Omron CX-MOTION-NCF V1.8 User Manual

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Cat. No. W436-E1-08

SYSMAC CXONE-AL_C-V3/ CXONE-AL_D-V3

CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.8

OPERATION MANUAL

CXONE-AL@@C-V3/ CXONE-AL@@D-V3

CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.8

Operation Manual

Revised October 2008

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OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

SECTION 1

CX-Motion-NCF Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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 PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SECTION 3

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3-1 Screen Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3-2 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SECTION 4

Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SECTION 5

Editing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5-1 Editing Unit Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5-2 Editing Servo Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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SECTION 6

Saving and Reading Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6-1 Saving Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-2 Reading Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-3 Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6-4 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6-5 Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SECTION 7

Transferring and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-3 Downloading Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7-4 Uploading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7-5 Comparing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7-6 Writing to Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

SECTION 8

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

8-1 Unit Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

8-2 Axis Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SECTION 9

Test Run Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

9-1 Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

SECTION 10

Absolute Encoder Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

10-1 Absolute Encoder Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

SECTION 11

Error Log and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

11-1 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

11-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

11-3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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About this Manual:

This manual describes the installation, and operation of the CX-Motion-NCF software package and includes the sections described below. The CX-Motion-NCF runs on Windows 2000, XP, and Vista and is used to set and transfer data used by CS1W-NCF71/CS1W-NC471/CS1W-NC271/CJ1W-NCF71/ CJ1W-NC471/CJ1W-NC271 Position Control Units (also referred to as NC Units), save and print the Position Control Unit data, and monitor the Position Control Unit’s operating status.

Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install or operate the CX-Motion-NCF. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section. Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the informa-

tion provided before setting up or using an application for a Position Control Unit.

Name Contents Cat. No.

SYSMAC CX-Motion-NCF Operation Manual

SYSMAC CJ1W-NCF71/ CS1W-NCF71/ Position Control Units Operation Manual

For details on procedures for installing the CX-Motion-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package, refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual provided with CX-One.

Cat. No. Model Name Contents

W463 CXONE-AL@@C-V3/

CXONE-AL@@D-V3

(suffixes omitted)

Describes the operating procedures for the CX-Motion-NCF W436 (this manual)

Describes the basic operation of the Position Control Units. W426

CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual

Installation and overview of CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package.

Precautions provide general precautions for using the CX-Motion-NCF, Programmable Controller, and related devices.

Section 1 provides an overview of the CX-Motion-NCF, and describes the functions and system configuration required to operate the CX-Motion-NCF.

Section 2 provides information on installing the CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server, and connecting to the PLC.

Section 3 describes each of the screens and basic operations.

Section 4 provides information on creating projects and adding/deleting Position Control Units and

Servo Drives.

Section 5 describes the operations used to edit Unit Parameters and Servo Parameters.

Section 6 describes the operations used to save and read newly created projects. Information is also

provided on importing, exporting, and printing procedures.

Section 7 describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer and Position Control Unit/Servo Drive, and to write data transferred to the Position Control Unit to the Position Control Unit's flash memory.

Section 8 provides information on the Monitor Windows that are used to display the Position Control Unit's communications status, error status, and axis's present position and status.

Section 9 describes the test run operation for each axis.

Section 10 describes the absolute encoder setup operation.

Section 11 provides information on troubleshooting errors that may occur, meanings of error codes,

and the procedures required to reset errors in the Unit or axes.

!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-

sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.

Warranty and Limitations of Liability

WARRANTY

(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.

Application Considerations

SUITABILITY FOR USE

THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL.

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 1.6 to Version 1.8

Support for New Models

Item Ver. 1.6 Ver. 1.8

Position Control Units

Improvements from Version 1.5 to Version 1.6

New Applicable Hardware

Item Ver. 1.5 Ver. 1.6

Applicable Servo Drives

PLCs CS/CJ-series PLCs

CS1W-NCF71 CJ1W-NCF71

W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

(excluding CJ2 CPU Units) CP-series PLCs NSJ-series Controllers FQM1-series Motion Con-

trollers

CS1W-NCF71 CS1W-NC471 CS1W-NC271 CJ1W-NCF71 CJ1W-NC471 CJ1W-NC271

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communi-

cations G-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

CS/CJ-series PLCs (including CJ2 CPU Units) CP-series PLCs NSJ-series Controllers FQM1-series Motion Controllers

Improvements from Version 1.4 to Version 1.5

New Operating System Support

Item Ver. 1.4 Ver. 1.5

Operating system

Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP supported

Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Vista supported

Improvements from Version 1.3 to Version 1.4

New Applicable Hardware

Item Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4

Position Control Units

Applicable Servo Drives

Functions in Position Control Units with unit version

1.3 or earlier are supported

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with

Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

Functions in Position Control Units with unit version 2.0 or earlier are supported.

• Origin Search Operation Mode has been added.

• Preset function for origin searches has been added.

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications and

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

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Improvements from Version 1.2 to Version 1.3

Setting Up an Absolute Encoder

Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.3

An absolute encoder could not be set up. An absolute encoder can be set up by communicating through the Position

Control Unit.

New Applicable Hardware

Item Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.3

Position Control Units

PLCs CJ-series PLCs CS/CJ-series PLCs, CP-series PLCs, NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, and FQM1

CJ1W-NCF71 CJ1W-NCF71 and CS1W-NCF71

Flexible Motion Controllers (See note.)

Note Only FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers with unit version 3.0 or later are sup-

ported.

Improvements from Version 1.1 to Version 1.2

Installing the CX-Motion-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package

Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2

The CX-Motion-NCF could be installed only independently.

CX-Motion-NCF Startup Method

Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2

The CX-Motion-NCF could be started only from the Windows Start Menu.

The CX-Motion-NCF can be installed as one of the functions of the CX-One Integrated Tool Package.

The CX-Motion-NCF can also be started by right-clicking the following Position Control Unit in the I/O Table Window opened from the CX-Programmer that was installed from the CX-One and selecting Start Special Application from the pop-up menu.

• CJ1W-NC71 Note When Start with Settings Inherited is selected, a new project will be

created and a Position Control Unit will be automatically added.

Improvements from Version 1.0 to Version 1.1

Supporting New Models of W-series Servo Drive

Item Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1

Applicable Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives

W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK Communications

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Versions and Applicable Models

Versions of Support Software and Applicable Models

The models that are supported by the CX-Motion-NCF Position Control Unit Support Software are listed in the following table.

Version Position Control

Software

version

Ver. 1.0 Not supported CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2

Ver. 1.1 Not supported CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2

Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.@ CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2

Ver. 1.30 Ver. 1 . @ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.31 Ver. 2 . @ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.4 Ver. 2.@ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.50 Ver. 2 . @ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.51 Ver. 2 . @ CS1W-NCF71

CX-One Version

Unit

CJ1W-NCF71

CPU Units)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

PLC Servo Drive

W-series Servo Drives

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK -II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

G-series Servo Drives with Builtin MECHATROLINK-II Communications

Version Position Control

Software

version

Ver. 1.6 Ver. 3.@ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.7 Ver. 2.@ CS1W-NCF71

Ver. 1.8 Ver. 3.@ CS1W-NCF71

CX-One Version

Unit

CJ1W-NCF71

CS1W-NC471 CS1W-NC271 CJ1W-NCF71 CJ1W-NC471 CJ1W-NC271

PLC Servo Drive

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2 CPU Units)

CP-series PLCs NSJ-series NSJ Controllers FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-

lers (See note.)

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

G-series Servo Drives with Builtin MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

G-series Servo Drives with Builtin MECHATROLINK-II Communications

W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives with Built-

in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

G-series Servo Drives with Builtin MECHATROLINK-II Communications

Note Only FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers with unit version 3.0 or later are sup-

ported.

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Unit Versions

A “unit version” has been introduced to manage Position Control Units according to differences in functionality accompanying Unit upgrades.

Notation of Unit Versions on Products

Example: CJ1W-NCF71

F71

No.

Confirming Unit Versions with Support Software

1,2,3... 1. In the IO Table Window, right-click the Position Control Unit and select Unit

The unit version is given to the right of the lot number on the nameplate of the products for which unit versions are being managed, as shown below.

Product nameplate

CJ1W-NCF71

NC UNIT

Unit version Example for unit version 1.0

Lot No. 040401 0000 Ver.1.0

OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN

The unit version of Position Control Units starts with unit version 1.0 for the CJ1W-NCF71 and unit version 1.3 for the CS1W-NCF71.

CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher can be used to confirm the unit version using the Unit Manufacturing Information.

Manufacturing information.

2. The following Unit Manufacturing information Dialog Box will be displayed. Use the following display to confirm the unit version of the Position Control Unit connected online.

Unit version

The unit version is displayed as 1.0 in the Unit Version Number field of the above example.

Using Unit Version Label A unit version label is provided with the Position Control Unit. This label can

be attached to the front of the Position Control Unit to differentiate between Position Control Units with different unit versions.

