Ecube System Tool: User's Manual

User’s
Manual
eCUBE
System Definition Tool
IM 34P03A11-01E
IM 34P03A11-01E
4th Edition
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Introduction
About this manual
This manual describes eCUBE System Definition Tool. eCUBE System Definition Tool is
a software program that outputs function definition data pertaining to an eCUBE system
as a CSV file.
For information on eCUBE Unit engineering, see “eCUBE Engineering Manual”
IM34P03A12-01E.
Related documents
• eCUBE Engineering Manual (IM 34P03A12-01E)
• eCUBE Unit Web Pages (IM 34P03A13-01E)
• eCUBE Unit Options (IM 34P03A14-01E)
• eCUBE Report Package (IM 34P03A16-01E)
• eCUBE Event Data Viewer Package (IM 34P03A17-01E)
• eCUBE Alarm Package (IM 34P03A18-01E)
• eCUBE File Convert Package (IM 34P03A19-01E)
IM 34P03A11-01E 4th Edition : Apr. 22,2005-00

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Safety Precautions
Important information about this manual
(1) Please ensure that end users receive this manual.
(2) Carefully read this manual and make sure you understand its contents before
operating the product.
(3) This manual provides a detailed description of the functions in the product, but it is
not intended as a guarantee of suitability for specific user objectives.
(4) Unauthorized transfer or reproduction of all or part of this manual is strictly
prohibited.
(5) The contents of this manual may be changed without notice in the future.
(6) Please contact our sales department or the dealer where you made your purchase if
you have any questions about the information in this manual, or if you discover any
errors, omissions, or the like.
Important information regarding product protection, safety, and

modifications
(1) Follow the product safety instructions when handling the product in order to ensure
safety and protect the product and systems controlled by the product. Yokogawa
cannot guarantee safety if the product is handled in a manner which violates these
instructions.
This label means “handle with caution”. It is attached in locations on the product
that need to be referenced in the user's manual to ensure personal safety and
protect the equipment. In addition, the user's manual contains cautions for avoiding
danger in cases where there are possible hazards which could result in death or
injury (e.g., electric shock).
This label represents a protective ground terminal. Be sure to ground this terminal
before operating the equipment.
This label represents a functioning ground terminal. Be sure to ground this terminal
before operating the equipment.
This label represents the power switch ON state.
This label represents the power switch standby state.

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This label represents the power switch OFF state.

(2) If you wish to install a protector/safety circuit on this product or a system to be used
by this product, please install it outside of this product.
(3) When replacing components or consumables in the product, be sure to use the
products specified by Yokogawa.
(4) Modification of this product is strictly prohibited.
Limitations of product liability

(1) Yokogawa provides no guarantees with respect to this product except if established
in the terms of a warranty.
(2) Yokogawa assumes no liability in cases where the customer or a third party suffers
damages as a result of using this product, or with respect to damages suffered by
the customer or a third party or any indirect damages resulting from, for example,
defects in the product which could not have been predicted by Yokogawa.
This software
(1) Yokogawa provides no guarantees with respect to this software except if established
in the terms of a warranty.
(2) Use this software on a single, specified computer. If you wish to use the software
on another computer, please separately purchase the software for that computer.
(3) Copying of this software for purposes other than backups is strictly prohibited.
(4) Store the CD-ROM (original disk) which contains the software in a safe place.
(5) Reverse compiling, reverse assembly, and the like (reverse engineering) with
respect to this software are strictly prohibited.
(6) Allowing a third party to use all or part of this software, by means of transfer,
exchange, rental, or the like without the prior approval of Yokogawa is strictly
prohibited.

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Conventions Used in This Manual

Symbols and typographic marks in the manual
The symbols and typographic marks appearing in the user's manual have the meanings
shown below.
Symbols and typographic marks used throughout the manual

Text enclosed in angle brackets
When you click a character string enclosed in angle brackets in the online manual, the
screen jumps to the corresponding location in the manual.
Example
<Table of Contents> <Index>
Input character string
Character strings in the following format denote information that is input by the user in
an actual operation.
Example
FIC100.SV=50.0
“△” symbol
This symbol denotes a blank character (space) in a character string entered by the user.
Example
. AL△PIC010△-SC
Text enclosed in curly brackets
Curly brackets are used to denote a character string that can be omitted from the
character string entered by the user.
Example
. PR△TAG｛△.sheet name｝

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Typographic marks used in explanations of key and button operations

Text enclosed in square brackets
Square brackets are used to denote keyboard keys, window button names, and items
appearing in a window in descriptions of key and button operations.
Example
Press the [ESC] key to switch functions.
Typographic marks and symbols used in syntax explanations

(command text, program text, etc.)
Typographic marks and symbols are used in command text, program text and the like
with the following meanings.
Text enclosed in angle brackets
Angle brackets are used to denote a character string that can be specified as desired by
the user in accordance with fixed rules.
Example
#define ＜identifier＞＜text string＞
“…” symbol
This symbol indicates that the preceding command or argument can be repeated.
Example
GetPropertyEx(PropName As String, List1 [, List2, ...] As Integer) As Variant
Text enclosed in square brackets
Square brackets indicate a character string that can be omitted.
Example
SetCv(NewValue As Variant,[Transaction ID As Long])
Text enclosed in vertical lines
Vertical lines are used to indicate character strings that can be selected as desired by
the user from a number of character string options.
Example
X
Move XY
Y
Text conventions in the Windows screens
Menu bar menus, commands, text box names, and buttons are
enclosed in square brackets.
Example: From the menu bar, select [Icon (E)] - [Specify file and run (F)].
(The meaning is to select [Icon (E)] from the menu bar, then select [Specify file and run
(F)] from the pulldown menu.)
Quotation marks are used to enclose the names of groups, icons,

windows, and dialog boxes.
Example: Double-click “Manual Viewer” in the “System Launcher” group.

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Symbol marks
The symbols marks appearing in this manual have the meanings shown below.
Caution
This symbol means “handle with caution”.
The user's manual contains cautions for avoiding danger in cases where there are
possible hazards which could result in death or injury (e.g., electric shock).
Warning
This symbol means “warning”.
Information under this label relates to important issues in cases where there is a risk that
the software or hardware could be damaged, or system problems could occur.
Important
This symbol means “important”.
Information under this label relates to important issues in terms of understanding
operations and functions.
TIP
Additional explanatory information is presented under this label.
See Also
Reference items are presented under this label.
In cases where the reference item is displayed in green, you can click it to display
the reference material.
In cases where the reference item is displayed in black, you cannot click it to display
the reference material.
Diagram notation
The diagrams presented in this manual may be enhanced, simplified, or only displayed
in part in order to make the explanations easier to understand.
The screenshots in this manual may differ from the actual screen displays in terms of
display location and fonts (e.g., large/small fonts). Any differences are not significant
enough to impede understanding of the functions and operating monitoring.

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Copyrights and Trademarks

Copyrights
Copyrights for the program, online manual, and the like contained on the CD-ROM are
the property of Yokogawa.
The online manual has PDF security settings that prevent its contents from being
overwritten. A hard copy of the manual may be printed on a printer.
If you plan to use a printed hard copy of the online manual, please use it only for the
purpose of using this product. Also, when using a hard copy, take care to ensure that
there are no inconsistencies between the hard copy and the latest version of the
manual. Make sure that the version number is the same as the most recent CD-ROM
version.
Copying of the online manual, as well as transferring, selling, and distributing it to third
parties (including providing it online through a PC communication network) are
prohibited. Furthermore, unauthorized registration and recording onto videotape or the
like are prohibited.
Trademarks and licensed software

• eCUBE is a registered trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
• STARDOM is a trademark.
• ASTMAC, astnex, YEWMAC, DARWIN, and DAQSTATION are registered
trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Excel, Visual Basic, and ActiveX are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
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• IBM and IBM-PC/AT are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
• MELSEC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
• EZSocket is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Japan.
• SYSMAC, FINS, and FinsGateway are trademarks of OMRON Corporation.
• The explanations of FinsGateway and other OMRON products were transferred
from OMRON Corporation manuals.
• Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• BOC and PowerTools are registered trademarks of Bunka Orient Corporation.
• VS-FlexGrid Pro is a trademark of VideoSoft Corporation.
VS-FlexGrid Pro
Copyright(C) 2000 VideoSoft Corporation
• Other company names and product names appearing in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• In this document, the ™ and ® marks are not shown next to the registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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eCUBE
System Definition Tool
IM 34P03A11-01E 4th Edition
CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................i
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................ii
Conventions Used in This Manual .........................................................iv
Copyrights and Trademarks ..................................................................vii
CONTENTS ...............................................................................................ix
1. Overview ..........................................................................................1
1.1. Positioning ................................................................................................. 2
1.2. Operating environment............................................................................. 4
2. Installation .......................................................................................5
3. Basic Specifications .......................................................................7
3.1. Starting and Closing eCUBE System Definition Tool ............................ 8
3.2. Startup Window ......................................................................................... 9
3.3. eCUBE System Definition File................................................................ 12
3.4. Common Operations............................................................................... 16
4. Setting Procedures .......................................................................19
4.1. Creating New Settings ............................................................................ 20
4.2. Making Changes Related to Input Definitions...................................... 21
5. Details of Individual Definition Windows ....................................23
5.1. System Settings....................................................................................... 24
5.2. Unit/PLC Assignment.............................................................................. 26
5.3. eCUBE Unit Settings ............................................................................... 28
5.3.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings ......................... 29
5.3.2. Security Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings ..................... 31
5.3.3 e-Mail Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings ........................ 32
5.3.4. Alarm Send Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings................ 34
5.3.5. e-Mail Send Address Settings Window........................................ 35
5.3.6. I/O Module Settings Window........................................................ 36
5.3.7. I/O Channel Tag Assignment Window ......................................... 38
5.3.8. Detailed Signal Settings Window ................................................. 40
5.3.9. Other Settings tab sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings............................ 42

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5.4. PLC Settings ............................................................................................ 43
5.4.1. PLC Type Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings ............................... 44
5.4.2. Common Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings ................................ 45
5.4.3. Detailed Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings.................................. 47
5.5. Equipment Settings................................................................................. 58
5.5.1. Interconnected Function Settings Tab Sheet: Equipment Settings60
5.5.2. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings: Equipment Settings ................ 61
5.5.3. Other Settings Tab Sheet: Equipment Settings ........................... 62
5.6. Analog Tag Settings ................................................................................ 63
5.6.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input ................................ 66
5.6.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input ................................. 68
5.6.3. Alarm Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input................................ 70
5.6.4. Interconnected Function Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input .. 72
5.6.5. Variation/Prediction Warning Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input75
5.6.6. Other Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input ................................ 77
5.7. Pulse Tag Settings .................................................................................. 78
5.7.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Pulse Tag Input .................................. 81
5.7.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Pulse Tag Input ................................... 82
5.8. Discrete Tag Settings.............................................................................. 84
5.8.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input.............................. 87
5.8.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input............................... 89
5.8.3. Alarm Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input ............................. 91
5.8.4. Running Time Tag Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input.......... 93
5.8.5. Running Count Tag Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input........ 95
5.9. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings............................................................. 97
5.10. Report Definitions ................................................................................... 99
5.10.1. Equipment Daily / Monthly Report Definitions ........................... 100
5.10.2 Equipment Total Daily / Monthly Report Definitions................... 103
6. Appendix ......................................................................................107
Revision Information .................................................................................i

<1. Overview > 1
1. Overview
eCUBE System Definition Tool is a software program that outputs function
definition data pertaining to an eCUBE system as a CSV file.
This manual consists of an Installation Part and a System Definitions Part. These Parts
are intended for the following users.
Installation Part
This Part is intended for users who are installing eCUBE System Definition Tool.
See this chapter and 2. “Installation”.
System Definitions Part

This Part is intended for users who are defining an eCUBE system using eCUBE
System Definition Tool.
See this chapter and “3. Basic Specifications”.

