Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL INTRODUCTION GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION GUIDE

CX-Process Tool

Cat. No. R143-E1-01

The CX-Process Tool Operation Manual is included as a PDF file

on the CX-One CD-ROM under OMRON/CX-One/CX-Process

Tool. Be sure to read the Precautions and other information at the

beginning of the manual before using the CX-Process Tool.

This CX-Process Tool Introduction Guide describes basic

operating procedures for the CX-Process Tool. For application

precautions and detailed descriptions, refer to the Help or the PDF

Operation Manual.

Note: Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher is required to display the PDF file.

The CX-Process Tool

A Loop Controller is a Controller that has the functionality of multiple high-

performance Controllers. Combining function blocks that form functional

components enables programming control without restrictions for analog values,

such as temperatures, pressures, and flowrates.

Programming with the CX-Process Tool enables graphical engineering to paste

function blocks and connect lines with the mouse. The system also has the

following features compared with single-loop controllers and dedicated temperature

controllers.

1. The system is based on PLCs, so a wide variety of PLC Units, such as Process

I/O Units, Analog I/O Units, and Communications Units, can be used.

2. Data can be exchanged with the ladder-programmed CPU Unit at a high speed

without any programming, so loop control programming can be coordinated with

sequence control.

3. Changes, such as increasing or decreasing the number of loops and changing

the control methods, can also be flexibly performed by combining function

blocks.

A simple example of programming for one-loop temperature control will be

presented as a sample in this Introduction Guide. Function blocks can also be

combined for multi-loop control, cascade control, heating/cooling control, and

program control.

CONTENTS

Overview

SECTION 1

Example System

System Configuration

Creating Function Block Data

Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Starting the CX-Process Tool 1-2

Making a New Project

Registering the Loop Controller

Creating Function Block Data

Connecting Function Blocks

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

Starting Operation

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SECTION 2

Appendix

PID Tuning

Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Useful Functions

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2-2

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Overview

Example System

This section provides an explanation of basic CX-Process Tool operation

using the following simple system as an example.

System Configuration

CX-Process Tool (Support Software)

CJ-series Loop-control CPU Unit CJ1G-CPU45P

Isolated-type Thermocouple Input Unit CJ1W-PTS51

Analog Output Unit CJ1W-DA041

Cable (2 m) for Peripheral Bus (Toolbus) CS1W-CN226

Note: The Loop

Controller itself does not have analog I/O. Therefore, PLC CPU Bus Units must be used.

NS-series PT (Touch Panel) NS12

Screen for Loop Controller

RS-232C Cable XW2Z-200T (2 m)

Temperature sensor

Type K thermocouple

PID

Input 1 Output 1

4 to 20 mA

Refer to Creating Function Block Data on the following page.

Thyristor Unit (Power Controller) G3PX

SCR

● This system controls one loop.

- A type K thermocouple is used for the temperature sensor input.

- The temperature range is 0.0 to 500.0°C.

The output is 4 to 20 mA and heater control is performed using a Thyristor Unit (Power Controller).

- Continuous proportional PID is set.

Note: The default operation cycle (1 s) is used.

●

The screen for the Loop Controller is displayed by connecting a NS-series PT (Touch Panel).

Creating Function Block Data

Thermocouple Input Unit CJ1W-PTS51

Type K thermocouple

Function Block Data

Field Terminal Block for Analog Input (Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51)) (Block Model

566) Inputs the analog signal from the CJ1W-PTS51.

Control Block for PID Control (Basic PID) (Block Model 011) Performs PID calculations.

Field Terminal Block for Analog Output (Ao 4point Terminal (DA041) (Block Model 587) Outputs the analog signal from the CJ1WDA041.

Analog Output Unit CJ1W-DA041

4 to 20 mA

Loop Controller

(in CJ-series CJ1G-CPU45P Loop-control CPU Unit)

To simplify descriptions, operations for startup settings at the PLC (such as creating I/O tables (see note) and setting DM Area words allocated to Analog I/O Units) is not included in the following description of operations for the CX-Process Tool. Be sure to separately make the settings using the CX-Programmer.

Note: With CJ-series Loop-control CPU Units, I/O tables can be automatically generated

based on the mounted Units when the power supply is turned ON without performing the operation to create I/O tables. (With CS-series CPU Units, an operation must be performed to create the I/O tables.)

Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

This section presents the flow of operations for starting the CX-Process Tool (Support Software), inputting the thermocouple, creating function block data for one PID loop with an output of 4 to 20 mA, downloading the data to the Loop Controller, tuning PID control, and saving files.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

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Starting the CX-Process Tool/Making a New Project

Starting the CX-Process Tool

From the Start Menu, select All

Programs - OMRON - CX-One - CXProcess Tool - CX-Process Tool to

start the CX-Process Tool.

