Omron WS02-LCMC1-EV2, CX-PROCESS MONITOR PLUS User Manual

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Cat. No. W428-E1-02

SYSMAC WS02-LCMC1-EV2

CX-Process Monitor Plus

(Ver. 2)

OPERATION MANUAL

WS02-LCMC1-EV2 CX-Process Monitor Plus (Ver. 2)

Operation Manual

Revised January 2007

Notice:

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

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

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

serious injury.

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

serious injury.

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

moderate injury, or property damage.

OMRON Product References

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

The abbreviation “Ch,” which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means “word” and is abbreviated “Wd” in documentation in this sense.

The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Controller. “PC” is used, however, in some Programming Device displays to mean Programmable Controller.

Visual Aids

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

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

tion of the product.

1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

Before Installing the CX-Process Monitor Plus

Installing the CX-Process Monitor Plus signifies that you accept the software user’s license agreement displayed during the installation process. Do not install this software if you do not accept the user’s license agreement. Warranty and after-sales services are available only to users that register with the enclosed registration form. Please fill in the registration form and return it to OMRON.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

4 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

SECTION 1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1 CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1-2 Basic Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SECTION 2

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2-1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2-2 Connecting the PLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

SECTION 3

Exchanging Data with Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3-1 Data Exchange Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

3-2 Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-3 Loop Control Unit Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

SECTION 4

Monitor Screen Functions and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

4-1 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-2 Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-3 CX-Process Tool Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4-4 Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-5 Overview Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

4-6 Screen Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4-7 Control Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4-8 Tuning Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-9 Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

4-10 Batch Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

4-11 Segment Program 2 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4-12 Graphic Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

4-13 Annunciator Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

4-14 Operation Guide Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

4-15 Alarm Log Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

4-16 Operation Log Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

4-17 System Monitor Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

4-18 System Monitor Log Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 5

Configuration Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

5-1 Basic Configuration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

5-2 Basic Configuration Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

5-3 System Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

5-4 Creating Graphic Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

5-5 Screen Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

5-6 System Information Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

5-7 Checking Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226

SECTION 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Appendices

A Reading/Writing Function Block ITEMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

B Differences between Trend Screens and Batch Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

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About this Manual:

This manual describes the installation and operation of the WS02-LCMC1-EV2 CX-Process Monitor Plus software package and includes the sections described below. The CX-Process Monitor Plus is used to control and monitor the operation of the CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit, the CS1W-LCB01 Loop Control Board, the CS1W-LCB05 Loop Control Board, the CS1D-CPU@@P Process-control CPU Units, and the CJ1G-CPU@@P Loop-control CPU Units.

Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install and operate the CX-Process Monitor Plus. Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before setting up or using an application for a Loop Control Unit or Loop Control Board.

Product Manual name Cat. No. Contents

WS02-LCMC1-EV2 CX-Process Monitor

Plus Operation Manual

WS02-LCTC1-EV5 CX-Process Tool

CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit

CS1W-LCB01/05 Loop Control Boards, CS1D-CPU@@P Process-control CPU Units, and CJ1G-CPU@@P Loop-control CPU Units

CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit

CS1W-LCB01/05 Loop Control Boards, CS1D-CPU@@P Process-control CPU Units, and CJ1G-CPU@@P Loop-control CPU Units

CX-Process Tool Operation Manual

Loop Control Unit Operation Manual

Loop Control Boards Operation Manual

Loop Control Unit Function Block Reference Manual

Loop Control Boards Function Block Reference Manual

W428 (this manual)

W372 Installation and operation procedures for the

W374 Installation and operation procedures for the

W406 Installation and operation procedures for the

W375 Detailed information on function blocks for

W407 Detailed information on function blocks for

Installation and operation procedures for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

CX-Process Tool.

Loop Control Unit (except for function blocks).

Loop Control Boards (except for function blocks).

Loop Control Units.

Loop Control Boards.

Section 1 introduces the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Section 2 describes installing the CX-Process Monitor Plus and connections to the PLC.

Section 3 described data exchange for the CX-Process Monitor Plus

Section 4 describes the monitor screens used with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Section 5 describes the procedures to create screens and monitor using the CX-Process Monitor

Plus.

Section 6 describes errors that can occur while using the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

The Appendix provides a list of ITEM settings for function blocks.

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

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

PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

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

1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

4 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Intended Audience 1

1 Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent) and knowledge about instrumentation system.

• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

2 General Precautions

The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.

Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, petrochemical plants, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.

Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.

!WARNING It is extremely important that a PC and all PC 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 PC System to the above-mentioned applications.

3 Safety Precautions

!WARNING Check the following items before starting Loop Control Unit operation:

Analog I/O Units used in combination with the Loop Control Unit must be mounted correctly, and the unit number set on the front panel of the Analog I/ O Unit must be the same as the unit number set on the Field Terminal Function Block. If the unit numbers are not the same, I/O (read/write) will be performed on the data for another Special I/O Unit (i.e., the one whose unit number is set in the Field Terminal Function Block).

The initial settings of the System Common Block on the Loop Control Unit must be set correctly. In particular, make sure that the Data Memory for the Node Terminals in the CPU Unit controlling the Loop Control Unit is not used for other applications on the PC. If the same words in Data Memory are used for more than one application, the PC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.

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Safety Precautions 3

When writing data to the I/O memory in the CPU Unit with function blocks (e.g., using Send All Blocks, Expanded DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit, or DO/ AO Terminal to CPU Unit), be sure that the words written to in the I/O memory are not being used for any other purpose. If I/O memory words are allocated to more than one purpose, the PC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.

!WARNING Check the following items before starting to run the Loop Control Board:

• Do not allow the bank of the EM Area with the number specified for allocation to the HMI (human-machine interface) data to be used by the CPU Unit or other Units for any other purpose. The bank allocated for the HMI is specified in ITEM 050 (EM Area Bank Allocated for HMI Memory = 0 to

12) of the System Common block. If the same memory area is used for more than one purpose, the system may operate in an unexpected fashion, which may result in injury.

• Do not allow the area to which user link table data is written to be used by the CPU Unit or other Units for any other purpose. If the same memory area is used for more than one purpose, the system may operate in an unexpected fashion, which may result in injury.

• Analog Input/Output Units used in combination with the Loop Control Board must be mounted correctly, and the unit number set on the front panel of the Analog Input/Output Unit must match the unit number set on the Field Terminal block. If the unit numbers do not match, input/output (read/write) will be performed on the data of another Special I/O Unit (i.e., the one whose unit number is set on the Field Terminal block).

• The defaults of the System Common block on the Loop Control Board must be set correctly.

!WARNING Always stop the operation of the Loop Control Board before converting any of

the EM Area to file memory. If any part of the EM Area that is being used by the Loop Control Board for the HMI is converted to file memory during Board operation, the system may operate in an unexpected fashion, which may result in injury.

!WARNING Do not perform processing in such a way that the Loop Control Unit/Board

and CPU Unit write to identical I/O memory words allocated to a contact output or analog output of an external Unit. If the same words are written to, the externally connected loads may act unexpectedly and cause injury.

!WARNING Fail-safe measures must be taken by the customer to ensure safety in the

event of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines, momentary power interruptions, or other causes.

!Caution Before transferring function block data (initial setting data or operation data) to

the Loop Control Unit/Board, confirm that the destination for the data is correct and also confirm the overall safety of the system (including the Loop Control Unit/Board). Not doing so may result in unexpected operation.

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Application Precautions 4

!Caution After updating the tag settings or network configuration for CX-Process Moni-

tor Plus, always confirm that the Monitor Plus screens will operate properly with the new settings or configuration before attempting actual operation. If the settings or configuration is not appropriate, unexpected operation may result.

4 Application Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using CX-Process Monitor Plus.

!Caution Loop Control Unit/Board data is monitored and operated using CX-Process

Monitor Plus based on the tag files for Monitor Plus created using CX-Process Tool. CX-Process Tool can be used on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or NT (Service Pack 4 or later). CX-Process Tool Ver. 3.2 or higher must be used to output tag files for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

!Caution Before using function block data in actual operation, confirm operation by

monitoring run status (to check the load rate; select Execute/Operation/Mon- itor Run Status) and validating actions (select Validate Action/Start) with CX-Process Tool. In particular, be sure to confirm that the load rate will be less than 60%. (For details on the load rate, refer to the Loop Control Unit/ Board Operation Manual.)

!Caution The Loop Control Unit/Board can read and write I/O memory in the CPU Unit

using the Field Terminal Function Blocks or CPU Terminal Blocks independent of the user program (Step Ladder Program) in the CPU Unit. Do not write to the same I/O memory words from both the Loop Control Unit/Board and the CPU Unit.

!Caution To hold an analog output or contact output at a specific value (for example, the

maximum value or minimum value) when the Loop Control Unit/Board stops running, create a Step Ladder Program in the CPU Unit so that the corresponding output bit allocated to Analog Output Unit or Contact Output Unit is set to the desired value using an NC condition of the Loop Control Unit/Board Running Flag (bit 00 in allocated CIO word “n”) as an input condition.

!Caution If a fatal error occurs in the CPU Unit (including fatal errors created by execu-

tion of an FALS instruction), the Loop Control Unit/Board will also stop running. To hold analog outputs to the previous values before the stop occurred, and to set analog outputs to either the minimum value or maximum value, use the output hold function of the Analog Output Unit or Analog I/O Unit.

!Caution Before turning ON the power to the PC, make sure that the facilities are safe.

The analog output values and contact outputs from the Loop Control Unit/ Board are updated when the power to the PC is turned ON regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit (including in the PROGRAM mode). (Internally, the analog output values and contact outputs are sent from the CPU Unit to Basic I/O Units and Analog Output Units.)

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!Caution Fail-safe measures must be taken by the customer to ensure safety in the

event of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines, momentary power interruptions, or other causes.

Application Precautions 4

!Caution Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting any

of the following:

• Changing the operating mode of the PC (including the setting of the Startup Mode)

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

• Changing the present value or any set value in memory

!Caution Be sure that all mounting screws, terminal screws, and cable connector

screws are tightened to the torque specified in the user manuals. Incorrect tightening torque may result in malfunction.

!Caution In the event of system or power failure, CX-Process function files (extension

“.ist”) may not be saved. It is recommended that function files are saved regularly.

!Caution If the power supply is turned OFF while function block data is being backed up

from RAM to flash memory, the backup will not be completed normally. If the power supply is turned back ON within 24 hours, however, the super capacitor will have held the RAM data. The backup operation will restart when power is turned ON and operation will start when the backup has been completed. If the power supply is turned OFF for more than 24 hours, however, RAM data will be lost and operation will be started with the data that was previously saved to flash memory. If this happens, the Cold Start Auto-execution Flag (A35807) will turn ON to show that the previous data has been used. Use this bit in programming to take whatever steps are necessary, such as downloading the most recent function block data.

Application Precautions 4

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This section introduces the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1-1 CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-1 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-2 Screen Outlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-1-3 CX-Process Monitor Plus System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1-1-4 Relationship to CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1-1-5 Relation between Screens and Function Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1-1-6 CX-Process Monitor Plus Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Setting and Monitoring Capabilities. . . . 20

1-1-8 Files Created Using CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1-1-9 Version Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1-2 Basic Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SECTION 1

Introduction

CX-Process Monitor Plus Section 1-1

1-1 CX-Process Monitor Plus

1-1-1 Outline

The CX-Process Monitor Plus is a Windows NT-based application that monitors the Function Block data within a Loop Control Unit/Board using Control screens (on-site instrument images), Trend screens, Graphic screens, and Annunciator screens, etc., via the Controller Link, serial communications, or Ethernet. The CX-Process Monitor Plus is used together with the CX-Process Tool to create function blocks for Loop Control Units/Boards.

You can also perform the following four functions.

Monitoring Function Blocks in a Loop Control Unit/Board

Controlling Function Blocks in a Loop Control Unit/Board

Monitoring Function Block Alarm Status in a Loop Control Unit/Board

Configuring CX-Process Monitor Plus Screens

Monitor PV, SP, and MV, etc., within the Control Block, monitor analog signals, and monitor contact signals.

Perform Run/Stop instructions in the Loop Control Unit/Board.

Display the status of the CPU Unit, such as the current operating mode.

Change settings, switch between auto and manual, and perform manual operations, tune PID constants, etc., in the Control Block.

You can perform stop block operation commands for each Control Block (when using the Tuning screen).

Display Control Block and Alarm Block alarms if they occur, and store the alarms in the alarm history.

You can configure the screen to suit your needs.

CX-Process Monitor Plus Section 1-1

CX-Process Monitor Plus Functions

--- Screen Monitoring operating

User-defined screens

System screens Alarm Log --- --- OK (Stored when an

Overview --- --- OK

Control OK (Display PV bar) OK (Change SP, switch

Tuning OK (Display PV, SP, and

MV trends for 1 loop)

Trend OK (Display Control Block

or analog signal trends)

Batch Trend OK (Display Control Block

Segment Program 2

Graphic OK (Display status for

Annunciator --- --- OK (Use colors or sound

Operation Guide OK (Display message

System Monitor OK (Display the run/stop

Operation Log --- OK (Stores run operation

System Monitor Log

or analog signal trends)

OK (Display Segment Program 2 trends)

contact or analog signal graphics)

when Internal Switch is turned ON)

status for the Loop Control Unit/Board, display Execution errors, RAM checksum errors, and battery errors, and monitor the status of the CPU Unit control mode, etc.)

OK (Displays run/stop command history and Execution error history when an error occurs)

status

Controlling operation Monitoring alarm status

between auto/manual, and perform manual operations)

OK (Change SP, and change P, I, D, etc.)

--- OK

--- ---

OK (Run/stop operation at the relevant Segment Program 2 Block)

OK (Turn ON/OFF the contact, and set the analog value)

--- OK

OK (Run/stop command for the Loop Control Unit/ Board)

history, e.g., SP change, etc.)

--- OK

OK (Change bar graph colors)

OK (Errors related to the relevant Segment Program 2 Block)

to notify of an alarm)

alarm occurs)

Note Only the following data can be monitored and set with the CX-Process Moni-

tor Plus and tag names must be set to enable monitoring and setting. Use CXProcess Tool Ver. 3.2 or higher to set the tag names.

