Omron CX-Programmer 9, Operation Manual

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OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer
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Functions Supported by the CX-
Programmer Installed from the CX-One
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Starting Specialized Support Tools from the I/O Table Window
Previous version New version (CX-Programmer Installed from CX-One)
Each CPU Bus Unit or
Special I/O Unit’s
Programming Tool was
started individually.
If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ/CP-series, each Unit’s Programming Tool (e.g.,
CX-Integrator, CX-Protocol, CX-Position, or CX-Process Tool) can be started directly
from the Special I/O Unit or CPU Bus Unit in the I/O Table Window. When the
Specialized Support Tool is started, the CX-Programmer can pass information such as
the PLC model, Unit model, and online/offline status.
Functionality Improved from Version 8.3 to 9.0
Compatible PLC Models
The CX-Programmer also supports CP1E-NA20 CPU Units (20-point CPU Units).
Supported Operating Systems
The CX-Programmer will run on Windows 7.
Data Structures Supported as Symbol Data Types
Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)
Data structures are not supported. CJ2 CPU Units now support data structures as
symbol data types.
Enhanced Program Input Functions
Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)
The input mode cannot be changed. A Smart Input Mode is supported that
automatically displays suggested instructions
and addresses.
The input mode can be changed from a menu or
a tool bar.
When copying circuits to create similar rungs
with different addresses, the addresses must be
input again.
The Address Incremental Copy function can be
used to easily create copies of similar circuit
structures with offset addresses.
Enhanced User Interface for Menu and Option Settings
Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)
The display configuration for menus and options
cannot be changed.
Switching to Smart Style Mode is now possible
for the menu and option setting style.
Smart Style is the same type of menu and option
setting function as the one supported in CX-
Programmer for CP1E.
Either the previous Classic Mode or the new
Smart Style Mode can be selected for the menus
and options by selecting Tools - Options and
then setting the Menu/Options Style on the
General Tab Page.
Changes to Search/Replace Dialog Boxes
Previous version (version 8.3) New version (version 9.0)
Searches can be performed only in the entire
PLC or in the data in the current view.
"Programs" has been added to the search range.
The setting for the item to be searched for was
very detailed and included bit addresses,
address, values (constants/numbers),
mnemonics, symbols, and I/O comments.
Searched objects have been grouped into
addresses, symbol names, and all (text strings).