OMRON WS02-MNTC1 User Manual
Cat. No. W436-E1-02
SYSMAC
WS02-MNTC1
CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.2
WS02-MNTC1 CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.2
Operation Manual
Revised February 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
SECTION 1
CX-Motion-NCF Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SECTION 2
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 Connecting to PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SECTION 3
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3-1 Screen Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3-2 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SECTION 4
Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SECTION 5
Editing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5-1 Editing Unit Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5-2 Editing Servo Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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SECTION 6
Saving and Reading Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6-1 Saving Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6-2 Reading Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6-3 Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6-4 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6-5 Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SECTION 7
Transferring and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7-3 Downloading Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7-4 Uploading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7-5 Comparing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7-6 Writing to Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SECTION 8
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8-1 Unit Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8-2 Axis Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SECTION 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9-1 Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SECTION 10
Error Log and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10-1 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
10-2 Error Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
10-3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation, and operation of the WS02-MNTC1 CX-Motion-NCF software
package and includes the sections described below. The CX-Motion-NCF runs on Windows 98, Me,
NT4.0, 2000, and XP and is used to set and transfer data used by CJ1W-NCF71 Position Control Units
(also referred to as PCUs or NC Units), save and print the PCU data, and monitor the PCU’s operating
status.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to install or operate the CX-Motion-NCF. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section. Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the informa-
tion provided before setting up or using an application for a Position Control Unit.
Name Contents Cat. No.
SYSMAC WS02-MNTC1
CX-Motion-NCF
Operation Manual
SYSMAC CJ1W-NCF71
Position Control Units
Operation Manual
SYSMAC CXONE-AL@@-E
CX-Integrator
Operation Manual
(suffixes omitted)
Describes the operating procedures for the CX-Motion-NCF W436 (this manual)
Describes the basic operation of the Position Control Unit. W426
Describes the operating procedures for the CX-integrator. W445
For details on procedures for installing the CX-Motion-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package, refer to the CX-One Setup Manual provided with CX-One.
Cat. No. Model Name Contents
W444 CXONE-AL@@-E CX-One Setup Manual Installation and overview of CX-One FA
Integrated Tool Package.
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Precautions provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-NCF, Programmable Controller,
and related devices.
Section 1 provides an overview of the CX-Motion-NCF, and describes the functions and system configuration required to operate the CX-Motion-NCF.
Section 2 provides information on installing CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server, and connecting to the
PLC.
Section 3 describes each of the screens and basic operations.
Section 4 provides information on creating projects and adding/deleting Position Control Units and
Servo Drivers.
Section 5 describes the operations used to edit Unit Parameters and Servo Parameters.
Section 6 describes the operations used to save and read newly created projects. Information is also
provided on importing, exporting, and printing procedures.
Section 7 describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer
and Position Control Unit/Servo Driver, and to write data transferred to the Position Control Unit to the
Position Control Unit's flash memory.
Section 8 provides information on the Monitor Windows that are used to display the Position Control
Unit's communications status, error status, and axis's present position and status.
Section 9 describes the jogging operations for each axis.
Section 10 provides information on troubleshooting errors that may occur, meanings of error codes,
and the procedures required to reset errors in the Unit or axes.
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
WARRANTY
OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY.
In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON'S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS
WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.
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Application Considerations
SUITABILITY FOR USE
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products.
At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying
ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
system, or other application or use.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses
listed may be suitable for the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or
uses not described in this manual.
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED
FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any
consequence thereof.
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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be changed
without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key
specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any
time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does
not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must
correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and
Limitations of Liability.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
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Version Upgrade Information
Improvements from Version 1.0 to Version 1.1
Supporting New Models of W-series Servo Driver
Item Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1
Applicable Servo Drivers W-series Servo Drivers W-series Servo Drivers
W-series Servo Drivers with Built-in MECHATROLINK Communications
Improvements from Version 1.1 to Version 1.2
Installing the CX-Motion-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package
Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2
The CX-Motion-NCF could be installed
only independently.
