ZEN Programmable Relays

Operation Manual
Produced March 2001
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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a
qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this man-
ual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions
can result in injury to people or damage to property.

'$1*(5 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

:$51,1* Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

&DXWLRQ Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

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OMRON Product References
All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capital-
ized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in
the proper name of the product.

Visual Aids
The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate dif-
ferent types of information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient
operation of the product.

1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, check-

lists, etc.

Precaution Indicates precautionary information that should be heeded in using

the ZEN.
581 Indicates that the display (the word “LANGUAGE” in this case) is
3$5$0(7(5
6(7&/2&. flashing. In this manual, this state is described by saying that the
/$1*8$*(
▲ ▼ “flashing cursor” is at the word “LANGUAGE”. In this state it is possi-
ble to change settings and the position of the cursor.
/$1*8$*( Indicates that the display (the letter “H” in this case) is flashing in
reverse video. In this manual, this state is described by saying that
(1*/,6+ the “highlighted cursor” is at the word “H”. In this state it is not possi-
ble to change settings but the cursor can be changed to the flashing
cursor by pressing the OK button.

Indicate the buttons that needs to be pressed in operating proce-

dures. Press each button once.

Indicate buttons that needs to be pressed in operating procedures.

Press one of the buttons once or more.

 OMRON, 2001
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No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the
information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution
has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
2 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
3 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
5 Operating Mode at Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
6 Memory Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

SECTION 1
Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 Features and Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-3 Display Screen and Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1-4 Memory Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1-5 Allocating I/O Bit Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1-6 Preparations for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SECTION 2
Installation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2-1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SECTION 3
Programming and Operating Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3-1 Selecting Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3-2 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3-3 Creating Ladder Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3-4 Confirming Ladder Program Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3-5 Correcting Ladder Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3-6 Using Timers (T) and Holding Timers (#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3-7 Using Counters (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3-8 Using Weekly Timers (@) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3-9 Using Calendar Timers (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3-10 Analog Inputs (Analog Comparators (A)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3-11 Comparing Timer/Counter Present Values Using Comparators (P) . . . . . . . 63
3-12 Displaying Messages (Display Bits (D)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3-13 Using Button Switches (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 4
Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4-1 Protecting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4-2 Stabilizing Input Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4-3 Changing Backlight Automatic Cutout Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4-4 Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4-5 Setting Summertime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4-6 Reading System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

SECTION 5
Optional Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5-1 Mounting Battery Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5-2 Using Memory Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5-3 Connecting the ZEN Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

SECTION 6
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6-1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-2 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-3 Deleting Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Appendices
A Product Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
B Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
C Ladder Program Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
D Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
E Allocations and Setting Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the ZEN Programmable
Relays and includes the sections described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information
provided before attempting to install or operate the ZEN. Be sure to read the
precautions provided in the following section.
Precautions provides general precautions for using the ZEN and related
devices.
6HFWLRQgives an outline of the ZEN, including example applications, the sys-
tem configurations and basic operations.
6HFWLRQ explains how to mount and wire the ZEN CPU Units and Expansion
I/O Units.
6HFWLRQexplains how to create and edit ladder programs and how to use the
timers, counters, comparators, display function and buttons switches.
6HFWLRQ  describes how to protect ladder programs, stabilize inputs, make
LCD screen adjustments, and make summer time settings.
6HFWLRQdescribes how to mount Battery Units, use Memory Cassettes, and
how to connect the ZEN Support Software.
6HFWLRQlists the error messages and provides probable causes and counter-
measures for troubleshooting.

The following two manuals are provided for the ZEN Programmable Relays.
Refer to them as required in operation.
Manual Contents Cat. No.
ZEN Programmable Relays ZEN specifications, functions, and operat- W385
Operation Manual ing methods.
ZEN Support Software Installation and operating procedures for W386
Operation Manual the ZEN Support Software

:$51,1* Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may
result in personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure.
Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the infor-
mation provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of
the procedures or operations given.

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 About this Manual

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 PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the ZEN Programmable Relays.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application
of the ZEN. You must read this section and understand the information contained before
attempting to set up or operate a ZEN and ZEN.

1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
2-1 Circuit Design and Ladder Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
2-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
2-3 Wiring and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
2-4 I/O Connections and Startup Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
2-5 Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
2-6 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
2-7 Transportation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
3 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4-1 Applicable Directives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4-2 Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4-3 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
4-4 Relay Output Noise Reduction Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
5 Operating Mode at Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
6 Memory Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

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Safety Precautions 1

1 Safety Precautions
:$51,1* Never attempt to disassemble any Units while power is being
supplied. Doing so may result in serious electrical shock or elec-
trocution.

:$51,1* Never touch the I/O terminals, computer connector, Expansion

Unit connector, or Battery Unit connector while power is being
supplied. Doing so may result in serious electrical shock or elec-
trocution.

:$51,1* Provide safety measures in external circuits (i.e., not in the ZEN),
including the following items, to ensure safety in the system if an
abnormality occurs due to malfunction of the ZEN or another
external factor affecting the ZEN operation. Not doing so may
result in serious accidents.

• Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and simi-

lar safety measures must be provided in external control circuits.
• The ZEN will turn OFF all outputs when its self-diagnosis func-
tion detects any error. As a countermeasure for such errors,
external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in
the system.
• The ZEN outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposition or
burning of the output relays or destruction of the output transis-
tors. As a countermeasure for such problems, external safety
measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system.
• Provide double safety mechanisms to handle incorrect signals
that can be generated by broken signal lines or momentary
power interruptions.

:$51,1* Do not short the battery terminals or charge, disassemble, heat,

or incinerate the battery. Do not subject the battery to strong
shocks. Doing any of these may result in leakage, rupture, heat
generation, or ignition of the battery. Dispose of any battery that
has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to exces-
sive shock. Batteries that have been subjected to shock may leak
if they are used.

&DXWLRQ Tighten the AC power supply terminal block screws to the torque
specified in the manual. Loose screws can result in fire or faulty
operation.

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Application Precautions 2

2 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the ZEN or the ZEN.

2-1 Circuit Design and Ladder Programming

• Provide external interlock circuits, limit circuits, and other safety
circuits in addition to any provided within the ZEN to ensure
safety.
• The output relays may remain ON due to internal circuit faults or
other reasons. As a countermeasure for such problems, external
safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the sys-
tem.
• Always turn ON power to the ZEN before turning ON power to
the I/O circuits. If the ZEN power supply is turned ON after the I/
O power supply, temporary errors may result in operation.
• The life of the output relays is largely affected by the switching
conditions. Confirm the operation of the system under actual
operating conditions and set the switching frequency to ensure
that adequate performance will be provided. Insulation faults and
burning in the ZEN may result if relays are used after their perfor-
mance as deteriorated.

2-2 Installation
• Install the ZEN according to instructions in the operation manu-
als. Improper installation may cause faulty operation.
• Do not install the ZEN in locations subject to excessive noise.
Malfunction may occur.
• Do not allow the ZEN to fall during installation.
• Be sure that all the mounting screws on the ZEN and Expansion
I/O Unit are tightened to the torque specified in the manual.
Incorrect tightening torque may result in malfunction.
• Use with the cover of the computer connector mounted. Using
without the cover may result in malfunction due to dust or other
foreign matter.
• Be sure that the DIN rail mounting levers, Expansion I/O Units,
Memory Cassettes, Battery Units, cable connectors, and other
items with locking devices are properly locked into place.
Improper locking may result in malfunction.

2-3 Wiring and Connections

• Use the wires specified in this manual when wiring. Use straight
crimp terminals when connecting loose wires.

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Application Precautions 2
• Provide circuit breakers and other safety measures to provide
protection against shorts in external wiring.
• Use separate wiring ducts for signal wires from those used for
power supply and high-voltage lines.
• Always check polarity when connecting cables.
• Leave the label attached to the Unit when wiring. Removing the
label may result in malfunction if foreign matter enters the Unit.
• Remove the label after the completion of wiring to ensure proper
heat dissipation. Leaving the label attached may result in mal-
function.
• Tighten the terminal block screws to the torque specified in the
manual.
• Wire the ZEN according to instructions in the operation manuals.
Improper installation may cause faulty operation.

2-4 I/O Connections and Startup Precautions

• Use the Units only with the power supplies and voltages speci-
fied in the operation manuals. Other power supplies and voltages
may damage the Units.
• Take measures to stabilize the power supply to conform to the
rated supply if it is not stable.
• Do not apply voltages exceeding the rated input voltage to input
circuits. The input circuits may be destroyed.
• Do not apply voltages exceeding the maximum switching capac-
ity to output circuits. The output circuits may be destroyed.
• Double-check all wiring before turning ON the power supply.
Incorrect wiring may result in burning.
• Check the user program for proper execution before actually run-
ning it on the Unit. Not checking the program may result in an
unexpected operation.

2-5 Handling
• Use, store, and transport the ZEN under the limits given for gen-
eral specifications in this manual.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units. Any
attempt to do so may result in malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
• Always turn OFF the power supply to the ZEN before attempting
any of the following.
• Assembling the ZEN.
• Attaching or removing the Expansion I/O Unit.
• Connecting or disconnecting any cables or wiring.

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Application Precautions 2
• Attaching or removing the Memory Cassette.
• Attaching or removing the Battery Unit.
• Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before
attempting any of the following. Not doing so may result in an
unexpected operation.
• Changing the operating mode.
• Using the button switches.
• Changing bit status or parameter settings.
• Before touching a Unit, be sure to first touch a grounded metallic
object in order to discharge any static build-up.
• Do not pull on the cables or bend the cables beyond their natural
limit. Doing either of these may break the cables.
• Do not place objects on top of the cables or other wiring lines.
Doing so may break the cables.
• Do not short the battery terminals or charge, disassemble, heat,
or incinerate the battery. Do not subject the battery to strong
shocks. Doing any of these may result in leakage, rupture, heat
generation, or ignition of the battery. Dispose of any battery that
has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to exces-
sive shock. Batteries that have been subjected to shock may
leak if they are used.
• Abide by all local ordinances and regulations when disposing of
the ZEN.

2-6 Maintenance
• When replacing parts, be sure to confirm that the rating of a new
part is correct.
• When replacing a Unit, transfer to the new Unit and confirm all
settings for clock data, internal holding bits, holding timers, and
counter before starting operation again.

2-7 Transportation and Storage

• When transporting or storing the ZEN, wrap all circuit boards in
conductive material and maintain the specified storage tempera-
ture to protect the LSIs and ICs from static electricity.
• Use special packaging boxes when transporting the ZEN and do
not subject it to excessive shock or vibration or drop it during
shipment.

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Operating Environment Precautions 3
• Store the ZEN in the following temperature and humidity ranges
without condensation or icing.
Model Ambient Humidity
temperature
LCD –20 to 75°C 10% to 90%
LED –40 to 75°C

3 Operating Environment Precautions

Do not operate the control system in the following places.
• Where the ZEN is exposed to direct sunlight.
• Where the ambient temperature or humidity is beyond the speci-
fied ranges.
• Where the ZEN may be affected by condensation due to radical
temperature changes.
• Where there is any corrosive or inflammable gas.
• Where there is excessive dust, saline air, or metal powder.
• Where the ZEN is affected by vibration or shock.
• Where any water, oil or chemical may splash on the ZEN.
• Any other place with conditions beyond those specified in the
general specifications.
Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing sys-
tems in the following locations:
• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.
• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity.
• Locations close to power supplies.

4 Conformance to EC Directives
4-1 Applicable Directives
• EMC Directives
• Low Voltage Directive

4-2 Concepts
EMC Directives
OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform
to the related EMC standards so that they can be more easily

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Conformance to EC Directives 4
built into other devices or the overall machine. The actual
products have been checked for conformity to EMC standards
(see the following note). Whether the products conform to the
standards in the system used by the customer, however, must
be checked by the customer.
EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply
with EC Directives will vary depending on the configuration,
wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel
on which the OMRON devices are installed. The customer
must, therefore, perform the final check to confirm that devices
and the overall machine conform to EMC standards.
Note Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as
follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN61000-6-2
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN50081-2
(Radiated emission: 10-m regulations)
Low Voltage Directive
Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to
1,000 VAC and 75 to 1,500 VDC meet the required safety
standards for the ZEN (EN61131-2).

4-3 Conformance to EC Directives

The ZEN complies with EC Directives. To ensure that the machine or
device in which the ZEN is used complies with EC Directives, the
ZEN must be installed as follows:

1,2,3... 1. The ZEN must be installed within a control panel.

2. You must use reinforced insulation or double insulation for the DC
power supplies used for the communications power supply and I/
O power supplies.
3. ZEN complying with EC Directives also conform to the Common
Emission Standard (EN50081-2). Radiated emission characteris-
tics (10-m regulations) may vary depending on the configuration
of the control panel used, other devices connected to the control
panel, wiring, and other conditions.
You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment
complies with EC Directives.

4-4 Relay Output Noise Reduction Methods

The ZEN conforms to the Common Emission Standards (EN50081-2)
of the EMC Directives. However, noise generated by relay output
switching may not satisfy these Standards. In such a case, a noise fil-

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Conformance to EC Directives 4
ter must be connected to the load side or other appropriate counter-
measures must be provided external to the ZEN.
Countermeasures taken to satisfy the standards vary depending on
the devices on the load side, wiring, configuration of machines, etc.
Following are examples of countermeasures for reducing the gener-
ated noise.

Countermeasures
(Refer to EN50081-2 for more details.)
Countermeasures are not required if the frequency of load switching
for the whole system with the ZEN included is less than 5 times per
minute.
Countermeasures are required if the frequency of load switching for
the whole system with the ZEN included is more than 5 times per
minute.

Countermeasure Examples
When switching an inductive load, connect an surge protector,
diodes, etc., in parallel with the load or contact as shown below.
Circuit Current Characteristic Required element
AC DC
Yes Yes If the load is a relay or The capacitance of the capaci-
CR method solenoid, there is a time tor must be 1 to 0.5 µF per
lag between the moment contact current of 1 A and
the circuit is opened and resistance of the resistor must
Inductive

the moment the load is be 0.5 to 1 Ω per contact volt-

reset. age of 1 V. These values, how-
load

Power If the supply voltage is 24 ever, vary with the load and
supply or 48 V, insert the surge the characteristics of the relay.
protector in parallel with Decide these values from
the load. If the supply volt- experiments, and take into
age is 100 to 200 V, insert consideration that the capaci-
the surge protector tance suppresses spark dis-
between the contacts. charge when the contacts are
separated and the resistance
limits the current that flows
into the load when the circuit is
closed again.
The dielectric strength of the
capacitor must be 200 to 300
V. If the circuit is an AC circuit,
use a capacitor with no polar-
ity.

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Operating Mode at Startup 5

Circuit Current Characteristic Required element

AC DC
No Yes The diode connected in The reversed dielectric
iode method parallel with the load strength value of the diode
changes energy accumu- must be at least 10 times as
lated by the coil into a cur- large as the circuit voltage
Inductive

rent, which then flows into value. The forward current of

load

the coil so that the current the diode must be the same as
Power will be converted into or larger than the load current.
supply
Joule heat by the resis- The reversed dielectric
tance of the inductive strength value of the diode
load. may be two to three times
This time lag, between larger than the supply voltage
the moment the circuit is if the surge protector is
opened and the moment applied to electronic circuits
the load is reset, caused with low circuit voltages.
by this method is longer
than that caused by the
CR method.
Yes Yes The varistor method pre- ---
Varistor method vents the imposition of
high voltage between the
contacts by using the con-
Inductive

stant voltage characteris-

tic of the varistor. There is
load

Power time lag between the

supply moment the circuit is
opened and the moment
the load is reset.
If the supply voltage is 24
or 48 V, insert the varistor
in parallel with the load. If
the supply voltage is 100
to 200 V, insert the varis-
tor between the contacts.

5 Operating Mode at Startup

The operating mode at startup depends on the model and the pres-
ence of a user program as shown in the following table.
User In CPU No Yes No Yes
program In Memory No No Yes Yes
Cassette
LCD model (with LCD and STOP RUN mode with RUN mode with program RUN mode with
operation buttons) mode program in CPU in Memory Cassette program in CPU
LED model (with LED and STOP RUN mode with RUN mode with program RUN mode with
no operation buttons) mode program in CPU in Memory Cassette program in CPU

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Memory Backup 6

6 Memory Backup
The ladder program and settings are stored in EEPROM and thus will
not be lost even if the power supply is turned OFF for an extended
period of time (e.g., 2 days at 25°C). The status of the following data,
however, is backed up by an internal capacitor, and may be lost if
power is turned OFF for an extended period of time: ON/OFF status
of holding bits (H), holding timers (#), and counters (C) and the pre-
vent value areas. For models equipped with a clock/calendar, the
time and date may be reset. Always reconfirm system operation
before restarting operation after the power has been turned OFF for
an extended period of time. We recommend that a Battery Unit be
(optional) connected in any system in which power may be inter-
rupted for an extended period of time.