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Functions Supported According to Position Control Unit Versions

Model CJ1W-NCF71/CS1W-NCF71

Unit Ver. 1.0 Unit Ver. 1.1 Unit Ver. 1.2 Unit Ver. 1.3 Unit Ver. 2.0

Linear interpolation Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Setting up an absolute encoder Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Resetting the error counter Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported. Establishing connections when there are

unconnected axes or alarms that cannot be reset

Transferring Servo parameters when there is an axis error

Locking the Servo when a software limit has been detected when using a motor with an absolute encoder

Detecting drive circuit OFF error only when the Servo is locked

Allocating H512 and latter addresses in the Holding Area in function blocks.

SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives (R7DZN@-ML2)

Re-establishing connections Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Improving the connection limits when

Servo Drive alarms occur (Possible to establish connection when A.C90 occurs.)

Origin Search Operation Mode Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Preset function for origin searches Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.

Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.

Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.

Support Software and Unit Version Support

Function support that depends on the combination of the software version of the CX-Motion-NCF Support Software and the unit version of the Position Control Unit is as shown in the following table.

Support Software

function

W-series Servo Drives with MECHATROLINK communications

Bundling in CX-One 1.2 or higher Supported. Suppor ted. Supported. Supported. Supported.

Setting up an absolute encoder

Transferring Servo parameters when there is an axis error

Origin Search Operation Mode added in Position Control Units with unit version 2.0

Preset function for origin searches added in Position Control Units with unit version 2.0

SMARTSTEP Junior with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications

Support

Software

version

1.1 or higher Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.

1.3 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.

1.3 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.

1.4 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.

Un it Ve r. 1. 0 Un it Ver. 1. 1 Unit Ve r. 1. 2 Uni t Ver. 1.3 U nit Ver. 2.0

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Note The function to re-establishing connections added in the unit version 2.0 is not

supported by the CX-Motion-NCF. The Position Control Unit communicates with all of axes registered in a scan list when the CX-Motion-NCF starts communications between a Position Control Unit and a Servo Drive. The connected axis designation will be invalid.

PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-NCF software package.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Motion-NCF. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CXMotion-NCF.

1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

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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-NCF 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 Position 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.

!Caution Always back up parameters to the flash memory after it has been transferred

to the Position 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 Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring parameters to

another node. Doing either of these without confirming safety may result in injury.

!Caution Check that the axis number is correct before operating an axis from the CX-

Motion-NCF.

Operating Environment Precautions 4

4 Operating Environment Precautions

!Caution Do not operate the control system 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 systems 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-NCF.

• Confirm that the correct unit number is specified for the destination node before transferring parameters to the Position Control Unit.

• Confirm that set parameters operate properly before using them in actual applications.

• Always turn ON the power to the Unit again or restart the CPU Bus Unit after transferring the following parameter settings and writing them to flash memory. Otherwise, the changed parameter settings will not be enabled.

• Common parameters

•Axis parameters

• Do not turn OFF the power to the Unit while writing to flash memory. Doing so may result in damage to the flash memory.

• 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 the CX-Motion-NCF. Doing so may result in corrupted data in the personal computer.

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SECTION 1

CX-Motion-NCF Overview

This section provides an overview of the CX-Motion-NCF, and describes the functions and system configuration required to operate the CX-Motion-NCF.

1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What is CX-Motion-NCF? Section 1-1

1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF?

What is CX-MotionNCF?

Applicable Position Control Units

The CX-Motion-NCF is a software package that helps to set, transfer, save, and print various data used for the CS1W-NC271/471/F71/CJ1W-NC271/471/ F71 Position Control Units (also referred to as NC Units) and to monitor the operation status of the Position Control Unit.

The CX-Motion-NCF runs on Windows 2000, XP or Vista.

Computer with Windows operating system

Position Control Unit

NCF71

MLK

UN ERC ER

ERM

No.

Parameters used with the Position Control Unit are set and transferred.

The Position Control Unit's operating status (e.g., present position, I/O status, and error display) is monitored.

The CX-Motion-NCF supports the following Position Control Units.

Applicable Position

Control Units

CS1W-NC271 CS1W-NC471 CS1W-NCF71

CJ1W-NC271 CJ1W-NC471 CJ1W-NCF71

CS-series PLCs

CJ-series PLCs, CP-series PLCs, NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, and FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers (See note.)

Applicable Controllers

Note Only FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers with unit version 3.0 or later are sup-

ported.

What is CX-Motion-NCF? Section 1-1

Features

Data Management and Editing in Project Units

Communications with Position Control Units via Networks

The CX-Motion-NCF manages data for several Position Control Units as one project. Position Control Units are displayed under a PLC and several Servo Drives (CS1W-NCF71/CJ1W-NCF71: 16 axes max., CS1W-NC471/CJ1WNC471: 16 axes max., CS1W-NC271/CJ1W-NC271: 16 axes max.) are displayed under a Position Control Unit, both in tree format.

The CX-Motion-NCF communicates with Position Control Units using CXServer.

Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) or peripheral bus (Toolbus) can be used to perform online operations (transferring, comparing, and monitoring parameter data) with the Position Control Unit on the PLC.

Editing Servo Parameters Parameters of Servo Drives connected to a Position Control Unit can be

edited using the CX-Motion-NCF.

Displaying Error Information

Applicable Computers

Information on the error that is currently occurring on a Position Control Unit or the error log can be displayed.

Refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463) for the computer system requirements for the CX-Motion-NCF.

CX-Motion-NCF Data The CX-Motion-NCF is used to create project files with the configuration

shown below. The file extension for project files is .mnf.

Project File (

*.mnf)

PLC

Unit Parameter

Servo Parameter

Software Structure The CX-Motion-NCF exchanges data (online communications) with Position

Control Units via CX-Server. In order to execute functions online, CX-Server must be installed on the same computer that has the CX-Motion-NCF installed.

System Configuration Section 1-2

1-2 System Configuration

The system configuration for Position Control Units is shown below.

The example shown here is for the CJ1W-NCF71.

CX-Motion-NCF Editing/Transferring parameters Monitor File management, etc.

CX-Programmer Creating/Transferring ladder program Monitor File management, etc.

Toolbus/ Host Link

Power Supply Unit

Servo Drive

Servomotor

Servo Drive

Servomotor

Servo Drive

CJ-series CPU Unit

Position Control Unit (CJ1W-NCF71)

External input

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

MECHATROLINK-II (16 axes max.)

1-3 Function List

Group Function Details Reference

Editing projects Create project Used to create project files (*.mnf) 4-1 Creating a New

Project

Create Position Control Unit Used to add Position Control Unit data to a

project.

Create Servo Drive Used to add Servo Drive data to a project. 4-3 Adding and

Editing data Edit Unit Parameters Used to edit Unit Parameters. 5-1 Editing Unit

Edit Servo Parameters Used to edit Servo Parameters. 5-2 Editing Servo

Saving and reading project files

Save project Used to save data as a project file (*.mnf). 6-1 Saving Project

Read project Used to read a project file (*.mnf). 6-2 Reading Project

4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units

Deleting Servo Drives

Parameters

Function List Section 1-3

Group Function Details Reference

Importing and exporting data

Printing Print Used to print the data displayed on the

Online Initial setting Used to setup CPU Unit or Position Control

JOG JOG Used to execute JOG operation. 9-1 Test Run

Error Error log Used to display the error log. 11-1 Error Log

Import Used to import Unit/Servo Parameters. 6-3 Import

Export Used to export Unit/Servo Parameters. 6-4 Export

screen.

Unit.

Communications setting Used to make communications settings. 7-2 Setting/Chang-

Download Upload Compare

Write to flash memory Used to save the downloaded Unit Parame-

Monitor Used to display the Unit's status, axis

Device information Used to read the Position Control Unit

Absolute encoder setup Used to set up an absolute encoder. 10-1 Absolute

Used to download, compare, or upload Unit or Servo Parameters.

ters.

present position, axis status, and error information.

model, Position Control Unit internal software version, and other Unit-related information.

6-5 Print

7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online

ing Communications Specific

7-3 Downloading Data 7-4 Uploading Data 7-5 Comparing Data

7-6 Writing to Flash Memory

8-1 Unit Monitor 8-2 Axis Monitor

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Encoder Setup

Operation Procedure Section 1-4

1-4 Operation Procedure

The outline of the procedures required to install the CX-Motion-NCF and CXServer, create various data, transfer it to Position Control Units, and use in actual operations is shown below.

Installing CX-Server

Installing CX-Motion-NCF

Connecting to Built-in RS-232C port on CPU Unit

CX-Motion-MCF Basic Window

Adding Servo Drive to Position Control Unit

Axis Map Setting Window

Starting CX-Motion-NCF

Creating a New Project

Adding Position Control Unit to Project

Starting Axis Map Setting Window

Editing/Transferring Unit Parameters/Servo Parameters

Refer to section 2-1.

Refer to section 2-2.

Refer to section 3-2.

Refer to section 4-1.

Refer to section 4-2.

Refer to section 3-2.

Refer to section 4-3.

Refer to sections 5-1, 5-2, 7-3, and 7-4.

Writing to Flash Memory

Position Control Unit Positioning Operation

Monitoring

Quitting Axis Map Setting Window

CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window

Saving Project

Quitting CX-Motion-NCF

Refer to section 7-6.

Refer to the Position Control Unit's operation manual.

