Omron CX-MOTION - 06-2008, CX-Motion-MCH, SYSMAC CXONE-AL**C-V3, SYSMAC CXONE-AL**D-V3 Operation Manual
CX-Motion-MCH
Cat. No. W448-E1-04
OPERATION MANUAL
CXONE-AL@@C-V3/
CXONE-AL@@D-V3
CX-Motion-MCH
Operation Manual
Revised June 2008
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
SECTION 1
Overview of the CX-Motion MCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 What is the CX-Motion-MCH? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 2
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2 Connecting to a PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 3
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-2 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SECTION 4
Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4-2 Adding and Deleting MC Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4-3 Adding and Deleting Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4-4 Adding and Deleting Axes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
4-5 Adding and Deleting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4-6 Adding and Deleting Subprograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4-7 Adding and Deleting CAMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SECTION 5
Editing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5-1 Editing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SECTION 6
Saving and Reading Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6-1 Saving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-2 Reading a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-3 Importing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6-4 Exporting File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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SECTION 7
Transferring and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7-1 Initial Settings for Online Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7-3 Transferring, Comparing, and Saving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SECTION 8
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8-1 Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8-2 General Watch Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
SECTION 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9-1 Switching to Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9-2 Test Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9-3 Debugging the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
SECTION 10
Data Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10-1 Data Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
SECTION 11
Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11-1 Backup from MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11-2 Restoring to MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11-3 Verifying Backup File with MC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SECTION 12
Read Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12-1 Read Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12-2 Setting and Changing Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12-3 Setting and Releasing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12-4 Switching the User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SECTION 13
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13-1 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SECTION 14
Error Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14-1 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
14-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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SECTION 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15-1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
15-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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About this Manual:
This manual provides information required to use the CX-Motion-MCH software, including specifications and operating methods. The CX-Motion-MCH runs on Windows 2000, XP, or Vista and is used to
set data used by CS1W-MCH71 and CJ1W-MCH71 Motion Control Units (also referred to as MC
Units), create the required programs, and monitor the MC Unit’s operating status.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to use the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.
Please read the MC Unit Operation Manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before setting up or using an application for a Motion Control Unit.
For details on procedures for installing the CX-Motion-MCH from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package, refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual provided with CX-One.
Name Contents Cat. No.
(suffixes omitted)
SYSMAC CX-Motion-MCH
Operation Manual
Describes the specifications and operating procedures for
the CX-Motion-MCH.
W448 (this manual)
SYSMAC CS1W/CJ1WMCH71
Motion Control Unit
Operation Manual
Describes the installation and operation of the CS1W/
CJ1W-MCH71 Motion Control Unit.
W435
Cat. No. Model Name Contents
W463 CXONE-AL@@C-
V3/AL@@D-V3
CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup
Manual
Installation and overview of CX-One FA
Integrated Tool Package.
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Precautions provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-MCH, Programmable Controller,
and related devices.
Section 1 provides an overview of the CX-Motion-MCH, and describes the functions and system configuration required to operate the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read this section before using the CXMotion MCH.
Section 2 provides information on installing the CX-Motion-MCH and CX-Server, and connecting to
the PLC.
Section 3 describes each of the windows and basic operations.
Section 4 provides information on creating projects and adding MC Units, tasks, axes, programs, sub-
programs, and CAM tables.
Section 5 describes the operations used to edit data.
Section 6 describes the operations used to save and read new projects.
Section 7 describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer
and Motion Control Unit/Servo Driver, and to write data transferred to the Motion Control Unit to the
Motion Control Unit's flash memory.
Section 8 provides information on monitoring the MC Units. The MC Unit's communications status,
error status, and axis's present position and status are displayed in the Monitor Windows.
Section 9 describes various operations on the axes of the MC Unit, including test run operations and
program debugging.
Section 10 describes the data trace function.
Section 11 describes the operations used to back up data from MC Units and restore data to MC
Units.