CX-Process Monitor Plus Section 1-1

Data set/monitored

by CX-Process

Monitor Plus

Function block data Control Blocks:

Contact signals Contact signals through Contact Distributor (Block Model

Analog signals

Sent to Monitor Plus

Set from Monitor Plus

Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

Basic PID (Block Model 011), Advanced PID (Block Model

012), Blended PID (Block Model 013), Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Setting (Block Model

031), Indication and Operation (Block Model 032), Ratio Setting (Block Model 033), Indicator (Block Model 034), 2position ON/OFF (Block Model 001), and 3-position ON/ OFF (Block Model 002)

Operation Blocks: High/Low Alarm (Block Model 111), Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157), ON/OFF Valve Manipulator (Block Model 221), Motor Manipulator (Block Model 222), Reversible Motor Manipulator (Block Model 223), Motor Opening Manipulator (Block Model 224), Timer (Block Model 205) and Counter (Block Model 208)

201) + Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Analog signals through Input Selector (Block Model 162)

Analog signals through Constant Generator (Block Model

166)

1-1-2 Screen Outlines

Overview Screen Possesses the functions of all menu screens and alarm display screens.

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Control Screens Monitor and set the Control Block and part of the Operation Block, monitor

analog signals, and monitor and set contact signals.

Tuning Screens Use this screen to change Control Block P, I, D constants.

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Trend Screens Display as an image changes due to the passage to time of the Control Block

PV, SP, MV, or other analog signals.

Batch Trend Screens Display a recorder image of the changes over time of the Control Block PV,

SP, MV, or other analog signals. Trend sampling is started and ended with tag data (digital or analog) as the trigger.

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Segment Program 2 Screens

Display a recorder image of PV trends for Segment Program 2 (Block Model

157) set values. Segments can be set in table format while observing a time axis graph.

Graphic Screens Use the screen to display the device status as a schematic.

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Annunciator Screens Use this screen to display comprehensively the status (mainly the alarm sta-

tus) of the contacts.

Operation Guide Screens Use this screen to display registered messages when the contact signal is

ON.

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Alarm Log Screens Use this screen to display the alarm history.

Operation Log Screens Use this screen to display the operation history.

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System Monitor Screens Use this screen to display the system status, and run/stop the Loop Control

Unit/Board.

System Monitor Log Screens

Use this screen to display the run/stop history and Execution error history, and to record the time at which they occurred.

1-1-3 CX-Process Monitor Plus System Requirements

FinsGateway As shown below, the CX-Process Monitor Plus uses the communications

driver FinsGateway (Embedded version) to communicate with the PLC (Programmable Controller) mounted to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

CX-Process Tool CX-Process Monitor Plus

Software

FinsGateway (Embedded version)

Hardware

RS-232C port

Controller Link Support Board

Ethernet board

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You can use any one of the FinsGateway (Embedded version) given below.

• Serial Unit driver

• Controller Link driver

• CLK (PCI) driver

• ETN_UNIT driver

Note 1. You cannot start CX-Process Monitor Plus if FinsGateway (Embedded ver-

sion) is not installed.

2. CX-Process (Monitor Plus and Tool) cannot use FinsGateway Version 1 as a communications driver. Be sure to use Version 3 or later.

3. If CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, CX-Motion, or other Support Software (i.e., CX-Server communications software), or applications that use special serial drivers, are connected online, they use the same COM port, so CX-Process (Monitor Plus and Tool) cannot connect online (i.e., initialize serial communications) using the Host link (SYSWAY). First disconnect offline other Support Software or applications that use special serial drivers, before reconnecting online (i.e., initializing serial communications) CXProcess. Conversely, while CX-Process is connected online (i.e., initializing serial communications), other Support Software that communicate using CX-Server cannot connect online.

4. You cannot install CX-Process and FinsGateway Version 1 on the same IBM PC/AT or compatible.

5. If using Windows NT 4.0 as your OS, you must use Service Pack 6a or later.

6. Both FinsGateway Version 3 and Version 2003 (Embedded version) are bundled with the CX-Process Monitor Plus software. When using FinsGateway for the communications driver, install one of these versions. The FinsGateway Runtime Version can also be used. If the runtime version is already installed, it is not necessary to install the embedded version.

Set Network Address, Node Address, and Unit Address.

Note The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus use FinsGateway as

The network address, node address, and unit address for communications between the CX-Process Monitor Plus and PLC are set using the CX-Process Tool address settings (Settings/Network Settings).

the communications driver for connections with the PLC. When using the CXProcess Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, always set FinsGateway as the communications driver for the CX-Process Tool. If the CX-Server is set, the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus will not be able to go online with the PLC.

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Items to monitor

Function block data

Contact signals

Analog signals

Registrations and

connections

Only register the function blocks.

Register and connect the function blocks to exchange data with the CX-Process Monitor Plus. The following function blocks can be used depending on the items to be monitored.

Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

Send All Blocks block (Block Model 462) and Receive All Blocks block (Block Model 461)

Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and Constant Generator block (Block Model

166)

Block to input analog signals from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Main function blocks Block to output analog signals to

HMI settings in the System Common block (Block Mode 000)

the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Blocks to monitor function block ITEM tags from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Set CSV Tags and Tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Register the Send All Blocks block (Block Model 642) and Receive All

Blocks to manipulate or display contacts from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

The CX-Process Monitor Plus uses tags set from the CX-Process Tool (Ver.

3.2 or higher) to read and write data in Loop Control Units/Boards. To use the

CX-Process Monitor Plus, therefore, CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus must be set.

Loop Control Units

Blocks block (Block Model 641).

2. Set tags as follows:

• Function block data: Set CSV tags.

• Individual contact signals: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).

• Individual analog signals from LCU to computer: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block Model 162).

• Individual analog signals from computer to LCU: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block (Block Model 166).

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Loop Control Boards

1,2,3... 1. Make the settings for the HMI in the System Common block (Block Model

000).

2. Set tags as follows:

• Function block data: Set CSV tags.

• Individual contact signals: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).

• Individual analog signals from LCU to computer: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block Model 162).

• Individual analog signals from computer to LCU: Set tags for Monitor Plus for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block (Block Model 166).

Note For both the Loop Control Unit and Loop Control Board, the follow-

ing function blocks must be created and connected separately to enable monitoring and setting individual contact signals and individual analog signals (i.e., other than function block data).

• To monitor and set individual contact signals, contact signals must be input/output using the Contact Distributor block (Block Model 201) and Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).

• To monitor individual analog signals, analog signals must be output from the Input Selection block (Block Model 162).

• To set individual analog signals, analog signals must be input to the Constant Generator block (Block Model 166).

Compile the Tag File for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Note The following dialog box will be displayed if a tag file for Monitor Plus is output

Download Function Block Data to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

Compile the Monitor Tag Files.

The tag file for Monitor Plus must be compiled (Execute – Create Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag).

while the CX-Process Monitor Plus is running.

Tag information will not be updated if a tag file for Monitor Plus is output during CX-Process Monitor Plus operation. To update the tag file, restart the CXProcess Monitor Plus.

Download the function blocks.

Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus. In the Main Window, click the Run Button or the Setup Button. The monitor tag files (mtagmst and mtagsubmst) will be automatically generated based on the tag file for Monitor Plus (monitor.csv).

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1-1-4 Relationship to CX-Process Tool

Tag Names As shown earlier in CX-Process Monitor Plus Conditions of Use, if monitoring

or operating Function Blocks using CX-Process Monitor Plus, you must first perform the following steps using CX-Process Tool.

1,2,3... 1. Set the network address, node address, and unit address.

2. Register the blocks for which data is to be exchanged with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

3. Set the CSV tags and tags for Monitor Plus.

4. Generate the tag file for Monitor Plus.

5. Download the function block data to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

6. Compile the monitor tag file.

CX-Process Monitor Plus handles all items allocated tag names as one string. CX-Process Monitor Plus does not differentiate which Function Block was used to specify the tag names.

ITEM Settings Function block ITEMs are set as shown in the following table. The CX-Process

Tool is normally used to set initial data S and the CX-Process Monitor Plus is normally used to set operation data O.

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data classification

Initial settings S Initial setting parameter

Operation data O Operation parameters

Type ITEM Example: PID Block CX-Process

for each function block

Note Initial settings O and operation data S classifications are displayed on ITEM

Setting Screens of the CX-Process Tool. For details on the ITEMs set each function block, refer to the Function Block Reference Manual.

Example

ITEM type ITEM Contents R: Read, W: Write,

Parameter 004 Operation cycle (s) R/W (S) ---

Parameter 008 High/Low alarm R/W (O) R/W

012 Hysteresis set value R/W (S) ---

Parameter 023 Local SP set value R/W (O) R/W

024 SP set method (Initial setting)

0: Local, 1: Remote/Local

Forward/Reverse direction, SP setting method, compensation method, etc.

Example: PID Block SP, alarm settings, PID constants, etc.

R/W (S) R

Tool

Set Cannot be set

Set in special cases

R/W: Read/write,

---: R/W disabled

r, t/w: CX-Process Tool

operation monitor/Operation

monitor read and write

(S): Initial setting,

(O): Operation data

CX-Process

Tool

CX-Process

Monitor Plus

Set

CX-Process

Monitor Plus

Note Analog values are normally set with the CX-Process Monitor Plus. They can

be set with the CX-Process Tool provided that they are in percentage increments between 0% and 100%. Scaling engineering units cannot be set with the CX-Process Tool.

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1-1-5 Relation between Screens and Function Blocks

The relation between screens and function blocks is shown below.

Userdefined screens

System screens

Screen Loop Control Unit: Register Send All

Overview Screen

Control Screens

Tuning Screens

Trend Screens

Batch Trend Screen

Segment Program 2 Screen

Graphic Screens

Annunciator Screens

Operation Guide Screens

System Monitor Screens

Alarm Log Screens

Operation History Screens

System Monitor Log Screens

Blocks and Receive All Blocks blocks

Loop Control Boards: Make HMI settings

in the System Common block

--- --- --- ---

Basic PID, Advanced PID, Blended PID (Block Model 013), Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Setting, Indication and Operation, Ratio Setting, Indicator, 2-Position ON/OFF, 3-Position ON/OFF, High/Low Alarm, Segment Program 2, ON/OFF Valve Manipulator, Motor Manipulator, Reversible Motor Manipulator, Motor Opening Manipulator, Timer, Counter

Segment Program 2 --- --- ---

Basic PID, Advanced PID, Blended PID (Block Model 013), Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Setting, Indication and Operation, Ratio Setting, Indicator, 2-Position ON/OFF, 3-Position ON/OFF (PV, SP, MV only), Segment Program 2, ON/OFF Valve Manipulator, Motor Manipulator, Reversible Motor Manipulator, Motor Opening Manipulator

Segment Program 2 Can be desig-

Same tag ITEMs as for Control screens. Analog signal

Same tag ITEMs as for Control screens. --- Contact signal

--- --- Contact signal

--- --- --- ---

Contacts for which alarms were automatically allocated when registering tags

--- --- --- ---

Input Selector

block (Block

Model 162)

Analog signal or analog value parameters

nated as expansion measurement tags

or analog value parameters

--- Contacts for

Internal Switch

block (Block

Model 209)

Contact signal or contact parameters

Can be designated as expansion measurement tags

Contact signal or contact parameters

or contact parameters

which alarms were automatically allocated when registering tags

Constant

Generator

block (Block

Model 166)

Analog output

Can be designated as expansion measurement tags

Analog output

---

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1-1-6 CX-Process Monitor Plus Software Specifications

CX-Process Monitor Plus Specifications

Item Descriptions

Product name CX-Process Monitor Plus

Model WS02-LCMC1-EV2

Applicable PLC-series CS/CJ-series

Applicable Unit Loop Control Unit Ver. 2.0 or later

Applicable computer

Required software FinsGateway (One of the following must be installed according to the commu-

Connecting method

Loop Control Unit/Board data specification method

Offline operation functions Prepare user configuration screens for use in the online operation screen.

Personal computer IBM PC/AT or compatible

CPU Min. required: Pentium MMX233 MHz or faster, Recommended: Celeron

OS Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6a or higher), Windows 2000 Profes-

Memory Min. required: 128 Mbytes, Recommended: 256 Mbytes or more

Hard disk drive Min. required: 650 Mbytes of free space, Recommended: 800 Mbytes or more

Monitor Min. required: XGA, Recommended: XGA or higher, min. 1024 × 768 dots, 256

CD-ROM drive At least one

Mouse Recommended: Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Printer Any printer supported by Microsoft Windows

Sound board 1 board

Connection with CPU Unit (or Serial Communications Board/Unit)

Connection via Controller Link

Connection via Ethernet Using Fins-

Loop Control Board Process-control CPU Unit Loop-control CPU Unit

400 MHz or faster

sional (Service Pack 4 or higher), Windows XP Professional (Operation is not supported on Windows 95, 98, or ME.)

of free space

colors

nications method with the PLC.) Serial Unit driver (Host Link)

Controller Link driver (Controller Link) CLK (PCI) driver (Controller Link, PCI bus) ETN_UNIT driver (Ethernet)

Using FinsGateway Serial Unit version

Using FinsGateway CLK (PCI) Driver

Using FinsGateway Controller Link driver

Gateway ETN_UNIT driver

CSV tags and tags for Monitor Plus (CSV monitor tags) are set using the CXProcess Tool. These tags are used to specify Loop Control Unit/Board data.

The computer is connected to the CPU Unit peripheral ports or integrated RS-232C port, or RS-232C port of the Serial Communications Unit. (Only a 1:1 connection is possible.)

– Connector cable: When connecting to the CPU Unit peripheral ports: Model

CS1W-CN@@@ (2 m, 6 m) When connecting to the CPU Unit’s RS-232C port: Model

XW2Z@@@-@ (2 m, 5 m) – Communications protocol with PLC: Host Link (not supported

on Peripheral bus)

Install the driver in a computer equipped with a Controller Link Support Board (PCI slot) to support communications between the computer and PLCs equipped with a Controller Link Unit.

Install the driver in a computer equipped with a Controller Link Support Board (ISA slot) to support communications between the computer and PLCs equipped with a Controller Link Unit.

