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Cat. No. W417-E1-03

USB-Serial Conversion Cable

User's Manual

USB-Serial Conversion Cable

CS1W-CIF31

User's Manual

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.

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

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 operation of the product.

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

OMRON, 2003

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

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notice: .........................................................................................................................	2
OMRON Product References......................................................................................	2
Visual Aids...................................................................................................................	2
TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................	3
About this Manual ....................................................................................	4
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................	5
Overview and Components......................................................................	8
Overview .....................................................................................................................	8
Appearance and Component Names..........................................................................	8
Packing Lists............................................................................................	9
D-sub Connector Cable (CS1W-CIF31)......................................................................	9
Specifications...........................................................................................	10
Compatible Operating Systems ..................................................................................	10
Compatible Software Applications ..............................................................................	10
Compatible PLCs, PTs and Programmable Relay ......................................................	11
Connection Configurations..........................................................................................	12
General Specifications ................................................................................................	13
Dimensions ..............................................................................................	14
D-sub Connector Cable...............................................................................................	14
System Configuration...............................................................................	15
CS/CJ-series PLCs .....................................................................................................	15
C-series PLCs .............................................................................................................	17
CVM1 and CV-series PLCs.........................................................................................	20
PTs (NS and NT Series) .............................................................................................	21
Programmable Relay (ZEN)........................................................................................	21
USB to PLC/PT Connection Tables.........................................................	22
Connecting with the CS1W-CIF31 (D-sub Connector Cable) .....................................	22
Application Procedure..............................................................................	27
Cable Connections ..................................................................................	28
Connecting the Cable..................................................................................................	28
Installing the Drivers ................................................................................	29
Uninstalling the Drivers ............................................................................	33
Connecting Online from the CX-Programmer ..........................................	34
Using More than One Conversion Cable .................................................	38
Revision History .......................................................................................	39
Index ........................................................................................................	40

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable.

The CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable connects an OMRON PLC (or PT) to a personal computer's USB port.

Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install or operate the USB-Serial Conversion Cables. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.

Precautions provides general precautions for using the USB-Serial Conversion Cables and related devices.

Overview and Components describes the parts of the USB-Serial Conversion Cables and gives an overview of their application.

Packing Lists shows the various items that come with the USB-Serial Conversion Cables.

Specifications provides the hardware and software specifications. Dimensions shows external cable dimensions.

System Configuration shows the application of the USB-Serial Conversion Cables with various models of PLC.

USB to PLC/PT Connection Tables lists the possible combinations of Cables, Units, and ports that can be used.

Application Procedure gives an overview of the steps required to use USB-Serial Conversion Cables.

DIP Switch Settings and Cable Connections describes switch settings and cable connections.

Installing the Drivers tells how to install the software drivers. Uninstalling the Drivers tells how to uninstall the software drivers.

Connecting Online from the CX-Programmer tells how to connect to a PLC or PT from a computer running the CX-Programmer.

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.

PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the USB-Serial Conversion Cable and related devices.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the USB-Serial Conversion Cable. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a USB-Serial Conversion Cable and PLC system.

█ 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 purchasing FA devices. •Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

•Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

█ General Precautions

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

•Consult your OMRON representative 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.

•This manual provides important information for using the CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Conversion Cable 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 specified 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.

█ Operating Environment Precautions

Do not use the USB-serial Conversion Cable in the following places: •Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.

•Locations subject to direct sunlight.

•Locations subject to temperatures or humidity 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 excessive dust, or salts, or metal filings. •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 power supply lines.

PRECAUTIONS

█ Application Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using the USB-Serial Conversion Cable. •These cables are designed specifically to connect a personal computer to an OMRON PLC or PT. Do not use them to connect any other devices and do not use a commercially available USB-serial conversion cable in place of these cables. Improper usage of these cables may result in damage to external devices, the PLC, or the PT. •Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units.

•Touch a grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity before connecting the Conversion Cable to the PLC's connector, a PLC Connecting Cable, or the personal computer's USB port.

•To avoid malfunctions due to noise, do not route the Conversion Cable parallel or close to a high-tension power line.

•Tighten the D-sub connector screws to a torque of 0.4 N m.

•Either turn OFF the power supply to the computer or disconnect the cable from the USB connector before setting the DIP switch.

•Always lock any connectors that are equipped with locking mechanisms. •Do not place anything on the cable.

•Do not bend the cable past it's normal bending radius or pull on the cable.

•Touch the Unit only after touching a grounded metal object to release static electricity from your body.

