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4-3 

Manually Setting Data Links 

4-3-2 

Creating Data Link Tables 

4-9 

4-3-2 

Creating Data Link Tables 

Create a data link table for each node registered in the CX-Server file that is read. 
Make the settings for (1) to (8) below. 

 

 

 

 

Node 2 

(receive) 

(3) 
Area setting 
(area/start 
address) 

(4) Send size 

(2) Node 1
PLC type 

 

 

Node 1 

(send) 

Node 3 

(receive) 

 

(7) Receive 

sizes from 
remote nodes 

(5) Node refresh sequence: 
            2,    1,    3 

   

    1,    2,    3  

 

   2,  1,  3 

(6) 
Status area 

Node 3 

(receive) 

 

Node 3 

(send) 

Node 2 

(send) 

Node 1 

(receive) 

Node 1 

(receive) 

Node 2 

(receive) 

 

Data link 

status 

Data link 

status 

Data link 

status 

Node 2
PLC 

Node 3 
PLC 

(8) Offsets

(1) Participating data link nodes

 

 
To create a data link table, make the following settings in order. 
 

1. Datalink Wizard Settings 

 

 

 

(1) Set participating data link nodes.

 

 

 

(2) Set the PLC type.

(3) Set the areas.

(6 ) S et th e status  a re a. 

(5) Set the refresh node sequence.

(4) Set the send size.

 

 

Summary of Contents for CJ Series

Page 1: ...CX Integrator Ver 2 3 SYSMAC CXONE AL C V3 CXONE AL D V3 CS CJ CP NSJ Series OPERATION MANUAL Cat No W464 E1 05 ...

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Page 3: ...CXONE AL C V3 CXONE AL D V3 CX Integrator Ver 2 3 Operation Manual Revised February 2009 ...

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Page 5: ... 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 in...

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Page 7: ...cting Cables 1 15 1 4 1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC 1 15 1 4 2 Connecting CJ series CJ2 CPU Units CP series PLCs and NSJ series Controllers Using Commercially Available USB Cable 1 21 1 5 Window Descriptions 1 34 1 5 1 Starting Methods 1 34 1 5 2 Main Window 1 34 1 6 Menus 1 49 1 6 1 Menus 1 49 1 6 2 Pop up Menus 1 54 1 6 3 Toolbars 1 62 Section 2 Basic Operations 2 1 Basic Procedures 2 2 2...

Page 8: ...2 Printing 2 62 Section 3 Routing Tables 3 1 Routing Table Overview 3 2 3 1 1 Definition of Routing Tables 3 2 3 1 2 Network Conditions That Require Routing Tables 3 4 3 1 3 Routing Table Setting Methods 3 5 3 1 4 Routing Table File Types Supported by the CX Integrator 3 6 3 1 5 Transferring the Routing Tables 3 6 3 1 6 Operating Procedures Prior to Routing Table Transfer 3 7 3 2 Setting the Routi...

Page 9: ... 4 26 4 3 9 Creating Reading and Writing CSV Files Saving 4 26 4 3 10 Reading and Data Link Tables 4 32 4 3 11 Transferring the Data Link Table 4 34 4 3 12 Starting and Stopping Data Links Including Status Displays 4 41 4 4 Automatically Set Data Links 4 43 4 4 1 Procedure Through Data Link Startup 4 43 4 4 2 Controller Link Automatic Setup 4 44 4 4 3 SYSMAC LINK Automatic Setup 4 49 4 4 4 Transfe...

Page 10: ...ettings Etc 6 36 6 9 1 Advanced Settings 6 36 6 9 2 Communication Cycle Time Settings 6 38 6 9 3 Setting Message Timers 6 39 6 9 4 Slave Function Settings 6 41 6 9 5 Setting Canceling Explicit Message Communications 6 42 6 9 6 Starting Remote I O Communications 6 42 6 10 Creating and Editing I O Comments 6 43 6 11 Displaying Device Properties 6 45 6 11 1 Property Dialog Box Common to All Devices 6...

Page 11: ...omponent Parameters to the Components 7 15 7 5 4 Resetting Component 7 17 7 6 Editing Master Unit Parameters 7 18 7 6 1 Master Unit Parameter Settings 7 18 7 6 2 Editing the Registration Table 7 23 7 6 3 Editing the Software Setting Table 7 26 7 7 Editing Slave Parameters 7 28 7 7 1 Setting Slave Parameters 7 28 7 7 2 Checking the Slave I O Size 7 29 7 8 Other CompoNet Functions 7 30 7 8 1 Additio...

Page 12: ...Echoback Test between Nodes 10 22 10 2 1 Overview 10 22 10 2 2 Start Methods 10 22 10 2 3 PLC Internode Echoback Test Dialog Box 10 22 10 2 4 Executing an Echoback Test between Nodes 10 23 10 3 Ethernet Ping Test 10 25 10 3 1 Overview 10 25 10 3 2 Start Methods 10 25 10 3 3 Ping Test Dialog Box 10 25 10 3 4 Executing a Ping Test 10 26 Appendices A 1 CPS File Management A 2 A 1 1 Description of CPS...

Page 13: ...tion 6 describes settings and operations unique to DeviceNet Networks including registering slaves in the master allocating I O monitoring devices etc Section 7 describes the basic use of and how to set parameters for CompoNet Networks Section 8 describes settings and operations unique to CompoWay F Networks Section 9 settings and operations unique to NT Links Section 10 describes operations for t...

Page 14: ... basic CX Programmer operations refer to the CX Programmer Operation Manual W446 Manuals Related to DeviceNet Cat No Models Name Description W267 DeviceNet Operation Manual Describes network communications settings and wiring common to all DeviceNet networks W380 CS1W DRM21 V1 CJ1W DRM21 DeviceNet Unit Operation Manual Describes CX CJ series DeviceNet Units W379 C200HW DRM21 V1 CVM1 DRM21 V1 Devic...

Page 15: ...ove warranty period OMRON will replace the defective media without charge If OMRON is unable to replace the defective media or correct the Software the liability of OMRON and the User s remedy shall be limited to a refund of the license fee paid to OMRON for the Software LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 1 THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST OMRON AND THERE AR...

Page 16: ...xvi Application Considerations SUITABILITY FOR USE THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL ...

Page 17: ...r other reasons EXTENT OF SERVICE The license fee of the Software does not include service costs such as dispatching technical staff ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however no responsibility is assumed for clerical typographical or proofreading errors or omissions ...

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Page 19: ...tant for the safe and reliable application of the CX Integrator You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to use the CX Integrator 1 Intended Audience xx 2 Safety Precautions xx 3 Application Precautions xxii 4 Operating Environment Precautions xxv 5 Guide to Version Upgrades xxvi ...

Page 20: ... transistors As a countermeasure for such problems external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system When the 24 V DC output service power supply is overloaded or short circuited the voltage may drop and result in the outputs being turned OFF As a countermeasure for such problems external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system WARNING The CPU Unit re...

Page 21: ...s always check the identifying number of the actual Units or Components i e the unit numbers and unit addresses or node addresses before executing the transfer Unexpected operation and injury may result if parameters are transferred to the wrong Unit or Component Caution When changing or removing a routing table see note be sure to update the display for the Online Connection Information Window Th...

Page 22: ... places where the power supply is unstable An incorrect power supply may result in malfunction When installing the PLC ground to 100Ω min Install external breakers and take other safety measures against short circuiting in external wiring Insufficient safety measures against short circuiting may result in burning Check all wiring and switch settings to be sure they are correct before turning ON th...

Page 23: ...vices is reset If the Master Unit is reset first it may cause errors in writing parameters to the subsequent slaves For that reason this method downloading the network configuration should be used only when the Master Unit has been given the highest address Downloaded device parameters will be valid only after the devices are reset unless they are the OMRON CVM1 DRM21 V1 C200HW DRM21 V1 CS1W DRM21...

Page 24: ... routing tables are transferred from a Programming Device to a PLC to allow set routing tables to be read Make sure that resetting CPU Bus Units will not cause equipment damage or dangerous system behavior before transferring tables CompoNet Be sure to start operation only after transferring the necessary parameters in the EEPROM of the CompoNet Master Unit e g software settings and registration t...

Page 25: ... 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 in the following locations Locations subject to static electri...

Page 26: ...ferred routing tables routing tables can be transferred only to that PLC Supported When the CX Integrator is directly connected by a serial connection to a PLC without transferred routing tables the connection can be switched to other nodes in the network that are connected to that PLC and the routing tables can be transferred to those connected nodes The directly connected PLC must have a CS CJ s...

Page 27: ...ks You can understand the relationships between networks on one display Also you can easily switch between the System Overview and the Network View Registering networks and components Entered in dialog box for each setting A Wizard can be used to enter settings You can also return to the previous setting to correct it Workspace Window Only networks are listed Components and networks are listed Pro...

Page 28: ...es Echoback test between nodes on Ethernet Controller Link SYSMAC LINK and DeviceNet Not supported Yes Response time can be measured Controller Link network diagnosis Repeater display Not supported Branching information can be displayed by Repeater Units Start Special Application Not supported It is possible to select an Inverter on DeviceNet and to start the CX Drive Support for NSJ Series No Yes...

Page 29: ...Communications Section 1 Overview This section provides an overview of the CX Integrator and describes CX Integrator menus and connections ...

Page 30: ...h a PLC The CompoWay F network configuration can be uploaded or automatic connection is possible using the NT Link protocol for NS series PTs and CS CJ series PLCs Furthermore parameters in slaves on the networks can be set edited uploaded and downloaded Whenever required network configuration information can be saved in files The configuration information in previously saved files can be later co...

Page 31: ...ose slaves such as I O Terminals PLC Temperature Controller or other device DeviceNet CompoWay F Temperature Controller Smart Sensor CS CJ series PLC Uploading and displaying network and serial communications configuration of the target PLC for each network CS CJ series PLC Serial connection NT Link Ethernet Target PLC Uploaded to computer Access A PLC other than the relay PLC can be set as the ta...

Page 32: ...a CS CJ series PLC via NT Link can be automatically detected and set for the serial port of the CS CJ series PLC This is called NT Link Auto Online Setting function FINS networks such as Ethernet Controller Link SYSMAC LINK and DeviceNet Routing tables can be set offline and then transferred online to CS CJ series PLCs Echoback tests between nodes are enabled with CX Integrator Ver 1 1 or higher 1...

Page 33: ... for all CS CJ series DeviceNet Units and NSJ series NSJ Controllers Only setting the DeviceNet Master Unit is possible for C200H series DeviceNet Master Unit and CVM1 CV series DeviceNet Master Units CompoNet Parameter and monitor editing is only supported only for CS CJ series CompoNet Master Units and CompoNet Slave Units Accessible Serial Communications Serial communications Conditions CompoWa...

Page 34: ...s Units and Serial Communications Boards are used as serial gateways to Host Link FINS and access is required via networks via Host Link FINS to PLCs functioning as Host Link slaves Note Serial ports do not necessarily need to be registered in the local network table to treat them as networks to enable using other serial gateway functions Registration is normally not required to convert from seria...

Page 35: ...ons The following applications can be started from the CX Integrator Application Starting method CX Programmer Right click the desired CS CJ series PLC in the Network Configuration Window and select Start Special Application from the pop up menu Data Link Component Either select Tools Start Data Link or right click the desired Controller Link Unit in the Online Connection Information Window and se...

Page 36: ... CS Series CS1D S CS1D CPU67S 65S 44S 42S CJ2H CJ2H CPU6 EIP CS1G CJ1G CJ1G CPU45 44 CJ1M CJ1M CPU23 22 21 13 12 11 CJ1G H CJ1G CPU45H 44H 43H 42H CJ1H CPU67H 66H 65H CJ Series CJ1H H CJ1H CPU67H R 66H R 65H R 64H R CP1H XA CP1H XA CP1H X CP1H X CP1H Y CP1H Y CP1L M CP1L M CP Series See note 3 CP1L L CP1L L G5D Used for the NSJ5 TQ0 G5D NSJ5 SQ0 G5D NSJ8 TV0 G5D NSJ10 TV0 G5D and NSJ12 TS0 G5D NSJ...

Page 37: ...e Automatic online connection is possible for serial communications ports The user does not have to set the computer communications settings The communications settings will be automatically set to those of the PLC Connection is possible to a serial port on the CPU Unit a Serial Communications Board or a Serial Communications Unit For PLC serial ports however only the Toolbus or Host Link serial c...

Page 38: ...ebruary 2003 or later to start the CX Designer and transfer screen data to an NS series PT from the CX Designer through the PLC The following PLCs can be used CS1G H CS1H H CS1D S CJ1M or CJ1H H The CS1D H cannot be used Windows Network Configuration Window Connected component configuration for each type of communications System Overview Interconnections between networks The following communicatio...

Page 39: ...Link Unit mode node address and network address The following functions are also possible if the Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool is started Configuration node diagnosis network participation status current Controller Link Unit errors current CPU Unit errors and differences from node files setting diagnosis e g DM Area parameter setting consistency line disconnection information diagnosis t...

Page 40: ... files can be created by the CX Integrator Files Contents Details Project files cin Connection information to relay PLC all network configurations for target PLC and parameters for DeviceNet masters DeviceNet slaves CompoNet masters CompoNet slaves and CompoWay F slaves These files are used offline to check network configurations and parameters and for other purposes such as printing Each file con...

Page 41: ...files SYSMAC LINK data link table files sl3 SYSMAC LINK user set data link tables Note These are the same as the SYSMAC LINK data link table files sl3 created with the CX Net Files created with the CX Net can be imported FINS local routing table files rtg rxg See note 2 Routing tables of the target PLC Note 1 These are the same as the FINS local routing table files rtg rxg created with the CX Net ...

Page 42: ...1 3 Installation 1 14 1 3 Installation The CX Integrator is installed from the CX One Installer Refer to the CX One Ver 3 Setup Manual W463 for details ...

Page 43: ... Unit USB port IBM PC AT or compatible USB port Peripheral bus Toolbus XW2Z 200S CV 500S CV 2 m 5 m Connector with ESD electrostatic discharge counter measures used Serial Communications Boards Units RS 232C port D sub 9 pin female IBM PC AT or compatible D sub 9 pin male Host Link SYSWAY XW2Z 200S V 500S V 2 m 5 m Refer to the following connection diagrams Connection to IBM PC AT or Compatible Co...

Page 44: ... 9 pin male Host Link SYSWAY CS1W CN118 XW2Z 200S V 500S V 0 1 m 2 m 5 m CS1W CN118 Peripheral port XW2Z S RS 232C cable listed above Connection to RS 232C Port Note The following connection methods can be used when connecting an CQM1 CIF01 02 cable to a peripheral port on a CS CJ series PLC Unit Unit port Computer Computer port Network type serial communications mode Model Length Remarks CPU Unit...

Page 45: ...eries Peripheral Port Programming Device Connecting Cable CS1W CN118 RS 232C CS CJ series Peripheral Conversion Cable CS1W CN114 C series CS CJ series Peripheral Conversion Cable CS CJ series CPU Unit Connection Patterns USB Connecting Cable Cable 1 Cable 2 Port Serial communications mode Model Connector Model Connector Connector Model Connector network type D sub 9 pin female CS1W CN226 626 lengt...

Page 46: ...in female Peripheral port USB A plug connector male CS1W CIF31 CS CJ peripheral connector CS CJ series PLCs Customizable Counter Units Using the CQM1 CIF02 Connecting Cable Peripheral port D sub connector 9 pin female Recommended cable CQM1 CIF02 D sub connector 9 pin male C peripheral connector CS1W CN114 CS CJ peripheral connector CS CJ series PLCs See note CS1W CIF31 USB A plug connector male N...

Page 47: ...heral connector CS1W CN118 CS CJ series PLCs CS1W CIF31 USB A plug connector male Note Only a Host Link connection is possible for CS CJ series PLCs Using the XW2Z 200S CV 500S CV or XW2Z 200S V 500S V Connecting Cable for RS 232C RS 232C port D sub connector 9 pin female D sub connector 9 pin female Recommended cable XW2Z 200S CV 500S CV or XW2Z 200S V 500S V See note D sub connector 9 pin male D...

Page 48: ... 0 5 m max DOS V computer USB port Peripheral USB port Commercially available USB cable CP1H CPU Unit Connecting by RS 232C Cable to the RS 232C Port in a Serial Communications Option Board Unit Unit port Computer Computer port Network type serial communi cations mode Model Length Remarks Peripheral Toolbus or Host Link SYSWAY XW2Z 200S CV 500S CV 2 m 5 m Connect or with ESD electro static dis cha...