Refer to SECTION 8.

Refer to section 3-2.

Refer to section 6-1.

Refer to section 3-2.

SECTION 2

Setup

This section provides information on installing the CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server, and connecting to the PLC.

2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-2 Connecting to 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

Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1

2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software

2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed

The following software must be installed on the same computer to use the CXMotion-NCF.

1,2,3... 1. CX-Motion-NCF

2. CX-Server (the communications driver)

Installing of CX-MotionNCF

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-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package.

Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents

W463 CXONE-AL@@C-V3/

CXONE-AL@@D-V3

CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual

An overview of the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package and the CX-One installation procedure

2-2 Connecting to PLC

To transfer the project data that was created using CX-Motion-NCF to the Position Control Unit. The personal computer and PLC (CPU Unit) must 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.

Personal

computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible

Connecting to Peripheral Port Connecting to RS-232C Port

8 0

B X

CS1W-CN118 CS1W-CN226 CS1W-CN626

9-pin male

9-pin female

Peripheral port (10-pin female)

CS1W-CN118 (0.1 m) (See note.) CS1W-CN226 (2.0 m) CS1W-CN626 (6.0 m)

(See note.)

9-pin

10-pin

female

9-pin male

-98 01

9-pin female

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

RS-232C port (9-pin female)

9-pin female

9-pin male

Note The cable model CS1W-CN118 is used as a relay cable to connect the per-

sonal computer to the CPU Unit's peripheral port using the RS-232C cable (model XW2Z-@@@@-@@) as shown below.

Peripheral Por

-9 8 0

RS-232C Cable

CS1W-CN118

Connecting to PLC Section 2-2

Note Two network types (serial communications mode), SYSMAC WAY and Tool-

bus, are supported when connecting CX-Motion-NCF to the PLC. The characteristics of the network types are as shown below.

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-NCF, 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.

Connection Method Use one of the following method to connect the personal computer (CX-

Motion-NCF) 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.

Connecting to Peripheral Port Connecting to RS-232C Port

IBM PC/AT or compatible IBM PC/AT or compatible

9-pin connector

CS1W-CN118 (0.1 m) CS1W-CN226 (2.0 m) CS1W-CN626 (6.0 m)

Connection Cables

Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on

CPU Unit Built-in

peripheral port

Built-in RS232C port (D-Sub, 9-pin, female)

Serial Communications

RS-232C port (D-Sub, 9-pin, female)

Unit

IBM PC/AT compatible

D-Sub, 9pin, male

computer

9-pin connector

Peripheral port on CPU Unit

Network type

XW2Z-200S-CV (2.0 m)

9-pin connector

XW2Z-500S-CV (5.0 m)

Model number Length Remarks

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

(serial commu-

nications

mode)

SYSMAC WAY CS1W-CN226 2 m ---

CS1W-CN626 6 m

SYSMAC WAY XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m Uses anti-static

XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m

connector

SYSMAC WAY XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m Uses anti-static

XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m

connector

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.

Connecting to PLC Section 2-2

2-2-2 Connecting to CP-series PLCs

Connecting to USB Port on CPU Unit with Commercially Available US Cable

Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on

CPU Unit USB port

(B connector)

IBM PC/AT compatible

Commercially available USB cable

computer

USB port (A connector)

Serial communi-

cations mode

(network type)

USB Commercially available

IBM PC/AT or compatible

USB port

CP-series CPU Unit

Peripheral USB port

Model number Length Remarks

USB 1.1 or 2.0 cable

5 m max.

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Connecting to RS-232C Port on Serial Communications Board with RS-232C Cable

Unit Port on

CP1W-CIF01 Serial Communications Board

Unit

RS-232C port, Dsub 9-pin female

Computer Port on

IBM PC/AT compatible

computer

D-Sub, 9pin, male

Serial communi-

cations mode

(network type)

Toolbus (Peripheral) or SYSMAC WAY (Host Link)

SYSMAC WAY (Host Link)

Model number Length Remarks

XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV 2 m/5 m Uses anti-

static connector

XW2Z-200S-V/500S-V 2 m/5 m ---

Connecting to PLC Section 2-2

2-2-3 Connecting to CJ2 PLCs

USB or RS-232C Connection

Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on

computer

CPU Unit USB port

(B connector)

Built-in RS232C port, D-

IBM PC/AT compatible

USB port (A connector)

D-sub 9-pin,

male sub 9-pin female

Note A Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) connection to an RS-232C por t on the CPU Unit

or a Serial Communications Unit is not possible for CJ2 PLCs.

USB RS-232C

Serial communi-

Model number Length Remarks

cations mode

(network type)

USB Commercially available

USB 1.1 or 2.0 cable

Toolbus (See

XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV2 m/

note.)

5 m max.

5 m

---

Uses anti-static connector

IBM PC/AT or compatible

CJ2 CPU Unit

Commercially available USB cable

USB port

USB

ort

Ethernet Connection

Port on Unit Port on computer Serial communi-

Built-in EtherNet/

Ethernet port 100Base-TX/

IP port

cations mode

(network type)

10Base-T (Recommended: 100Base-TX)

IBM PC/AT or compatible

CJ2 CPU Unit

D-sub connector (9-pin male)

XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV Connecting Cable

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

Model number Length Remarks

Commercially available twisted

100 m (between hub and node)

---

cable based on EtherNet/IP standard

Commercially

--available switching hub

IBM PC/AT or compatible

100Base-TX twisted-pair cable (straight)

Switching hub

Built-in EtherNet/IP port

100Base-TX twisted-pair cable (straight)

CJ2 CPU Uni

Connecting to PLC Section 2-2

This section describes each of the screens and basic operations.

3-1 Screen Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3-2 Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-2-1 CX-Motion-NCF Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-2-2 Axis Map Setting Window Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SECTION 3

Basic Operation

Screen Name Section 3-1

3-1 Screen Name

The window names for the CX-Motion-NCF are shown here.

Basic Window

CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window

Axis Map Setting Window

Screen Name Section 3-1

Edit Parameter Windows

Screen Name Section 3-1

Monitor Windows

Axis Monitor Window Unit Monitor Window

Basic Operation Section 3-2

3-2 Basic Operation

3-2-1 CX-Motion-NCF Basic Operation

The basic operations of the CX-Motion-NCF are explained here.

Starting CX-Motion-NCF

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

▼

Device type inherited from I/O Tables

Position Control Unit model inherited from I/O Tables.

Basic Operation Section 3-2

Starting CX-Motion-NCF 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 Position 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 with a new project.

Starting CX-Motion-NCF from Windows Start Menu

Quitting CX-Motion-NCF

1,2,3... 1. Select File - Exit or click the Close Button at the top right corner of the win-

Select Start - Programs - OMRON - CX-One - CX-Motion-NCF - CX- Motion-NCF. The same window as when selecting Start Only will be dis- played with a new project.

dow. 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 the CX-Motion-NCF.

Basic Operation Section 3-2

CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window

Main Menus

The CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window is shown below.

Main Menu Contents Keyboard

File Used to create or save projects. Alt+F

View Used to display or hide Toolbar or Status Bar. Alt+V

PLC Used to connect to PLC. Alt+P

Unit Used to add or delete Position Control Unit, or to open

Axis Map Setting Window.

Help Used to display help and version information. Also used

to register online.

shortcut

Alt+U

Alt+H

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

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

Main menu Item Contents Keyboard

shortcut

File New Creates a new project file. Ctrl+N

Open Opens an existing project file. Ctrl+O

Save Saves the active project (over-

Save As Saves the active project with a

Exit Quits the CX-Motion-NCF. ---

View Toolbar Displays/hides toolbar. ---

Status Bar Displays/hides status bar. ---

PLC Online Connects to PLC. ---

Communication Settings

writes the previous data).

new name.

Sets communications for online connection.

Ctrl+S

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Basic Operation Section 3-2

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Main menu Item Contents Keyboard

Unit Edit Parameters Opens Axis Map Setting Window. ---

Change Axis Type Changes the model of the Position

Change Unit No. Changes Unit No. of Position Con-

Edit Comment Edits comment. ---

Add Adds Position Control Unit to a

Delete Deletes Position Control Unit from

Help Help Index Displays the table of contents for

Online Registration Connects to the OMRON CX-One

About CX-Motion NCF...

Control Unit (i.e., the axis type that is connected).

trol Unit.

project.

a project.

help.

Website for online user registration.

Displays the version information for the CX-Motion-NCF.

shortcut

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Toolbar Functions can be executed directly by clicking the appropriate icon on the

toolbar. The functions that can be executed from the toolbar are given below.

Number Function

(1) Creates a new project.

(2) Opens an existing project.

(3) Saves the active project.

(4) Connects online to PLC.

(5) Displays communications settings window to connect to PLC.

(6) Adds a new Position Control Unit.

(7) Deletes a Position Control Unit.

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

View Settings The view settings can be used to display or hide the toolbar or status bar.

View/Hide Settings

1,2,3... 1. Click View.

2. If a check appears next to Toolbar or Status Bar, the corresponding item is displayed. To hide any of these, select Toolbar or Status Bar to remove the check.

