Omron C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 User Manual
Cat.No. W369–E1–1
SYSMAC
C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2
Controller Link Support Software
Ver. 2.00
OPERATION MANUAL
SYSMAC
C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2
Controller Link Support Software
Ver. 2.00
Operation Manual
Revised March 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Intended Audience xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trademarks xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Checking the Contents xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1
Features 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 About the Controller Link Support Software 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Checking Components 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Operating Environment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Overall Flow of Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5 Menu Hierarchy 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Installation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Preparations for Installation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Installation Procedure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Basic Operations and Connections 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Basic Operations 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Connecting to a Node 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Basic Operating Procedures 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1 Starting the Network for the First Time 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Starting Data Links 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3 Interconnecting Networks 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5
Operating Procedures 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 Keyboard Operation 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Main Menu 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3 L: Data Link 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4 P: Set Network Parameters 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-5 R: Routing Table 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6 N: Echoback Test 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-7 D: Broadcast Test 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-8 C: Monitor Network 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-9 E: Display Error Log 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-10 S: Display Node Status 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-11 M: Maintenance 112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-12 K: Connection Information 115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-13 W: Edit PC ID 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-14 I: System Setup 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-15 Q: Exit to DOS 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 6
Troubleshooting 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendices
A Error Messages 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Using Modems 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software 163. . . . .
D Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Editing the Device Information Setting File 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software (Ver. 2.00) and includes the sections described below. The Controller Link Support Software is used to set up and manage a Controller Link Network (Wired type, Optical type, Optical Ring type).
The C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 is for use on a computer that is not part of the Controller Link Network (i.e., a
computer connected to the Network via a PC, not as a Network node).
The following three manuals are directly related to application of the Controller Link Network.
Name Contents Cat. No.
(suffixes omitted)
SYSMAC C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2, Controller
Link Support Software
Operation Manual (this manual)
SYSMAC 3G8F5-CLK11-E, 3G8F5-CLK21-E
Controller Link Support Boards
Operation Manual
SYSMAC CS1W-CLK11/21, C200HW-CLK21,
CVM1-CLK21, CQM1H-CLK2 Controller Link
Units
Operation Manual
SYSMAC CS1W-CLK12, CVM1-CLK12
Optical Ring Controller Link Units
Operation Manual
SYSMAC C200HW-ZW3AT2-E,
3G8F5-CLK11-E/CLK21-E
Controller Link Support Software
Operation Manual
Installation and operating procedures for the Controller Link
Support Software Ver 2.00. The Controller Link Support Software
enables manual setting of data links and other procedures for a
Controller Link Network. Use this software for Optical Controller
Link Networks.
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for Controller Link
Support Boards. Controller Link Support Boards are used to
connect IBM PC/ATs or compatibles to a Controller Link Network.
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for the Controller Link
Units. Controller Link Units are used to connect CS1-series,
CV-series, CVM1, C200HX/HG/HE, and CQM1H PCs to a
Controller Link Network.
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for Optical Ring
Controller Link Units. Optical Ring Controller Link Units are used
to connect CS1-series, CV-series, and CVM1 PCs to an Optical
Ring Controller Link Network.
Installation and operating procedures for the Controller Link
Support Software Ver. 1.10 (or earlier versions). This manual is
included with Controller Link Support Boards. Use Controller Link
Support Software Ver. 1.10 (or earlier versions) with Controller
Link Support Boards.
W308
W307
W309
W370
W308
Please read this manual and related manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to use the Controller Link Support Software.
Precautions provides general precautions for using the Controller Link Support Software.
Section 1 explains the features of the Controller Link Support Software and its operating environment.
Section 2 describes how to install the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software. Refer to the Controller Link
Support Boards Operation Manual (W307) for installation procedures for the 3G8F5-CLKj1-E Controller Link Support Software.
Section 3 describes the Controller Link Support Software menu structure and basic operations, such as starting and exiting the
software. It also describes how to connect the computer running the Controller Link Support Software to the Network.
Section 4 outlines operating procedures for the Controller Link Support Software. Actual procedures are provided in Section 5
Operating Procedures.
