Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9, Operation Manual

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PART 2: CX-Server PLC Tools
CHAPTER 10 – Data Links OMRON
CX-Server PLC Tools_Page 120
Connecting Online
After the PLC has been registered, select either of the following types of registered PLCs for connecting online,
depending on the CX-Net function used.
1) PLCs registered for direct connection
2) PLCs registered as nodes on a network
PLC registered for online connection
CX-Net function
(1) PLC registered for direct
connection (node
address 0)
(2) PLC registered as node on a
network (node address 01 or
higher)
Controller Link Not supported. (See note.) Supported
SYSMAC LINK Not supported. (See note.) Supported
Data link table
transfer
SYSMAC NET Supported Not supported.
Note: If there is a routing table, node address 0 is possible.
When transferring Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK data link tables, therefore, online connection is required
for PLCs registered as nodes on a network.
Example: Connecting PLC1 (Registered as a Node on a Network) Online
1 In the CX-Net project workspace, select the PLC to be connected online.
2 In the project workspace, select
PLC1 , and then select Open from the PLC menu.
PLC1 will be connected online, and the display will change as follows:
Changes to green when online.
The online/offline status and the
PLC’s operation mode are displayed.
Select PLC1, and
then select
Open
from the PLC
menu.
To go back offline, again select Open from the PLC menu.