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.

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.

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information.

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

tion of the product.

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for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
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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.

1

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

2

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.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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 ---

11

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

12

Connecting to a PLC Section 2-2

13

SECTION 3

Basic Operations

This section describes each of the windows and basic operations.

3-1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3-2 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

14

Basic Operations Section 3-1

3-1 Basic Operations

Starting the CX-Motion-MCH

Starting the CX-Motion-MCH Using Start Special Application - Start with Settings Inherited from the I/O
Table Window Opened from the CX-Programmer That Was Installed from the CX-One

1,2,3... 1. Right-click a Motion Control Unit in the I/O Table Window and select Start

Special Application - Start with Settings Inherited from the pop-up

menu.

2. The CX-Motion-MCH will be started, a new project will be created, and a
Motion Control Unit will be added automatically. The Motion Control Unit
model will be inherited as shown below.

15

Basic Operations Section 3-1

Starting the CX-Motion-MCH Using Start Special Application - Start Only from the I/O Table Window
Opened from the CX-Programmer That Was Installed from the CX-One

Right-click a Motion Control Unit in the I/O Table Window and select Start
Special Application - Start Only from the pop-up menu. The following win-

dow will be displayed.

Starting the CX-Motion-MCH from Windows Start Menu

Select Start - Programs - OMRON - CX-One - CX-Motion-MCH - CX­Motion-MCH. The same window as when selecting Start Only will be dis-

played.

Quitting the CX-Motion-MCH

1,2,3... 1. Select File - Exit or click the at the top right corner of the window. After

editing a project, if the project has not been saved, the following dialog box
will be displayed.

2. Click the Yes Button to save the changes made. Click the No Button if it is
not necessary to save the changes. Click the Cancel Button to return to
the Basic Window without quitting CX-Motion-MCH.

Main Menus

Main Menu Contents Keyboard

shortcut

File Used to create or save projects. Alt+F
Edit Used to edit the MC Unit’s data. Alt+E
View Used to display or hide the Toolbars, Windows, or the

Status Bar.

Alt+V

Insert Used to insert an MC Unit, motion task, axis, program,

subprogram, or CAM table into a project.

Alt+I

Online Used to establish communications with the MC Unit. Alt+O
Program Used to compile the program. Alt+P
Debug Used to debug the program. Alt+D
Tools Used to change the fonts or toolbar. Alt+T

16

Basic Operations Section 3-1

Main Menu Items The names and functions for all of the menus are given in the table below.

When an item is selected, the dialog box for that function is displayed. Follow
the instructions in the dialog box.

Windows Used to change the arrangement of open windows. Alt+W
Help Used to display help and version information. Alt+H

Main Menu Contents Keyboard

shortcut

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

File New Creates a new project file (*.mnh). Ctrl+N

Open Opens an existing project file (*.mnh). Ctrl+O
Close Closes the project file (*.mnh). --­Save Saves the active project file (*.mnh)

by overwriting the previous data.

Ctrl+S

Save As Saves the active project data in a

project file (*.mnh) with a new name.

---

Import Imports MC-Miel for MCH files, posi-

tion data, motion programs, or CAM
data.

---

Export Exports position data, motion pro-

grams, or CAM data.

---

Print Preview Shows a print preview image. --­Print Prints project data. Ctrl+P
Exit Quits CX-Motion-MCH. Alt+F4

17

Basic Operations Section 3-1

Edit Undo Restores the previous data that was

edited in the parameter data, position
data, motion program, or CAM data
editing window.

Ctrl+Z

Redo Restores the edited data that was

undone in the parameter data, posi­tion data, motion program, or CAM
data editing window.

Ctrl+Y

Cut Cuts the data selected in the program

editing window.

Ctrl+X

Copy Copies the data selected in the

parameter data, position data, motion
program, or CAM data editing win­dow.

Ctrl+C

Paste Pastes the copied data in the param-

eter data, position data, motion pro­gram, or CAM data editing window.

Ctrl+V

Delete Deletes an MC Unit, motion task,

axis, motion program, or CAM table.

Del

Select All Selects all of the data displayed in the

parameter data, position data, motion
program, or CAM data editing win­dow.

Ctrl+A

Find Searches for text in the motion pro-

gram, position data, or CAM data
editing window.

Ctrl+F

Find In Programs Searches for text in all motion pro-

grams.

Replace Replaces text in the motion program,

position data, or CAM data editing
window.

Ctrl+H

Go to Moves the cursor to the specified line

number in the motion program or
position data editing window.

Ctrl+G

Edit Opens the editing window for param-

eter data, position data, motion pro­gram, or CAM data.

Ctrl+E

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

18

Basic Operations Section 3-1

View Toolbar Standard Displays/hides the Standard Toolbar. ---

Insert Displays/hides the Insert Toolbar. --­Online Displays/hides the Online Toolbar. --­Views Displays/hides the View Toolbar. --­Servo Set-

tings

Displays/hides the Servo Settings
To ol b a r.

---

Program Displays/hides the Program Toolbar.
Debug Displays/hides the Debug Toolbar.

Windows Project

Workspace

Displays/hides the Project Work­space Window.

Alt+1

Output Win­dow

Displays/hides the Output Window. Alt+2

General
Watch Win­dow

Displays/hides the General Watch
Window.

Alt+3

Debug
Watch Win­dow

Displays/hides the Debug Watch
Window.

Alt+4

Status
Monitor

Displays/hides the Status Monitor
Window.

Alt+5

Test Run Displays/hides the Test Run Window. Alt+6

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

19

Basic Operations Section 3-1

View Status Bar Displays/hides the Status Bar. ---

Properties Opens the Properties Window for a

PLC, MC Unit, motion task, axis,
motion program or CAM table.

---

Servo
Parame­ters

All Con­stants

Displays all of the parameters in the
servo parameters editing window.

---

Function
Selection
Constants

Displays only the function selection
constants in the servo parameters
editing window.

---

Gain
Related
Constants

Displays only the gain-related con­stants in the servo parameters editing
window.

---

Position
Related
Constants

Displays only the position-related
constants in the servo parameters
editing window.

---

Speed
Related
Constants

Displays only the speed-related con­stants in the servo parameters editing
window.

---

To rq u e
Related
Constants

Displays only the torque-related con­stants in the servo parameters editing
window.

---

Sequence
Related
Constants

Displays only the sequence-related
constants in the servo parameters
editing window.

---

Other Con­stants

Displays only the other constants in
the servo parameters editing window.

---

Servo
Parame­ter Value

Show Modi­fied Only

Displays only those parameters with
changed values from the default in
the servo parameters editing window.

