B-2007(6)User’s Manual

SmartAXIS FT2JMICRO/I HG2J, HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V,
HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P
FC6A/5A/4A MICROSmart

Revision history

Revision history
August 2017:

First Edition

April 2018:

Second Edition

December 2018:

Third Edition

March 2019:

Forth Edition

February 2020:

Fifth Edition

March 2022:

Sixth Edition

February 2024:

Seventh Edition

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Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
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• IDEC Corporation accepts no responsibility for circumstances arising from the use of this manual or the
WindEDIT Lite application.
• Please contact your vendor or IDEC Corporation with any problems regarding the operation of this product.

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WindEDIT Lite User’s ManualPreface

PrefaceThis manual describes the functions, setting methods, cautions for use, and other information regarding WindEDIT
Lite.
Please read this manual carefully and use WindEDIT Lite correctly only after understanding its functions andcapabilities.
Store this manual carefully so that it may be referenced any time.

Symbols Used in this ManualThis manual uses the following symbols to facilitate explanation.
Symbols……

Information that requires special attention. Failure to operate the product in accordance with theinformation provided can lead to serious injury or damage.

……

Information relating to requests or material to reference in the use of a function……

Useful information relating to a function

OK……

Screen buttons are indicated by bold text or by using the actual graphic icon.

****

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Controls are indicated by bold text.

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Abbreviations, Generic Terms, and Terminology Used in this Manual

Abbreviations, Generic Terms, and Terminology Used in this Manual
Item

Description

SmartAXIS

Generic term for integrated display controller FT2J.

MICROSmart

Generic term for programmable logic controller FC6A and FC5A-D12X1E.

MICRO/I

Generic term for programmable display HG2J, HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T and HG1G/1P.

External Device

Generic term used to refer to a PLC or micro computer that is connected to andcommunicates with the SmartAXIS or MICRO/I.

Device Address

Memory that is capable of storing values in unit of bits or words loaded on the
SmartAXIS, MICROSmart, MICRO/I and external device.

WindO/I-NV4

Integrated configuration software application for creating projects of the SmartAXIS
and MICRO/I.

WindLDRWindLDR is a programming software to make ladder program for SmartAXIS and
MICROSmart.

Project data

All data including screen data for operating SmartAXIS and MICRO/I created by
WindO/I-NV4. The file extension is ".pn4".

ZNV Project FileA file created based on the project data by the WindO/I-NV4's download function or
Data File Manager's Upload funtion. The file contains project data and system software.
The file extension is ".znv".

ZNX Project FileA file created based on the project data by the WindO/I-NV4's download function. The
file contains project data, system software, and operating system. The file extension is".znx". This file cannot be uploaded since it contains the operating system ofSmartAXIS or MICRO/I.

ZLD Project FileA file created by WindLDR, to operate PLC such as MICROsmart. The file contains user
program (laddar program). The file extension is ".zld".

External Memory Device

The generic term for an SD memory card and a USB flash drive.

HMI Functions

The term refers to the functions such as screens and settings of SmartAXIS that can becreated by the WindO/I-NV4.

Control Functions

The term refers to the control functions such as ladder program and setting of
SmartAXIS that can be created by the WindLDR.

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WindEDIT Lite User’s ManualContents
Revision history ........................................................................................... Preface-1
Caution ....................................................................................................... Preface-1
Trademarks ................................................................................................. Preface-1
Preface ....................................................................................................... Preface-2
Symbols Used in this Manual ........................................................................ Preface-2
Abbreviations, Generic Terms, and Terminology Used in this Manual ............... Preface-3

Chapter 1

WindEDIT Lite Functions & Basic Operations
1

2

WindEDIT Lite Specifications ................................................................................. 1-1
1.1

Supported Models ...........................................................................................1-1

1.2

Supported Operating Systems ..........................................................................1-1

1.3

What Can be Done Using WindEDIT Lite...........................................................1-2

Installing and Starting the Application .................................................................... 1-3
2.1

WindEDIT Lite Installation ...............................................................................1-3

2.2

Starting WindEDIT Lite ....................................................................................1-4

2.3

Connection Settings Screen..............................................................................1-8

3

Notification Screen.............................................................................................. 1-19

4

App Folder Management...................................................................................... 1-20
4.1

5Chapter 2

App Folder Management Screen .....................................................................1-20

Help Screen........................................................................................................ 1-22

How to Use during PLC connection
1

Main Screen ......................................................................................................... 2-1
1.1

Main Screen....................................................................................................2-1

2

Displaying the Status ............................................................................................ 2-3

3

Displaying or Manipulating Files and Folders ........................................................... 2-4

4

3.1

Displaying Files and Folders .............................................................................2-4

3.2

Downloading Files and Folders .........................................................................2-5

3.3

Uploading Files and Folders .............................................................................2-7

Changing the Operating Status of the PLC .............................................................. 2-9
4.1

5

6

Start/Stop Operation .......................................................................................2-9

Downloading ...................................................................................................... 2-10
5.1

Downloading a ZLD Project File ......................................................................2-10

5.2

Downloading System Software ....................................................................... 2-11

Uploading........................................................................................................... 2-13
6.1

Uploading a ZLD Project File .......................................................................... 2-13

7

Formatting the SD Memory Card .......................................................................... 2-14

8Device Address Monitor ....................................................................................... 2-15

9

8.1

Device Address Monitor Screen ......................................................................2-15

8.2

Monitoring Device Addresses.......................................................................... 2-17

Custom Monitor .................................................................................................. 2-20
9.1

Custom Monitor Screen .................................................................................2-20

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Chapter 3

Monitoring Device Addresses..........................................................................2-21

How to Use during Operator Interface connection
1

Main Screen ..........................................................................................................3-1
1.1

Main Screen................................................................................................... 3-1

2

Displaying the Status .............................................................................................3-3

3

Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders..........................................................3-5

4

3.1

Displaying Files and Folders ............................................................................ 3-5

3.2

Downloading Files and Folders ........................................................................ 3-6

3.3

Uploading Files and Folders............................................................................. 3-8

Switching the ladder program between RUN and STOP state ..................................3-10
4.1

5

6

7

Run/Stop operation .......................................................................................3-10

Downloading .......................................................................................................3-11
5.1

Download a ZNV Project File to the Target Device ...........................................3-11

5.2

Download a ZNX Project File to the Target Device ...........................................3-13

5.3

Download Files to an External Memory Device Inserted in the Target Device .....3-15

Uploading ...........................................................................................................3-16
6.1

Upload a ZNV Project File from the Target Device............................................3-16

6.2

Upload Log Data ...........................................................................................3-17

6.3

Upload Files in the External Memory Device inserted in the Target Device .........3-18

Clear ..................................................................................................................3-20
7.1

Clear Data from the Target Device..................................................................3-20

7.2

Clear Data from the External Memory Device inserted in the Target Device .......3-22

8

Formatting the External Memory...........................................................................3-23

9Device Address Monitor........................................................................................3-24
9.1

Device Address Monitor Screen ......................................................................3-24

9.2

Monitoring Device Addresses..........................................................................3-27

Index

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WindEDIT Lite User’s ManualChapter 1

WindEDIT Lite Functions & Basic Operations

This chapter describes the supported models and functions of WindEDIT Lite, as well as how to install and start it.

