous cooling andhumidifying,
the enthalpy controller takesinto account the costs of theenergy required for air prepa-ration to optimise the vaneposition.
Fuzzy controller
Fuzzy logic controllers (FLC)are often used in control ap-plications where conventionalcontrol techniques do notgive satisfactory results. Fuzzylogic controllers enable theuser to use his non-linearknowledge about the prob-lem and transfer it to appro-priate control action in a waythat is close to human think-ing.
The IDR BLOK Fuzzy logic con-troller editor enables thesimulation during designphase and the changing ofthe parameters in IDR BLOKONLINE mode.
The main characteristics ofthe implemented Fuzzy logiccontroller are:
● FLC type: Sugeno 0 order,
● Number of inputs: 1 or 2,
● Number of outputs: 1,
● Number of segment foreach input: 3 to 7,
● Shape of segments:triangular,
● Maximum input range:-10000 to +10000,
● Output range:-10000 to +10000.
Pre-tune algorithm
The pre-tune algorithm is afunction that determines themost appropriate starting PIDparameters during coldstart?up of the machine. It isintended mainly to tune thecontrol system automatically
at the first start-up of the ma-chine, after every significantservice on the elements of thecontrol system or after regularperiodic maintenance of themachine. The main advan-tages of the implementedpre-tune algorithm are:
● When it is in the pre-tunemode, the controller is stillworking in closed loop,
● After the pre-tune isfinished, user can see thecalculated parameters ofcontroller,
● Pre-tune algorithm is notsensitive to noise of inputsignal,
● Before pre-tune is started,the algorithm auto checksnecessary conditions forstart of the pre-tune algo-rithm.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
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Development Products
ProgrammableLogicControllers
IDR BLOK represents auser-friendly environment fordesigning control schemes foruse in the fields of processautomation and control. It is asystem software package forMITSUBISHI programmablelogic controllers (Plc’s) series:
AnS/AnN PLC’s, for runningdirectly on the CPU as amicrocomputer program, andall A and Q PLC’s, for runningon the IDR Co-processormodule A1SD51S-IDR.
The program package IDRBLOK enables the PLC to per-form direct digital control(DDC) operations. The PLCthus becomes suitable forvarious applications, e.g. ac-quisition of a greater numberof process data and realisa-tion of several complex con-trol loops with up to 16 timebases.
The IDR application programis written by ranging and in-terconnecting various blocks.The block function is definedby the block type. The type ofIDR BLOK package limits thetotal number of blocks thatcan be used in a program.
Specifications IDR BLOK 4.10 FULL IDR BLOK 4.10 COMPACT IDR BLOK 4.10 DEMO
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Max. used blocks per application 1024 64 16
Program language English English English
Special control blocks Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC
Disk type CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM
Runs under Windows 95/98/NT Windows 95/98/NT Windows 95/98/NT
Supported IDR modules IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV
Order information Art. no. 129666 129665 on request
Accessories See note
* For the AnN, AnU, AnA and QnA series the following accessories are required: connection cable A1SC05NB (art.no. 24983) andextension base unit A1S52B-S1 (art.no. 39667). For more details refer to the technical catalogue of the AnU/QnA series.
Numerous advancedcontrol functions foruser-friendly design-
ing of process automa-tion and control.
FUZZY 4.10
The Fuzzy Logic Controller(FLC) is often used in controlapplications where conven-tional control techniques donot give satisfactory results.The FLC editor enables thedesign and testing of FLC im-plementation by Fuzzy blocksin an IDR BLOK program. Pa-rameters can be changed in-teractively in on-line mode.
GAT 4.10
The General Auto-Tuningcontroller (GAT) is used indifferent process applicationsto reduce necessary enginee-ring work with tuning of PIDcontrollers. The GAT control-ler has two functional fea-tures: pretuning and auto-tuning; both are used tooptimise control parameterswithout any operator inter-vention.
ATHC 4.10
Autotuning Heating-Cooling(ATHC) controller is part ofPlastic Extruder Control Sys-tem (PECS) and is designedspecifically for temperaturecontrol of plastic extruders.Each ATHC block is able torun dual mode control (heat-ing and cooling) of any ex-truder zone. The ATHC con-troller has two functionalfeatures: pretuning andautotuning, both are used tooptimise control parameterswithout any operator inter-vention.