---

Show Dif­ferent Only

Displays only those parameters with
values different between the com­puter and MC Unit in the servo
parameters editing window.

---

Show
Invalid Only

Displays only those parameters with
invalid values (out-of-range settings)
in the servo parameters editing win­dow.

---

Insert MC Inserts an MC Unit to the project. ---

Task Inserts a motion task to the project. --­Axis Inserts an axis to the project. --­Program Inserts a program to the project. --­Sub Program Inserts a subprogram to the project. --­CAM Inserts a CAM table to the project. ---

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

20

Basic Operations Section 3-1

Online Work Online Switches between online/offline. ---

Monitor Mode Switches between normal mode and

monitor mode
Unit Information Displays the Unit information. --­Transfer To MC Transfers parameters and other data

to the MC Unit.

---

From MC Transfers parameters and other data

from the MC Unit.

---

From Servo Transfers servo parameters from the

Servo Driver.

---

Compare Compares parameters and data val-

ues between the MC Unit and com-

puter.

---

Compare
Servo
Parameter
with MC

Compares servo parameter values

between the MC Unit and computer.

---

Compare
Servo
Parameter
with Servo

Compares servo parameter values

between the Servo Driver and com-

puter.

---

Batch
Tr an s fe r

To All MC Transfers parameters and other data

altogether to the MC Unit.

---

From All MCTransfers parameters and other data

altogether from the MC Unit.

---

Write To Flash Saves the MC Unit’s parameters and

other data.

---

Clear Memory Initializes the MC Unit’s parameters

and other data.

---

Error Log Displays the MC Unit’s error log. --­Data Trace Displays the Data Trace Window.
Backup

and
Restore

Backup
from MC

Backs up the MC Unit.

Restore to MCRestores the selected backup file to

the MC Unit.

Ver if y
Backup file
with MC
Unit

Verifies the backup file with the MC

Unit.

Read Pro­tection

Set/Change
Password

Sets/changes the passwords for read

protection.

Set/
Release
Protection

Sets/releases protection on programs

and cam data and selects data items

that can be read through the second-

ary password.

Switch User Switches the user.

Pro­gram

Compile Compiles the program. F7

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

21

Basic Operations Section 3-1

Toolbars

Functions can be executed directly by clicking on the appropriate icon on the
toolbar. The functions that can be executed from the toolbars are given below.

Standard Toolbar

Debug Insert/Remove Break

Point

Inserts/removes a break point. F9

Remove All Break
Points

Removes all break points. Ctrl+Shift+

F9
Go Debugs the program. F5
Step Into Debugs the program one step at a

time.

F11

Stop Stops debugging the program. Shift+F5
Run To Cursor Debugging will stop one line before

the cursor.

Ctrl+F10

Tools Customize Customizes the Toolbar. ---

Font Options Sets the font. ---

Win­dows

Close All Closes all open editing windows. --­Next Docked Moves the focus to the next window. Alt+0
Previous Docked Moves the focus to the previous win-

dow.

Alt+Shift+0

Cascade Stacks the open editing windows. --­Tile Horizontally Horizontally tiles the open editing

windows.

---

Tile Vertically Vertically tiles the open editing win-

dows.

---

Help Help Contents Displays the table of contents for

help.

F1

Search for Help On Displays the help search topics. --­Command Reference Displays the command reference

help.

---

Parameter Reference Displays the parameter reference

help.

---

Value Reference Displays the value reference help. --­Troubleshooting Displays the troubleshooting help.
Online Registration Connects to the OMRON online user

registration.

---

About CX-Motion-MCH Displays the version information. ---

Main

menu

Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

Number Function

(1) Create a new project.
(2) Open an existing project.
(3) Save the active project by overwriting the existing project file.
(4) Export to file.
(5) Import from file.
(6) Display the print preview.
(7) Print

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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View Toolbar

Insert Toolbar

Online Toolbar

(8) Cut

(9) Copy
(10) Paste
(11) Undo
(12) Redo
(13) Find
(14) Find In Programs
(15) Replace
(16) Edit
(17) Display CX-Motion-MCH information.
(18) Display the table of contents for help.

Number Function

Number Function

(1) Display/hide the Project Workspace Window.

(2) Display/hide the Output Window.

(3) Display/hide the General Watch Window.

(4) Display/hide the Debug Watch Window.

(5) Display/hide the Status Monitor Window.

(6) Display the Properties Window.

1 2

3

4

5

6

Number Function

(1) Insert an MC Unit.

(2) Insert a motion task.

(3) Insert an axis.

(4) Insert a program.

(5) Insert a subprogram.

(6) Insert a CAM table.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Number Function

(1) Transfer to MC Unit.

(2) Transfer from MC Unit.

(3) Transfer from Servo Driver.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15

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Program Toolbar

Debug Toolbar

Servo Settings Toolbar

(4) Compare with MC Unit.

(5) Compare servo parameters with MC Unit.

(6) Compare servo parameters with Servo Driver.

(7) Batch transfer to MC Unit.

(8) Batch transfer from MC Unit.

(9) Save in flash memory.
(10) Clear memory.
(11) Display error log.
(12) Display the Data Trace Window.
(13) Delete
(14) Switch between online/offline.
(15) Switch between normal mode and monitor mode.

Number Function

Number Function

(1) Compile the program.

(2) Insert/remove a break point.

(3) Remove all break points.

1 2 3

Number Function

(1) Select the task number.

(2) Display/hide the Test Run Window.

(3) Debug the program.

(4) Stop debugging the program.

(5) Debug the program one step at a time.

(6) Debugging will stop one line before the cursor.

(7) Stop all axes.

1

2 3 4 5

6

7

Number Function

(1) Show Modified Only

(2) Show Different Only

(3) Show Invalid Only

1

2

3

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Status Bar The following information is displayed on the status bar.

Help

Displaying the Help Contents

1,2,3... 1. Select Help - Help Contents. The table of contents for help will be dis-

played.

2. Click a topic to display information. The contents related to that topic will
be displayed.

Displaying CX-Motion­MCH Version Information

Select Help - About CX-Motion-MCH. The CX-Motion-MCH version informa­tion will be displayed.