Basic Operation Section 3-2

Help

Displaying the Help Contents

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

2. Select an item to display information related to that item.

Displaying CX-MotionNCF and CX-Server Version Information

Select Help - About CX-Motion-NCF. The CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server version information will be displayed.

3-2-2 Axis Map Setting Window Basic Operation

The basic operations of the Axis Map Setting Window used to make the Position Control Unit settings are explained here.

Starting the Axis Map Setting Window

Select a Position Control Unit in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window and select Unit - Edit Parameters, or double-click a Position Control Unit.

Quitting Axis Map Setting Window

Axis Map Setting Window

Select File - Exit, or click the Close Button at the right top corner of the Axis Map Setting Window.

The Axis Map Setting Window is shown below.

Basic Operation Section 3-2

Main Menus

Main menu Contents Keyboard

File Used, for example, to import or export. Alt+F

Edit Used, for example, to add Servo Drives or edit parame-

ters.

Online Used, for example, to transfer parameters or monitor

Position Control Units or axes.

Help Used to display help and version information. Alt+H

shortcut

Alt+E

Alt+L

Main Menu Items The names and functions for all of the menus are given below. When an item

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

Main menu Item Contents Keyboard

File Import Imports entire Position Control

Export Exports entire Position Control

Properties When a Servo Drive item has

Print Prints out Unit Parameters or

Close Closes Axis Map Setting Win-

Edit New Driver Displays the New Driver Dialog. ---

Edit Parameters

Copy Copies an axis. Ctrl+C

Paste Pastes an axis. Ctrl+V

Delete Deletes the selected Servo

NC Unit Edits Unit Parameters. ---

Axis Edits Servo Parameters. ---

Unit project files or Servo Parameters. The file is to be in CSV format.

Unit project files or Servo Parameters. The file is to be in CSV format

been selected, displays the Servo Drive Properties Window. Invalid when no Servo Drive item has been selected.

Servo Parameters.

dow. Closes all the active Edit Parameters and Monitor Windows.

Drive.

shortcut

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Ctrl+P

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DEL

Basic Operation Section 3-2

Main menu Item Contents Keyboard

Online Download to NC Unit Executes batch download. Dis-

plays the Batch Download Dialog.

Upload from NC Unit Executes batch upload. Dis-

Compare Executes batch compare. Dis-

Write Flash Memory Writes data to flash memory. ---

Unit Monitor Starts Unit Monitor. ---

Axis Monitor Starts Axis Monitor. ---

Test Run Displays the Test Run Window.

Error Log Displays error log. ---

Device Information Displays device information. ---

Absolute Encoder Setup

Help Help Displays help. F1

About Displays the version information

plays the Batch Upload Dialog.

plays the Batch Compare Dialog.

Connection status, Servo Lock/ Unlock, JOG, etc. can be controlled.

Used to set up an absolute encoder.

for the CX-Motion-NCF and Servo Drive database.

shortcut

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Toolbar Functions can be executed directly by clicking the appropriate icon on the

toolbar. The functions that can be executed from the toolbar are given below.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Number Function

(1) Adds a new Servo Drive.

(2) Copy

(3) Paste

(4) Remove

(5) Download to Position Control Unit

(6) Upload from Position Control Unit

(7) Compare

(8) Writes data to flash memory.

(9) Unit Monitor

(10) Axis Monitor

(8) (9) (10)

Help

Displaying the Help Contents

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

2. Select an item to display information related to that item.

Displaying CX-MotionNCF and Servo Drive Database Version Information

Select Help - About. The CX-Motion-NCF and Servo Drive database version information will be displayed.

Operations Listed by Purpose Section 3-3

3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose

Operations Listed by Purpose

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

Project

Starting CX-Motion-NCF Select Start - Programs - OMRON - CX-One -

CX-Motion-NCF and select CX-Motion-NCF.

Creating a new project Select File - New in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic

Window.

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Ctrl+N 28

shortcut

Toolbar

icon

Page

Opening a project Select File - Open in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic

Window.

Saving (overwriting) Select File - Save in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic

Window.

Saving with a different name

Quitting CX-Motion-NCF Select File - Exit in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Win-

Adding a Position Control Unit

Importing Parameters Select a Position Control Unit in the Axis Map Set-

Exporting All the Parameters

Exporting Servo Parameters

Displaying Servo Drive Properties

Opening Axis Map Setting Window

Closing Axis Map Setting Window

Adding a Servo Drive In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Edit - New

Deleting a Servo Drive Select a Servo Drive in the Axis Map Setting Win-

Printing Select File - Print in the Axis Map Setting Window. Ctrl+P --- 46

Select File - Save As in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

dow.

Select Unit - Add in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

ting Window and then select File - Import, or right- click the Position Control Unit and select Import from the pop-up menu.

Select a Position Control Unit in the Axis Map Setting Window, and then select File - Export, or rightclick the Position Control Unit and select Export from the pop-up menu.

Select a Servo Drive in the Axis Map Setting Window, and then select File - Export, or right-click the Servo Drive and select Export from the pop-up menu.

Select a Servo Drive in the Axis Map Setting Window and then select File - Properties, or right-click the Servo Drive and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

Select a Position Control Unit in the CX-MotionNCF Basic Window. Select Unit - Edit Parame- ters, or double-click the Position Control Unit.

Select File - Close in the Axis Map Setting Window.

Driver, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select New Driver from the pop-up menu.

dow and then select Edit - Delete, or right-click the Servo Drive and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

Ctrl+O 44

Ctrl+S 44

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Operations Listed by Purpose Section 3-3

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

Editing data

Editing Unit Parameters Select Edit - Edit Parameters - NC Unit, or right-

Editing Servo Parameters Select Edit - Edit Parameters - Axis**, or right-

Jumping between windows

Online operations

Starting communications with PLC

Communications setting Select PLC - Communication Settings in the CX-

Batch download In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online -

Batch upload In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online -

Batch compare In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online -

Writing to flash memory Select Online - Write Flash Memory in the Axis

click a Position Control Unit and select Edit Unit Parameters from the pop-up menu in the Axis Map Setting Window.

click a Servo Drive and select Edit Servo Parame- ters from the pop-up menu in the Axis Map Setting Window.

Jumps around over Axis Map Setting Window, Edit Parameter Window, and Monitor Window by clicking the mouse.

Select PLC - Online in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

Motion-NCF Basic Window.

Download to NC Unit, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Download to NC Unit from the pop-up menu.

Upload from NC Unit, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Upload from NC Unit from the pop-up menu

Compare, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Compare from the pop-up menu.

Map Setting Window.

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Ctrl+Tab or Ctrl+Shift+Tab

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shortcut

Toolbar

icon

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Monitoring Position Control Unit

Monitoring axis In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online -

Error log In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online -

JOG Select Online - Test Run in the Axis Map Setting

Displaying device information (Position Control Unit model and version)

Setting up an absolute encoder

Display settings

Displaying or hiding Toolbar

Displaying or hiding Status Bar

In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Unit Monitor, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Unit Monitor from the pop-up menu.

Axis Monitor, or right-click a Position Control Unit or Servo Drive and select Axis Monitor from the pop-up menu.

Error Log, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Error Log from the pop-up menu.

Window.

In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Device Information, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Device Information from the pop-up menu.

In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Absolute Encoder Setup - Axis**, or right-click a Servo Drive and select Absolute Encoder Setup.

Select View - Toolbar in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

Select View - Status Bar in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

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Operations Listed by Purpose Section 3-3

Function (Purpose) Operation Keyboard

Displaying help

Displaying help Select Help - Help Index in the CX-Motion-NCF

Online registration Select Help - Online Registration in the CX-

Displaying version information

Basic Window.

Select Help - Help In the Axis Map Setting Window.

Motion-NCF Basic Window.

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F1 --- 21

F1 --- 23

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shortcut

Toolbar

icon

Page

SECTION 4

Creating Projects

This section provides information on creating projects and adding/deleting Position Control Units and Servo Drives.

4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Creating a New Project Section 4-1

4-1 Creating a New Project

Creating a New Project

Use the following procedure to create a new project in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

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

Keys, or click in the toolbar.

2. The PLC Device Type Window will be displayed. Select the PLC Series to use and click the OK Button.

Note To connect the Position Control Unit to a network, select the PLC Series con-

nected to the personal computer directly. If the PLC with the Position Control Unit is selected, the communications settings with the PLC and personal computer may not be set correctly.

3. The PLC will be registered in the project. When the CX-Motion-NCF is started, a CJ2 CPU Unit will be registered in the project. If the personal computer is connected to a PLC with a CJ2 CPU Unit, use the project that is already being displayed.

Adding and Deleting Position Control Units Section 4-2

4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units

Adding Position Control Units to Projects

A Position Control Unit can be added to the project.

1,2,3... 1. In the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window, select Unit - Add, click in the

toolbar, or right-click and select Add NC from the pop-up menu.

