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Introduction

All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with Schleicher XCX 300/800. Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.

HMI Setting

ParametersRecommendedOptionsNotes
PLC typeSchleicher XCX 300/800
PLC I/FEthernetRS232, RS422, Ethernet
Port no.20547
Baud rate9600
Data bits8
ParityOdd
Stop bits1

PLC Setting

  1. Create a Variable

    A variable must be created for HMI access.
    Project Tree Window in the Schleicher XCX programming environment showing a sample POU with a variable selected under the XCX 40 configuration.
    Variable editor for SampleV:Sample showing MW and IX variables with their types, %MW and %IX addresses, and usage columns.
  2. Export the Tag

    Export tag (supports global variables and POU variables). In the programming software, open the File menu and select Export.
    File menu in the Schleicher programming software with the Export option highlighted.
  3. Export PLCopen XML File

    In the Import/Export dialog, select Export PLCopen xml file and click OK.
    Import/Export dialog with Export PLCopen xml file selected and a description reading Export in PLCopen xml format.
  4. Import Tags in EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro)

    In EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), open System Parameter Settings, select the Schleicher XCX 300/800 device, and click Import Tags.
    System Parameter Settings window showing a Schleicher XCX 300/800 device configured via Ethernet, with the Import Tags button highlighted.

Device Address

Bit/WordDevice typeFormatRangeMemo
BIXDDDDDo0 ~ 655357Input %IX
BQXDDDDDo0 ~ 655357Output %QX
BMXDDDDDDDDo0 ~ 518326727%MX
WIW_EVENDDDDD0 ~ 65535%IW (must be even)
WQW_EVENDDDDD0 ~ 65535%QW (must be even)
WMW_EVENDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672%MW (must be even)
DWID_EVENDDDDD0 ~ 65535%ID (must be even)
DWQD_EVENDDDDD0 ~ 65535%QD (must be even)
DWMD_EVENDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672%WD (must be even)
ByteIBDDDDD0 ~ 65535
ByteQBDDDDD0 ~ 65535
ByteMBDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672
WIWDDDDD0 ~ 65535%IW
WQWDDDDD0 ~ 65535%QW
WMWDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672%MW
DWIDDDDDD0 ~ 65535%ID
DWQDDDDDD0 ~ 65535%QD
DWMDDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672%WD
WSTRINGDDDDDDDD0 ~ 51832672Word address must be even.

Wiring Diagram

NOTE: The serial port pin assignments may vary between HMI models.

Diagram 1: RS-232 (Schleicher XCX300 RS232 Port)

HMIDirectionPLC
Pin assignmentsRS232
9P D-Sub
Female
Rx↔ (bidirectional)3
Tx↔ (bidirectional)2
GND↔ (bidirectional)5

Diagram 2: RS-485 4W (Schleicher XCX300 RS485 4W Terminal)

HMIDirectionPLC
Pin assignmentsRS485 4W
Terminal
Rx-↔ (bidirectional)TX-
RX+↔ (bidirectional)TX+
Tx-↔ (bidirectional)RX-
Tx+↔ (bidirectional)RX+
GND↔ (bidirectional)GND

Diagram 3: Ethernet Cable

Ethernet straight-through cable wiring diagram showing all 8 wire pairs (W/Orange, Orange, W/Green, Blue, W/Blue, Green, W/Brown, Brown) connected pin-to-pin on both ends.