Advanced and powerfullforms of controlincrease your technol-ogy capability to yourcustomers.
IDR BLOK:The Key to YourSuccess
Three different soft-ware packages enablean easy entry into pro-
gramming of all IDRBLOK functions.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
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Development Products
ProgrammableLogicControllers
IDR BLOK represents auser-friendly environment fordesigning control schemes foruse in the fields of processautomation and control. It is asystem software package forMITSUBISHI programmablelogic controllers (Plc’s) series:
AnS/AnN PLC’s, for runningdirectly on the CPU as amicrocomputer program, andall A and Q PLC’s, for runningon the IDR Co-processormodule A1SD51S-IDR.
The program package IDRBLOK enables the PLC to per-form direct digital control(DDC) operations. The PLCthus becomes suitable forvarious applications, e.g. ac-quisition of a greater numberof process data and realisa-tion of several complex con-trol loops with up to 16 timebases.
The IDR application programis written by ranging and in-terconnecting various blocks.The block function is definedby the block type. The type ofIDR BLOK package limits thetotal number of blocks thatcan be used in a program.
Specifications IDR BLOK 4.10 FULL IDR BLOK 4.10 COMPACT IDR BLOK 4.10 DEMO
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Max. used blocks per application 1024 64 16
Program language English English English
Special control blocks Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC Fuzzy, GAT, ATHC
Disk type CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM
Runs under Windows 95/98/NT Windows 95/98/NT Windows 95/98/NT
Supported IDR modules IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV IDR10F-STD, IDR10F-ADV
Order information Art. no. 129666 129665 on request
Accessories See note
* For the AnN, AnU, AnA and QnA series the following accessories are required: connection cable A1SC05NB (art.no. 24983) andextension base unit A1S52B-S1 (art.no. 39667). For more details refer to the technical catalogue of the AnU/QnA series.
Numerous advancedcontrol functions foruser-friendly design-
ing of process automa-tion and control.
FUZZY 4.10
The Fuzzy Logic Controller(FLC) is often used in controlapplications where conven-tional control techniques donot give satisfactory results.The FLC editor enables thedesign and testing of FLC im-plementation by Fuzzy blocksin an IDR BLOK program. Pa-rameters can be changed in-teractively in on-line mode.
GAT 4.10
The General Auto-Tuningcontroller (GAT) is used indifferent process applicationsto reduce necessary enginee-ring work with tuning of PIDcontrollers. The GAT control-ler has two functional fea-tures: pretuning and auto-tuning; both are used tooptimise control parameterswithout any operator inter-vention.
ATHC 4.10
Autotuning Heating-Cooling(ATHC) controller is part ofPlastic Extruder Control Sys-tem (PECS) and is designedspecifically for temperaturecontrol of plastic extruders.Each ATHC block is able torun dual mode control (heat-ing and cooling) of any ex-truder zone. The ATHC con-troller has two functionalfeatures: pretuning andautotuning, both are used tooptimise control parameterswithout any operator inter-vention.
Advanced and powerfullforms of controlincrease your technol-ogy capability to yourcustomers.
IDR BLOK:The Key to YourSuccess
Three different soft-ware packages enablean easy entry into pro-
gramming of all IDRBLOK functions.
Main features of IDR BLOK Release 4
ProgrammableLogicControllers
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
IDR BLOK Release 4 has un-dergone further changes andupgradings to expand itsfunctionality with many newfeatures.
Added new platform: Co-pro-cessor A1SD51S-IDR
With this new platform nomicrocomputer program areais necessary in the PLC to runIDR BLOK application. Thismeans that IDR BLOK is run-ning on AnAS and QnAS andalso on AnA and QnA sys-tems. Furthermore, on theCPU there remains morememory and more computertime for execution of themain sequence program,e.g. ladder program.