2. Set the axis type. Select the axis type of the Position Control Unit.

3. Set the unit number. Select a unit number for the Position Control Unit as a CPU Bus Unit.

4. Enter a comment. The comment may be omitted.

5. Click the OK Button. A Position Control Unit will be added to the project.

Adding and Deleting Servo Drives Section 4-3

Deleting Position Control Units

1,2,3... 1. Selecting the Position Control Unit to be deleted in the CX-Motion-NCF Ba-

sic Window, and then select Unit - Delete, click , or right-click and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

2. A dialog box saying “Delete the selected Unit. Proceed?” will be displayed. Click the OK Button.

4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drives

Adding Servo Drives to Position Control Units

1,2,3... 1. Select Edit - New Driver, click in the toolbar, or right-click the Position

Select a Position Control Unit in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window, and then select Unit - Edit Parameters or double-click a Position Control Unit to display the Axis Map Setting Window. In the Axis Map Setting Window, add a new Servo Drive.

Control Unit and select New Driver from the pop-up menu.

2. Enter the Servo Drive name. Up to 32 one-byte characters can be entered.

Adding and Deleting Servo Drives Section 4-3

3. Select the Series. Click the drop-down list and select an appropriate series.

Note Select OMRON W Series when using an OMRON R88D-WT@ W-

series Servo Drive with a Yaskawa JUSP-NS115 MECHATROLINK-II Application Module. Select OMRON W Series (Built-in Communications) when using an OMRON R88D-WN@-ML2 W-se- ries Servo Drive with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications. Select OMRON SMARTSTEP Junior with Built-in Communications when using an OMRON SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drive with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications (R7D-ZN@-ML2). Select OMRON G Series (Built-in Communications) when using an OMRON G-series Servo Drive with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications (R88D-GN@-ML2).

4. Select the Servo Drive Model. Click the drop-down list and select an appropriate Servo Drive model. The Servo Drive models in the list depends on the selected Series.

5. Select the Version. Click the drop-down list and select an appropriate version. The Servo Drive versions in the list depends on the selected Servo Drive model.

6. Set the Axis No. Click the drop-down list and select an axis number. The axis numbers that are already in use will not be displayed.

7. Enter the Comment. Up to 256 one-byte characters can be entered. The comment may be omitted.

8. Click the OK Button. A new Servo Drive will be added to the Position Control Unit.

Copying Servo Drives to Position Control Units

Deleting Servo Drives from Position Control Units

If a Servo Drive that has been registered under a Position Control Unit in the Axis Map Setting Window is copied and pasted on the same Position Control Unit, a new Servo Drive will be added with the lowest axis number that is not in use. If a Servo Drive that has been registered under a Position Control Unit is copied and pasted on another Servo Drive (which must be registered in advance), the parameters of the copied Servo Drive will overwrite the other Servo Drive.

A Servo Drive that has been registered under a Position Control Unit can be deleted.

Adding and Deleting Servo Drives Section 4-3

1,2,3... 1. Select the Servo Drive to be deleted in the Axis Map Setting Window, and

then select Edit - Delete, click in the toolbar, press the Delete Key, or

right-click the Servo Drive and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

2. Click the OK Button. The Servo Drive will be deleted from the Position Control Unit.

This section describes the operations used to edit data.

5-1 Editing Unit Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5-1-1 Editing Memory Area Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5-1-2 Editing Communications Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5-1-3 Editing Axis Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5-2 Editing Servo Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SECTION 5

Editing Data

Editing Unit Parameters Section 5-1

5-1 Editing Unit Parameters

The methods used to edit data are described in this section. For details on the setting contents, Unit parameters, and Servo Parameters, refer to the CS1W-

NC/271/471/F71/CJ1W-NC271/471/F71 Position Control Units Operation Manual (Cat. No. W426).

1,2,3... 1. Select Edit - Edit Parameters - NC Unit in the Axis Map Setting Window,

double-click a Position Control Unit, or right-click and select Edit Unit Pa- rameters from the pop-up menu. The Edit Unit Parameter Window will be displayed.

Item Explanation

Download Downloads all the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parame-

Upload Uploads all the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parameter

Compare Compares all the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parame-

Initialize Initializes all the parameters (see note 2) that are set in the Edit

OK Saves the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parameter Win-

Cancel Cancels the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parameter

ter Window to a Position Control Unit. (See notes 1 and 2.)

Window from a Position Control Unit. (See notes 1 and 2.)

ter Window with the parameters saved in a Position Control Unit. (See notes 1 and 2.)

Unit Parameter Window to their default settings.

dow.

Window.

Note (1) It can be executed only when the connection to the PLC has been estab-

lished in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

(2) “All the parameters that are set in the Edit Unit Parameter Window” indi-

cates the parameters that are set in Memory Area Setting, Communications Setting, and Axis Setting.

Editing Unit Parameters Section 5-1

5-1-1 Editing Memory Area Parameters

Edit Memory Area

Select Memory Area Setting from the tree.

Parameter Window

Editing Memory Area Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Set the Output Memory Area (PLC to Position Control Unit).

Click the drop-down list of the Output Memory Area (PLC to Position Control Unit) and select an appropriate area type from the list. In the right box, set the beginning address of the specified area type. The setting range varies depending on the selected area type and the largest axis No. of the registered axes. When a value out of the range is entered, the value will be displayed in red. Enter a value within the range.

2. Set the Input Memory Area (Position Control Unit to PLC) Click the drop-down list of the Input Memory Area (Position Control Unit to PLC) and select an appropriate area type from the list. In the right box, set the beginning address of the specified area type. The setting range varies depending on the selected area type and the largest axis No. of the registered axes. When a value out of the range is entered, the value will be displayed in red. Enter a value within the range.

Note When selecting the same area type for the Output and Input Memory Areas,

make sure to set the appropriate beginning addresses so that the areas do not overlap. Do not set EM banks that do not exist in the PLC being used as the areas used for the Output and Input Memory Areas.

Editing Unit Parameters Section 5-1

5-1-2 Editing Communications Parameters

Edit Communications Parameters Window

Editing Communications Parameters

Select Communications Setting from the tree.

For details of the communications settings, refer to SECTION 6 MECHATROLINK in the CS1W-NCF71/CJ1W-NCF71 Position Control Units Opera- tion Manual (Cat. No. W426).

1,2,3... 1. Set Transfer Cycle.

Click the drop-down list of the Transfer Cycle and select an appropriate Transfer Cycle.

2. Set Communications Cycle. The setting range is between 1 and 32. The set value is used as the multiplier with which the Transfer Cycle is multiplied. When a value out of the setting range is entered, the value will be displayed in red. Enter a value within the range.

3. Set No. of Communications Retries. The setting range is between 0 to 7. When a value out of the setting range is entered, the value will be displayed in red. Enter a value within the range.

4. Set C2 Master Connection. Click the drop-down list of the C2 Master Connection and select whether the C2 Master is connected or not.

Note (1) Set the Communications and Transfer Cycles so that the following ex-

pression is satisfied: Transfer Cycle

≤ 32 ms

(2) When connecting to a combination of a W-series Servo Drive and the

JUSP-NS115, set the communications cycle to an integer multiple of

1.0 ms.

(3) When connecting to a W-series Servo Drive with Built-in Communica-

tions, set the communications cycle to an integer multiple of 0.5 ms.

(4) When connecting to a SMARTSTEP Junior with Built-in Communications,

set the transfer cycle to 1.0 ms or more.

× Communications Cycle (Multiplier)

Editing Unit Parameters Section 5-1

(5) When connecting to a combination of a W-series Servo Drive and the

JUSP-NS115, to a W-series Servo Drive with Built-in Communications, or to a G-series Servo Drive with Built-in Communications, set the transfer cycle to 4 ms or less.

Automatic Communications Setting

By clicking the Auto Communications Setting Button, the Communications and Transfer Cycles corresponding to the largest axis No. registered in the Position Control Unit are set to their minimum values.

For details on the values of the Communications Parameters set in Automatic Communications Setting, refer to 6-2-3 MECHATROLINK Communications

Settings in the CS1W-NCF71/CJ1W-NCF71 Position Control Units Operation Manual (Cat. No. W426).

Largest axis

No.

1 to 4 1.0 ms × 1 (1.0 ms) 1 No C2 Master

5 to 8 1.0 ms × 2 (2.0 ms) 1 No C2 Master

9 to 10 2.0 ms × 1 (2.0 ms) 1 No C2 Master

11 to 16 2.0 ms × 2 (4.0 ms) 1 No C2 Master

5-1-3 Editing Axis Parameters

Edit Axis Parameter Window

1,2,3... 1. To edit Axis Parameters, click the Plus Icon left of the Axis Setting in the

tree in the Edit Unit Parameter Window at first. The registered axes will be displayed.

Transfer Cycle Communica-

tions Cycle

No. of Communications

Retries

C2 Master

Connection

Note When no axes are registered, the Axis Parameters cannot be edited in the

Edit Unit Parameter Window. Register axes in the Axis Map Setting Window first and edit the Axis Parameters. Once axes are registered in the Axis Map Setting Window, they will be automatically displayed in the Edit Unit Parameter Window.

Editing Unit Parameters Section 5-1

2. Select Axis@@, where @@ is the number of the axis to be edited (@@: 01 to 16).

Editing Axis Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Select the Encoder Type.

