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    miCon-L is a graphical programming software for BARTH Mini-PLCs. It uses block diagrams to model technical systems without programming languages. The document provides instructions on downloading miCon-L, connecting a Mini-PLC, and an example program for a STG-850 PLC to read inputs from a potentiometer and switch and control three LEDs. Additional resources are listed for more information, manuals, frequently asked questions, and example projects.

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    miCon-L is a graphical programming software for BARTH Mini-PLCs. It uses block diagrams to model technical systems without programming languages. The document provides instructions on downloading miCon-L, connecting a Mini-PLC, and an example program for a STG-850 PLC to read inputs from a potentiometer and switch and control three LEDs. Additional resources are listed for more information, manuals, frequently asked questions, and example projects.

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    First steps with miCon-L 1 What is miCon-L?

    miCon-L

    First steps

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    First steps with miCon-L 1 What is miCon-L?

    ProSign GmbH Barth Elektronik GmbH


    Werner-Heisenberg-Straße 1 Gewerbepark BW-Depot
    D-39106 Magdeburg Im Depot 1-3
    D-49838 Lengerich/Emsland

    phone: +49 (0) 391 563 068 90 phone: +49 (0) 5904 964 545
    fax: +49 (0) 391 563 068 99 fax: +49 (0) 5904 964 546
    email: support@micon-l.de email: info@barth-elektronik.de
    web: www.pro-sign.de web: www.barth-elektronik.de

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    First steps with miCon-L 1 What is miCon-L?

    Contents

    1 What is miCon-L? ........................................................................................................... 4

    2 User interface of miCon-L ............................................................................................... 5

    3 Software download ......................................................................................................... 5

    4 Connect mini PLC to the computer ................................................................................. 7

    5 Start software ................................................................................................................. 7

    6 Example STG-850 .......................................................................................................... 9

    7 Additional information, download sources and example projects ...................................14

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    First steps with miCon-L 1 What is miCon-L?

    1 What is miCon-L?
    miCon-L is a graphical programming software which is based on the graphical programming
    system iCon-L. The software is specially adapted for the programming of the BARTH Mini-
    PLCs from the STG series. Here, block diagrams are used for the description and modelling
    of technical systems. In this manner, the user does not need to learn particular programming
    languages, as the program will be generated by connecting function blocks on the user
    interface of a graphical editor. The function blocks are labelled by technical signs and
    symbols and connected in a data-flow orientated way. They are parameterizable, that means
    inputs, outputs, and internal variables can be adapted for the particular application purpose.
    The BARTH mini PLC is a Programmable Logic Controller which can be used for a wide
    range of industrial applications, e.g. in the automotive or engineering field. It has compact
    dimensions and is very suitable for the usage in harsh environmental conditions. Current
    models offer the possibility of transferring data via CAN-Bus and/or a Modbus-Slave
    interface.

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    First steps with miCon-L 2 User interface of miCon-L

    2 User interface of miCon-L

    Following, the user interface of the software miCon-L:

    Commands can be used from the submenus, toolbar, context menu (right click) and
    key combination.

    3 Software download

    To download the current version of the software, please click on:


    http://micon-l.de/downloads.html

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    First steps with miCon-L 3 Software download

    Save zip file

    Open download folder and extract file (f. e. with WinRar)


    Run miCon-L_EN_V3.7.exe by double clicking in the folder Download

    Accept license agreement (Click on “Annehmen”)

    Extract program files by following the installation instructions (Click on “Entpacken”)

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    First steps with miCon-L 4 Connect mini PLC to the computer

    4 Connect mini PLC to the computer

    The STG-850 from Barth Elektronik at a glance:

    Connect the USB cable to the Mini PLC and the computer. The status LED will start blinking
    on the STG-850 as soon as it is connected.

    Note: The RS-232 USB driver can be found in folder miCon-L -> SETUP ->
    USBdriver

    5 Start software

    Open StartMe.exe

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    First steps with miCon-L 5 Start software

    Choose “Start miCon-L graphical programming”

    Create new project

    Choose connected PLC and project name

    It automatically goes into edit mode

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    First steps with miCon-L 6 Example STG-850

    6 Example STG-850

    First, follow the instructions in chapter 4 Connect mini PLC to the computer, second, follow
    chapter 5 Start software.

    In the experimental setup, the Mini PLC is connected to a potentiometer, a switch and 3 LEDs.

    The inputs and outputs at the hardware are assigned as following:

    IN1 switch
    IN3 potentiometer
    OUT1 green LED
    OUT2 yellow LED
    OUT3 red LED

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    First steps with miCon-L 6 Example STG-850

    Programming the potentiometer: use function block “ANAIN” for an analog input

    Drag the function block from the window above the library tree into the worksheet using drag-
    and-drop

    Choose IN3, as the potentiometer is plugged into input IN3 on the Mini PLC

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    First steps with miCon-L 6 Example STG-850

    Drag the numeric display into the worksheet

    The connection between input and output will be generated by left-click on the output of the
    analog input, then click again on the input of the numeric display.

    Programming the LEDs: insert the function block “DIGIN” for a digital input into the
    worksheet using drag-and-drop

    Choose IN1, as the switch is inserted in IN1 on the mini PLC

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    First steps with miCon-L 6 Example STG-850

    Insert three digital outputs (“DIGOUT”) for the three LEDs (green LED on OUT1, yellow LED
    on OUT2 and red LED on OUT3) and connect them.

    Download the program files on the Mini

    In online mode, you can see the blinking status LED, and when pressing the switch, the
    function blocks are flashing green. When twisting the potentiometer, you will see the voltage
    values in the numeric display.

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    First steps with miCon-L 6 Example STG-850

    When pressing the switch, three LEDs will light up.

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    First steps with miCon-L 7 Additional information, download sources and example projects

    7 Additional information, download sources and


    example projects

    In the following, useful links to references and example projects are presented in an
    overview:
    General information about the mini-PLC and a manual for every controller can be
    found under: https://barth-elektronik.com/en/mini-plc.html

    Further information on using the miCon-L software as well as the detailed


    specification of every mini-PLC can be found under:
    http://micon-l.de/support-4976.html

    Furthermore, the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from Barth Elektronik and
    miCon-L can be accessed via the links above.
    If you cannot find answers to your problems or questions in the support area, please
    feel free to use our forum to find solutions or to raise questions. The forum is
    managed by the company ProSign GmbH and is located here:
    http://micon-l.de/forum.html
    Please visit http://micon-l.de/examples-and-projects.html for application examples of
    the mini-PLC and further projects.

    Example projects are also included in the miCon-L installation folder:


    miCon-L\PROJECT\SAMPLE_PROGS\..

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