6
Introduction
Section 1-1
Note
In addition, files can be exported and saved in the following formats.
•
The network configuration (contents displayed in the Detailed Display
Mode) can be saved in the CSV file format.
•
I/O comments can be exported to a CSV file
•
Device parameters of OMRON Master Units can be saved in the
DRM_UNIT (virtual unit) file format for open network controllers.
•
Device parameters of OMRON Master Units can be saved in the NX-
Server file format for the DeviceNet.
1-1-6
Importing Version 1 Configurator Files
Version 2
of the Configurator can import files created with version 1 of the
Configurator.
1-1-7
Functions of the Configurator
The DeviceNet Configurator has 2 modes: Online and offline.
Online: The Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet network for net-
work communications.
Offline: The Configurator is not connected to the DeviceNet network.
The Configurator has the following functions that allow the user to design, set
up, and control the DeviceNet network.
Windows 95, 98, Me,
NT4.0, 2000, or XP
Compatibility
The Configurator will operate under the Windows operating systems.
Other applications can be run simultaneously while monitoring the DeviceNet
network’s status.
Note
The ISA Board is compatible with Windows 95, 98, and NT4.0 only.
The PCMCIA Card is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP
only.
Graphic Displays
The Configurator has Windows-style displays that are easy to understand and
easy to use.
Required master and slave settings are made just by selecting the icons. It is
not necessary to input complicated commands. Even a beginner can make
settings and monitor operation with ease.
Network Management
The Configurator constructs a virtual network in the Network Configuration
Window and adds necessary devices to the network. The construction of the
network is thus possible offline.
It is possible for the virtual network (i.e., the Network Configuration Window)
to read the network configuration from a file or actual network.
Furthermore, the network configuration can be downloaded from the virtual
network (i.e., the Network Configuration Window) and all settings can be reg-
istered with actual devices.
Online Connections to
DeviceNet Network
The online functions of the Configurator are executed by connecting the Con-
figurator to the DeviceNet network through a dedicated Board or Card. (In that
case, the Configurator will be treated as a single node on the DeviceNet net-
work.)
Files
Description
Extension
Network configuration
files
The parameter file for all devices (master
and slave devices) on a single virtual
network (Network Configuration Window).
.ntf
Master parameter files Parameters for each master device
.dsf
Slave parameter files
Parameters for each slave device
.dpf
Summary of Contents for 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1
Page 3: ...iv ...
Page 5: ...vi ...
Page 9: ...x ...
Page 13: ...xiv ...
Page 19: ......
Page 33: ...14 Operating Environment Section 1 3 ...
Page 145: ......
Page 161: ......
Page 165: ......
Page 167: ......
Page 173: ......
Page 175: ......
Page 177: ......
Page 179: ......
Page 181: ......
Page 187: ......