Omron 3G8F5-DRM21-EV1 - V2, WS02-CFDC1-E - V2, WS02-CFDC1-E, 3G8F5-DRM21-E, 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Cat. No. W382-E1-04

WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator

3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA Card

DeviceNet Configurator

Ver. 2.@

WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator 3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA Card

DeviceNet Configurator Ver. 2.@

Operation Manual

Revised September 2005

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 manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.

!DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

!WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

!Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury, or property damage.

OMRON Product References

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

The abbreviation “Ch,” which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means “word” and is abbreviated “Wd” in documentation in this sense.

The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Controller. “PC” is used, however, in some Programming Device displays to mean Programmable Controller.

Visual Aids

The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient opera-

tion of the product.

Reference Indicates supplementary information on related topics that may be of interest

to the user.

1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

Trademarks and Copyrights

DeviceNet is a registered trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.

Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Other product names and company names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The copyright of the DeviceNet Configurator software belongs to OMRON Corporation.

 OMRON, 2000

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

SECTION 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 Confirming Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1-3 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SECTION 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2-1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-2 ISA Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-3 PCMCIA Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2-4 Configurator Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SECTION 3

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3-1 Starting the Configurator and the Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3-2 Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3-3 Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

3-4 Operation Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SECTION 4

Editing Device Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4-1 Adding Devices to the Virtual Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4-2 Setting Slave Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4-3 Adding Slaves to the Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4-4 Setting Master Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4-5 Editing Master Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

4-6 Parameter Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-7 Master Parameter Editing Details (Tab Descriptions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-8 Manual I/O Allocations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

4-9 Advanced Settings

(Connection, Communication Cycle Time, Slave Function Settings, Etc.) . . . . . . 91

4-10 Creating and Editing I/O Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

4-11 Displaying Device Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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SECTION 5

Online Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

5-1 Switching between Online and Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

5-2 Downloading the Network Configuration/Device Parameters to Devices . . . . . . 108

5-3 Uploading and Verifying Device Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

5-4 Monitoring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

SECTION 6

Manipulating Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

6-1 Saving and Reading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

6-2 EDS File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

6-3 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

6-4 Using General-purpose Tools to Set Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

6-5 Exporting Data Created in Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

6-6 Importing Files Created in Version 1 of the Configurator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

6-7 Optional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Appendices

A Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

C Error History Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

D Unit Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

E Replacing the C200HW-DRM21-V1 on a CS-series CPU Rack

with the CS1W-DRM21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

F Replacing the C200HW-DRT21 with the CS1W-DRM21’s Slave Functions . . . 159

G Dimensions of PCMCIA Card and Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

About this Manual:

This manual describes the installation and operation of version 2 of the DeviceNet Configurator and includes the sections described below.

Please read this manual and all manuals for related products carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install and operate the DeviceNet Configurator. Be sure to

read the precautions provided in the following section.

Section 1 Section 1 describes the features, specifications, operating conditions, and interfaces of the DeviceNet Configurator.

Section 2 Section 2 explains how to install the ISA Board or PCMCIA Card hardware in the computer, make the necessary hardware settings and computer settings, and install the DeviceNet Configurator software in the computer.

Section 3 Section 3 explains the basic operation of the DeviceNet Configurator.

Section 4 Section 4 explains how to enable remote I/O communications by creating device parameters

for a virtual network constructed with the DeviceNet Configurator.

Section 5 Section 5 explains the online operation of the DeviceNet Configurator, such as data downloading to or uploading from devices and device monitoring.

Section 6 Section 6 provides information on manipulating files, including saving and reading procedures.

The Appendices provide information on error messages, troubleshooting, the error history, Unit replacement, replacing the C200HW-DRM21-V1 on a CS1-series PLC with the CS1W-DRM21, replacing the C200HW-DRT21 with the CS1W-DRM21’s slave functions, and the dimensions of PCMCIA Card and Unit.

The following manuals provide information on the DeviceNet and OMRON DeviceNet products.

Manual Products Contents Cat. No.

DeviceNet Configurator Ver. 2.@ Operation Manual (This manual)

WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator

3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA

Card

Information on using the Configurator.

W382

CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit Operation Manual

CS1W-DRM21 CJ1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Unit

Information on CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Units.