1.1

WindEDIT Lite Specifications
Supported Models
The IDEC PLCs and Operator interfaces that are supported by WindEDIT Lite are as follows.
Designation in
WindEDIT Lite

Series Name

Abbreviation

Type Number

PLC

MICROSmart

FC6A

FC6A-C16***E, FC6A-C24***E, FC6A-C40***E, FC6A-C40***EJ,
FC6A-D16**CEE, FC6A-D32**CEE

SmartAXIS

FT2J

FT2J-7U22RAF-B, FT2J-7U22KAF-B, FT2J-7U22SAF-B

HG2J

HG2J-7UT22TF-B

HG5G/4G/3G-V
Operator
interface

MICRO/I

HG5G-VFXT22MF-B, HG4G-VCXT22MF-B,
HG3G-V*XT22MF-*

HG2G-V

HG2G-V5FT22TF-*

HG2G-5T

HG2G-5T*22TF-*

HG1G

HG1G-4VT22TF-*

HG1P

HG1P-ST32*

HG4G/3G

HG4G-CJT22*F-B?HG3G-*JT22*F-*

HG2G-5F

HG2G-5FT22TF-*• When using the FC6A-C16***E, FC6A-C24***E, FC6A-C40***E, FC6A-C40***EJ with WindEDIT Lite, usesystem software version 1.5.0 or later.
• When using a MICRO/I with WindEDIT Lite, use system software version 4.55 or later.

1.2

Supported Operating Systems
The operating systems and versions that are supported by WindEDIT Lite are as follows.
OS

VersioniOS

14 or later

Android

8 or later

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1.3

What Can be Done Using WindEDIT Lite
WindEDIT Lite is application software that connects to IDEC PLC and Operator interface to operate them using an iOS
or Android device. A smartphone can connect to IDEC PLC or Operator Interface.
Example) Communication over Bluetooth for maintenance between a smartphone and a FC6A MICROSmart
FC6A MICRO Smart
Bluetooth Communication (SPP/iAP)

Smartphone(Dedicated application software "WindEDIT Lite")Bluetooth Communication Cartridge

Ethernet can also be used for a connection.
For PLC communication settings, refer to the FC6A MICROSmart Communication Manual.
For Operator interface communication settings, refer to the WindO/I-NV4 User's Manual.
The following functions can be used in WindEDIT Lite.
MICRO Smart SmartAXISMICRO/I

FC6A

FT2J

HG2J

HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V,
HG4G/3G,
HG2G-5F/-5T,
HG1G/1P

Changing the operating status of the PLC andthe ladder program to RUN or STOP

Yes

Yes

No

No

Downloading or Uploading a ZLD Project File(.zld)

Yes

No

No

No

Downloading or Uploading a ZNV Project File(.znv)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes*1

Downloading the ZNX Project File (.znx)

No

Yes

Yes

No

Downloading the system software

Yes

No

No

No

Downloading files and folders to the external
memory device

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Uploading files and folders from the external
memory device

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Device Address Monitor

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Custom Monitor

Yes

No

No

No

Deleting data from the internal memory or theexternal memory device

Yes*2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Formatting the external memory device

Yes

No

No

Yes

Displaying or operating files and folders in theexternal memory device

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Displaying the status or the system information

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Function*1 Only projects created by WindO/I-NV4 are supported, those created by WindO/I-NV2 are not supported.
*2 The internal memory only

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WindEDIT Lite Installation
When using a data communication service to download the application, separate packet communication
charges may apply.

1 Install WindEDIT Lite with the following procedures.
■ iOS
Input "WindEDIT Lite" into the search field of the App Store.
■ Android
Input "WindEDIT Lite" into the search field of Google Play.

2 Complete installation of WindEDIT Lite.

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Installing and Starting the Application

2 Installing and Starting the Application

2.2

Starting WindEDIT Lite
• When using Ethernet to connect to the PLC or Operator interface, use Wi-Fi to connect the smartphone to the
network that the PLC or Operator interface is connected to.
• When using Bluetooth to connect to the PLC, turn on the Bluetooth function of the smartphone.

1 Display the home screen, then tap(WindEDIT Lite) icon.

The Connection Settings screen is displayed.

2 Under Target Device, select the target device and communication method.
To change the displayed setting, tap it under Target Device. The Target Device screen is displayed.
If no change is needed, proceed to step 6.
iOS

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3 Select a target device.
When connecting to a PLC with a smartphone, tap PLC. When connecting to an Operator interface with asmartphone, tap Operator interface.

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iOS

From here on, the explanations use iOS screen images.

4 Under Communication method, tap Ethernet or Bluetooth*1.
Connecting to a PLC

5 Tap

Connecting to an Operator interface(Back).

The screen goes back to the Connection Settings.

*1 This can only be configured when PLC is selected for Communication method.

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6 Set the communication method.
To change the displayed setting, tap it under Ethernet Communication Settings or Bluetooth Communication
Settings.
The Target Device List screen or Target Bluetooth Device List screen is displayed.
For details, refer to “Target Device List Screen” on page 1-10 or “Target Bluetooth Device List Screen” on page 1-15.
When not changing it, proceed to step 9.
Ethernet is selected for Communication method

Bluetooth is selected for Communication method

In case the operator interface is selected, Operator Interface is displayed under Target Device.

7 On Target Device List screen or Target Bluetooth Device List screen, tap a target device.
The

8 Tap

(checkmark) is displayed at the right end of the selected target device.

(Back).

The screen goes back to Connection Settings screen.

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9 Tap(Connect).

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When a connection account (user name and password) for WindEDIT Lite is set in the PLC, input the
password into Connection Account.
After connecting to the target device, the main screen of WindEDIT Lite will open.
Connecting to a PLC

Connecting to an Operator interface

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2.3

Connection Settings Screen
Set a target device and a communication method.
Ethernet is selected for Communication method

Bluetooth is selected for Communication method■ Target Device
A target device and a communication method are displayed.
Tap the settings to display Target Device screen, the target device and the communication method can be set.
On Target Decvice screen, select PLC or Operator interface for the target device, and Ethernet or Bluetooth
for the communication method of the target device.
■ Ethernet Communication Settings
This can only be set when Ethernet is selected for Communication method.
Tap the settings to display Target Device List screen, the details of the communication method can be set.
For details, refer to “Target Device List Screen” on page 1-10.
IP Address/Host Name:The IP address or the host name of the target device is displayed.

Port No. (Maintenance Comm.): The port number of the target device for maintenance communication is displayed.
Port No. (Web Server):The port number of the target device for Web server function is displayed.

Comment:

The comment for the target device is displayed.

■ Bluetooth Communication Settings*1
This can only be set when Bluetooth is selected for Communication method.
Tap the settings to display Target Bluetooth Device List screen, the target device can be set.
For details, refer to “Target Bluetooth Device List Screen” on page 1-15.
Bluetooth Device:

The device name of the target device is displayed.

Comment:

The comment configured to the target device is displayed.

*1 This can only be configured when PLC is selected for Communication method.

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2 Installing and Starting the Application■ Connection Account*1
When a connection account (user name and password) for WindEDIT Lite is configured on the PLC, tap User Name,then enter the user name and password in the displayed connection account.