Section 5 describes individual operating procedures for the Controller Link Support Software.
Section 6 describes troubleshooting methods for some of the problems that can occur with the Controller Link Support Software.
Appendix A provides a list of error messages displayed by the Controller Link Support Software.
Appendix B describes how to connect a remote computer running the Controller Link Support Software to a PC on a Controller
Link Network via modem.
Appendix C tells how to register the Controller Link Support Software on the Option Menu of the SYSMAC Support Software.
Appendix D tells how to run the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95.
Appendix E tells how to edit the device information setting file.
Appendix F provides forms that can be used to help structure data links.
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WARNING 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 information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the Controller Link Support Software.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the product. You must
read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the Controller Link
Support Software.
1 Intended Audience xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trademarks xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Checking the Contents xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 programming and operating the Unit. Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual
close at hand for reference during operation.
4Application Precautions
WARNING It is extremely important that a PC and all PC Units be used for the specified
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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 PC System to the above-mentioned
applications.
3 Safety Precautions
WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the Board or touch the inside of the Unit while the
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power is being supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
WARNING Do not touch any of the terminals or terminal blocks while the power is being
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supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
WARNING Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before assembling the Unit or connecting
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cables. Not doing so may result in electric shock.
WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units. Any attempt to do so
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may result in malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
4 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the PC System.
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Caution Before starting data links, make sure that data link tables have been appropri-
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ately set at each node for which the data links are to be established. If the data
link tables have been inappropriately set, the equipment may perform unexpected operation and result in injury. Even if the data link tables have been appropriately set, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected before
starting or stopping the data link.
Caution Once routing tables are transferred to a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (ex-
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cept SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset. Before transferring the routing
tables, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected.
5 Trademarks
MS-DOS, Windows, Microsoft C, and Quick BASIC are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
IBM and IBM PAC-DOS are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation (U.S.A.).
PC-PR210H is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
ESC/P is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Other brands and their products are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders and should be noted as such.
6 Checking the Contents
Confirm that the following items are included with your purchase. These items
are required to configure the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2
• Installation disk (3.5 inch, 1 disk)
• Operation manual (B5 size, English)
• User registration cards (English and Japanese)
• Mailing label
• One operation manual (this manual)
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SECTION 1
This section explains the features of the Controller Link Support Software and its operating environment.
1-1 About the Controller Link Support Software 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-1 Features 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-2 Functions 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-3 Additional Functions 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-4 Main Functions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-5 Connecting to the Network 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Checking Components 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2-1 C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Operating Environment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-1 Compatible Computers 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-2 Printers 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Overall Flow of Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5 Menu Hierarchy 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features
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1-1 About the Controller Link Support Software
The Controller Link Support Software is used to set up, control, and monitor
Controller Link Networks.
Functionality for Optical Ring Controller Link Networks has been added with this
version. Ver. 2.00 of the Controller Link Support Software is required for Optical
Ring Controller Link Networks. For other types of network, Ver. 1.10 (or earlier
versions) can be used.
1-1-1 Features
1-1SectionAbout the Controller Link Support Software
Sets Data Link Tables
Run from Programming
Device or from a Node
Compatible with All
Controller Link Models
Print the Current Screen
or Data
The Controller Link Support Software can be used to create data link tables to
manually set data links. It can also create data link areas used for automatically
set data links.
The Controller Link Support Software can be run on an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer as a programming device connected to a PC via an RS-232C interface, or it can be run on an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer connected as a
node to the Controller Link Network via a Controller Link Support Board.
The Controller Link Support Software supports all Controller Link Units and Controller Link Support Boards.
Note The following products are available for the Controller Link Network.
• Controller Link Unit for SYSMAC CS1-series PCs (wired, and optical, and optical ring)
• Controller Link Unit for SYSMAC C200HX/HG/HE PCs (wired only)
• Controller Link Unit for SYSMAC CVM1 and CV-series PCs (wired and optical
ring)
• Controller Link Unit for SYSMAC CQM1H PCs (wired only)
• Controller Link Support Board for IBM PC/AT or compatible computer (wired
and optical)
The Controller Link Support Software can print the current screen or data.
