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OPERATION MANUAL

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Operation Manual

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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

operation of the product.

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

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atent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is

No constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is sub without notice. Ever responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resultin contained in this publication.

recaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no

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PRECAUTIONS

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

2 Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................... xvi

3 Application Precautions .................................................................................................xviii

4 Operating Environment Precautions................................................................................ xx

5 Guide to Version Upgrade ..............................................................................................xxi

Section 1 Overview

1-1 The CX-Integrator ........................................................................................................ 1-2

1-2 Specifications............................................................................................................... 1-8

1-3 Installation.................................................................................................................. 1-14

1-4 PLC Connecting Cables ............................................................................................ 1-15

1-5 Window Descriptions ................................................................................................. 1-22

1-6 Menus ........................................................................................................................ 1-34

Section 2 Basic Operations

2-1 Basic Procedures......................................................................................................... 2-2

2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC......................................................................... 2-10

2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications Unit Errors . 2-21

2-4 Switching the Target PLC .......................................................................................... 2-27

2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline........................................................ 2-29

2-6 Manipulating Component Parameters ....................................................................... 2-38

2-7 Uploading, Downloading, and Comparing Network Parameters ............................... 2-43

2-8 Comparing Network Configurations........................................................................... 2-44

2-9 File Operations .......................................................................................................... 2-45

2-10 Target PLC Online Operations .................................................................................. 2-49

2-11 Starting Specified Applications .................................................................................. 2-51

2-12 Printing....................................................................................................................... 2-52

Section 3 Routing Tables

3-1 Routing Table Overview .............................................................................................. 3-2

3-2 Setting the Routing Tables .......................................................................................... 3-9

3-3 Maintenance after Network Configuration ................................................................. 3-25

Section 4 Data Links for Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK

4-1 Overview...................................................................................................................... 4-2

4-2 User Interface Overview .............................................................................................. 4-4

4-3 Manually Setting Data Links ........................................................................................ 4-8

4-4 Automatically Set Data Links ..................................................................................... 4-41

Section 5 Ethernet

5-1 Broadcast Node Search .............................................................................................. 5-2

5-2 Ping Test...................................................................................................................... 5-4

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Section 6 DeviceNet

6-1 DeviceNet Setting Procedures..................................................................................... 6-2

6-2 Setting Slave Parameters ............................................................................................6-4

6-3 Adding Slaves to the Master ........................................................................................ 6-8

6-4 Setting Master Properties .......................................................................................... 6-13

6-5 Editing Master Parameters ........................................................................................ 6-15

6-6 Parameter Wizard ...................................................................................................... 6-16

6-7 Master Parameter Editing Details (Tab Descriptions) ............................................... 6-21

6-8 Manual I/O Allocations ............................................................................................... 6-29

6-9 Advanced Settings (Connection, Communication Cycle Time, Slave Function Settings,

Etc.)............................................................................................................................ 6-36

6-10 Creating and Editing I/O Comments .......................................................................... 6-43

6-11 Displaying Device Properties..................................................................................... 6-45

6-12 Downloading the Network Configuration/Device Parameters to Devices.................. 6-51

6-13 Uploading and Verifying Device Parameters ............................................................. 6-57

6-14 Monitoring Devices .................................................................................................... 6-62

6-15 Using General-purpose Tools to Set Devices ........................................................... 6-70

6-16 Optional Functions ..................................................................................................... 6-72

Section 7 CompoWay/F

7-1 CompoWay/F System Configuration ........................................................................... 7-2

7-2 CompoWay/F Slaves Connected to a PLC ................................................................. 7-3

7-3 CompoWay/F Slaves Connected to a Computer....................................................... 7-10

Section 8 NT Links

8-1 NT Link Connection Auto-detect Function ................................................................... 8-2

8-2 Transferring Screen Data through the PLC ................................................................. 8-6

Section 9 Network Testing

9-1 Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool...................................................................... 9-2

9-2 Echoback Test between Nodes ................................................................................. 9-22

9-3 Ethernet Ping Test ..................................................................................................... 9-25

Appendices

A-1 CPS File Management................................................................................................. A-2

A-2 EDS File Management................................................................................................. A-4

Revision History

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About this Manual:

This manual describes the installation and operation of CX-Integrator and includes the sections described below.

Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to use the CX-Integrator. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.

Precautions provides general precautions for using the CX-Integrator.

Section 1 outlines the functions of the CX-Integrator and describes the menus and connecting to

networks.

Section 2 describes the basic operations required to use the CX-Integrator.

Section 3 describes how to set routing tables.

Section 4 describes how to set data links for Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK Networks.

Section 5 describes the how to use the diagnostic tools for Controller Link Networks.

Section 6 describes settings and operations unique to DeviceNet Networks, including registering

slaves in the master, allocating I/O, monitoring devices, etc.

Section 7 describes settings and operations unique to CompoWay/F Networks.

Section 8 settings and operations unique to NT Links.

The Appendix describes CPS files for Ethernet, Controller Link, CompoWay/F, and NT Link Networks and EDS files for DeviceNet Networks.

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.

Manuals Related to the CX-Integrator

Cat No. Models Name Description

W445 (this manual)

W444

W446 WS02-CXPC1-E-V60 CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1

W447 WS02-CXPC1-E-V60

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CX-Integrator Operation Manual

CX-One Setup Manual Describes installation and provides an

Operation Manual CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 Operation Manual: Function Blocks

Describes CX-Integrator operating methods, e.g., for setting up and monitoring networks.

overview of the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. Describes CX-Programmer operations except those related to function blocks. Describes function blocks for CS/CJ-series CPU Units unit version 3.0 or later and CP-series CPU Units, and CX-Programmer operations related to function blocks. Refer to the W447 manual above for other CX-Programmer operations.

Manuals Related to DeviceNet

Cat No. Models Name Description

W267 --- DeviceNet Operation

Manual

W380 CS1W-DRM21(-V1)

CJ1W-DRM21

W379 C200HW-DRM21-V1

CVM1-DRM21-V1

W381 3G8F7-DRM21 DeviceNet PCI Board

DeviceNet Unit Operation Manual DeviceNet Master Unit Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Describes network communications settings and wiring common to all DeviceNet networks. Describes CX/CJ-series DeviceNet Units.

Describes C200H and CV/CVM1-series DeviceNet Master Units. Describes the DeviceNet PCI Board.

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 NON-INFRINGEMENT, 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.

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 precautions for using the CX-Integrator.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Integrator. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to use the CX-Integrator.

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

2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... xvi

3 Application Precautions.................................................................................. xviii

4 Operating Environment Precautions............................................................... xx

5 Guide to Version Upgrade.............................................................................. xxi

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 Safety Precautions

!Caution When performing any of the following operations, always check the network

address and node address of the other node (PLC) and the node address and unit number of the mounted Unit (PLC CPU Bus Unit or Special I/O Unit) or the node address of the Component (DeviceNet Master/Slave or CompoWay/F Slave), and be sure that these operations can be performed safely for the current status of the node (Unit or Component):

• Transferring parameter or program data to the other node

• Changing the operating mode of the other node

Unexpected operation may result if parameter or program data is transferred to the wrong node (DeviceNet Master/Slave or CompoWay/F Slave), the operating mode of the wrong node is changed, or the other node is not in a suitable status to receive the program or parameter data or the operating mode change.

!Caution When changing the target PLC to any PLC other than the relay PLC, check

the node address and node number of the target PLC carefully before executing the change. Unexpected operation and injury may result if the wrong PLC is set as the target PLC.

• Changing the operating mode

• Transferring or verifying user-set data link tables

• Transferring or verifying routing tables

• Performing I/O table operations (including transferring CPU Bus Unit or

Special I/O Unit parameters)

Note Operations performed from the CX-Integrator are performed for the target

PLC, which is not necessarily the same as the relay PLC.

!Caution When transferring parameters that have been created or edited on the

computer to actual Units (PLC CPU Bus Units or PLC Special I/O Units) or to actual Components (DeviceNet Masters/Slaves or CompoWay/F Slaves), always check the identifying number of the actual Units or Components (i.e., the unit numbers and unit addresses or node addresses) before executing the transfer. Unexpected operation and injury may result if parameters are transferred to the wrong Unit or Component.

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!Caution When changing or removing a routing table (see note), be sure to update the

display for the Online Connection Information Window. The display for the Online Connection Information Window could possibly be different from the actual network status. If operations are executed without first updating the display, particularly online operations in the Network Configuration Window, it could cause data to be mistakenly read or written for the wrong network or node address or unit number.

2 Safety Precautions

Note: Changing or removing a routing table refers to using the

CX-Integrator (or a CX-Integrator for another personal computer) to start the Routing Table Component and then changing or removing a routing table for the target PLC (either a local network table or a relay network table).

!Caution Do not execute a broadcast node search if a node exists for something other

than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway within the same segment on Ethernet, and when the Ethernet network system is in operation. When a broadcast node search is executed, an OMRON FINS command is sent to all nodes in the segment. Therefore, if a node exists for something other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway, the FINS command will not be received at that node and unexpected operation may occur.

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3 Application Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Integrator.

General Communications Precautions

• Do not turn OFF the power to the PLC or disconnect the cable connecting

the PLC when the CX-Integrator is online with the PLC. Doing so may cause the computer running CX-Integrator to malfunction.

• Before changing the operating mode, always confirm that doing so will not

adversely affect system operation.

• Always check the operation of parameters sufficiently before using them for

actual system operation.

• Confirm that resetting CPU Bus Units and Special I/O Units will not

adversely affect system operation before resetting these Units.

DeviceNet

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• When transporting a Board or Card, use the special box in which it was

shipped to protect the LSIs and ICs from being damaged. Also do not subject the Board or Card to excessive vibration or shock.

3 Application Precautions

•

Because the devices are reset in order, communications errors will

temporarily occur in the master and slaves. For this reason, do not download the network configuration while the master-side PLC (CPU Unit) is operating.

• When downloading the network configuration, each of the devices is reset.

If the Master Unit is reset first, it may cause errors in writing parameters to the subsequent slaves. For that reason, this method (downloading the network configuration) should be used only when the Master Unit has been given the highest address.

• Downloaded device parameters will be valid only after the devices are reset

unless they are the OMRON CVM1-DRM21-V1, C200HW-DRM21-V1, CS1W-DRM21(-V1), or CJ1W-DRM21.

• When the devices are reset, communications errors will temporarily occur.

For this reason, do not reset the devices while the master-side PLC (CPU Unit) is operating.

Data Links in Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK Networks

• The data link mode (manual setting or automatic setting) and data link

method are determined according to the data link setting in the startup node. In the startup node, set a data link table for manual settings and data link automatic setting parameters for automatic settings. If the settings are incorrect, the data links will not start. Check the following items before starting data links.

(1) Manually Set Data Links

Check the data link tables in each node participating in the data link to see that they are correct. Be sure that data link tables are deleted from nodes that are not participating in the data links.

(2) Automatically Set Data Links

Be sure that the correct DM parameters have been set in the data link startup node.

• If incorrect data link tables or parameters are set, injury may result due to

unexpected operation of the system. Even if the correct data link tables and parameters have been set, do not start or stop data links before verifying that there will be no adverse influence on the system.

Routing Tables

CPU Bus Units are reset when routing tables are transferred from a

Programming Device to a PLC to allow set routing tables to be read. Make sure that resetting CPU Bus Units will not cause equipment damage or dangerous system behavior before transferring tables.

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4 Operating Environment Precautions

!Caution Perform installation properly, according to the procedures described in this

manual.

!Caution Do not install in the following locations:

• 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 dust (especially iron dust) or salts

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

• Locations subject to shock or vibration

!Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing in the

following locations:

• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields

• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity

• Locations close to power supplies

5 Guide to Version Upgrade

The following table shows the changes in the upgrade from CX-Integrator Ver. 1.0 to Ver. 1.1.

Item Previous (Ver. 1.0) Ver. 1.1

CP1H supported as PLC model

Automatic online connection

Ethernet network PING test

Echoback test between nodes on Ethernet, Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, and DeviceNet

Controller Link network diagnosis Repeater display

Start Special Application

Support for NSJ Series

Automatic USB connection

No Yes

No Yes. (Response time can be

No Branching information can be

No It is possible to select an Inverter

No Yes

Yes. When Automatic USB Connection is selected from the Network Menu, the PLC model (such as the CP1H) is automatically recognized and connected online.

measured.)

displayed by Repeater Units.

on DeviceNet, and to start the CX-Drive.

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Communications

Section 1 Overview

This section provides an overview of the CX-Integrator and describes CX-Integrator menus and connections.

1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-1 Overview

1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-1 Overview

The CX-Integrator is a Programming Device software package that enables reading the PLC's network and serial network configuration from a personal computer via an online connection. This enables easily performing many operations, such as monitoring the connection status of various networks, setting parameters, and diagnosing networks.

The CX-Integrator can be placed online manually or automatically with the CS/CJ-series PLC to which it is directly connected to enable uploading and monitoring the network configuration (including device parameters) for that PLC or other network PLCs for each network. Direction connection to serial communications using the CompoWay/F protocol is also possible without going through a PLC. The CompoWay/F network configuration can be uploaded or automatic connection is possible using the NT Link protocol for NS-series PTs and CS/CJ-series PLCs. Furthermore, parameters in slaves on the networks can be set, edited, uploaded, and downloaded. Whenever required, network configuration information can be saved in files. The configuration information in previously saved files can be later compared to the actually current configuration.

Uploading and displaying network and serial communications configuration of t he target PLC for each network

CS/CJ-series PLC

Computer r unning CX-Integ rator

Ethernet

Target PLC

CS/CJ-seri es PLC

General-purpose slaves, such as I/O Terminals

CompoWay/ F

Temperature Controll er

DeviceNet

Smart Sensor

Serial connection (NT Link)

Controller Link

PLC

Temperature Controller or other device

Seri al communications/net works that can be accessed

Direct serial connection (Toolbus or Host Link) or network connection

Uploaded to computer

Online connection

Access

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1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-1 Overview

The network/serial communications configuration of a PLC other than the one originally connected to online to can be set as the target. The PLC that was originally connected to online (called the relay PLC, see note 1), is relayed through to connect to another PLC (called the target PLC, see note 2) to switch the online connection.