• Downloading ZLD project files (.zld)• Downloading system software• Downloading files and folders to an external memory device• Writing with the Device Address Monitor• Clearing data in internal memory and the external memory device• Formatting the external memory device• Creating new folders• Renaming files and folders• Deleting files and folders
For the Connection Account configuration procedure, refer to “User Account Settings” in “Chapter 9 BluetoothCommunication” of FC6A MICROSmart Communication Manual.
■(Connect)Your smartphone connects to the target device and the main screen of WindEDIT Lite is displayed.

■(Notification)
The Notification screen is displayed. For details, refer to “3 Notification Screen” on page 1-19.

■(App Folder Management)
The App Folder Management screen is displayed. For details, refer to “4 App Folder Management” on page 1-20.

■(Help)The Help screen is displayed. For details, refer to “5 Help Screen” on page 1-22.

*1 This can only be configured when PLC is selected for Communication method.

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The connection account is configured in the Function Area Settings of WindLDR. When the account privileges are
set to Read-Only, the following operations cannot be performed.

2 Installing and Starting the Application● Target Device List Screen
Target devices connecting via Ethernet communication is collectively managed on this screen.

(Target)(Search)■ (Target)
Displays the list of devices to connect via Ethernet communication.
as the target device.

(checkmark) is displayed next to the device set

IP Address or Host Name: Port Number (Maintenance communication)
Comment

IP Address or Host Name:

Displays the IP address or the host name of the target device.
The default varies based on the target device.
PLC:

192.168.1.5

Operator interface:

192.168.1.6

Port Number (Maintenance communication): Displays the port number of the target device.
The default varies based on the target device.

Comment:
■

PLC:

2101

Operator interface:

2537

Displays the comment configured to the target device.

(Edit)
Add, change or delete target devices on Target Device List screen. Tap to switch to edit mode.
For details, refer to “Adding or changing target devices” on page 1-11 or “Deleting target devices” on page 1-13.

■(Search)*1
Search the operator interface on the same network that can be connected to a computer via Ethernet communication.
Tap to display the Search Operator interface screen.
For details, refer to “Search Operator interface Screen” on page 1-14.

*1 This can only be configured when Operator interface is selected for Communication method.

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Adding or changing target devices

1 On the Target Device List screen, tap(Edit).

1

You enter edit mode.

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2 To add a target device connected via Ethernet communication, tap Add new.
To change a target device, tap its IP address or host name.
The Targer Device Settings screen is displayed.

3 Tap IP Address/Host Name.
The Set IP Address/Host Name window is displayed.

4 Inputs the IP address or the host name of the target device, then tap OK.
The input format is "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx". Input a value between 0 and 255 for each "xxx".

5 Tap Port No. (Maintenance Comm.).
The Port No. (Mentenance Comm.) window is displayed.

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6 Input the port number of the target device (0 to 65535), then tap OK.

Edit the Port Number (Web Server).
1 Tap Port No. (Web Server).
The Port No. (Web Server) window is displayed.

2

Inputs the port number for Web server of the target device (0 to 65535), then tap OK.

Edit the Comment.
1 Tap Comment.
The Comment window is displayed.

2Enter the comment, then tap OK.
The maximum number of characters is 80 characters.

7 Tap OK.
The target devices are added or changed, and the screen goes back to Target Device List screen.

8 Tap(Close).

Exits edit mode.

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Deleting target devices

1 On Target Device List screen, tap(Edit).

1

You enter edit mode.

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2 Tap(Delete) on the left of the target device to delete.

Delete is displayed.

3 Tap Delete.
The target device is deleted from the list.

4 Tap(Close).

Exits edit mode.

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2 Installing and Starting the Application● Search Operator interface Screen(Results List)(Search again)■ (Results List)
Displays the IP addresses of the operator interface found by the search. Select the operator interface to add toTarget Device List screen..
Tap and hold an IP address to display the information of the operator interface on the window.

■

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(Search again)
Searches again for the operator interface on the same network.

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2 Installing and Starting the Application● Target Bluetooth Device List Screen
Target devices connecting via Bluetooth communication is collectively managed on this screen.

1■ (Target)
Displays the list of paired Bluetooth devices.

(checkmark) is displayed next to the device set as the target device.

Device Name
Comment■

Device Name:

Displays the Bluetooth device name of the paired Bluetooth device.

Comment:

Displays the comment of the paired Bluetooth device.

(Edit)
Add, change or delete target devices on Target Bluetooth Device List screen. Tap to change to edit mode. For
details, refer to “Adding target devices” on page 1-16 or “Deleting target devices” on page 1-18.

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Adding target devices

1 On Connection Settings screen, tap Bluetooth Device under Bluetooth Communication Settings.
When Target Buetooth Device List screen is blank, a confirmation message is displayed. When the existing device
is displayed, switches to edit mode.

2 Tap Setting when the confirmation message is displayed. Tap Add new when switching to edit mode.
The setting screen of the smartphone is displayed. Pair the smartphone with the Bluetooth device.

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Edit the Comment
1

On Target Bluetooth Device List screen, tap
It switches to edit mode.

2

Tap > on the right of the Bluetooth device name.
The Comment window is displayed.

3Enters a comment, then tap OK.
The maximum number of characters is 80 characters..

4

Tap(Close).
Exits edit mode.

(Edit).

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Deleting target devices

1 On the Target Bluetooth Device List screen, tap(Edit).

You enter edit mode.

2 Tap(Delete) on the left of the target device to delete.

Delete is displayed.

3 Tap Delete.
The target device is deleted from the list.

4 Tap(Close).

Exits edit mode.

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3

Notification Screen

1

Notification about WindEDIT Lite or Automation Organizer from IDEC is displayed.

WindEDIT Lite Functions & Basic Operations(Notification list)

Tap a item on (Notification list) to display the details.
To show the notification list and the details, the smartphone must be connected to the internet.

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44.1

App Folder Management
App Folder Management Screen
Displays the list of files and folders in WindEDIT Lite.
Folders can be added, deleted, or renamed.
You can also export files and folders to other smartphone apps, as well as import files and folders from other apps.
Normal mode

Selection mode

Operation Menu

Operation Menu

(Back)

Files and folders in WindEDIT Lite can only be viewed or manipulated using WindEDIT Lite. They cannot be
accessed by other apps or from a PC. If you uninstall WindEDIT Lite, the files and folders in WindEDIT Lite
will also be deleted.

● Normal mode
Tap a folder to navigate within the folder hierarchy (higher or lower order).
■(Back)
Tap the icon on the left of the screen title to go back to the previous screen.

■ Select
Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to the selection mode.
■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
: Creates a new folder.
: A list of applications for import is displayed.

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4 App Folder Management● Selection mode
Tap the target file or folder to select it. A

mark is displayed next to a selected file or folder.

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Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to normal mode.
■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
: A list of applications for export is displayed.
: Deletes the selected files or folders.
: Moves the selected files or folders.

After tapping this icon, select the target folder, then tap Move to this folder.
: Renames the selected file or folder.

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5

Help Screen
The Help menu is displayed.

■ User’s Manual
Displays this manual.
■ License
Displays the software license used by WindEDIT Lite.
■ About WindEDIT Lite
Displays the version number of WindEDIT Lite.
■

1-22(Close)Closes the Help screen.

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How to Use during PLC connection

This chapter describes how to use WindEDIT Lite when connected to a PLC.

