Omron CX-Programmer 9, Operation Manual

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OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer
CX-Programmer_Page (xlv)
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Data Links
Changes in Edit Node Window for Manually Set Data Link Tables
Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)
In the Edit Node window for
manually set data link tables, the
start and end address for
refreshing (send and receive)
with other nodes were displayed
only for the local node.
In the Edit Node window for manually set data links tables, the start address, end
address, and data size for refreshing (send and receive) with other nodes are
displayed for both the local node and the remote (partner) nodes.
Area 1 and area 2 could not be
accessed simultaneously for
manually set data link tables in
the Edit Node window.
Area 1 and area 2 can be accessed side-by-side for manually set data link tables in
the Edit Node window.
With manually set data link
tables in the Edit Node window,
an Area Specify dialog box must
be displayed to input values.
With manually set data link tables in the Edit Node window, values can be keyed
directly into the tables.
Also, a function bar that can be used to input values is displayed below with
window.
Reading and Writing Manually Set Data Link Tables in CSV Format
Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)
Data link tables could be read
and written only as data link
table files (binary files).
Manually set data link table can be read and written as CSV-format files.
Note: CSV-format files are created using the Excel template stored in the CD.
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Routing Tables
Registering CPU Unit Serial Ports (Peripheral and RS-232C) in a Local Network Table (Serial
Expansion Routing Tables)
Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)
Only the unit number and
network address were set in the
local network table in the routing
tables for Communications Units.
A CS/CJ-series CPU Unit serial port (peripheral or RS-232C) can be set in the local
network table in the routing tables instead of the Communications Unit's unit
number. ( Unit 252 (COMM) and Unit 253 (PRPHL) )
This enables screen data to be sent from the NS-Designer (Ver. 3) via a network to
an NS-series PT connected to a serial port.
Refer to the PT user's manual for details.
No Network Type Setting or Display for Routing Tables
Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)
When the local network table in
the routing tables were set, the
local network type and the
network type were displayed on
the main view.
The local network type is not set in the local network table in the routing tables for
CS-, CJ-, and CV-series PLCs and the network type is not displayed on the main
view.
Changes in Routing Table Operation
(Transferring Routing Tables from the
Table View Tab Page)
Previous version (Ver. 3.0) New version (Ver. 3.1)
Routing table transfers and
similar operations could not be
performed from the Table View
tab page. (The OK button had to
be clicked to return to the Main
View tab page first.)
Node changes, routing table transfers, and other operations are possible from the
Table View tab page.