Making a New Project

1. Select CX-Process Tool.

The window at the right will open when the CX-Process Tool starts.

First, make a project.

Click the Make a New Function Block File Button to make a new project.

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2-1. Make a new project.

Select a folder in which to save the data, and then click the OK Button.

The window at the right will open when the OK Button is pressed. Enter the project name.

● For example, enter "Temperature Control."

2-2. Select the folder in which

to save the data.

Click the OK Button.

2-3. Enter the project

name.

Making a New Project

The folder in which the project name was entered (called the project folder) will be created in the window on the left (called the project workspace).

2-4. A project folder called "Temperature Control" is created.

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Registering the Loop Controller

Next, register the Loop

Registering the Loop Controller

Controller to be used.

Right-click the Project Folder

Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

3-1. Right-click the Temperature

Control Folder and select Insert.

and select Insert.

A dialog box for selecting the Loop Controller will open. The Loop Controller to be used is a CJ-series Loop-control CPU Unit. Therefore, first select Loop CPU Unit/Process Unit for the LC type.

Next, select the model number and LCB Unit version. The model number is the CJ1G-CPU45P and the version is 3.0.

3-2. Select the Loop CPU

Unit/Process CPU Option for the LC type.

3-3. Select the model number and the LCB Unit version

in the Unit Information Field. Select CJ1G-CPU45P for the model number and 3.0 for the version.

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Click the OK Button.

A node function block file labeled

will be added under the Temperature Control Project Folder .

Creating Function Block Data

Next, actually create simple function block data.

3-4. A node function block file will be added

under the Temperature Control Folder.

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Creating Function Block Data

Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the

node function block file, and then click the plus sign on the LCU/LCB element folder underneath it. The tree structure will be opened.

The window shown on the right will open when the 04. Block Diagram 1 Folder in the tree is double-clicked. Paste the following three items into the Function Block Diagram Window at the right.

• Function block for analog input: Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51)

• Function block for PID: Basic PID

• Function block for analog output:

Isolated Ao 4-point Terminal (DA041)

4-1. Click the plus signs (+) to

display the tree structure.

4-2. Double-click the 04. Block

Diagram 1 Folder.

Seven folders will be displayed under the Loop Controller LCB03 V3.0 Folder: System, Field Terminal, Sequence Control, Block Diagram 1, Block Diagram 2, and Block Diagram 3.

Maximize

Function block diagrams can be drawn at this point, but to increase the area, click the middle of the three buttons. The window will be maximized.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Creating Function Block Data

First, paste the function block Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51) for analog input. Right-click in the window at the right. The pop-up menu shown in the figure at the right will be displayed. Select Register - Field Terminal from the menu.

The dialog box shown at the right will be displayed. Press the Insert Button.

4-3. Paste the function blocks. First, register

the Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal.

4-3-1. Right-click and selected Register -

Field Terminal.

4-3-2. Select 566 Ai 4-point

(PTS51).

A window for the Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51) Block will appear.

Click the Insert Button.

4-3-3. The Isolated Ai 4-point

Terminal Block will appear.

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The function block can be moved without restriction by dragging it with the mouse.

4-3-4. Move the function block

to the desired location.

Creating Function Block Data

Next, paste the Basic PID Block. Just as in the previous procedure, rightclick and select Register - Control Block.

A window for selecting the function block will open. Click the Down- Arrow .

4-4. Register the Basic PID Block.

4-4-1. Right-click and select

4-4-2. Select the control block.

Click.

Select Basic PID from the function block names and click the Insert Button.

4-4-3. Select Basic PID and

click the Insert Button.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

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Connecting Function Blocks

Paste the function block Isolated Ao 4point Terminal (DA041) for analog output in the same way. Right-click in the window on the right and select Register - Field Terminal. Set the Field Terminal to Ao 4-point (DA041).

This completes pasting the function blocks.

Connecting Function Blocks

4-5. Register the Ao 4-point Terminal (DA041).

Next, connect the function blocks that were pasted.

First, click the Right Arrow of the Y1 Terminal of the Ai 4-point (PTS51) block.

Drag the mouse to the PV Terminal of the Basic PID Block and double-click.

5-1-1. Click the Right Arrow

of the Y Terminal.

5-1-2. Drag the mouse.

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5-1-3. Double-click.

In the same way, connect the Right Arrow of the MV_C Terminal for Basic PID with the Right Arrow for the X1 Terminal of Ao 4-point (DA041).