Note 1: The relay PLC is the PLC to which an online connection was first made from the computer

through a network or serial connection.

Note 2: The target PLC is the PLC from which the network configuration can be uploaded.

Uploading and displaying network and serial communications configuration of t he tar network

Direct serial connection

(Toolbus or Host Link) or

network connection

et PLC for each

Computer running

CX-Integrator

Online connection

Access

Uploaded to computer

A PLC other than the relay PLC

can be set as the target .

Relay PLC

CS/CJ-seri es PLC

Controller Link

Target PLC

CS/CJ-series PLC

DeviceNe t

General-purpose slaves, such as I/O Terminals

CompoWay/F

Ethernet

CS/CJ-seri es PLC

Serial connection

(NT Link)

PLC

Temperature Controll er or other device

Serial communi cations /net works that can be accessed

Temperature Controll er

Smart Sensor

Direction connection from the CX-Integrator to serial communications using the CompoWay/F protocol is also possible using RS-232C or RS-485 communications without going through a PLC. The CompoWay/F network configuration can also be uploaded.

Computer runnin g CX-Integrator

Standard RS-232C cable (f emale-female)

K3SC RS-232C to RS-485 Interface Converter

RS-485 cable connectio n

CompoWay/F protocol

Uploaded to computer

Temperature Controller

Smart Sensor

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1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-2 Functions According to Network

The functions for each network are listed in the following table.

Network Functions

DeviceNet or CompoWay/F A virtual network or virtual serial communications

Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK User-set data link tables can be created offline

Controller Link A Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool can be

Ethernet Broadcast node searches and ping tests are

NT Link Settings for an NS-series PT with a model number

FINS networks, such as Ethernet, Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, and DeviceNet

configuration can be created offline and connected device parameters can be set, uploaded, downloaded, and compared.

and then transferred online to CS/CJ-series PLCs. Data link parameters can be set automatically online and then transferred to CS/CJ-series PLCs.

started to diagnose Controller Link networks.

enabled (with CX-Integrator Ver. 1.1 or later).

ending in V1 or later serially connected to a CS/CJ-series PLC via NT Link can be automatically detected and set for the serial port of the CS/CJ-series PLC. This is called NT Link Auto Online Setting function. Routing tables can be set offline and then transferred online to CS/CJ-series PLCs. Echoback tests between nodes are enabled (with CX-Integrator Ver. 1.1 or later).

1-1-3 Connecting to the Relay PLC

Either of the following methods can be used to connect the CX-Integrator online to the relay PLC. Serial communications (Toolbus or Host Link Mode) FINS network communications, such as Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, Ethernet, Ethernet FINS/TCP, or FinsGateway

Note: If the computer running the CX-Integrator is connected directly to a network, the network

address and node can be specified to set any PLC on the local network or an interconnected network as the relay PLC.

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1-1-4 Accessible Network

The network configuration of the target PLC (i.e., either the relay PLC or a PLC connected to the relay PLC) can be uploaded and monitored for each of the following networks.

Accessible Networks

Network Conditions

Ethernet Monitoring and editing parameters is possible for all CS/CJ-series PLCs

and NSJ-series NSJ Controllers on the Ethernet network. Only monitoring the network configuration is possible for CVM1/CV-series PLCs and computers with FinsGateway.

Controller Link Monitoring and editing parameters is possible for all CS/CJ-series PLCs

and NSJ-series NSJ Controllers on the Controller Link network. Only monitoring the network configuration is possible for C200HX/HG/HS PLCs, CVM1/CV-series PLCs, and computers with FinsGateway.

SYSMAC LINK Monitoring and editing parameters is possible for all CS-series PLCs on

the SYSMAC LINK network. Only monitoring the network configuration is possible for C200HX/HG/HS PLCs, CVM1/CV-series PLCs, and computers with FinsGateway.

DeviceNet Monitoring and editing parameters is possible for all CS/CJ-series

DeviceNet Units and NSJ-series NSJ Controllers. Only setting the DeviceNet Master Unit is possible for C200H-series DeviceNet Master Unit and CVM1/CV-series DeviceNet Master Units.

Accessible Serial Communications

Serial

communications

CompoWay/F The serial communications mode of the serial port must be Serial

Gateway Mode or Protocol Macro Mode. (See note.) Note: To use the built-in serial ports on CS/CJ-series CPU Units,

unit version 3.0 or later must be used. For Serial Communications Boards and Serial Communications Units, unit version 1.2 or later

must be used. Monitoring and parameter editing is possible only for CompoWay/F slaves for which CPS files have been installed on the computer running the CX-Integrator. (If the CompoWay/F slave is a Temperature Controller, however, only monitoring the network configuration is possible. Parameters are edited using the CX-Thermo.)

NT Link The serial communications mode of the serial port must be 1:N NT Link.

Monitoring is possible only for NS-series PTs with model numbers ending in V1or later. (Monitoring is not possible for earlier NS-series PTs without a model number suffix or for NT-series PTs.)

1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-4 Accessible Network

Conditions

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1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-1-4 Accessible Network

Local Network Table Requirements

A local network table must be registered in the target PLC in the following cases.

Communications Conditions

Network communications

Serial communications

Note: As an exception, local network tables are not required even when more than one Network

Communications Unit is mounted in the following situation: Access is possible without a local network table when connecting online to the target PLC via a direct serial connection and access is required only to the network of the Network Communications Unit with the smallest unit number (set on the front panel rotary switches) of all the Network Communications Units that are mounted to the target PLC.

• More than one Network Communications Unit is mounted to the target PLC. (See note.) Note: Network Communications Units include Ethernet Units, Controller

Link Units, SYSMAC LINK Units, DeviceNet Units, and FL-net Units. Serial Communications Units and Serial Communications Boards are not included except in the following case: If serial ports are registered in the local network table to treat them as networks, the serial ports must be treated as Network Communications Units, including the serial ports on the CPU Unit.

• Routing tables are already registered in one or more nodes on the network.

• Communications are required between networks.

Serial ports on Serial Communications Units and Serial Communications Boards are used as serial gateways to Host Link FINS and access is required via networks via Host Link FINS to PLCs functioning as Host Link slaves. Note: Serial ports do not necessarily need to be registered in the local

network table (to treat them as networks) to enable using other serial gateway functions. Registration is normally not required to convert from serial to serial. Refer to 3-6 Overview of Serial Gateway Functions in the CS/CJ-series Communications Commands Reference Manual (Cat. No. W342) for details on whether local network tables are required to use serial gateway functions.

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1-1-5 Communicating Across Network Layers

If relay network routing tables are set in the CPU Units of the PLCs, a PLC on a different network layer than the network of the PLC connected to the CX-Integrator can be set as the target PLC to enable uploading, saving, and comparing the network configuration of the target PLC.

Uploading and displaying network and serial communications configurati on of a target PLC on a remote network for each network

Computer running

CX-Integrator

Relay PLC

Relay network routing tables set in the CPU Units

1-1 The CX-Integrator

CS/CJ-ser ies PLC

Controller Link

Serial connection (Toolbus or Host Link) or network connection

Uploaded to computer

CS/CJ-series PLC

1-1-6 Starting Other Applications

The following applications can be started from the CX-Integrator.

Application Starting method

CX-Programmer Right-click the desired CS/CJ-series PLC in the Network

Configuration Window and select Start Special Application from the pop-up menu.

Data Link Component Either select Tools – Start Data Link or right-click the desired

Routing Table Component Either select Tools – Start Routing table or right-click the

Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool CX-Designer Right-click the desired NS-series PT in the Network

CX-Thermo Right-click the desired OMRON Temperature Controller in the

CX-Drive Right-click the desired Inverter or Servo in the Network

Controller Link Unit in the Online Connection Information Window and select Start Data Link from the pop-up menu.

desired Communication Unit/port in the Online Connection Information Window and select Start Routing table from the pop-up menu.

Select Tools – Controller Link tool – Network diagnosis.

Configuration Window and select Start Special Application from the pop-up menu.

Network Configuration Window and select Start Special Application from the pop-up menu.

Configuration Window and select Start Special Application

from the pop-up menu.

Ethernet

Target PLC

CS/CJ-series PLC

General-purpose sl aves, such as I/O Terminals

DeviceNet

Serial connection (NT Link)

Network and serial communications structure can be u

PLC

loaded.

Temperature Controller or other device

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1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 CX-Integrator Specifications

1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 CX-Integrator Specifications

Item Specification

Model Provided in the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package (CXONE-AL@@C-E). Setup media CD-ROM Applicable computers (with FinsGateway)

PLCs that can be used as relay PLC for online connections

Note: A relay PLC is the PLC to which the CX-Integrator is connected online.

Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible CPU Pentium II, 333 MHz or better, for Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 with service pack 6a Pentium III, 1

GHz or better, is recommended.

OS Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP

Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 service pack 6a

Note: CX-Integrator cannot be used with Windows 95. Memory 64 MB min. for Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 with service pack 6a Hard disk drive Monitor SVGA, 800 x 600 pixels or better

CD-ROM drive Communi cations port

100 MB min. of available space

Note: Use the small font size.

At least one required.

At least one RS-232C or USB port (See note.)

Note: The USB port on a computer can be connected to if the CJ1W-CIF31 USB-Serial

Conversion Cable is used. (The driver software included with the CJ1W-CIF31 must be installed on the computer.)

Series Device type

CS Series

CJ Series

(See note 3.)

NSJ Series NSJ G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D,

(See note 1.)

CS1H CS1H-CPU67/66/65/64/63(-V1)

CS1G/CJ1G CS1G-CPU45/44/43/42(-V1)

CS1G-H CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CS1H-H CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H CS1D-H CS1D-CPU67H/65H (See note 2.) CS1D-S CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S CS1G/CJ1G CJ1G-CPU45/44 CJ1M CJ1M-CPU23/22/21/13/12/11 CJ1G-H CJ1G- CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1H-H CJ1H-CPU67H/66H/65H CP1H-XA CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP-Series CP1H-X CP1H-X@@@@-@

NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D.)

CPU Unit model

Note 1: To connect the computer running CX-Integrator directly as a CompoWay/F slave, set

the Device type to CompoWay/F Device.

Note 2: When using a pre-Ver. 1.1 CS1D-H CPU Unit, use it as if it were a CS1H-H CPU

Unit.

Note 3: Use commercially available USB cable (B type to A type connectors) for connecting

CP-series CPU Units.

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Item Specification

Connecting to the Relay PLC

Either of the following can be used. Serial communications

FINS network communications

Direction connection is possible to any of the following serial ports on a CS/CJ-series PLC.

• CPU Unit peripheral port (Toolbus or Host Link)

• CPU Unit RS-232C port (Toolbus or Host Link)

• CPU Unit USB port (CP Series only)

• Serial Communications Board or Serial Communications Unit RS-232C

port or RS-422A/485 port (Host Link) Direct connection is possible to any of the following serial ports on an NSJ-series NSJ Controller.

• RS-232C port A (Toolbus) on NSJ Controller

• RS-232C port B (Toolbus) on NSJ Controller

• USB port on NSJ Controller

Note: Automatic online connection is possible for serial communications

ports. (The user does not have to set the computer communications

settings.) The communications settings will be automatically set to

those of the PLC. Connection is possible to a serial port on the CPU

Unit, a Serial Communications Board, or a Serial Communications

Unit. For PLC serial ports, however, only the Toolbus or Host Link

serial communications modes can be used and the baud rate must be

9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 bits/s.

Direction connection is possible through any of the following networks on a CS/CJ-series PLC or NSJ-series NSJ Controller.

• Ethernet (Ethernet, Ethernet FINS/TCP, or FinsGateway)

• Controller Link (Controller Link or FinsGateway)

• SYSMAC LINK (SYSMAC LINK or FinsGateway)

1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 CX-Integrator Specifications

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1-2 Specifications

1-2-1 CX-Integrator Specifications

Item Specification

PLCs that are accessible as target PLCs

Note: The target PLC is the PLC actually being accessed, e.g., to upload/download the PLC’s network configurations.

Supported communications

Series Device type CPU Unit model

CS Series

CJ Series

NSJ Series

Note: The CS/CJ-series PLC must have a lot number of 030201 or later (manufactured 1

The following communications are possible for a directly connected target PLC. Supported network communications

Supported serial communications

Note: Accessing PLC Communications Across Network Layers If relay network routing tables are set, a PLC on a different network layer than the network of the PLC connected to the CX-Integrator can be set as the target PLC.

CS1H CS1H-CPU67/66/65/64/63(-V1)

CS1G/CJ1G CS1G-CPU45/44/43/42(-V1)

CS1G-H CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CS1H-H CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H

CS1D-H CS1D-CPU67H/65H

CS1D-S CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S CS1G/CJ1G CJ1G-CPU45/44 CJ1M CJ1M-CPU23/22/21/13/12/11 CJ1G-H CJ1G- CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1H-H CJ1H-CPU67H/66H/65H

CP1H-XA CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP-Series CP1H-X CP1H-X@@@@-@

NSJ G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D,

February 2003 or later) to start the CX-Designer and transfer screen data to an NS-series PT from the CX-Designer through the PLC. The following PLCs can be used: CS1G-H, CS1H-H, CS1D-S, CJ1M, or CJ1H-H. (The CS1D-H cannot be used.)

Note: CompoWay/F cannot be

used with a built-in serial port on the CPU Unit.

Note: A CPU Unit with unit

version 3.0 or later must be used when using CompoWay/F with a built-in serial port on the CPU Unit

Note: CompoWay/F cannot be

Note: When using a pre-Ver. 1.1

CS1D-H CPU Unit, use it as if it were a CS1H-H CPU Unit.

NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D.)

