Omron WS02-CXPC-V9 REV, CX-PROGRAMMER V9 User Manual

Download

Cat. No. W446-E1-10

SYSMAC WS02-CXPC_-V9

CX-Programmer Ver. 9

OPERATION MANUAL

SYSMAC WS02-CXPC@-V9

CX-Programmer Ver. 9.@

Operation Manual

Revised December 2009

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

About this Manual (W446):

This manual describes the operation of the CX-Programmer and consists of the following three parts.

• Part 1: CX-Programmer

This part describes the CX-Programmer software that is a PLC Programming Device, and also provides the overall precautions and the version upgrades information.

• Part 2: CX-Server PLC Tools

This part describes the CX-Server PLC Tools software, which is a collection of the following components: PLC Memory, IO Table, PLC Setup, Data Trace/Time Chart Monitor, PLC Error, Memory Card, PLC-Clock, and CX-Net Network Configuration (including Data Link Editor and Routing Table).

• Part 3: CX-Server Runtime

This part describes the CX-Server software that is a communications middleware.

Note: References within each part are references to the pages or chapters within that part.

Related Manual

For details on the function block functions and ST programming, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual Function Blocks and Structured Text (Cat. No. W447).

For details on the SFC programming functions, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual SFC (Cat. No. W469).

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

Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents

W463

CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4

CX-One Setup Manual Installation and overview of CX-One FA

Integrated Tool Package.

WARNING: Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may

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

CX-Programmer_Page (ii)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

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.

CX-Programmer_Page (iv)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

Application Considerations

SUITABILITY FOR USE

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

CX-Programmer_Page (v)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation 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.

CX-Programmer_Page (vi)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

Precautions

Intended Audience

General Precautions

WARNING

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.

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.

It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units 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 a PLC System to the above-mentioned applications.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Confirm safety sufficiently before transferring I/O memory area status from the CX-Programmer to the PLC. The devices connected to Output Units may malfunction, regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit. Caution is required in respect to the following functions.

• Transferring from the CX-Programmer to real I/O (CIO Area) in the CPU

Unit using the PLC Memory window.

• Transferring from file memory to real I/O (CIO Area) in the CPU Unit

using the Memory Card window.

CX-Programmer_Page (vii)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when using the PLC Backup Tool.

• Sufficiently check the data that is selected for restoring before performing

the next step. If the correct data is not restored, unexpected operation may occur in the controlled system after the data is restored.

• Some Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units operate with parameters that

are stored in the CPU Unit. If one of these Units is selected for backup, restrictions will be displayed in the Comments Area of the Backup from PLC Dialog Box. Confirm the restrictions, and always select the Special I/O Unit or CPU Bus Unit together with the CPU Unit when backing up or restoring data. If the data from both Units is not backed up or restored together, unexpected operation may occur in the controlled system.

• If there are any backup restrictions for the Units to which data is being

restored, the restrictions will be displayed in the Comments Area of the Backup from PLC Dialog Box. Confirm the restrictions, and always take the required measures. If required measures are not taken, unexpected operation may occur in the controlled system after the data is restored.

• Forced status can be backed up, but it cannot be restored. If you

restored data that contained forced status, use the CX-Programmer after restoring the data to force-set or force-reset bits as required. If required bits are not force-set or force-reset, differences in the forced status in memory may cause unexpected operation of the controlled system.

• Confirm that stopping PLC operation will not create any problems before

restoring data during PLC operation. If the PLC stops at an unanticipated time, unexpected operation may occur in the controlled system.

• Always turn the power supply to the PLC OFF and then ON after

restoring data. If the power supply is not turned OFF and then ON, memory in the PLC may not be updated to the restored data, which may cause unexpected operation of the controlled system.

Caution

Observe the following precaution when specifying a symbol or word address for an array variable index in a ladder program or when specifying a symbol for an array variable index in an ST program.

When using a symbol or address to indirectly specify the element number of an array variable, be sure that the resulting address is not outside the memory area that contains the first word in the array. For example, use a symbol comparison instruction or an IF statement to ensure that processing is performed only when the memory area is not exceeded. If an element number that exceeds the memory area is specified, data in another memory area will be read or written, possibly resulting in unexpected operation.

Caution

Observe the following precaution when specifying a symbol or word address for an offset in a ladder program.

When using a symbol or address to indirectly specify an offset for a memory address, be sure that the resulting address is not outside the memory area that contains original address. For example, use a symbol comparison instruction to ensure that processing is performed only when the memory area is not exceeded. If the final address (i.e., the original address plus the specified offset) exceeds the memory area, data in another memory area will be read or written, possibly resulting in unexpected operation.

CX-Programmer_Page (viii)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

Caution

Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring a program to another node or changing contents of the I/O memory area. Doing either of these without confirming safety may result in injury.

Caution

Execute online edit only after confirming that no adverse effects will be caused by extending the cycle time. Otherwise, the input signals may not be readable.

Caution

If synchronous unit operation is being used, perform online editing only after confirming that an increased synchronous processing time will not affect the operation of the main and slave axes.

Caution

Confirm safety sufficiently before monitoring power flow and present value status in the Ladder Section window or when monitoring present values in the Watch window. If force-set/reset or set/reset operations are inadvertently performed by pressing short-cut keys, the devices connected to Output Units may malfunction, regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit.

Caution

Caution is required when connecting peripheral devices, such as a personal computer, to the PLC when Units with non-isolated power supplies, such as the CS1W-CLK12/CLK52(-V1), that are connected to an external power supply are mounted to the PLC. If the 24-V side is grounded on the external power supply, a short will be created if the 0-V side of the peripheral device is grounded. When connecting peripheral devices, either ground the 0-V side of the external power supply or do not ground the external power supply at all.

External power supply

24-VDC

0-VDC

Non-isolated power supplies

Cable

0-VDC

Controller Link unit Peripheral devices

CPU unit

0-VDC

CX-Programmer_Page (ix)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

Application Precaution

Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Programmer.

• Observe the following precautions before starting the CX-Programmer.

• Exit all applications not directly related to the CX-Programmer.

Particularly exit any software such as screen savers, virus checkers, email or other communications software, and schedulers or other applications that start up periodically or automatically.

• Disable sharing hard disks, printers, or other devices with other

computers on any network.

• With some notebook computers, the RS-232C port is allocated to a

modem or an infrared port by default. Follow the instructions in documentation for your computer and enable using the RS-232C port as a normal serial port.

• With some notebook computers, the default settings for saving

energy do not supply the rated power to the RS-232C port. There may be both Windows settings for saving energy, as well as setting for specific computer utilities and BIOS. Following the instructions in documentation for your computer, disable all energy saving settings.

• Do not turn OFF the power supply to the PLC or disconnect the

connecting cable while the CX-Programmer is online with the PLC. The computer may malfunction.

• With the CS/CJ-series PLCs, when creating an AUTOEXEC.IOM file

from the CX-Programmer to automatically transfer data at startup, set the first write address to D20000 and be sure that the size of data written does not exceed the size of the DM Area. When the data file is read from the Memory Card at startup, data will be written in the CPU Unit starting at D20000 even if another address was set when the AUTOEXEC.IOM file was created. Also, if the DM Area is exceeded (which is possible when the CX-Programmer is used), the remaining data will be written to the EM Area. Refer to information on file operations in the CS/CJ-series Programming Manual for details.

• 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.

• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory.

• Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory.

• Check the user program for proper execution before actually running it

on the Unit. Not checking the program may result in an unexpected operation.

• Precaution on Using Indirect DM and EM Addresses in Comparison

Instructions: When indirect DM or EM addresses are used as operands in comparison instructions, the top portion of the comparison instruction will be displayed in yellow when it is being monitored. At that time the power flow will not be monitored to the right of such comparison instructions. The contact and coil status, and present values of operands in special instructions will be displayed normally.

CX-Programmer_Page (x)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

• The user program and parameter area data in CS1-H CPU Units is

backed up in the built-in flash memory. The BKUP indicator will light on the front of the CPU Unit when the backup operation is in progress. Do not turn OFF the power supply to the CPU Unit when the BKUP indicator is lit. The data will not be backed up if power is turned OFF. To display the status of writing to flash memory on the CX-Programmer, place a checkmark by Display dialog to show PLC Memory Backup

Status on the PLC properties and then select Windows | PLC Memory Backup Status from the Windows menu.

• Precaution in Changing the PLC Type

On the CX-Programmer, you can change the PLC (device) type or CPU type. When these are changed, however, only the data for the ladder program and the symbol tables are changed. The following data will be initialized and must be reset.

• PLC Setup

• Expansion instructions

• I/O tables

• PLC memory

Particularly the PLC Setup has a large impact on PLC system operation. Be careful to reset all require settings after changing the PLC type. If expansion instruction allocations are not reset, program errors could occur, preventing the PLC from running. Always restore the expansion instruction allocates to the previous settings after changing the PLC type.

CX-Programmer_Page (xi)

OMRON CX-Programmer – Operation Manual

Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Net.

• Do not change the operating mode of the CPU Unit without first

confirming that operation of the controlled system will not be affect.

• Do not run the user program on the PLC until its operation has been

checked sufficiently.

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

method are determined according to the data link setting in the startup node. In the startup node, set a data link table in the case of manual setting and data link automatic setting parameters in the case of automatic setting. If the settings are incorrect, the data link will not start.

• Check the following items before starting data links. If incorrect data link

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

(1) Manually Set Data Links

Check the data link tables in each node participating in the data link to see that they are correct.

Be sure that data link tables are deleted from nodes that are not participating in the data links.

(2) Automatically Set Data Links

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

• CPU Bus Units will be automatically restarted when routing tables are

transferred from a Programming Device to the CPU Unit. Resetting is required to use the new tables. Confirm that restarting the CPU Bus Units will not adversely affect system operation before transferring routing tables.

• When Special I/O Unit or CPU Unit settings are performed in the I/O

Table Window and then transferred from the PLC Memory Window, the following warning will be displayed if the allocated DM Area/CIO Area addresses set for Special I/O Units or CPU Bus Units in the I/O Table Window on the computer overlap with the PLC data table addresses.

Unless the CPU Bus Unit or Special I/O Unit settings have been

previously transferred to the CPU Unit and the allocated DM Area/CIO Area data in the PLC data table for Special I/O Units or CPU Bus Units is to be overwritten, always click the No Button, shift the address, and repeat the transfer procedure.

• CPU Bus Unit and Special I/O Unit settings are not checked for logical

consistency. Be very careful of the logical consisting of the overall settings when making any setting that affects other settings, e.g., settings that enable or disable other settings. Transfer the Special I/O Unit or CPU Bus Unit settings to the PLC and then start operation, being aware that any logical inconsistencies may produce unexpected operation.

• For example, if one setting selects either user settings or default settings

and is set to use the default settings, it will not automatically change to enable user settings even if the related user settings are made. To use the user settings, they will have to be enabled manually and specifically in the setting that selects either user settings or default settings.

CX-Programmer_Page (xii)

Unit Versions of CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Units

Unit Versions

A “unit version” has been introduced to manage CPU Units in the CS/CJ/CP Series according to differences in functionality accompanying Unit upgrades. This applies to the CJ2, CS1-H, CJ1-H, CJ1M, CS1D, CP1H, CP1L, and CP1E CPU Units.

Notation of Unit Versions on Products

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.

Produce nameplateCS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit

CS1H-CPU67H

CPU UNIT

Confirming Unit Versions with Support Software

Lot No.

Lot No. 040715 0000 Ver.3.0

OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN

Unit version

Example for unit version 3.0

• CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units (except for low-end models) manufactured on or before November 4, 2003 do not have a unit version given on the CPU Unit (i.e., the location for the unit version shown above is blank).

• The unit version of the CJ1-H-R CPU Units begins at version 4.0.

• The unit version of the CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units, as well as the CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems, begins at version 2.0.

• The unit version of the CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems begins at version 1.1.

• The unit version of the CP1H/CP1L/CP1E CPU Units begins at version 1.0, except for the CP1H-Y@@@@-@, for which the unit version begins at version 1.1.

• CPU Units for which a unit version is not given are called Pre-Ver. CPU Units, such as Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU Units and Pre-Ver. 1.1 CPU Units.

CX-Programmer version 4.0 can be used to confirm the unit version using one of the following two methods.

• Using the PLC Information

• Using the Unit Manufacturing Information (This method can be used for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units as well.)

@.@

Note CX-Programmer version 3.3 or lower cannot be used to confirm unit versions.

PLC Information

• If you know the device type and CPU type, select them in the Change PLC Dialog Box, go online, and select PLC - Edit - Information from the menus.

• If you don’t know the device type and CPU type, but are connected directly to the CPU Unit on a serial line, select PLC - Auto Online to go online, and then select PLC - Edit - Information from the menus.

In either case, the following PLC Information Dialog Box will be displayed.

CX-Programmer_Page (xiii)

Unit version

Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit.

Unit Manufacturing Information

In the IO Table Window, right-click and select Unit Manufacturing information - CPU Unit.

The following Unit Manufacturing information Dialog Box will be displayed

Unit version

Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit connected online.

CX-Programmer_Page (xiv)

Using the Unit Version Labels

Unit Version Notation

The following unit version labels are provided with the CPU Unit.

These labels can be attached to the front of previous CPU Units to differentiate between CPU Units of different unit versions.

Product nameplate

Meaning

Designating individual CPU Units (e.g., the CS1H-CPU67H)

Designating groups of CPU Units (e.g., the CS1-H CPU Units)

Designating an entire series of CPU Units (e.g., the CS-series CPU Units)

In this manual, the unit version of a CPU Unit is given as shown in the following table.

CPU Units on which no unit version is

given

Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX

OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN

Units on which a version is given

@.@)

(Ver.

Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX

Ver.@.@

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units CS1H-CPU67H CPU Unit Ver. @.@

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units CS1-H CPU Units Ver. @.@

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS-series CPU Units CS-series CPU Units Ver. @.@

CX-Programmer_Page (xv)

Unit Versions and Lot Numbers

CX-Programmer_Page (xvi)

Function Support by Unit Version

CS1-H CPU Units (CS1@-CPU@@H)

Function

Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks

Improved Read Protection Using Passwords

Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent to CPU Units via

Networks

Online Network Connections without I/O Tables

Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels

Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series PTs

Setting First Slot Words

Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a Parameter File

Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation Method for Automatic

Transfer at Power ON

Operation Start/End Times

New Application Instructions

MILH, MILR, MILC

=DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, >DT, >=DT

BCMP2

GRY

TPO

DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG

EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR

Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR

PRV2

Unit version

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU

Units

--- OK

OK from lot number 030201

OK for up to 8 groups OK for up to 64 groups

--- OK

--- ---

--- OK

OK from lot number 030201

--- OK

OK from lot number 030418

--- ---

CPU Units Ver. 2.0 or

later

CX-Programmer_Page (xvii)

CS1D CPU Units

Function

Functions unique to CS1D CPU Units

Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks

Improved Read Protection Using Passwords

Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent

to CPU Units via Networks

Online Network Connections without I/O

Tables

Communications through a Maximum of 8

Network Levels

Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series

PTs

Setting First Slot Words

Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a

Parameter File

Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation Method

for Automatic Transfer at Power ON

Operation Start/End Times

New Application Instructions

Duplex CPU Units OK OK ---

Online Unit Replacement OK OK OK

Duplex Power Supply Units OK OK OK

Duplex Controller Link Units OK OK OK

Duplex Ethernet Units --- OK OK

MILH, MILR, MILC

=DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, >DT, >=DT

BCMP2

GRY

TPO

DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG

EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR

Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR

PRV2

CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU

Systems (CS1D-CPU@@H)

Pre-Ver. 1.1 CPU

Units

--- --- OK

--- --- OK for up to 64

--- --- OK

--- --- ---

--- OK OK

--- --- OK

--- --- ---

CPU Unit Ver. 1.1 CPU Unit Ver. 2.0

CS1D CPU Units

for Single-CPU

Systems

(CS1D-CPU@@S)

or later

groups

CX-Programmer_Page (xviii)

CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units

Function

Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks

Improved Read Protection Using Passwords

Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent to CPU Units via Networks

Online Network Connections without I/O Tables

Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels

Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series PTs

Setting First Slot Words

Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a Parameter File

Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation Method for Automatic Transfer at Power ON

Operation Start/End Times

New Application Instructions

MILH, MILR, MILC

=DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, >DT, >=DT

BCMP2

GRY

TPO

DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG

EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR

Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR

PRV2

CJ1-H CPU Units CJ1M CPU Units

(CJ1H-CPU@@H-R)

(CJ1@-CPU@@H) (CJ1G-CPU@@P)

Pre-Ver. 2.0

CPU Units

--- OK --- OK OK

OK, but only if I/O table allocation at power ON is set

OK for up to 8 groups

OK from lot number 030201

--- OK --- OK OK

--- OK OK OK OK

OK from lot number 030201

--- OK --- OK OK

--- --- --- OK, but only for

CPU Units

Ver. 2.0

OK OK, but only if

OK for up to 64 groups

OK OK from lot

CJ1M-CPU12/13/22/23 CJ1M-

Pre-Ver. 2.0

CPU Units

I/O table allocation at power ON is set

OK for up to 8 groups

number 030201

CPU Units

Ver. 2.0

OK OK

OK for up to 64 groups

OK OK

models with built-in I/O

CPU11/21

CPU Units

Ver. 2.0 or

later

OK for up to 64 groups

OK, but only for models with built-in I/O

CX-Programmer_Page (xix)

Functions Supported by Unit Version 3.0 or Later

CS1-H CPU Units (CS1@-CPU@@H)

Unit version Function

Pre-Ver. 2.0, Ver.

2.0

Function blocks (supported for CX-Programmer Ver.