Page 49: ...oftware A USB connection is possible for only one CP series PLC from a single computer It is not possible to connect multiple CP series PLCs or an NSJ series Controller simultaneously Do not disconnect the USB cable while the Support Software is connected online Before disconnecting the USB cable be sure to place the application in offline status If the USB cable is disconnected while online the s...

Page 50: ...ontrollers USB port Personal computer CX One USB connector SLAVE Commercially available USB cable NSJ series Controller bottom The USB port SLAVE conforming to USB 1 1 B connector is a dedicated port for connecting Support Software such as the CX One e g CX Designer and CX Programmer Items Required for USB Connection Operating system Windows 2000 XP or Vista Support Software CX One e g CX Designer...

Page 51: ...onnect the peripheral USB port on the PLC to the personal computer using a USB cable The USB driver will be automatically installed when the cable is connected Note If the software is not automatically installed refer to Installing a Specified USB Driver later in this section Windows XP 1 Turn ON the power supply to the PLC and connect the peripheral USB port on the PLC to the personal computer us...

Page 52: ...stall the software automatically Recommended Option and click the Next Button Note 1 If the software cannot be installed automatically refer to Installing a Specified USB Driver later in this section 2 If the installation media is not inserted or the USB device driver is installed for another port a Driver List Dialog Box will be displayed Make sure that the newest driver is selected and click the...

Page 53: ...lick the Continue Anyway Button 5 The following dialog box will be displayed if the installation is completed normally Click the Finish Button Installing a Specified USB Driver If the USB driver cannot be installed automatically use the following procedure to install it Windows Vista 1 Turn ON the power supply to the PLC and connect the peripheral USB port on the PLC to the personal computer using...

Page 54: ...ies PLCs and NSJ series Controllers Using Commercially Available USB Cable 1 26 2 The following dialog box will be displayed Select Locate and install driver software Recommended 3 The following dialog box will be displayed Select I don t have the disc Show me other options ...

Page 55: ... dialog box will be displayed Click the Browse Button specify the following location and then click the Next Button C Program Files OMRON CX Server USB wind2000_XP inf 5 Ignore the following dialog box if it is displayed and select Install this driver software anyway 6 The following dialog box will be displayed when the driver software has been installed successfully ...

Page 56: ...c location Advanced Option and click the Next Button 2 The following dialog box will be displayed Click the Browse Button for the Include this location in the search Field specify C Program Files OMRON CX Server USB win2000_XP Inf and then click the Next Button The driver will be installed C indicates the installation drive and may be different on your computer 3 Ignore the following dialog box if...

Page 57: ... the installation is completed normally Click the Finish Button Windows 2000 1 Turn ON the power supply to the CPU Unit and connect USB cable between the USB port of the computer and the peripheral USB port After the cable has been connected the computer will automatically recognize the device and the following message will be displayed 2 The following message will be displayed Click the Next Butt...

Page 58: ... the Next Button 4 The following dialog box will be displayed From the list in the dialog box select the Specify location Checkbox and then click the Next Button 5 Click the Browse Button specify C Program Files OMRON CX Server USB win2000_XP Inf and then click the Next Button C indicates the installation drive and may be different on your computer 6 A search will be made for the driver and the fo...

Page 59: ...ilable USB Cable 1 31 7 After the driver has been successfully installed the following dialog box will be displayed Click the Finish Button Checking after Installation Reference Information 1 Display the Device Manager at the computer 2 Click USB Universal Serial Bus Controller and confirm that OMRON SYSMAC PLC Device is displayed ...

Page 60: ...ls for some reason or is cancelled in progress the USB driver must be reinstalled Checking USB Driver Status 1 Display the Device Manager on the computer 2 If the OMRON PLC is displayed under Universal Serial Bus controllers installation of the USB driver software failed Re installing the USB Driver 1 Right click OMRON PLC under Universal Serial Bus controllers and select Properties The properties...

Page 61: ...s CP series PLCs and NSJ series Controllers Using Commercially Available USB Cable 1 33 2 Click the Reinstall Driver Button The Hardware Update Wizard Dialog Box will be displayed Install the driver software using the procedure described in Installing the USB Driver ...

Page 62: ...om the pop up menu Note If the Communication Unit is a Serial Communications Board Unit a Start Special Application Dialog Box will be displayed Select CX Integrator in the dialog box to start the CX Integrator 3 Select CX Integrator from the Start Menu 1 5 2 Main Window One of the following windows will appear when the CX Integrator is started Offline Window Network Configuration Window Workspace...

Page 63: ...The target PLC and Communication Units ports mounted to the target PLC will be listed below the relay PLC Relay PLC Communications Settings The relay PLC s communications settings will be displayed to the right of the Online icon Online Relay PLC Target PLC When the computer is directly connected to a PLC the same PLC will be both the relay PLC and the target PLC After Connecting Online The target...

Page 64: ...istered in the local network table Serial port on Inner Board Nothing displayed if an Inner Board is not mounted Serial Communications Board Serial Com munications Board model Same as above Does not change Serial port s FINS unit address decimal Port 1 225 Port 2 226 Note will be displayed if the serial port is not registered in the local network table Communications Unit name Ethernet Unit Contro...

Page 65: ...PLC communications settings The icon will be displayed next to the Communication Unit port that is presently connected and accessible Network Type COM Port No Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Node Address Target PLC s CPU Unit model Target PLC s network address Target PLC s node address Note If an online connection is made to the relay PLC that PLC will be both the relay PLC and the target PLC...

Page 66: ... tables Creating editing and transferring I O tables Error log Displaying current errors and error logs Mode setting Changing the operating mode 3 A connection to one of the Communications Units ports at the target PLC Access is possible Right click the Communications Unit port and select Connect Only one Communications Unit port can be accessed at any one time Communications configurations can be...

Page 67: ...dresses are normally displayed as 0 For direct network connections any FINS destination network 1 to 127 and node addresses can be set If routing tables are registered in the PLCs on the networks specifying a PLC on any network other than the network that is directly connected to is also possible Updating the Online Connection Information Window Display This section describes how to update the tar...

Page 68: ... of special applications 1 Executing online operations in the Network Configuration Window The actual network status may be different from what is being displayed in the Online Connection Information Window Be sure to select Display Change Online Connection Information Window and update the Online Connection Information Window 2 Executing online operations except for connect see note in a window o...

Page 69: ...d and can be accessed will be either or With the CX Integrator only one Communications Unit port can be accessed at any one time To enable accessing a network right click on it and select Connect The actual communications configuration can then be uploaded by right clicking the Communications Unit port and selecting Transfer Network to PC To compare the actual communications configuration with tha...

Page 70: ...layed in the Network Configuration Window The Network Configuration Window corresponds 1 1 with the Workspace Window Online Same for All Network Types The target component s actual network configuration including component parameters can be uploaded online from the target component by selecting Transfer Network to PC after selecting Connect The uploaded network configuration will be displayed in t...

Page 71: ...List Menu and added to the virtual network in the Network Configuration Window by dragging them from the EDS DeviceNet Tab and dropping them in the Network Configuration Window DeviceNet A Master or Slave can be selected from the EDS DeviceNet Tab Page and then dragged and dropped in the Network Configuration Window CompoNet Select the Slave from the DTM CompoNet Tab Page and drag and drop it in t...

Page 72: ...s in the virtual network that was created can be downloaded to the devices on the actual network online Furthermore the configuration of the virtual network that was created not including component parameters or selected component parameters can be compared to the actual network configuration or the parameters in the actual component Note The same functions can be performed by right clicking in th...

Page 73: ...ames and node addresses The node address is displayed only if it has been set Note CompoWay F and NT Links are not displayed by default They can be displayed using the System Overview Setting Dialog Box described later The Network Configuration Window for any network can be displayed by double clicking the network or by right clicking the network and selecting Open Detailed Network View The follow...

Page 74: ...cations See note Version Unit version Component Network Information Networks Number of Connected Network Network address Note Will not be displayed when using DeviceNet Networks Select existing networks from the pull down list Network Information Name Network name Type Network type Specification Simply specifications Network address FINS network address Connected Number of connected nodes Projects...

Page 75: ...evice These are general purpose devices such as computers that are not CPS compatible Human Machine Interface Contains the supported OMRON NS series PT models PLC Contains the supported OMRON CS CJ series PLC CPU Unit models Sensor Contains the supported OMRON ZX series Smart Sensor models Temperature Controller Contains the supported OMRON E5 series Temperature Controllers Note The CPS files are ...

Page 76: ...ch as servomotors and stepping motors Generic Device Other devices DTM CompoNet Tab Page The Parts List Pane shows components installed in DTM The components are organized by both vendor and device type in a directory tree format Select the device in whichever directory is easier to use A component can be added by selecting the desired component from the Parts List Pane and then dragging and dropp...

Page 77: ...one All networks except DeviceNet OK No Cut Cuts the specified range OK No Copy Copies the selected object to the clipboard OK No Paste Pastes the object on the clipboard to the cursor position OK No Delete Deletes the selected object OK No Select All Selects all objects OK No Edit Toggle Position Switches the positions of components in the Network Configuration Window between above and below the ...

Page 78: ...Used to change the device type settings of the relay PLC on the computer The Change Dialog Box PLC is displayed OK No IP address table setting Sets the CX Integrator IP address table Only when the relay PLC is set for Ethernet communications and the network address is 1 or greater Ethernet only OK OK Auto Online Automatically connects to the relay PLC using the communications settings of the PLC s...

Page 79: ...hange Network Address Changes the network address All networks OK No Update Maintenance Information Updates the device s maintenance information DeviceNet only No OK Compo nent Wizard Enables setting component parameters with a wizard for supported components only DeviceNet only OK OK Edit Enables editing the parameters of the selected component OK OK Load Reads the parameters from a component par...

Page 80: ...Net only OK OK Setup Node Address Baud Rate Sets the slave node address and baud rate to a user set value from a computer DeviceNet only No OK Edit Configuration file Edits each settings file DeviceNet only OK OK Edit Configuration file Edits a variety of setting files DeviceNet only OK OK Install of plugin module Enables installing a plug in module DeviceNet only OK OK Setup monitor refresh timer...

Page 81: ... the latest state CompoNet only OK OK Tools Options Sets the CX Integrator operation options All networks OK OK Close All Closes all windows OK OK Next Docked Moves the focus to the next docked window All networks OK OK Previous Docked Moves the focus to the previous docked window OK OK Cascade Cascades the windows OK OK Tile Horizontally Tiles the windows horizontally OK OK Window Tile Vertically...

Page 82: ...ettings of the connected relay PLC will be uploaded OK No Edit Communication Settings Used to change the device type settings of the relay PLC on the computer The Change PLC Dialog Box is displayed OK No Note The following will be displayed when online Pop up menu item Description Offline Online Offline Closes the connect and places the CX Integrator offline No OK Pop up Menu for Target PLC Online...

Page 83: ...OK OK Start Routing Table Starts the Routing Table Component No OK NT Link Tool NT Link Auto Online Setting Automatically detects the communications settings of an NS series PT that is connected serially to the selected Communications Unit port overwrites the PLC serial port s communications settings to match them and connects automatically No OK OK Controller Link Tool Network diagnosis Starts th...

Page 84: ...ration Windows into one PLC OK No Display Error Log Displays present CPU Unit errors and the CPU Unit error log online No OK Status Error of Communication Unit Displays a Communications Unit s status and error information online No OK Error Log of Communication Unit Displays a Communications Unit s error log online No OK Change connection to this PLC Switches to the selected PLC as the target PLC ...

Page 85: ... above or below the network line OK No Copy Copies the selected PLC OK No Paste Pastes the selected PLC in the network OK No Delete Deletes the selected PLC OK No Edit Name Changes the selected PLC s name OK No Edit Node Address Edits the selected PLC s node address OK No Start Special Application Start with Settings Inherited Starts the associated application while keeping the PLC model settings ...

Page 86: ... device to the scan list in another device OK OK Export Comment list Exports I O comments in CSV format supported devices only OK OK NX Server DDE Setup File Scan list information is output in the NX Server DDE Edition file format OK OK NX Server ONC Setup File Scan list information is output in the NX Server ONC Edition file format OK OK ONC DRM Unit Setup File Scan list information is output in ...

Page 87: ...ed No OK Monitor Enables monitoring a device on the network supported devices only No OK Toggle Position Moves a component s icon which is shown in the Network Configuration Window above or below the network line OK No Copy Copies the selected device OK No Paste Pastes the device on the clipboard OK No Delete Deletes the selected device OK No Edit Name Changes the selected device s name OK No Edit...

Page 88: ...ame network address No No OK Transfer Network to PC Uploads the network configuration and component parameters from the actual network to the virtual network on the computer for the actual network of the same network address as the virtual network No No OK Compare Compares the virtual network on the computer to the network configuration of the actual network without component parameters No No OK C...

Page 89: ... parameters from a network parameter file to the selected network OK OK No Save Writes the selected network s network parameters to a network file OK OK No Transfer PC to Network Downloads the network parameters from the computer to the network No No OK Transfer Network to PC Uploads the actual network s network parameters to the computer No No OK Parameter Compare Network Compares the computer s ...

Page 90: ...s Unit selected in the Online Connection Information Window Network Transfer Network to PC Compares a network configuration created offline in the Network Configuration Window with network configuration of the Communications Unit selected in the Online Connection Information Window Network Compare Increases or decreases the magnification of the components displayed in the Network Configuration Win...

Page 91: ...s components Insert Component Searches for EDS files Tools EDS file Find Displays EDS file properties View Properties Inserts T Branch Insert T Branch Combine two PLCs Right click the device and select Combine two PLCs from the pop up menu Network View Setting Right click the Network View Setting Icon and select Network View Setting from the pop up menu Updates online information View Update of On...

Page 92: ...Communications Section 2 Basic Operations This section describes the basic operations used for the CX Integrator ...

Page 93: ...ent parameters of the relay PLC can be uploaded PLCs with Only One Network Communications Unit If the relay PLC which is the target PLC when the online connection is first made has only one Network Communications Unit see note it is not necessary to create and transfer a local network table Note Network Communications Units include Ethernet Units Controller Link Units SYSMAC LINK Units DeviceNet U...

Page 94: ...ble registration Only 1 Not required More than 1 Required Overall Procedure Connect to a Communications Unit port to enable accessing it Connect online to the relay PLC Start the CX Integrator Create the local network table Transfer the local network table to the relay PLC via the serial connection Example Select Component Auto Online from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a seria...

Page 95: ...mation Window Procedure Connect online to the relay PLC Open the Online Connection Information Window and right click the Network Communications Unit with the lowest unit number and select Connect from the pop up menu That Network Communication Unit s network is the only network that will be accessible Computer running CX Integrator CS CJ series PLC Relay PLC target PLC Direct serial communication...

Page 96: ...l of the PLCs on the path between the relay PLC and target PLC Overall Procedure Connect online to the relay PLC Start the CX Integrator Create the local network table Create the local network tables and relay network tables Transfer the routing tables to all PLCs between the relay PLC and target PLC Required when the target PLC is on a remote network Example Select Component Auto Online from the ...

Page 97: ...local network table Transfer the local network table to the relay PLC via the serial connection Example Select Component Auto Online from the menu bar to automatically connect online using a serial connection Select Tools Start Routing Table from the menu bar Create the local network table and select Option Transfer to PLC Right click the desired network in the Online Connection Information Window...

Page 98: ...ecified parameters can be saved in project files All DeviceNet device CompoNet and CompoWay F component properties are included in the project file cin Overall Procedure Start the CX Integrator Set master parameters Register slaves in the master Add devices to the virtual network Set slave parameters for slaves that require setting Save everything in the project file cin Add CompoWay F slaves to t...

Page 99: ... project file Connect online to the relay PLC target PLC Select File Open from the menu bar Select Network Transfer PC to Network or Component Download from the menu bar Connect to a Communications Unit port to enable accessing it Right click the desired network in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect from the pop up menu Create the local network table Transfer the local net...

Page 100: ...the CX Integrator to CompoWay F protocol components using RS 232C or RS 485 communications without going through a PLC Component parameters can also be set Overall Procedure Download parameters to the CompoWay F component Start the CX Integrator Connect online to the CompoWay F component Upload the network structure Change the device type in the Change PLC Dialog Box to CompoWay F Device Set the C...

