1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.6.
MT8500 – MasterTool IEC XE
The MT8500 is the software suite for programming, configuration, diagnosis and commissioning and offers as mainly
features:
IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages
Editors for Project Configuration and Hardware Configuration
Object-Oriented Programming
Online, Debugging and Commissioning features
Simulation
Web page development (accessible through HTTP protocol)
User Documentation & Help Files
Enhanced Diagnostics
Docking View
1.1.6.1.
IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages
MasterTool IEC XE offers all editors defined in the IEC standard for application development: Structured Text (ST),
Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Diagram (LD), Instruction List (IL) and Continuous
Function Chart (CFC).
All editors were specially designed to ensure optimal handling. Ideas and suggestions from experienced users are incorpo-
rated into the development process.
Figure 15: IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages
Some examples:
When working in FBD, LD or IL you can freely switch between these editors
Language elements can either be entered directly or dragged into the editor from a tool box
MT8500 offers an intelligent input assistance and an extended IntelliSense functionality
Standard language constructs (IF statements, FOR loops, variable classes, etc.) can be folded and unfolded in the text
editors
Language constructs are automatically created (IF ... END_IF)
The SFC editor can either be used as defined in the standard or in a simplified version
A comfortable time monitoring for steps as well as online diagnosis functionality is also available in the SFC editor
Steps and transitions in the SFC editor and all elements in the CFC editor can be encapsulated in macros
MT8500 implements numerous further functions which support the application developer in his work
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