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2

Main Screen

How to Use during PLC connection

1.1

Main Screen

When a connection is made with the target device, the main screen will open.

Operation Menu

■ Status
Displays the status of the target device. For details, refer to “2 Displaying the Status” on page 2-3.
■ SD Card
Displays the SD Card screen. For details, refer to “3 Displaying or Manipulating Files and Folders” on page 2-4.
■ Device Address Monitor
Displays the Device Address Monitor screen. For details, refer to “8 Device Address Monitor” on page 2-15.
■ Custom Monitor
Displays the Custom Monitor screen. The values of device addresses registered into groups can be monitored andmodified. The values of device addresses can also be displayed in a trend graph.
■ Web ServerStarts a browser app, access the Web server and open the web page.

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1 Main Screen■ Operation Menu
You can tap the icons at the bottom of the screen to operate various functions.
: Changes the operating status of the PLC from "Stop" to "Run", or from "Run" to "Stop". For details, refer to “4Changing the Operating Status of the PLC” on page 2-9.

: Writes ZLD project files (.zld) saved in a folder in WindEDIT Lite to the target device. This can also be used towrite system software to a PLC. For details, refer to “5 Downloading” on page 2-10.

: Saves a program in the PLC as a ZLD project file (.zld) to a folder in WindEDIT Lite. For details, refer to “6Uploading” on page 2-13.

: Formats the SD memory card inserted into the PLC. For details, refer to “7 Formatting the SD Memory Card” onpage 2-14.

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Displaying the Status
Tap Status on the main screen to display the status of the target device.

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How to Use during PLC connection

PLC Type:

Displays the type number of the target device.

System Software Version:

Displays the version number of the system software in the target device.

Run/Stop Status:

Displays the current status of the PLC. Tap to start or stop the target device.

Scan Time (Current):

Displays the current value of the scan time for the user program in the target device.

Scan Time (Maximum):

Displays the maximum value of the scan time for the user program in the target device.

TIM/CNT Change Status:

Displays the status of the timer and counter preset values. Tap to display a confirmation
message for the change.
Confirm:

Writes the changed values as a preset value of the timer and counter of theuser program.

Clear:

Restores the original preset values of the user program.

Calendar:

Displays the internal clock data of the target device.

Write Protection:

Displays the setting of Write Program for the user program in the target device.

Read Protection:

Displays the setting of Read Program for the user program in the target device.

Error Status:

Tap to display the PLC Error Status dialog and check the errors currently occurring in thetarget device.

Battery Voltage:

The status of the backup battery level in the target device is displayed.

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3.1

Displaying or Manipulating Files and Folders
Displaying Files and Folders
Tap SD Card on the main screen to display a list of files and folders stored on the SD memory card inserted into thetarget device.
Folders can be added or deleted, and files and folders can be renamed.
Do not manipulate files or folders during a read or write operation when using the following functions.
• Recipe function• Data log save functions such as the DLOG instruction or TRACE instruction
Normal mode

Selection mode

Operation Menu

Operation Menu

(Back)● Normal mode
Tap a folder to navigate within the folder hierarchy (higher or lower order).
■(Back)
Tap the icon on the left of the screen title to go back to the previous screen.

■ Select
Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to the selection mode.
■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
: Creates a new folder.
: Writes files or folders saved in WindEDIT Lite to the SD memory card inserted in the PLC.
: Saves all displayed files and folders to a folder in WindEDIT Lite.

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Tap the target file or folder to select it.

mark is displayed next to a selected file or folder.

■ Complete
Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to the normal mode.

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How to Use during PLC connection■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
: Renames the selected file or folder.
: Deletes the selected files or folders.
: Saves the selected files or folders to a folder in WindEDIT Lite.

3.2

Downloading Files and Folders
Writes files or folders saved in WindEDIT Lite to the SD memory card inserted in the target device.
Do not download to the folder when it is being read or written by the following functions.
• Recipe function• Data log save functions such as the DLOG instruction or TRACE instruction

1 On the SD Card screen, display the target download folder, then tap.

The App Folder Management screen is displayed.

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2 Display the files or folders to download, then tap Select.

3 Tap the files or folders to download, then tap Download.
The download starts.
When a file or folder with the same name exists at the download destination, an overwrite confirmation message isdisplayed.

This completes the download of files or folders.

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3.3

Uploading Files and Folders
This operation saves the selected files or folders of the SD memory card inserted in the target device to a folder in
WindEDIT Lite.
Do not upload files or folders during a read or write operation when using the following functions.

2
How to Use during PLC connection• Recipe function• Data log save functions such as the DLOG instruction or TRACE instruction

1 On the SD Card screen, display the files or folders to upload, then tap Select.

2 Tap the files or folders to upload, then tap.

The App Folder Management screen is displayed.

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3 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file or folder with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message isdisplayed.

4 Tap Complete.

This completes the upload of files or folders.

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4.1

Changing the Operating Status of the PLC
Start/Stop Operation
By operating WindEDIT Lite, you can change the operating status of the PLC from "Stop" to "Run", or from "Run" to"Stop".

How to Use during PLC connection

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap.

A confirmation message is displayed.

2 Tap Yes.
Example) To start PLC operation

This completes the operation to start/stop PLC operation.

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5.1

Downloading
Downloading a ZLD Project File
This operation downloads ZLD project files (.zld) saved in a folder in WindEDIT Lite to the target device.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap ZLD Project.

2 Tap a ZLD Project File (.zld).
The download starts.

If the PLC program of the target device is password-protected, the password input screen is displayed. Input
the password.
This completes the download of the ZLD Project File (.zld).
• Do not turn off the power of the target device while downloading a ZLD project file.
• In the following cases, restore power to the target device, then download the ZLD project file again.
- ZLD project file download failed and communication was lost.
- During communication between WindEDIT Lite and the target device, the connecting cable becomes
disconnected, the power supply is lost, or the target device stops responding

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5.2

Downloading System SoftwareThis operation writes system software to a PLC.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap System Software.

The System Software Download screen is displayed.

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2 Tap the (Version) of each applicable module, then select a system software version.
If Not Download is selected, system software is not downloaded.
Example) FC6A-C40X1XE(Version)

3 Tap(Back).

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4 Tap

.

The system software download starts.

5 When the download is complete, a completion message is displayed.
Tap OK to close the System Software Download screen.

• After the system software is downloaded, the PLC will be stopped. Start operation of the PLC using
WindEDIT Lite or WindLDR operations, PLC function switch operations, or HMI module LCD operations.
• User programs remain as-is after system software is downloaded. When the system software version isrolled back, user programs stored in the PLC may not be able to be run.
• If a system software download fails, download the system software again.
• When connecting using Bluetooth, system software cannot be downloaded.
• To acquire the latest system software, the smartphone must be connected to the internet.

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6.1

Uploading
Uploading a ZLD Project File
This operation reads a program in the PLC of the target device, and saves it as a ZLD project file (.zld) to a folder in
WindEDIT Lite.
, then tap ZLD Project.

2 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message is displayed.
• Tap OK to start the file upload.

If the PLC program of the target device is password-protected, the password input screen is displayed. Input
the password.
This completes the upload of the ZLD Project File (.zld).

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1 On the main screen operation menu, tap

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Formatting the SD Memory Card
This operation formats the SD memory card inserted into the target device.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap External Memory Device.