Create Routing Tables
Set PC IDs
Connect from Remote
FA Networks
Facilitate Unit
Replacement
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The Controller Link Support Software can create routing tables, which allow inter-network connections. Data files for routing tables can be shared with the
SYSMAC Support Software.
The Controller Link Support Software allows you to create and edit PC IDs,
which facilitate node management. Data files for PC IDs can be shared with the
SYSMAC Support Software.
When multiple FA networks are inter-connected, the Controller Link Support
Software can be used to set and display all Controller Link Networks within a
three-level hierarchy (including the local network).
Note Here, FA networks include Controller Link, SYSMAC NET, and SYSMAC LINK
Networks.
The Controller Link Support Software can save in the computer all the settings
stored in Controller Link Units or Controller Link Support Boards. Therefore, before replacing a Controller Link Unit or Controller Link Support Board, you can
save all the settings in the computer and restore them to the new Controller Link
Unit or Controller Link Support Board. This will save you the trouble of redoing
settings after replacement.
1-1-2 Functions
1-1SectionAbout the Controller Link Support Software
The functions of the Controller Link Support Software are outlined in the following table.
Function Explanation
Data link management Creates and edits data link tables for manually set data
Network parameter
setting
Routing table
management
Communications testing Checks whether the Controller Link Network is working
Status display Displays the network and node status, data link status,
Maintenance Backs up the contents of the EEPROM in the Controller
Connection information
reading
PC ID editing Assigns a unique ID to each PC. Using PC IDs allows
System setup Sets the communications parameters for the Controller
links, registers data link tables at nodes, saves data link
tables as files, and performs other processing related to
data links.
Adjusts network communications parameter settings to
provide the most suitable Controller Link
communications for the user application.
Creates and edits routing tables, registers routing tables
at nodes, and saves routing tables as files. Routing
tables are used to specify data communications paths
when data is transferred to/from remote FA networks.
(See note.)
properly.
error logs, and so on.
Link Unit or Controller Link Support Board as a file and
restores the file to the EEPROM.
Reads node configurations and the status of networks.
(Only available for Optical Ring Networks.)
easier PC management than using network and node
addresses.
Link Support Software, the PC to be connected, the
service conditions for the Controller Link Support
Software, and so on. These must be set before the
Controller Link Support Software is connected to a node.
Note Other FA net wo r k s , s u c h a s C o n t r ol l e r Link Networks, SYSMAC NET
1-1-3 Additional Functions
The following functions were added to the Controller Link Support Software for
when upgrading from Ver. 1.1j to Ver. 2.00.
• Optical Ring Controller Link Networks
Connection configuration data for Optical Ring Controller Link Networks can
be read using the Connection Information Menu. In addition, since an Optical
Ring Network can have up to 62 nodes, the maximum number of nodes for
which each menu’s functions can be used has been increased to 62 (from 32
with Ver. 1.10).
• CS1-series PCs
This version of the Controller Link Support Software can be directly connected
to, and used with, CS1-series PCs.
• Saving and Printing of Error Log Files
Error logs read from specified nodes can be saved to files, and this data can be
read from the file and displayed. The error log data saved to files in this way,
can be displayed and edited using a standard text editor, and used in other
applications. It can also be printed out.
Networks, and SYSMAC LINK Networks, can be inter-connected.
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1-1-4 Main Functions
Registering Data Link Tables
Create
Data
link
tables
Controller Link
Support Software
Data link table
for #1 node
(send and
receive areas)
Data link table
for #2 node
(send and
receive areas)
Data link table
for #3 node
(send and
receive areas)
Transfer
Transfer
Transfer
1-1SectionAbout the Controller Link Support Software
IBM PC/AT computer
Controller Link
Network
Data link tables: Tables that specify the send areas at the local node and the numbers
Starting and Stopping Data Links
Displaying Network and Node Status
of words to be received from a particular areas at remote nodes.