Ethernet (Access is possible only to CS/CJ-series PLCs, NS-series PTs, and computers with FinsGateway on the Ethernet network. For CVM1/CV-series PLCs, only display functions are supported.) Controller Link (Access is possible only to CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs, NS-series PTs, and computers with FinsGateway on the Controller Link network.) For C200H-series PLCs and CVM1/CV-series PLCs, only display functions are supported.) Note: When the Controller Link Network Diagnosis application is

being used, it is possible to monitor and troubleshoot PLC models in

the Controller Link network other than CS/CJ-series PLCs. SYSMAC LINK (Monitoring is possible only to CS/CJ-series PLCs, NS-series PTs, and computers with FinsGateway on the SYSMAC LINK network.) DeviceNet (CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Units, C200H DeviceNet Master Units, or CVM1/CV-series DeviceNet Master Units) Note: A C200H-DRM21-V1 or CVM1-DRM21-V1 DeviceNet Master

Unit can be used through a CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit. CompoWay/F (CS/CJ-series CPU Units must be unit version 3.0 or later.) Serial Communications Boards and Serial Communications Units must be unit version 1.2 or later. Only slaves for which CPS files are installed on the computer can be accessed. NT Links (Connection is possible only for NS-series PTs with model numbers ending in V1 or later.)

used with a built-in serial port on the CPU Unit.

Note: A CPU Unit with unit

version 3.0 or later must be used when using CompoWay/F with a built-in serial port on the CPU Unit

Note: CompoWay/F cannot be

used with a built-in USB port on the CPU Unit. It can be used with a serial communications port.

Note: CompoWay/F can be used

on serial port C (RS-232C port) on the Controller Section of the NSJ Controller.

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1-2-1 CX-Integrator Specifications

Item Specification

Online Connection Information Window

Communications monitoring functions

Setting functions

Verification functions Verifying communications/network configurations

Operations The following operations are possible for the CPU Unit at the target PLC.

When the target PLC is online, Communications Units connected to the target PLC (referred to here as simple “Communications Units”) are displayed as follows:. Target Device, Target PLC CPU Unit model (network address) (node address)

• CPU Unit name [model] (network address) (-) (serial port FINS unit address)

• Communications Unit name [model] (network address) (node address) (unit number)

• Communications Unit name [model] (network address) (node address) (unit number) Communications configuration information can be uploaded by right-clicking a Communications Unit and selecting Transfer – Network to PC. Ethernet Node information for FINS communications (CPU Unit model, Ethernet

Unit mode, node address, and network address)

Controller Link Information on nodes participating in the Controller Link network (CPU

SYSMAC LINK Information on nodes participating in the SYSMAC LINK network (CPU

DeviceNet Information on nodes connected to DeviceNet for which EDS files are

CompoWay/F Information on nodes connected to a serial port in serial gateway mode or

NT Link Information on nodes connected to 1:N NT Links (NS-series PT model

Ethernet Ethernet Unit settings (CPU Bus Unit System Settings) Controller Link SYSMAC LINK

DeviceNet DeviceNet Unit master parameters (remote I/O allocations, connection

CompoWay/F CompoWay/F slave parameters (except for Temperature Controllers)

NT Link None FINS networks, such as Ethernet, Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, and DeviceNet

Verifying component parameters

Creating, editing, and transferring I/O tables Displaying current errors and error logs Changing the operating mode Transferring or verifying a manually set data link table Transferring or verifying a routing table (FINS local routing table)

Unit model, Controller Link Unit mode, node address, and network address) The following functions are also possible if the Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool is started. Configuration node diagnosis (network participation status, current Controller Link Unit errors, current CPU Unit errors, and differences from node files), setting diagnosis (e.g., DM Area parameter setting consistency), line disconnection information diagnosis, transmission status diagnosis, node status (displaying current error status and error log), error log collection, and node file editing (node names, connection order, and Repeater Units)

Unit model, Controller Link Unit mode, node address, and network address)

installed on the computer (DeviceNet Unit model, slave model, master/slave node addresses)

protocol macro mode for which CPS files are installed on the computer (CompoWay/F SLAVE model and CompoWay/F node address). Note: CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0 or later, or Serial

Communications Boards/Units with unit version 1.2 or later, or CP-series Communications Option Boards must be used.

and NT Link unit number) Note: Automatic detection of NS-series PTs connected serially to a

CS/CJ-series PLC is also possible. (The NT Link Automatic Setting Function automatically changes the setting of the PLC’s serial port to match those of the NS-series PT.)

User-set data link tables Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK Unit settings (in allocated DM Area words), including automatically set data link parameters (transferred to the startup node set as the target PLC)

settings, device information check, communications cycle time, etc.) Slave parameters

Note: Parameters for CompoWay/F-compatible Temperature Controllers

are set using the CX-Thermo, started as an application. PLC serial port communications settings (CPU Unit: part of PLC Setup, Serial Communications Boards/Units: allocated DM Area words)

Routing tables (FINS local routing tables and FINS network routing tables)

Note: The FINS local routing table is transferred to the target PLC.

1-2 Specifications

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1-2 Specifications

1-2-2 Files Created by the CX-Integrator

The following files can be created by the CX-Integrator.

Files Contents Details

Project files (.cin) Connection

information to relay PLC, all network configurations for target PLC, and parameters for DeviceNet masters, DeviceNet slaves, and CompoWay/F slaves

Network configuration files

Component parameter files

Data link table files

DeviceNet network structure files (.npf)

Controller Link node files (.crg) DeviceNet device parameter files (.dvf)

CompoWay/F component parameter files (.xml)

Controller Link data link table files (.cl2)

SYSMAC LINK data link table files (.sl3)

These files are used offline to check network configurations and parameters and for other purposes, such as printing. Each file consists of the following: Device type setting information of the relay PLC Communications Unit models connected to the target PLC (Ethernet Units, Controller Link Units, SYSMAC LINK Units, DeviceNet Units, and Serial Communications Boards/Units) Device models connected to the above CPU Units or Communications Units via communications (DeviceNet slaves, CompoWay/F slaves, NS-series PTs, etc.) Parameters for DeviceNet Master Unit and Device parameters and DeviceNet slaves (for all devices for which EDS files are installed on the computer including slaves from other manufacturers) Parameters for CompoWay/F slaves (for all components for which CPS files are installed on the computer (except for Temperature Controllers) Controller Link network parameters Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK Unit allocated DM Area words settings, including automatically set data link parameters Ethernet Unit CPU Bus Unit System Settings Serial Communications Board/Unit serial communications settings Note: Routing tables (local network tables and relay network tables) and

user-set data link tables are not included in project files. Network configuration for one DeviceNet network connected directly to the target PLC (including master and slave parameters) Note: These are the same as the DeviceNet network structure files (.npf)

created with DeviceNet Configurator version 2.@. Files created with

DeviceNet Configurator version 2.@ can be imported/exported.

Network configuration for Controller Link networks connected directly to the target PLC Parameters for individual DeviceNet devices (master or slave) Note: These are the same as the DeviceNet device parameter files (.dvf)

created with DeviceNet Configurator version 2.@. Files created with

DeviceNet Configurator version 2.@ can be imported. Parameters for individual CompoWay/F slaves (except for Temperature Controllers) CPU Unit parameters (parts of PLC Setup: serial communications settings) Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK network parameters Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK Unit allocated DM Area words settings, including automatically set data link parameters Ethernet Unit CPU Bus Unit System Settings Serial Communications Board/Unit serial communications settings Controller Link user-set data link tables Note: These are the same as the Controller Link data link table files (.cl3)

created with the CX-Net. Files created with the CX-Net can be

imported. SYSMAC LINK user-set data link tables Note: These are the same as the SYSMAC LINK data link table files (.sl3)

created with the CX-Net. Files created with the CX-Net can be

imported.

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File name Contents Details

Routing table files

FINS local routing table files (.rtg)

FINS network routing table files (.rt3)

Routing tables of the target PLC Note: These are the same as the FINS local routing table files (.rtg) created

with the CX-Net. Files created with the CX-Net can be imported. Routing tables for all PLCs on networks to which the target PLC belongs Note: These are the same as the FINS network routing table files (.rt3)

created with the CX-Net. Files created with the CX-Net can be

imported.

Note With DeviceNet only, the following files can also be exported and saved.

EDS files (.eds) The device list saved in CSV format (.csv) The I/O comments saved in CSV format (.csv) The device parameters of an OMRON DeviceNet Master Unit saved as an Open

Network Controller DRM_UNIT (virtual unit) file

The device parameters of an OMRON DeviceNet Master Unit saved as a NetX Server

(NetX Server for DeviceNet) file

Note The CX-Integrator does not support files created in the DeviceNet Configurator Ver.

1.0 file format.

1-2 Specifications

1-2-2 Files Created by the CX-Integrator

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1-3 Installation

1-2-2 Files Created by the CX-Integrator

1-3 Installation

The CX-Integrator is installed from the CX-One Installer. Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W444) for details.

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1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

1-4 PLC Connecting Cables

1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

When connecting the computer running the CX-Integrator directly to a PLC using a serial line, make the connection correctly using the following Connecting Cables and connection diagrams.

Connecting Cables to CS/CJ-series PLCs

Unit Unit port Computer

CPU Unit

Built-in peripheral port

IBM PC/AT or

Computer

port

D-sub 9-pin male

compatible

Built-in RS-232C port D-sub 9-pin

IBM PC/AT or compatible

D-sub 9-pin male

male

Serial Communications Boards/Units

RS-232C port D-sub 9-pin male

IBM PC/AT or compatible

Host Link

Refer to the following connection diagrams.

Connection to IBM PC/AT or Compatible Connection to Peripheral Por t

IBM PC/AT or compatibl e

Connection to RS-232C Port

IBM PC/AT or compatibl e

Network type

(serial

communications

mode)

Peripheral bus (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY) Peripheral bus (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

(SYSWAY)

1-4 PLC Connecting Cables

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN226/626 2 m/6 m ---

XW2Z-200S-CV/ 500S-CV

XW2Z-200S-V/ 500S-V XW2Z-200S-CV/ 500S-CV

XW2Z-200S-V/ 500S-V

2 m/5 m Connector

with ESD (electrostatic discharge) countermeasu res used.

2 m/5 m ---

2 m/5 m Connector

with ESD (electrostatic discharge) countermeasu res used.

2 m/5 m -

9-pin

CS1W-CN2 26 (2.0 m) CS1W-CN6 26 (6.0 m)

CPU Unit peripheral port

9-pin

XW2Z-200S-CV (2.0 m) XW2Z-500S-CV (5.0 m)

9-pin

Built-in RS-232C port on CPU Unit or port on Serial Communications Board/Unit

Note

•When using an RS-232C cable for the computer running CX-Integrator and connecting to a CS/CJ-series PLC with a Toolbus connection, use a XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV Connecting Cable. (This cable can be used only with IBM PC/AT or compatible computers.)

•The following connection methods can be used when connecting an RS-232C cable to a peripheral port on a CS/CJ-series PLC.

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1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

Unit Unit port Computer

CPU Unit Built-in

peripheral port

IBM

IBM PC/AT or compatible

PC/AT or compatible

Connection to RS-232C Port

XW2 Z-@@@S-@@ RS-232C cable (listed above)

Computer

D-sub 9-pin male

port

Network type

(serial

communications

mode)

Peripheral bus (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN118 + XW2Z-200S-CV/ 500S-CV

CS1W-CN118 + XW2Z-200S-V/ 500S-V

0.1 m + 2 m/5 m

The XW2Z-@@@ S-CV uses a connector with ESD (electrostatic discharge) countermeas ures.

---

Peri

heral port

CS1W-CN118

Note The following connection methods can be used when connecting an CQM1-CIF01/02

cable to a peripheral port on a CS/CJ-series PLC.

Unit Unit port Computer

CPU Unit Built-in peripheral

port

IBM PC/AT or compatible

Computer

port

D-sub 9-pin male

Network type

(serial

communications

mode)

Host Link (SYSWAY) Note: Baud rate must be 19.2 Kbits/s or less.

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN114 + CQM1-CIF02

05 m +

3.3 m

---

Connection to RS-232C Port

CQM1-CIF01/02 Peripheral Cable

CS1W-CN114

Peri

heral port

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Note Connecting the PLC Using a USB Port on the Computer

Computer

running

CX-Integrator

1-4 PLC Connecting Cables

1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

A USB port on the computer can be used to connect the computer running the CX-Integrator to a PLC. To do so, connect the computer to the PLC as shown below using a CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable. When connecting the computer to a CP-series PLC, it is possible to make a direct connection using a commercially-available USB cable (B type – A type connectors).

The driver software included with the CJ1W-CIF31 must be installed on the computer to use a USB port to connect the CX-Integrator. Refer to the PDF User’s Manual included with the CS1W-CIF31 USB-Serial Conversion Cable for details.

PLC Connection Methods

CS1W-CIF31 Cable 1

CS1W-N226/626 CS/CJ-series Peripheral Port Programming Device Connecting Cable

CS1W-CIF31 USB Connecting Cable

CQM1H-CIF02 C-series Peripheral Port Programming Device Connecting Cable

@@@

XW2Z-

RS-232C Programming

Device Connecting Cable

Cable 2

(when required)

CS1W-CN114 C-series-CS/CJ-series Peripheral Conversion Cable

CS1W-CN118 RS-232C-CS/CJ-series Peripheral Conversion Cable

PLC

CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Connection Patterns

USB

Connecting

Cable

Model Connector Model Connector Connector Model Connector

CS1W-CIF31

D-sub 9-pin female

Cable 1

CS1W-CN226/626 (length: 2 m/6 m)

CQM1-CIF02 (length: 3.3 m)

XW2Z-200S-CV /500S-CV (length: 2 m/5 m)

XW2Z-200S-V /500S-V (length: 2 m/5 m)

XW2Z-200S-CV /500S-CV (length: 2 m/5 m)

XW2Z-200S-V /500S-V (length: 2 m/5 m)

CS/CJ peripheral

C peripheral C peripheral CS1W-CN114

D-sub 9-pin male

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin male

D-sub 9-pin female

Cable 2

Not needed.

(length: 5 cm)

CS1W-CN118 (length: 0.1 m)

Not needed.

CS/CJ peripheral

Port Serial

communications

CS/CJ peripheral

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin female

mode

(network

type)

Peripheral (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

Peripheral (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

Peripheral (Toolbus) or Host Link (SYSWAY)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

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1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

Connection diagrams are shown below.