Install the FinsGateway ETN_UNIT driver on the computer on which an Ethernet board is mounted to enable to enable communications with the PLC on which the Ethernet Unit is mounted.

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Item Descriptions

Online operation functions

User Configuration screen

Overview screen

Control screen

Tuning screen

Trend screen

Place buttons for progressing to the Control screen, Trend screen and other screens. 4 columns and 8 lines are displayed on each screen (max. 32 screens).

Control blocks such as the PID blocks and Indication blocks, and some Operation blocks are displayed for up to 8 loops in a single screen in the form of a field device. The maximum number of screens is 400.

This screen displays the Set Point, PV and MV numeric values, displays PV as a bar graph, and can be used for changing Set Point, MAN and other setting values. The color of bar graphs changes when an alarm occurs.

You can progress to the Tuning screen from the Control screen. Fine tuning according to the degree specified by the user is possible for PID

constants.

This screen is for setting P, I, D parameters in Control blocks such as the PID blocks, and for setting alarm setting values. PV, Set Point and MV can be tuned while their trends are monitored. The maximum number of screens is 3200.

Run stop/stop cancellation are possible on each function block. Note Only the Control block that is designated as the source at the 1-Block

The analog signals output from each function block tag ITEM are collected at fixed intervals and saved to a file. If necessary, up to 8 analog signals can be displayed on one screen in the form of a multi-dot recorder.

Data collected (logger function)

Data display Horizontal (time) axis: 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hour time units

Send Terminal to Computer block can be registered.

Real time trend 10, 20, 50, 100, or 300

hours of data is saved at 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30-second intervals for up to 480 tags.

Historic trend 30, 150, 300, 900, or 1,800

days of data is saved at 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60-minute intervals for up to 960 tags.

Vertical (8-point common) axis: Graduation can be

Data is displayed from the time when the specified display start time is reached.

Display color: red, yellow, green, blue, magenta, purple,

cyan, white

Data can be saved in CSV format either using button commands, or automatically at a set interval (every 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, or 240 hours)

can be scrolled

enlarged by a factor or 1, 2, 5 and 10.

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Item Descriptions

Online operation functions

User Configuration screen

Batch Trend Screen

Segment Program 2 Screen

The analog signals output from each function block tag ITEM are collected at fixed intervals when tag data conditions are satisfied, and the data is automatically saved. Data can be displayed in combination with past data.

Data collection Four hours or ten days of

data is saved at 1-second or 1-minute intervals for up to 960 tags.

Data display Horizontal (time) axis: The following time units can be

Vertical (8-point common) axis: Gradation can be

When a display start time is specified, data is displayed from that time.Display color: Red, yellow, green, blue, magenta, purple, cyan, white

Displays PV trends for Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157) set values. Segments can be set in table format while observing a time axis graph.

Data collection 3, 30, or 180 days of data is

saved at 1-, 10-, or 60-second intervals.

Data display Horizontal (time) axis: 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 72 hour time incre-

Vertical axis: Gradation can be enlarged by a factor of

1, 2, 5, or 10.

When a display start time is specified, data is displayed from that time.

Display color: Yellow, light blue, green, purple

Data can be manually saved in CSV format by button operations or automatically saved at the completion of each batch. Past data can be automatically saved in binary format.

scrolled. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours; 7 or 10 days

enlarged by a factor of 1, 2, 5, or 10.

Data can be manually saved in CSV format by button operations or automatically saved with each batch completion. Past data can be automatically saved in binary format.

ments can be scrolled.

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Item Descriptions

Online operation functions

User Configuration screen

System Fixed screen

Graphic screen

Annunciator screen

Operation Guide Screen

Alarm Log screen

Operation Log screen

System Monitor screen

System Monitor Log screen

Graphic elements representing plant process control can be pasted to Graphic Screens from a library. These elements can be used to display changes in plant status. Up to 200 Graphic Screens can be created.

• Library Figures and Image Elements Text displays, straight lines, rectangles, rectangle with round corners, ellipses, polygons, images

• Library Functional Objects

• Fixed Graphic Display Elements: Text, instruments, thermometers, transmitters, orifices

• Changeable Graphic Display Elements:

Analog displays: Bar graph displays, numeric displays, tanks

Analog settings: Numerical settings Contact display: Pumps, valves, pipes Contact operation: Switches

• Elements for Screen Display: Screen jump elements FP switch (faceplate popup) elements

• Individual graphic screens can be saved as files or read.

• Multiple graphic elements can be grouped and saved as files or read.

This screen notifies the operator of alarms or errors that occur by changing the display color and emitting sound. At the same time, a 32-character message is displayed over two lines on screen elements.

A total of 16 screen elements (4 columns × 4 lines) can be displayed on each screen. The maximum number of screens is 5.

This screen displays pre-registered 128-character messages over two lines together with the date of occurrence when the specified internal switch is set to ON.

Max. number of registerable messages: 1000, Number of display colors: 16 Up to 1000 messages are displayed in a single screen. Output possible in CSV format.

A record of alarms (time of error occurrence, tag name, PV or MV current value at occurrence, alarm type, etc.) that occur and that are input from the Control and Alarm blocks is saved and displayed as a list later.

Up to 1000 alarm messages are displayed in a single screen. Output possible in CSV format.

A record of operations using graphic screen data and switch objects and changes made to ITEM data in the Loop Control Unit/Board in the Control or Tuning Screen can be saved and later displayed as an operation log. The operation log includes the date and time of change, tag name, original ITEM data setting, new ITEM data setting, etc.

Up to 1000 operation messages are displayed in a single screen. Output possible in CSV format.

This screen displays the Loop Control Unit/Board system error information.

This screen displays a log of the run/stop history and a history of execution errors that occur on the Loop Control Unit/Board together with the date of occurrence.

Output possible in CSV format.

The Loop Control Unit/Board does not itself have HMI functionality. To monitor function block operation status, it is thus necessary to connect and use the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

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1-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Setting and Monitoring Capabilities

The data that can be set and monitored using the CX-Process Monitor Plus is listed in the following table.

Item Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

Function block data Control Blocks:

Basic PID (Block Model 011), Advanced PID (Block Model

012), Blended PID (Block Model 013), Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Setting (Block Model 031), Indication and Operation (Block Model 032), Ratio Setting (Block Model 033), Indicator (Block Model 034), 2-position ON/OFF (Block Model 001), and 3-position ON/OFF (Block Model 002)

Operation Blocks: High/Low Alarm (Block Model 111), Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157), ON/OFF Valve Manipulator (Block Model

221), Motor Manipulator (Block Model 222), Reversible Motor Manipulator (Block Model 223), Motor Opening Manipulator (Block Model 224), Timer (Block Model 205) and Counter (Block Model 208)

Contact signals Contact signals through Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)

Analog signals

Sent to Monitor Plus

Set from Monitor Plus

+ Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Analog signals through Input Selector (Block Model 162)

Analog signals through Constant Generator (Block Model 166)

The following items must be set in advance using the CX-Process Tool.

Item Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

1. Register the function blocks used for data exchange.

2. Set the tag names. Function Block Data:

3. Create the monitor tag file. Start the CX-Monitor Plus and click the Run or Setup Button.

Function block data exchange

Contact signal data exchange

Analog signal data exchange

Receive All Blocks (Block Model

461) and Send All Blocks (Block Model 462)

Contact Distributor block (Block Model 201) + Internal Switch block (Block Model 209)

Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)

CSV tags are set in the CX-Process Tool by selecting the function blocks and then selected Settings – Tag Setting – CSV Tags.

Contact Signals: tags for Monitor Plus are set for each contact in the Internal Switch blocks. The function blocks are then selected, the right mouse button clicked, and Tag Setting – Monitor Plus Tag is selected.

Analog Signals: tags for Monitor Plus are set for each analog signal in the Variable ITEM Setting and Constant Generator blocks. The function blocks are then selected, the right mouse button clicked, and Tag Setting – Monitor Plus Tag is selected.

HMI functions in the System Common block (Block Model

000)

Note Using CX-Process Monitor Plus, you can monitor and set only the data given

above to which tag names have been allocated. Also, be sure to use CX-Process Tool to make tag name settings.

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1-1-8 Files Created Using CX-Process Monitor Plus

The following data can be created using the CX-Process Monitor Plus

Data type Contents

Graphic screen data (filename extension: grf)

Object data (filename extension: itm)

Graphic screen data, created for each screen.

Grouped object data (functional objects, figures, images), created when a group file is saved. (Does not include jump elements or FP switch elements.)

1-1-9 Version Upgrade

The CX-Process Monitor Plus has been upgraded from version 1.0 to version

2.0. The following table lists the contents of the version upgrade.

Item Previous (version 1.0) New (version 2.0)

Startup method There were two modes: Engineer Mode

Monitor display Maximum size: XGA 1,024 × 768 Individual monitor screens can be dis-

Segment Program 2 Screen No Yes

Batch Trend Screens No Yes

Trend Screens

Graphic Screens

Data collection cycle and maximum retention period for realtime trends

Data collection cycle and maximum retention period for historical trends

Graphic screen saving and reading

and Operator Mode.

• Setup (Engineer Mode)

Start Button → Engineer Button → Setup Button → Password input

• Operation

Start Button → Operator Button

Collection cycle: 10 s Maximum retention period: 12 hours

Collection cycle: 1 min Maximum retention period: 10 days

Yes (No filename extension) Yes (Filename extension: GRF)

Startup has been divided into setup and operation.

• Setup

Setup Button → Password input → Run Button

• Operation

Run Button

played on the entire desktop.

• PV trends for values set in the Segment Program 2 Monitor Screen are displayed.

• Collection cycle: 1, 10, or 60 s Maximum retention period: 3, 30, or 180 days, past data automatically saved, or CSV data automatically saved

• Segments can be set in table format on the Segment Program 2 Edit Screen.

• Past data can be read.

• Trend function that can start or end col-

lecting with tag data (contact or analog) as a trigger.

• Collection cycle: 1 min or 1 s Maximum retention period: 10 days, 4 hours, past data automatically saved, or CSV data automatically saved

• Data can be overlapped with past data.

Collection cycle: 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 s Maximum retention period: 10, 20, 50,

100, or 300 hours

Collection cycle: 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 min Maximum retention period: 30, 150, 300,

900, or 1,800 days

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Item Previous (version 1.0) New (version 2.0)

Graphic screen objects

Function objects

Figures and images

Individual graphics objects

Jumps (screen call) objects

FR switch (face plate popup) objects

Figures No Yes

Images No Objects are provided for displaying

Grouping No Functional objects, figures and images

Displaying/hiding according to tag values

Flashing according to tag values

Color changes according to tag values

Image changes according to tag values

Full color settings

Font specifications

Alignment and fine position adjustment

No Yes

(Text display, straight lines, rectangle, rectangles with round corners, ellipses, and polygons) Color changes, displaying/hiding, and flashing can be enabled by allocating tags.

images (BMP or JPEG) in frames rectangles. Color changes, displaying/hiding, and flashing can be enabled by allocating tags.

(except for jump objects and FP switch objects) can be grouped, and groups can be cut, moved, deleted, saved in files, or loaded from files (filename extension: ITM).

No Yes

(Tanks, pipes, pumps, valves, meter bars, data, parts, switches, and text boxes)

Note: Also enabled for figures (text dis-

play, straight lines, rectangles, rectangles with round corners, ellipses, and polygons) and images.

No Yes

(Tanks, pipes, pumps, valves, meter bars, data, parts, switches, and text boxes)

Note: Also enabled for figures (text dis-

play, straight lines, rectangles, rectangles with round corners, ellipses, and polygons) and images.

No Yes

(Text display, straight lines, rectangles, rectangles with round corners, ellipses, and polygons)

No Yes

(Images)

No (16 colors)

Fonts cannot be specified Fonts can be specified.

Vertical and horizontal alignment of multiple objects, and alignment to grid lines

Ye s (Tanks, meter bars, data, parts,

switches, and text boxes)

The following functions have been added: Arranging multiple objects with even spacing, and fine adjustment of positions (using the cursor) when moving objects.

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Item Previous (version 1.0) New (version 2.0)

Graphic screen objects

Logs CSV file output (operation

Operation guide messages

Starting external applications and starting/resetting from external applications

Confirmation message when exiting the CX-Process Monitor Plus

Data objects

Switch objects

Data and text box objects

Data and switch objects

Number of simultaneous Graphic Builder screens for editing

logs, alarm logs, operation logs, and system monitor logs)

Number of operation guide messages registered

Data input range checks

Text s tr in g positions

Text s tr in g specification

Background color transparency

Operation log No Yes

No Yes

(Upper and lower limits can be checked for inputs.)

Left justified and centered vertically. The following are possible: Left justified,

horizontally centered, right justified, top aligned, vertically centered, and bottom aligned.

Only ON, OFF, START, and STOP can be specified.

No Yes

One screen only Multiple Graphic Builder screens can be

Single lines are output without separating individual items.

100 max. 1,000 max.

A portion of the CX-Process Monitor Plus display remains.

Exits with no message. A dialog box is displayed to confirm

Any text string can be specified.

displayed simultaneously for editing, and objects can be copied between screens.

Each item can be separated in the output (making later analysis easier).

The CX-Process Monitor Plus Window is completely cleared and the external application is started. (The CX-Process Monitor Plus runs in the background and collects data.)

The CX-Process Monitor Plus can be reset by starting the execution file from an external application.

whether the Monitor Process is to be ended during execution.

Note The CX-Process Monitor Plus does not support Loop Control Units earlier

than version 2.0.

1-2 Basic Operating Procedure

This section explains the procedure up to monitoring using CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Install CX-Process Monitor Plus. (Refer to Section 2 Setup.)

• Install CX-Process Monitor Plus.

2. Make Settings and Transfer Using CX-Process Tool. (Refer to the CX-Pro- cess Tool Operation Manual (W372).)

a. Set the network address, node address, and unit address (Settings –

Network).

b. Register and connect the function blocks that exchange data with the

CX-Process Monitor Plus.

c. Set the CSV tags and the tags for Monitor Plus.

Basic Operating Procedure Section 1-2

• CSV tags: Settings – Tag Setting – CSV Tag

• Tags for Monitor Plus: Settings – Tag Setting – Monitor Plus Tag

d. Generate the tag file for Monitor Plus: Execute – Create Tag File –

Monitor Plus Tag

e. Download the function block data to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

f. Compile the monitor tags. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus and click

the Setup Button.

g. Enter password.