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1.1. Positioning
This section describes the positioning of this manual in terms of engineering as a
whole.
Positioning in terms of engineering

eCUBE starts with hardware procurement and installation, and is divided between the
installation of software on a PC to be used for system development; system defining
using eCUBE System Definition Tool; and eCUBE system generation using eCUBE
Configurator.
This manual describes eCUBE System Definition Tool installation and system definition.
Design the overall eCUBE

System design
system.
Procure hardware, software

Procurement media, and licenses.
Install and set up the procured

Hardware installation hardware.
License acquisition Acquire the procured licenses.
Covered in this manual

Install the software required for
Software installation engineering work.
(eCUBE System Definition
Tool only)
Input the function settings to

System definition eCUBE System Definition Tool Covered in this manual
and output the results.
Enter basic settings, such as IP

eCUBE unit basic settings address, in the eCUBE Unit.
Generation
Use eCUBE Configurator to
Configuration autotype execution functions
and tag definitions (application).
Load the eCUBE application in

Application loading the eCUBE units and eCUBE
Center.
Check the operations of the

System check
eCUBE system.
Fig. Positioning in Terms of Engineering

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Positioning in terms of system

eCUBE System Definition Tool is a software program that outputs, as a CSV file,
eCUBE-related function definition data that has been entered through the screen. It also
checks data alignment. This type of CSV file is called an eCUBE System Definition File.
The eCUBE System Definition File (“System Definition File” below) which is output is
imported to eCUBE Configurator, which autotypes related software.
The following diagram illustrates the relationship between eCUBE System Definition
Tool and eCUBE Configurator in terms of system structure.
Client PC
eCUBE Center
eCUBE Report eCUBE Alarm
Package Package
Generation Public phone line
eCUBE Event eCUBE File
Data Viewer Convert
Package Package
Engineering PC
May also be a separate PC Download center

System definition file (FTP) import
Definition eCUBE System （*1）
Definition Tool
eCUBE System eCUBE

Configurator
Definition File
import
Parameter Overwrite Autotype unit Basic settings (IP address, etc.)

program and device label definitions Restart and changing
running mode
eCUBE
eCUBE Self Parameter
Document Tool Resource Web
Restore Tool Logic Designer
Configurator browser
Download unit
definition file (FTP)
Download Download
eCUBE Parameter Acquisition
Public phone line
:Engineering Tool
eCUBE Unit
*1 : Only required when using eCUBE Center
FCN/FCJ
Fig. Positioning of Individual Tools in eCUBE System

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1.2. Operating environment

The system requirements for the eCUBE System Definition Tool operating
environment are presented below.
Table Operating environment

Item Specification
Model PC/AT compatible computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4,
OS
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1, SP2
Display 1024 × 768 or greater
Network connection Ethernet
Important
The system requirements vary depending on what other applications are running at the
same time. Therefore, the PC system must be capable of allowing eCUBE System
Definition Tool to run without any problems and must have sufficient memory capacity.

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2. Installation
The eCUBE System Definition Tool installation and uninstallation procedures are
described below.
eCUBE System Definition Tool is included in the “Application Portfolio Software Media”
(model number NT205AJ), which is provided as a CD-ROM.
Check the following prior to installation.

• Close all other applications prior to installation.
• If the installation process is terminated partway through installation, redo the
installation from the beginning.
• If you want to reinstall the software, first uninstall it.
Installation procedure
1. Insert the “Application Portfolio Software Media” CD-ROM.
2. The setup program starts automatically, and the installation menu is displayed.
3. Select eCUBE and follow the instructions to install eCUBE System Definition Tool.
Uninstallation procedure
1. Click the [Start] button on the task bar, then select [Settings] - [Control Panel] to
open Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon.
3. Select “YOKOGAWA eCUBE System Definition Tool”, then click the [Remove]
button.

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3. Basic Specifications
This section describes the following eCUBE System Definition Tool basic
specifications.
• Starting and Closing eCUBE System Definition Tool
• Startup Window
• eCUBE System Definition File
• Common operations
The Startup Window is the screen which first appears when eCUBE System Definition
Tool is started. All work done with eCUBE System Definition Tool starts with this Startup
Window.
The definition information defined with this software is saved in an eCUBE System
Definition File.

3.1. Starting and Closing eCUBE System

Definition Tool
The procedures for starting and closing eCUBE System Definition Tool are
described below.
Starting eCUBE System Definition Tool

Click the [Start] button on the task bar, then select [Programs] - [YOKOGAWA eCUBE] -
[eCUBE System Definition Tool]. eCUBE System Definition Tool starts and the Startup
Window is displayed.
Important
It is not possible to open two eCUBE System Definition Tool sessions at the same time.
Closing eCUBE System Definition Tool

From the menu bar in the Startup Window, select [File] - [Exit], or click the [Exit] button.

3.2. Startup Window

When eCUBE System Definition Tool starts, the Startup Window is displayed as
shown below.
Title bar
Menu bar
Command button
Function group
Status bar
Fig. Startup Window of eCUBE System Definition Tool

Function summary
A summary of the functions in the Startup Window is presented below.
Table Menu bar functions
Menu
Menu command Description
bar
New Creates a new eCUBE System Definition File.
Open Opens an existing eCUBE System Definition File
File
Save as Saves an eCUBE System Definition File under a different name.
Exit Closes eCUBE System Definition Tool
Displays/registers group codes and names. Used in system
Group Code
defining. (Up to 100 can be registered. Names can be edited.)
Displays/registers Equipment Supplier Numbers and names.
Equipment Supplier Used in equipment defining. (Up to 99 can be registered.
Names as long as 40 characters can be registered.)
Tools Options Displays/registers Device Supplier Numbers and names. Used
Device Supplier in equipment defining. (Up to 99 can be registered. Names as
long as 20 characters can be registered.)
Displays the application number and name. Used in equipment
defining.
Application
(Up to 5 can be registered. Names as long as 10 characters
can be registered.)
Displays version information.
Help Version Windows system information is displayed by clicking the
[System Information] button.
Table Command button functions

Function group Command button Description
New Creates a new eCUBE System Definition File folder
System Open Opens an existing eCUBE System Definition File
Definition File Check Checks an eCUBE System Definition File
Save Saves an eCUBE System Definition File
System System Setting Creates an eCUBE system definition
Definitions Unit/PLC Assignment Creates associations between unit, PLC, and equipment.
Creates an eCUBE Unit definition
eCUBE Unit Settings
Equipment Assigns tags to hard I/O
Definitions PLC Settings Creates a PLC setting
Equipment Setting Creates an equipment definition
Analog Tag Settings Creates an analog tag setting
Tag Definitions Pulse Tag Settings Creates a pulse tag setting
Discrete Tag Settings Creates a discrete tag setting
eCUBE Unit
Creates a Web Page Assignment and a Web Page Group
Web Page Web Page Settings
Display Comment
Definitions
Report Creates a report name and a tag structure.
Report Settings
Definitions This is common to eCUBE Center reports.
Displays a log of eCUBE System Definition File operations,
Operation Log
errors, etc.
Delete Operation Log Clears an operation log
Version Displays version information.
Exit Exits eCUBE System Definition Tool

Window Structure
The window structure is illustrated below.
Startup Window
eCUBE System Definition File

New
Open
System Definitions
System Settings
Unit/PLC Assignment
Equipment Definitions
Unit
eCUBEdefinitions
Unit Settings
e-Mail Send Address Settings
I/O Module Settings
I/O Channel Tag Assignment
Detailed Tag Settings
PLC Settings
Equipment Settings
Tag Settings
Analog Tag Settings
Pulse Tag Settings
Discrete Tag Settings
eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings

Web Page Settings
Fig. Window Structure

3.3. eCUBE System Definition File

Information defined with the eCUBE System Definition Tool is saved in an eCUBE
System Definition File. eCUBE System Definition File are saved together in any
folder specified in the PC by the user.
Creating a new eCUBE System Definition File

Use the following procedure to create a new eCUBE System Definition File.
Step 1
On the Startup Window, select [File] - [New] from the menu bar, or click the [New] button
under “System definition file”. The [Create the new System Definition File] dialog box
appears.
Step 2
Select a file saving destination (path), then enter the name of the folder where the file is
to be saved and click the [Save] button. Clicking the [Cancel] button cancels the file
creation operation and closes the dialog box.
Important
• It is not possible to create a sub-folder inside the folder where the file is being saved
(nested structure).
• Folder name input is limited to a single level. If there will be two or more levels, first
create a folder in Explorer.
Step 3
eCUBE System Definition File name appears in the Startup Window.
You may now continue with actions such as setting system definitions and configuration
definitions.
See Also
See “4. Setting Procedures” for information on the setting procedures.

Selecting an existing eCUBE System Definition File

To view or change the settings in a previously created eCUBE System Definition File,
open the eCUBE System Definition File using the following procedure.
Step 1
On the Startup Window, select [File] - [Open] from the menu bar, or click the [Open]
button under “System Definition File”. The [Open the System Definition File] dialog box
appears.
Step 2
Select the desired file in the eCUBE System Definition File folder, then click the [Open]
button. The selected file name appears as follows.
<eCUBE System Definition File name>.eci
Clicking the [Cancel] button cancels the file selection operation and closes the dialog
box.
Step 3
eCUBE System Definition File name appears in the Startup Window.
You may now continue with actions such as setting up system definitions and
configuration definitions.
See Also
See “4. Setting Procedures” for information on the setting procedures.

Saving an eCUBE System Definition File

Save eCUBE System Definition File after completing all settings.
The saving operation causes the definitions to be output to the eCUBE System
Definition File.
Step 1
Click the [Save] button on the Startup Window after all definition settings have been
completed.
Step 2
The definition settings are checked. If there are no errors, the eCUBE System Definition
File is output.
If the definition settings contain an error, it is output to the operation log.
Displaying the Operation Log

An operation log is created when a new eCUBE System Definition File is created. It
stores a log of operations and errors.
The operation log appears as shown below when you click [Operation Log] on the
Startup Window.
Fig. Example Operation Log Window
Click the [Delete Operation Log] button on the Startup Window to clear all previously
recorded log information.

File structure
The following table presents the eCUBE System Definition File structure.
Table File structure
File Description Remarks
<eCUBE System Definition File eCUBE System Definition File Version
name>.eci File
ecube_sys.csv System Definitions
ecube_station.csv Unit Definitions
ecube_mail.csv e-Mail Definitions
ecube_setubi.csv Equipment Definitions
ecube_plc.csv PLC Settings
ecube_plcfcx.csv Unit/PLC Assignment
ecube_aitag.csv Analog Tag Settings
ecube_pitag.csv Pulse Tag Settings
ecube_ditag.csv Discrete Tag Settings
ecube_htmltag.csv eCUBE Unit Web Page Assignment
eCUBE Unit Web Page Group Display
ecube_htmlgrp.csv
Comment
ecube_vds***.csv - For future use
ecube_prt***.csv - For future use
ecube_report***.csv - For future use
Saves an eCUBE System Definition File
PjctLog.log
log
Backing up files
When backing up eCUBE System Definition File, back up all of the files in the folder
where the files were saved.

3.4. Common Operations

This section describes setting, applying, checking, and saving operations, which
are common to all eCUBE System Definition Tool windows.
• Enter or select data for each item in the displayed window.

• Once the definitions have been completed in a window, click the [OK] or [Apply]
button to register the settings.
• Click the [Check] button to check for data alignment. This check includes checking
licenses and the number of tags.
• Click the [Save] button to output the eCUBE System Definition File after the
contents have been checked. (When you click the [Check] or [Save] button,
information such as errors is output to a log file.)
Window structure
Individual Definition Windows
Input/select
Input/select
Input data registration

OK/Apply
Startup Window Input data alignment check

Check
eCUBE System
Save Definition
Write to file File (CSV file)
End
Important
The input data is not written to the file as soon as it is registered. It is only written to the
file when saved on the Startup Window.
Therefore, it is important to note that registered data will be lost if the PC hangs before
saving the data.

Menus with common buttons

As shown in the example window below, there are three different buttons which are
common to all definition windows.
Fig. Example window appearance when [Apply] button is pressed
[OK] button
This button registers the setting and closes the window.
[Cancel] button
This button closes the window without registering the setting.
[Apply] button
This button registers the setting but does not close the window. It is used in cases
where one setting must be registered in order to enter the next setting (e.g., detailed
settings).

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4. Setting Procedures
This section describes the eCUBE System Definition Tool setting procedures.
Setting procedures are presented in flow charts for the following two situations:
• Creating New Settings
• Making Changes Related to Input Definitions
Settings are done through the following three procedures.
1. Create or select an eCUBE System Definition File

2. Input settings for individual definitions
3. Check and save eCUBE System Definition File
Of these procedures, the process of entering settings for individual definitions requires
setting numerous parameters, such as units, tags, tag assignments, and eCUBE Unit
Web Page Definitions.
See Also
• See “5. Details of Individual Definition Windows” for information on the definitions and specifications
for each definition window.
• See “6. Appendix” for information on restrictions when entering each definition.