A confirmation message is displayed.

2 Tap Format.
The format is executed.

This completes formatting of the SD memory card.

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8.1

Device Address Monitor
Device Address Monitor Screen
Tap Device Address Monitor on the main screen to display the Device Address Monitor screen. Values for device
addresses during operation can be monitored or changed.

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How to Use during PLC connection● Supported Device Address
The range of device address and the maximum number of data that can be read and written is as follows:
Internal Device Name

Input

Device Address (Maximum number of data)
FC6A-C16

FC6A-C24

FC6A-C40XEJ

I0 to I10 (9)I0 to I15 (14)I30 to I187 (128)I30 to I307 (224)

I190 to I507 (256)I310 to I627 (256)I630 to I633 (4)I630 to I637 (8)Q0 to Q6 (7)OutputQ0 to

Q11 (10)Special Internal Relay

Q30 to Q307 (224)

Q190 to Q507 (256)Q310 to Q627 (256)Q630 to Q637 (8)M0 to M7997 (6400)
M10000 to M17497 (6000)
M8000 to M8317 (256)

Shift Register

R0 to R255 (256)Timer Current value

TC0 to TP1023 (1024)

Timer Preset value

TP0 to TP1023 (1024)

Counter Current value

CC0 to CP511 (512)Counter Preset value

CP0 to CP511 (512)Data Register
Special Data Register

Q0 to Q17 (16)Q30 to Q187 (128)Q630 to Q633 (4)Internal Relay

I0 to I27 (24)

D0 to D7999 (8000)
D10000 to D55999 (46000)
D8000 to D8499 (500)

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Internal Device Name

Device Address (Maximum number of data)
FC6A-D16

FC6A-D32

I0 to I7 (8)I0 to I17 (16)I30 to I307 (224)

Input

I310 to I627 (256)I630 to I643 (12)I1000 to I10597 (2016)
Q0 to Q7 (8)Q0 to Q17 (16)Q30 to Q307 (224)

Output

Q310 to Q627 (256)Q630 to Q643 (12)Q1000 to Q10597 (2016)

Internal Relay
Special Internal Relay

M10000 to M21247 (9000)
M8000 to M9997 (1600)

Shift Register

R0 to R255 (256)Timer Current value

TC0 to TP1999 (2000)

Timer Preset value

TP0 to TP1999 (2000)

Counter Current value

CC0 to CP511 (512)Counter Preset value

CP0 to CP511 (512)Data Register

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M0 to M7997 (6400)

D0 to D7999 (8000)
D10000 to D61999 (52000)

Non-retentive Data Register

D70000 to D269999 (200000)

Special Data Register

D8000 to D8899 (900)

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8.2

Monitoring Device Addresses

1 Tap the device type to monitor device addresses for.
The Device Address Details screen is displayed.

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2 Tap(Top Device Address).

3 Input the top device address number for the displayed device address, then tap Show.

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4 Tap(Display Format).

5 Change the display format for the current value of the device address, then tap Complete.

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6 Tap the current value of the device address, then change the value.

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9.1

Custom Monitor
Custom Monitor Screen
Tap Custom Monitor on the main screen to display the Custom Monitor screen. The values of device addresses
registered into groups can be monitored and modified. The values of device addresses can also be displayed in atrend graph.

■

Gets the custom monitor and comment information from the target device.

● Supported Device Address
The range of device addresses that can be written and read and the maximum amount of data are same as theDevice Address Monitor. For details, refer to “Supported Device Address” on page 2-15.

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9.2

Monitoring Device Addresses● Creating a Device Address Group

1 Tap(Add) on the Custom Monitor screen.

2

You enter edit mode.

How to Use during PLC connection

2 Enter the group name and tap Create.
The maximum length is 44 single-byte characters.

The device address group is created.

● Changing a Device Address Group

1 Tap(Edit) on the Custom Monitor screen.

You enter edit mode.

2 Tap the name of the device address group.

3 Enter the group name and tap OK.
The maximum length is 44 single-byte characters.

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4 Confirm that the name of the device address group was changed, then tap(Close).

The screen goes back to the Custom Monitor screen.

The changed name of the device address group is displayed on the Custom Monitor screen.

● Deleting a Device Address Group

1 Tap(Edit) on the Custom Monitor screen.

You enter enter edit mode.

2 Tap(Delete) for the device address group to delete.

3 Tap Delete.
The device address group is deleted from Custom Monitor screen.

4 Tap(Close).

The Screen goes back to Custom Monitor screen.

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This operation registers the device addresses to monitor, then those device addresses can be monitored.

1 On the Custom Monitor screen, tap the device address group to which the device addresses to monitor will be
registered.

2

The Device Address Registration screen is displayed.

How to Use during PLC connection

2 To change D0000 (default value), tap the device address, then enter the device address to register.

3 To add a device address, tap(Add), then enter the device address to register.

4 Register all device addresses to monitor.
5 To change the current value of a device address, tap the current value, then enter the value.

6 To change the monitor type of a device address, press and hold the monitor type then change the display format.

To automatically refresh the current values, tap
refresh is on.

(Auto Refresh). The icon changes to red

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7 To display the trend graph, tap.

The trend graph is displayed.

Data Marker

8 To change the trend graph display settings, tap(Performance Settings).

The Performance Settings screen is displayed.

■ Show Data Marker
Shows and hides data markers.
■ Read interval
Sets the interval of time (1 to 5 s) to get data from the target device.

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How to Use during Operator Interface connection

This chapter describes how to use WindEDIT Lite when connected to an operator interface.

1
1.1

Main Screen
Main Screen

3

Operation Menu

■ Status
Displays the status of the target device. For details, refer to “2 Displaying the Status” on page 3-3.
■ USB 1*1
Displays the USB Flash Drive screen. For details, refer to “3 Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders” on page 35.
■ USB 2*1
Displays the USB Flash Drive screen. For details, refer to “3 Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders” on page 35.
■ SD Card*2
Displays the SD Card screen. For details, refer to “3 Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders” on page 3-5.
■ USB Flash Drive*3
Displays the USB Flash Drive screen. For details, refer to “3 Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders” on page 35.
■ Device Address Monitor
Displays the Device Address Monitor screen. For details, refer to “9 Device Address Monitor” on page 3-24.
■ Web ServerStarts a browser app, access the Web server and open the web page.

*1 FT2J, HG2J only
*2 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F*3 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P

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When a connection is made with the target device, the main screen is displayed.

1 Main Screen■ Operation Menu
You can tap the icons at the bottom of the screen to operate various functions.
*1:

Switches the ladder program between Run and Stop state. For details, refer to “4 Switching the ladderprogram between RUN and STOP state” on page 3-10.

:

Writes ZNV project files (.znv) saved in a folder in WindEDIT Lite to the target device. This can also be used
to write system software to a target device. For details, refer to “5 Downloading” on page 3-11.

:

Saves a program in the Operator interface as a ZNV project file (.znv) to a folder in WindEDIT Lite. For
details, refer to “6 Uploading” on page 3-16.

:

Deletes data saved to the internal memory of the target device, or deletes data saved to the external
memory device*2 inserted in the target device. For details, refer to “7 Clear” on page 3-20.

*3: Formats the SD memory*2 card inserted into the target device. For details, refer to “8 Formatting the External

Memory” on page 3-23.