•Disconnect or connect the cable only after confirming that communications are not in progress.

•Do not quickly and repeatedly connect and disconnect the USB connector. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction.

•It may take some time for the computer to detect the cable after the cable is connected. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not connect the RS-232C connector on the CS1W-CIF31 Cable (D-sub type) directly to the RS-232C or RS-422/485 connector on the PLC. The cable may malfunction.

•Do not connect this cable to a USB hub; connect it directly to a USB connector on the computer.

The cable may malfunction.

•Do not extend the USB portion of this cable with an extension cable. The cable may malfunction.

•Set the communications port (COM port) number used by the software to the communications port (COM port) number allocated to the Conversion Cable.

Caution Perform wiring so that the power supply wires are not exposed and do not come into contact with any metal parts. Contact with metal parts may cause a fire.

PRECAUTIONS

█ EC Directives

●Applicable Directives

•EMC Directives

•Low Voltage Directive

●Concepts

• EMC Directives

OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform to the related EMC standards so that they can be more easily built into other devices or the overall machine. The actual products have been checked for conformity to EMC standards (see the following note). Whether the products conform to the standards in the system used by the customer, however, must be checked by the customer.

EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed. The customer must, therefore, perform the final check to confirm that devices and the overall machine conform to EMC standards.

Note: Within the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards, the applicable EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility) standard is EN61000-6-2 and the applicable EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) standard is EN61000-6-4 (10-m regulations.)

• Low Voltage Directive

Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to 1,000 VAC and 75 to 1,500 VDC meet the required safety standards (EN61131-2).

• Conformance to EC Directives

The CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cables comply with EC Directives. Observe the following precautions to ensure that the machine or device in which the Conversion Cable is used complies with EC directives:

1.The CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable must be installed within a control panel.

2.Reinforced insulation or double insulation must be used for the DC power supplies providing the communications power supply and I/O power supplies.

3.CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cables complying with EC Directives also conform to the Common Emission Standard (EN61000-6-4). Radiated emission characteristics (10-m regulations) may vary depending on the configuration of the control panel used, other devices connected to the control panel, wiring, and other conditions. You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment complies with EC Directives.

Overview and Components

Overview

The CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable connects an OMRON PLC (Programmable Controller) or PT (Programmable Terminal) to a personal computer's USB port. The cable can be used once the required drivers (on the provided CD-ROM) have been installed in the personal computer.

The Conversion Cable can be used with OMRON PLC/PT software, such as the CX-Programmer, which use the CX-Server or FinsGateway as a communications driver, as well as other OMRON Software, such as the DeviceNet Configurator.

Appearance and Component Names

█D-sub Connector Cable

●CS1W-CIF31 (USB Connector to D-sub Connector)

D-Sub 9-pin connector (male)

USB connector

(A plug connector, male)

LED Indicators

Indicator	Color	Status	Description
TD	Yellow	Flashing	Data is being sent from the USB-Serial Conversion
			Cable.
		OFF	Data is not being sent from the USB-Serial Conversion
			Cable.
RD	Yellow	Flashing	The USB-Serial Conversion Cable is receiving data.
		OFF	The USB-Serial Conversion Cable is not receiving
			data.

Packing Lists

D-sub Connector Cable (CS1W-CIF31)

Name	Appearance
CS1W-CIF31
(USB Connector to D-sub Connector
Conversion Cable)
Drivers
(On CD-ROM)
User's Manual (this manual)
(On CD-ROM in PDF format)
Instruction Sheet

Specifications

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

Compatible Software Applications

The compatible software applications communicate with the PLC using the CX-Server or FinsGateway. The following software applications use CX-Server or FinsGateway.

Name	Communications software
CX-Programmer	CX-Server (FinsGateway is used for network communications.)
CX-Simulator	FinsGateway
CX-Protocol	CX-Server (FinsGateway is used for network communications.)
CX-Position	FinsGateway
CX-Motion	CX-Server
CX-Process	FinsGateway or CX-Server
NS-Designer	FinsGateway
PLC Reporter	FinsGateway

The following software applications are also compatible.

•DeviceNet Configurator

•NT Support Tool for Windows

•ZEN Support Software Ver. 3.0 or later

•Software applications in CX-One

•Communications Port Limitations with the NT Support Tool

1) Version 4.00 and Earlier Versions

Only communications ports COM1 and COM2 can be used. Always change the communications port allocation for this device to COM1 or COM2 in the Microsoft Windows Device Manager (see note 1) and specify that port in the NT Support Tool's communications settings. Once the communications port is specified correctly in the Windows Device Manager and the NT Support Tool's communications settings, data such as screen data can be downloaded to the PT or uploaded from the PT through the USB-Serial Conversion Cable.