Page 101: ...ed CS CJ series PLC Relay PLC target PLC Direct serial or network connection Note If an online connection is made to the relay PLC the same PLC will be both the relay PLC and the target PLC Once the relay PLC has been connected to online the network con figuration can be uploaded or the target PLC can be changed to a different PLC Computer running CX Integrator First connect online to the relay PL...

Page 102: ...to Online from the menu bar or click the icon The Auto Online Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select the connection method If the connecting port at the PLC is a serial port peripheral RS 232C or RS 422 485 check the box for a serial connection including when Serial USB conversion cable is used From the Serial port of PC pull down list select the COM port for the computer that is to be used If the ...

Page 103: ...licking the icon or selecting Network Work Online from the menu bar If the network and node address settings for the relay PLC and the target PLC are the same the Unit that was connected immediately before will be auto matically connected again the next time online Note 3 When connecting online for the first time after opening a project the target Unit will be determined in the following order 1 T...

Page 104: ...a manual connection the communications settings of the relay PLC on the computer are set first before an online connection is made Communications Settings Select Network Communication Settings from the menu bar click the communications setting icon The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed ...

Page 105: ...C WAY protocol Serial connections are generally made using this network type Toolbus USB port Select to directly connect the computer to a CJ2 CPU Unit with a USB cable See note 1 SYSMAC WAY Select to connect the computer with a direct serial connection using the SYSMAC WAY protocol See note 2 Note The SYSMAC WAY protocol enables 1 N connections which are not possible for the Toolbus protocol Ethe...

Page 106: ...rt Name Select the computer s COM port from the drop down list Baud Rate Select the baud rate bits s from the drop down list Baud Rate Auto Detect Clear this selection to connect with the baud rate set on the computer ignoring the baud rate of the serial port on the CPU Unit To disable automatic detection of the baud rate the DIP switch on the CPU Unit must be set as follows For peripheral port co...

Page 107: ... Format Select the data length data bits parity and number of stop bits from the pull down lists Data Bits 7 or 8 Settings of 4 to 6 are not used Parity Even odd none mark no parity or space no parity Stop bits 1 or 2 Ethernet Set the network address of the Ethernet network connected to the computer Set the network address of the Ethernet network connected to the PLC to which the connected Etherne...

Page 108: ... Set the node address set on the rotary switches on the Ethernet Unit 1 to 254 Frame Length Set the maximum frame length Do not change the default setting CS CJ series PLCs 2 000 bytes CVM1 CV series PLCs 1 950 bytes FINS Destination Address Response Timeout This is the timeout time for receiving a response Increase this setting only if there are many communications errors 2 s Click the Driver Tab...

Page 109: ...fault depends on the model of Ethernet Unit being used Refer to the operation manual of the Ethernet Unit for details Default IP address for the CS1W ETN21 CJ1W ETN21 Ethernet Unit 192 168 250 FINS_node_address Port Number Set the UDP port number Normally the default value of 9600 should be used 1 to 65535 Default 9600 Setting the IP Address Table at the CX Integrator Computer When Ethernet is sel...

Page 110: ...played In the IP address column enter the IP address corresponding to the FINS node address Enter the IP address for all nodes for which the conversion is set for either the IP address table method or the combined method and click the OK Button to complete the setting It need not be input for nodes for which the conversion is set for automatic generation either dynamic or static Note If the IP add...

Page 111: ...ly connected through Ethernet to a PLC without a transferred routing table by setting the Ethernet IP address to network address 0 and node address 0 and connecting online Computer CX Integrator Connect online with the following settings Network address 0 Node address 0 IP address 192 168 250 8 IP address 192 168 250 8 CS CJ series PLC Twisted pair cable CS CJ series Ethernet Unit With this connec...

Page 112: ...line with the current communications settings When the communications settings were not changed in step 2 the CX Integrator will connect online with the original settings of network address 0 and node address 0 Some of the CX Integrator s functions cannot be used if the online connection is made with network address 0 and node address 0 2 2 3 CPU Unit Troubleshooting Right click the desired target...

Page 113: ...s Unit or port will be enabled and the icon to the left will change to If the network has been uploaded but a network address is not displayed Net displayed it will be necessary to select the desired network in the Workspace Window right click and select Connect Then select Transfer Network to PC Note When uploading the network configuration of a target PLC through the relay PLC select and right c...

Page 114: ...odel number ending in V1 or later CS CJ series PLC Computer running CX Integrator Relay PLC Automatic serial connections for NT Link Serial connection Toolbus or Host Link or network connection Note The settings of the PLC serial port will be as follows after automatic connection Serial communications mode 1 N NT Link Port baud rate Same as NS series PT Maximum unit number in NT Link Mode Same as ...

Page 115: ...ations Unit right click and select Transfer Network to PC The icon indicates that the network structure can be uploaded 3 1 For networks other than Ethernet The dialog box for selecting the data to be transferred will be displayed The selection is fixed for DeviceNet When using CompoNet the following dialog box will be displayed ...

Page 116: ... Button The transfer will start If the range of addresses is unknown select All 1 to 254 and then click the OK Button Click the Cancel Button to cancel the transfer Note If the default settings are use for the minimum and maximum nodes 1 for both the network configuration will be uploaded only from the node with node address 1 Always set the minimum and maximum node addresses If nodes in the speci...

Page 117: ...e Unit will be displayed in the Network Configuration Window The target PLC is displayed with a green border The window background will be gray when online 5 Check the connection status of the nodes To check the CPU Unit and Communications Units for errors right click the node in the Network Configuration Window and select Error Log or Status Error of Communication Unit from the pop up menu Note C...

Page 118: ...e upload failed Data is transferred only for the nodes where the transfer ended in Failure previously Note Combining PLCs If different networks are uploaded when connected to different PLCs a single PLC can sometimes be registered as different PLCs in the Network Configuration Windows If this happens the Combine two PLCs menu item can be used to combine the two PLCs into the same PLC Example 1 Upl...

Page 119: ...nk network address 002 2 Upload network N2 Controller Link from PLC2 PLC4 CS1H CPU65H Example The same PLC is registered as two different PLCs in the Network Configuration Windows As PLC3 in the N1 Ethernet network As PLC4 in the N2 Controller Link network Here for example PLC4 can be eliminated and combined with PLC3 as the same PLC The procedure is as follows 1 Go offline after uploading the net...

Page 120: ...ther networks registered in the project will be display at the top of the dialog box All PLCs with the same model of CPU Unit on the selected network will be dis played at the bottom of the dialog box 2 Select the PLC that should be the same as PLC3 but is registered as a different PLC and click the OK Button The following Select PLC Dialog Box will be displayed ...

Page 121: ...ht clicking and selecting Combine two PLCs 2 3 3 Checking and Correcting Communications Unit Errors Checking a Communications Unit s Status and Errors Right click the target PLC in the Network Configuration Window and select Status Error of Communication Unit from the pop up menu The PLC Unit Status Dialog Box will be displayed In this example a Controller Link Unit is selected Note The Communicat...

Page 122: ...og Box will be displayed In this example a Controller Link Unit is selected The Communications Unit s error log stored in the Unit s EEPROM will be displayed showing each error s Error occurring time Error code Detail information and Content of Error Refer to the Communications Unit s Operation Manual or details on individual errors Note The Communications Unit s error log can be saved as a CSV fi...

Page 123: ... 4 2 Procedure 1 Right click a Communications Unit or port connected of the relay PLC and select Connect to enable accessing the Communications Unit or port If the network has been uploaded but a network address is not displayed Net displayed it will be necessary to select the desired network in the Workspace Window right click and select Connect The icon will be displayed to indicate the selected...

Page 124: ...re is to be uploaded and select Connect to this PLC from the pop up menu Network Configuration Window The selected PLC will be set as the target PLC Here the target PLC is switched to this PLC Example CS1G CPU45H The new target PLC can be confirmed here 4 Right click a Communications Unit port from the new target PLC and select Transfer Network to PC to upload the network configuration ...

Page 125: ...re the network has been installed All of the component parameters on a network can be downloaded to the actual components from a previously saved network configuration file after the network has been installed 2 5 2 Procedure CompoWay F Networks 1 Offline select Insert Network The Network Component Settings Wizard will be displayed 2 Select CompoWay F and click the Next Button 3 Enter the name of ...

Page 126: ...2 5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline 2 5 2 Procedure 2 35 Drag and drop 5 The following Component Settings Wizard will be displayed 6 Enter the component name and click the Next Button ...

Page 127: ...trolled 8 For a PLC select the port to connect To connect CompoWay F to a serial port on the CPU Unit select the CPU Unit with the port to connect CompoWay F and click the Next Button Select the port to connect to CompoWay F and click the Finish Button To connect CompoWay F to a serial port on a Serial Communications Unit select the Unit with the port to connect CompoWay F and click the Next Butto...

Page 128: ... unit number of the Unit that was selected click the Next Button Select the port to connect to CompoWay F and click the Finish Button To connect CompoWay F to a serial port on a Serial Communications Board select the Board with the port to connect CompoWay F and click the Next Button ...

Page 129: ...38 Click the Next Button Click the port to connect to CompoWay F and click the Finish Button 9 The component will be registered in the Network Configuration Window as shown below In this example a PLC CPU Unit and two Temperature Controllers have been dragged and dropped ...

Page 130: ... Network Configurations Offline 2 5 2 Procedure 2 39 DeviceNet Networks Adding the Master 1 Offline select Insert Network The Network Component Settings Wizard will be displayed 2 Select DeviceNet and click the Next Button ...

Page 131: ...h Button 4 Select a device component from the EDS DeviceNet Tab Page in the Component List Window and drag and drop it in the Network Configuration Window 5 The Node Address Setup Dialog Box will be displayed Set the node address and click the OK Button 6 The device will be registered in the Network Configuration Window as shown below Drag and drop ...

Page 132: ...Component List Window Drag and drop Example of Devices Registered by Dragging and Dropping Note Devices can also be added to the network by right clicking the device in the Compo nent List Window and selecting Add To Network from the pop up menu CompoNet Networks Adding the Master 1 Offline select Insert Network The Network Component Settings Wizard will be displayed ...

Page 133: ... Procedure 2 42 2 Select CompoNet and click the Next Button 3 Enter the name of the network and click the Next Button 4 Select the Master Unit and CPU Unit to use select the Machine Number i e the unit number of the Master Unit and then click the Next Button ...

Page 134: ... and node address and click the Finish Button 3 The slave is now registered Drag and drop Note If a slave that is not allowed is added when the Master Unit is in Communications Mode 0 a Bit Slave or a Word Slave at node address 8 or higher the dialog box shown be low will be displayed requesting that the user check the communications mode Check the communications mode of the Master Unit and if the...

Page 135: ...y assigned to devices as they are added to the network Use the following procedure to change a node address that has been assigned 1 Select the device for which the node address is to be changed 2 Select Component Change Node Address from the menu bar Alternately right click the device and select Change Node Address from the pop up menu The Change Node Address Dialog Box will be displayed 3 Change...

Page 136: ...a component on a network 1 Select the component to be copied More than one device can be selected 2 Select Edit 3 Select Copy The component and its parameters will be copied to the CX Integrator s clipboard Pasting Components Devices Edit Paste Use the following procedure to paste a component from the CX Integrator s clipboard into a network 1 Select the component at the location where the compone...

Page 137: ...Example 1 Moving Device 00 to the Location of Device 02 Drop Drag Right click Other devices will move in this direction Example 2 Moving Device 00 to the Location of Device 02 Drop Drag Right click Other devices will move in this direction Changing DeviceNet Device Comments Component Change Device Comment Comments can be registered for DeviceNet devices registered in a network The default comment ...

Page 138: ...ce comment and click the OK Button Device comments can be displayed by moving the mouse pointer to the locations of devices in the Network Configuration Window Note Device comments will be displayed when devices are pointed at on a network In the detailed display comments are displayed in the Comment column ...

Page 139: ...ons settings and data link settings SYSMAC LINK Units Unit communications settings and data link settings Ethernet Units Unit communications settings CompoWay F slaves CompoWay F slave device parameters DeviceNet Units DeviceNet Unit device parameters DeviceNet slaves DeviceNet slave device parameters CompoNet Master Unit CompoNet Master Unit component parameters CompoNet slaves CompoNet Slave Uni...

Page 140: ...s or double click the PLC The following dialog box will be displayed The following list will be displayed if the down arrow is clicked in the Displayed Field The following parameters can be set here Communications settings for the peripheral and RS 232C ports and FINS protection settings across networks Select the appropriate value for each item from the pull down lists and click the OK Button to ...

Page 141: ...meters from the actual component to the computer select Transfer Unit to PC in the Edit Parameter Dialog Box The parameters will be uploaded from the actual component Comparing To compare the component parameters set on the computer to those in the actual component and select Compare in the Edit Parameter Dialog Box The parameters set for the component on the computer will be compared with those s...

Page 142: ... the same as the unit version of the actual component 4 The unit version of the component on the computer will be changed and the following dialog box will be displayed Click the OK Button 5 Changing the unit version of the component on the computer may make some of the parameters that have been set invalid Check the parameter settings and then download the parameters Uploading and Downloading Par...

Page 143: ...ox will be displayed Clicking the Yes Button will start the transfer Clicking the No Button will cancel the transfer Uploading To upload all of the component parameters set in the components on the actual network to all components in the virtual network on the computer right click the network in the Workspace Window and select Parameter Upload from the pop up menu All parameters will be uploaded f...

Page 144: ...dit Parameter Dialog Box will be displayed The network parameters can be set in this dialog box Downloading and Uploading Parameters from Actual Networks Downloading To download the parameters set for the virtual network on the computer to an actual network right click the network in the Workspace Window and select Parameter Transfer PC to Network from the pop up menu The parameters will be downlo...

Page 145: ...dow right click and select Connect 2 Right click the network and select Compare from the pop up menu For an Ethernet network the following dialog box will be displayed Check to confirm that no nodes other than OMRON Ethernet Units or FinsGateway exist in the same segment and then click the OK Button Caution Do not use this function if a node exists for something other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit o...

Page 146: ...ponents except for DeviceNet devices Note These files do not include Temperature Controller information All components Controller Link data link table files cl2 cl2 Controller Link user set data link tables CPU Bus Unit setup area in the parameter area of the CPU Unit Data link files SYSMAC LINK data link table files sl3 SYSMAC LINK user set data link tables CPU Bus Unit setup area in the paramete...

Page 147: ...t network in the Workspace Window to make the network active in the Network Configuration Window 2 Select File Export Network from the menu bar The Network Structure npf Export DeviceNet List CSV Dialog Box will be displayed 3 Select the type of file to be saved npf or csv and click the Save Button Project Files in the CX Integrator Version 1 Format cin 1 Select File Export Export Network As V1 0 ...

Page 148: ...The DeviceNet network configuration in the file will be added to the Workspace Window Component Parameter Files DeviceNet Device Parameter Files dvf 1 Select a device in a DeviceNet network in the Network Configuration Window 2 Select Component Parameter Load from the menu bar The DeviceNet device parameter file will be read Component Parameter Files xml 1 Select a component in the Network Configu...

Page 149: ...e are supported Export type Contents NetXServer DDE setting file Scan list information in NetXServer DDE Edition file format NetXServer ONC setting file Scan list information in NetXServer ONC Edition file format ONC master setting file Scan list information in ONC master parameter setting file format 4 If valid devices are registered in the scan list a dialog box will be displayed to specify the ...

Page 150: ...dure Right click the target PLC online The following pop up menu will be displayed Popup menu Function IO table Starts the I O table component Error Log Starts the PLC Error Component Mode Setting Changes the operating mode of the CPU Unit Start Routing Table Starts the Routing Table Component Echoback test between PLC nodes Starts an echoback test to check the network communications status I O Ta...

Page 151: ...MSG instruction will be displayed Changing the Operating Mode Online Only If Mode Setting is selected the PLC Mode Setting Dialog Box will be displayed The operating mode of the CPU Unit can be changed Select Program Run or Monitor in the Operating Mode Field and click the Set Button Click the Read Button to display the current operating mode of the target PLC in the Online Status field Starting t...

Page 152: ...ividual components 2 11 2 Procedure 1 Right click the component in the Network Configuration Window and select Start Special Application Start with Settings Inherited or Special Application Start Only from the pop up menu 2 The following dialog box will be displayed Select any of the applications to display an explanation of that application 3 To start a special application select it and click the...

