Specifications
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1-3-5 Software
Specifications
The following software (sold separately) is required to use the Loop Control
Unit:
CX-Process Tool:
Tool for preparing function block data (essential)
CX-Process Monitor: Tool for monitoring/setting the Loop Control Unit (This
software is not required when using SCADA and other
third-party software.)
CX-Process Tool Specifications
Item
Specification
Product name
CX-Process
Model
WS02-LCTC1
Applicable PC-series
CS1 Series
Applicable Unit
Loop Control Unit
Computer
PC AT or compatible
Applicable
computer
CPU
Min. required: Pentium 133 MHz or faster, Recommended: Pentium MMX166
MHz or faster
OS
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 Service Pack 4 or later, Windows 95, 98, Me, or 2000
(See note.)
Note: Microsoft Windows NT4.0 is required for preparing tag data to be used by
the CX-Process Monitor. This data cannot be prepared on Windows 95/98.
Memory
Min. required: 32 Mbytes, Recommended: 64 Mbytes or more
Hard disk space
Min. required: 20 Mbytes of free space, Recommended: 30 Mbytes or more of
free space
Monitor
Min. required: SVGA, Recommended: XGA or higher
CD-ROM drive
At least one
Mouse
Recommended: Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Using the FinsGateway SerialUnit Driver
Communications protocol with PC: Host Link (not supported on Peripheral bus)
The computer is connected to the CPU Unit peripheral port or built-in RS-232C
port, or RS-232C port of the Serial Communications Unit/Board.
- Connector cable: When connecting to the CPU Unit peripheral ports: Model
CS1W-CN
(2 m, 6 m)
When connecting to the CPU Unit’s RS-232C port: Model XW2Z-
-
(2 m,
5 m)
(For details on model numbers, see 2-3 Connecting to CX-Process Tool and CX-
Process Monitor. )
Connection with CPU
Unit (or Serial
Communications
Board/Unit)
Using the CX-Server
Communications protocol with PC: Host Link or peripheral bus
Using the FinsGateway CLK (PCI) Driver
The Driver is installed on the computer on which the PCI Controller Link Support
Board is mounted to enable communications with the PC on which the Controller
Link Unit is mounted.
Connection via
Controller Link
Using the FinsGateway Controller Link Driver or the CX-Server
The Driver is installed on the computer on which the ISA Controller Link Support
Board is mounted to enable communications with the PC on which the Controller
Link Unit is mounted.
Connecting
method
Connection via Ethernet Using the FinsGateway ETH_UNIT Driver or the CX-Server
The Driver is installed on the computer on which the Ethernet Board is mounted to
enable communications with the PC on which the Ethernet Unit is mounted.
Offline operation functions
- Setting of function block ITEM data (including System Common block settings)
- Software wiring of analog signals
- Pasting, displaying, and printing text-string comments (memos) in block or
ladder diagrams.
- Description of Step Ladder Program block commands
- Setting of tags for CX-Process Monitor (on block designated as the source in the
Send to Computer block, contacts and analog signals)
- Initialization of Loop Control Unit memory (RAM)