4.1. Creating New Settings

The following flow chart shows the procedure for inputting individual settings
when a new eCUBE System Definition File is created.
Step 1 : Create New File/Select File
Step 2 : System Definitions
Step 3 : Unit/PLC Assignment
Step 4 : eCUBE Unit Settings
I/O Module Settings

e-Mail Send Address Settings
Step 4 : PLC Settings
Step 4 : Equipment Settings
Step 5 : Analog Tag Settings

Repeat Setting
Step 5 : Pulse Tag Settings Procedure
Step 5 : Discrete Tag Settings
Step 6 : I/O Channel Tag Assignment
Detailed Signal Settings
Step 6 : eCUBE Unit Web Page Definitions
Step 7 : Check
Step 8 : Save
Fig. Flow chart for new inputs using eCUBE System Definition Tool

4.2. Making Changes Related to Input

Definitions
Note that there is an important requirement when the following changes are made
in relation to input definitions in information that has already been set.
• When the unit and PLC configurations are changed in Unit/PLC Assignment
• When the PLC type or communication address is changed in PLC Settings
• When an I/O module is changed or deleted
Note that when changes are made in steps 3 and 4 in the following flow chart, the
changes shown in steps 5 and 6 are also required.
Step 3 : Unit/PLC Assignment The input definitions must be reset

in the following cases: when the
PLC configuration is changed in
Step 4 : eCUBE Unit Settings Units/PLC
Assignment; when the PLC type or
communication address is changed
I/O Module Settings in PLC definitions; and when an I/O
e-Mail Send Address Settings module is changed or the slot
position is changed
Step 4 : PLC Settings
Step 4 : Equipment Settings
Reset the input definitions for tags

Step 5 : Analog Tag Settings related to the changes.
Step 5 : Pulse Tag Settings
Step 5 : Discrete Tag Settings
Step 6 : I/O Channel Tag Assignment Reset the I/O assignment and
detailed settings when an I/O
module is changed.
Detailed Signal Settings
Step 6 : eCUBE Unit Web Page Definitions
Step 7 : Check
Step 8 : Save Areas not requiring change
Fig. Flow chart for inputs when changing eCUBE System Definition Tool

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5. Details of Individual Definition

Windows
This section describes detailed information on the individual definition windows.

5.1. System Settings

This window is used to define the following: System Settings, which define the
numbers of units, PLCs and pieces of equipment, which are the structural
elements of the eCUBE system; Customer Information Settings, which define
customer names, customer codes, and the like; and Network Information Settings,
which define network addresses and the like.
Click [System Settings] on the Startup Window to display the System Settings window.
Fig. System Settings window
System Settings
This area is used to define the numbers of units, PLCs, and pieces of equipment forming
the eCUBE system.
Customer Information Settings

This area is used to define basic information for management by the eCUBE Center.
Multiple customers can be managed as a single group. “Daily Closing Time Setting” and
“Report Print-Out Time Setting” are definitions that are used by the eCUBE Center or
eCUBE Report Package (future function).
Network Information Settings

This area is used to define basic information related to the network on the equipment
side (eCUBE Unit side).

eCUBE Unit Time Zone Settings

This area is used to define the time zone that is set in an eCUBE Unit.
Table Settings in System Settings window
Used by
Parameter Data type Data Effective Range
center
System Settings Number of eCUBE Units Integer 1 to 10 ○
0 to 10
Number of PLCs Integer (0：Use this setting when no PLC ○
is used)
Number of Equipments Integer 1 to 10 ○
Customer Group Code Integer 0 to 99 (*) ○
Information Long
Settings Customer Code 1 to 999999 ○
integer
Customer Name Character Maximum 80 characters ○
Report Closing Time Integer 0 to 23 (hours) ○
Report Print-Out Time Integer 0 to 23 (hours)
Network nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn = 0 to 255)
Network Address ― ○
Information Example: 192.168.252.0
Settings nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn = 0 to 255)
Example: 192.168.252.254
Gateway Address ―
Does not need to be set if not
required.
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn = 0 to 255)
Subnet Mask ―
Example: 255.255.255.0
eCUBE Unit Time
Time Zone (Selection)
Zone Settings
*：Group names can be edited by selecting [Tools] - [Options] from the menu bar on the Startup Window.

5.2. Unit/PLC Assignment

This window is used to define unit, PLC, and equipment dependencies.
This definition information is critical information which serves as the basis for
subsequently defined tag settings.
Click [Unit/PLC Assignment] on the Startup Window to display the Unit/PLC Assignment
window.
Fig. Unit/PLC Assignment window
Input procedure
1. Click a box in the table. A pulldown menu is displayed.
2. Select the appropriate number from the pulldown menu.
The above example settings are based on the following example configuration.
Public phone line
Ethernet
Unit 1 Unit 2 RS-232-C Unit 3
Hard I/O PLC 1 PLC 2 PLC 3
Equipment 1 Equipment 2 Equipment 3 Equipment 4 Equipment 5

Table Parameter settings in Unit/PLC Assignment window

Equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Remarks
Defines the unit number to which
Unit *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
the equipment belongs.
Defines the PLC number to which
PLC *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
the equipment belongs.
*1： The allowed value range is from 1 to the number of eCUBE Units registered in the System Settings window.
*2： The allowed value range is from 0 to the number of PLCs registered in the System Settings window. A “0” setting
means the equipment has hard I/O only and no PLC communication.
Important
Note that when the equipment configuration is changed, definitions related to the
changes are deleted from the previously defined I/O assignment information in the unit
definitions, and the input definition information in the tag settings.
Restrictions on equipment configurations

The following restrictions apply to equipment configurations.
• A single piece of equipment cannot be assigned to multiple units.
• A single piece of equipment cannot be assigned to multiple PLCs.
• A single PLC cannot be assigned to multiple units.

5.3. eCUBE Unit Settings

This window is used to set basic settings, security settings, and e-Mail settings
for each eCUBE Unit, as well as external server settings. In cases where a hard
I/O is used, I/O module settings and I/O module channel tag assignments are set.
Click [eCUBE Unit Setting] on the Startup Window to display the eCUBE Unit Settings
window.
Fig. eCUBE Unit Settings window
The eCUBE Unit Settings window contains the following tab sheets.
Basic Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter basic unit settings: FCN/FCJ selection, license selection,
IP address setting, and UPS automatic shutdown function setting.
Security Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter security settings for the unit, for use in displaying eCUBE
Unit Web Pages, transferring files through ftp, etc. It is also used to set a user name
and password for the unit for use in online connections.
e-Mail Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter the settings required by the eCUBE Unit’s e-Mail
function.
Other Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter other settings.

5.3.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings

This tab sheet is used to enter the following basic unit settings: FCN/FCJ
selection, license selection, IP address setting, and UPS automatic shutdown
function setting.
Fig. Basic Settings tab sheet
Enter the license type purchased for “Data Size”.
When you use an option package (e.g. an eCUBE File Convert) separate from the
eCUBE Center side, enter "No.2 IP Address" and “No.2 Subnet Mask”, then set "Use
No.2 IP Address for Option Packages" to "Enable". Each option package is set to
connect using IP address 2.
In cases where a UPS function is used, select whether to use contact ON or OFF
detection for executing automatic shutdown.
Important
If you enter a type other than the purchased license type under “Data Size”, applications
created with eCUBE Configurator will not run due to a license violation.

Table Parameter settings on Basic Settings tab sheet

Used by
center
eCUBE Unit Controller Type (Selection) FCN／FCJ
Settings 1：eCUBE Portfolio SS
2：eCUBE Portfolio S
Data Size (Selection)
3：eCUBE Portfolio M
4：eCUBE Portfolio L
eCUBE Unit nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn= 0 to 255)
IP Address ― ○
Communication Example: 192.168.10.1
Settings (*1) Alphanumeric
Host Name 14 characters or less Example: UNIT01
characters
No.2 IP nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn= 0 to 255)
―
Address Example: 10.0.90.45
No.2 Subnet nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn= 0 to 255)
―
Mask Example: 255.255.255.0
Enable: Option packages are set to
Use No.2 IP connect with an eCUBE Unit
Address for using No. 2 IP Address.
(Selection)
Option Disable: Option packages are set to
Packages connect with an eCUBE Unit
using IP Address.
Used: Use the UPS shutdown function
(Selection) Not used: Do not use the UPS shutdown
function
UPS Function Settings ON Detection: Execute shutdown at
contact ON
(Selection)
OFF Detection: Execute shutdown at
contact OFF
*1: For the subnet mask of “IP Address,” the information defined for “Subnet Mask” in “5.1 System Settings — Network
Information Settings” is applied.

5.3.2. Security Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings

This tab sheet is used to enter security settings for the unit, for use in displaying
eCUBE Unit Web Pages, transferring files through ftp, etc. It is also used to set a
user name and password for the unit for use in online connections.
Fig. Security Settings tab sheet
Three different user types are defined for monitoring/setting eCUBE Unit Web Pages.
• “User” permits monitoring only.
• “Maintenance User” permits monitoring as well as setting analog warning settings
(HH/Hi/Lo/LL).
• “System User” permits monitoring and all settings.
“Ftp User” is for users transferring files with an external ftp command, with the unit
functioning as an ftp server.
Table Parameter settings on Security Settings tab sheet
Used by
center
User Alphanumeric 1 character or more, 80 characters or less
User Name
characters Cannot be the same as any other user name
Alphanumeric 8 characters or more, 40 characters or less
Password
characters Cannot be the same as any other password
Maintenance Alphanumeric 1 character or more, 80 characters or less
User Name
User characters Cannot be the same as any other user name
Password
System User Alphanumeric 1 character or more, 80 characters or less
User Name
Password
Ftp User Alphanumeric 1 character or more, 80 characters or less
User Name ○
Password ○

5.3.3 e-Mail Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings

This tab sheet is used to enter the settings required by the eCUBE Unit’s e-Mail
function.
Do not enter settings on this tab sheet if the e-Mail function is not used.
Fig. e-Mail Settings tab sheet
When the event processing code is set to "Notification to Center", as analog and/or
events including discrete tags occur, e-Mail function sends an e-Mail from the eCUBE
Unit.
Enter the following settings as header information for e-Mail sent from an eCUBE Unit.
• Set the e-Mail address of the sender in “Mail Sender”.
• Set the reply recipient’s e-Mail address in “Mail Reply”.
• In “Forward Error Mail”, set the e-Mail address to which error e-Mail should be sent
if a e-Mail sending error occurs.
The e-Mail text body is created automatically based on the type of event that has
occurred.
Set the e-Mail recipient in the e-Mail Send Address Settings window. Click the [e-Mail
Settings] button to open the e-Mail Send Address Settings window.
See Also
See “5.3.5 e-Mail Send Address Settings Window” for information on the e-Mail Send Address Settings
window.