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 SECTION 1
Outline

This section gives an outline of the ZEN, including example applications, the system
configurations and basic operations.

1-1 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 Features and Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-2-1 Features and System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-2-2 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-3 Display Screen and Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1-3-1 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1-3-2 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1-4 Memory Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1-5 Allocating I/O Bit Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1-6 Preparations for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

1
Outline Section 1-1

1-1 Outline
The ZEN Programmable Relays is an extremely small programmable
controller that provides 10 programmable I/O points (6 inputs and 4
outputs) to enable low-cost, small-scale automation. In this manual,
the ZEN Programmable Relays is referred to as merely the “ZEN.”
The ZEN comes in basically two types: LCD and LED.
• LCD Type: LCD screen and operation buttons
• LED Type: No LCD screen or operation buttons
The following pages provide a few examples of the way the ZEN
meets a wide variety of application needs.

Low-cost, Small-scale Automatic Control

One CPU Unit provides 6 inputs and 4 outputs.

Water-supply facilities in apartments,

lighting control in offices.

Easy Operation with an Inexpensive Controller

Ladder programming is possible directly from a LCD-type CPU Unit.
Ladder programs can be easily copied to low-cost LED-type CPU
Units by using Memory Cassettes (optional).

Smaller Control Panels

The ZEN is very small at 90 x 70 x 56 mm (H x W x D) and mounts
essentially anywhere.
70 mm

90 mm

2
Outline Section 1-1

Less Assembly and Wiring Time Required for Control Panels

Simple one-touch DIN Track mounting. Built-in timers and counters
so only power supply and I/O circuit wiring required.
Solid wires can be easily connected using only a screwdriver.
Refer to page 31.

Future System Expandability

I/O capacity can be expanded to up to 18 inputs and 16 outputs by
connecting 3 Expansion I/O Units.
Refer to page 31.
CPU Unit Expansion I/O Units (up to 3)

6 inputs/4outputs + (4 inputs/4outputs) × 3

Power Failure Countermeasures

EEPROM backs up the program and system settings data when no
power is supplied to the ZEN.
Use a Battery Unit (optional) to back up work bits, holding timers,
counters, and date/time data.
Refer to page 80.

Battery
Unit

Easy Saving and Copying of Programs

Use an optional Memory Cassette to easily save and copy programs.

3
Outline Section 1-1
Refer to page 81.

Ladder program
data/settings.
Memory Cassette

Programming and Monitoring from a Personal Computer

Windows-based ZEN Support Software is available.
Refer to page 83.

ZEN Support
Software
(CD-ROM)

Greater Switching Capacity

The output contacts have 8-A switching capacity (250 VAC). All con-
tacts are independent.
Refer to page 31.

8 A max.

MC
250 V

AC Inputs
For CPU Units with AC power supply inputs, 100 to 240 VAC can be
directly connected.
100 to 240 VAC
L N
Circuit protector

4
Outline Section 1-1

Easy Program Design

There are 4 different operations that can be set for bit outputs. Self-
holding bits also can be easily programmed.
Refer to page 43.
Ry

-[Q0 Normal operation

-SQ0 Set operation
-RQ0 Reset operation
-AQ0 Alternate operation

Complicated Timers without Additional Programming

Any of the 8 timers support 4 types of operation and 3 timing ranges.
There are also 4 built-in holding timers that hold data during power
interruptions.
Refer to page 51.
TIM

ON delay 0.01 to 99.99 s

OFF delay 1 s to 99 min 59 s
One-shot pulse 1 min to 99 h 59 min
Flashing pulse

Incremental and Decremental Counters

There are 8 built-in counters that can be switched between increment-
ing and decrementing.
Use Comparators to enable programming multiple outputs from a
counter.
Counters: Refer to page 54.
Comparators: Refer to page 63.
C
D CNT
R

Control number of cars entering

and leaving a car park.

5
Outline Section 1-1

Season- or Day-dependent Operating Times

CPU Units with built-in calendar and clock functions have 8 weekly
timers and 8 calendar timers. Seasonal control is possible using cal-
endar timers and day/time control is possible with weekly timers.
Weekly timers: Refer to page 56.
Calendar timers: Refer to page 58.
MO − FR

SA − SU

For gardens, parks, and

recreational ponds.

Direct Analog Inputs

CPU Units with DC power supply inputs have 2 analog input points (0
to 10 V) and 4 analog comparators.
Refer to page 60.

Temperature control for hot

houses and tanks. Prevent
freezing of swimming pools.

Easier Maintenance
Use the display function in LCD-type CPU Units to display user-set
messages, the date, time, or other data. Button switches can also be
used as input contacts. Applications include usage as a simple
display operation panel.
Refer to page 66.

6
Outline Section 1-1

Longer Backlight for Dark Situations

The automatic cutout time for the backlight for LCD-type CPU Units
can be set to 2, 10, or 30 minutes, or set to operate continuously.
With the display function, the backlight can also be set to turn ON
when a message is displayed.
Refer to page 76.

Prevent Chattering and Noise-related Malfunctions

Set the input filters to extend the filter timer and prevent malfunctions.

Filter timer
ON

Exporting Systems Overseas

Display for LCD-type CPU Units is available in 6 languages. A Sum-
mertime function also supported.
Changing display language: Refer to page 36.
Summertime settings: Refer to page 77.
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
GERMAN
FRENCH
ITALIAN
SPANISH

Programming Security
Programs can be protected by setting a password.
Refer to page 72.
3$66:25'

RUN

3 9 5 4

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Features and Part Names Section 1-2

1-2 Features and Part Names

1-2-1 Features and System Configuration
The ZEN is small but has a wide range of functions and is easy to
use. The ZEN facilitates small-scale automatic control.

LCD-type CPU Unit Features

• Simple button-operated programming.
• Highly visible, backlit LCD.
• Adjustable automatic cutout time for the backlight.
• Adjustable contrast for the LCD screen.
• Six-language display.
• Display function for user-set messages (4 lines x 12 characters),
time, or timer, counter, or analog-converted value displays.
• Button switches allowing operation buttons to be used as input
contacts.
• Built-in weekly and calendar timers to allow simple seasonal or
time-based operation.

LCD-type and LED-type CPU Unit Features

• Both 100 to 240-VAC and 24-VDC power supply models avail-
able.
• Built-in analog comparator for temperature control and other
analog applications (provided on CPU Units with DC power sup-
ply inputs, two analog inputs IN4 and IN5, 0 to 10 V).
• Input filter settings to prevent noise-related malfunctions for both
CPU Units and Expansion I/O Units.
• Program and settings data backed up on built-in EEPROM.
• Programming using ladder diagrams.
• Password function to protect programs.

8
Features and Part Names Section 1-2

Work bits, holding

timer data, counter
data, and date/
time data will be
backed up during Up to 24 I/O points possible if Expansion I/O Units are connected.
long-term power
supply LCD/LED-type Expansion I/O Units (up to 3 can be connected)
interruptions if a CPU Unit
Battery Unit
(optional) is
mounted.
ZEN-BAT01
Battery Unit

ZEN-ME01
Memory Output relays have large a switching
Cassette Personal computer capacity (8A at 250 VAC). All 4 outputs
connecting cable have independent contacts.
Programs can be
saved and copied ZEN-SOFT01 ZEN
by using a Support Software
Memory Cassette
(optional).

Programs can be created, edited, saved, and printed

using the ZEN Support Software (optional).

9
Features and Part Names Section 1-2

1-2-2 Part Names

LCD-type CPU Units (with LCD and Operation Buttons)
Power supply Inputs Outputs Input Analog Calen- Model number
filter inputs dar/time
100 to 240 100 to Not 6 Relays 4 Yes No Yes ZEN-10C1AR-A
VAC, 50/60 Hz 240 VAC iso-
24 VDC 24 VDC lated Yes ZEN-10C1DR-D

Left Side Front Right Side

Power supply
terminals Input terminals

LCD Operation
buttons

Output terminals Expansion Unit

Battery Unit connector ZEN Support Software connector connector cover.
(Remove the seal to (also used for Memory Cassette.) Remove this cover to
connect Expansion Unit.
connect the Battery Unit.)

10
Features and Part Names Section 1-2

LED-type CPU Units (without LCD/Operation Buttons)

The ZEN is also available in an LED type that provide full operating
functionality, but no direct programming input The ZEN Support Soft-
ware or a Memory Cassette containing a program is required.
Power supply Inputs Outputs Input Analog Calen- Model number
filters inputs dar/time
100 to 240 100 to Not 6 Relays 4 Yes No No ZEN-10C2AR-A
VAC, 50/60 Hz 240 VAC iso-
24 VDC 24 VDC lated Yes ZEN-10C2DR-D

Left Side Front Right Side

Power supply
terminals Input terminals

Output terminals
Personal computer
Battery Unit connector connector (also used for Expansion I/O Unit
(Remove the seal to Memory Cassette.)
connector cover
connect the Battery LED indicators Remove this cover to
Unit.) connect Expansion I/O Unit.

Indicators
Name Color Meaning
POWER Green Lit Power supplied
Not lit No power
RUN Green Lit Operating (RUN)
Not lit Stopped (STOP)
ERROR Red Lit Error
Not lit Normal

11
Features and Part Names Section 1-2

Differences between LCD- and LED-type CPU Units

Item LCD type LED type
AC power DC power AC power DC power
supply supply supply supply
Program editing, parameter Yes (Also possible with ZEN Yes (ZEN Support Software
settings, operation monitoring Support Software.) required.)
Operating mode switching Yes (Also possible with ZEN Yes (ZEN Support Software
Support Software) required.)
Calendar and clock function Yes No
Bits Input, output, Yes Yes
work, holding bits
Timer, holding Yes Yes
timer, counter
Weekly timer, Yes No
calendar timer
Analog compara- No Yes No Yes
tor
Timer/counter Yes Yes (ZEN Support Software
comparator required.)
Button switches Yes Yes
Display function Yes No
Settings Display language Yes (Also possible with ZEN -
Support Software.)
Backlight cutout Yes (Also possible with ZEN -
time Support Software.)
Input filters Yes (Also possible with ZEN Yes (ZEN Support Software
Support Software.) required.)
Password Yes (Also possible with ZEN Yes (ZEN Support Software
Support Software.) required.)
Expansion I/O Unit connection Yes Yes
Memory ZEN to Memory Yes No
Cassette Cassette transfer
functions Memory Cas- Yes Yes (Automatic transfer when
sette to ZEN power is turned ON.)
transfer
Memory Cas- Yes No
sette initialization
Battery Unit connection Yes Yes
ZEN Support Software connec- Yes Yes
tion

12
Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

Expansion I/O Units

No. of I/O Inputs Outputs Model
Points
8 I/O 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Isolated 4 Relay 4 ZEN-8EAR
24 VDC Isolated 4 Relay 4 ZEN-8EDR
4 inputs 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Isolated 4 --- --- ZEN-4EA
24 VDC Isolated 4 --- --- ZEN-4ED
4 outputs --- --- --- Relay 4 ZEN-4ER

Left Side Front Right Side

Input terminals

Expansion Unit connector Output terminals Expansion Unit connector cover.

Remove this cover to
connect Expansion I/O Unit.

1-3 Display Screen and Basic Operations

The display screen for the LCD-type CPU Units and the operations of
the buttons are shown below.
LCD DEL Button ALT Button

Cursor Keys

ESC Button OK Button

13
Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3
Icon Meanings

RUN ERR ▲ ▼

Icon Meaning
RUN Displayed while in RUN mode.
ERR Indicates an error.
▲ Displayed when there is a higher-level menu or ladder
program line than the one currently displayed.
▼ Displayed when there is a lower-level menu or ladder pro-
gram line than the one currently displayed.
Displayed when a password has been set.

Operation Button Names and Operations

Button Function
Menus Writing ladder program Setting parameters Button switch
(See68.)
DEL --- Deletes inputs, outputs, con- --- B6 ON
nection lines, and blank lines.
ALT --- Switches between normally --- B7 ON
open and normally closed
conditions.
Changes to connection line
write mode.
Inserts a line.
Up Moves the cur- Moves the cursor up and Moves the cursor up B5 ON
Down sor up and down. and down. B2 ON
down. Selects bit types and func- Changes numerals
tions. and parameters.
Left --- Moves the cursor right and Moves the cursor B3 ON
Right left. right and left. B4 ON
ESC Returns to the Cancels the setting and Cancels the setting B0 ON
previous returns to the previous oper- and returns to the
screen. ation. previous operation.
OK Selects the Confirms the setting. Confirms the setting. B1 ON
menu item at
the cursor
position.

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

1-3-1 Screens
STOP Mode RUN Mode
When power is turned ON When power is turned ON

When Expansion I/O Unit When Expansion I/O Unit

is connected. is connected.

Display Function Screen Display Function Screen

(User- (User-
specified specified
message) message)
Note: The display will be blank Note: The display will be blank
if the display function is not if the display function is not
being used. being used.

STOP Mode RUN Mode

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Display Screens
Main Screen
Day Operating mode CPU input bit (I) status Day display
Time (min:s) (❍: OFF/●: ON)
SU: Sunday
I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5
MO: Monday
TU: Tuesday
CPU output bit (Q) status WE: Wednesday
(#: OFF/■: ON) TH: Thursday
FR: Friday
@ @ @ @
Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 SA: Saturday

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3
When One or More Expansion I/O Units Are Connected

Expansion I/O Unit input bit (X) status

(❍: OFF/●: ON)
Note: The display depends
X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 on the number of input
points on the connected
Xa Xb Expansion I/O Units.

Expansion I/O Unit output bit (Y) status

(#: OFF/■: ON)
@ @ Note: The display depends
Ya Yb on the number of output
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points on the connected
Y0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9
Expansion I/O Units.

16
Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

Menu Screen Configuration

RUN Mode Ladder Monitor Screen
021,725
6723 The ON/OFF status of input bits can be checked by
3$5$0(7(5 monitoring the ladder program.
6(7&/2&.
RUN ▼
Switches to STOP mode.
The operation status of the timers, counters, and analog
comparators can be monitored and the settings changed
during operation. Refer to page 22.
STOP Mode Ladder Program Edit Screen
(Refer to page 20.)
352*5$0 (',7352*
581 '(/(7(352* Creates and edits
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6(7&/2&. ladder program.
▼
Deletes ladder program and
parameters.
Memory Cassette Operation
(Refer to page 81.)
6$9( Transfers programs
/2$'
(5$6( between ZEN and
the Memory Cassette
and initializes the
Memory Cassette.
Note: Displayed only when a Memory
Cassette is mounted.
Switches to RUN mode.
Changes the settings for timers, counters, and analog comparators.
(Refer to page 25.)
Date and Time Settings (Refer to page 37.)
352*5$0 6(7&/2&. 6(7&/2&. Sets the date and
581 6800(57,0( \\PPGG
3$5$0(7(5  time.
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▼

Set when shipping to countries that

use summer time. (Refer to page 77.)

Display Language Settings (Refer to page 36.)

581 /$1*8$*( The display language can be changed.
3$5$0(7(5
6(7&/2&.
/$1*8$*( English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and
▲ ▼ (1*/,6+ Spanish

Other Settings
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/$1*8$*( %$&./,*+7
27+(5 ,1387),/7(5 page for details.
▲ ▼
,1387),/7(5
02'(0,1,
12'(12
6<67(0,1)
▲

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3
Other Submenus Setting Passwords (Refer to page 72.)
3$66:25' 3$66:25' Set a password when you want to protect
&217$67
%$&./,*+7 programs from being read. The password
,1387),/7(5  setting range is 0000 to 9999.
▼
,1387),/7(5
02'(0,1,
12'(12
6<67(0,1) Adjusting Contrast (Refer to page 77.)
▲
&2175$67 Adjust the contrast when the LCD screen is
■■■ ##
faint and difficult to read or when it is too dark
to read. There are 5 contrast levels.
Changing Cutout Time for Backlight (Refer to page 76.)
%$&./,*+7 Set the automatic cutout time for the backlight
PLQ in the LCD screen.
2 min, 10 min, 30 min, Always ON
Setting Input Filters (Refer to page 74.)
,11(5
(;3 Set the input filters to ON or OFF for the CPU
(;3 Unit or Expansion I/O Units. Set to ON when
(;3
noise or chattering may affect operation.
“EXP1” to “EXP3” will be displayed depending
on the number of Expansion I/O Units
connected.
Do not use. For future system expansion.
Setting Node Number (Refer to page 83.)
12'(12 Set to the node number specified using the
ZEN Support Software.


