PART 2: CX-Server PLC Tools
CHAPTER 8 – CX-Net Network Configuration Tool
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CV-series PLCs also have routing tables which, unlike the C-series, are not dependent upon the networks
(SYSMAC LINK, SYSMAC NET or Ethernet or Controller Link) to which they are connected. These tables
are known as FINS routing tables. A direct connection is known as a Local Routing Table. A network
connection is known as a Network Routing Table.
C-series PLCs linked to a SYSMAC LINK network are unable to communicate with a different network and
therefore do not have a routing table; however, C-series PLCs linked to a SYSMAC NET or Controller Link
network do have this capability and so have an associated routing table. These tables are known as SYSMAC
NET and FINS routing tables respectively.
Data Link Tables provide a means of allowing a network of devices to share information. The manner in which
this information is distributed in a system depends upon the network to which the table relates. The SYSMAC
NET network contains one node acting as the ‘parent’ node or Data Link server (containing the Data Link table),
unlike the SYSMAC LINK network where a copy of the Data Link table is sent to all nodes on that network.
The Controller Link network operates in a similar manner to SYSMAC LINK except that the network is split
into two areas with each node being associated with one or other of these areas. Data is then copied to each
node in the related area
.
Refer to
Chapter 11 - Data Link
for further information regarding Data Link Tables.
For moving, resizing, maximising, minimising and closing windows, refer to Microsoft Windows online help for
further information.
Access to the CX-Net Network Configuration tool is either from the invoking application or from the
Start
pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.
To close the CX-Net Network Configuration tool, select the Close button in the title bar.
CX-Net and CX-Server Projects
All device information is contained within a CX-Server project file. Once the file has been opened, the PLCs
listed in that CX-Server project can be opened and the devices on their networks manipulated. CX-Server
projects can be manipulated from the CX-Net Network Configuration tool.
Creating a New CX-Server Project
A new CX-Server project can be created from the CX-Net Network Configuration tool. Use the following
procedure to create a new CX-Server project.
1, 2, 3…
1.
Select
New
from the
Project
Menu. The Create Project dialogue is displayed.
2.
The CX-Server project must be saved before it can be edited. Enter a file name in the
File name
field. An existing CX-Server project can be overwritten by selecting a .CDM
file displayed in the Create project dialogue.
3.
Select the
Save
pushbutton to save the new project or the
Cancel
pushbutton to abort the
operation. CX-Server files have a .CDM extension.
Opening an Existing CX-Server Project
CX-Server project files can be retrieved using a standard File Open dialogue. To close a currently open file,
create a new CX-Server project or select
Close
from the Project menu.
Use the following procedure to open a CX-Server project file.
1, 2, 3…
1.
Select the
Open
button from the toolbar to open a CX-Server project file.
2.
A standard File Open dialogue is displayed. Select a file from the Open dialogue,
followed by the
Open
pushbutton. PLC Memory files have a .CDM extension.
A list of the most recently opened CX-Server project files is displayed in the
Project
menu.
Note:
Select Save As from the Project menu to save a project open in CX-Net under any
desired name.
Adding a Device
To add a device to a CX-Server project, select the
Add Device
option from the
Project
menu. The Add PLC
dialogue is displayed. The Add PLC dialogue is identical to the Change PLC dialogue.
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