Table Parameter settings on e-Mail Settings tab sheet

e-Mail
SMTP server
Server ― nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn = 0 to 255) (*)
IP Address
Settings
e-Mail Domain Name Alphanumeric characters 50 characters or less (*)
Sender Mail Sender Alphanumeric characters Specify e-Mail address in 50 characters or less (*)
Settings
Mail Reply Alphanumeric characters Specify e-Mail address in 50 characters or less (*)
Forward Error Alphanumeric characters Specify e-Mail address in 50 characters or less (*)
Mail
*： Does not need to be set if unit’s e-Mail function is not being used

5.3.4. Alarm Send Settings Tab Sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings

When an external center is defined, it is possible to send event notifications to a
node other than the eCUBE Center. This tab sheet is used to enter settings for an
external center’s IP address and host name.
Do not enter settings on this tab sheet if an external center is not used.
Fig. Alarm Send Settings tab sheet
If you use eCUBE Alarm Package, specify the IP address of the client PC in which the
eCUBE Alarm Package is installed into "Alarm Send IP Address".
Table Alarm Send Settings tab sheet parameter settings
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn=0 to 255)
External Center IP Address Alphanumeric characters
Example: 192.168.10.12 (*1)
1
Host Name Alphanumeric characters 14 characters or less (*1)
Example: 192.168.10.13 (*1)
2
Example: 192.168.10.14 (*1)
3
Alarm Package Alarm Send nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn=0 to 255)
Alphanumeric characters
Setting IP Address Example: 192.168.10.14 (*2)
*1 : Items do not need to be set for external centers that are not used
*2: Not required if not using the eCUBE Alarm Package

5.3.5. e-Mail Send Address Settings Window

A function is provided for sending e-Mail in response to changes in the statuses
of individual tags. The e-Mail destination can be switched according to the alarm
level of each tag. This window is used to set the e-Mail recipient for each warning
level.
Click the [e-Mail Address] button on the eCUBE Unit Settings window to display the
following window.
Fig. e-Mail Send Address Settings Window
Input procedure
Enter the e-Mail address of each e-Mail recipient, switching through the tabs [Warning /
Medium Priority / High Priority / Low Priority / Running Time/Count (for future function) /
Maintenance Request / Status Change].
Table e-Mail Send Address Settings window parameter settings (for all levels)
Receiver 1 Alphanumeric characters 50 characters or less (*)
*： Does not need to be set if unit’s e-Mail function is not being used

5.3.6. I/O Module Settings Window

This window is used to assign I/O modules to be installed in the eCUBE Unit.
Assignments are made in a window depicting the FCN I/O units and slot
installations.
Click the [I/O Assignment] button on the eCUBE Unit Settings window to display the
following window.
Fig. eCUBE Unit I/O Module Settings window (FCJ)
Fig. eCUBE Unit I/O Module Settings window (FCN)
Input procedure
• The display for FCJ is fixed as shown in the figure.
• For FCN, when you click a slot, the model names of the I/O modules that can be
installed are displayed in a pulldown menu. Select the I/O module to be installed.

Table Modules Available for Setting in the eCUBE Unit I/O Module Settings Window
Model Description Application in eCUBE
FCJ AI Analog Input (1 to 5 V, 6-channel, Non-Isolated) Analog input (V input)
FCJ DI Digital Input (16-channel, 24 V DC, Isolated) Discrete, pulse input
NFAI141 Analog Input Module (4 to 20 mA, 16-channel, Non-Isolated) Analog input (mA input)
NFAI143 Analog Input Module (4 to 20 mA, 16-channel, Non-Isolated) Analog input (mA input)
NFAI135 Analog Input Module (4 to 20 mA, 8-channel, Isolated channels) Analog input (mA input)
NFAV141 Analog Input Module (1 to 5 V, 16-channel, Non-Isolated) Analog input (V input)
NFAV142 Analog Input Module (-10 to +10V, 16-channel, Non-Isolated) Analog input (V input)
NFAV144 Analog Input Module (-10 to +10V or 1 to 5V, 16-channel, Non- Analog input (V input)
Isolated)
NFAI841 Analog I/O Module (4 to 20 mA input, 4 to 20 mA output, 8- Analog input (mA input)
channel input/ 8-channel output, Non-Isolated)
NFAB841 Analog I/O Module (1 to 5 V input, 4 to 20 mA output, 8-channel Analog input (V input)
input/ 8-channel output, Non-Isolated)
NFAI835 Analog I/O Module (4 to 20 mA, 4-channel input/4-channel output, Analog input (mA input)
Isolated channels)
NFAT141 TC/mV Input Module (16-channel, Isolated) Analog input (mV,
thermocouple input)
NFAR181 RTD Input Module (12-channel, Isolated) Analog input (RTD input)
NFDV157 Digital Input Module (32-channel, 24 V DC, Pressure Clamp Discrete
Terminal support only, Isolated)
NFDV151 Digital Input Module (32-channel, 24 V DC, Isolated) Discrete, pulse input
NFDV141 Digital Input Module (16-channel, 100 V - 120 V AC, Isolated) Discrete, pulse input
NFDV142 Digital Input Module (16-channel, 220 V AC) Discrete, pulse input
NFDV161 Digital Input Module (64-channel, 24 V DC) Discrete, pulse input (*1)
*1: The Pulse Input option is only available for channels 1 to 32.
Important
• The only I/O modules that can be assigned here are those supporting the signal
types used by eCUBE.
• In cases where two or more FCN I/O units are to be used, the SB bus repeat
module is installed in slot 10. (If redundant SB buses are used, a module is also
installed in slot 9.) These slot assignments should be considered in making I/O
module assignments.

5.3.7. I/O Channel Tag Assignment Window

This window is used to assign tags to individual I/O module channels with respect
to the tag-defined signals among the hard I/O input signals.
Select the slot to be defined in the I/O Module Settings window and click the [I/O
Channel Tag Assignment] button to display the following window.
Fig. eCUBE Unit I/O Channel Tag Assignment window
If there are settings which apply to all of the selected I/O modules, setting fields will
appear in the I/O Module area in the upper left part of the window.
The number of channels that can be defined for the selected I/O module is displayed in
the “Channel List” area. Only the input channels (which are used by eCUBE) are
shown, even if the I/O module has output channels.
The “Tag List” area shows the tags matching the displayed I/O module model number,
among the tags defined in Analog Tag Settings, Pulse Tag Settings, and Discrete Tag
Settings.
Important
The I/O Channel Tag Assignment window only shows tags and enables channel
assignments for tags that have been completely input and defined in the tag settings
(Analog Tag Settings, Pulse Tag Settings, and Discrete Tag Settings).

Input procedure
1. Select common settings for all I/O module channels. (This may not be necessary,
depending on which I/O module is selected.)
2. In the “Tag List” area, click the tag you want to assign to select it.
3. In the “Channel List” area, click the channel you want to assign to select it.
4. Click the [← Select] button. The tag is assigned to the channel.
If [Insert] is checked when the [← Select] button is clicked, a tag can be inserted.
To delete a tag, click the tag in the “Channel List” area, then click the [Delete] button.
The tag is deleted.
When a tag is assigned to a channel, a hard address appears in the “Assignment”

column.
Example: 02-03-16 → "I/O Unit 2" - "Slot 3" - "Channel 16"
Table Settings common to all I/O module channels

This parameter is used for thermocouple inputs and RTD inputs.
NO : No burnout process
Burnout Setting (Selection)
UP : Burn-up selected
DOWN : Burn-down selected
This parameter is used for digital discrete signals.
Discrete Tag Filter Time (Selection)
2/4/8/16/32/64 (ms)
This parameter is used for I/O module “NFAV144”.
Input span (Selection)
-10 ~ 10V / 1 ~ 5V
These parameters are the same as the parameters set in Resource Configurator. It
allows you to set the parameters only when you select a module to which setting is
required.
See Also
For more information on the settings made with Resource Configurator, see the Resource Configurator
help file.
Important
These settings, which are common to all I/O module channels, should be set the same
as the I/O module settings made in Resource Configurator.
(They will be used in the future in creating files to be imported to Resource
Configurator.)

5.3.8. Detailed Signal Settings Window

Detailed settings may be required for each channel, depending on the I/O module
used. This window is used to enter those settings.
Select a channel on the I/O Channel Tag Assignment window, then click the [Detail]
button to display the following window.
Fig. Detailed Signal Settings window
The following table shows the I/O modules that can be accessed in this window.
Table I/O modules with Detailed Signal Settings

Model Description
NFAV142 FCN 16-channel, -10 to 10V input
NFAV144 FCN 16-channel, -10 to 10V or 1 to 5V input (for -10 to 10V input)
NFAT141 FCN 16-channel, thermocouple or mV input
NFAR181 FCN 12-channel, RTD input

Table Parameters in Detailed Signal Settings window

Voltage input: Check is set to ON automatically during voltage
input
Analog Input Type (Selection) Thermocouple input: Can be set if module is NFAT141
mV input: Can be set if module is NFAT141
RTD input: Check is set to ON automatically during RTD input
Voltage Input High Limit (Selection) For NFAV142/144: -10 to 10 V (selectable in 1 V increments)
Settings Low Limit (Selection) For NFAV142/144: -10 to 10 V (selectable in 1 V increments)
Thermocouple For NFAT141 thermocouple setting:
(Selection)
Type Select from J/K/E/B/R/S/T/N
For NFAT141 thermocouple setting:
Temperature Temperature (Selection)
C: Celsius
Input Settings Unit F: Fahrenheit
K: Kelvin
Cold Contact For NFAT141 thermocouple setting:
Point (Selection) YES: Set
Compensation NO: Not set
For NFAT141 mV setting:
High Limit (Selection)
mV Input -100 to 150 mV (selectable in 1 mV increments)
Settings For NFAT141 mV setting:
Low Limit (Selection)
-100 to 150 mV (selectable in 1 mV increments)
RTD Type (Selection) Select from Pt100/JPt100
RTD Input C: Celsius
Settings Temperature
(Selection) F: Fahrenheit
Unit
K: Kelvin
These parameters are the same as the parameters set in Resource Configurator.
See Also
For more information on the settings made with Resource Configurator, see the Resource Configurator
help file.
Important
These settings, which are common to all I/O module channels, should be set the same
as the I/O module settings made in Resource Configurator.
(They will be used in the future in creating files to be imported to Resource
Configurator.)

5.3.9. Other Settings tab sheet: eCUBE Unit Settings

This section explains other settings tab sheet.
Fig. Other Settings tab sheet
In the Data File Settings field, enter the type of data to be saved in the Minutely data file
created by the eCUBE Unit. If you select the check box “Add pulse/discrete/run time/run
count data to Minute Data file.”, pulse, run time, run count and discrete data are also
saved in the Minutely data file, in addition to analog data.
Table Parameter settings on Other Settings tab sheet
Data File Settings Add pulse/ discrete/ run time/
(Selection) Save/Don’t save
run count to Minute Data file.

5.4. PLC Settings

This window is used to enter communication settings for communication between
a unit and PLC. The settings are divided among PLC type settings, Common
Settings, and Detailed Settings.
Select a PLC on the Startup Window, then click [PLC Settings] to display the PLC
Settings window.
Fig. PLC Settings window
The PLC Settings window contains the following tab sheets.
PLC Type Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to select the type of PLC to use.
Common Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to set parameters that are common to all instances of PLC
communication.
Detailed Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to set detailed settings for a particular PLC. These settings are
different for each PLC type.

5.4.1. PLC Type Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings

This tab sheet is used to select the type of PLC to use.
Fig. PLC Type Settings tab sheet
Table PLC Type Settings tab sheet parameter settings

FA-M3 Ethernet: Ethernet communication with FA-M3
SYSMAC RS-232-C: RS-232-C communication with Omron
SYSMAC
MELSEC Ethernet: Ethernet communication with Mitsubishi
PLC type (Selection) MELSEC
Modbus RTU master RS: Modbus RTU mode master communication
with RS connection devices
Modbus TCP Client: Modbus TCP Client communication with
Ethernet connection devices

5.4.2. Common Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings

This tab sheet is used to set parameters that are common to all instances of PLC
communication.
Fig. Common Settings tab sheet
“Abnormality Monitoring Timer” is a timer that allows an eCUBE Unit to monitor for
responses from a PLC. An error event is output if a response is not received within the
set time period. The time setting should be sufficiently longer than the data update
request interval. The initial setting of approximately 30 seconds is recommended.
“Data Update Request” is a setting for the interval at which the eCUBE Unit requests the
PLC to send data.
“Data Request Interval 1” for analog and discrete use is the request interval setting for
the first group (a group in which the count is limited for high-speed communication).
"Data Request Interval 2" (*) is the request interval setting for the second group (for low-
speed communication; for all communication other than the first group).
(*) Modbus/TCP Client discrete group can use only Group 1.
Table Maximum acquired signals for first group

Communication PLC type First group signals
Analog: 64
FA-M3 Ethernet
Discrete: 128
Analog: 64
MELSEC Ethernet
Discrete: 128
Analog: 64
Modbus/TCP
Discrete: 512
If the communication PLC type is “SYSMAC RS-232-C” or "Modbus RTU master RS",
then there is no data update request interval setting. (This communication type, which
relies on RS-232-C communication, is designed to send the next data request as soon
as data is received.)