W380

DeviceNet (CompoBus/D) Operation Manual

CVM1-DRM21-V1 DeviceNet Master Unit

C200HW-DRM21-V1 DeviceNet Master Unit

Information on C200H-series, CVM1, and CV-series DeviceNet Units, as well as general DeviceNet communications specifications and wiring methods.

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!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-

sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.

Warranty and Limitations of Liability

WARRANTY

OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON'S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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Application Considerations

SUITABILITY FOR USE

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products.

At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this manual.

• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.

NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS

OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof.

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Disclaimers

CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the DeviceNet Configurator and related devices.

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

1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

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Intended Audience 1

1 Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).

• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

2 General Precautions

The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.

Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.

Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

This manual provides information for installing and operating the DeviceNet Configurator. Be sure to read this manual before operation and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.

!WARNING It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the speci-

fied purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned applications.

3 Safety Precautions

!WARNING Never attempt to disassemble a Board or Card or touch the inside of a Board

or Card while power is being supplied. Doing so may result in serious electrical shock or electrocution.

!WARNING Provide safety measures in external circuits, i.e., not in the Programmable

Controller (CPU Unit including associated Units; referred to as “PLC”), in order to ensure safety in the system if an abnormality occurs due to malfunction of the PLC or another external factor affecting the PLC operation. Not doing so may result in serious accidents.

• Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety measures must be provided in external control circuits.

• The PLC will turn OFF all outputs when its self-diagnosis function detects any error or when a severe failure alarm (FALS) instruction is executed. As a countermeasure for such errors, external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system.

• The PLC outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposition or burning of the output relays or destruction of the output transistors. As a counter-

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measure for such problems, external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system.

• When the 24-VDC output (service power supply to the PLC) is overloaded or short-circuited, the voltage may drop and result in the outputs being turned OFF. As a countermeasure for such problems, external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system.

!WARNING The CPU Unit refreshes I/O even when the program is stopped (i.e., even in

PROGRAM mode). Confirm safety thoroughly in advance before changing the status of any part of memory allocated to I/O Units, Special I/O Units, or CPU Bus Units. Any changes to the data allocated to any Unit may result in unexpected operation of the loads connected to the Unit. Any of the following operation may result in changes to memory status.

• Transferring I/O memory data to the CPU Unit from a Programming Device.

• Changing present values in memory from a Programming Device.

• Force-setting/-resetting bits from a Programming Device.

• Transferring I/O memory files from a Memory Card or EM file memory to the CPU Unit.

• Transferring I/O memory from a host computer or from another PLC on a network.

!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring a program to

another node or changing contents of the I/O memory area. Doing either of these without confirming safety may result in injury.

4 Operating Environment Precautions

Do not install the Unit in any of the following locations.

• Locations subject to direct sunlight.

• Locations subject to temperatures or humidities outside the range specified in the specifications.

• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature.

• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases.

• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salt.

• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals.

• Locations subject to shock or vibration.

Provide proper shielding when installing in the following locations:

• Locations subject to static electricity or other sources of noise.

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.

• Locations subject to possible exposure to radiation.

• Locations near to power supply lines.

!Caution The operating environment of the PLC System can have a large effect on the

longevity and reliability of the system. Improper operating environments can lead to malfunction, failure, and other unforeseeable problems with the PLC System. Be sure that the operating environment is within the specified conditions at installation and remains within the specified conditions during the life of the system.

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5 Application Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using the DeviceNet Configurator.

!WARNING Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to serious or possibly

fatal injury. Always heed these precautions.

• Always connect to a class-3 ground (100

Ω or less) when installing the

Units.

!Caution Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to faulty operation or

the PLC or the system or could damage the PLC or PLC Units. Always heed these precautions.

• Enable the scan list to before operating the system.

• When adding a new node to the network, make sure that the baud rate is the same as other nodes.

• Use specified communications cables.

• Do not extend connection distances beyond the ranges given in the specifications.

• Always turn OFF the power supply to the personal computer, Slaves, and Communications Units before attempting any of the following.

• Attaching or detaching the DeviceNet Board or Card.

• Assembling the Units.

• Setting rotary switches.

• Connecting or wiring the cables.

• Connecting or disconnecting connectors.

• Be sure that the communications cables and other items with locking devices are properly locked into place.