Reading System Information (Refer to page 78.)

8
 Read system information, such as the CPU
,17, Unit software version or the date it was
(;,
▼
created, the number of I/O points on the CPU
Unit or the Expansion I/O Units, and whether or
(;,
(;, not LCD, RTC, or analog input functions are
507, supported.
/&'<(6
▲ ▼
507,
/&'<(6
57&<(6
$'&<(6
▲

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

1-3-2 Basic Operation

Menu Selection Example
581 Use the Up/Down Buttons to move the cur-
Main menu 3$5$0(7(5
display 6(7&/2&. sor.
/$1*8$*(
▲ ▼

Flashing cursor

/$1*8$*( Press the OK Button to select the flashing

menu. The settings will flash on a reversed
(1*/,6+ display.

Highlighted cursor

/$1*8$*( Press the OK Button to change from a high-

lighted cursor to a flashing cursor. Settings
(1*/,6+ can now be changed.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to change the set-
Flashing cursor ting.

/$1*8$*( Use the Up Button to select GERMAN.

*(50$1

/$1*8$*( A confirmation message will be displayed

6(7"
2.(6& asking if you want to change to German dis-
*(50$1
play.

581 Press the OK 581 Press the

3$5$0(7(5 3$5$0(7(5
.$/(1'(5 Button to 6(7&/2&. ESC Button to
635$&+( /$1*8$*(
▲ ▼ change from ▲ ▼ cancel the
English to change and
German. return to the
previous
screen.

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

Example Operation in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

The highlighted cursor will appear in the ini-
Select
Program/ tial write position. During highlighted cursor
Edit. display, the cursor can be moved to the input
or output write positions.
Line No.
at Up/Down Buttons: Move the highlighted cur-
cursor sor up and down.
Highlighted cursor
Left/Right Buttons: Move the highlighted cur-
sor Left/Right.
Press the OK Button at the input write posi-
tion to display the input default setting IO and
the normally open condition symbol. “I” will
flash.
• Flashing Cursor at the I Position
Up/Down Buttons: Change the bit type.
Right Button: Moves the flashing cursor
to the right.
OK Button: Sets the bit type and moves
the flashing cursor to the bit address
position.
• Flashing Cursor at the 0 Position
Up/Down Buttons: Change the bit
address.
OK Button: Completes the writing of the
bit.
• Switching between Normally Open and
Normally Closed Conditions
You can use the ALT Button to switch
between the N.O. and N.C. conditions,
regardless of the position of the flashing
cursor.
When the first input has been written, the
highlighted cursor moves to the next input
position.

Use the above procedure to enter program

input conditions in series.

When writing serial inputs, the connecting

line between inputs is drawn automatically.

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3
Press the ALT Button with the highlighted
cursor in the input writing position to change
▼
the cursor to a flashing left arrow to enable
connecting lines to be drawn.
Up/Down Buttons: Draw vertical connecting
lines.
Left/Right Buttons: Draw horizontal connect-
ing lines.
Press the Right Button twice to draw a line to
the output bit. The cursor will change to a
▼
highlighted cursor at the output bit write posi-
tion.
Press the OK Button at the output bit write
position to display the default output Q0. Q
▼
will flash.
• Flashing Cursor at the Q (Bit Type) Posi-
tion
▼ Up/Down Buttons: Change the type of
output
Right/Left Buttons: Move the flashing
▼
cursor.
OK Button: Sets the bit type and moves
the flashing cursor to the bit address
position.
• Flashing Cursor at the [ (Additional Out-
put Function) Position
Up/Down Buttons: Selects the additional
output function
OK Button: Sets the additional output
function and moves the flashing cursor
to the bit address position.
• Flashing Cursor at the 0 (Bit Address)
Position
Up/Down Buttons: Select the bit address
OK Button: Completes the output write.
 Press the OK Button to complete the bit write
and to move the highlighted cursor to the first
▼
input position ON the next line.

Press the ESC Button to complete the writing

of the ladder program and to return to the
menu screen.

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3

Example Parameter Settings Screen Operation

Select When Parameter is selected, the parameter
Parameters settings are displayed.
on menu
screen.

(1) Selecting Parameters to Display

Press the OK Button to change the high-
lighted cursor to a flashing cursor.

Use the Up/Down Buttons to select another

/ timer.

When multiple parameters of the same type

have been selected, use the Up/Down But-
tons to scroll through the numbers.
Press the Left Button to switch to another
type, move the flashing cursor to the bit type
position and use the Up/Down Buttons to
select the bit type.
Move the flashing cursor to the bit type posi-
/ tion and use the Up/Down Buttons to select
another bit type.

(2) Setting and Changing Parameters

Use the Left/Right Buttons to move the high-

lighted cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press the OK Button to confirm the set posi-

tion. The cursor will change to a flashing cur-
sor.

Use the Up/Down Buttons to set the param-

/ eter.

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Display Screen and Basic Operations Section 1-3
Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Use the Left/Right or Up/Down Buttons to

move the highlighted cursor to the parameter
to be set.

Press the OK Button to confirm the set posi-

tion. The cursor will change to a flashing cur-
sor.

Use the Left/Right Buttons to select the digit

to be set.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to change the
value of each digit.
.Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Press the ESC Button to complete the set-

tings.
Note If the ESC Button is pressed while ladder program or parameter
settings are being input, the input to that point will be canceled
and the settings will return to the original settings.

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Memory Areas Section 1-4

1-4 Memory Areas

I/O, Work, and Internal Holding Bits
Name Sym- Bit No. Function Ladder Page
bol addresses of programs
bits
CPU Unit I I0 to I5 6 Reflect the ON/OFF status of the N.O./N.C. 26
input bits input devices connected to the CPU inputs
Unit input terminals.
Expan- X X0 to Xb 12 Reflect the ON/OFF status of the 26
sion I/O input devices connected to the
Unit input Expansion I/O Unit input terminals.
bits
Button B B0 to B7 8 Turn ON when the operation buttons 68
switches are pressed in RUN mode. Can only
be used for LCD-type CPU Units.
Analog A A0 to A3 4 Output the comparison result for 60
compara- analog inputs. Can only be used for
tor bits models with a 24-VDC power supply.
Compara- P P0 to Pf 16 Compare the present value of timers 63
tor bits (T), holding timers (#), and counters
(C), and outputs the comparison
result.
CPU Unit Q Q0 to Q3 4 Output the ON/OFF status of the N.O./N.C. 26
output bits output bits to the outputs devices inputs
connected to the CPU Unit. Outputs
Expan- Y Y0 to Yf 12 Output the ON/OFF status of the (See 26
sion I/O output bits to the outputs devices note.)
Unit out- connected to the Expansion I/O Unit.
put bits
Work bits M M0 to Mf 16 Can only be used within the pro- -
gram. Cannot output to an external
device.
Holding H H0 to Hf 16 Same as for work bits however the -
bits holding bits maintain ON/OFF status
when power is turned OFF.

Note The following additional functions can be selected for bit outputs.
Bit address
Execution condition
Bit type
Additional function ([, S, R, A)

[ Normal Turns ON or OFF according to the ON/OFF status of the execution condition.
output
S Set Holds ON status after the execution condition turns ON once.

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Memory Areas Section 1-4

R Reset Holds OFF status after the execution condition turns ON once.
A Alternate Alternates between ON and OFF whenever the execution condition turns ON
(input latch operation).

Timers and Counters

Name Sym- Bit No. of Function Use in lad- Page
bol addres timers/ der pro-
ses counters grams
Timer T T0 to 8 Can be switched between ON delay, N.O./N.C. 51
T7 OFF delay, one-shot, and flashing condition
pulse operation.(See note.)
Holding # #0 to 4 Holds the present value during 51
timer #3 counting even if the trigger input or
power supply is turned OFF. Contin-
ues the timing when the trigger input
or power supply is turned ON again.
Counter C C0 to 8 Reversible counters that can be 54
C7 incremented and decremented.
Weekly @ @0 to 8 Can turn ON or OFF during a speci- 56
timer @7 fied day or time period.
Calen-  0 to 8 Can turn ON or OFF during a speci- 58
dar timer 7 fied date period.

Note Timers can switch between operations. Refer to page 43.

X ON delay Times down while the trigger input is ON and turns ON the timer bit when the set
time is reached.
■ OFF Turns ON the timer bit while the trigger input is ON, starts timing down when the
delay trigger input turns OFF, and turns OFF the timer bit when the set time is reached.
O One-shot Turns ON the timer bit for the set period when the trigger input changes from OFF
to ON only.
F Flashing Timer bit repeatedly turns ON/OFF at set intervals while the trigger input is ON.
pulse

Display Bits
Name Sym- Bit No. Function Use in lad- Page
bol addresses of der pro-
bits grams
Display D D0 to D7 8 Display user-set character Output 66
strings, times, timer present val-
ues, counter present values, or
analog-converted values.

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Allocating I/O Bit Numbers Section 1-5

1-5 Allocating I/O Bit Numbers

The input bit addresses I0 to I5 and output bit addresses Q0 to Q3
are always allocated to the CPU Unit.
Up to 3 Expansion I/O Units can be added and input bit addresses X0
to Xb and output bit addresses Y0 to Yb are allocated in the order the
Units are connected.

Connection Example for 4-point Expansion Input Unit, 4-point

Expansion Output Unit, and 8-point Expansion I/O Unit
Input bit
address I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 Expansion 0 1 2 3
Expansion I/O Unit 2 Expansion
CPU Unit (4 outputs) I/O Unit 3
I/O Unit 1
(4 inputs) (8 I/O)
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3

Output bit
address Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Y0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7

Note When an Expansion I/O Unit that does not have both inputs and
outputs, such as the 4-point Input Unit and the 4-point Output
Unit shown in the above diagram, the unused bit addresses are
not allocated to that Unit and are used for the next Unit.

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Preparations for Operation Section 1-6

1-6 Preparations for Operation

Mount ZEN to Control Panels DIN Track
The ZEN can be mounted to either a
DIN Track or directly onto the surface of
the control panel. Refer to page 30.

Connect Power Supply, Input, and Output Power

Devices supply Inputs
Wire the ZEN to the power supply, input, and
output devices. Refer to page 31.

Make Initial Settings

Make the settings required before
programming, such as date, time, and
display language. Refer to pages 36 and
37.
Load

Load

Load

Load
Output

Write Program
LCD-type CPU
Input the ladder program, including Unit
timers, counters, and other parameters.
Use the ZEN Support Software when
using the LED-type CPU Units (without Operation
LCD or operation buttons.) Refer to buttons
page 38.

ON OFF
Check Program Execution
Perform trial operation before starting actual
operation and check that the system is
operating correctly. Refer to page 47.

Save Program
Debugged programs and all parameters
should be saved to a Memory Cassette
or ZEN Support Software to prevent
loss of the data. Refer to page 81.

Actual Operation ZEN-ME01

Memory Cassette

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Preparations for Operation Section 1-6

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 SECTION 2
Installation and Wiring

This section explains how to mount and wire the ZEN CPU Units and Expansion I/O Units.

2-1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-1-1 Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-1-2 Connecting Expansion I/O Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2-2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Mounting Section 2-1

2-1 Mounting
2-1-1 Installation Method
Always mount the ZEN inside a control panel.
The ZEN can either be mounted to the surface of the control panel or
onto DIN Track.

Orientation
Do not mount the ZEN in any orientation other than shown in the dia-
gram.
Top

Bottom

Mounting to DIN Track

1 Pull down the hook 2 Hang the slot at the 3 Attach the ZEN to the 4 Push up the locking
on the bottom of the back of the ZEN on to DIN Track. hook on the bottom of
ZEN. the top of the DIN the ZEN to lock the
Track. ZEN in place.

Mounting Inside a Control Panel

Use M4 screws to mount the ZEN.

4.5
B
5.5

A Two, M4

Mounting Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Unit A B
CPU Unit 60 80
4-point Expansion Input or 4-point Expan-
sion Output Unit
8-point Expansion I/O Unit

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Wiring Section 2-2

2-1-2 Connecting Expansion I/O Units

Up to 3 Expansion I/O Units can be connected.
1 Remove the Expansion Unit connector cover 2 Line up the connectors on the Expansion I/O Unit with the
on the side of the CPU Unit. connectors on the CPU Unit and join.

Insert a flat-blade
screwdriver or
similar tool and
remove the cover. Make sure the connectors are lined up and push
the Expansion I/O Unit and the CPU Unit
together.

Note 1. Do not remove the Expansion Unit connector cover on the right
edge of the connected Expansion Unit.
2. Be careful when inserting the screwdriver that you do not insert it
too far and damage the base or the elements.

2-2 Wiring
Connectable Wires
• A terminal block designed for solid wires is used. Use solid wires
when wiring.
Solid wires Stranded wires Straight terminals
One-line connec- 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 0.25 to 2.5 mm2
tion (Equivalent to AWG 24 to 14.)
Two-line connec- 0.2 to 0.75 mm2 0.2 to 0.75 mm2 0.25 to 0.75 mm2
tion (Equivalent to AWG 24 to 19)

• Strip the sheath back 6.5 mm.

6.5 mm

• Twisted wires can cause shorts so never directly connect twisted

wires. Always connect a straight crimp terminal if using twisted
wires.
Bar terminal
Insulated
sleeve

• Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the terminal block.

• Tighten the terminal block to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m.

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Wiring Section 2-2

Wiring Power Supply and Input Lines

AC Power Supplies

&DXWLRQ Do not connect the isolated side (L) and the grounded side (N) in
reverse. Wire the L side to the AC input circuit.

100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA

L N
Circuit
protector ON ≥ 80 V
Input device Input device OFF ≤ 25 V

CPU Unit Expansion I/O Unit (AC input type)

Note 1. A two-wire sensor cannot be connected directly to the AC input.

2. Observe the power supply polarity when wiring the power supply
and the input circuits. The input signals cannot be read if the po-
larity is incorrect.
3. There are no restrictions on the polarity of the I/O on the Expan-
sion I/O Units.
4. Include a circuit protector or breaker for the ZEN in the power
supply circuit.
DC Power Supplies
24 VDC, 6.5 W

ON ≥ 16 V
Input device Input device OFF ≤ 5 V
+ –

CPU Unit Expansion I/O Unit with DC Inputs

I4 and I5 can also be used for analog inputs. The input range is 0 to
10 V.

Note 1. Do not connect the + and - DC power supply in reverse for the DC
power supply on the CPU Unit.
2. Wire the positive side to the input circuit. The negative pole for the
power supply circuit and the common for the input circuit are con-
nected internally; the input circuit will not operate if the polarity is
incorrect.

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Wiring Section 2-2
3. There are no restrictions on the polarity of the I/O on the Expan-
sion I/O Unit.
4. Do not input a negative (-) signal to the analog inputs (I4, I5). The
internal elements may be damaged if a negative signal is input.

Wiring Output Circuits

All 4 outputs in the output circuits have independent contacts. There
are no particular restrictions on polarity.
Wiring CPU Units and Expansion I/O Units
CPU Unit Expansion I/O Unit
Load

Load

Load

Load

Load

Load

Load

Load
250 VAC, 8 A (cosø = 1)
24 VDC, 5 A

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Wiring Section 2-2

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 SECTION 3
Programming and Operating Methods

This section explains how to create and edit ladder programs and how to use the timers, counters,
comparators, display function and buttons switches.

3-1 Selecting Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3-2 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3-3 Creating Ladder Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3-3-1 I/O Wiring and Internal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3-3-2 Clearing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3-3-3 Writing Ladder Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3-4 Confirming Ladder Program Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3-5 Correcting Ladder Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3-5-1 Changing Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3-5-2 Changing Additional Bit Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3-5-3 Deleting Inputs, Outputs, and Connection Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3-5-4 Inserting Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3-5-5 Deleting Blank Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3-6 Using Timers (T) and Holding Timers (#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3-6-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3-6-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3-6-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3-7 Using Counters (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3-7-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3-7-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3-7-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3-8 Using Weekly Timers (@) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3-8-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3-8-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3-8-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3-9 Using Calendar Timers (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3-9-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3-9-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3-9-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3-10 Analog Inputs (Analog Comparators (A)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3-10-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3-10-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3-10-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3-11 Comparing Timer/Counter Present Values Using Comparators (P) . . . . . . . 63
3-11-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3-11-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3-11-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3-12 Displaying Messages (Display Bits (D)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3-12-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3-12-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3-13 Using Button Switches (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Selecting Display Language Section 3-1

3-1 Selecting Display Language

There is a choice of 6 display languages for LCD-type CPU Units. The
default language is English.

Operation to Select German

Turn ON
the power.