Note (a) If the above steps are not performed using CX-Process Tool, you

cannot monitor using CX-Process Monitor Plus.

(b) The network address, node address, and unit address settings

made with CX-Process Tool are also used by the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

3. Configure the Screen Using CX-Process Monitor Plus. (Refer to Section 4 Screen Configuration.)

• Design the monitor system using CX-Process Monitor Plus.

• Create and register the Control screens, Trend screens, Graphic screens, and Annunciator screens on Overview screens.

• When registering, specify on the screen the Loop Control Unit/Board data by selecting the tags (CSV tags and tags for Monitor Plus) set using CXProcess Tool.

• Set the communications conditions with the PLC using the system monitor setting window (if using serial communications).

Perform the following procedure.

a. Select Omron – CX-Process Monitor Plus – CX-Process Monitor

Plus from the Windows Start Menu.

b. Click the Setup Button in the Main Window.

c. Enter password.

d. Click the System Monitor Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box,

and make settings using the System Monitor Setting Window.

e. Click the Graphic Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box, create the

Graphic Screen Create Window (including tag name specifications), and save.

f. Click the CRT Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box, and register the

screen using the Builder Window (including Tag name specifications).

g. From the Builder Window Settings menu, select Save, and then click

the OK Button.

4. Check Screen Configuration Using CX-Process Monitor Plus. (Refer to 5- 7 Checking Configurations.)

• Check if you can monitor the Loop Control Unit/Board using the configured screen.

• Start FinsGateway Serial Unit communications according to the communications conditions set using the System monitor setting window by starting the monitoring process (i.e., start FinsGateway Controller Link and Ethernet manually).

Perform the following operation.

a. Click the Setup Button in the Main Window.

b. Enter password.

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c. In the Setup Dialog Box, click the Run Button (to start the monitoring

process for the configured screen, and to start communications).

d. Select the screens using the Overview Screen, and check that each

function is operating normally.

5. Start the Monitor Operation to monitor the Loop Control Unit/Board. (Refer to Section SECTION 4 Monitor Screen Functions and Operations for de- tails.)

Perform the following operation.

a. Click the Run Button in the Main Window.

b. Click the screens using the Overview Screen.

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This section describes installing the CX-Process and connections to the PLC.

2-1 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2-1-1 Before Installing FinsGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2-1-2 Installing FinsGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2-1-3 Uninstalling the CX-Process Monitor/Monitor Plus Version 1 . . . . 37

2-1-4 Installing CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2-1-5 Converting CX-Process Monitor Plus Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2-1-6 Converting Data from CX-Process Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Conversion Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2-2 Connecting the PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2-2-1 Connecting via Host Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2-2-2 Connecting through a Controller Link Support Board . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2-2-3 Connections via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

SECTION 2

Setup

Installation Section 2-1

2-1 Installation

Install the CX-Process Monitor Plus using the following procedure.

Install FinsGateway, Embedded Version. (See sections 2-1-1 and 2-1-2)

Are CX-Process Monitor and Monitor Plus Version 1 already installed?

New installation

Ye s Ye s

Update (Previous data will not be used.)

(Screen configuration data and trend information will be lost.)

Is CX-Process Monitor and Monitor Plus Version 1 data to be used with Monitor Plus Version 2?

Uninstall the CX-Process Monitor and Monitor Plus Version 1. (See section 2-1-3)

Install CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 2. (See section 2-1-4.)

What is the version of the CX-Process Monitor and Monitor Plus data?

CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1

Convert CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 data (See section 2-1-5)

Move the CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 database.

Uninstall CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1. (See section 2-1-3)

Convert the CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 data. (See section 2-1-5.)

Convert the CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 database (using the Trend Database Conversion Utility).

CX-Process Monitor

Convert the CX-Process Monitor data. (See section 2-1-6.)

Reset to CX-Process Monitor Plus tags all of the monitor tags set using the CX-Process Tool.

Move the CX-Process Monitor database.

Uninstall the CX-Process Monitor. (See section 2-1-3.)

Convert the CX-Process Monitor data. (See section 2-1-6.)

Convert the CX-Process Monitor (using the Trend Database Conversion Utility).

Copy the data that was converted.

Redo the Graphic Screen data settings (if Graphic Screens are being used).

Copy the data that was converted.

Redo the Graphic Screen data settings (if Graphic Screens are being used).

Reallocate the reset tags for CXProcess Monitor Plus Version 2 on the control and graphic screens.

Note 1. This software must be installed on an computer using Windows NT 4.0,

2000, or XP as its OS. It will not operate on Windows 95, 98, or Me.

2. Be sure to install FinsGateway Embedded before installing CX-Process Monitor Plus. You cannot install CX-Process Monitor Plus first.

3. You cannot start CX-Process Monitor Plus if FinsGateway Embedded is not installed.

4. If connecting CX-Process online using a PLC and Host Link, you cannot install and use CX-Process on the same computer as FinsGateway Version 1.

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2-1-1 Before Installing FinsGateway

To use the CX-Process Monitor Plus software, the communications driver (FinsGateway) must be installed in the computer in which the CX-Process Monitor Plus software is installed.

FinsGateway Versions

Selecting the Communications Driver

Note 1. Supported for CX-Process Monitor Plus only with Windows NT 4.0 and

Both FinsGateway Version 3 and Version 2003 (Embedded version) are bundled with the CX-Process Monitor Plus software. When using FinsGateway for the communications driver, install one of these versions.

The FinsGateWay Runtime version can also be used. If the Runtime version is already installed, it is not necessary to install the Embedded version.

The CX-Process Monitor Plus software supports the following communications drivers.

• FinsGateway Ver. 3.12

• FinsGateway Ver. 2003

Select the communications driver to install according to the user's application. The following tables show the main factors to use in selecting the driver.

Driver OS

Windows NT 4.0

(See note 1.)

FinsGateway Ver. 3.12 Supported Supported Supported

FinsGateway Ver. 2003 Not supported Supported Supported

Service Pack 6a.

2. Supported for CX-Process Monitor Plus only with Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 4.

3. Supported for CX-Process Monitor Plus only with Windows XP Professional.

Windows 2000

(See note 2.)

Windows XP (See note 3.)

Communications

Driver Communications method

FinsGateway Ver. 3.12 Not supported Not supported

FinsGateway Ver. 2003 Supported Supported (See note.)

Note When duplex Ethernet is used in the computer, the difference software is

stored in the following folder: <CD-ROM drive>:\Fgw2003\Duplex\FgwEtnUpdate200301\setup.exe.

Items to Check before Installing FinsGateway

If a FinsGateway version earlier than Version 2 is already installed:

Start the procedure from Step 1: Backing Up the FinsGateway Settings.

Installing FinsGateway for the First Time:

Start the procedure from Step 4: Internet Explorer Installation.

Steps to Perform before Installing FinsGateway

Step 1: Backing Up the FinsGateway Settings

Note If FinsGateway is removed (uninstalled) without backing up the setting data,

If necessary, back up the previous FinsGateway settings, as follows:

the previous setting data will all be lost.

Toolbus connection Duplex Ethernet in

computer

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1,2,3... 1. Execute the Backup/Restore FinsGateway Setting Data program on the

CD.

<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FgwUtils\SettingSalvage.exe

2. Select the Backup to File option, and click OK Button.

Step 2: Removing the

Previous FinsGateway

Note The FinsGateway removal process does not delete all of the FinsGateway

Step 3: System Restart After removing FinsGateway, restart the computer. If the following steps are

Step 4: Internet Explorer

Installation

Step 5: ComCtl32.dll

Update

Remove the previous version of FinsGateway by referring to that manual for details.

files and registry data used by FinsGateway. As a result, the FinsGateway reinstallation process sometimes fails. If this happens, execute the following program from the distribution CD to remove all the files and registry data used by FinsGateway.

<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FgwUtils\FgwRemover3.exe

performed without restarting the computer, the installation will not be completed properly.

If Internet Explorer is not already installed, or if the version is old, the FinsGateway installation will display a warning to update it. Update Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer is not included with FinsGateway. Refer to the Microsoft website for details, and install the newest version.

If using Windows NT 4, use the following procedure to update ComCtl32.dll for systems where the display or other operations do not function properly.

For Windows 2000 and Windows XP no update is necessary for this file.

Microsoft provides an update program called 401comupd.exe.

Step 6: Updating the

HTML Help Runtime Component

If the HTML Help runtime component is not already installed, or if the version is old, the FinsGateway installation will display a warning to update it. Update the HTML Help runtime component using the following procedure.

If a warning is not displayed, then there is no need to update. The FinsGateway Installer will display the appropriate instructions.

1,2,3... 1. Execute the following program from the FinsGateway CD:

<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\Update\hhupd.exe

2. Update the HTML Help runtime component according to the instructions displayed on the screen.

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3. The program will suggest a system restart when it finishes. Do not proceed to the next step without restarting the computer. If the installation is continued without restarting the computer, the FinsGateway will not operate properly.

2-1-2 Installing FinsGateway

Using FinsGateway Version 3

After installing FinsGateway Version 3, install FinsGateway Update 3.12.

Installation of FinsGateway Version 3

1,2,3... 1. Select one of the following directories from within the Fgwv3\FGW3ee fold-

er in the CD-ROM. (Select the directory corresponding to the communications method being used in the PLC.)

Folder name Contents

Clk Select this directory when connecting the PLC and personal computer (the

CX-Process Tool and the CX-Process Monitor Plus) via Controller Link using a Controller Link Support Board (ISA bus) installed in the computer.

Clk (PCI) Select this directory when connecting the PLC and personal computer (the

CX-Process Tool and the CX-Process Monitor Plus) via Controller Link using a Controller Link Support Board (PCI bus) installed in the computer.

Etn Select this directory to connect the personal computer (the CX-Process

Tool and the CX-Process Monitor Plus) to the PLC via Ethernet.

Serial Select this directory to connect the personal computer (the CX-Process

Tool and the CX-Process Monitor Plus) to the PLC via the Host Link.

The following step applies to Host Link SYSWAY connections.

2. Use a program such as Windows Explorer to open the CD-ROM and double-click the following icon to start the Setup.exe file in the CD-ROM's Se- rial/disk1 directory.

The following screen will be displayed.

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3. Click the Next Button. The User Registration Dialog Box will be displayed.

4. Enter your name and organization, and then click the OK Button. The Note Dialog Box will be displayed.

5. Click the Yes Button. The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed.

6. Click the Next Button. The Select Program Folder Dialog Box will be displayed.

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7. Check the installation destination is correct, and then click the Next Button. Installation will start automatically.

When installation is completed, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Click the Finish Button.

Installing FinsGateway Update 3.12

1,2,3... 1. Use a program such as Windows Explorer to open the CD-ROM and dou-

ble-click the following icon in the CD-ROM's Fgwv3\FgwUpdate directory.

2. The following dialog box will be displayed.

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3. Click the Next Button. The Select Program Folder Dialog Box will be displayed.

4. Check the installation destination is correct, and then click the Next Button. The Start Copying Files Dialog Box will be displayed.

5. Check the installation destination is correct, and click the Next Button. Installation will start automatically.

When installation is completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Finish Button.

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Using FinsGateway Version 2003

1,2,3... 1. Open the CD-ROM and double-click the setup.exe file in the CD-ROM's

Fgw2003 folder (Fgw2003\Fgw2003\Disk Images\Embed\setup.exe) to start the setup program. The following window will be displayed. Click the Next Button.

2. The following dialog box will be displayed.

3. Enter the user name and the organization and click the Next Button.

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4. Select the required communications drivers for the CX-Process Monitor Plus. As long as there is no problem, select all of them and then click the Next Button.

5. Specify the destination for the installation. If there is no need to change the default destination, just click the Next Button.

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6. The following window will be displayed. Click the Install Button to start the installation.

7. When the installation has been completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Finish Button to restart the computer.

This completes the installation.

2-1-3 Uninstalling the CX-Process Monitor/Monitor Plus Version 1

If the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 is already installed on the computer, uninstall it before installing CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 2. CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 2 cannot be installed on the same computer as the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1. Use the procedure given below.

Note The screen configuration data, trend information, and other data will be

deleted when the CX-Process Monitor or Monitor Plus Version 1 is uninstalled. If this data needs to be saved, copy the data from the directory where

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the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 1 is installed to a suitable directory. Refer to 2-1-6 Converting Data from CX-Process Monitor.

• Screen Configuration Data and Trend Data: If the database path has not been changed from its default, the data will be saved in one of the following folders. Copy the folder as is, and back it up.

• CX-Process Monitor Plus: Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\DB

• CX-Process Monitor: Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor\DB

If the database path has been changed, the data will not be deleted even if the application is uninstalled. Save the data if it is needed.

• Graphic Screen Data: Graphic screen data created by the Graphic Builder is saved in a userspecified folder specified when files were created. The data in this folder will not be deleted even if the application is uninstalled. Remove the data manually if it is not required.

1,2,3... 1. Start the tool to add and delete applications from the Windows Control

Panel.

2. Select the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus.

3. Click the button to delete the application.

4. Click the OK Button. The application will be uninstalled.

5. When processing has been completed, click the OK Button.

2-1-4 Installing CX-Process Monitor Plus

1,2,3... 1. Insert the CX-Process Monitor Plus installation CD-ROM disk in the CD-

ROM drive.

2. Using a program such as Windows Explorer, select CX-Process Monitor

Plus on the CD-ROM, and then Disk1, and then double-click the Setup.exe icon shown below.

The Preparing Setup Dialog Box will be displayed, and then the Install Shield Wizard will be displayed. Click the Next Button.

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Note If the CX-Process Monitor or Monitor Plus Version 1 is already installed on the

computer, the new installation will be aborted and a message will be displayed prompting you to first uninstall the CX-Process Monitor or Monitor Plus Version 1 program. Uninstall the CX-Process Monitor or Monitor Plus Version 1 and then again install the CX-Process Monitor Plus Version 2. For details on uninstalling CX-Process Monitor and Monitor Plus, refer to 2-1- 3 Uninstalling the CX-Process Monitor/Monitor Plus Version 1.