• Be sure that all Board mounting screws, connector screws, and cable screws are tightened to the torque specified in this manual.

• Always use the power supply voltage specified in this manual.

• Double-check all the wiring and connection of terminal blocks and connectors before mounting the Units.

• Use crimp terminals for wiring. Do not connect bare stranded wires directly to terminals.

• Observe the following precautions when wiring the communications cable.

• Separate the communications cables from the power lines or high-tension lines.

• Do not bend the communications cables.

• Do not pull on the communications cables.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the communications cables.

• Be sure to wire communications cable inside ducts.

• Use appropriate communications cables.

• Before touching the PCI Board, be sure to first touch a grounded metallic object in order to discharge any static build-up. Not doing so may result in malfunction or damage.

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• Take appropriate measures to ensure that the specified power with the rated voltage and frequency is supplied in places where the power supply is unstable. An incorrect power supply may result in malfunction.

• Install external breakers and take other safety measures against short-circuiting in external wiring. Insufficient safety measures against short-circuiting may result in burning.

• Double-check all the wiring and switch settings before turning ON the power supply.

• Check the user program for proper execution before actually running it on the Unit. Not checking the program may result in an unexpected operation.

• After replacing Units, resume operation only after transferring to the new CPU Unit and/or Special I/O Units the contents of the DM Area, HR Area, and other data required for resuming operation. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.

• When transporting or storing the product, cover the PCBs with electrically conductive materials to prevent LSIs and ICs from being damaged by static electricity, and also keep the product within the specified storage temperature range.

• Do not touch the mounted parts or the rear surface of PCBs because PCBs have sharp edges such as electrical leads.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units.

SECTION 1

Overview

This section describes the features, specifications, operating conditions, and interfaces of the DeviceNet Configurator.

1-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-1 Connecting to the DeviceNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-2 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-1-3 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-1-4 Configurator Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-1-5 Files Created with Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1-1-6 Importing Version 1 Configurator Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1-1-7 Functions of the Configurator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1-1-8 Comparison with Previous Versions of the Configurator. . . . . . . . . 10

1-2 Confirming Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1-3 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1-3-1 Configurator Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1-3-2 PCMCIA Card Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Introduction Section 1-1

1-1 Introduction

The Configurator is a software package that allows the user to construct, set up, and maintain a multivendor DeviceNet network through user-friendly graphic displays.

The Configurator internally constructs a virtual network in the Network Configuration Window, making it possible to set up and monitor DeviceNet devices.

The Configurator is referred to as simple the Configurator in the rest of this manual.

1-1-1 Connecting to the DeviceNet Network

The Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet network using one of the following three methods. The same online functions are supported by all three methods.

Connection from Dedicated Board/Card Installed in Computer

The computer running the Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet network by installing an OMRON DeviceNet Board in the computer.

Serial Connection from COM port of Computer

The computer running the Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet network by connecting from the COM port of the computer to the serial communications port (peripheral port) of a CS/CJ-series CPU rack containing a CS1WDRM21 or CJ1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Unit.

WS02-CFDC1-E Configurator

Dedicated Board, or Card

DeviceNet Network

The Configurator is treated as a single DeviceNet node.

DeviceNet network

CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit

Peripheral bus or Host Link

COM port

Peripheral or RS-232C port of CPU Unit or RS-232C port of Communications Board/Unit

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The Configurator is not treated as a single DeviceNet node .

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Ethernet Connection The computer running the Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet net-

work by connecting from the Ethernet port of the computer to a CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit.

1-1-2 Models

Note Use the following dedicated Boards and Card.

1-1-3 Overview

CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit

CPU Unit

Ethernet port

Ethernet

CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit

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DeviceNet network

Product Model Contents Method of connecting to

DeviceNet network

Personal

computer

Applicable OS

Configurator (Ver. 2.@)

WS02-CFDC1-E Installation disk

(CD-ROM)

Either one of the following methods

• Dedicated Board/Card (See note.)

• Serial connection from COM port of computer

• Ethernet connection from Ethernet port of computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible

Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT4.0 or XP

Model Contents Personal

computer

Applicable OS

3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 Dedicated PCMCIA Card and Configurator

(Ver. 2.@) installation disk

IBM PC/AT or compatible

Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 or XP

3G8F5-DRM21-E Dedicated ISA Board and Configurator (Ver. 2.@)

installation disk

Windows 95, 98 or NT4.0

Main functions of Configurator

Setup functions

Remote I/O master user-set allocations (with creation of a scan list) and remote I/O slave user-set allocations

Enabling or disabling master or slave function of CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit.