Connecting to the Peripheral Port

-Using the CS1W-CN226/626 Connecting Cable

USB A-plug connector, male

CS1W-CIF31

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

D-sub connector (9-pin female)

Recommended cable: CS1W-CN226/6 26

-Using the CQM1-CIF02 Connecting Cable

●

CS/CJ peripheral connector

CS/CJ-series PLCs Customizable Counter Units

Peripheral port

USB A-plug connector, male

CS1W-CIF31

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

D-sub connector (9-pin female)

Recommended cable: CQM1-CIF02

C peripheral connector

●

CS/CJ-series PLCs (See note.)

CS1W-CN114

CS/CJ peripheral connector

Peripheral p ort

Note: Only a Host Link connection is possible for CS/CJ-series PLCs.

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1-4-1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC

-Using the XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV or XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V Connecting Cable for RS-232C

USB A-plug connector, male

CS1W-CIF31

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

CS/CJ peripheral connector

Peripheral port

D-sub connector (9-pin female)

XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV

XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

D-sub connector (9-pin female)

CS1W-CN118

Note: Only a Host Link connection is possible for CS/CJ-series PLCs.

-Using the XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV or XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V Connecting Cable for

RS-232C

USB A-plug connector, male

CS1W-CIF31

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

D-sub connector (9-pin female)

CS/CJ-series PLCs

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

RS-232C port D-sub connector (9-pin female)

Recommended cable: XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV or XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V (See note.)

Note: Only a Host Link connection is possible for CS/CJ-series PLCs.

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Connecting Cables for CP1H-series PLCs

Connecting to USB Port in CPU Unit Using Commercially-available USB Cable

Unit Port at

Unit

CPU Unit USB port

(B connector)

USB port

Commerciallyavailable USB cable

Peripheral USB port

Computer Port at

computer

DOS/V USB port

(A connector)

DOS/V computer

CP1H CPU Unit

Network type

Model Length Remarks (serial communications mode)

USB Cable

for USB

1.1 or

2.0

Connecting by RS-232C Cable to the RS-232C Port in a Serial Communications Option Board

Unit Unit port Computer Computer

CP1WCIF01 Serial Option Board

RS-232C port, D-SUB 9-pin, female

IBM PC/AT or compatible

port

D-SUB 9-pin, male

Network type (serial communications mode)

Host Link (SYSWAY)

Model Length Remarks

XW2Z200S-CV/ 500S-CV

2 m/ 5 m

5 m max.

Connect or with ESD (electrostatic discharge) counterm easure used.

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1-4 PLC Connecting Cables

1-4-2 Direct Connections to a Relay PLC via a Network

When connecting the computer running the CX-Integrator directly to the relay PLC via a network, make the connection correctly using the following connection diagrams.

Ethernet

CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit

Ethernet port

CS/CJ-series relay PLC

Ethernet

DeviceNet network

Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK

PCI Controller Link Support Board (See note.)

Controller Link

Note:

Optical ring with H-PCF cable 3G8F7-CLK12-V1

Optical ring with GI cable 3G8F7-CLK52-V1

Wired (twisted-pair cable)

Type Board Model

CS/CJ-series Controller Link Unit

Controller Link PCI-bus Support Board

CS/CJ-series relay PLC

DeviceNet network

3G8F7-CLK21-V1

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1-5-1 Starting Methods

1-5 Window Descriptions

1-5-1 Starting Methods

The CX-Integrator can be started with any of the following three methods.

1) When using the CX-Programmer Ver. 6.0 or later, select Tools

2) When using the CX-Programmer that was installed from the CX-One, right-click a Communication Unit in the CX-Programmer’s I/O table display and select Start Special Application from the pop-up menu.

Note: If the Communication Unit is a Serial Communications Board/Unit, a Start Special Application

Dialog Box will be displayed. Select CX-Integrator in the dialog box to start the CX-Integrator.

3) Select CX-Integrator from the Start Menu.

1-5-2 Main Window

One of the following windows will appear when the CX-Integrator is started.

Offline Window

−

Network Settings.

Workspace Window

Online Window

Workspace Window

Online Conn ection Information Window

Network Configuration Window

Output Wind ow

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1-5-2 Main Window

Note The following operations can be performed on the Workspace Window, Output

Window, Component List Window, and Outline Window. Moving a Window and Displaying the Window Separately

Drag the window by its top border to move it.

Closing a Window

Click the X Button (Close Button) at the upper-right corner of the window.

Displaying a Window

−

Select the desired window from the View next to the windows that are displayed.)

Windows Menu. (A check mark appears

Online Connection Information Window

The Online Connection Information Window displays the online/offline status and the Relay PLC’s communications settings. When online, the target PLC will be displayed in a tree structure with all of the Communications Units and ports that belong to it.

Online Operation

The target PLC and Communication Units/ports mounted to the target PLC will be listed below the relay PLC.

Relay PLC Communications Settings

The relay PLC’s communications settings will be displayed to the right of the Online icon

Online).

(

Relay PLC

Target PLC

Target PLC Information

The target PLC’s CPU Unit model, Net (network address), and Node (node address) will be displayed to the right of the Target icon (

Display format: Target PLC [Target PLC’s CPU Unit model] Net (network address) Node (node address)

Description:

In brackets

[ ] to the right of

TargetPLC Target PLC’s CPU Unit model

[Target PLC’s CPU Unit

Target PLC’s CPU Unit model

After Connecting Online

The target PLC is displayed in green.

model]

When the computer is directly connected to a PLC, the same PLC will be both the relay PLC and the target PLC.

Target PLC).

Net (Network address) Node (Node address)

Network address (1 to 127, decimal) Note: This is the network address registered when this PLC is registered as the target PLC via the relay PLC.

Node address (decimal) Note: This is the node address on the network registered when this PLC is registered as the target PLC via the relay PLC.

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1-5 Window Descriptions

1-5-2 Main Window

Communications Unit and Port Information for Target PLC

The following CPU Unit built-in serial ports, Inner Boards, and Communications Units (referred to here as Communications Units/Ports) that are part of the target PLC are displayed under TargetPLC in directory tree format.

Display format:

FINS unit address)

Description:

Communications

Unit/port

CPU Unit built-in serial port

Serial port on Inner Board (Nothing displayed if an Inner Board is not mounted.)

Communications Unit name, Model

Right of or :

Unit name

CPU Unit/port Target PLC’s

Serial Communications Board

Communications Unit name (Ethernet Unit, Controller Link Unit, SYSMAC LINK Unit, or DeviceNet Unit)

If a connection is established and access is enabled for a Communications Unit/port, the icon on the left will be Right-click the Communications Unit/port and select Connect to connect to the Communications Unit/port and enable access. (With the CX-Integrator, only one Communications Unit/port can be accessed at any one time.) The actual network configuration can then be uploaded by right-clicking the Communications Unit/port and selecting Transfer

Unit name [Unit model] Net (network address) Node (node address) Unit (unit number or

: Not connected (access not possible).

: Connected (access possible).

[Unit model]

CPU Unit model

Serial Communications Board model

Communications Unit model

Net (Network

address)

The network address (1 to 127, decimal), when the serial port is registered in the local network table to treat it as a network. Note: “−” will be displayed if the serial port is not registered in the local network table. Same as above. − (Does not

Network address (1 to 127, decimal) Note: “−” will be displayed if a local network table is not registered.

Node (Node

address)

− (Does not change.)

change.)

Node address (node ID on the network)

Unit (Unit number

Serial port’s FINS unit address (decimal) Peripheral port: 253 RS-232C port: 252 Note: “−” will be displayed if the serial port is not registered in the local network table.

Serial port’s FINS unit address (decimal) Port 1: 225 Port 2: 226 Note: “−” will be displayed if the serial port is not registered in the local network table. Unit number (decimal) (Rotary switch on front of CPU Bus Unit: 0 to 15)

instead of .

−

Network to PC.

or FINS unit

address)

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1-5-2 Main Window

Online Connec tion Information W indow

Target PLC displayed in green. Note: If an onl ine connection is made to the rel ay PLC, the relay PLC will also b e the target PLC by default.

The the Communic at ion Unit/port that is presently conn ected and accessible.

Note CX-Integrator Communications Connections

Network Type COM Port No., Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits

Relay PLC’s CPU Unit model

Online

displayed.

icon will be displayed next to

Unit No.

Node Address

Network Address

Communications Unit model (CPU Unit model for C PU Unit built-in serial por ts)

Communications Unit name (CPU Unit for CPU Un it built-in serial ports)

Relay PLC’s FINS destinat ion network address

Relay PLC’s FI NS destination node address

Target PLC’s CPU Uni t model

Target PLC’s net work address

Target PLC’s node address

Communicati ons Unit and port inform ation for target P LC

Displayed from the top in the following order.

•

CPU ports: CPU Unit ser ial ports

• Inner Boards ( Nothing is displaye d if no Inner Boards are m ounted.)

• Communications Units

Note: If an online connection is made to the relay PLC, that PLC will be both the relay PLC and the

target PLC. The Communications Units mounted in the relay PLC will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window. Normally, the CX-Integrator is used with the same PLC as both the relay PLC and the target PLC. Once a connection has been made, it is possible to download the network configuration and switch the target PLC to any PLC on the network. To do this, right-click a PLC on a network and select Connect to this PLC.

There are three levels of CX-Integrator communications connections depending on where the connection is made.

Relay PLC communication s settings

Target PLC information

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1-5-2 Main Window

Display in Online

Connection Information

Window

1) Online connection to the relay PLC

Online

2) Status Online connection to the target PLC

TargetPLC or TargetComponent (See note.)

3) A connection to one of the Communications Units/ports at the target PLC (Access is possible.)

Note:To connect the computer (CX-Integrator) directly to a CompoWay/F Slave through a serial

connection, select CompoWay/F Device as the PLC model.

Offline Displays

Level Operation Remarks

Right-click the communications settings for the relay PLC and select Auto Online or

Remember that this icon indicates that the online connection is to the relay

PLC. Work Online. The operation is the same as above when the relay PLC is the target PLC. If the target PLC is different from the relay PLC, upload the communications configuration, right-click the target PLC, and select Connect to this PLC.

An online connection to the

target PLC is made after

connecting online to the relay

PLC, as described above.

The following operations are

possible for the CPU Unit at

the target PLC.

I/O tables: Creating, editing,

and transferring I/O tables

Error log: Displaying current

errors and error logs

Mode setting: Changing the

operating mode Right-click the Communications Unit/port and select Connect.

Only one Communications

Unit/port can be accessed at

any one time.

Communications

configurations can be

uploaded only for a

Communications Unit/port in

this status.

Note: Access is possible to a

Communications Unit/port

only when it is connected.

Access is not possible when

disconnected.

Online Connectio n Information Wi ndow

Relay PLC Communications Settings

Network Type COM Port No., Ba ud Rate, Pari ty, Data Bits, Stop Bits

Offline displayed.

Relay PLC’s CPU Unit

Relay PLC’s FINS dest ination network addres s

Relay PLC’s FINS dest ination node

Relay PLC communications settings

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1-5-2 Main Window

Relay PLC Communications Settings

Display format: Offline, Network Type, COM Port No., Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits

[relay PLC’s CPU Unit model] Net (Network Address) Node (Node Address)

Description:

Display item Network Type

Contents The following network

Example Toolbus COM1, 19200, None, 8, 1

types will be displayed for the connection to the relay PLC. Toolbus (peripheral) SYSMAC WAY (Host Link) SYSMAC LINK Ethernet Ethernet (FINS/TCP) FinsGateway Controller Link

Display item

Example [CS1H-CPU67H] Net (0) Node (0) Contents Relay PLC’s CPU Unit

Relay PLC’s CPU Unit

model

Updating the Online Connection Information Window Display

This section describes how to update the target PLC display in the Online Connection Information Window display, and how to display the updated information.

COM Port

No.

COM port on computer

Relay PLC’s FINS destination

network address (decimal)

For a direct serial connection, the FINS destination network and node addresses are normally displayed as 0. For direct network connections, any FINS destination network (1 to 127) and node addresses can be set. (If routing tables are registered in the PLCs on the networks, specifying a PLC on any network other than the network that is directly connected to is also possible.

Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits

(Displayed only for Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY) Baud rate is displayed in bits/s.

(Displayed only for SYSMAC WAY) The communicatio ns data format parity is displayed. Even, Odd, or None

Relay PLC’s FINS destination node

(Displayed only for SYSMAC WAY) 7 or 8

address (decimal)

(Displayed only for SYSMAC WAY) 1 or 2

!Caution When changing or removing a routing table (see note), be sure to update the

Note: Changing or removing a routing table refers to using the CX-Integrator (or a

CX-Integrator for another personal computer) to start the Routing Table Component and then changing or removing a routing table for the target PLC (either a local network table or a relay network table).

Use the following procedure.

1. In the Online Connection Information Window, either select Update of Online

Information Window from the View Menu or press the F5 Key.

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1-5-2 Main Window

2. The following dialog box will be displayed for confirmation. To execute the update, click the Yes Button.

3. The display contents of the Online Connection Information Window will be updated.

4. After the display has been updated, operations can be executed with respect to the Units and Components that are displayed.

Precautions for Online Operations After a Routing Table has been Changed or

Removed

After a routing table has been changed or removed, observe the following precautions regarding the windows from which to execute online operations such as connections, network transfers, and starting of special applications.

1. Executing online operations in the Network Configuration Window: The actual network status may be different from what is being displayed in the Online Connection Information Window. Be sure to select Display – Change Online Connection Information Window and update the Online Connection Information Window.

2. Executing online operations except for “connect” (see note) in a window other than the Network Configuration Window: A dialog box will be displayed to notify of a display update. Click the OK Button to update the Online Connection Information W indow display. Then execute the online operation again.

Note: When the “connect” operation is executed, the connection is made after the Online

Connection Information Window display has been automatically updated, without any dialog box displayed for updating the window display.

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1-5 Window Descriptions

1-5-2 Main Window

Workspace Window

Note Accessible Status for Networks

The Workspace Window lists the networks displayed in the Network Configuration Window.

Project name

List of networks displayed in Network Configuration Window

Network address (3 digits following #)

Network type

Network name

The icon to the left of the network that is currently connected and can be accessed will be either accessed at any one time.) To enable accessing a network, right-click on it and select Connect. The actual communications configuration can then be uploaded by right-clicking the Communications Unit/port and selecting Transfer actual communications configuration with that on the CX-Integrator, right-click the Communications Unit/port and select Compare.