CX-Motion-NCF Startup Method
Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2
The CX-Motion-NCF could be started
only from the Windows Start Menu.
The CX-Motion-NCF can be installed as one of the functions of the CX-One
Integrated Tool Package.
The CX-Motion-NCF can also be started by right-clicking the following Position
Control Unit in the I/O Table Window opened from the CX-Programmer that
was installed from the CX-One and selecting Start Special Application from
the pop-up menu.
• CJ1W-NC71
Note When Start with Settings Inherited is selected, a new project will be
created and a Position Control Unit will be automatically added.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-NCF software package.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Motion-NCF.
You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CXMotion-NCF.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
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Intended Audience 1
1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the
manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used
improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide
the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that the CX-Motion-NCF and related devices be used
for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in
applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult
with your OMRON representative before applying Position Control Units and
related devices to the above-mentioned applications.
3 Safety Precautions
!WARNING Do not attempt to take any Unit apart while the power is being supplied. Doing
so may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Never touch any of the terminals while power is being supplied. Doing so may
result in serious electric shock.
!WARNING Always back up parameter data or other data to the flash memory after it has
been transferred to the Position Control Unit. If transferred data is not backed
up in flash memory, the previous settings may be used the next time the
power is turned ON, resulting in a malfunction.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring parameters or other
data to another node. Doing either of these without confirming safety may
result in injury.
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!Caution Check that the axis number is correct before operating an axis from the CX-
Motion-NCF.
Operating Environment Precautions 4
4 Operating Environment Precautions
!Caution Do not operate the control system in the following locations:
• Locations subject to direct sunlight.
• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified
in the specifications.
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature.
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts.
• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals.
• Locations subject to shock or vibration.
!Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in
the following locations:
• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.
• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity.
• Locations close to power supplies.
5 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Motion-NCF.
• Confirm that the correct unit number is specified for the destination node
before transferring parameters or other data to the Position Control Unit.
• Confirm that set parameters and data operate properly before using them
in actual applications.
• Always turn ON the power to the Unit again or restart the CPU Bus Unit
after transferring changed parameter settings, and writing them to flash
memory. Otherwise, the changed parameter settings will not be enabled.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the Unit while writing to flash memory.
Doing so may result in damage to the flash memory.
• Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting
any of the following. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
• Changing the operating mode of the PLC (including changing the Startup Mode).
• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory.
• Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the personal computer while installing or
uninstalling CX-Motion-NCF. Doing so may result in corrupted data in the
personal computer.
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Application Precautions 5
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SECTION 1
CX-Motion-NCF Overview
This section provides an overview of the CX-Motion-NCF, and describes the functions and system configuration required
to operate the CX-Motion-NCF.
1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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What is CX-Motion-NCF? Section 1-1
1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF?
What is CX-MotionNCF?
Features
CX-Motion-NCF is a software package that helps to set, transfer, save, and
print various data used for the CJ1W-NCF71 Position Control Unit (also
referred to as PCU or NC Unit) and to monitor the operation status of the Position Control Unit.
CX-Motion-NCF runs on Windows98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.
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Parameters used with
the NC Unit are set and
transferred.
The NC Unit's operating
status (e.g., present
position, I/O status, and
error display) is
monitored.
Data Management and
Editing in Project Units
The CX-Motion-NCF manages data for several Position Control Units as one
project. Position Control Units are displayed under a PLC and several Servo
Drivers (up to 16 axes) are displayed under a Position Control Unit, both in
tree format.
Communications with
Position Control Units via
Networks
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CX-Motion-NCF communicates with Position Control Units using CX-Server.
Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) or peripheral bus (Toolbus) can be used to perform
online operations (transferring, comparing, and monitoring parameter data)
with the Position Control Unit on the PLC.
What is CX-Motion-NCF? Section 1-1
Editing Servo Parameters Parameters of Servo Drivers connected to a Position Control Unit can be
edited using CX-Motion-NCF.