Note (1) Make sure that the same direction is set for Origin Search Direction in the

Select from either Absolute Encoder or Incremental Encoder.

2. Set the Origin Search Operation. Select one of the following:

Reversal Mode 1, Reversal Mode 2, Single-direction Mode, or Reversal Mode 3.

3. Set the Origin Detection Method. Select either With Origin Proximity Reversal, No Origin Proximity Reversal, or Not Use Origin Proximity.

4. Set the Origin Search Direction. Select either Forward or Reverse.

5. Set the Preset When Origin Search. Select either Not Set or Set.

6. Select the Interrupt Input Signal. Click the drop-down list and select a signal used as the Interrupt Input Signal.

7. Select the Origin Input Signal. Click the drop-down list and select a signal used as the Origin Input Signal.

Axis Parameters and Zero Point Return Direction in the Servo Parameters. Setting different directions may result in a malfunction. (The Origin Search Direction parameters are as follows: W Series (with and without built-in communications) and SMARTSTEP Junior (with built-in communications): Pn816.0, G Series (with built-in communications): Pn204.)

(2) When using an absolute encoder, make sure that the settings for the En-

coder Type in the Axis Parameters and Operation Switch when Using Absolute Encoder in the Servo Parameters match. If the settings do not match, ORIGIN SEARCH execution will not be possible, or another mal-

Editing Servo Parameters Section 5-2

function may occur. (The Using Absolute Encoder parameters are as follows: W Series (with and without built-in communications): Pn002.2, G Series (with built-in communications): Pn00B.)

(3) When setting Reversal Mode 3 for the Origin Search Operation, Not Use

Origin Proximity cannot be set for the Origin Detection Method.

(4) When using an Absolute Encoder and the Preset When Origin Search

setting, only Reversal Mode 1 can be set for the Origin Search Operation.

Quitting Editing Click the OK Button. Once all the editing is completed, click the OK Button to

finalize the edited data.

To cancel the edited data, click the Cancel Button.

5-2 Editing Servo Parameters

In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Edit - Edit Parameters - Axis@@, double-click an axis to be edited, or right-click an axis to be edited and select Edit Servo Parameters from the pop-up menu. (@@: 01 to 16) The Edit Servo Parameter Window will be displayed.

Editing Servo Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Select a parameter to be edited.

Item Explanation

Download Downloads Servo Parameters to a Servo Drive

Upload Uploads Servo Parameters from a Servo Drive.

Compare Compares the Servo Parameters on the computer with the ones in

the Servo Drive.

Initialize Initializes the Servo Parameters to their default settings.

OK Saves the parameters that are set in the Edit Servo Parameter

Window.

Cancel Cancels the parameters that are set in the Edit Servo Parameter

Window.

Edit a parameter either by entering a value or by selecting a value from the drop-down list for each bit of the parameter. For parameters whose bits are to be set, click the Plus Icon on the left to display the parameters for each bit.

Editing Servo Parameters Section 5-2

Entering Value Directly for Parameter

Move to the Setting Value Column of the parameter to be edited using the mouse or cursor keys.

Selecting Value from Drop-down List for Each Bit of Parameter

Move to the Setting Value Column of the parameter to be edited using the mouse or cursor keys.

2. Set a Value. Set a value either by entering a value directly or by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

Editing Servo Parameters Section 5-2

Entering Value Directly for Parameter

Either enter a value after double-clicking the Setting Value Column or enter a value directly. After entering a value, press the Enter Key to save the setting. Once the setting value is changed, the check box of the parameter will show a check.

Selecting Value from Drop-down List for Each Bit of Parameter

Select a value from the drop-down list. Once the setting value is changed, the check box of the parameter and each bit will show a check.

Initializing Servo Parameters

Click the Initialize Button. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed.

Click the OK Button. All the parameters will be set back to their default settings. Once initialization is completed, checks in the check box will be cleared.

Quitting Editing Click the OK Button. Once all the editing is completed, click the OK Button to

save the edited data.

To cancel the edited data, click the Cancel Button.

Editing Servo Parameters Section 5-2

Saving and Reading Projects

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

6-1 Saving Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-2 Reading Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-3 Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6-4 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6-5 Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SECTION 6

Saving Project Section 6-1

6-1 Saving Project

Saving Project To save a project, select File - Save or File - Save As in the CX-Motion-NCF

Basic Window.

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 Project with Name

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

2. Enter or select the folder to be saved in, the file name, and the file type (use the default file type: *.mnf), and then click the Save Button.

6-2 Reading Project

Reading Project To read a project that has already been saved, select File - Open in the CX-

Motion-NCF Basic Window.

1,2,3... 1. Select File - Open in the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window.

2. From the Look in drop-down list, select the drive and folder to which the file was saved.

3. Enter the project name, or select one from the file list. Set the File of type: field to *.mnf.

4. Click the Open Button.

Import Section 6-3

6-3 Import

Importing File Files saved in CSV format can be imported as project data.

If a CSV file contains Unit and Servo Parameters, the axis map in the imported file will be adopted.

If a CSV file contains Servo Parameters only, a new Servo Drive will be added to the axis map. In this case, the lowest axis No. not in use will be allocated to the Servo Drive automatically.

In the Axis Map Setting Window, select File - Import, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select Import from the pop-up menu.

6-4 Export

Exporting All Data Unit Parameters and registered Servo Parameters can be saved in CSV for-

mat.

Select a Position Control Unit in the Axis Map Setting Window, and then select File - Export, or right-click the Position Control Unit and select Export from the pop-up menu.

Note Files exported from CX-Motion-NCF version 1.4 or higher cannot be imported

to CX-Motion-NCF version 1.3 or lower. Set the Save as type Box to Unit Parameter file in Ver1.3 or lower to export a file that can be imported to CXMotion-NCF version 1.3 or lower. Unit Parameter file in Ver1.3 or lower can be set only when the Unit is the CS1W-NCF71/CJ1W-NCF71 (the axis type is

16).

Print Section 6-5

Exporting Servo Parameters Alone

6-5 Print

Printing Procedure

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select File - Print. The following window

Selected Servo Parameters can be saved in CSV format.

Select a Servo Drive in the Axis Map Setting Window, and then select File - Export, or right-click the Servo Drive and select Export from the pop-up menu.

will be displayed.

2. Select parameters to be printed out and click the OK Button.

3. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed. Select a printer, specify the number of copies, and make appropriate page setup. Then click the OK Button.

Note Parameters that are being edited will not be reflected in printing. To reflect the

parameters in printing, close the Edit Parameter Window and then select File

- Print.

Print Section 6-5

Print Samples An example of printed Unit Parameters is shown below.

Print Section 6-5

An example of printed Servo Parameters is shown below. The setting value 0000H is expressed in hexadecimal. Other values are expressed in decimal.

SECTION 7

Transferring and Comparing Data

This section describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer and Position Control Unit/Servo Drive, and to write data transferred to the Position Control Unit to the Position Control Unit's flash memory.

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

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

7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-3 Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7-3-1 Batch Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7-3-2 Downloading Unit Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7-3-3 Downloading Servo Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7-4 Uploading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7-4-1 Batch Uploading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7-4-2 Uploading Unit Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7-4-3 Uploading Servo Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7-5 Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7-5-1 Batch Comparing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7-5-2 Comparing Unit Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7-5-3 Comparing Servo Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7-6 Writing to Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Initial Setting for Connecting Online Section 7-1

7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online

Initial Settings for CPU Unit and Position Control Unit

1,2,3... 1. Set the unit number for the Position Control Unit (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 the PLC Setup Address 160 on the Programming Console 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 the PLC Setup Address 160 on the Programming Console 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 the PLC Setup Address 144 on the Programming Console 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 the PLC Setup Address 160 on the Programming Console 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 Specific

Communications Setting

1,2,3... 1. In the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window, select PLC - Communications Set-

ting, click in the toolbar, or right-click and select Communications

Setting from the pop-up menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.

2. Select the Network Type. Click the drop-down list of the Network Type and select an appropriate network type.

3. Select the Baud Rate. Click the drop-down list of the Baud Rate and select an appropriate baud rate.

4. Detailed Settings For more detailed settings, click the Settings Button.

Setting/Changing Communications Specific Section 7-2

Setting the Network Tab Page

Setting the Driver Tab Page

Click the OK Button.

Ends the detailed settings and returns to the Communications Setting Window.

5. Click the OK Button. Ends the communications setting.

Connecting to PLC In the CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window, select PLC - Online, click in the

toolbar, or right-click the PLC and select Online from the pop-up menu.

Downloading Data Section 7-3

7-3 Downloading Data

The object of downloading varies depending on the operation method.

Batch Downloading Downloads Unit Parameters and Servo Parameters of all the Servo Drives

registered in the Axis Map Setting Window.

Downloading Unit Parameters

Downloading Servo Parameters

Note Before starting MECHATROLINK communications, make sure that the PLC is

Downloads Unit Parameters.

Downloads Servo Parameters.

in the PROGRAM Mode. Otherwise, the axis may start moving suddenly due to the ladder execution. Before disconnecting MECHATROLINK communications, make sure that the axis is not operating. Disconnecting MECHATROLINK communications will put the operating axis in the Servo Free state. Before restarting the Position Control Unit, make sure that the axis is not operating. Restarting the Position Control Unit will put the operating axis in the Servo Free state.