Press the OK Button to change to the Menu

Screen.
▼

Press the Down Button 4 times to move the

cursor to “LANGUAGE”.
▲ ▼

Press the OK Button to display the current

language (“ENGLISH”). The final “H” will be
highlighted and flashing.

Press the OK Button to make the whole word

“ENGLISH” flash. A different language can
now be selected.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to
select a language.
SPANISH
↓ ITALIAN
FRENCH
GERMAN
↑ JAPANESE
ENGLISH

/$1*8$*( Press the Up Button to select GERMAN.

*(50$1

/$1*8$*( Press the OK Button to display a confirma-

6(7"
2.(6& tion message.
*(50$1
Press OK to set the new language.

581 The display language will change to German.

3$5$0(7(5
.$/(1'(5
635$&+(
▲ ▼
Press the OK Button to complete the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time Section 3-2

3-2 Setting the Date and Time

The date and time are not set when the product is shipped. The date and
time must be set for models with calendar and time functions before the
ZEN can be used.
352*5$0
Select SET 581
CLOCK. 3$5$0(7(5
6(7&/2&.
▼

6(7&/2&. Press the OK Button to display the submenu

6800(57,0( for clock settings. Select SET CLOCK from
the submenu.

6(7&/2&. Press the OK Button to display the current

\\PPGG
 date and time settings. The right digit of the
 6$ date will be highlighted and flashing.

Current date: yy/mm/dd

Current time: hh:mm (day)

Days of the week
SU: Sunday
MO: Monday
TU: Tuesday
WE: Wednesday
TH: Thursday
FR: Friday
SA: Saturday

6(7&/2&. Set the date and time.

\\PPGG

 68 Use the Up/Down Buttons to change the set-
ting.
Use the Left/Right Buttons to move the cur-
sor.
The day will automatically change when the
date is set.
6(7&/2&. Press the OK Button to display a confirma-
6(7"
2.(6& tion message.
 68

Press the OK Button to confirm and com-

plete the setting.

&DXWLRQ If the power supply is turned OFF for an extended period of time
(2 days or more at 25ºC), the date and time will return to the
default setting (00/1/1; 00:00 (SA)).

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3
Note 1. The year can be set between 2000 and
2099.
2. If Summertime is set, “S” will appear at
the top right of the time setting screen
during the Summertime period.
6(7&/2&.6 “S” displayed during
\\PPGG
 Summertime period
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3-3 Creating Ladder Programs

Example Program
This section explains how to write ladder pro-
grams for LCD-type CPU Units, based on a
SW1 SW2 simple circuit example.
Ry
Refer to the ZEN-SOFT01 ZEN Support
Ry Software Operation Manual (W386) for infor-
mation on programming LED-type CPU
Units.

3-3-1 I/O Wiring and Internal Operation

L
SW1 SW2 Connect switches SW1 and SW2
Power supply
terminals N to input terminals I0 and I1.
Input terminals
L N I0 I1 I2 I3
When SW1, connected to input bit
I0, turns ON or OFF, I0 (indicated
by (1) in the diagram) turns ON or
(1) (2) OFF.
I0 I1
Q0 When SW2, connected to input bit
Ladder I1, turns ON or OFF, I1 (indicated
program Q0 by (2) in the diagram) turns ON or
OFF.
If the ladder program is executed
in RUN mode and SW1 turns ON,
(3) input bit I0 turns ON, output bit Q0
turns ON, and the output contact
Q0 Q1 (indicated by (3) in the diagram)
turns ON.
Output terminals
Load When the output contact (3) turns
ON, the load connected to output
terminal Q0 turns ON.

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3

3-3-2 Clearing Programs

Clear the ladder program before starting to
write a program. By performing the Delete
Program operation, the ladder program will
be completely cleared. The display lan-
guage, date/time settings, and all other set-
tings will not be initialized.

STOP mode
display

352*5$0 Press the OK Button to switch to the Menu

581
3$5$0(7(5 Screen and select PROGRAM.
6(7&/2&.
▼

(',7352* Select DELETE PROG.

'(/(7(352*

'(/(7(352* Press the OK Button to display a confirma-

'(/(7("
2.(6& tion message.

(',7352* When the Delete Program operation has

'(/(7(352* been completed, the display will return to the
original screen.

3-3-3 Writing Ladder Programs

STOP mode
display

352*5$0 Press the OK Button to switch to the Menu

581
3$5$0(7(5 Screen and select PROGRAM.
6(7&/2&.
▼

(',7352* Select EDIT PROGRAM.

'(/(7(352*

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3

Indicates the line number in the ladder pro-

gram at the cursor position (line 0 in this
example.)
Cursor flashing in a reversed state.
Press the OK Button to switch to the Ladder
Program Edit Screen.

Operations in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Two lines of circuits can be displayed at one
time on the Ladder Program Edit Screen.
• Up to 96 lines can be written.
• Up to 3 inputs and 1 output can be writ-
ten per line.
• Example ladder diagram
Bit type
Bit address
Connection
line Additional output functions
Ladder program line number at cursor

▲ ▼ Bit address
Bit type
Displayed when there are more lines. Use the Down Button to
display the lines.
Displayed when there are more lines. Use the Up Button to
display the lines.
N.C. input
N.O. input

Positions for Writing Inputs, Outputs, and Connection Lines

Input write positions
Bit type/bit number
Input symbol (N.O./N.C) or connection line

Bit/timer/counter/
output write positions

Connection line write positions

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3
3-3-3-1 Writing an Input for I0
Press the OK Button to display the initial
write setting (N.O input I0) and move the
▼
flashing cursor to the bit type I position. Use
the Up/Down Buttons to select the bit type.
Use the Right Button to move the flashing
cursor to the 0 position and then use the Up/
Down Buttons to select the bit address.
Press the OK Button twice to complete the
write operation for input I0. The highlighted
▼ cursor will move the next input position.

3-3-3-2 Writing Serial Input I1

Press the OK Button to display the N.O. input
and input I0 again.
▼

Press the ALT Button to switch to a N.C.

input.
▼ (Press the ALT Button again to switch back
to a N.O. input.)
Use the Right Button to move the flashing
cursor to the bit address position and use the
▼
Up Button to change the bit address to 1.

Press the OK Button to move the highlighted

cursor to the next input position. A connec-
▼ tion will automatically be created between
input I0 and the next input.

Writing Inputs
Input Symbol Configuration

Bit type
Bit number

Input symbols ( N.O. input;

N.C. input.)

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3
■ Memory Areas
Symbol Name Bit type and number
I CPU Unit input bits I0 to I 5 (6 points)
Q CPU Unit output bits Q0 to Q3 (4 points)
X Expansion I/O Unit input X0 to Xb (12 points) (See note 1.)
bits
Y Expansion I/O Unit output Y0 to Yb (12 points) (See note 1.)
bits
M Work bits M0 to Mf (16 points)
H Holding bits H0 to Hf (16 points)
B Button switches B0 to B7 (8 points) (See note 2.)

Note 1. Can be used only when Expansion I/O

Units are connected.
2. Can be used only when LCD-type CPU
Units are used.

■ Timers, Counters, and Analog Comparators

Symbol Name Bit type and number
T Timers T0 to T7 (8 timers)
# Holding timers #0 to #3 (4 timers)
@ Weekly timers @0 to @7 (8 timers) (See note
1.)
 Calendar timers 0 to 7 (8 timers) (See note
1.)
C Counters C0 to C7 (8 counter)
A Analog comparators A0 to A3 (4 comparators)
(See note 2.)
P Comparators P0 to Pf (16 comparators)

Note 1. Can be used only with CPU Units with

calendar and clock functions.
2. Can be used only with CPU Units with
DC power supply.
Press the ALT Button to switch to connection
line write mode. The left arrow cursor will
▼ flash.

Press the Right Button to draw a connection

line to the output.
▼

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3

Writing Outputs
Output Configuration

Bit number
Bit type
Additional functions

■ Memory Areas
Symbol Name Bit type and number
Q CPU Unit output bits Q0 to Q3 (4 outputs)
Y Expansion I/O Unit output Y0 to Yb (12 outputs) (See note 1.)
bits
M Work bits M0 to Mf (16 bits)
H Holding bits H0 to Hf (16 bits)

Note Can be used only when Expansion I/O Units are connected.

■ Additional Functions for Output Bits

Symbol Name
[ Normal operation
S Set operation
R Reset operation
A Alternate operation

Additional Functions for Bit Outputs

[: Normal output S: Set R: Reset A: Alternate

I0 I1 I2 I3
Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3

Q0 turns ON and OFF Q1 turns ON and stays Q2 is forced OFF Q3 alternates between
when execution condi- ON when execution when execution condi- On and OFF each time
tion I0 turns ON and condition I1 turns ON tion I2 turns ON. execution condition I3
OFF. once. turns ON.

Timers, Holding Timers, Counters, and Display Output Configurations

Timer/counter/display number
Timer/counter/display type
Timer/counter output type

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Creating Ladder Programs Section 3-3
■ Timers, Counters, and Display Bits
Symbol Name Type and number Output type
T Timer T0 to T7 (8 timers) T: Trigger
# Holding timer #0 to #3 (4 timers) R: Reset
C Counter C0 to C7 (8 counters) C: Count
D: Count direction
R: Reset
D Display bit D0 to D7 (8 bits) D
(See note.)

Note For LCD-type CPU Units only.

3-3-3-3 Writing an Output to Q0

Press the Right Button again to draw a line
to the output and move the highlighted cursor
▼
to the output write position.

Press the OK Button to display the initial

value for the output (normal output/Q0) and
▼ move the flashing cursor to the bit type Q
▼ position.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to select the bit
type. Use the Right/Left Buttons to move the
flashing cursor and use the Up/Down But-
tons to select additional functions or select
the bit address.
Press the OK Button twice to complete writ-
ing output Q0. The highlighted cursor will
▼
move to the input at the beginning of the next
line.

3-3-3-4 Writing a Parallel Input for Q0

Press the OK Button to display input I0 and
move the flashing cursor to the bit type I
▼ position.

Press the Up Button to select Q (a CPU Unit

output bit).
▼

Press the OK Button twice to complete writ-

ing the parallel input for Q0. The highlighted
▼
cursor will move to the next input.

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3-3-3-5 Drawing Connection Lines for OR Circuits

Drawing Connection Lines

Horizontal connection lines

Vertical connection lines

Intersecting lines

Press the ALT Button when the highlighted

cursor is at the input write position to change
the cursor to a left flashing arrow and enable
connection lines to be drawn. Move the left
arrow the position for drawing the connection
line and press the Up, Down, Left, and
Right Buttons to draw connection lines verti-
cally and horizontally.
The connection line write mode will be left
when the beginning or end of the line has
been reached or if the OK and ESC Buttons
are pressed.
Press the ALT Button to switch to connection
line write mode.
▼

Press the Up Button to simultaneously draw

a connection line both vertically and horizon-
▼ tally. The cross (+) indicates an intersection.

Press the OK Button to complete writing the

connection line and change to a highlighted
▼
flashing cursor.

Press the ESC Button to complete the write

operation.
Press the ESC Button again to return to the
Menu Screen.

Note 1. Do not input a program where the con-

nection lines double back on themselves.
The program will not operate properly if
such lines are drawn.
2. Always press the ESC Button and return
to the Menu Screen after creating a pro-
gram. If you do not press the ESC Button
and return to the Menu Screen before

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turning OFF the power, the program and
settings will be deleted.

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3-4 Confirming Ladder Program Operation

Always check the ladder program operation before using the ZEN.

Note 1. Before turning ON the power, check that the power supply, input
circuits, and output circuits have been wired correctly.
2. For systems with loads connected to the outputs that may cause
serious injury or damage to equipment if operation is incorrect, re-
move the output wiring before performing trial operation.
3. Always ensure safety in the vicinity before turning ON the power
or switching operating modes.

Procedure for Checking Operation

Checks Before Turning ON the Power
1. Check that the ZEN is mounted and wired correctly.
2. Check that the operation of the ZEN will not have a negative im-
pact on the system. Check for any dangers.
3. Turn ON the power supply to the ZEN.
Switch to RUN mode while the ZEN is stopped.
Operation Checks
4. Turn each input ON and OFF and check that the program is oper-
ating correctly.
5. Adjust any problems.

Method for Checking Operation

LCD-type CPU Check the operation by the flashing input and output displays on the Main
Units Screen.
LED-type CPU Connect the ZEN Support Software and check operation using the monitor
Units function. Refer to the operation manual for the ZEN Support Software.

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Checking Operation
Changing Operating Mode

352*5$0 Press the OK Button to display the Menu

581
3$5$0(7(5 Screen and press the Down Button to move
6(7&/2&. the flashing cursor to RUN.
▼

021,725 Press the OK Button to switch from STOP

6723
3$5$0(7(5 mode to RUN mode.
6(7&/2&.
RUN ▼

Checking Operations on Checking Operations Using

Main Screen Ladder Program Monitor
Press the ESC 021,725 Select Monitor
6723
Button to switch 3$5$0(7(5 in RUN mode.
to the Main 6(7&/2&.
Screen. RUN ▼

Press the OK
Button to switch
to the Ladder
Program
Monitoring
Screen.
Turn I0 ON. Q0 will turn ON when Q0 turns ON at
I0 turns ON. the same time
I0 ON. when I0 turns
I0 I1 ON. When the
Q0 ON at the same bit is ON, the
time. vertical and
horizontal lines
are thick.
Turn I0 OFF. Q0 remains ON
even if I0 turns OFF.
I0 OFF.
I0 I1 Q0 ON.

Turn I1 ON. Q0 will turn OFF when

I1 is turned ON.
I1 ON.
I0 I1 Q0 OFF.

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3-5 Correcting Ladder Programs

3-5-1 Changing Inputs
Move the
highlighted cursor
to the input to be
changed.

Press the OK Button to change the high-

/ lighted cursor to a flashing cursor and move
the flashing cursor to the bit type position.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to select M.
Press the Right Button to move the flashing
cursor to the bit address position. Use the
Up/Down Buttons to change the bit address
from 0 to 1.
Press the OK Button to complete the setting
change.

3-5-2 Changing Additional Bit Output Functions

Change the additional function for the input
for Q0 to S (Set).

Move the
highlighted cursor
to the output to be
changed.

Press the OK Button to change the high-

lighted cursor to a flashing cursor.

Press the Left Button to move the flashing

cursor to the additional function position.
Press the Up Button twice to change the
additional function from [ to S.
Press the OK Button to complete the
change.

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3-5-3 Deleting Inputs, Outputs, and Connection Lines

Move the highlighted cursor to the position of
the input, output, or connection line to be
deleted and press the DEL Button.
Example: Deleting Serial Input M3
Move the high-
lighted cursor to the
position of the input
to be deleted.

Press the DEL Button to delete the input and

the related connecting lines at the same
time.

Example: Deleting Vertical Connecting Lines

Move the highlighted cursor to the input posi-
tion to the right of the vertical line to be
deleted. Press the ALT Button to switch to
connection line write mode. The highlighted
cursor will change to a left arrow cursor.
Press the DEL Button to delete the vertical
connection line.

3-5-4 Inserting Lines

• To insert a blank line, move the highlighted cursor to the beginning of the line where
the blank line is to be inserted and press the ALT Button.
Move the highlighted
cursor to the beginning
of the next line (the line
that will be after the A circuit will be added here.
inserted line.)

Press the ALT Button to insert one blank line.

Blank line

• To add OR programming, inputs can be added between parallel inputs. Move the
highlighted cursor to the beginning of the line where the input is to be inserted.
Move the highlighted
cursor to the beginning
of the next line (the line
that will be after the A input will be added here.
inserted line.)

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Press the ALT Button to reserve a 1-line
space between the parallel inputs.
Blank line
The vertical connection lines will be automat-
ically extended.

Note A blank line cannot be inserted if an input or connection line is

written in the last line (the 96th line).

3-5-5 Deleting Blank Lines

To delete a blank line, move the highlighted
cursor to the input position at the beginning
of the line to be deleted and press the DEL
Button.
Move the high-
lighted cursor to the
beginning of the This line will be deleted.
line to be deleted.

Press the DEL Button to delete one blank

line. All following lines will move up one.
▼

3-6 Using Timers (T) and Holding Timers (#)

The ZEN has 8 built-in timers and 4 built-in holding timers.
Timers The present value being timed will be reset when the timer switches from RUN
mode to STOP mode or the power is turned OFF.
There are four uses of the timer available, depending on the additional function
selection.
Holding timers The present value being timed is held even when the timer switches from RUN
mode to STOP mode or the power is turned OFF. The time will continue when
the trigger input turns ON again. The ON status of the timer bit is also held
when the timer times out.
Only ON-delay holding timers are supported.

