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About this Manual
This manual describes the installation and operation of the ZEN-SOFT01 ZEN
Support Software and includes the sections described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information
provided before attempting to install or operate the ZEN Support Software. Be
sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.
Precautions
provide general precautions for using the ZEN Support Software
and related devices.
Section 1
describes how to install and start the ZEN Support Software. The
screen configuration is also explained, along with the submenus for the Menu
Bar, Toolbar, and Status Bar.
Section 2
describes how to create, save, edit, and print ladder programs.
Section 3
describes how to connect to the ZEN and how to transfer programs
between the ZEN and the ZEN Support Software.
Section 4
describes the ZEN system settings, how to set passwords to protect
the ZEN ladder programs, and how to clear the ZEN memory.
Section 5
describes the simulation function, which can be used to simulate
ladder program execution without downloading the program to the ZEN.
Section 6
describes errors that may occur while using the ZEN Support
Software and possible countermeasures.
The following two manuals are provided for the ZEN Programmable Relays.
Refer to them as required in operation.
Note
On the ZEN Support Software displays, bits in ZEN memory are
called “relays,” program input bits are called “contacts,” and
program output bits are called “coils.”
Manual
Contents
Cat. No.
ZEN Programmable
Relays Operation
Manual
The ZEN specifications,
functions, and operating
methods.
V1 or Pre-V1
CPU Units
Z183
V2 CPU Units
Z211
ZEN Programmable
Relays Communications
Manual
The ZEN-10C4
communications functions
and operation.
Z212
ZEN Support Software
Operation Manual
Installation and operating
procedures for the ZEN
Support Software
Z184
!WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may
result in personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure.
Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the
information provided in the section and related sections before attempting
any of the procedures or operations given.
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