Controller Link
Support Software
Starting and stopping
Data link status monitor
Data link area monitor
Network monitor
Node status display
Controller Link
Support Software
Connection
information
IBM PC/AT or compatible
PC (startup node)
Controller Link Network
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Controller Link Network
Controller Link
Support Software
Optical Ring
Controller Link
Network
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Testing
Controller Link
Support Software
1-1SectionAbout the Controller Link Support Software
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Displaying Error Logs
Echoback test between the local
node and the specified node
Returns the test data unchanged.
Controller Link
Support Software
Test data is broadcasted to all nodes the specified number of times and
the success count is examined (broadcast test.)
Controller Link
Support Software
Controller Link Network
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Controller Link Network
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Node#2Error code
020C
96/09/10 10:00
1-1-5 Connecting to the Network
Connecting to a PC
The Controller Link Support Software can be run from a computer that is connected to a Network PC as a dedicated programming device, i.e., one that is not
a node on the Network.
Controller Link
Support Software
Date Time
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Controller Link Network
Reading error log
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Controller Link Network
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1-1SectionAbout the Controller Link Support Software
The Controller Link Support Software can also be used simultaneously with the
SYSMAC Support Software, i.e., it can be registered in the Option Menu of the
SYSMAC Support Software.
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Installing in a Computer
Node
The Controller Link Support Software can also be run directly from a Network
computer.
Supplemental Connection Information
The Controller Link Support Software can be connected to PCs via modems.
Option
Menu
SYSMAC Support
Software
Controller Link
Support Software
Controller Link
Support Software
Controller Link Network
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Controller Link Network
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Controller Link
Support Software
Modem
Controller Link
Support Software
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Modem
Controller Link Network
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1-3SectionOperating Environment
When multiple FA networks are inter-connected, the Controller Link Support
Software can be used to set up and monitor up to three levels of Controller Link
Networks, including the local network. In this case, set routing tables at each
node.
Running from a Computer Node
SYSMAC NET Network (2nd network)
Computer running the
Controller Link Support
Software
Controller Link Network
(1st network: local)
Running from a Programming Device
Controller Link Network (3rd network)
4 Network levels
are not possible
Controller Link Network (4th network)
Computer running the
Controller Link Support
Software
Controller Link Network
(1st network: local)
The connection to the
PC is not counted as
a network level.
SYSMAC NET Network (2nd network)
Controller Link Network (3rd network)
4 Network levels
are not possible
Controller Link Network (4th network)
1-2 Checking Components
When you first open the container, check the contents to be sure you have the
product you ordered and that all items are present.
1-2-1 C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software
The C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software is used when
connecting to a PC from a computer that is not a node on the Network.
• Installation disk (3.5”): 1
• Operation manual (this manual): 1
• User registration card: 1
1-3 Operating Environment
1-3-1 Compatible Computers
The Controller Link Support Software must be run on an IBM PC/A T or compatible computer.
Controller Link
Support Software
C200HW-ZW3AT2-E
-V2
The computer must provide the following.
Manufacturer Model
Various IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
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1-3-2 Printers
1-3SectionOperating Environment
Item Specifications
Processor 80386/80486 or higher
Main memory 450K bytes min.
Floppy disk 3 1/2” 2HD
Hard disk 1M bytes min. empty disk space
Display 640 × 480 dots (i.e., a 640 × 480 dot display with Windows
95/98)
Keyboard The following keys are required: Home, Escape, Control,
Page Up, Page Down, Backspace, F1 through F10, End,
Insert, Delete, Tab.
OS IBM PC-DOS 7.0 or later
Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 or later
Windows 95/98
To print data from the Controller Link Support Software, use a printer that can
execute the following emulation:
Printer specifications
PCL2 specifications
IBM
ESC/P
The following printers are recommended:
Printers
HP Laser Jet 4P
IBM 4202-003
EPSON MJ-500
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1-4 Overall Flow of Operation
1-4SectionOverall Flow of Operation
Install
Start
Type A:\>INSTALL then press the Enter Key.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. The path to
C:\CLK must be specified in AUTOEXEC.BAT.)
Type C:\CLK>CLKSS then press the Enter Key.
This screen is displayed for a
few seconds.
Select the desired item from the
menus to perform setting or
monitoring operations.
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1-5 Menu Hierarchy
This section shows the menu hierarchy of the Controller Link Support Software.