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Timer Operation (T0 to T7)

Timer type Operation Main
applications
X ON delay Turns ON Trigger input
Time lag oper-
timer after a set Reset input
ations
interval after Setting
the trigger Present
value
input has 0
turned ON. Timer bit

■ OFF delay Stays ON Trigger input

Useful for tim-
timer while the trig- Reset input ing for lighting
ger input is Setting and ventilat-
ON and turns Present
value
ing fans
OFF after a 0
set interval Timer bit
after the trig-
ger input has
turned OFF.
O One-shot Remains ON Trigger input Useful for
pulse timer for a set inter- Reset input quantitative
val when the Setting operation
Present
trigger input value where opera-
turns ON. 0 tion is always
Timer bit required for
the same
period.
F Flashing pulse Turns ON and Trigger input Useful as an
timer OFF repeat- Reset input alarm circuit
edly at set Setting for flashing
Present
intervals while value emergency
the trigger 0 lighting or
input is ON. Timer bit buzzers.

Holding Timer Operation (#0 to #3)

Timer type Operation Main
applications
X ON delay Turns ON Trigger input When opera-
timer only after a set Reset input tion is to be
interval after Setting
Present
continued
the trigger value even during
0
input has momentary
Timer bit
turned ON. power inter-
ruptions and
longer power
interruptions.

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3-6-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Timer triggers, reset outputs, and timer inputs are drawn on the Ladder
Program Edit Screen. Settings are made on the Parameter Settings
Screen.
Trigger specification
Timer number

Trigger input Timer trigger output

Reset input Timer reset output
Timer address Reset specification
Time up output
Timer bit

Timer address Timers: T0 to T7 (8 timers)/ Holding Timers: #0 to #3 (4 timers)

Trigger input T (TRG) Controls the timer trigger output. Triggers the timer when the trigger
input turns ON.
Reset input R (RES) Controls the timer reset output. When the reset input turns ON, the
present value is reset to 0 and the timer bit turns OFF. Trigger inputs
are not accepted while the reset input is ON.
Timer bit Turns ON according to the timer type.

3-6-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

Timer type Time units (s)
Timer address Monitor enabled/disabled
Set value

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Timer Types
X ON delay
■ OFF delay
O One-shot pulse
F Flashing pulse

Time Units and Settings

S 00.01 to 99.99 s (in 0.01-s units) Error: 0 to –10 ms
M:S 00 min 01 s to 99 min 59 s (in minutes and sec- Error: 0 to –1 s
onds)
H:M 00 h 01 m to 99 h 59 m (in hours and minutes) Error: 0 to –1 min

Monitor Enabled or Disabled

A Operating parameters can be monitored and settings changed.
D Operating parameters cannot be monitored nor settings changed.

3-6-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

Trigger input status Timer present value
(❍: OFF/●: ON)
Timer bit status
(❍: OFF/●: ON)
RUN

Reset input status Timer setting

(❍: OFF/●: ON)

3-7 Using Counters (C)

Up to 8 counters can be used in incremental or decremental mode. The
present value for counters and the status of counter bits (ON/OFF) are
held even when the operating mode is changed or there is a power inter-
ruption.

Operation
Counter bits turn ON when the count value (present value) exceeds the
setting (present value ≥ set value). The count returns to 0 and the bits
turns OFF when the reset input turns ON. Count inputs are not accepted
while the reset input is ON.

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I0 (DIR)
I1 (CNT)

I2 (RES)

Set value

Present value
0000

Counter bit

3-7-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Outputs for the counter input, counter direction, and counter reset are
written in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. Counter input conditions can
also be written. Settings are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Count input specification
Counter address

Count input Output to counter input

Counter direction Counter direction specification output
specification input Counter direction specification
Reset input Counter reset output
Counter address Reset specification
Counter bit output
Counter bit

Counter address C0 to C7 (8 points)

Counter input C (CNT) Increments (or decrements) each time the
count input turns ON.
Counter direc- D (DIR) Switches between incremental and decremen-
tion specifica- tal counting.
tion input OFF: Incremental
ON: Decremental
Reset input R (RES) When the reset input turns ON, the present
value returns to 0 and the counter bit turns
OFF. Count inputs are not accepted while the
reset input is ON.
Count input Turns ON when the counter has counted out (PV ≥ SV)

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3-7-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

Counter address Monitor enabled/disabled
Set value

Set value 0001 to 9999 (4 decimal digits) times

Monitor enabled/ A Operating parameters can be monitored and
disabled settings changed.
D Operating parameters cannot be monitored or
settings changed.

3-7-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

Counter present value
Count input status
(❍: OFF/●: ON)
Counter bit status (❍: OFF/●: ON)
RUN
Counter setting
Reset input status
Counter direction specification (❍: OFF/●: ON)
input status (❍: OFF/●: ON)

Note 1. To reset the counter present value and counter bit status (ON/
OFF) when at power interruptions or when the operating mode is
changed, create a counter reset circuit when you first execute the
program. An example is shown below.

Counter reset
output

2. If the counter input and counter direction are input simultaneous-

ly, place the output for the counter direction before the output for
the counter input in the program.

Counter direction specification output

Output to counter input

3-8 Using Weekly Timers (@)

Weekly timers turn ON between the specified start and stop times on
the specified days. Weekly timers have 8 points (@0 to @7.)

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Operation
Day of the week

24:00 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Stop time 17:30

Time

Start time 8:15

0:00
Weekly timer
bit
In this example, the weekly timer turns ON every day
from Tuesday to Friday between 8:15 and 17:30.

3-8-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Weekly timer inputs are written in the Ladder Program Edit Screen.
Settings are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Weekly timer address

Time up output

Weekly timer addresses @0 to @7 (8 timers)

3-8-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

Weekly timer address
Start day
Stop day
Monitor enabled/disabled
Start time
Stop time

Note When the flashing cursor is on the start day, press the Right But-
ton and then the Up/Down Buttons to set the stop day. If the stop
day is not set, the timer will operate according to the set time only.
Day Start day Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat
Stop day Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/None
Time Start time 00:00 to 23:59
Stop time 00:00 to 23:59
Monitor A Operating parameters can be monitored
enabled/dis- and settings changed.
abled D Operating parameters cannot be moni-
tored or settings changed.

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Relationship between Start and Stop Days and Times
Setting and operation Setting Operation
example
Start and stop When start day MO - FR Operates Monday to Friday every week.
day is before stop
day
When start day FR - MO Operates every Friday through to the following
is after stop day Monday.
When start and SU - SU Operates regardless of the day of the week.
stop days are
the same
When stop day SU - Operates every Sunday only.
not set
Start and stop When start time ON: 08:00 Operates 8:00 to 17:00 every day.
time is before stop OFF: 17:00
time
When start time ON: 21:00 Operates 21:00 to 0:60 the next day.
is after stop time OFF: 06:00
When start and ON: 13:00 Operates regardless of the time.
stop times are OFF: 13:00
the same

3-8-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

Start day
Current day Stop day
Current time
Weekly timer bit status
(❍: OFF/●: ON)
RUN

Start time
Stop time

3-9 Using Calendar Timers ()

Calendar timers turn ON between specified dates. There are 8 calen-
dar timers (0 to 7).

Operation
Dec 31
End date Sep 1
Start date Apr 1
Jan 1
Calendar timer
bit The calendar timer bit is ON between 1
April and 31 August.

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3-9-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Calendar timer inputs are written in the Ladder Program Edit Screen.
Settings are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Calendar timer address

Time up output

Calendar timer address 0 to 7 (8 timers)

3-9-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

Calendar timer address
Monitor enabled/disabled
Start date
Stop date

Start date Jan 1 to Dec 31

Stop date (See note.) Jan 1 to Dec 31
Monitor enabled/ A Operating parameters can be monitored and
disabled settings changed.
D Operating parameters cannot be monitored or
settings changed.

Relationship between Start and Stop Dates

Setting and operation Setting Operation
example
Start and stop When start date ON: 04/01 Operates between 1 April and 31 August.
date settings is before stop OFF: 09/01 (See note.)
and operation date
When start date ON: 12/26 Operates between 26 December and 6 Janu-
is after stop date OFF: 01/07 ary the following year.
When start and ON: 07/26 Operates regardless of the date.
stop dates are OFF: 07/26
the same.

Note To stop operation on August 31, set the stop date to the following
day (September 1).

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3-9-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

Current date

Calendar timer bit status (❍: OFF/●: ON)

Start date
RUN Stop date

3-10 Analog Inputs (Analog Comparators (A))

Analog voltage inputs between 0 and 10 V can be incorporated into
the CPU Units with a DC power supply (2 points, I4 and I5).
The analog input signal is converted to BCD (00.0 to 10.0). The
results can be used with one of the comparators A0 to A3, and the 4
comparison outputs can be used as input conditions in the program.
Analog signal input (0.0 to 10.0 V)
Analog voltage
output device
COM 14 15
+–

CPU Unit with DC

power supply

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Operation
• Example 1 • Example 2
(When comparison shows analog (When comparison shows analog
input 1 (I4) ≥ 5.2 V) input 1 (IN4) is ≤ analog input 2 (I5))
Setting Converted value
10.5 10.0
10.0
Analog input 1 (I4)

5.2
Analog input 2
(I5)
00.0 10.5 V 00.0
0.0 10.0 V Input voltage
Analog Analog
comparator comparator
bit bit
The analog comparator bit turns The analog comparator bit turns ON
ON when the analog input voltage when the analog input 2 voltage is
reaches is 5.2 V or higher. higher than the analog input 1 voltage.

Note Do not make negative signal inputs to analog inputs I4 or I5. If

negative signals are made, the internal elements may be dam-
aged.

3-10-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

The analog comparator input is written in the Ladder Program Edit
Screen. Settings are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Analog comparator bit

Comparison result
output

Analog comparator address A0 to A3 (4 comparators)

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3-10-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

• Comparing Analog Inputs • Comparing Analog Inputs
and Constants (When I4 ≤ I5)
(When I4 ≥ constant)
Analog Analog
comparator Comparison data 1 comparator Comparison data 1
address Operator address Operator

Monitor enabled/ Monitor enabled/

disabled disabled

Comparison data 2 Comparison data 2

Analog comparator A0 to A3 (4 comparators)

address
Comparison 1 I4: Analog input 1 (I4) * Size comparison between I4 and I5.
data I5: Analog input 2 (I5) * Size comparison between I4 and constant.
2 I5: Analog input 2 (I5) * Size comparison between I5 and constant.
Constant: 00.0 to 10.5
Operator >=: Analog comparator bit turns ON when comparison data 1 ≥ comparison
data 2.
<=: Analog comparator bit turns ON when comparison data 1 ≤ comparison
data 2.
Monitor enabled/ A Operating parameters can be monitored and settings changed.
disabled D Operating parameters cannot be monitored or settings changed.

3-10-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

• Comparing Analog Inputs • Comparing Analog Inputs
and Constants (When I4 ≤ I5)
(When I4 ≥ constant)
Analog input 1 (I4) present value Analog input 1 (I4) present value

Analog comparator Analog comparator

bit status bit status
RUN (❍: OFF/● : ON) RUN (❍: OFF/● : ON)
Analog input 2 (I5) present value

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3-11 Comparing Timer/Counter Present Values

Using Comparators (P)
Timer (T), holding timer (#), and counter (C) present values can be
compared. The present values of the same type of timer or counter
can be compared, or they can be compared to constants.

Operation
• Example 1 • Example 2
(When comparison setting is (When comparison setting is
holding timer #0 ≥ 12 min 34 s) counter 1 (C1) ≤ counter 2 (C2))
#0 present value C1 present value
Setting
12 min 34 s
C2 present
value
0
Comparator Comparator
bit bit

3-11-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

Comparator inputs are written in the Ladder Program Edit Screen.
Settings are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Comparator bit

Comparison result
output

Comparator addresses P0 to P5 (16 points)

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3-11-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

• Comparing Holding Timers and • Comparing Counters
Constants (When counter 1 (C1) ≤ counter 2
(When Holding Timer #0 ≥ 12 min (C2))
34 s)

Comparator Comparator
address Comparison type address Comparison type
Comparison data 1 Comparison data 1
Monitor enabled/disabled Monitor enabled/disabled
Operator Operator

Comparison data 2 Comparison data 2

Comparison type T: Timer

#: Holding timer
C: Counter
Comparison data 1 T: T0 to T 7 Timers 0 to 7 * Size comparison between T
#: #0 to #3 Holding timers 0 to 3 and T or T and constant.
C: C0 to C7 Counters 0 to 7 * Size comparison between #
and # or # and constant.
2 T: T0 to T 7 Timers 0 to 7
* Size comparison between C
#: #0 to #3 Holding timers 0 to 3 and C or C and constant.
C: C0 to C7 Counters 0 to 7
Constant: 00.00 to 99.99 when
comparison type is T/#
0000 to 9999 when comparison
type is C
Operator >=: Timer/counter comparator bit turns ON when comparison data 1
≥ comparison data 2.
<=: Timer/counter comparator bit turns ON when comparison data 1
≤ comparison data 2.
Monitor enabled/ A Operating parameters can be monitored and settings changed.
disabled D Operating parameters cannot be monitored or settings changed.

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3-11-3 Parameter Monitor Screen Display

• Comparing Holding Timers and • Comparing Counters
Constants (When counter 1 (C1) ≤ counter 2
(When Holding Timer #0 ≥ 12 min (C2))
34 s)
Holding timer 0 (#0) present value Counter 1 (C1) present value

Timer/counter comparator Timer/counter comparator

bit status bit status
RUN (❍: OFF/●: ON RUN (❍: OFF/●: ON
Counter 2 (C2) present value

Note 1. Press the ALT Button to switch between comparison data 2 timer/
counter address and constants.
2. The time unit is determined as follows when timers or holding tim-
ers have been specified under comparison type:
a) When a constant has been set to as comparison data 2, the
time unit is automatically aligned with the unit for comparison
data 1 timers or holding timers.
b) The time units are automatically aligned when the units are
different for comparison data 1 and 2 timers.

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3-12 Displaying Messages (Display Bits (D))

A user-set message, the time, a timer/counter present value, or an
analog conversion value can be displayed on the LCD screen. If mul-
tiple displays are used, multiple data can be displayed on the same
screen.
• Operation Example 1 • Operation Example 2

Monitors the system operation status. Displays the date and time that the system error
occurred.
Settings Details Settings Details

3-12-1 Settings in the Ladder Program Edit Screen

The display is written in the Ladder Program Edit Screen. Settings
are made in the Parameter Settings Screen.
Execution condition

Display function

Display address D0 to D7 (8 points)

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3-12-2 Settings in the Parameter Settings Screen

Display address
Backlight/display function screen switching
Monitor enabled/disabled
Display start position
Display object
Display character string (Set when
character string selected as display object.)
Display character string candidates
Character string cursor position

Backlight/display L0 No backlight; No switching to display function screen (See note 1.)

function screen L1 Backlight; No switching to display function screen (See note 1.)
switching
L2 No backlight; Switching to display function screen (See note 2.)
L3 Backlight; Switching to display function screen (See note 2.)
Display start X (digit): 00 to 11
position Y (line): 0 to 3 X00 to to X11

Y0
to

Y3

Display object CHR Characters (12 max.: Alphanumeric characters and symbols)
DAT Month/day (5 digits: ##/##)
CLK Hour/minutes (5 digits: ##:##)
I4 to I5 Analog conversion (4digits: ##.#)
T0 to T7 Timer present value (5 digits: ##.##)
#0 to #3 Holding timer present value (5 digits: ##.##)
C0 to C7 Counter present value (4 digits: ####)
Monitor enabled/ A Operating parameters can be monitored.
disabled D Operating parameters cannot be monitored.

Note 1. When L0 or L1 are selected to disable the display function screen,

the display function screen will not be displayed automatically.
Use operation buttons to move to the display function screen.
2. When L2 or L 3 are selected (switching to display function
screen), the ZEN switches to the display function screen if the dis-
play function is enabled and the specified data is displayed. The
Main Screen will no longer be displayed. To display the Main
Screen, change the CPU Unit to STOP mode.

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Settings when Character (CHR) Selected

Move the
highlighted cursor
to the display
character string
column.

Display character string columns (12 characters max.)

Candidates for display character string
Character string cursor position

Position within character string Flash simultaneously

while settings are being
Character to be selected made
Characters before and after character to be selected

Use the Up/Down Buttons to scroll through the

( ) candidate characters.
Alternates display of the candidate character
and the position mark. Candidate is highlighted
and flashing.
Use the Right Button to move the character
string position to the right. Use the Left Button
to move the character string to the left.