Section 12 describes the operations used to set and release protection on programs or cam data in
MC Units, set and change primary and secondary passwords, and switch the user.
Section 13 describes the operations used to print project data.
Section 14 provides information on the error log generated by the MC Unit.
Section 15 provides information on the troubleshooting methods for the MC Unit.
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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
Application Considerations
WARRANTY
(1) The warranty period for the Software is one year from either the date of purchase or the date on which
the Software is delivered to the specified location.
(2) If the User discovers a defect in the Software (i.e., substantial non-conformity with the manual), and
returns it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the Software without charge
by offering media or downloading services from the Internet. And if the User discovers a defect in the
media which is attributable to OMRON and returns the Software to OMRON within the above warranty
period, OMRON will replace the defective media without charge. If OMRON is unable to replace the
defective media or correct the Software, the liability of OMRON and the User's remedy shall be limited to
a refund of the license fee paid to OMRON for the Software.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
(1) THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
AGAINST OMRON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL OMRON BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
(2) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE BASED ON
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE SOFTWARE BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.
(3) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE USER OR ANY
THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY CONSEQUENCE THEREOF.
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED USER MANUAL.
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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
The software specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements or for
other reasons.
EXTENT OF SERVICE
The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff.
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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Version Upgrade Information
Improvements from Version 2.1 to Version 2.2
New functions are listed in the following table.
Version Upgrade from Version 2.0 to Version 2.1
New functions are listed in the following table.
Note All new functions can be used with Motion Control Units with unit version 3.1
or later.
Version Upgrade from Version 1.0 to Version 2.0
New functions are listed in the following table.
Ver. 2.1 Ver. 2.2
Motion Control Units in CS/CJseries PLCs (excluding CJ2
PLCs) were supported.
Motion Control Units in CS/CJ-series PLCs
(including CJ2 PLCs) are supported.
Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
backup data from MC Units,
restore data to MC Units and verify backup files with MC Units.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute Backup from
MC Units, Restore to MC Units and Verify
backup files with MC Units.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
provide read protection.
The CX-Motion-MCH can set/release Read Protection.
The CX-Motion-MCH can set passwords and
switch user status.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
search in programs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can find words in all programs.
The CX-Motion-MCH could compare data with MC Units in detail.
The CX-Motion-MCH can compare data with MC
Units in detail.
The CX-Motion-MCH can display comparison
results in Overview/Detail View.
The CX-Motion-MCH can save results of comparing programs.
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 2.0
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute data traces.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute data traces.
The results of a trace are displayed graphically.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute test runs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute the test run
operations, such as the following: Servo locks,
JOG operations, STEP operations, origin
searches, origin returns, forced origins, setting
an absolute origin, teaching, and resetting
errors.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute motion programs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute motion programs. Motion programs can be debugged by
setting break points and by using single step
execution.
The CX-Motion-MCH could be
used to set only the previous
parameters.
New parameters have been added to use the following functions.
• Zones
• A setting for the number of the parallel
branches in each motion task
• Establishing the origin using the present position preset
• Changing the motor to Servo OFF state using
an external input signal.
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Note All new functions can be used in Motion Control Units with unit version 3.0 or
later.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-MCH software package.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Motion-MCH.
You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CXMotion-MCH.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
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Intended Audience 1
1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the
manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used
improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide
the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that the CX-Motion-MCH and related devices be
used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially
in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying Motion Control Units
and related devices to the above-mentioned applications.
3 Safety Precautions
!WARNING Do not attempt to take any Unit apart while the power is being supplied. Doing
so may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Never touch any of the terminals while power is being supplied. Doing so may
result in serious electric shock.
!WARNING Always back up programs, parameter data, position data, or cam data to the
flash memory after it has been transferred to the Motion Control Unit. If transferred data is not backed up in flash memory, the previous settings may be
used the next time the power is turned ON, resulting in a malfunction.