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

5-2. Connect the Basic PID block to the Ao 4-point

Terminal (DA041).

Click.

Thermocouple Input Unit PID Analog Output Unit

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Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Next, make settings so that the pasted function blocks can be used.

Double-click 901. Ai 4-point (PTS51) in the tree in the window on the left. The details of the function block will be displayed in the window on the right.

6-1. Setting the Function Block for Analog Input

6-1-1. Double-click 901. Ai 4-point (PTS51).

6-1-2. Double-click ITEM 007.

First, change the unit number. Doubleclick ITEM 007 in the window on the right. The window shown at the right will be displayed. The unit number is currently set to "95." Set the unit number to be used (00) and press the OK Button.

6-1-3. Set ITEM 007 (Unit Number)

to 00.

Click the OK Button.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Double-click ITEM 010 to use Input 1. Next, because a type K thermocouple is being used and the input range is

0.0 to 500.0°C, change Data to 1 and click the OK Button.

Note: The input type setting (i.e., parameter) for the

CJ1W-PTS51 Isolated-type Thermocouple Input Unit must be set to a type K thermocouple (decimal point) = 0001 hex as given below:

DM Area Word Allocated in the CPU Unit

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

D20019 = 0001 hex

(When the unit number is 0.) (It is not necessary to know the address if the setting is made by editing parameters by double-clicking CJ1W-PTS51 in the I/O tables in the CXProgrammer.)

The ITEM Setting Window will close. Confirm that the settings have changed.

6-1-4. Set ITEM 010 (Input Range)

to 1.

Click the OK Button.

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Next, double-click 902. Ao 4-point (DA041) in the tree in the window on the left. Change the unit number in the same way as above. Double-click ITEM 007 in the window on the right.

6-2. Setting the Function Block for Analog Output

6-2-1. Double-click 902. Ao 4-point

(DA041).

6-2-2. Double-click ITEM 007.

The unit number is currently set to "95." Set the unit number to be used (01) and press the Next Button.

6-2-3. Set ITEM 007 (Unit Number)

to 01.

An output of 4 to 20 mA is used for the system. To keep Output 1 the same as the default setting of 0, simply press the OK Button. The window will close.

Note: Analog Output Unit

The output range setting (parameter) for the CJ1W-DA041 must be set to 1 to 5 V/4 to 20 mA = 0002 hex as listed below:

DM Area Word Allocated in the CPU Unit D20101 = 0002 Hex (When the unit number is 1 and Output 1 is

used) (It is not necessary to know the address if the setting is made by editing parameters by double-clicking CJ1W-DA041 in the I/O tables in the CXProgrammer.)

Click the Next Button.

6-2-4. Set ITEM 011 (Input Range)

to 0.

Click the OK Button.

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

This completes pasting function blocks, connecting function blocks, and setting ITEMs.

I made the

function block

Thermocouple

Input Unit

PID

Analog Output Unit

data!

In this example, the operation cycle is set to 1 s for the entire system and the start mode is set to a hot start (i.e., operation starts with the auto/manual status held immediately before the power supply was turned OFF.) Therefore, System Common block is used at its default values.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Next, connect the computer and the PLC with a cable and make the communications settings to enable sending the function blocks to the Loop Controller.

Connect the computer to the PLC at the peripheral port using a Peripheral Port Connecting Cable.

Right-click Node00[CJ1G-H CPU45]

in the tree in the window on the left to set the communications port and select Change PLC from the pop-up menu.

7-1. Connect the cable.

RS-232C

IBM PC/AT or compatible (9-pin RS-232C)

7-2. Setting Communications Conditions

7-2-1. Right-click and select

CS1W-CN226/626 Peripheral Port Connecting Cable

Change PLC.

Peripheral port

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A dialog box will open. Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

The Change PLC Window will open. Click the Settings Button.

7-2-2. Click the Settings Button in

the Change PLC Window.

The Network Settings [Toolbus] Window will open. Click the Driver Tab.

7-2-3. Click the Driver Tab.

Set the Port Name to the actual port to be used, and then click the OK Button to close the window.

The communications setting will be completed once the OK Button is clicked once again.

7-2-4. Set the COM port for

the computer.

Click the OK Button.

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Click the OK Button.

With the CX-Process Tool, an online connection will be made automatically when online operations, such as downloading, are performed after making the communications settings described above.

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Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

Now that communications settings have been completed, transfer the function block data to the Loop Controller.

Right-click

on the tree in the window at the left and select Transfer to LC from the pop-up menu.

Click the OK Button.