Number Function

(1) Displays messages regarding the status of data being edited or trans-

ferred.
(2) Displays a bar graph showing the progress of a data transfer.
(3) Displays the cursor position in the program editing window.
(4) Indicates the online/offline status.
(5) Indicates the keyboard Caps Lock status.
(6) Indicates the keyboard Num Lock status.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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3-2 Operations Listed by Purpose

Operations Listed by Purpose

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

shortcut

Toolbar

icon

Page

Project

Creating a new project Select File - New.Ctrl+N30

Opening a project Select File - Open.Ctrl+O44

Saving a project (over­writing)

Select File - Save.Ctrl+S44

Saving a project with a
different name

Select File - Save As. --- --- 44

Close a project Select File - Close. --- --- --­Quitting CX-Motion-

MCH

Select File - Exit. --- --- 15

Adding an MC Unit to
the project

Select the PLC and select Insert - MC or right-click and
select Insert MC.

--- 31

Importing a file cre­ated by MC-Miel for

MCH

Select the PLC and select File - Import or right-click and
select Import From Miel.

--- 45

Importing position
data from a file

Select the position data and select File - Import or right-
click and select Import.

--- 45

Exporting position
data to a file

Select the position data and select File - Export or right­click and select Export.

--- 48

Importing a program
from a file

Select Motion Programs, Programs, or the program and
select File - Import or right-click and select Import Pro-
gram or Import.

--- 46

Exporting a program
to a file

Select the program and select File - Export or right-click
and select Export.

--- 48

Importing a subpro­gram from a file

Select Motion Programs, Programs or the sub program
and select File - Import or right-click and select Import
Sub Program or Import.

--- 46

Exporting a subpro­gram to a file

Select the subprogram and select File - Export or right­click and select Export.

--- 49

Importing a CAM table
from a file

Select a CAM or CAM table and select File - Import or
right-click and select Import CAM or Import.

--- 47

Exporting a CAM table
to a file

Select the CAM table and select File - Export or right-click
and select Export.

--- 50

Displaying properties Select a PLC, MC Unit, task, Servo Driver, program, sub-

program, or CAM table and select View - Properties or
right-click and select Properties.

--- 22

Adding a motion task Select Tasks and select Insert - Task or right-click and

select Insert Task.

--- 32

Deleting a motion task Select Tasks and select Edit - Delete or right-click and

select Delete.

Del 32

Adding an axis Select Axes and select Insert - Axis or right-click and

select Insert Axis.

--- 33

Deleting an axis Select the axis and select Edit - Delete or right-click and

select Delete.

Del 34

Adding a program Select Motion Programs or Programs and select Insert -

Program or right-click and select Insert Program.

--- 34

Deleting a program Select the program and select Edit - Delete or right-click

and select Delete.

Del 35

Adding a subprogram Select Motion Programs or Sub Programs and select

Insert - Sub Program or right-click and select Insert Sub
Program.

--- 35

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Deleting a subpro­gram

Select the subprogram and select Edit - Delete or right­click and select Delete.

Del 36

Adding a CAM table Select CAM and select Insert - CAM or right-click and

select Insert CAM.

--- 37

Deleting a CAM table Select the CAM table and select Edit - Delete or right-click

and select Delete.

Del 38

Displaying a print pre­view

Select File - Print Preview. --- 21

Printing parameters or
programs

Select File - Print.Ctrl+P92

Editing parameters

Editing Unit Parame­ters

Select Unit Settings and select Edit - Edit, right-click and
select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 41

Editing task parame­ters

Select the task and select Edit - Edit, right-click and select
Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Editing axis parame­ters

Select settings and select Edit - Edit, right-click and select
Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Editing servo parame­ters

Select servo settings and select Edit - Edit, right-click and
select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Editing motor parame­ters

Select motor settings and select Edit - Edit, right-click and
select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Editing data

Editing position data Select Position Data and select Edit - Edit, right-click and

select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 41

Editing a program Select Programs and select Edit - Edit, right-click and

select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Editing a subprogram Select Sub Programs and select Edit - Edit, right-click and

select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Compiling a program Select the program or subprogram and select Edit - Com-

pile or right-click and select Compile.

F7 23

Editing a CAM table Select the CAM table and select Edit - Edit, right-click and

select Edit, or double-click.

Ctrl+E 42

Online operations

Starting communica­tions with PLC

Select the PLC and select Online - Work Online or right­click and select Work Online.

Ctrl+W 55

Setting communica­tions with PLC

Select the PLC and select View - Properties or right-click
and select Properties.

--- 54

Transferring selected
data to the MC Unit

Select the parameters or data to be transferred and select
Online - Transfer - To MC.

--- 56

Transferring selected
data from the MC Unit

Select the parameters or data to be transferred and select
Online - Transfer - From MC.

--- 57

Transferring data to all
the MC Units

Select the PLC and select Online - Batch Transfer - To
All MC.

--- 61

Transferring data from
all the MC Units

Select the PLC and select Online - Batch Transfer - From
All MC.

--- 61

Transferring from the
Servo Driver

Select Servo Settings and select Online - Transfer - From
Servo or right-click and select Transfer - From Servo.

--- ---

Comparing parame­ters or data with MC
Unit

Select the MC Unit to be compared and select Online -

Transfer - Compare or right-click and select Transfer -
Compare.

--- 58

Comparing servo
parameters with MC
Unit

Select the Servo Settings and select Online - Transfer -
Compare Servo Parameter with MC or right-click and
select Transfer - Compare Servo Parameter with MC.

--- ---

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

shortcut

Toolbar

icon

Page

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Comparing servo
parameters with Servo
Driver

Select Servo Settings and select Online - Transfer - Com-

pare Servo Parameter with Servo or right-click and select
Transfer - Compare Servo Parameter with Servo.

--- ---

Initializing memory Select the MC Unit and select Online - Clear Memory. --- 61

Writing to flash mem­ory

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Write To Flash. --- 60

Monitoring the MC
Unit’s status or errors

Select the MC Unit and select View - Windows - Status
Monitor.

Alt+5 64

Monitoring variables Select the MC Unit and select View - Windows - General

Watch Window.

Alt+3 64

Displaying error log Select the MC Unit and select Online - Error Log. --- 92

Debugging the pro­gram

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Monitor Mode.

Executing Test Run
operations, such as
JOG operations

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Monitor Mode.

Tracing data Select the MC Unit and select Online - Data Trace.

Backing up the MC
Unit

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Backup and

Restore - Backup from MC.

--- 78

Restoring a backup
file to the MC Unit

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Backup and

Restore - Restore to MC.

--- 78

Verifying a backup file
with the MC Unit

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Backup and

Restore - Verify Backup files with MC.

--- 79

Setting and changing
passwords for protec­tion

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Read Protection -

Set/Change Password.

--- 83

Setting and releasing
protection

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Read Protection -

Set/Release Protection.

--- 85

Switching user Select the MC Unit and select Online - Read Protection -

Switch User.