5.0 or higher)

Serial Gateway (converting FINS commands to CompoWay/F commands at the built-in serial port)

Comment memory (in internal flash memory) --- OK OK

Expanded simple backup data --- OK OK

New application instructions

Additional instruction functions

New application instructions

Improved function block (FB) functions

Using ST language programming in tasks --- --- OK with CX-

Using SFC programming in tasks --- --- OK with CX-

TXDU(256), RXDU(255) (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Units with unit version 1.2 or later)

Model conversion instructions: XFERC(565), DISTC(566), COLLC(567), MOVBC(568), BCNTC(621)

Special function block instructions: GETID(286)

TXD(235) and RXD(236) instructions (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Boards with unit version 1.2 or later)

ASCII conversion instructions (NUMBER-TO-ASCII and ASCIITO- NUMBER) Text File Write (TWRIT)

Online editing of function blocks --- --- OK

Input-output variables are supported. (Input-output variables can be specified in arrays.)

The STRING data type and textstring processing functions are supported in ST language.

--- OK OK

--- --- OK

Note: CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher is required to use functions added for unit version

4.0. Additional functions are supported if CX-Programmer version 7.2 or higher is used.

Ver. 3.0 Ver. 4.0

(See note.)

Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher

CS1D CPU Units

Unit version 3.0 (Ver. 3.0) is not supported.

CX-Programmer_Page (xx)

CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units (CJ1@-CPU@@H, CJ1M-CPU@@)

Unit version Function

Pre-Ver. 2.0,

Ver. 2.0

Function blocks (supported for CX-Programmer Ver.

5.0 or higher)

Serial Gateway (converting FINS commands to CompoWay/F commands at the built-in serial port)

Comment memory (in internal flash memory) --- OK OK

Expanded simple backup data --- OK OK

Additional instruction functions

New application instructions

Additional instruction functions

New application instructions

Improved function block (FB) functions

Using ST language programming in tasks --- --- OK with CX-

Using SFC programming in tasks --- --- OK with CX-

PRV(881) and PRV2(883) instructions: Added high-frequency calculation methods for calculating pulse frequency. (CJ1M CPU Units only)

TXDU(256), RXDU(255) (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Units with unit version 1.2 or later)

Model conversion instructions: XFERC(565), DISTC(566), COLLC(567), MOVBC(568),

BCNTC(621)

Special function block instructions: GETID(286)

TXD(235) and RXD(236) instructions (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Boards with unit version 1.2 or later)

ASCII conversion instructions (NUMBER-To-ASCII and ASCIITO NUMBER)

Online editing of function blocks --- --- OK

Input-output variables are supported. (Input-output variables can be specified in arrays.)

The STRING data type and textstring processing functions are supported in ST language.

--- OK OK

--- --- OK

Ver. 3.0 Ver. 4.0

(See note.)

Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher

Note: CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher is required to use functions added for unit version

4.0. Additional functions are supported if CX-Programmer version 7.2 or higher is used.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxi)

Functions Supported by Unit Version for CJ2 CPU Units (CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2HCPU6@)

Unit Version 1.2 or Later

Unit Version 1.1 or Later

CX-Programmer version 8.3 functions added for unit version 1.2.

Unit CJ2H CPU Unit

Model

Item

EM Area force-setting/resetting Supported.

CX-Programmer version 8.1 functions added for unit version 1.1.

Unit CJ2H CPU Unit

Model

Item

High-speed interrupt function Decreased overhead time for interrupt tasks Minimum interval setting of 0.1 ms for Scheduled

Interrupt Task

Changing the minimum cycle time setting in MONITOR mode

Synchronous unit operation Supported. Not supported.

or higher must be used to enable using the

CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP

CJ2H-CPU6@

Unit version

or higher must be used to enable using the

Unit version

Unit version 1.1 Unit version 1.0

Supported. Not supported.

Unit version 1.2

CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP

CJ2H-CPU6@

Unit Version 1.0

All functions that are supported by unit version 4.0 or later of the CJ1 CPU Units are supported by unit version 1.0 of the CJ2 CPU Units.

CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher must be used to enable using unit version 1.0 of the CJ2 CPU Units.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxii)

Functions Supported by Unit Version for CP-series CPU Units

Functions Supported by Unit Version 1.0 and 1.1

Functionality is the same as that for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version

3.0. The functionality added for CS/CJ-series CPU Unit unit version 4.0 is not supported.

CP1H CPU Units

• CX-Programmer version 6.11 or higher is required to use CP1H-X@@@@-

@/XA@@@@-@ with unit version 1.1 or 1.0.

• CX-Programmer version 6.20 or higher is required to use CP1H-Y@@@@-

@ with unit version 1.1.

CPU Unit CP1H CPU Unit

Model CP1H-@@@@-@

CP1H-XA@@@@-@ (See note 1.)

Function

Pulse outputs

Unit version

Allocated built-in I/O terminals

Special pulse output terminals

Ver. 1.1 or later

4 axes at 100 kHz

None 2 axes at 1 kHz

Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1

2 axes at 100 kHz

2 axes at 30 kHz

Note 1. The unit version for the CP1H-X@@@@-@/XA@@@@-@ begins at 1.0.

2. The unit version for the CP1H-X@@@@-@ begins at 1.1.

CP1H-Y@@@@-@ (See note 2.)

2 axes 100 kHz

3. CX-Programmer version 7.11 or higher is required to use CP1L CPU Units with unit version 1.0.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxiii)

Unit Versions and Programming Devices

CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher must be used to enable using the functions added for CPU Unit Ver. 2.0. The following tables show the relationship between unit versions and CX-Programmer versions.

Unit Versions and Programming Devices for CJ2 CPU Units

CPU Unit Functions

Ver. 7.1 or lower Ver. 8.0 Ver. 8.1 Ver. 8.2 Ver. 8.3

CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.0

CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.1

CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.1

CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.2

CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.2

Functions for unit version

1.0

Functions added for unit version 1.1

Functions added for unit version 1.2

×: Cannot be used, ∆: Can be used except for new functions added for unit versions, ❍: Can be used

Note 1. It is not necessary to upgrade the version of the CX-Programmer if functionality that was

enhanced for the upgrade of the CPU Unit will not be used.

2. CX-Programmer version 8.1 or higher is required to use the functions added for unit version 1.1. The high-speed interrupt function and changing the minimum cycle time setting in MONITOR mode, however, are also supported by CX-Programmer version

8.02.

Required Programming Device

CX-Programmer

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

∆

∆ ∆ ∆

❍ ❍ ❍

❍

3. A Programming Console cannot be used with a CJ2H CPU Unit.

Unit Versions and Programming Devices for CPU Units Other Than CJ2 CPU Units

CPU Unit Functions

CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 4.0

CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 3.0

CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 2.0

CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems, Unit Ver. 2.0

CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems, Unit Ver.1.1

Functions added for unit version 4.0

Functions added for unit version 3.0

Functions added for unit version 2.0

Functions added for unit version 1.1

Ver. 3.3 Ver. 4.0 Ver. 5.0

∆ ∆ ∆

∆ ∆

∆

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

∆

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

∆

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

Required Programming Device

CX-Programmer

Ver. 7.0 Ver. 7.2 Ver. 8.0

Ver. 6.0

❍ ❍ ❍

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

×: Cannot be used, ∆: Can be used except for new functions added for unit versions, ❍: Can be used

Note 1. As shown above, there is no need to upgrade to CX-Programmer version 4.0 as long as

the functions added for unit version 2.0 or unit version 1.1 are not used.

2. CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher is required to use functions added for unit version

4.0. Additional functions are supported if CX-Programmer version 7.2 or higher is used.

or later

(See note

4.)

3. Unit version 4.2 of the CJ1H-CPU6@-R is supported only by CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher.

4. CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher is required to use unit version 4.2 of the CJ1H- CPU6@-R.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxiv)

Unit Versions of CP-series CPU Units and Programming Devices

CX-Programmer version CPU Unit Model Unit

or later

CP1H CPU Units

CP1L CPU Units

CP1E CPU Units

CP1H-X@@@@-@

CP1H-XA@@@@-@

CP1H-Y@@@@-@

CP1L-M@@@@-@

CP1L-L@@@@-@

CP1E-E@@D@-A

CP1E-N@@D@-@

version

Ver. 1.1 OK OK OK OK

Ver. 1.0 OK OK OK OK

Ver. 1.1 --- OK OK OK

Ver. 1.0 --- --- OK OK

Ver. 1.0 --- --- --- OK

Ver. 6.11 Ver. 6.20 Ver. 7.11 Ver. 8.2

Note 1. Functionality of CP1H CPU Units with unit version 1.0 or 1.0 and CP1L CPU Units with

unit version 1.0 is the same as that for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0. The functionality added for CS/CJ-series CPU Unit unit version 4.0 is not supported.

2. There is no need to upgrade to CX-Programmer as long as the upgraded functionality is not used.

Device Type Setting

The unit version does not affect the setting made for the device type on the CX-Programmer. Select the device type as shown in the following table regardless of the unit version of the CPU Unit.

Series CPU Unit group CPU Unit model Device type setting on

CX-Programmer

CS Series

CJ Series

CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems

CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems

CJ2 CPU Units

CJ1-H CPU Units

CS1G-CPU@@H

CS1H-CPU@@H

CS1D-CPU@@H

CS1D-CPU@@S

CJ2H-CPU6@(-EIP)

CJ1G-CPU@@H

CS1G-H CS1-H CPU Units

CS1H-H

CS1D-H (or CS1H-H)

CS1D-S

CJ2H

CJ1G-H

CJ1G- CPU@@P

CJ1H-CPU@@H–R CJ1H-CPU@@H

CP Series

CJ1M CPU Units

CP1H CPU Units

CJ1M-CPU@@

CP1H-X@@@@-@

CJ1M

CP1H CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@-@

CP1L CPU Units

CP1L-M@@@@-@

CP1L CP1L-L@@@@-@

CP1E CPU Units

CP1E-E@@D@-A

CP1E CP1E-N@@D@-@

Note Device types not supported by the CX-Programmer version that is being used will not be

displayed on the pull-down list of the Device type Field.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxv)

Troubleshooting Problems with Unit Versions on the CX-Programmer

Problem Cause Solution

After the above message is displayed, a compiling error will be displayed on the Compile Tab Page in the Output Window.

"????" is displayed in a program transferred from the PLC to the CX-Programmer.

An attempt was made using CXProgrammer version 4.0 or higher to download a program containing instructions supported only by CPU Units Ver. 2.0 or later to a Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU Units.

An attempt was made using CXProgrammer version 4.0 or higher to download a PLC Setup containing settings supported only by CPU Units Ver. 2.0 or later (i.e., not set to their default values) to a Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU Units.

CX-Programmer version 3.3 or lower was used to upload a program containing instructions supported only by CPU Units Ver. 2.0 or later from a CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or later.

Check the program or change the CPU Unit being downloaded to a CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or later.

Check the settings in the PLC Setup or change the CPU Unit being downloaded to a CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or later.

The new instructions cannot be uploaded using CXProgrammer version 3.3 or lower. Use CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxvi)

PART 1:

CX-Programmer

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Notice

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

The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided in them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to the product.

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

OMRON Product References

All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.

The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Logic Controller and is not used as an abbreviation for anything else.

CX-Programmer_Page (i)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Visual Aids

The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation of the product.

1, 2, 3…

 OMRON, 2005

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

All copyright and trademarks acknowledged.

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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

Represents a shortcut on the Toolbar to one of the options available on the menu of the same window.

CX-Programmer_Page (ii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

About this Part

This part describes the CX-Programmer application and its ability to create and maintain programs for use with OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP, CV and C PLCs. It does not provide detailed information concerning the PLCs themselves, for this information the commercial manual for the device must be consulted.

This part contains the following chapters:

• Precautions. This portion describes general precautions for using the CX-Programmer (including

CX-Server PLC Tools).

• Version Upgrade Information. This portion describes the changes that have been made from version

3.0 to version 3.1 of the CX-Programmer.

• Chapter 1 Technical Specifications. This chapter describes the CX-Programmer software in general

terms and also provides details of the operating environment and minimum configuration necessary for the satisfactory operation of CX-Programmer.

• Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide. This chapter describes the basic features of CX-Programmer together

with a simple tutorial for familiarization purposes.

• Chapter 3 Project Reference. This describes the features common to two or more parts of CX-

Programmer.

• Chapter 4 Reference. This chapter introduces the features contained in the Project workspace and

discusses their associated commands and features.

• Chapter 5 Advanced Topics. This chapter discusses the more advanced topics in relation to CX-

Programmer.

• Appendix A Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts. This appendix summarizes the toolbar and keyboard

shortcuts available from CX-Programmer.

A Glossary of Terms and Index are also provided.

CX-Programmer_Page (iii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Functions Supported by the CXProgrammer Installed from the CX-One

• Starting Specialized Support Tools from the I/O Table Window

Previous version New version (CX-Programmer Installed from CX-One)

Each CPU Bus Unit or Special I/O Unit’s Programming Tool was started individually.

Functionality Improved from Version 8.3 to 9.0

 Compatible PLC Models

The CX-Programmer also supports CP1E-NA20 CPU Units (20-point CPU Units).

 Supported Operating Systems

The CX-Programmer will run on Windows 7.

 Data Structures Supported as Symbol Data Types

Data structures are not supported. CJ2 CPU Units now support data structures as

If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ/CP-series, each Unit’s Programming Tool (e.g., CX-Integrator, CX-Protocol, CX-Position, or CX-Process Tool) can be started directly from the Special I/O Unit or CPU Bus Unit in the I/O Table Window. When the Specialized Support Tool is started, the CX-Programmer can pass information such as the PLC model, Unit model, and online/offline status.

Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)

symbol data types.

 Enhanced Program Input Functions

Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)

The input mode cannot be changed. A Smart Input Mode is supported that

automatically displays suggested instructions and addresses. The input mode can be changed from a menu or a tool bar.

When copying circuits to create similar rungs with different addresses, the addresses must be input again.

The Address Incremental Copy function can be used to easily create copies of similar circuit structures with offset addresses.

 Enhanced User Interface for Menu and Option Settings

Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)

The display configuration for menus and options cannot be changed.

Switching to Smart Style Mode is now possible for the menu and option setting style. Smart Style is the same type of menu and option setting function as the one supported in CXProgrammer for CP1E. Either the previous Classic Mode or the new Smart Style Mode can be selected for the menus and options by selecting Tools - Options and then setting the Menu/Options Style on the General Tab Page.

 Changes to Search/Replace Dialog Boxes

Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)

Searches can be performed only in the entire PLC or in the data in the current view.

The setting for the item to be searched for was very detailed and included bit addresses, address, values (constants/numbers), mnemonics, symbols, and I/O comments.

"Programs" has been added to the search range.

Searched objects have been grouped into addresses, symbol names, and all (text strings).

CX-Programmer_Page (iv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)

Replacements can be performed only in the entire PLC or in the data in the current view.

The setting for the item to be replaced was very detailed and included bit addresses, address, values (constants/numbers), mnemonics, symbols, and I/O comments.

"Programs" has been added to the replacement range. Also, the selected circuits can be set as the replacement range.

Searched objects have been grouped into addresses, symbol names, mnemonics, and comments.

Version 8.3 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 8.2 to 8.3

 Compatible PLC Models

The functionality improvements are supported for CJ2H CPU Units with unit version

1.2 or later.

 TIMER and COUNTER Added as Symbol Data Types

Previous version (version 8.2) New version (version 8.3)

When defining timer numbers and counter numbers as symbols, the following three different symbols had to be registered in the symbols table.

1. Timer numbers and counter numbers specified in instruction operands had to be defined as NUMBER symbols.

2. Timer and Counter Completion Flags had to be defined as BOOL symbols.

3. Timer and counter present values had to be defined as CHANNEL symbols.

Automatically assigning timer and counter numbers in ladder programs was not possible.

TIMER and COUNTER symbols are supported so that all of the previous three types of symbols can be managed as one data type. (TIMER and COUNTER are supported only by CJ2H CPU Units with unit version 1.0 or later.) TIMER: Can be used for 1) the timer number, 2) the Timer Completion Flag, and 3) the timer present value. COUNTER: Can be used for 1) the counter number, 2) the Counter Completion Flag, and 3) the counter present value.

Automatic address assignment and layout are supported for TIMER and COUNTER symbols. (TIMER and COUNTER are supported only by CJ2H CPU Units with unit version 1.0 or later.)

 Force-setting/resetting Bits in EM Area

Previous version (version 8.2) New version (version 8.3)

Bits in the EM Area could be force-set/reset in CJ2H CPU Units only for specific EM Area banks for which automatic address assignment was used.

With CJ2H CPU Units with unit version 1.2 or later, PLC • Memory Allocate • EM Memory Settings can be used to specify the EM Area banks for which bits can be force-set/reset. (The first bank is specified and force-setting/resetting bits is possible in that bank and all banks following it.) This is called the EM Area forcesetting/resetting function.

 Searching for Symbol Names and Displaying Usage Locations from Cross-reference Pop-

ups

Previous version (version 8.2) New version (version 8.3)

Searching from cross-reference pop-ups was possible only for address specifications. (To search for symbols, you had to click the Browse button and search for symbol names from the Symbol Search Dialog Box.)

Symbol names can be specified directly in crossreference pop-ups to display a list of locations that use the address of that symbol.

CX-Programmer_Page (v)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 8.2 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 8.1 to 8.2

 Connecting Online to the PLC through an NV-series PT*

Previous version (version 8.1) New version (version 8.2)

It was not possible to connect online from the CX-Programmer through an NV-series PT to a PLC connected to the NV-series PT.

*Functionality improved in version 8.21 over version 8.20.

 CP1E CPU Unit Supported for Connecting Online to a PLC via an NS-series PT

Previous version (version 8.1) New version (version 8.2)

With a CP1E CPU Unit, it was not possible to connect online from the CX-Programmer through an NS-series PT to a PLC connected to the NSseries PT.