!Caution Check that the axis number is correct before operating an axis from the CX-
Motion-MCH.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring parameters or other
data to another node. Doing either of these without confirming safety may
result in injury.
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Operating Environment Precautions 4
!Caution Do not save data (i.e., do not write data to flash memory) while the motion
program is being executed or the motor is operating. Unexpected operation
may result.
4 Operating Environment Precautions
!Caution Do not operate the MC Unit 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 the MC Unit
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 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Motion-MCH.
• Confirm that the correct unit number is specified for the destination node
before transferring parameters or other data to the Motion Control Unit.
• Confirm that programs, set parameters, and position data operate properly before using them in actual applications.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the Unit while writing to flash memory.
Doing so may result in damage to the flash memory.
• After replacing an MC Unit, restart operation only after saving the
required parameters, position data, and other data in the MC Unit.
• After transferring system parameters, servo parameters, programs, position data, or cam data to the MC Unit, always save the data to flash memory in the MC Unit before turning OFF the power supply using either the
Support Software or a command from the CPU Unit. If data is transferred
to the MC Unit without saving it to flash memory, the data will exist only in
S-RAM in the MC Unit and will thus be lost when the power supply to the
MC Unit is turned OFF.
• After transferring system parameters to the MC Unit, always save them in
flash memory and then either cycle the power supply to the MC Unit or
restart the MC Unit as a CPU Bus Unit from the CPU Unit. Some system
parameters will not be updated if the MC Unit is not restarted.
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Application Precautions 5
• Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting
any of the following. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
• Changing the operating mode of the PLC (including changing the Startup Mode).
• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory.
• Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the personal computer while installing or
uninstalling CX-Motion-MCH. Doing so may result in corrupted data in the
personal computer.
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SECTION 1
Overview of the CX-Motion MCH
This section provides an overview of the CX-Motion-MCH, and describes the functions and system configuration required
to operate the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read this section before using the CX-Motion MCH.
1-1 What is the CX-Motion-MCH?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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What is the CX-Motion-MCH? Section 1-1
1-1 What is the CX-Motion-MCH?
Introduction The CX-Motion-MCH is a software package that can be used to set, create,
and print various data required to control MC Units (such as system parameters, position data, motion task programs, and CAM data), transfer the data to
and from the MC Unit, compare the data in the computer with the data in the
MC Unit, and monitor the operating status of the MC Unit.
The CX-Motion-MCH runs on Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, or Vista.
Applicable MC Units The CX-Motion-MCH supports the following MC Units.
Refer to 1-2 System Configuration for details on the system configuration.
Applicable
Computers
Refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual (W463) for the computer system
requirements for the CX-Motion-MCH.
Checking the Package Refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual (W463) for details on the contents
of the CX-One package that includes the CX-Motion-MCH.
Computer with Windows
operating system
Set and transfer the
various data and
programs required to
control the MC Unit.
Monitor the MC Unit's
operating status, e.g.,
error information or each
axis' present position.
CS1W-MCH71
CJ1W-MCH71
Model number Applicable PLCs
CS1W-MCH71
Recent versions of CS1 CPU Units (CS1
@-CPU@@H)
CJ1W-MCH71 CJ2 CPU Units
CJ1H/CJ1M CPU Units with unit version 2.0 or later, CPseries PLCs, and NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents
W463
CXONE-AL
@@C-
V3/AL
@@D-V3
CX-One Ver. 3.0
Setup Manual
Installation and
overview of CXOne FA Integrated
Tool Package.
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System Configuration Section 1-2
1-2 System Configuration
The system configuration for Motion Control Units is shown below.
CX-Motion-MCH
Editing/Transferring parameters
Monitoring
File management, etc.
MECHATROLINK-II
(30 axes max.)
Toolbus/
Host Link
Power
Supply Unit
CJ Series
CPU Unit
MC Unit
(CJ1W-MCH71)
CX-Programmer
Creating/Transferring
ladder program
Monitoring
File management, etc.