Displaying Error
Information
Applicable
Computers
Information on the error that is currently occurring on a Position Control Unit
or the error log can be displayed.
CX-Motion-NCF can be used on computers that satisfy the following conditions.
The following conditions apply when installing the CX-Motion-NCF as an individual application. Different conditions will apply when installing the CXMotion-NCF as one of the features of the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W444) for the specific conditions.
OS
Windows 98 or Windows
Item
Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible IBM PC/AT or compatible IBM PC/AT or compatible
CPU Pentium Class 133 MHz or
RAM memory 64 Mb min. 96 Mb min. 128 Mb min.
Hard disk drive 100 Mb min. of free space 100 Mb min. of free space 100 Mb min. of free space
Monitor 800 × 600 SVGA or higher 800 × 600 SVGA or higher 800 × 600 SVGA or higher
CD-ROM drive 1 min. 1 min. 1 min.
Communications port 1 RS-232C port min. 1 RS-232C port min. 1 RS-232C port min.
NT4.0 Service Pack 6
higher
Windows Me or Windows
2000 Service Pack 3 or
higher
Pentium Class 150 MHz or
higher
Windows XP
Pentium Class 300 MHz or
higher
CX-Motion-NCF Data CX-Motion-NCF is used to create project files with the configuration shown
below. The file extension for project files is .mnf.
Project File
(
*.mnf)
PLC
NC
NC
NC
NC
Unit Parameter
Servo Parameter
Software Structure CX-Motion-NCF exchanges data (online communications) with Position Con-
trol Units via CX-Server. In order to execute functions online, CX-Server must
be installed on the same computer that has CX-Motion-NCF installed.
CX-Server is bundled on the setup disk of CX-Motion-NCF.
Either the Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY (Host Link) can be selected for the network type.
Checking the Package After purchase, confirm that the contents of the package are as described
below.
CX-Motion-NCF Model
Number
CX-Motion-NCF Package The CX-Motion-NCF software package consists of the following items. Con-
Product name Model number Setup disk
CX-Motion-NCF Model WS02-MNTC1 CD-ROM
firm that accessories are provided.
Item No. of items
Setup Disk (CD-ROM) 1
CX-Motion-NCF Operation Manual PDF manual on CD-ROM
Product Guide 1
3
What is CX-Motion-NCF? Section 1-1
Item No. of items
Software Licence Agreement/User
Registration Card
Address label 1
Product Guide
Note Software Licence Agreement/User Registration Card has the licence number
that is required to install CX-Motion-NCF. Please keep it in a safe place and
do not lose it.
2
The model, version, and license
No. is shown in the Software
License Agreement.
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System Configuration Section 1-2
1-2 System Configuration
The system configuration for Position Control Units is shown below.
CX-Motion-NCF
Editing/Transferring
parameters
Monitor
File management, etc.
CX-Programmer
Creating/Transferring
ladder program
Monitor
File management, etc.
Toolbus/
Host Link
Power
Supply Unit
Servo Driver
Servomotor
Servo Driver
Servomotor
Servo Driver
CJ Series
CPU Unit
NC Unit
(CJ1W-NCF71)
External input
Forward rotation limit input signal
Reverse rotation limit input signal
Origin input signal
Origin proximity input signal
Interrupt input signal
:
24-V DC power supply for
interface
External input
Forward rotation limit input signal
Reverse rotation limit input signal
Origin input signal
Origin proximity input signal
Interrupt input signal
24-V DC power supply for
interface
MECHATROLINK-II
(16 axes max.)
1-3 Function List
Group Function Details Reference
Editing projects Create project Used to create project files (*.mnf) 4-1 Creating a New
Project
Create Position Control Unit Used to add Position Control Unit data to a
project.