 Compatible PLC Models

The functionality improvements are supported for CP-series CP1E CPU Units with unit version 1.0.

It is now possible to connect online from the CXProgrammer through an NV-series PT to a PLC connected to the NV-series PT.

With a CP1E-N@@D@-@ CPU Unit, it is now possible to connect online from the CXProgrammer through an NS-series PT to a PLC connected to the NS-series PT.

 Online Connection to the PLC via an NS-series PT

Previous version (version 8.1) New version (version 8.2)

An online connection from the CX-Programmer through an NS-series PT to a PLC connected to the PT was not possible.

An online connection from the CX-Programmer through an NS-series PT to a PLC connected to the PT is possible when the PLC is connected to the PT using a serial connection, Ethernet connection, or Controller Link connection.

CX-Programmer_Page (vi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 8.1 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 8.0 to 8.1

 Compatible PLC Models

The functionality improvements are supported for CJ-series CJ2 CPU Units (CJ2H-CPU6@(-EIP)) with unit version 1.1.

 Support for Synchronous Unit Operation

Support has been added for the synchronous unit operation function for a combination of a CJ-series CJ2 CPU Unit (CJ2H-CPU6@ (-EIP)) with unit version

1.1 and CJ-series Position Control Units (CJ1W-NC@@4). Settings and monitoring are now possible for synchronous unit operation.

 Improved Special I/O Unit and CPU Bus Unit Setup Functionality

Multiple dialog boxes can now be opened simultaneously when setting CJ-series Position Control Unit (CJ1W-NC@@4) parameters. In addition, the CAM Data Creation Software (WS02-MOPC2) can be used to convert cam data in a CSV file into data that can be used by a Position Control Unit, and the data can be imported to the PLC memory component of the CX-Programmer.

 Improved CS/CJ Data Tracing Function

• Improved

With support for the synchronous unit operation function of CJ2 CPU Units with unit version 1.1, tracing can now be executed for each synchronous cycle.

• Improved Bit Graph Display

Bit graphs are displayed according to screen size, and addresses are displayed beside the graphs.

Trace Settings

CX-Programmer_Page (vii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 8.0 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 7.2 to 8.0

Support has been added for the following PLC models as part of the version 7.2 to version 7.3

upgrade.

 Compatible PLC Models

New CP-series CP1L CPU Units The CP-series CP1L CPU Units (CP1L-L10D@-@ and CP1L-M60D@-@) are supported.

The following functions have been added or improved as part of the upgrade from version 7.3 to

8.0.

 Compatible PLC Models

CJ-series CJ2 CPU Units The CJ-series CJ2 CPU Units (CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP) are supported.

• EtherNet/IP

Connection is possible to the CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP and EtherNet/IP Units.

• New Ladder Programming Instructions

The new instructions for the CJ2 CPU Units can be used, including the Tracking Instructions and Data Search/Sort Instructions.

 Improved Data Trace Function

Overhaul of Data Tracing Function for CS/CJ-series PLCs If a CJ2 CPU Unit is used, long-term continuous data tracing is possible. Operations have been improved, including zooming in and out of trace results graphs and adjusting offsets. Trace results can also be printed or saved as bit maps.

 PLC Backups

Data from the CPU Unit, Special I/O Units, and CPU Bus Units can be backed up as a batch from a personal computer. The backup data can be compared or restored as a batch, or the data for only selected Units can be restored.

CX-Programmer_Page (viii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

 Improvements in Programming

• Symbols in Array Variable Subscripts.

Previous version (version 7.2) New version (version 8.0)

Symbols could be used for array variable subscripts only inside function blocks.

With a CJ2 CPU Unit, symbols can be used for array variable subscripts in ladder diagram programming in tasks.

• Address Offsets

Previous version (version 7.2) New version (version 8.0)

With a CJ2 CPU Unit, an offset value can be input to offset a

specific bit or word address in ladder diagram programming.

• DM/EM Bit Addresses

Previous version (version 7.2) New version (version 8.0)

Only word addresses could be used in the EM and DM Areas.

With a CJ2 CPU Unit, bit addresses can be specified in the EM and DM Areas.

 Improvements to Online Functions

With a CJ2 CPU Unit, you can easily connect to a PLC on an EtherNet/IP network.

 Improvements to Monitoring

When registering an array variable in the Watch Window, it is now possible to register and monitor a selected range of array elements.

 Improvements to Symbol Tables

It is now possible to edit data items (i.e., arrange or delete) when copying and pasting variable table data via the clipboard from external applications. It is also possible to set the contents of symbol table data to be copied to the external application in advance using option settings.

 Other Improvements

Previous version (version 7.2) New version (version 8.0)

The error log of the CPU Unit only displayed the error code.

In the error log of the CPU Unit, a code which gives more detailed information about the error is displayed in addition to the error code.

CX-Programmer_Page (ix)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 7.2 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 7.0 to Version 7.2

Support has been added for the following PLC models as part of the version 7.0 to version 7.10 upgrade.

 Compatible PLC Models

The high-speed CJ1-H-R CPU Units (CJ1-CPU@@H-R) are supported.

Support has been added for the following PLC models as part of the upgrade from version 7.10 to

7.11.

 Compatible PLC Models

The CP-series CP1L CPU Units (CP1L-M and CP1L-L) are supported.

The following functions have been added or improved as part of the upgrade from version 7.11 to

7.2.

 Improved IEC 61131-3 Language Support

Support has been strengthened for the ST and SFC languages, which are IEC 61131-3 languages. Ladder, ST, and SFC programs can be combined freely, so the user program can be written in the language most appropriate for the required processing. Using the most appropriate language can reduce program development time and simplify programming.

• Support for ST Language Programming in Tasks

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

The ST language could be used only in function blocks.

The ST language can be used in programs other than function blocks. (ST programs can be allocated to tasks.) Different languages can be used in a single user program, which allows numerical processing and string processing to be written in ST programs, while other processing is written in ladder or SFC programs. Note: The ST language is supported only in CS/CJ-series CPU

Units with unit version 4.0 or later. It is not supported in CPseries CPU Units.

• Support for SFC Language Programming in Tasks

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

The SFC language could not be used. The SFC language can be used in programs. (SFC programs can

be allocated to tasks.) Different languages can be used in a single user program, which allows the overall system processing to be written in SFC programs, while other processing is written in ladder or ST programs. Note: The SFC language is supported only in CS/CJ-series CPU

Units with unit version 4.0 or later. It is not supported in CPseries CPU Units.

CX-Programmer_Page (x)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Support for Array Variables in Ladder, ST, and SFC Programs

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

Array variables could be used for internal variables and input-output variables in a function block’s algorithm, but array variables could not be used in programs (tasks).

Array variables can be specified even in programs (tasks) written in ladder, ST, or SFC language. This feature allows multiple variables with the same data characteristics to be managed as a group.

• Comparing Function Block Definitions

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

Function block definitions could not be compared.

Function block definitions can be compared in detail. This feature makes it easy to check for differences between the programs in function block definitions.

• Comparison of Function Block Definitions, ST Programs, and Action Programs/Transition

Programs/Subcharts in SFC Programs

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

ST programs and SFC programs could not be compared.

ST programs and SFC programs can be compared. ST programs in an SFC program can also be compared in detail.

 PLC-PT Integrated Simulation

The following improvements have been made to the simultaneous interactive debugging function (integrated simulation), which debugs operation between the CX-Programmer’s ladder program and NS-series PT touch panel test screens in the CX-Designer

• Starting Integrated Simulator from the CX-Programmer

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

The integrated simulator could be started from the CX-Designer only; it could not be started from the CX-Programmer.

The integrated simulator can be started from the CX-Programmer (specifying a saved CX-Designer screen file). With this feature, it is possible to easily confirm the interaction between a ladder program being edited in the CX-Programmer and NS-series PT touch panel test screens.

• Simulating the Occurrence of PLC Errors

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

During simulation, it was not possible to generate PLC system errors by manipulating the corresponding Auxiliary Area flags. (The system error flags were write-protected.) It was necessary to create ladder programming that generated errors using the FAL and FALS instructions, and check operation in the simulation.

PLC system errors can be generated during CX-Programmer ladder program simulation by selecting Simulation - PLC Error Simulator and writing the corresponding system error flags in the Auxiliary Area. With this feature, it is not necessary to create ladder programming to generate errors. Also, it is easy to check the operation of the ladder program and NS-series touch panel when PLC errors occur.

 Improvements to Symbol Tables

• Improved Interaction of the CX-Designer with Symbol Table Data

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

Symbol tables could be copied and pasted from the CX-Programmer to the CX-Designer, but not the opposite direction. Consequently, when NS-series touch panel test screens were being edited in the CX-Designer and I/O comments were edited in the CXDesigner symbol table, it was necessary to write the data in Excel and transfer it to the CXProgrammer’s symbol table.

Symbol tables can be copied in pasted in both directions between the CX-Designer and CX-Programmer. This feature makes it easy to reflect changes to the CX-Designer’s symbol table, such as edited I/O comments, in the CXProgrammer’s symbol table.

CX-Programmer_Page (xi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Support for the STRING Data Type in Ladder Programs and ST Programs

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

The STRING data type could be used only in ST-language function blocks.

The STRING data type can be used in both ladder and ST languages, in both task programs and function blocks. The STRING data type supports ASCII characters between 1 and

255.

 Improved Automatic Online Connection

• Added Automatic Detection of the Computer’s Serial Port

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

When automatic online connection was performed from the computer’s serial port, it was not necessary for the user to set the PLC model because it was recognized automatically, but the serial port had to be set in advance.

It is not necessary for the user to select the computer’s serial port in advance. When automatic online connection is performed, the software automatically searches for computer serial ports that can be used. If the software finds a serial port that can be used for the online connection, the software automatically connects online from the detected port, and the serial port setting is also changed automatically.

 Improved Conversion of C500/C120/C**P Programs

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

Programs stored in C500, C120, or C**P-series PLCs could be uploaded and converted for use in CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs or CVM1/CV-series PLCs, but the DM and HR Area data could not be converted to PLC memory. A backup program and I/O memory (DM and HR Area data) file (extension .c5b) could be used to restore the program to a C500/C120/C**P-series PLC, but it could not be converted to a CX-Programmer project. A program uploaded from a C500, C120, or C**P-series PLC could not be saved to a file in mnemonic-text format.

DM and HR Area data can also be converted to PLC memory. After conversion, it is now possible to select the CP1L as the PLC model.

A backup program and I/O memory (DM and HR Area data) file (extension .c5b) can be converted to a CX-Programmer project for a CS/CJ/CP-series PLC or CVM1/CV-series PLC.

A program uploaded from a C500, C120, or C**P-series PLC can be saved to a file in mnemonic-text format. The saved file can be pasted as text in the CX-Programmer’s Statement List (mnemonic window), and displayed or printed in ladder format. This feature allows the program to be checked in the CXProgrammer before converting it to a CS/CJ/CP-series PLC or CVM1/CV-series PLC program.

 Other Improvements

Previous version (version 7.0) New version (version 7.2)

The CPU Unit’s production information could be displayed from the I/O table only. When a CS1D Duplex System CPU Unit was being used, the CPU Unit’s Active/Standby status could not be displayed in the project directory tree.

The CPU Unit’s production information can be displayed from the Main Menu’s PLC Information Dialog Box. When a CS1D Duplex System CPU Unit (CS1D-H) is being used, the CPU Unit’s Active/Standby status is displayed in the project directory tree.

CX-Programmer_Page (xii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 7.0 Upgrade Information

Functionality Improved from Version 6.1 to Version 7.0

 Compatible PLC Models

The following PLC models have been added as compatible PLCs as part of the version 6.1 to version 7.0 upgrade.

 CS/CJ Series CPU Units with unit version Ver. 4.0 and higher

Ver. 4.0 and higher CS/CJ Series CPU Units are supported.

 CP Series CPU Units

The CP Series CPU Units (CP1H-Y) are supported.

 Support for NSJ-M3D Controllers

The NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Controllers are supported.

 Ladder Program to Function Block Conversion Function

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

To convert existing ladder programming to a function block, the ladder programming was copied and pasted into a function block definition. At that point, it was necessary to check the variables and addresses used in the program and manually register those variables and addresses while organizing the input variables, internal variables, and output variables.

Existing ladder program sections can be easily converted to function blocks by selecting the program circuits to be converted and selecting Function Block (ladder) generation. The function block definition is created automatically and the variables are allocated automatically based on the usage of the variables and addresses in the program.

 Online Editing of Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

A function block definition (algorithm and variable table) could not be edited while the PLC program was being executed. (The instance I/O parameters could be changed.)

A function block definition (algorithm and variable table) can be edited while the PLC program is being executed. (Instances cannot be added.) With this capability, it is possible to debug and edit the function block definitions themselves even if the PLC must operate 24 hours/day because there are devices that cannot be stopped. To edit a function block, select the function block definition in the Workspace and select FB Online Edit – Begin from the popup menu.

Note: Function block instances cannot be added. Note: This function cannot be used for simulations on the CX-

Simulator.

 STRING Data and Text-processing Functions Supported in ST-language Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

The STRING data type could not be used in the ST language. (See note.)

The STRING data type can be used as a data type in the ST language. With this capability, it is easy to set a variable containing text (ASCII) in another variable with a substitution operation (such as: a := ‘@READ’;). In this case, it is not necessary to know the length of the ASCII text string.

CX-Programmer_Page (xiii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

There were no text-processing functions for the ST language. To process text for message displays and no-protocol communications in the ladder language, the user had to know the length of the ASCII string and execute instructions such as text-processing instructions, data conversion instructions, and serial communications instructions. Note: The user can input text strings can in

I/O memory using the CXProgrammer’s PLC memory function, but it is necessary to know the data size in I/O memory.

Text-processing functions (extracting text, merging, searching, etc.) are supported for the ST language. With these functions, it is easy to create text strings and process displayed messages using ST language in a function block without knowing the actual ASCII codes.

 Support for Input-Output Variables

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

Input-output variables were not supported in function blocks. (Only input variables, internal variables, and output variables could be used.)

Input variables could not be specified as arrays. Input-output variables can be specified as arrays. Values are passed from input parameters to input variables.

Input-output variables can be used in function blocks.

Addresses (not values) are passed from input parameters to input variables. Consequently, array input-output variables can be used in the function blocks and large amounts of data can be passed easily to the function blocks through input parameters.

 Support for C500/C120/C**P Backup Function

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

The programs in C500/C120/C**P PLCs could not be managed online from the CXProgrammer.

A program stored in a C500/C120/C**P PLC can be uploaded and converted to a CS/CJ/CP Series program or CVM1/CV Series PLC program. If an instruction’s specifications are different, a comment is displayed to alert the user of the differences when the program is converted. To convert a program, select Tools – C500/C120/CxxP Support – Online PLC Program Conversion. Program and I/O memory data (DM and HR) stored in a C500/C120/C**P PLC can be backed up. Later, the backed up program and I/O memory data can be restored to a C500/C120/C**P PLC. To backup or restore the data, select Tools – C500/C120/CxxP

Support – Backup from PLC or Tools – C500/C120/CxxP Support – Restore to PLC.

Program and I/O memory data (DM and HR) stored in a specified file can be compared to the program and I/O memory data (DM and HR) in a C500/C120/C**P PLC. To compare the data, select Tools – C500/C120/CxxP Support – Compare PLC and file.

 Improvements in Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring

Previous version (Ver. 6.1) New version (Ver. 7.0)

Only one word of data could be specified at the trace data for data tracing and timechart monitoring.

Up to eight words of data can be specified at the trace data for data tracing and timechart monitoring.

CX-Programmer_Page (xiv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 6.1 Upgrade Information

 Functionality Improved from Version 6.0 to Version 6.1

 Compatible PLC Models

The following PLC models have been added as compatible PLCs as part of the version 6.0 to version 6.1 upgrade: CP Series CP1H CPU Units (CP1H-XA and CP1H-X)

 Support for NSJ-series NSJ Controllers

The PLC model (“device type”) can be set to “NSJ” and the CPU type can be set to the G5D.

 Support for FQM1 Unit Version 3.0

The new models of the FQM1 Flexible Motion Controller are now supported (i.e., the FQM1-CM002 Coordinator Module and the FQM1-MMA22/MMP22 Motion Control Modules).

 Ladder Program Simulation Function

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The CX-Simulator could be used to execute a ladder program step (Step Run), execute steps continuously (Continuous Step Run), execute a single cycle (Scan Run), and set I/O break point conditions.

The Step Run, Continuous Step Run, Scan Run, and Set/Clear Break Point functions can be executed as CX-Programmer functions. All of these functions can be used with ladder programs and ladder/ST programs in function blocks. Note 1: The CX-Simulator Ver. 1.6 (sold separately) must be installed in

order to use these functions.

Note 2: I/O break conditions cannot be set.

 Improved Function Block Functions

• Monitoring ST Programs in Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The operation of ST programs within function block instances could not be monitored while monitoring the program online. (It was possible to check the contents of a function block definition's program and monitor the I/O status of a function block instance's ladder diagram.)

The status of a function block instance's ST program can be monitored while monitoring the program. To monitor the ST program's status, either double-click the function block instance or right-click the instance and select Monitor FB Instance from the pop-up menu. At this point, it is possible to change PVs and force-set/reset bits. Note: Online editing is not supported.

CX-Programmer_Page (xv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Password Protection of Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The function block properties could be set to prevent the display of a function block definition's program.

The following two kinds of password protection can be set.

• Password protection restricting both reading and writing.

• Password protection restricting writing only.

 Starting the Switch Box Utility with PLC Information

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The Switch Box Utility could be started from the CX-Programmer’s Tools Menu, but the PLC model and communications settings could not be inherited in that case.