Table Parameter settings on Common Settings tab sheet

Communication
Abnormal Monitoring Timer Integer 10 to 600 seconds
Monitor
Data Update Analog / Discrete Request Interval 1 Integer 100 to 20000 ms
Request Request Interval 2 Integer 100 to 20000 ms
Pulse Request Interval Integer 100 to 20000 ms

5.4.3. Detailed Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Settings

This tab sheet is used to set detailed settings for a particular PLC.
Common settings for all PLCs

Device settings to be read by the eCUBE Unit from the PLC are set in the
communication address field. The eCUBE Unit reads the data area, which is continuous
for each analog signal/pulse/discrete signal. Therefore, set the required number of
devices and the address of the leading device for each signal.
FA-M3 Ethernet Communication
Fig. Detailed Settings tab sheet (FA-M3 Ethernet)
The settings for “IP Address” and “CPU No”, should match the FA-M3 settings.
For “Time-out”, normally the initial setting should be left unchanged as this is a timer
value to monitor for responses in task processing inside the eCUBE Unit.
The following devices are read based on the Communication Address Settings in the
example shown above.
• Analog： 128 word devices (D1000 to D1127)
• Pulse： 32 word devices (D2000 to D2031)
• Discrete： 128 bit devices (I1000 to I1127)

Table Detailed Settings tab sheet (FA-M3 Ethernet) parameter settings

FA-M3 Ethernet IP Address ― nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn=0 to 255)
Communication CPU No Integer 1 to 4
Settings
Time-out Integer 1 to 60 seconds
Communication Analog Lead Address, Identifier Character
Address Settings Data Lead Address, Address Integer 1 to 999999 (*)
Quantity Integer 1 to 512
Pulse Lead Address, Identifier Character
Data Lead Address, Address Integer 1 to 999999 (*)
Discrete Lead Address, Identifier Character
Data Lead Address, Address Integer 1 to 999999 (*)
*1: The readable address range varies depending on the PLC model.
*2: If zero is set, the reading of data is not performed.

SYSMAC RS-232-C Communication
Fig. Detailed Settings tab sheet (SYSMAC RS-232-C)
The settings for “Baud Rate”, “Data Bit”, “Stop Bit”, and “Parity” should match the
SYSMAC settings. For “COM Port No”, select the port used by the eCUBE Unit. (FCN
has COM1 only.)
• Analog: Data memory, 128 word devices, 1000 to 1127
• Pulse: Data memory, 32 word devices, 2000 to 2031
• Discrete: I/O relay, 16 bit devices (300.00 to 300.15) and 16 bit devices (301.00 to
301.15)

Table Detailed Settings tab sheet (SYSMAC RS-232-C) parameter settings

SYSMAC CPU No Integer 0 to 31
RS-232-C 300/ 1200/ 2400/ 4800/ 9600/ 14400/ 19200/
Communication Baud Rate (Selection)
28800/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200
Settings
Data Bit (Selection) 7 bits/8 bits
Stop Bit (Selection) 1 bit/2 bits
Parity (Selection) None/Odd/Even
COM Port No (Selection) COM1/COM2(FCN has no COM2)
1 to 5 seconds (if set to any value exceeding
Time-out Integer 5 seconds, the value is assumed to be 5
seconds)
Communication Analog Lead Address, Integer 0 to 999999 (*1)
Address Settings Data Quantity Integer 1 to 512 (*2)
Pulse Lead Address, Integer 0 to 999999 (*1)
Data Quantity Integer 1 to 32 (*2)
R: I/O relay/internal auxiliary relay
Lead Address, L: Link relay
(Selection)
Discrete Identifier H: Hold relay
Data A: Auxiliary memory relay
Lead Address, Integer 0 to 32767 (*1)
Quantity Integer 1 to 512 (*2)
*1 : The readable address range varies depending on the PLC model.


MELSEC Ethernet communication
Fig. Detailed Settings tab sheet (MELSEC Ethernet)
The settings for “IP Address”, “Port”, “Protocol”, and “PC No” should match the MELSEC
settings.
For “ACPU Monitoring Timer”, normally the initial setting should be left unchanged as
this is a timer value to monitor for responses between the CPU and the communication
card inside MELSEC.
The following devices are read based on the communication address settings in the
example shown above. If the device is hexadecimal, check HEX.
• Analog: 128 word devices (D1000 to D1127)
• Pulse: 32 word devices (D2000 to D2031)
• Discrete: 32 bit devices (M100 to M11F)

Table Detailed Settings tab sheet (MELSEC Ethernet) parameter settings

MELSEC IP Address ― nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn = 0 to 255)
Ethernet 1024 or higher.
Communication 1023 and lower can be set, but a warning
Settings Port Long integer message is output. Ports that are already
used (e.g., 20547) cannot be used. (20547
is used by Logic Designer)
Protocol (Selection) TCP/UDP
PC No Integer 1 to 255
Time-out Integer 1 to 60 seconds
ACPU Monitoring Timer Integer 0 to 100 (250 ms units; 0: no monitoring)
Communication Lead Address,
Character
Address Settings Identifier
Lead Address, Alphanumeric 1 to 999999 (*1)
Analog Address characters (Hex input permitted if HEX is checked)
Data
Unchecked: Decimal address
HEX (Selection)
Checked: Hexadecimal address
Lead Address,
Character
Identifier
Pulse Address characters (Hex input permitted if HEX is checked)
Data
HEX (Selection)
Lead Address,
Character
Identifier
Discrete Address characters (Hex input permitted if HEX is checked)
Data
HEX (Selection)
*1 : The readable address range varies depending on the PLC model.


Modbus RTU master RS
Fig. Detailed Settings tab sheet (Modbus RTU master RS)
The settings for “Baud Rate”, “Data Bit”, “Stop Bit”, and “Parity” should match the
communication target settings. For “COM Port No”, select the port used by the eCUBE
Unit. (FCN has COM1 only.)
• Analog: Input Registers, 128 word devices, 300001 to 300128
• Pulse: Holding Registers, 32 word devices, 400001 to 400032
• Discrete: Discrete inputs, 128 bit devices, 100001 to 10028

Table Detailed Settings tab sheet (Modbus RTU master RS) parameter settings
Modbus RTU Station No Integer 0 to 31
master 300/ 1200/ 2400/ 4800/ 9600/ 14400/ 19200/
Communication Baud Rate (Selection)
28800/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200
Settings
Data Bit (Fixed) 8 bits
Stop Bit (Selection) 1 bit/ 2 bits
Parity (Selection) None/ Odd/ Even
COM Port No (Selection) COM1/ COM2(FCN has no COM2)
1 to 5 seconds (if set to any value exceeding
Time-out Integer 5 seconds, the value is assumed to be 5
seconds)
Communication Lead Address, Input Register
(Selection)
Address Settings Device Holding Register
Analog Input Register : 300001 to 365536
Data Lead Address,
Integer Holding Register : 400001 to 465536
Address
(*1)
Lead Address, Input Register
(Selection)
Device Holding Register
Input Register : 300001 to 365536
Lead Address,
Integer Holding Register : 400001 to 465536
Address
Pulse (*1)
Data Quantity Integer 1 to 32 (*2)
Unchecked: Lower to upper level word data
arrangement
Word Reverse (Selection)
Checked: Upper to lower level word data
arrangement
Lead Address, Coil
(Selection)
Device Discrete Input
Discrete Coil : 1～ 65536
Data Lead Address,
Integer Discrete Input : 100001～165536
Address
(*1)
*1: The device number to be set here may have to be changed, depending on the specifications of the communication
target. For example, if the range of input registers is 30001–39999 on the communication target side, 30001 must
be entered as 300001.

Word Reverse Setting

Any single item of pulse data (effective data range: 0–99999999) is represented by a
signed 32-bit two-word integer. Since the eCUBE Unit communicates in units of words,
it successively processes each received pair of words into a single piece of pulse data.
This processing method differs depending on how the communication target stores data.
In one way, pulse data is saved by the communication target in word devices in the
sequence of low-order data and high-order data. In the other way, the pulse data is
reversely saved in the sequence of high-order data and low-order data. If the latter is
the case, select “Word Reverse.”
• When the Word Reverse option is not selected

Device
400100 :
400101 Low-order data One pulse data item
400102 High-order data
400103 :
• When the Word Reverse option is selected

Device
400100 :
400101 High-order data One pulse data item
400102 Low-order data
400103 :
Fig. Sequence of Word Devices and Word Reverse Settings

Modbus/TCP Client Communication Settings
Fig. Detailed Settings tab sheet (Modbus/TCP Client Communication Settings)
In the "IP Address" and "Station No" fields, set the IP address and station number
corresponding to the remote party in the communication.
The setting in the "Time-out” field is a timer value for monitoring for a response in task
processing within the eCUBE unit. Normally the default value should be used for this
setting.
For "Device Starting Number", select "1" if the remote party’s device number starts with
1, and select "0" if it starts with 0. This setting varies depending on the type of remote
party. The allowed setting range for the lead address changes in accordance with this
setting.
With the example communication address settings shown above, the following devices
will be read.
• Analog Data: 128 word devices from 300001 to 300128
• Pulse Data: 32 word devices from 400001 to 400032
• Discrete Data: 128 word devices from 100001 to 100128

Table Setting fields on Detailed Settings tab sheet (Modbus/TCP Client Communication
Settings)
Setting Field Data type Valid data range
Modbus/TCP IP Address – nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (nnn=0 to 255)
Client Station No Integer 1 to 255
Communication
Settings Time-out Integer 1 to 60 seconds (default: 5 seconds)
Communication Device Starting Number (Selection) 1: Used if remote party’s device number starts
Address Settings with 1
0: Used if remote party’s device number starts
with 0
Analog Lead Address: (Selection) Input Registers
Data Device Holding Registers
Lead Address: Integer If device starting number is 1:
Address Input Registers: 300001 to 365536
Holding Registers: 400001 to 465536
If device starting number is 0:
Input Registers: 300000 to 365535
Holding Registers: 400000 to 465535 (*1)
Pulse Lead Address: (Selection) Input Registers
Data Device Holding Registers
Address Input Registers: 300001 to 365536
Holding Registers: 400001 to 465536
Input Registers: 300000 to 365535
Holding Registers: 400000 to 465535 (*1)
Word Reverse (Selection) Unchecked: Used if word data arrangement is
lower, upper
Checked: Used if word data arrangement is
upper, lower
Discrete Lead Address: (Selection) Coils
Data Device Input relays
Address Coils: 1 to 65536
Input relays: 100001 to 165536
Coils: 0 to 65535
Input relays: 100000 to 165535 (*1)
*1: The readable address range varies depending on the remote party type and the device.
*2: Data are not read if “0” is set.
See Also
For information on address word reversal, see " Word Reverse Setting" in " Modbus RTU Mode
master" in 5.4.3 "Detailed Settings Tab Sheet: PLC Definitions".

5.5. Equipment Settings

This window is used to set the Interconnected Function Settings values, eCUBE
Unit Web Page settings, and other settings as equipment definitions.
Select the desired equipment on the Startup Window and click [Equipment Settings] to
display the Equipment Settings window.
参考：和文の画面
Fig. Equipment Settings window
The Equipment Settings window contains the following tab sheets.

Interconnected Function Settings tab sheet

Determine the use/nonuse of interconnected tags and set reference values for
interconnected condition judgment which serve as the conditions for executing
breakdown (event) processing.
eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to set the name to be displayed on the eCUBE Unit Web Page.

This tab sheet is used to enter basic equipment information which is referenced by the
eCUBE Center.

5.5.1. Interconnected Function Settings Tab Sheet:

Equipment Settings
Determine the use/nonuse of interconnected tags and set reference values for
interconnected condition judgment which serve as the conditions for Alarm/
Warning/Daily Report processing.
Fig. Interconnected Function Settings tab sheet
Select the use/nonuse of interconnected tag in the conditions for alarm processing,
warning event processing, and daily report data saving processing. In addition, the
conditions for alarm monitoring event processing, warning event processing, and daily
report (hourly) data saving processing include the condition that the interconnected
analog tag input value is greater than Level 1 or Level 2. Set a reference value for
judging this condition.
When setting the values of Level 1 and Level 2, assume the span of the interconnected
analog tag input value to be 100%.
Table Parameter settings on Interconnected Function Settings tab sheet
Data Effective
Parameter Data type
Range
Interconnected Use Maintenance Tag (Selection) Use/Nonuse
Tag Settings Use Interconnected Discrete Tag (Selection) Use/Nonuse
Use Interconnected Analog Tag (Selection) Use/Nonuse
Interconnected Alarm Interconnected Analog Tag Level 1 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
Condition Interconnected Analog Tag Level 2 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
Settings
Warning Interconnected Analog Tag Level 1 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
Interconnected Analog Tag Level 2 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
Daily Interconnected Analog Tag Level 1 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
Report Interconnected Analog Tag Level 2 Numerical value 0 to 100 (%) (*)
*: Values based on a concatenation check analog tag span equal to 100%

5.5.2. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings: Equipment Settings

This tab sheet is used to set the name to be displayed on the eCUBE Unit Web
Page.
Fig. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings tab sheet
Table Parameter settings on eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings tab sheet
Used by
center
eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings Equipment Alarm Name Character 10 characters or less ○

5.5.3. Other Settings Tab Sheet: Equipment Settings

This tab sheet is used to enter basic equipment information which is referenced
by the eCUBE Center.
“Equipment Supplier”, “Device Supplier”, “Application” and “Capacity (Engineering Unit)”

are pieces of reference information used in management by the eCUBE Center. If these
parameters are not required, they do not need to be set.