The following illustration shows the overall flow of the menus; it does not show all
the steps necessary to display individual menus.
The menu items marked with asterisks (*) are valid only when a Controller Link
Support Board is installed in the computer. If a Controller Link Support Board i s
not installed in the computer , these menu items cannot be selected.
Note Use Controller LInk Support Software Ver. 1.10 when creating a Controller Link
Network with a Controller Link Support Board. This version is included with the
Support Board. Also, use the SYSMAC C200HW-ZW3AT2-E
3G8F5-CLK11-E/CLK21-E Controller Link Support Software Operation Manual
instead of this manual.
Start Controller Link
Support Software
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1-5SectionMenu Hierarchy
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SECTION 2
Installation
This section describes how to install the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software.
2-1 Preparations for Installation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-1 Check Items 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-2 Backing Up the Installation Disk 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Installation Procedure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-1 Preparations for Installation
This section describes the knowledge required and tasks to be performed before installation.
2-1-1 Check Items
Item Contents
Product Installation disk: 1
Operating environment See 1-3 Operating Environment (page 7.)
2-1-2 Backing Up the Installation Disk
Files may be erased or data may be corrupted by operation errors during installation. Create a copy of the floppy disk of the Controller Link Support Software
and use the disk containing the copy for installation. This will protect the master
installation disk should any problem occur. Creation of a disk copy is called backing up the disk.
Prepare one new floppy disk for the backup. After completing the backup, store
the master disk (the original floppy disk) carefully. It will be necessary for future
version upgrades. Use the copied disk for subsequent operation. If the copy is
ever damaged, make a backup copy again. If the master disk is damaged,
please return it to OMRON. OMRON will fix or replace the disk for a small
charge.
This section describes the backup procedure using the following drive structure
as the example. If the drive structure is different, replace the drive name.
Floppy disk drive:Drive A (for 3.5” 2HD floppy disks)
Hard disk drive: Drive C (contains the DOS system)
Note 1) Write protect the Controller Link Support Software disk to ensure that files
are not accidentally erased.
2) Always create a backup copy for the Controller Link Support Software in order to provide protection against data corruption.
3) Use the DISKCOPY command of DOS for backing up the disk. The disk to
which data is to be copied need not be formatted since DISKCOPY command formats the disk before copying.
4) The operating system (MS-DOS) is not provided with the Controller Link
Support Software.
2-1SectionPreparations for Installation
Operation manual (this manual): 1
Required Items
Backup Procedure
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New floppy disk (3.5” 2HD): 1
1, 2, 3... 1. Turn on the power of the computer. In this example, the computer is started
from the hard disk and command input is prompted as shown below.
C:\>
Note If other applications are running, terminate them and display the DOS
command input prompt. Refer to the related manuals for your computer and application software.
2. Write protect the floppy disk containing the Controller Link Support Board.
3. Enter the following command (underlined section).
C:\>DISKCOPY A: A:
The following messages will be displayed.
Insert SOURCE disk in Drive A:
and press ENTER when ready...
4. Insert a disk of the Controller Link Support Software in Drive A.
5. Press the Enter Key. The data on the disk will be read and the following messages will be displayed after a short time.
Insert TARGET disk in drive A:
and press ENTER when ready...
6. Remove the master disk of the Controller Link Support Software from drive
A and insert a new floppy disk.
7. Press the Enter Key. The data will be written to the new disk.
8. If a message prompts replacing the disk, replace the disk in drive A according to the message.
9. When copying is completed, the following message will be displayed.
Create another copy (Y/N)?
10. Press the N key. The following message will be displayed immediately.
Copy another disk (Y/N)?
11. Press the N key.
Note Store the master installation disk carefully.
2-2SectionInstallation Procedure
2-2 Installation Procedure
This section describes how to install the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller
Link Support Software to the hard disk of a DOS computer connected to a PC.
In this example, the system environment is as follows:
• Floppy disk drive: Drive A
• Destination drive in hard disk: Drive C
• Destination directory: C:\CLK
If the drives to be used are different from those shown in this example, replace
drives A and C in the following descriptions with the actual drives to be used. Any
directory name (up to 8 characters long) can be specified as the destination directory.