( )

3-13 Using Button Switches (B)

For LCD-type CPU Units, the operation buttons are used to perform oper-
ations for input bits. They are useful when checking program operations or
forcefully resetting holding timers or counters.

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B6 B7

B5

B3 B4

B2

B0 B1

Button switch address Operation button

B0
ESC
B1
OK
B2
Down
B3
Left
B4
Right
B5
Up
B6 DEL
B7
ALT

Using Button Switches

• The buttons can also be used as “hid-
den keys” for software resets of counters
or holding bit present values.
Press the DEL+ALT Buttons simultaneously
during operation to reset the counter C2
present value to 0 and the holding bit H5 to
OFF.

Note 1. The buttons can be used as operation

buttons for each screen. When using the
buttons as buttons switches, make your
selections based on the screen status.
2. The operation buttons can be used for
ZEN operations, such as menu selec-
tions, regardless of whether or not button
switches (B) are being used.
When a button is pressed for ZEN oper-
ations, the button switch (B) also turns
ON. Make sure that the system will not

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Using Button Switches (B) Section 3-13
be affected by this before pressing but-
tons.

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 SECTION 4
Special Functions

This section describes how to protect ladder programs, stabilize inputs, make LCD screen
adjustments, and make summer time settings.

4-1 Protecting Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

4-1-1 Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4-1-2 Deleting Registered Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4-2 Stabilizing Input Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4-3 Changing Backlight Automatic Cutout Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4-4 Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4-5 Setting Summertime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4-6 Reading System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

71
Protecting Programs Section 4-1

4-1 Protecting Programs

The ZEN has a password function to prevent incorrect manipulation
of ladder programs or settings data by other operators.
Note Always record your password for future reference when using the
password function. You will no longer be able to operate the ZEN
if you forget your password.
• The password setting range is 0000 to 9999 (4 decimal digits).
• You will no longer be able to perform the following operations if
the password is not input correctly.
Edit ladder programs
Monitor ladder programs
Change or delete the password
Set the input filter
Set the node address
• When any of these functions is selected from the menu, the
Password Input Screen will be displayed. If the password is input
correctly, the display will move to the next screen for the selected
function. However, if the password is input incorrectly, the next
screen will not be displayed.

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Protecting Programs Section 4-1

4-1-1 Setting a Password

3$5$0(7(5
Select 6(7&/2&.
Other. /$1*8$*(
27+(5
▲

3$66:25'
Select &2175$67
Password. %$&./,*+7
,1387),/7(5
▼

3$66:25' Press the OK Button to change to a flashing

cursor and enable a password to be set.


3$66:25' Set the password.

Use the Left and Right Buttons to move to

the digit to be changed.
Use the Up/Down Buttons to input a numeral
between 0 and 9.
3$66:25' Press the OK Button. A confirmation mes-
6(7"
2.(6& sage will be displayed.


3$66:25'
&2175$67
%$&./,*+7
,1387),/7(5
▼ The mark will appear at the bottom right of
the screen when a password has been regis-
tered.

Note The display will automatically change to the Waiting for Password
Input Screen when making settings that require a password to be
input. Use the same method as outlined above to input the regis-
tered password.

4-1-2 Deleting Registered Passwords

Select Other/Password. Press the OK Button to change to a flashing
cursor and to enable password setting.
3$66:25'
Input the registered password.


3$66:25' Use the Left and Right Buttons to move to

the digit to be changed.

Use the Up/Down Buttons to input a numeral
between 0 and 9.

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Stabilizing Input Operations Section 4-2
3$66:25' Press the OK Button to display a message
&$1&(/"
2.(6& asking whether or not to delete the set pass-
 word.
If the input password does not match the reg-
istered password, the display will return to
the original screen.
If the password was correct, press the OK
Button to delete the password.
3$66:25'
&2175$67
%$&./,*+7
,1387),/7(5
▼ The mark will disappear when the pass-
word is deleted.

3$66:25' If the input password does not match the reg-

&$1&(/"
&+(&.(55 istered password, a CHECK ERR message
 will be displayed. Re-enter the password cor-
rectly.

4-2 Stabilizing Input Operations

If external input contacts chatter, ZEN operation may become unstable.
Set an input filter to stabilize operation. Input filters can be set separately
for the CPU Unit and each Expansion I/O Unit.

Operation (Example: DC Input Circuits)

Input detection
voltage
Input
15 ms 15 ms 15 ms 15 ms 15 ms 15 ms

Input circuit
detection
(No input filter)
50 ms 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms

Input circuit
detection
(With input filter)

74
Stabilizing Input Operations Section 4-2

3$66:25'
Select &2175$67
Other/Input %$&./,*+7
filter.
,1387),/7(5
▼

,11(5 Press the OK Button to display the Input Fil-

/ (;3
(;3 ter Settings Menu.
(;3
Use the Up and Down Buttons to select from
/
CPU Unit input the menu the Unit for which the input filter is
to be set.
Expansion I/O Unit input
(Displayed only when Expansion
Units are connected.)

,1387),/7(5 Press the OK Button twice to change to a

,11(5 flashing cursor and enable input filter set-
2)) tings to be made.
2))

/ ,1387),/7(5 Use the Up/Down Buttons to switch between

,11(5 ON and OFF.
21

Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Press the OK Button again to complete the
setting.

Note 1. The filter timers outlined in the following

table are set for each input type when the
input filter function is set.
Input specifications Input Input
filter not filter used
used
AC input 100 VAC 50 ms 70 ms
240 VAC 100 ms 120 ms
DC input 15 ms 50 ms

2. The input filter settings are read when

the ZEN starts operation.

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Changing Backlight Automatic Cutout Time Section 4-3

4-3 Changing Backlight Automatic Cutout Time

The LCD backlight automatically turns ON when button operations are
performed. It then turns OFF automatically 2 minutes after button opera-
tions stop. The default backlight cutout setting of 2 minutes can be
changed to 10 or 30 minutes or the backlight can be set to remain ON
continuously.
Button opera- Operation ..... Operation
tion starts stops
Display func- OFF → ON ..... ON → OFF Cutout time
tion (when L1 DD0 DD0
or L3 is set)
Backlight sta- Lit. Remains lit. Remains lit. Turns OFF.
tus

3$66:25'
Select &2175$67
Other/ %$&./,*+7
,1387),/7(5
Backlight. ▼

%$&./,*+7 Press the OK Button to display the current

backlight cutout setting.
PLQ Press the OK Button again to change to a
PLQ flashing cursor and enable backlight cutout
time settings to be made.
/ %$&./,*+7 Use the Up and Down Buttons to set the cut-
out time.
PLQ
ON (Continuously ON)
↓ 30 min
↑ 10 min
2 min

Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Press the OK Button again to complete the
setting.
Note The backlight cutout time is used not only to determine if and
when the backlight turns OFF after button operations have
stopped. If backlight has been specified to turn ON with the dis-
play function, the same setting is used to determine if and when
the backlight turns OFF once the execution of the display function
has been completed.

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Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast Section 4-4

4-4 Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast

Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of the LCD (liquid crys-
tal display) screen if the screen is too dark or too light and difficult to read.
3$66:25'
Select &2175$67
Other/ %$&./,*+7
Contrast.
,1387),/7(5
▼

&2175$67 Press the OK Button to display the current

setting in a 5-level bar graph.
■ ■ ■ ## Press the OK Button again to change to a
■ ■ ■ ## flashing cursor and enable the contrast to be
adjusted.
&2175$67 Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Buttons to
adjust the contrast.
■ ■ ■ ##
/ Increase the contrast.
/ Decrease the contrast.

Lighter ■ ####
↑ to Four setting levels
↓ are available.
Darker ■■■■■

Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Press the OK Button again to complete the
setting.

4-5 Setting Summertime

Set the Summertime function when using the ZEN in countries that use
Summertime.
6(7&/2&.
Select Time/ 6800(57,0(
Summertime.

6800(57,0( Press the OK Button to display the current

settings.
&$1&(/ Press the OK Button again to change to a
&$1&(/ flashing cursor and enable Summertime set-
tings to be made.
/ 6800(57,0( Use the Up and Down Buttons to make the
setting.
(87<3(

77
Reading System Information Section 4-6

US Type (for Summertime in American countries)

↓ EU Type (for Summertime in European countries)
↑ Manual (for manual settings)
Cancel (for no Summertime)

Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.

Press the OK Button again to complete the
setting.
Cancel Summertime settings are not made. Any Summertime settings that have
been made will be deleted.
Manual Moves the clock forward 1 hour.
EU Type Summertime period: Once the start time (2:00
2:00 a.m last Sunday in March to 2:00 a.m. a.m.) has been reached, the
last Sunday in August clock is moved forward 1
hour to 3:00 a.m. When the
US Type Summertime period: stop time (2:00 a.m) has
2:00 a.m first Sunday in April to 2:00 a.m. been reached, the clock is
last Sunday in August moved backwards 1 hour to
1:00 a.m.

Note When Summertime has been set, an “S” will appear at the top
right of the Time Settings Screen during the Summertime period.
6(7&/2&.6 "S" displayed during the
\\PPGG
 Summertime period.
 78

4-6 Reading System Information

The software version of the CPU Unit, the number of CPU Unit and
Expansion I/O Unit I/O points, and other information can be read.
,1387),/7(5
Select Other/ 02'(0,1,
System 12'(12
6<67(0,1)
information. ▲

/
8 Software version (e.g., Ver 1.00)
 Date software created (e.g., 2001 April 1)
,17, No. of CPU Unit I/O points (e.g., 6 inputs, 4 outputs)
(;, No. of Expansion Unit 1 I/O points (e.g., 4 inputs, 0 outputs)
(;, No. of Expansion Unit 2 I/O points (e.g., 4 inputs, 0 outputs)
(;, No. of Expansion Unit 3 I/O points (e.g., 0 inputs, 4 outputs)
507, (For function expansion)
/&'<(6 LCD screen selection (e.g., Yes)
57&<(6 Calendar and time function selection (e.g., Yes)
$'&12 Analog input selection (e.g., No)
▲ ▼

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 SECTION 5
Optional Products

This section describes how to mount Battery Units, use Memory Cassettes, and how to connect the
ZEN Support Software.

5-1 Mounting Battery Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

5-2 Using Memory Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5-3 Connecting the ZEN Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

79
Mounting Battery Units Section 5-1

5-1 Mounting Battery Units

Ladder programs and all settings are saved to the CPU Unit EEP-
ROM but calendar, clock, and holding timer bits and holding timer/
counter present values are held by the capacitor. Therefore, if the
power supply is interrupted for an extended time (2 days or more at
25°C), that data is reset. Mount a Battery Set (optional) for systems
where the power supply may be interrupted for long periods.

ZEN-BAT01 ZEN-BAT01
Battery Unit Battery Unit

LCD-type CPU Unit LED-type CPU Unit

(with LCD and operation buttons) (with no LCD or operation buttons)

Mounting Method
1,2,3... 1. Tilt the Battery Unit to the side and insert the claw at the bottom
of the Battery Unit into the mounting hole on the left side of the
CPU Unit.

2. Connect the Battery Unit cord to the CPU Unit connector.

3. Push the claw at the top of the Battery Unit into the CPU Unit.

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Using Memory Cassettes Section 5-2
Note 1. Turn OFF the power supply to the CPU Unit before mounting the
Battery Unit.
2. Do not short the positive and negative terminals or recharge, dis-
mantle, overheat, or incinerate the Battery Unit.
3. Do not drop the Battery Unit. The battery may leak or other dam-
age occur if the Battery Unit is dropped.
4. The Battery Unit has a life of 10 years min.

5-2 Using Memory Cassettes

Optional Memory Cassettes can be used to save the ladder program
and settings and to copy programs and settings to other CPU Units.

Mounting Memory Cassettes

1,2,3... 1. Remove the connector cover on the front of the ZEN.
LCD-type CPU UNit LED-type CPU Unit
(with LCD and (no LCD/operation
operation buttons) buttons)

Connector cover
(Use a flat-blade screwdriver if the cover is
difficult to remove.)

2. Mount the Memory Cassette.

ZEN-ME01
Memory Cassette

Note Always turn OFF the power supply to the CPU Unit before remov-
ing or mounting Memory Cassettes.

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Using Memory Cassettes Section 5-2

Transferring Programs
352*5$0
Select 581
Program in 3$5$0(7(5
6(7&/2&.
STOP mode. ▼

(',7352* Select Memory Cassette.

'(/(7(352*
&$66(7(

6$9( The Operation Menu for Memory Cassettes

/2$'
(5$6( will be displayed.
/
Use the Up/Down Buttons to move the flash-
ing cursor and press the OK Button to select
an operation.
Menu Operation
Save Saves CPU Unit programs to the Mem-
ory Cassette. Existing program on the
Memory Cassette will be overwritten.
Load Transfers programs from the Memory
Cassette to the CPU Unit.
Existing programs on the CPU Unit will
be overwritten.
Erase Deletes Memory Cassette programs.

Note 1. The transferable program includes the

ladder programs, parameters, and all
settings data. The present values for the
timers, holding timers, counters, and
holding bits cannot be transferred.
2. Only error-free programs can be trans-
ferred. The program will not be trans-
ferred if there is any illegal data in the
program.
3. The Memory Cassette can be written to
up to 100,000 times.

Mounting Memory Cassettes to LED-type CPU Units

When a Memory Cassette with an error-free program is mounted to an
LED-type CPU Unit, the program on the Memory Cassette is automati-
cally transferred to the CPU Unit. An existing program in the CPU Unit will
be overwritten.

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Connecting the ZEN Support Software Section 5-3

5-3 Connecting the ZEN Support Software

The ZEN Support Software can be used for programming and monitoring.
Refer to the ZEN-SOFT01 ZEN Support Software Operation Manual
(W386) for information on the functions and operation of the ZEN Support
Software.
LCD type LED type

ZEN-CIF01
Personal Computer ZEN-SOFT01
Connecting Cable ZEN Support Software

Windows computer

Computer Specifications
Item Conditions
Operating system Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT4.0 Service Pack 3
CPU Pentium 133 MHz or greater
(Pentium 200 MHz or greater recommended)
Memory 64 Mbytes min.
HD capacity 40 Mbytes free disk space min.
CD-ROM drive Required.
Communications 1 serial (COM) port
Keyboard and mouse Required
Monitor 800 x 600 dots (SVGA) min.; 256 colors min.

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Connecting the ZEN Support Software Section 5-3

Setting Node Addresses

When a ZEN Support Software is connected, the node address set on the
ZEN Support Software must match the node address set on the CPU
Unit. Communications cannot be performed if the node addresses do not
match. Use the following procedure to set the node addresses.
%$&./,*+7
Select Other/ ,1387),/7(5
Node No. 02'(0,1,
12'(12
▼

12'(12 Press the OK Button to display the current

settings.
/
 Press the OK Button again to enable the
 node address to be set.
Use the Up/Down and Right/Left Buttons to
set the node address between 0 and 9.
Press the OK Button to confirm the setting.
Press the OK Button again to complete the
setting.

84
 SECTION 6
Troubleshooting

This section lists the error messages and provides probable causes and countermeasures for
troubleshooting.

6-1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-2 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-3 Deleting Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

85
Troubleshooting Section 6-1

6-1 Troubleshooting
Search for the cause of the error and take immediate countermea-
sures if ERR or any other error message appears on the LCD screen
(for LCD-type CPU Units) or the ERROR indicator is lit (on LED-type
CPU Units).

ERROR
ERR

LCD-type CPU Unit (with LED-type CPU Unit (no LCD/

LCD and operation buttons) operation buttons)

6-2 Error Messages

The following tables list the error messages that are displayed when
an error occurs.

Power ON but No Operation

Error message Probable cause Possible solution
MEMORY ERR Program error. The ladder program and parameter settings
have been cleared. Write a program to the
ZEN again.
I/O BUS ERR Expansion I/O Unit connec- Turn OFF the power supply and check that
tion error. the Expansion I/O Units are connected prop-
erly.
UNIT OVER More than 3 Expansion I/O Turn OFF the power supply and reduce the
Units connected. number of Expansion I/O Units to 3 or less.
I/O VRFY ERR Bit type that cannot be Remove the illegal bit type from the program.
used with system configu-
ration included in ladder
program. (See note.)

Note I/O Verification Error

Expansion I/O Unit I/O bits (X/Y): Bit not allocated in system configu-
ration has been used.
Analog comparators (A): Used with AC power supply type.
Weekly timers (@)/Calendar timers (*): Used with ZEN without calen-
dar/clock function.

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Error Messages Section 6-2
Display function (D):
• For AC power supply types, analog-converted values (I4/I5) are
specified as the displayed items.
• For types without calendar/clock function, the date (DAT) and
time (CLK) are specified as the displayed items.