Application limits expanded
Application programs can useup to 1024 blocks. The limit isset by the amount of avail-able file registers: 8 K file reg-isters when the IDR BLOK ap-plication runs on the CPU(where PLC series allows it)and 4 K with the Co-processorplatform.
Code is optimisedautomatically
Running code is optimisedautomatically when startingthe compiling function, with-out any additional externalprograms (such as e.g.C compiler). Optimised codecontains no memory over-head from unnecessary blocklibraries. It means morememory space for the mainsequence application.
Additional Communicationfacilities
Communication is supportednow also via MAC terminal us-ing transparent mode. Itmeans no switching of PLCprogramming cables andMAC cables when IDR BLOKrequests monitoring and pro-gram downloading.
Ethernet communication isfully supported for downloadand on-line monitoring of theprogram. This facility providescompletely new possibilitiesfor remote download of theIDR BLOK application oron-line monitoring via localcompany Intranet or globalInternet networks.
Other important features
The main additional featuresfor the users are:
● Mapping the IDR BLOK pro-gram into microcomputerprogram area in memoryEEPROM or EPROM cas-sette,
● Abolishment of the hard-ware personal computerdongle.
1110
IDR Co-processor Bundle 1
is a run-time product consist-ing of:
● Co-processor moduleA1SD51S-IDR. This is a stan-dard Melsec high-speedcommunication moduleA1SD51S with preloadedIDR BLOK interpreter.
● IDR Function moduleIDR10F-STD for up to 1024blocks support.
IDR Co-processor Bundle 2
● is a run-time product con-sisting of:
● Co-processor moduleA1SD51S-IDR. This is a stan-dard Melsec high-speedcommunication moduleA1SD51S with preloadedIDR BLOK interpreter.
● IDR Function moduleIDR10F-ADV for up to 1024blocks support.
IDR Function modules IDR10F
The IDR function moduleIDR10F is an integratednecessary part of therun-time package.
The IDR10F module has twosets of functions:
● To provide supervisoryfunctions for the customerwith digital output watchdog alarm signals.
● To protect IDR BLOK RT pro-cess control softwaretechnology.
Each IDR10F has a configura-tion code which defines if IDRBLOK special control blockscan be used or not.
Specifications IDR Co-Processor Bundle 1 IDR Co-Processor Bundle 2
Shipping contentsIDR BLOK Software,1 x Run-time module IDR10F-STD,1 x co-processor module A1SD51S-IDR module
IDR BLOK Software,1 x Run-time module IDR10F-ADV,1 x co-processor module A1SD51S-IDR module
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Program features
Max. used blocks per application 1024 1024
Special control blocks — Fuzzy logic
Software language English Language
Order information Art. no. 87511 on request
Accessories See note
* For the AnN, AnU, AnA and QnA series the following accessories are required: connection cable A1SC05NB (art.no. 24983) andextension base unit A1S52B-S1 (art.no. 39667). For more details refer to the technical catalogue of the AnU/QnA series.
Run-Time Products
Specifications IDR10F-STD IDR10F-ADV
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Program featuresMax. used blocks per application 1024 1024
Special control blocks — Fuzzy logic, GAT, ATHC
No. of occupied I/O points 16 16
Ext. power supply 12/24 V DC (20 mA) 12/24 V DC (20 mA)
Internal power consumption (5 V DC) mA 120 120
Weight kg 0.2 0.2
Dimensions (WxHxD) mm 34.5 x 130 x 93.6 34.5 x 130 x 93.6
Order information Art. no. 125359 129658
Accessories See note
The Softwarewith Nearly noApplicationLimits
The A1SD51S-IDR isthe right platform in
the PLC to run IDRBLOK application.
The function modulesIDR10F enable the
program to run afterdownloading the de-
velopment software .
Main features of IDR BLOK Release 4
ProgrammableLogicControllers
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
IDR BLOK Release 4 has un-dergone further changes andupgradings to expand itsfunctionality with many newfeatures.
Added new platform: Co-pro-cessor A1SD51S-IDR
With this new platform nomicrocomputer program areais necessary in the PLC to runIDR BLOK application. Thismeans that IDR BLOK is run-ning on AnAS and QnAS andalso on AnA and QnA sys-tems. Furthermore, on theCPU there remains morememory and more computertime for execution of themain sequence program,e.g. ladder program.