Always follow the procedure described in this section. Otherwise, the software
may not be installed properly.
1, 2, 3... 1. Turn on the power to the computer. The computer is started from the hard
disk and command input is prompted as shown below.
C:\>
Note If another applications is started, terminate it and display a DOS com-
mand input prompt. Refer to the related manuals for your computer
and the application software.
2. Insert the Controller Link Support Software disk into drive A.
Note Be sure to use the backup disk previously created when installing the
software.
3. Change the current drive to drive A by entering the following command.
C:\>A:
4. Execute the insta l l a t i o n p rogram by entering the following command. Specify in the underlined section the directory in which the Controller Link Support
Software is to be installed. If a nonexistent directory is specified, it will be
automatically created.
A:\>INSTALL C:\CLK
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2-2SectionInstallation Procedure
When the installation program file is activated, the Controller Link Support
Software files will be copied from the floppy disk to the hard disk. Follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.
Note If the destination directory is omitted, the files will be copied to
C:\CLK.
5. When the installation processing is complete, the following message will be
displayed.
Add ”path=%PATH%;C:\CLK” to AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Command Usage : CLKSS
6. Use a text editor to add the following line anywhere in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file as indicated by the message in step 5.
path=%PATH%;C:\CLK
This completes the installation procedure.
Note If the Controller Link Support Software is registered in the SYSMAC Support
Software, it can be started from the SYSMAC Support Software’s Option Menu.
See Appendix C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYS-
MAC Support Software (page 163) for the registration procedure. We recommend that the Controller Link Support Software be registered in this way if the
SYSMAC Support Software is already installed.
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SECTION 3
Basic Operations and Connections
This section describes the Controller Link Support Software menu structure and basic operations, such as starting and exiting
the software. It also describes how to connect the computer running the Controller Link Support Software to the Network.
3-1 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-1 Starting the Software 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-2 Exiting the Software 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Basic Operations 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-1 Screen Displays 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-2 Selecting Menu Items 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-3 Entering Word Addresses 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-4 Selecting a File from the File List Screen 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-5 Printing Screens 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Connecting to a Node 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3-1 Connection Method 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3-2 PC Settings 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3-1SectionStarting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software
3-1 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software
This section describes how to start and exit the Controller Link Support Software.
Note 1) In the following examples, all command strings are shown in uppercase.
They can also be entered in lowercase.
2) If the Controller Link Support Software is registered in the SYSMAC Support
Software, it can be started from the SYSMAC Support Software’s Option
Menu. See Appendix C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in
the SYSMAC Support Software (page 163) for the registration procedure.
3) The Controller Link Support Software can be run from Windows. See Ap-
pendix D Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows
95/98 (page 165) for the procedure.
3-1-1 Starting the Software
This section describes how to start the Controller Link Support Software.
In this example, the system environment is as follows:
• Hard disk: Drive C
• Directory for Controller Link Support Software: C:\CLK
If the drive and directory to be used are different from those shown in this example, replace drive C and directory C:\CLK in the following descriptions with the
actual drive and directory being used.
Basic Procedure
1, 2, 3... Turn on the power of the computer. The computer will be started from the
hard disk and command input will be prompted as shown below.
C:\>
Note If another application is started, terminate it and display a DOS com-
mand input prompt. Refer to the related manuals for your computer
and the application software.
Make sure that the current drive is the drive in which the Controller Link Support Software has been installed.
Note a) The current drive is the default drive that files are read from or writ-
ten to. If a file name is specified without a drive name, the file will
be searched or written in the current drive.
b) When C:\> is displayed as shown in step , drive C is the current
drive.
If the current drive is not the drive in which the Controller Link Support Software has been installed, enter the drive name as below to change the current drive.
Example: When changing the current drive from drive A to drive C
A:\>C:
Enter the command shown below to change the current directory to the directory in which the Controller Link Support Software has been installed.
Specify in the underlined section the directory in which the Controller Link
Support Software has been installed.