Right-click and select Transfer to LC .

Click the OK Button.

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Click the OK Button.

Click the Start Button. The window will automatically close when the download has been completed.

Downloading

Function block data

Loop Controller

Starting Operation

The window to start transferring will be displayed continuing with the transfer operation. Click the OK Button.

Select Cold Start and click the Execute Button.

Click the Start Button.

Click the OK Button.

Select Cold Start for the Run/Stop Command.

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Starting Operation

The operation status display will change to Cold Start when operation has been started.

Click the Execute Button.

In this example, the operation is started right after downloading, but operation can also be started by using an operation command from the menu, or operation automatically when the power is turned ON (but a hot start will be used by default).

Use Hot Start to hold the manipulated variable (MV) and other settings from immediately before a momentary stop. Otherwise, normally use Cold Start.

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

PID Tuning

Tune PID constants for the Basic PID Block.

Right-click the Basic PID Block and select Monitor - Tuning Screen from the pop-up menu.

10-1. Right-click and select Monitor - Tuning Screen.

PID Tuning

The Tuning Screen Configuration Window will open. At this point, set the tuning screen.

For the system configuration specified at the beginning of this guide, the temperature range is to be set to 0.0 to 500.0°C. Therefore, input 5000 for the Upper Limit, 1 for the Decimal Point, and deg C for the Unit. When finished, click the OK Button.

10-2.

Set the temperature range in the Tuning Screen Configuration Window.

Click the OK Button.

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The window shown at the right will not be displayed if the PLC is not actually connected. The window, however, is included here as reference.

PID tuning

Operation

Clicking on a setting name will display a dialog box to change the setting. Change the setting with the 10-key pad dialog box (using the mouse) or by using the keyboard.

The window will be displayed and

then trend data will be displayed.

PV SP

Upper limit

Loop Controller

Lower limit

PID Tuning

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Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller

Reference Information

PID Tuning

● Autotuning (AT)

● Fine Tuning (FT)

Autotuning is provided as a convenient means for tuning PID control. To perform autotuning, click the AT Button. The PID constants will be tuned when autotuning is started. The following figure shows an example of AT execution and the response of the subsequent temperature control loop. Compared with the response example on the previous page, temperature settings are changed faster.

Execute fine tuning (FT) when the control performance produced by autotuning is not acceptable, when autotuning produces instability in the PV, or when interruption of control cannot be allowed. Fine tuning improves control by automatically setting PID constants using three user settings listed below along with fuzzy logic applied to the previous control conditions.

• Hunting

• Overshooting

• Responsiveness

Either one or two of the user settings can be set to any of five adjustment levels. For example, to improve control responsiveness and overshooting, the Responsiveness and Hunting parameters can be set to the desired levels.

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Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Upload the data from the actual Loop Controller and save the data in a file.

Upload the parameters (e.g., PID constants) tuned in the actual Loop Controller to the computer. Right-click

in the tree in the window on the left and select Transfer from LC - Previous.

Click the OK Button.

11-1. Upload the data from the actual Loop Controller.

11-1-1. Right-click and select Transfer from LC - Previous.

Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Click the Start Button. Transferring the setting parameters from the Loop Controller to the computer will begin. The window will close when the transfer has been completed.

Click the Save Button on the toolbar to save the function block data.

Tuned function block data

Uploading

Click the OK Button.

11-1-2. Start the transfer.

11-2. Save the function block data.

Saving data

Loop Controller

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Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

This section describes the operational flow from using the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS to automatically generate the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller based on the function block data that was created, up to displaying the screen on the CX-Designer (Screen Creation Support Software for NSseries PTs).

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Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

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CSV tags must be set in advance (i.e.,

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance/Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

before creating the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller). Right-click 001.Basic PID in the tree in the window on the left and select Tab Setting - CSV Tag from the pop-up menu.

Input the Scaling Upper Limit, Scaling

Lower Limit, DP (i.e., decimal point position), and Unit. Click the OK

Button.

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance

1-1. Right-click 001.Basic PID and select Tab Setting -

CSV Tag.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Automatically create the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller. Start the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS (NSFP) and the project for the CXDesigner will be generated automatically. Select Execute - Create Tag File - Start NSFP from the menu.

I can make it

all by myself!

Click the OK Button.

2-1. Start the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS (NSFP)

at the same time as creating tag files.

2-1-1. Select Execute - Create Tag File -

Start NSFP.

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Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button. The following window will be displayed.

2-2. Compile the tags.

Click the OK Button.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Click the OK Button.

Give the file a name (in this case, TagList) and click the Save Button.