Used by
center
Equipment Equipment 40 characters or less Selection (*) or
Character ○
Setting Supplier direct input
20 characters or less Selection (*) or
Device Supplier Character ○
direct input
10 characters or less Selection (*) or
Application Character ○
direct input
Capacity Numerical
1 to 99999 ○
(Engineering Unit) value
*：Selection options can be edited by selecting [Tools] - [Options] from the menu bar on the Startup Window.

5.6. Analog Tag Settings

This window is used to register analog input signals as analog tags, and to define
parameters such as name, type, and function separately for each tag.
Select the desired equipment under Tag Settings on the Startup Window, then click the
[Analog Tag Settings] button to open the Analog Tag Settings (Tag List) window.
Fig. Analog Tag Settings (Tag List) window
This window shows all of the analog tags (up to 128 tags per unit) for the selected
equipment.
When one of the column headings is clicked, the tags displayed in the list are resorted in
ascending order based on the clicked heading. Clicking the same column heading again
resorts the list in descending order.
When the line corresponding to any signal is double-clicked, an input screen is
displayed for the clicked tag, allowing it to be defined.
For already registered tags, some of the settings can be edited directly in the Tag List
window.

Input procedure
• To add a new tag to the tag list, click the [Add] button.
• To change the settings for a tag that is already on the tag list, select the tag, then
click the [Modify] button.
• To delete a tag that is already on the tag list, select the tag, then click the [Delete]
button.
[Add] button: Opens the Analog Tag Input window for new tags.
[Modify] button: Opens the Analog Tag Input window for the selected tag.
[Delete] button: Deletes the selected tag from the tag list.
[Copy] button: Copies the setting of the selected tag to a new tag.
[OK] button: Confirms the edits and closes the window.
[Cancel] button: Cancels the edits and closes the window.
[Apply] button: Confirms the edits.
Direct editing in the Tag List window

In the Tag List window, some of the definitions(*) given to already registered tags can be
edited directly. To edit the tag list, click the settings you want to change in the Tag List
window. The background color of the updated settings changes to yellow. To confirm the
edits, click the [OK] or [Apply] button.
*: Changes can only be made to those definitions which will not involve changing any other tag or equipment or the PLC
configuration. Uneditable definitions cannot be accessed even if they are clicked on in the window.

Analog Tag Input window
Fig. Analog Tag Input window
The Analog Tag Input window contains the following tab sheets.

This tab sheet is used to set basic information for analog tags, such as tag number, tag
name, display scale, engineering unit, and signal type.
Input Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter analog tag input settings.
Alarm Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to set the alarm level, alarm setting, input signal validity check
setting (IOP value), alarm hysteresis, and alarm mask function settings.
Interconnected Function Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to enter interconnected settings serving as the conditions for
executing breakdown alarm (event) processing and saving daily report (hourly) data, as
well as to define the method used to execute such event processing.

This window is used to enter other settings.

5.6.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to set basic information for analog tags, such as tag
number, tag name, display scale, engineering unit, and signal type.
• “Center Tag No” is the tag number used by the eCUBE Center. Normally, you
should click the [Copy Tag No] button and use that setting.
• “High Speed Event Data Gathering Tag Setting” is a setting which is used to create
event data. If “No” is selected, only one-second-interval data is saved. If “Yes” is
selected, both 100-ms-interval data and one-second-interval data are saved. Up to
16 tags can be set in a unit.
• “Common Tag Setting” is a tag setting for performing alarm handling (event) even if
the maintenance tag is ON.
• "Variation/Prediction Warning Tag Setting" is a tag setting for performing a
variation/prediction warning process on analog tags.
• “Interconnected Analog Tag” under “Tag Type” is one of the alarm handling (event)
execution conditions. Be sure to set one such tag for the equipment.
• “Power Factor Tag” under “Tag Type” performs calculations on the input signal. Two
such calculations are provided and applied to a 0 to 100% signal of the input signal:
a calculation that sets the signal to -50 to -100/+100 to +50, and a calculation that
sets the signal to +100 to +50/-50 to -100.
• “Input Reversal Tag” under “Tag Type” simply reverses input signal 0 to 100% to 100
to 0%.


Used by
center
Alphanumeric
Tag No 10 characters or less (* with input restrictions) ○
characters
Tag Name Character 24 characters or less, (* with input restrictions) ○
Numerical
Scale High Limit (SH) -9999999 to 99999999 ○
value
Numerical
Scale Low Limit (SL) -9999999 to 99999999 ○
value
12 characters or less, (up to 8 characters with
Engineering Unit Character ○
SCADA display)
Decimal Point (Selection) 0 to 4 Example: 2 → XX.99 ○
Alphanumeric
Center Tag No 10 characters or less (* with input restrictions) ○
characters
High Speed Event Data Yes / No speed tag (maximum 16 tags per
(Selection) ○
Gathering Tag Setting unit)
Common Tag Setting (Selection) Yes / No ○
Variation/Prediction
(Selection) Normal tags / Variation/prediction warning tags ○
Warning Tag Setting
Ordinary
Interconnected Analog Tag (the equipment
must have one of these settings)
Tag Type (Selection)
Power Factor Tag: +50 to +100/-100 to -50
Power Factor Tag: -50 to -100/+100 to +50
Input Reversal Tag
See Also
See “Restrictions” in “6. Appendix” for information on input restrictions for Tag No, Tag Name, and
Center Tag No.

5.6.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to enter analog tag input settings.
Fig. Input Settings tab sheet
There are three different input setting types. PLC communication input is input through
PLC communication. User Variables Input is input through user-created control
application variables.
Input procedure
• If “Hardware I/O Input” is selected, select “I/O Module Model” from the pulldown
menu. Simply select the I/O module model here. Go back to eCUBE Unit Settings
to set the channel assignments.
• If “PLC Communication Input” is selected, enter the device address number. If the
data is hexadecimal, “(HEX)” is displayed in the guide to the right of the input box. If
the data is in decimal notation, “(DEC)” is displayed. Also enter the communication
scale.
• If “User Variables Input” is selected, set “Variable Name”. An INT-type global
variable is created with the set variable name in the Logic Designer project. (For the
data input in the user variable, values of 0 to 10000 are treated as 0 to 100% of the
display range.)

Table Parameter settings on Input Settings tab sheet

Hardware I/O input
Input Type (Selection) PLC Communication Input
User Variables Input
I/O Module Model (Selection) (*)
Hardware I/O input
Assignment (display only) (The I/O address is displayed)
Alphanumeric
Address Inside PLC setting range
characters
PLC Communication Communication
Input Integer -32767 to 32767
Scale High Limit
Communication
Integer -32767 to 32767
Scale Low Limit
30 characters or less. A number cannot
Alphanumeric
User Variables Input Variable name be used as the lead character.
characters
(An INT-type global variable is created)
See Also
See “5.3.6 I/O Module Settings” for information on the I/O module models and functions that can be
selected in hard I/O input.

5.6.3. Alarm Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to set the alarm level, alarm setting, input signal validity
check setting (IOP value), alarm hysteresis, and periodical alarm detection
settings.
Fig. Alarm Settings tab sheet
Alarm Level Setting

There are five different alarm levels. They are used to determine the e-Mail recipient
when a failure occurs, and the alarm tone output by eCUBE Center.
Recover Event Settings

Notification is sent not only on events such as alarms, but also in the event of recovery.
Alarm Value Settings

Set the alarm value setting in the tag engineering unit. To enter input scale upper/lower
limits, click the [Use Input Scale] button.
Input Limit Validity (IOP) Check Settings

The Input Limit Validity (IOP) Check Settings is a threshold value for determining that an
input abnormality has occurred when the input signal exceeds 0 to 100% of a specified
value.

Hysteresis Setting
The hysteresis setting is valid for alarms HH/Hi/Lo/LL/H2/L2. It is not used in input
signal validity checks.
Periodical Alarm Detection Setting

The Periodical Alarm Detection Setting is a setting for masking event processing code 1
or 3 events (eCUBE Center notification events). (When an event occurs, eCUBE Center
notification events with the tag in question are masked for the set timer period. If there
is an alarm state after the set timer period passes, events in that state are output. There
is one mask timer in a tag, and it is applied in the same manner to all HH/Hi/Lo/LL/H2/L2
events.)
Table Parameter settings on Alarm Settings tab sheet

Used by
center
High Priority
Medium Priority
Alarm Level
Alarm Level (Selection) Low Priority ○
Setting
Warning
Maintenance Request
Recover Event No: Do not notify recover events
Raise Recover Event (Selection)
Settings Yes: Notify recover events
HH Alarm Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
Hi Alarm Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
Alarm Value Lo Alarm Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
Settings LL Alarm Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
H2 Warning Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
L2 Warning Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL (engineering unit)
Input Limit 100 to 150％
IOP High Limit Value Numerical value
Validity (IOP) (with span at 100%)
Check Settings IOP Low Limit Value Numerical value -50 to 0％ (with span at 100%)
Hysteresis
Hysteresis Numerical value 0 to 100％ (with span at 100%)
Setting
Periodical Periodical Alarm Detection
(Selection) Yes / No
Alarm YES/NO
Detection
Setting Period Long integer 1 to 600 s

5.6.4. Interconnected Function Settings Tab Sheet: Analog

Tag Input
This tab sheet is used to enter interconnected settings serving as the conditions
for executing breakdown alarm (event) processing and saving daily report (hourly)
data, as well as to define the method used to execute such event processing.

Fig. Interconnected Function Settings tab sheet
Interconnected Function Settings

• If “Interconnected Discrete Tag ON” is selected, alarms (events) are monitored when
the Interconnected Discrete Tag (set one such tag per piece of equipment) is ON.
• If “Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 1” is selected, alarms (events) are monitored
when the Interconnected Analog Tag (set one such tag per piece of equipment) is
Level 1 or greater. Likewise, similar operations are performed when
“Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 2” is selected.

Event Processing Code

• If “No Processing” is selected, event processing is not performed even if an alarm
occurs during monitoring.
• If “Notification to Center” is selected, event notifications are output to the eCUBE
Center and an external center (only if defined). If the e-Mail function of the unit is
defined, the unit sends e-Mail.
• If “Event Data Gathering” is selected, the data preceding and following an event are
collected as event data and saved to the FCN/FCJ system card.
• If “Notification to Center and Event Data Gathering” is selected, both processes
mentioned above are performed.
Table Parameter settings on Concatenation Settings tab sheet

Not Monitored
Always Enable
Alarm Monitoring
(Selection) Interconnected Discrete Tag ON
Enable Condition
Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 1
Interconnected Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 2
Function Setting
Warning Monitoring
(Selection) Same as above
Enable Condition
Daily Report Creation
(Selection) Same as above
Enable Condition
No Processing
Notification to Center
Alarm (HH, LL) (Selection)
Event Processing Event Data Gathering
Code Notification to Center and Event Data Gathering
Alarm (Hi, Low) (Selection) Same as above
Warning (H2, L2) (Selection) Same as above

5.6.5. Variation/Prediction Warning Settings Tab Sheet:

Analog Tag Input
This tab sheet is used to set variation/prediction warnings.
Fig. Variation/Prediction Warning Settings tab sheet
Calculation Settings
The settings in this area are used to set data required to perform calculations.
"Filtering Value" is a setting which is used when performing filtering on analog
instantaneous values.
"Number of Sampling Data" is a setting which represents the number of samples used
when calculating the moving average of the data after filtering.
"Period of Variation Check" is a setting which represents the interval between data
points used when calculating the amount of variation for variation warnings.
Variation Warning Settings

The settings in this area are used to set warning points corresponding to the value of the
difference between the current data and the past data set in "Period of Variation Check".
The warnings values are set as absolute values (in engineering units) within the display
scale.