3. The License Agreement Dialog Box will be displayed.

Carefully read the product license agreement. If you accept all of the terms of the agreement, select that option and then click the Next Button.

4. The User Information Dialog Box will be displayed.

The user name and organization name registered on the computer are entered by default.

Enter the license number and then click the Next Button.

The license number is written on the software license agreement and user register that is included with the product.

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5. The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed.

Check the installation destination and click the Next Button.

The default directory is C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-Process Monitor Plus\

6. The Select Program Folder Dialog Box will be displayed.

Specify the location for adding a new shortcut to the program folder in the Start Menu, and then click the Next Button.

7. The Ready to Install the Program Dialog Box will be displayed.

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Click the Install Button.

The installation will be started by the installation program.

To check or make changes to the installation contents, click the Return Button.

To abort the installation, click the Cancel Button.

8. When the installation has been completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Finish Button.

Note Windows may have to be restarted after the installation. If required, restart

Windows in response to the Install Shield Wizard message.

9. After the computer has been restarted, a ReadMe file will be displayed.

Note Be sure to read the ReadMe file before using CX-Process Monitor Plus.

This completes the CX-Process Monitor Plus installation.

2-1-5 Converting CX-Process Monitor Plus Data

The following procedure must be used to convert data from the CX-Process Monitor Plus software currently installed in the computer so that it can be used with the new CX-Process Monitor Plus version.

Check the CX-Process Monitor Plus version.

Move the CX-Process Monitor Plus database.

Note This is the folder set for the database path in the File System Setup. The

Convert the CX-Process Monitor Plus database (using the Trend DB Conversion Utility).

Check the version of the CX-Process Monitor Plus program currently installed on the computer.

Move the folder where data is saved for the CX-Process Monitor Plus program currently installed on the computer to a safe location. (See note 1.)

default setting is C:\Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\DB.

Use the Trend DB Conversion Utility to convert the trend group definition file for use with the new version of CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Start the Trend DB Conversion Utility. The Trend DB Conversion Utility is

stored at the following location:

CD-ROM drive:\MonitorPlusUpDate\UpDatePlusV2.exe

The following dialog box will be displayed:

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2. Click the Browse Button and specify the folder where the CX-Process Monitor Plus database was moved earlier in this procedure.

3. Click the conversion button corresponding to the CX-Process Monitor Plus version confirmed earlier in this procedure.

Monitor Plus Version 1.0: Plus Ver 1.0 format (V1.0)

→ Plus Ver 2.0

Note Some data cannot be converted by the Trend DB Conversion Utility. Refer to

2-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Conversion Specifications for details on conversion specifications when converting to CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Install the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Copy the converted data. When the CX-Process Monitor Plus database is converted, the utility creates

a folder named ConvertedData in the folder where the CX-Process Monitor Plus database was moved earlier in this procedure. Copy all of the files in this folder, including the GRF folder and all files in the GRF folder, and paste them in the newly installed CX-Process Monitor Plus database folder, overwriting any files already there. (The default for the CX-Process Monitor Plus database folder is C: \Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\DB.)

Reset the Graphic Screen data (if Graphic Screens are being used).

1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

If Graphic Screens are being used, the Graphic Screen data must be reset in the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

2. Start the Graphic Builder and select the command from the File Menu to change the file information.

3. A list of registration information for previous graphic screens will be displayed. Specify each graphic file for each screen in the GRF folder in the Monitor Plus' DB folder.

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2-1-6 Converting Data from CX-Process Monitor

The following procedure can be used to convert data from the CX-Process Monitor for use with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Check the Version of the CX-Process Monitor.

Reset CX-Process Monitor Tags Set with CX-Process Tool as Tags for Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Display a monitor tag list on the CX-Process Tool (Execute – Output Tag

Move the CX-Process Monitor Database

Note This folder is set in the DB Path setting in the File System Setup. The default

Check the version of the CX-Process Monitor currently installed on the computer.

Monitor tags used on the CX-Process Monitor cannot be used on the CX-Process Monitor Plus. The following procedure must thus be used to reset all of the CX-Process Monitor tags set with CX-Process Tool as tags for Monitor Plus. If the same tag names as used for the CX-Process Monitor tags are used for the CX-Process Monitor Plus, the work required in the last step of this data conversion procedure can be minimized.

File – Monitor Tags) and confirm the monitor tags that are being used.

2. Register the function blocks for data exchange with the CX-Process Monitor Plus that correspond to the function blocks for data exchange with the CX-Process Monitor.

3. For all of the tags set in the function blocks for data exchange with the CXProcess Monitor, set corresponding tags in the function blocks for data exchange with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

4. Output the tag file for Monitor Plus (Execute – Output Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag).

Move the CX-Process Monitor Database from the folder (see note) where CXProcess Monitor data is saved to another folder on the computer.

setting is C:\Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor\DB

Convert the CX-Process Monitor Database

Use the Trend DB Conversion Utility to convert the trend group definitions file for use with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

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1,2,3... 1. Start the Trend DB Conversion Utility. The Trend DB Conversion Utility is

stored at the following location: CD-ROM drive: \MonitorPlusUpDate\UpDatePlusV2.exe The following window will be displayed.

2. Click the Browse Button and specify the folder where the CX-Process Monitor database was moved earlier in this procedure.

3. Click the conversion button corresponding to the CX-Process Monitor version confirmed earlier in this procedure.

• Monitor Version 1.2: Ver 1.2 format (V1.2)

• Monitor Version 1.5: Ver 1.5 format (V1.5)

• Monitor Version 2.0 or 2.5: Vers 2.0 format (V2.0/V2.5)

• Monitor Version 2.6: Ver 2.6 format (V2.6)

→ Plus Ver 2.0

Note Some data cannot be converted by the Trend DB Conversion Utility. Refer to

2-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Conversion Specifications for details on conversion specifications when converting to CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Uninstall the CX-Process Monitor.

Install the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Copy the Converted Data. When the CX-Process Monitor database was converted, a folder called Con-

vertedData will have been created in the folder where the CX-Process Monitor database was moved earlier in this procedure. Copy all of the files in this folder, including the GRF folder and all files in the GRF folder, and paste them in the newly installed CX-Process Monitor Plus database folder, overwriting any files already there. (The default for the CX-Process Monitor Plus database folder is C: \Program Files\Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\DB.)

Redo the Graphic Screen Data Settings.

1,2,3... 1. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

If Graphic Screens are being used, the Graphic Screen data must be reset in the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

2. Start the Graphic Builder and update the file information using the command on the File Menu.

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3. A list of registration information for previous graphic screens will be displayed. Specify each graphic file for each screen in the GRF folder in the Monitor Plus' DB folder.

Re-allocate the Tags for Monitor Plus That Have Been Reset on the Control Screens and Graphic Screens

1,2,3... 1. If different tag names were used when the tags were reset for the CX-Pro-

cess Monitor Plus, use the CRT Builder to set the tag names in Control Screens and Trend Screens to the new tag names.

2. Reset all of the tag names allocated to objects (e.g., meters and tanks) on Graphic Screens to the ones used when the tags were reset for the CXProcess Monitor Plus.

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2-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Plus Conversion Specifications

The following table shows the conversion specifications when using the Trend DB Conversion Utility to convert CX-Process data to the latest CX-Process Monitor Plus data format. When necessary, set the converted data into the lat-

est version of CX-Process Monitor Plus again.

Setting or screen Data convertible? Remarks

CX-Process

Monitor Plus

Version 1 data

Tag information Yes No When CX-Process Monitor data is con-

System Information setting Yes Yes Settings added during version upgrades will

System Monitor Log Screen Yes Yes ---

Overview Screen Yes Yes ---

Control Screen Yes Yes ---

Tuning Screen --- --- ---

Trend Screen

Graphic Screen

Annunciator Screen Yes Yes ---

Operation Guide Screen Partially

Alarm Log Screen Partially

Operation Log Screen No No Past log data is discarded.

System Monitor Log Screen No No Past log data is discarded.

Tag settings Yes Yes ---

Historical trend data No No Past log data is discarded.

Real time trend data No No Past log data is discarded.

Graphic screen data Yes Yes The path to the graphic screen data must

Graphic objects Yes Yes The earlier version’s data is converted as-

convertible

CX-Process

Monitor data

Par tially convertible

verted, the tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus must be created again.

be set to their default values.

be set again. For details, For details, refer to the instructions on resetting graphic screen data in 2-1-5 or 2-1-6.

is, but new functions added during version upgrades cannot be used. When you want to use new functions, the data must be created again in the new version of Monitor Plus.

• The Operation Guide Message settings are converted.

• Past log data is discarded.

• The alarm messages and alarm tag settings are converted.

• Past log data is discarded.

Connecting the PLC Section 2-2

2-2 Connecting the PLC

The following three methods can be used to connect to the PLC. Regardless of the connection method, the FinsGateway communications driver (embedded version) is used.

Communications

network

Host Link Network (See note.)

Controller Link Network

Ethernet Network ETN_UNIT Driver Connecting through the Ethernet

Note Host Link communications use FINS commands wrapped in header and ter-

minator data (i.e., SYSWAY-CV for FinsGateway). Host Link communications (SYSMAC WAY) is set for the CPU Unit.

2-2-1 Connecting via Host Link

FinsGateway

Contents

communications

driver

Serial Unit Driver Connecting to the peripheral or RS-

232C port of the PLC over Host Link.

CLK (PCI slot) Driver (Not supported by FinsGateway Version 2)

Connecting through the Controller Link Support Board to a PLC with a Controller Link Unit mounted.

Board to a PLC with an Ethernet Unit mounted.

The personal computer uses the FinsGateway’s Serial Unit Driver to connect to the peripheral or RS-232C port of the PLC via Host Link communications.

Connections to the Peripheral Port of the CPU Unit

CX-Process Monitor Plus

IBM PC/AT or compatible (9-pin male)

CS1W-CN226 or CS1W-CN626 Connecting Cable

Loop Control Unit

CS1 CPU Unit

Peripheral port

Connections to the RS-232C port of the CPU Unit or Serial Communications Board or Unit

CX-Process Monitor Plus

IBM PC/AT or compatible (9-pin male)

XW2Z-200S-CV Connectin

Cable

Loop Control Unit

Note 1. The Serial Communications Mode must be set to Host Link.

Host Link communications use FINS commands wrapped in header and terminator data (i.e., SYSWAY-CV for FinsGateway). The peripheral bus cannot be used.

2. The FinsGateway Serial Unit Driver must be installed to enable connecting the PLC via Host Link communications.

3. The following Connecting Cables are used to connect the CX-Process Tool (personal computer) to the PLC (CPU Unit or Serial Communications Board/Unit).

CS1 CPU Unit

RS-232C Por

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Connecting Cables

Unit Port on Unit Computer Port on com-

CPU Unit Built-in

Serial Communications Board or Unit

peripheral port

Built-in RS232C port Female 9-pin D-SUB

RS-232C port Female 9-pin D-SUB

IBM PC/ AT o r c om patible

Male 9-pin DSUB

Note Touch a grounded metal to discharge all static electricity from your body

before connecting any of the above cable connectors to the RS-232C port of the PLC. The XW2Z-@@@S-CV Cable uses the anti-static XM2S-0911-E Connector Hood. For safety sake, however, discharge all static electricity from your body before touching the connector.

The following components are used to connect RS-232C cable to the peripheral port.

puter

Serial Com-

munications

Mode

Host Link CS1W-CN226 2.0 m ---

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN626 6.0 m

XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m Anti-static

XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m

XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m anti-static

XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m

connector

Unit Port on Unit Com-

CPU Unit Built-in

Unit Port on Unit Com-

CPU Unit Built-in

Unit Port on Unit Com-

CPU Unit Built-in RS-

Serial Communications Board or Unit

peripheral port

232C port Female 9-pin D-SUB

RS-232C Port Female 9-pin D-SUB

puter

IBM PC/ AT o r compatible

Port on com-

puter

Male 9-pin DSUB

Serial Com-

munications

Mode

SYSMAC WAY (Host Link)

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN118 + XW2Z-200S-CV/ 500S-CV

CS1W-CN118 + XW2Z-200S-V/ 500S-V

0.1 m + (2 or 5 m)

The XW2Z@@@S-CV is an antistatic connector.

---

The following components are available for connecting the CQM1-CIF01 or CQM1-CIF02 Cable to the peripheral port.

puter

IBM PC/ AT o r compatible

Port on com-

puter

Male 9-pin DSUB

Serial Com-

munications

Mode

SYSMAC WAY (Host Link)

Model Length Remarks

CS1W-CN114 + CQM1-CIF02

0.05 m +

3.3 m

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The following components are available for connecting the IBM PC/AT or compatible over RS-232C

puter

IBM PC/ AT o r compatible

Port on com-

puter

Male 9-pin DSUB

Serial Com-

munications

Mode

SYSMAC WAY (Host Link)

Model Length Remarks

XW2Z-200S-V 2 m ---

XW2Z-500S-V 5 m

XW2Z-200S-V 2 m

XW2Z-500S-V 5 m

Connecting the PLC Section 2-2

2-2-2 Connecting through a Controller Link Support Board

The personal computer uses the FinsGateway Controller Link Driver to connect to the PLC over a Controller Link Network.

Controller Link Unit Models

CX-Process Monitor Plus (IBM PC/AT or compatible)

Note The FinsGateway CLK (PCI) Driver or Controller Link Driver with FinsGateway

version 2 or higher must be installed to enable connecting the PLC via a Controller Link Network.

Controller Link Unit PLC Unit Type Transmission path

CS1W-CLK21-V1 CS1 CPU Bus Unit Wired Twisted-pair cable

CS1W-CLK12-V1 Optical Ring Optical fiber cable

CS1W-CLK52-V1 Optical GI Optical fiber cable

CJ1W-CLK21-V1 CJ CPU Bus Unit Wired Twisted-pair cable

Loop Control Unit

Controller Link Unit

Controller Link Support Board

Loop Control Unit Controller Link Unit

Controller Link Network

Controller Link Support Boards

Controller Link Support Board

3G8F7-CLK12-V1 Optical fiber cable

3G8F7-CLK52-V1

3G8F7-CLK21-V1 Wire

3G8F5-CLK11-V1 Optical fiber cable IBM PC/AT or com-

3G8F5-CLK21-V1 Wire

2-2-3 Connections via Ethernet

The personal computer uses the FinsGateway ETN_UNIT Driver to connects to the PLC via Ethernet.

