Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9, Operation Manual

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PART 2: CX-Server PLC Tools
CHAPTER 1 – Technical Specification OMRON
CX-Server PLC Tools_Page 4
Status Bar
The Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of many of the CX-Server dialog and PLC Tool windows. It provides
several helpful pieces of information while programming:
♦
Instant Help . A brief message appears in the Status Bar as menu commands and buttons are selected.
♦ Online Status . The online or offline status of the PLC. (i.e. connected to PLC or not).
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PLC Mode . When connected to a PLC, this shows the current PLC mode. Connection errors are also
displayed here.
♦
Connected PLC and CPU Type . The currently connected PLC and associated CPU can always be referenced
in the status bar.
The Status Bar can be enabled and disabled from many components and tools by selecting the Status Bar option
from the View menu.
Technical Support
If the installation instructions for this application have been followed (refer to Installation in this Chapter), no
difficulties should be encountered. However, if there is a problem, contact Customer Services.
If a problem occurs, check that it does not relate to a fault outside CX-Server or the PLC Tools. Check the
following:
♦ The PC is working correctly.
♦
The PLC is working correctly.
♦
The communications system is set up correctly.
♦ The errors are cleared in the PLC.
When Customer Services need to be contacted, keep the details shown in the following table to hand. A clear and
concise description of the problem is required, together with the exact text of any error messages.
Note: Use the About box to obtain the version number of the component.