--- 86

Displaying settings

Displaying/hiding Tool­bar

Select View - ToolBar and select Standard, Insert,
Online, View or Servo Settings.

--- --- 18

Displaying/hiding the
Project Workspace

Select View - Windows - Project Workspace.Alt+1 22

Displaying/hiding the
Output Window

Select View - Windows - Output Window.Alt+222

Displaying/hiding Sta­tus Bar

Select View - Status Bar. --- --- 19

Displaying/hiding the
Debug Watch Window

Select View - Window - Debug Watch Window.Alt+4 69

Displaying/hiding the
Tes t Ru n

Select View - Window - Test Run.Alt+667

Help

Displaying the MC
Unit’s model and ver­sion

Select the MC Unit and select Online - Unit Information. F1 --- 60

Displaying help Select Help - Help Contents. F1 24

Select Help - Search for Help On. F1 --- 21

Displaying the CX­Motion-MCH

Select Help - About CX-Motion-MCH. --- 24

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

shortcut

Toolbar

icon

Page

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SECTION 4

Creating Projects

This section provides information on creating projects and adding MC Units, tasks, axes, programs, subprograms, and
CAM tables.

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

30

Creating a New Project Section 4-1

4-1 Creating a New Project

Follow the procedure below to create a new project on the CX-Motion-MCH
Basic Window. When a new CX-Motion-MCH project is being created, a dia­log box will be displayed for adding an MC Unit after setting the PLC model.

1,2,3... 1. On the CX-Motion-MCH Basic Window, select File - New, press the Ctrl+N

Keys, or click in the toolbar.

2. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the model number of
the PLC being used.

3. The Insert MC Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the model number of the
MC Unit being used.

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Adding and Deleting MC Units Section 4-2

4-2 Adding and Deleting MC Units

Adding MC Units to
Projects

Follow the procedure below to add a Motion Control Unit to the project.

1,2,3... 1. Select the PLC icon in the project tree and select Insert - MC or click

in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the PLC icon in the project
tree and select Insert MC from the pop-up menu.

2. Set the MC Unit’s name, model number, and unit number (unit number as
a CPU Bus Unit) in the Insert MC Dialog Box.

3. Click the OK Button. The MC Unit will be added to the project.

Deleting MC Units

1,2,3... 1. Select the unwanted MC Unit icon ( ) in the project tree and select Edit

- Delete, click in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also possi-

ble to right-click the unwanted MC Unit icon in the project tree and select
Delete from the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the MC Unit. The selected MC Unit will be deleted from the
project tree.

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Adding and Deleting Tasks Section 4-3

4-3 Adding and Deleting Tasks

Adding a Task to an
MC Unit

The following procedure adds an individual task to a project’s MC Unit.
Up to 8 individual tasks can be added to one MC Unit. Each MC Unit must

have at least one task.

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit or Ta sk s Icon in the project tree and select Insert - Task

or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the Ta s ks Icon

in the project tree and select Insert Task from the pop-up menu.

2. An individual task will be added to the MC Unit’s Tasks folder.

Deleting a Task from
an MC Unit

The following procedure deletes a registered task from an MC Unit.
The lowest individual task will be deleted from the MC Unit’s registered tasks.

1,2,3... 1. Select the Ta s ks Icon ( ) in the project tree and select Edit - Delete, click

in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also possible to right-click

the Ta sk s Icon and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the task. The lowest individual task will be deleted from the MC
Unit’s registered tasks.

33

Adding and Deleting Axes Section 4-4

4-4 Adding and Deleting Axes

Adding an Axis to an
MC Unit

The following procedure adds an individual axis to a project’s MC Unit.
Up to 32 individual axes can be added to one MC Unit, of which 30 axes can

be physical.

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit, or the Parameter or Axes Icon in the project tree, and

select Insert - Axis or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-

click the Axes Icon and select Insert Axis from the pop-up menu.

2. The Insert Axis Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the Axis’ name, axis num­ber, physical axis number, and device type. Also set the Servo Driver se­ries, Servo Driver model, Servo Driver version, and motor model if Servo
is set as the device type.

3. Click the OK Button. The individual axis will be added to the MC Unit.

34

Adding and Deleting Programs Section 4-5

Deleting an Axis from
an MC Unit

The following procedure deletes a registered axis from an MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select the unwanted axis icon ( ) in the project tree and select Edit - De-

lete, click in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also possible to

right-click the unwanted axis icon and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the axis. The selected axis will be deleted from the axes regis­tered in the MC Unit.

4-5 Adding and Deleting Programs

Adding a Program to
an MC Unit

The following procedure adds an individual program to a project’s MC Unit.
Individual programs can be added with program numbers from 0 to 499.

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit or the Motion Programs, or Program Icon in the project

tree and select Insert - Program or click in the toolbar. It is also pos­sible to right-click the Motion Programs or Programs Icon and select Insert

Program from the pop-up menu.

35

Adding and Deleting Subprograms Section 4-6

2. The Insert Program Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the program name,
program number, comment, and axis declaration.

3. Click the OK Button. The individual program will be added to the MC Unit.

Deleting a Program
from an MC Unit

The following procedure deletes a registered program from an MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select the unwanted program icon ( ) in the project tree and select Edit

- Delete, click in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also possi-

ble to right-click the unwanted program icon and select Delete from the
pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the program. The selected program will be deleted from the pro­grams registered in the MC Unit.

4-6 Adding and Deleting Subprograms

Adding a Subprogram
to an MC Unit

The following procedure adds an individual subprogram to a project’s MC
Unit.

Individual subprograms can be added with program numbers from 500 to 599.

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Adding and Deleting Subprograms Section 4-6

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit or the Motion Programs or Sub Programs Icon in the

project tree and select Insert - Sub Program or click in the toolbar. It
is also possible to right-click the Motion Programs or Sub Programs Icon

and select Insert Sub Program from the pop-up menu.

2. The Insert Sub Program Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the subprogram
name, subprogram number, comment, and axis declaration.

3. Click the OK Button. The individual subprogram will be added to the MC
Unit.

Deleting a
Subprogram from an
MC Unit

The following procedure deletes a registered subprogram from an MC Unit.

37

Adding and Deleting CAMs Section 4-7

1,2,3... 1. Select the unwanted subprogram icon ( ) in the project tree and select

Edit - Delete, click in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also

possible to right-click the unwanted subprogram icon and select Delete
from the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the subprogram. The selected subprogram will be deleted from
the subprograms registered in the MC Unit.