The Switch Box Utility can start with the PLC model and communications settings set in the CX-Programmer’s project.

 Saving the CPU Unit’s Error Log as a CSV File

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The CPU Unit’s error log could not be saved. The CPU Unit’s error log can be saved as a CSV file. The data

collected in these CSV files can be analyzed or printed later with programs such as MS Excel.

 Displaying Current Consumption in the I/O Table Window

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The current consumption for the 5 V system could not be separated from the 26 V/24 V system in the I/O table window’s current consumption display. The total current consumption at the different voltages could not be separated. There was no total power consumption display.

The current consumption display in the I/O table window is divided into 5 V and 26 V/24 V system displays. A total power consumption display was also added.

 Displaying Unit Versions in the I/O Table Window

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The I/O table window’s Unit profile information display showed only the model number and did not show the unit version.

The unit version was added to the I/O table window’s Unit profile information display in addition to the model number.

 USB Supported as a Network Type

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

USB was not available as a network type. As part of the CP Series support upgrade, USB is supported as a

network type for the connection between the computer and PLC. This improvement allows the computer’s USB port to be connected to the PLC’s USB port. In addition, if the computer supports automatic online USB connections, this function can be used. Note: This function can be used only with the CP Series PLCs, which

are equipped with USB port.

 CP1H Memory Cassette Transfers and Flash Memory Backup Functions

Previous version (Ver. 6.0) New version (Ver. 6.1)

The CP1H CPU Units were not supported. When the PLC model is set to CP Series CP1H, it is possible to

transfer and verify data between a Memory Cassette and the CP1H CPU Unit. The contents of Data Memory in the CPU Unit’s RAM can also be backed up to flash memory as initial values. (To access these functions, select PLC – Edit – Memory Cassette/DM.)

CX-Programmer_Page (xvi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 6.0 Upgrade Information

 Functionality Improved from Version 5.0 to Version 6.0

 Installing the CX-Programmer from the Integrated CX-One Package

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The CX-Programmer could be installed only independently.

 Automatic Selection of Network Configuration Tool (CX-Integrator/CX-Net Startup)

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The CX-Net started automatically when Tools – Network Configuration Tool was selected.

 CX-Programmer Startup Method

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The CX-Programmer could be started only from the Start Menu.

The CX-Programmer can be installed as one of the functions of the integrated CX-One Software Package.

If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ-series, the CX-Integrator starts when Tools – Network Settings is selected. If the PLC model is set to a model other than the CS/CJ-series, the CX-Net starts when Tools – Network Settings is selected.

The CX-Programmer can also be started by right-clicking a PLC in the CX-Integrator’s Network Configuration Window and selecting Start Special Tool from the pop-up menu. Note: When the Start with Settings Inherited Option is selected, the CX-Programmer will start with the same online/offline status as the CX-Integrator and a new project will be created (i.e., inserted into the Network Configuration Window).

 Switch Box Utility Location and Startup Method

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The Utility could be installed from the CX-Programmer’s Setup Disk as a separate program and started from the Start Menu.

The Switch Box Utility is handled as a Programming Device and it can be started from the Tools Menu. Note: The Switch Box Utility supports the PLC’s Debug operations. The Utility can be used to display I/O status of a user-specified address. A specified bit’s status can be Set/Reset or Force-Set/Reset from the keyboard and a specified word’s content can be changed. For details, refer to the Switch Box Utility’s online help program.

 Compatible PLC Models

• FQM1-series Compatibility

The CX-Programmer now supports FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers. An FQM1-CM Coordinator Module and FQM1-MMA/FQM1-MMP Motion Control Module can be selected as the PLC model.

Note: After selecting the FQM1-CM as the PLC model, insert the FQM1-MMA or FQM1-MMP as the PLC.

CX-Programmer_Page (xvii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

 Improved I/O Table Window (CS/CJ-series PLCs Only)

• Setting CPU Bus Unit and Special I/O Unit Parameters in the I/O Table Window

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The CX-Programmer had to be online and only the following Communications Unit settings could be made from the I/O table window.

1. Software Switch Settings (for Controller Link Units, Ethernet Units, Serial Communication Boards/Units, etc.)

2. Unit Settings (Ethernet Units)

If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ-series, parameters for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units (such as the allocated DM area and CPU Bus Unit System Settings) can be set offline without knowing the parameter addresses. The parameter data and I/O table can be downloaded (see note), uploaded, or compared with the actual PLC’s data. The parameter data can also be stored in a CX-Programmer project file (extension .CXP) or an individual Unit’s parameters can be stored as a file (extension .XML).

Note: When downloading PLC memory data from the computer to an actual PLC, a warning will be

displayed if the PLC memory area addresses to be transferred from the computer overlap the addresses of the Special Unit settings in the computer’s I/O Table Window.

• Monitoring Additional Rack Information in the I/O Table Window

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The Rack’s power supply status,

If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ-series, each Rack’s power consumption and rack width (CJ-series only) is displayed offline in a dialog box. When the CX-Programmer is online, the CPU Unit’s front DIP Switch settings can be monitored in a dialog box.

 Improved Data Trace and Time Chart Functions

• Storing Collected Data in CSV Files

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

Data collected with the Data Trace function or Time Chart Monitor function could be stored in specialized CXProgrammer (.cdt) files only.

Data collected with the Data Trace function or Time Chart Monitor function can be stored in standard CSV files, so the collected data can be analyzed/printed with programs such as Microsoft Excel.

 Improved Function Block Functions

• Nesting Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

A function block could not be called from another function block. (Nesting not supported.)

A function block can be called from another function block (nested). Up to 8 nesting levels are supported. The languages of the calling function block and called function block can be either ladder language or ST language. The nesting level relationship between function blocks can be displayed in a directory tree format. All nested function block definitions are stored in one Function Block Library file (.cxf extension).

CX-Programmer_Page (xviii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Monitoring Word and Bit Status of Ladder Programs in Function Blocks

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

The I/O status of a function block instance’s ladder diagram could not be monitored while monitoring the program online. (It was only possible to check the program in the function block definition.)

The I/O status of a function block instance’s ladder diagram can be monitored while monitoring the program online. To monitor the I/O status, either double-click the function block instance or right-click the instance and select Monitor FB Ladder Instance from the pop-up menu. At this point, it will be possible to monitor the status of I/O bits and the content of words, change PVs, force-set/reset bits, and monitor differentiation (ON/OFF transitions) of bits. Note: Online editing is not supported and timer/counter SVs cannot be changed.

• Registering and Monitoring Function Block Instance Variables in a Watch Window

Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)

To register a function block instance’s variable in a Watch Window, it was necessary to display the Watch Window, double-click the window, and select the desired variable from a pulldown list.

Multiple variables in a function block instance can be easily registered together in the Watch Window. The FB variables registration Dialog Box can be displayed with any of the following methods and the variables can be registered together in that Dialog Box.

1. Right-click the function block instance and select Register in Watch Window from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the desired function block instance in the program or variable table and either copy/paste or drag/drop the instance into the Watch Window.

3. Move the cursor to an empty line in the Watch Window and select Register in Watch Window from the pop-up menu.

• Other Improvements Related to Function Blocks

 The cross-reference pop-up function is supported in ladder programs within

function blocks.

 The ST language help program can be started from the pop-up menu in ST Editor.  A function block’s definitions can be opened just by double-clicking the function

block instance.

 The cursor automatically moves down after a function block instance’s parameter

input is confirmed.

 Other Improvements

 Improvements to PLC Setup Downloading

When the PLC Setup is downloaded to a PLC, the serial port related settings (Host Link Port Tab, Peripheral port Tab, and FINS Protection Tab settings) can be eliminated from the download. (This function allows the user to protect against overwriting from the CX-Programmer after using NT Link auto-detection from the CX-Integrator or making changes with a PLC parameter transfer.)

CX-Programmer_Page (xix)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 5.0 Upgrade Information

The following tables outline the changes that have been made from version 4.0 to version 5.0 of the CXProgrammer.

 Functionality Improved from Version 4.0 to Version 5.0

Compatible PLCs

CX-Programmer version 5.0 supports the following PLCs:

 CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 3.0  CJ-series CJ1H-CPU67H CPU Unit

(Program capacity: 250K steps, I/O points: 2,560 points)

 Improvements to Functionality

Function Block (FB) Support (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 3.0 or later)

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

Function blocks (FB) were not supported.

Function blocks are supported for CS/CJ-series CPU Units Unit Ver. 3.0 or later. Ladder programming or structured text (ST language) can be used for algorithms. Function block data can be downloaded from or uploaded to CS/CJ-series CPU Units Unit Ver. 3.0 or later and saved in standard project files (.cxp) and standard file memory .obj files. OMRON’s Function Block Library can also be used.

 Symbol Filtering Using Symbol Names and I/O Comments When Inputting Contacts,

Coils, and Special Instruction Operands

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

Searches were possible only for symbol names of contacts and coils, and mnemonics of special instructions when inputting contacts, coils, or special instruction operands.

Searches and list displays are possible for text strings that are part of symbol names or I/O comments when inputting contacts, coils, or special instruction operands. a) By entering a specific text string when inputting I/O contacts or operands, a list of

address_comment or name_address_comment combinations that contain the specified text string in the symbol name or I/O comment is displayed in a dropdown list. The desired symbol can then be input by selecting it from the list.

b) In the same way, when inputting operands for special instructions, the Filter

Symbol Button can be clicked to input a text string in the Filter Symbol Dialog Box to display a list of address_comment or name_address_comment combinations that contain the specified string in the symbol name or I/O comment in a drop-down list. The desired symbol can then be input by selecting it from the list.

CX-Programmer_Page (xx)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

This function is available in both Ladder Section Windows and the Function Block Editor. Use this function to increase input efficiency when inputting symbols and comments that have been input before.

Example Input temp in the Symbol/Address Input field.

Click the button on the right of the pull-down menu to display all the symbols/addresses that contain “temp” in the symbol name or I/O comment.

A list of all variables/ addresses containing “temperature” are displayed.

For example, select the item at the bottom of the list temp_alarm02, W0.05, The lower part of a device A temperature error (70 degrees min) to simply input the symbol name temp_alarm02.

Select Tools - Options, and then select the Symbol Filtering option on the Diagrams Tab Page to enable searching for specified text strings for the following: Name only, Comment only, or Both (default)

 Storing Comments, Symbol Names, Rung Comments, and Other Data in CPU Unit’s

Comment Memory (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 3.0 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

The following common data could be stored in the Memory Card or EM file memory (Memory Card when both are available) by downloading projects from the CXProgrammer.

• Symbol tables (symbol names, comments, and

automatic allocation area setting data: SYMBOLS.SYM)

• Comments (rung comments and other comments:

COMMENTS.CMT)

• Program indexes (section names, section comments,

and program comments)

When downloading projects using CS/CJ-series CPU Units with Ver. 3.0 or later, the Memory Card, EM file memory, or comment memory (in the CPU Unit’s flash memory) can be selected as the transfer destination for I/O comments, symbol names, rung comments, and other data. This enables data such as I/O comments, symbol names, and rung comments to be stored in the CPU Unit’s internal comment memory when a Memory Card or EM file memory are both not available.

 Inputting I/O Comments for Timer/Counter Numbers in Timer/Counter Instructions

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

When inputting timer/counter instructions, I/O comments could not be input for timer/counter numbers (first operand) in the timer/counter instruction. I/O comments could be input for timer/counter Completion Flags, after which, these I/O comments were automatically displayed for

When inputting timer/counter instructions using simple dialog mode selected in the Instruction Dialog Box, I/O comments can be input for the timer/counter number (first operand) in the timer/counter instruction. (The Completion Flag of the timer/counter instruction that corresponds to this number is automatically registered in the global symbol table.) Also, the … (three dots) button can be clicked in detailed dialog mode to display the Find Symbol Dialog and then input a new symbol name using the NUMBER data type for the timer/counter number (first operand) of the timer/counter instruction and the symbol comment. The NUMBER type symbol will be registered in the local symbol table and at the same time, the number of the timer/counter Completion Flag is registered in

the global symbol table. the timer/counter numbers (first operand) of the timer/counter instructions.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

 Online Connection to PLCs Connected Via Serial Gateway to Host Link FINS

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

Online connection to PLCs connected using a Serial Gateway to Host Link FINS was not supported.

Online connection is possible through the serial port of a Serial Communications

Board/Unit (Ver. 1.2 or later) to PLCs connected using Host Link FINS via a Serial

Gateway.

In the Change PLC Dialog Box, specify serial port 1 or 2 of the Serial Communications

Board/Unit (Ver. 1.2 or later) and the Host Link number of the destination PLC.

 Increased Data Link Capacity for Controller Link Networks and Areas 1 and 2 Can Use the

Same Area for Data Links (CS/CJ-series Controller Link Units Unit Ver. 1.2 (Available

Soon) or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

A maximum of 12,000 send/receive words (total of Area 1 and Area 2) per node could be set when using Controller Link data links (manually set) with a CS/CJseries Controller Link Unit. Area 1 and Area 2 had to be in different areas when using Controller Link data links (manually set) with a CS/CJseries Controller Link Unit.

Using a CS/CJ-series Controller Link Unit with Ver. 1.2 (available soon) or later, a

maximum of 20,000 send/receive words per node (total of Area 1 and Area 2) can be

set for nodes in Controller Link data links (manually set).

A CS/CJ-series Controller Link Unit Ver. 1.2 (available soon) or later and Controller Link

data links (manually set) enables setting the same memory area for both Area 1 and

Area 2, provided that the addresses are not the same.

Example: The entire Data Link (i.e., Area 1 and Area 2) can be set in EM bank 0.

 Setting Local Network Tables (Using CX-Net Routing Tables) for the Serial Ports of Serial

Communications Boards/Units (Ver. 1.2 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 4.0) New version (Ver. 5.0)

The following items could be displayed in the Unit directory of the SIOU Tab Page on the left of the routing table main view. The local network address could be set for the serial port of the CPU Unit and registered in the local network table by right-clicking and selecting Insert CPU SIOU.

• Unit 252 (serial port)

• Unit 253 (peripheral port)

The same function is now supported for the serial ports of Serial Communications

Boards/Units (Ver. 1.2 or later). By right-clicking a device under the Unit directory and

selecting Insert CPU SIOU, local network addresses can also be set for the serial ports

of the Serial Communications Boards and Units to register them in the local network

table.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 4.0 Upgrade Information

The following tables outline the changes that have been made from version 3.3 to version 4.0 of the CXProgrammer.

 Functionality Improved from Version 3.3 to Version 4.0

Compatible PLCs

CX-Programmer Version 4.0 supports the following PLCs:

 CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 (including CJ1G-H Ver. 2.0, CJ1H-H Ver. 2.0, CJ1M

Ver. 2.0 (see note 1), CS1G-H Ver. 2.0, and CS1D-S Ver. 2.0)  CS1D-H CPU Unit Ver. 1.1 Note: 1. Includes CJ1M-CPU11/21.

2. Although previously “CS1H-H” was selected as the device type for CS1D

CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems,

selection of “CS1D-H.”

Network Compatibility

CX-Programmer Version 4.0 allows

• Ethernet Connection Using TCP/IP

TCP/IP can be used instead of the earlier UDP/IP for Ethernet connections with a PLC to which a CS1W-ETN21 or CJ1W-ETN21 100Base-TX Ethernet Unit is mounted. Select Ethernet (FINS/TCP) as the network type.

• Settings for CS1D (Duplex) Ethernet Unit

Unit setting and PLC Setup settings are supported for the CS1D-ETN21D Duplex Ethernet Unit, enabling duplex operation for Ethernet. Refer to the CS1D-ETN21D Duplex Ethernet Unit Operation Manual (Cat. No. W430) for details on settings.

Improvements to Program Reusability

• Creating Files of Multiple Rungs or a Single Program Section as a File (Reusable File) for

Saving/Reading

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Reusing a part of the program (multiple rungs or a single section) enabled by moving or copying between two sections using the Section/Rung Manager Dialog Box. Parts of the program, however, could not be saved or read as files.

Parts of the program (single or multiple rungs, or a single program section) can be saved as a file (.cxr: text file) by selecting File − Reusable File − Save As. The file can then be read and inserted in a user-set location in the program of another project by selecting File − Reusable File − Add to Project. In the same way, specified variables in a symbol table can be saved as files, and then read and inserted in a symbol table of another project.

Multiple reusable files can also be inserted all together in a specified order. The order used to insert multiple reusable files can also be saved in the list of reusable files added to the project. This allows the group of reusable files to be managed as a single unit of data.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxiii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Improvements to Program Editing Efficiency

• Read Only Mode

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

When editing a program offline, editing could not be prohibited.

Allowing ladder screen display only, and prohibiting program editing by mistake while offline is possible. Set the Offline Edit Mode to Read Only Mode in the Option Dialog Box to enable this function.

When editing a program, an operation could be reversed (Undo), but all the edited parts could not be selected to be either applied (store) or cancelled.

After temporary editing of a specific rung, the user can select to utilize (store) or delete (cancel) the editing results. Select Read Only Mode Edit – Start Edit from the Edit Menu, and then perform either of the following steps after editing. a) To apply the editing results, select Read Only Mode Edit – Store from the Edit Menu. The edited contents will be reflected in the program. b) To not apply the editing results, select Read Only Mode Edit – Cancel from the Edit Menu. The edited contents will be deleted. Therefore, after editing rungs and writing and recording temporary changes, the changes can be selected to be either applied or deleted, enhancing program editing efficiency

Improvements to Program Development in Task Units

• Downloading by Task (Program) (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

When downloading a program to the PLC, only the whole user program could be downloaded. Note: Uploading in sections or tasks (program) was possible when using CS/CJ-, or CVM1/CV-series PLCs.