Note: The Workspace Window corresponds 1:1 to the Network Configuration Window.

The following status is possible for a network displayed in the Workspace Window.

Display in

Workspace

Window

If the Network Configuration Window is closed, double-click on a network in the Workspace Window, and the communications configuration of that network will be displayed in the Network Configuration Window.

Accessible network Right-click the network and

Inaccessible networks Networks created offline

With the CX-Integrator, only one Communications Unit/port can be

−

Network to PC. To compare the

Status Operation Remarks

Only one network can be

select Connect.

or networks for which the communications configuration has been uploaded and then the connection was changed to a different network by right-clicking and selecting Connect.

accessed at any one time. Network configurations can be uploaded or compared only for a network in this status. Note: Access is possible to a network only when it is connected. Note: Access is not possible to a network that is not connected.

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”

1-5-2 Main Window

Network Configuration Window

When the network configuration is uploaded online from the target PLC, the network configuration will be displayed in this window. If a network is inserted offline, the new network will be displayed in the Network Configuration Window. The Network Configuration Window corresponds 1:1 with the Workspace Window.

Online (Same for All Network Types)

The target component’s actual network configuration (including component parameters) can be uploaded online from the target component by selecting Transfer [Network to PC] after selecting Connect. The uploaded network configuration will be displayed in this Network Configuration Window.

Meaning of Window Background Colors and Target Component Highlighting

The background of the Network Configuration Window will be gray when the window can be accessed. Also, the target component will be highlighted with a green border.

The window title shows network number (assigned in order starting with Network1), then the network type, and finally the networ address in parentheses.

The network type is displayed after the network number.

The default component name is “Compo followed by a number (assigned in order starting with 1).

The target PLC is highlighted with a green border.

The background is gray when online and white when offline.

Item Online Offline

Network Configuration Window

Component display

Note: The relay PLC will remain the target PLC with the green border until another node (PLC) is

specified as the target PLC by selecting Connect to this PLC.

Background color Gray

Target component (See note.)

Other component No border

Green border

White

No border

Offline (for DeviceNet or CompoWay/F Only)

When offline in a DeviceNet network, components can be selected from the Component List Menu and added to the virtual network in the Network Configuration Window by dragging them from the EDS (DeviceNet) Tab and dropping them in the Network Configuration Window.

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1-5-2 Main Window

DeviceNet: A Master or Slave can be selected fr om the EDS (DeviceNet) Tab Page and then dragged and dropped in the Network Configuration Window. Other Device: Other components can be selected from the CPS Tab Page and then dragged and dropped in the Network Configur ation Window.

With DeviceNet, the node address, product name, and slave allocation status in the master will be displayed as shown below.

Node addresses are displayed with a # prefix.

Product names are displayed.

When slaves are registered with the master, the node address of the master is displayed after the

icon with a # prefix.

Later, the component parameters in the virtual network that was created can be downloaded to the devices on the actual network online. Furthermore, the configuration of the virtual network that was created (not including component parameters) or selected component parameters can be compared to the actual network configuration or the parameters in the actual component.

Note The same functions can be performed by right-clicking in the window and selecting

from the Edit or Component Menu. If the mouse pointer is moved to a component, a description of the component will be displayed in a pop-up. For other than DeviceNet, the version of each component is also displayed (except for version 0).

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1-5-2 Main Window

Parts List (Component List)

Components are listed in the Parts List. A component can be added to the network just by selecting the component in the Parts List and then dragging and dropping it in the Network Configuration Window. There are lists in the CPS and EDS Tabs.

CPS Tab

The Parts List shows the OMRON components that have had CPS files installed. The components are organized by component type in the directory tree format. A component can be added by selecting the desired component from the Parts List and then dragging and dropping it in the non-DeviceNet Network Configuration Window. The following component types are available.

Component type Description

Generic Device These are general-purpose devices such as computers that are not

Human-Machine Interface Contains the supported OMRON NS-series PT models. PLC Contains the supported OMRON CS/CJ-series PLC (CPU Unit)

Sensor Contains the supported OMRON ZX-series Smart Sensor models. Temperature Controller Contains the supported OMRON E5@-series Temperature Controllers.

Note: The CPS files are installed in the following directory:

Program Files\Common Files\Omron\Profiles\CPSFiles

EDS Tab

CPS-compatible.

models.

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The Parts List shows components that have had EPS files installed. The components are organized by both vendor and component type in the directory tree format. A single device will be displayed in both the vendor and component type directory trees. Select the device in whichever directory is easier to use. A component can be added by selecting the desired component from the Parts List and then dragging and dropping it in the DeviceNet Network Configuration Window.

 Vendor List

The installed devices are organized by vendor name in this directory. When the CX-Integrator is first installed, the OMRON directory will be the only directory, but other manufacturer’s directories will be created automatically when another manufacturer’s EDS files are installed.

1-5 Window Descriptions

1-5-2 Main Window

 DeviceType List

The installed devices are organized by device type in this directory. The following device types are available.

Device type Description

Generic Purpose Discrete I/O Contains general-purpose I/O devices. Communications Adapter Contains devices that operate as network gateways. Human-Machine Interface Contains devices that operate as human-machine interfaces, such

as PTs. AC Drives Contains AC drive devices. Position Controller Contains devices equipped with positioning functions, such as

Generic Device Other devices

servomotors and stepping motors.

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1-6 Menus

1-6-1 Menus

1-6 Menus

1-6-1 Menus

Main

File

Edit

View Tool bar Used to customize the toolbar. OK OK Workspace

Output

Component List

Status Bar Displays and hides the status bar. OK OK Update of Online Connection

Large Icons Displays components in the

Large Icons-Maintenance mode Displays components in the

Detail Switches to a detailed display. DeviceNet

Sub-menu/command Description

New Creates a new project. OK OK Open Opens a project that already

exists. Close Closes the project being edited. OK OK Save Saves (overwrites) the project

Save As Saves the project being edited

Import Network Imports a DeviceNet network

Export

Print Preview Displays a printing preview. OK OK Print Prints component parameters and

NewProject.smt Opens the previous file. OK OK Exit Exists the CX-Integrator. Undo Undoes the previous operation. OK No Redo Restores an operation that has

Cut Cuts the specified range. OK No Copy Copies the selected object to the

Paste Pastes the object on the clipboard

Delete Deletes the selected object. OK No Select All Selects all objects. OK No Toggle Position Switches the positions of

Windows

Information Window

Network Exports the DeviceNet network

DeviceNet Component

Comment list

Alt+1

Alt+2

Alt+3 Online Connection Information Alt+4

being edited.

under a different name.

configuration file (.npf).

configuration file (.npf) for the

DeviceNet network selected in the

Workspace Window.

Saves I/O comments in a

CSV-format file.

I/O comment lists.

been undone.

clipboard.

to the cursor position.

components in the Network

Configuration Window between

above and below the network line.

Displays and hides the Workspace

Window.

Displays and hides the Output

Window.

Displays and hides the

Component List Window.

Displays and hides the Online

Connection Information Window.

Updates the display for the Online

Connection Information Window.

Network Configuration Window

with large icons.

Network Configuration Window

with large icons in Maintenance

Mode.

Network

type

All networks

DeviceNet only DeviceNet only

DeviceNet only

All networks

All networks except DeviceNet All networks

DeviceNet only

only

Offline Online

OK OK

OK No

OK OK

OK No

OK OK

No OK

OK OK

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1-6 Menus

1-6-1 Menus

Main

View 200% Displays components in the

100% Displays components in the

75% Displays components in the

Properties Displays the properties of the

Insert

Network Work Online Switches between working offline

Communication Settings Used to change the device type

IP address table setting Sets the CX-Integrator IP address

Auto Online Automatically connects to the

Change connection to the PLC Switches the connection to the

Transfer [PC to Network] Downloads all component

Transfer [Network to PC] Uploads the network configuration

Compare Compares the virtual network on

Sub-menu/command Description

Zoom

Network Configuration Window at

200% of the default size.

Network Configuration Window at

the default size.

Network Configuration Window at

75% of the default size.

50% Displays components in the

Network Configuration Window at

50% of the default size.

selected project, network,

component, or EDS file. Network Adds a new virtual network to the

Network Configuration Window

offline. Component Adds the component selected in

the Component List Window to the

Network Configuration Window

offline. Insert TBranch Adds a new T-branch to the

Network Configuration Window

offline (Controller Link only).

and online with the relay PLC

using the device type setting in

the computer.

settings of the relay PLC on the

computer. The Change Dialog Box

PLC is displayed.

table. (Only when the relay PLC is

set for Ethernet communications

and the network address is 1 or

greater.)

relay PLC using the

communications settings of the

PLC (supported for serial

communications only).

After the auto-connection has

been made, the device type

information of the relay PLC that

was connected to will be

uploaded.

selected network to enable

accessing it.

parameters from the virtual

network on the computer to the

components in the actual network.

of the Communications Unit

selected in the Online Connection

Information Window, provided that

the network can be displayed and

accessed in the W orkspace

Window.

the computer to the network

configuration of the actual

networks (without component

parameters). The target PLC must

be online and accessible.

Network

type

All networks OK OK

OK OK

OK No

OK OK

OK No

Ethernet only. OK OK

OK No

No OK

Offline Online

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Main

Network Edit Enables editing the parameters of

Write Writes the parameters of the

Read Reads the parameters from a

Transfer [PC to

Transfer

Move to upper network Displays the next higher network

Move to lower network Displays the next lower network

Rename Network Changes the network name. OK No Change Network Address Changes the network address. Update Maintenance Information Updates the device’s maintenance

Component

Edit Enables editing the parameters of

Load Reads the parameters from a

Save Saves the parameters of the

Download Downloads the selected

Upload Uploads the selected component

Monitor Enables monitoring the selected

Reset Resets the selected component. DeviceNet

Start Special

Start Only Starts the associated Support

Sub-menu/command Description

Parameter

Application

Network]

[Network to PC]

Compare Compares the network

Wizard Enables setting component

Compare Compares the selected

Start with Settings Inherited

the selected Controller Link

network.

selected component to a

component parameter file.

component parameter file to a

selected component.

Downloads all component

parameters or network parameters

from the virtual network on the

computer to the actual network.

Uploads the network configuration

and all component parameters or

network parameters from the

actual network to the virtual

network on the computer.

configuration and all component

parameters or network parameters

between the actual network and

the virtual network on the

computer.

layer.

information.

parameters with a wizard (for

supported components only).

the selected component.

component parameter file to a

selected component.

selected component to a

component parameter file.

component parameters to the

actual component.

parameters from the actual

component.

component parameters with those

in the actual component.

component (for supported

components only).

Starts the associated Support

Software for the selected

component or PLC, keeping the

CX-Integrator settings.

Software for the selected

component or PLC, without

keeping the CX-Integrator

settings.

Network

type

All networks OK OK

OK OK

OK No

No OK

DeviceNet only DeviceNet only

All networks

DeviceNet only DeviceNet only

All networks

OK OK

No OK

DeviceNet only

only All networks OK OK

OK OK

Offline Online

No OK

OK No No OK

OK OK

No OK

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1-6-1 Menus

Main

Component Error Log Display the CPU Unit error log

Mode Setting Reads or changes the CPU Unit’s

Maintenance information Displays the maintenance

Status/Error of Communication Unit Displays the status and error

Error Log of Communication Unit Displays the error log of a

Resister to

Change Node address Changes the node address of a

I/O Comment Enables editing the comments of a

Edit Device Comment Enables changing the comment of

Tools

Sub-menu/command Description

IO table Starts the I/O Table Component

No applicable

another device

Start Data Link Starts the Data Link Component. OK OK Start Routing Table Starts the Routing Table

NT Link tool Auto online setting Automatically detects an

DeviceNet tool

Controller Link tool

Echoback test between PLC nodes CPS file Install CPS Installs a CPS file on the computer

EDS file

devices

Generic parameter setting Edit Configuration file

Edit configuration file

Install of plugin module Setup monitor refresh timer Parameter auto update when I/O size changed

Network Diagnosis Starts the Controller Link Network

Ping test Starts the Ethernet ping test tool. No OK Ethernet tool Broadcast node search Starts the echoback test tool for

Install EDS Installs an EDS file on the

Create Creates a new EDS file on the

Delete Deletes an EDS file from the EDS

Save Saves an EDS file from the EDS

online.

operating mode online.

information of the selected

component.

information on a Communications

Unit online.

Communications Unit online.

Registers the current device to the

scan list in another device.

component.

DeviceNet device (component).

a component.

Component.

NS-series PT connected serially

via an NT Link to a CS/CJ-series

PLC.

Sends an explicit message. DeviceNet

Edits each settings file. DeviceNet

Edits a variety of setting files. DeviceNet

Enables installing a plug-in

module.

Set the monitor refresh timer for

the device monitor window.

Enables automatically updating

the slave I/O size registered in the

scan list in the master when a

slave I/O size is changed. The

default setting is OFF (not

automatically updated). Normally,

leave this function set to OFF.

Diagnosis Tool.

Uses IP broadcast to search for

nodes on Ethernet.

checking the communications

status of the network.

and adds the component to the

CPS list.

computer and adds the device to

the EDS list.

computer and adds the device to

the EDS list.

list.

list in a file with a different name.

Network

type

All networks

No OK

DeviceNet only

All networks No OK

No OK

DeviceNet only All networks OK No

DeviceNet only DeviceNet only All networks

NT Link only No OK

only

only DeviceNet only DeviceNet only DeviceNet only

All networks No OK

Ethernet only

All networks

DeviceNet only

DeviceNet only DeviceNet only

Offline Online

No OK

OK No

OK OK

No OK

OK OK

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Main

Tools EDS file Find Searches for the specified EDS

Window

Help

Sub-menu/command Description

file in the EDS list. Close All Closes all windows. OK OK Next Docked Moves the focus to the next

Previous Docked Cascade Cascades the windows. OK OK Tile Horizontally Tiles the windows horizontally. OK OK Tile Vertically Tiles the windows vertically. OK OK Help Contents Displays help. OK OK Online Registration Displays the online registration

About CX-Integrator Displays version information. OK OK

Moves the focus to the previous

docked window.

window.