Servo Driver
Servomotor
Servo Driver
Servo Driver
Servomotor
External inputs
External inputs
Forward rotation limit input signal
Reverse rotation limit input signal
Origin input signal
Origin proximity input signal
Interrupt input signal
24-V DC power supply for
interface
Forward rotation limit input signal
Reverse rotation limit input signal
Origin input signal
Origin proximity input signal
Interrupt input signal
24-V DC power supply for
interface
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Function List Section 1-3
1-3 Function List
Group Function Details Reference
Editing projects Create project Used to create project files (*.mnh) page 30
Add/delete Motion Control Unit Used to add or delete MC Unit data in a project. page 31
Add/delete motion task Used to add or delete motion tasks in a project. page 32
Add/delete axis Used to add or delete axes in a project. page 33
Add/delete program Used to add or delete programs in a project. page 34
Add/delete subprogram Used to add or delete subprograms in a project page 35
Add/delete CAM table Used to add or delete CAM tables in a project. page 35
Editing data Edit system parameters Used to edit system parameters. (unit settings, tasks,
and settings)
page 40
Edit servo parameters Used to edit servo parameters. page 42
Edit motor parameters Used to edit motor parameters. page 42
Edit position data Used to edit position data. page 41
Edit program or subprogram Used to edit programs or subprograms. page 42
Edit CAM table Used to edit CAM tables. page 42
Edit symbol Used to edit symbols. page 41
Saving and reading project files
Save project Used to save data as a project file (*.mnh). page 44
Read project Used to read a project file (*.mnh). page 44
Importing and
exporting data
Import Used to import MC-Miel for MCH files, position data,
programs, and CAM data.
page 45
Export Used to export position data, programs, and CAM
data.
page 48
Printing Print Used to print various project data. page 88
Online Initial setting Used to setup CPU Unit or MC Unit. page 54
Communications setting Used to make settings for communications with the
PLC.
page 54
Download
Upload
Compare
Used to download, compare, or upload system
parameters, servo parameters, position data, programs, and CAM data.
page 56
Write to flash memory Used to write RAM data inside the MC Unit to flash
memory inside the MC Unit.
page 60
Status monitor Used to display the error information, program num-
ber in progress, and axes’ present positions.
page 64
General monitor Used to display and change the MC Unit’s variables,
such as the system variables, global variables, input
variables, output variables, position data, and task
variables.
page 64
Test Run Used to execute the following operations: Servo
locks, JOG operations, STEP operations, origin
searches, origin returns, forced origins, setting an
absolute origin, teaching, and resetting errors.
page 67
Debug the Program Used to debug the motion program. Motion programs
can be debugged by setting break points and by
using single step execution.
page 69
Data Trace Data Trace Used to set the trigger conditions and trace objects.
The results of the trace operation are displayed
graphically.
page 74
Backup and
Restore
Backup from MC Used to backup the MC Unit. page 78
Restore to MC Used to restore the selected backup file to the MC
Unit.
page 78
Verify Backup file with MC Unit Used to verify the backup file with the MC Unit. page 79
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Function List Section 1-3
Read Protection Set/Change Password Used to set/change passwords for read protection. page 83
Set/Release Protection Used to set/release protection on programs and cam
data and select data items that can be read through
the secondary password.
page 85
Switch User Used to switch the user. page 86
Error Error log Used to display the error log. page 92
Error information Used to display error code and error name. page 92
Group Function Details Reference
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Operation Procedure Section 1-4
1-4 Operation Procedure
The following flowchart shows the procedures required to install CX-MotionMCH and CX-Server, create various data, transfer that data to MC Units, and
use in actual operations.