Page 153: ...iceNet only Device Parameter Prints the device parameters I O Comments Prints device comments Only one of these options can be selected 5 If necessary click the Properties Button and set the printer The printer settings will depend on the printer being used 6 Click the OK Button The data will be printed If I O comments are being printed when using DeviceNet the following comments will be printed d...

Page 154: ...Communications Section 3 Routing Tables This section describes how to set the routing tables ...

Page 155: ...icates how to relay a received message to reach the final destination node The relay network table is required when data will be transferred across network levels Local Network Table The local network table lists the unit numbers of the Communications Units mounted in each PLC and the network addresses of the connected networks When data is being transferred from the PLC to a destination network a...

Page 156: ...etwork table With the extended table format see note up to 64 networks lines can be registered in the relay network table Note The extended table format is supported only for CS CJ series CPU Units with unit version 4 0 or later Example In this case the tables have been set to route communications from network address 1 local node PLC1 to network address 3 destination node PLC4 Relay network table...

Page 157: ...dress c 1 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 a b c To go to network address 3 first it is necessary to go to node address 3 c in network address 1 Destination network a sets both network address 3 and network address 2 which must be passed in order to reach network address 3 1 Setting details 2 Setting details a b c To go to network address 3 it is necessary to go to node address 2 c in network address 2 3 Setting det...

Page 158: ...ork of the Communications Unit with the smallest unit number when a direct serial connection is made to a target PLC Relay Network Table Settings Required Communicating across Network Levels Routing tables are required when communicating with another PLC in a network outside of the local network Setting routing tables makes it possible to communicate with other network levels using FINS message co...

Page 159: ...e CX Integrator This file is used for maintenance after configuring the network After configuring the network transferring the routing table to each node connecting to the network and completing settings the routing tables can be read through the network and edited to create the FINS network routing table file For details on setting methods refer to 3 3 Maintenance after Network Configuration The ...

Page 160: ...address 0 CS CJ series PLC2 Can be transferred to other PLCs in the network Note Can be transferred even if PLC1 s local network table hasn t been set Peripheral port or RS 232C port or USB port Routing tables CS CJ series PLC3 Direct serial connection Routing tables Note When connecting online through Ethernet the FINS network routing table cannot be set or transferred if there is even one node i...

Page 161: ...Online from the CX Integrator s menu bar Read the saved routing tables Select File Open Local Routing Table File from the PLC routing table menu Set the gateway counter CS CJ series CPU Units must be unit version 3 0 or later Click the SIOU Tab when the PLC routing tables are displayed right click the local PLC s icon and select Set Gateway Counter from the menu Start the Routing Table Component S...

Page 162: ...elect File Save Local Routing Table File from the PLC routing table s menu Check the routing tables for errors Select Options Check Routing Table for errors from the PLC routing table s menu Start the Routing Table Component Start the PLC routing tables Select Tools Start Routing Table from the CX Integrator s menu bar Set the gateway counter CS CJ series CPU Units must be unit version 3 0 or late...

Page 163: ...uting tables to the PLC from the computer to a PLC in the network Select Options Transfer to PLC from the PLC routing table menu Edit the FINS local routing tables in the PLC routing tables of each PLC in the network Save the FINS local routing tables as a FINS network routing table file Select File Save Network Routing Table File from the PLC routing table menu Check the routing table for errors ...

Page 164: ...number Local network address 4 1 5 2 Go through unit number 5 to send to network address 2 Send to node address 2 in network address 2 to send to target node PLC3 Local Network Table Unit number Local network address 0 2 Shows that communications frames from network address 2 go to unit number 0 PLC3 Relay Network Table Destination network address Relay network address Relay node address 1 2 1 The...

Page 165: ...Network Table Create PLC1 s local network table online 1 Select Tools Start Routing Table When operating online it is also possible to right click the Communications Unit or Port in the Online Connection Information Window select Start Routing Table from the popup menu 2 When operating online the following Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed Select FINS Local from the list and click the OK...

Page 166: ...he current node address and the Communications Unit s name When the cursor is moved over the unit number the Unit type will be displayed in a popup text box Main View and Table View 4 Click the Table View Tab at the bottom of the PLC Routing Table Window to switch to the Table View format 5 Input the corresponding unit number and network address and click the OK Button For PLC1 input unit number 0...

Page 167: ...ng tables from the PLC that is directly connected online Delete Routing Table Deletes the routing tables in the registered PLC that is directly connected online Active Routing Table Enables the routing tables See note 1 Deactive Routing Table Disables the routing tables See note 1 Verify Routing Table Compares the edited routing tables to the routing tables in the PLC that is directly connected on...

Page 168: ...s PT is connected to a serial port on the CPU Unit the PT s screen data can be transferred from CX Designer through Ethernet Note In order to transfer screen data through the PLC the PLC must be a CS CJ series PLC with a CPU lot number of 030201 manufactured February 1 2003 or later In addition the CPU Unit must be a CS1G H CS1H H CS1D S CJ1M CJ1G H or CJ1H H The screen data cannot be transferred ...

Page 169: ...bers of the ports are 228 for port 1 and 229 for port 2 CPU Unit s Built in Serial Port Right click the Unit 225 or Unit 252 icon and select Insert CPU SIOU When the local network table is set for the Serial Communication Board Unit s serial port the serial port can be set instead of the Communications Unit s unit number Click the SIOU Tab 3 The Enter SIOU Details Dialog Box will be displayed Set ...

Page 170: ...port 1 E4 hex 228 decimal Serial Communications Board Serial port 2 E5 hex 229 decimal Peripheral port FD hex 253 decimal CPU Unit RS 232C port FC hex 252 decimal A Unit and the Unit s serial port cannot be registered in the local network table at the same time Setting the Relay Network Table Set the relay network table for PLC1 1 Click the Table View Tab at the bottom of the PLC Routing Table Win...

Page 171: ... files Relay network table registration mode Contents Selection method FINS local routing table file FINS network routing table file Standard mode Up to 20 networks lines can be registered in the relay network table Select Options Number of Remote Network Standard 20 Filename extension rtg Filename extension rt3 Extended mode See note Up to 64 networks lines can be registered in the relay network ...

Page 172: ...g the following procedure 1 Click the Main View Tab and select Edit Add Remote Network 2 The Enter SIOU Details Dialog Box will be displayed Input the CPU SIOU unit number and local network address Input the remote network address Input the relay node address The relay network table will be added to the PLC Routing Table Main View ...

Page 173: ...d by the number of times that the message passed across network layers The following examples illustrate the function of the GCT value When GCT 02 hex up to 3 network layers can be crossed When GCT 07 hex up to 8 network layers can be crossed The network must be configured for PLC models with the GCT set to 07 hex Setting the Gateway Counter Setting the Gateway Counter Value for each PLC Model The...

Page 174: ...counter is fixed at 07 Hex The GCT cannot be set for a maximum of 3 network layer crossings The maximum number of network crossings is always 8 layers max When CX Programmer version 5 0 or a later version is being used the Standard Expand setting in the Gateway Counter Setting Dialog Box is ignored When the routing tables are transferred to a Version 2 0 CS CJ series Unit the GCT value is always s...

Page 175: ...used in the network Models other than Version 2 0 and later CS CJ series Units cannot be included If other models are used a routing error end code 0501 to 0504 Hex may occur in a relay PLC or the response may not be returned properly to the source node Note The connection between the computer and relay node can be checked with the Check connection to Relay Node command The checking procedure is a...

Page 176: ...0 or later CS CJ series Units Intermediate nodes may be PLC models other than Version 2 0 or later CS CJ series Units i e PLC models that support a maximum of 3 network layer crossings FINS command destination Network 2 Network 1 Network 3 Network 4 Network 8 Node sending FINS command This does not count as a layer crossing Network layers 1 Network layers 2 Network layers 3 Network layers 3 Networ...

Page 177: ...ill be displayed after the transfer is completed This step completes the transfer of the routing tables to PLC1 Use the procedure outlined above to transfer the routing tables to PLC2 and PLC3 Note The following message will be displayed if a CS CJ series Unit with no version number is being used and the gateway counter was set to Expand in the Gateway Counter Setting Dialog Box Click the Yes Butt...

Page 178: ...outing tables are transferred to the PLC from a Programming Device the CPU Bus Unit will be reset The Unit is reset in order to read and enable the routing tables that were transferred Before executing the routing table transfer verify that no equipment will be damaged and it is safe for the CPU Bus Unit to be reset Note The routing tables cannot be transferred to another network layer When transf...

Page 179: ...g 3 2 7 Reading Routing Tables Use the following procedure to read FINS local routing tables that were previously saved 1 Select File Open Local Routing Table File in the PLC Routing Table Window The Open Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select a FINS local routing table file to read with a rtg or rxg filename extension see note and click the Open Button The FINS local routing tables will be read On...

Page 180: ...Printing Routing Tables 3 27 3 2 9 Printing Routing Tables Use the following procedure to print the created routing tables 1 Select File Print in the PLC Routing Table Window Example Printout PLC1 Table View Example Printout PLC1 Main View ...

Page 181: ...ple shows how to transfer the routing tables to PLC2 PLC3 PLC4 and PLC5 which are in the same network as directly connected PLC1 as shown in the network configuration diagram Computer CX Integrator Controller Link Unit with unit number 1 PLC2 Network address 0 Initial connection to PLC1 Direct serial connection Node address 2 Ethernet PLC4 Node address 2 PLC5 Node address 3 Network address 0 The l...

Page 182: ...ther of the following options Connect directly to the PLC using serial cable Select this option when switching to the PLC that is directly connected by a serial connection In this case the Unit and Node Address Fields in the lower half of the dialog box are disabled Connect to the PLC on the network Select this option when switching to another PLC in the same network as the directly connected PLC ...

Page 183: ...rator Unit number 1 Controller Link Unit Direct serial connection Node address 2 Connect online with network address 0 and node address 0 Controller Link Transfer destination is this PLC Make the settings in the Switching the target PLC Dialog Box as shown in the following diagram Select 01 Controller Link from the pull down list Select 2 Select the Connect to the PLC on the Network Option 7 Selec...

Page 184: ...is connected online Also the output window can be displayed by selecting Window Output in the PLC Routing Table Window Display Example When the Target PLC is Changed PLC with direct serial connection Unit No relayed by directly connected PLC Destination network See note CPU Unit of destination node See note Destination node address See note Destination PLC information Note These values are not dis...

Page 185: ...set in each PLC to be read and edited through the network In addition the FINS local network tables set in each PLC can be saved together in a FINS network routing table file These operations are performed in the FINS Network Routing Table Window 3 3 2 Editing the FINS Local Network Tables The following procedure explains how to read the FINS local routing tables set in each PLC The computer must ...

Page 186: ...on the front of the Unit Red Indicator Error with Unit Green Indicator Unit exists in routing tables The following table shows the meaning of the display s indicators Green indicator The Unit with the unit number set in the routing tables is actually mounted in the PLC Backplane Red indicator One of the following errors was detected in the Unit with the unit number set in the routing table 1 The U...

Page 187: ...d actually exists in the PLC network Indicates that the node is in the routing tables and is currently directly connected to the CX Integrator 3 Select Options Transfer from PLC The routing tables will be read through the network from each PLC and displayed Note Before executing Option Menu operations such as transferring deleting or verifying a node s routing tables check the node s connection st...

Page 188: ...The routing tables will be transferred to each PLC through the network Saving the FINS Network Routing Table File 1 Select File Save Network Routing Table File in the PLC Routing Table Window 2 Input the filename specify the directory where the file will be saved and click the Save Button Note When transferring the routing tables to a PLC all CPU Bus Units in that node will be reset except for SYS...

Page 189: ...3 3 Maintenance after Network Configuration 3 3 2 Editing the FINS Local Network Tables 3 36 ...

Page 190: ...Communications Section 4 Data Links for Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK This section describes how to set data links for Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK networks ...

Page 191: ...ving only Use manual settings to create flexible data links to meet the requirements of the individual system e g efficient utilization of memory restrictions on allocated addresses etc Data link tables i e tables that define data link area allocations are generated by CX Integrator or network support software such as Controller Link Support Software and sent to all nodes for use Automatic Setting...

Page 192: ...PLCs Step 2 Data Link Allocation Area Settings Manual Select Table Wizard from the Data Link Component online or select File New create the data link tables and then go online and transfer the tables to all nodes in the network Automatic Use one of the following methods 1 Select Online Automatic Data Link Setup from the Data Link Component and set the parameters for automatically setting data link...

Page 193: ... Configuration window Node Editing window Toolbar Function Bar Data Link Component Menu Menu Sub menus Commands Function New Creates new data link tables Open Opens data link tables Files with any of the file name extensions shown below can be opened When a file is opened the proper editor starts up Controller Link cl2 Controller Link CLKSS data link tables cl3 Controller Link data link tables clk...

Page 194: ... specified offset value on the Node Editing Window Wizard Executes the Datalink Wizard Add Source Link Adds a node to the data links Add Destination Adds the receive area of a participating node to the data links Delete Deletes nodes Validate Table Checks data link tables Table Information Edits data link table information Show Node List Displays a list of nodes Table Redraw Resets colored display...

Page 195: ...he computer to a PLC 7 Transfer from PLC Uploads online data link tables to the computer 8 Delete Deletes data link tables 9 Verify Node Compares data link tables generated by CX Integrator with data link tables stored in the PLC If they do not match an error dialog box is displayed 10 Data Link Operation Status Displays the operation and data link status of manually set data links 11 Automatic Da...

Page 196: ...uence 5 F5 Move Down Area Moves a node down the node refresh sequence 6 F6 Show Hide Offset Shows or hides the offset for the node being displayed 7 F7 Insert Area Inserts a new receive area new node 8 F8 Delete Node Deletes a node or communications area To delete a node or link area from a node list select the item from the list and then click F8 Delete Node To delete a node or link area from a t...

Page 197: ...ate the data link tables offline 1 Datalink Wizard Settings Table Wizard Use the manual setting function if the data link tables are to be created manually 2 Node Edit Window Settings Start the data links from the Data Link Component Window 1 Select Online DataLink Operation Start 2 Select the RUN Option from the Operation Field and click the Set Button Set the data link type to manual Use one of ...

Page 198: ... 7 Receive sizes from remote nodes 5 Node refresh sequence 2 1 3 1 2 3 2 1 3 6 Status area Node 3 receive Node 3 send Node 2 send Node 1 receive Node 1 receive Node 2 receive Data link status Data link status Data link status Node 2 PLC Node 3 PLC 8 Offsets 1 Participating data link nodes To create a data link table make the following settings in order 1 Datalink Wizard Settings 1 Set participatin...

Page 199: ... start address 4 Send size 5 Node refresh sequence see note 3 and 6 Status area Note 3 The node refresh sequence is set using F4 Move Up Area and F5 Move Down Area Note The operations differ for Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK when creating data links The following table shows the points on which the manually set data link functions are different Function Controller Link SYSMAC LINK 1 Offset setti...

Page 200: ...eive 3 Node 2 Send 3 Receive 1 Receive 2 Node 3 DM600 DM630 DM660 DM700 DM730 DM760 Area 1 Send 1 Receive 2 Receive 3 CIO 1000 CIO 1030 CIO 1060 CIO 1100 Node 1 CS1G Send 2 Receive 1 Receive 3 Node 2 CS1G Send 3 Receive 1 Receive 2 Node 3 C200HX CIO 1200 CIO 1230 CIO 1300 IR 300 IR 320 IR 350 IR 390 CIO 1260 Size 20 words Offset 10 words DM700 DM800 The refresh sequence for nodes 1 and 2 is as fol...

Page 201: ...les Offline First create manually set data link tables offline Datalink Wizard Operations 1 While offline select Tools Start Data Link The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select either Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK and then click the OK Button The Datalink Component Window will be displayed ...

Page 202: ...articipate in the data links If this box is selected fast default table generation will be set when the Defaults button is clicked In that case all nodes will be set as a group using the initial values that have been set Clicking the Defaults button sets the initial values used for fast default table generation 5 Set the addresses of the nodes that are to participate in the data links In this case...

Page 203: ... items the default values for new data link settings 9 Next Click to proceed to the next dialog box Note The default setting for data link status depends on the PLC being used For details refer to the Controller Link Units Operation Manual W309 PLC Data link status CS CJ Series The data link status is contained in the 16 words fixed from CIO 1500 25 unit number 7 to 22 in the CPU Bus Unit Area 15 ...