Network

type

DeviceNet only All networks

OK OK

Offline Online

OK OK

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Online Connection Information Window

Pop-up Menu for the Relay PLC's Communications Settings

The following pop-up menu will be displayed if you right-click the relay PLC’s communications settings line (starting with Offline) in the Online Connection Information Window.

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Pop-up menu item Description Offline Online

Work Online Connects to the relay PLC using the device

type settings on the computer.

Auto Online For a serial connection, automatically

connects using the communications settings in the PLC. (The device type settings of the

connected relay PLC will be uploaded.) Edit Communication Settings

Used to change the device type settings of

the relay PLC on the computer. The Change

PLC Dialog Box is displayed.

OK No

Note: The following will be displayed when online.

Pop-up menu item Description Offline Online

Offline Closes the connect and places the

CX-Integrator offline.

No OK

Pop-up Menu for Target PLC Online

Pop-up menu item Description Offline Online

I/O table Starts the I/O Table Component. No OK Error Log Starts the PLC Error Component. No OK Mode Setting Changes the operating mode of the CPU Unit No OK Start Routing Table Starts the Routing Table Component. No OK Echoback test between PLC nodes

Starts the echoback test for checking the communications status of the network.

No OK

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Pop-up Menu for Communications Units/Ports under TargetPLC Online

Pop-up menu Description Offline

Transfer [Network to PC] Uploads the communications configuration

of the selected Communications Unit/port.

Connect Enables accessing the selected

Communications Unit/port.

Start Data Link Starts the Data Link Component. (Controller

Link or SYSMAC Link only) Start Routing Table Starts the Routing Table Component. No OK --NT Link Tool - NT Link Auto Online Setting

Controller Link Tool – Network diagnosis Ethernet tool – Ping test Starts the Ethernet ping test tool. No OK OK Echoback test between PLC nodes

Automatically detects the communications

settings of an NS-series PT that is

connected serially to the selected

Communications Unit/port, overwrites the

PLC serial port’s communications settings

to match them, and connects automatically.

Starts the Controller Link Network

Diagnostic Tool.

Starts the echoback test for checking the

communications status of the network.

Online

Not

connected

No No OK

No OK OK

Connected

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1-6 Menus

1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Network Configuration Window

Pop-up Menu for Components

PLCs

Pop-up menu Description Offline Online

Parameter Edit Edits the selected PLC’s parameters. OK No Load Reads the selected PLC’s parameters from

Save Saves the selected PLC’s parameters. OK OK

Compare and Change Unit Version

Display Error Log Displays present CPU Unit errors and the

Status/Error of Communication Unit Error Log of Communication Unit Connect to this PLC Switches to the selected PLC as the target

Toggle Position Moves a component’s icon above or below

Copy Copies the selected PLC. OK No Paste Pastes the selected PLC in the network. OK No Delete Deletes the selected PLC. OK No Edit Name Changes the selected PLC’s name. OK No Edit Node Address Edits the selected PLC’s node address. OK No Start Special Application

Start with Settings Inherited Start Only Starts the associated application

a file.

Compares the unit version of the actual component (Unit) with the unit version supported by the software on the computer. Also changes the unit version of the component on the computer to match the unit version of the actual component (Unit).

CPU Unit error log online. Displays a Communications Unit’s status and error information online. Displays a Communications Unit’s error log online.

PLC so it is possible to access that PLC. Allows the network configuration to be read.

the network line.

Starts the associated application while keeping the PLC model settings.

(CX-Programmer for a PLC).

OK No

No OK

OK No

OK OK

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Other Components

Pop-up menu Description Offline Online

Parameter Edit Edits the selected PLC’s parameters. OK No Load Reads the selected PLC’s parameters from

Save Saves the selected PLC’s parameters. OK OK

Toggle Position Moves a component’s icon above or below

Start Special Application

Start Only Starts the associated application

Start with

Settings

Inherited

a file.

the network line.

Starts the associated application while keeping the PLC model settings.

(CX-Thermo for a Temperature Controller).

OK No

OK OK

DeviceNet Networks

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Sub-menu/command Description Offline Online

Parameter

Monitor Enables monitoring a device on the network

Wizard Enables setting device parameters with a

wizard (for supported devices only). Edit Enables editing device parameters. OK OK Load Loads parameters from a device parameter

file. Save Saves device parameters to a file.

Upload Uploads device parameters from a device on

the network. Download Downloads device parameters to a device on

the network. Compare Compare device parameters with the

parameters in a device on the network.

(supported devices only).

OK OK

No OK

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Sub-menu/command Description Offline Online

Reset Resets a device on the network. No OK Maintenance information Displays the maintenance information for the

Resister to another device Registers the current device to the scan list in

Export Comment list Exports I/O comments in CSV format

NX-Server DDE

NX-Server ONC

ONC DRM Unit

Cut Cuts the selected device. OK No Copy Copies the selected device. OK No Paste Pastes the device on the clipboard. OK No Delete Deletes the selected device. OK No Change Node Address Changes the selected device’s node address. OK No Change Device Comment Changes the selected device’s description

I/O Comment Enables editing I/O comments. OK No Start Special Application

Properties Displays the properties of the device. OK OK

Setup File

Start with Settings Inherited Start Only Starts the associated application. OK OK

selected device.

another device.

(supported devices only).

Scan list information is output in the

NX-Server DDE Edition file format.

Scan list information is output in the

NX-Server ONC Edition file format.

Scan list information is output in the ONC

Master parameter file format.

(comment).

Starts the associated application while

keeping the PLC model settings. OK OK

OK OK

OK No

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1-6 Menus

1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Workspace Window

Pop-up Menu for the Project Name or Network

Pop-up menu Selected Description Offline

Open Network Displays the network

configuration of the selected network in the Network Configuration Window.

Insert Network Project name Adds a new network on the

Delete Deletes a virtual network

Transfer [PC to Network] Downloads the network

Transfer [Network to PC] Uploads the network

Compare Compares the virtual

Connect Enables access the virtual

Rename Network Changes the name of a

Change Network Address Changes the network

Copy

Paste Project name Pastes the virtual network

Network

computer.

from the computer.

configuration (including component parameters) of a virtual network on the computer to the same network address.

configuration and component parameters from the actual network to the virtual network on the computer for the actual network of the same network address as the virtual network.

network on the computer to the network configuration of the actual network (without component parameters).

network on the computer.

virtual network on the computer.

address of a virtual network on the computer. Copies the selected network.

that was copied offline.

Online

Not

connected

OK OK OK

OK No No

No No OK

No OK OK

OK OK OK

OK No No

Connected

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Pop-up menu Selected Description Offline

Parameter

Edit Edits the network

Load Reads the network

Save Writes the selected

Transfer [PC to Network] Transfer [Network to PC]

Compare

Network

parameters of a virtual Controller Link network on the computer (Controller Link or SYSMAC Link only).

parameters from a network parameter file to the selected network.

network’s network parameters to a network file. Downloads the network parameters from the computer to the network. Uploads the actual network’s network parameters to the computer.

Compares the computer’s network parameters with the actual network parameters.

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1-6-2 Pop-up Menus

Online

Not

connected

OK OK OK

OK OK No

No No OK

Connected

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1-6 Menus

1-6-3 Toolbars

The most commonly used functions are provided as icons on toolbars. The following menu commands are allocated to these icons.

Icon Description Actual menu command

Creates a new project. File - New

Opens a project file. File - Open

Saves a project. File - Save

Print. File - Print

Print Preview. File - Print Preview

Undo. Edit - Undo

Redo. Edit - Redo

Cuts devices. Edit - Cut

Copies devices. Edit - Copy

Pastes devices. Edit - Paste

Switches between working offline and online with the device type setting in the computer. Enables changing device type settings on the computer. Automatically connects to the relay PLC using the communications settings of the PLC (supported for serial communications only). Downloads a network configuration created offline in the Network Configuration Window to the Communications Unit selected in the Online Connection Information Window. Uploads the network configuration of the Communications Unit selected in the Online Connection Information Window. Compares a network configuration created offline in the Network Configuration Window with network configuration of the Communications Unit selected in the Online Connection Information Window. Increases or decreases the magnification of the components displayed in the Network Configuration Window. Displays the next higher network layer. Network - Move to upper network

Displays the next lower network layer. Network - Move to Lower network

Uploads network device information. Network - Transfer [Network to PC]

Downloads network device information. Network - Transfer [PC to Network]

Displays the windows in network configuration mode. Maintenance mode View - Large Icons Maintenance Mode

Displays the windows in detailed report mode. Device parameter wizard. Component - Parameter - Wizard

Edits device parameters. Component - Parameter - Edit

Network - Work Online

Network - Communication Settings

Network - Auto Online

Network - Transfer [PC to Network]

Network - Transfer [Network to PC]

Network - Compare

View - Zoom

View - Large Icons

View - Detail

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1-6 Menus

1-6-3 Toolbars

Icon

Reads parameters from device parameter files. Saves device parameters in files. Component - Parameter - Save

Uploads device parameters. Transfer [PC to Component]

Downloads device parameters. Transfer [Component to PC]

Maintenance information Component - Maintenance

Monitors supported network devices. Component - Monitor

Edits I/O comments. Component - I/O Comment

Displays device properties. Component - Properties

Adds new EDS files. Tools - EDS file - Install EDS

Deletes EDS files. Tools - EDS file - Delete

Saves a new EDS file with a new EDS file name. Inserts components. Insert - Component

Searches for EDS files. Tools - EDS file - Find

Displays EDS file properties. View - Properties

Description Actual menu command

Component - Parameter - Read

information

Tools - EDS file - Save

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Communications

Section 2 Basic Operations

This section describes the basic operations used for the CX-Integrator.

2-1 Basic Procedures

This section describes the overall procedures used for the CX-Integrator.

Basic procedure Page

Online

Uploading Network Configurations from Target PLCs Other than the Relay PLC 2-5 Reading Network Configurations and Parameters from Actual Networks and Saving Them to Files Online Designing DeviceNet and CompoWay/F Networks Offline 2-7 Reading Saved Parameters and Downloading Them Online to DeviceNet or CompoWay/F Components Directly Connecting the Computer Running CX-Integrator to CompoWay/F Components without Going Through a PLC

Uploading Network Configurations Online

The PLC that is initially connected online form the CX-Integrator is called the relay PLC. The relay PLC is connected directly, either serially or though a network. The network configuration and component parameters of the relay PLC can be uploaded.

PLCs with Only One Network Communications Unit

If the relay PLC (which is the target PLC when the online connection is first made) has only one Network Communications Unit (see note), it is not necessary to create and transfer a local network table.

Note: Network Communications Units include Ethernet Units, Controller Link Units, SYSMAC

LINK Units, DeviceNet Units, and FL-net Units. Serial Communications Boards/Units are not included.

Overall Procedure

Start the CX-Integrator.

Connect online to the relay PLC.

PLCs with Only One Network Communications Unit PLCs with More Than One Network Communications Unit

Example: Sel ect from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a serial connection.

Component

−

Auto Online

2-2 Uploading Network Configurations

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Connect to a Communications Unit/port to

enable accessing it.

Upload the network structure.

Network Configuration Example

Computer running CX-Integrator

Relay PLC (= target PLC)

Direct serial or network connection

CS/CJ-series PLC

One Network Communications Unit (Ethernet Unit, Controller Link Unit, SYSMAC LINK Unit, DeviceNet Unit, or FL-net Unit)

Right-click the desired network in the Online Connection Information W indow and select

from the pop-up menu.

Connect

Right-click and select

PC]

The network address will be 0.

Transfer [Network to

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2-1 Basic Procedures

PLCs with More Than One Network Communications Unit

If the relay PLC has more than one Network Communications Unit (see note 1), it is normally necessary to create and transfer a local network table (see note 2).

−

Select Tools local network table, and download it to the relay PLC.

Note 1: Network Communications Units include Ethernet Units, Controller Link Units,

Note 2: The local network table is one of the routing tables. It lists the unit numbers and

Overall Procedure

Connect online to the relay PLC.

Start Routing Table to start the Routing Table Component, set the

SYSMAC LINK Units, DeviceNet Units, and FL-net Units. Serial Communications Boards/Units are not included except in the following case: If serial ports are registered in the local network table to treat them as networks, the serial ports must be treated as Network Communications Units, including the serial ports on the CPU Unit.

network addresses of the network Communications Units.

Number of Network Communications

Units

Only 1 Not required

More than 1 Required

Start the CX-Integrator.

Local network table registration

Example: S elect from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a serial conn ection.

Component

−

Auto Online

Create the local network table.

Transfer the local network table to the relay PLC

via the serial connection.

Connect to a Communications Unit/port to

enable accessing it.

Upload the network structure.

Network Configuration Example

Computer running CX-Integrator

Relay PLC (= target PLC)

Direct serial or network connection

CS/CJ-series PLC

Select

Tools - Start Routing Table

menu bar.

Create the local network table and select

−

Option

Transfer to PLC

Right-click the de sired network in the Online Connection Information Window and select

from the pop -up menu.

Connec

Right-click and select

PC]

Transfer [Network to

At least one network address mu st be assigned in the local network table.

from the

Required

More than One Network Communication s Unit (Ethernet Unit, Controller Link Unit, SYSMAC LINK Unit, DeviceNet Unit, or FL-net Unit)

The local network table must be tr ansferred when the relay PLC is still the target PLC to register the correspondence between unit numbers and network addresses.

Note A local network table must be registered in the CPU Unit when the target PLC has

more than one Network Communications Unit, except in the case outlined below. Even if an online connection is made to a PLC, it will not be possible to upload or download the network configurations unless a local network table is registered.

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Note The following case is an exception to the rule that a local network table must be regis-

tered if there are two or more Network Communications Units mounted.

Overview: If a local network table is not registered and a direct serial connection is

made to a target PLC in which two or more Network Communications Units are mounted, it will be possible to access only the network of the Communications Unit with the lowest unit number. In this case, the network address of each network will be 0 and the network addresses will be displayed as “ Information Window.