4-7 Adding and Deleting CAMs

Adding CAM Tables to
an MC Unit

The following procedure adds individual CAM tables to a project’s MC Unit.
Up to 32 CAM tables can be added to one MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit or the CAM Icon in the project tree and select Insert -

CAM or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the CAM

Icon and select Insert CAM from the pop-up menu.

2. The Insert CAM Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the CAM name, CAM
number, and displacement decimal point position.

3. Click the OK Button. The CAM table will be added to the MC Unit.

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Adding and Deleting CAMs Section 4-7

Deleting CAM Tables
from an MC Unit

The following procedure deletes a registered CAM table from an MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select the unwanted CAM table icon ( ) in the project tree and select

Edit - Delete, click in the toolbar, or press the Delete Key. It is also

possible to right-click the unwanted CAM table icon and select Delete from
the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes Button
to delete the CAM table. The selected CAM table will be deleted from the
CAMs registered in the MC Unit.

39

SECTION 5

Editing Data

This section describes the operations used to edit data.

This manual shows how to edit data, but does not describe the functions of the data and parameters. For details on the
various data settings, refer to the MC Unit’s Operation Manual.

5-1 Editing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

40

Editing Data Section 5-1

5-1 Editing Data

This section describes how to edit data only. For details on the MC Unit’s set­ting contents, Unit parameters, and Servo Parameters, refer to the CS1W-

MCH71 Motion Control Unit Operation Manual (W419) or CJ1W-MCH71
Motion Control Unit Operation Manual (W435).

Overview of the
Editing Windows

The following table provides an overview of the editing windows.

Editing Data This section describes the main editing methods.

■ Direct Input

Input data directly.
The allowed setting range is displayed on the left side of the Status Bar, as

shown in the following diagram.

■ Drop-down List

Either click the ▼ button or press the Alt+i Keys. Click the desired setting
directly from the drop-down list to select it.

Editing window Overview

Symbol Names and comments can be set for system parameters and

variable addresses. Those names can be used to reference
parameters in the General Watch Window, programs, and
subprograms.

Position Data Position data can be edited. The names edited here can be

used to reference the data in the General Watch Window, pro-

grams and subprograms.
Unit Settings Unit parameters can be edited.
Zone Settings Zone parameters can be edited.

This function can be used in an MC Unit with the unit version

3.0 or later.

Tasks Motion task parameters can be edited.

All of the current motion task parameters are displayed in the

Edit Motion Task Parameters Window.
Settings Axis parameters can be edited.

All of the current axis parameters are displayed in the Edit

Axis Parameters Window.
Servo Settings Parameters in the Servo Driver can be edited.
Motor Settings Motor parameters can be edited.
Programs The motion task’s program can be edited.
Sub Programs The motion task’s subprograms can be edited.
CAM Data Imported CAM table can be edited.

41

Editing Data Section 5-1

■ Drop-down List (Check Boxes)

Either click the ▼ button or press the Alt+i Keys. Select the box to the left of
the desired setting to select that option.

Editing Symbols

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s sym­bol or select the desired MC Unit’s symbol and press the Enter Key.

■ Switching between Edit Symbols Tabs

Either system parameters or variables can be edited by clicking the corre­sponding tab.

■ Editing in the System Parameters Tab

To edit the names of system parameters, click the System Parameters Ta b
and either double-click the desired parameter or right-click the desired param­eter and select Edit from the pop-up menu.

■ Editing in the Variables Tab

To edit the names of variables, click the Vari a bles Tab and either double-click
the desired parameter or right-click the desired parameter and select Edit
from the pop-up menu.

A new variable can be added by right-clicking on the Variables Tab Page and
selecting Insert from the pop-up menu. Select or input the name, variable
type, data type, address, and comment in the displayed New Symbol Dialog
Box, and then press the OK Button.

Editing Position Data

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s posi­tion data or select the desired MC Unit’s position data and press the Enter
Key.

Editing Unit Settings

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s Unit
parameters or select the desired MC Unit’s Unit parameters and press the

Enter Key.

Editing Zone Settings

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit's zone
parameters or select the desired MC Unit's zone parameters and press the
Enter Key.

42

Editing Data Section 5-1

Editing Tasks

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s task
or select the desired MC Unit’s task and press the Enter Key.

All of the current motion task parameters will be displayed in the Edit Motion
Task Parameters Window.

Editing Settings

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s axis
parameters or select the desired MC Unit’s axis parameters and press the
Enter Key.

All of the current axis parameters are displayed in the Edit Axis Parameters
Window.

■ Switching between Edit Axis Parameters Tabs

The axis’ Allocation, Speed, Position, Origin, and Machine Parameters can be
edited by clicking the corresponding tab.

Editing Servo Settings

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s servo
parameters or select the desired MC Unit’s servo parameters and press the

Enter Key.

Editing Motor Settings

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s
motor parameters or select the desired MC Unit’s motor parameters and
press the Enter Key.

Editing Programs or Subprograms

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s pro­gram/subprogram or select the desired MC Unit’s program/subprogram and
press the Enter Key.

■ Characteristics

• Instructions and comments are displayed in different colors.

• Symbol names in the symbols and position data names can be used
when writing programs. “$” is added to the front of names.

• Syntax checks can be performed in advance by compiling programs
offline.

Editing CAM Tables

■ Displaying the Window

With the project tree displayed, either double-click the desired MC Unit’s CAM
table or select the desired MC Unit’s CAM table and press the Enter Key.

43

SECTION 6

Saving and Reading Projects

This section describes the operations used to save and read new projects.

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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6-1 Saving a Project

To save a project, select File - Save or File - Save As.
When editing a project that was saved before and saving it again with the

same name, select File - Save. The project will be overwritten. When saving a
new project or saving a project with a different name, select File - Save As.

Saving a Project by Name

1,2,3... 1. Select File - Save As. The following window will be displayed.

2. After entering the destination folder, file name, and file type, click the Save
Button. Use the default file type (*.mnh), since the project is being saved
as a CX-Motion-MCH project file.

6-2 Reading a Project

To read a project that has already been saved, select File - Open.

1,2,3... 1. Select File - Open.

2. From the Look in Drop-down List, select the drive and folder containing the
file.

3. Enter the project name, or select one from the file list. Set the file type to
*.mnh.

4. Click the Open Button.

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6-3 Importing Files

MC Miel for MCH Files This procedure imports a project file created as an MC Miel for MCH file (*.mil

filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the PLC icon in the project tree and either select File - Import or

click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the PLC icon and

select Import from Miel from the pop-up menu.