Installing CX-Motion-MCH
Installing CX-Server
Connecting to Built-in RS-232C port on
CPU Unit
Starting CX-Motion-MCH
Creating a New Project
Adding MC Unit to Project
Adding Tasks, Axes, Programs,
and CAM Data to MC Unit
CX-Motion-MCH Basic Window
Editing/Transferring MC Unit's System
Parameters, Servo Parameters, Position
Data, Programs, and CAM Data
Writing to Flash Memory
MC Unit Monitoring
Saving Project
Quitting CX-Motion-MCH
Refer to page 8
Refer to page 8
Refer to page 8
Refer to page 14
Refer to page 30
Refer to page 31
Refer to page 33
Refer to SECTION 5 Editing Data and
page 56
Refer to page 60
Refer to SECTION 8 Monitoring
Refer to page 44
Refer to page 15
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SECTION 2
Setup
This section provides information on installing the CX-Motion-MCH and CX-Server, and connecting to the PLC.
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2 Connecting to a PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2-1 Connecting to CS/CJ-series PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2-2 Connecting to CP-series PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2-3 Connecting to CJ2 PLCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software
Required Software The following software must be installed on the same computer to use the CX-
Motion-MCH.
1. CX-Motion-MCH
2. CX-Server (the communications driver)
Installing CX-Motion-MCH Refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463) (supplied with
the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package) for information on how to install or
uninstall the CX-Motion-MCH from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package.
2-2 Connecting to a PLC
To transfer the project data that was created using CX-Motion-MCH to the
Motion Control Unit, the personal computer and PLC (CPU Unit) have to be
physically connected with a cable and also connected online.
2-2-1 Connecting to CS/CJ-series PLCs
Connection Format Using either the Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) or Toolbus, connect the personal
computer to the peripheral port or RS-232C port on the PLC.
Note (1) The CS1W-CN118 cable is used as a relay cable to connect the personal
computer to the CPU Unit's peripheral port using the RS-232C cable
(model XW2Z-@@@@-@@) as shown below.
(2) There are two network protocols (serial communications modes), SYS-
MAC WAY and Toolbus, that can be used to connect the CX-Motion-MCH
Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents
W463 CXONE-AL@@C-V3/
AL@@D-V3
CX-One Ver. 3.0
Setup Manual
An overview of the CXOne FA Integrated Tool
Package and the CX-One
installation procedure
Personal
computer
Connecting to Peripheral Port Connecting to RS-232C Port
IBM PC/
AT o r
compatible
N
E
C
P
C
9
8
0
1
B
X
CS1W-CN118 (0.1 m) (See note 1.)
CS1W-CN226 (2.0 m)
CS1W-CN626 (6.0 m)
CS1W-CN118 (See note 1.)
CS1W-CN226
CS1W-CN626
10-pin
9-pin
male
9-pin
female
Peripheral port
(10-pin female)
9-pin
female
N
E
C
P
C
9
8
0
1
B
X
XW2Z-200S-CV/200S-V (2.0 m)
XW2Z-500S-CV/500S-V (5.0 m)
XW2Z-200S-CV/-200S-V
XW2Z-500S-CV/-500S-V
9-pin
male
9-pin
female
9-pin
male
9-pin
female
9-pin
male
RS-232C port
(9-pin female)
N
E
C
PC-9801
B
X
CS1W-CN118
RS-232C Cable
Peripheral Port
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Connecting to a PLC Section 2-2
to the PLC. The characteristics of the network protocols are as shown below.
Connection Methods Use one of the following methods to connect the personal computer (CX-
Motion-MCH) and PLC (CPU Unit). It is also possible to connect the personal
computer to the port on the CS/CJ Series Serial Communications Unit. In that
case, the only network type that can be used is Host Link.
Connection Cables
Note When connecting the connectors of the above cables to the PLC's RS-232C
port, discharge any static build-up (e.g., by touching a grounded metal object)
before touching the connectors. Although XW2Z-@@@S-CV Cables use the
anti-static XM2S-0911-E Connector Hood (thus reducing the possibility of
static build-up), be sure to discharge any static as a safety precaution.
Network type Characteristics
Toolbus Faster communications. If possible, use this network type.
