Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9, Operation Manual

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OMRON PART 1: CX-Programmer
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Version 6.0 Upgrade Information
Functionality Improved from Version 5.0 to Version 6.0
Installing the CX-Programmer from the Integrated CX-One Package
Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)
The CX-Programmer could
be installed only
independently.
The CX-Programmer can be installed as one of the functions of the integrated CX-One
Software Package.
Automatic Selection of Network Configuration Tool (CX-Integrator/CX-Net Startup)
Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)
The CX-Net started
automatically when Tools –
Network Configuration Tool
was selected.
If the PLC model is set to the CS/CJ-series, the CX-Integrator starts when Tools –
Network Settings is selected.
If the PLC model is set to a model other than the CS/CJ-series, the CX-Net starts when
Tools – Network Settings is selected.
CX-Programmer Startup Method
Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)
The CX-Programmer could
be started only from the Start
Menu.
The CX-Programmer can also be started by right-clicking a PLC in the CX-Integrator’s
Network Configuration Window and selecting Start Special Tool from the pop-up menu.
Note: When the Start with Settings Inherited Option is selected, the CX-Programmer will
start with the same online/offline status as the CX-Integrator and a new project will be
created (i.e., inserted into the Network Configuration Window).
Switch Box Utility Location and Startup Method
Previous version (Ver. 5.0) New version (Ver. 6.0)
The Utility could be installed
from the CX-Programmer’s
Setup Disk as a separate
program and started from the
Start Menu.
The Switch Box Utility is handled as a Programming Device and it can be started from
the Tools Menu.
Note: The Switch Box Utility supports the PLC’s Debug operations. The Utility can be
used to display I/O status of a user-specified address. A specified bit’s status can be
Set/Reset or Force-Set/Reset from the keyboard and a specified word’s content can be
changed. For details, refer to the Switch Box Utility’s online help program.
Compatible PLC Models
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FQM1-series Compatibility
The CX-Programmer now supports FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers.
An FQM1-CM Coordinator Module and FQM1-MMA/FQM1-MMP Motion Control
Module can be selected as the PLC model.
Note: After selecting the FQM1-CM as the PLC model, insert the FQM1-MMA or FQM1-MMP as the PLC.