Programs can be downloaded to CS/CJ-series PLCs Ver. 2.0 or later, and downloading by task (program) instead of the whole user program is possible. Select Partial Transfer – Task Transfer to PLC from the PLC Menu, and download a specified single task or multiple tasks. This function enhances the efficiency of program development by multiple personnel. Particularly, by downloading to the PLC by task (program, only the parts to be changed are reflected in the PLC, resulting in fewer working errors.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxiv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Confirming whether a Task (Program) Is Executing or Stopped (CS/CJ-series PLCs Only)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

CS/CJ-series PLCs supported tasks, but the execution status could be confirmed for the whole program only and not for each task.

The following executing/stopped status is displayed for every task (see note) in the project space.

Note: Cyclic tasks only. Interrupt tasks not included.

• Running: Indicated as READY (execution enabled) or

RUN (executing status).

• Stopped: Indicated as INI (not executing status) or

WAIT (standby status). This function improves debugging efficiency when using multiple tasks.

• Checking Whether the Same Address Is Being Used by Another Task (Program): Cross

Reference Report Function (CS/CJ-series PLCs Only)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

CS/CJ-series PLCs supported tasks, but they did not check whether the same address was being used by another task (program).

By selecting Duplicate usage over programs in the cross reference report function, a list can be checked for any bits/words that have been allocated an address already being used by another task (see note). This function can be used to easily check whether the same address is being used by another task (programmer) when two or more programmers are creating multiple tasks. Note: Cyclic tasks only (interrupt tasks not included).

Improvements to Password Protection

• Password Protection for a Single User-set Task or Multiple Tasks (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit

Ver. 2.0 or later)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Password protection (reading/editing prohibited) could be set.

• Allowing/Prohibiting Creation of Program Files for File Memory (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit

Ver. 2.0 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The user could use file memory operations to transfer program files (.OBJ) to a Memory Card, even if UM (user memory) read protection was set with a password.

Password protection (reading/editing prohibited) can be set for a user-set single task or multiple tasks (programs). This function provides security and prevents the loss of intellectual property for specific tasks (programs).

When a password is registered for the whole user program or individual tasks, an optional setting can be selected at the same time to allow/prohibit creation (backup) of the program file (.OBJ). This function prevents copying of user programs to Memory Cards.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Allowing/Prohibiting Program Overwriting (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Overwriting the user program in the CPU Unit was prohibited by turning ON pin 2 of the DIP switch. If pin 2 was turned OFF, however, overwriting was possible.

When a password is registered for the whole user program or individual tasks, an optional setting can be selected at the same time to allow/prohibit program overwriting. Set the option in the PLC properties. This function uses a password to prohibit overwriting of the program by a third party.

Improvements to I/O Table Editing Functions

• Specifying up to 64 Sets of Slot/Rack Start Addresses

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

For CS/CJ-series PLCs, up to eight sets, comprising rack/slot number and start address, could be set.

For CS/CJ-series PLCs Ver. 2.0 or later, up to 64 sets of rack/slot numbers and start addresses can be set.

Improvements to Unit Error Log Display

• Displaying Error Log for CPU Bus Units or Special I/O Units in the I/O Table

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The error log could not be displayed for Special I/O Units.

By selecting a CPU Bus Unit or Special I/O Unit in the I/O table tree and clicking the right mouse button to select the Unit Error Log Menu, the error log for the selected Unit can be displayed.

Improvements to Ladder Screen Display Functions

• Addition of Horizontal Display Mode for Instructions

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Instructions could be displayed in vertical writing only.

Instructions on the right side of rungs, which were previously displayed vertically only, can now also be displayed horizontally. Enable this function by selecting

Tools – Options, and then selecting Show output instructions horizontally in the Diagrams Tab Page (the

default setting is OFF: previously used vertical display). By using the horizontal display mode, the number of instruction rungs that can be printed and displayed on one screen is increased, improving the readability of the program. At the same time, the number of printed pages can be reduced.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxvi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Improvements to Comment Functions

• Setting Multiple Comments (up to 16) for a Single Address, and Selecting a Label to Switch

All the Comments

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

A single comment could be set for each address (symbol) only.

• Importing and Editing Rung Comments

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

After uploading a program from a PLC that did not support rung comment data, the rung comments could not be reallocated. Even when programs were uploaded from PLCs that did support rung comment data, if the program in the personal computer and actual PLC were different, the rung comments could not be reallocated.

Multiple comments (up to 16) can be registered for a single address (symbol). By selecting the comment group to be displayed from the multiple comment groups (up to 16 groups), the comments on the ladder diagram screen can be changed all at once. This function allows multilingual development of a single program or attachment of comments according to the development step.

By selecting Section/Rung Manager from the Program Menu, the rung comment data can be read (imported) from the project in the personal computer, and operations can be performed to move the data up and down. This function allows rung comments to be allocated to a program all at once after uploading the program under the following conditions, even if there is no comment file (COMMENTS.CMT) in the Memory Card/EM file memory.

1) When uploading programs from a C-series PLC or other PLC that cannot record rung comments.

2) When uploading programs from a CS/CJ-series, CVM1/CV-series, or C200HX/HG/HE-ZE PLC. When the uploaded programs are changed in the actual PLC using functions such as online editing, the position of the rung comment can be edited.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxvii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Displaying the Global/Local, Name, Address/Value, and Comment Fields for the Symbol at

the Cursor Position below the Ladder Section Window (Symbol Bar)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

To display all comments, the font size, cell width, and other settings must be changed in the Appearance Tab settings, or detailed dialog mode must be used to check the comment display.

The global/local, name, address/value, and comment fields for the symbol at the cursor position are displayed in the symbol bar below the Ladder Section window. Enable this function by selecting Show symbol bar in the Diagrams Tab in the Options Dialog Box of the Tools Menu (the default setting is ON: display). Therefore, while increasing the program display density, the text in particularly long comments can be checked, thereby improving the readability of the program.

Improvements to Cross Reference Functions

• Displaying/Printing Cross Reference Function Usage List with Comments

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The cross reference function usage list was displayed without comments.

The cross reference function usage list can be displayed with comments and the list can also be printed. Therefore, the user can check what the addresses mean when checking the number of times the addresses have been used. This thereby reduces the labor required for programming/debugging. This function can also be used to jump to the position of the rungs being used.

• Displaying the Cross Reference Function Usage List for the Corresponding Address from

the Ladder Screen

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The cross reference function only enabled the cross reference report to be selected from the display menu or a cross reference pop-up display to be selected from the display menu for the address at the cursor position.

By moving the cursor to an address in the ladder diagram and selecting Check usage including unused, the usage list (with comments) can be displayed starting with the selected address. This function enables the cross references to be checked for the address directly from the ladder display instead of from the cross reference report.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxviii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Printing Word Address Cross References

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Printing with cross reference information was possible for the cross references of output bits only (the rung number used by the output bit address was printed at the right of the coil).

Printing with cross reference information also includes the cross reference of the word address. Therefore, by viewing the printed program, information that is equivalent to that from the CX-Programmer’s cross reference function can be obtained even if a CXProgrammer is not onsite.

Improvements to Search Functions

• Omitting Symbol Table from Search

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The search range included the ladder program and symbol table.

By deselecting Include symbol table, the search range includes the ladder program only. Therefore, unnecessary searches of symbol tables are omitted, thereby shortening the search time.

• Specifying All the Search Targets

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Search targets were split into addresses and comments, etc.

By selecting All (strings) as the search target, a search can be performed for all the search targets, including addresses, constants, numbers, mnemonics, symbol names, comments, rung comments, and other comments.

• Mnemonic Function Code Input Not Required

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Mnemonic searches required

an asterisk * or parentheses () with function code inputs after the mnemonic search target.

Mnemonic searches do not require an asterisk * or parentheses () with function codes input after the mnemonic search target.

Improvements to Watch Window

• Displaying PVs of Addresses in the Watch Window Sheet in Binary

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

The PV for each address could be displayed in the specified data type only.

A new column has been added to the watch sheet that allows the PVs of addresses to always be displayed in binary regardless of the settings specified in Data

Type/Format. 16 BIT (Binary, Channel) has also been added to the Data Type/Format Options, allowing values to be

displayed in binary, even if the Binary column is hidden (except in the Timer/Counter Areas).

CX-Programmer_Page (xxix)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Changing the PVs for DM/EM Areas in Bit Units

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

PVs for DM/EM Area data could not be changed in bit units.

While online, when the binary display is selected in the Set New Value dialog that is displayed when the address in the watch window is clicked, the DM/EM Area data can be changed into PVs in bit units.

Prevention of Leaving Set Forced Set/Reset Status

• Checking the Forced Set/Reset Status when Changing from Online to Offline

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

After forced setting/resetting of a bit online, the forced set/reset status remained unchanged when online status was changed to offline status.

After forced setting/resetting of a bit online, a dialog box is displayed when status returns to offline to allow the forced set/reset status of addresses to be displayed. The forced set/reset status can also be cancelled. Enable this function by selecting Tools − Options and then selecting Check forced status after online connection in the PLCs Tab Page (the default setting is OFF: no confirmation). This function prevents going offline unprepared when the CPU Unit is still in forced set/reset status.

Improvements to Printing Functions

• Printing Ladder Programs as Shown on Screen

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Ladder programs could not be printed as they were shown on the screen.

Sections of the ladder program can be printed separately as they are shown on the screen. Select to print the ladder screen in the page setting. The ladder screen can be printed as it is shown on the ladder screen. The program can also be printed at a smaller size (Reduced size), or a larger size (Enlarged size), instead of the standard size (Normal size).

Improvements to Multi-interlock Display Functions

• Displaying the Multi-interlock Status (CS/CJ-series CPU Unit Ver. 2.0 or Later)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

Interlock instructions allowing nesting were not supported.

If the interlock instruction that allows nesting (multi interlock instruction) is used with a CS/CJ-series PLC Ver. 2.0 or later when performing online monitoring, the display will show which instruction segment is presently in interlock status using a tree-structure at the left of the ladder screen (multi-interlock map). By double-clicking the instruction in the multi-interlock map, the ladder view will jump to the display of the applicable rung.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxx)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

CX-Net (CX-Server Network Configuration Tool)

• Accessing up to Eight Network Levels (Set in the Routing Table)

Previous version (Ver. 3.3) New version (Ver. 4.0)

FINS commands could be used to access nodes up to three network levels away, including the local network.

If a CS/CJ-series PLC of Ver. 2.0 or later is used, FINS commands can be used to access nodes up to eight.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 3.3 Upgrade Information

The following tables outline the changes that have been made from version 3.2 to version 3.3 of the CXProgrammer.

• CJ1M-CPU11/21 Support Added

There are some restrictions in using the CJ1M-CPU11/21 with the new version of CX-Programmer (version 3.3). These restrictions will be eliminated in the next version.

Previous version (version 3.2) New version (version 3.3)

The CJ1M-CPU11/21 was not supported.

Creating a CX-Programmer Project for the CJ1M-CPU11/21

1. On the initial CX-Programmer display, select File – New and then set the Device Type to the CJ1M in the Change PLC Dialog Box.

The CJ1M-CPU11/21 is supported. To use the CX-Programmer for the CJ1M-CPU11, set the Device Type to the CJ1M and the CPU Type to the CPU12. To use the CX-Programmer for the CJ1M-CPU21, set the Device Type to the CJ1M and the CPU Type to the CPU22.

2. Click the Settings Button by the Device Type Field and set the CPU Type in the Device Type

Settings Dialog Box as shown below.

● CJ1M-CPU11: Set CPU12.

● CJ1M-CPU21: Set CPU22.

Setting Table

Item

CX-Programmer Ver. 3.3

CPU Unit Model

Device Type Set CJ1M.

CPU Type Set CPU12. Set CPU22.

CJ1M-CPU11 CJ1M-CPU21

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Function Restrictions when Using CX-Programmer Version 3.3 for the CJ1M-

CPU11/21

Restriction Description

Program capacity: 5 Ksteps max. Although the program capacity of the CJ1M-CPU12/22 is 10 Ksteps, the program

Subroutine numbers for subroutine instructions (SBS, GSBS, and MCRO): 0 to 255 only

Jump numbers for jump instructions (JMP, CJP, and CJPN): 0 to 255 only

Use only 1 scheduled interrupt. Although the CJ1M-CPU12/22 support 2 scheduled interrupts, the CJ1M-CPU11/21

Use only 1 PWM output. Although the CJ1M-CPU12/22 support 2 PWM outputs, the CJ1M-CPU11/21 support

Note: The Stop CPU on Instruction Error Option in the PLC Setup can be selected to stop program

execution by creating a fatal error when an instruction error is detected. Instruction errors include instruction processing errors (the ER Flag will turn ON), DM/EM indirect addressing BCD errors, and illegal access errors. This option can be used to check to see if instruction errors are occurring in unexpected places in the program.

capacity of the CJ1M-CPU11/21 is 5 Ksteps. A program containing more than 5 Ksteps can be written offline, but an error will occur when it is transferred. An error will also occur if a program transferred automatically when power is turned ON is larger than 5 Ksteps. Although the subroutine numbers for the CJ1M-CPU12/22 are 0 to 1023, the subroutine numbers for the CJ1M-CPU11/21 are 0 to 255. A program containing subroutine numbers higher than 255 can be written and can be transferred, but an error will occur when the program is executed. Although the jump numbers for the CJ1M-CPU12/22 are 0 to 1023, the jump numbers for the CJ1M-CPU11/21 are 0 to 255. A program containing jump numbers higher than 255 can be written and can be transferred, but an error will occur when the program is executed.

support only 1. Thus, only scheduled interrupt 0 can be used with the interrupt instructions (MSKR, CLI, and MSKR). A program containing schedule interrupt 1 can be written and can be transferred, but an error will occur when the program is executed.

only 1. Thus, only PWM output 0 can be used with the PWM instruction. A program containing PWM output 1 can be written and can be transferred, but an error will occur when the program is executed.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxiii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 3.2 Upgrade Information

The following tables outline the changes that have been made from version 3.1 to version 3.2 of the CXProgrammer.

• New Models for Automatically Set Data Links

Previous version

New version (version 3.2)

(version 3.1)

With automatically set data links, all nodes shared the same data using the common settings, i.e., the send size for each node was the same, and send/receive nodes were always in the order of node addresses.

With automatically set data links for Controller Link Networks, 1:N allocations are supported in which data communications are set individually for the master node and slave nodes. (The models that support this functionality are listed below.) Any of the following four settings (data link patterns) can be used for automatic data links. Equality layout (previous method), common type, 1 to 1 type, or chain type Applicable models:

• CS1W-CLK21-V1 • 3G8F7-CLK21-EV1

• CS1W-CLK12-V1 • 3G8F7-CLK12-EV1

• CS1W-CLK52-V1 • 3G8F7-CLK52-EV1

• CJ1W-CLK21-V1

Note: The 1:N allocations for automatic data links cannot be used with any other models. Refer to the Controller Link Operation Manual for details.

 Automatic Setting Procedure for Controller Link Networks

1. Go online with the PLC that is to be used as the polling node.

2. Select Data Link – Setup from the CX-Net. If on the local network (i.e., if the network address is 0), select Controller Link and click the OK Button.

The Data Link Component Dialog Box will be displayed.

3. Select Automatic Datalink Setup from the Online Menu.

Select Controller Link and click the OK Button.

The Automatic Datalink Dialog Box will be displayed.

4. In the Automatic Datalink Type Box, select Equality layout, Common type, 1 to 1 type, or Chain type and set the automatic data link areas as shown below.

• Equality Layout (Previous Method)

This is the previous automatic data link type where all nodes are allocated the same sizes of data links.

Settings Common to All Automatic Data Link Types

No. Item Description of function

A Generation

Type

B Power Up

Run State C Close Closes the Automatic Datalink Dialog Box. D Read Reads the settings from the PLC. E Write Writes the settings to the PLC.

F Help Displays help. G Automatic

Datalink

Type

H Result The status is displayed when the Read or Write Button is

Select Automatic. (If Manual is selected, data links will be run using data link tables set separately.) Select Start to automatically start data links when power is turned ON to the PLC.

(If the Power Up Run State is set to Start, the data links will start running when the settings are written to the PLC.)

Select the type of data links to be automatically set up from the following.

Equality Layout (Previ ous method) Common Type (1:N settings) 1 to 1 Type (1:N settings) Chain Type (1:N settings)

clicked.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxiv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Equality Layout Settings

rea 1

(1) Area and Start Word

rea 1

(Same as (2).)

rea 2

(3) Area and Start Word

rea 2

(Same as (4).)

(2) Size

(4) Size

(5) Participating nodes

2 2

1 1

No. Item Description of function (1) Area and Start Word

(2) Size of Area 1 Set the send size per node for area 1.

(3) Area and Start Word

(4) Size of Area 2 Set the send size per node for area 2. (5) Nodes Set the nodes to participate in the data

(6) Status start word Set the first word to store data link status.

Features of Equality Layout

•

The send data sizes is the same for all nodes for each area.

•

Area 1 is selected from the bit-access areas (e.g., CIO Area) and area 2 is selected from word-access areas (e.g., DM Area).

•

Data link areas are allocated in ascending order of node addresses.

•

Data link participation can be specified for each node.

•

The same data link areas are shared by all nodes par ticipating in the data links.

for Area 1

for Area 2

Set the area and the start data link word to use for area 1.

Set the area and the start data link word to use for area 2.

links.

(If 0 words is set, the default area will be used.)

• Common Type

(1)

(4)

(8)

(7)

Area 1 (1) Area and Start Word

Area 1

Area 2

(2) Master size

(3) Slave size

Area 2 (4) Area and Start Word

(5) Master size

(6) Slave size

(Same as (3).)

(Same as (6).)