Error at Power ON or During Operation

Error message Probable cause Possible solution
I/O BUS ERR Expansion I/O Unit con- Turn OFF the power supply and check that
nection error. the Expansion I/O Unit is connected prop-
erly.
MEMORY ERR Program error. Execute the All Clear operation and then re-
write the program.
I2C ERR Communications error Press any operation button and clear the
between Memory and error. Replace the CPU Unit if the error
RTC. occurs frequently.

Error During Program Transfer from Memory Cassette

Error message Probable cause Possible solution
M/C ERR Memory cassette pro- Save the error-free program to the Memory
gram error. Cassette again.

Note Use the ZEN Support Software to read error messages for LED-
type CPU Units.

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Deleting Error Messages Section 6-3

6-3 Deleting Error Messages

A flashing error message is displayed when an error occurs. Turn OFF the
power supply and remove the cause of the error.
Press any operation button to delete the error message. Once the error
has been removed the display will return to normal.
Error Message Press either the ESC, OK, DEL, ALT, Left/
Display ,2%86(55 Right, or Up/Down Buttons. Any button can
Screen be pressed to delete the error message.

Press any button to return to normal display.

Note The error display will remain for internal errors that cannot be
fixed, such as I/O Bus errors and I/O Unit Over errors.

ERR

ERR will remain on the

display.

88
 Appendix A
Product Configurations

CPU Units
Shape Power supply Inputs Outputs Calen- Model
dar number
and
clock
func-
tion
LCD type 100 to 240 100 to 6 Relays 4 out- Yes ZEN-
With LCD and VAC, 50/60 Hz 240 VAC inputs puts 10C1AR-A
operation but- (Not isolated)
tons
24 VDC 24 VDC ZEN-
(Not isolated) 10C1DR-D

LED type 100 to 240 100 to No ZEN-

No LCD nor VAC, 50/60 Hz 240 VAC 10C2AR-A
operation but- (Not isolated)
tons
24 VDC 24 VDC ZEN-
(Not isolated) 10C2DR-D

Programming Device
Name and appearance Functions Model number
ZEN Support Software Runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, or ZEN-SOFT01
NT4.0 Service Pack 3 (CD-ROM)
Used for offline programming, all parame-
ter settings, program transfers, and print-
ing.
Personal Computer Connecting Connects the computer and ZEN when ZEN-CIF01
Cable the ZEN Support Software is used.

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Product Configurations Appendix A

Expansion I/O Units

No. of I/O points Inputs Outputs Model number
8 I/O 100 to 240 VAC 4 Relays 4 out- ZEN-8EAR
(isolated) inputs puts
24 VDC ZEN-8EDR
(isolated)

4 inputs 100 to 240 VAC --- ZEN-4EA

(isolated)
24 VDC ZEN-4ED
(isolated)

4 outputs --- --- Relays 4 out- ZEN-4ER

puts

Optional Products
Name and appearance Functions Model
number
Memory Cassette EEP-ROM ZEN-ME01
Used to save and copy programs.

Battery Unit Uses a battery to back up programs and data. ZEN-BAT01

Mount a Battery Unit if the loss of calendar, clock,
holding bit, holding timer, and counter present val-
ues will cause problems in systems with long power
interruptions.
Training Kit An education kit for the ZEN. Contains the following ZEN-KIT01
products and manuals.
ZEN-10C1AR-A CPU Unit
ZEN-SOFT01 ZEN Support Software
ZEN-CIF01 Personal Computer Connecting Cable
ZEN Operation Manual (W385)
Support Software Operation Manual (W386)

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 Appendix B
Specifications

General Specifications
Item Specifications
Model numbers LCD type: ZEN-10C1AR-A LCD type: ZEN-10C1DR-D
LED type: ZEN-10C2AR-A LED type: ZEN-10C2DR-D
Power supply 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 24 VDC
voltage
Allowable power 85 to 264 VAC, 47/63 Hz 20.4 to 26.4 VDC
supply voltage
Power consump- 30 VA max. 6.5 W max.
tion
Inrush current 40 A max. 20 A max.
Insulation resis- 20 MΩ (at 500 VDC) min. between power supply AC external terminals and all
tance input terminals, and relay outputs
Dielectric 2300 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min (leakage current 1 mA max.) between power
strength supply AC external terminals and all input terminals, and relay outputs
Noise immunity Conforms to IEC61000-4-4, 2 kV (power supply line)
Vibration resis- Conforms to JISC0040, 10 to 57 Hz, amplitude 0.075 mm
tance
57 to 150 Hz, acceleration 9.8 m/s2
80 min in X, Y, and Y directions (Sweep time 8 min x 10 sweeps = 80 mins
total.)
Shock resis- Conforms to JIS C004, 147 m/s2
tance
3 times in X, Y, and Z directions
Ambient temper- LCD type (with LCD and operation buttons): 0 to 55°C
ature
LED type (no LCD/operation buttons): -25 to 55°C
Ambient humid- 10% to 90% (with no condensation)
ity
Environmental No corrosive gases.
conditions
Storage temper- LCD type (with LCD and operation buttons): -20 to 75°C
ature
LED type (no LCD/operation buttons): -40 to 75°C
Terminal block Solid-wire terminal block
Power supply 10 ms min. 2 ms min.
holding time
Weight 300 g max.
Enclosure rating IP20 (Mounted inside a control panel)

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Specifications Appendix B

Characteristics
Item Specifications
Control Stored program
I/O control Cyclic scan
Programming Ladder
language
Program capac- 96 lines (up to 3 inputs and 1 output per line)
ity
Maximum con- 34
trol I/O points CPU Unit: 6 input and 4 output points.
Expansion I/O Units: 4 input and 4 output points each for up to 3 Units.
Memory areas CPU Unit input bits (I) I0 to I5, 6 bits
CPU Unit output bits (Q) Q0 to Q3, 4 bits
Expansion I/O Unit input bits (X) X0 to Xb, 12 bits (See note.)
Expansion I/O Unit output bits (Y) Y0 to Yb, 12 bits (See note.)
Work bits (M) M0 to Mf, 16 bits
Holding bits (H) H0 to Hf, 16 bits
Button switches (B) B0 to B7, 8 bits
(LCD-type CPU Unit only)
Timers (T) T0 to T7, 8 timers
Holding timers (#) #0 to #3, 4 timers
Weekly timers (@) @0 to @7, 8 timers (CPU Units with
built-in calendar and clock only)
Calender timers () 0 to 7, 8 timers (CPU Units with
built-in calendar and clock only)

Counters (C) C0 to C7, 8 counters

Display bits (D) D0 to D7, 8 bits
(LCD-type CPU Unit only)
Analog comparator (A) A0 to A3, 4 comparators (CPU Units
with DC power supply only)
Comparator (P) P0 to Pf, 16 comparators
LCD 12 columns x 4 lines, with backlight (LCD-type CPU Unit only)
Operation but- 8 (4 Cursor Keys, 4 operation keys) (LCD-type CPU Unit only)
tons
User program Internal EEPROM, Memory Cassette (optional)
backup

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Specifications Appendix B

Item Specifications
Power interrup- Internal RAM: Super capacitor (or optional battery) for holding bits and timer/
tion hold counter present values.
Calendar and clock: Super capacitor (or optional battery) for date, day, and
time.
Holding time for super capacitor: 2 days max. (25°C)
Calendar and Available for ZEN-10C1##-# only.
clock function
Precision: 1 to -2 min/month (25°C)

Note Available when an Expansion I/O Unit is connected.

Input Specifications
CPU Unit
AC Inputs (Not Isolated)
Item Specifications Circuit drawing
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC +10%, -15%, 50/60 Hz
Input impedance 680 kΩ IN 330 K 300 K

Input current 0.15 mA/100 VAC, 0.35 mA/240 VAC IN Internal

0.1 µF 51 K circuit
100 to
ON voltage 80 VAC min. 240 VAC
N
OFF voltage 25 VAC max. L

ON response 50 ms or 70 ms at 100 VAC (See note.)

time 100 ms or 120 ms at 240 VAC (See
OFF response note.)
time

Note Can be selected using the input filter settings.

DC Inputs IN0 to IN3 (Not Isolated)

Item Specifications Circuit drawing
Input voltage 24 VDC +10%, -15%
Input impedance 4.8 kΩ IN
4.1 K
Input current 5 mA, Typical IN Internal
0.01 µF 680 circuit
ON voltage 16.0 VDC min. 24 VDC
−
OFF voltage 5.0 VDC max. +

ON response 15 ms or 50 ms (See note.)

time
OFF response
time

Note Can be selected using the input filter settings.

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Specifications Appendix B

DC Inputs IN 4 and IN5 (Not Isolated)

Item Specifications Circuit drawing
DC Input voltage 24 VDC +10%, -15%
Analog
inputs Input imped- 5 kΩ output IN
device 150 K
ance 2.4 K Internal
IN
0.01 µF 27 K circuit
Input current 5 mA, Typical
24 VDC
ON voltage 16.0 VDC min. −

+
OFF voltage 5.0 VDC max.
ON response 15 ms or 50 ms (See note.)
time
OFF response
time
Analog Input range 0 to 10 V
inputs External input 150 kΩ min.
impedance
Resolution 0.1 V (1/100 FS)
Overall accu- 10% FS
racy (-25°C to
55°C)
AD conver- 0 to 10.5 V
sion data

Note Can be selected using the input filter settings.

Expansion I/O Units

AC Inputs (Photocoupler Isolated)
Item Specifications Circuit drawing
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC +10%, -15%, 50/60 Hz
Input impedance 83 kΩ IN
83 K
Input current 1.2 mA/100 VAC, 2.9 mA/240 VAC IN Internal
4.7 k circuit
ON voltage 80 VAC min. 100 to
240 VAC
COM
OFF voltage 25 VAC max.
ON response 50 ms or 70 ms at 100 VAC (See note.)
time 100 ms or 120 ms at 240 VAC (See
OFF response note.)
time

Note Can be selected using the input filter settings.

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DC Inputs (Photocoupler Isolated)

Item Specifications Circuit drawing
Input voltage 24 VDC +10%, -15%
Input impedance 4.7 kΩ IN
4.7 K
IN
Input current 5 mA, Typical Internal
2200 PF 750 circuit
ON voltage 16.0 VDC min. 24 VDC
COM
OFF voltage 5.0 VDC max.
ON response 15 ms or 50 ms (See note.)
time
OFF response
time

Note Can be selected using the input filter settings.

Output Specifications (CPU Unit/Expansion I/O

Units)
Item Specifications Circuit drawing
Max. switching capacity 250 VAC/8 A (cosΦ = 1) Each circuit is made up of an
24 VDC/5 A independent common circuit.
Min. switching capacity 5 VDC, 10 mA
OUT
Relay Electrical Resistive load: 50,000 times
Internal
circuit

OUT
life Inductive load: 50,000 times
(cosΦ = 1) COM
250 VAC, 8A
Mechanical 10 million times 24 VDC, 5 A

ON response time 15 ms max.

OFF response time 5 ms max.

The life, under the worst conditions, of the output contacts used in ZEN relay outputs is
given in the above table. Guidelines for the normal life of the relays is shown in the fol-
lowing diagram.
Usage: 360 times/hour
,000 250 VAC resistive load
Life (x 103)

24 VDC resistive load/250 VAC inductive load

500 24 VDC inductive load (1.7 ms)
300

100

50
30

10
0 2 4 6 8 10
Contact current (A)

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External Dimensions
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70 56 70 56
60 44 60 44

90 80 45 90 80 45

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4.5

5.5 Units: mm

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 Appendix C
Ladder Program Execution

Executing Ladder Programs

ZEN executes up to 96 lines of a ladder program in one cycle from first to last line. Start-
ing from the first line of the bus bar, the ZEN repeatedly executes each line from left to
right.

I0 I1 I2
0 [Q0
Q0
1
I3
2 [Q1
I4
3 TT0
T0
4 [Q2

Bus bar Repeatedly

executes in order
from bus bar.

Note 1. The time from when processing starts at the bus bar until the bus bar is re-
turned to at the first line again to execute the entire ladder program is called
cycle time.
2. The output ON/OFF results cannot be used for inputs within the same cycle.
The result scan be used from the next cycle onwards

I0 I0
0 [M0
M0 M0 The Q0 ON/OFF result is
1 [Q0 reflected one cycle after MO
Q0 turns ON or OFF.

1 cycle 1 cycle

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Ladder Program Execution Time

Refer to the following table for ZEN execution times. The execution times are provided
as a guide. External factors, button operations, execution of ZEN Support Software oper-
ations, and timing of the processing affects the actual processing times. The cycle time
is the sum of the common processing time, the processing time taken when Expansion I/
O Units are connected, and the ladder program execution time.

Common Processing Time

Model Common
processing
time
ZEN-10C1AR-A 0.85 ms
ZEN-10C1DR-D
ZEN-10C2AR-A 0.2 ms
ZEN-10C2DR-D

Expansion I/O Unit Processing Time

0.15 ms/per Expansion I/O Unit.
Ladder Program Execution Time
Per line 25 µs *1
Per output CPU Unit output bits (Q) 4 µs *2
Expansion I/O Unit output bits (Y)
Work bits (M)
Holding bits (H)
Timers (T)/Holding timers (#) 15 µs *3
Counters (C) 10 µs
Display bits (D) 25 µs
Weekly timers (@); per input 3 µs *4
Calendar timers (*); per input 2 µs
Analog comparators (A); per input) 1 µs
Comparators (P); per input 15 µs *5

Example Calculation of Ladder Program Execution Time

Ladder program execution time =
I0 I1 I2 (25 × 5) + (4 × 3) + 15 + 3 + 15 = 170 (µs)
0 [Q0
Q0
1 *5: P0
I3 *4: @0
2 [Q1
I4 *3: T0 (output)
3 TT0
*2: Q (outputs) for 3 points
@0 P0 T0
4 [Q2 *1:For 5 lines

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Application Examples

Lighting Pattern Control

Application
The ZEN can help conserve energy if the lighting patterns required for offices and similar
environments are set to the ZEN.
Use the switch operation to switch between lighting patterns.
Operation Switch Lighting group
1 2 3 4
(Q0) (Q1) (Q2) (Q3)
All lights ON SW 1 (I0) ON ON ON ON
Pattern 1 SW 2 (I1) ON OFF ON OFF
Pattern 2 SW 3 (I2) ON ON OFF OFF
All lights OFF SW 4 (I3) OFF OFF OFF OFF

System Configuration
All lights ON SW1 MC1 MC2
I0
Pattern 1 SW2 I1
Pattern 2 SW3
I2
All lights OFF SW4 I3 Lighting group 1 (Q0) Lighting group 2 (Q1)

NC

Note:
Switches use Lighting group 3 (Q2) Lighting group 4 (Q3)
momentary
normally open
contacts.

Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3
MC3 MC4
MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4

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Program Example
00 I0 (All lights ON) 08 I2 (Pattern 2)
SQ0 Group 1 lit SQ0 Group 1 lit
01 09
SQ1 Group 2 lit SQ1 Group 2 lit
02 10
SQ2 Group 3 lit RQ2 Group 3 not lit
03 11
SQ3 Group 4 lit RQ3 Group 4 not lit
04 I1 (Pattern 1) 12 I3 (All lights OFF)
SQ0 Group 1 lit RQ0 Group 1 not lit
05 RQ1 13
Group 2 not lit RQ1 Group 2 not lit
06 SQ2 Group 3 lit 14
RQ2 Group 3 not lit
07 RQ3 15
Group 4 not lit RQ3 Group 4 not lit

Escalator with Automatic Operation Function

(Weekly Timer, OFF Delay Timer)
Application
The ZEN can be simply used to conserve energy for an escalator with an automatic
operation function. The escalator can be set to operate continuously from 7:00 to 10:00
and 17:00 to 22:00 weekdays and then operate at other times and on weekends only
when people step on the escalator.

System Configuration
RS T
200 VAC
DC power I0 Sensor to detect approaching person
supply I1 Operation switch
Stop switch
+ –
I2
+– NC

Use two weekly timers for the 7:00 to 10:00

and 17:00 to 22:00 weekday operation.
Contactor For the rest of the time, use an OFF delay
or inverter ZEN-
10C#DR-DA timer to operate the escalator for 3 minutes
when pedestrians are detected.

Q0
IM Escalator drive motor

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Program Example
00 I1 Operates
SM0
01 I2 Stops
RM0
02 @0 M0
Escalator operates
[Q0
03 @1
04 T0
05 I0 Person detected TT0 Off delay timer starts
06 Operates 3 minutes after detection of person.