2. Enter the MC name, unit number, and Miel file name, then click the OK But­ton.

Symbol Files This procedure imports a system parameter or variable file under the Symbol

Icon (*.csv filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Symbol Icon in the project tree and either select File - Import

or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the Symbol Icon
and select Import from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the target system parameter or variable to be imported, enter or se­lect the file name, and click the OK Button.

Position Data Files This procedure imports a position data file (*.csv filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Position Data Icon in the project tree and either select File - Im-

port or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the Position

Data Icon and select Import from the pop-up menu.

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2. Enter the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click the

Open Button.

Program Files This procedure imports a program file (*.txt filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Programs Icon or an individual program icon in the project tree

and either select File - Import or click in the toolbar. It is also possible

to right-click the Programs Icon or the individual program icon and select
Import Program or Import from the pop-up menu.

Note When a file is imported to an individual program, the existing program will be

overwritten.

2. Enter the program name, program number, and select program, and then
click the OK Button.

Subprogram Files This procedure imports a subprogram file (*.txt filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Sub Programs Icon or an individual subprogram icon in the

project tree and either select File - Import or click in the toolbar. It is

also possible to right-click the Sub Programs Icon or the individual subpro­gram icon and select Import Sub Program or Import from the pop-up
menu.

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Note When a file is imported to an individual subprogram, the existing subprogram

will be overwritten.

2. Enter the subprogram name, subprogram number and select subprogram,
and then click the OK Button.

CAM Files This procedure imports a CAM file (*.csv filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the CAM Icon or an individual CAM table icon in the project tree and

either select File - Import or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to

right-click the CAM Icon or the individual CAM table icon and select Import
CAM or Import from the pop-up menu.

Note When a file is imported to an individual CAM table, the existing CAM table will

be overwritten.

2. Enter the CAM name, CAM table number, and CAM table file, and then
click OK Button.

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6-4 Exporting File

Symbol File This procedure exports a symbol file (*.csv filename extension) containing the

system parameters and variables.

1,2,3... 1. Select the Symbol Icon in the project tree and either select File - Export

or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the Symbol Icon
and select Export from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the System Parameter and Symbol Variables Options, input the file
names (or click the Browse Button and select the file), and then click the

OK Button.

Position Data Files This procedure exports a position data file (*.csv filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Position Data Icon in the project tree and either select File - Ex-

port or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the Position

Data Icon and select Export from the pop-up menu.

2. Enter the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click the Save
Button.

Program Files This procedure exports a program file (*.txt filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select an individual program icon in the project tree and either select File

- Export or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the in-

dividual program icon and select Export from the pop-up menu.

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2. Enter the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click the Save
Button.

Subprogram Files This procedure exports a subprogram file (*.txt filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select an individual subprogram icon in the project tree and either select

File - Export or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the

individual subprogram icon and select Export from the pop-up menu.

2. Enter the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click the Save
Button.

Multiple Program/
Subprogram Files

This procedure exports selected multiple program/subprogram files at the
same time (*.txt filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select the Motion programs, Programs, or Sub Programs Icon in the

project tree and either select File - Export or click in the tool bar. It is

also possible to right-click one of the above icons and select Export from
the pop-up menu.

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2. Select the programs and subprograms to be exported, select the destina­tion folder, and then click the Export Button.

CAM Data Files This procedure exports a CAM data file (*.csv filename extension).

1,2,3... 1. Select an CAM table icon in the project tree and either select File - Export

or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the CAM table

icon and select Export from the pop-up menu.

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2. Enter the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click the Save
Button.

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SECTION 7

Transferring and Comparing Data

This section 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.

Note Be sure that the personal computer is connected to the PLC via a connecting cable and that online

communications are established before transferring data, comparing data, or writing data to flash
memory.

7-1 Initial Settings for Online Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7-3 Transferring, Comparing, and Saving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Initial Settings for Online Connection Section 7-1

7-1 Initial Settings for Online Connection

Initial Settings for the CPU Unit and MC Unit

1,2,3... 1. Set the MC Unit’s unit number (using the rotary switch on the front panel)

2. Set the DIP switch on the CPU Unit or the Controller Section of the NSJ
Controller.

a. For Communications via Toolbus:

• When using the peripheral port, set SW4 to OFF, or set SW4 to ON
and make appropriate setting of PLC Setup (set Programming Con­sole Address 144 to 0400 Hex).

• When using the RS-232C port, set SW5 to ON, or set SW5 to OFF and
make appropriate setting of PLC Setup (set Programming Console Ad­dress 160 to 0400 Hex).

b. For Communications via SYSMAC WAY (Host Link):

• When using the peripheral port, set SW4 to ON, or set SW4 to OFF
and make appropriate setting of PLC Setup. (Set Programming Con­sole Address 144 to its default, 0000 Hex. If the default setting has not
been changed, leave the setting as it is.)

• When using the RS-232C port, set SW5 to OFF, or set SW5 to ON and
make appropriate setting of PLC Setup. (Set Programming Console
Address 160 to its default, 0000 Hex. If the default setting has not been
changed, leave the setting as it is.)

3. Create the I/O tables (using the CX-Programmer or a Programming Con­sole).

7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specifications

Communications Settings

1,2,3... 1. Right-click the PLC icon in the project tree and select Properties from the

pop-up menu. Select the Target PLC Setting on the PLC Properties Dialog
Box. The following dialog box will be displayed. Set the Device Type to be
connected to the PLC.

2. Set the Network Type.
Click the Network Type Drop-down List to display the list and select the de-
sired communications method.

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3. Make the network settings
To check or change the network settings, click the Settings Button in the
Network Type Area.

a. Make settings in the Network Tab Page.

b. Make settings in the Driver Tab Page.

Connecting to the
PLC

Select Online - Work Online or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to

right-click the PLC icon in the project tree and select Work Online from the
pop-up menu.

Note When transferring driver parameters, the transfer may be stopped with the fol-

lowing message: “Error (36355) Communications to the device could not be
established or the connection has been broken. Check the communication

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settings and connection method to the device.”
Open the PLC property to increase the response monitoring time in the PLC
Setup.

7-3 Transferring, Comparing, and Saving Data

Transferring to the MC Unit

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree and either select Online - Trans-

fer - To MC or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the

MC Unit icon in the project tree and select Transfer - To MC from the pop-
up menu.

2. Select the data to be transferred and then click the OK Button.

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3. If the Write to Flash Memory Option is selected, the transferred data will
be saved in flash memory. The transfer will start when the OK Button is
clicked. The progress of the transfer will be displayed, as shown in the fol­lowing diagram.