Page 204: ...ory area CIO Data link status start address Start address 1300 Sets CIO 1300 as the data link status start address 9 Set node address 03 as shown in the following table and then click the Next Button or press the Enter key Item Data set Description Node address 3 PLC type CS1G CPU45 Memory area IR Start address 300 Sets IR 300 as the data link start address for the Area 1 local node Area 1 Send si...

Page 205: ...odify individual nodes in the Node Editing Window as required Make the settings as follows 1 Click the Defaults Button and then set the default values in the following dialog box 2 Select the Fast Default Table Generation Option and then click the Next Button or press the Enter key The settings for all participating nodes will be generated at the above default values PLC type Memory area data link...

Page 206: ...a is shared among nodes The ovals indicate the send areas Area 1 and Area 2 The arrows indicate the direction of data transfer The rectangles indicate the receive areas Area 1 and Area 2 Participating data link node address Send areas are indicated by ovals in order of the addresses of nodes participating in the data links The same color indicates that data is shared among nodes Therefore with the...

Page 207: ...ea or F5 Move Down Area in the Function Bar or press the corresponding Function key 6 Link Addr Automatic display For the local node send area the start address of the data sent from the local node is automatically displayed For the receive area from remote nodes the local node start address for storing data received from remote nodes is automatically displayed 7 Size Setting Display For the local...

Page 208: ... to CIO 00239 from a remote node node 02 are received into the area starting from CIO 01050 i e CIO 01050 to CIO 01089 at the local node node 01 Note It is also possible to display the Node Editing Window in list format as before Select View Show in List from the menu The change will go into effect the next time the window is opened Node Editing window Setting Size Send or Receive and Offset The s...

Page 209: ...or send area or rectangular for receive area Area Specify Dialog Box Send Area Specify send size Offset cannot be changed Area Specify Dialog Box Receive Area Specify send size Offset cannot be changed Note With SYSMAC LINK the send size can be set but the receive size and the reception offset cannot Therefore the Area Specify Dialog Boxes are as shown in the following example diagrams Send Area R...

Page 210: ... F5 function keys Note The node refresh sequence for individual nodes cannot be checked in the Data Link Configuration Window Node refresh sequence checking and changes must be performed in the Node Editing Window Adding Participating Nodes to Data Links In the Node Editing Window it is possible to add nodes aside from the participating nodes set by the Datalink Wizard s Network Nodes setting The ...

Page 211: ...ted from the Node Editing Window Delete the node by clicking the F8 Delete Node Button in the Function Bar Caution If the node is deleted by clicking the Button in the Toolbar the deletion will be executed immediately Setting to Not Receive Data Set the receive size to 0 in the Node Editing Window Setting to Not Send Data Set the send size to 0 in the Node Editing Window ...

Page 212: ...30 words from the local node node address 01 starting with CIO 01000 i e CIO 01000 to CIO 01029 Receives 30 words from node 02 starting with CIO 01230 i e CIO 01230 to CIO 01259 into the local node area starting with CIO 01030 i e CIO 01030 to CIO 01059 Receives 40 words from node 03 starting with CIO 00350 i e CIO 00350 to CIO 00389 into the local node area starting with CIO 01060 i e CIO 01060 t...

Page 213: ...m the node address list on the left 2 With node address 03 the node refresh sequence does not match the default so the order of addresses must be changed Change the node refresh sequence by either clicking F4 Move Up Area or F5 Move Down Area in the Function Bar or pressing the F4 or F5 function keys F5 Move Down Area 3 Double click on the Offset cell and input the data size to be offset In this e...

Page 214: ...the Data Link Editor Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK The results of the check will be displayed as shown in the following illustration 4 3 7 Printing Data Link Tables Follow the procedure below to print data link tables that have been generated 1 Select File Print in the Data Link Editor Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK Printing Example ...

Page 215: ...n where the file is to be saved Then click the Save Button The data will be saved to a file with a cl2 extension added to the file name i e Sample cl2 in this case 4 3 9 Creating Reading and Writing CSV Files Saving Creating CSV Files Based on the CSV format template file Sample1 csv provided with this software it is possible to create files in CSV format for data link tables created manually usin...

Page 216: ...V Files Files in CSV format can be read to data link tables 1 While offline select Tools Start Data Link from the CX Integrator menu bar The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK and click the OK Button The Datalink Component Dialog Box will be displayed ...

Page 217: ...a Written to CSV Files Tag name Description Set value network type The network type CLK SLK CLK network CLK SLK network SLK cycletime The communications cycle time 5 to 255 Enabled only when network type is set to SLK and ignored when network type is set to CLK An error will be generated if an out of range value is set when a file is loaded author The name of the author SLK Table information autho...

Page 218: ...65 CPU66 CPU67 CJ1M Not specified CS1D H CPU65 CPU67 CS1D S CPU42 CPU44 CPU65 CPU67 CV500 Not specified CV1000 Not specified CV2000 Not specified CVM1 CPU01 CPU11 CPU21 CVM1 V2 Not specified CQM1H CPU51 CPU61 C200HE Not specified C200HE Z Not specified C200HG Not specified C200HG Z Not specified C200HX Not specified C200HX Z Not specified C200HX Z CPU65 CPU85 NSB Not specified CS CJ Not specified ...

Page 219: ... words The link size for Link Area 1 Set any value 3 area1 link area Offset size Offset The offset size for Link Area 1 Set any value If no offset is required set 0 start type Link Area 2 type The area type for Link Area 2 Same as for status area type start ch Link Area 2 start address The beginning word for Link Area 2 Same as for status area start address Node No Node address The node address fo...

Page 220: ...tting Data Links 4 3 9 Creating Reading and Writing CSV Files Saving 4 31 An example text data configuration for a CSV file is shown below Note Commas are used for delineation They are added when there are blank cells ...

Page 221: ...oller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit in the Online Connection Information Window and select Start Data Link from the popup menu Either the Datalink Component Controller Link or Datalink Component SYSMAC LINK Window will be displayed Note Start Data Link cannot be selected if there is not a Controller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit mounted in the PLC that is connected online 3 Select File Open The Op...

Page 222: ...LINK data link table file slk extension created by SYSMAC LINK Support Software With SYSMAC LINK data link table files created by SYSMAC LINK Support Software SLK files there is no distinction made between C200H and CV series PLC models Immediately after opening an SLK file be sure to set the PLC model for each node Then save the file as a default data link table file sl2 extension ...

Page 223: ...Transferring to All Nodes on the Network 1 Select Set All Nodes for Network Operation from the Datalink Component s Online Menu Selecting this operation allows the data link tables to be transferred simultaneously to multiple PLCs Confirm that there is a check mark 2 Select Online Transfer to PLC The following dialog box will be displayed 3 Click the Yes Button An error list will be displayed 4 If...

Page 224: ...Link Tables The following dialog box for confirming data link modes will be displayed when the OK Button is clicked after completing data link table transfer 1 Click the Yes Button to confirm the data link mode settings The data link mode setting will be read from all nodes on the network Note If a local network table has not been registered i e if the network address is 0 a Unit Selection Dialog ...

Page 225: ...me setting 3 If the mode settings are mixed the Yes Button can be clicked to set all nodes to manual data links In this example the node set for automatic data links will be changed to manual data link mode The following message will appear if the data link mode could not be changed for a node Change the setting individually for this node ...

Page 226: ...the Online Menu Confirm that there is no check mark 2 Select the transfer destination node address from the Node list in the Datalink Component 3 Select Online Transfer to PLC The following dialog box will be displayed Final confirmation of link table transfer nodes PLCs 3 Click the Yes Button 4 The data link tables will be transferred to node 2 5 The transfer results will be displayed Click the O...

Page 227: ...g procedure to transfer data link tables while data links are running 1 Create the new data link tables offline and save them in a file 2 Place the CX Integrator online with the PLC 3 Select Tools Start Data Link from the menu bar The Data Link Component will be displayed 4 Open the data link table file saved in step 1 above 5 Select the node for which the data link table is to be changed 6 Select...

Page 228: ...g dialog box will be displayed if the transfer is completed normally Note Transfer the data link tables for only one node at a time when the data links are running If Online Transfer to PLC has been selected the following dialog box will be displayed Clear the selection and repeat the procedure Comparing Data Link Tables 1 In the node list in the Data Link Component select the node address of the ...

Page 229: ...ss to display the data link area data for both the PLC and in the computer for the specified node address Area 1 Size Area 1 Offset Area 2 Size and Area 2 Offset The size of this dialog box can be changed The data for the PLC is display on top and that for the computer i e the data being edited on the CX Integrator is displayed on bottom Inconsistencies are displayed between pointed brackets Click...

Page 230: ...tored there data link starting and stopping can be executed from any node Note When starting data links with manual setup the data link mode for the startup node must be set to manual Starting Data Links 1 Select Tools Start Data Link from the menu bar The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed For local network only i e when network address is 0 2 Select Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK and th...

Page 231: ...atic and data link operation are determined by the data link setup at the startup node With manual setting the links it is necessary to set for the startup node the data link table and the data link mode manual setting in the DM parameter area If these are not set correctly the data links will not start Check the following points before starting the data links With manual setting the appropriate d...

Page 232: ... Select the Run option in the Operation field and then click the Set button Turn ON the power to the PLC Connect online to the startup PLC as the target PLC Select Network Work Online or Auto Online from the menu bar Start the Data Link Component While online right click the Controller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit in the Online Connection Information Window and select Start DataLink from the menu...

Page 233: ... bar 2 Right click the Controller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit in the Online Connection Information Window and select Start Data Link from the popup menu Either the Datalink Component Controller Link or Datalink Component SYSMAC LINK Window will be displayed Note Start Data Link cannot be selected if there is not a Controller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit mounted in the PLC that is connected onli...

Page 234: ...a Link Area Set the status start word Set the nodes to participate in the data links Set the area start word and size for area 1 Set the area start word and size for area 2 Automatically Set Data Link Areas If the following Controller Link Units Support Boards are used data links can be set between a master and slaves using 1 N allocations Any of the following four link patterns can be used Equali...

Page 235: ...s H Result The status is displayed when the Read or Write Button is clicked Equality Layout Settings 1 4 1 2 2 3 1 1 3 4 3 4 2 3 4 2 1 4 1 2 2 3 1 1 3 4 3 4 2 3 4 2 5 Participating nodes Area 1 Area 1 1 Area and Start Word 2 Size Same as 2 Same as 2 Same as 2 Area 2 3 Area and Start Word Area 2 4 Size Same as 4 No Item Description of function 1 Area and Start Word for Area 1 Set the area and the s...

Page 236: ...ceive the data sent by the master node The master node receives all data sent by the slaves The reception size for the master node is thus the node send data size times the number of slave nodes Slaves do not send or receive data with other slaves Area 1 is selected from the bit access areas e g CIO Area and area 2 is selected from word access areas e g DM Area Data link areas are allocated in asc...

Page 237: ...ord 2 Master Common Send Words Set the send size of the data to send from the master node to all slave nodes The same size of data is sent to all nodes 3 Each Node Receive and Send Set the send size of data for each node to send to the next node 4 Nodes Set the nodes participating in the data links 5 Status start word Set the start word to store data link status If 0 words is set the default area ...

Page 238: ...tart Data Link cannot be selected if there is not a Controller Link Unit or SYSMAC LINK Unit mounted in the PLC that is connected online 3 Select Online Automatic Datalink Setup from the menu bar The Automatic Datalink SYSMAC LINK Dialog Box will be displayed Reads settings data from the PLC Transfers settings data to the PLC Select for manual setup For automatic setup select CIO only DM only or C...

Page 239: ...4 2 1 CIO 1032 to CIO 1035 D00064 to D00071 9 CIO 1036 to CIO 1039 D00072 to D00079 10 5 CIO 1040 to CIO 1043 D00080 to D00087 11 CIO 1044 to CIO 1047 D00088 to D00095 12 6 3 CIO 1048 to CIO 1051 D00096 to D00103 13 CIO 1052 to CIO 1055 D00104 to D00111 14 7 CIO 1056 to CIO 1059 D00112 to D00119 15 CIO 1060 to CIO 1063 D00120 to D00127 16 8 4 2 4 4 4 Transferring Automatic Data Link Setup Paramete...

Page 240: ...ic data link setup parameters are set for the data link startup node If incorrect automatic data link setup parameters are set it may cause the equipment to operate unpredictably Even when the correct parameters are set make sure that there will be no adverse effect on the equipment before starting or stopping the data links Reading Data from the Startup Node Perform this operation to check or cha...

Page 241: ...h as Communications Cycle Time 1 Select Network Work Online from the menu bar to connect online 2 Select Tools Start Data Link 3 Select Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK and then click the OK Button The Datalink Component Dialog Box will be displayed 4 Select Online Datalink Operation Status The Data Link Status Dialog Box will be displayed ...

Page 242: ...Data Link Component while automatically set data links are running the data links may not be displayed properly Furthermore if the data link tables that were read are then downloaded to a PLC the data link tables that were originally in the PLC will be overwritten To prevent these problems use the following method to check automatically set data link tables 1 Place the CX Integrator online with th...

Page 243: ...tor online with the data link start node displayed above 6 Reconnect the CX Integrator online and open the Data Link Component 7 Select Online Start Data Link from the Data Link Component menu bar The Automatic Datalink Dialog Box will be displayed and the settings will be automatically uploaded ...

Page 244: ...Communications Section 5 Ethernet This section describes the operations specific to Ethernet ...

Page 245: ...g trial operation When configured with OMRON Ethernet Units and FinsGateway only Can be executed Can be executed When there are devices other than OMRON Ethernet Units and FinsGateway Cannot be executed Can be executed Caution Do not execute a broadcast node search if a node exists for something other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway within the same segment on Ethernet and when the Ether...

Page 246: ...line any of the nodes that have been found select the node from the list in the Ethernet Search Result Dialog Box and then click the Connect Button Note When the IP conversion for any node on Ethernet i e an Ethernet Unit or personal computer is set for either the IP address table method or the combined method the IP address table at the CX Integrator personal computer must be preset For details o...

Page 247: ...J series PLC1 IP address 192 168 200 104 Network address 10 Node address 104 CJ series PLC2 IP address 192 168 200 105 Network address 10 Node address 105 CS series PLC3 IP address 192 168 200 185 Network address 1 Node address 185 Example HUB Ethernet PING Test 192 168 200 185 PING Toolbus 5 2 2 Procedure 1 After PLC1 is serially connected by an automatic online connection right click the Etherne...

Page 248: ... will be displayed Input 192 168 200 185 as the target IP address and then click the Ping Button 4 The test result will be displayed in the Status field In this case Node pinged successfully is displayed to confirm that PLC3 is connected to the Ethernet network ...

Page 249: ...5 2 Ping Test 5 2 2 Procedure 5 6 ...

Page 250: ...Communications Section 6 DeviceNet This section describes the settings and operations unique to DeviceNet networks including registering slaves in the master I O allocations and device monitoring ...

Page 251: ...le Operations 6 5 Editing Master Parameters 6 3 Adding Slaves to the Master 6 2 Setting Slave Parameters 2 5 Creating Virtual Network Structures Offline Start the CX Integrator Set the master s parameters Register the slaves with the master Create the virtual network offline Set the slave parameters only for the slaves that require parameter setting Save the settings in a CX Integrator project fil...

Page 252: ...g Network The parameters for all of the devices on the network can be saved for use in maintenance 2 2 Connecting Online to the Relay PLC 2 9 File Operations Upload from the network Connect to the network online Save the settings as a CX Integrator project file cin Start the CX Integrator 2 7 Uploading Downloading and Comparing Network Parameters ...

Page 253: ...S files available they must be obtained from the device manufacturer Note Slaves must be added to the Network Configuration Window to edit the parameters Refer to 2 5 Creating Virtual Network Configurations Offline for information on creating a virtual network To edit the parameters use the following procedure 1 Select the device 2 Select Component Parameter Edit 3 The following warning dialog box...

Page 254: ...ed The set value will be changed as shown below according to the parameter input type Numerical Input within Certain Range Set the value between the maximum and minimum values Selection from Limited Items Select the set value from the set value list ON OFF Settings Select the item and turn it ON or OFF 5 Press the Enter Key to input the set value Press the ESC Key to cancel the change 6 Click the ...