Procedure: Connect online to the relay PLC. Open the Online Connection

Information Window and right-click the Network Communications Unit with the lowest unit number and select Connect from the pop-up menu. That Network Communication Unit’s network is the only network that will be accessible.

Computer running CX-Integrator

After connecting online to the relay PLC, the Network Communications Unit will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window with the network addresses given as “−”. Right-click the Network Communications Unit with the smallest unit number and select

from the pop-up menu to enable accessing that network.

Connect

−” in the Online Connection

Direct serial communications

DeviceNet Unit’s unit number: 3

Ethernet Unit’s unit number: 2

Controller Link Unit’s unit number: 1

Relay PLC (= target PLC)

CS/CJ-series PLC

Ethernet (network address = 0)

DeviceNet (network address = 0)

More than One Network Communications Unit (Ethernet Unit, Controller Link Unit, SYSMAC LINK Unit, DeviceNet Unit, or FL-net Unit)

Local Network Table Not Registered in PLC to which a Direct Serial Connection Has Been Made:

Access is possible only to the Network Communications Unit with the smallest unit number, which is the Controller Link Unit in this example.

Controller Link (network address = 0)

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Uploading

Network Configurations from Target PLCs other than the Relay

PLC

The network configuration of another PLC can be read via the PLC that was first connected to the computer (known as the relay PLC). To read another PLC’s network configuration, switch the target PLC from the relay PLC to the desired PLC connected. At this point, it is possible to upload the configuration of the network (including component parameters) of the network connected to that target PLC.

Note: When accessing a target PLC other than the relay PLC, observe the following two pre-

cautions, set routing tables, and transfer them to the PLCs.

• Always create local network tables and transfer them to the relay PLC and target PLC.

• When specifying a target PLC in another network, register both local network tables and

relay network tables in all of the PLCs on the path between the relay PLC and target PLC.

Overall Procedure

Start the CX-Integrator.

Connect online to the relay PLC.

Create the local network table.

Transfer the local network table to the relay

PLC via the serial connection.

Example: Select Component −Auto Online from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a serial connection.

Required when there is more than one Network Communications Unit in the relay PLC.

Create the local network tables

and relay network tables.

Transfer the routing tables to all PLCs

between the relay PLC and target PLC.

Required when the target PLC is on a remote network.

Connect to a Communications

Unit/port to enable accessing it.

Upload the network structure.

Switch the target PLC.

Connect to a Communications

Unit/port to enable accessing it.

Upload the network structure.

Right-click the desired net work in the Online Connection Information Window and select

from the pop-up menu.

Connect

Right-click the target PLC in the Network Structure Window and select Connect to this PLC.

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Reading Network Configurations and Parameters from Actual Networks

and Saving Them to Files Online

To simplify maintenance, the target PLC’s actual network configuration and all of the DeviceNet and CompoWay/F component parameters can be uploaded and saved in a project file (.cin) for each network.

Overall Procedure

Start the CX-Integrator.

Connect online to the relay PLC (= target PLC).

Create the local network table.

Transfer the local network table to the relay PLC

via the serial connection.

Connect to a Communications Unit/port to

enable accessing it.

Upload the network configuration.

Save the project file (.cin).

Example: Select Component - Auto Online from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a serial connection.

Select Tools - Start Routing Table from the menu bar.

Create the local network table and select

Option - Transfer to PLC.

Right-click the desired network in t he Online Connection Information Window and select

Connec

Right-click and sel ect Transfer [Network to PC].

Select Network - Parameter - Write to file from the menu bar.

from the pop-up menu.

Required when there is more than one Network Communications Unit in the relay PLC (= target PLC).

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Designing DeviceNet and CompoWay/F Networks Offline

Networks can be designed on the CX-Integrator even before they have been installed. Parameters for individual DeviceNet masters and slaves can be set. Parameters for individual CompoWay/F slaves can be set. The specified parameters can be saved in project files. All DeviceNet device and CompoWay/F component properties are included in the project file (.cin).

Overall Procedure

●

DeviceNet Networks

Add devices to the virtual network.

Set slave parameters for slaves that require

setting.

Set master parameters.

Start the CX-Integrator.

●

CompoWay/F Networks

Add CompoWay/F slaves to the virtual network.

Set CompoWay/F slave parameters.

Save everything in the project file (.cin).

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Reading Saved Parameters and Downloading Them Online to DeviceNet

or CompoWay/F Components

All of the component parameters on a network can be downloaded to the actual components from a previously saved project file (.cin) after the network has been installed. Parameters can also be downloaded for individual components.

Overall Procedure

Start the CX-Integrator.

Read network structure file.

Connect online to the relay PLC (= target PLC).

Create the local network table.

Transfer the local network table to the relay

PLC via the serial connection.

Connect to a Communications Unit/port to enable

accessing it.

Download parameters to the network or

to individual components.

Network

−

Parameter − Read from

Select

from the menu bar.

file

Select

Tools - Start Routing Table

menu bar.

Create the local network table and select

−

Option

Transfer to PLC

Right-click the desired network in the Online Connection Information W indow and select

from the pop-up menu.

Connect

Network

−

Transfer [PC to Network]

Download

Select

Component

from the

from the menu bar.

Required when there is more than one Network Communications Unit in the relay PLC (= target PLC).

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2-1 Basic Procedures

Directly Connecting the Computer Running CX-Integrator to CompoWay/F

Components without Going Through a PLC

Uploading the CompoWay/F network configuration is possible through a direction connection from the CX-Integrator to CompoWay/F protocol components using RS-232C or RS-485 communications without going through a PLC. Component parameters can also be set.

Overall Procedure

Change the device type in the Change PLC

Connect online to the CompoWay/F component.

Start the CX-Integrator.

Dialog Box to

Upload the network structure.

CompoWay/F Device.

Set the CompoWay/F component parameters.

Download parameters to the CompoWay/F

component.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-1 Overview

2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-1 Overview

To use the CX-Integrator, the computer must first connect online to a PLC connected though a direct serial connection or another PLC in the network (known as the relay PLC). Once the online connection is established with the relay PLC, another PLC can be specified as the target PLC and accessed through the relay PLC. Normally, the same PLC is both the relay PLC and the target PLC.

Computer running CX-I ntegrator

Relay PLC (= tar get PLC)

Direct serial or network connection

First, connect online to the relay P LC.

CS/CJ-series PLC

Serial communications/ network communications to be accessed

Note: If an online connection is made to the relay PLC, the same PLC will be both the relay PLC

and the target PLC. Once the relay PLC has been connected to online, the network configuration can be uploaded or the target PLC can be changed to a different PLC.

Computer running CX-I ntegrator

Relay PLC

Direct serial or network connection

First, connect online to the relay PLC.

Initially, the relay PLC and the target PLC are the same. The CX-Integrator is

(The target PLC can be changed later.)

CS/CJ-series PLC

Target PLC

CS/CJ-serie s PLC

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Serial communications/network communications to be access ed

After connecting online to the relay PLC, check for CPU Unit errors, eliminate the cause of the errors, and clear the errors.

2-2-2 Procedures

An online connection to the relay PLC can be established automatically or manually.

Automatic Online Connection

For automatic connections, the communications settings are automatically set to those of the PLC (i.e., the user does not have to make any communications settings on the computer).

−

1. Select Network

The Auto Online Dialog Box will be displayed.

Auto Online from the menu bar or click the icon.

2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

2. Select the connection method.

• If the connecting port at the PLC is a serial port (peripheral, RS-232C, or RS-422/485), check the box for a serial connection (including when Serial-USB conversion cable is used). From the Serial port of PC pull-down list, select the COM port for the computer that is to be used.

• If the connecting port is the USB port on the NSJ-series or CP-series, select USB connection.

Depending on the connection method selected, follow the procedures described below.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

When Serial Connection Is Selected

1. Detection of the serial connection method will start and the Auto-Connecting Dialog Box will be displayed.

2. If automatic connection with the PLC is successful, the online status and information on the target PLC will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window.

Online

displayed.

Online Connection Information Window

Relay PL C’s model s ettings in the com

Target PLC information

Information on accessible Communications Units and ports in the target PLC

uter

Note 1: The device type information that was uploaded can be checked offline by clicking

the icon or selecting Network - Communications Settings from the menu bar.

Note 2: Once an automatic connection has been made, switching between offline and

online is possible by clicking the

icon or selecting Network − Work Online from the menu bar. If the network and node address settings for the relay PLC and the target PLC are the same, the Unit that was connected immediately before will be automatically connected again the next time online.

Note 3: When connecting online for the first time after opening a project, the target Unit will

be determined in the following order.

1. The Unit with the same network and node addresses.

2. When a routing table is set for the target PLC, the communicating Unit or port with the lowest network address in the target networks.

When USB Connection Is Selected

(USB connection can be selected when connecting to an NSJ-series or CP-series.)

1. Detection of the selected connection method will start and the Auto-Connecting Dialog Box will be displayed.

2. If automatic connection with the Controller is successful, just as with serial connection, the online status and information on the target Controller will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

Manual Online Connections

For a manual connection, the communications settings of the relay PLC on the computer are set first before an online connection is made.

Communications Settings

Select Network − Communication Settings from the menu bar, click the communications setting icon. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

Item Contents

Device Name Relay Device (fixed) Device Type

Network Type

Click the Settings Button to display the Network Settings Dialog Box for each type of network. Details are described here for Toolbus, SYSMAC WAY, and Ethernet. Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual for other methods.

Series Device Type CPU Unit model CS Series

CJ Series

NSJ Series NSJ G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D,

- CompoWay/F

Select one of the following network types. Network type Contents Toolbus Select to connect the computer with a direct serial

SYSMAC WAY Select to connect the computer with a direct serial

Ethernet Select to connect the computer directly to an Ethernet

Ethernet (FINS/TCP) Select to connect the computer directly to an Ethernet

FinsGateway Select to use FinsGateway for communications.

Controller Link Select to connect the computer directly to a Controller

SYSMAC LINK Select to connect the computer directly to a SYSMAC

CompoWay/F Select to connect the computer with a direct serial

USB Select to connect the computer directly to an

CS1H CS1H-CPU67/66/65/64/63(-V1) CS1G/CJ1G CS1G-CPU45/44/43/42(-V1) CS1G-H CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CS1H-H CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H CS1D-H CS1D-CPU67H/65H CS1D-S CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S CS1G/CJ1G CJ1G-CPU45/44 CJ1M CJ1M-CPU23/22/21/13/12/11 CJ1G-H CJ1G- CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1H-H CJ1H-CPU67H/66H/65H CP1H-XA CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP-Series CP1H-X CP1H-X@@@@-@

Device

NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D.)

Select CompoWay/F Device to connect the computer running CX-Integrator directly as a CompoWay/F slave using serial communications.

connection using the Toolbus protocol. Note: The Toolbus (peripheral) protocol is faster

than the SYSMAC WAY protocol. Serial connections are generally made using this network type.

connection using the SYSMAC WAY protocol. Note: The SYSMAC WAY protocol enables 1:N

connections, which are not possible for the Toolbus protocol.

network using the Ethernet UDP/IP protocol.

network using the Ethernet TCP/IP protocol.

(Selected when using FinsGateway for all communications.)

Link network through a Controller Link Support Board.

LINK network through a SYSMAC LINK Support Board.

connection to a CompoWay/F slave.

NSJ-series NSJ Controller using a USB cable.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

Toolbus

Click the Driver Tab and set the following settings as required.

2-2-2 Procedures

Note

Port Name: Select the computer’s COM port from the drop-down list. Baud Rate: Select the baud rate (bits/s) from the drop-down list. Baud Rate Auto-Detect: Clear this selection to connect with the baud rate set on the

computer, ignoring the baud rate of the serial port on the CPU Unit. To disable automatic detection of the baud rate, the DIP switch on the CPU Unit must be set as follows: For peripheral port connection: Pin 4 of the DIP switch must be OFF (automatic detection of communications settings: use Programming Console or CX-Integrator settings). For RS-232C port connection: Pin 5 of the DIP switch must be ON (automatic detection of communications settings: use

CX-Integrator settings). For automatic baud rate detection with the Toolbus protocol, the baud rate setting on the computer is used and the serial port on the CPU Unit is set to the same value. For automatic online connections, the communications settings (device type, serial communications mode, baud rate, and other communications settings) of the serial port on the CPU Unit are detected and the device type information on the computer are set to the same values.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

SYSMAC WAY

Click the Driver Tab and set the following settings as required.

Port Name: Select the computer’s COM port from the drop-down list. Baud Rate: Select the baud rate (bits/s) from the drop-down list. Data Format: Select the data length (data bits), parity, and number of stop bits from the

pull-down lists. Data Bits: 7 or 8 (Settings of 4 to 6 are not used.) Parity: Even, odd, none, mark (no parity), or space (no parity) Stop bits: 1 or 2

Ethernet

Set the network address of the Ethernet network connected to the computer.

Set the node address of the connected Ethernet Unit.

Set the network address of the Ethernet network connected to the PLC to which the connected Ethernet Unit is mounted.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-2 Procedures

Field name on

Network Tab Page FINS Source Address

FINS Destination Address

Click the Driver Tab and set the following settings as required.

Item Contents Settings

Network Set the network address of the Ethernet network

connected to the computer.

1 to 127 Use the default setting of 0 if there is only one Ethernet Unit in the PLC and only one network is being used.

Network Set the network address of the Ethernet network

connected to the PLC to which the connected Ethernet Unit is mounted.

1 to 127 Use the default setting of 0 if there is only one Ethernet Unit in the PLC and only one network is being used.

Node Set the node address of the connected Ethernet

1 to 254 Unit. Set the node address set on the rotary switches on the Ethernet Unit.

Frame Length

Set the maximum frame length. Do not change the default setting.

CS/CJ-series PLCs: 2,000

bytes

CVM1/CV-series PLCs:

1,950 bytes

Response Timeout

This is the timeout time for receiving a response. Increase this setting only if there are many

2 s

communications errors.

Select whether FINS node addresses are to be automatically generated from IP addresses on the computer. This option is selected by default.

Set the IP address of the connected Ethernet Unit.

Clear this selection to enable using an IP address table or combined method. Set the computer’s IP address according to the IP address table.

Set the UDP port number. Normally, the default value of 9600 is used.