Prediction Warning Settings

The settings in this area are used to set warning points for use in performing a warning
check after the time period set in "PRH Judgment-time" or "PRL Judgment-time" passes.
The values are set in engineering units within the display scale.

The setting in this area is used to provide notification of a recovery event in addition to
the event notification provided when a warning occurs. The hysteretic setting presented
in 5.6.3 "Alarm Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input" is used to determine when
recovery takes place.
Interconnected Function Settings and Event Processing Code

For an explanation of these settings, see 5.6.4 "Interconnected Function Settings Tab
Sheet: Analog Tag Input".
Table Setting fields in Variation/Prediction Warning Tag Settings tab sheet

Setting field Data type Valid data range
Calculation Filtering Value Numerical value 0.00 to 1.00
Settings Number of Sampling Data Integer 1 to 180 points
Period of Variation Check Integer 1 to 3600 seconds
Variation High Warning Setting Value Numerical value Within display scale
Warning Settings (VH) (in engineering units)
Low Warning Setting Value Numerical value Within display scale
(LH) (in engineering units)
Prediction High Warning Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL
Warning Settings (PRH) (in engineering units)
Low Warning Setting Value Numerical value SH to SL
(PRL) (in engineering units)
PRH Judgment-time (TH) Numerical value 1 to 32767 minutes
PRL Judgment-time (TL) Numerical value 1 to 32767 minutes
Interconnected Warning Monitoring Enable (Selection) Not Monitored
Function Condition Always Enable
Settings Interconnected Discrete Tag ON
Event Warning (Selection) No Processing
Processing Code Notification to Center
Event Data Gathering
Notification to Center and Event Data
Gathering

5.6.6. Other Settings Tab Sheet: Analog Tag Input

This window is used to enter other settings.
Data Save Settings

This setting pertains to the eCUBE Unit Web Page trend display method.
If “No” is selected, trend drawing starts as soon as the trend display window is opened.
If “Yes” is selected, when the trend display window is opened, the trend for the
preceding 10 minutes is displayed and trend drawing starts.

No
Data Save Settings eCUBE Unit Web Page Trend (Selection)
Yes (up to 8 tags per unit)

5.7. Pulse Tag Settings

This window is used to register pulse input signals as pulse tags, and to define
[Pulse Tag Settings] button to open the Pulse Tag Settings (Tag List) window.
Fig. Pulse Tag Settings (Tag List) window
This window shows all of the pulse tags (up to 16 tags per unit) for the selected
equipment.
window.

Input procedure
button.
[Add] button: Opens the pulse tag input window for new tags.
[Modify] button: Opens the pulse tag input window for the selected tag.


Pulse Tag Input window
Fig. Pulse Tag Input window
The Pulse Tag Input window contains the following tab sheets.

This tab sheet is used to set basic pulse tag information, such as the tag number, tag
name, pulse weight, and unit.

This tab sheet is used to enter pulse tag input settings.

5.7.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Pulse Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to set basic pulse tag information, such as the tag number,
tag name, pulse weight, and unit.
• For “Pulse Weight”, set the weight of a single pulse in engineering units.
• “Center Tag No” is the tag number used by the eCUBE Center. Normally, you
should click the [Copy Tag No] button and use that setting.
• The center trend scale settings are required to view trends in the pulse tag in the
eCUBE Center.
Used by
center
Tag Alphanumeric 10 characters or less (* with input
Tag No ○
Settings characters restrictions)
24 characters or less, (* with input
Tag Name Character ○
restrictions)
Numerical
Pulse Weight 0.0001 to 10000.0 ○
value
12 characters or less, (up to 8 characters
Engineering Unit Character ○
with SCADA display)
Decimal Point (Selection) 0 to 4 Example: 2 → XX.99 ○
Alphanumeric 10 characters or less (* with input
Center Tag No ○
characters restrictions)
Center Trend Scale Numerical
(for trend display) ○
High Limit value
Center Trend Scale Numerical
Low Limit value
See Also
See “Restrictions” in “6. Appendix” for information on input restrictions for Tag No, Tag Name, and
Center Tag No.

5.7.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Pulse Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to enter pulse tag input settings.
Input procedure
scale.
• If “User Variables Input” is selected, set “Variable Name”. A DINT-type global
variable is created with the set variable name in the Logic Designer project. (The
user variable input data range is 0 to 99999999. Use this data as totalized data for
rotary processing.)


Data
Parameter Data Effective Range
type
Hardware I/O input
Hardware I/O input
PLC Communication PLC Communication Alphanumeric
Inside PLC setting range
Input Input characters
30 characters or less. A number cannot
Alphanumeric
User Variables Input Variable name be used as the lead character.
characters
(A DINT-type global variable is created)
See Also
See “5.3.6 I/O Module Settings” for information on the module models and functions that can be

5.8. Discrete Tag Settings

This window is used to register discrete signals as discrete tags, and to define
[Discrete Tag Settings] button to open the Discrete Tag Settings (Tag List) window.
Fig. Discrete Tag Settings (Tag List) window display example
This window shows all of the discrete tags (up to 128 tags per unit) for the selected
equipment.
window.

Input procedure
button.
[Add] button: Opens the discrete tag input window for new tags.
[Modify] button: Opens the discrete tag input window for the selected tag.


Discrete Tag Input window
Fig. Discrete Tag Input window
The Discrete Tag Input window contains the following tab sheets.

This tab sheet is used to set basic discrete tag information, such as the tag number, tag
name, and Tag type.

This tab sheet is used to enter discrete tag input settings.
Alarm Settings tab sheet

This tab sheet is used to set alarm level, and the concatenation settings that serve as
the alarm handling (event) execution conditions. It is also used to set the processing
method for executing the event process.
Running Time Tag Settings tab sheet

When running tag settings are entered on the Basic Settings tab sheet, the Running
Time Tag Settings tab sheet is added automatically. A running time tag is a tag that
totalizes the running time using a counter that operates in one-minute increments.
Running Count Tag Settings tab sheet

When running tag settings are entered on the Basic Settings tab sheet, the Running
Count Tag Settings tab sheet is added automatically. A running count tag is a tag that
totalizes the running count by detecting when the run-stop signal ON is set.

5.8.1. Basic Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to set basic discrete tag information, such as the tag
number, tag name, and Tag type.
• “Invert Setting” is a setting that inverts the input signal, then performs alarm (event)
processing.
• “Common Tag Setting” is a tag setting for performing alarm handling (event) even if
the maintenance tag is ON.
• “Maintenance Tag Setting” is a tag setting for stopping alarm handling (event) during
equipment maintenance. When a contact set to a maintenance tag turns ON, alarm
handling (event) is no longer output from tags corresponding to the same equipment
as the maintenance tag. Be sure to set one such tag for the equipment.
• When “Run-Stop Tag” in “Tag Type” is set, the running time tag and running count
tag are added. As many as 16 tags in a unit may be set for Run-Stop Tag, together
with concatenation check tags.
• “Run-Stop Tag / Interconnected Discrete Tag” under “Tag Type” is one of the alarm
handling (event) execution conditions. Be sure to set one such tag for the
equipment.
• “Discrete Tag ON Comment” and “Discrete Tag OFF Comment” are settings that are
displayed on the eCUBE Unit Web Page.


Used by
center
Tag Alphanumeric 10 characters or less (* with input
Tag No ○
Settings characters restrictions)
24 characters or less, (* with input
restrictions)
Invert Setting (Selection) Not Invert / Invert ○
Common Tag Setting (Selection) No / Yes ○
Maintenance Tag No / Yes (the equipment must have one of
(Selection) ○
Setting these settings)
Alarm Tag
Run-Stop Tag
Run-Stop Tag / Interconnected Discrete Tag
Tag Type (Selection) ○
(the equipment must have one of these
settings)
Status Contact
Discrete Tag ON
Comment (actual Character 8 characters or less ○
input)
Discrete Tag OFF
Comment (actual Character 8 characters or less ○
input)
See Also
See “Restrictions” in “6. Appendix” for information on input restrictions for Tag No and Tag Name.

5.8.2. Input Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to enter discrete tag input settings.
Input procedure
scale.
• If “User Variables Input” is selected, set “Variable Name”. A BOOL-type global
variable is created with the set variable name in the Logic Designer project.


Hardware I/O input
Hardware I/O Input
PLC Communication Alphanumeric
Address Inside PLC setting range
Input characters
30 characters or less. A number cannot be
Alphanumeric
User Variables Input Variable name used as the lead character.
characters
(A BOOL-type global variable is created)
See Also
See “5.3.6 I/O Module Settings” for information on the module models and functions that can be

5.8.3. Alarm Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag Input

This tab sheet is used to set the concatenation settings that serve as the alarm
handling (event) execution conditions and daily report creation conditions. It is
also used to set the processing method for executing the event process.
Fig. Alarm Settings tab sheet
Alarm Level Setting

• There are six different Alarm Level Setting. They are used to determine the e-Mail
recipient when a failure occurs, and the alarm tone output by eCUBE Center.

• Notification is sent not only on events such as alarms, but also in the event of
recovery.
Interconnected Function Settings

• When “Interconnected Discrete Tag ON” is set, monitoring is performed while the
Interconnected Discrete Tag (set one per piece of equipment) is ON.
• If “Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 1” is selected, alarms (events) are monitored
when Concatenation Check Analog (set one per piece of equipment) is Level 1 of
capacity or greater. Likewise, similar operations are performed when
“Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 2” is selected.

Event Processing Code

• If “No Processing” is selected, event processing is not performed even if an alarm
occurs during monitoring.
• If “Notification to Center” is selected, event notifications are output to the eCUBE
Center and an external center (only if defined). If the e-Mail function of the unit is
defined, the unit sends e-Mail.
• If “Event Data Gathering” is selected, the data preceding and following an event are
collected as event data and saved to the FCN/FCJ system card.
• If “Notification to Center and Event Data Gathering” are selected, both processes
mentioned above are performed.
Table Parameter settings on Alarm Settings tab sheet

Used by
center
High Priority
Medium Priority
Alarm Level Low Priority
Alarm Level (Selection) ○
Settings Warning
Maintenance Request
Status Change Notification
Recover Event Raise Recover No : Do not notify recover events
(Selection)
Settings Event Yes : Notify recover events
Not Monitored
Interconnected Always Enable
Alarm Monitoring
Function (Selection) Interconnected Discrete Tag ON
Enable Condition
Setting Interconnected Analog Tag > Level 1
No Processing
Event Notification to Center
Processing Alarm (Selection) Event Data Gathering
Code Notification to Center and Event Data
Gathering

5.8.4. Running Time Tag Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag

Input
When a Run-Stop Tag is set on the Basic Settings tab sheet, the Running Time
Tag Settings tab sheet is added automatically. A running time tag is a tag that
totalizes the running time using a counter that operates in one-minute increments.
Fig. Running Time Tag Settings tab sheet
• “Center Trend Scale High Limit”, “Center Trend Scale Low Limit”, and “Center Tag
No” are used for display in the eCUBE Center.
• “Running Time Tag Settings (Resettable Tag)” is a tag that allows the running time to
be reset through resetting on the eCUBE Unit Web Page.
• If you select "Yes" from “Notification to Center”, and when the total value of
resettable running time exceeds the notification value, the event is notified to the
eCUBE Center. If you select "Yes" from “Recover Event Settings” in the alarm
setting, and when the total value is below the notification value through resetting,
the recovery is notified to the eCUBE Center.

Table Parameter settings on Running Time Tag Settings tab sheet

Data Used by
Parameter Data Effective Range
type center
Running Alphanumeric 10 characters or less (* with input
Tag No ○
Time Tag characters restrictions)
Settings 24 characters or less, (* with input
restrictions)
Center Trend Scale High Numerical
Limit value
Center Trend Scale Low Numerical
Limit value
Center Tag No ○
Tag No ○
Time Tag characters restrictions)
(Resettable Tag Name Character
restrictions)
○
Tag)
Numerical
Notification Value Setting 0 to 99999999 (minute)
value
Notification to Center No: No notification to center
(Selection)
(Event Processing Code) Yes: Notification to center
See Also

5.8.5. Running Count Tag Settings Tab Sheet: Discrete Tag

Input
When a Run-Stop Tag is set on the Basic Settings tab sheet, the Running Count
Tag Settings tab sheet is added automatically. A running count tag is a tag that
totalizes the running count by detecting when the run-stop signal ON rises.
Fig. Running Count Tag Settings tab sheet
• “Center Trend Scale High Limit”, “Center Trend Scale Low Limit”, and “Center Tag
No” are used for display in the eCUBE Center.
• “Resettable Running Count Tag Setting (Resettable)” is a tag that allows the running
count to be reset through resetting on the eCUBE Unit Web Page.
• If you select "Yes" from “Notification to Center”, and when the total value of
resettable running count exceeds the notification value, the event is notified to the
eCUBE Center. If you select "Yes" from “Recover Event Settings” in the alarm
setting, and when the total value is below the notification value through resetting,
the recovery is notified to the eCUBE Center.