7-3-1 Batch Downloading

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Download to NC Unit,

click in the toolbar, or right-click a Position Control Unit and select

Download to NC Unit from the pop-up menu.

2. Click the OK Button. Cancels all the parameters being edited and closes the Edit Windows.

Downloading Data Section 7-3

3. Click the OK Button to start downloading Unit Parameters to the Position Control Unit. Clicking the Cancel Button during the download will cancel downloading, however, the parameters that were downloaded before the cancellation will already be downloaded to the Position Control unit.

4. If the communications between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive are established after the download is completed, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to release the connection.

5. Click the OK Button to release the connection. The following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to restart the Position Control Unit.

6. Clicking the OK Button will restart the Position Control Unit to enable the registered scan list. After being restarted, Servo Parameters will be transferred to the Servo Drive.

Note Servo Parameters of the axis registered in the Axis Map Setting

Window as Unknown Model will not be transferred.

Downloading Data Section 7-3

7. Click the OK Button. If the Servo Drive models do not match at this point, the following confirmation message will be displayed.

8. Click the OK Button to establish the connection and transfer Servo Parameters to the Servo Drive. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel transferring, however, the parameters that were transferred before the cancellation will already be transferred to the Servo Drive.

9. When the Download to NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the download will be completed.

Note When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, only Unit

Parameters will be downloaded.

7-3-2 Downloading Unit Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Download Button in the Edit Unit Parameter Window. The follow-

ing dialog box will be displayed. To write Unit Parameters to the flash memory after downloading, select the checkbox for writing to flash memory.

!Caution After downloading Unit Parameters to the Position Control Unit, always

backup the parameters in the flash memory. Otherwise, the parameter settings before the download will be enabled when the power is turned ON next time (i.e. the downloaded parameters will be lost and not be reflected), which may cause the machines to operate in an unexpected way.

Downloading Data Section 7-3

2. Click the OK Button. If the communications between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive are established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to release the connection or not.

3. Click the OK Button to release the connection and start downloading Unit Parameters to the Position Control Unit. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel downloading, however, the parameters that were downloaded before the cancellation should be downloaded to the Position Control Unit.

4. If the checkbox for writing to flash memory was selected a few steps before, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm that the Position Control Unit will be restarted to enable the registered axis map after completion of the download.

5. Click the OK Button to restart the Position Control Unit.

6. If the connection was released in step 2, the connection status can be restored (established in this case) here. To establish the connection, click the OK Button. Otherwise, click the Cancel Button.

7. When the Download to NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the download will be completed.

Downloading Data Section 7-3

7-3-3 Downloading Servo Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Download Button in the Edit Servo Parameter Window.

The checkbox of Selected Parameters will be displayed. To download only the selected parameters, select the checkbox. If the checkbox is not selected here, all the Servo Parameters will be downloaded.

2. Click the OK Button. If the communications between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive are not established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to establish the connection or not.

3. Click the OK Button to establish the connection and start downloading Servo Parameters to the Servo Drive.

4. If the Servo Drive models do not match at this point, the following confirmation message will be displayed. To continue downloading, click the OK Button.

5. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel downloading, however, the parameters that were downloaded before the cancellation should be downloaded to the Servo Drive.

Uploading Data Section 7-4

6. If the connection was established at Step 2, the connection status can be restored (released in this case) here. To release the connection, click the OK Button. Otherwise, click the Cancel Button.

7. When the Download to NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the download will be completed.

Note When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, Servo

Parameters cannot be downloaded. Start the MECHATROLINK communications first and download Servo Parameters.

7-4 Uploading Data

The object of uploading varies depending on the operation method.

Batch Uploading Uploads Unit Parameters and Servo Parameters of all the Servo Drives regis-

tered in the scan list in the Position Control Unit.

Uploading Unit Parameters

Uploading Servo Parameters

Note Before starting MECHATROLINK communications, make sure that the PLC is

7-4-1 Batch Uploading

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Upload from NC Unit,

Uploads Unit Parameters.

Uploads Servo Parameters.

click in the toolbar, or right-click the Position Control Unit and select

Upload from NC Unit from the pop-up menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.

Uploading Data Section 7-4

2. Click the OK Button. Cancels all the parameters being edited and close the Edit Windows.

3. Click the OK Button. Uploading Unit Parameters from the Position Control Unit will start. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel the upload.

4. If the connection between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive is not established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed.

5. Click the OK Button to establish the connection and start uploading Servo Parameters from the Servo Drive. Clicking the Cancel Button during uploading will cancel the upload.

Uploading Data Section 7-4

If the connection cannot be established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the OK Button and the axes registered in the Position Control Unit will be displayed as Unknown Model.

6. If the connection was established at Step 4, the connection status can be restored (released in this case) here. To release the connection, click the OK Button. To leave the connection established, click the Cancel Button.

7. When the Upload from NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the upload will be completed.

Note Batch uploading will overwrite the parameters on the computer, which means

that the parameters being edited will also be erased. When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, only Unit Parameters can be uploaded.

7-4-2 Uploading Unit Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Upload Button in the Edit Unit Parameter Window.

2. Clicking the OK Button will start uploading Unit Parameters from the Position Control Unit. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel uploading.

3. When the Upload from NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the upload will be completed.

Uploading Data Section 7-4

Note When the axis map on the computer is different from the scan list in the Posi-

tion Control Unit, Unit Parameters will not be uploaded. Execute batch upload instead.

7-4-3 Uploading Servo Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Upload Button in the Edit Servo Parameter Window. The follow-

ing dialog box will be displayed.

2. Click the OK Button. If the connection between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive are not established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to establish the connection or not.

3. Click the OK Button to establish communications and start uploading Servo Parameters from the Servo Drive.

4. If the Servo Drive models do not match, the following confirmation message will be displayed. To continue uploading, click the OK Button.

5. Click the Cancel Button to cancel uploading.

6. If the connection was established in step 2, the connection status can be restored (released in this case) here. To release the connection, click the OK Button. To leave the connection established, click the Cancel Button.

Comparing Data Section 7-5

7. When the Upload from NC Unit Dialog Box is closed, the upload will be completed.

Note When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, Servo

Parameters cannot be uploaded. Start the MECHATROLINK communications first and upload Servo Parameters.

7-5 Comparing Data

The objects of comparing varies depending on the operation method.

Batch Comparing Compares the data on the CX-Motion-NCF with the Unit Parameters and

Servo Parameters of the Servo Drives registered in the scan list in the Position Control Unit.

Comparing Unit Parameters

Comparing Servo Parameters

Note Before starting MECHATROLINK communications, make sure that the PLC is

Compares the data on the CX-Motion-NCF with the Unit Parameters in the Position Control Unit.

Compares the data on the CX-Motion-NCF with the Servo Parameters in the Servo Drive.

7-5-1 Batch Comparing

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Compare, click in

2. Click the OK Button. All the parameters being edited will be discarded and

the toolbar, or right-click the Position Control Unit and select Compare from the pop-up menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.

the Edit Windows will be closed.

Comparing Data Section 7-5

3. Click the OK Button. Uploading Unit Parameters from the Position Control Unit will start. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel the upload.

4. If the communications between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive are not established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to establish the connection or not.

5. Click the OK Button to establish the connection and start uploading Servo Parameters from the Servo Drive. Clicking the Cancel Button will cancel the upload.

Comparing Data Section 7-5

6. If the connection was established in step 4, the connection status can be restored (released in this case) here. To release the connection, click the OK Button. To leave the connection established, click the Cancel Button.

7. After completion of uploading Unit and Servo Parameters, they are compared with the parameters on the personal computer. If they match, the following dialog box will be displayed.

If there is any mismatch in the comparison, the following window will be displayed to show the parameters that did not match.

Note When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, batch com-

paring cannot be executed. Start the MECHATROLINK communications first and execute batch comparing.

7-5-2 Comparing Unit Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Compare Button in the Edit Unit Parameter Window. The follow-

ing dialog box will be displayed.

Comparing Data Section 7-5

2. Click the OK Button to start comparing. Uploading Unit Parameters will start at first. Clicking the Cancel Button during comparing will cancel comparing.

3. After completion of uploading, the following dialog box will be displayed if Unit Parameters have no mismatch.

If there is any mismatch in the comparison, the following window will be displayed to show the parameters that did not match.

7-5-3 Comparing Servo Parameters

1,2,3... 1. Click the Compare Button in the Edit Servo Parameter Window. The fol-

lowing dialog box will be displayed.

Comparing Data Section 7-5

3. Click the OK Button to establish the communications and start uploading Servo Parameters.

4. If the Servo Drive models do not match, the following confirmation message will be displayed. To continue uploading, click the OK Button.

5. Clicking the Cancel Button during comparing will cancel comparing.

7. After completion of comparing, the following dialog box will be displayed if Servo Parameters have no mismatch.

Writing to Flash Memory Section 7-6

If there is any mismatch in the comparison, the following window will be displayed to show the parameters that did not match.