Setting master device parameters except scan list parameters (i.e., connection settings, device data checks, and communications cycle time)

Setting other manufacturers' slave and master device parameters

Monitoring functions

Displaying a device information list

Monitoring multistatus, Unit status, Master error logs, and communications cycle data

Storage functions

Saving offline device information prepared with master device parameters or online network device information (Data is saved as network configuration files

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Note Master device parameters used in a scan list are created with either of the fol-

lowing methods.

a) Using the Parameter Wizard

b) Setting all parameters

1-1-4 Configurator Specifications

Item Specification

Operating environment

Hardware Personal computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible

CPU: Pentium 166 MHz or higher Memory: 32 Mbytes Hard disk: A minimum of 15 Mbytes

OS Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, or XP

(Some limitations exist for the Dedicated Boards.)

Network connection method Dedicated Board/Card 3G8F5-DRM21-E: Dedicated ISA Board

3G8E2-DRM21-EV1: Dedicated PCMCIA Card

Serial connection Connect from the COM port of the computer to the

DeviceNet network, via the following serial communications port (Toolbus or Host Link) on a CS/CJ-series PLC.

• Peripheral port of CPU Unit

• RS-232C port of CPU Unit

• RS-232C port of Serial Communications Board/Unit Note The CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit (CS1W-

DRM21 or CJ1W-DRM21) is necessary to connect to the DeviceNet network using serial communications.

Ethernet connection Connect from the Ethernet port of the computer to the

DeviceNet network, via an Ethernet Unit for a CS/CJseries PLC.

Note The CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit (CS1W-

ETN@@ or CJ1W-ETN@@) and CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit (CS1W-DRM21 or CJ1WDRM21) are necessary to connect to the DeviceNet network using Ethernet.

Node address used

Dedicated Board/Card

A single node address is used.

Serial connection

No node address is used.

Connectable number of Boards/ Cards

One/network

DeviceNet masters OMRON CS1W-DRM21, CJ1W-DRM21, CVM1-DRM21-V1, or C200HW-DRM21-V1

Note Device parameters of OMRON DeviceNet Units are output in the DRM_UNIT

file format for open network controllers or the NX-Server file format for the DeviceNet.

Introduction Section 1-1

Note To use the Configurator to construct a DeviceNet network or make master or

slave settings, the EDS file is required. If other manufacturers’ slaves are used, obtain the correct EDS files.

1-1-5 Files Created with Configurator

It is possible to create the following files with the Configurator.

Main functions Setup functions Master device parameter settings for OMRON’s Master

• Remote I/O master user-set allocations (with a scan list) The node address order can be set as desired. Two output blocks and two input blocks can be allocated. (See note.)

• Remote I/O slave user-set allocations

• Setting master remote I/O communications connections.

• Setting slave remote I/O communications connections.

• Enabling or disabling device data checks through remote I/O communications (checks on slave vendor, device type, and product code data).

• Setting an explicit message monitor timer list.

• Setting a COS/cyclic heart beat timer value.

• Setting the communications cycle time.

Note 1. A device Parameter Wizard is supported for the Master.

2. Using remote I/O master user-set allocations eliminates restrictions on node addresses. Furthermore, a number of masters can be mounted to the PLC with no allocation area duplication.

Setting parameters for slaves (including other manufacturers’ slaves).

Setting node addresses and baud rates.

Setting I/O comments (for slave I/O data).

Monitoring functions

• Listing information on devices connected to the network (in node address order or remote I/O configuration order, for example).

• Monitoring status of OMRON Master Unit.

• Monitoring error history of OMRON Master Unit (time, error code, and error condition).

• Monitoring communications cycle time.

• Monitoring slave status and parameters.

Storage functions

• Saving the parameters of devices connected to the network as network configuration files.

• Saving the parameters of each device, in device units, as device parameter files.

File export functions

• Exporting the network configuration list (contents displayed in the Detailed Display Mode) in the CSV file format.

• Exporting I/O comments in CSV file format.