*1 FT2J only
*2 SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB flash drive for HG2G-5T and HG1G/1P*3 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P

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Displaying the Status
Tap Status on the main screen to display the status of the target device.

3

Type Number:

Displays the type number of the target device.

System Software Version: Displays the system software version of the target device.
OS Version*1:

Displays the operating system version of the target device.

Memory Space:

Displays the maximum amount of project data (bytes) that can be downloaded to thetarget device.

Project Name:

Displays the project name of project downloaded to the target device.

Modified:

Displays the time that project data downloaded to the target device was last saved in
WindO/I-NV4.

WindO/I-NV4 Version:

Displays the version of WindO/I-NV4 used to create the project data downloaded to thetarget device.

■ External Memory Device Information

Displays the information of an external memory device*2 inserted in the target device.
Status:

Displays the state of the external memory device.

Memory Capacity: Displays the total capacity of the external memory device.
Used Space:

Displays how much of the capacity of the external memory device is currently in use.

Free Space:

Displays how much of the capacity of the external memory device is currently available for use.

*1 FT2J, HG2J only
*2 USB flash drive inserted in USB1 for FT2J, HG2J, SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB
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How to Use during Operator Interface connection■ (Target Device)
Displays the information of the target device.

2 Displaying the Status■ Control Function*3
Displays the information about the control function of the target device.
Run/Stop Status:

Displays the Run/Stop state of the ladder program. Tap to RUN or STOP the ladderprogram.

Scan Time (Current):

Displays the current value of the scan time for the ladder program in the target device.

Scan Time (Maximum):

Displays the maximum value of the scan time for the ladder program in the target
device.

TIM/CNT Change Status:

Displays the status of the timer and counter preset values. Tap to display a confirmation
message for the change.
Confirm:

Writes the changed values as a preset value of the timer and counter of theladder program.

Clear:

Restores the original preset values of the ladder program.

Calendar:

Displays the internal clock data of the target device.

Error Status:

Tap to display the Control Function Error Status screen and check the errors currently
occurring in the target device.

■ Font Information*4
Displays the installation status on the right side of each optional font and Kanji dictionary data.

*3 FT2J only
*4 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P

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3.1

Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders
Displaying Files and Folders
Tap USB 1, USB 2, SD Card or USB Flash Drive to display a list of files and folders on the external memory

device*1 inserted in the target device.

3

Folders can be added or deleted, and files and folders can be renamed.

How to Use during Operator Interface connection

Do not manipulate files or folders during a read or write operation when using the following functions.
• Recipe function• Alarm Log function• Data Log function• Operation Log function.
• Sound Function• Multimedia Function
Example) SD Card
Normal mode

Selection mode

Operation Menu

Operation Menu

(Back)● Normal mode
Tap a folder to navigate within the folder hierarchy (higher or lower order).
■(Back)
Tap the icon on the left of the screen title to go back to the previous screen.

■ Select
Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to the selection mode.
■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
: Creates a new folder.
: Writes files or folders saved in WindEDIT Lite to the External Memory Device*2 inserted in the PLC.
: Saves all displayed files and folders to a folder in WindEDIT Lite.

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3 Displaying and Manipulating Files and Folders● Selection mode
Tap the target file or folder to select it.

mark is displayed next to a selected file or folder.

■ Complete
Tap the text on the right of the screen title to change to the normal mode.
■ Operation Menu
Tap an icon at the bottom of the screen to perform that operation for the selected files or folders.
Renames the selected file or folder.
Deletes the selected files or folders.
Saves the selected files or folders to a folder in WindEDIT Lite.

3.2

Downloading Files and Folders
Writes files or folders saved in WindEDIT Lite to the External Memory Device*1 inserted in the target device.
Do not download files or folders when they are being read or written by the following functions.
• Recipe function• Alarm Log function• Data Log function• Operation Log function.
• Sound Function• Multimedia Function

1 Display the download destination folder on the SD Card screen or USB Flash Drive screen, then tap
The App Folder Management screen is displayed.

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2 Display the files or folders to download, then tap Select.

3

3 Tap the files or folders to download, then tap Download.
When a file or folder with the same name exists at the download destination, an overwrite confirmation message isdisplayed.

• If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
• WindEDIT Lite only allows file with alphanumeric characters and symbols used for its file name.
However, the file name with the following characters cannot be downloaded to the external memory
device.
FT2J, HG2J:"#$&'()*/:;<>?\`|~
Two consecutive periods

HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P:"*/:<>?\|

This completes the download of files or folders.

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3.3

Uploading Files and Folders
This operation saves the selected files or folders of the External Memory Device*1 inserted in the target device to afolder in WindEDIT Lite.
Do not upload files or folders during a read or write operation when using the following functions.
• Recipe function• Alarm Log function• Data Log function• Operation Log function.
• Sound Function• Multimedia Function

1 On the SD Card screen or USB Flash Drive screen, display the files or folders to upload, then tap Select.

2 Tap the files or folders to upload, then tap.

The App Folder Management screen is displayed.

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3 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file or folder with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message isdisplayed.

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If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.

4 Tap Complete.

This completes the upload of files or folders.

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4.1

Switching the ladder program between RUN and STOP state
Run/Stop operation
Run or stop the ladder program by operating WindEDIT Lite.*1

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap.

A confirmation message is displayed.

2 Tap Yes.
Example) To start ladder program operation

This completes the operation to start/stop ladder program operation.

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5
5.1

Downloading
Download a ZNV Project File to the Target Device
This operation downloads ZNV project files (.znv) saved in a folder in WindEDIT Lite to the target device.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap ZNV Project.

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How to Use during Operator Interface connection

2 Tap a ZNV Project File (.zld).
The option when downloading is displayed.

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3 Select the option when downloading, then tap.

The download starts.

■ Download System Software forcibly
Select this check box to force download system software included in the ZNV Project File when the ZNV Project File isdownloaded.
■ After downloading, execute the ladder programs automatically*1
Select this check box to execute the ladder programs automatically after the ZNV project file is downloaded. The
value of the Special Internal Relay M8000 changes to 1 after ZNV project file is done downloading.
■ Download Fonts and Kanji Dictionary Data*2
Select this check box to download the fonts and dictionary data included in the ZNV Project File to MICRO/I when
downloading the ZNV Project File.
■ Clear Values of Keep Devices
Select this check box to clear the values of Keep Devices after the ZNV Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Alarm Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Alarm Log Data after the ZNV Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Data Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Data Log Data after the ZNV Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Operation Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Operation Log Data after the ZNV Project File is downloaded.
• When the Download System Software forcibly check box is selected, the Clear Values of Keep
Devices check box, the Clear Alarm Log Data check box, the Clear Data Log Data check box, the Clear
Operation Log Data check box are also selected.
And clear all the values of the Keep Devices and the log data when the ZNV Project File that changes settingsof the data storage area is downloaded.
• If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
This completes the download of the ZNV Project File (.znv)*1 FT2J-7U only
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5 Downloading• Do not turn off the power of the target device while downloading a ZNV project file.
• In the following cases, restore power to the target device, then download the ZNV project file again.
- A downloading of a ZNV project file failed and communication was lost.
- During communication between WindEDIT Lite and the target device, the connecting cable becomes
disconnected, the power supply is lost, or the target device stops responding

5.2

3

Download a ZNX Project File to the Target Device

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap

How to Use during Operator Interface connection

This operation downloads ZNX project files (.znx) saved in a folder in WindEDIT Lite to the target device.
, then tap ZNX Project.