(7) Participating nodes

Master node Slave node

1 1

2 2

3 4

1 1

2 2

3 4

Common Type Settings

No. Item Description of function (1) Area and Start Word

for Area 1

(2) Master size Set the area 1 send size for the master

(3) Slave size Set the area 1 send size for the slave

(4) Area and Start Word

(2)

(3)

(6)

(5)

for Area 2

(5) Master size Set the area 2 send size for the master

(6) Slave size Set the area 2 send size for the slave

(7) Nodes Set the nodes to participate in the data

(8) Status start word Set the first word to store data link status.

Features of Common Type 1:N Allocation

•

Data communications are 1:1 between the master node and slave nodes.

•

All slave nodes receive the data sent by the master node.

•

The master node receives all data sent by the slaves. The reception siz

for the master node is thus the node send data size times the number o slave nodes.

•

Slaves do not send or receive data with other slaves.

•

Area 1 is selected from the bit-access areas (e.g., CIO Area) and area 2 is

selected from word-access areas (e.g., DM Area).

•

Data link areas are allocated in ascending order of node addresses.

•

Data link participation can be specified for each node.

•

The same area classification can be used for both Area 1 and Area 2,

provided that the same addresses are not used (CS/CJ-series Controlle Link Units with unit Ver. 1.2 or later).

Set the area and the start data link word to use for area 1.

node.

node. Set the area and the start data link word to use for area 2.

node.

links.

(If 0 words is set, the default area will be used.)

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• 1 to 1 Type

(1)

(5)

(1) Area and Start Word

(2) Master, Common Send Words

(3) Master, Individual Send Words

(Same as (3)).

(4) Slave, Send Words

(Same as (4)).

(5) Participating nodes

Master node Slave node

1a 1a 1a

1c 1d

3 4

1 to 1 Type Settings

No. Item Description of function

(1) Link Area and

Start Word

(2) Master, Common

Send Words

(3) Master, Individual

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

Send Words

(4) Slave, Send

Words

(5) Nodes Set the nodes participating in the data

(6) Status start

word

Set the area and start data link word.

Set the send size of the data to send from the master node to all slave nodes. The same size of data is sent to all nodes.

Set the send size for the master node to sent individually to each slave node.

Set the send size of the data sent from each slave node to the master node.

links.

Set the start word to store data link status. (If 0 words is set, the default area will be used.)

Features of 1 to 1 Type 1:N Allocation

•

Data communications are 1:1 between the master node and slave nodes.

•

All slave nodes receive part of the data sent by the master node. In addition, each slave node receives unique data from the master node (see a to d in figure).

•

The master node receives all data sent by the slaves. The data sizes are

fixed for all nodes.

•

Slaves do not send or receive data with other slaves.

•

One area is selected from the bit-access areas (e.g., CIO Area) o

word-access areas (e.g., DM Area).

•

Data link areas are allocated in ascending order of node addresses.

•

Data link participation can be specified for each node.

• Chain Type

(4)

Chain Type Settings

No. Item Description of function (1) Link Area and Start

Word

(2) Master, Common

Send Words

(3) Each Node,

(1)

(2)

(3)

(5)

Receive and Send

(4) Nodes Set the nodes participating in the data

(5) Status start word Set the start word to store data link

Set the area and the start data link word. Set the send size of the data to send from the master node to all slave nodes. The same size of data is sent to all nodes. Set the send size of data for each node to send to the next node.

links.

status. (If 0 words is set, the default area will be used.)

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxvi)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

(1) Area and Start Word

(2) Master, Common

Send Words

(3) Each Node, Received

and Sent

(Same as (3).)

(4) Participating nodes

Master node

Slave node

Features of Chain Type 1:N Allocation

•

Data communications are 1:1 between the master node and slave nodes.

•

All slave nodes receive part of the data sent by the master node (1a in figure).

•

The master node receives all data sent by the slaves. The data sizes are fixe

for all nodes.

•

Each slave nodes receives data from the previous node and then sends dat

to the next node. Data is thus passed in ascending order of the node participating in the data link.

•

One area is selected from the bit-access areas (e.g., CIO Area) or word-access areas (e.g., DM Area).

•

Data link areas are allocated in ascending order of node addresses.

•

Data link participation can be specified for each node.

5. Click the Write Button to transfer the automatic data link setting.

• Adding Nodes while Data Links Are Running

Previous version (version 3.1) New version (version 3.2)

Data link tables could not be downloaded when data link were running.

Nodes can be added while data links are running if both the following Units/Boards and Repeater Units (CS1W-RPT01) are used. Applicable models:

Controller Link Units

• CS1W-CLK21-V1

Controller Support Boards

• 3G8F7-CLK21-V1 (-EV1)

• CS1W-CLK12-V1 • 3G8F7-CLK12-V1 (-EV1)

• CS1W-CLK52-V1 • 3G8F7-CLK52-V1 (-EV1)

• CJ1W-CLK21-V1

Note: Refer to the Controller Link Operation Manual for the procedure to add nodes and details on changing data link tables while data links are running.

• Up to 62 Nodes for Wired Controller Link Units

Previous version (version 3.1) New version (version 3.2)

Only a maximum of 32 nodes could be used with Wired Controller Link Units.

A maximum of 62 nodes can now be used with Wired Controller Link Units. Applicable

models:

• CS1W-CLK21-V1

• CJ1W-CLK21-V1

• 3G8F7-CLK21-V1 (-EV1)

Note: A CS1W-RPT01 Repeater Unit must be purchased separately to use 62 Controller Link Units. Refer to the Controller Link Operation Manual for details.

• Displaying Data Link Table Information for Data Link Table

Verification

Previous version (version 3.1) New version (version 3.2)

Data link table verification results were displayed in a simple list in an Error List Dialog Box.

When inconsistencies are detected in data link verification, the number of inconsistent (failed) nodes is displayed, and both the data link settings within the selected PLC and those with the inconsistencies indicated between pointed parentheses (< >). (The size of the dialog box can be changed.) Also, if reading is not possible for verification, the reasons are displayed. The results can be pasted as text after clicking a Copy Button.

• 100Base-TX for Ethernet Units

Previous version (version 3.1) New version (version 3.2)

Only 10Base-T and 10Base-5 were supported in Unit settings (CPU Bus Unit setups).

100Base-TX is also supported for Ethernet Unit in the Unit settings (CPU Bus Unit setups). Applicable models: CS1W-ETN21, CJ1W-ETN21

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxvii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Importing DM/EM Data Files from Previous Support Software

Previous version

(version 3.1)

DM/EM data files created with the SYSMAC Support Software (SSS) or CV Support Software (CVSS) could not be imported from the PLC Memory Window. (Importing was possible only from the File Menu or the File Conversion Utility.)

New version (version 3.2)

DM/EM data files created with the SYSMAC Support Software (SSS) or CV Support Software (CVSS) can be imported from the PLC Memory Window. The following DM/EM data files can be imported.

Support Software DM/EM data file type

CVSS

(file name extension)

.SP6 DM DM data save (All DM) SSS .SL4 DM DM data save (Partial DM save) .DMD DM DM data save (Bank No.: Base

.EDM EM DM data save (Bank No: 0 on

.IOM DM File data save (Partial save, Bank

.IOM EM File data save (Partial save, Bank

Memory area Method used on the SSS/CVSS

selected.)

No.: Base selected.)

No: 0 on selected.)

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxviii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Version 3.1 Upgrade Information

The following tables outline the changes that have been made from version 3.0 to version 3.1 of the CXProgrammer.

• Program Editing Functions

Improvements to Global Replacement Operation

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Changes between normally open contacts and normally closed contacts could be performed only with the / key. They could not be performed globally.

Global replacements for addresses applied to both the ladder programs and symbol data.

If Change All is selected from the Edit menu and a checkmark is placed in the checkbox for Invert open/close bit before performing a global replacement for the PLC, all specified operands that are normally open contacts will be changed to normally closed contacts and all normally closed contacts will be changed to normally open contacts. If the check box for symbols (including I/O comments) is cleared before an address is replaced globally, the symbols table and I/O comments will not be changed and only addresses in the ladder program will be changed.

If the check box for symbols (including I/O comments) is selected before an address is replaced globally, the replacement operation will be the same as the previous version.

Drawing or Deleting a Connecting Line by Dragging from the Start Point to the End Point

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Connecting lines could be input from the keyboard, icons, or menus. (They could not be input by dragging with the mouse.)

Connecting lines can be drawn by clicking the Line Connect Mode icon and then clicking the starting point and dragging to the end point. Connecting lines can also be deleted by dragging after clicking the Line Delete Mode icon. Note: A line can also be drawn by dragging on a line that is not connected on

one end.

Operand at the Cursor Position Appears as Default for Find or Replace Operations

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

When performing a Find or Replace operation, the previous contents of the previous Find and Replace fields are displayed regardless of the position of the cursor.

When a Find or Replace operation is performed, the Bit Addresses, Addresses, Values, Symbol Names, or Mnemonics (i.e., in the Look at field for each) at the position of the cursor is displayed in the Find what field.

Note: If the Look at field is a Symbol comments or Program comments, the Find

what field will be blank.

History of Previous Find or Replace Settings

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

No history of previous settings was

displayed for Find or Replace operations.

Histories of previous find and replace settings are displayed in pull-down menus

for the Find what field and Replace with field.

Size Changes for Go to Commented Rung Window

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

The size of the Go to Commented Rung window was fixed when jumping to

rung comments. (This window was previously a dialog box.)

The size of the Go to Commented Rung window displayed when Edit | Go to | Commented Rung is selected can be changed.

CX-Programmer_Page (xxxix)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Guidance Displays for SYSMAC Support Software or SYSWIN Shortcut Keys

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Shortcut keys could be allocated for CXProgrammer functions for SYSMAC Support Software operations and SYSWIN operations, but guidance could not be displayed.

Guidance can be displayed for CX-Programmer functions for SYSMAC Support Software operations and SYSWIN operations by selecting Function Key Guidance from the View menu. The CX-Programmer shortcut key allocations for all keys can be displayed by selecting Information Window from the View menu.

• Online Functions

• Monitor Functions

Display Form Setting for Operands for Special Instructions when Monitoring in Ladder

Section Windows

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

When monitoring on the Ladder Section window, the symbol data type was given priority as the display format for operands for special instructions. For example, the data type for the MOV instruction is CHANNEL, so the display was always 4-digit hexadecimal. The data type for MOVL is also CHANNEL so the display was always 8digit hexadecimal. Also, for an unnamed symbol the data type is CHANNEL so the display was always 4-digit hexadecimal.

The display format for the present values of operands of special instructions when monitoring on the Ladder Section Window can be selected from the following data types. The same display format must be used globally. To select the display format, click the desired button or select Monitoring Data Type from the View menu.

• Decimal

• Signed Decimal

• Monitor in Hex

The default display formats will be as follows if none of the above display formats is selected.

• Named symbol will be monitored in the symbol data type.

• Unnamed symbol will be monitored in the operand data type.

• Two-word operations, such as for the MOVL instruction, will be monitored in

2-word hexadecimal.

• For present values displayed in formats other than hexadecimal, “D” is

attached for 2-word data and “L” is attached for 4-word data.

Improvement in Operation to Change PVs for Special Instructions

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Present values were changed from the menus.

Present values can be changed by pressing the Enter key on an operand that is being monitored, or by double-clicking it.

Start Address Setting when Monitoring Present Values in I/O Memory

(Continuous Address Monitoring)

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

The address to monitor in the PLC Memory Window could not be specified (either the screen had to be scrolled or individual addresses had to be monitored in Watch windows). Also, with floating-point or doubleprecision floating-point binary, monitoring was possible only from addresses divisible by 2 or 4.

The start address to be monitored can be specified to monitor consecutive addresses in the PLC Memory Window.

CX-Programmer_Page (xl)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Monitoring Bit Status and Word Contents when Monitoring Present Values in I/O Memory

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Bit status displays in the PLC Memory Window had to be performed in word units.

When the binary word display format is selected for the PLC Memory Window, bit status is displayed both for individual bits and as hexadecimal word values.

Simple Transfer of Data to the PLC when Monitoring Present Values in I/O Memory

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

To transfer data changed in I/O memory while monitoring, the monitor status had to be cleared and then PLC | Transfer | To PLC had to be selected, the range specified, and the transfer specified in the PLC Memory Window.

Individual cells being monitoring in the PLC Memory Window can be selected and the Set | Value command or the Set Value button can be used to display the Set Present Value dialog box. Data can be input into this dialog box for individual I/O memory address and then the OK Button can be clicked to directly change the value in the PLC. When binary values are being displayed, the menus and buttons can be used to Set, Reset, Force On, Force Off, or Force Cancel individual bits.

• Clear All Memory Areas Function

All Clear Operation for CPU Unit Memory (User Program, Parameter Area, and I/O Memory)

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Unless a memory error actually occurred in the PLC the CPU Unit memory clear operation (see note) could not be performed from the Error Log. Also there was no function (all clear) to initialize the CPU Unit memory. Note: The CX-Programmer had to be placed online, PLC | Edit Error Log had to be selected to display the Errors window, and then the Clear All Button had to be clicked.

The user program, Parameter Area, and I/O Memory in the CPU Unit can be cleared to initialize the CPU Unit by selecting Clear All Memory Areas from the CX-Programmer's PLC menu or selecting Clear All Memory Areas from the Options menu of the PLC Errors dialog box. These operations are possible even if a memory error has not occurred in the PLC (the same as they are for a Programming Console).

• On-line Editing

Power Flow Monitoring during Online Editing

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

The power flow could not be monitored during online editing.

The power flow is displayed during online editing in monitoring status.

I/O Comment Changes during Online Editing

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Changes to I/O comments made during online editing could not be saved in the CPU Unit (see note). If changes were made, the symbol table file had to be transferred to file memory in a CS-, CJ-, CVM1, or CV-series PLC or to the I/O comment area in UM (user memory) in a C-series PLC. Note: New I/O comments could be added to the symbol table in CXProgrammer.

I/O comments can be changed during online editing in Ladder diagram view, in the Symbol Table, or in I/O Comment View. If I/O comments have been changed when online editing is ended, a confirmation message will appear asking if the symbol table file should be transferred to file memory in a CS-, CJ-, CVM1, or CV-series PLC or to the I/O comment area in the allocated UM (user memory) in a C-series PLC. Note 1: Symbol table names and addresses cannot be changed during online

editing.

Note 2: I/O comments with symbol names cannot be transferred to the I/O

comment area in UM (User Memory) in C-series PLCs.

CX-Programmer_Page (xli)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Verification

Program Verification Offline or Online

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Program verification was possible only between the current project and the PLC.

Added or omitted instructions were not displayed in verification results (if added or omitted instructions were encountered, the verification results for the rest of the program would show that the programs were completely different).

Program verification is possible offline between the current project and a closed project file. (Select Compare Program from the File menu and select the file to be compared.) The results of verification can be saved to a file in CSV format.

Verification results are displayed by section and mnemonic, including added or omitted instructions. Jumping is also possible from mnemonic verification results to the corresponding locations in ladder view.

Displaying Dialog Box for Verification or Transfer when Going Online

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Nothing was displayed before going online.

If a checkmark is placed in the Prohibit the online operations until the PC and

PLC data matches checkbox on the PLCs Tab Page that appears when Tools | Options is selected, an Online Action Dialog Box to select either verifying or

transferring data will be displayed. Depending on the selection, before going online, the program will be verified between the CX-Programmer and the PLC, the program will be transferred to the PLC, or the program will be transferred from the PLC.

• Unit Online Replacement

Unit Online Replacement for CS1D or CVM1D PLCs

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Unit online replacement for CS1D or CVM1D CPU Units was possible only from a Programming Console and was not possible from the CX-Programmer. (C2000H I/O Unit online replacement was possible.)

With a CS1D or CVM1D CPU Unit, hot swapping (i.e., online replacement) is possible during operation for Basic I/O Units and, for the CS1D, Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units as well. Open the I/O tables for the project, select the Unit to be replaced, and select Hot Swap from the Options menu. Click the

Start Hot Swap Button, remove the old Unit, mount the new Unit and click the End Hot Swap Button. Perform this operation for each Unit to be replaced. Note: Online replacement is possible for a CS1D or CVM1D CPU Unit in any

operating mode. Use the following settings in the Change PLC Dialog

Box. CPU Unit being used PLC type selection list CPU Unit model CS1D CS1H-H CPU65 or CPU67 CVM1D CVM1-V2 CPU21

CX-Programmer_Page (xlii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• I/O Table Editing Functions

Specifying Slot Start Address when Editing I/O Tables for Slots Other than First Rack Slots

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

For CS- and CJ-series PLCs, the start address for each Rack could be set (but the start address could not be set for each slot).

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

When editing I/O tables, unit number, number of allocated unit numbers, number of input words, number of output words had to be set for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units, and the unit numbers and number of allocated unit numbers were displayed in the I/O Table window, but the number of input words and the number of output words were not displayed in the I/O Table window.

For CS1-H, CJ1-H, CJ1M, and CS1D CPU Units in the CS- and CJ-series PLCs, Options | Rack/Slot Start Address can be selected during I/O table editing to set the start address for a specific Rack and slot (in addition to the start address for each Rack). This can be used, for example, to allocate fixed addresses to Input Units and Output Units. Note: The start address information set for Racks and slots can be downloaded

and uploaded for the CPU Unit.

When editing I/O tables, the number of input words and number of output words are displayed in the I/O Table window for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units that have been set (Out: , In: ).

• Other Changes

Data Transfer and Verification for a ROM Writer

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Transfer and verification were not possible for a ROM Writer.

With the C-series PLCs, any of the following methods can be used for data transfer and verification with a ROM Writer.

• Using the CX-Programmer, transfer the program from the computer to the ROM

Writer.

• Transfer program from the ROM Writer to a CX-Programmer project.

• Verify programs between CX-Programmer and ROM Writer.