• Device parameters of OMRON’s Master Units are exported in the DRM_UNIT (virtual unit) file format for open network controllers.

• Device parameters of OMRON’s Master Units are exported in the NX-Server file format for the DeviceNet.

Other functions • Reading/preparing EDS files.

• Printing master/slave device parameters.

• Setting/reading parameters with explicit messages.

Item Specification

Files Description Extension

Network configuration files

The parameter file for all devices (master and slave devices) on a single virtual network (Network Configuration Window)

.npf

Device parameter files Parameters for each device (master or

slave)

.dvf

EDS files A common device definition file on the

DeviceNet network

.eds

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Note In addition, files can be exported and saved in the following formats.

• The network configuration (contents displayed in the Detailed Display

Mode) can be saved in the CSV file format.

• I/O comments can be exported to a CSV file

• Device parameters of OMRON Master Units can be saved in the

DRM_UNIT (virtual unit) file format for open network controllers.

• Device parameters of OMRON Master Units can be saved in the NX-

Server file format for the DeviceNet.

1-1-6 Importing Version 1 Configurator Files

Version 2 of the Configurator can import files created with version 1 of the Configurator.

1-1-7 Functions of the Configurator

The DeviceNet Configurator has 2 modes: Online and offline.

Online: The Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet network for net-

work communications.

Offline: The Configurator is not connected to the DeviceNet network.

The Configurator has the following functions that allow the user to design, set up, and control the DeviceNet network.

Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, or XP Compatibility

The Configurator will operate under the Windows operating systems.

Other applications can be run simultaneously while monitoring the DeviceNet network’s status.

Note The ISA Board is compatible with Windows 95, 98, and NT4.0 only.

The PCMCIA Card is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP only.

Graphic Displays The Configurator has Windows-style displays that are easy to understand and

easy to use.

Required master and slave settings are made just by selecting the icons. It is not necessary to input complicated commands. Even a beginner can make settings and monitor operation with ease.

Network Management The Configurator constructs a virtual network in the Network Configuration

Window and adds necessary devices to the network. The construction of the network is thus possible offline.

It is possible for the virtual network (i.e., the Network Configuration Window) to read the network configuration from a file or actual network.

Furthermore, the network configuration can be downloaded from the virtual network (i.e., the Network Configuration Window) and all settings can be registered with actual devices.

Online Connections to DeviceNet Network

The online functions of the Configurator are executed by connecting the Configurator to the DeviceNet network through a dedicated Board or Card. (In that case, the Configurator will be treated as a single node on the DeviceNet network.)

Files Description Extension

Network configuration files

The parameter file for all devices (master and slave devices) on a single virtual network (Network Configuration Window).

.ntf

Master parameter files Parameters for each master device .dsf

Slave parameter files Parameters for each slave device .dpf

Introduction Section 1-1

Connection can also be made from the COM port of the computer to the serial communications port of a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit (or the Serial Communications Board/Unit) via Toolbus or Host Link. In this case, a CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit (CS1W-DRM21 or CJ1W-DRM21) is necessary for connection to the DeviceNet network.

Similarly, connection can be made from the Ethernet port of the computer via a CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit. In this case also, a CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit (CS1W-DRM21 or CJ1W-DRM21) is necessary for connection to the DeviceNet network.

Device Settings The following parameter settings are for other manufacturers’ slaves as well

as OMRON’s master and slave devices.

A comment can be added to the I/O data of each device.

Note 1. The same function can be achieved with the master functions enable/dis-

able setting.

2. When not registered in the scan list, explicit message communications are possible without remote I/O communications.

Device Monitoring The status, error log, etc., of a device can be monitored, provided that the

device supports the monitor function. The monitor function is supported by OMRON’s Master Units and some Special Slaves.

Setting Description CS1W-DRM21 C200HW-DRM21-V1

and

CVM1-DRM21-V1

Master functions enable/disable

Enables or disables the master functions for remote I/O communications.

Ye s N o

I/O allocations Slaves are allocated to the master in the desired

areas and order. If the I/O allocations are simple, the Parameter

Wizard can be used to allocate I/O very easily. I/O allocations are possible as well by just drag-

ging and dropping the slave to the allocation area.

Ye s Ye s

Communication cycle time Sets the communication cycle time.