2 Tap a ZNX Project File (.znx).
The option when downloading is displayed.

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3 Select the option when downloading, then tap.

The download starts.

■ Download System Software and OS forcibly
Select this check box to force download system software and OS included in the ZNX Project File when the ZNX
Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Values of Keep Devices
Select this check box to clear the values of Keep Devices after the ZNX Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Alarm Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Alarm Log Data after the ZNX Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Data Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Data Log Data after the ZNX Project File is downloaded.
■ Clear Operation Log Data
Select this check box to clear the Operation Log Data after the ZNX Project File is downloaded.
• When the Download System Software and OS forcibly check box is selected, the Clear Values of
Keep Devices check box, the Clear Alarm Log Data check box, the Clear Data Log Data check box, theClear Operation Log Data check box are also selected.
And clear all the values of the Keep Devices and the log data when the ZNX Project File that changes settingsof the data storage area is downloaded.
• If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
This completes the download of the ZNX Project File (.znx).
• Do not turn off the power of the target device while downloading a ZNX project file.
• In the following cases, restore power to the target device, then download the ZNX project file again.
- A downloading of a ZNX project file failed and communication was lost.
- During communication between WindEDIT Lite and the target device, the connecting cable becomes
disconnected, the power supply is lost, or the target device stops responding

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5.3

Download Files to an External Memory Device Inserted in the Target Device
Specified files can be downloaded to an external memory device*1 inserted in the target device. The download
destination is the External Memory Device folder specified in the currently running project.

1 Insert the external memory device into the target device.
External Memory Device
SD memory card

3

Target Device

2 On the main screen operation menu, tap
device.

, then select the method to download the file to the external memory■ Files to External Memory Device
Stops operation of the target device, then downloads files to the external memory device inserted in the target
device. When the file download is complete, operation resumes.
■ Files to External Memory Device while running
Downloads the file to the external memory device inserted in the target device without stopping operation of the target
device.

3 Tap the file to download.
The download starts.

• If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
• WindEDIT Lite only allows file with alphanumeric characters and symbols used for its file name.
However, the file name with the following characters cannot be downloaded to the external memory device.
FT2J, HG2J:"#$&'()*/:;<>?\`|~
Two consecutive periods

HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P:"*/:<>?\|

This concludes downloading files.

*1 USB flash drive inserted in USB1 for FT2J, HG2J, SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB
flash drive for HG2G-5T and HG1G/1P

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USB flash drive6 Uploading

6
6.1

Uploading
Upload a ZNV Project File from the Target Device
This operation reads the project being used for operation on the target device and saves it in the WindEDIT Lite folder
as a ZNV project file (.znv).

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap ZNV Project.

2 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message is displayed.

If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
This completes the upload of the ZNV Project File (.znv).

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6.2

Upload Log Data
This operation reads log data saved to the internal memory of the target device and saves it in the WindEDIT Lite
folder as a CSV file.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap the log data to upload.

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Uploads the Alarm Log data, the Data Log data and the Operation Log data.
■ Alarm Log Data
Uploads the data sampled by the Alarm Log function.
■ Data Log Data
Uploads the data sampled by the Data Log function.
■ Operation Log Data
Uploads the data sampled by the Operation Log function.

2 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message is displayed.

If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
This completes uploading log data.

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6.3

Upload Files in the External Memory Device inserted in the Target Device
This operation reads the specified files from the external memory device*1 inserted in the target device and saves
them in the WindEDIT Lite folder. The source folder for the upload is the external memory device folder specified in
the running project.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap

2 Tap the files to upload, then tap, then tap Files stored in External Memory Device.

.

Uploadable data is as follows.
• Screenshots• Alarm Log Files• Data Log files• Operation Log files• Recipe files• Picture files• Sound Files*2• Media File List*3• Movie files*3• ZLD Project Files*1 SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB flash drive for HG2G-5T, HG1G/1P*2 HG5G/4G/3G-V and HG4G/3G only
*3 This is applicable for models with a video interface only.

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3 Display the save destination, then tap Upload to this folder.
The upload starts.
When a file with the same name exists at the upload destination, an overwrite confirmation message is displayed.

3This completes uploading files.

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If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.

7 Clear

7
7.1

Clear
Clear Data from the Target Device
Deletes data from the internal memory of the target device.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap the data to delete.

A confirmation message is displayed.

■ All Data
Deletes project data, Alarm Log data, Data Log data, and Operation Log data. It also clears the values from all device
addresses.
■ Alarm Log Data
Deletes the data collected by the Alarm Log function.
■ Data Log Data
Deletes the data collected by the Data Log function.
■ Operation Log Data
Deletes the data collected by the Operation Log function.
■ Values of All Device Addresses
Clears the values of all device addresses.
■ Clear Values of Control Device*1
Clears the values of the control device stored in the internal memory of the target device.
■ Clear Errors of Control Function*1
Clears the error information of the control function stored in the internal memory of the target device.
If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.

*1 FT2J only

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2 Tap Clear.
The progress is displayed, and the data starts being deleted.

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This completes clearing data.

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7.2

Clear Data from the External Memory Device inserted in the Target Device
After stopping operation of the target device, the data saved in the External Memory Device*1 folder of the external
memory device inserted in the target device can be deleted.

1 On the main screen operation menu, tap, then tap Files stored in External Memory Device.

2 Tap the data to delete from the external memory device, then tap.

Screenshot, Alarm Log files, Data Log files, Operation Log files, and Recipe files
A confirmation message is displayed.

3 Tap Clear.
The progress is displayed, and the files on the external memory device starts getting deleted.

If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.
This completes clearing files in the external memory device.

*1 SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB flash drive for HG2G-5T, HG1G/1P

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8

Formatting the External Memory
Stops operation of the target device and formats an external memory device*1 inserted in the target device.
The external memory device format function is only supported by the HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G,
HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P.
, then tap External Memory Device.

If the project of the target device is password protected, Check User Name and Password dialog isdisplayed. Enter the user name and password.

A confirmation message is displayed.

2 Tap Format.
The format is executed.

This completes formatting the external memory device*1 SD memory card for HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G and HG2G-5F, USB flash drive for HG2G-5T, HG1G/1P

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1 On the main screen operation menu, tap

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99.1

Device Address Monitor
Device Address Monitor Screen
Tap Device Address Monitor on the main screen to display the Device Address Monitor screen. Values for device
addresses during operation can be monitored or changed.

