Omron CX-INTEGRATOR - V1.1, Operation Manual

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2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Checking for Communications
Unit Errors
2-3-1 Overview
2-3 Uploading Network Configurations and Check-
ing for Communications Unit Errors
2-3-1 Overview
With the CX-Integrator, the actual network configuration including component
parameters can be uploaded from the target PLC and displayed in the Network
Configuration Window.
Computer running
CX-Integrator
Example: Controller Link
CS/CJ Series PLC
Access must be enabled by executing Connect .
Network Configuration Window
Relay PLC
Upload
Target PLC
Note: The network that is uploaded will be automatically added to the Workspace Window.
After uploading the network, check the connection status of the nodes and check the
status of Communications Units (check for errors).
2-3-2 Procedure
Right-click a Communications Unit or port below TargetDevice in the Online
Connection Information Window and select Connect from the pop-up menu.
Accessing the Communications 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-click the desired target PLC on the network and select Connect to this PLC
from the pop-up menu to make that PLC the target PLC. Refer to 2-4 Switching the Tar-
get PLC for details.
Uploading the Serial Network Configuration Connected to a CPU Unit
CompoWay/F Networks
Right-click a CPU Unit under TargetPLC in the Online Connection Information Window
and select Connect from the pop-up menu. The serial port will become accessible.
(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. )
Right-click the CPU Unit again and then select Transfer [Network to PC].
Refer to 7-2 CompoWay/F Slaves Connected to a PLC for details.
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