CX-Process Monitor Plus IBM PC/AT or compatible

Ethernet Unit

Ethernet Board

Transmission

medium

(ring configuration)

Loop Control Unit

Ethernet

IBM PC/AT or compatible (PCI slot)

patible

Loop Control Unit

Ethernet Unit

Computer FinsGateway

Driver

CLK (PCI slot) Driver

(FinsGateway Version 2 cannot be used.)

Controller Link Driver

Note The FinsGateway ETN_UNIT Driver must be installed to enable connecting

the PLC via Ethernet.

Connecting the PLC Section 2-2

Ethernet Unit Model

Model PLC Unit Transmission path

CS1W-ETN01 CS Series CPU Bus Unit Ethernet 10Base-5

CS1W-ETN11 Ethernet 10Base-T

CS1W-ETN21 Ethernet 10Base-T

CJ1W-ETN11 CJ CPU Bus Unit Ethernet 10Base-T

CJ1W-ETN21 Ethernet 10Base-T

SECTION 3

Exchanging Data with Monitor Plus

This section explains how to exchange analog and digital (contact) data between Monitor Plus and the function blocks in Loop Control Units and Boards.

3-1 Data Exchange Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-1-1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-1-2 Exchanging Data with Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-1-3 Exchanging Analog Signal Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3-1-4 Exchanging Contact Signal Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3-1-5 Exchanging Data with the User Link Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3-2 Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-3 Loop Control Unit Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

3-3-1 System Information Area Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

3-3-2 Applicable Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

3-1 Data Exchange Method

3-1-1 Overview

The function blocks listed in the following table must be registered/connected in the Loop Control Unit/Board in order for the Monitor Plus Software to access data in the Loop Control Unit/Board. Data is exchanged using the function blocks and the tags set in those function block.

There are 4 possible cases, as shown in the following table.

Case Data

exchanged

1 Function block

(See note.)

2 Analog signals When monitoring analog signals:

3 Contact signals 1. Register the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) and In-

4 User link table None Set the user link table.

Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

1. Register Send All Blocks (Block Model 462) and Receive All Blocks (Block Model 461).

2. Set CSV tags in the function blocks.

1. Register the Input Selector (Block Model 162).

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Input Selector (Block Model 162).

3. Connect the function block’s analog signals in the Input Selector (Block Model 162).

When setting analog signals:

1. Register the Constant Generator (Block Model 166).

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Constant Generator (Block Model 166).

3. Connect the function block’s analog signals in the Constant Generator (Block Model 166).

ternal Switch (Block Model 209).

2. Set the target and source designations in the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201).

3. Set the tags for Monitor Plus. When setting contact signals: Specify the Internal Switch’s (Block Model 209) ITEM tags as settings When monitoring contact signals: Specify the Internal Switch’s (Block Model 209) ITEM tags as displays.

1. Set the HMI function settings in the System Common Block (Block Model

000).

2. Set CSV tags in the function block.

Note Each function block’s ITEM list indicates which ITEMs will be read or written.

(An ITEM will not be read or written if “–––” is indicated for the R/W Mode in the According to HMI or According to Monitor Plus columns.)

3-1-2 Exchanging Data with Function Blocks

This section explains how to use Monitor Plus to read and write data in function blocks within the Loop Control Unit or Board.

Loop Control Unit Monitor Plus can be used to set function block data with Receive All Blocks

(Block Model 461) and monitor function block data with Send All Blocks (Block Model 462).

Setting Function Block Data from Monitor Plus

Monitor Plus writes data directly to the specified function block’s tag. The Receive All Blocks (Block Model 461) function block must be registered in advance.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

Setting Example:

Monitor Plus

ITEMs accessed by

Loop Control Unit

Basic PID Block

Receive All Blocks

Specify tags for Monitor Plus and write directly.

Receive/Send All Blocks

High/Low Limit

Timer

Monitoring Function Block Data from Monitor Plus

Monitor Plus monitors the Loop Control Unit’s function block data through the Send All Blocks (Block Model 462) function block.

Monitoring Example:

Monitor Plus

ITEMs accessed by Receive/Send All Blocks

Loop Control Unit

Basic PID Block

High/Low Limit

Timer

Send All Blocks

Send

CPU Unit

Data area Allocation

Control Block

Operation Block

External Controller Block

Specify tags for Monitor Plus and read.

Function Blocks

Control blocks (Block Models 001 to 034)

Operation blocks (Block Models 111 to 224)

Monitor Plus actually monitors data as shown in the following diagram.

Loop Control Unit CPU Unit

Send All Blocks

Send Stop Switch

Number of control blocks

Sends corresponding ITEMS for the specified number of blocks starting with block address 001.

Number of operation blocks

Sends corresponding ITEMS for the specified number of blocks starting with block address 100.

Any I/O memory words (CIO, WR, HR, DM, or EM bank 0)

Block address 001 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address n ITEMS (20 words) Block address 100 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address m ITEMS (20 words)

Specify tags for Monitor Plus and read.

Monitor Plus

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

Loop Control Board Monitor Plus uses the HMI function to set and monitor function block data.

Loop Control Unit CPU Unit

Monitor Plus

I/O memory

System Common Block's allocated ITEMS

Control Block's allocated ITEMS

Operation Block's allocated ITEMS

HMI function

Each operation cycle (See note.)

EM area (EM bank allocated to the HMI function)

Specify CSV tags and read.

Specify CSV tags and write.

HMI Function

The HMI function constantly exchanges ITEM data (20 words/block) of Control Blocks, Operation Blocks, External Controller Blocks, and the System Common Block with the specified words in an EM bank in the CPU Unit in the order of function block addresses.

Loop Control Unit CPU Unit

Data area for HMI function EM area Example: EM bank 0 specified

System Common block (Block Model 000)

Control/ Operation blocks (Block Models 001 to 500)

External Controller blocks (Block Models 601 to 632)

System Common block (Block Model 000)

Control/ Operation blocks (Block Models 001 to 500)

External Controller blocks (Block Models 601 to 632)

Function block

Block address

Send

Receive

Block address 000 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 001 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 500 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 601 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 632 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 000 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 001 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 500 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 601 ITEMS (20 words)

Block address 632 ITEMS (20 words)

Read

Monitor Plus

Write

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

3-1-3 Exchanging Analog Signal Data

The Loop Control Unit or Board’s analog signal data can be read and written as follows:

• Setting (Writing) Analog Signal Data The Constant Generator (Block Model 166) must be registered and data must be written to each function block’s analog item. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Constant Generator (Block Model 166) function block’s analog ITEMs.

• Monitoring (Reading) Analog Signal Data The Input Selector (Block Model 162) must be registered and data must be read from each function block’s analog item. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Input Selector (Block Model 162) function block’s analog ITEMs.

Setting Analog Signals from Monitor Plus

Write data through the tags for Monitor Plus set in the Constant Generator block (Block Model 166) from Monitor Plus. By writing to the Constant Generator block from Monitor Plus, it is possible to set analog values in the function blocks.

Monitor Plus

Set tags for Monitor Plus in each analog output.

Loop Control Unit or Board

Specify the tags for Monitor Plus

Function block

Analog

Constant Generator (Block Model 166)

and write data.

1,2,3... 1. Output (connect) the Constant Generator (Block Model 166) to the contact

input ITEMs in which you want to set analog values.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Constant Generator (Block Model 166). Set a tag name for each ITEM (Y1 to Y8).

Monitoring Analog Signals from Monitor Plus

3. Use Monitor Plus to specify the Constant Generator’s tags for Monitor Plus and write the data to each ITEM (Y1 to Y8).

4. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to write each internal switch’s bit data to the specified function block’s bits.

5. In the end, the analog values are set in the function block’s contact input ITEM.

Write data through the tags for Monitor Plus set in the Input Selector block (Block Model 162) from Monitor Plus. By reading the analog values that are input to the Input Selector, it is possible to monitor the analog values in the function blocks.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

Monitor Plus

Set tags for Monitor Plus in each analog input.

Loop Control Unit or Board

Specify the tags

Function block

Analog

Input Selector (Block Model 162)

for Monitor Plus and read.

Function block

Analog

1,2,3... 1. Input (connect) the analog inputs to the Input Selector (Block Model 162)

from the function block’s contact input ITEMs containing analog values that you want to monitor.

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Input Selector (Block Model 162). Set a tag name for each ITEM (X1 to X8).

3. Use Monitor Plus to specify the Input Selector’s tags for Monitor Plus and read the data from each ITEM (X1 to X8).

4. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to write each internal switch’s bit data to the specified function block’s bits.

5. In the end, the analog values are monitored.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

3-1-4 Exchanging Contact Signal Data

In order to read/write the Loop Control Unit or Board’s contact signal data, the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) and Internal Switch (Block Model 209) blocks must be registered as a set and the Contact Distributor (Block Model

201) must be connected to each function block’s contact ITEMs. Set the tags

for Monitor Plus in the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) block’s bits.

Setting Bits from Monitor Plus

Loop Control Unit or Board

Contact

Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)

Function block

Set tags for Monitor Plus. (Select Set"to write data.)

Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Write

CPU Unit

I/O memory

Monitor Plus

Specify the tags for Monitor Plus and write data.

1,2,3... 1. Connect the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) as the destination for

the function block’s contact input ITEM that you want to set. At the same time, input (connect) the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) from the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201).

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Internal Switch (Block Model 209). Set a tag name for each ITEM (S1 to S8).

Select Setting.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

When setting data, select the Set Option.

3. Use Monitor Plus to specify the Internal Switch’s tags for Monitor Plus and write the data to the Internal Switch’s bits through the CPU Unit’s data area.

4. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to write each internal switch’s bit data to the specified function block’s bits.

5. In the end, the bits will be set to the function block’s contact input ITEMs.

Monitoring Bits from Monitor Plus

Loop Control Unit or Board

Function block

Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)

Set tags for Monitor Plus. (Select Display to read data.)

Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

CPU Unit

I/O memory

Monitor Plus

Specify the tags for Monitor Plus and write data.

1,2,3... 1. Connect the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) as the source for the

function block’s contact input ITEM that you want to monitor. At the same time, output (connect) from the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to the Internal Switch (Block Model 209).

2. Set the tags for Monitor Plus in the Internal Switch (Block Model 209). Set a tag name for each ITEM (S1 to S8).

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

Select Display.

When monitoring data, select the Display option.

3. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to read data to each internal switch’s bit.

4. Use Monitor Plus to specify the Internal Switch’s tags for Monitor Plus and read Internal Switch’s bit data through the CPU Unit’s data area.

5. The bit data will monitored.

3-1-5 Exchanging Data with the User Link Table

The user link table can be used to read/write data in the CPU Unit’s memory. The CPU Unit’s memory data areas can be read/written from Monitor Plus by setting tags in this user link table.

Loop Control Board

Function block data

Virtual link table blo ck

Ta g A Ta g C

User link table

Ta g A Ta g B Ta g C

Write Wr (LCB→)

Read Rd (→LCB)

CPU Unit

I/O memory

Tag A

Tag B

Tag C

Monitor Plus

Specify the tags and read/write.

Data Exchange Method Section 3-1

Setting/Monitoring Digital Data through the User Link Table

Specify the CPU Unit's data area.

Select Contact or Analog.

When monitoring, select Wr (LCB"). When setting, select Rd ("LCB).

Always select this option.

Select this option when specifying an alarm tag.

Always select this option.

Setting/Monitoring Analog Data through the User Link Table

Specify the CPU Unit's data area.

Select Contact or Analog.

When monitoring, select Wr (LCB"). When setting, select Rd ("LCB).

Always select this option.

Set the range for analog data. Always make these settings.

Note 1. The link memory values can be read directly in Monitor Plus when the R/

W setting is set to Wr (LCB

→) and reading from the ITEM is disabled.

When reading the link memory values directly this way, set the Link Mode to an external sync and set the external sync contact to the System Common Block’s 020: U0 (always output 0) ITEM.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

2. If the above tag values are changed using CX-Process Monitor Plus when the R/W setting is set to "Rd (

→LCB)" and writing to the ITEM is enabled,

the link memory values in the user link table will be changed and as a result the function block ITEM will be changed. When making the setting, make sure that ladder program and function block operations will not be adversely affected.

3-2 Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange

This section shows example function blocks that exchange data with Monitor Plus. To explain the operation of the function blocks, the examples show how to monitor the following kind of program from Monitor Plus.

Set Basic PID block's SP value from Monitor Plus. (See example 2-1.)

Use Constant Generator (Block Model 166).

Set Basic PID block's Remote/Local switch from Monitor Plus. (See example 3-1.)

Use Internal Switch (Block Model 209) and Contact Distributor (Block Model 201).

First-order lag

Monitor the First-order Lag block's Y1 output from Monitor Plus. (See example 2-2.)

Use Input Selector (Block Model 162).

PV (Feedback from the whole system)

Basic PID

Monitor the Basic PID block's High MV limit output (MHA) from Monitor Plus. (See example 3-2.)

Use Internal Switch (Block Model 209) and Contact Distributor (Block Model 201).

A “main function block” and “monitor function block” are required to create a block diagram for this example.

The following project provides the operations required in this example.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

Step 1: Creating the Main Function Block

First create the main function block, which is the heart of the control system. This example requires a Basic PID block (Block Model 011) and a First-order Lag block (Block Model 141).

The following diagram shows the main function block.

PV (Feedback from the whole system)

Input from Monitor Plus

Note Set ITEM 024 (Set point setting mode) of the Basic PID block to 1 (Remote/

Local). The Remote/Local setting mode must be enabled in order for the Remote/Local setting to be made with a contact input.

Output to Monitor Plus

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

Step 2: Registering Function Blocks for Data Exchange

1. Exchanging Function Block Data

Make the following settings to monitor the MV_C output from the Basic PID block, which is the heart of the control system. Send All Blocks (Block Model

461) and Receive All Blocks (Block Model 462) must be registered in order to

monitor the MV_C output from the Basic PID block.