Click the OK Button.

The Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS will

start.

Click the OK Button.

Click the Save Button.

Click the OK Button.

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Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Name the project and click the Browse

(2) Button. Set the output folder, set NS 12 for the PT Model, and click the

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Build Button.

Register the host (i.e., host registration in CX-Designer project) so that the NSseries PT and the PLC can communicate. When the window is displayed, click the Settings Button.

2-3. The project for the CX-Designer will be automatically

generated when the Build Button is clicked.

2-3-2. Select NS12 for the PT Model.

Click the Build Button.

2-4. Registering the host in the CX-Designer project.

2-3-1. Give the project a name. Click

the Browse (2) Button and select the folder to save in.

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Click the Settings Button.

Select Serial Port A for Comm. Type.

2-4-1. Select Serial Port A.

Click the OK Button.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Click the OK Button.

A progress dialog box will be displayed.

A message saying that building has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

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Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Display the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller.

Double-click the automatically created

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

project file (with the name given above) for the CX-Designer. The CX-Designer will start.

3-1. Double-click the CX-Designer project file.

The generated faceplate can be checked by selecting items on the screen.

Reference Information

The trend screen that is created can be checked by selecting items on the screen.

3-2. The screen for the Loop Controller is generated automatically.

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Useful Functions

Viewing the Online Manual

The online manual is useful to find proper settings, such as for setting ITEMs in function blocks.

To view the online manual, double-click 04. Block Diagram 1 in the tree in the window on the left. A block diagram will be displayed. Next, right-click the function block you want to find information about (in this case, Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal). A menu will be displayed. Click Function Block reference at the bottom of the menu.

The online manual will open and the function block will be explained. This explanation may be useful for reference.

To close the window, click the Close Button at the upper right of

the window.

HMI Function

This function automatically assigns function block data (e.g., PV, SP, and MV) in order of function block address to addresses in the specified bank in the EM Area of the CPU Unit as a constant data conversion area.

The HMI function is set in the System Common Block (Block Model

000). By default, the refresh cycle in EM0 is set to 1 s. The blocks that are allocated are determined according to the block addresses given to the registered function blocks. For example, the block address will be 001 if the Basic PID Block is pasted first. A total of 40 words (fixed) are allocated for each block address: 20 words for send data from the Loop Controller to the CPU Unit memory (E00000 + block address x 20, i.e., E00020 to E00039 if the block number is 001) and 20 words for receive data from the CPU Unit memory to the Loop Controller (E15000 + block address x 20, i.e., E15020 to E15039 if the block number is 001).

Block address

The ITEMs for which memory is allocated depends on the function block, but with the Basic PID Block, for example, ITEMs will be transferred as shown in the following figure.

Example: Basic PID (Block Model 011) (Offset from Beginning Word)

Word

Analog data

Bit data

Bit

+18

+19

Allocated addresses can be output as a list in a CSV file by selecting Execute - Create Tag File - Create HMI I/F Memory Map.

Useful Functions

User Link Tables

User link tables are used to exchange data between user-set I/O memory in the CPU Unit and function blocks in the Loop Controller.

Normally, Field Terminals are used for data exchange with I/O Units and the HMI function is used for data exchange with I/O memory for CPU Units. With these functions, however, the I/O memory addresses for the CPU Unit are automatically allocated. User link tables are useful for reading and writing data in the Loop Controller to user-set memory area addresses in the CPU Unit. For example, to read the remote set point (RSP) data from the DM Area in the CPU Unit's I/O memory, allocate addresses in the DM Area to a user link table and connect the table to the RSP of the PID Block. In the following figure, D100 is allocated to a user link table, and the table is connected to the RSP of the Basic PID Block.

Connection Maps

Analog and contact information is connected to function blocks. To check the relationship of all I/O for a function block, use a connection map to display a relational diagram for input source ITEMs and output source ITEMs as a list.

To use connection maps, right-click the Basic PID Block on the function block diagram. The connection map can be used by selecting it from the menu.

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Note: Do not use this document to operate the Unit.

This catalog mainly provides information that is necessary for selecting suitable models, and does not contain precautions for correct use. Always read the precautions and other required information provided in product operation manuals before using the product.

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Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Cat. No. R143-E1-01

Printed in Japan 0606-1M

Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL INTRODUCTION GUIDE

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Configuration

Creating Function Block Data

Starting the CX-Process Tool

Making a New Project

Registering the Loop Controller

Creating Function Block Data

Connecting Function Blocks

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

Starting Operation

PID Tuning

Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Viewing the Online Manual

HMI Function

User Link Tables

Connection Maps