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2-2-2 Procedures

Field name on

Driver Tab Page Workstation Node Number

IP Address Set the IP address of the connected

Port Number Set the UDP port number. Normally,

Auto-detect

The node address of the computer is set when the Auto-detect selection is cleared (IP address table or combined method).

Ethernet Unit. Note: The IP address setting

method and default depends on the model of Ethernet Unit being used. Refer to the operation manual of the Ethernet Unit for details.

the default value of 9600 should be used.

Setting the IP Address Table at the CX-Integrator (Computer)

When Ethernet is selected as the network type in the communications settings, and the IP conversion for any node on Ethernet (i.e., an Ethernet Unit or personal computer) is set for either the IP address table method or the combined method, the IP address table at the CX-Integrator (personal computer) must be preset. (For details on IP conversion, refer to the Ethernet Units Construction of Networks Operation Manual.)

1. Select Communication Settings from the Network Menu.

Contents Settings

Selected (default).

Selection cleared.

The node number (node address) is automatically created based on the IP address of the computer. The node number on the left will be grayed out and the node number will be the least-significant digit of the IP address of the computer at that time. Clear this selection to enable using an IP address table or combined method. The workstation node address on the left can be input when the selection is cleared. 1 to 254

Default IP address for the CS1W-ETN21/CJ1W-ETN21 Ethernet Unit:

192.168.250.FINS_node_address

1 to 65535 Default: 9600

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2. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed.

3. Select Ethernet as the network type, and click the Settings Button. The Network Settings [Ethernet] Dialog Box will be displayed.

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2-2-2 Procedures

4. For Network, under FINS Destination Address, enter the network address of the

network to be connected, and then click the OK Button.

5. Select IP address table setting from the Network Menu.

6. The IP address table setting Dialog Box will be displayed.

In the IP address column, enter the IP address corresponding to the FINS node address. Enter the IP address for all nodes for which the conversion is set for either the IP address table method or the combined method, and click the OK Button to complete the setting. It need not be input for nodes for which the conversion is set for automatic generation (either dynamic or static).

Note

If the IP address table is not set correctly, the target node may not be displayed when network uploads are executed.

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2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-2-3 CPU Unit Troubleshooting

Online Connection

Click the menu bar to go online. The Connection Information Window. The following will appear in the status bar at the same time:

Online Connection Icon or select Network

Online Icon will be displayed in the Online

2-2-3 CPU Unit Troubleshooting

Right-click the desired target PLC in the Online Connection Information Window and select Error Log. Refer to 2-4 Switching the Target PLC for details.

The PLC Errors Dialog Box will be displayed. Check the errors that have occurred in the CPU Unit and perform any required error processing.

−

Work Online from the

For example, the PLC Errors Window above will be displayed when an I/O Table Setting Error has occurred in a CJ-series PLC. In this case, the registered I/O table does not match the actual I/O table. There are three ways to correct this error: change the actual Units in the PLC, create a new I/O table, or edit and transfer the I/O table.

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-1 Overview

2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Check-

ing for Communications Unit Errors

2-3-1 Overview

With the CX-Integrator, the actual network configuration including component parameters can be uploaded from the target PLC and displayed in the Network Configuration Window.

Computer running

CX-Integrator

Network Configuration Window

Rela y PLC

Note: The network that is uploaded will be automatically added to the Workspace Window.

After uploading the network, check the connection status of the nodes and check the status of Communications Units (check for errors).

2-3-2 Procedure

Right-click a Communications Unit or port below TargetDevice in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect from the pop-up menu. Accessing the Communications Unit or port will be enabled and the icon to the left will change to displayed (Net(-) displayed), it will be necessary to select the desired network in the Workspace Window, right-click, and select Connect. ) Then select Transfer [Network to PC].

Note: When uploading the network configuration of a target PLC through the relay PLC, select

and right-click the desired target PLC on the network and select Connect to this PLC from the pop-up menu to make that PLC the target PLC. Refer to 2-4 Switching the Tar- get PLC for details.

Uplo ad

Target PLC

CS/CJ Series PLC

Access must be enabled by executing

Example: Controller Link

Connect

. (If the network has been uploaded but a network address is not

Uploading the Serial Network Configuration Connected to a CPU Unit

CompoWay/F Networks

Right-click a CPU Unit under TargetPLC in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect from the pop-up menu. The serial port will become accessible. (If the network has been uploaded but a network address is not displayed (Net(-) displayed), it will be necessary to select the desired network in the Workspace Window, right-click, and select Connect. ) Right-click the CPU Unit again and then select Transfer [Network to PC]. Refer to 7-2 CompoWay/F Slaves Connected to a PLC for details.

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-2 Procedure

NT Link

Right-click a CPU Unit under TargetPLC in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect or NT Link Auto Online Setting from the pop-up menu.

NT Link Auto Online Setting

With an NT Link, the NT Link baud rate and maximum PT unit number for an NS-series PT with a model number ending in V1 or later serially connected to a CS/CJ-series PLC via an NT Link can be automatically detected and set for the serial port on the CS/CJ-series PLC. This is called NT Link Auto Online Setting.

Refer to Communications Section 8 NT Links, 8-1 NT Link Connection Auto-detect Function for details.

Computer running

CX-Integrator

PLC serial port settings automatically changed to the

Relay PLC

CS/CJ-series PLC

serial port settings of the NS-series PTs.

Overwritten

NS-series PT with model number ending in V1 or later

Serial connection (Toolbus or Host Link) or network connection

Note: The settings of the PLC serial port will be as follows after automatic connection:

Serial communications mode: 1:N NT Link Port baud rate: Same as NS-series PT Maximum unit number in NT Link Mode: Same as NS-series PT unless it is set to 0, in

Automatic serial connections for NT Link

which case 1 will be used.

Uploading the Network Configuration Connected to a Communications

Unit

Use the following procedure to upload the network configuration of a network connected to an Ethernet, Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, or DeviceNet Communications Unit.

1. With the CX-Integrator online, right-click a Communications Unit under TargetPLC in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect from the pop-up menu.

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The same operation can be executed by double-clicking the Communications Unit.

2. Right-click the Communications Unit/port and select Transfer [Network to PC].

2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-2 Procedure

Select the desired Communications Unit, right-click, and select Transfe [Network to PC].

The icon indicates that the network structure can be uploaded.

1) For networks other than Ethernet:

The dialog box for selecting the data to be transferred will be displayed.

The selection is fixed for DeviceNet.

Clicking the Transfer Button is will start the transfer. Clicking the Cancel Button

will cancel it.

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-2 Procedure

2) For Ethernet networks:

The following message will be displayed for verification.

Check to confirm that no nodes other than OMRON Ethernet Units or FinsGateway

exist in the same segment, and then click the OK Button. The dialog box will then be displayed for selecting the data to be transferred.

Click the Transfer Button to display the following Searching Node Setting Dialog Box.

Check the range of FINS node addresses on the Ethernet network for the applicable nodes and input the minimum and maximum values of the range. Then click the OK Button. The transfer will start.

If the range of addresses is unknown, select All (1 to 254), and then click the OK Button.

Click the Cancel Button to cancel the transfer.

Note If the default settings are use for the minimum and maximum nodes (1 for both),

the network configuration will be uploaded only from the node with node address

1. Always set the minimum and maximum node addresses. If nodes in the specified range do not exist, it will take 20 seconds per node to

All (1 to 254) is selected, it will take up to approximately 85 minutes

!Caution

search for it. If

for the transfer to be completed. The transfer will also take longer if a maximum address is entered that is higher than any of the existing node address.

Do not use this function if a node exists for something other than an OMRON

Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway within the same segment on Ethernet, and when the Ethernet network system is in operation. When an Ethernet network configuration upload is executed, an OMRON FINS command is sent to all nodes in the segment. Therefore, if a node exists for something other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway, the FINS command will not be received at that node and unexpected operation may occur.

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-3 Checking and Correcting Communications Unit Errors

4. The network configuration uploaded from the Unit will be displayed in the Network

Configuration Window.

5. Check the connection status of the nodes. To check the CPU Unit and

Communications Units for errors, right-click the node in the Network Configuration Window and select Error Log or Status/Error of Communication Unit from the pop-up menu.

The target PLC is displayed with a green border.

The window background will be gray when online.

2-3-3 Checking and Correcting Communications Unit Errors

Checking a Communications Unit’s Status and Errors

Right-click the target PLC in the Network Configuration Window and select Status/Error of Communication Unit from the pop-up menu.

The PLC Unit Status Dialog Box will be displayed. In this example, a Controller Link

Unit is selected.

Note: The Communications Unit’s status and error information can be saved as a CSV file by

clicking the Save Button, so the Communications Unit’s status at that point can be read from the CSV file later and analyzed.

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications

Unit Errors

2-3-3 Checking and Correcting Communications Unit Errors

Checking a Communications Unit’s Error Log

Right-click the target PLC in the Network Configuration Window and select Error Log of Communication Unit from the pop-up menu.

The Error log Dialog Box will be displayed. In this example, a Controller Link Unit is selected.

The Communications Unit’s error log (stored in the Unit’s EEPROM) will be displayed, showing each error’s Error occurring time, Error code, Detail information, and Content of Error. Refer to the Communications Unit’s Operation Manual or details on individual errors.

Note: The Communications Unit’s error log can be saved as a CSV file by clicking the Save

Button, so the Communications Unit’s error log at that point can be read from the CSV file later and analyzed.

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2-4 Switching the Target PLC

2-4-1 Overview

When an online connection is made from the CX-Integrator to the relay PLC, initially the same PLC will be both the relay PLC and the target PLC and the Communications Units and ports of the relay PLC will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window. From there, the network configuration can be uploaded and other PLC on a network specified to make it the target PLC.

2-4-2 Procedure

1. Right-click a Communications Unit or port connected of the relay PLC and select

Connect to enable accessing the Communications Unit or port. (If the network has been uploaded but a network address is not displayed (Net(-) displayed), it will be necessary to select the desired network in the Workspace Window, right-click, and select Connect.) The Communications Unit or port can be accessed.

2. Right-click the Communications Unit/port again and select Transfer [Network to

PC] to upload the network configuration. The network configuration will be displayed in the Network Configuration Window.

icon will be displayed to indicate the selected

2-4 Switching the Target PLC

2-4-1 Overview

Network Structure Window

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2-4 Switching the Target PLC

pop-up

2-4-2 Procedure

3. Right-click a PLC on the network and select Connect to this PLC from the pop-up menu.

Network Structure Window

Right-click the PLC for which the network structure is to be uploaded and select Connect to this PLC from the

menu.

The selected PLC will be set as the target PLC.

Here, the target PLC is switched to this PLC. Example: CS1G-CPU45H

The new target PLC can be confirmed here.

4. Right-click a Communications Unit/port from the new target PLC and select Transfer [Network to PC] to upload the network configuration.

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2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline

2-5-1 Overview

2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline

2-5-1 Overview

For a DeviceNet or CompoWay/F network, the network configuration can be created offline, the component parameters can be set, and both the configuration and parameters can be saved in a network configuration file even before the network has been installed. All of the component parameters on a network can be downloaded to the actual components from a previously saved network configuration file after the network has been installed.

2-5-2 Procedure

CompoWay/F Networks

1. Offline, select Insert − Network. The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed.

2. Select CompoWay/F and click the OK Button.

3. Select a component from the CPS Tab Page in the Component List Window and

drag and drop it in the Network Configuration Window.

Drag and drop

4. The Unit Type Select Dialog Box will be displayed.

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2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline

2-5-2 Procedure

For example, when CompoWay/F slaves, such as Temperature Controllers, are dragged and dropped, the communications unit number of the CompoWay/F slave is set.

In the following example, a PLC CPU Unit model number has been dragged and dropped:

Connecting CompoWay/F to a CPU Unit's RS-232C Port

Select the model number of the CPU Unit and click the OK Button.

Note: Always select the same CPU Unit model number as the one selected in the Compo-

nent List Window.

The Port Select Dialog Box will be displayed.

If the peripheral port is being used for the CompoWay/F connection, select 01: Peripheral and click the OK Button. If the RS-232C port is being used for the

CompoWay/F connection, select 02: Host Link and click the OK Button.

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2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline

2-5-2 Procedure

Connecting CompoWay/F to a Serial Port on a Serial Communications Unit

Select the model number of the Serial Communications Unit and click the OK Button.

The Unit Number Select Dialog Box will be displayed. Select a unit number between 00 and 15 and click the OK Button.

Connecting CompoWay/F to a Serial Port on a Serial Communications Board

• Select the model number of the Serial Communications Board and click the OK

Button.

• The Unit Number Select Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the OK Button.

• The Port Select Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the serial port to which to

connect CompoWay/F and click the OK Button. Select 01: Host Link 1 for port 1 or 02: Host Link 2 for port 2.

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2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline

2-5-2 Procedure

5. The component will be registered in the Network Configuration Window as shown below.

In this example, a PLC CPU Unit and two Temperature Controllers have been dragged and dropped:

DeviceNet Networks

Adding the Master

1. Offline, select Insert − Network. The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed.

2. Select DeviceNet and click the OK Button.

3. Select a device (component) from the EDS (DeviceNet) Tab Page in the Component List Window and drag and drop it in the Network Configuration Window.

4. The device will be registered in the Network Configuration Window as shown below.

Drag and dro

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2-5-2 Procedure

Adding Slaves

Slaves are added just like the master was, by dragging and dropping them from the Component List Window.

Drag and drop

Example of Devices Registered by Dragging and Dropping

Note Devices can also be added to the network by right-clicking the device in the Compo-

nent List Window and selecting Add to Network from the pop-up menu.

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Omron CX-Integrator User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this Manual:

WARRANTY

PRECAUTIONS

1 Intended Audience

2 Safety Precautions

3 Application Precautions

4 Operating Environment Precautions

5 Guide to Version Upgrade

Section 1 Overview

1-1 The CX-Integrator

1-2 Specifications

1-3 Installation

1-4 PLC Connecting Cables

1-5 Window Descriptions

1-6 Menus

Section 2 Basic Operations

2-1 Basic Procedures

2-2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC

2-4 Switching the Target PLC

2-5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline