Omron WS02-LCTC1-E - V2.60 REV 12-2003, SYSMAC CS, WS02-LCTC1-E, CX-Process Monitor 2.6 User Manual
Cat. No. W373-E1-04
SYSMAC CS Series
WS02-LCTC1-E
CX-Process Monitor
(Ver. 2.60)
WS02-LCTC1-E
CX-Process Monitor (Ver. 2.60)
Operation Manual
Revised December 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Intended Audience xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 CX-Process Monitor 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Basic Operating Procedure 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Setup 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Installation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Connecting the PLC 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Monitor Screen Functions and Operations 37. . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Outline 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Procedure to Start Monitoring 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Starting and Stopping 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Overview Screen 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 Screen Configurations 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 Control Screens 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7 Tuning Screens 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8 Trend Screens 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9 Graphic Screens 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10 Annunciator Screens 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11 Operation Guide Message Screens 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12 Alarm Log Screens 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-13 Operation Log Screens 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-14 System Monitor Screens 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-15 System Monitor Log Screens 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Configuration Screens 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1 Before Configuring 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Basic Configuration Procedure 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3 Basic Configuration Operations 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-4 System Monitor Settings 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5 Creating Graphic Screens 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6 Screen Configuration 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7 System Information Settings 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-8 Checking Configurations 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5
Troubleshooting 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Reading/Writing Function Block ITEMs 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B FinsGateway Settings when Connected Using Controller Link 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the WS02-LCTC1-E CX-Process Monitor software package and includes the sections described below. The CX-Process Monitor is used to control and
monitor the operation of the CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting
to install and operate the CX-Process Monitor. 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.
Product Manual name Cat. No. Contents
WS02-LCTC1-E
CX-Process Tool
CX-Process Tool
Operation Manual
W372 Installation and operation procedures
for the CX-Process Tool.
WS02-LCTC1-E
CX-Process Monitor
CX-Process Monitor
Operation Manual
W373
(this manual)
Installation and operation procedures
for the CX-Process Monitor.
CS1W-LC001
Loop Control Unit
Loop Control Unit
Operation Manual
W374 Installation and operation procedures
for the Loop Control Unit (except for
function blocks).
Loop Control Unit
Function Block
Reference Manual
W375 Detailed information on function
blocks.
Section 1 introduces the CX-Process Monitor.
Section 2 describes installing the CX-Process and connections to the PLC.
Section 3 describes the monitor screens used with the CX-Process Monitor.
Section 4 describes operating procedures to create screens and monitor using the CX-Process Monitor.
Section 5 describes errors that can occur while using the CX-Process Monitor.
Appendices are provided containing a list of ITEM settings for function blocks and FinsGateway settings
to connect to the PLC using Controller Link.
WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
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.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Process Monitor.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Process Monitor.
You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CXProcess Monitor.
1 Intended Audience xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 PLC and all PLC Units be used for the specified
purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can
directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON
representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned
applications.
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 PLC. If the same words in Data Memory are used for more than
one application, the PLC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.
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 PLC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.
WARNING Do not perform processing in such a way that the Loop Control Unit 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.
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Caution Before transferring function block data (initial setting data or operation data) to
the Loop Control Unit, confirm that the destination for the data is correct and also
confirm the overall safety of the system (including the Loop Control Unit). Not
doing so may result in unexpected operation.
4 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using CX-Process Tool.
Caution Loop Control Unit data is monitored and operated using CX-Process Monitor
based on the monitor tag files 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). When creating monitor tag files using CX-Process Tool, CX-Process
Monitor must be installed on the same computer.
Caution Before using function block data in actual operation, confirm operation by moni-
toring run status (to check the load rate; select Execute/Operation/Monitor
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 Operation Manual.)
Caution The Loop Control Unit 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 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 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 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 execution
of an FALS instruction), the Loop Control Unit 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 PLC, make sure that the facilities are safe.
The analog output values and contact outputs from the Loop Control Unit are
updated when the power to the PLC 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.)
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.
Caution Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting any of
the following:
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• Changing the operating mode of the PLC
• 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.
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SECTION 1
Introduction
This section introduces the CX-Process Monitor.
1-1 CX-Process Monitor 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-1 Outline 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-2 Screen Outlines 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-3 CX-Process Monitor System Requirements 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-4 Relationship to CX-Process Tool 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-5 Relation between Screens and Function Blocks 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-6 Monitor Software Specifications 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Setting and Monitoring Capabilities 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-8 Version Changes 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Basic Operating Procedure 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1-1 CX-Process Monitor
1-1-1 Outline
The CX-Process Monitor is a Windows NT/2000/XP-based application that
monitors the Function Block data within the Loop Control Unit using selection,
Control screen (on-site instrument image), Trend screen, Graphic screen, and
Annunciator screen, etc., via the Controller Link, serial communications, or an
Ethernet. The CX-Process Monitor uses settings and the CX-Process Tool to
create function blocks within Loop Control Units.
Note To use the CX-Process Monitor, you also need License key WS02-LCTK1-EL01
(sold separately). In addition to installing the CX-Process Monitor, make sure to
first connect License key WS02-LCTK1-EL01 to the IBM PC/AT or compatible
printer port, and then install the License key driver before using the CX-Process
Monitor. Also, when using the CX-Process Monitor, make sure that the License
key WS02-LCTK1-EL01 is always connected to the printer port.
You can also perform the following four functions.
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.
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.
Monitoring Function
Blocks in a Loop Control
Unit
Controlling Function
Blocks in a Loop Control
Unit
Monitoring Function
Block Alarm Status in a
Loop Control Unit
Configuring CX-Process
Monitor Screens
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CX-Process Monitor Functions
--- Screen Monitoring operating
status
Controlling operation Monitoring alarm
status
User-defined
Overview --- --- OK
screens
Control OK (Display PV bar) OK (Change SP, switch
between auto/manual,
and perform manual
operations)
OK
Tuning OK (Display PV, SP, and
MV trends for 1 loop)
OK (Change SP, and
change P, I, D, etc.)
OK (Change bar graph
colors)
Trend OK (Display Control
Block or analog signal
trends)
--- OK
Graphic OK (Display status for
contact or analog signal
graphics)
OK (Turn ON/OFF the
contact, and set the
analog value)
OK
Annunciator --- --- OK (Use colors or sound
to notify of an alarm)
Operation
Guide Message
OK (Display message
when Internal Switch is
turned ON)
--- OK
System Monitor OK (Display the run/stop
status for the Loop
Control Unit, display
Execution errors, RAM
checksum errors, and
battery errors, and
monitor the status of the
CPU Unit control mode,
etc.)
OK (Run/stop command
for the Loop Control
Unit)
OK
System screens
Alarm Log --- --- OK (Stored when an
alarm occurs)
Operation Log --- OK (Stores run operation
history; e.g., SP change,
etc.)
OK
System Monitor
Log
OK (Displays run/stop
command history and
Execution error history
when an error occurs)
--- OK
Note If License key WS02-LCTK1-JL01 is not connected to the IBM PC/AT or compat-
ible printer port, or even if it is connected, if the License key driver is not installed,
you cannot use the following monitor screens or configuration screens. (If you try
to switch to the following screens, an error message will be displayed.)
Monitor Screens
Item Screen
User-defined screens
Trend Screens
Graphic Screens
Operation Guide Screens
System screens
Alarm Log Screens
y
Operation Log Screens
System Monitor Log Screens
Configuration Screens
Item Screen
Created using Graphic
Builder Button
Graphic Screen Create Window
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1-1-2 Screen Outlines
Overview Screen
Possesses the functions of all menu screens and alarm display screens.
Control Screens
Monitor and set the Control Block and part of the Operation Block, monitor analog signals, and monitor and set contact signals.
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Tuning Screens
Use this screen to change Control Block P, I, D constants specified using Send
Terminals per block addressed to the computer.
Trend Screens
Display as an image changes due to the passage to time of the Control Block PV,
SP, MV, or other analog signals.
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Graphic Screens
Use the screen to display the device status as a schematic.
Annunciator Screens
Use this screen to display comprehensively the status (mainly the alarm status)
of the contacts.
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Operation Guide Screens
Use this screen to display registered messages when the contact signal is ON.
Alarm Log Screens
Use this screen to display the alarm history.
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Operation Log Screens
Use this screen to display the operation history.
System Monitor Screens
Use this screen to display the system status, and run/stop the Loop Control Unit.
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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 System Requirements
As shown below, the CX-Process Monitor uses the communications driver FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version) to communicate with the PLC (Programmable Controller) mounted to the Loop Control Unit.
Software
Hardware
CX-Process Tool CX-Process Monitor
FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version)
RS-232C port
Controller Link
Support Board
Ethernet board
You can use any one of the FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version) given
below.
• Serial Unit driver
• Controller Link driver
• CLK (PCI) driver
• ETN_UNIT driver
The CX-Process Monitor reads/writes data within the Loop Control Unit via the
Tag names of Execution blocks addressed to the IBM PC/AT or Compatible set
using the CX-Process Tool. Consequently, when using the CX-Process Monitor,
you must first set items 1 to 3 below, using on the CX-Process Tool.
1, 2, 3... 1. Register the Function Block to Exchange Data with the CX-Process Monitor.
Specify a Function Block, analog signal (including parameters), or contact
signal (including parameters) as the source, depending on the Send Terminal to Computer Block (Block Models 401 to 404), using on the CX-Process
Tool. Also, prepare to receive analog signals or contact signals from the IBM
PC/AT or compatible using on the IBM PC/AT or compatible AO setting or
DO Terminal Block setting.
2. Set the Tag Name.
Next, set the Tag name for the Function Block, analog signal (including pa-
rameters), or contact signal (including parameters) you have set as the
FinsGateway Version 3
Creating Monitor Tag
Files Using CX-Process
Tool
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source, using the CX-Process Tool. Also, set the Tag name for the analog
output or contact output for the IBM PC/AT or compatible AO setting or DO
Terminal setting. At the same time, you must set the zero point, span point,
decimal point location, and the engineering units scaling for the analog signals (including parameters).
3. Compile Tag Files for the CX-Process Monitor.
Compile Tag files to pass Tag data to the CX-Process Monitor. The Tag files
must be complied using the CX-Process Tool installed on the same computer as the CX-Processor Monitor.
Note Monitor Tag files are stored in the following directory with fixed file
names.
Directory: Omron/CX-Process Monitor
/db (The underlined part is the direc-
tory in which the CX-Process Monitor is installed.)
File name: mtagmst, and mtagsubmst
It is possible to create multiple Monitor Tags and switch between them. For
details, refer to 4-6 Screen Configuration.
The network address, node address, and unit address for communications between the CX-Process Monitor and PLC using the CX-Process Tool address
settings (Setting/Network).
Note 1. Be aware that you cannot start CX-Process Monitor if FinsGateway Version
3 (Embedded version) is not installed.
2. CX-Process (Monitor and Tool) cannot use FinsGateway Version 1 as a
communications driver. Be sure to use Version 3.
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 CXProcess (Monitor and Tool) cannot connect online (i.e., initialize serial communications) using the Host link (SYSMAC WAY). First disconnect offline
other Support Software or applications that use special serial drivers, before
reconnecting online (i.e., initializing serial communications) CX-Process.
Conversely, while CX-Process is connected online (i.e., initializing serial
communications), other Support Software that communicate using CXServer 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 4 or later.
6. FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version) is bundled with CX-Process,
but you can also use FinsGateway Version 3 (Runtime version). If FinsGateway Version 3 (Runtime version) is already installed, you do not need to
install FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version).
1-1-4 Relationship to CX-Process Tool
(As shown earlier in CX-Process Monitor Conditions of Use, if monitoring or operating Function Blocks using CX-Process monitor, you must first compile Tag
names and Monitor Tag files using CX-Process Tool. Also, CX-Process Monitor
handles all items allocated Tag names as one string. CX-Process Monitor does
not differentiate which Function Block was used to specify the Tag names; Send
to Computer Block, DO/AO Terminal to all Nodes Block, or DO/AO Terminal Settings from Computer Block. (In Tuning screen, however, you can use only the
Function Block specified using 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer.
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 is normally
used to set operation data O.
Set Network Address,
Node Address, and Unit
Address Using
CX-Process Tool
Tag Names
ITEM Settings
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CX-Process Tool
data classification
Type ITEM Example: PID Block CX-Process
Tool
CX-Process
Monitor
Initial settings S Initial setting parameter
for each function block
Forward/Reverse direction,
SP setting method,
compensation method, etc.
Set Cannot be
set
Operation data O Operation parameters
for each function block
Example: PID Block SP,
alarm settings, PID
constants, etc.
Set in special
cases
Set
Note Initial settings O and operation data S classifications are displayed on ITEM Set-
ting Screens of the CX-Protocol 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,
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
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
R/W (S) R
Note Analog values are normally set with the CX-Process Monitor. 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.
Screen 1-Block
Send to
Computer
(403)
4-Block Send to
Computer (404)
AO to
Computer
(402), AO
Terminal to
All Nodes
(408)
DO to
Computer
(401), DO
Terminal to
All Nodes
(407)
AO
Terminal
Settings
from
Computer
(410)
DO
Terminal
Settings
from
Computer
(409)
Userdefined
Overview
Screen
--- --- --- --- --- ---
de ed
screens
Control
Screens
Basic PID,
Advanced
PID, batch
flowrate
capture (See
note),
Indication and
Setting,
Indication and
Operation,
Ratio Setting,
Indicator,
2-Position
ON/OFF,
3-Position
ON/OFF,
blended PID
Basic PID, Advanced
PID, 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
Analog
signal or
analog
value
parameters
Contact
signal or
contact
parameters
Analog
output
Contact
output
Tuning
Screens
(As above) Segment Program 2 --- --- --- ---
Trend
Screens
(As above)
(PV, SP, MV
only)
Basic PID, Advanced
PID, 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
Analog
signal or
analog
value
parameters
Contact
signal or
contact
parameters
Analog
output
Contact
output
Graphic
Screens
Tag ITEMs as
above
Same tag ITEMs as for
Control screens.
Analog
signal or
analog
value
parameters
Contact
signal or
contact
parameters
Analog
output
Contact
output
Annunciator
Screens
Contacts
within tag
ITEMs as
above
Same tag ITEMs as for
Control screens.
--- Contact
signal or
contact
parameters
--- Resend
contact
output
Operation
Guide
Message
Screens
--- --- --- Contact
signal or
contact
parameters
--- Resend
contact
output
System
Monitor
Screens
--- --- --- --- --- ---
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Screen DO
Terminal
Settings
from
Computer
(409)
AO
Terminal
Settings
from
Computer
(410)
DO to
Computer
(401), DO
Terminal to
All Nodes
(407)
AO to
Computer
(402), AO
Terminal to
All Nodes
(408)
4-Block Send to
Computer (404)
1-Block
Send to
Computer
(403)
System
screens
Alarm Log
Screens
Alarms only
within Tag
ITEMs as
above
Same as alarm tag
ITEMs as for Control
screens.
--- --- --- ---
Operation
History
Screens
--- --- --- --- --- ---
System
Monitor Log
Screens
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Note Be sure to send Batch Flowrate Capture (014) and Blended PID (013) using
1-Block Send Terminal to Computer (403). You can specify batch flowrate capture (014) and blended PID (013) as the send source for 4-Block Send Terminal
to Computer (404) using CX-Process Tool. You cannot monitor batch flowrate
capture sent using 4-Block Send Terminal to Computer (404) using CX-Process
Monitor, however.
1-1-6 Monitor Software Specifications
CX-Process Monitor Specifications
Item Descriptions
Product name CX-Process Monitor
Model WS02-LCTC1
Applicable PLC-series CS1-series
Applicable Unit Loop Control Unit
Applicable
Personal computer PC AT or compatible
pp
computer
CPU Min. required: Pentium MMX233 MHz or faster, Recommended: Pentium
Celeron 400 MHz or faster
OS Microsoft Windows NT4.0 Service Pack 4 or later, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP (Windows 95 and 98 cannot be used.)
Memory Min. required: 96 Mbytes, Recommended: 128 Mbytes or more
Hard disk drive Min. required: 400 Mbytes of free space, Recommended: 500 Mbytes or
more of free space
Monitor Min. required: XGA, Recommended: XGA or higher, min. 1024 x 768 dots,
256 colors
CD-ROM drive At least one
Mouse Recommended: Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Printer (See note.) Any printer supported by Microsoft Windows.
Sound board 1 board
Required software One of the FinsGateway Version 3 (Embedded version) drivers given below
must be installed on the computer.
Serial Unit driver (Host Link)
Controller Link driver (Controller Link)
CLK (PCI) driver (Controller Link, PCI bus)
ETN_UNIT driver (Ethernet)
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Item Descriptions
Connecting
method
Connection with CPU Unit
(or Serial Communications
Board/Unit)
Using
FinsGateway
Serial Unit
version
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-CNjjj (2 m, 6 m)
When connecting to the CPU Unit’s RS-232C port: Model
XW2Zjjj-j (2 m, 5 m)
– Communications protocol with PLC: Host Link (not
supported on Peripheral bus)
Connection via Controller
Link
Using
FinsGateway
CLK (PCI)
Driver
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.
Using
FinsGateway
Controller
Link driver
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.
Connection via Ethernet Using
FinsGateway
ETN_UNIT
driver
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.
Loop Control Unit data specification
method
Function blocks, analog signals and contact signals (including parameters)
that are designated as the source by the Send to Computer blocks (Block
Models 401 to 404) are appended a tag name by the CX-Process Tool.
Specify this tag name to specify the Loop Control Unit data.
Data exchange method with CPU Unit
Mode name Description Connection method
g
mounted on Loop Control Unit
On-demand read
mode:
CX-Process Monitor reads
the data in the terminal to
computer send area
whenever necessary.
One of Host Link, Ethernet
or Controller Link
Data Link mode: CX-Process Monitor reads
the terminal to computer
send area at all times by
the Controller Link data
link.
Only Controller Link is
possible
Offline operation functions Prepare the user configuration screen for use in the online operation screen.
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Item Descriptions
Online
operation
functions
User Configuration
screen
Overview
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
screen
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.
Tuning
screen
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
Send Terminal to Computer block can be registered.
Trend
screen
The analog signals (analog values such as the Control block Set Point, PV
and MV, and other analog values) input from the terminals to the computer
are collected at a fixed cycle 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)
Real time trend
12 hour’s of data is saved
at 10-second cycles
appended with up to 480
tags.
Output possible in CSV
format.
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)
Historic trend
10 day’s of data is saved
at 1-minute cycles
appended with up to 960
tags.
Output possible in CSV
format.
Data display Horizontal (time) axis: 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hour time units
can be scrolled
Vertical (8-point common) axis: Graduation can be
enlarged by a factor or 1, 2, 5 and 10.
Data is displayed from the time when the specified
display start time is reached.
Display color: red, yellow, green, blue, magenta, purple,
cyan, white
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Item Descriptions
Online
operation
functions
User Configuration
screen
Graphic
screen
This screen displays changes in the plant status using graphic elements
representing plant devices pasted to the screen from the graphic elements
library (provided with the CX-Process Monitor). The maximum number of
screens is 200.
Fixed graphic elements provided in library: Devices, thermometers,
transmitters, orifices, text
Variable graphic elements provided in library:
Analog input: Bar graph display, numeric indication, tanks
Analog output: Numeric setting (by AO Terminal Settings from Computer
block)
Contact input: Pumps, valves, indicators
Contact output: Switches (by DO Terminal Settings from Computer block)
Annunciator
screen
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 x 4 lines) can be displayed on each
screen. The maximum number of screens is 5.
Operation
Guide
Message
screen
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: 100, Number of display colors: 7
Up to 1000 messages are displayed in a single screen.
Output possible in CSV format.
Online
operation
functions
System
Fixed
screen
Alarm Log
screen
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.
Operation
Log screen
A record of changes (date and time of change, tag name, original ITEM data
setting, new ITEM data setting, etc.) made to ITEM data on the Loop Control
Unit in the Control or Tuning screen is saved and displayed as a list later.
Up to 1000 operation messages are displayed in a single screen.
Output possible in CSV format.
System
Monitor
screen
This screen displays the Loop Control Unit operation run/stop commands,
operation start/stop status, execution errors, RAM sum errors, battery errors,
and the status of the Controller Link Data Link.
System
Monitor Log
screen
This screen displays a log of the run/stop history and a history of execution
errors that occur on the Loop Control Unit together with the date of
occurrence.
Output possible in CSV format.
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1-1-7 CX-Process Monitor Setting and Monitoring Capabilities
Target Function Block Read using
CX-Process
Monitor
Written using
CX-Process
Monitor
Control Block (and part of
Operation Block) Tag ITEMs
(See note 1)
1-Block Send Terminal to Computer (403) or
4-Block Send Terminal to Computer (block 404)
OK OK
Contact signal (including
parameters) or analog signal
(including parameters)
DO Terminal Settings from Computer (block
401)/AO Terminal Settings from Computer (block
402), or DO Terminal to all nodes (block 407)/AO
Terminal to all nodes (block 408)
OK Not possible
Contact output or analog
output
DO Terminal Settings from
Computer (block 409), AO
Resend signal
to Network ON
OK OK
ou pu
Co pu e (b oc 09), O
Terminal Settings from
Computer (block 410)
Resend signal
to network OFF
Not possible
(You cannot use
CX-Process
Monitor when
resend signal is
OFF)
OK
Note 1. Refer to Appendix A ITEM Settings for Function Blocks for which tag ITEMs
you can monitor and set using CX-Process Monitor for Function Blocks specified as send source using 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer or 4-Block
Send Terminal to Computer.
2. Using CX-Process Monitor, you can monitor and set only the data given
above to which Tag names have been allocated. Also, be sure to use CXProcess Tool to make Tag name settings.
3. If using Tuning screen, be sure to use 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer
(403). You cannot register data on the Tuning screen using 4-Block Send
Terminal to Computer.
4. The Control Block and part of the Operation Block (with 4-Block Send Terminal to Computer) are the only Function Blocks that can send to CX-Process
Monitor using 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer or 4-Block Send Terminal
to Computer. Also, ITEMs within these blocks are determined beforehand
for each Function Block as the default. (Fixed names called Tag ITEMs are
allocated to each ITEM.) To send other ITEMs (contact or analog value parameters) to CX-Process Monitor, specify the required ITEM as the send
source using DO to Computer or AO to Computer (or DO Terminal to all
nodes or AO Terminal to all nodes).
1-1-8 Version Changes
Version 2.50 to 2.60
The following functions have been added to the CX-Process Monitor with the
upgrade from Ver. 2.50 to Ver. 2.60.
• Alarms can be selected to sound at recovery (recovery alarm setting).
• Tag ITEMs MHA and MLA can be selected to function as warnings (MHA, MLA
alarm setting).
• The alarm sound can be stopped for a specified tag (alarm stop function).
• The Next/Prev. Buttons can be set to move in Block Database registration or-
der or Builder Window display order (page order function)
• The number of messages that can be registered as alarm messages has been
expanded from 50 to 2,000.
• The Trend Screen has been changed.
• The pen can be changed, deleted, or added in the Trend Screen without hav-
ing to shut down Monitor Plus (changing online trend definitions).
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Version 2.00 to 2.50
The following functionality has been added or upgraded in version 2.50
(compared to version 2.00).
• FinsGateway Version 3 (embedded version) is now supported.
Although version 2.00 of the Process Monitor supported FinsGateway Version 2 (embedded version), either FinsGateway Version 2 or Version 3 (embedded version) can be used as the communications driver for version 2.50.
• Windows 2000 is now supported.
• The monitor process startup operation when configurating screens has been
changed.
The monitor process will start automatically when the File Mapping Button is
clicked when configurating screens. (With version 2.00, the Start Up Button
had to be clicked before the monitor process would start.)
• The graphic file name can now be displayed for a graphic screen button on the
overview screen.
Version 1.50 to 2.00
The following functionality has been added or upgraded in version 2.00
(compared to version 1.50).
• Fine tuning can now be used to adjust PID constants to the extent specified by
the user.
• An Auto-start setting is now available in System Information to specify the
screen to be automatically displayed when the CX-Monitor is started.
• The trend data collected for a Trend screen can be automatically saved to an
CSV file as a specified interval. The file name and save interval are specified
when creating the Trend screen. You can also set an alarm or error to occur
when available disk space has reached a set level (CSV save settings in the
System Information).
• More than one overview mode screen can be displayed at the same time (Multi-screen settings in System Information.
• An Auto-exit setting is available to automatically exit the background task
(monitor process) for automatic ends in Operator Mode.
• The unit can be displayed to engineering units or percentages for the scale display in a Tuning or Trend screen (Auto-start settings in System Information).
• Direct switching is possible from an Overview screen to a Tuning screen, and
the type of Tuning screen (list or analog) can be specified (Auto-start settings in
System Information).
• Previous/Next Page Buttons have been added to switch between the same
type of screen without going through the Overview screen.
• Time-scrolling can be performed on a Trend screen using Arrow Buttons.
• The color can be specified for alarms on an Annunciator screen (Auto-start set-
tings in System Information).
• A setting is available to control the display of confirmation dialog boxes when
contact output buttons are pressed. (Added to color settings in System Information.)
• A tenkey size setting (large/small) has been added.
• Printing the entire screen (hardcopy) has been added.
• Printing is supported for Operation Guide Message Screens, Alarm Log
Screens, Operation Log Screens, and System Monitor Log Screens.
1-2 Basic Operating Procedure
This section explains the procedure up to monitoring using CX-Process Monitor.
Before performing settings and operations using CX-Process Monitor, you must
make the following settings using CX-Process Tool.
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1, 2, 3... 1. Install CX-Process Monitor and License Key Driver (Refer to Section 2 Set-
up).
a) Install CX-Process Monitor.
b) Mount License key WS02-LCTK1-EL01 to the IBM PC/AT or compatible
printer port. (Keep the key attached while CX-Process Monitor is in use.)
c) Install the License key driver.
2. Make Settings and Transfer Using CX-Process Tool (Refer to CX-Process
Tool Operation Manual (W372).
• Create Function Blocks.
• Set the Network address, Node address, and Unit Address (Settings/Net-
work).
• Set the CX-Process Monitor Tag (Tag Setting/Monitor Tag).
• Compile the Monitor Tags (Execute/Create Tag File/Monitor Tag).
• Download the Function Block data to the Loop Control Unit.
Note a) If not setting and compiling Monitor Tags using CX-Process Tool,
you cannot monitor using CX-Process Monitor.
b) You can also enable the Network address, Node address, and
Unit address settings made with CX-Process Tool using CX-Process monitor.
3. Configure the Screen Using CX-Process Monitor (refer to Section 4 Screen
Configuration).
• Design the monitor system using CX-Process Monitor.
• Create and register the Control screen, Trend screen, Graphic screen,
and Annunciator screen on the Overview screen.
• When registering, specify on the screen the Loop Control Unit data by se-
lecting the Tag name set using CX-Process Tool.
• Set the communications conditions with the PLC using the system monitor
setting window (if using serial communications).
Perform the following operation.
a) Select Omron/CX-Process Monitor/CX-Process Monitor from the
Windows Start Menu.
b) Click the Start Button in the Main Window.
c) Click the Engineer Button in the Mode Selection Dialog Box.
d) Click the Set Up Button in the Mode Selection Dialog Box.
e) Enter password.
f) Click the System Monitor Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box, and
make settings using the System Monitor Setting Window.
g) Click the Graphic Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box, create the
Graphic Screen Create Window (including Tag name specifications),
and save.
h) Click the CRT Builder Button in the Setup Dialog Box, and register the
screen using the Builder Window (including Tag name specifications).
i) From the Builder Window Settings menu, select Save, and then click
the OK Button.
4. Check Screen Configuration Using CX-Process Monitor (Refer to 4-8
Checking Configurations).
• Check if you can monitor the Loop Control Unit using the configured
screen.
• Start FinsGateway Serial Unit communications according to the commu-
nications conditions set using the System monitor setting window by start-
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