• Create Intel Hex format files from CX-Programmer programs.

• Input from an Intel Hex format file to the CX-Programmer project.

Note: The data transferred for each PLC is listed below.

PLC Data

C1000H/2000H Program, I/O tables, SYSMAC NET data link tables, battery

error detection method

C200H Program, I/O tables, Fixed DM, battery error detection method

C200HS Program, I/O tables, PLC Setup, Expansion DM, expansion

instructions

CQM1, CQM1H Program, PLC Setup, expansion instructions

C200HX/HG/HE (-Z) Program, I/O tables, PLC Setup, Expansion DM, expansion

instructions

CX-Programmer_Page (xliii)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

CX-Net (Network Configuration) Functions

• CX-Net

Menus Changed

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Unit Status and Communications Unit Setup were on the PLC

menu.

Both Setup and Edit appeared on the Routing Tables and Data Link menus.

Exporting Communications Unit Status and Error Log in CSV Format

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Unit status and the error log can be monitored in a window but cannot be saved as files. (The error log data must be read and then manipulated manually.)

Operations for Communication units were separated from those for the PLCs and Unit Status/Error Log and Communications Unit Setup were moved to the Network menu.

Setup and Edit were placed together on a Setup menu on the Routing Tables and Data Link menus.

When Setup is selected online, the Routing Table or Data Link Component window is displayed. When Setup is selected offline, a dialog box with the following selections is displayed before the Routing Table or Data Link Component window is displayed. Routing tables: FINS Local, FINS Network, or SYSMAC NET Data links tables: Controller Link, SYSMAC LINK, SYSMAC NET

Unit status and error log data for Communications Units (Controller Link Units and SYSMAC LINK Units) can be written to files in CSV format. This allows network errors to be analyzed from CSV files.

Displaying Communications Unit Error Logs for C-series PLCs

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

For C-series PLCs, the error log displayed when PLC | Unit Status was selected was the CPU Unit error log. (A Communications Unit error log could not be read or cleared.)

For C-series PLCs, the error log for a Communications Unit (Controller Link Units and SYSMAC LINK Units) can be displayed and cleared using PLC | Unit Status/Error Log.

Save As Operation for CX-Net Projects

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

An open project could not be saved under a new file name. (The file name could be set only when a new project was created.

Select Save As from the Project menu to save a project open in CX-Net under any desired name.

CX-Programmer_Page (xliv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

• Data Links

Changes in Edit Node Window for Manually Set Data Link Tables

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

In the Edit Node window for manually set data link tables, the start and end address for refreshing (send and receive) with other nodes were displayed only for the local node.

Area 1 and area 2 could not be accessed simultaneously for manually set data link tables in the Edit Node window.

With manually set data link tables in the Edit Node window, an Area Specify dialog box must be displayed to input values.

In the Edit Node window for manually set data links tables, the start address, end address, and data size for refreshing (send and receive) with other nodes are displayed for both the local node and the remote (partner) nodes.

Area 1 and area 2 can be accessed side-by-side for manually set data link tables in the Edit Node window.

With manually set data link tables in the Edit Node window, values can be keyed directly into the tables. Also, a function bar that can be used to input values is displayed below with window.

Reading and Writing Manually Set Data Link Tables in CSV Format

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Data link tables could be read and written only as data link table files (binary files).

Manually set data link table can be read and written as CSV-format files. Note: CSV-format files are created using the Excel template stored in the CD.

• Routing Tables

Registering CPU Unit Serial Ports (Peripheral and RS-232C) in a Local Network Table (Serial

Expansion Routing Tables)

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Only the unit number and network address were set in the local network table in the routing tables for Communications Units.

A CS/CJ-series CPU Unit serial port (peripheral or RS-232C) can be set in the local network table in the routing tables instead of the Communications Unit's unit number. (Unit 252 (COMM) and Unit 253 (PRPHL)) This enables screen data to be sent from the NS-Designer (Ver. 3) via a network to an NS-series PT connected to a serial port. Refer to the PT user's manual for details.

No Network Type Setting or Display for Routing Tables

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

When the local network table in the routing tables were set, the local network type and the network type were displayed on the main view.

The local network type is not set in the local network table in the routing tables for CS-, CJ-, and CV-series PLCs and the network type is not displayed on the main view.

Changes in Routing Table Operation

(Transferring Routing Tables from the Table View Tab Page)

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Routing table transfers and similar operations could not be performed from the Table View tab page. (The OK button had to be clicked to return to the Main View tab page first.)

Node changes, routing table transfers, and other operations are possible from the Table View tab page.

CX-Programmer_Page (xlv)

OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer

Detailed Information Displays when Verifying Routing Tables

Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)

Details were not displayed when verifying routing tables, making it difficult to find errors.

Detailed results are displayed after verifying routing tables.

CX-Programmer_Page (xlvi)

Precautions........................................................................................................ vii

CHAPTER 1 Technical Specifications............................................................. 1

CX-Programmer Software .....................................................................................................................................1

About this Manual .................................................................................................................................................1

CX-Programmer Features......................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................3

Installing and Uninstalling the Software................................................................................................................5

Uninstalling the CX-Programmer........................................................................................................................13

Uninstalling the CX-Server .................................................................................................................................14

Help and How to Access it ..................................................................................................................................17

Technical Support................................................................................................................................................18

CHAPTER 2 Quick Start Guide .................................................................... 21

Starting CX-Programmer.....................................................................................................................................21

Licensing .............................................................................................................................................................21

Introducing CX-Programmer Projects .................................................................................................................22

The CX-Programmer Environment......................................................................................................................22

Using CX-Programmer........................................................................................................................................28

Summary..............................................................................................................................................................39

CHAPTER 3 Project Reference ..................................................................... 41

Project Workspace ...............................................................................................................................................41

Program Sections.................................................................................................................................................41

Cross-Reference Report.......................................................................................................................................44

Address Reference Tool.......................................................................................................................................45

Output Window ...................................................................................................................................................46

Watch Window ....................................................................................................................................................46

Options and Preferences ......................................................................................................................................48

Finding and Replacing.........................................................................................................................................56

Properties .............................................................................................................................................................61

Using Microsoft Windows Features in CX-Programmer.....................................................................................63

CHAPTER 4 Reference................................................................................... 71

PLCs and Projects................................................................................................................................................71

Symbols ...............................................................................................................................................................72

Program Editing...................................................................................................................................................85

Memory View....................................................................................................................................................100

Mnemonic Program Editing...............................................................................................................................100

Simulation..........................................................................................................................................................101

Working On-line................................................................................................................................................102

Flash ROM Backup ...........................................................................................................................................115

Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring ...................................................................................................................116

CX-Net Network Configuration Tool................................................................................................................116

IO Table.............................................................................................................................................................117

CHAPTER 5 Advanced Topics..................................................................... 119

Writing More Maintainable Programs ...............................................................................................................119

Copying Information between Projects..............................................................................................................119

Using CX-Programmer with Other Applications...............................................................................................120

Converting Programs between PLC Types........................................................................................................123

Applying a Password to the PLC Programs.......................................................................................................123

CHAPTER 6 Converting a C500/C120/C**P Program to

CS/CJ/CP/CVM1 Format ............................................................................. 125

C500/C120/C**P Program Conversion.............................................................................................................125

C500/C120/C**P Program Backup ...................................................................................................................126

Conversion Table for C500/C120/C**P Instructions ........................................................................................127

APPENDIX A Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts ..................................... 133

Standard Toolbar ...............................................................................................................................................133

Diagram Toolbar................................................................................................................................................134

Insert Toolbar.....................................................................................................................................................134

Symbol Table Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................135

PLC Toolbar ......................................................................................................................................................135

SFC Toolbar.......................................................................................................................................................136

Program Toolbar................................................................................................................................................136

Views Toolbar ...................................................................................................................................................137

Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................................... 138

Default CX-Programmer Keyboard Mappings..................................................................................................138

Default SYSMAC Support Soft Keyboard Mapping.........................................................................................140

Default GPPQ Keyboard Mapping (CX-Programmer Ver. 9.@ Only)..............................................................142

APPENDIX B EtherNet/IP Connections from Windows XP (SP2 or

Higher), Windows Vista and Windows 7.................................................... 145

APPENDIX C Smart Input Mode ................................................................ 147

Input Procedure in Smart Input Mode................................................................................................................147

GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................. 151

INDEX............................................................................................................. 155

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

CHAPTER 1 Technical Specifications

This chapter describes the CX-Programmer software in general terms and provides details of the operating environment and minimum configuration necessary for the satisfactory operation of CX-Programmer.

CX-Programmer Software

CX-Programmer is a PLC programming tool for the creation, testing and maintenance of programs associated with OMRON CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs, CV-series PLCs and C-series PLCs. It provides facilities for the support of PLC device and address information and for communications with OMRON PLCs and their supported network types.

CX-Programmer operates on IBM compatible personal computers with Pentium or better central processors, including Pentium II. It runs in a Microsoft Windows environment (Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, XP, NT4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later, or Vista).

About this Manual

This User Manual acts as a reference for CX-Programmer by describing its various concepts and abilities, and by leading the user through the basics of CX-Programmer programming. It also provides a detailed reference for all of the CX-Programmer functions.

Separate OMRON manuals describe the PLC programming structure and instruction set in detail. A separate OMRON manual describes the common features to PLC programming used by software other than CXProgrammer.

CX-Programmer comes with a context sensitive on-line help system which is designed to complement this manual and to provide a quick reference at any point while using CXProgrammer when the manual is not to hand. This general help system uses a fast ‘hypertext system’ which allows progressively more information about any topic to be obtained by selecting keywords within the descriptive text.

Throughout this manual it is assumed that the reader has a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, and knows how to:

♦ Use the keyboard and mouse. ♦ Select options from Microsoft Windows menus. ♦ Operate dialog boxes. ♦ Locate, open and save data files. ♦ Edit, cut and paste text. ♦ Use the Microsoft Windows desktop environment.

If Microsoft Windows has not been used before, it is recommended that the reader spends some time working with it using the Microsoft documentation before using CX-Programmer.

This manual also assumes that a working knowledge of OMRON PLC devices has been obtained.

CX-Programmer Features

CX-Programmer is a support tool for the programming of OMRON PLCs and for maintenance of their device settings. It supersedes the OMRON applications SYSWIN and SYSMAC-CPT.

The following list describes important features that were present in CX-Programmer 2.1. ♦ Support for new PLCs – Full support has been added for the, CS1G-H, CS1H-H and CJ1G, CJ1G-H, CJ1H-

H series PLCs and the D/S Gateway PLC (CPM2*-S*).

♦ Flash ROM backup – Flash ROM backup is supported for the PLCs incorporating this feature. ♦ Find and Replace – Enhanced and extended Find and Replace functionality. The GUI has been enhanced to

include the scope of the search i.e. whether the Section, Global symbol and/or the Local symbol will be affected by the search.

CX-Programmer _Page 1

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

♦ Upload/Download – The Upload/Download functionality has been updated to include the CV/CVM1,

CS1/CJ1, CJ1H/H-H and CS1G/H-H PLCs to avoid searching section markers on the initial dialog Upload.

♦ The range of the Send/Recv instruction has been extended to include the PLCs CS1/CJ1, CS1G/H-H and

CJ1G/H-H

♦ Operation – The levels of operation have been extended to include Junior, Demo and Trial versions of the

product.

♦ Symbol Sorting – The symbol sort for number data types has been enhanced and is now sorted separately

from other data types in the symbol table view.

♦ Direct import file range extended to include CPT, SP1 and COD files.

Version 3.0 of CX-Programmer offers the following enhancements.

♦ Support for new PLCs – Full support has been added for the, CJ1M, and CS1D series PLCs. ♦ Changed the sizes and positions of dialogs for editing Contact/Coil/Instruction, Find and Replace, and

Commented Rung.

♦ Auto Online, Work Online Simulator - Enhanced the online functionality making it easier to connect to

PLCs and debug programs.

♦ Combine and Split rungs - The combine and split functions have been added making it easy to add and

divide rungs.

♦ Watch Window - The watch window has been enhanced to enable addresses to be entered directly on the

watch sheet.

♦ Key Mapping - The data of Keyboard Mapping can be saved to a file (*.mac) and loaded into a CX-

Programmer.

♦ Section/Rung Manager - A function to edit a structure of Program is supported. Sections, Rungs and

comments can be edited on this dialog.

♦ I/O Comment view - A View to edit comments of addresses is now supported.

CX-Programmer supports the following PLCs.

Series Model CPU Types

CP-Series

CJ-Series CJ1G CPU 44, CPU 45

CJ-Series CJ1G-H CPU 42, CPU 43, CPU 44, CPU 45

CJ-Series CJ2H CPU 64, CPU 65, CPU 66, CPU 67, CPU 68,

CJ-Series CJ1H-H CPU64-R, CPU65-R, CPU66-R, CPU67-R, CPU 65, CPU 66, CPU 67

CJ-Series CJ1M CPU 11, CPU 12, CPU 13, CPU 21, CPU 22, CPU 23

CS-Series CS1G

CS-Series CS1H

CV-Series CV1000 CPU 01

CV-Series CV2000 CPU 01

CV-Series CV500 CPU 01

CV-Series CVM1 CPU 01, CPU 11

CV-Series CVM1-V2 CPU 01, CPU 11, CPU 21

C-Series C1000H CPU 01

C-Series C2000H CPU 01

C-Series C200H CPU 01, CPU 02, CPU 03, CPU 11, CPU 21, CPU 22, CPU 23, CPU 31

CP1H X, XA

CP1L M, L

CP1E E, N

CPU64-EIP, CPU65-EIP, CPU66-EIP, CPU67-EIP, CPU68-EIP

CPU 42, CPU 43, CPU 44, CPU 45

CS1G-H

CPU 63, CPU 64, CPU 65, CPU 66, CPU 67

CS1H-H

CS1D-H CPU 65, CPU 67 CS-Series

CS1D-S CPU 42, CPU 44, CPU 65, CPU 67

CX-Programmer _Page 2

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

Series Model CPU Types

C-Series C200HE CPU 11, CPU 32, CPU 42

C-Series C200HE-Z CPU 11, CPU 32, CPU 42

C-Series C200HG CPU 33, CPU 43, CPU 53, CPU 63

C-Series C200HG-Z CPU 33, CPU 43, CPU 53, CPU 63

C-Series C200HS CPU 01, CPU 03, CPU 21, CPU 23, CPU 31, CPU 33

C-Series C200HX CPU 34, CPU 44, CPU 54, CPU 64

C-Series C200HX-Z CPU 34, CPU 44, CPU 54, CPU 64, CPU 65, CPU 85

C-Series CPM1

C-Series CPM2*

C-Series CQM1 CPU 11, CPU 21, CPU 41, CPU 42, CPU 43, CPU 44, CPU 45

C-Series CQM1H CPU 11, CPU 21, CPU 51, CPU 61

NSJ-Series NSJ G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0*-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0*-G5D, NSJ8-TV0*-G5D,

FQM-Series

IDSC – –

SRM1 SRM1 C01, C02

SRM1 SRM1-V2 C01, C02

(CPM1A)

CPM2*-S*

FQM-CM FQM1-CM001/002

FQM-MMA FQM1-MMA21/22

FQM-MMP FQM1-MMP21/22

CPU 10, CPU 20, CPU 30, CPU 40

–

NSJ10-TV0*-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0*-G5D)

Note: The CVM1-V1 PLC for types CPU01 and CPU11 cannot be specifically selected. Use the non

V2 types.

Refer to the CX-Server PLC Tools User Manual for information regarding available communication types.

System Requirements

Note: CX-Programmer is not guaranteed to be compatible with computers running Windows

emulation (for example, Apple Macintosh).

The following configurations are required for computers to use the CX-Programmer. These specifications apply when CX-Programmer is installed from the individual CX-Programmer CD-ROM.

CX-Programmer _Page 3

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Minimum System Requirements

• Installing the CX-Programmer from the Individual CX-Programmer CD-ROM

Item Microsoft Windows

Computer IBM PC/AT or

Processor Pentium Class

RAM

Memory

Hard Disk Space 550 MB minimum free

Communications Port One RS-232C port

Program size of 30 Ksteps or

less

(See note 2.)

Program

size of 120

Ksteps or

less

(See note 2.)

Program

size of 120

Ksteps or

(See note 2.)

Display SVGA (800x600) or

CD-ROM Drive One drive min. One drive min.

2000 Service Pack 2

or later or Windows

compatible

330 MHz minimum

Pentium III Class 1 GHz or faster recommended.

128 MB min.

(192 MB min. when CX-Simulator is also used.)

256 MB min.

(256 MB min. when CX-Simulator is also used.)

384 MB min.

(384 MB min. when CX-Simulator is also used.)

space

better

min.

Microsoft Windows

IBM PC/AT or compatible personal computer that uses a processor recommended by Microsoft.

Processor recommended by Microsoft (1 GHz or faster recommended.)

512 MB min. of memory is required. 1 GB or more is recommended.

550 MB minimum free space

SVGA (800x600) or better

One RS-232C port min.

Vista

(See note 3.)

Note 1: The amount of memory (RAM) required depends on the size of the programs being created.

The CX-Programmer operation may slow significantly if the memory requirements exceed the computer’s available memory.

Note 2: The program sizes assume that only one PLC is registered. If more than one PLC is registered

in a project, the memory size of the computer must be increased by approximately 1 MB per 1 Kstep of PLC program.

Note 3: Some Help files cannot be accessed when CX-Programmer is used with Microsoft Windows

Vista. These Help files can be accessed if the Help program for Windows Vista from Microsoft (WinHlp32.exe) is installed. For installation information, refer to the Microsoft homepage listed below or contact Microsoft Corporation. (The download page is automatically displayed when the Help file is opened when connected to the Internet.) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607/en_us

• Installing the CX-Programmer from the CX-One Package CD-ROM

Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463) for the conditions required if the CX-Programmer has been installed from the CX-One CD-ROM.

CX-Programmer _Page 4

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

Installing and Uninstalling the Software

Software That Must Be Installed

The following software must be installed on the same computer to use the CX-Programmer.

1. CX-Programmer

2. CX-Server (the communications driver), including the CX-Server Driver Management Tool

Types of CX-Programmer

The CX-Programmer is available both on an independent CD-ROM and on the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. The contents of the CX-Programmer are the same in either case.

The installation procedure for the independent CD-ROM is provided here. Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W463, provided with the CX-One) for the installation procedure for the CX-One.

Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents

W463 CXONE-AL@@C-E CX-One Setup

Manual

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

Preparations for Installation

Note: If the CX-Programmer was previously installed from the CX-One and it’s necessary to install

it from the individual CX-Programmer CD-ROM, always uninstall the CX-Programmer using the following procedure before installing it from its individual CD-ROM. The CXProgrammer will not operate properly if it is installed without first uninstalling it.

1, 2, 3…

1. Insert the CX-One installation disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select the Modify Option to enable modifying the Support Software that is installed.

3. In the Select Features Dialog Box, clear the selection of only the CXProgrammer. Do not change any other selections.

4. Continue by following the instructions in the dialog boxes to modify the installation and uninstall CX-Programmer.

5. Once the CX-Programmer uninstallation process has been completed, place the individual CD-ROM disk for the CX-Programmer into the CDROM drive and install the CX-Programmer. (See note.)

Note: If the version of the CX-Server bundled on the individual CX-

Programmer CD-ROM is lower than the version of the CX-Server bundled with the CX-One, install only the CX-Programmer and NOT the CX-Server. (A message will be displayed if the version is lower.) If a version of CX-Server that is lower than the version with the CX-One is installed, the CX-One will not operate properly.

CX-Programmer _Page 5

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Uninstalling the Previous Version of CX-Programmer

Always uninstall the previous version of the CX-Programmer before installing the new version.

1, 2, 3…

1. Start Add/Remove Programs from the control panel.

2. Select CX-Programmer from the dialog box.

3. Click the Change/Remove Button. The CX-Programmer will be uninstalled.

Uninstalling the CX-Server PLC Tools

Also uninstall the CX-Server PLC Tools in the same way as for the previous version of the CX-Programmer before installing the new version of CX-Programmer.

Note: The Installer manages the version and driver for the CX-Server. If the CX-Server installed on

the computer is old, the Installer will automatically update the CX-Server. If the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server is uninstalled from the control panel, it may no longer be possible to use certain Units. Do not uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server from the control panel.

CX-Programmer _Page 6

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

Precautions for Installation

This section describes the procedures involved in the installation of CX-Programmer on a standard workstation running Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP.

♦ Close all programs running on Windows before starting the installation procedure. ♦ Do not stop the setup process in the middle. Copied files may remain in the installation directory. ♦ Do not turn OFF or reset the computer in the middle of the installation process. Computer data may become

corrupted.

♦ On Windows 2000, or XP, the administrator or a user with administrator rights must perform the

installation. Other users will not have sufficient write permissions and access errors will occur.

♦ With Windows 2000, always use service pack 2. The service pack can be confirmed by selecting Start -

Settings - Control Panel - System. The service pack will be displayed under System on the General Tab

Page of the System Properties Dialog Box. If a service pack is not displayed, no service pack has been installed. Refer to Microsoft’s website for service pack installation methods.

♦ It may be necessary to restart Windows after finishing the installation. If required, restart Windows

according to the messages displayed by the Installer.

Note: Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher must be installed in advance to use the CX-Server

Installer. Install Internet Explorer version 5.0 in advance if it is not already installed.

CX-Programmer _Page 7

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Installing the CX-Programmer

1, 2, 3…

1. Insert the CX-Programmer installation disk (CD-ROM) into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The setup program will start automatically and the Choose Setup Language Dialog Box will be displayed.

The language of the operating system running on the computer will be selected

automatically.

If the above dialog box is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM driver from the Explorer to display it.

Select the language to be installed and click OK button. (See note.)

Note: The following languages can be selected: English, Italian, Spanish,

German, French or Chinese.

3. A splash window for the CX-Programmer will be displayed, followed by the Setup Wizard.

Click the Next Button.

4. The License Agreement Dialog Box will be displayed.

Read the license agreement completely and if you accept all of the terms, select the I

accept the terms of the license agreement Option and click the Next Button.

CX-Programmer _Page 8

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

5. The User Information Dialog Box will be displayed.

The default names registered in the computer will be entered for the user name and

company name. Enter the license number and click the Next Button. The license number is given on the Software License/Registration Card provided with the product.

6. The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed.

Select the destination location and click the Next Button. By default, the CX-Programmer will be installed in the following location: C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-One\CXProgrammer\.

7. The Setup Type Dialog Box will be displayed.

CX-Programmer _Page 9

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Select the Complete or Custom Option and click the Next Button.

8. The Select Features Dialog Box will be displayed if Custom was selected.

Note: The above dialog box will not be displayed if Complete is selected. Proceed to step 9.

Select the features to be installed and click the Next Button.

Options

@CX-Programmer @

Onl in e Help

@OMRON FB Lib rar y @CX-Server @PLCTool s

9. The Setup will install Smart FB Library to the following folder Dialog Box will be displayed.

Check the destination location and click the Next Button. By default, the Smart FB

Library will be installed in C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-One\Lib\FBL\.

CX-Programmer _Page 10

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

10. The Select Program Folder Dialog Box will be displayed.

Specify the location to add a shortcut in the program folder of the Windows Start Menu

and click the Next Button.

11. The Ready to Install the Program Dialog Box will be displayed.

Click the Install Button.

The Installer will start the installation.

To check the installation settings, click the Back Button.

To cancel installation, click the Cancel Button.

12. If the CX-Server is already installed on the computer, the Installer will automatically check the CX-Server version and driver and update them as required. Depending on the version of CX-Server that was already installed, and confirmation dialog box may be displayed.

CX-Programmer _Page 11

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

13. The following dialog box will be displayed when the Installer completes the installation. Click the Finish Button.

The following dialog box will be displayed if restarting the computer is required.

Select to restart t he computer immediately (default).

Select to restart t he computer manually sometime later.

Select the desired option and click the Finish Button. If the Yes, I want to restart my

computer now Option was selected, the computer will be restarted.

14. The Readme.txt file will be displayed after the computer is restarted.

Note: Always read the Readme.txt file before using the CX-Programmer.

15. The Online Registration Dialog Box will be displayed when the Readme.txt file is closed.

A wizard will be started and will connect to the OMRON CX-One Web if the Register

Button is clicked. (See notes.)

Note: 1. If the Exit Button is clicked to cancel registration, the Online Registration Dialog

Box will be displayed every time the CX-One Configuration Tool is started.

2. Online installation will not be possible if the computer is not connected to the Internet. Enter the required information on the registration card and mail it in.

This completes installation of the CX-Programmer.

CX-Programmer _Page 12

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

Uninstalling the CX-Programmer

Use the following procedure to delete the CX-Programmer from the computer.

1, 2, 3…

1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs.

The Add/Remove Programs Dialog box will be displayed.

2. Select CX-Programmer from the dialog box.

3. Click the Change/Remove Button.

4. The CX-Programmer Installation Wizard will be displayed. Select the Remove Option and click the Next Button.

5. If deleting the CX-Programmer completely is selected, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to start the Uninstaller that will delete the CXProgrammer.

CX-Programmer _Page 13

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

6. When the uninstallation has been completed, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Uninstalling the CX-Server

Note

1. The Installer manages the version and driver for the CX-Server. If the CX-Server installed on the computer is old, the Installer will automatically update the CX-Server. If the CXServer Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server is uninstalled from the control panel, it may no longer be possible to use certain Units. Do not uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server from the control panel.

2. Do not uninstall the CX-Server if there are other programs on the computer that use it as the communications driver, e.g., the CX-Motion. If the CX-Server is uninstalled, it will no longer be possible to use these other programs.

3. Do not uninstall the CX-Server while other programs that use it as the communications driver are running on the computer, e.g., the CX-Motion. The CX-Server may not uninstall properly if other programs are using it.

4. Always uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool before uninstalling the CXServer. If the CX-Server is uninstalled first, it may no longer be possible to uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool properly.

CX-Programmer _Page 14

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

1, 2, 3…

1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs.

The Add/Remove Programs Dialog box will be displayed.

2. Select CX-Server Driver Management Tool from the dialog box.

3. Click the Change/Remove Button.

4. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Click the Yes Button.

The CX-Server Driver Management Tool will be uninstalled.

5. When the uninstallation has been completed, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Click the Finish Button. The Add/Remove Programs Dialog Box will be displayed again.

6. In the same way, select CX-Server from the Add/Remove Programs Dialog Box, click

the Change/Remove Button, and uninstall the CX-Server following the messages that appear on the screen.

7. Restart the computer when all programs have been uninstalled.

CX-Programmer _Page 15

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Installation Options

The following components can be installed individually during a custom installation when the CX-Programmer is being installed from the individual CX-Programmer CD-ROM.

♦ Online Help (selected by default) ♦ Function Block Library (selected by default) ♦ CX-Server (selected by default) ♦ PLC Tools (selected by default) ♦ NCF_European_DB (not selected by default)

Note: Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual for details on installing the CX-Programmer from the CX-

One Package CD-ROM.

Entering a License Number

During the installation, a license number must be entered. The license number is supplied with the purchase of CX-Programmer. There are eight different license number types representing eight different modes of installation. Upgrade license numbers are available on request.

The eight installation modes are:

Full (1 User)

Installation providing full functionality support for all PLCs. The license is restricted to a single user installation.

Full (3 User)

Installation providing full functionality support for all PLCs. The license is restricted to a three-user installation.

Full (10 User)

Installation providing full functionality support for all PLCs. The license is restricted to a ten-user installation.

Multiple User

Installation providing full functionality support for all PLCs. The license is restricted to a multiple-user installation.

Junior

Installation providing full functionality support for the junior range PLCs only CP1H, CP1L, CP1E, CPM1 (CPM1A), CPM2*, SRM1, SRM1-V2. The license is restricted to a single-user installation.

Multiple User (Junior)

Installation providing full functionality support for the junior range PLCs only CP1H, CP1L, CP1E, CPM1 (CPM1A), CPM2*, SRM1, SRM1-V2. The license is restricted to a multiple-user installation.

Trial

Installation providing full functionality support for all PLCs. Its use is limited to 30 days from time of installation. The license is restricted to a single-user installation.

Demonstration

Installation providing limited functionality support for all PLCs. Full system operation is provided but projects can not be saved or printed.

If no license number is entered then CX-Programmer is automatically installed in demonstration mode.

If CX-Server was included in the installation then on completion of the CX-Programmer installation a number of dialogs will prompt for information concerning the installation of CX-Server and its components.

CX-Programmer _Page 16

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

Help and How to Access it

CX-Programmer comes with a detailed context-sensitive help system. At any time while using the software, it is possible to get help on the particular point that is currently being worked on, or on general aspects of CXProgrammer. This system is intended to complement the manual, by providing an on-line reference to specific functions of the software. The manual is designed to provide tutorial information and discuss the various facilities offered by CX-Programmer.

♦ Help topics (available from the Help menu); ♦ Instruction Reference (available from the Help menu and from the instruction entry dialog); ♦ Context sensitive help; ♦ About (available from the Help menu); ♦ Status Bar.

Help Topics

Select the Help Topics option on the Help menu. The Help system provides a standard look-up dialog under the Contents tab showing the contents of the CX-Programmer Help file. Double-click on an item to read the

associated information.

Index

Use the following procedure to retrieve on-line help from the Index tab of the Help Topics dialog.

1, 2, 3…

Find

Use the following procedure to retrieve on-line help from the Find tab of the Help Topics dialog.

1, 2, 3…

The Find operation can be enhanced by the use of the Options pushbutton and Rebuild push-button. Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation for further information.

1. Select the Help Topics option from the Help menu.

2. Select the Index tab.

3. Enter a text query into the first step field. The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field.

4. Select an entry in the second step field and select the Display pushbutton, or double-click on the index entry.

5. If an entry is linked to two or more topics, the names of the topics are displayed in the Topics Found dialog. Select a topic and choose the Display pushbutton or double-click on the topic.

4. Select the Help Topics option from the Help menu.

5. Select the Find tab.

6. Enter a text query into the first step field. The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field. Previous text queries can be retrieved by selecting from the drop-down list in the first step field.

7. Select a word that matches the query – some words may be automatically selected. More than one word can be selected by pressing Shift and selecting another word to extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another word to add to the selection. The third step field is refreshed according to the word or words selected. The number of topics found is shown at the bottom of the dialog.

8. Select a topic from the third step field and select the Display pushbutton, or double-click on the topic from the third step field. Select the Clear pushbutton to restart the Find operation.

Instruction Reference

CX-Programmer supports additional help for CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs, CV-series PLCs and C-series PLCs. All valid instructions relating to PLC programming can be retrieved by selecting Instruction Reference from the Help menu, followed by either CS/CJ/CP-Series, CV-Series or C-Series. Individual help topics are displayed.

CX-Programmer _Page 17

PART 1: CX-Programmer CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications OMRON

Keyboard Mapping Reference

CX-Programmer supports a function to customize the keyboard mapping, and provides default keyboard mapping files for CX-Programmer, SYSWIN and SYSMAC Support Software. A list of each keyboard mapping file is displayed.

Note: Guidance can be displayed for CX-Programmer functions for SYSMAC Support Software

operations and SYSWIN operations by selecting Function Key Guidance from the View menu. The CX-Programmer shortcut key allocations for all keys can be displayed by selecting Information Window from the View menu.

Context Sensitive Help

CX-Programmer supports the use of context sensitive help. The relevant on-line help topic is provided automatically by selecting the current area of the display responsible for carrying out those actions. Select the F1 function key to retrieve context sensitive help. Some dialogs include a Help pushbutton when F1 cannot be accessed.

It is also possible to retrieve context sensitive help by selecting the Help button from the toolbar and selecting an area of the display to retrieve help.

About CX-Programmer

CX-Programmer includes an About button accessible from the toolbar. The About CXProgrammer dialog supplies technical reference information about the application such as version and copyright information. It also contains essential version number information that is required for obtaining technical support.

Status Bar

The status bar is displayed at the bottom of many of the CX-Programmer display and tool windows. It provides several helpful pieces of information while programming:

♦ Instant Help. A brief message appears in the status bar as menu commands and buttons are selected. ♦ On-line Status. This shows the on-line or off-line status of the PLC. If connection to a PLC is lost, the status

bar will indicate this by flashing.

♦ Network and Node number. This shows the network number and the node number of the current PLC,

which the cursor is pointing at. When connected to a simulator, Simulator will be displayed instead.

♦ PLC Operating Mode. When connected to a PLC, this shows the current PLC mode. Connection errors are

also displayed here.

♦ Connected PLC and CPU Type. The currently connected PLC and associated CPU can always be

referenced in the status bar.

♦ PLC Cycle Time. This shows the current cycle time of the PLC when connected. ♦ Cursor Position. This shows the position of the cursor within the program. ♦ On-line Edit Buffer Size. This shows the size remaining in the on-line edit buffer when connected to a PLC

and editing on-line.

♦ PLC memory backup. This shows the status of the PLC memory backup.

The CX-Programmer status bar can be enabled and disabled by selecting the Status Bar option from the View menu.

Technical Support

If the installation instructions for this application have been followed (refer to Chapter 1 - Technical Specifications), no difficulties should be encountered. However, if there is a problem, contact Customer

Services.

If a problem occurs, check that it does not relate to a fault outside CX-Programmer, for instance, with CXServer components. Check the following:

♦ The computer is working correctly. ♦ The PLC is working correctly. ♦ The communications system is set up correctly.

CX-Programmer _Page 18

PART 1: CX-Programmer

OMRON CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specifications

♦ The errors are cleared in the PLC.

When Customer Services need to be contacted, keep the following details to hand. A clear and concise description of the problem is required, together with the exact text of any error messages.

Note: Use the About dialog to obtain the version number of the application (the four-fielded version

listed against the ‘CX-P.exe’ entry in the bottom list).

Customer Services Request Form

Version number of CXProgrammer:

Serial number of the software:

Operating system and version number:

Language of operating system:

PLC type, model and CPU details:

Type of communications in use:

Serial

SYSMAC LINK

SYSMAC NET

Controller Link

Ethernet

Toolbus

Nature of the problem:

Steps taken to reproduce problem:

Other comments:

Refer to the CX-Server PLC Tools User Manual for support details regarding CX-Server components.

CX-Programmer _Page 19

Omron WS02-CXPC-V9 REV, CX-PROGRAMMER V9 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Manual (W446):

Related Manual

Read and Understand this Manual

Precautions

Intended Audience

General Precautions

Safety Precautions

Application Precaution

Unit Versions of CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Units

Unit Versions

OMRON Product References

Visual Aids

About this Part

Version 8.3 Upgrade Information

Version 8.2 Upgrade Information

Version 8.1 Upgrade Information

Version 8.0 Upgrade Information

Version 7.2 Upgrade Information

Version 7.0 Upgrade Information

Version 6.1 Upgrade Information

Version 6.0 Upgrade Information

Version 5.0 Upgrade Information

Version 4.0 Upgrade Information

Version 3.3 Upgrade Information

Version 3.2 Upgrade Information

Version 3.1 Upgrade Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 Technical Specifications

CX-Programmer Software

About this Manual

CX-Programmer Features

System Requirements

Installing and Uninstalling the Software

Uninstalling the CX-Programmer

Uninstalling the CX-Server

Help and How to Access it

Technical Support