Create Servo Driver Used to add Servo Driver data to a project. 4-3 Adding and
Editing data Edit Unit Parameters Used to edit Unit Parameters. 5-1 Editing Unit
Edit Servo Parameters Used to edit Servo Parameters. 5-2 Editing Servo
Saving and reading
project files
Save project Used to save data as a project file (*.mnf). 6-1 Saving Project
Read project Used to read a project file (*.mnf). 6-2 Reading Project
4-2 Adding and
Deleting Position
Control Units
Deleting Servo Drivers
Parameters
Parameters
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Function List Section 1-3
Group Function Details Reference
Importing and
exporting data
Printing Print Used to print the data displayed on the
Online Initial setting Used to setup CPU Unit or Position Control
JOG JOG Used to execute JOG operation. 9-1 Test Run
Error Error log Used to display the error log. 10-1 Error Log
Import Used to import Unit/Servo Parameters. 6-3 Import
Export Used to export Unit/Servo Parameters. 6-4 Export
screen.
Unit.
Communications setting Used to make communications settings. 7-2 Setting/Chang-
Download
Upload
Compare
Write to flash memory Used to save the downloaded Unit Parame-
Monitor Used to display the Unit's status, axis
Device information Used to read the Unit’s model, system soft-
Error information Used to display error code, error name. 10-2 Error Code
Used to download, compare, or upload Unit
or Servo Parameters.
ters.
present position, axis status, and error information.
ware version, and attached information.
6-5 Print
7-1 Initial Setting for
Connecting Online
ing Communications
Specific
7-3 Downloading
Data
7-4 Uploading Data
7-5 Comparing Data
7-6 Writing to Flash
Memory
8-1 Unit Monitor
8-2 Axis Monitor
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Operation Procedure Section 1-4
1-4 Operation Procedure
The outline of the procedures required to install CX-Motion-NCF and CXServer, create various data, transfer it to Position Control Units, and use in
actual operations is shown below.
Installing CX-Server
Installing CX-Motion-NCF
Connecting to Built-in RS-232C port on
CPU Unit
CX-Motion-MCF Basic Window
Axis Map Setting Window
Starting CX-Motion-NCF
Creating a New Project
Adding NC Unit to Project
Starting Axis Map Setting Window
Adding Servo Driver to NC Unit
Editing/Transferring Unit
Parameters/Servo Parameters
Refer to SECTION 2-1
Refer to SECTION 2-1
Refer to SECTION 2-2
Refer to SECTION 3-2
Refer to SECTION 4-1
Refer to SECTION 4-2
Refer to SECTION 3-2
Refer to SECTION 4-3
Refer to SECTION 5-1, 5-2, 7-3, and 7-4
Writing to Flash Memory
NC Unit Positioning Operation
Monitoring
Quitting Axis Map Setting Window
CX-Motion-NCF Basic Window
Saving Project
Quitting CX-Motion-NCF
Refer to SECTION 7-6
Refer to the Position Control
Unit's operation manual.
Refer to SECTION 8
Refer to SECTION 3-2
Refer to SECTION 6-1
Refer to SECTION 3-2
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Operation Procedure Section 1-4
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SECTION 2
This section provides information on installing CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server, and connecting to the PLC.
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-1-2 Preparations for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-1-3 Precautions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-1-4 Installing the CX-Motion-NCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-1-5 Uninstalling the CX-Motion-NCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2-1-6 Uninstalling the CX-Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-2 Connecting to PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software
2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed
The following software must be installed on the same computer to use the CXMotion-NCF.
1,2,3... 1. CX-Motion-NCF
2. CX-Server (the communications driver)
Types of CX-Motion-NCF The CX-Motion-NCF is available both on an independent CD-ROM and on the
CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. The contents of the CX-Motion-NCF are
the same in either case.
The installation procedure for the independent CD-ROM is provided here.
Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W444, provided with the CX-One) for the
installation procedure for the CX-One.