Page 255: ... slave then select View Property 2 Click the I O Information Tab 3 Click the Edit Button The Edit I O Size Dialog Box will be displayed 4 Input the correct I O size for each connection If the connection is not known input the correct I O size in the Poll settings 5 Click the OK Button Note The following are OMRON slaves DRT1 AD04 Analog Input Terminal Input 4 word 2 word can be changed by DIP swit...

Page 256: ... Property 2 Click the I O Information Tab 3 Click the Get I O Size from the Scanlist Button Parameter Auto Update When I O Size Changed The function to automatically update the I O size registered on the master scan list when the I O size is changed can be switched ON or OFF To automatically update the I O size registered on the master scan list select Tools DeviceNet tool Parameter Auto Update wh...

Page 257: ...Size will be made in the order of registration beginning with the unoccupied area of memory block 1 When memory block 1 is filled the allocation will be made to memory block 2 Before adding slaves set the area and range of the allocation memory block Note The allocated words can be changed later if desired Setting the Allocation Memory Block 1 Select the master then select Component Parameter Edit...

Page 258: ...n IN Tab and make the memory block settings in the same way as for the I O Allocation OUT Note If a block is not to be used select Not Used for the area setting Display Words refers to the number of words in the block displayed on the CX Integrator This value is not downloaded to the master If the occupied area of the block is less than 100 words when uploaded Display Words will be set to 100 and ...

Page 259: ...from the Network Configuration Window on the right and drag and drop it on the master icon When slaves are registered with the master I O words will be automatically allocated to the slaves in the order they are registered Drag and drop the slave icon on the master icon After Registration When the slave is registered with the master the master s node address will be displayed ...

Page 260: ...rom the menu and register it use the following procedure 1 Select the device from the Network Configuration Window 2 Select Component Register to other Device The following master candidates will be displayed in the Register to other Device Menu 3 Select the device with which the slave is to be registered The slave registered will be automatically added to the scan list of the master and I O will ...

Page 261: ...r 6 3 2 Adding Slaves 6 12 Registering in the Edit Device Parameters Window Slaves can be added and I O areas allocated in the Edit Device Parameters Window Refer to 6 7 Master Parameter Editing Details Tab Descriptions for details ...

Page 262: ...nd Property is selected from the popup menu 6 4 1 CS1W DRM21 V1 and CJ1W DRM21 To set the master and slave functions use the following procedure 1 Right click the master from the Network Configuration Window on the right and select View Property from the popup menu The following dialog box will be displayed 2 Click the Unit Function Tab 3 Select Enable Master Function and or Enable Slave Function ...

Page 263: ...ick the Master Unit in the Network Configuration Window and select Property from the popup menu The following dialog box will be displayed 2 Click the PLC Information Tab 3 Click the Change Unit Button The following dialog box will be displayed 4 Specify the PLC model Click the OK Button Note When the PLC model is changed all the settings presently made will be cleared and default values will be s...

Page 264: ...rom the CX Integrator only by going through a CS CJ series PLC Setting method Function Parameter Wizard Component Parameter Wizard Parameter editing Component Parameter Edit CS1W DRM21 V1 or CJ1W DRM21 C200HW DRM21 V1 or CVM1 DRM21 V1 I O Allocations Parameter Wizard I O Allocation OUT and I O Allocation IN Tabs OK OK Communication Cycle Time Communication Cycle Time Tab OK OK Connections OK No De...

Page 265: ...ion in blocks of words or minimum required number of words and the registration or deletion of slaves Note To make allocations in excess of 100 words per block use Parameter Edit To allocate I O of slave devices to the master with the Parameter Wizard use the following procedure 1 Select the master 2 Select Component Parameter Wizard 3 When settings are made with the Parameter Wizard the present s...

Page 266: ...6 6 Parameter Wizard 6 17 5 The Scan list Wizard Set How to Allocate I O Date to PLC Memory Block Dialog Box will be displayed Specify the allocation method and click the Next Button ...

Page 267: ...ed If there are slaves that require just one byte of I O memory they are allocated the rightmost seven bits or leftmost seven bits so that the total number of occupied words is minimized Example 0 1 to to 0 7 8 15 High Low 3 4 6 Node address order Not used An allocation example is shown below I O Example 00 1 byte 01 2 bytes 02 1 bytes 03 4 bytes 04 1 byte 05 1 byte Allocation in Units of Words Hi...

Page 268: ... List To cancel the registration of a device click the following icon The user cannot go to the next step if no devices are registered 7 The following Scan List Wizard Allocated Result Dialog Box will be displayed after remote I O allocations have been made as specified Click the Finish Button if the displayed details are OK The Parameter Wizard will finish The user can click the Back Button to re...

Page 269: ...e the following dialog box will be displayed Click the Yes Button and edit the master parameters Remote I O communications according to the new settings will start Note Device parameters set with the Parameter Wizard can be edited by individually if necessary ...

Page 270: ...elect the device for which parameters are to be edited 2 Select Component Parameter Edit 3 The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box will be displayed Note If the I O size of the device displayed in the Network Configuration Window does not coincide with the I O data size of the device registered with the scan list the following warning dialog will be displayed along with the Edit Device Parameters Wi...

Page 271: ...rameters Dialog Box consists of the following six tab pages Tab Description General Registers the device with the scan list and makes I O allocations automatically I O Allocation OUT Allocates the output data and sets the output memory block for the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function I O Allocation IN Allocates the input data and sets the input memory block in the CPU Unit with the advanced...

Page 272: ...ed with a master Device Register and Unregister Buttons By pressing this button the selected device will move from the Unregistered Device List to the Registered Device List By pressing this button the device will move from the Registered Device List to the Unregistered Device List Auto allocation as is registered Check this box when registering the slaves with the master in the Edit Device Parame...

Page 273: ...t is selected The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box consists of the following four tab pages Tab Description General Registers the device with the scan list and makes I O allocations automatically I O Allocation OUT Allocates the output data and sets the output memory block the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function I O Allocation IN Allocates the input data and sets the input memory block in t...

Page 274: ...Register and Unregister Buttons By pressing this button the selected device will move from the Unregistered Device List to the Registered Device List By pressing this button the device will move from the Registered Device List to the Unregistered Device List Auto allocation as is registered Check this box when registering the slaves with the master in the Edit Device Parameters Window so that the ...

Page 275: ...21 DeviceNet PCI Board Scanner is selected The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box consists of the following four tab pages Tab Description General Registers the device with the scan list and makes I O allocations automatically Communication Cycle Time Sets the communication cycle time Slave Function Makes necessary settings that enable the slave function Message Timer Makes monitor timer settings f...

Page 276: ...slaves that are displayed in the Network Configuration Window but have not been registered with the master Registered Device List Displays slaves that are presently registered with the master Device Register and Unregister Buttons By pressing this button the selected device will move from the Unregistered Device List to the Registered Device List By pressing this button the device will move from t...

Page 277: ... General Tab Auto allocation as is registered Register Unregistered Allocate Unallocated Button Note This procedure is the same for the CS1W DRM21 V1 CJ1W DRM21 CVM1 DRM21 V1 and C200HW DRM21 V1 If the Auto allocation as is registered Box is checked when the slaves are registered with the master in the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box the I O allocation of the slaves will be made in units of word...

Page 278: ...ons Automatically allocates I O to selected slave Deletes I O allocation to selected slave Display window to manually edit allocations Block 2 allocations Item Description Registered Device List Only devices with valid output or input data among all devices registered with the General Tab Page will be displayed Auto Button Allocates in units of words the slaves selected from the Registered Device ...

Page 279: ...CIO 3300 Example Allocation starts with bit 00 LSB of word CIO 3300 Allocated the bytes beginning with bit 08 of word CIO 3300 Therefore the product name for 3300 Bit08 is left blank Product name of slave First bit address Bit00 Word address Example 3300 No words in the CPU Unit will be displayed for any memory block that is not in use 6 8 2 Changing the First Address of Output Input Block Compone...

Page 280: ...C200HS DM Area DM 0000 to DM 5999 IR SR Area 000 to 511 HR Area HR 00 to HR 99 LR Area LR 00 to LR 63 C200HE CPU11 DM Area DM 0000 to DM 4095 IR SR Area 000 to 511 HR Area HR 00 to HR 99 LR Area LR 00 to LR 63 C200HX C200HG C200HE Z other than the above DM Area DM 0000 to DM 5999 CVM1 DRM21 V1 PLC model Data area Range IR SR Area 0000 to 2555 CPU Bus Link Area G 000 to G 511 CV500 CVM1 CPU01 DM Ar...

Page 281: ...he Registered Device List and click the Auto Button The slaves will be automatically allocated in units of words in the order of earlier addresses If the user has made connections settings in the General Tab Page with the advanced setup function automatic allocation will not be possible Note The I O data size of devices will be displayed in the Size column of the Registered Device List as shown be...

Page 282: ...byte LSB Low or MSB High and the number of allocated bytes Connections are specified in the General tab with the advanced setup function Specify the first word to allocate and the number of allocated words The MSB high or LSB low position can be set for the first word to allocate The user must set the byte position to LSB if the number of bytes allocated is 2 or more Example Device with 1 byte all...

Page 283: ...s for the slave The Ch column displays the first byte the word and first bit addresses of the slave allocated To unregister the allocations of slaves select the slaves in the Registered Device List and click the Delete Button Note To register in units of words the slaves in the order of earlier addresses select the slaves in the Registered Device List and click the Auto Button Automatic Allocation...

Page 284: ...ation Tab Page The I O comment is set to the I O data of a slave by selecting Edit I O Comment from the Device Menu To display information on the slave use the following procedure 1 Select the device 2 Click the Information Button The following dialog box will be displayed When the registered device is selected in the above dialog box the slave information will be refreshed to information on the s...

Page 285: ...ice Information Display Compare Settings Device Information Tab Page The following settings make it possible to display or compare device information on slaves Use the following procedure 1 Select the slave from the Registered Device List 2 Click the Advanced Setup Button 3 The following dialog box will be displayed Click the Device Information Tab If these boxes are checked the device information...

Page 286: ...nection Tab Automatic connections are set by default To specify the connections use the following procedures 1 Select User Setup Possible connections are ready for selection 2 Select the connections Up to two connections can be selected Note Both COS and Cyclic cannot be specified at the same time 3 Set the connection path as needed 4 Set the COS Cyclic heart beat timer 5 Click the OK Button An as...

Page 287: ... Communication Cycle Time Settings Component Parameter Edit Communication Cycle Time Tab Note This procedure is the same for the CS1W DRM21 V1 CJ1W DRM21 CVM1 DRM21 V1 and C200HW DRM21 V1 It is possible to set the communication cycle time on the Communication Cycle Time Tab Page Furthermore it is possible to check the present communication time calculated from the registered device information The...

Page 288: ...mote I O communications will keep pace with the communication cycle time If actual I O communications take longer than the set communication cycle time the I O communications will be continued regardless of the set communication cycle time 6 9 3 Setting Message Timers Component Parameter Edit Message Timer Tab Note This procedure is supported by the CS1W DRM21 V1 and CJ1W DRM21 only A message time...

Page 289: ...FINS message communications The next message cannot be sent to the same device until the response is returned The DeviceNet master monitors the time out period of the message with this timer The CPU Unit however is responsible for monitoring the response time with the CMND SEND and RECV instructions Therefore it is meaningless if only the timer value or monitor time is changed for the CMND SEND RE...

Page 290: ...alog Box To set the slave function use the following procedure 1 Click the Slave Function Tab The following dialog box will be displayed 2 Specify the connections Automatic settings are by default set If the user specifies the connections click the User Setup Button 3 Set the output and input areas used for remote I O communications Set each area type for IN the slave to the master and OUT the mas...

Page 291: ...s with explicit message communications only do not have to be registered Explicit message communications is possible regardless of the scan list registration 6 9 6 Starting Remote I O Communications Component Parameter Edit General Tab Start Remote I O Communication at Start Up Box Note This procedure is supported for the CVM1 DRM21 V1 and C200HW DRM21 V1 only Specify whether or not to enable remo...

Page 292: ...vice 2 Select Component Edit I O Comment or select the slave click the right mouse button and select Edit I O Comment The following dialog box will be displayed An I O comment can be created for each connection supported by the device If areas have been already allocated to the master they will be displayed Note If an area is not allocated to a master the display will show 0000 the default area Ed...

Page 293: ...here the I O comment should be set and press the Enter Key or click the bit position Data can be input into the comment area as shown below 4 Input the comment and press the Enter Key To cancel the input press the ESC Key 5 Set all comments and click the OK Button ...

Page 294: ...e To display the device properties use the following procedure 1 Select the device 2 Select Component Property 3 The Property Dialog Box will be displayed 6 11 1 Property Dialog Box Common to All Devices The following window will be displayed for device properties This dialog box has the name of the vendor of the device and the device type By clicking the Change Icon Button the icons displayed by ...

Page 295: ...are made to another master the I O allocation information will be displayed together The following icon will be displayed next to I O connection information items registered as default I O connections in the EDS file Setting I O Sizes If there is no EDS file or the slave s I O size is variable the I O size can be changed using the following procedure 1 Click the Edit Button The Edit I O Size Dialo...

Page 296: ...ave then select Component Property 2 Click the I O Information Tab 3 Click the Get I O Size from the Scanlist Button Parameter Auto Update when I O Size Changed The function to automatically update the I O size registered on the master scan list when the I O size is changed can be switched ON or OFF To automatically update the I O size registered on the master scan list select Tools DeviceNet tool...

Page 297: ... displayed Item Description I O Communication Register Counts The number of devices registered as remote I O communications devices in the scan list OUT IN Allocated Words The number of allocated words including the unused words from the first memory block set in the scan list OUT IN Bits The number of actual I O bits for remote I O communications devices Communication Cycle Time The communication...

Page 298: ...cation Register Counts The number of devices registered as remote I O communications devices in the scan list Message Communication Register Counts The number of devices registered as message communications devices with the scan list OUT IN Allocated Words The number of allocated words including the unused words from the first memory block set in the scan list OUT IN Bits The number of actual I O ...

Page 299: ...ing master I O information will be displayed Item Description I O Communication Register Counts The number of devices registered as remote I O communications devices in the scan list OUT IN Allocated Words The number of allocated words including the unused words from the first memory block set in the scan list OUT IN Bits The number of actual I O bits for remote I O communications devices Communic...

Page 300: ... is reset If the Master Unit is reset first it may cause errors in writing parameters to the subsequent slaves For that reason this method downloading the network configuration should be used only when the Master Unit has been given the highest address To download the network configuration use the following procedure 1 Place the CX Integrator online 2 Select Network Transfer PC to Network The foll...

Page 301: ...l be valid when the network configuration is downloaded properly Note Because the devices are reset in order communications errors will temporarily occur in the master and slaves For this reason do not download the network configuration while the master side PLC CPU Unit is operating Parameters cannot be downloaded to the master unless the CPU Unit is in Program Mode If the message Device state co...

Page 302: ...he Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box Component Parameter Edit Download Button To download the parameters through the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box use the following procedure 1 Place the CX Integrator online 2 Select the device 3 Select Component Parameter Edit 4 Click the Download Button 5 The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed 6 Click the Yes Button The progress dialog box w...

Page 303: ...tion dialog box will be displayed 4 Click the Yes Button The following progress window will be displayed and the downloading of the parameters will start To cancel the downloading click the Abort Button The following confirmation window will be displayed if there is an error while the parameters are downloaded Click the Continue Button to continue the process Click the Abort Button to cancel the p...

Page 304: ...omponent Reset To enable the new settings use the following procedure to reset the network device 1 Place the CX Integrator online 2 Select the device in the Network Configuration Window 3 Select Device Reset The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed 4 Click the Yes Button The progress window will be displayed and the devices will be reset The new settings will be valid after the dev...

Page 305: ...t Unit and select Transfer Network to PLC from the popup menu Uploaded devices will be displayed in the Network Configuration Window Note If the DeviceNet network configuration was being uploaded with the CX Integrator version 2 1 or higher and the upload was cancelled or failed the following dialog box will be displayed the next time that the same network configuration is uploaded This feature al...

Page 306: ...3 Click the Upload Button The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed 4 Click the Yes Button The progress dialog box will be displayed and the parameters will be uploaded Note The uploaded parameters will be discarded if the No Button is clicked to quit the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box after the parameters have been uploaded When parameters are uploaded from the Network Configurat...