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9 Device Address Monitor● Supported Device Address
The ranges of device addresses that can be written and read are as follows.
■ Bit Devices
HMI Devices
Internal Device Name

SymbolR/W

Address Range
0 to 4095*1

Base

HMI Internal Relay

LM

R/W

HMI Keep Relay

LK

R/W

Variable

10

HMI Timer Relay

LTC

R

0 to 31

10

Digital Input (Bit)*3

LEX

R

0 to 77

8

Digital Output (Bit)*3

LEY

R/W

0 to 77

8

HMI Expansion Input (Bit)*4LIR

0 to D16

HMI Expansion Output (Bit)*4

LQ

R/W

0 to 1

16

HMI Temporary Relay

LBM

R/W

HMI Special Internal Relay

LSM

R/W

0 to 95

10

SymbolR/W

Address Range

Base

Expansion Inputs*5#IR

30 to 107

10*6

Expansion Outputs*5

#Q

R/W

30 to 127

10*6Internal Relay*5

#M

R/W

0 to 797

10*6

Input (Bit)*7

IR

0 to 15
20 to 27

10*6

Output (Bit)*7Q

R/W

0 to 710 to 17

10*6Internal Relay (Bit)*7M

R/W

0 to 7997

10*6

Special Internal Relay (Bit)*3

M

R/W

8000 to 8177

10*6

Shift Register (Bit)*7R

R/W

0 to 127

10

0 to 2047*2

0 to 127*2

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0 to 255*1

10

10Control Devices
Internal Device Name

R/W is an abbreviation of Read/Write. R/W indicate that both reading and writing are possible, while R indicatesthat only reading is possible.

*1 FT2J, HG2J only
*2 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P*3 Only HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F*4 HG1P only
*5 HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V only
*6 The last digit of the address number is 0 to 7 in octal notation.
*7 FT2J only

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HMI Devices
Internal Device Name

SymbolR/W

Address Range
0 to 16383*1

Base

HMI Data Register

LDR

R/W

HMI Keep Register

LKR

R/W

Variable

10

HMI Timer Current ValueLTD

R

0 to 31

10

Digital Input (Word)*3

WLEX

R

0, 20, 40, 60

10Digital Output (Word)*3

WLEY

R/W

0, 20, 40, 60

10

HMI Temporary Register

LBR

R/W

HMI Link Register*2

LLR

R/W

0 to 63

10

HMI Expansion Input (Word)*4

WLI

R

0

16

HMI Expansion Output (Word)*4

WLQ

R/W

0

16

HMI Special Data Register

LSD

R/W

0 to 383

10

SymbolR/W

Address Range

Base

Expansion Inputs*5#WIR30, 50, 70, 90

10Expansion Outputs*5

#WQ

R/W

30, 50, 70, 90, 110

10Internal Relay*5

#WM

R/W

0 to 780*6

10

Data Register*5

#D

R/W

0000 to 2999

10

Timer Preset Value*7

TC

R/W

0 to 199

10

Timer Current Value*7

TP

R/W

0 to 199

10

Counter Preset Value*7

CC

R/W

0 to 199

10

Counter Current Value*7

CP

R/W

0 to 199

10

D

R/W

0 to 3999

10

D

R/W

8000 to 8199

100 to 8191*2

0 to 255*1

0 to 127*2

10

10Control Devices
Internal Device Name

Data Register*7

Special Data Register*7

R/W is an abbreviation of Read/Write. R/W indicate that both reading and writing are possible, while R indicatesthat only reading is possible.

*1 FT2J, HG2J only
*2 Only HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V, HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F/-5T, HG1G/1P*3 Only HG4G/3G, HG2G-5F*4 HG1P only
*5 HG5G/4G/3G/2G-V only
*6 Multiples of 20 only
*7 FT2J only

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9.2

Monitoring Device Addresses

1 Tap the device type to monitor device addresses for.
The Device Address Details screen is displayed.

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2 Tap(Top Device Address).

3 Input the top device address number for the displayed device address, then tap Show.

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4 Tap(Display Format).

5 Change the display format for the current value of the device address, then tap Complete.

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6 Tap the current value of the device address, then change the value.

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You cannot monitor an Operator interface with WindEDIT Lite when it is also being monitored over a USB
connection with a computer.

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E

After downloading, execute the ladder programs
automatically ................................................ 3-12
App Folder Management Screen ........................... 1-20

Ethernet Communication
Adding or changing target devices .................. 1-11
Deleting target devices .................................. 1-13
External Memory Device
Clear ............................................................ 3-22
Download ..................................................... 3-15
Format ......................................................... 3-23
Upload .......................................................... 3-18

BFC
Changing the Operating Status of the PLC ............... 2-9
Clear (Operator interface)
Alarm Log Data .................................... 3-12, 3-20
Data ............................................................. 3-20
Data Log Data ...................................... 3-12, 3-20
Errors of Control Function .............................. 3-20
Files stored in External Memory Device ........... 3-22
Operation Log Data .............................. 3-12, 3-20
Values of Control Device ................................ 3-20
Values of Keep Devices .................................. 3-12
Connection Settings Screen .................................... 1-8
Custom Monitor
Changing a Device Address Group .................. 2-21
Creating a Device Address Group .................... 2-21
Deleting a Device Address Group .................... 2-22
PLC .............................................................. 2-20
Registering and Monitoring Device Addresses .. 2-23
Supported Device Address .............................. 2-20

D
Device Address Monitor
Operator interface ......................................... 3-24
PLC .............................................................. 2-15
Supported Device Address ..................... 2-15, 3-25
Displaying the Status
Operator interface ........................................... 3-3
PLC ................................................................ 2-3
Download
Files and Folders ...................................... 2-5, 3-6
Files to an External Memory Device ................. 3-15
Fonts and Kanji Dictionary Data....................... 3-12
Operator interface ......................................... 3-11
PLC .............................................................. 2-10
System Software .................................. 2-11, 3-12
System Software and OS ................................ 3-14
ZLD Project File ............................................. 2-10
ZNV Project File ............................................ 3-11
ZNX Project File ............................................ 3-13
Download Fonts and Kanji Dictionary Data ............ 3-12
Download System Software forcibly ...................... 3-12
Download System Software and OS forcibly ........... 3-14

Files and Folders
Displaying or Manipulating ........................ 2-4, 3-5
Download ................................................ 2-5, 3-6
Upload ..................................................... 2-7, 3-8
FormatOperator interface ......................................... 3-23
PLC .............................................................. 2-14

H
Help Screen ........................................................ 1-22

M
Main Screen
Operator interface ........................................... 3-1
PLC ................................................................ 2-1

N
Notification Screen ............................................... 1-19

R
Run/Stop operation .............................................. 3-10

S
Start/Stop Operation .............................................. 2-9
Starting WindEDIT Lite ........................................... 1-4
Supported Models .................................................. 1-1
Supported Operating Systems ................................. 1-1
Switching the ladder program between RUN and STOP
state ............................................................ 3-10

T
Target Bluetooth Device List Screen ...................... 1-15
Target Device List Screen ..................................... 1-10
Target Device Settings Screen .............................. 1-11

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Index

Bluetooth Communication
Adding target device ...................................... 1-16
Deleting target devices .................................. 1-18

U
UploadFiles and Folders ...................................... 2-7, 3-8
Files from External Memory Device ................. 3-18
Log Data ...................................................... 3-17
Operator interface ......................................... 3-16
PLC .............................................................. 2-13
ZLD Project File ............................................. 2-13
ZNV Project File ............................................ 3-16

W
WindEDIT Lite Installation ...................................... 1-3

Z
ZLD Project File
Download ..................................................... 2-10
Upload ......................................................... 2-13
ZNV Project File
Download ..................................................... 3-11
Upload ......................................................... 3-16
ZNX Project File
Download ..................................................... 3-13

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WindEDIT Lite User’s ManualSpecifications and other descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Information in this manual is current as of February 2024.
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