1-1 Registering “Send All Blocks” and “Receive All Blocks”

Register Send All Blocks (Block Model 461) and Receive All Blocks (Block Model 462) in the project, as shown in the following diagram.

1-2 Settings for Send All Blocks and Receive All Blocks

The following ITEMs must be set in the Send All Blocks (Block Model 461) and Receive All Blocks (Block Model 462) function blocks. These settings specify the CPU Unit’s allocated data area as well as the number of function blocks that will be sent and received.

• CPU Unit data area

• Leading address of the specified data area

• Number of Control blocks

• Number of Operation blocks

• Number of External Controller blocks

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

The following settings are made in this example.

Data area 3:D (DM area)

Leading address 00000 10000

Number of Control blocks 32 (default setting)

Number of Operation blocks 5 (Five are used in this example.)

Number of External Controller blocks

2. Exchanging Analog Signal Data

2-1 Setting Analog Data from Monitor Plus

Example: Setting the Basic PID block’s RSP value from Monitor Plus

This step registers a function block that inputs an analog signal from Monitor Plus to the Basic PID block. In this case, an analog input is being sent from Monitor Plus, so the Constant Generator (Block Model 166) is registered and connected.

This function block is registered and connected to input an analog signal from Monitor Plus.

ITEM Send All Blocks

(Block Model 462)

PV (Feedback from the whole system)

Receive All Blocks

(Block Model 461)

Setting the Tag for Monitor Plus

This step sets the tags for Monitor Plus needed to set an analog signal in the Constant Generator (Block Model 166) from Monitor Plus. This tag is specified from Monitor Plus to set the analog value.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

Tag name “AnalogIn1” is set for ITEM Y1.

2-2 Creating a Function Block to Monitor Data from Monitor Plus

Monitoring the Filtered PID Output from Monitor Plus

This step registers a function block that monitors the analog output from the First-order Lag block (the filtered PID Block output). In this case, an analog input is being monitored from Monitor Plus, so the Input Selector (Block Model

162) is registered and connected.

This function block is registered and connected

PV (Feedback from the whole system)

to monitor the analog output.

Setting the Tags for Monitor Plus

This step sets the tag for Monitor Plus needed to monitor the analog signal in the Input Selector (Block Model 162). This tag is specified from Monitor Plus to monitor the analog value.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

In this case, the tag name “AnalogOut1” is set for ITEM X1.

Creating Function Blocks to Set/Monitor Bit Data

Note It is not necessary to go through the Contact Distributor when using bits in a

This step registers and connects a function block that sets or monitors another function block’s bit data from Monitor Plus. The Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) and Internal Switch (Block Model 209) blocks must be used because bit data is being set or monitored.

Bit data is set or monitored through the CPU Unit’s I/O memory and the Loop Control Unit or Board’s internal memory. The direction of connections must be correct to transfer the data properly.

sequence table or step ladder.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

PV (Feedback from the whole system)

These function blocks set or monitor bit data from Monitor Plus.

3-1 Setting a Bit (Contact)

Example: Setting the Basic PID block’s R/L Switch from Monitor Plus

The following steps are required to set a bit’s status.

1,2,3... 1. Write the data to the CPU Unit’s data area from Monitor Plus, read this data

with the Internal Switch (Block Model 209), and write it to the Loop Control Unit or Board’s internal memory.

2. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to input the data (written to internal memory in step 1) to the function block’s bit. In this case, the bit data is input to the Basic PID block’s Remote/Local Switch ITEM.

3. Set the tag for Monitor Plus (used to set the bit from Monitor Plus) in the Internal Switch’s bit. In this case, S1’s tag name is set to RLSW.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

Monitor Plus

Set tags for Monitor Plus. (Select Setting to write data.)

Loop Control Unit or Board

Contact

Function block

Contact

Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)

Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Actual Setting Procedure

The following settings are used to set a bit’s status from Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Set the tag for Monitor Plus in the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) block’s

S1 ITEM. Set the tag type to Set.

Write

CPU Unit

I/O memory

Specify the tags for Monitor Plus and write data.

Select Setting.

2. Set the Contact Distributor block’s S1_AD ITEM (S1 source designation) to the Internal Switch block’s S1 ITEM. In this case, S1_AD is set to

103011.

3. Set the Contact Distributor block’s E1_AD ITEM (E1 destination) to the Basic PID block’s R/L_SW ITEM (Remote/Local switch). In this case, E1_AD is set to 001026.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

3-2 Monitoring a Contact (Bit)

Example: Monitoring the Basic PID block’s High MV Limit Output (MHA) from Monitor Plus

The following steps are required to monitor a bit’s status.

1,2,3... 1. Use the Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) to temporarily store the

function block’s bit status in the Loop Control Unit or Board’s memory.

2. Use the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) to read the temporarily stored data from memory and write it to the CPU Unit’s data area.

3. Set the tag for Monitor Plus (used to monitor the bit from Monitor Plus) in the Internal Switch’s bit. In this case, S2’s tag name is set to MHA.

Monitor Plus

Set tags for Monitor Plus. (Select Display to read data.)

Loop Control Unit or Board

Function block

Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)

Internal Switch (Block Model

209)

CPU Unit

I/O memory

Specify the tags for Monitor Plus and write data.

Actual Setting Procedure

The following settings are used to monitor a bit’s status from Monitor Plus.

Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange Section 3-2

1,2,3... 1. Set the tag for Monitor Plus in the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) block’s

S2 ITEM. Set the tag type to Display. Set the tag name to MHA.

Select Display.

2. Set the Contact Distributor block’s S2_AD ITEM (S2 source designation) to the Basic PID block’s MHA ITEM (High MV Limit Output). In this case, S2_AD is set to 001078.

3. Set the Contact Distributor block’s E2_AD ITEM (E2 destination) to the Internal Switch (Block Model 209) block’s S2 ITEM. In this case, E2_AD is set to 103012.

Loop Control Unit Precautions Section 3-3

3-3 Loop Control Unit Precautions

3-3-1 System Information Area Settings

When monitoring a Loop Control Unit with Monitor Plus, the “system information area” is used to display and set the system information. To use the system information area, the following data must be set in the System Common block (Block Model 000) in the Loop Control Unit.

Default Settings to the System Common block (Block Model 000)

ITEM Function Setting range Default

043 Leading address (S) of the data memory

for node Terminals

042 LCU number

A unique LCU number identifies each Loop Control Unit when there are multiple Loop Control Units (3 Units max.) mounted in the CPU Rack.

System Information System information is information such as the Loop Control Unit’s unit

address and operating information. When the Loop Control Unit starts, this information is written to the 24 words (8 words per Loop Control Unit) starting with the leading address the data memory for node Terminals.

0 to 32767 16020

0 to 2 0

Loop Control Unit LCU number 2

System Information (8 words)

Loop Control Unit LCU number 1

System Information (8 words)

Loop Control Unit LCU number 0

System Information (8 words)

Leading address of data memory for node Ter minals

CPU Unit

DM Area

8 words

Note 1. The default leading address of the data memory for node Terminals is

D16020 and the default LCU number is 0. Accordingly, the default location for the system information is the eight words from D16020 to D16027 when the Loop Control Unit is started. If the Loop Control Unit is being used with its default settings, do not use words D16020 to D16027 for any other applications.

2. When two or three Loop Control Units are mounted in the same CPU Rack, set a unique LCU number (ITEM042) in each Loop Control Unit to distinguish the Units. In addition, set the same leading address of the data memory for node Terminals (ITEM043) in each Loop Control Units.

3-3-2 Applicable Versions

The Send All Blocks (Block Model 461) and Receive All Blocks (Block Model

462) are not supported by Loop Control Units prior to version 2.0. CX-Process

Monitor Plus thus cannot be used with Loop Control Units prior to version 2.0.

Monitor Screen Functions and Operations

This section describes the monitor screens used with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

4-1 Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-2 Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-3 CX-Process Tool Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4-4 Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-4-1 Starting the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-4-2 Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

4-5 Overview Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

4-6 Screen Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4-7 Control Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4-7-1 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4-7-2 Basic Displays and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4-7-3 Display Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

4-8 Tuning Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-9 Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

4-9-1 Real Time Trend Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

4-9-2 Historical Trend Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

4-10 Batch Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

4-10-1 Batch Trend Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

4-10-2 Collecting and Saving Trend Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

4-11 Segment Program 2 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4-11-1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4-11-2 Segment Program 2 Monitor Screen Examples and Operations . . . 112

4-11-3 Segment Program 2 Edit Screen Display Examples and Operations 121

4-12 Graphic Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

4-13 Annunciator Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

4-14 Operation Guide Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

4-15 Alarm Log Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

4-16 Operation Log Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

4-17 System Monitor Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

4-17-1 System Monitor Screen Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

4-17-2 Loop Control Unit/Board Run/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

4-17-3 Backing Up Data during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

4-17-4 Function Block Error Dialog Box Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

4-18 System Monitor Log Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

SECTION 4

Outline Section 4-1

4-1 Outline

This section explains the functions and operations for each screen primarily for those people who will operate CX-Process Monitor Plus. The explanations assume that CX-Process Tool settings and screen configuration for the CXProcess Monitor Plus have already been completed.

Refer to SECTION 5 Configuration Screens for how to configure CX-Process Monitor Plus screens. Also, refer to the CX-Process Tool Operation Manual (W372) for CX-Process Tool settings.

CX-Process Monitor Plus screen configuration is already completed, monitor the Loop Control Unit/Board mainly by performing the following operations.

1,2,3... 1. Start CX-Process Monitor Plus (refer to 4-4 Starting and Stopping the CX-

Process Monitor Plus).

2. In the CX-Process Monitor Plus Main Window, click the Run Button to display the Overview Screen (refer to 4-5 Overview Screen).

3. From the Overview Screen, move to each of the following screens.

• Control Screen (see 4-7 Control Screens)

• Tuning Screen (see 4-8 Tuning Screens)

• Trend Screen (see 4-9 Trend Screens)

• Batch Trend Screen (see 4-10 Batch Trend Screens)

• Segment Program 2 Screen (see 4-11 Segment Program 2 Screens)

• Graphic Screen (see 4-12 Graphic Screens)

• Annunciator Screen (see 4-13 Annunciator Screens)

• Operation Guide Screen (see 4-14 Operation Guide Screens)

• Alarm Log Screen (see 4-15 Alarm Log Screens)

• Operation Log Screen (see 4-16 Operation Log Screens)

• System Monitor Screen (see 4-17 System Monitor Screens)

• System Monitor Log Screen (see 4-18 System Monitor Log Screens)

4-2 Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus

Preparations on the CX-Process Tool

1,2,3... 1. Set the network address, node address, and unit address.

2. Register the function blocks for data exchange with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

3. Set CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

4. Generate the tag file for Monitor Plus.

5. Download the function block data to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

Operations on the CX-Process Monitor Plus

6. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

7. In the Main Window, click the Run Button to compile the monitor tag file. (See note.)

8. In the Overview Screen, select Control Screen, Trend Screen, etc. as re- quired.

Note Steps 7. will not be required and a specified screen will be displayed if auto-

starting is enabled. Autostarting can be enabled by clicking the System Info. Button when configuring the screen and then setting the Auto-start–Auto-start setting to Enable.

CX-Process Tool Procedures Section 4-3

4-3 CX-Process Tool Procedures

The following six steps must be performed on the CX-Process Tool to pass tag data to the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Set the network address, node address, and unit address.

2. Register and connect the function blocks that exchange data with the CXProcess Monitor Plus.

3. Set the CSV tags and the tags for Monitor Plus.

4. Generate the tag file for Monitor Plus.

5. Download the function block data to the Loop Control Unit/Board.

6. Compile the monitor tag files.

Set Network Address, Node Address, and Unit Address.

The CX-Process Monitor Plus uses the network address, node address, and unit address set using the CX-Process Tool (Settings/Network Settings or Settings/Change PLC) for communications with the PLC. The communications settings for the CX-Process Monitor Plus and thus made from the CXProcess Tool.

Note The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus use FinsGateway as

Item Loop Control Unit Loop Control Board

Function block data to exchange

Contact signals to exchange Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or Internal Switch (Block Model 209)

Analog signals to exchange Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)

Send All Blocks block (Block Model 462) and Receive All Blocks block (Block Model 461)

Block to input analog signals from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Main function blocks

HMI settings in the System Common block (Block Mode 000)

Block to output analog signals to the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Blocks to monitor function block ITEM tags from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Blocks to manipulate or display contacts from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

CX-Process Tool Procedures Section 4-3

Set CSV Tags and Tags for Monitor Plus.

Always set the CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus. The CXProcess Monitor Plus recognizes CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus using tag names. Example for Internal Switch Block (Block Model 209)

Generate Tag File for Monitor Plus.

Item No. of character Prohibited characters

Tag names 16 max. None

Tag comments 16 max. None

Note Set the range upper limit (RH) and range lower limit (RL) for scaling on the

CX-Process Monitor Plus to the range given in the following table.

Number of digits 5 max. including sign and decimal point

Numeric range –5000 to 99999

Example with one digit below the decimal point: –550.0 to 9999.9

Generate the tag file for Monitor Plus using the following procedure.

1,2,3... 1. Select Execute – Output Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag. The following win-

dow will be displayed. To execute an error check, select the option to perform an error check.

CX-Process Tool Procedures Section 4-3

2. Click the OK Button. Compilation of CSV tags and tags for Monitor Plus will begin. The following message will be displayed if compilation ends normally.

Note If the tag file for Monitor Plus is output while the CX-Process Monitor Plus is

running, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Tag information will not be updated if a tag file for Monitor Plus is output during CX-Process Monitor Plus operation. To update the tag file, restart the CXProcess Monitor Plus.

Download Function Block Data to Loop Control Unit/ Board.

Compile Monitor Tag Files. The monitor tag file is automatically generated when the CX-Process Monitor

Download the function blocks.

Plus is started.

For details on starting the CX-Process Monitor Plus, refer to 5-2-1 Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

Monitor tag files that are generated will be created under the following directory and file name.

Directory: Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus installation directory.)

File names: mtagmst and mtagsubmst

\db (The underlined portion is the

!WARNING After changing the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag settings or network configu-

ration, set the CX-Process Monitor Plus screen configuration correctly according to the new settings. Incorrect settings may result in unexpected operation.

Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus Section 4-4

4-4 Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus

4-4-1 Starting the CX-Process Monitor Plus

This section explains how to start and stop the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

1,2,3... 1. Select Start – Programs – Omron – CX-Process Monitor Plus – CX-

Process Monitor Plus.

The CX-Process Monitor Plus’s Main Window will be displayed.

Note When you have finished using CX-Process Monitor Plus, click the

Exit Button in the Main Window. The Main Window and CX-Pro-

cess Monitor Plus will both close.

2. Click the Run Button.

The monitoring process will be started, and the Overview Screen will be displayed. (Refer to 4-5 Overview Screen.)

When the configuration has been completed, monitoring can be started from the Overview Screen. Refer to SECTION 5 Configuration Screens for configuration.

Note 1. If auto-starting has been specified (i.e., if the Auto-start enable option is

selected in the Auto-start settings), the screen that has been set will be displayed directly. (Refer 5-7 Checking Configurations.)

2. When new tag or network information settings are made, the following dialog box will be displayed.

Import Tag Information to Go to Setup Button:

Regenerates the monitor tag file from the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file. When this button is clicked, a dialog box will be displayed to input the password. For details on passwords, refer to 5-2-2 Setting Passwords.

Run without Importing Tag Information Button:

Starts monitoring according to the tag information from the previous monitoring.

Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus Section 4-4

4-4-2 Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus

To stop the CX-Process Monitor Plus, click the Close Button at the top right of the Overview Screen. If a monitoring process, such as data or trend collection, is in progress, a dialog box will be displayed to confirm that the process is to be stopped.

Select Yes to end the monitor process. Select No to continue running the monitor process.

Note Stopping a Monitoring Process That Was Continued:

Use the following procedure to stop a process that was continued by clicking the No Button in the above dialog box.

1. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus.

2. Click the Exit Button in the CX-Process Monitor Plus Main Window. The dialog box will again be displayed to confirm that the process is to be stopped. Click the Ye s Button. The CX-Process Monitor Plus will be closed and the monitoring process will be stopped.

Overview Screen Section 4-5

4-5 Overview Screen

The Overview Screen displays all the menu screens and displays alarms.

Each button represents one loop. Click the button to display the Tuning Screen for the loop.

Click this button to move to the Control Screen.

If a user-set error occurs, the button for the Annunciator Screen will flash.

The status of data collection for a Batch Trend Screen is displayed. Batch Trend Data Logging (Background: Red): Collecting data. Batch Completed (Background: Blue): Not collecting data.

The status of data collection for Segment Program 2 Screen is displayed. Segment Program Data Logging (Background: Red): Collecting data. Segment Program Completed (Background: Blue): Not collecting data.

The button icons for the registered Control Screen, Trend Screen, Batch Trend Screen, Graphic Screen, Segment Program 2 Screen, and Annunciator Screen will be displayed.

Icon Screen type Icon Screen type

Control Screen Segment Program 2

Screen

Trend Screen Graphic Screen

Batch Trend Screen Annunciator Screen

Each screen displays eight rows and four columns to a maximum of 32 screens. The alarm status for each loop is shown on the Control Screen button.

Select the icon to move to the registered screen.

If a user-set alarm occurs, the icon for the Annunciator Screen flashes.

When returning to the Overview Screen from any screen, first select Over- view from among the screen selection buttons, and then select the Overview Screen name.

More than one Overview Screen can be displayed by clicking the System Info. Button when configuring the screen and then setting the Multi-screen– Multi-screen setting to Enable. Refer to 5-6 System Information Settings for details.

Note Auto-starting can be enabled or disabled by clicking the right mouse button at

the top of an Overview Screen. Click the Yes Button on the dialog box that appears and then set Auto-start to as required.

Screen Configurations Section 4-6

4-6 Screen Configurations

This section explains the configuration of the CX-Process Monitor Plus Screen as a whole. The following example shows the Overview Screen.

System Monitor Message Display Area: Displays the most recent System Monitor

Screen Selection Buttons: Right-click here to confirm the CRT-ID, group number, and position of the screen specified for automatic startup. Refer to the table below for each button's function.

Click here and then set a tag name to select any Tuning Screen.

When a new message appears in the Operation Guide Screen, a red mark is displayed, and a buzzer will sound at the same time.

message, and a buzzer will sound at the same time. The message is stored in the System Monitor Log.

Click the Button to delete the message. The buzzer will also stop at the same time.

Use these buttons to start any external applications that have been set.

Alarm Message Display Area: Displays the most recent alarm message, and a buzzer will sound at the same time. The message is stored on the Alarm Log screen.

Click the Button to delete the message. The buzzer will also stop at the same time.

Prints a hardcopy of the screen.

Return to previous screen

Note The bottom line will appear as follows for some screens.

This area displays all the Monitor Screens. The example shows the Overview Screen. Use the Screen Selection Buttons to change the display.

Displays the date and time

Prints error log data on Operation Guide Screen, Alarm Log Screens, Operation Log Screens, and System Monitor Log Screens.

Control Screens Section 4-7

Screen Selection Buttons

Button name Function

Overview Displays the Overview Screen. If multiple Overview Screens

are registered, a pull-down menu will be displayed from which you can select the Overview Screen you want.

Alarm Displays the Alarm Log Screen.

Operation Log Displays the Operation Log Screen.

Operation Guide Displays the Operation Guide Screen.

System Monitor Displays the System Monitor Screen to show system status.

System Monitor Log Displays the System Monitor Log Screen, which registers sys-

About Displays information on the CX-Process Monitor Plus version.

External application start buttons

tem messages.

Start external applications set in the System Info.

4-7 Control Screens

4-7-1 Outline

Use Control Screens to monitor and set the Control Block and part of the Operation Block, to monitor analog signals, and to monitor and set contact signals. For the Control Block in particular, use the Control screen to perform such operations as monitoring Set Point (SP), Process Variable (PV), Manipulated Variable (MV) run status, and Set Point (SP) changes, etc.

Click the Control Screen Button in the Overview screen to display the following information on the Control Screen.

• You can display up to a maximum of eight loops per screen of PID, Indicators, and other Control Blocks as on-site Instrument images. The maximum is 400 screens x eight loops.

• You can perform SP changes, auto/manual switching, and manual operations, etc. (Items indicated by a Button can be changed. Items without a Button are displayed only.)

• You can also move to the Tuning Screen.

Block name (mode) Send source function block, or ITEM

Target function block Control Blocks: Basic PID (011), Advanced PID (012), Blended PID (Block Model 013), Batch

Display SP, PV, MV, A/M status, R/L status (See note 1), bar color change analog signal when an alarm

Setting SP, MV (only in manual mode), A/M switching (See note 3), R/L switching (See notes 1 and 2.)

Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Setting (031), Indication and Operation (032), Ratio Setting (033), Indicator (034), 2-position ON/OFF (001), 3-position ON/OFF (002)

Operation Blocks: High/Low Alarm (111), Segment Program 2 (157), ON/OFF Valve Manipulator (221), Motor Manipulator (222), Reversible Motor Manipulator (223), Motor Opening Manipulator (224), Timer (205), Counter (208)

The following for all function blocks: Analog input signals (Input Selector (Block Model 162)) Analog output signals (Constant Generator (Block Model 166))

Contact input signals or contact output signals for all function blocks, or contact value parameters (Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) + Internal Switch (Block Model 209))

occurs, contact signal

Contact signal (See note 4.)

Control Screens Section 4-7

Note 1. When the SP setting (local only, or remote/local both possible) for

ITEM024 for Basic PID, Advanced PID, Indication and Setting, Ratio Setting, 2-position ON/OFF, and 3-position ON/OFF is 1 (remote/local both possible), CAS is displayed. If the setting is 0 (local only), nothing is displayed.

2. When the SP setting (local only, or remote/local both possible) for ITEM024 for Basic PID, Advanced PID, Indication and Setting, Ratio Setting, 2-position ON/OFF, and 3-position ON/OFF is 1 (remote/local both possible), CAS is displayed, and settings can be made.

3. When set to remote, only auto is possible; manual is disabled (this limit only applies to CX-Process Monitor Plus).

4. Analog signals are not possible.

4-7-2 Basic Displays and Operations

Basic PID (011)

Click this button to move to the Tuning screen. See 4-8 Tuning Screens for details.

Tag comment

SP Change Button

HH (High/High Alarm)

H (High Alarm)

Displays SP position

PV bar display

L (Low Alarm)

LL (Low/Low Alarm)

Manual Pointer

MV Change Button

Up/Down Buttons to chan

e MV

PV numerical value display

SP numerical value display

Remote/local switch

Up/Down Buttons to change SP

Switch to AUTO Button

Switch to MAN Button

Display MV position

Display MV numerical value

PV Bar Display Displays the PV range from upper to lower limit as a bar.

Green: Status normal Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) Yellow: Deviation Alarm Blue: Alarm OFF Light blue: Function block calculations stopped

Click this button to display the Set Label Dialog Box.

Control Screens Section 4-7

Changing SP Change SP using the SP Change Up/Down Buttons.

First press the SP Button, select the value column, and then enter the change using the ten-key dialog (using the mouse), or the keyboard. (The ten-key pad is displayed when the input box is selected. To enable inputting from the tenkey, click the System Info. Button in the Setup Dialog Box, and then change the setting to enable the ten-key.

Changing MV Change the MP using the MP Change Up/Down Buttons.

First press the MP Button, and then enter the change using the ten-key dialog box (using the mouse), or the keyboard.

Remote/Local (R/L) Switching

When the SP setting (local only, or remote/local both possible) for ITEM024 for Basic PID, Advanced PID, Indication and Setting, Ratio Setting, 2-position ON/OFF, and 3-position ON/OFF is 1 (remote/local both possible), CAS is displayed.

When the CAS Button is red, the setting is on remote SP. When the CAS But- ton is blue, the setting is on local SP. Click the CAS Button to switch the setting.

Note When the CX-Process Monitor Plus is set to Remote SP, A/M automatically

switches to AUTO. You cannot set Manual.

A/M Switching When AUTO is lit red, the setting is AUTO. You can change the SP value.

When MAN is lit blue, the setting is manual. You can change MV and SP values. Select AUTO or MAN to switch.

MV Adjustment Area Details: Basic PID (011), Advanced PID (012), Batch Flowrate Capture (014), Indication and Operation (032), Ratio Setting (033)

MV open direction enabled (0%)

AUTO or remote (CAS)

MV open direction enabled (100%)

Manual

Manual Pointer

AUTO or remote (CAS)

MV open direction disabled

Manual

No Manual Pointer

Output limit (ML) Output limit (MH)

Make Manual Pointer and MV open direction settings when registering the Control Screen. Refer to 5-5-2 Overview of Screen Registration for details.

Make output limit (ML, MH) settings using the Tuning screen. Refer to 4-8 Tun- ing Screens for details.

2-position ON/OFF (001) 3-position ON/OFF (002)

AUTO or remote (CAS) Manual AUTO or remote (CAS)

Output operation switches

Manual

Output operation switches

Control Screens Section 4-7

Batch Flowrate Capture (014)

Click this button to move to the Tuning screen. See 4-8 Tuning Screens for details.

Batch accumulated value display

Accumulation Counter Reset Button (S3)

SP (1 Batch) Change Button

Batch Run Button (S1 = ON)

Batch Stop Button (S1 = OFF)

Indication and Setting (031)

Click this button to move to the Tuning screen. See 4-8 Tuning Screens for details.

SP Change Button

HH (High/High Alarm)

H (High Alarm)

Click this button to display the Set Label Dialog Box.

Instantaneous value of flowrate display

Switch to

Remote Button Preset value (BM) display Batch accumulated value

(SM) display SP numerical value display

Main batch display Pre-batch display

Control Restart Button (S2 = OFF)

Control Interrupt Button (S2 = ON)

Switch to AUTO Button

Switch to MAN Button

Click this button to display the Set Label Dialog Box.

PV numerical value display

SP numerical value display

HH (High/High Alarm)

Switch to Remote Button

Blended PID (013)

Click this button to move to the Tuning screen. See 4-8 Tuning Screens for details.

PV bar display

PV Bar Display

Displays the PV range from upper to lower limit as a bar. Green: Status normal Red: Deviation Alarm (DHH, DH, DL, or DLL) Yellow: MV Limit High/Low Blue: Alarm OFF Light blue: Function block calculations stopped

Indication and Operation (032)

Click this button to move to the Tuning screen. See 4-8 Tuning Screens for details.

H (High Alarm)

Click this button to display the Set Label Dialog Box.

PV numerical value displa

SP numerical value displa

SP position display

Switch to AUTO Button

Switch to MAN Button

Click this button to display the Set Label Dialog Box.

PV numerical value display

AUTO input numerical value display

SP position display

PV bar display

L (Low Alarm)

LL (Low/Low Alarm)

PV Bar Display

Displays the PV range from upper to lower limit as a bar. Green: Status normal Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) Blue: Alarm OFF Light blue: Function block calculations stopped

Up/Down Buttons

to change SP

Switch to Local Button

PV bar display

AUTO input position display

L (Low Alarm)

LL (Low/Low Alarm)

PV Bar Display

Displays the PV range from upper to lower limit as a bar. Green: Status normal Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) Blue: Alarm OFF Light blue: Function block calculations stopped

Switch to AUTO Button

Switch to MAN Button

Omron WS02-LCMC1-EV2, CX-PROCESS MONITOR PLUS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WS02-LCMC1-EV2 CX-Process Monitor Plus (Ver. 2)

Notice:

OMRON Product References

Visual Aids

Before Installing the CX-Process Monitor Plus

About this Manual:

PRECAUTIONS

1 Intended Audience

2 General Precautions

3 Safety Precautions

4 Application Precautions

1-1 CX-Process Monitor Plus

1-2 Basic Operating Procedure

2-1 Installation

2-2 Connecting the PLC

3-1 Data Exchange Method

3-2 Example Function Blocks for Data Exchange

3-3 Loop Control Unit Precautions

4-1 Outline

4-2 Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus

4-3 CX-Process Tool Procedures

4-4 Starting and Stopping the CX-Process Monitor Plus

4-5 Overview Screen

4-6 Screen Configurations

4-7 Control Screens