Page 307: ...network configuration created on the CX Integrator 1 Select the Network Configuration Window to be verified 2 Select Network Compare The progress window will be displayed and the comparison will begin 3 If there are any comparison errors the following dialog box with the details of the errors will be displayed Note This function compares only the network configurations It does not compare the para...

Page 308: ...rs through the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box Using the Network Configuration Window Component Parameter Compare To compare the parameters through the Network Configuration Window use the following procedure 1 Place the CX Integrator online 2 Select the device 3 Select Component Parameter Compare The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed 4 Click the Yes Button The progress dialog ...

Page 309: ...compare the parameters through the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box use the following procedure 1 Place the CX Integrator online 2 Select the device 3 Edit Component Parameter Edit 4 Click the Compare Button 5 The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed 6 Click the Yes Button The progress dialog box will be displayed and the comparison results will be displayed ...

Page 310: ...t tool Setup Monitor Refresh Timer Set the interval to refresh the device monitor display This setting will be applied to the monitoring of any network device Note If the refresh timer is set to too small a value the DeviceNet network will be overloaded and the CX Integrator may experience timeout errors device access errors To set the monitor refresh timer use the following procedure 1 Select Too...

Page 311: ...the slave has parameters that can be monitored in the EDS file Monitor cannot be selected if the device selected has no monitoring function 4 To quit the monitor function click the Close Button CS1W DRM21 V1 or CJ1W DRM21 DeviceNet Unit The monitor window for the CS1W DRM21 V1 or CJ1W DRM21 makes it possible to monitor the following items Tab Monitor item Status Status of the master and slaves Uni...

Page 312: ...lave status Remote I O communications between the master and slaves can be started or stopped by clicking the Start Remote I O Communication or Stop Remote I O Communication Button The slave status indicators change according to the status of the slaves as shown below Indicator Status Gray Device not registered Green I O communications stopped Blue In normal communications Red Communications error...

Page 313: ...us Tab Page displays the status of the Unit master and slave functions Communication Cycle Time Tab Page The Communication Cycle Time Tab Page displays the present maximum and minimum values of communication cycle time The maximum or minimum value can be cleared by clicking the Clear Button ...

Page 314: ...rmation Detailed error information Content Contents of error To refresh the display click the Update Button To clear the error history from the master click the Clear Button To save the file in CSV file format click the Save Button CVM1 DRM21 V1 or C200HW DRM21 V1 The monitor dialog box of the CVM1 DRM21 V1 or C200HW DRM21 V1 makes it possible to monitor the following items Tab Monitor item Status...

Page 315: ... remote I O for detailed slave status Remote I O communications between the master and slaves can be started or stopped by clicking the Start Remote I O Communication or Stop Remote I O Communication Button The slave status indicators change according to the status of the slave as shown below Indicator Status Gray Device not registered Blue In normal communications Red Communications error To moni...

Page 316: ...or History Tab Page The Error History Tab Page displays the error history recorded in the master The following error history items will be displayed Item Description Time of Error The time the error occurred Error Information Error code Detailed Information Detailed error information Content Contents of error To refresh the display click the Update Button To clear the error history from the master...

Page 317: ...nected I O Units I O Units with errors will be indicated in red Fiber Amplifier Communications Units With the E3X DRT21 Fiber Amplifier Communications Unit the following window makes it possible to monitor the status of connected sensors Smart Slaves Digital I O Units Unit status and maintenance information can be monitored in the Smart Slave Monitoring Window Smart Slaves Analog I O Units Unit st...

Page 318: ...orresponding EDS files can be set by specifying the following items Service code Class object class instance class instance and attribute instance attribute Before setting the device parameters it is also necessary to obtain the data setting information on attributes other than the above from the manufacturer of the device Unless all the information is known the device parameters cannot be set Use...

Page 319: ...ed service 7 After all of the items have been input click the Send Button The device response will be displayed in the Result area 8 Click the Close Button to quit device parameter setting This completes the device parameter setting 1 Parameter Reading Example 1 Check the Generic option in Service then select Get Attribute Single from the drop down list 2 Designate the class and instance of the pa...

Page 320: ...t file will be displayed 2 Input the file name and click the Open Button The Expansion Module will be added to the CX Integrator 6 16 2 Adding Vendors and Device Types Option Edit Configuration File Use the following procedure to add a new device vendor or device type 1 Select Option and Edit Configuration File 2 Select Vendor ID Device Type List The following dialog box will be displayed 3 To add...

Page 321: ...r 2 Click the Edit Button The following dialog box will be displayed 3 Input the new vendor name and click the OK Button 4 To add or change the device type click on the Device Type Tab The method of adding or changing the device type is the same as that of adding or changing vendor information 5 When all the settings are completed click the OK Button ...

Page 322: ...Communications Section 7 CompoNet This section describes the basic usage of CompoNet networks and how to set CompoNet parameters ...

Page 323: ... PLC to read and write CompoNet Slave Unit data The following CompoNet monitor and settings are set using the CX Integrator Transferring and comparing network configurations Monitoring remote I O communications status and monitoring slave status Transferring and comparing component parameters Editing component parameters CX Integrator Word Slave Units Transferring Master Unit parameters software s...

Page 324: ...Unit Refer to the manual for each Unit for details 1 Connect online to the PLC 1 Connect the PLC to which the CompoNet Master Unit is mounted to the computer using a serial or network connection Refer to 1 4 1 Direct Serial Connections to a PLC 2 For automatic online connection select Network Auto Online from the menu only supported when using a serial connection To connect manually select Network...

Page 325: ... Section Set and transfer Master Unit parameters z Master Unit parameter settings Refer to 7 6 1 Master Unit Parameter Settings z Editing the Registration Table Refer to 7 6 2 Editing the Registration Table z Editing the Software Table Refer to 7 6 3 Editing the Software Table Set and transfer Slave parameters z Slave Parameter Setting Refer to 7 7 1 Setting Slave Parameters ...

Page 326: ...elect Connect 2 Right click the Master Unit and then select Transfer Network to PC The Transfer Network to PC Dialog Box will be displayed Data Description Network structure only Uploads the network structure to the computer Network structure and parameters for each component Uploads the network configuration and parameters for each component to the computer Master only including parameters Upload...

Page 327: ...onfiguration of a virtual network created with the CX Integrator 1 Select the networks to be compared from the Network Configuration Window 2 Right click and select Network Compare from the menu The progress dialog box will be displayed and the comparison will begin The comparison results will be displayed in the following dialog box Note This function performs a network configuration comparison i...

Page 328: ...d depends on the component 1 With the CX Integrator online transfer the network configuration to the computer Alternatively the network configuration can be read from a CX Integrator project file before going online 2 Right click the component to monitor in the Network Configuration Window and select Monitor Alternatively select the component to monitor and select Monitor from the Component Menu T...

Page 329: ...tive maintenance This section describes the information that can be monitored for OMRON Master Units Network Status Tab Page The Network Status Tab Page displays the network configuration information contained in the Master Unit The connected Slave Units and Repeater Units are shown in the Master Unit tree Information on each Unit icon node address slave type and model name is displayed and Units ...

Page 330: ...he network Network Participation Status of Slave Units and Repeater Units Indicator color Status Master Unit status and response Light blue Operating normally participating Participation Flag is ON and Communications Error Flag is OFF Red Error left communications Participation Flag is ON and Communications Error Flag is ON White Has never joined Participation Flag is OFF ...

Page 331: ...ication The same address has been set for two or more nodes The same words have been allocated to two or more nodes A Slave Unit with a different number of bits is participating at a node address of a Slave Unit that left the network Non Existent A Unit registered in the registration table is not present on the network Unregistered Slave A Unit not registered in the registration table is participa...

Page 332: ...has left the network Node Address Duplication Error The address of a Slave Unit attempting to participate in the network is the same as the address of another Slave Unit Structure Error The Slave Units and Repeater Units requesting participation on the network have exceeded the maximum allowable number of Repeater layers 2 layers Comparison Error Non Existent Slave A Slave Unit was detected that i...

Page 333: ...tton To save the file click the Save Button The file can be saved in CSV format Refer to the Master Unit manual for details on errors Error Counter Tab Page The Error Counter Tab Page displays the error counter values recorded in the Master Unit Background color Details Red The Unit has left the network Yellow The Unit is participating in the network and the error count is one or greater White The...

Page 334: ...s to the components 7 5 1 Uploading Component Parameters to a Computer Two methods can be used to upload component parameters from components on the network to the computer Uploading using the Edit Parameter Dialog Box Uploading using the Network Configuration Window Uploading Using the Parameter Edit Dialog Box Use the following procedure to upload parameters using the Parameter Edit Dialog Box 1...

Page 335: ...ill be uploaded to the computer 7 5 2 Comparing Component Parameters The Parameter Edit Dialog Box is used to compare parameters of components on the network with component parameters that are stored in the CX Integrator Use the following procedure to compare parameters 1 Connect the CX Integrator online and then connect it to a CompoNet Network 2 Select the components to compare from the Network ...

Page 336: ...et Network 3 Right click and select Parameter Edit from the menu 4 Click the Transfer PC to Unit Button located on the General Tab Page for the Master Unit or Slave Unit Note The settings in the Unit will be returned to their default values if the Default Setting Button is clicked Nothing will change in the dialog box so do not click this button carelessly If the Master Unit is selected a confirma...

Page 337: ... new settings will be enabled Use the following procedure to download the network configuration 1 Connect the CX Integrator online 2 Right click the network in the Work Space Window and select Connect 3 Select Transfer PC to Network No network address from the Network Menu The Transfer PC to Network No network address Dialog Box will be displayed 4 Click the OK Button When the download has been co...

Page 338: ...s depending on the component Use the following procedure to reset components 1 Connect the CX Integrator online 2 Select the component on the CompoNet Network to be reset 3 Right click and select Parameter Edit from the menu 4 Click the Reset Button see note in the Parameter Edit Dialog Box Note The Reset Button does not appear for components that do not require a reset to enable new settings ...

Page 339: ...network Registration Table See note Advanced Setting Sets the conditions for the Slave Units that will join the network Data Software Setting Table See note Participation Flag Communications Error Flag User defined areas can be allocated to the Slave Units and error flags Note Displayed only when Registration Table and Software Setting Table are enabled on the General Tab Page Parameter Setting Pr...

Page 340: ...tch setting parameter bit 00 is turned ON in memory Function Choice Message Disable Setting When this option is selected the following functions will be disabled Sending explicit messages to Slave Units Receiving explicit messages from the CPU Unit at the Master Unit Registration Table Edit Registration Table When this option is selected the Registration Table Tab Page will be displayed Software S...

Page 341: ...en uploaded to the computer while connected to the network no Slave Units will be displayed When online in cases other than those given above all Slave Units in the current project will be displayed Registered Device List Displays all registered Units participating in the network If Transfer Unit to PC is executed while connected to the network online all Slave Units registered in the Master Unit ...

Page 342: ... the Remote I O Communications Start Switch is turned ON This setting is set when changing the default setting If the Enable Waiting All Slave Active Function Check Box is also selected this setting will be disabled Enable Waiting All Slave Active Function When this option is selected all registered Slave Units will start remote I O communications after joining the network Registration Table Check...

Page 343: ... WR HR and DM Areas Also used to set the addresses of the first words to allocate and the numbers of nodes to which words will be allocated Word Slave Status Participation and Communications Error Flags Bit Slave Status Used to set the memory areas from which words will be allocated to the Error Flags You can select from the CIO WR HR and DM Areas Also used to set the address of the first word to ...

Page 344: ...using CX Integrator and download it to the Master Unit CX Integrator Word Slaves CompoNet Bit Slaves CompoNet Master Unit SW4 REGS SW is ON CS CJ series PLC Node address and slave relationship registered according to actual network configuration Registration Table Node Model 0 ID16 1 OD16 Upload with other Master parameters Edit and download the Registration Table Edit Registration Table 1 Turn ON...

Page 345: ...red Device List and click the Down Arrow Button The Slave Units will be registered in order of node address and then displayed in the Registered Device List To unregister a Slave Unit select the Slave Unit to be unregistered from the Registered Device List and click the Up Arrow Button Slave Units that have been unregistered will be displayed in the Unregistered Device List 7 Click the Apply Butto...

Page 346: ...Unit and computer 3 Start the CX Integrator and connect online 4 Right click the Master Unit Icon in the Network Configuration Window and select Parameter Edit The Master Unit s Parameter Dialog Box will be displayed 5 Select the Edit the Registration Table Check Box on the General Tab Page The Registration Table Tab Page will be displayed 6 Click the Advanced Setting Button The Advanced Setting D...

Page 347: ...es CompoNet Bit Slaves CompoNet Master Unit CS CJ series PLC The addresses and areas for the Word OUT Area Word IN Area Bit OUT Area Bit IN Area Participation Flags and Communications Error Flags are set for each Word Unit and Bit Unit Software Setting Table Area Start area address Number of nodes Word OUT Word IN Bit OUT Bit IN Participation Communications Error Flags Word Units Participation Com...

Page 348: ...ich to allocate memory Word OUT 64 max Word IN 64 max Bit OUT 128 max Bit IN CIO DM WR or HR Area User set address Set for each area 128 max The allocated start location for the status is as follows Participation and Communications Error Flags CPU Unit memory area Address allocated start address for each area Allocated contents Word Slave Status Word slave status 1 word Setting parameter 1 word Pa...

Page 349: ... network configuration to the computer Alternatively the network configurations can be read from the CX Integrator project file 2 From the Network Configuration Window double click the Master Unit or right click it and select Parameter Edit from the menu Alternatively select Parameter Edit from the Component Menu Double click or right click and select Parameter Edit The Slave Parameter Dialog Box ...

Page 350: ...e Slave I O Size Use the following procedure to check the slave I O size 1 Right click the Slave Icon in the Network Configuration Window and select Additional Functions Property 2 The Property Dialog Box will be displayed The input size and output size can be checked in this dialog box ...

Page 351: ... on an OMRON Master Unit are shown in the following table Function Name Description Property Displays the component information Reset Reset the components Channel Allocation Displays the I O allocation status The additional functions depend on the Unit Functions that cannot be selected are grayed out in the menu and cannot be selected For details refer to the Unit manual Use the following procedur...

Page 352: ...software is used to install component information to the CX Integrator Use the following procedure to install the DTM 1 Start the DTM Installer 2 Follow the instructions in the dialog box that is displayed to continue the installation 3 Start the CX Integrator If the CX Integrator is already running select Update DTM Catalog from the Tools Menu Installation complete The new component is displayed ...

Page 353: ...7 8 Other CompoNet Functions 7 8 2 Installing Expansion Modules 7 32 ...

Page 354: ...Communications Section 8 CompoWay F This section explains the settings and operations specific to the CompoWay F system ...

Page 355: ...SJ Controller Computer CX Integrator CS CJ series PLC Network connection or serial connection Toolbus or host link Relay PLC and target PLC CompoWay F Upload 2 CompoWay F Slaves directly connected to a computer CX Integrator Computer CX Integrator RS 232C Cable Serial connection CompoWay F CompoWay F RS 232C to RS 485 Serial Converter K3SC Series RS 485 Relay PLC model CompoWay F Network type Comp...

Page 356: ... is connected to port 1 RS 422 RS 485 port of a CJ1W SCU41 V1 Serial Communications Unit with the CompoWay F protocol Before Connecting by CompoWay F Protocol Before connecting by the CompoWay F protocol edit the CJ1W SCU41 V1 Unit s parameters to set the serial port 1 Serial communications mode to Serial Gateway 1 Right click the Serial Communications Unit in the I O table and select Unit Setup T...

Page 357: ...ect PORT1 RS 422A RS 485 port and click the OK Button 3 A dialog box will be displayed to select the communications protocol Select CompoWayF as the Port 1 RS 422A RS 485 port protocol and click the OK Button Note The CompoWay F protocol communications will be enabled when CompoWayF is selected in the dialog box above and Serial Gateway is selected for port 1 in the Serial Communications Unit s Un...

Page 358: ...ddress is known Select the Selection Option and set the minimum and maximum addresses for the CompoWay F Slave node address range Note If you already know the range of node addresses set for the CompoWay F Slaves select the Selection Option specify the node address search range finding node range and transfer the node parameters The search will take about 20 seconds for each node that is not actua...

Page 359: ... CompoWay F Slave upload starts when the OK Button is clicked 8 The following dialog box will be displayed when the CompoWay F Slave transfer is completed Click the OK Button The following dialog box will be displayed if no CompoWay F Slaves could be found Click the OK Button 9 A CompoWay F Slave such as a Temperature Controller connected directly to the CPU Unit s built in RS 232C serial port is ...