(The interval for I/O communications with slaves.)

Ye s Ye s

Connection setting During remote I/O communications, the user can

make connection settings for up to two connections per slave. Automatic connection settings can be selected as well.

Ye s N o

Device data check Determines whether slave device data items

(i.e., the vendor, device type, and product code) are checked during remote I/O communications.

Ye s N o

Slave functions enable/disable

Enables or disables the slave functions for remote I/O communications.

Ye s N o

Slave functions I/O allocation I/O allocations can be made for slaves of the

CS1-series DeviceNet Unit. (I/O can be allocated freely.)

Ye s N o

Remote I/O communications startup

Determines whether or not to start remote I/O communications when the master is started.

(See note 1.) Yes

Explicit message communications set/reset

Setting or resetting the function to enable explicit message communications without remote I/O communications.

(See note 2.) Yes

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Master Status Monitor

The status of the specified OMRON master is displayed. The status of a slave will be displayed as well if it is in remote I/O communications with the Master.

Slave Status Monitor

The status of the specified MULTIPLE I/O TERMINAL (i.e., DRT1-COM Communications Unit) will be displayed. The configuration of the I/O Unit connected to the Communications Unit will be displayed as well.

Master Error Log Display

The error log in the specified OMRON master can be read, displayed, or cleared.

Communication Cycle Time Display

The present communication cycle time of the specified OMRON master will be displayed. The maximum communications cycle time and minimum communications cycle time counted from the moment previous values are refreshed will be displayed as well. The maximum communications cycle time and minimum communications cycle time can be reset any time.

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File Management The Configurator saves or loads the following data in files.

• The network configuration file includes the parameters for all devices (master and slave devices). The parameter file for each master and slave device contains the individual device parameters. Parameter files can be managed independently from network configuration files.

• Files from version 1 of the Configurator are not compatible with those of version 2. Files from version 1 of the Configurator can be read, however, by using the import function.

Note Device parameter files of the CS-series CS1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Unit are

compatible with Unit setup files that can be backed up in the Memory Card of the CS1-series CPU Unit.

Device (EDS File) Management

The construction of a network with the Configurator requires the appropriate EDS files. Information on each device is obtained from the EDS file.

If no EDS file is provided, use the hardware (EDS file) management function to install or create an EDS file.

Other Functions DeviceNet vendor definition files, device type definition files, and slave setup

files for the MULTIPLE I/O TERMINALs can be set for the Configurator, with which additional DeviceNet vendors and device types can be used.

Furthermore, the Expansion Module can be installed so that edit and monitoring functions can be added for other manufacturers’ devices (masters and slaves) or OMRON devices that will be released in the future.

Note When the dedicated Board is used to connect to the DeviceNet network, the

Configurator will be a single node on the DeviceNet network. Be sure that the node address of the computer is not duplicated with that of any other node.

Network Configuration (List of devices)

Master device parameter

Slave device parameter

Network configuration file

Parameter file of each master device

Parameter file of each slave device

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1-1-8 Comparison with Previous Versions of the Configurator

The following table lists the difference in function between version 1.20 and version 2.@ of the Configurator.

Item Version 2.@ Version 1.20

Basic configuration/operations Dragging and dropping offline make

it possible to create a virtual network (for display) in the Configurator.

Each device (Master or slave) can also be set online.

Each device must be set online, except the scan list of the master.

Network connection • Dedicated ISA Board

• Dedicated PCMCIA Card

• From the COM port of the computer to the serial port of the PLC. (Possible with CS/CJ-series PLCs only.)

• From the Ethernet port of the computer to the Ethernet Unit of the PLC. (Possible with CS/CJ-series PLCs only.)

• Dedicated ISA Board

• Dedicated PCMCIA Card

Supported DeviceNet masters

OMRON masters CS1W-DRM21, CJ1W-DRM21,

CVM1-DRM21-V1 or C200HWDRM21-V1

Note Output is possible in file for-

mats compatible with open network controllers or NXServers for DeviceNet.

CVM1-DRM21-V1 or C200HWDRM21-V1

Note The CS1W-DRM21, open

network controllers, or NXServers for DeviceNet cannot be used.

Slave remote I/O allocations Possible with CS/CJ-series PLCs

only.

Impossible

Master remote I/O communications settings