Example: Controller Link Support Software is in directory CLK
C:\>CD \CLK
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Note a) The current directory is the default directory that files are read
from or written to. If a file is specified without a directory name, the
file will be searched or written in the current directory.
Startup Options
3-1SectionStarting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software
b) If the path to the Controller Link Support Software directory is spe-
cified in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, this step need not be performed.
Enter the following command string to start the Controller Link Support Software.
C:\CLK>CLKSS
Note a) Options can be specified in the start command. See Start Options
(on page 17) for details.
b) If the Controller Link Support Software is started normally, the
logo screen and the Main Menu will be displayed in order. The version number of the Controller Link Support Software appears on
the logo screen.
The operation mode can be specified using options when starting the Controller
Link Support Software. The option entry format is as follows:
CLKSS /B [/OSSS path]
/U
Portions in brackets [ ] may
be omitted. The brackets
themselves are not input.
Option Meaning
/B The Controller Link Support Software is started for use with a
/U The Controller Link Support Software is started for use with a
Both /B and
/U omitted
/OSSS path The Controller Link Support Software is started with the same
Controller Link Support Board (as a node.) This option is valid
only when a Controller Link Support Board is installed in the
computer. If a Controller Link Support Board is not installed or
does not operate normally, an error message will be displayed.
Controller Link Unit (for connecting to a PC.) Even if the
Controller Link Unit is not connected to a PC, no error will occur.
The Controller Link Unit may be connected to PC only when
data needs to be transferred between them.
The Controller Link Support Software is started in either of the
following modes, depending on the presence or absence of the
driver for the Controller Link Support Board.
When the driver exists: The Controller Link Support Software is
started for use with the Controller Link Support Board (as a
node.)
When the driver does not exist: The Controller Link Support
Software is started for use with the Controller Link Unit (for
connecting to a PC.)
conditions as the SYSMAC Support Software by reading the
information specified in the System Setup of the SYSMAC
Support Software.
In the SSS path, specify the directory in which the SYSMAC
Support Software is installed (e.g., C:\SYSMATE.) The following
system setup information is read.
Communications parameters
Printer model
Data drive
This option is invalid when the SYSMAC Support Software is not
installed or does not operate normally.
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3-1-2 Exiting the Software
1, 2, 3... Press the F1 (Menu) Key to display the Main Menu.
If the Main Menu does not appear when the F1 Key is pressed, press the
Escape Key or F10 (End) Key to terminate the active function, and then
press the F1 Key.
3-1SectionStarting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software
Select “Q: Exit to DOS” from the Main Menu.
T o select “Q: Exit to DOS,” press “Q,” or use the Up and Down Cursor Keys
to highlight “Q: Exit to DOS” and then press the Enter Key.
The Controller Link Support Software will terminate and the system will be
ready to receive the next command as shown below.
C:\>
Note a) If the Controller Link Support Software is started from the SYS-
MAC Support Software or Windows, it will return to the original
state when terminated.
b) If the Controller Link Support Software is started for use with the
Controller Link Support Board, the Controller Link Support Board
will be disconnected from the network when the software terminates. Then, an error indicating that the number of nodes participating in the network has decreased (error code 0206 Hex) will be
recorded in the error log in the other nodes connected to the network.
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3-2 Basic Operations
3-2-1 Screen Displays
A sample screen for the Controller Link Support Software is shown below.
Error message display area
An error message is displayed if an error occurs
during Controller Link Support Software operation.
3-2SectionBasic Operations
Subfunction name
The submenu item corresponding to the current
function is displayed. Nothing is displayed when the
current function (main menu item) has no submenu.
Function name
The main menu item corresponding
to the current function is displayed.
Cursor
The cursor indicates the
selection or input object. On the
menu, move the cursor to a
desired item, then press the
Enter Key. For setting, enter a
character string or numerical
value at the cursor position.
Function Keys
The Function Keys labels are arranged from left to right and correspond to the F1 to
F10 Keys, respectively. Pressing a Function Key executes the displayed function.
For example, pressing the F1 (Menu) Key displays the Main Menu. The functions of
Function Keys differ according to the screen displayed.
Note The display color of the function and subfunction name fields indicates the de-
vice to which the Controller Link Support Software is connected.