Page 360: ...displayed in the Network Configuration Window A new CompoWay F network is added in the Workspace Window Note With CX Integrator 2 1 or higher the network address of the CompoWay F network will be displayed when uploading the CompoWay F network if it is registered in the PLC s routing tables uploaded CompoWay F network address display function ...

Page 361: ...he CompoWay F Slave after the node s parameters have been uploaded to the computer CX Integrator Temperature Controller 1 Right click the icon of the Temperature Controller an E5CN in this example in the Network Configuration Window and select Start Special Application Start with Settings Inherited 2 The CX Thermo application will receive the Temperature Controller model number and start After the...

Page 362: ...tachment Adapter RS 485 RS 232C Port RS 232C Cable Attachment adapter K32 23209 CS CJ Series PLC Temperature Controller To attachment adapter To PLC Signal Pin No Signal Pin No RD 2 2 SD SD 3 3 RD ER 4 4 RS SG 5 5 CS DR 6 7 DR RS 7 8 ER CS 8 9 SG FG FG Input Power Procedure for Smart Sensors 1 Right click Smart Sensor in the Network Configuration Window and select Parameter Edit 2 The Edit Paramet...

Page 363: ...information of CompoWay F Slaves connected directly to the computer CX Integrator without going through a PLC 8 3 1 Reading from Slaves Connected to the Computer 1 Select Network Communication Settings from the menu bar The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select CompoWay F Device from the Device Type List Click the Settings Button and select the Driver Tab to display the Network Settings...

Page 364: ...Button 3 Select Network Work Online from the menu bar CompoWay F Slaves cannot be connected online by selecting Auto Online so be sure to select Work Online 4 When the CompoWay F Slave is connected online the Slave will be displayed in the Online Connection Information Window Right click the CompoWay F Slave and select Transfer Network to PC 5 The following confirmation dialog box will be displaye...

Page 365: ... the OK Button is clicked 7 The following dialog box will be displayed when the CompoWay F Slave transfer is completed Click the OK Button The following dialog box will be displayed if no CompoWay F Slaves could be found Click the OK Button 8 The CompoWay F Slave connected directly to the computer CX Integrator is displayed in the Network Configuration Window The CompoWay F network is also added i...

Page 366: ...application will receive the Temperature Controller model number and start After the parameter settings are completed download the set values to the E5ZN Refer to the CX Thermo Help function for details on setting parameters and downloading parameter settings to components Note When connecting the computer and CompoWay F Slave use a K3SC Serial Converter to convert between the computer s RS 232C c...

Page 367: ...on the other end In this case the Master s interface is RS 232C Connected RS 485 devices Loose wires K3SC Unify the communications settings with the connected devices and set the unit numbers If a standard RS 232C cable with D SUB connectors is being used connect with an optional K32 23209 Adapter sold separately which is 5 cm long and has a D SUB 9 pin male connector on one end When connecting to...

Page 368: ...Communications Section 9 NT Links This section explains the settings and operations specific to the NT Link system ...

Page 369: ...es PT s serial port settings Overwrite Note Since the RS 232C port is used by the PT the peripheral port must be used to make a direct serial connection to the computer Note The PLC s serial port settings will be as follows after the automatic connection is established Serial communications mode NT Link 1 N Port baud rate NS series PT s baud rate setting Max unit number in NT Link mode Connected N...

Page 370: ... accessed with NT Link protocol 5 Right click the CPU Unit in the Online Information Window and select NT Link Tool NTLink Auto Online Setting Note If the PLC is operating the following warning dialog box will be displayed Check the system to be sure that it is safe to change the PLC s operating mode to PROGRAM mode and click the Yes Button If the mode is changed to PROGRAM mode the PLC will stop ...

Page 371: ...e OK Button 7 The following dialog box will be displayed when an NS series PT is connected to the CPU Unit s RS 232C port Verify that the pin 5 of the CPU Unit s DIP switch is OFF and then click the OK Button 8 The NT Link Connection Auto detect Function will be executed The following dialog box will be displayed to show the progress of the automatic connection operation 9 The following dialog box...

Page 372: ...ialog box will be displayed to switch from PROGRAM mode back to RUN mode To return to RUN mode click the Yes Button 11 The following dialog box will be displayed To transfer the network configuration to the computer click the OK Button 12 The Network Transfer Dialog Box will be displayed Execute the transfer according to the dialog box ...

Page 373: ...is used by the PT the peripheral port must be used to make a direct serial connection to the computer Note In order to transfer screen data through the PLC the PLC must be a CS CJ series PLC with a CPU lot number of 030201 manufactured February 1 2003 or later In addition the CPU Unit must be a CS1G H CS1H H CS1D S CJ1M CJ1G H or CJ1H H The screen data cannot be transferred through a CS1D H 9 2 2 ...

Page 374: ...the CPU Unit s serial port Select Serial Port the RS 232C port and click the OK Button 5 The icon will be displayed next to the CPU Unit s RS 232C port to indicate that the port can be accessed with NT Link protocol 6 Right click the CPU Unit in the Online Information Window and select Transfer Network to PC 7 The following dialog box will be displayed to confirm the transfer Click the Yes Button ...

Page 375: ...o old or if the PT version is too old the following message will be displayed IF this occurs the network configuration will not be correctly transferred the NS series PT will display Unknown HMI and the special application will not start in a following step below Start the CX Designer separately and make the settings 9 The NS series PT connected directly to the CPU Unit s built in RS 232C serial p...

Page 376: ...Workspace Window 10 Right click the icon of the NS series PT in the Network Configuration Window and select Start Special Application Start with Settings Inherited CX Designer will start and a dialog box will be displayed for selecting the project 11 Click the New Project Button The NS series PT model and version will be inherited and the New Project Dialog Box will be displayed ...

Page 377: ...ies PT select either Quick Transfer To PT or Transfer To PT from the PT menu The following dialog box will be displayed for confirmation For details on the transfer method refer to the CX Designer User s Manual Cat No V099 The following flowchart outlines the procedure up to the screen data transfer Select the created screen data project file Transfer the project file Set the communications path P...

Page 378: ...10 Network Testing This section explains the operations of the following network test tools Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool Echoback test between nodes Ethernet Controller Link SYSMAC LINK DeviceNet Ethernet ping test ...

Page 379: ...ccurred 10 5 Node Settings Reads the settings e g DM Parameter Area settings for all nodes participating in the specified network and diagnoses the integrity of the overall network Diagnostic results are displayed in three levels Errors Warnings and Information 10 11 Disconnections For optical ring networks in token ring mode displays all nodes in the specified network in the order they are physic...

Page 380: ... and uploading the network configuration Using a CS CJ CP series PLC in a Toolbus network See note 1 Note 1 If the PLC is a CS CJ CP series model and the network type is Toolbus it isn t necessary to set the PLC connection The CX Integrator will connect to the PLC when the automatically when the Controller Link Network Diagnostic Tool starts Note 2 The Change Network Dialog Box is displayed only i...

Page 381: ...to select a menu 3 Tool bar Select a function by clicking an icon 4 Shared network information area Displays shared Controller Link network information such as the transmission path and communications cycle time 5 Node list area Displays the node configuration of the Controller Link network which was read by executing the network status diagnosis operation The node status is indicated by the color...

Page 382: ...k Unit errors Data link table errors Routing table errors Network parameter errors Network parameter mismatches CPU Unit PLC Setup errors Model errors Fatal data link errors EEPROM write errors Displays errors that have occurred in the CPU Unit The node icons for nodes with errors are displayed with a red background Diagnosis is performed for the following errors Current CPU Unit errors Memory err...

Page 383: ...k Diagnosis 2 The Select Network Dialog Box will be displayed Select the desired network in the list and click the OK Button 3 Network diagnosis will begin on the selected network The Controller Link Network Diagnosis Software will start and the network nodes and diagnostic results will be displayed If the relevant network exists in the project workspace the node configuration information network ...

Page 384: ...ts from the Repeater Unit onwards do not exist in the network There may be a disconnection The error contents are displayed here Double click to display details In the network status list T branches that are input offline are displayed as Repeater Units Main lines and branch lines can be distinguished and line disconnections in front of Repeater Units can be easily determined Up to two hierarchies...

Page 385: ...sults area can be double clicked to display details on the error When this is done the contents of the Auxiliary Area or AR and SR Areas are automatically read from the CPU Unit and stored in a file The file is stored as required in a log file in the folder where the CX Integrator is installed The file is in CSV text format File names consist of the node address and the time from the PLC PLC model...

Page 386: ...e icon that is displayed depends on the model of the PLC as shown below Node icon Model CS Series CJ Series CVM1 CV Series C200HX HG HE CQM1H Series Computers or NS series Programmable Terminals Open Network Controllers etc Note A computer will be displayed when a Controller Link node is a Controller Link Support Board will be displayed when the PLC model cannot be determined e g for NS series Pro...

Page 387: ...gistered in a node file If a node file is selected the nodes registered in the file will be compared to the nodes actually participating in the network and differences will be displayed using the background colors blue or gray of the node icons The error status error log or unit profile for a Controller Link Unit or CPU Unit can be displayed from a node icon Right click the node icon and select an...

Page 388: ...ion path types Routing table enable disable specifications Status of terminating resistance switches The settings of the terminating resistance switches are diagnosed for Wired Controller Link Units Boards External power supply status The status of external power supply is diagnosed for Optical ring Controller Link Units Boards Note Different Units support different settings in the DM parameter ar...

Page 389: ...e displayed in red Example The data link mode is set to both user set links and automatically set links in the nodes for which the data link startup switch is ON Warning Indicates settings that may be appropriate for some applications but which have a high possibility of being errors setting mistakes or unset items Locations causing warnings are displayed in yellow Example There are no nodes with ...

Page 390: ...taining the following Controller Link Units Boards Visually confirm the settings for these Units Boards Item Units Boards Units for which the terminating resistance cannot be read C200HW CLK21Controller Link Unit for C200HX HG HE PLCs CVM1 CLK21 Controller Link Unit for CVM1 CV series PLCs 3G8F5 CLK21 ISA Bus Controller Link Support Board CS1W RPT01 02 03 Repeater Unit The Controller Link Network ...

Page 391: ...des are connected Connections between node to communications ports SL and SL2 are displayed Network disconnection status The network is diagnosed to detect any disconnections If there are any disconnections the locations of them are displayed Disconnection Counter Disconnection counters that measure each Controller Link Unit are displayed Note Disconnection diagnosis will not be performed for a ne...

Page 392: ... Any disconnections that are detected are displayed in red Select Diagnose Disconnection to display the disconnection diagnosis results again Note The node display for disconnection diagnosis does not display errors that have occurred at the nodes i e in Controller Link Units and CPU Units If there are errors the following message box will be displayed Use the network status diagnosis to diagnose ...

Page 393: ...node Maximum number of consecutive disconnect cycles Displays the number of communications cycles over which a disconnection continued Use this information to determine if a disconnection was momentary or continuous Number of frame drop outs SL1 SL2 Displays the number of times a data frame received at another communications port was not received at all at the local communications port Dropouts ar...

Page 394: ...nsmission status counters which measure transmissions for each node are displayed The following counter items are displayed Item Description Number of CRC errors Displays the number of CRC errors CRC errors are counted for transmission errors including those caused by cable faults contact faults incorrect terminating resistance settings etc Number of token re sends Displays the number of times a f...

Page 395: ...The data on the clipboard can be pasted to an editor word processor or spreadsheet software Note The values of the transmission status counters are counted from the time the power is turned ON to a Controller Link Unit Board or the Unit Board is reset The counters will not count past 255 The transmission status counters cannot be cleared directly Note The various transmission status counters canno...

Page 396: ... the Error Tab to display the current errors Click the Error Log Tab to display a log of errors that occurred in the past Select File Save to save the error status and error log in a file The data will be saved in CSV text format Click the Clear All Button to clear the error log from the Controller Link Unit Board ...

Page 397: ...Log Select Node Status CPU Unit Error Log Error Status from the Main Menu Error Status Error Log Display Example Click the Error Tab to display the current errors Click the Error Log Tab to display a log of the errors that occurred in the past Click the Clear All Button to clear the error log from the CPU Unit ...

Page 398: ...cting Error Logs Collecting Error Logs The error status and error logs for all nodes on the specified network can be collected and stored in one file This function enables sending files collected on remote systems as email attachments for later analysis Collect Error Logs Select Diagnose Collect All Error Logs from the Main Menu or click the icon The following display will appear while data is bei...

Page 399: ...ck the target PLC or Unit and select Echoback test between PLC nodes from the pop up menu Method 2 While online select Tools Echoback test between PLC nodes 10 2 3 PLC Internode Echoback Test Dialog Box The various items in the PLC Internode Echoback Test Dialog Box are explained below Field Item Contents Network Input the network address Range 1 to 127 Target Node Input the node address Range 1 t...

Page 400: ...s Displays the minimum response time Response time Average ms Displays the average response time If set for Frequency is not specified the display shows the average for the last ten times 10 2 4 Executing an Echoback Test between Nodes 1 While online open the Online Connection Information Window right click the target PLC or Unit and select Echoback test between PLC nodes from the pop up menu The ...

Page 401: ...een Nodes 10 2 4 Executing an Echoback Test between Nodes 10 24 3 Input or confirm the test configuration and click the Start Button The test results and response time will be displayed 4 To stop testing click the Stop Button ...

Page 402: ...sed to start an Ethernet ping test Method 1 While online open the Online Connection Information Window right click the target Unit and select Ethernet tool Ping test from the pop up menu Method 2 While online select Tools Ethernet tool Ping test 10 3 3 Ping Test Dialog Box The various items in the Ping Test Dialog Box are explained below Input Contents Target IP address Input the target IP address...

Page 403: ...While online open the Online Connection Information Window right click the target Unit and select Ethernet tool Ping test from the pop up menu The Ping Test Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Input the target IP address and click the Ping Button 3 The result will be displayed in the Status field ...

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Page 405: ...re also used to create the Special I O Unit and CPU Bus Unit settings Unit B Parameter items ID information CPS file A Unit A ID information Parameter items CPS file B CX One Source data Unit A settings Source data Unit B settings Parameter items Parameter data Parameter items Parameter data Unit model numbers displayed in I O table Special I O Unit and CPU Bus Unit settings can be made with the n...

Page 406: ...n one file can be selected and installed at the same time 3 The following dialog box will be displayed if the corresponding icon for the specified Unit component does not exist in the folder where the CPS file will be installed Click the Yes Button to install the icon The CPS file will be installed in the following directory Program Files Common Files Omron Profiles CPSFiles 4 The following dialog...

Page 407: ...A 1 CPS File Management A 1 1 Description of CPS Files A 4 ...

Page 408: ...se the following procedure 1 Select EDS File and Install The following window will be displayed The device information will be displayed on the bottom of the window when the EDS file is selected 2 Select the EDS file to be installed and click the Open Button The EDS file will be added to the Hardware List If the EDS file already exists the new EDS file will overwrite the previous one If the EDS fi...

Page 409: ...ed from the device on the network if the network is online 3 To read the information click the Upload from Device Button The following window will be displayed 4 Set the node address of the device and click the OK Button For the I O connections and I O size of the device refer to the operation manual of the device 5 Click the OK Button The device will be added to the Hardware List Note Device para...

Page 410: ...lick the Yes Button The device will be deleted from the Hardware List together with the EDS file A 2 4 Saving EDS Files Tools EDS File Save To save the EDS file use the following procedure 1 Select the device from the Hardware List 2 Select EDS file and Save The following window will be displayed to specify the name of the folder where the EDS file will be saved and the name of the EDS file 3 Inpu...

Page 411: ...esent cursor 3 To quit the search operation click the Cancel Button Note The device will be found if it is located below the present cursor position Select Hardware in the Hardware List before using the above procedure to search all the devices A 2 6 Displaying EDS File Properties Tools EDS File Property To display the properties of the EDS file use the following procedure 1 Select the hardware de...

Page 412: ...e previous version Revision code Date Revised content 01 July 2006 Original production 02 July 2007 Revisions and changes associated with upgrade to CX Integrator version 2 1 03 February 2008 Revisions and changes associated with upgrade to CX Integrator version 2 2 04 June 2008 Revisions and changes associated with upgrade to CX Integrator version 2 3 05 February 2009 Revisions and changes associ...

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