Application limits expanded
Application programs can useup to 1024 blocks. The limit isset by the amount of avail-able file registers: 8 K file reg-isters when the IDR BLOK ap-plication runs on the CPU(where PLC series allows it)and 4 K with the Co-processorplatform.
Code is optimisedautomatically
Running code is optimisedautomatically when startingthe compiling function, with-out any additional externalprograms (such as e.g.C compiler). Optimised codecontains no memory over-head from unnecessary blocklibraries. It means morememory space for the mainsequence application.
Additional Communicationfacilities
Communication is supportednow also via MAC terminal us-ing transparent mode. Itmeans no switching of PLCprogramming cables andMAC cables when IDR BLOKrequests monitoring and pro-gram downloading.
Ethernet communication isfully supported for downloadand on-line monitoring of theprogram. This facility providescompletely new possibilitiesfor remote download of theIDR BLOK application oron-line monitoring via localcompany Intranet or globalInternet networks.
Other important features
The main additional featuresfor the users are:
● Mapping the IDR BLOK pro-gram into microcomputerprogram area in memoryEEPROM or EPROM cas-sette,
● Abolishment of the hard-ware personal computerdongle.
1110
IDR Co-processor Bundle 1
is a run-time product consist-ing of:
● Co-processor moduleA1SD51S-IDR. This is a stan-dard Melsec high-speedcommunication moduleA1SD51S with preloadedIDR BLOK interpreter.
● IDR Function moduleIDR10F-STD for up to 1024blocks support.
IDR Co-processor Bundle 2
● is a run-time product con-sisting of:
● Co-processor moduleA1SD51S-IDR. This is a stan-dard Melsec high-speedcommunication moduleA1SD51S with preloadedIDR BLOK interpreter.
● IDR Function moduleIDR10F-ADV for up to 1024blocks support.
IDR Function modules IDR10F
The IDR function moduleIDR10F is an integratednecessary part of therun-time package.
The IDR10F module has twosets of functions:
● To provide supervisoryfunctions for the customerwith digital output watchdog alarm signals.
● To protect IDR BLOK RT pro-cess control softwaretechnology.
Each IDR10F has a configura-tion code which defines if IDRBLOK special control blockscan be used or not.
Specifications IDR Co-Processor Bundle 1 IDR Co-Processor Bundle 2
Shipping contentsIDR BLOK Software,1 x Run-time module IDR10F-STD,1 x co-processor module A1SD51S-IDR module
IDR BLOK Software,1 x Run-time module IDR10F-ADV,1 x co-processor module A1SD51S-IDR module
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Program features
Max. used blocks per application 1024 1024
Special control blocks — Fuzzy logic
Software language English Language
Order information Art. no. 87511 on request
Accessories See note
* For the AnN, AnU, AnA and QnA series the following accessories are required: connection cable A1SC05NB (art.no. 24983) andextension base unit A1S52B-S1 (art.no. 39667). For more details refer to the technical catalogue of the AnU/QnA series.
Run-Time Products
Specifications IDR10F-STD IDR10F-ADV
IDR BLOK RT applicationruns on
CPU AnSH, AnN* AnSH, AnN*
IDR co-processor A1SD51S-IDR AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA* AnAS, QnAS, AnU, AnA, QnA*
Program featuresMax. used blocks per application 1024 1024
Special control blocks — Fuzzy logic, GAT, ATHC
No. of occupied I/O points 16 16
Ext. power supply 12/24 V DC (20 mA) 12/24 V DC (20 mA)
Internal power consumption (5 V DC) mA 120 120
Weight kg 0.2 0.2
Dimensions (WxHxD) mm 34.5 x 130 x 93.6 34.5 x 130 x 93.6
Order information Art. no. 125359 129658
Accessories See note
The Softwarewith Nearly noApplicationLimits
The A1SD51S-IDR isthe right platform in
the PLC to run IDRBLOK application.
The function modulesIDR10F enable the
program to run afterdownloading the de-
velopment software .