Transferring from the MC Unit

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree and either select Online - Trans-

fer - From MC or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the

MC Unit icon in the project tree and select Transfer - From MC from the
pop-up menu.

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2. Select the data to be transferred and click the OK Button. The progress of
the transfer will be displayed, as shown in the following diagram.

Comparing Data with the MC Unit

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree and either select Online - Trans-

fer - Compare or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the

MC Unit icon in the project tree and select Transfer - Compare from the
pop-up menu.

2. Select the data to be compared and then click OK Button.

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3. When the transfer from the MC Unit is completed, the Compare MC Win­dow will be displayed showing the comparison results.

4. Double-click Positio n Data, Programs, Sub Programs, or Cam data. The
following window will be displayed.

5. Click the Overview Button to display the Overview Window.

6. Select File - Save as to save the overview or detail view of the results of
comparing programs.

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Writing Data to Flash
Memory

!Caution Always backup the data in the flash memory after downloading the program,

parameter data, position data, or CAM data to the MC Unit. Otherwise, the
original data (before the transfer) will be restored the next time that the power
is turned ON, which may cause unexpected operation.

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree and either select Online - Write

To Flas h or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the MC

Unit icon in the project tree and select Write To Flash from the pop-up
menu.

2. Select the data to be saved in the Data Type Options and click the Write
Button.

Note If an error occurs while data is being written to the flash memory, the data may

not be written to the flash memory successfully. In this case, write the data to
the flash memory again after resetting the error.

Displaying Unit Information

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Unit Information.

2. The MC Unit’s model and version information will be displayed.

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Initializing Memory

1,2,3... 1. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree and either select Online - Clear

Memory or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-click the MC

Unit icon in the project tree and select Clear Memory from the pop-up
menu.

2. Select the data to be initialized and click the OK Button.

Batch Transfer (Computer to MC Unit)

1,2,3... 1. Select the PLC icon in the project tree and either select Online - Batch

Transfer - To All MC or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to right-

click the PLC icon in the project tree and select Batch Transfer - To MC
from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the destination MC Unit in the Select MC Drop-down List. Select the
data to be transferred and click the OK Button.

Batch Transfer (MC Unit to Computer)

1,2,3... 1. Select the PLC icon in the project tree and either select Online - Batch

Transfer - From All MC or click in the toolbar. It is also possible to

right-click the PLC icon in the project tree and select Batch Transfer ­From MC from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the source MC Unit in the Select MC Drop-down List. Select the
data to be transferred and click the OK Button.

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Range Transfer (Computer to MC Unit)

1,2,3... 1. Right-click in the Edit Parameters Window or Edit Position Data Window

and select Range Transfer - To MC from the pop-up menu.

2. The data of the selected Value will be transferred to the MC Unit.

Range Transfer (MC Unit to Computer)

1,2,3... 1. Right-click in the Edit Parameters Window or Edit Position Data Window

and select Range Transfer - From MC from the pop-up menu.

2. The data of the selected Value will be transferred from the MC Unit.

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SECTION 8

Monitoring

This section provides information on monitoring the MC Units. The error status, axis's present position, and variable values
are displayed in the Monitor Windows.

Note Be sure that the computer and PLC are connected with the connection cable and the communications

between them are established before starting monitoring operations.

8-1 Status Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

8-2 General Watch Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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8-1 Status Monitor

Use the Status Monitor to monitor MC Unit errors, the present position of each
axis, and the program number in progress.

Starting the Status
Monitor

Click in the toolbar.

If the CX-Motion-MCH is connected online, monitoring will start automatically;
if the CX-Motion-MCH is offline, monitoring will stop.

8-2 General Watch Window

The General Watch Window can be used to check and change variable values
(excluding system variables).

Starting the General
Watch Window

Click in the toolbar.

If the CX-Motion-MCH is connected online, monitoring will start automatically;
if the CX-Motion-MCH is offline, monitoring will stop.

To check a variable, select Insert from the Context Menu and register the vari­able.

To change a variable’s value, change the value directly in the variable’s Value
column and press the Enter Key to confirm the change.

The variables registered in the General Watch Window can also be refer­enced again by saving the project.

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SECTION 9

Operation

This section describes various operations on the axes of the MC Unit, including test run operations and program debugging.

Note Operation from Support Tool is supported for MC Units with unit version 3.0 or later.

9-1 Switching to Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

9-1-1 Starting Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

9-1-2 Ending Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

9-2 Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

9-2-1 Executing a Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

9-2-2 Test Run Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

9-3 Debugging the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9-3-1 Setting Break Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9-3-2 Debugging the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Switching to Monitor Mode Section 9-1

9-1 Switching to Monitor Mode

9-1-1 Starting Monitor Mode

1,2,3... 1. Select a PLC icon in the project tree and select Online - Work Online, or

right-click a PLC icon and select Work Online from the pop-up menu. It is
also possible to click in the toolbar. The CX-Motion-MCH will be con­nected to the PLC.

2. Select the MC Unit in the project tree, and then select Online - Monitor

Mode or click in the toolbar. The following warning dialog box will be
displayed. Read the contents of the warning carefully. Click the OK Button

only after confirming safety.

3. The CX-Motion-MCH will switch to Monitor Mode, and the following Test

Run Window and Stop Axes Button will be displayed. will be displayed
in the toolbar.

The Stop Axes Button can be used in Monitor Mode and will come to the
front of the displayed window. All axes will decelerate to a stop if the Stop
Axes Button is clicked.

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Note The Status Monitor Window will not be displayed in Monitor Mode. Also, the

MC Unit cannot be controlled from the ladder program in Monitor Mode.

9-1-2 Ending Monitor Mode

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Monitor Mode or click in the toolbar.

2. Monitor Mode will be ended, and the CX-Motion-MCH will display in
the toolbar.

9-2 Test Run

9-2-1 Executing a Test Run

1,2,3... 1. Select the axis for which to execute a test run in the Test Run Window.

2. Click to lock the selected axis.

3. To use an override, select the Axis Override Option and enter the override
set value. Click the Set Button to write the set value to the MC Unit.

4. Click the JOG, STEP, or Origin Buttons. The axis will be operated.

Note (1) Clicking any of the operation buttons will operate the motor at the desig-

nated speed. Execute the operation only after confirming safety.

(2) The operation on the personal computer may not stop the motor. Provide

an emergency stop device externally to enable stopping the motor imme­diately at any time.

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9-2-2 Test Run Window

Tes t R un

Axis No. Sets the axis to operate.
Position Displays the current position of the axis.
Busy Displays the operating status.
Servo Lock Servo Locks/unlocks the axis.

