0. GOT1000 Series SoftGOT-GOT Link Function for GT15 and GT16 series

1. SoftGOT-GOT Link function – Remote Maintenance for GOTs!
The SoftGOT-GOT link function enables GT SoftGOT1000 to connect the GOT via Ethernet.
The function synchronizes SoftGOT1000 data with GOT project data and resource data.
This function is available for:
(GT12 not supported yet)

2. Up to 99 GOTs can be monitored on a single PC
System overview
Interlock operations with GOT and SoftGOT ⇒ Prevent unexpected behaviors!!
Up to 99 GOTs can be monitored on a single PC
Worksite
Office
Ethernet
HUB
HUB
Operation interlock
GT15/
GT16
Data auto upload
SoftGOT
Serial/BUS/
Ethernet
Automatically upload the project data from connected GOTs
⇒ No need to create the project data for SoftGOT!!
QPLC
Note! FX PLCs will be supported in one of the next development steps (no schedule yet)

3. Configuration (Connection Type)
1) QBUS/serial connection between GOT and PLC
SoftGOT reads/writes devices in a PLC via GOT. (Ethernet Transparent Function)
Worksite
Office
Read/write devices via GOT
Ethernet
GT15/GT16
SoftGOT
RS232/ RS422/ QBUS
QPLC

4. Configuration (Connection Type)
2) Ethernet connection between GOT and PLC
SoftGOT reads/writes devices in a PLC by directly connecting to the PLC via Ethernet, not via GOT.
Worksite
Office
GT15/GT16
SoftGOT
RS232/ RS422/ QBUS
Read/write devices by directly connecting to PLC
QPLC

5. Data Auto Acquisition Function
Features
•Project data auto acquisition function SoftGOT automatically acquires GOT screen data (project data). There is no need to create the project data for SoftGOT.
•Alarm data auto acquisition function SoftGOT automatically acquires the alarm data of GOT. Alarms that are already restored before connecting to SoftGOT can also be viewed.
In both functions, the data stored in SoftGOT will be
updated every time the SoftGOT is started up.
Data Auto Acquisition Function
•Operating authority Either one of SoftGOT or GOT can be operable to prevent the simultaneous operation from both sides that may cause unexpected behaviors.
•Operating authority (only GOT side)
　A mode to make only GOT operable. Until this mode is cancelled on a GOT, SoftGOT is not operable.
Operation Interlock

6. Operation Interlock – Operating Authority
Interlock operations with SoftGOT and GOT to prevent simultaneous operation on both sides.
Worksite
Office
Operation interlock
GT15/
GT16
SoftGOT ×
Not operable (without operating authority)
Operable (with operating authority)
QPLC
Move operating authority
Operation is prohibited on the GOT that had operating authority before.
Obtain operating authority on the operating authority acquisition screen ×
Not operable (no operating authority)
Operable (with operating authority)

7. Operation Interlock – Operating Authority
Provides a mode to operate PLC only by GOT to prevent
the operating authority from being moved to SoftGOT.
If operating authority is enabled…
Worksite
Office
Operation interlock
GT15/
GT16
SoftGOT ×
Operable
Not operable
QPLC
Not operable until GOT cancels the operating authority priority
SoftGOT cannot enable/cancel the operating authority priority
The operating authority can be enabled/cancelled only on the GOT side by using switches or utility functions on the GOT.

8. Required Hardware All GT15 models plus GT15-J71E71-100 Ethernet module
All GT16 models using integrated Ethernet port
Any Q CPU (only Q!)

9. Required Software GT Works 3 V1.10L with GT Designer 3 V1.10L
SoftGOT L

10. OS Installation -> GT15/GT16
Transfer extended OS into GOT!

11. GT Designer 3 Project Settings
Decide how to use the SoftGOT:
GOT and SoftGOT should always show the same screen: Use PLC Register (D) as Screen switching device!
SoftGOT should act as separate HMI showing different screens as GOT: Use GOT Register (GD) as Screen switching device!

12. QCPU serial or QBUS connection QCPU Ethernet connection
SoftGOT settings
Start SoftGOT1000 and open Communication settings
QCPU serial or QBUS connection
QCPU Ethernet connection

13. Make sure to enter the IP-address of the GOT (not the PLC!)
SoftGOT settings
Test GOT Link
Make sure to enter the IP-address of the GOT (not the PLC!)

14. SoftGOT settings Start Monitor
SoftGOT will work for 2h without dongle!
GOT project will be uploaded to SoftGOT automatically!
Monitoring will start

16. Good to know!

17. Good to know!
Use internal GOT devices to control operation method effectively!

18. Manual references

19. Let’s got out to customers promoting and selling it!
　This is the first time to have an Ethernet Remote Maintenance function in the GT15/GT16!
Let’s got out to customers promoting and selling it!
Thank you for your attention