• For CS/CJ Series, the baud rate on the peripherals can be
detected automatically, and be connected.
• Only 1 on 1 connection possible.
• For CX-Motion-MCH, it can also be connected to a modem.
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
Used for communications with general host computers.
• Slower than Toolbus.
• Not only 1 on 1 connection, but also 1-many connection
possible.
• Connecting to a modem and optical adaptor possible.
Connecting to Peripheral Port Connecting to RS-232C Port
IBM PC/AT or compatible IBM PC/AT or compatible
9-pin connector
9-pin connector
9-pin connector
CS1W-CN118 (0.1 m)
CS1W-CN226 (2.0 m)
CS1W-CN626 (6.0 m)
XW2Z-200S-CV (2.0 m)
XW2Z-500S-CV (5.0 m)
Peripheral port
on CPU Unit
Built-in RS-232C port
on CPU Unit or Serial
Communications Unit
Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on
computer
Network type
(serial commu-
nications
mode)
Model number Length Remarks
CPU Unit Built-in
peripheral
port
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-SUB, 9pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
CS1W-CN226 2 m --CS1W-CN626 6 m
Built-in RS232C port
(D-SUB, 9pin, female)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-SUB, 9pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m Uses anti-static
connector
XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m
Serial
Communications
Unit
RS-232C port
(D-SUB, 9pin, female)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-SUB, 9pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m Uses anti-static
connector
XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m
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Connecting to a PLC Section 2-2
2-2-2 Connecting to CP-series PLCs
Connecting to USB Port on CPU Unit with Commercially Available US Cable
Connecting to RS-232C Port on Serial Communications Board with RS-232C Cable
Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on
computer
Serial communi-
cations mode
(network type)
Model number Length Remarks
CPU Unit USB port
(B connector)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
USB port
(A connector)
USB Commercially available
USB 1.1 or 2.0 cable
5 m
max.
---
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
CP-series CPU Unit
USB port
Commercially
available USB
cable
Peripheral
USB port
Unit Port on
Unit
Computer Port on
computer
Serial communi-
cations mode
(network type)
Model number Length Remarks
CP1W-CIF01
Serial Communications
Board
RS-232C
port, Dsub 9-pin
female
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-Sub, 9pin, male
Toolbus (Peripheral) or SYSMAC
WAY (Host Link)
XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV 2 m/5 m Uses anti-
static connector
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V 2 m/5 m ---
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Connecting to a PLC Section 2-2
2-2-3 Connecting to CJ2 PLCs
USB or RS-232C Connection
Note A Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) connection to an RS-232C port on the CPU Unit
or a Serial Communications Unit is not possible for CJ2 PLCs.
Ethernet Connection
Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on
computer
Serial communi-
cations mode
(network type)
Model number Length Remarks
CPU Unit USB port
(B connector)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
USB port
(A connector)
USB Commercially available
USB 1.1 or 2.0 cable
5 m
max.
---
Built-in RS232C port, Dsub 9-pin
female
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-sub 9-pin,
male
Toolbus (See
note.)
XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV2 m/
5 m
Uses
anti-static
connector
USB RS-232C
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
CJ2 CPU Unit
USB port
Commercially
available USB
cable
USB port
XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV
Connecting Cable
Serial port
(RS-232C):
D-sub connecto
r
(
9-pin female
)
D-sub connector
(9-pin male)
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
CJ2 CPU Unit
Port on Unit Port on computer Serial communi-
cations mode
(network type)
Model number Length Remarks
Built-in EtherNet/
IP port
Ethernet port 100Base-TX/
10Base-T (Recommended:
100Base-TX)
Commercially
available twisted
cable based on
EtherNet/IP standard
100 m (between
hub and node)
---
Commercially
available switching hub
---
Switching
hub
100Base-TX
twisted-pair cable
(straight)
100Base-TX
twisted-pair cable
(straight)
Built-in EtherNet/IP port
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
CJ2 CPU Unit
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