Table Parameter settings on Running Count Tag Settings tab sheet

Used by
center
Tag No ○
Count Tag characters restrictions)
restrictions)
Center Trend Scale High Numerical
Limit value
Center Trend Scale Low Numerical
Limit value
Center Tag No ○
Tag No ○
Count Tag characters restrictions)
(Resettable Tag Name Character
restrictions)
Tag)
Numerical
Notification Value Setting 0 to 9999 (count)
value
Notification to Center No: No notification to center
(Selection) ○
(Event Processing Code) Yes: Notification to center
See Also

5.9. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings

This window is used to assign eCUBE Unit Web Page tags for individual units.
Select a unit on the Startup Window, then click the [Web Page Settings] button to display
the following window.
Fig. eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings
There are five different eCUBE Unit Web Page Group windows: Measurement Point
Details Analog, Measurement Point Details Pulse, Measurement Point Details Discrete,
Measurement Point Details Running Time, and Real-time Trend. Tags are assigned one
at a time to these windows.
See Also
For more information about eCUBE Unit Web Page, refer to “eCUBE Unit Web Page” (IM34P02Q01-
01E).
Input procedure
1. On the “Group List” pulldown menu, select the type of new page to be created.
2. Under “Group List”, click the number corresponding to the page to be added to
select it.
3. Under “Group Settings”, enter the group name.
4. Under “Tag List”, select the tag you want to assign by clicking it.
5. Under “Group Settings”, select the number the tag is to be assigned to by clicking it.
6. Under “Group Settings”, click the [Select->] button. The tag is assigned to the
group. If "Insert" is checked at this moment, the tag is inserted.
7. In order to delete a tag that was assigned, select the tag from “Group Settings” and
click the [<-Select] button to delete the tag. The rest of the tags will then move
upward.

Table Parameter settings in eCUBE Unit Web Page Settings window

Measurement Point Details Analog (8 tags per page, maximum 24 pages)
Measurement Point Details Pulse (16 tags per page, maximum 4 pages)
Group List Measurement Point Details Discrete (32 tags per page, maximum 16
(eCUBE Unit (Selection) pages)
Web Page type) Measurement Point Details Running Time (16 tags per page, maximum 4
pages)
Real-time Trend (2 tags per page, maximum 64 pages)
Group Name Character 24 characters or less

5.10. Report Definitions

This section describes Report Definitions.
Select a report in "Report Definitions" on the Startup Window, then click the [Report
Definitions] button to display the following window.
Fig. Report Definitions
There are three different Report Definitions windows.

The types of reports are as follows.
• Equipment Daily / Monthly Report
• Equipment Total Daily / Monthly Report
• Sampling Data Report
Table Types of Reports

Type Report Deadline Center
Report
Equipment Daily Report Daily Daily deadline of "5.1 System Definition" ○
Equipment Monthly Report Monthly Monthly deadline of "5.1 System Definition"
Equipment Total Daily Report Daily Daily deadline of "5.1 System Definition" ○
Equipment Total Monthly Report Monthly Monthly deadline of "5.1 System Definition"
Sampling Data Report Monthly Monthly deadline of "5.1 System Definition"
See Also
For more information about the report of eCUBE Report Package, refer to “eCUBE Report Package”
(IM 34P03A16-01E).

5.10.1. Equipment Daily / Monthly Report Definitions

This section describes the report definitions of Equipment Daily/Monthly Reports.
Select “Daily/Monthly Report” in "Report Definitions" on the Startup Window, then click
the [Report Definitions] button to display the following window.
Fig. Equipment Daily / Monthly Report Definitions
Define the tag to be assigned to Equipment Daily Report and Equipment Monthly
Report.
The instantaneous value of the tag assigned is logged to Equipment Daily Report and
Equipment Monthly Report. Up to 99 sheets definitions are allowed.

Input Procedure
1. Under "Report List", click the number of the new setting to be created.
2. Under "Report Settings", enter the report name.
3. Under “Tag List”, select the tag you want to assign by clicking it.
4. Under “Report Settings”, select the number the tag is to be assigned to by clicking it.
5. Under “Report Settings”, click the [Select] button. The tag is assigned to the group.
If "Insert" is checked at this moment, the tag is inserted.
6. Select the tag and click the [Detail] button. The advanced setting window is
displayed.
7. In order to delete a tag that was assigned, select the tag from “Report Settings” and
upward if [Delete] is checked.
Table Parameter settings of Equipment Daily/Monthly Report

Parameter Data Type Data Effective Range
Tag List Equipment (Selection) Equipment 1 to 10
Tag type (Selection) Analog/Contact/Running time/Running count
Report List Report name Character 60 characters

Advanced Settings
The Advanced Setting window for analog tags is as follows.
Fig. Report Tag Advanced Setting window (Analog)
The Advanced Setting window for Pulse, Running time, and Running count are as
follows.
Fig. Report Tag Advanced Setting window (Pulse/Running time/Running count)
Table Parameter settings of Advanced Setting

Tag Name Characters Up to 24 characters (Signal name on a report)
Engineering Unit Characters Up to 12 characters (Unit used on the report)
Decimal Point (Selection) 0 to 4 (Places of decimals on a report)
Calculation Parameter (*1) Value 0.000001 to 99999.99
Monthly Report Closing (*2) (Selection) Maximum/Minimum/Mean
*1: The value where the data of the applicable tag multiplied by this parameter is displayed on the report.
*2: Specifies the type of monthly data used in Monthly Report.

5.10.2 Equipment Total Daily / Monthly Report Definitions

This section describes the report definitions of Equipment Total Daily/Monthly
Report.
Select “Total Value Daily/Monthly Report” in "Report Definitions" on the Startup Window,
then click the [Report Definitions] button to display the following window.
Fig. Total value Daily / Monthly Report Definitions
Define the tag to be assigned to Equipment Total Daily/Monthly Report.

In Equipment Total Daily/Monthly Report, the total amount of the tags assigned to the
lower right of the definition window is displayed on the report. Use it to see the total
amount, for example, of electrical power used by multiple equipment. Only one report
sheet is available.

Input Procedure
1. Under "Report Settings", enter the report name.
2. Under "Report Settings", enter an item name and a unit for the new item.
3. Under "Report Settings", select a decimal point, tag type, and Monthly Report Data
specification for the new item from the pulldown menu.
4. Under “Tag List”, select the applicable equipment, then the tag you want to assign
by clicking it.
5. Under “Report Settings”, select the number the tag is to be assigned to by clicking it.
6. Under “Report Settings”, click the [Select->] button. The tag is assigned to the
group. If "Insert" is checked, the tag is inserted.
7. Select the tag and click [Detail] button. The advanced setting window is displayed to
set detailed information.
8. In order to delete a tag that was assigned, select the tag from “Report Settings” and
upward.
Table Parameter settings of Equipment Total Daily/Monthly Report
Title Name Characters 60 characters
Tag Name Characters 24 characters
Engineering Unit Characters 12 characters (Unit used on the report)
Tag Type (Selection) None/Analog/Pulse/Running time/Running count
Monthly Report Closing (*1) (Selection) Maximum/Minimum/Mean
*1: Specify the type of monthly data used in Monthly Report.

Advanced Setting
The Advanced Setting window is as follows.
Fig. Advanced Setting window
Table Parameter settings of Advanced Setting

Tag Name Characters Up to 24 characters (Tag name on the report)
Engineering Unit Characters Up to 12 characters (Unit used on the report)
Calculation Parameter (*1) Value 0.000001 to 99999.99
*1: The value where the data of applicable tag multiplied by this parameter is displayed on the report.

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6. Appendix
Restrictions
Restrictions on system definition data input are presented below.
Table Restrictions on the number of tags

Item Restriction
Analog Tags Maximum 128 tags per unit
High Speed Event Data Maximum 16 of the above tags
Gathering Tags (valid only when creating event data)
Variation/Prediction Maximum 16 of the above analog tags
Warning Tags
Discrete Tags Maximum 128 tags per unit
Run-Stop Tag Maximum 16 of the above tags
(running count/time totalizing tags are created)
Pulse Tags Maximum 16 tags per unit
Specific Tags One of each of the following tags must be assigned per piece of
equipment: Maintenance tags, Interconnected Analog Tags, and
Interconnected Discrete Tags.
Table Other restrictions

Item Restriction
Cannot be redundant.
Only alphanumeric characters are valid. However, only upper case
Tag No
letters are valid in the first character position.
(Also note that hyphens (“-“) and underscores (“_”) cannot be used.)
Only alphanumeric characters are valid.
Tag Name Pound signs (“#”) cannot be used in the first character position.
The following characters cannot be used: “*”，“/”，“+”，“-”，
“(”，“)”，“，”，“=”，“･”.
Center Tag No Only alphanumeric characters are valid.
(Also note that hyphens (“-“) and underscores (“_”) cannot be used.)
General characters Commas, CR (0x0D), LF (0x0A), and other control codes cannot be used.
Slots and ports Cannot be redundant.
TIP
Carriage returns (CR), line feeds (LF), and other controls codes may not appear on the screen.
This is important to note when copying and pasting from other applications.

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Revision Information
Title : eCUBE System Definition Tool
Manual No. : IM 34P03A11-01E
Sep. 2003/1st Edition/R1.31 or later

Newly published
Jan. 2004/2nd Edition/R1.40 or later

• Support for Modbus communication (Ethernet client) added
• Support for variation/prediction warnings added
Oct. 2004/3rd Edition/R1.50 or later

• Addition of the definition of an extended function for saving minutely data to Section 5.3 “eCUBE Unit Settings”.
• Addition of the definition of interconnected tag settings to Section 5.5 “Equipment Settings”.
• Addition of direct edit functions to the Tag List windows in Section 5.6 “Analog Tag Settings”, Section 5.7 “Pulse
Tag Settings” and Section 5.8 “Discrete Tag Settings”.
Apr. 2005/4th Edition/R1.60 or later*

• Addition of the following items along with the addition of the subnet mask setting “No. 2 Subnet Mask” to the
eCUBE unit:
“5.3 eCUBE Unit Settings” and “5.3.1 Basic Setting Tab Sheet — eCUBE Unit Settings”
• Addition of the following items along with the addition of NFAI143/NFAV144 I/O modules:
“5.3.6 I/O Module Settings Window,” “5.3.7 I/O Channel Tab Assignment Window” and “5.3.8 Detailed Signal
Settings Window”
* : Denotes the release number of the software corresponding to the contents of this instruction manual. The
revised contents are valid until the next edition is issued.
Written by Open Control Solutions Products Marketing Dept.

Industrial Automation Systems Business
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Published by Yokogawa Electric Corporation

2-9-32 Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8750, Japan
Printed by Kohoku Publishing & Printing Inc.

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System Definitions Part

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Positioning in terms of engineering

Design the overall eCUBE

Procure hardware, software

Install and set up the procured

License acquisition Acquire the procured licenses.

Covered in this manual

Input the function settings to

Enter basic settings, such as IP

Load the eCUBE application in

Check the operations of the

Fig. Positioning in Terms of Engineering

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Positioning in terms of system

May also be a separate PC Download center

eCUBE System eCUBE

Parameter Overwrite Autotype unit Basic settings (IP address, etc.)

Public phone line

Fig. Positioning of Individual Tools in eCUBE System

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1.2. Operating environment

Table Operating environment

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Check the following prior to installation.

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3.1. Starting and Closing eCUBE System

Starting eCUBE System Definition Tool

Closing eCUBE System Definition Tool

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3.2. Startup Window

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Table Command button functions

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eCUBE System Definition File

e-Mail Send Address Settings

I/O Module Settings