Omron Sysmac WS02-CXPC1-EV3, Operation Manual

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PART 2: CX-Server PLC Tools
OMRON CHAPTER 1 - Technical Specification
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Communications Requirements
In order to use serial communication types SYSMAC WAY and Toolbus a RS232 connections via a standard
serial port on the PC (COM1 etc.) or a RS422 connections to a 422 serial board is required.
When using SYSMAC LINK directly from a PC, a SYSMAC LINK network service board and FinsGateway
version 3.12 must be installed.
To use SYSMAC NET directly from a PC, SYSMAC NET network service board and FinsGateway version 3.12
are required (Windows NT4 only).
When using Controller Link, a Controller Link network service board (wired or optical and FinsGateway version
3.12 are required.
In order to use an Ethernet net, an Ethernet card, Windows Sockets software and TCP/IP must be installed and
correctly configured.
Refer to the appropriate hardware system manuals for detailed information about connecting and configuring
these devices for the environment.
Note: If FINS Gateway is to be used with a CLK/SLK PCI board in the Windows 98 or
2000 operating system the appropriate drivers must be installed. These drivers can
be found on the CX-Server CD under:
CX-Server\WDM\CLK (PCI)\ or
CX-Server\WDM\SLK (PCI)\.
Installation
This chapter describes the procedures involved in the installation of CX-Server and the PLC Tools on a standard
workstation running under Microsoft Windows 95, 98 Millennium, 2000 or XP and NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5
or later.
The software is supplied on CD-ROM and is installed easily from within Microsoft Windows. The installation
can be terminated at any point during the installation process.
1, 2, 3… 1. Insert the CD-ROM in the appropriate drive and select the Run option from the Start
pushbutton on the taskbar.
2. Click the Browse pushbutton to select the CX-Server executable file from the CD-ROM
drive.
3. Click the OK pushbutton to initiate the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Starting CX-Server PLC Tools
CX-Server PLC Tools components are normally accessed from the invoking application. However, a number
of tools can be accessed stand-alone from the
Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.
CX-Net Network Configuration tool.
Help and How to Access it
The CX-Server PLC Tools come with a detailed context-sensitive help system. At any time while using the
software, it is possible to get help on the particular point that is currently being worked on, or on general aspects
of the CX-Server PLC Tools. This system is intended to complement the manual, by providing online reference
to specific functions of the software and how to use them. The manual is designed to provide more tutorial
information and discuss the various facilities offered by the CX-Server PLC Tools.
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Context-sensitive help;
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Help Index (available on the Help menu);
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Help Contents (available on the Help menu);
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About (available on the Help menu);
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Status Bar.