Lock/Unlock
Multiple

Displays a dialog to lock/unlock multiple axes.

Override Axis Override Sets the override value.

Range: 0.00 to 327.67%

Set Sets the override in the MC Unit.

STEP + Steps the axis in the positive direction.

− Steps the axis in the negative direction.

JOG + Jogs the axis in the positive direction.

− Jogs the axis in the negative direction.
Origin Search Searches for the origin.
Origin Return Returns the axis to the origin.
Forced Origin Force the current position to the origin.
Task Error Display the error code occurred in Task. Click

the Reset Button to reset the error.

Axis Error Displays any error code for any error that has

occurred for the axis. Click the Reset Button to
reset the error.

Unit Error Displays any error code for any error that has

occurred in the MC Unit. Click the Reset Button
to reset the error.

Clear All Errors Resets all errors that have occurred in the task,

axis, and unit.

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External I/O Status

9-3 Debugging the Program

The CX-Motion-MCH can be used to debug the motion program in an MC
Unit.

Before switching to Monitor Mode, click To MC or From MC to transfer the
motion program between the MC Unit and CX-Motion-MCH so that both the
MC Unit and CX-Motion-MCH have the same program.

Note Debugging motion program is supported for MC Units with unit version 3.0 or

later.

9-3-1 Setting Break Points

1,2,3... 1. Display the program to debug.

2. Move the cursor to the step to set the break point, and click . A break
point mark will be displayed.

3. Click again, the break point will be removed.

Absolute O rigin
Setting

ABS Offset Displays the value of the Absolute Origin Offset

set in the Axis Parameters of the MC Unit.

Set Sets the absolute origin.

Teaching Type Sets either a Feedback Present Position or

Command Present Position.

Address Sets the first address in which to store data

(position data number).
Range: 0 to 10239

Teach Executes teaching.

After execution, the address will be incremented
automatically.

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9-3-2 Debugging the Program

1,2,3... 1. Display the program.

2. Servolock the axis to be used if the program operates the axis.

3. In the toolbar, select the number of the task to debug.

4. Click in the toolbar, the MC Unit will execute the program. Program ex­ecution will stop at the first break point.

5. Set variables in the General Watch Window as required.

6. Click in the toolbar to debug the program again from the first break

point. Click in the toolbar to debug the program one step at a time.

Note In the following case, program execution will not stop at a breakpoint and will

continue to the next break point.

• The first break point is skipped using the IF function.

When step 0004 is false, step 0007 would be executed next after step 0004. A
break point is set for step 0007, so program execution would stop at the step
that was executed immediately before step 0007. In this example, that would
be step 0004, i.e., program execution would stop immediately after executing
the IF statement in step 0004.

Program execution also may not stop at a break point set for the WHILE,
FOR, PARALLEL, and SWITCH control commands.

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Note (1) Clicking any of the operation buttons will operate the motor at the desig-

nated speed. Execute the operation only after confirming safety.

(2) The operation on the personal computer may not stop the motor. Provide

an emergency stop device externally to enable stopping the motor imme­diately at any time.

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SECTION 10

Data Traces

This section describes the data trace function.

Note Data traces are supported for MC Units with unit version 3.0 or later.

10-1 Data Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

10-1-1 Executing a Data Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

10-1-2 Changing the Graph Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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10-1 Data Traces

10-1-1 Executing a Data Trace

1,2,3... 1. Select the PLC icon in the project tree and select Online - Work Online,

or right-click the PLC icon and select Work Online from the pop-up menu.
It is also possible to click in the toolbar. The CX-Motion-MCH will be
connected to the PLC.

2. Select the MC Unit icon in the project tree, and then select Online - Data

Trace or click in the toolbar. The Data Trace Window will be displayed.

3. Click in the Data Trace Window. The Data Trace Configuration dialog
box will be displayed.

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4. Set the trigger conditions, trace objects, and number of samplings.

5. Click the Transfer [PC to MC] Button to write the set values to the MC Unit.

6. Click the OK Button to close the Data Trace Configuration Dialog Box.

7. Click in the Data Trace Window. The MC Unit will execute the data
trace.

8. The trigger condition is activated, and the data trace is completed. The MC
Unit will transfer the results of the data trace to the CX-Motion-MCH auto­matically and display them graphically.

10-1-2 Changing the Graph Display

1,2,3... 1. Select in the legend to display the required items.

2. Select the data of the item to change.

3. Change the vertical scale using in the Graph Tools Win­dow.

4. Change the displayed position using .

5. Select to display the value at the cursor position.

6. Select to display the difference between two points.

7. Click in the Data Trace Window to save the data to a CSV file.

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SECTION 11

Backup and Restore

This section describes the operations used to back up data from MC Units and restore data to MC Units.

Note

• Be sure that the personal computer is connected to the PLC via a Connecting Cable and that online

communications are established before backing up and restoring data.

• Backing up and restoring data is supported for MC Units with unit version 3.1 or later.

11-1 Backup from MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

11-2 Restoring to MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

11-3 Verifying Backup File with MC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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11-1 Backup from MC

Use the following procedure to backup an MC Unit on the CX-Motion-MCH.

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Backup and Restore - Backup from MC in online mode.

The following window will be displayed.

2. After entering or selecting the destination folder, file name and file type,
click the Save Button. Use the default file type (*.bkh), because the MC
Unit data is being saved in a CX-Motion-MCH backup file.

11-2 Restoring to MC

Use the following procedure to restore a backup file to an MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Backup and Restore - Restore to MC in online mode.

The following message will be displayed.

2. Click the OK Button to display the following window.

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3. Enter or select the folder to be looked in, the file name, and the file type,
and then click the Open Button. The following message will be displayed
after restoring backup data is done.

4. Click the Yes Button to start verifying.

11-3 Verifying Backup File with MC Unit

Use the following procedure to verify a backup file with an MC Unit.

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Backup and Restore - Verify Backup file with MC Unit

in online mode. The following window will be displayed.

2. Enter or select the destination folder, file name, and file type, and then click
the Open Button. Verifying will start. A message will be displayed to tell if
the data is identical.

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SECTION 12

Read Protection

This section 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.

Note

• Be sure that the personal computer is connected to the PLC via a Connecting Cable and that online

communications are established before setting or releasing read protection, setting or changing
passwords, or switching the user.

• Read protection is supported for MC Units with unit version 3.1 or later.

12-1 Read Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

12-1-1 Read Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

12-1-2 User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

12-1-3 Setting and Releasing Read Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

12-2 Setting and Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

12-3 Setting and Releasing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

12-4 Switching the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86