Parameter Settings
Weekly timer @0 Weekly timer @1 OFF delay timer T0
(Mon to Fri: 7:00 to 10:00) (Mon to Fri: 17:00 to 22:00)

Water Supply Tank Control

Application
Basic water supply control is possible with the 61F Switch (without float) alone, however
relay logic is required for inverter control of high-speed operation (when empty) and
slow-speed operation (when half-full).

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System Configuration
R S T (200 VAC)

I0 I1
I2
L1 L2N
NC
10 11 10 11 10 11

61F-GP-N 61F-GP-N 61F-GP-N

(For lower limit) (For half-full) (For upper limit)

ZEN-
10C#AR-A

3G3FV
S1 Upper limit
Inverter S5 Stop
S6 Low speed
Water storage tank Half-full Intermediate
COM Lower- limit speed
Pump drive High speed
IM Pump
motor

Program Example

I2 Stop (upper limit)

00 Inverter forward/stop
[Q0
I0 (lower limit) I1 (intermediate)
01 [Q1 Inverter multistep speed command 1 (intermediate speed)
I0 (lower limit) I1 (intermediate)
02 [Q2 Inverter multistep speed command 2 (high speed)

Example: 3G3FV Inverter Speed

Motor speed Frequency

reference 3
Frequency (high speed)
reference 2
(intermediate
speed)
Frequency
reference 1
(low speed)

Forward/
stop (S1)

Multistep speed
command 1 (S5)

Multistep speed
command 2 (S6)

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Greenhouse Air Circulation Control (1/3) (Bit Logic

and Timer)
Application
The ZEN can be used to control circulation intermittently at set times. This circulates the
carbon dioxide and warm air around plants in a greenhouse.
In this example, two circulation fans are operated at set intervals. The starting current is
kept to a minimum and, as a result, the circulation fans are set to start operating at differ-
ent times.

System Configuration
R S T (200 VAC)

ON SW1 (Operate)
L1 L2N
NC
OFF SW2 (Stop)

ZEN-
10C#AR-A SW1 (I0)
SW2 (I1)
T1 T2
Circulation fan 1
T0 T0 T0
MC1 MC2
Circulation fan 2

MC1 (Q0) MC2 (Q1) Circulation fan 1 starts operation when the operation
switch is pressed. Circulation fan 2 starts operation 30
seconds later. The fans operate in a repeated cycle of 60
IM IM minutes ON, 90 minutes OFF.
Circulation fan Circulation fan

Program Example
00 I0 Operate
SM0
01 I1 Stop
RM0
02 M0 T1
[Q0 Fan 1 starts
03
TT0 Startup time offset timer
04 T0
[Q1 Fan 2 starts
05 T2
TT1 Operation timer
06 T1
TT2 Stop timer
07

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Parameter Settings
Offset Start Timer Operation timer setting T1 Operation timer setting T2
Setting T0

Set to 30 seconds. Set to 1 hour. Set to 1 hour 30 seconds.

Greenhouse Air Circulation Control (2/3) (Calendar

Timer and Weekly Timer)
Application
The ZEN can be used to operate circulation fans during winter nights only.
In this example, the circulation fans operate only at night (19:00 to 6:00) during winter
(November 15 to March 20).
During the operation period, the fans operate intermittently, 60 minutes ON, 30 minutes
OFF. The low startup current results in a 30 second difference in the fan startup times.
The start and stop operation days during winter (November 15 and March 20) are set
using the calendar timer (*0).
The start and stop operation times during the night (19:00 and 6:00) are set using the
weekly timer (@0).
The startup time difference and operate/stop cycles are set using the timer (T0 to T2).

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System Configuration
R S T (200 VAC)

ON SW1 (I0) (Operate)

OFF SW2 (I1) (Stop)
L1 L2N
NC

ZEN-
10C#AR-A

MC1 MC2

MC1 (Q0) MC2 (Q1)

IM IM

Circulation fan Circulation fan

Program Example
I0 Operates
00 SM0
I1 Stops
01 RM0
02 M0 *0 @0
[M1
M1 T1
03 [Q0 Fan 1 starts
04 TT0 Startup time offset timer
T0
05 [Q0 Fan 2 starts
T2
06 TT1 Operation timer
T1
07 TT2 Stop timer

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Parameter Settings
Calendar Timer Setting *0 Weekly timer setting @0

Start Nov 15 and stop Mar 20 Start at 19:00 and stop at 6:00
Offset startup time setting Operation time setting T1 Stop time setting T2
T0

Set to 30 seconds. Set to 1 hour. Set to 30 minutes.

Greenhouse Air Circulation Control (3/3) (Analog

Comparator)
Application
The ZEN can be used to start the circulation fans once the temperature has reached a
set level. A low startup current would result from a difference in the fan startup times.

System Configuration
DC power
R S T supply Temperature The temperature is detected by a 0- to 10-V
I4
sensor (0 to 10 V) temperature sensor. The circulation fans
ON SW1 (I0)Operate
will start operation when the analog input
+ + –
− OFF SW2 (I1) Stop voltage exceeds 5.2 V.
NC

ZEN-
10C#DR-D
Temperature
Set
temperature

MC1 MC2
Time
Circulation
T0 T0
MC1 (Q0) MC2 (Q1) Circulation

IM IM

Circulation fan Circulation fan

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Program Example
00 I0 Operates
SM0
01 I1 Stops
RM0
02 M0 A0 (Analog
[Q0 Fan 1 operates
03
TT0 Startup time offset timer
04 T0
[Q1 Fan 2 operates
05

Parameter Settings
Analog Comparator Offset startup timer
setting T0

Set temperature ≥ Set to 30 seconds.

5.2V

Annunciator (Flashing Pulse Timer)

Application
The ZEN can be used to make an alarm light flash when errors occur.
In this example, a flashing pulse timer is used to make an alarm light flash when errors
occur. Ladder programs can be created easily when a flashing pulse timer is used.

System Configuration
LN I0: Alarm input
I1: Buzzer stop input
I2: Lamp test input

NC

Normal input I0

Buzzer stop I1
ZEN-
10C#AR-A Lamp test I2
0.5 s

Alarm lamp Q0

Normal lamp Q1

Buzzer Q2
L1 L2
BZ Q0: Alarm lamp
L1 Q1: Normal lamp
L2/N
Q2: Buzzer

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Program Example
I0
00 [M0 Inputting alarm
I1
01
[M1 Inputting buzzer stop
I0 I2
02 [M2 Testing lamp
M0 T0
03 [Q0 Alarm lamp
M1
04
M2
05
I0
06 [Q1 Normal lamp
I0 I1
07 [Q2 Buzzer
M0
08 TT0 Flashing pulse timer

Parameter Settings
Flashing Pulse Timer

Set to flash at 0.5 s intervals.

Coin-operated Carwash (Holding Bits and Holding

Timer)
Application
The ZEN can be used to change the operating time of a machine, such as a coin-oper-
ated car wash, depending on the number of coins inserted.
If a holding timer is used and holding bits used for the self-holding bits, the remaining
time will not be reset if there are unexpected power interruptions.
In this example, the carwash operates for 3 minutes if one coin is inserted, 6 minutes if
two coins are inserted, and 9 minutes if 3 coins are inserted.
A holding timer is used as the timer.

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System Configuration
100 I0
NC
I0
Coin selector 3 min 9 min

Q0
ZEN-
10C#AR-A

Q0
Carwash operation

Program Example

00 I0 H0
[M0 12 H0 [Q0 Carwash
drive output
01 M0 Insertion of 13 H1 T#0 Holding
1st coin timer startup
02 M0 I0 M3
[H0 detected 14 H2
03 H0 15 #0 H0 H1 Self-holding for
1st coin
[M3 cleared
04 H0 I0 H1
[M1 16 H1 H2
[M4 Self-holding for
2nd coin
cleared
H2
05 M1 Insertion of 17 [M5 Self-holding for
2nd coin 3rd coin
M1 I0 M4 detected M3 cleared
06 [H1 18 R#0 Holding
M4 timer reset
07 H1 19
08 H1 I0 H2 M5
[M2 20
09 M2
Insertion of
3rd coin
detected
10 M2 I0 M5
[H2
11 H2

Parameter Settings
Holding Timer

Set to 3 minutes.

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Warming Moulding Machines (Weekly Timer and Bit

Logic)
Application
The ZEN can be used to improve moulding efficiency by warming up the molding
machine before the work shift starts. This allows molding work to begin immediately at
the start of the work shift.
When work shifts vary, pre-set weekly timers can be selected using a switch.

System Configuration
SW1 (I0) Continuous operation
SW2 (I1) Pattern 1
SW3 (I2) Pattern 2
SW4 (I3) Pattern 3
NC
SW5 (I4) Stop

ZEN-
10C#AR-A

Moulding machine
Q0
heating circuit

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Program Example
I1
00 RM0 15 I4 RM0
01 SM1 16 RM1
Pattern 1
02 RM2 selected 17 RM2 Stops
03 RM3 18 RM3
04 RM4 19 RM4
I2 I0
05 RM0 20 SM0 Operates
M1 @0
06 RM1 Pattern 2 21 [Q0 Switches
selected M2 @1 operation
07 SM2 22 pattern
M3 @2
08 RM3 23
09 RM4 24 M0
I3
10 RM0 25
11 RM1 Pattern 3
RM2 selected
12
13 SM3

14 RM4

Parameter Settings
Weekly Timer Setting @0 to @2

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 Appendix E
Allocations and Setting Sheets
I/O Allocations
I/O Unit name Bit Input device Input IN filter
Input CPU Unit I0 AC DCV Yes No
bits I1
I2
I3
I4 Normal input AC DCV Yes No
Analog voltage input
I5 Normal input
Analog voltage input
Expansion I/ X0 AC DCV Yes No
O Unit X1
X2
X3
Expansion I/ X4 AC DCV Yes No
O Unit X5
X6
X7
Expansion I/ X8 AC DCV Yes No
O Unit X9
Xa
Xb

CPU Unit IN I0 to I5 Expansion I/O Unit IN X0 to Xb (Bits allocated in order of connection.)

NC

CPU Unit OUT Q0 to Q3 Expansion I/O Unit OUT Y0 to Yb (Bits allocated in order of connection.)

I/O Unit name Bit Output device name and specifications

Output CPU Unit Q0 AC DC V A
bits Q1 AC DC V A
Q2 AC DC V A
Q3 AC DC V A
Expansion I/ Y0 AC DC V A
O Unit Y1 AC DC V A
Y2 AC DC V A
Y3 AC DC V A
Expansion I/ Y4 AC DC V A
O Unit Y5 AC DC V A
Y6 AC DC V A
Y7 AC DC V A
Expansion I/ Y8 AC DC V A
O Unit Y9 AC DC V A
Ya AC DC V A
Yb AC DC V A

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Work and Holding Bit Allocations

Bit type Address Application Bit type Address Application
Work bits M0 Holding H0
M1 bits H1
M2 H2
M3 H3
M4 H4
M5 H5
M6 H6
M7 H7
M8 H8
M9 H9
Ma Ha
Mb Hb
Mc Hc
Md Hd
Me He
Mf Hf

Timer and Holding Timer Settings

Timer Address Operation Setting time Set time Application
setting(See units
note.)
Timer T0 X■O F H:M M:S S
T1 X■O F H:M M:S S
T2 X■O F H:M M:S S
T3 X■O F H:M M:S S
T4 X■O F H:M M:S S
T5 X■O F H:M M:S S
T6 X■O F H:M M:S S
T7 X■O F H:M M:S S
Holding timer #0 X H:M M:S S
#1 X H:M M:S S
#2 X H:M M:S S
#3 X H:M M:S S
Note X: ON delay; ■: OFF delay; O: One-shot pulse; F: Flashing pulse

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Counter Settings
Counter Setting (No. of Application
address times)
C0 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C1 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C2 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C3 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C4 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C5 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C6 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:
C7 Incrementing:
Decrementing:
Reset:

Weekly Timer Settings

Weekly Start day Stop day Start Stop Application
timer time time
address
@0 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@1 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@2 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@3 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@4 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@5 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@6 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :
@7 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA None : :

Calendar Timer Settings

Calendar Start date Stop date Application
timer address
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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Analog Comparator Settings

Analog Comparison data 1 Operator Comparison data 2
comparator Inputs Input device and Input/ No. of points Input device and
address specifications specifications
A0 I4 I5 ≤ ≥ I5 Constant ( . V)
A1 I4 I5 ≤ ≥ I5 Constant ( . V)
A2 I4 I5 ≤ ≥ I5 Constant ( . V)
A3 I4 I5 ≤ ≥ I5 Constant ( . V)

Comparator Settings
Compar- Comparison data 1 Operator Comparison data 2
ator Type Content Type Content Constant
address
P0 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P1 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P2 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P3 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P4 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P5 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P6 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P7 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P8 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
P9 T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pa T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pb T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pc T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pd T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pe T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#
Pf T# ## C# ≤ ≥ T# ## C#

Display Function Settings

Display bit Backlight/Display Display start Display message Application
address function display position
screen switching
D0 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D1 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D2 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D3 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D4 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D5 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D6 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:
D7 L0 L1 L2 L3 X: Y:

Backlight Display function display screen

switching
L0 No No
L1 Yes No
L2 No Yes
L3 Yes Yes

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 Index

A counters
addresses 25, 42, 44
additional functions for bit outputs 24
comparing values 63
allocations using 54
allocation sheets 113
CPU Units
I/O allocations 26
available models 89
alternate operation 25, 43 overview 2
analog I/O 60 specifications 93, 95
application
examples 99
available models 89
D
date
setting 37
B dimensions 30, 96
backlight DIN track 27
changing automatic cutout time 76 mounting 30
Battery Unit 12 display bits
mounting 80 addresses 25, 44
blank lines displaying messages 66
deleting 51 display language 36
button switches 14 display screen 13
using 68

E
C EC Directives xvi
calendar timers 58 error messages
characteristics 92 deleting 88
CLOCK 37 meaning 86
comparators Expansion I/O Units 13
addresses 42 available models 90
analog 60 connecting 31
comparing present values 63 overview 2
connection lines 45 specifications 94, 95
deleting 50
contrast
adjusting 77
F
features 8
control panel
mounting 30 flashing pulse timer 52

117
 Index
Memory Cassettes 9
H
mounting 81, 82
holding timers 51
transferring programs 82
MONITOR 48
I mounting 30
Battery Units 80
I/O bits
allocation 26
inputs N
analog 60
node addresses
changing 49
setting 84
deleting 50
input bits 24
input filter 74 O
stabilizing input operations 74 OFF delay timer 52
wiring input lines 32
ON delay timer 52
writing 41
one-shot pulse timer 52
installation 30
operating mode 48
internal holding bits 24
at startup xix
RUN mode 15, 17
L STOP mode 15, 17
operation
Ladder Program Edit Screen settings
confirming 47
analog inputs 61
preparation 27
calendar timers 59
operation buttons 10, 14
comparing present values 63
counters 55 optional products 90
display bits 66 outputs
timers and holding timers 53 changing additional bit output functions 49
weekly timers 57 deleting 50
ladder programs output bits 24
See programs wiring output circuits 33
writing 43
language
selecting display language 36 overview 2

lines
inserting 50 P
PARAMETER 17
M Parameter Monitor Screen Display
memory analog comparators 62
backup xx calendar timers 60
memory areas 24, 42, 43 comparing present values 65

118
 Index
counters 56 adjusting LCD screen contrast 77
timers and holding timers 54 set operation 24, 43
weekly timers 58 settings
Parameter Settings Screen settings setting sheets 113
analog comparators 62 specifications
calendar timers 59 general 91
comparing present values 64 input 93
counters 56 output 95
display bits 67 summertime
timers and holding timers 53 setting 77
weekly timers 57
Support Software 4
part names 10 connecting 83
password switching capacity 95
deleting 73
system configuration 8
setting 73
system information
power supply reading 78
wiring 32
precautions
applications xiii T
operating environment xvi time
safety xii setting 37
Programming Device timers 51
available models 89 addresses 25, 42, 44
programs calendar timers 58
clearing 39 comparing values 63
correcting 49 flashing pulse timer 52
creating 38 OFF delay timer 52
examples 99 ON delay timer 52
executing 97 one-shot pulse timer 52
execution time 98 weekly timers 56
protecting 72 trigger input 51
writing 39 troubleshooting 86

R W
reset input 53, 54 weekly timers 56
reset operation 25, 43 wiring 31
I/O 38

S work bits 24

screen

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 Revision History

A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of
the manual.

Cat. No. W385-E1-1

Revision code

The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page
numbers refer to the previous version.
Revision Date Revised content
code
1 March 2001 Original production

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