Blue: The Controller Link Support Software is running for connecting to a
Controller Link Unit (for connecting to a PC.)
Yellow: The Controller Link Support Software is running for use with the
Controller Link Support Board (as a node.)
The destination to which the Controller Link Support Software is to be connected
can be selected by specifying an option when starting the software (see page
17.)
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3-2-2 Selecting Menu Items
Menu items can be selected in either of the following two ways.
3-2SectionBasic Operations
Using Shortcut Keys
Using the Cursor
As shown in the figure below, a letter is displayed on the left of each main menu
item or submenu item. This key for this letter on the keyboard is called a shortcut
key. You can select a menu item by simply pressing the corresponding shortcut
key.
Example: Data Link Submenu
In this example, pressing “K” at the Data Link Submenu selects “K: Check
table.”
Part of each Controller Link Support Software menu is always highlighted. This
highlighted portion is called the cursor. The cursor indicates a selected object.
To move the cursor, use the Up and Down Cursor Keys.
Press the Enter Key to select the item at the cursor position.
Example: Data Link Submenu
In this example, pressing the Enter Key selects “E:Edit table.”
3-2-3 Entering Word Addresses
The Controller Link Support Software displays the Function Keys at the bottom
of the screen as shown below when the cursor moves to the word address entry
field.
The word address entry methods for CIO (IR), LR, and DM Areas are slightly
different from that for the EM Area.
Note When entering data in the first status word field, you can also use the “–” Key
and the Delete Key to set the first status word to its default value.
Specifying CIO, LR, and DM Addresses
1, 2, 3... Specify the data area by pressing the corresponding Function Key.
In the following example, the DM Area is specified by pressing the F5 (DM)
Key.
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3-2SectionBasic Operations
Example:
[D00000 ]
Specify a word address by pressing the numeric keys.
Each time a numeric key is pressed, the corresponding number appears on
the right end of the highlighted portion and the other digits shift to the left.
Example: When pressing “1”, “2”, and “5” in this order
[D00001 ] [D00012 ] [D00125 ]→→
Press the Enter Key to register the entered data.
The entered data will be automatically checked according to the node model
specified as described in 5-3-15 Specifying Node Models (page 81.)
Example:
[D00125 ]
Note You cannot use the Backspace Key or the Delete Key when entering a word ad-
dress. If an incorrect digit is entered, continue to enter digits until the correct fivedigit number is entered. Each time a digit is entered, the incorrect digit shifts to
the left and eventually disappears from the field.
The Function Keys for data area selection (F3 to F6) are valid while a word address is being entered. If an incorrect digit is entered, the word address entry
procedure can be canceled and restarted by pressing one of the F3 to F6 Keys.
Specifying EM Addresses
1, 2, 3... Press the F6 (EM) Key.
Note 1) You cannot use the Backspace Key or the Delete Key when entering a word
The display will wait for input of the bank.
Example:
[E0_00000 ]
Enter a bank number by pressing one of the numeric keys or A” to “F.”
The bank number must be a single-digit hexadecimal number. The bank
number must be followed by a word address.
Example: Pressing “1” (bank number 1)
[E1_00000 ]
Specify a word address by pressing the numeric keys.
Each time a numeric key is pressed, the corresponding number appears on
the right end of the highlighted portion and the other digits shift to the left.
Example: When pressing “4”, “1”, and “9” in this order
[E1_00004] [E1_00041 ] [E1_00419 ]→→
Press the Enter Key to register the entered data.
The entered data will be automatically checked according to the node model
specified as described in 5-3-15 Specifying Node Models (page 81.)
Example:
[E1_00419 ]
address. If an incorrect digit is entered, continue to enter digits until the correct five-digit number is entered. Each time a digit is entered, the incorrect
digit shifts to the left and eventually disappears from the field.
The Function Keys for area selection (F3 to F6) are valid while a word address is being entered. If an incorrect digit is entered, the word address entry
procedure can be canceled and restarted by pressing one of the F3 to F6
Keys.
2) If an incorrect bank number is entered, it cannot be corrected. Press the F6
(EM) Key to restart the entry procedure.
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