Note When the MECHATROLINK communications cannot be started, Servo

Parameters cannot be compared. Start the communications first and compare Servo Parameters.

7-6 Writing to Flash Memory

Writing to Flash Memory

!Caution After downloading Unit Parameters to the Position Control Unit, always

1,2,3... 1. Select Online - Write Flash Memory, or click in the toolbar in the Axis

Unit Parameters downloaded to the Position Control Unit will be lost when the power is turned OFF. Therefore, they have to be written to the flash memory to keep them after powering OFF.

If Unit Parameters were not written to the flash memory during downloading process, make sure to write them to the flash memory.

Map Setting Window. The following dialog box will be displayed.

Writing to Flash Memory Section 7-6

3. Click the OK Button. The following dialog box will be displayed to confirm whether to restart the Position Control Unit or not. To enable the Unit Parameters written to the flash memory, the Position Control Unit must be restarted.

4. If the connection was released in step 2, the connection status can be restored (established in this case) here. To establish the connection, click the OK Button. To leave the connection released, click the Cancel Button.

5. The writing operation is completed when the Write to flash memory window is no longer displayed.

Note If an error occurs in writing to the flash memory, the Unit Parameters may not

be written to the flash memory successfully. In this case, write the Unit Parameters to the flash memory again after resetting the error.

Writing to Flash Memory Section 7-6

SECTION 8

Monitor

The Position Control Unit's communications status, error status, and axis's present position and status are displayed in the Monitor Windows.

Note Make sure that the computer and PLC are connected with the connection cable and the communica-

tions between them are established before starting monitoring operations.

8-1 Unit Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

8-2 Axis Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Unit Monitor Section 8-1

8-1 Unit Monitor

In Unit Monitor, communications status, Position Control Unit errors, and present position of each axis are monitored.

Starting Unit Monitor (Unit Monitor Common Items, Unit Status Monitor, Present Position Monitor)

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Unit Monitor, or click

in the toolbar, or right-click the Position Control Unit and select Unit Mon- itor from the pop-up menu. If the connection to the Position Control Unit is not established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed.

2. Click the OK Button to establish the connection (i.e., start communications).

3. Click to stop monitoring. Clicking the same button again will restart monitoring.

Unit Monitor Section 8-1

4. Click the Present Position Tab to display the Present Position Monitor Tab Page.

5. Click the Close Button or at the right top corner to end monitoring the

Unit Monitor Common Items

Title Bar Shows the status of monitoring and communications between

Monitor Start/Stop Button

Close Button Closes the monitor window.

Unit Status Monitor

Scan list Indicates whether the axes are registered in the

Comm (Communications) status Indicates whether the communications with the

Axis error Displays the axis where an error or warning has

Position Control Unit.

Name Explanation

Position Control Unit and Servo Drive.

• Stop: Monitoring stopped.

• Monitoring (Connection Released): Monitoring in progress, however, communications between Position Control Unit and Servo Drive have not been started. Therefore, information about axes is not displayed.

• Monitoring (Connection Established): Entire information is displayed.

Starts monitoring. If communications between Position Control Unit and Servo Drive have not been started, the connection will be established first.

Stops monitoring.

Item Explanation

scan list or not.

axis 1 to 16 are established or not.

occurred.

With errors:

With warnings:

Unit Monitor Section 8-1

Item Explanation

Unit common error

1,2,3... 1. When an error occurs in the Position Control Unit, the following window will

be displayed.

Error reset all Pressing this button will reset all the error occur-

ring in the Position Control Unit and Servo Drives.

Error code Displays the error code of the error occurring in

the Position Control Unit. When there is no error, the code “0000” is displayed.

Error name Displays the name of the error occurring in the

Position Control Unit.

2. When an error or warning occurs on an axis, the following window will be displayed.

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

Present Position Monitor

Item Explanation

Command value Displays the command value of each axis.

Feedback value Displays the feedback value of each axis.

Monitor all axes with command unit

Note When performing Unit Monitor, set the Input Memory Area of the Axis Operat-

ing Memory Area Designation in the Edit Unit Parameter Window and transfer the setting to the Position Control Unit. If it is not set, the data in the Unit is monitored directly, which makes the response slower.

If selected (i.e., checked), all the axes will be monitored using command unit. Pulse rate and unit are set in Axis Monitor.

8-2 Axis Monitor

In Axis Monitor, present values, status, external I/O, and error information of axes are monitored.

Starting Axis Monitor (Axis Monitor Common Items, Basic Monitor, Status Monitor, Present Value Monitor)

1,2,3... 1. In the Axis Map Setting Window, select Online - Axis Monitor, click

in the toolbar, or right-click the Position Control Unit or Servo Drive and select Axis Monitor. If the communications between the Position Control Unit and Servo Drive have not been established at this point, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

2. Click the OK Button to start communications (i.e., establish connection).

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

3. In the drop-down list of Monitored Axes, the axes registered in the scan list of the Position Control Unit will be displayed. Select axes to be monitored.

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

4. Click the Basic Monitor Tab to display present values and errors.

5. Click the Status Tab to display all the status information.

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

6. Click the Present Value Tab to display various present values.

7. Click to stop monitoring. Clicking the same button again will resume monitoring.

8. Click the Close Button or at the right top corner of the window to close the Axis Monitor Window.

Note When performing Unit Monitor, set the Input Memory Area of the Axis Operat-

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

Axis Monitor Common Items

Name Explanation

Title Bar Shows the status of monitoring and communications between

Monitor Start/Stop Button

Close Button Closes the monitor window.

Position Control Unit and Servo Drive.

• Stop: Monitoring stopped.

• Monitoring (Connection Established): Entire information is displayed.

Starts monitoring. If communications between Position Control Unit and Servo Drive have not been started, the connection will be established first.

Stops monitoring.

Selected Axis

Name Explanation

Selected Axis Specifies axes to be monitored. The axes registered in the

scan list of the Position Control Unit are displayed in the dropdown list.

Status

Basic Monitor

Name Explanation

Status Communications Status Status of each signal is displayed.

SERVO ON

NC Unit Positioning Completed

No Origin Flag

Brake Output

Forward Rotation Limit Input

Reverse Rotation Limit Input

Origin Proximity Input

Encoder Phase Z Input

External Latch Signal 1 Input

External Latch Signal 2 Input

External Latch Signal 3 Input

Name Explanation

Present Value Present Value

Display

Monitor Setup Button

Present position, speed, etc. are displayed.

Press this button to change displayed contents, unit, and pulse rate.

Unit and pulse rate can be set only for the axes registered in the Axis Map Setting Window.

Axis Monitor Section 8-2

Name Explanation

Error Error Status of errors is displayed.

With errors:

With warnings:

Error code When an error occurs, the error code will be dis-

Error Name When an error occurs, the error name will be

1,2,3... 1. Click the Setup Button to display the Monitor Setup Window.

2. Specify the type of monitored present value, unit, and pulse rate.

3. Once setup is completed, click the OK Button to save the settings. To discard the settings, click the Cancel Button.

played. When there is no error, the code “0000” will be displayed. Click the error code to display help.

displayed. Click the error name to display help.

Name Explanation

Present Value Upper Box Specify the item to be displayed in the upper

Lower Box Specify the item to be displayed in the lower box.

box.

• Command Present Position

• Position Deviation

• Feedback Present Position

• Latch Position

• Target Position

• Feedback Speed

• Command Speed

• Target Speed

• Torque Command

• Command Present Position

• Feedback Present Position

Omron CX-MOTION-NCF V1.8 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice:

About this Manual:

Read and Understand this Manual

Version Upgrade Information

Versions and Applicable Models

Unit Versions

PRECAUTIONS

1 Intended Audience

2 General Precautions

3 Safety Precautions

4 Operating Environment Precautions

5 Application Precautions

1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF?

1-2 System Configuration

1-3 Function List

1-4 Operation Procedure

2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software

2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed

2-2 Connecting to PLC

2-2-1 Connecting to CS/CJ-series PLCs

2-2-2 Connecting to CP-series PLCs

2-2-3 Connecting to CJ2 PLCs

3-1 Screen Name

3-2 Basic Operation

3-2-1 CX-Motion-NCF Basic Operation

3-2-2 Axis Map Setting Window Basic Operation

3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose

4-1 Creating a New Project

4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units

4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drives

5-1 Editing Unit Parameters

5-1-1 Editing Memory Area Parameters

5-1-2 Editing Communications Parameters

5-1-3 Editing Axis Parameters

5-2 Editing Servo Parameters

6-1 Saving Project

6-2 Reading Project

6-3 Import

6-4 Export

6-5 Print

7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online

7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specific

7-3 Downloading Data

7-3-1 Batch Downloading

7-3-2 Downloading Unit Parameters

7-3-3 Downloading Servo Parameters

7-4 Uploading Data

7-4-1 Batch Uploading

7-4-2 Uploading Unit Parameters

7-4-3 Uploading Servo Parameters

7-5 Comparing Data

7-5-1 Batch Comparing

7-5-2 Comparing Unit Parameters

7-5-3 Comparing Servo Parameters

7-6 Writing to Flash Memory

8-1 Unit Monitor

8-2 Axis Monitor