Cat. No. Model Manual name Contents
W444 CXONE-AL@@-E CX-One Setup Man-
ual
2-1-2 Preparations for Installation
An overview of the CXOne FA Integrated Tool
Package and the CX-One
installation procedure
Note If the CX-Motion-NCF was previously installed from the CX-One and it's nec-
essary to install it from the individual CX-Motion-NCF CD-ROM, always uninstall the CX-Motion-NCF using the following procedure before installing it from
its individual CD-ROM. The CX-Motion-NCF will not operate properly if it is
installed without first uninstalling it.
a) Insert the CX-One installation disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
b) Select the Modify Option to enable modifying the Support Software
that is installed.
c) In the Select Features Dialog Box, clear the selection of only the CX-
Motion-NCF. Do not change any other selections.
d) Continue by following the instructions in the dialog boxes to modify the
installation and uninstall CX-Motion-NCF.
e) Once the CX-Motion-NCF uninstallation process has been completed,
place the individual CD-ROM disk for the CX-Motion-NCF into the CDROM drive and install the CX-Motion-NCF. (See note.)
Note If the version of the CX-Server bundled on the individual CX-Motion-
NCF CD-ROM is lower than the version of the CX-Server bundled
with the CX-One, install only the CX-Motion-NCF and NOT the CXServer. (A message will be displayed if the version is lower.) If a version of CX-Server that is lower than the version with the CX-One is
installed, the CX-One will not operate properly.
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1
Uninstalling the Previous
Version of CX-Motion-NCF
1,2,3... 1. Start Add/Remove Programs from the control panel.
Always uninstall the previous version of the CX-Motion-NCF before installing
the new version.
2. Select CX-Motion-NCF from the dialog box.
3. Click the Change/Remove Button. The CX-Motion-NCF will be uninstalled.
Note The Installer manages the version and driver for the CX-Server. If the CX-
Server installed on the computer is old, the Installer will automatically update
the CX-Server. If the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server is
uninstalled from the control panel, it may no longer be possible to use certain
Units. Do not uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CXServer from the control panel.
2-1-3 Precautions for Installation
This section describes the procedures involved in the installation of CXMotion-NCF on a standard workstation running Microsoft Windows 98, Me,
NT4.0, 2000, or XP.
• Close all programs running on Windows before starting the installation
procedure.
• Do not stop the setup process in the middle. Copied files may remain in
the installation directory.
• Do not turn OFF or reset the computer in the middle of the installation
process. Computer data may become corrupted.
• On Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP, the administrator or a user with administrator rights must perform the installation. Other users will not have sufficient write permissions and access errors will occur.
• With Windows 2000, always use service pack 3 or later. With Windows
NT 4.0, always use service pack 6a. The service pack can be confirmed
by selecting Start - Settings - Control Panel - System. The service pack
will be displayed under System on the General Tab Page of the System
Properties Dialog Box. If a service pack is not displayed, no service pack
has been installed. Refer to Microsoft’s website for service pack installation methods.
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1
• It may be necessary to restart Windows after finishing the installation. If
required, restart Windows according to the messages displayed by the
Installer.
Note Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher must be installed in advance to use the
CX-Server Installer. Install Internet Explorer version 5.0 in advance if it is not
already installed.
2-1-4 Installing the CX-Motion-NCF
1,2,3... 1. Insert the CX-Motion-NCF installation disk (CD-ROM) into the CD-ROM
drive.
2. The setup program will start automatically and the Choose Setup Lan-
guage Dialog Box will be displayed.
The language of the operating system running on the computer will be selected automatically.
If the above dialog box is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM drive
from the Explorer to display it.
Select the language to be installed and click the OK button.
3. A splash window for the CX-Motion-NCF will be displayed, followed by the
Setup Wizard.
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Click the Next Button.
Installing and Uninstalling the Software Section 2-1
4. The License Agreement Dialog Box will be displayed.
Read the license agreement completely and if you accept all of the terms,
select the I accept the terms of the license agreement Option and click the
Next Button.
5. The User Information Dialog Box will be displayed.
The default names registered in the computer will be entered for the user
name and company name. Enter the license number and click the Next
Button. The license number is given on the Software License/Registration
Card provided with the product.
6. The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed.
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