Note: In most personal computers, COM1 is allocated to the RS-232C port and communications port COM2 can be allocated to the Conversion Cable. Refer to

Changing the Allocated Communications Port on page 36 for details on changing the communications port. Furthermore, if there is another driver using the allocated port, that driver must be uninstalled.

2)Version 4.60E and Later Versions

Any communications port between COM 1 and COM8 can be used. Check the NT Support Tool's communications settings and verify that the communications port allocated to the Conversion Cable is also specified in the NT Support Tool.

Specifications

• Limitations when Using the NT Support Tool's System Installer

1)Windows 98 and Windows Me

The system program cannot be downloaded to the PT through the USB-Serial Conversion Cable.

2)Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista

Only communications ports COM1 and COM2 can be used. Always change the communications port allocation for this device to COM1 or COM2 in the Microsoft Windows Device Manager (see note 1) and specify that port in the NT Support Tool's communications settings. Once the communications port is specified correctly in the Windows Device Manager and the NT Support Tool's communications settings, the system program can be downloaded to the PT through the USB-Serial Conversion Cable.

Note: In most personal computers, COM1 is allocated to the RS-232C port and communications port COM2 can be allocated to the Conversion Cable. Refer to Changing the Allocated Communications Port on page 36 for details on changing the communications port. Furthermore, if there is another driver using the allocated port, that driver must be uninstalled.

Compatible PLCs, PTs and Programmable Relay

The following OMRON PLCs, PTs and Programmable Relay are supported by the compatible software applications.

• PLCs

CS/CJ-series, C-series (see note 1), and CVM1/CV-series

• PT

NS-series and NT-series

• Programmable Relay

ZEN (see note 2)

Note 1. The following C-series PLCs are supported: C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE, C200H, C1000H, C2000H, CQM1, CPM1, CPM1A, CPM2A, SRM1, CQM1H, and CPM2C.

Note 2. The ZEN Programmable Relay is supported only if ZEN Support Software Ver. 3.0 or later is used.

Specifications

Connection Configurations

The following table shows the connection configurations that can be used to connect an OMRON PLC (or PT) to a personal computer's USB port.

USB-Serial	Conversion	Required adapters or cables	Compatible	Compatible PLCs
Conversion	Cable's serial		PLC or PT	and PTs
Cable	connector		connector
CS1W-CIF31	D-sub 9-pin	•CS1W-CN226/626	CS/CJ-series	CS/CJ-series,
(D-sub version)	male	(Programming Device Connecting Cable for a	peripheral	CQM1H, and
		CS/CJ-series peripheral port and personal	port	CPM2C
		computer)
		•XW2Z-200/500S-CV or XW2Z-200/500S-V
		(Programming Device Connecting Cable for
		an RS-232C port and personal computer)
		+
		•CS1W-CN118
		(RS-232C to CS/CJ-series peripheral port
		Conversion Cable)
		•CQM1-CIF02
		(Programming Device Connecting Cable for a
		C-series peripheral port and personal
		computer)
		+
		•CS1W-CN114
		(C-series peripheral port to CS/CJ-series
		peripheral port Conversion Cable)
		•CQM1-CIF02	C-series	C200HS,
		(Programming Device Connecting Cable for a	peripheral	C200HX/HG/HE,
		C-series peripheral port and personal	port	CQM1, CPM1,
		computer)		CPM1A, CPM2A,
				and SRM1
		•RS-232C 9-pin to 25-pin adapter	CV-series	CVM1/CV-series
		+	peripheral
		•CV500-CIF01	port
		(Programming Device Connecting Cable for a
		CV-series peripheral port and PC98-type
		personal computer)
		•XW2Z-200/500S-CV or XW2Z-200/500S-V	RS-232C port	PLCs (CPU Unit
		(Programming Device Connecting Cable for	(D-sub 9-pin)	or Serial
		an RS-232C port and personal computer)		Communication
				Unit/Board
				connection) or
				PTs
		ZEN-CIF01	Personal	ZEN
		(Personal Computer Connecting Cable)	Computer
			Connecting
			port

Note The USB-Serial Conversion Cables are for connections between a USB port and an OMRON PLC/PT only. In particular, the CS1W-CIF31 Cable can be used only with compatible OMRON software applications even though it has a standard D-sub 9-pin connector on one end.

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